Homicide Investigation in Anglemont
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Homicide Investigation in Anglemont
MAY 2013 184TH EDITION Complete Drywall Service Serving the North Shuswap for over 20 years Please help us expand our readership & recycle our newsletter - pass it on when you’re done enjoying it. Serving the North Shuswap, Sorrento, Blind Bay, Chase, Adams Lake & Seymour Arm. Between 3500 - 6500 distributed (depending on time of year). Ph/Fx: 250-955-2122 dave44@mybcdc.ca 250 250--318 318--1704 Homicide Investigation in Anglemont The South East District Major Crime Unit and Chase RCMP spent numerous days at the scene of a suspicious death involving two people. Police were called to the home in Anglemont late in the afternoon Tuesday, April 30th. The victims have since been identified as a 45year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy. At the time of printing it had not been confirmed if the two are related or how they died. “RCMP have confirmed they are investigating a homicide,” said Const. Lesley Smith. “The crime scene has been isolated to the residence and therefore the public is not believed to be at risk.” Police have said they will not be releasing names of the individuals. The Kicker's Jan Wojciechowski asked RCMP spokesperson Lesley Smith, "if the citizens in Anglemont should be apprehensive for any reason." Smith replied that she “understood the concerns of area residents, but no further information was being released at this time, as the investigation is ongoing.” There was no other official information available at our press time. Needless to say, North Shuswap residents are heartsick at this tragedy and sympathies go out to the family and friends of the victims. 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Fortunately, I have found a mentor, a wonderfully encouraging young lady who is in her first year as a flutist. She has the patience to let me play the wrong 3 notes over and over and just keeps saying I've almost got it. Then, she lets me celebrate when I do get it right. She's a very intuitive instructor, especially for an 11 year old. My point in sharing this, is that it really never is too late to try something new or revisit something you used to do. The best part is that there is probably someone living close by in the community who can help and encourage you, and sometimes they will come from our youth population. After all, why not learn from someone who is learning themselves? While they may not have a lot of expertise, they do know what it is like to be inexperienced and are, therefore, less critical. When starting a new hobby/career, we can also look for assistance and instruction from our older citizens (the 20 - 100 category). An experienced craftsman is usually happy to have someone else experience the activities they enjoy, and they love to share their knowledge. We are heading into a very busy time, with yards and gardens needing clearing, planting and tending, but this is also a good time to get involved in other projects - as mobility is not as restricted to weather and daylight. If you are thinking of taking up a new skill or reviving an old one, look to your community to get started. The sense of accomplishment you gain from mastering new skills or rejuvenating old ones will energize you. And, the best part is you will no doubt form new and important friendships. Come on everyone, explore your potential! New Road Maintenance Contractor By Jo Anne Malpass You may have noticed the new JPW logos on road maintenance vehicles on the North Shuswap. On March 29, JPW Road and Bridge Inc. took over the road maintenance contract for provincial roads and bridges in the Okanagan-Shuswap. President Joe Wrobel told the Kicker there won’t be any noticeable difference in service at first, but they are looking at ways to work with the community to make continuing improvements. JPW purchased the assets of Argo Road Maintenance in this service area and has purchased some new equipment as well. Wrobel said union workers, including drivers, were offered jobs with the new company and most have accepted. Some of the management staff has moved to the new company while others either stayed with Argo or retired. Argo has contracts in the South Okanagan and Thompson and will continue to operate there. Wrobel has many years of experience in the industry. He said there have been a few changes since he was a manager with Emcon Services from 1991 to 2004 when Emcon had the contract here but he does know this area. He was president of highway maintenance company HMC Services Inc. until recently when he formed JPW. JPW’s contract for this area will continue until March 29, 2019. To ease the transition, they have kept the same contact numbers. If you see a problem on the highway that could be hazardous to other drivers, immediately report it to JPW by calling 1-877546-3799. CHASE OFFICE ask for LORINE EVANS Wills & Estates * Mediation Conveyancing * Family Law Evening & Weekend Appointments 250-372-8811 levans@eppcatesoien.com LewisRock UNIQUE STONE LANDSCULPTING Stairs - Walls - Benches - FirePlaces We also carry a selection of stone products LewisRock.com PH. 250-955-0771 CELL 250-371-7003 Lewis Rock is a Division of G&M Cedar Ltd. Where is it……. Calendar of Events .. .. ..... Church Listings……... ..... Classifieds .............. .. ..... Clubs & Organizations ..... Contact Kicker ………… . Chamber News ........ ........ Dare to Dream ......... ........ Fire News ............... .. ..... First Responders ..... .. ..... KICKER DEADLINES ........ Pg Pg Pg Pg Pg Pg Pg Pg Pg Pg 64 67 68 64 62 10 n/a 6 19 63 Lakeview Centre ...... ........ 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The Kicker received the following comments from Larry Morgan: As Director for Area 'F' CSRD, I was invited to a meeting, for 'dock builders, buoy installers, and other lake-orientated professionals', hosted by the CSRD, the Provincial Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources, and the Fraser Basin Council, on Monday April 29th , in Salmon Arm. At that meeting, we heard from representatives from the Province about CSRD and provincial regulations that will see semi-waterfront docks hauled from the lake. We had no word on this. It was just something that has come down. Nonetheless, this is an issue that is causing a lot of concern to semi-waterfront property owners, dock builders, and other businesses, alike, on the North Shuswap. I further believe that this is going to impact semi-waterfront real estate values; not to mention tourism on the North Shuswap. According to the information received at the Monday meeting, residents who don’t own waterfront property must remove their docks. I do not believe a time frame has been established for removal of the docks, however, in the final analysis, if owners do not remove the docks, the province will remove them and bill the owners. I further understand that semi-waterfront owners do not have riparian rights and legal use of Crown land. Semi-water property owners have no basis in law, and no riparian rights, allowing them to legally have docks. As mentioned at the meeting in Salmon Arm, without the right to secure foreshore tenures, they are trespassing on crown land I am hearing that residents are exploring what legal grounds they might have to keep their docks. Semi-waterfront properties will simply not be able to used in the same fashion they’ve been used up until now. The CSRD passed a lake-zoning bylaw in 2012 that dictates that residents with property that extends to the natural boundary of the lake are allowed to have a dock. Property owners with land that doesn't border the shoreline cannot put a dock in the water, the bylaw states. The CSRD Bylaw is effective from 2012, and does not reference docks which were in place previously. It is unfortunate that it has come down to this, but I know there have been a lot of complaints over the last several years about the proliferation of docks and buoys on the Shuswap. I am sympathetic to all those semiwaterfront owners who have invested in their properties. Information from Marcin Pachinski of the CSRD states that according to the Province, this is seen as a long-term project that will take a number of years to resolve. The focus is on getting those dock owners who are eligible for Provincial dock authorizations (i.e. waterfront property owners) to apply for the necessary approvals. To that end, all existing dock owners should contact Front Counter BC (1-877-855-3222 or FrontCounterBC@gov.bc.ca). Existing dock owners do not need to contact the CSRD unless they plan to do additional works on the beach or water, such as putting in a new or replacement dock or buoy. In those cases, they should call Christine LeFloch, CSRD Planning Assistant, at 250-833-5904. At the same meeting, residents were also informed that in order to repair docks, they must apply for a permit, "a process that could take weeks," said Triton Docks owner Don Lauzon, "This is ridiculous". Work on a dock without the permit is liable for a $230 fine. For those employed in the dock building industry, these new regulations may be devastating. Morgan said, “The concern is this is going to hurt the local economy, semiwaterfront properties cannot be used in the same fashion they’ve been used up until now.” Many believe the consequences of enforcing this bylaw will be far reaching. Pat Robertson of St. Ives said, “For them to say, ‘These have always been the rules and we’re going to start hauling (the docks) out’ is a terrible image for Shuswap Lake.” She feels that the rules need to be clearly explained to dock owners, and take time to let people comply. MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 5 CSRD Director’s Report Larry Morgan - Director, Electoral Area ‘F’ (North Shuswap & Seymour Arm ) Columbia Shuswap Regional District Tel: 250-955-2567 Cell: 250-517-9578 Email: LMorgan@csrd.bc.ca CSRD Board Meeting - April 18th Queen’s diamond jubilee medal award CSRD Chair David Raven presented Deputy Manager of Environment & Engineering Services Darcy Mooney with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal. Mr. Mooney was nominated by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Advisory Committee for helping to build a safer and stronger and more prosperous future for communities. Chair Raven said it is a great honour to be awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and congratulated Mr. Mooney. Darcy Mooney is managing the renovation and upgrade of the Scotch Creek Community Hall. The Hall is due to be completed at the beginning of May. Darcy Mooney is also managing the Scotch Creek Sewer and Water Consulting Study. Security services for area parks The Board authorized a three-year service agreement with Salmon Arm Security Inc. to provide security patrol services at high use parks in Electoral Areas ‘C’, ‘E’ and ‘F’. The seasonal patrols will commence on the Victoria Day weekend in May and conclude at the end of the Labour Day holiday in September. Zoning amendment for Area ‘F’ The Board gave final reading and adopted Magna Bay Zoning Amendment (Magna Bay Developments) Bylaw No. 800-18. This bylaw amends some of the uses, densities and regulations in the existing CD1 Zone to accommodate changes to the development. Grant-in-Aid Request approved Area ‘F - Seymour Arm Community Association - $3,000. This GIA is for repair and maintenance of a fire truck and associated equip- ment, situated in the community of Seymour Arm. Sorrento Incorporation study funds denied The Board received a letter from Don Fast, Deputy Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development saying the Ministry felt the adoption of the Area ’C’ Official Community Plan provides direction on governance and servicing issues in the community. The Deputy Minister stated “on that basis it would be inappropriate to fund a study at this time.” Perhaps a message for the North Shuswap? Board receives presentation from SIDIT Luanne Chore of Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust (SIDIT) provided the Board an overview of the organization’s mandate and activities. Ms. Chore said the mandate of SIDIT is to support regionally strategic investments in economic development projects that will have long-lasting and measurable regional benefits for the Southern Interior. Ms. Chore added that SIDIT has, to date, created or preserved 1,766 short and long term jobs. A possibility for potential economic development projects in Area ‘F’. Board agrees to sign protocol The Board voted unanimously in favour of signing the ‘Shuswap Community Declaration of Inclusion’ protocol that was put forward at last month’s meeting by the Shuswap Settlement Services Society. At the March meeting, the Board deferred the decision in order to give staff a chance to review the recommendation. The aim of the protocol is to increase the capacity of the Shuswap to attract immigrants to the area and to make them feel welcome. 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This equipment is designed to assist local fire departments in the event of a wildfire encroaching on our community. Anglemont VFD had three members attend a training session so that they have the expertise if they need to utilize this system. Four AVFD members attended the Strategies and Tactics training course and this will assist in building a preplan for several of their larger commercial and recreational properties. For information purposes, Fire Protection Services are provided by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) covering 13 areas including 3 Volunteer Fire Departments for the North Shuswap. Anglemont VFD was started in 1977 in its present location and as many of the Fire Departments that were established years ago, the buildings required constant renovations and repairs. In addition, the fire equipment has also been updated to meet the needs of respective fire regions. If anyone wants to learn more about the Anglemont VFD, they are cordially invited to attend a regular Tuesday night practice. AVFD would like to “THANK” Robert Gallant for his fourteen years of service. MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 7 RCMP News Overturned Logging Truck April 30th - a fully loaded logging truck travelling southbound on Holding Rd. near Adams Lake overturned on a very tight inside curve. Oncoming vehicles had to slam on their brakes to avoid colliding with the truck. A small amount of fuel was spilled but was quickly contained. The injured driver was taken to the Chase D and T and later released. The highway was closed for several hours in both directions. The badly damaged truck was towed to Salmon Arm where it was inspected by CVSE. RCMP, while waiting for the report, continue investigations. Charges are pending. Erratic Female Driver Now Deceased April 10th: While patrolling in the Village of Chase, a member of the RCMP noticed a vehicle driving erratically. When the officer tried to conduct a roadside stop, the vehicle continued on through the downtown area at a high rate of speed. The member did not pursue because of the risk to the public. Witnesses directed him to Hwy 1 where, not sure of the suspect's direction, he chose to venture east, towards Salmon Arm, where he saw the same vehicle ahead of him on Jade Mtn. He caught up to the vehicle, engaged emergency equipment and the vehicle pulled over just past the bottom of Jade Mtn. As the cruiser came to a stop in front of the suspect vehicle, the Chase member saw the female driver forcibly turn the steering wheel and accelerate. She ended up colliding with the rear bumper of the police vehicle, causing it to spin onto the highway. The suspect vehicle then sped away, continuing eastbound. The officer again refrained from pursuit, to avoid danger to the public. A short time later police were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover near Little River Boat World. Upon arrival at the scene it was discovered that it was the same vehicle as in the earlier incidents. Witnesses at the scene were dealing with a very distraught female. The member identified her as be679-3221 ing the one he had CRIMESTOPPERS previously dealt with. 1-800-222-8477 She was displaying signs of impairment and was transported to Royal Inland in Kamloops. Police, through a search warrant, were seeking a blood analysis for alcohol and/or drug impairment. Possible impaired driving charges, along with numerous other charges were being considered. Early the morning of April 25th, the Salmon Arm RCMP responded to a sudden death call. The deceased was the same female. Stabbing in Chase May 2nd: In the early morning Chase RCMP were called to investigate an assault with a weapon. A male victim was allegedly attacked (jumped) in the Village of Chase and was subsequently stabbed multiple times and robbed. The victim was under the influence of alcohol and was very uncooperative with the police and would not assist with moving forward with the investigation. There were no witnesses and no weapon at the scene. The man was taken to Kamloops for treatment and later released. Sign Theft Continues Signs are again being stolen in the North Shuswap. There are several people in the community who think they know who the culprit is. They have pictures but none are clear enough to use for charges to be laid. RCMP continue to investigate. If anyone has any further information, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS or Chase RCMP. RCMP Presence Picks Up Traffic becomes heavier and busier with the start of May. Increased enforcement of traffic regulations will be coming. Road checks will be increasing in random locations and will be targeting impaired drivers. 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Walk to beach and shopping. MLS® 10053760 Chamber News Dave Cunliffe, President DaveCunliffe@AirspeedWireless.ca Requests@NorthShuswapBC.com northshuswapbc.com The next scheduled meeting will be May 27th at 6:00 PM at Creekside. Dinner can be ordered at 6:00 and the meeting will start at 6:30. ANNUAL CHAMBER ROADSIDE CLEANUP The annual roadside cleanup will take place the weekend of May 11th and 12th. Thanks to Giovanna for organizing this worthwhile program again this year. She can be reached at 250-9550014 if you would like more information or want to volunteer. Thanks also to our new contractor, JPW Road and Bridge Inc. for agreeing to provide safety vests and garbage bags. JWR is taking over from Argo. Thanks also to the CSRD for arranging free tipping at the dump and to Spooner Electric and Gem Gravel for providing trucks and trailers to haul the trash. SHUSWAP LAKE INTEGRATED PLANNING PROCESS (SLIPP) SLIPP continues to carry on with their programs without any concern for the impact on our local economy or any efforts to consult with the residents of the North Shuswap. This column focuses on 3 current issues. Foreshore Restoration Reporting on shoreline restoration continues. In the last week of March they also spread rocks over the beach at the CSRD Robinson Creek Park in Sunnybrae much to the horror of local residents who used to enjoy using this location. Much has been said about this program not being supported with taxpayer dol- Ph/Fx: 250-955-2113 lars. Sorry, but unless government is somehow creating profit, all money they spend comes from our pockets. I did have an opportunity to read the information provided by SLIPP describing the environmental reasons why the work was done. Unfortunately, they don’t hold up to technical scrutiny. The windrowed rocks were supposedly interfering with the rearing of juvenile salmon and trout. DFO published a report in 2004 titled “Fish Community of Shuswap Lake’s Foreshore” that indicates rearing juvenile salmon have a preference for sandy beaches, not rocky ones. With respect to trout, rearing juvenile Rainbows generally stay in tributary streams for 1 to 2 years and then move to deeper water. Juvenile Char rear at depth. It is hard to see how the rocks interfered with anything. The emerging vegetation in the windrowed rock piles was also destroyed. Finally, this site was identified as having low fish habitat values in the Shuswap Mapping Project. There is also a solid argument that the complexity in the windrowed rock creates reef like conditions and is beneficial to juvenile salmon for the protection that is provided. Photos of this restoration were forwarded to several biologists who all wondered if charges were laid under the Fisheries Act for destroying fish habitat. If the agenda is not really an environmental one, what could possibly be going on? (Continued on page 9) MAY 2013 (Continued from page 8) The only certainty is that this is not good for residents or tourism. Recreation Plan Last month I wrote about the proposed Recreational Plan for Shuswap Lake that SLIPP is engaged in. Upon hearing the Chamber’s concerns, Director Morgan immediately arranged a meeting with the CSRD and SLIPP so the Shuswap Lake marina owners could express their concerns. The 2 hour meeting was largely unproductive and featured a full hour of PowerPoint presentations (Google “death by PowerPoint”). It was interesting to see that the 5 least important issues identified in the last summer’s user survey (from least to most important) were; number of buoys on the lake, number of boats on the lake, safe operation of boats, behavior of non-boaters, and finally behavior of boaters. Ironically, many of the measures proposed in the recreation plan are focused on these 5 least important issues as identified by the public. The Chamber expressed 3 basic concerns at the meeting: 1. Marina owners represent a wealth of collective knowledge about Shuswap Lake, non-motorized and motorized boating and they were not consulted as part of preparing this plan. 2. Marina owners and other business people who rely on boating in Shuswap Lake do not want tourists avoiding this area due to over regulation to solve problems that may only be perceived, nor due to the imposition of fees. 3. Who is going to pay for infrastructure and enforce- THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER ment? Increased taxation is not the answer. On a positive note, Lorraine Seys, owner of the Shuswap Marina was appointed to the recreation plan steering committee to represent all marina owners. I hope they listen. There was also a lot of concern that the document I received and wrote about last month on the recreation plan was “leaked.” Good thing or we wouldn’t have been forewarned about the measures under consideration. At the most recent steering committee meeting on April 24th any more “leaks” were prevented. Members of the committee were handed copies of confidential discussion papers which were then collected up after they were reviewed to try to prevent the public from knowing what is going on. A little more transparency would be appreciated. I suggest the emphasis of the recreational plan should be encouraging boating and increased use of the lake. How do we do this? Build more boat launches, encourage marina development, open up lake accesses, and encourage more boat accessible restaurants and recreational amenities. How do we do this without further burdening the local taxpayers? Let the private sector respond to demands of the market. Docks I wrote last month about the rumours floating around that in addition to removing derelict docks the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations will be removing all semi-waterfront docks. Unfortunately it is no longer a rumour. 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Yes these docks are in trespass over crown land and tenure should be established so the crown can benefit from the associated revenue. Unlike docks on public road accesses, a semi-waterfront property owner is not infringing or interfering with anyone’s right to access the lake. Getting rid of the docks is bad for our residents and business community. Waterfront owners are also not exempt. At the same April 29th meeting, it was confirmed that waterfront owners must also get tenure for their docks or they will be removed. At least the waterfront owners can get tenure and paying for it is the correct thing to do. Let’s just keep the rules reasonable. The old myth of docks being bad for juvenile salmon was also mentioned in the Daily News article. The docks do provide cover for predator fish, primarily Northern Pike Minnows who feed on all fish. The docks do however provide cover for juvenile salmon and protect them from avian predators. Let’s face it, it’s a fish eat fish world. The planned dock removals will make semi-waterfront properties less desirable, will deflate values, and is another attack on our tourism based economy. SCOTCH CREEK SEWER AND WATER I think a lot of progress has been made towards seeing community water and sewer systems started in Scotch Creek. Three consultants gave presentations to the advisory committee on April 29th. The advisory committee is comprised of Director Morgan, CSRD staff, BC government agency representatives, and Tim Brausse from Supervalu and myself representing the Chamber and commercial property owners. The CSRD will announce which consultant will carry out this important exercise for the community of Scotch Creek. I am confident that all three proposals showed promise and any of the proponents are capable of achieving our goal of being project ready in 2014. Sensei Dale Cundy, Celista Karate Club wishes to announce that in March, 2013 Krystel Saunders successfully challenged the All Canadian Karate Union Orange Belt Exam. Krystel is now entitled to wear All Canadian Karate Union Orange Belt. Congratulations Krystel!! MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 11 All-Candidates Forum on the Environment a Success Submitted by Anne Morris, KAIROS- Salmon Arm A diverse, multi-aged crowd of nearly 80 people attended the April 29th AllCandidates Forum on the Environment in Salmon Arm. Three of the four candidates participated, with the BC Liberal candidate Greg Kyllo a no show because he has a policy of not attending forums sponsored by what he terms, “special interest” groups. Jim Cooperman, Shuswap Environmental Action Society president, responded to this in his introduction by pointing out that the environment is not just a "special interest," but rather, something that is in everyone's interest because everything, including the economy, is dependent upon a healthy environment. The forum began with a brief talk by each candidate about how they became involved in politics and where they stand on environmental issues. NDP candidate Steve Gunner explained how using toxic chemicals in his early years as a young farmer impacted his health, which led him to become an organic farmer and a politician that cares about the planet. Green Party candidate Chris George decided to become a politician to make the world a better place for his children and he chose the party that he believes has the best policies. Conservative candidate Tom Birch's involvement in politics grew out of concern about the lack of understanding surrounding sustainable forestry management and his interest in bringing groups together to seek solutions. The three candidates fielded a total of 14 questions on a wide variety of topics, including how best to build a green economy, the need to better protect our watershed, problems with the “professional reliance” model in environmental assessments, shale gas fracking, pipelines, carbon emission reduction targets, the wolf hunt, salmon farming, and email: commoncentscarpentry@riverlink.ca smart meters. All three candidates displayed their passion STAIRS & SKYLIGHTS FINISHING for protecting the environment, but there were substantial dif HARDWOOD FLOORS RENOVATIONS ferences among them on the CERAMIC & SLATE LOG HOMES extent of the changes we need to make in order to reach that KITCHEN & BATH DECKS & DORMERS goal. "I am pleased that all three candidates said they would support permanent funding for a Shuswap watershed-wide organization to protect our Guaranteed Work / Fully Insured water quality as the Okanagan Over 20 Years Experience Water Board has done successDANIEL SAUNDERS fully for 45 years", said Ray North Shuswap B.C. Nadeau, president of the Shuswap Water Action Team. "We www.commoncentscarpentry.ca are eagerly waiting to hear BC Liberal Greg Kyllo's position on protecting our water quali10.3 ty," he added. There was no support for pipelines from either the Green or NDP candidate. Conservative candidate Tom Birch explained how his party supports pipelines but indicated that if there was broad opposition among his constituents, he would respect that and vote Located in downtown Scotch Creek accordingly. Regarding the growing negative impact of industrial agriculture on Shuswap and Mara Lake water quality, all of the candidates expressed a need for government to collaborate with farmers to find solutions. The forum was sponsored by four organizations, KAIROS-Salmon Arm, Shuswap Naturalists, Shuswap Water Action Team and Shuswap Environmental Action Society. The Moderator was Jim Barmby, Regional Dean of Okanagan College. Acorn Music kindly provided the microUnit #3-3874 Squilax-Anglemont Hwy phones for the event. (Peoples Drug Mart Strip Mall) 250-679-2615 ON THE LEVEL! Scotch Creek Dental Clinic OPEN Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00am - 4:30pm Dr. Russ Kearl Dr. Carmel Hopkins 12 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 …SideKick By Jan Penner Mushroom Manure Cow Manure Top Soil Sharon & Two-Cat Pat 250-955-6435 Div. Of Nicholl Contracting Big or Small We Haul it All More than thirty years in the towing industry. Fully qualified drivers. Lawrence Jonker 250-679-8600 ljstransport@telus.net Weekly runs to Vancouver, Calgary & Edmonton Towing, Boosting, Lockout, Tire Change, Gas & Diesel Delivery, Impound Lot, Scrap Car Pickup Serving Chase, North Shuswap & surrounding areas Sorrento Village Farmers’ Market OPENING DAY Saturday, May 11 8 a.m. to noon th On The Trans Canada Highway, Downtown Sorrento. "Best little market in the heart of the Shuswap” Every Saturday 8am to Noon Nicholl Contracting is also offers lot clearing and owned and operated by Pat log hauling. Nicholl and his wife Sharon. Sharon works hand in The Nicholls have lived and hand with Pat. She answers worked in the North Shusphones, books clients, takes wap for over 20 years. care of bookkeeping, does Pat Nicholl first drove a the banking, and looks after logging truck and began the many other jobs which working in the logging inarise within the operation of dustry back in the early '60's. a small business. Besides hauling logs, he also Semi-retired, Pat says worked in the his only bush as a hobbies are surveyor for playing some 20 with the years. In 1972 dog and 250-955-6435 he established screening topDiv. Of Nicholl Contracting Nicholl Enterprissoil. In his es (which evolved into down time, he is happiest Nicholl Contracting), and in when he is puttering around 1977, after 10 years of his home and yard. Sharon camping in the North Shus- likes to garden and enjoys wap, he built a summer cab- working outdoors. She also in in the Saratoga area, has a rather unique hobby, where he and Sharon contin- that of rescuing cats and is ue to live. While Pat's work known by many as "the cat has taken him all over the lady". Pat and Sharon each province, from the coast to have 2 children and 4 grandthe interior, the North Shus- children and enjoy spending wap has been his home base time with their family. for over 25 years. He is well If you are looking to -established in the area and clear a lot or need soil or those who know him well nutrients for your lawn or refer to him as "Two Cat garden, give Sharon and Pat", from a time when he Two Cat Pat a call and they had 2 cats and used them for will put Nicholl Contracting clearing on the hydro line. to work for you. In serving Nicholl Contracting has his customers, Pat is happy a logging/gravel truck, with to share his expertise, and logging rigging switched out says the best part of his job for a box and vice versa, is the smiles he leaves bedepending on the season. hind when people receive a The company also has a delivery that lets them imloader and a small cat. Pat prove their yard and get screens topsoil removed things growing! from various excavations Thanks Pat and Sharon sites, and has it available for Nicholl and Nicholl Conuse for lawns and gardens. tracting, from the Kicker, for He also has manure availa- your many years of advertisble, removed when clearing ing support. Best wishes for out feed lots. In addition to continued success with your delivery of topsoil and ma- business endeavors. nure, Nicholl Contracting MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 13 An Inspirational Journey Part XI By Jan Penner I recently encountered Heather Alison out and about. She smiled and waved and she made my day because it was so nice to see her looking so energetic. Heather has been very busy this last month, working on preparations for the Spring Thing, which is the major fundraiser for the North Shuswap Community Hall. It is a project she has always been very involved with. She said she is doing good and she sounded strong. This strength is really amazing when you consider the other things going on in her life. Despite her own health issues, Heather manages to be there for others. Her father-inlaw fell and broke his femur. An older gentleman, he was exhibiting signs of confusion while in hospital and Heather was there for him, trying to ensure he received the care and attention he needed. She also helps to care for a friend who has lost both legs and has difficulty with mobility. On top of all this, she recently lost a good friend and is doing her best to offer support and comfort to the family. You are inspiring, Heather. Spring Tree Pruning: Trees and Power Lines Don’t Mix From BC Hydro More than half of all electricity outages in B.C. are caused by trees. Over the next several months, BC Hydro will be carefully pruning and removing trees near power lines in an effort to prevent power outages and keep the lights on. In addition to causing power outages, trees contacting or growing too close to power lines create safety hazards, such as a risk of fire. Falling branches and toppling trees can be prevented with regular maintenance. The work is done by professionals who are skilled at maintaining healthy trees and plants and are able to identify hazards created by vegetation. While BC Hydro prunes trees posing a hazard yearround, most trees benefit from pruning in the early spring – just before the seasonal growth begins. BC Hydro reminds customers to never approach a downed power line. If you see one, call BC Hydro immediately at 1.888.POWERON. Facts: B.C. has three times more trees per kilometre of power line than any utility in North America. BC Hydro spends more than $50 million each year on vegetation maintenance to prevent outages along 74,000 kilometres of overhead power lines. Trees can be conductive, that is, they can carry an electrical charge. A tree touching a power line can become energized and injury could result from touching the tree. There are two very important reasons why BC Hydro conducts pruning and removes trees: public safety, and to ensure reliable electrical service for our customers. BC Hydro vegetation and access manager Chris Smith explains more about spring tree pruning in a new video available online to the public: www.bchydro.com/news/ press_centre/news_releases/2013/ spring-tree-pruning-tipsvideo.html LUMBERJACK TREE SERVICES Don’t leave yourself out on a limb Call Karl Bischoff 250-955-6250 250-319-3443 Vermeer chipper Danger tree removal Bucket truck - 60’ reach Lot clearing Mobile Welding FULLY INSURED 14 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 Stewardship Workshop Inspires Mindfulness on Trails Off Road SEGWAY TOURS & Specialty Adventures Scotch Creek 1.877.519.3634 uniqueadventure.net 250 955-6541 Located On Bragg Road in Celista Proudly Serving the North Shuswap Area for over 27 years WE HAVE SECURE, ENCLOSED STORAGE SPACES AVAILABLE Personal Service is ALWAYS First! Specializing in Computer Controlled and Electronic Vehicles Government Licensed Technician Warrantee approved service on all new vehicles Approved location for most extended warrantees Complete Auto & Light Truck Maintenance and Repair Tires – Brakes – Tune-ups Government Vehicle Inspection Facility Submitted by Phil McIntyre-Paul Who knew so much thoughtfulness, goes into the ubiquitous weaving trail through the woods? Twenty five new participants who participated in this weekend’s Shuswap Trail Alliance Stewardship Workshop-in-the-Woods now do. Together they discovered concepts like the rule-of-half, water flow, user experience, gateways and edges, pruning to the collar, and undulations and meanders – all concepts central to the new best practices in sustainable trail design. “Undulations and Meanders – called UMs – are a key concept,” said trail developer and workshop co-leader, Jim Maybe, who team led the weekend workshop with fellow Shuswap Trail developers, Kevin Pattison, Sutra Brett, Damon Kent, and lead trail steward, Clint Smith. “They help to engage the user, make the trail interesting to travel on, focus impact, and create mini-watersheds to control water.” Together the workshop team guided participants through an evening of theory and then a full day out in the field for fullon practical training. “Oh yeah, baby!” shouts Shuswap Trail Alliance operations manager, Kevin Pattison, leading the Saturday field warm-up. He’s a passionate believer that hands on learning is essential to understanding and seeing the results of sustainable trail building techniques. And the results are telling. With over 70 kilometers of new trail developed throughout the Shuswap by regional partners in the last 8 years, and over 250 kilo- meters of managed greenway trails throughout the region, the communities of the Shuswap appear determined to reimagine themselves as a lifestyle trail centre that includes First Nations, provincial, regional districts, municipalities, businesses, and stewards. “We’re feeling the momentum building toward a long-term program of trail stewards throughout the region,” says Carmen Massey, stewardship coordinator for the Shuswap Trail Alliance. “People are recognizing the effort and the expense that goes into building and caring for a well maintained trail system and are stepping up to contribute.” Carmen points to the strong history in the region for volunteer created and supported trails through organizations like the Larch Hills Nordic Society and the EQ Trails Association. “We have a trained group of stewards that we can count on, and that is growing,” she says, also acknowledging the remarkable support of community sponsors like Tim Horton’s, who provided lunch for the workshop participants, and Skookum Cycle and Ski, Ways2Ride, and Trailheads Cycle who provided participant door prizes. “There’s a special place for people who don’t want to be part of something more formalized, however, but love trails,” Carmen is quick to add, noting there are many different ways of being a trail steward. “Some people prefer walking the trails mindfully by themselves and taking time to leave the trail in better (Continued on page 15) MAY 2013 (Continued from page 14) shape for the next person to come that way. If you take time to walk thoughtfully flicking sticks off the trail, or even just send in a report of work that needs attention, that’s being a steward too.” Trail reports can be sent to lead trail steward, Clint Smith, through the regional trails hotline at trailreport@shuswaptrails.com, or through the report a trail button THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER on the www.shuswaptrails.com website. “Watch for opportunities coming throughout the season as the trail stewardship program becomes more formalized,” encourages Carmen. The Shuswap Trail Alliance is looking for volunteer stewards interested in helping to test the revised tool on local trails. To join the Shuswap Trail Stewards network, call 250-832-0102 or email trailreport@shuswaptrails.com. 722 1st. Ave Chase BC 250-679-8885 MAY SPECIALS 6 week Pinot Grigio 6 week Chardonnay 6 week White Merlot (Blush) Advance Care Planning: Start the conversation about end-of-life care Interior Health is encouraging residents to think and talk about their wishes for endof-life care on April 16th - National Advance Care Planning Day. “These conversations are important and desired, but can be difficult to initiate,” says Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid. “Advances in health care mean we are in a position to intervene and extend lives. At the same time we have an increasingly aged population. These factors combined mean that having a plan in place for end-of-life care is more important than ever.” Advance care planning is a process of reflection and communication about future health care preferences or instructions in the event that you become incapable of speaking for yourself. This process is important as evidence shows 95 per cent of Intensive Care patients lack decision-making capacity at the time a consent decision is required. Plans may include information about the type of care an individual would or wouldn’t want, as well as other personal information, such as spiritual preferences or specific wishes for family members or friends. “Providing clients with access to an advance care planning process is a key quality improvement priority for Interior Health. It’s meant to give people an important voice in planning their future health care,” says Interior Health Board Chair Norman Embree. To support this initiative Interior Health has been conducting training sessions for staff and physicians and disseminating information within communities that will help encourage residents in undertaking the planning process. Evidence shows that a conversation facilitated by a person trained with knowledge of advance care planning reduces the burden of decision making for loved ones. Research has shown that such planning significantly reduces stress, depression and anxiety in family members and caregivers who are aware of a patient’s wishes and can act with confidence on their behalf. “These are important considerations that are best made when we are in good health,” says Interior Health Clinical Practice Educator Janice Vance. “Advance care planning allows us to have our wishes about living and dying respected when we are no longer capable of exercising this control ourselves”. For more information visit the Advance Care Planning page under Your Care at www.interiorhealth.ca. 15 Winery Rosso Grande Exc. Winery Rosso Bravissimo Cellarcraft Chocolate Strawberry Port Limited Releases are still available Village U-Brew . . . award winning wines . . . . . .award winning wine makers Award Winner LEWIS GRAVEL PRODUCTS 250-371-7102 Pit Run Drain Rock Road Materials Crush Products Sand & Gravel Blasted Landscape Rock We build rock walls 2644 Garland Rd. Celista Servicing the North Shuswap Lewis Gravel Products is a division of G&M Cedar Ltd. RALPH BISCHOFF CONTRACTING Phone/Fax (250) 955-2374 Cell# (250) 371-4830 Land Clearing Road Building Site Preparation Contract or Hourly Danger tree falling & removal vicbischoff@gmail.com 16 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 GET YOUR SEPTIC TANKS PUMPED OUT THIS SPRING A partner in your efforts to keep the Shuswap /Thompson waters clean Locally Owned & Operated Electronic Septic Tank Locaters Portable Restroom Rentals & Service Serving Salmon Arm to Pritchard web: www.shuswapseptic.ca email: info@shuswapseptic.ca Camping on the North Shuswap By Jo Anne Malpass With the camping season almost upon us, The Kicker set out to discover how many camping spaces are available on the North Shuswap. We asked campground operators about the number of sites and what amenities they offered. With Magna Bay Resort reverting back to a family campground, we estimate the North Shuswap now has about 300 private camping spots and 300 provincial park sites. Another 50 will be added next year when Ross Creek Country Store completes its campground. Starting at the entrance to the North Shuswap, Cottonwood Family Campground at Lee Creek has 165 sites with power, water and sewer. Amenities include a boat launch, Laundromat, showers and restrooms, wireless internet, a dog beach, a playground and a little park. It will be open this year for seasonal users from May 15 to September 15 and for overnight users from June 15 to Sept. 15. Shuswap Lake Provincial Park at Scotch Creek operates 274 serviced campsites from May 1 to September 30. It has one kilometer of sandy, pebble beach and includes Copper Island. The park offers a large grassy play area, an adventure playground, a large boat launch, showers and restrooms and a selfguiding nature trail. Chimney Rock on Evans Road at Celista has 40 creekside camping sites with hookups, store, arcade, internet access, Laundromat and showers and is close to beach and boat launch. Magna Bay Resort has 80 sites, mostly with power and water, but some just for tent- ing. Its amenities include showers and washrooms, playground, barbecue areas, beach volleyball, boat and sea doo rentals and a beach area. It is open May to the end of September. Anglemont Inn has four sites with power and water, and 10 sites without service. It has separate washrooms and showers available for campers along with barbecues. The Inn is open year round with camping sites available from April until October. As part of Shuswap Lake Marine Park, St. Ives Park, just east of the community of St. Ives has road access and a few sites with a pit toilet but no other facilities. In addition to these, boaters can access the Marine Park system which has 26 sites located around the perimeter of Shuswap Lake. All locations are popular for fishing and water sports with hiking and nature study popular at some sites. Some are road accessible, but most are water -access only. Facilities at the sites vary from nothing to three or four wilderness tenting sites with a pit toilet. Marine campers must have permits which can be purchased on the North Shuswap at Anglemont Marina, Captains Village Marina & Shuswap Lake Park gatehouse. The boundaries of all marine parks on Shuswap Lake are marked with blue and white signs on the beach. Fees apply anywhere within the park boundaries, including the 100 metre foreshore. Marine Parks on the main Shuswap and Seymour Arm include: Horseshoe Bay, west of St Ives, is boat access only (Continued on page 17) MAY 2013 (Continued from page 16) and has no facilities except a pit toilet. Cinnemousun Narrows Provincial Park is located where the four arms of Shuswap meet. This park is one of the most popular stopping places for all lake users. On the northern side of the lake there is a small camping area containing four sites and a docking wharf. On the southerly side is a 24 site camping area with several shelters and a beach suitable for swimming or sunbathing. A 1.5 km hiking trail leads from the campground to a vantage point overlooking the lake. This location is accessible only by boat. Albas Falls has an undeveloped camping area located at the northwest end of Seymour Arm. Some areas are road accessible. A trail that begins near Steamboat Bay follows Celesta Creek upstream approximately 1.5 km, THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER then crosses the creek and returns to the lake. The area has a series of beautiful waterfalls and some interesting features from early logging days. Bears are frequent visitors in this park. Silver Beach Provincial Park, located at the north end of Seymour Arm has 35 vehicle accessible sites with pit toilets being the only services. Smaller, no service, boat access sites on Seymour Arm are Beach Bay, Cottonwood Beach, Encounter Point, Fowler Point, Nielsen Beach, Two Mile Creek, Woods Landing, Woods Landing South and Wright Beach. There are also eight sites on Anstey Arm. Adams Lake has three provincial parks, the largest and only vehicle access one being Bush Creek Site which has 27 rustic campsites, pit toilets and a boat launch. It is located about 10 km up Adams Lake Road. 250-955-2110 Pizza, Lasagna, Salads and more Gluten & Dairy Free Available Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 4 - 8 Sunday 4 - 7 Located at The Centre in Scotch Creek #3 - 3867 Squilax Anglemont Hwy 17 18 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 Wetlands Workshop May 10 -12 Scotch Creek Farm & Craft Market 10 til 2 Sundays May 19 to September 1 Enjoy a friendly farmers market atmosphere, shop for local produce, baking, crafts and more! Located in the Peoples Drug Mart parking lot Blind Bay Farmers Market Make Thursday a fun day! 10 til 2 May 16 - Aug 29 Conveniently located in the Blind Bay Marketplace parking lot right off Highway 1 ‘Your Source for Local Produce, Crafts & Fun!’ TIME TO SPRUCE UP YOUR DOCK Roll-A-Dock wetland. Upon completion, participants are provided with a Wetlandkeeper certificate and are provided with follow up support by the Wetlands Coordinator. Courses are suitable to anyone from high school students to adults and are designed as citizen science tools, to empower everyday people in conservation activities. People who have benefited from courses include consultants, planners, environmental/conservation groups, government and First Nations representatives, engaged community members and keen outdoors-types. The course will be held between Chase and Salmon (Continued on page 19) Docks l Dock Floats & Hardware l Swim Rafts Staircases & Gangways l Boat Lifts l Accessories Secure Covered Boat Storage 10' DOCK BUMPER starting at $29.99 DOCK LADDERS starting at $199.99 24" Shackle Pocket MOORING BUOYS Reg. $259 SPECIAL $229 7684 Squilax-Anglemont Road, Anglemont 250-955-0019 Submitted by Jason Jobin May 10-12, (Fri. 6 p.m. 9 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) at the Chase and District Fish and Game Club House, the BC Wildlife Federation's Wetlands Education Program will hold an environmental stewardship workshop for local residents. It is with great pleasure and excitement that this valuable course is FREE, as a result of generous contributions from 2013 fundraisers. This hands-on fieldwork course is available for all those interested in understanding and protecting their local watershed, and provides participants with technical skills to steward their own Follow us on Facebook email: info@sunbumboats.com web: sunbumboats.com MAY 2013 (Continued from page 18) Arm on May 10-12. Further details and a sign up form can be found at the following link: http://tinyurl.com/ bscpwob or for more information contact: Neil Fletch- THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 19 er, Wetlands Education Program Coordinator, BC Wildlife Federation. Office: 1888-881-2293 ext 232. Email: wetlands@bcwf.bc.ca . Website: www.bcwf.bc.ca First Responders Thank You & Congratulations! By Jamie Lasser On March 23rd the Crowfoot Mountain Snowmobile Club hosted its annual Crab Fest and held a 50/50 draw. The club decided to donate 50% of the proceeds to the North Shuswap First Responders. The Crowfoot Mountain Snowmobile Club raised a grand total of $900! The winner of the 50/50 draw was a local resident, Jack Duffy. He very generously donated his winnings back and wanted it all to go to the First Responders towards purchasing and updating emergency equipment and supplies! Thank You Jack Duffy for this generous donation! and Crowfoot Mountain Snowmobile Club for hosting such an event! North Shuswap First Responders are happy to welcome Sylvie Beillard and Phyllis Shrum to the team as our newest Certified First Responders. Way to go ladies! Thank You for your time, commitment, and all of your hard work! Home Care Aides such as wheelchair or crutches may be available to those who require them. Call Jim Perry @ 250-955-0839 if you may be interested. Alsoreflective home/property markers are still available, just call Barb Overland @ 250-955-0725 -because, “We can’t help you if we can’t find you!” FREE VINTNING ON SECOND KIT "Put two wines on and get Free Vintning on every second kit" You Save $49.95 Centenoka Park Mall 250-833-1122 2682 Fairway Hills Rd. Shuswap Lake Estates Blind Bay 250-675-3400 20 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 Computer Trouble? Call John at 250-955-0816 for all of your computer and home electronics problems and projects Onsite service - N/S Shuswap and Chase 35 years of computer/electronics service experience New computers, parts and accessories also available Estimates are free and satisfaction is guaranteed. johnseymour@lakesidetech.ca www.lakesidetech.ca Window Cleaning Power Washing Gutter Cleaning & Repairs Affordable prices Excellent service Home/Business Free estimates Over 20 Years Experience 250-819-5573 locostwindowcleaning@gmail.com www.locostwindowcleaning.com C OMPLETE D RYWALL S ERVICES TAPING • TEXTURING • BOARDING FREE ESTIMATES (250) 679-3980 rock chip repairs 250-679-3118 WINDSHIELDS.. No need to contact ICBC One Stop glass claim service. For all your glass needs OPEN DAILY 8:30 - 4:30 822A Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC Kickin’ Computer Tips Thinking of Buying a Tablet? John Seymour Lakeside Technical Solutions We all use what’s known as a “browser” to access the Internet. If you are unfamiliar with the term, browser is the generic name for the program used to view content on the World Wide Web. Examples of popular browsers used on desktop and laptop computers include Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. If you are an Apple user, chances are you are using Safari as your browser. Safari is Apple’s own browser and comes preinstalled on all Apple devices, but will also work on your Windows computer. These four browsers are the most popular on the planet right now and all are trying very hard to be number one and your browser of choice. There is a huge market advantage for any company that owns the top browser, and so we are now starting to see advertising on the web and on TV, especially from Google. If you use Google’s search engine or email, you have very likely seen messages designed to entice you to switch to Google Chrome. For a time they were clearly giving the impression that your Gmail account would no longer work unless you switched, a tactic that many felt was more than a little underhanded and likely sparked a few lawsuits from the competition. Recently I’ve noticed that things have changed and Google is now recognizing that you may be using a different browser and that it’s perfectly OK. Underhanded or not though, Google’s tactics ap- pear to be working as Google Chrome is now the number one browser in the world. Internet Explorer is close behind and Firefox not far off in 3rd place. Safari is still a ways behind at 4th place overall but is dominating on Macs, iPhones and iPads. Should you care about which browser you are using? Absolutely! Your browser is the main point of contact between your computer and the World Wide Web. It is responsible for providing you the ability to interact with the Internet in several different ways. Whether you are surfing for information, interacting with others through social sites, or online shopping, it is your browser that makes it all happen. The browser has an important role and we expect it to work flawlessly. Fortunately most do and so we tend to stick with the browser that came with our PC’s. As time moves on, things may change so it’s important to note that you have choices and are not tied to any one browser. There are three main things to look for in a browser and they are speed, security and usability. All four of the aforementioned browsers are fairly equal where speed and security is concerned, (although Chrome is generally considered the fastest of all browsers). Where the various browsers differ most is in the area of usability and features. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses in this area so which browser we ultimately end up using is more a matter (Continued on page 21) MAY 2013 (Continued from page 20) of personal preference than anything else. If you are interested to try out one or more of the other browsers, by all means go ahead. There is no harm in having several browsers installed on your computer. Doing so will not slow your computer down or cause conflicts. It is actually good to have more than one browser installed for troubleshooting purposes. For example, if you are experiencing problems on the Internet, you can easily eliminate the browser as the cause by trying a different one. All of the browsers are free on the Internet and can be easily downloaded and installed. Your bookmarks are also easily transferred from one to the other so it is fairly simple to switch between browsers, although there is one caution. If a browser asks to become default THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER browser, answer no, unless you are ready to switch to that browser as your primary. Choosing yes to the default browser prompt tells your computer to use that browser for everything Internet related such as opening Internet links you receive through email. As the Internet continues to evolve, so will the browsers used to access it. Web developers are constantly looking for ways to improve the content and functionality of the Internet. Nobody knows what the future holds for the Internet and what tools we will use to interact with it but for now at least, the browser is here to stay. Happy surfing! As usual, if you have any comments, questions or help with your computer, feel free to get in touch. (250)955-0816 johnseymour@Lakesidetech.ca www.lakesidetech.ca Raising Money for a Cure By Larissa Lutjen Once again the North Shuswap's own Team Sunshine will be participating in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Walk for A Cure and raising money towards finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes (also known as Juvenile Diabetes). The Walk happens on Sunday, June 9 starting from MacDonald Park in North Kamloops. Team Sunshine is led by grade 2 student Anna LutjenLaBelle who has lived with Type 1 Diabetes since she was four years old. This has meant 8-10 blood tests a day and insulin delivered through injection or insulin pump with every meal. Until there is a cure, people with Type 1 Diabetes will have to do these things every day for the rest of their lives. You can support Team Sunshine's fundraising efforts during the month of May at Ecotreats and the Scotch Creek Bottle Depot, or through an online donation (online donations qualify for a tax deductible receipt). Go to www.jdrf.ca/ walk/, click 'Donate Now', click 'Pledge a Walker' then enter 'Team Sunshine' in the search engine and follow the directions from there. Thank you to the people of the North Shuswap for your continuing support towards finding a cure! 21 CUSTOM MILLING Handcrafted full log, timber frame and post & beam homes SPECIALIZING IN DRY FIR BEAMS UP TO 45’ delivery available upon request Brian Campbell 250-955-2485 (cell) 250-682-2485 email: logcraft@mybcdc.ca www.namericanlogcrafters.com Located next to Captain's Village Marina in Scotch Creek DR. MARCIA BAILE BHEc, MHSc, ND Naturopathic Physician Are you ready for Spring? It’s time to detoxify! SORRENTO CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTRE 1223 Trans Canada Hwy, Sorrento (just below the dentists) 250-675-0063 22 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 Health gap in British Columbia is widening, says BC’s Health Officers Council PAINTING INTERIOR – EXTERIOR Tel: (250) 679-1078 Cell: (250) 319-1078 Sent on behalf of the BC’s Health Officers Council People in the least well-off areas of British Columbia are dying sooner than those in better-off areas, according to new figures from the Health Officers Council of BC. Overall life expectancy in BC has improved, but in less affluent areas of the province life expectancy has remained much the same or even declined. In an update to their 2008 report on health inequality in the province, the Health Officers Council showed the gap in life expectancy between Local Health Areas (LHAs) with the highest socioeconomic status (SES) and those with the lowest SES has widened dramatically. Overall, life expectancy in British Columbia increased by 6 months between the periods of 2002-6 and 2006-10. In the top 20% well-off regions, life expectancy increased by over 14 months, to 82.4 years. “What is particularly disturbing,” said HOC spokesperson Dr. John Millar, a former Provincial Health Officer, “is that life expectancy increased by just under 1 month for the lowest SES group and actually declined by almost 3 months for the second lowest group. It is unprecedented in Canada for life expectancy to decline, though we have seen a similar trend in the USA recently. This suggests that while individuals in the second lowest SES group of LHAs still have a life expectancy more than 1.5 years greater than the lowest income group, the gap between them is starting to close.” “It doesn’t have to be this way,” said Dr. David Patrick, Director of the UBC School of Population and Public Health. “Family wealth has much less impact on health and human potential when relatively small investments in the support of vulnerable families are made, when there is investment in quality affordable daycare and when policies better assure that every(Continued on page 23) at the N.S. Community Hall Friday, June 14th Happy Hour 5 pm, Dinner at 6 PM Dinner Includes Choice of: 1 1/2 lb LOBSTER - $40.00 PRIME RIB DINNER - $25.00 LOBSTER PLUS PRIME RIB - $50.00 complete with baked potato, salads, garlic butter, dessert Cold Beer and Wine available Reservations only by June 8th: contact Alison (250)955-2588 A North Shuswap Community Association Fund Raiser MAY 2013 (Continued from page 22) one can afford to put a healthy plate of food on the table.” The report also examined the differences between LHAs with respect to premature mortality rates. The report found that the differences between the highest and lowest SES areas were apparent across disease groupings and are not confined to any particular causes of death. “We have evidence that overall health is better in nations that are more economically and socially equitable,” said Dr. Trevor Hancock, a Professor and Senior Scholar at the School of Public Health and Social Policy at the University of Victoria. “It is good that the highest income groups are getting healthier, but the lowest income groups need to experience equal or greater gains if the health gap is to be narrowed. This calls for a wide range of policy interventions across all sectors to reduce poverty and improve supports for the less well off.” Background: The Health Officers Council is the professional association for BC’s public health physicians, many of whom are Medical Health Officers. Health officers have an obligation under the Public Health Act to monitor the health of the population and advise on important issues that affect the health of the public. The Council has been reporting on the health gap in BC for many years. In their 2008 Health Inequities Report, the Health Officers Council made recommendations for public policies that would improve health in BC while reducing the health gap, particularly with respect to child and family poverty. Readers & Writers Festival Submitted by Mary Nyland Salmon Arm's Word on the Lake: the 10th anniversary readers and writers festival is fast approaching. Headlining this year’s extravaganza is George Bowering, author of Shoot!, Mick McCardell, well known humorist, and 11 others including a publisher, an editor, a song writer, and our usual host of excellent genre presentations. The spacious Prestige Resort & Convention Centre will again host this event on May 24, 25, & 26. All details can be found on www.saow.ca 10 Bursaries are available. Our special coffee house will be held at the Art Gallery Friday evening. Our annual Kidswrite contest will be awarding prizes on Saturday afternoon. ‘Saturday Night Loose’ is also open to the public, presenting Lucas Myers & other talents. North Shuswap Community Association THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 3871 Squilax Anglemont Hwy Scotch Creek, BC Phone: (250) 955-0307 Fax: (250) 955-0308 Toll Free: 1-877-272-3064 Lakeside Realty Ltd. Al Christopherson PersonalRealEstate Corporation Office: 250-955-0307 Direct: 250-955-2188 al@northshuswap.com www.northshuswap.com Celista Fantasy & Function In Harmony Lakeview Log panabode home. 4 bdrms, 2 bath, walk-out basement, hardwood floors, covered deck, paved driveway w/ detached garage. Newly developed kitchen & in-floor heating with new boiler system. Access to beach & boat launch for small annual fee. MLS® 10059744 North Shuswap Community Hall $7 - Adults $3 - kids (under 12) Everyone Welcome 0 9,90 $23 Cynthia Bentley PersonalRealEstate Corporation Office: 250-955-0307 Direct: 250-955-2256 cynthia@century21lakeside.com www.cynthiabentley.com Lee Creek Cool Summer Breezes Await You Lakeview 2006 Park model set up for seasonal or fulltime living on its own lot. Front room den acts as 2nd bedroom. All appliances included. Front and rear decks, & your own campfire pit. Steps to the beach and a dock to load up your boat and buoy to keep it on. MLS® 10058638 $14 0 4,90 Sonja Vernon-Wood Associate Broker Office: 250-955-0307 Direct: 250-318-4344 sold@sonjavw.ca www.sonjavw.ca Unit 10 Bayside Estates 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM Sunday May 12th 23 Beautifully landscaped, luxury semi detached townhouse at Captains Village Marina. Fully & tastefully furnished with top end accents and finishing, lots of space includes 3 large bedrooms (master has a balcony) plus den, three full baths, gourmet kitchen and high ceiling, fire place, 10x25 deck. MLS® 10063564 Scotch Creek 0 9,00 $59 North Shuswap's Most Productive REALTORS® 24 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 21st Pig & Whistle Show 725 Shuswap Ave. Chase, BC Mon to Fri 9:30 - 4:30 Sat 10:00 - 2:00 Cindy Frano 250-679-1158 Visit Cindy & Dar at the Village Barber Shop for the latest styles for the whole family - Walk-ins Welcome! 630 Shuswap Ave. Chase, BC 250-679-8824 Fax 250-679-4431 Insurance l Investments l Agency Banking SUPPORT THE CAUSE DAY Every year at the end of May, we all walk 5 km to raise funds to use in our communities. To date for our area, N Shuswap and Chase, we have sponsored 4 Bursary Awards to Chase Grads, Honored Veterans in the area and donated the defibrillator at the Chase Ice Arena. Please help us do more by making a pledge to support our walk. No amount is too small. If you know of a community project that needs funds, please call as we may be able to help with our Infrastructure Grant. Because we live here ..... Cheri • Laurie Evelyn • Marni • Mallory We welcome Tammy Poole as our Nail Technician GRAD SPECIAL Full set Gel Nails and Up-do $80 GET INTO SUMMER WITH HIGHLIGHTS... AS LOW AS 65$ Shuswap Hours Tues - Sat 10ish - 4ish By Jo Anne Malpass All the stars were out at Lakeview Center for the Anglebay Entertainers’ hilarious 21st Pig & Whistle musical comedy, Stayin’ Alive. A hole in the roof necessitated the celebrities living at the Crows Feet Retirement Residence work together to raise money. Auditions were held and a stage show was produced. Among the celebrities were Greta Garbo, Phyllis Diller, Carol Burnette, Charlie Chaplin, Judy Garland as Dorothy, Minnie Pearl, Cher, Lucille Ball and Chico Marx. Jack Palance had some trouble trying to reprise his famous one arm push ups. Even Elvis put in a guest appearance, much to the extreme delight of Betty Bosoms, played by Judy Weller who also directed the production. This year, there were three sold-out evening performances and five matinees. The script by Bill McBride and Phyllis Mead, along with the wide variety of outstanding musical performances and humorous skits, kept the audience captivated throughout the evening. Act one started off with new resident, Bill McBride as Barry Buttocks (and it was obvious where he got that nickname) touring the facility. A letter was received saying if the roof wasn’t repaired; the retirement home would be shut down. The second act was the auditions and act three was the stage show. One of the highlights of the auditions was Music Director Jo Groves as Phyllis Diller singing My Unfavourite Things which included back aches, cataracts and thinning bones. Rosemary French as Greta Garbo, acting as one of the judges, was unimpressed with the version but was even more appalled by the crowd pleasing, risqué rendition of I Wish I could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate by Jeannine Lebans as Bunny Lamour. The stage show opened with a comical rendition of Wake Up Little Susie by Grace McNabb and Melanye Gough and featured solo and duet acts as well as performances by The Barbershop Girls and The Irish Stew Dancers. It ended with news the Residence had been saved and group performances of Stayin’ Alive and We’ll Meet Again. Master of Ceremonies Ted Gough said 7,000 man hours went into the production before the first show opened, having started rehearsals in September. The average age of the cast and crew was 70. As well as the 35 performers, there were many people working behind the scenes to make the production a success. Producer Ann Chow would like to thank all the volunteers adding the Pig and Whistle is lucky to have such a good community with so many people willing to help. The Lakeview Community Centre Society will be acknowledging them individually in its column in the Kicker. Photos courtesy of Lena Whittaker MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Quilting By Jan Penner A quilt is a blanket, a memory, a storyteller, a work of art. Traditionally, a quilt was constructed from old clothes and scrap fabrics. The less worn sections of a favourite shirt or dress became part of a covering that offered warmth, colour and decoration. Eventually, many quilts became heirlooms, handed down through generations. Quilting Bees were a chance for social interaction for busy wives. It afforded them an opportunity to gather together, to work toward a common goal, and to escape from daily, solitary routines. It also gave small children a chance to be with others, early play dates, if you will. These days, the fabrics, hand tools and machines designed especially for the construction and finishing of quilts, make up a multimillion dollar industry. While some still use scraps for their projects, a large percentage of quilters purchase copious amount of fabric especially for specific projects. Fabric no longer has to first be a piece of clothing to be included in a treasured quilt. May 11th and 12th, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., visit the Chase Museum to see some of the quilts, old and new, created by area residents. Enter your name in the quilt draw, which will be made on June 29th, at the Strawberry Tea, also to be held in the Museum. Fresh Meat & Produce Dairy Goods Photofinishing Cosmetics & Skincare Pharmacy 825 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC Proud Supporter of the Community Butchers cut wieners 450gr $2.85 for the month of may!!! With summer right around the corner don't wait till you have a sun burn to get sun screen. Peoples Food & Drug has a wide variety of sun screen, tanning oils. We also carry aloe vera gel and skin moisturizers. Live Music On the deck May 18th 10-2 Amazing Coffee & Espressos, Hot or Iced! Fresh Smoothies From Fresh Ingredients Home Made Organic Baking Homemade Soups and Panini's Have a seat in the cool indoors or relax on our deck while you enjoy your treats. Bath & Beauty supplies Vitamins & Supplements Natural Cleaning Supplies Natural and Organic Groceries and a variety of "gluten free” items Mon. to Sat. 8 to 5 - Sundays 8 - 4 Located beside the Library in Scotch Creek 25 Grocery 250-679-3553 Mon - Sun 8am - 8pm Pharmacy 250-679-8611 Mon to Sat 9am - 6pm Sun & Holidays 10am-4pm 26 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 Third Annual Carlin Country Market New Construction Additions/Upgrades Interior/Exterior Renovations Foundations & Framing Custom Timber Work Decks Garages & Workshops Custom Design Construction Management LICENSED & INSURED Over 20 years in the building industry Call to discuss your residential or commercial project today JEREMY HANSON 250-299-7745 kazwell@hotmail.ca kazwellbuilders.ca Submitted by Carmen Massey Carlin School (4005 Myers Frontage Road, Tappen, BC, 14 km west of Salmon Arm on Hwy 1) is hosting the Third Annual Carlin Country Market, on Saturday, May 25, the weekend after the long weekend! The Carlin Country Market runs from 10 am to 3 pm. The Carlin Country Market is Carlin School’s primary fundraising activity for the year, and embraces the entire school population, families and the community. The Carlin Country Market is fun for everyone, and people attend from across the Shuswap, and as far away as Alberta and the Lower Mainland. The Carlin schoolyard is turned into an outdoor festival, with food, entertainment, market shop- ping, Kid’s Carnival, and so much more. The Carlin Country Market raises funds to support numerous activities at Carlin School. Admission is by donation to the school, and all donations are appreciated - no matter how large or small. Some of the features of the Carlin Country Market include a “pay what you can” garage sale, a Tim Horton’s coffee and donut stand, Tappen Co-op ice cream, a live entertainment stage featuring local acts, a demonstration stage highlighting everything from dancing to karate - gymnastics to acting. Visitors can enjoy items from the concession stand, purchasing goods at the open air market, and securing a coveted raffle ticket for the class theme (Continued on page 27) MAY 2013 (Continued from page 26) baskets. The kid’s carnival again features face painting by artist Kristy Schroeder, a shaved ice stand, games, bouncy houses, and sports. New for this year are a dunk tank, a candy stand, and an onsite cash machine. Emergency vehicle demonstrations, Jaws of Life, and a show and shine are all back by popular demand. For those with a green thumb, there is the everpopular plant sale, and the silent auction features local business. A day at the Carlin Country Market is fun for the whole family. Come at 10 am and THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 27 stay until 3 pm. A free shuttle is provided to get you up the hill from the parking lots. Remember to bring empty cans and bottles to drop off at the gate. To find out more about the Carlin Country Market, contact Carmen Massey at 250-8358766 or email ctmassey@hotmail.com. To get involved as a vendor, entertainer, or demonstration troupe, contact Janine Hogan at Janine@selectsolarsystems.com. Check out the school website (car.sd83.bc.ca) or the Carlin Country Market Facebook page for the latest updates to the Market. Local Businesses Diverting Commercial Food Waste Submitted by Leah Blain, Thanks to the environmental leadership of four local businesses, commercial food waste is being kept out of the Salmon Arm landfill and composted by Spa Hills Farm. “This is a huge step in our Solid Waste Management Plan moving towards zero waste. These businesses took the initiative of managing a huge portion of their waste in a totally sustainable manner. Spa Hills Farm is equipped to compost the entire range of food waste including dairy, meat products and even soiled paper napkins which can’t go into ordinary backyard composters,” says Columbia Shuswap Regional District Waste Reduction Facilitator Carmen Fennell. The four composting stations are located at Table 24, Okanagan College Salmon Arm Campus, McDonalds and the Inner Core Parking Lot, and Spa Hills Farm is looking to provide the service to other interested businesses. “Coincidently, the Regional District is initiating a study to examine the feasibility of diverting residential and commercial food waste; however these businesses have already begun diverting on their own initiative because they wanted to do the right thing. They really are community champions.” Commercial food waste diversion programs are in place in other Regional Districts such as Nanaimo, and residential food waste diversion is being done in Grand Forks by the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. Furthermore, many municipalities in BC have begun diverting food waste from the waste stream through curbside collection programs. “The business community in Salmon Arm continues to show leadership when it comes to reducing waste,” says Ms. Fennell. Columbia Shuswap Regional District Phone: 250832-8194 PO Box 978, 781 Marine Park Dr. NE Toll Free (BC only) 1-888-248-2773 Salmon Arm BC V1E 4P1 Email: inquiries@csrd.bc.ca Website: www.csrd.bc.ca The CSRD is available to provide education and information to those looking to reduce what they send to the landfill and will be unveiling a business recognition program this summer. COTTONWOODS FAMILY CAMPGROUND (Formally West Beach) DEVELOPER OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY MAY 22, 2013 FROM 3 PM TO 7PM Please join the developer at site on May 22nd to view proposed development plans and provide public input on the proposed project 2604 Squilax Anglemont Hwy Lee Creek B.C. Looking for Work? Making Career Decisions? Looking for Skilled Employees? Considering Self–Employment? Free Workshops Chase & District Employment Centre 822 Shuswap Ave. Chase Phone: (250) 679-8448 Fax: (250) 679-8117 9am – 4:30pm Mon. - Fri. Email: chaseemployment@cablelan.net Website: www.chaseemployment.ca Free Access to computers, fax, phone, photocopy, for job search. Self Employment Wage Subsidy Call to register Resume/Cover Letter Interview Skills Job Planning Job Search Changing Career Direction Labour Market Work for You The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia 28 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 Walking for cancer 250-955-2412 Top Quality Bedding Plants & Perennials Good Selection of ProvenWinners Open Daily 9-6 Magna Bay, 6205 Squilax-Anglemont Rd (enter off Noakes Rd) Sunnyside Supermarket 250-9 5 5–2 3 1 3 5328 Squilax-Anglemont Hwy, Celista Open 7 days a week 8am-8pm Groceries Movie Rentals Bakery/Deli Lottery Ticket Centre Liquor Store Hardware Meals Fresh Salads BBQ Chicken By Jo Anne Malpass “I’m going until I reach the other side or until my goal is met,” Breyden Erickson told the Kicker. Breyden, 18-year-old grandson of Al and Norma Lonneberg of Scotch Creek, started his walk for cancer on March 23 at Horseshoe Bay in Vancouver and talked to the Kicker from his home town of Salmon Arm in the middle of April before embarking on the next leg of his journey. When a friend of his was diagnosed with cancer, he decided he wanted to do something to help. He chose his target amount of $323,323 using the date he started his journey and says he will keep walking across the country until he raises that amount. He has walked 600 km, averaging 30 km per day. So far the weather hasn’t been too bad, mostly just overcast but he expects the Rockies will be a bit more challenging. Breyden started off walking alone but his family wanted to assist him so his grandparents met him south of Ashcroft in their motorhome. They have been travelling with him as his support vehicle, supplying a place to sleep at night and grandma’s home cooked meals. This also relieved him of the burden of carrying his heavy backpack. Al Lonneberg said he is looking into getting permission from Department of Transportation to follow behind his grandson and acquiring banners for the motorhome. Up until now, Breyden has been wearing a yellow daffodil on his lighter back(Continued on page 29) 250-955-2253 Scotch Creek G[r^_n C_nt_r GRE@T S_l_]tion Of: Perennials 9cm & 13cm 11” Hanging baskets Annuals 8pk PC Gigantico Annuals 4” herbs 7 gallon Cedars 7 gallon Boxwood 4” Tomatoes 6 pk Vegetables PC ornamental grasses Locally owned and operated Serving you since 1986 Fresh Fish Fridays No loyalty cards required See in store for details Gr_[t S_l_]tion of V[lu_ Win_s Come in and Check Out Our New Gluten Free Products Available in Grocery Aisle, Bakery & Frozen Department ONE STOP SHOPPING - 7 DAYS A WEEK - 8AM TO 8PM Post Office 9am - 5pm CLOSED Sundays & Holidays From $9.99 and under Liquor Store 9am - 8pm Meat Produce Bakery Deli Lotto Post Office Movie Rentals Flowers/Plants Gift Certificates MAY 2013 (Continued from page 28) pack and walking alone facing traffic, meeting up with his grandparents at designated spots. Donations can be made on his behalf by calling 1-800663-2524 or online through Breyden Walken Erickson’s personal page for Canadian Cancer Society. All the donations will go directly to and through the Cancer Society. Breyden’s family is also seeking to raise financial support for expenses for the trip. If they have to go all the way to Nova Scotia, the fuel for the THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER motorhome alone could be $8 to $10 thousand, Lonneberg explained. He has been approaching various organizations for sponsorship, Bell for communications, Tim Hortons for food and a service station for fuel as well as contacting local politicians and media. Breyden hopes to reach his goal sometime during the summer so he will be able to continue his education in the fall at NAIT in Edmonton. Lonneberg said Kicker readers will be kept up to date on their progress through press releases from Breyden’s uncle. 18 year old Breyden Walken Erickson pauses to chat with a media photographer as he enters his home town of Salmon Arm. He is walking across Canada to raise awareness and research funds, for a cure for Cancer. His walk commenced at Horseshoe Bay near Vancouver on Sat March 23rd. Donations can be made to his personal webpage at "Breyden Walken Erickson" Photo Submitted by Norma and Al Lonneberg The Kicker hitches a ride with our very own Craig and Lisa Golemblaski to the Sony Open Tennis match in Key Biscayne, Florida Easter weekend! Visit our building site located in Scotch Creek or call for more information. Brian Campbell Phone 250-955-2485 Cell 250-682-2485 29 30 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 W NE ICE PR $1,399,000 MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Anglemont Men’s Golf By Jim Perry The formal play for the Men's Club commenced on Thursday, April 18th with a modest showing of the membership as many of members were still enjoying the Sunny Southern winter. The attendance doubled last Thursday and we expect it to further increase in the weeks of May as the snowbirds finally come home to roost. The course is in excellent playing condition considering that it is still only the end of April. Actually the first two evening's low net scores were right in line with what we would expect them to be in mid-season. The cuisine furnished by the course after play was excellent as usual and the prizes were enjoyed by the winners. Our thanks to Sunnyside Super market for sponsoring the first nights' prizes. We encourage all men who like a good game of golf and pleasant repartee to join us on Thursday evenings with teeoff promptly at 5 P.M. AIM 31 250-955-6101 to visit the Gallery Garden Party Saturday May 18 10am to 4pm 3392 Hilliam Rd. Come and browse original local art Anglemont Ladies golf By Brenda Buffel Golfing season is underway once again at Anglemont Estates Golf Club. Many of our members have been out on the course numerous times, some as early as midMarch. Some of our “snowbird” golfers have been keeping in fine form down south. For the time being, tee times for those ladies wishing to golf together have been set at 1:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays until the weather warms up a little more. Our official opening has been set for Tuesday, May 14th at 10 AM when we will start the season with a fun game. After the game, a “Lunch by Lisa” (at a cost of $10/person) will be available, followed by a general meeting. Please let us know ASAP so that we can advise Lisa of numbers for lunch; there is also a sign-up sheet posted at the Clubhouse. All members are encouraged to attend; as well we encourage and welcome any women interested in joining our Club to come out and join the fun. Please be ready at the first tee by 9:45 AM on May 14th so that teams can be organized. Enrico Marosi Owner Journeyman Carpentry 2000 Master Certificate Carpentry 2004 Design / House Plans Timber Frame Heavy Timber Construction Pre-Fab House Packages Custom Sawmilling 250-955-2956 info@greencreektimbers.com www.greencreektimbers.com Anglemont Estates Golf Course Open 7am-10pm daily Come down and watch the playoffs on the big screen or enjoy a drink and the beautiful views of the lake after your round of golf. Visit our website at golfanglemont.com for information about our food, beverage and golf specials! Drop by the clubhouse at 7838 Golf Course Road, Anglemont or call us at (250)955-2323. Challenging Scenic Fun Affordable 32 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Krista Barker Cell 250-517-0974 Office 250-955-2184 email: stayshuswap@telus.net www.kristabarker.com 2544 Vickers Trail Anglemont Get ready to make memories Cute and clean 3 bedroom cottage would make the perfect family get away. Large level lot close to all the Shuswap has to offer from golf, hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, boating, snowmobiling. All seasons recreation. MLS® 10036911 7673 Queest Rd Anglemont You had me at VIEW and what a view it is Quality and detail were not overlooked and it shows. You truly need to see this one. 2 lots make up this .91 acre property so you have lots of elbow room. MLS® 10063369 MAY 2013 Local Firefighters Complete Advanced Training Submitted by Leah Blain, CSRD Twelve members in the fire service from throughout the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) completed the internationally recognized Fire Officer 1 training course (NFPA 1021), and will in turn, assist in training the rest of the CSRD paid-on-call fire officers. “This will give us the tools to develop our own program,” says CSRD Fire Services Coordinator Kenn Mount. “We will develop our own internal Fire Officer training program within the Regional District that will focus on the needs of Officer training in the CSRD.” The Fire Officer I training course was comprised of two training modules. The first focused on the human resources side of managing a fire department: leadership, administration, writing and oral communication skills, behaviour management, and supervision. The second module focused on emergency scene management: identifying problems, building an incident action plan, creating strategic goals, developing tac- tical objectives and assigning the proper deployment of resources. “There is more to firefighting than taking water and putting it on the fire,” says Mr. Mount. “Structure fires can be very complex and when a fire department approaches an incident, there are several unknown factors. This training helps with the ability to do a proper assessment and effectively tackle a situation safely. Without a proper command structure and an incident action plan – that’s when firefighters can get hurt.” While all CSRD firefighters have basic firefighting training, the upcoming training modules will be geared for the 13 rural fire departments within the Regional District and their specific challenges. This initiative comes from the Fire Services Review that was done for the CSRD by Dave Mitchell & Associates Ltd. in 2009 which recommended more specific rural training. “By training the trainers and providing as much as we can ‘in-house’, we’re implementing this recommendation in (Continued on page 33) ® Independently Owned/Operated DECKS by Donna Quality Fibreglass decks Great selection of colors & designs to choose from Guaranteed workmanship 24 years experience Book early to ensure your deck is protected! Serving the Shuswap and Salmon Arm area Donna 250-838-6589 After 5 pm Pictured from left to right back row: Fire Officer Instructor Wayne Humphry; Tappen Sunnybrae Volunteer Fire Department Captain Marc Zaichkowksy; Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Volunteer Fire Department Captain Mike Engholm; Sicamous Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brett Ogino; CSRD Regional Fire Training Officer Rick Ryan-Lewis; Fire Officer Instructor Randy Hebenton. Front row: Shuswap Volunteer Fire Department Fire Firefighter Scott Davis; CSRD Fire Services Coordinator Kenn Mount; Malakwa Volunteer Fire Department Chief Joanne Held. Dr. Wayne W. Quinn Chiropractor Call for Appointment 250-679-2900 822 Hysop Rd Chase, B.C. Missing from the photo: Ranchero/Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Department Chief Marin Gros; Field Volunteer Department Fire Chief Sean Coubrough*; Shuswap Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter Sean Kipling; Silver Creek Volunteer Fire Department Training Officer Jason Philps; Swansea Point Volunteer Fire Department Deputy Chief Janet McQuhae. *Field is not part of the CSRD MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER (Continued from page 32) the most economical way possible,” says Mr. Mount. “The instructors who delivered this training were superb and came with much experience in the fire service. The firefighters who took this course committed a lot of 33 their own time over several weekends, did a lot of homework, and went through some grueling testing – both written and practical. I’m very proud of them for their dedication and their commitment to offer the best possible service to the areas they serve. North Shuswap Cemetery Cleanup By Loretta Greenough On April 20th a group of volunteers braved the threat of rain to show up at the North Shuswap Cemetery for the annual spring clean up. A big thank you goes out to Harry Bryce, Elmer & Joyce Boe, Alison & Ed Elmes, Lou & Betty Etcheverry, Frank & Pat Fraser, Phyllis Mader, Susan McKerchar, Betty Ozanne, Doug & Joanne Prigmore, Frank & Melanie Riley, Liz Smith, June Speed, Roger & Tanner Zinck. A special huge thanks goes to Frank Riley for bringing his excavator and to Roger Zinck for the use of his dump truck to remove the debris. The North Shuswap Cemetery Board consists of several volunteers who look after the grounds and keep the burial records. Stump Removal Trenches for Electrical, Sewer, Water, etc. Interlocking Pavers AB Retaining Walls Concrete Finishing Material Moving Material Hauling Len Barker cklcontracting@telus.net 250-804-9913 Bring in any quote and we’ll beat it! (some restrictions may apply) Chase 197 Shuswap Ave Chase, BC V0E 1M0 T 250-679-3242 F 250-679-3371 Mon Sat Sun Fri 7am - 6pm 8:30 am - 5:30 pm 10am - 4pm Scotch Creek 3906 Squilax/Anglemont Rd Scotch Creek, BC V0E 3L0 T 250-955-0203 F 250-955-0213 Mon Sat Sun Fri 7am - 6pm 8am - 5pm 9am - 4pm www.homehardware.ca 34 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICES 250-955-6292 Kelly@kcbookkeeping.ca IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO FILE June 15 deadline to file taxes for the self-employed and their spouses Year end /annual bookkeeping services available. Bring us your "shoebox of receipts" and we'll give you back an audit ready set of books and taxes . . . . . . On Time and On Budget. Appointments available at your home or in my office. Call or email to book a time that’s convenient for you. Kelly Christian - Owner Custom Cutting (all bandsawn wood) Siding - Fascia Board - etc. Beams Kiln Dried T&G also available Cedar Tom Barnhardt 250-955-2301 MAY 2013 Kick Up Your Finances It’s Time to Spring Clean Your Finances By Kelly Christian, Owner KC Bookkeeping & Tax Services I think it’s finally safe to say that spring is here! Now that your taxes are filed, this is the best time to organize and review your finances (I promise, this is not as boring as it sounds)! To give you some inspiration, I thought I would share ways to make tax time next year less of an ordeal and some ideas so that can save you money for that much needed summer vacation! 1. Finalize your taxes and file paperwork Once your taxes have been sent in, file all the pertaining information in an envelope, file, file box etc., whatever works for the amount of paperwork you have. Put it in a safe but out of the way spot to keep for 6 years. While you’re in your storage spot, pull out the paperwork from 2006 and earlier and either shred or destroy (as long as you filed the returns on time). It’s really quite a liberating feeling! Note to those who are self employed, be sure to keep any records of assets you have purchased. It is best to keep these until 6 years after they are written off in your books just to be safe. 2. Out with the old and in with the new Now that you’ve dealt with your tax paperwork, this is a good time to clean out the old paperwork and set up new files for 2013. The ideal time for this is in January so you don’t have to go through and sort by date, but now is the second best time. Keep all manuals and receipts for items that you still own and have warranty cov- erage for, toss the rest. Set up files for items that you will keep indefinitely such as schooling records, resumes, passports etc. Do this now and when you’re looking for the items later you will be amazed at the amount of time it saves you! 3. Start your budget now or fine tune what you already have! If you are serious about saving money, you’re going to need a budget. A budget allows you to focus on where your money will be spent – which is essential for saving money and/or paying off debts. It will also highlight where you’re overspending. The trick is to make sure that every penny is accounted for (this is called zero based budgeting and it works very well). Make sure you set aside money for social activities and anything you may need to pay for in the near future, like that summer holiday (hint, hint). 4. Stick to your budget Creating a budget is the easy part. Sticking to it is a totally different story. At first, you will need to check your budget every day to make sure you are on track. You will make mistakes in the beginning, too – that is inevitable. Just stick with it and eventually, you will get there. As you get used to sticking to a budget, you won’t have to check it so often – unless you want to. I warn you, though, it gets addictive! Watch for Part Two of Spring Clean Your Finances Next Month. GOOD-BYE OFFSPRING # 2-1257 TCH Sorrento 250-675-4323 Vitamins/Supplements Natural Bodycare Organic & Gluten Free Food Products Local Honey & Free Run Brown Eggs Gort’s Gouda Milk & Cheese In Store Bakery Natural Cleaning Products & Essential Oils ing ve Pric mpetiti g o /C n rderin electio Great S Bulk Food O By Jan Penner Larissa Lutjen has been submitting articles to the Kicker for the past 4 years. Her Offspring column offered some thoughts, ideas and information regarding rearing and interacting with our children. Larissa's articles were well-researched and insightful. She always made a point of including references, so if you wanted to delve into an issue more on your own, or check up on what she had written, you could. Larissa, thank-you for your time and efforts. I always enjoyed reading your articles and will miss seeing them each month. Larissa is actually the second person we have had write about family and children. Debi DeBin wrote Parent's Corner several years ago. We missed her submissions and were very happy when Larissa began giving us her articles. We would very much like to continue with a column that focuses on family/children and some of the challenges we as parents face in this day and age. If you would be interested in writing such a column for the Kicker, please contact us, or send a sample of your writing to: Kicker@kicker.ca or 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont, V0E 1M8, or call 250-955-0534. MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER What’s Up Doc By Dr. Janet Bates North Shuswap Clinic hours: Mon. –Thurs. 9am to 4pm. Phone: 250-955-0660 We are now going into our third spring here in Scotch Creek and you’d think I would learn. Last night we had a hard frost and I lost all my squash seedlings. Oh well, many more to plant, hoping last night was the last frost, but you never know. The office is very busy, especially in the summer when the tourists are here, and so we have some locums (doctors replacements) to come during the busier times of the summer. They work 5-6 days a week and will provide a bit more coverage at the office than we are able to. It is a great program for rural doctors, however we are presently searching for accommodation for these “locum” doctors. If anyone reading this has suggestions, or perhaps a house that sits empty for parts of the summer, and would consider having a doctor and spouse stay there, please let us know if you can help us out. We currently need a place for June 25th until July 8th. We are hoping to get another locum for August as well, but this will be dependent on us finding somewhere for them to stay. Call our office at 250-955-0660 with any suggestions. We understand accommodations are at a premium at this time of year and appreciate your help. Wishing everyone a healthy and safe summer. May is Shuswap Bike Month From Shuswap Trail News The month long celebration of all things pedal powered in the Shuswap returns, culminating with Bike to Work Week. Weekly Road Cycling Group Rides – every Tuesday, 6 pm. Meet in Salmon Arm at Skookum Cycle at 6pm - ride various routes through the area on beautiful scenic rural roads. 40 to 60km routes with the possibility of an informal race the last Tuesday night of each month. Weekly Mountain Bike Rides Lady’s ride Mon at 6pm, Jr ride Tues at 5:30, Pedal & Pint Wed at 6pm, Leave from Skookum Cycle in Salmon Arm. Call the store for location details: 250832-7368 35 Fresh, delicious vegetables Pasture raised chicken, pork and beef Free range eggs Looking for organically grown vegetables, and meat from animals that have lived natural lives outside? You need Ranfurly Farm, your local source for healthy, sustainable meat, eggs and veggies. Come visit us. Scotch Creek Market Sundays 10 am – 2 pm in the Peoples Drug Mart parking lot Sorrento Village Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 8 am – 12 pm at the Sorrento Shoppers Plaza on the Trans Canada Highway OR Join our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) veggie box program and get weekly deliveries of fresh, chemical free vegetables and free range eggs any time from June 16 until October 24th Full twenty week season - Large $625 Small $425 Weekly - Large $32/week Small $22/week * Farm gate sales can also be arranged.* Jennifer Fryatt & Adam Cooke Ranfurly Farm CSA ranfurlycsa@gmail.com 250.679.2738 36 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 Lions Club News Call 9-1-1 for EMERGENCIES Fire - Police - Ambulance SCOTCH CREEK BOUTIQUE Come Shop at S.C Boutique for your apparel & gift needs & ing r p S Ne w Sum rW me ear ek We y r o ent Inv ly Candles Puzzles & Games Stuff for Guys and much, much more... Gift Certificates Available Bring in this ad and receive your item tax free 3968 - Unit B, Squilax-Anglemont Hwy (next to Big Eyed Books) 250-955-2324 Sassy Styles & Aesthetics Doreen Bourque Open Tues to Sat 10am to 5pm By Appointment Only Gift Certificates Available Haircuts *Colors & Foils*Manicures & Pedicures*Eyelash & Eyebrow tints*Eyelash Extensions*Waxing * Gel & Acrylic Nails By Pat Pierlot Lions are once again almost at full capacity, with most of our members now home from southern locations, and anxious to get on with the many projects on the horizon. I’d like to express my sincere thanks to Lions Pat Anderson and Harvey Swenson for submitting very interesting Lions News columns while I was basking in the Mexican sunshine. A major project, involving all of our members is the Roadside Cleanup, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Giovanna Goyan solicited our help in this annual project, and we have almost 100 percent participation. Lions have a two kilometer “Adopt A Highway” section, which we clean up 4 times a year. However, this annual spring cleanup includes the entire Squilax-Anglemont Road. Local residents also get involved, picking up garbage on their own street. Bob Isley and Craig Spooner will be picking up the large orange bags for deposit at the Transfer Station on Saturday, May 11. Lions Annual General Meeting on April 11 produced a new Executive – well some new Executive members. Lion Tom Price, having served three years as President, has stepped down, and we have a new President, Lion Jim Perry. Tom is now Past President, Ron Buffel remains Vice President, Nadene Sanderson stays on as Secretary, and Marlene Kergan will carry on as our very able Treasurer. Congratulations (and thank you) to all. Also at our April 11 meeting, we welcomed a new member. Jimmy Alcasid has joined our group, which brings our membership to 22 members. Another Spring clean-up project on the horizon is the annual work bee at Camp Winfield. Lions are invited to the Annual General Meeting and Work bee the weekend of May 25/26th. Camp Winfield is operated by the B.C Lions Society for Children with Disabilities. Our Club helps support this volunteer organization with annual donations and by helping with their annual cleanup/work party. The weekly Meat Draw and 50/50 Draw continue to attract good attendance at the Copper Island Pub in Scotch Creek. Every Saturday, between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Ten delicious cuts of meat are won. For just one dollar per draw, (good for all ten draws until you win) you could be a lucky winner. One 50/50 ticket is drawn at 5:00 p.m. One lucky winner could go home with up to $100.00 or more! As with all Service Clubs, Lions are always on the lookout for new members. As our long time members move out of the area, or retire from the club for other reasons, we encourage younger people to get involved. Any Lions member can give you information as to dates and times of meetings. You’re welcome to sit in on a meeting to see what we’re about. Support your community, and make some new friends. MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 37 Chase Soccer League Kicks Off By Jan Penner The Chase Fun Soccer League is again underway. It was started in 2005 by Chase resident Heather Coates and a committee of 5 others. It has been going strong ever since and this year there are 195 players registered, from the ages of 2 - 12, making up 17 teams. The players come from Chase, Pritchard, North Shuswap and the Sorrento/Blind Bay area. At the beginning of each new season, a coaching clinic is held. Ideas for drills, an explanation of the rules and goals of the league are part of the day. Coaches are supplied with a handbook, coaches uniform, lanyard whistle, everything they need for the season. Running such a league is a costly business. Before the fields can be rented, liability insurance has to be obtained. The total fee for the insurance is calculated per child with schedules, number of children on the field at a time, and the frequency of games all factoring in. Equipment has to be replaced often, especially balls and jerseys. Wear and tear on the balls means they are useable for 2 -3 seasons, and jerseys are about the same - both because of wear and because the jerseys go missing and eventually there are not enough of one uniform for a whole team. The jerseys tend to cost upwards of $20 or more, plus the cost of silk screening. If a sponsor can be found for a team, some or all of the cost is absorbed, but as everyone knows, in a small center, there are lots of needs and only so many donators to go around. Equipment that makes the games run more smoothly is added to the supplies when possible. This year lining equipment was purchased so that the fields can be lined for easier definition of the playing surface. League fees are also used for year end and team mementoes. Players are presented with trophies and medals and a team photo to commemorate their season. The year wraps up with a tournament complete with games, lunch and fun activities. What really makes the league run, aside from the dedication and enthusiasm of the players, is the backbone of volunteers that organize and administrate league affairs. A President, 2 Vice-Presidents, an accountant, equipment manager, fundraising coordinator and head coach collect applications, lay out the schedules and solicit donations, among other duties. All of the coaches are volunteers, some of whom take on the job in exchange for paid fees for their children, and some who just want to help the children improve their skills and simply enjoy the game. Finally, there are the parents who get their children out on Sundays, cheering from the sideline in snow, rain and blistering sun, encouraging team building, participation and physical fun. If you are looking for a change of pace on a Sunday, stop by the fields at Haldane/ Chase Secondary. Soak up some of the energy and check out the FUN in the Chase Fun Soccer League! If you want to find out more about the Chase Fun Soccer league and the people who make it work, visit their Facebook page. Here you will find up to date information, thank-yous and accomplishments. Heather Coates is available 7 days a week for questions, concern and assistance. Finally, the league relies on the community for donated storage space for all its equipment. If you have any dry storage area that you could donated, please let someone from the league know. Complete home, finished and ready to move in. 10 YEAR WARRANTY!! We build on your lot, or many lots available. Our plan or your plan. Drew Blain Construction 250-819-5384 38 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Simpson Computer Services Onsite, On-time, Residential & Commercial Computer Services Mike Simpson 250-833-8755 upport S C P Mac & Networking & Security System Troubleshooting Data backup & Recovery Apple Devices & iTunes Virus Removal Email: shuswapcomputer@gmail.com Full Spectrum Massage Therapy Larry Vandale, R.M.T. Registered Massage Therapist Relaxation Massage Muscle Energy work - Deep Tissue & Therapeutic Massage Advance Cranio Sacral Techniques - or Relief from migraines & headaches; chronic neck and back pain; stress & tension related problems; Tempero Mandibular joint syndrome; TMJ and many other related conditions MAY 2013 SLIPP All Committee Meeting will work against a resolution Submitted by Mike Simpson The Shuswap Lake Inte- of known issues on the Shusgrated Planning Process wap.” (SLIPP ) hosted an All ComMorgan also stated that mittee meeting at Quaaout SLIPP is not perfect, that the Lodge on April 24. The purengagement of all stakeholdpose of the meeting was to ers can be done better, but also share accomplishments from that all stakeholders need to the past year, seek feedback speak up and get engaged. on priorities for this year, and Mike Simpson, SLIPP Proseek input on what might hap- gram Manager, reported on pen with SLIPP in 2014 and financial costs to date, and beyond. For the first time the noted that significantly more meeting was open to the pub- cash and in-kind time has been lic in the morning and over leveraged compared to the 100 people were present. Ap- annual SLIPP budget of proximately 60 people in$335,000. Simpson also noted volved in SLIPP committees that the majority of that local or technical government conteams stayed for Morgan also stated that tribution, 84%, is SLIPP is not perfect, from local govworking sesthat the engagement of ernment gas tax sions after all stakeholders can be funds and not lunch. The SLIPP done better, but also that property tax. all stakeholders need to Steering ComThe Recreaspeak up and get tion Management mittee Chair engaged. Larry Morgan Plan that is cur(CSRD Area F rently being deDirector) welcomed people to veloped has a draft vision that the meeting by stressing the was created in the 2008 SLIPP unique collaborative approach Strategic Plan: desirable recrethat SLIPP is taking to address ation experiences that are safe the balance of economic, envi- and sustainable. The draft plan ronmental and social issues. is being prepared from the “The intent of SLIPP is to recreation intercept survey bring together all interests, all conducted in 2012 (results can orders of government, and be seen at www.slippbc.com), First Nations, to achieve a a review of best practices of balance amongst all stakehold- similar issues from other jurisers around the Shuswap. Only dictions, and interviews with by working together, can we key informants from a variety figure this out. Misinformation of sectors including the house(Continued on page 39) coupled with division and fear MAY 2013 (Continued from page 38) boat industry and marina operators. All of this information has been reviewed in joint working sessions of the recreation public advisory committee and technical team, involving community representatives, provincial and local governments, First Nations, tourism industry sectors, interest groups and RCMP. The draft plan will be released in May and will be open for public feedback and comment until September. Water quality monitoring was a major focus for SLIPP in 2012. This program is providing important information on lake water quality conditions, and potential sources of nutrients. Monitoring will continue in 2013 with the expectation the resulting 3 years of data will lead to recommendations for addressing water quality issues. Full reports will be posted on www.slippbc.com as they become available. Foreshore restoration activities were reported on, with the key point made that with few exceptions, the foreshore below the normal high water mark is the property of the Crown slippbc.com and is THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER therefore a public resource that cannot be modified without authorization. Restoration has been completed at seven sites to date, and a 5 year plan has been initiated to guide future restoration works. In conjunction with this program, a large number of abandoned docks were removed from Shuswap Lake in 2012, and will continue to be a focus in 2013. The three year SLIPP pilot project comes to an end in March 2014. There are no decisions or commitments made regarding the future of SLIPP or its funding for 2014 and beyond; however, support was expressed at the April 24 meeting for its continuation and ideas were presented as possible priorities if SLIPP were to continue. These priorities included a shift to management and implementation of actions, including actions to address water quality. All of the presentation material and summaries, once completed, from the April 24 meeting will be posted on the SLIPP website. The public are encouraged to view the material on the website, understand what SLIPP is doing, and contact us with any questions. 39 Shuswap Satellites ► Satellite Installations Star Choice & other brands ► Sales ► Service Star Choice & other brands Call JOHN MACKIE 250-318-0610 Serving North Shuswap, Chase & Adam’s Lake area Scotch Creek Farm & Craft Market Submitted by Ted Danyluk Come out to the Scotch Creek Farm & Craft Market and prepare to meet the maker. Everything there is home grown, hand crafted or home cooked. This year’s season begins on Sunday, May 19 and will be open every Sunday until September 1. Hours of operation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This will be the sixth year that a Market has been happening in Scotch Creek. From humble beginnings at the parking lot by the Library, then at Mylo’s for several years and now to over twenty five vendors at the People’s Drug Mart parking lot. Individuals come to the Farm & Craft Market week after week for many reasons, including the community gathering experience, the opportunity to talk directly to farmers or growers and the reassurance of buying fresh. Browsing the many artisan booths provides the prospect for finding that “only one of its kind” gift for someone special or discovering that distinct item you desperately need. Our Farm & Craft Market offers a unique community of growers, artisans, craftspeople, bakers and the opportunity to sample gourmet culinary treasures. This year we would like to have more performers entertaining the shopping crowds. If you would like to be a “busker” at the Market please contact our Market manager Deb Gibson at gibsonda2012@gmail.com 40 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Coffee House News After intermission our Submitted by Shadow Butler Judy Weller did her usual feature performers, Blu and marvelous job as emcee for Kelly Hopkins, took the stage. the evening. She kept the au- Among their set we heard dience entertained and the 'Shakin The Dust Off', 'Field musicians moving along. Behind the Plow', and 'Catfish First up for the evening John'. Blu and Kelly had were Janet and Ken Bates some of their marvelous cd's (yes, our physicians are musi- for sale. Five dollars from cians). Among their each sale went to tunes were 'With the North ShusLast Coffee This Seed' and wap Food Bank. 'Prisoner of New Thanks guys. It's House Orleans'. Their set great when people May 17 was a great way to share. Featuring begin the evening. Bushy ended Sylvain Vallee the evening to Rayden Shannon, from Kamloops, great applause. He shared a good time with his gave us 'Own Side Now' and song. It was his first time on 'Double Wide Blues' during our stage and I hope he comes his set. His music was greatly back again. Thanks Rayden. enjoyed by the audience. Sadly it was David BaxThanks go, as always, to ter's last reading with us. He those who helped set up and is moving to Calgary and will put away the tables and be missed by all those who chairs. To Ron Schrader on know him. Thanks David for the door, Jim Leduc on sound, all the good stories throughCarole Lepsoe in the kitchen, out the years. Eco Treats for the coffee, SuBob Weibe gave us three per Valu for some goodies, tunes: 'Choices', 'In The Pines' and to all who helped in any and finally the instrumental way, thank you. 'Come By The Hills'. The Our May 17th Coffeeapplause meter was high for house will be the last one for this singer. Jude and Jim had the season. Sylvain Vallee feet tapping and heads bopwill be our featured performping during their set which er. Come out, bring your famfeatured some beautiful tunes. ily and friends, and enjoy the Cliff and Mary's set included excellent talent we have in the 'God Must Be A Cowboy At area. You won't get a better Heart', 'Say Goodbye To deal for $3.00 anywhere. Montana' and 'Drifting Cow- Hope to see you all there. boy'. These two are always a crowd pleaser. Screening Mammography Clinic will be at the North Shuswap Christian Fellowship on Butters Rd. for ladies ages 40 - 79 Saturday June 1st Monday June 3rd Phone 1-800-663-9203 to book an appointment. 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ATM Internet Service Overflow Parking STORE OPEN EVERY DAY FROM GRAND OPENING SPECIAL 2 FOR 1 ICE CREAM Single cone ALL DAY LONG! 6AM TO 11PM SPECIALTY HOT HOT AND AND COLD COLD DRINKS DRINKS SPECIALTY Restaurant 6am to 9pm Specialty coffees coffees -- Smoothies Smoothies -- Slushies' Slushies' Specialty Milk Shakes Shakes -- Iced Iced Coffee Coffee -- Specialty Specialty Teas Teas Milk Laundry 6am to 10pm MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Kickin’ Up the Dirt By Ann O’Donnell The view from my window tells me it is time to plant the summer bulbs. These are the bulbs that need to be dug each fall and stored over winter. Last year the bulbs in our garden were persistent in their desire to provide us with a steady supply of bouquets well into fall but location was a bit problematic. I planted cannas and gladioli in what was supposed to be a dashing display, only to watch the cannas turn into eight-foot rogues. Try as they might, the glads simply couldn’t keep up and the display turned into a sort of peek-a-boo maze as they tried desperately to stretch into the sun. This year the gladioli will go into a separate cutting bed and the cannas will hopefully work their magic to provide a pleasant screen in the backyard. Cannas provide exotic flowers in varying shades of cream, yellow, pink, orange, salmon or red but for me their biggest attribute is the foliage. These showstoppers offer large tropical type leaves in shades of green, deep burgundy and variegations. They range in size from 24 – 48” in the 2013 introduction of ‘Creamsicle’ to the 1.5 to 2metre size of ‘Yellow King Humbert’. Choose a sunny location with rich moist soil and water once a week at least as these beauties get thirsty and pout when dry. Feed every two weeks thru the growing season with a 10-10-10fertilizer mix. To get a jumpstart on growth, bulbs can be planted in containers 6 weeks or so before the last frost, and transplanted out the same time as other bedding plants; or just leave them in the containers to grace your patio or deck areas. Gladioli also provide a rainbow of colour for the gardens and contribute to fabulous cut arrangements. Treat them much the same as cannas when planting, although obviously plant shallower than the larger canna bulbs. The large blooms on these plants make staking a requirement, so I try to fake organization at planting time and place the stakes then. I either add or move tying material up the stake as these gems grow; this seems to work best to keep them from ‘flopping’ their blooms on the soil, leaving them with tattered and dirty ‘dresses’ after a rain. Another great summer bulb is a dahlia. Their green or burgundy foliage is not as exotic as cannas, but their blooms make up for this tenfold. And that is the biggest problem with dahlias - which ones to choose! Bloom types range from single, pom-pom, and cactus, anemone, ball or water lily to name a few. The blooms are found in varying colours and combinations, with the exception of blue. Plants range in size from one to six feet tall, with bloom sizes ranging from 2 inches to a 12” dinner plate! Taller varieties will require staking and all of them prefer a site in full sun but will grow in almost any soil type, so long as they are not wet. Once planted water only after the foliage emerges to prevent rotting the tubers. Dahlias make excellent cut flowers along with providing a glorious display in containers or beds. So never mind the window view – I’m off to enjoy the gardens up close! 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Columbia Shuswap Regional District 781 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC www.csrd.bc.ca Ric Porteous 250-955-2981 cell 250-803-2981 Family business for over 80 years Over 25 years experience forming, grading, rebar placing & finishing all types many colours & patterns A.C.I. Certified Concrete Technician W.C.B. insured Guaranteed workmanship References available 6245 Line 17. Magna Bay Longhorn). A well armed... I By Jan Penner We have a winner! Nor- mean horned... cow, can do a ma Bischoff sent in the right lot of damage when cornered answer for our May Thing, or challenged. which was horn weights for These special weights cattle. Other were Here is our object for June guesses included screwed a nubbin - someon to the thing fitted into end of a bell attached each to a choker cahorn to ble when logdirect its ging or clearing growth stumps, an old downfashioned pencil ward. sharpener and a Without roller skate the horn Name That Thing wheel. Thanks pointing Email: kicker@kicker.ca to everyone who up or out, Call: 250-955-0534 sent in guesses it was not Or drop answer in one of our drop and congratulaboxes at SuperValu or Peoples Drug as dantions to Norma gerous Mart in Scotch Creek, Sunnyside who wins the for the Supermarket in Celista $20 prize. farmer or I must admit that my rancher to deal with a herd, knowledge of cattle is limand the cattle were less danited, but I was taught early on gerous to each other. There to watch out for the pointy was a need to be cautious parts! Being a non-bovine when applying the weights, aficionado, I always thought because if they were left on horns only grew on bulls but, too long, the horn would conwith some types of cattle, tinue to grow around and both male and female sport back towards the animal's horns (i.e. the famous "Texas head. Ow. Next to Scotch Creek Boutique Natural Healing Energy Sea Buckthorn Soap Incense Smudge Healing Stones Chakra Products Foot Detox May Specials 1/2 Price on 1st Detox Hours: Thurs-Fri 9-1, Sat 9-2 250-517-0047 MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 45 North Shuswap Health Centre Society www.NSHealthCentre.ca By Trish Kelley Last month I staffed a table at Supervalu to promote membership in our North Shuswap Health Centre Society. (Thank-you to Annette for providing us with the space). A few people were well aware of the Society’s purpose and just hadn’t gotten around to joining yet. We appreciate those who took the time to fill in the membership form and paid their $10. However I was surprised to learn how many in our community were unaware of the NSHCS, what our goals are and more importantly, how having a strong health society impacts them. Each of us needs and wants accessible health care services. We all have experienced the up and downhill ride of “now we have a doctor in the community - now we don’t”. Even if you are healthy and don’t use the medical services often, it is reassuring to know that we have two practising physicians in Scotch Creek. For those of us with chronic health issues like diabetes for example, we appreciate having access to consistent monitoring. So you wonder how does this relate to you and joining the North Shuswap Health Centre Society? The Society is dedicated to maintaining health care options on the North Shore with the goal of eventually owning and managing all the health services and equipment needed in a growing community. We want to encourage health care professionals to set up their practise here, in our community so that we can continue to live and work in an area that supports our needs. The Society needs you to join in this endeavour to demonstrate to those practitioners that we are committed to our community and to having a well serviced Health Centre. Anyone over the age of 19 can become a member of the NSHCS and help us build on the amazing work already occurring. I am sure you can appreciate the changes already in place through the Society’s initiatives. For example, no one has to drive to Chase for blood work anymore now that we have weekly collection service. Changes are happening but we need to demonstrate community support for our work when we apply for grants, try to recruit new doctors or establish a foundation. You can pick up application form at the clinic or on line at www.nshealthcentre.ca. Look for a membership sign up table at local community venues in the next few months as we strive to have every permanent and summer resident become a member. A big thank-you to the Kicker for helping us get our out message each month. That’s what community involvement looks like from a practical perspective. LABORATORY BLOOD TEST COLLECTION SERVICES EVERY FRIDAY 9am – 2pm SCOTCH CREEK HEALTH CENTRE Jolene Polischuk, AMP, Mortgage Broker Your local Mortgage Specialist! Office: 250-955-0089 k! ee r Cell: 250-320-9020 hC 1 otc ry 2 Fax: 1-866-462-6080 c S u in ent k Web: www.jolenepolischuk.com C c ba to Email: Jolene@premiummortgage.ca w ext o n N 3871 E Squilax Anglemont Hwy Purchasing a home Refinancing Secured lines of credit Mortgage renewals Construction mortgages Commercial mortgages 2nd mortgages for: home reno’s, debt consolidation Private mortgages Mortgage Specialists are paid by the lender NOT the borrower on most CMHC and conventional mortgages. Premium Mortgage Corp. 46 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 By Alison Elmes 250-955-0525 www.mylos.ca Farm Market 3837 Squilax Anglemont Hwy (across from Rona) The A G M was held on April 16th with 14 members present. Following completion of regular business, elections were held. The new executive is as follows; President: Vacant, Vice President; Toby Alford, Treasurer; Varya Lutjen, Secretary; Larissa Lutjen, Membership Secretary; Maureen Overland Directors: Bill McAlister, Annette Brausse, Alison Elmes (bookings), Gordie Fisher, Louie Trenton, Les Kurucz, Jamie Lasser, Colleen Shields. Past President Ed Overland. Retiring as directors, with appreciation and thanks are Fiona Smyth and Marina Johnston. A big vote of thanks is due to Sylvie McAlister who stepped up in January to be acting treasurer when Fiona Smyth had to retire early. The membership drive has been a success thanks to Maureen Overland's organizational skills and record keeping, all the volunteers who canvassed at SuperValu during our membership Blitz, and of course all of you who became members again , all 300 of you! The Spring Clean up on April 14th was very well attended by 48 enthusiastic volunteers who did a wonderful job of sprucing up the grounds. A great barbecue lunch, cooked as usual by Al and Harley Christopherson and prepared by the ladies who volunteered for kitchen duty was enjoyed by everyone. Mother's Day Breakfast on Sunday May 12th is the next community event and fundraiser. We have the same great menu. Breakfast will be served from 8.30 am to 11am. Tickets at the door $7 adults, $3 children under 12. Hope to see you there. (see ad pg. 23of this issue of the Kicker.) Father's Day Lobster dinner will be held on June 14th. To order tickets please call Alison at 250-955-2588. Deadline June 8th . (see ad for more information on pg. 22 .of this issue of the Kicker.) Membership fees are: $20/family, $10/individual Contact information as follows: 5456 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC, V0E 1M6, Ed or Alison: 250-955-2588 Email: info@northshuswapcommunityhall.ca Web: www.northshuswapcommunityhall.ca ALL REMAINING STOCK ON SALE. PRICES REDUCED TO CLEAR OUT STOCK. THIS WILL INCLUDE PET FOOD & SUPPLIES, LAWN & GARDEN PRODUCTS, LIVESTOCK FEEDS & SUPPLIES, POTS, PLANTS, FERTILIZER & LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTS. Mylo’s “Your Local Farm Connection” in Scotch Creek FARM, GARDEN & PET SUPPLIES NO Animal Byproducts NO Artificial Growth Hormones NO Medicated Feeds Combination Heating and Hot Water Systems Save 70% on Heating Costs info@selectsolarsystems.com www.selectsolarsystems.com 250‐835‐2208 MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 47 FIBERGLASS & ALUMINUM DOCKS 250-675-3007 1-866-675-3007 www.copperislanddocks.com Donkey Refuge By Shirley Mainprize On April 1 we all breathed a sigh of relief when the two rented horse trailers arrived with their special cargo of 15 mini donkeys that were being rescued from Vancouver Island. The donkeys had traveled well and were unloaded into their new permanent home at the Donkey Refuge in Turtle Valley. This herd is a group of moms, daughters and granddaughters and it was obvious right from the start that these donkeys had been well loved and cared for at some point in their lives. The rescue costs were high as we arranged the transportation along with the initial Farrier and worming costs that were being arranged prior to the moving of the donkeys. Our fundraiser was successful as folks from all over Canada heard about the Island Donkey Rescue and found it in their hearts to send donations to assist us along with the costs of rehabilitation of the mini donkeys once they arrived. The Donkey Refuge made the decision that if there were to be any monies left over we would purchase our own Horse Trailer that would assist us with the donkey rescues that are now being done from all over British Columbia. We were very surprised and most appreciative when we received a substantial Donation from the North Shuswap Lions Club, which has helped us with the final funds to purchase our new and very safe Horse Trailer for the Donkey Refuge. The Donkey Refuge is open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. so visitors can stop by and meet the over 50 rescued donkeys that now call the Refuge their home. $798,000 Unit # 40 3bdrm, 3 bath, end unit plus den/ bedroom, fully furnished. Largest unit in complex. Sleeps 10 or more. Includes boat slip. MLS CLIFF WENGER FiveStar realestateteam Vernon 250-309-0289 cliff@your5starteam.com www.your5starteam.com Yard Care Flower beds Tree Pruning House Checks Lawn Fertilizing Hedge Trimming Spring & Fall Cleanup Core Aeration - Spring & Fall Irrigation - Startup/Winterizing Certified Horticulturist ~ Gov’t Licensed Applicator Leslie or Dale Jones 250-679-7652 48 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 Business Accelerator Corey Sigvaldason, ELP, MBA General Manager-Community Futures Shuswap Venture Advisor-Accelerate Shuswap T 250-803-0156 ext. 105 What is Accelerate Shuswap and What Can It Do For You and Your Business? Ninety percent of all new jobs in our economy are created by small business, and of those the majority is created by startup businesses. Businesses that startup without mentorship have a 15% chance of still being in business after 5 years, while those who receive up front training and ongoing mentorship from experienced business mentors have an 87% chance of success. In the past year Community Futures Shuswap has started a local business accelerator called “Accelerate Shuswap” to serve the business community and increase the chance of business success in the region. The objective of Accelerate Shuswap is to facilitate successful business growth in the Shuswap by creating synergy for startup businesses to quick(Continued on page 49) MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER (Continued from page 48) ly grow and thrive through collocation with other businesses, business services, and seasoned mentors. They also want to work with established businesses to grow profits and markets or help with business Successorship or transition plans they may have. The Accelerate Shuswap (AS) Business Accelerator invests experience and capital in multiple ventures to make a profit. Spinoffs from this include promoting entrepreneurship within the community and increasing earnings among both tenant and off-site members. Accelerate Shuswap is unique from many business accelerators in that they don’t receive any direct operational funding, grants or sponsorships that many accelerators or business incubators are started with. They are also unique in that they don’t focus solely on technology and high growth industries to the exclusion of all others. Further, they have a “cradle to grave” coverage for business in that they deal with everything from start ups, seasoned businesses looking for growth, to those that are looking to exit and get a return on their investment in their business. For start up and early stage companies the advantages are a greater chance of business success and the magnitude of success is greater as well which has been well documented. However, established businesses can benefit through increased sales, profits, and expansion of markets or partners who add value business owners get from their investment of time and money in their business. For those at a late stage or just looking to exit and get a return on their investment, Accelerate Shuswap can work with those businesses to better prepare them for a sale and help attract buyers to ultimately be successful in selling the businesses and getting a reasonable value for their business. Already Accelerate Shuswap has had some major success stories with a number of clients and they would love to help you and your business as well. Call their office at 250-803-0156 to find out more and how they may help you and your business reach the goals you have. Classic Construction New Construction, Renovations Bobcat Service Fine Wood Work Flooring Kitchens Bathrooms Decks Geothermal & Hydronics Installations Certified 49 We now offer DETAILING By appointment Get your boat ready for summer 250-955-2272 S.O.S+ Sewerage On Site & Excavating Septic Fields Foundations Drainage Water Lines Demolitions Driveways Rock Walls Landscaping Concrete ● Stamped Floors ● Driveways ● Foundations ● Retaining Walls ● Custom Jobs ● Engineered Jobs 20 years experience serving the Shuswap Canada Ken McIntyre Barry Warkentin Phone 250-679-2866 or Cell 250-804-6820 “We Can Do It” For Free Estimate Call Butch 250-319-6933 or 250-679-7771 Email: t6797771@telus.net 50 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 Al Christopherson Real Estate View Direct Line (250) 955-2188 e-mail: al@northshuswap.com website: www.northshuswap.com At least twice a year Realtors® are required to take an all day instructional course to update us in changes or items of note in our industry. These courses are usually in Vernon or Kelowna and it makes for a long tiring day but, we always learn things we should be learning. After all these years and all the courses I have attended I can say that every one of these courses was time well spent. Learning doesn't stop when you receive your Real Estate License, it must continue as long as you hold your license. I like it because I know all Realtors® must take the courses in order to maintain their license, it's not optional. It's also very interesting to understand changes in law or agency and any of the many topics put on the agenda. The teachers are usually Lawyers who specialize in the area the course is focused on. These instructors know their stuff and share it with the class. Most times I grumble to myself while driving to the course location but driving home afterward I always reflect on the great new things I learned that day. I think you the public are well served by the powers that be requiring Realtors® to be continually educated. Disclaimer: Al Christopherson is affiliated with Century 21 Lakeside Realty Ltd. and the opinions expressed herein are his own and not those of the company. Lakeside Realty Ltd Scotch Creek (250) 955-0307 Chase & District RCMP Victim Service 250-679-8638 24 hours/day, 365 days/year CUSTOM FIT & PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED WINDOW TREATMENTS ROLLER SHADES & SUN SCREENS, FAUXWOOD, REAL WOOD, VENETIANS, VERTICALS AND MORE 100’S OF COLORS, TEXTURES & FABRICS TO MATCH ANY DÉCOR WE BRING THE SHOWROOM TO YOU! CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION, MEASUREMENT & QUOTATION TARA WATSON (250) 299-8512 tara@accentblinds.ca accentblinds.ca Letters to the Editor SLIPP’s Power Information for all dock owners & potential dock owners: Did you know… for any buoys installed after July 1, 2009, you should have applied for a building permit through the CSRD. If however, your buoy was installed before that date, there should be no issues if you comply with all of Transport Canada’s regulations. for any docks ever installed on Shuswap Lake, you need to have completed an application through FrontCounter BC and been given approval to put a dock in place. If you want to apply for a new dock or to register your old dock at this time, you now have to go through 3 levels of Government: the CSRD, the Provincial Government and the Federal Government. This process will take a minimum of 140 days. If you want to apply for a dock now, you would have approval by midSeptember, if you’re lucky. if you are a semi-lakefront owner with no property on the lake-side of the road (as per your title certificate), you have never been authorized to have a dock, and you can’t get authorization to have one. In fact, I have been told by the Enforcement officials that all semilakeshore docks will be removed in the near future. if you have any maintenance/repairs to undertake on your dock, no matter if it is an emergency or just routine care, you must com- plete a Section 9 form. This can take up to 45 days to get the approval to go ahead with your repairs, during which time NO work can commence. In fact, if you get caught, you can be fined. Yes, even if your cable breaks and your dock goes to shore, you are supposed to apply for a Section 9. For another example, how can a Marina, which is legally responsible for the safety of the public while walking on their property, maintain their docks? We all know how quickly a storm can damage a dock, which requires immediate repair and attention. With the above regulations, a ‘Section 9’ would have to be applied for, and after waiting up to 45 days for approval, repairs can then finally commence. Can our seasonal businesses survive this legislation? Or, can a private dock owner be expected to leave their dock unsafe while waiting for approval to repair? Is this reasonable to ask? If anyone is found doing work on crown land (your beach, etc), a $230.00 fine can be imposed with a stop-work order enforced until proper applications and approval has been given. What will this do to small businesses operating on the North Shuswap that relate to dock repairs, buoy & anchor installations & dock building & installation? We have been told that there is approximately 2,000 semi-lakeshore docks (Continued on page 51) MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 51 Letters to the Editor (Continued from page 50) to be dealt with. We’ve also been told that these semi-lakeshore owners are allowed to have 1 buoy. So now, with the removal of these docks, we are going to have all these boats beaching on shore, to load & offload passengers. Just think of all the sediment on the bottom that will be stirred up from this. Surely this would be a concern to Fisheries Dept as they wanted all docks to be 5’ off the bottom of the lake. This just doesn’t make sense. After attending a SLIPP meeting in April, it was clearly stated by the Compliance & Enforcement department of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources, that they will be targeting all illegal docks, this would include waterfront owners that have not had their docks registered. These owners will be approached and at that time it would be determined if the dock is ‘legal’. If it is not legal the owner will be requested to have the dock removed within a certain time frame. If this is not done, the Ministry will hire someone to remove the dock, and bill the owner for all costs incurred. This will happen – maybe not tomorrow, but as funds and manpower are available, it will happen. The Compliance & Enforcement department was very clear on this point. Does this cause concern? Of course it does. What will happen to property value for the semi-lakefront parcels? Some of these owners bought their property with a dock already in place – who would have thought that it was never permitted to be there? What will happen to our already challenged economy in the North Shuswap? With the Land Act of BC being in place for the past 100 years, and the Water Act of BC being in place for such a long period of time as well, why are we going from no enforcement to extreme enforcement? If you talk to the majority of land owners out here, lakefront or semi-lakefront, and ask them about the above regulations, I’m sure very few will have even heard of them, never mind complied with them. Why has this not been ‘common knowledge’ out there? Where has the communication been between government and the people? Yes, it has always been ‘buyer beware’, but this borders on the ridiculous. Protection of our wonderful lake must take place, but is this the only way to do it? Why hasn’t the focus been put on water quality, the discharge of greywater & septic systems, and removal of derelict docks? D & R Lauzon Anglemont Photos on Canvas Turning your photos into works of art! T-Shirts Mugs Flip Flops Tim Thompson 250.517.0354 Blind Bay Market Mall At Magna Bay • Drain Rock • Sand Cement Gravel • Road Gravel • Landscaping Rock 250-955-0485 Army of Envirocrats As if the current army of envirocrats isn't enough, evidently there's a new crop of petty tyrants swashbuckling around lake country under the flag "SLIPP". As reported in the April Kicker, it has even capped a new victim, ripping out some private property that plainly offended its all-seeing green eye. Doubtless the assumption is that the local citizens, or rather subjects, are too cowed in the face of the fundamentalist cult of environmentalism to squeal when it's just their neighbour who has stuff commandeered or destroyed. There is a choice, a choice to refuse to be arbitrarily ruled, to say "no" and to remember that all we have comes from an insistence on freedom. Our buried ancestors must be turning in their graves at the mewling cowardice their successors display in the face of this feel good nanny state nonsense. And remember also that if you don't defend your neighbour's property and liberty he won't be there to help you defend yours. Michael McCachen Beer Coolers License Plates Coasters . . . Call anytime Bob Cell: 250-833-6350 RY & G E T S L IN UPHO LEAN E CARP T C Flood & Fire Services Pressure Washer Free Estimates Autos, Boats, RV’s Bonded/Insured Call Dave OPTIMUM STEAM CLEANING POWER 250.955.0866 250.572.0001 52 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 Triton Docks Inc. Don Lauzon Custom Built Aluminum Docks Installation of Anchors, Buoys & Cable systems Available with aluminum floats If you enjoy spending time and relaxing on your dock, then a Triton dock will more than meet your needs. We custom build to meet your requirements – from individual docks to multi-component dock systems. Letters to the Editor Re: Anglemont Fire Hall “Just the facts mam” The Anglemont Fire Department does not just serve Anglemont. The Fire Department services an area from 1/2 km east of Line 17 to the end of the pavement in St. Ives. The Anglemont Fire Department is not re-locating the Hall. The present Hall will be kept in operation as it is. The Fire Department has more equipment than it has room to house indoors and the property that the Fire Hall sits on is not large enough for expansion. The Department is fortunate to have a lot donated in a central location on flat land so it can build an additional hall. This will help in serving Magna Bay and Lucerne Beach in a timelier manner. The Anglemont Fire Department is fortunate to have volunteers living in Magna Bay, Lucerne Beach, St. Ives and Anglemont. Joe Friday Re: The Offspring We provide lettering to bring your buoy up to Transport Canada’s regulations. Contact us at: 250-955-2828 3818 Kenwood Gate, Scotch Creek www.tritondocks.ca I was extremely sad to learn that Larissa Lutjen has decided to turn in her pen and end her column " The Offspring". Though I am not a parent, I find her column was one of the first places I would go each month in the Kicker. Her topics were always well researched, supported with interesting source materials, topical and always made me reflect on my own values to the issues raised. Paramount to her writing was her ability to teach me new things and at times question positions raised so that she sent me looking for more information. I will truly miss reading her column and hope that she will continue writing in some other area. Sincerely, Trish Kelley Re: Literary Alliance of the Shuswap Society Turf Irrigation Rock Walls Allan Block Ponds, Fountains Ph: 250 250--955 955--0118 Paving Stones Cell: 250 250--804 804--3349 Bobcat & Excavator Fax 250 250--955 955--0108 Site Preparation jaykel@live.com Allan Block Certified I am writing this letter on behalf of the Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) to express our heartfelt thanks to all of the community volunteers and supporters who wrote letters and emails of support when our literacy coordination funding was suddenly eliminated in February. Although this was initially a shocking and disappointing situation for LASS, we quickly witnessed a strong and passionate outpouring of community support for literacy and LASS. Many letters and emails were written by dedicated One to One reading volunteers, computer tutors and learners, adult literacy learners, community organizations, local government, and local businesses all of whom recognize the critical importance of addressing literacy needs in the North OkanaganShuswap. As a result of this incredible support for community literacy, LASS’s coordination funding from Decoda (our provincial literacy organization) via the Ministry of Education has been restored. We would also like to publicly recognize and thank our Shuswap MLA, George Abbott, and the staff at the Salmon Arm Observer who played key roles in helping to get our funding restored. In addition to this funding, LASS recently received a Community Gaming Grant and a New Horizons for Seniors Grant. Now LASS can continue to move forward to (Continued on page 53) MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 53 Letters to the Editor (Continued from page 52) help address the literacy needs in the North OkanaganShuswap. Thank you again to all of our dedicated community supporters. You answered our plea for help and made your voices clearly heard when our funding was drastically elimi- nated. You have truly made a difference in the lives of literacy learners in our community and we thank you for your energy, commitment, and passion for literacy. Sincerely, Jennifer Findlay, Literacy Outreach Coordinator Re: Smart Meters gone up by billions every What If? month. It's like smoking was What if the things that in the 50's and 60's. It's cool, scientists are saying about it's convenient and everyelectro-magnetic waves are body's doing it .The gigantic true? They are saying that these waves are changing the tele-networks have been marcell structure in the brain, spe- keting it to us like crazy. Don't mention that it's an addiction cially in children. This intercellular disruption appears as or that we should be cutting down or quitting! anxiety, failure to focus and What if we found out we difficulty sleeping which may lead to children being tagged didn't need to use this technolwith behavioral disorders such ogy all the time? Remember when we made popcorn with as ADD and ADHD. What if an air machine or on the stove we are over medicating children for conditions that are not top ? There are still such things as land phones. Comtreatable with drugs but are puters and smart meters can be preventable. They say this electro- pollution added to all hard wired .You could lobby BC Hydro to give the meter the other forms of pollution readers their jobs back! that we have adapted to is In 50-75 years from now compromising the immune the scientific studies done in system causing a membrane Europe right now will become sensitivity that manifests in extreme allergies, hypersensi- common knowledge Our population will be failing both tivity and in some cases canphysically and mentally from cers. They say the micro waves emitted by cell phones, the effects. What if we found out we micro waves, smart meters didn't need to use this technoland wireless connections in general are causing the chang- ogy all of the time? What if we es . had a choice? In the last 5-7 years the use of this technology has Mary Stewart Re: Kickback It is the brain atrophy that should worry more than anything else. Too many gadgets – absolute ‘must have’ – that do not engage and stimulate the brain. Knowing how to use any one ‘toy’ is a given; ask ‘how’ it works or ‘why’ would be a troubling question. It is simply relied upon that ‘it’ knows what it is doing and no questions asked. The screens which enslave these minds are getting smaller, the ability to question something is vanishing. The pedestal these gadgets are resting on is dangerous. Vera Gottlieb Switzerland Certified Journeyman Carpenter Home/Cottage Framing Install Asphalt Roofing Siding Soffit & Fascia Interior/Exterior Don or Dean Wells (250)955-2321 Guaranteed Workmanship Your Plant Specialists 250-955-0868 Self Serve Gas Station • Propane (auto, cylinder, RV’s) • Diesel • Bulk Oil Sales • ATM Open 7 Days A Week Mon to Sat 7 am-8 pm ~ Sun 8 am-8 pm 54 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Lakeside Realty Ltd Direct Line (250) 318-4344 Office (250) 955-0307 Office Fax (250) 955-0308 Email sold@sonjavw.ca MAY 2013 LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY CENTRE SOCIETY Anglemont and Surrounding Area By Lorrie Schrader Associate Broker If you have questions about the market value of your property call me. www.sonjavw.ca Serving the Shuswap for 40 years Dwayn Bentley 250 - 955 - 2415 highmountainfarm@gmail.com Bundles Kindling Cords Fire Starters 250-955-2415 Pick up or delivery Rise and Shine Breakfast: Breakfasts are held on the second Saturday of every month from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. It’s a big breakfast so come hungry. Surprise Movie Night: Surprise Movie Night continues so come out and enjoy a “Surprise” movie which is selected from one of the many donated offerings we have available. Coffee and Popcorn are available to purchase by donation, ice cream floats will set you back a whole Toonie. Movies start at 7:00 p.m. sharp every Monday night. FMI please call Dolores Beck 250-517-9618. The Country Gardeners Club: Guest Speaker, Al Oliver will be speaking about Hosta Plants at the May 15, 2013 Meeting. Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs hall. Please call Chris Trueman FMI: 250955-6467. 21st PIG AND WHISTLE SHOW 'STAYIN' ALIVE' The flurry of activity known as the 2013 Pig and Whistle is now over for another two years and things are eerily quiet. No sounds of voices joining together in song are to be heard in the building. No more buzz about costumes, parts and song selections are to be heard. From all reports our 21st Pig and Whistle show was a success; we tried our best to bring a smile to the faces of those that attended. The whole community combined to help stage our performances. Our hard working volunteers put in many hours of labour which has been estimated at close to 9,000 people hours of volunteer time. The first thing you noticed when entering the hall was the 'front of house' decor beautifully done by Jeannine Lebans and her team. Pictures taken by Lena Whittaker of all the cast members and crew leaders were "stars" on the wall of fame! Wonderful job Jeannine and Lena. Director Judy Weller had a vision for the main hall. She wanted it to look like a dining room in an upscale retirement residence. Enter the team of Fay Hadden and Gloria Goodchild. Fay and Gloria used 16 double rolls of wallpaper to paper the entire room. Add in 2 faux fireplaces, some creative windows, a couple of chandeliers, some faux bookshelves and dining room decals and voila! one upscale dining room emerged from the scaffolding, ladders and step stools. An enormous, time consuming job well done. Director Judy Weller added her own special vision and sparkle to the script and the characters developed and came to life under her guidance. She was ably assisted by stage Manager Bev Shea. Thanks Judy and Bev for a job well done. A huge thank you to our perpetually cheerful Producer, Ann Chow for keeping things on track and on schedule (without the benefit of a computer I might add!!!). Thanks to Music Director Jo Groves for choosing the wonderful choral pieces. Thanks to Lucille Wood for directing the Barbershop Girls and to Bill McBride for directing the Men's Barbershop group. Thanks to Auriel MacKenzie and Brian Shrum for their magic fingers for the piano accompaniment. The stage set was beautifully designed and built by Linda, Dave, and Jim Mead. Thanks to Grace McNabb for sewing up the Irish Stew Dance costumes and for advising us on costumes choices. Grace was also a huge help in rounding up acquaintances, relatives and friends to buy tickets! Thanks to Grace and Gloria Goodchild for teaching us the Irish Stew Dance routine! Much appreciated. What would a play be without a script? Thanks to Phyllis Mead and Bill McBride for working so hard on the script concept for our production. Thanks also to Bill for his parody of the Roofer's Fugue and to Phyllis for T'was Not a Very Good Year and Stayin' Alive. Very clever and enjoyable. Phyllis Mead also did an great job of the Programs - thanks Phyllis. Josie Gallagher and Linda Brasier styled many heads of hair and wigs during our production. Thanks for being there for us we appreciate you. Thanks also to Linda Brasier for attending all our rehearsals; she made coffee, served treats and cleaned-up the kitchen afterwards. She even found time to video us on her iPad - some performances made us cringe but we knew then where we needed improvement. Rose Fayant added cheeks, eyes and lips to our faces to make us look our best on stage! Thanks Rose and helpers. Also thanks to Rose for the cinnamon buns brought for our clean-up day coffee break! Thanks to unsung hero, Jack Carlsen for all his work behind the scenes. He set up the pool room into "his and hers" dressing rooms and thinned out some of the clutter in the costume room. Thanks Jack. An enormous (Continued on page 56) MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 55 56 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER A-ALL-TECH AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 4306 Leopold Rd, Scotch Creek High Quality Repair & Service 2 Gov’t. Certified Technicians - BCIT Trained 32 yrs experience / 23 Dealer Trained Fully modern shop complete with Computerized Testing & Diagnostic Equipment European, Import & Domestic Servicing all makes & Models Tires – Sales / Repair & Balancing Fast Friendly Service Bruce & Andrew Davis 250-955-0444 PAVING Excavating Grading Over 30 years experience Everett Loberg 250-833-2905 Located in Magna Bay MAY 2013 Lakeview Community Centre (Continued from page 54) undertaking was tackled by Donna Dancy and her catering team. Donna and her team turned 280 pounds of pork loin into pulled pork sandwiches. Donna also cooked one turkey for staff sandwiches and the team chopped 150 pounds of cabbage (by hand) to make coleslaw. During the production they used 3 gallons of mayonnaise, 6 gallons of catsup, 15 pounds of brown sugar, lots of spices and condiments and 1188 buns. They served several batches of homemade cookies, squares and treats. Thanks to Alison Elmes for donating the eggs for the egg salad sandwiches. It was a huge amount of work and greatly appreciated by everyone. Donna's catering and serving team consisted of: Kim Hoadley, Shirley Fricker, Sheena Miller, Rae Lewis, Anne-Marie Schulte, Linda Davies, Lise O'Brien, Mary Gowen, Phyllis Shrum, Val Scranton, Rita, Nadine Collier, Gladys Ramsey, Marilyn Thompson and Dolores Beck who served up dozens of ice cream floats. Thanks to our smiling ticket takers Donna Gallant, Frankie Brown, Claudette Carlsen and Sheena Miller. We sure appreciated our continued Sound and Lighting Techs of Ron Schrader, Jack Lewis and Dale Cundy. The Stage Crew team of Blair Scranton and Dennis Chow assisted by Dave Mead made sure the props, set designs and mics were in the right place at the right time. A great job to all. Lorrie Schrader handled Ticket Sales and Promotion and when the dust settled we had 5 sold out performances with 992 guests attending - just 88 tickets shy of a total sell out. Parking Attendants Al Gowen, Jeri Brama, Ken Bryan, Joe Wood and Vern Dancy made sure all those cars and buses got parked safely and properly. Ellen Little was called upon for the two Saturday evening performances to serve refreshments from the bar. Thanks to SuperValu, especially Val and Fiona for handling tickets for us. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our show and for making all the work worthwhile. Big bouquets go to Revelstoke, Barriere, Kamloops, Ashcroft, Chase, Salmon Arm, Sorrento and area for all their support. Our next Pig and Whistle will be in 2015. MAY 2013 Naturalist News By Claudette Carlsen The Pig and Whistle is over and we can get back to spending more time outdoors. The Hummingbirds came back early to the North Shuswap this year – April 20th as opposed to May 5th last year. In March, the annual Owl Survey happens in Canada and I heard the Northern Pygmy owl on my property and my friends heard both the Barred and the Great Horned Owl around their property, so I was able to send in a count this year. Do you see the large numbers of Deer that are hanging around this spring? I had reports of a Cougar on the main road, as well as a female Moose – I sure hope they go back up into the hills soon. Thanks to Rick Howie, we have received some new, easier to use Bird Counting Area Maps. This makes our counting areas more clear and we cannot infringe on others' territories and count twice. Ineke and Rudy were unable to go to the Conference held in May, because of a death in their Family. Our Condolences got out to them. This May, the Club is having its Meeting up at Skimikin Lake. We usually have the May meeting as an outing and we will be going up there to have a Potluck Lunch and do some hiking and bird watching. The date is May 13th, a Monday, because Tuesday is Election Day. We will meet at the Race Course Gas Station at 10:00 AM. The road is good up to the Lake so driving will not be a problem. If you would like to come, feel free, we would love to have you. Bring hiking boots, a Lunch and drinks, a warm jacket and Bug repellent. June will be our windup Potluck , watch for a date and location. THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 57 N.S. Chamber of Commerce Roadside Clean-up Just a few hours of your time will make a difference Clean-up is on May 11 and must be completed by 10:30am. The bags should be left on the side of the road for collection. Garbage Bags supplied by JPW Road and Bridge Inc. 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We were trying to find things that matched the colours that were in our bags, a few shades of green, some pinks and oranges, browns, blues and reds. The colours were paint chips. Everybody found lots of stuff and we took home a few samples. The hardest colours to find were pink and blue. Inside we cut off geranium leaves and put them in water. Hopefully they will root. We also planted some geraniums in dirt. Pat Jones showed us how to plant the geraniums and how to care for them. Snacks were brought by Ainsleigh and Declan. They were delicious. We had cheese, meat, humuus toritilla chips and homemade pickles. They were fantastic! Journal sharers were Nauvoo, Sacha, Katie, Savannah, Louis and Ainsleigh. Sarah shared a squirrel’s nest and used one of Katie’s stuffed squirrels to put in it. Hazel shared a rat’s nest and a bird’s nest. Anna brought her snails to show us, before she let them go. Winners for this month’s draw were Declan, Sacha and Sarah. Thank-you to Pat Jones and Lorrie Schrader and all the parents who participated and helped us on our walk. Our next meeting will be May 9th. THE AMAZING CUCUMBER ONYX CREEK ESTATES 250-955-8180 Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean. Not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm your fingers or fingernails while you Clean. Building in the North Shuswap? If you are building, renovating, maintaining or upgrading any structure, deck, carport, shed, garage, single family dwelling etc. that is: Over 107 sq. ft in floor area (10m sq.) 24” or more off the ground (60 cm.) Supporting any kind of load (floor or roof) A building permit is required by Building Regulation Bylaw No. 630. For information please contact: CSRD Development Services Phone: 250-833-5911 or toll free 1-888-248-2773 or visit the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 1 CROSSWORD ACROSS 41. Instinctive 43. What a bee might do 44. Defeat decisively 46. Unwakable state 47. Before, poetically 49. An uncle 50. Russian emperor 51. Insight 54. Unable to hear 56. Big party 57. Transparent gem 63. Picnic insects 64. Killer whale 65. Part of the large intestine 66. Tropical tuber 67. Encounter 68. Inclination 69. Distinctive flair 70. Portend 71. Genders 1. Mountain crest 6. Contributes 10. Small amount 14. Steam 15. Rhythm 16. False god 17. Scallion 18. Dogfish 19. A region of SE Pakistan 20. Evil 22. Ice cream holder 23. Lather 24. Chemical cousin 26. Charity 30. Bamboozle 31. Our star 32. Tidy 33. Leg joint 35. Swelling under the skin 39. Release 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 23 26 27 28 29 24 30 39 41 44 47 51 34 40 43 52 13 36 37 38 60 61 62 25 48 35 42 45 46 49 50 54 53 55 56 57 58 59 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 42. Perpendicular to the keel 45. Made less in size 48. Bury 51. Marble 52. Artificial waterway 53. Extreme 55. Truths 58. Chocolate cookie 59. Old stories 60. Holly 61. Not a single one 62. Terminates Puzzle 1 - Easy Puzzle 2 - Medium 8 6 4 7 9 8 5 4 9 7 2 5 3 2 3 3 6 7 1 4 7 8 Answers on page 63 5 7 4 12 31 33 32 59 11 22 21 13. Church officer 21. Dodges 25. Cooking fat 26. Rectum 27. Gave temporarily 28. French Sudan 29. A type of craftsman 34. List 36. God of love 37. Mother 38. Winglike 40. Monster 1. Affirm 2. Hindu princess 3. Sweeping story 4. Swiped 5. Anagram of "Sneer" 6. Forfeited 7. Estate 8. Speaker's platform 9. Stoppage 10. Behave badly 11. Manner of speaking 12. 1000 kilograms 1 10 Answers on page 63 DOWN 2 9 9 8 5 6 5 1 6 3 7 4 3 2 9 8 4 5 1 9 7 4 4 5 1 7 6 9 7 2 8 6 60 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 HUNTING & FISHING LICENSES SOLD HERE 10% OFF tackle and bait on day of license purchase NORTH SHUSWAP SLO-PITCH SCHEDULE Away Team Lee Creek Hawks Park Imai Rose Clifford Wed May 15 Mixed Nuts Lee Creek Meadow Creeps Hawks Imai Rose Clifford Fri May 17 Shockers Mixed Nuts Imai Rose Clifford Wed May 22 Hillbilly's Meadow Creeps Lee Creek Shockers Imai Rose Clifford Fri May 24 Mixed Nuts Lee Creek Imai Rose Clifford Wed May 29 Meadow Creeps Mixed Nuts Hawks Shockers Imai Rose Clifford Fri May 31 Meadow Creeps Hawks Lee Creek Hillbilly's Imai Rose Clifford Wed Jun 5 Lee Creek Hillbill's Mixed Nuts Meadow Creeps Imai Rose Clifford Fri Jun 7 Hawks Meadow Creeps Shockers Mixed Nuts Imai Rose Clifford Beginner Ladies Night Wed Jun 12 Shockers Hawks Hillbilly's Lee Creek Imai Rose Clifford Fri Jun 14 Mixed Nuts Lee Creek Hawks Hillbilly's Imai Rose Clifford Mondays, 3 pm - May, June and September We will shorten the course for you by placing a tee box at the 150 markers. To sign up call 250-675-2315 Wed Jun 19 Fireworks * Camping Supplies * Ice * Ice Cream * Liquor Agency Groceries * Firewood * Souvenirs 250-679-8904 Date Fri May 10 8774 Holding Rd. $20.00 includes cart Also, check out the group lessons available at Shuswap Lake Estates Driving Range. Call Bill Wilson CPGA Teaching Professional at 250-675-2900. 2404 Centennial Dr., Blind Bay Tee Times: 250-675-2315 Home Team Mixed Nuts Shockers Hillbilly's Hawks Hillbilly's Shockers Shockers Meadow Creeps Imai School News By Jan Penner The Bottle Drive on April 13th raised $2100 for Division 1. Mr Schmidt and the class would like to thank Doug and Nicki from Scotch Creek Bottle Depot for all their help making this such a successful event, SuperValu for donating pop and the SC/ LC Fire Hall for cooking up the hot dogs and serving lunch, and thanks also to those parents that helped with driving and sorting. Finally, a huge thanks to all of you that donated recyclables to Division 1. On April 15th North Shuswap Elementary was visited by Evelyn from the SPCA. She helped us learn about animals with presentations entitled: Kindness Counts to Pets (Kindergarten), Caring for the Needs of Animals in the Wild (Grades 1-3), Companions for Life (Grades 4-6) and Pet Health and Safety (Grades 6/7). Thank you Evelyn! Classes had Gymnastics instruction the first 2 weeks in May. Thanks to PAC for funding this valuable program. Music Monday on May 6th was amazing! It came with a riddle: When is 1 (Continued on page 61) MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 61 Lot Clearing and Tree Removal Contractors Ltd. Frank 250-955-2924 Mini Excavator for Hire 250-679-2787 chevyc@telus.net Box 229, Chase B.C. V0E 1M0 Drop Off at Scotch Creek Home hardware sales@accusharp.ca www.accusharp.ca 250-319-2632 Dave “School Bottle Drive” - Way to go Kids! You raised $2000. Thanks to Labeaus, Hays, Sheppards, SuperValu, Art & Lois Stohl, Scotch Creek Fire Department, all the donators, parents and kids that helped. A big Big thanks to my staff for their help – Pat, Nicki, Tory, Darrien, Art, and Roxy. Always your friend Doug from the Scotch Creek Bottle Depot (Continued from page 60) greater than millions? Answer: When 1 astronaut (Chris Hadfield) is busy at the scheduled time, so millions of Canadian school children and more around the world rescheduled for an hour earlier. The power of Science! On May 15th, North Shuswap Elementary will be participating in Walk4Water, a Me to We initiative to raise funds and awareness for clean water. Donations are being collected, and every $25 will provide clean drinking water for a person in one of the villages sponsored by Free the Children. We learned that many women and children have to walk 15km, one way, to attain clean water. While our walk will be much less than that, it will definitely help us to understand how difficult this task is, and how lucky we are to have such easy access to clean water. Classes are now scheduling field trips and we would like to thank our PAC for their help with paying fees associated with curricular outings. Without their generous support, it would not be possible to afford visits to some of the excellent educational venues we can access. A reminder that our Spring Tea will be held on May 28th from 12 to 1 p.m. This is our annual thank you to the community for all the support we receive throughout the year. June 10th at 12:15 p.m. is our Welcome to Kindergarten session. If you have or know of a child who will be eligible for Kindergarten in September, please contact the school at 955-2214, so that your child can be registered and included in the Welcome festivities. 62 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 Contact Us at Spinach Mushrooms Quiche The For Advertising information contact Tracy 250-955-0534 INGREDIENTS 1 prepared 9-inch pie crust 4 eggs 3/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 yellow onion, sliced 1/2 (4 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese 1/2 (8 ounce) package shredded Swiss cheese, divided ICKER Publisher: Jan Wojciechowski 250-955-0534 Editor: Jan Penner Advertisements, Co–editor: Tracy Wojciechowski 250-955-0534 Fax : 250-955-0515 E-Mail: kicker@kicker.ca Write us: 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont, B.C. V0E 1M8 Website: www.kicker.ca Subscriptions: $45.00/yr (+HST). Drop boxes: SuperValu or Peoples Drug Mart in Scotch Creek, Sunnyside Supermarket in Celista, or 7320 Estate Place in Anglemont. Got a favourite recipe you would like to share? Send it to kicker@kicker.ca Or fax it to 250-955-0515 DIRECTIONS 1) Whisk eggs, milk, parsley, garlic, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl. 2) Gently combine spinach, mushrooms, onion, and feta cheese in a separate bowl. Spread spinach-mushroom mixture in the prepared pie dish; top with half the Swiss cheese. 3) Pour egg mixture evenly over the filling, swirling egg mixture in bowl to spread seasonings through the eggs; top the quiche with remaining Swiss cheese. Place quiche on a baking sheet. 4) Bake 400 degrees F in preheated oven until the quiche is lightly puffed and browned, 45 to 50 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the filling should come out clean. Cool for 30 minutes before serving. MOTHERS AFFECTION BOUQUET BRUNCH CANDY CARDS CARING CHILDREN Working Together To Prevent Crime Chase Detachment Office 250-679-3221 If you have any tips on local crime call CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477 DIAL 9–1–1 FOR EMERGENCIES HONOR HUGS KINDNESS KISSES LAUGHTER LEADERSHIP LOYALTY DAUGHTERS MEMORIES MOTHERS DEVOTED DINNER PATIENCE FAMILY FLOWERS SONS GENEROSITY GRANDMOTHERS HAPPINESS HOME ROSES U M L T N E R D L I R N F H C S O M O T H E R S E D D L S U Y P N C I N I R N G H V C R R O E C I T H T I G O N A A S M I U T S U T U N N E T E H J E B C N R O A E G P U A V G R F N H Q L D B E M R R V N O U F B C U S R E W O L F G V I D D A A K E N D I T N D N E S S U E Y T L A Y O L G S U U R E J UNDERSTANDING H M F I H S M T Z O I TOLERANCE P I K Y Y O O A N C T E H E G R E L A S A E R C D S D B H S O M I H M T K I R E D A E L D R W E E C A R D S H A P P I N E S S Z DID YOU KNOW … The modern holiday of Mother's Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in America. She then began a campaign to make "Mother's Day" a recognized holiday in the United States. Although she was successful in 1914, she was already disappointed with its commercialization by the 1920s MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 63 Organic Yard Waste and Metal Waste Shuswap and Area Until May 25 and Seymour Arm May 18 - 20 CSRD landfills and transfer stations Organic Yard Waste Includes items such as: Grass Clippings Leaves, Prunings, Weeds, Tree Limbs (up to 8” diameter) All Metal Materials are accepted, however items that include Freon (ex. fridges, freezers, air conditioner ) are subject to a $15 Fee Puzzle 1 - Easy 2 5 9 8 3 1 6 7 4 6 3 1 4 7 2 5 9 8 7 4 8 9 6 5 1 3 2 5 2 4 7 8 3 9 1 6 9 7 6 1 2 4 8 5 3 1 8 3 5 9 6 2 4 7 8 9 2 3 5 7 4 6 1 3 1 5 6 4 8 7 2 9 4 6 7 2 1 9 3 8 5 DUMP HOURS Fri - Tues 8am - 2pm CLOSED WED & THUR North Shuswap Library Tues: Noon - 7 pm Wed & Fri: 11 am - 3 pm Sat: 11 am - 4 pm 250-955-8198 Puzzle 2 - Hard 1 6 2 3 4 5 9 7 8 3 4 8 2 7 9 6 1 5 9 7 5 1 8 6 3 2 4 6 5 7 4 1 3 2 8 9 4 9 3 8 6 2 1 5 7 2 8 1 9 5 7 4 6 3 8 2 4 5 9 1 7 3 6 5 3 6 7 2 4 8 9 1 7 1 9 6 3 8 5 4 2 Kicker Deadlines June Deadline - May 24 Distribution - June 7 July Deadline - June 21 Distribution - July 5 August Deadline - Jul 19 Distribution - Aug 2 Are You…. Expecting a baby... New to the community?… Call Welcome Wagon Today! It’s Absolutely Free! Patricia Kwitkoski, Representative 250-675-3688 e-mail: pkwitkoski@yahoo.ca www.welcomewagon.ca 64 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER NORTH SHUSWAP Annual Roadside Cleanup - May 11. Please have bags on side of road by 10:30am. FMI Giovanna 250-955-0014 Mother’s Day Breakfast - May 12. NS Community Hall, 8:30am FMI-250-955-2588 CSRD Board Meeting - May 16, 9:30am at SC/ LC Fire Hall Gallery Garden Party - Sat. May 18, 10am to 4pm at 3392 Hilliam Rd. FMI 250-955-6101 Cottonwoods Campground Developer Openhouse - May 22, 3pm to 7pm. At the campground, 2604 Squilax Anglemont Hwy. Lee Creek Spring Tea - May 28 noon to 1pm at NS Elementary School. Scotch Creek Farm & Craft Market - Sundays May 19- September 1, 10 am til 2 pm. Located in the Peoples Drug Mart parking lot. More info on pg.70 of this issue of the Kicker. SORRENTO~BLIND BAY &TURTLE VALLEY Spring Fundraiser with the Donkeys - Saturday May 11, 10:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Plant Sale featuring Herb pots and Asiatic Lillies. Flea Market and BBQ Hot Dog Concession. A Fun day at the Refuge. 1125 Ptarmigan Road Turtle Valley 250-679- MAY 2013 2778 Blind Bay Farmers Market Thursdays May 16August 29, 10 am til 2 pm. Located in the Blind Bay Marketplace just off Highway 1. More info on pg.70 of this issue of the Kicker. Sorrento Village Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 8am - noon, May to thanksgiving. On the TCH in downtown Sorrento. More info on pg.70 of this issue of the Kicker. "You are invited to the opening of the Reedman Gallery, featuring an exhibition of paintings by the Sorrento 7, on Friday, May 10 from 6 to 8 pm, and Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at the Blind Bay Community Hall, 2510 Blind Bay Road, at the intersection with Marine Drive ." CHASE Wetlands FREE Workshop - May 10 - 12 at Chase Fish & Games Club House. (Fri. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) FMI-1-888-881-2293 or visit www.bcwf.bc.ca Haldane Elementary Carnival - Thurs May 16th 5-8, Everyone Welcome! Silent Auction, Basket Raffle, Dog Fashion Show, Uncle Chris the Clown, Bouncy Castle, Concession. Please come out and support our fundraiser and have fun!! Cod Gone Wild - Modern Celtic Folk Group! Concert Wed May 15th at 7:30pm at the Chase Community Hall. East Meets West Tour. 2012 Best of the Okanagan Award winner. "Featuring Newfoundland's explosive folk rock singer/ songwriter Dave Whitty". Tickets at G- Force Board shop or at the door. FMI Denise Ford at 250-577-3857 or visit www.codgonewild.com Chase Farmers’ Market – Starting May 10 and will be held every Friday from 3 to 7 pm at Chase Curling Rink parking lot. More info on pg.70 of this issue of the Kicker. Quilt Show Fundraiser - May 11 & 12, 9am to 3pm at Chase Museum. Featuring quilts by local artisans. Proceeds go towards the Museum OTHER AREAS Mother's Day Pottery Sale - May 10 & 11, in the Mall at Piccadilly. Put on by the Salmon Arm Pottery Club. Next Steps: Life After High School - Transition fair for Parents & Caregivers of students who need extra support - Wed, May 15, 5-7 pm at the DAC (Downtown Activity Centre) 451 Shuswap SW in Salmon Arm. Learn about support services available in your community. FMI Amy Witt 250804-9906 or email awitt@sd83.bc.ca Readers & Writers Festival - May 24 to 26, at the Prestige Resort & Convention Centre. Bursaries, Art Gallery, Kidswrite contest and more. FMI www.saow.ca Regularly Scheduled Events Many clubs and organizations stop meeting for the summer. Be sure to check before you go NORTH SHUSWAP NORTH SHUSWAP COMMUNITY HALL ACTIVITIES Coffee House - 3rd Friday of the month, 7pm. Open mic 7:30-9, feature bands. Community Association - meeting 3rd Tues of the month, 7pm. Craft & Needlework every Wed, 10-2. FMI Nadine 250-955-2388. Historical Society - meeting 2nd Thurs of the month, 2pm. Lions Club - meetings 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month, 7pm. Naturalist Club - meet 2nd Tues of the month, 1:30 pm N.S. Players - meet 2nd Tues. of the month, 7pm. NSHCS - meet 4th Thurs of the month, 10am in the NS Community Hall Club room. Parks Commission - meet 2nd Thurs of the month, 10am. Women’s Institute - Meet 3rd Tues of the month, 1pm. LAKEVIEW CENTRE ACTIVITIES Arts and Crafts Club Every Tue., 10am to 2pm. Bring your lunch. Everyone welcome. FMI call Dolores @ 250-679-2613 Bridge Night - Wed evening, 7 pm. Coffee and Treats, Everyone welcome. Carpet Bowling - Mon & Thurs 10-12. FMI Blair Scranton 250-955-0032. Ann Chow Spares list 250 -955-2899 Community Prayer Group 3rd Thurs of the month, 7 pm. FMI Sharlee 250-955-0885 or Val 250-955-2117. Garden Club Meet 3rd Wed of the month, 7 pm. FMI Chris 250-955-6467 Line Dance lessons Every Wed, 10AM for beginners, 10:30AM for advanced. Small fee applies, FMI Donna Gallant 250 679-2419 Rise & Shine Breakfast - 2nd Saturday of every month at the Lakeview Community Center. 8-11am. Great food, come hungry OTHER NORTH SHUSWAP ACTIVITIES Alcoholics Anonymous AA - Sundays at 7pm, Squilax Band Office (back door) FMI 250-679-3945 or 250-679-3352 Buddhist Theory, Zen meditation - Tuesdays, 7:30pm at 2701 Squilax Anglemont Rd. FMI Vaughn, 250-804-3139 Chamber of Commerce Meetings - 4th Mon of the month, Location to be announced First Responders Society Mtg is the 2nd Wed of the month, 7 pm. Phone Bev at 250-955-0365 for location. New members always welcome. FMI 250-6793536. Lions Club Meat Draw & 50/50 draw - at the Copper Island Pub. Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m. There are 10 draws for the various cuts of meat purchased from Super Valu. The 50/50 Draw is at 5 p.m. StrongStart Centre - Mon & Alternating Wed 9am to noon . Preschoolers & caregivers. Play based learning. Healthy snacks. FMI Joan 250-955-2214 Aquafit by Le7ke Spa—Quaaout Lodge. All ages & levels. Mon, Wed & Fri 11am-12pm and Tues & Thurs 7:30-8:30pm. FMI Diane 250-679-3018 CHASE Chase Duplicate Bridge - Thurs in St. Andrews Church (rear door) Zoë 250-679-8488 Chase Creekside for Seniors Mon: Carpet bowling 10am, Snooker 1pm Tues: Silver Belles & Beaux 10:30am, Bingo 1pm Wed: Exercise 9am, Line Dancing 10am, Snooker & games 1pm Thur: Carpet Bowling 10am Fri: Exercise 9am, Crib 1pm Monthly General meeting 2nd Thurs 1pm Monthly Supper every 3rd Friday 5:30pm Monthly Mini Crib 2nd Fri FMI Sher Dickson 250-679-3306 Movie Night - Chase Community Hall, every Thurs, minimal admission, concession available. FMI 250319-6302. Parkside Estates - Public Bingo Wed. 1pm Royal Canadian Legion 250-679-3536 - Candle Light Vigil, May 10th, 6:30 pm at the Chase Legion Cenotaph. Dance, 8pm - Turtle Valley Band. - Karaoke May 18, 7pm. - Dance, May 25, 8pm - Turtle Valley Band Sunday – Closed - with the exception of the 1st Sunday of the month - Giant Crib 10:45 am Monday 6 - 10 pm Tuesday 3:30 – 8 pm - pool, meat draw Wednesday - Closed - with exception of the 3rd Wednesday of the month General Meeting – 7 pm Thursday 6 – 10 pm - crib 7pm Friday 2 – 8 pm Saturday 1 – 8 pm - with exception of a booked function , meat draw, fun darts MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Taoist Tai Chi - Chase Community Hall on (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Toad Hall in Sorrento. Tuesdays from 10-11am and Thursdays from 8:30Saturday workshops 1-4 pm. FMI Pat 250-6752849. 11:30 am. FMI Judy 250-679-5425 Probus Club - Second Thurs of each month, SORRENTO 9:30am, Toad Hall. FMI Simon 250-675-2140 or Shuswap Wood Carvers - Wed & Sat 8:30am Gary 250-679-3340 12pm. FMI Ken 250-675-3316, Norm 250-675-3764. Sorrento Drop in Centre Meeting, 3rd Wed of every month (Sept-June) in the Mon: AA & Alanon - 8pm, Glee Club - 9:30am Toad Hall. FMI Ian 250-835-0014 The Ta'Lana Twirler's Square Dance Club Weekly Tues: Crib -1:30pm, Snooker (men) - 1:00pm, Meals to Wheels bi-weekly, 12pm dances, at the Blind Bay Hall, 2010 Blind Bay Rd. Rounds and main stream dancing. FMI Betty & Fred Wed: T.O.P.S. - 8:15am, Snooker 6:00pm Thurs: Foot Clinic (call for appt. 250-675-4182), at 250-675-4408 or George & Nancy at 250-675Quilting - 10:00am Snooker (men) - 1:00pm, youth 5375 resource 6:30pm The Piecemakers Quilt Group - Thurs. 10 - 2pm at Fri: Ladies Snooker- 2pm, Bingo/Games 6:30pm the Sorrento Drop In Centre. FMI 250-955-2393 Sat: Scottish Country Dancing 9:30 Shuswap Woodworkers Guild - 3rd Wed of the SUNNYBRAE month, 7pm, Toad Hall behind Toby’s Restaurant. FMI Ian, 250-835-0014 Community Hall Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month Tues & Thurs: Karate 6pm (250-835-8875) 65 Mon & Fri: Badminton (250-835-4625) 2nd Sat: Coffee House (except June to Sept) 4th Wed: General Meeting 7:30pm Seniors Hall Tues: Sunnybrae Painters 10am (250-835-4625) 1st & 3rd Thur: Needle Arts Guild 10am (250-8358842) 1st & 3rd Wed: Quilters (250-835-8255) 3rd Tues: Potluck dinner and Meeting 5:30 (except July/Aug) Shuswap Needle Arts Guild - Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs Sept–June, 10am-4pm - Sunnybrae Senior Centre. FMI Marleine 250-675-2507 or Sharon 250-832-4588 WHITE LAKE Scrapbooking Workshop Wednesdays 9am – noon. 3389 White Lake Rd. Hands on assistance. Ideas & coffee break provided. Kimberly 250-8354835 To add a meeting/event call 250-955-0534, Fax 250-955-0515 or email kicker@kicker.ca Adams River Salmon Society.. Darlene McBain 250-955-0383 AWE Society.. Dorothy Marks email: ggskram@lincsat.com Anglemont Ladies Golf.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365 Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.. Steve Moore 250-955-2204 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234 Baseball Club.. Terry Speed 250-955-6122 Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson 250-374-5115 Chamber of Commerce.. Dave Cunliffe 250-851-6852 Coffee House.. Jim Leduc 250-863-6538 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 & Julie Lucas 250-955-2246 CSRD - Area F.. Larry Morgan 250-955-2567 FIRE DEPARTMENTS Anglemont Graham Lucas.. 250-955-2173 Celista Roy Phillips 250-804-3349 S.C./L.C. Art Stoll 250-955-2422 / 250-517-0098 Sqwlax Keith Power 250-679-4472 First Responders.. Pat Robertson 250-955-2999 First Responders Society.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365 Girl Guides - .. 1-800-565-8111 Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon.. Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222 (In Memoriam) Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Imai Ball Park Foundation.. Eric Lutjen 250-851-6196 Karate Club.. Dale Cundy 250-955-2145 Lakeview Centre.. Fay Hadden 250-955-2488 Lions Club.. Tom Price 250-679-2166 Meadow Creek Park Assoc.. Don Grimm 250- 955-0262 Naturalists Club.. Claudette Carlsen 250-955-8148 Needle Bugs Club.. Gerry Kendall 250-955-6279 NS Cemetery.. Doug Prigmore 250-955-6454 or Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 NS Christian Fellowship.. Pastor Mike Lewis 250-955-2545 NS Community Association.. Ed Overland 250-955-2844 Hall Bookings – Alison Elmes 250-955-2588 NS Craft & Needlework Club.. Nadine Collier 250-955-2388 NS Elementary School.. Rob Ellis 250-955-2214 NS Health Centre Society.. Anita Misseghers 250-955-0924, Pat Robertson 250-955-2999 and Jay Simpson 250-679-3191 NS Players.. Judy Weller 250-955-0744 Okanagan Regional Library.. Lee Carreiro 250-955-8198 Parents Advisory Committee.. Angela Simpson 250-377-5406 Parks Commission Chair.. To be announced Police Advisory Committee.. Lynda Sutton 250-955-6144 Ratepayer Associations Anglemont - Marian Zackery 250-955-0359 Lee Creek - Veronica Bene 250-679-4678 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.. Holly Overgaard 250-832-6443 Seymour Arm Comm. Assoc.. Bob Reimer 250-833-7610 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.. Don Reed 250-675-2597 Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Marleine 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.. Jennie Anderson 250-675-4553 Taoist Tai Chi .. Judy 250-679-5425 Victim Services.. Brandi Nakazawa 250-679-8638 Whittlers Club.. Marian Zackery 250-955-0359 Women’s Institute.. Maureen Kalynchuk 250-955-2954 66 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 67 Defining Moments North Shuswap Christian Fellowship St. David’s by-the-Lake Anglican/United Church 4079 Butters Rd. Scotch Creek 250-955-2545 Just recently we had a visitor from Berlin in our home. In the course of our visit we discussed the differences between life in Berlin and life in Celista. The primary difference for my guest was measured in decibels. Life in Berlin involves the inescapable and relentless noise of 3.5 million neighbours. However, I assured her that life in the country isn't all peace and quiet. I too have my very own 3.5 million. To prove my point, I opened a window to let the sounds of my neighbourhood invade the room. Suddenly we heard the chorus of a multitude of amphibious inhabitants from the neighbouring pond. I told her “These are the noisy neighbours that I have to contend with!...neighbours so loud that I once stopped while driving because I mistook them for a squeaky bearing on my car!” No, life in the country isn't all peace and quiet. My noisy neighbours remind me of Nature's role in praising God. The psalmist calls all creatures to praise God (Ps. 69, 145, 148). Even the inanimate heavens declare God's glory (Ps. 19). The book of Psalms concludes saying: “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD!” Jesus declared that if people did 5518 Squilax/Anglemont Hwy, Celista worship@stdavidschurch.info Rev Brian Smith Sunday 11:00 am not praise him the rocks would cry out (Luke 19:40). From this we can see that whatever God has made has been made to praise Him. The desire to worship is part of our DNA. Worship is inescapable. If we do not praise God we will worship something in His place – perhaps our work, hobbies, friends, family or maybe even ourselves (Romans 1). My noisy neighbours are fulfilling their purpose by proclaiming God's glory, are we fulfilling ours? There is something pleasant about the sounds that emanate from a pond. In the same way there is something pleasant about praising God. North Shuswap Christian Fellowship 4079 Butters Road, Scotch Creek Pastor Mike Lewis 250-955-2545 Worship & Sunday School, 10:30 am Catholic Services Our Lady of the Lake - Blind Bay Sunday, 11: 15 am Chase Sunday, 9:00 am St. David’s by-the-lake - Celista Saturday, 4pm (till Sept 1st) Pastor Mike Lewis Worship Service Sundays-10:30am Monthly, every third Sunday 12:15pm Pot Luck Meal, Fellowship, Entertainment Bible Studies: Various week days at different locations (call for info) Youth Club: Fridays 7:00pm Ladies Gathering: Monthly, every second Monday 10:00am Historical painting by Frankie Brown St. David’s by the Lake on the highway in Celista CELEBRATING 100 YEARS! Chase & District Health Services Foundation ...is a non-profit charity that assists the Chase & District Health Centre with health related equipment purchases and future long term care needs. Donations gratefully accepted. Tax receipts given. FMI 250-679-3312 DISCLAIMER – The information in this publication is carefully gathered & compiled to ensure maximum accuracy. The North Shuswap Kicker cannot, and does not, guarantee the correctness of all information furnished them, nor the complete absence of errors or omissions: therefore, no responsibility for same can be nor is assumed. Press releases and reports from community organizations and businesses are encouraged but may be edited to fit available space. We reserve the right to refuse any ad or item that conflicts with the intent of this paper. Articles, advertisements and design in this publication may not be reproduced in any way without prior permission of the author. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS: Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event of a typographical error, the portion of the advertising space occupied by the error will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. Many little “mini celebrations” of our church history, starting Sunday May 12 at our regular 11:00 worship service Light pot luck lunch served after each Sunday service Come and join us any Sunday Everyone welcome! Do you have a story, memory or picture about St. David’s you’d like to share? Just e-mail us: worship@stdavidschurch.info or phone Lynn : 250-955-2502 Thrift Shop Open Come visit us on Wednesdays 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Donations are most welcome; but please no microwaves, TVs, computers or furniture 68 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 $6 up to 20 words, 20¢ ea. additional word. $1 for box-around. Single column Display Ads are $2.00 per 1/4 inch. Drop ads along with cash or check (made out to the KICKER) at drop boxes, e-mail ad to kicker@kicker.ca or mail to 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont, B.C. V0E 1M8. Ads must be received 12 days prior to the paper hitting the stands. C L A S S I F I E D A D S M U S T B E P A I D I N A D V A N C E . SERVICES 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 WE DELIVER Ian Bischoff 250-955-2340 250-833-6073 Celista Hair Studio - Force Helga Terwoort sports Shop For all your hair-care needs call 250-955-6195 Tues to Sat 10ish - 5:30ish (Shuswap Time!) 5215 Tallington Rd, Celista 927 Shuswap Ave. Chase 250-679-8456 Lucas Excavating Services Hitachi 120, driveways, building excavations, lot clearing. Over 20 years experience. Call Graham 250-955-2173 BrushwithGreatness ainting P Kyle Lessey / 250‐679‐2164 (Cell)250‐320‐6820 Year Round Service (250) 679-2164 THOMPSON RIVERS APPRAISALS REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS Magna Bay www.trappraisals.ca 250-372-2599 250-682-5995 Pre-purchase and Pre-sale appraisal reports Mortgage Refinancing? Estate? Division of Assets? Prompt Service Fully accredited appraisers (AACI) Wood Furniture Repairs. Dave Cross, 250-955-0065 Celista Linda’s Security 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 Repairs & Restoration Canoes and Kayaks Wood and Fiberglass All types Contact Ed Campbell 250 832-2548 edcamsa@shaw.ca Ship Shape Shelter Indoor Boat and RV Storage. Call Gary or Michele at 250-835-4224 or email: shipshapeshelter@ hotmail.com for rates SERVICES SERVICES Supportive Care for Seniors - 24/7 TOPSOIL MANURE (rotted) GRAVEL LOT CLEARING EXCAVATING 250-955-6435 Offering the following: Safe Home Large Private Rooms (Acreage Setting) Meals/Snacks Indoor/Outdoor Activities Pet Therapy Exercise Community Activities Licensed Practical Nurse on Site For More Info Call Onyx Creek Estates 250-955-8180 Ask for Angela Located up Line 17, Celista Opening Spring 2013 PELLET APPLIANCES Install-Repair-Service Stoves, Fireplaces, Furnaces All Brands and models Parts Cleaning WETT documents for Insurance Purposes Fully Insured WETT Certified #0649 Brown’s Biomass Heating Services Call Doug at: 250-803-8930 Email: biomass@telus.net Shuswap Detailing Marine Auto Home INTERIOR / EXTERIOR LARGE SHOP in SCOTCH CREEK Call Jamie to book an appointment. Steam Cleaning - Upholstery/Carpets Cut Polishing/Polishes/Waxes Custom Detailing Services Leather & Vinyl /Cleaning/ Reconditioning Cosmetic Details/Decals/K-#’s Art & Mural Painting Shuswap Detailing is now mobile! 250-955-0655 Cell: 250-517-0983 Half Acre Homestead Prunes Fruit Trees. Call Krystel @ 250-679-2615 ALL JOB JOE Handyman, roofing, siding, decks, repairs, small carpentry & plumbing, painting, yard clean ups, you name it. If I can’t do it, I know who can. Cell 1-250-803-2591. I lost 48 pounds in 5 months! Do you want to lose weight for summer? Call Kathy at 250-955-6522 FOR SALE 2007 Family 20’ Pontoon Boat Seats 10 comfortably, $17,000 OBO, VG cond, new captains console, 75hp Yamaha 4 Stroke motor + trailer. 2007 Ltd. Kawasaki 900 Motorcycle, red w/ black saddlebags - only 8600kms, provision for elec. start, exc cond, $7000 OBO. Ride-em Mower , large bagger attach, 42” deck, VG cond, Yardworks 13.5 hp, $850 OBO. Call Merrill 250-955-6306 (Anglemont) Troy Bilt 21”self-propelled rotary mower with bagger, mulching deck. New, used once. $350. 250955-0156 MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 69 $6 up to 20 words, 20¢ ea. additional word. $1 for box-around. Single column Display Ads are $2.00 per 1/4 inch. Drop ads along with cash or check (made out to the KICKER) at drop boxes, e-mail ad to kicker@kicker.ca or mail to 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont, B.C. V0E 1M8. Ads must be received 12 days prior to the paper hitting the stands. C L A S S I F I E D A D S M U S T B E P A I D I N A D V A N C E . VACATION RENTALS FOR SALE FREE BOAT FOR SALE. 2003 Campion Chase Model 550. 18’ Mint condition. Full of gas, detailed and waxed. Comes with all the toys, skis, wakeboard, tube. Must go. 250-955-6267. FREE couch and chair. Reasonable condition. Call 250-955-6435 COTTAGE CLEANERS NEEDED FOR RENT in beautiful Scotch Creek Resort 14 ft. Aluminum fishing boat with 2010 15HP Merc motor, 4 stroke, electric start. EFI. 5 gal tank with many extras. Easy load trailer. Must sell. $5,500 OBO, 250-679-4001 ----------------------------------------Perennial plant sale – now until fall. Hostas, Lilies, Bleeding Hearts, ground covers, ferns, hydrangea, heleborus, monks hood, manarda and many more. 5121 Disdero Rd. 250-955-2866 ----------------------------------------1976 tent trailer $50. Washing machine $25. Belly boat $75. OBO. Call or text 604-786-8067 ---------------------------------------Hardi-board (CertainTeed) for sale. 250 - 81/4 x 12’ boards. Finished to an antique gold colour. $800 OBO. 250-955-0534 ----------------------------------------Double pedestal oak dining room table and 6 chairs. Like New. Opens to 104”. Make me an offer. Call Barb at 250-955-0208. New & Used Medical Equipment Scooters, walkers, wheelchairs, bathroom safety, stairlifts, hospital beds, nursing uniforms. FreeScreening for obstructive sleep apnea, treatment and follow-up. CPAP masks, parts, and accessories. Respiratory therapy equipment and home oxygen. www.lakesidemedical.ca or 1-877-777-2431 Celine Zanders 250-319-0959 czanders1@hotmail.com www.beautipage.ca/celine/ Jeep Soft Top - for 2007 Jeep Wrangler, 2 Door. In storage since new. Missing 2 moulding retainers for rear window (worth $25). $500 OBO. 250-955-0534. 2 Bedroom Coach House for Rent W/lake view, lake access in Scotch Creek. Long Term, 1 year lease + References required. $750/month. Includes air, power, water, Sat TV, 4 appliances. Nonsmoking, no pets, no parties. For info or pictures Please respond to mfuoco@telus.net, 604-583-2918 Lakeshore Condo for rent weekly or monthly. 2 bedroom, sleeps 4 in Anglemont 250-9550701. Non-smoking, No pets. $995/wk July/ Aug - peak season. Off season rates available Anglemont Estate Dr. Cozy furnished home for longer term rent 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Huge deck, great Southern View of Shuswap, Storage, big yard, lots of parking. Dock in Fraser Bay. $600/Mo with References. Call 604 513 9996 PROPERTY FOR SALE Anglemont Estates ½ acre lot on Golden Spur Trail. Lake view, close to golf and marina. $80,000 OBO. Call 250-852-1692. 1/2 Acre lot in Anglemont. Perfect for front walk out. # 89 Vickers Trail. $60,000. Call Gilbert 250-955-0552. Shuswap Lake on Anstey Arm ½ acre lot. Main cabin 3 bedroom, 900 sq ft. Guest cabin, 1 bedroom + loft, 400 sq ft. Deeded lot. $500/year strata fees. Shared beach and docks. $345,000 OBO. Call 250-852-1692 HELP WANTED Part -Time Must be available most Saturdays during summer season OPEN YEAR ROUND Daily Room Rates 16 Guest Rooms RV & Campsites Weddings / Reunions Up to 100 persons TOP WAGES based on experience, but will train Contact Greg or Cheryl 250-955-0080 CREW RATES AVAILABLE check us out at www.anglemontinn.com (250) 955-0701 HELP WANTED Scotch Creek SuperValu is accepting resumes for the following full-time & part-time positions (some available immediately) Bakery Deli Cashier Produce Meat cutter/wrapper Janitorial Gas Station Attendant Stock Resumes can be handed in at the store, faxed to 250-955-2132 or email: sv3377@scsupervalu.ca Summer home cleaners needed for the North Shuswap. Must have cell phone and reliable transportation. Must be selfmotivated, a problem solver and energetic. Experience is helpful. Works well with others and on their own. Email resume to info@blissclean.ca Wanted Caring person after school care & some light housekeeping -full time during summer holidays. For two children ages 7 & 9, Tues – Sat. own vehicle would be nice. References Please. Starting ASAP. Lee Creek/Scotch Creek area. 250-320-4969 We are hiring for the summer season ! We are looking for friendly, upbeat, energetic employees. Food safe and serving it right would be an asset. We are seeking, cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, cashiers and servers. Please drop off a résumé in person at 4035 Squilax - Anglemont Hwy, or fax to 250 955 2287 Or call and speak to Bev at 250 955 2297 Shuswap Lake Provincial Park is accepting applications for summer employment from late June to end of Sept. long weekend. Night Security - at Shuswap Lake and Adams/Niskonlith Lakes. Janitorial - 2 full time positions at Shuswap Lake. A Seasnon-end Bonus is available for these openings! Please email brief resume and cover letter to shuswaplakepark@gmail.com or fax to 250-955-0862 or stop by the Service Yard Office and fill out an application. For inquiries call Dawna or Cassie at 250-955-0861 70 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 WANTED GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALES Got Moorage? Can I use your moorage in Scotch Creek in July and August? Call 403-863-6629, Email brianplesuk@shaw.ca -----------------------------------------Used Kayak in good condition wanted. Please call Ian 250-9550534 GARAGE SALE at Sunnyside Supermarket. Saturday, May 11 from 9:00 - 2:00pm. 5328 Squilax Anglemont Hwy in Celista ----------------------------------------Garage and bake sale. May 18th, 8am-3pm at Lewis Gravel sign east of Home Hardware. ----------------------------------------Downsizing – Multi-family moving craft sale. Saturday, May 18, 10am-3pm. 2781 Southwind, St. Ives. You want it, we got it. Garage Sale - May 17-19, 9am3pm. (Golf course Rd - Left at Columbia, then right at Vickers to Hudson) 7622 Hudson Road, Anglemont. WORK WANTED Looking for work. Hard-working and reliable guy living year round in Lee Creek with own vehicle. Phone Lee 250-320-2678 Multi-family Garage sale. May 18 & 19, 10am - 4pm. 2707 Fraser Rd, Anglemont. FARMERS’ MARKETS Scotch Creek Farm & Craft Market Sundays May 19 - Sept 1. 10am ‘til 2pm. Enjoy our farmers’ market friendly atmosphere while you shop for great local produce, crafts and more. Conveniently located in the Peoples Drug mart parking lot. Lots of parking, your pets are welcome on leash. ----------------------------------------Blind Bay Farmers’ Market Thursdays May 16 - Aug 29. 10am - 2 pm. Enjoy our farmers’ market friendly atmosphere while you shop for great local produce, crafts and more. Conveniently located in the Blind Bay Market- GARAGE SALES Huge Multi Family Garage Sale May 17th -20th, 8774 Holding Road (Behind Adams Lake Store) Adams Lake, BC. Lots & Lots of Goodies!!! ----------------------------------------Garage Sale – Household items, tools, craft items, yarn, sporting goods, toys and more. May 1819, 9am to 4pm. 5121 Disdero Road, Celista. Clip & Save FARMERS’ MARKETS place just off Highway 1. Lots of parking, your pets are welcome on leash. Vendor inquiries contact Deb Gibson gibsonda2012@ gmail.com ---------------------------------------Sorrento Village Farmers’ Market Saturdays, May to thanksgiving, 8am - noon. On the TCH in downtown Sorrento. Best little market in the heart of the Shuswap. ---------------------------------------Chase Farmers’ Market Every Friday 3pm to 7pm at the Chae Curling Rink parking lot. Plants, produce, pies, crafts and much more! FMI and vendor applications please contact Elena Markin 250-679-8432 or email admin@chasechamber.com MISCELLANEOUS Gallery Garden Party. All Artisans and vendors welcome. May 18. 10am – 4 pm, 3392 Hilliam Road in Scotch Creek. FMI 250-955-6101 Classified Ads $6.00 up to 20 words; $ .20 each additional word. Price includes HST. Drop ads at one of our boxes: Scotch Creek SuperValu, Peoples Drug Mart in Scotch Creek, Sunnyside Supermart in Celista, or 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont BC, V0E 1M8. Ads must be received 10 days prior to the paper hitting the stands, and must be paid in advance. PLEASE PRINT Month(s): __________ to__________ $/ month _________ X # of months _____ = ___________ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 Name: Total # OF WORDS: ___________ Basic Charge: 20 Words = Address: $ 6.00 Add’l words: ____ x .20 = Box your ad:(check) Phone: Category: Cost per month: $ 1.00 __________ Payment Info: Cash Cheque MAY 2013 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 71 COMPLETE SITE FINISHING DRIVEWAYS ROCKWALLS TERRACING PRECISION WORK IN CONFINED SPACES GENERAL EXCAVATING RUBBISH REMOVAL, HAULING ROCKSCAPING 14’ DUMP TRAILER AVAILABLE PROPERTY DRAINAGE FENCE POST INSTALLATIONS (WOOD OR METAL POSTS) CERTIFIED SEPTIC DESIGN & INSTALLATION SERVICES % E 10 u nt SAV ing disco k boo e15) early (by Jun tures & fea water ng stones i v a ns p llatio insta Competitive Rates ALL TERRAIN GROUND COMPACTION CERTIFIED KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL POST & RAIL FENCING SYSTEMS INSTALLER SKID STEER SERVICE WWW . KEYSTONEWALLS . COM Visit our website or contact us for further information Alan 250-320-3969 Free Estimates Fully Insured Many email: alan@indigobay.ca website: www.indigobay.ca References Available Bedding Sand Fill Sand Crusher Chips Pea Gravel Pit Run Navi Jack BARK MULCH TOP SOIL 3/4" Screened Drain Rock 3/4" Crushed Road Gravel 3/4" Minus 1 1/2" Crushed Drain Rock 72 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MAY 2013 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 PILOT CAR SERVICE BCAA Deck Truck Boosting • Lockouts Wheel Lifts • Fuel Delivery Local • Long Distance AUTHORIZED ROAD SERVICE We Pay Serving Kamloops, Thompson & Nicola Valleys, and North Shuswap cash for scrap cars Mobile Home Transport Block and Level Snow Removal Pilot Car Service We honour ALL Road Service Plans Serving the North Shuswap & Surrounding Area since 1997 Enjoy your deck year round with a Brentwood Patio Cover Engineered Aluminum Patio Covers Steel Roofing Aluminum & Glass Railings 250-851-8828 250-955-2119 3838 Squilax-Anglemont Hwy SCOTCH CREEK Shop with us at www.rona.ca Chase 120 Aylmer Rd. 10 am to 3 pm - Mon. to Sat. 250-679-8408 Milk Containers Milk jugs & wax milk containers Full Refund on all Ready to Drink Containers OPEN MON-FRI 7AM TO 6PM Sat 8am to 5pm Sun 9am to 5pm 1L and under - 5¢, Over 1L - 20¢ Wine & Spirits Thank you to everyone who participated in our Grand Re-opening making it a huge success. A Special thank you the pub for making the delicious burgers. 1L and under - 10¢, Over 1L - 20¢ All Beer Imports $1.20/doz. Domestic Beer & Coolers $1.00/doz.