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Shuswap Lake Estates Ltd.
Box 150, Blind Bay, BC VOE 1HO
250-675-2523
Aug, Sept, Oct 2016
Shuswap Lake Estates Golf & Country Club
The 4 day BC Senior Men’s Championship that was held fr om J uly 18–21was a huge success. The golfers golfed a total
of three 18 – hole rounds. We had 144 senior men participants from BC, AB, SK, Washington, and Yukon. The players
were completely impressed with the condition of our golf course. However, we do apologize to the residents for the early
morning mowing that went on for the 4 days. Jen and her staff only had a limited time each day to prepare the course and
early morning mowing was a necessary part of preparing for this event. After Mondays windstorm there was a fair bit of
scrambling to get the clean up done and we extend a huge thank you to all the members, BCGA officials, and others that
came to the rescue to help get the course ready for the 7:30 am tee time.
This tournament has shown us how dedicated and committed our members are to the success of our golf course. The 80
some volunteers that signed up to help us in the effort to showcase this course were truly amazing and we are very
thankful for all the time and work they put into this event. I heard from several of the participants and the BCGA officials
that they have never been to an event with as many volunteers as we had and their friendliness and willingness to help was
second to none. We really do live in a fantastic community and this event has put us on the map. Several participants
commented that they had never heard of Blind Bay until now and that it is “Truly A Hidden Gem” We couldn’t agree
more.
It has been a pleasure to host this event and to work with each and everyone of you.— Wendy
Winner of BC Senior Men's Tournament, age group 50 –
69, is Harry Ferguson from Invermere, BC. He won with a
total score of one over par for the 3 days.
Local golf member, Peter Bird, accepting a gift from the
BCGA President for his work with the 80 some volunteers
who volunteered for this event.
Winner of Super Senior, age group 70 & up,
Gudmund Lindbjerg from Pitt Meadows, BC. He won with a
three over par for the 3 days.
Wendy Barker accepting the plaque on behalf of SLE Golf &
Country Club from BC Golf Association presented for
hosting the tournament
The two winners now qualify to go to the Canadian Senior Championship!!
WHAT’S GOING ON AT
THE LIBRARY
Children’s Summer Reading Club: Keep reading through the
summer! Register now for exciting events at the library. There will be
many fun activities, programs, and contests to do over the summer for
school aged children.
Knitting & Crocheting: Meets the 1st & 3rd Fri each month from
10 am - 12 pm. Bring a project & join us for this fun, interactive hour
& meet new friends!
The Writer’s Nook: Meets the 2nd and 3rd Wed from 11 am - 12
pm. All Welcome!
Please check out our website for upcoming September events such as
Mexican Madness and a talk from Nico from Nico’s Nurseryland
among others!!!
Baby Talk starts Sept 23 thru Oct 21 with Mother Goose to follow.
SATURDAY, SEPT 3 FROM 11 AM TO 1 PM
COME JOIN JORDIE AND KAREN CELEBRATE
COMPLIMENTARY HOT DOGS,
COFFEE, POP, AND WATER
Check out our website http://www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap
for more events!
For more Information on these FREE programs, please contact the
library at 250.675.4818
CALLING ALL BALLROOM AND
FUTURE BALLROOM DANCERS
Starting Tues, Sept 13 at SLE Community Centre there will be Ballroom
Dance Lessons and Social
Dancing. Ken & Helga just
moved here from
Abbotsford & are very excited
to bring dancing to our area.
For info contact Ken and Helga
at 778.599.0701
BLIND BAY FARMERS MARKET
Your source for local produce, eggs,
baking, preserves, crafts, and more!
Every Thurs from 10 am to 2 pm until
Sept 1, conveniently located in the Blind
Bay Marketplace. For more info contact
Deb @ 250.804.9441 or
gibsonda2012@gmail.com
“You can’t get more
local than your
farmers market!”
COMING SEPT 10 TO UNIT 8 AT THE BLIND BAY
MARKETPLACE MALL
Canada Goju Karate Federation Meibu –
Kan GOJU-RYU Family Karate, instructed
by Sensei Steve Fraser. A certified Black
Belt instructor with 17 years’ experience. Facebook page and website are currently under construction. Further details will be announced at a later date. If you have any
questions please fell free to contact Steve at
goju36@hotmail.com
LINDY’S BOUTIQUE IS ON THE MOVE!!!
Linda Drabsch opened Lindy's Boutique early May beside Spinnakers
Café in the Blind Bay Marketplace Mall.
Due to overwhelming support from the community she will be moving to
a larger year round location beside the Library.
The Boutique offers Trendy affordable Women's fashions and
accessories for all body types.
Look for her new location early Aug.
Spring/Summer Hours are Tues–Sat 10-5, Fall/Winter are Wed–Sat 11-4.
Phone 778-490-5113
Fort McMurray Fundraiser Held May 21
Shuswap Lake Estates Tennis
is a friendly, social group of players from
novice to competitive. We welcome new
players and offer free trials for those just
checking it out. Free instruction or lessons
with a pro can also be arranged.
Please contact Petra @
250.835.2202 or
petrad@ribaa.ca or
Bill @ 250.675.3646 or
billanddeb77@gmail.com
for more info
We would like to thank everyone who came out and supported the Fort Mac
Fundraiser Luau Party held at Duffer’s Den on May 21, 2016. It was a fun day,
although a somewhat rainy day, with a Golf Poker Run, Golf Cart Parade with carts
decorated “Luau Party Style”, a Hawaiian Luau Dinner Buffet and finishing off the
evening on the dance floor to live music.
We raised a total of $5,092.55 that was sent to the Canadian Red Cross to the
Alberta Fire Appeal. These funds were to be matched by the government as well,
making a total contribution of $10,185.10.
During the course of the day, we had many customers from Fort Mac who either
currently live there or have family and friends living there. Many stories were shared
of people having to free the raging fire leaving their homes and basically all their
possessions behind. Some were homeless with a handful of possession in their cars.
We truly hope all of the Fort Mac residents are getting the help and support they
need and that they are starting to feel a sense of their community being built back up
again.
Tickets available at Sprokkets Café or email connect@riveroflifecc.ca
VBSmas Blast to
Christmas Past
New arrivals have just come in and more to follow,
from new games to models to die cast models. If you
love the traditional Mon-op-oly, you will love our
newest versions of Van-op-oly, Dog-op-oly, and even
Fishing-op-oly. Come on down and see what we
have brought in.
Open Mon – Sat 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 250.675.2993
Closed Most Holidays
60 Years
720 Months
3,120 Weeks
21,915 Days
*SEPT SPECIAL*
Buy 4 months gym membership and
get 5th month for free.
Each new membership includes a
basic beginner program/machine
instruction!
*NEW VIBRATION MACHINE*
drop in and give it a try!
*CLASSES*
Boot Camp, Step, 20/20/20, and
Forever Fit Classes are available all
summer and fall.
Check our website @
www.shuswapfitness.com for days
and times.
Don’t forget to check out our
Facebook page!
250.675.4446
That’s how long Harvey & Doreen Pomrenke
of Blind Bay have been married!!!
Love from the family
November 26
9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Kidz One Day Camp full of
games, crafts, drama, singing,
stories, science experiments and
more.Register @ riveroflifecc.ca
For more info contact
Sandy @ 250.675.3943
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AT SLE COMMUNITY CENTRE
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
SUN
Line Dancing Intermediate
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Sponge Ball
9:30 am– 12:00 pm
Good Time Quilters(1st, 3rd, & 5th)
9:00 am– 3:00 pm
Ladies Bridge
12:00 pm– 4:00 pm
Sponge Ball
9:30 am– 12:00 pm
Line Dancing Beginners
10:00 am– 11:30 am
Line Dancing Advanced
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Lego Club (every 2nd Wed)
6:30 pm– 8:00 pm
Junior Youth Group (Grade 5-7)
6:30 pm– 8:00 pm
Play Group
9:00 am– 12:00 pm
Shuswap Pipers
1:00 pm– 4:00 pm
Sponge Ball
9:30 am– 12:00 pm
Youth Group (Grade 8 & up)
7:30 pm– 9:00 pm
Family Movie Night (3rd Fri)
6:00 pm– 8:00 pm
Alcoholics Anonymous
9:30 am– 11:30 am
River of Life Service
10:00 am
Sunday School
10:15 a.m.
250.675.2523 For more info
HARVEST FEST
October 31 @ 5:30 pm
 Games
 Candy
 Hot Dogs
and More
FREE
Come join us at
SLE Community
Centre for an
evening of fun!
For more info contact Sandy
@ 250.675.3943
Oct 3
Nov 7
Sept 20
Oct 11
Nov 8
Oct 5
Oct 5
Sept 14
Year round
Oct
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Nov 11
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Year round
SOUTH SHUSWAP
HEALTH SERVICES
The BC Cancer Agency has
scheduled a Digital
Mammography Coach at the
Blind Bay Marketplace Mall
Aug 23 10:00 am to 5:40 pm
Aug 24 8:40 am to 4:50 pm
Book apt at 1.800.663.9203 or
visit www.screeningbc.ca
SHUSWAP LAKE UTILITIES
WATER RESTRICTIONS
ARE STILL IN EFFECT AUGUST, &
SEPTEMBER 2016
During the heat of August, and September, the sprinkling of
lawns and gardens is restricted to before 8:00 AM in the mornings
and after 6:00 PM in the evenings.
The above is necessary so that our water system can keep up with the
larger demand attributed to the summer months. We are told that
sprinkling in hot weather during the daytime can actually do harm by
drawing the roots to the surface.
The tariff, issued by Victoria states: A customer who contravenes water
restrictions is subject to one warning notice per year.
For each subsequent notice a $50.00 charge applies.
This is a standard clause by Victoria Water Rights.
Pictured above are Lana
German and Gail Orser,
winners of the Ladies
Summer Swing Tournament
that took place on July 8.
Congratulations to you both
on your achievement.
More Golf News
Two More Events Happening In August
Highlands Senior Open Tournament is on August 22. Players must be over 50 to participate. This is a two man net
team event. Handicap spread must be within 10 points. Cost is $90 pp to play which includes green fee, cart, meal and
prizes.
The Shuswap Hospital Foundation Charity Open Tournament is on August 27. The cost for this charity event
is $250.00 pp. The tournament includes 18 Holes, shared power cart, 3 Hole-In-One “Win a New Vehicle” opportunities
and one opportunity for $25,000 CASH, other Golf prizes galore, a Gourmet Dinner, Silent and Live Auctions, and
much more. Enter as a foursome or a single golfer. All proceeds will go to support the Operating Room Equipment Upgrade at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital.
Men’s Night is ever y Tues night with Aug 30 being a double pr ize night and Sept 20 being our final Men ’s Night.
Cost to play Men’s and Ladies Night is $38 for 9 and $55 for 18, this includes your green fee and a chance at the prizes. In
past years, we have had over $9,000 given away on this night. Come on out it is lots of fun. Each year many local residents & businesses sponsor Men’s and Ladies Nights. It is through their sponsorship that these evenings are such a success.
Therefore, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our local residents and business sponsors for Men’s Night!
Thank you all – we greatly appreciate your support & your patience in these events.
Ladies Night is Aug 4 and 18, Sept 1 and 15. Our big final night is Sept 15 with lots of pr izes!!
Steve McLean of Shuswap Country Builders
Cathy Sulphur of Trademark Glassworks
Chris Sulphur of Reliable Septic Services
Vince & Tammy Fischer of Fisher’s Funeral Services
Rob Jobe of Pinz Tattoo & Gallery
Gareth Seys of Shuswap Marina
Brad Long of Launch Construction
Dustin Harasym of Sorrento Parts & Service
Don Colquhoun and Arnie Bergen of Lakeshore Cabinets
Eric Hrynyk of Eric’s Shuswap Automotive
Kevin Campbell of Century 21 Lakeside Realty
Colin Munro of Munro’s Sorrento Prescriptions
Greg Vistisen of Copper Island Fine Homes
Craig Russenholt of Finz Resort
And like Men’s Night, we would like to thank our sponsors of Ladies Night.
Lorraine Seys of Shuswap Marina
Cathy Sulphur of Trademark Glassworks
Chris Sulphur of Reliable Septic Services
Craig Russenholt of Finz Resort
Steve Mclean of Shuswap Country Builders
Greg Vistisen of Copper Island Fine Homes
Colin Munro of Munro’s Sorrento Prescriptions
Shirley Power Esthetics and Cassie Babakaiff of The Cutters Loft
Vince & Tammy Fischer of Fischer’s Funeral Services
Kara Spencer
As we write this newsletter our thoughts are with Kara who is currently
competing in the Miss Teenage Canada Competition in Toronto.
On April 3, 2016 Kara competed in Vancouver at the Miss Teenage Canada B.C.
Competition where she was titled Miss Teenage Thompson Okanagan.
On July 16, 2016 Kara left her home in Sorrento to compete in the
10-day competition in Toronto.
We wish her lots of fun and success in this competition.
To follow are Kara’s words “about what it is for her living in the Shuswap” that she
has been sharing throughout the competition.
I have been fortunate enough to be raised in the most beautiful spot in the Interior of BC. A little community of 2 little towns
that have meshed together! Sorrento/Blind Bay! We are known as the Heart of the Shuswap, and for very good reason! We
have the Shuswap Lake in our backyard, front yard, it's all around us!
When I talk, I say that I live 'on the Shuswap' and the usual response is WOW! You're so lucky! But it really is more than that!
This town comes ALIVE in the summer! That's just how it is, plain and simple! People from all over Alberta and across BC flood
this town in the summer! We also have many NHL hockey players who have their summer homes here! We also have many bed
and breakfasts and resorts ( with a summer cabin feel to it ) and they are full with excitement and happiness. Sun tans, bikinis
and flip flops are everywhere! A super fun energy.
The best part though is most definitely the lake itself! Shuswap Lake! It is huge! We have Little Shuswap, Big Shuswap - and the
lake has many 'arms' as well! Seymour Arm, Salmon Arm ( which is also a town close by ) Ansty Arm - these are joined together
by the 'narrows' I am so blessed to live in a Summer Paradise! It is a dream for anyone who loves to be on the water. The Shuswap is a boaters dream.
You can go kayaking, wake boarding, swimming, fishing but this summer already I have discovered Stand Up Paddle Boarding!
What an amazing way to start your day! It's so calm and peaceful in the mornings and you can paddle forever! Some even paddle over to Cooper Island.
Copper Island is the lakes 'Main Event' it's located in the Big Shuswap and is Awesome! You can hike it, go cliff jumping and it's
a meeting place for everyone out on the lake! The water is warm, everyone is playing music - you can tie your boats together
and just float!
Another cool part of the lake is that it is on the shores of Blind Bay! There are beaches that we use, but it is also right by Centennial Field! This is owned by Shuswap Lake Estates and they work with other locals to host many different bands to come and
play throughout the summer! So you can float in your boat and enjoy Music in the Bay!
And last but definitely not least is the best way to end your day on the lake would be to stop in at FINZ. This is our awesome
little restaurant on the water! Giant patio overlooking the lake with great food and awesome people! They also bring in bands
to play, fresh seafood.....it's the best way to unwind after a tough day on the lake!
Yes, I am a 'small town girl' but I live in the best small town ever! The people here, our community is Top Notch! This definitely
is the Heart of the Shuswap!!!!!
SHUSWAP HOSPICE SOCIETY
Marc Dansereau is a sand sculptor from Blind Bay. He and his wife ,
Patti, are the parents of six children. Their daughter Bernadette
was six years old when she died of cancer in January 2015. Marc
has produced a 2017 Sandcastles Calendar dedicated to Bernadette
who loved playing in the sand at the beach with her family and
friends. All proceeds from the sale of the calendars will go to the
Shuswap Hospice Society. Their mission is delivering compassionate
care for the dying and bereaved. The Shuswap Hospice Society is
one of the many resources available in our community to help families in their journey caring for loved ones who are sick or dying. To
view more sand sculptures visit www.theDansereauDen.ca Calendars
can be purchased at Shuswap Lake Estates office.
Senior’s Care Facility
There has been a lot of interest in the last few months about a Senior’s Care Facility
being built in Shuswap Lake Estates.
If you are interested in such a facility, or see yourself ready for such a facility in the next few years
and would like to stay in the community
Please call the office 250.675.2523
250.675.2523
Welcome to Shuswap Lake Estates
Our SLE sales team is so excited to extend a
warm welcome to all of our new Highlands and
Fox Glen building lot owners! We know you will
love the unparalleled lifestyle, beautiful scenery,
and endless recreation activities.
Gwen & Bill Liddicoat
Gord & Liz Scott
Elisa Lin
Shu Li Lu
Ken & Deb Nicholls
Brian & Hayley McTaggart
Sincerely,
Crystal Gorgichuk & Krysta Friesen
BRAND NEW HOMES NOW AVAILABLE IN
SHUSWAP LAKE ESTATES
Entertaining and daily living are a dream come true at Shuswap
Lake Estates. Highlands is now offering 2 classic new homes with
stunning lake & mountain view. Enjoy a spacious and functional
floor plan featuring finely detailed interiors, sun decks, walk-out
basement, triple car garage, and more!
Come visit Crystal or Krysta at the sales office to learn more
about these amazing homes & the spectacular lifestyle amenities
that Shuswap Lake Estates has to offer.
Sales Office open 7 days a week.
250.675.2523 or 780.778.6868 or 250.253.6147
Duffer’s Den Lounge
We look forward to seeing you in Duffer’s Den.
Join us for Happy Hour Daily from 2 –5 pm
for a cold beverage.
Chef Todd has created a new summer menu and a weekly
Dinner Feature Sheet, which includes a variety of items.
We use the best quality ingredients to produce a top of the
line product we are sure you will enjoy.
All Day Wednesday Wings $8 for 10
Pasta Night Friday with All You Can Eat Salad $15
Cod N’ Chips Friday for $13
Saturday Burger and Glass of Draught Beer for $15
Great Food Great Times
NOTICE
Mobile Homes and House Trailers
have been restricted on all lots in all subdivisions within Shuswap Lake Estates ever since the very first subdivision was built in 1971. We
have found that even these restrictions that go back some 45 years are still enforceable.
Home owners constantly ask us to enforce these restrictions. Many people have chosen to purchase property in Shuswap Lake Estates because we have these restrictions in place and therefore are entitled to have them enforced.
Therefore this notice is to notify residents of Shuswap Lake Estates to remove
any of the above mentioned restricted items from your property.
This is the ONLY NOTICE YOU WILL RECEIVE.
If it should happen that we need to ask the courts to proceed, their costs rapidly increase. In the past, we have found these costs end up costing somewhere between $6,000 and $8,000. This is a lot of money, but the person who has bought in Shuswap Lake Estates because of our
restrictions is entitled to have them enforced.
Yours truly,
J.G. Barker, Pres.