March 2010
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March 2010
MARCH 2010 146TH EDITION Please help us expand our readership & recycle our newsletter - pass it on when you’re done enjoying it. Serving the North Shuswap, Sorrento , Chase, Adams Lake & Seymour Arm. Between 3500 - 6000 distributed (depending on time of year). Groundbreaking Shuswap Watershed Project Launched Media Release Information A groundbreaking project to raise awareness and improve understanding of the Shuswap watershed was launched with the release of a large format poster that includes the first map ever made of the entire Shuswap region. “This is a win-win partnership for the watershed - it raises awareness, and it has built collaboration amongst many groups,” said Ron Oszust, Columbia-Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) Chair. “Finally Shuswap citizens can see and understand the full extent of their watershed thanks to the cooperative efforts of so many governmental and nongovernmental organizations and local businesses,” explained project leader Jim Cooperman, president of the Shuswap Environmental Action Society (SEAS). “I am pleased to be able to support this project. The poster and this project will help residents to better understand how we are all inter-connected and the need to commit to collective improvements in managing this vital Shuswap Watershed as recommended by the Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP),” said Ted Bacigalupo, CSRD Vice-Chair and Area C Director. “This project will add to the knowledge base of the people. Through knowledge comes empowerment, engagement and respect for each other and the environment they share,” added Oszust. Three thousand copies of the poster have been printed for free distribution in school classrooms throughout the Shuswap and for sale to the public in local stores. As well, the project includes the production of a Resource Guide that will provide teachers Complete Drywall Service Dave Edwards Ph/Fax - 250-955-2122 Cell - 250-318-1704 L ANDSCAPING Back Filling Site Preparation Snow Removal · 30 years Experience · Reasonable Rates · Available Weekends 250-955–6467 Wayne Trueman (Continued on page 3) Bill Bischoff Ph/Fx: 250-955-2292 Cell: 250-371-1320 Box 214 Celista, BC V0E 1L0 Residential & Commercial * Renovation Work Heating & Fireplace Installation * Licensed Plumbers & Gasfitters Fully Bonded SCOTCH CREEK Dave Edwards • Yard Care • House Checks • Power Washing Serving the North Shuswap since 1996 Leslie or Dale Jones 250-679-7652 A BIG THANKS TO MY STAFF BOTTLE DEPOT “The Friendly Store” for sorting all the donated bottles for . . . 250-955-0646 Thurs - Mon 9:30 - 4:00 Beside The Center in Scotch Creek For All Your Pump & Well Needs call SCHOOL BOTTLE DRIVE April 10th 250-679-3373 2 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MARCH 2010 CAPTAIN’S VILLAGE M A R I N A Open 8:00 am~5:00 pm Tuesday—Saturday GET READY FOR SUMMER! On the Water Boat Show At Captain’s Village Marina April 2-5 (Easter Weekend) & April 10-11 2009 Snowmobile Clearance! Kamloops Boat Show March 19-21st Phone: 250-955-2424 Fax: 250-955-6161 EMAIL: [email protected] MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 3 Groundbreaking Shuswap Watershed Project Launched Continued (Continued from page 1) and students with ideas and information that will support their use of the poster. The Resource Guide is being developed by retired educator Kim Fulton who is also the watershed project educational coordinator. As Kim explains, “the overall educational goal is to help protect, preserve and restore the Shuswap watershed and ecosystems.” With the release of the poster, the Shuswap Watershed Project team also announce plans for “Celebrate the Shuswap” week, April 18-24, 2010. Planned activities will focus on environment issues and projects. It will include 2 major public events on the 22nd and 23rd. Three separate contests were announced with the poster kickoff. “Song for the Shuswap” is a song writing contest, there is a student essay contest and art-poster contests. All three will be judged and the winners presented as part of the week’s festivities. For more information on “Celebrate the Shuswap” week, see page ???? In this issue. The Shuswap Watershed Project is being launched to improve public understanding of Shuswap geography. Information on the poster and in the manual includes: the size, shape and extent of the watershed; the values present in it; how the watershed functions; and potential human caused impacts and threats. “This project is a step in helping us all understand that our actions influence water, wherever we live in the Shuswap watershed,” said Sarah Weaver of the Living by Water Project. King Campbell, with Ducks Unlimited Canada said, “We understand the importance of connecting the public to local geography and habitats. The Watershed Project will be valuable for demonstrating the importance of wetlands, waterfowl, wildlife, and water resources to Shuswap communities.” Warren Bell, president of Wetland Alliance: The Ecological Response, noted, “Our group has been deeply involved in watershed-related work since its inception. But focusing on the watershed as a whole, which this project will do, is a huge step forward for all of us towards rational management of our precious water resource. It unites all our efforts around a single, critical natural feature.” Bell added, “The beauty and significance of the two-dimensional image of the watershed -- simultaneously abstract, and yet perfectly downto-earth -- is inspiring in itself.” The watershed project was made possible through a partnership between SEAS, Okanagan School District #83, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, provincial government ministries, the Columbia-Shuswap and North Okanagan Regional Districts, the Living by Water Project, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Shuswap Trail Alliance, Mediability and Silvatech Consulting Ltd. As well, the project has received funding support from a diversity of local governments, First Nations, conservation groups and businesses. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS begins Sunday March 14th at 2:00 am Don’t forget to turn your Clocks forward! APRIL DEADLINE is Apr 2nd We hit the stands on April 16th Dr. Wayne W. Quinn Chiropractor Call for Appointment 250-679-2900 822 Hysop Rd Chase, B.C. Shimmering Water’s Septic Maintenance Nora Markin - ROWP Certified • Tank & Pipe Repair • Treatment Plants • Pump & Filter Replacement • Septic Tank Pumping • Portable Toilet Rentals Tel: 250-955-2547 Cell: 250-319-9864 Email: [email protected] Mike Ewanyshyn for ELECTRICAL work call 250-955-0965 Contractors License # 23221 FOR ALL YOUR EQUIPMENT NEEDS KEITH BARRON FINNING CANADA, KAMLOOPS, BC Cell:250‐319‐1344 Email: [email protected] 1‐888‐FINNING Where is it……. Calendar of Events .. ..... Chamber News ..... .. ..... Church Listings .... .. ..... Classifieds ............ .. ..... Clubs & Organizations .. Crossword Puzzle . .. ..... Fire News .............. .. ..... First Responders . .. ..... Letters to the Editor ..... Lions Club News .. .. ..... Naturalist News ..... .. ..... RCMP Report ........ .. ..... Recipe of the Month ..... Sidekick ................. .. ..... Sudoku .................. .. ..... The Garden Coach .. ..... Word Search ......... .. ..... Pg 50 Pg 12 Pg 49 Pg 53 Pg 50 Pg 52 Pg 10 Pg 14 Pg 36 Pg 23 Pg 22 Pg 14 Pg 51 Pg 11 Pg 48 Pg 44 Pg 51 4 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER DON’S PAINTING SERVICE Interior & Exterior Reasonable Rates References Available Tel: 250-955-5335 Cell: 1-403-391-2428 Custom Home Builders TLN Contracting Ltd. David Giffin Phone 250-319-0931 Fax: 250-573-2694 Email: [email protected] DEE-ANN BRIELSMAN, RMT Now Booking Appointments in Sorrento Please call 250-515-2776 MARCH 2010 ....Kick-Back!! ...Jan Penner, Editor We did not have much of a Winter, but with pussy willows and buds on the trees, it looks like Spring is here. The opportunity to get out of doors will lead many to the great parks and trails that we have in the North Shuswap. Here are a few thoughts on communing with Nature. When hiking on established trails, particularly at higher elevations, it is recommended that you stay on the trails. Deviating can be damaging to flora and in some cases, can be dangerous, i.e. on a mountainside. Keep in mind too, if you are in proximity to any snowpack, the avalanche hazards have been very high and extreme caution or avoidance are your best bet. Dress appropriately and check the weather report. Make sure you have appropriate footwear and layer your clothing so that you can add or subtract pieces as conditions dictate. The weather can change rapidly so, in addition to having clothing you can put on if it becomes inclement, keep your eye on the sky for storm systems moving in. Make sure you plan for a possible emergency. Have water, at least a snack, a blanket (the tiny one in the pouch), and a first aid kit in a pack. Also, make sure you let someone know what your plan is, where you are going, when you’ll be back, etc. That way, if you have any difficulties, they will know where to send the search party. Be respectful. Take your garbage with you when you leave. Judging from the litter on the side of the road, many people still do not get this concept. If you have a snack or a picnic, put any trash, biodegradable or not, back in you pack and take it home or to a trash can for disposal. Be cautious. Our friendly neighbourhood bears, if they haven’t emerged yet, could be up and about any time. Make noise as you are walking, invest in bear bells, carry a walking stick. If you take your dog with you, be prepared to tether them should the need arise. Whether it’s a walk through the community, a hike through the wilds, or a camping trip, get out and enjoy the North Shuswap as soon as you can. DRYWALL TAPING AND TEXTURING (250) 679-3980 (Lee Creek ) A-ALL-TECH 4306 Leopold Rd, Scotch Creek High Quality Repair & Service Gov’t. Certified Technician 28 yrs experience / dealer trained Fully modern shop complete with Computerized Testing & Diagnostic Equipment Parts for all makes & Models Tires – Sales / Repair & Computerized The Chase Health Centre hours will be changing as of April 1 Emergency – 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Reception – 8:00 am - 3:00 pm The following services hours will remain the same: Laboratory 8:00 am - 12:00 pm; 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Radiology 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Respiratory, Mental Health, Public Health Diabetic Education, Dietician, Home Support, Community Care Balancing ATV & Dirt Bike Tire Sales Fast Friendly Service 250-955-0444 For information regarding any of these programs, please call 250-679-3312 MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER CSRD Director’s Report - Force Denis Delisle North Shuswap-Indian Point-Seymour Arm Representative, CSRD Area F 250-955-0806 email:[email protected] Financial assistant Jodi Kooistra, from DunnWoody, is now on board to assist Peter Jarmen in accounting. Now is the time to think about potential problems with regards to the Forest Fire season. The Ministry of Forests obliged us with a wake up call to take care of all the burnable fuel; first around our homes and secondly around our community. While a daunting task for rural communities, in small bites it can eventually be done. Forest Fires are going to be a part of our world for some time to come. How we/you deal with it, will decide how it is going to affect us. The fire seasons are becoming longer. In 2003 (a bad fire year) the season started in mid-July to mid September and in 2009 it started in mid May to mid September. There were over 500 more fires in 2009 than 2003 and more evacuations. The peak period for the fire season is from July 23rd to August 6th. What does it take to get ready for the fire season? First, remove as much fuel as possible from around homes; this has saved many homes in other fire prone areas. It is rare that the blazing inferno of orange and red comes through and engulfs homes. Rather, it is the flying embers moving ahead of the fire that ignite structures. With over 156 local governments with Fire Plans, why not the CSRD? The answer, the cost of creating the plan and more importantly the cost of cleaning up the fuels is expensive, ranging anywhere from $3,000 to $8,000 a hector. Developing a fire smart plan for a community such as Salmon Arm would cost about $15,000; it was not made clear what it would cost rural communities. The Ministry of Forests has offered to help the CSRD with a Fire plan for our communities and will pay ½ the costs of its creation. There are GIS maps available that will help give a thumbnail sketch of what areas are most threatened. Do the residents of North Shuswap want to look at what areas are priorities to deal with from a forest fires perspective? Are we happy with taking a chance that we will dodge every fire bullet that comes through in the next 5 or 10 years? Is there any interest in helping make a plan for future forest fires that come through our community? I or we need someone who would look at the North Shuswap and collect interested people to create a plan of which places are going to cause real problems. There are funds available and I have some funds I can access to start the process but we need someone to organize it. I think it is very important that this be done. A greywater study was taken in sites frequented by houseboaters (Nielson Beach, Marble Point and Hungary Cove) and compared to control sites (Rucketts Point South, Nielson Beach and Woods Landing North) where there were no houseboaters. The study showed that there is a chance of detecting fecal coli forms where houseboats are and that the greywater discharges contribute to endocrine disruptors to the lake. The study also suggests that the risk to human health is low. A lot of responsibility has been placed on the houseboat industry to find solutions as they have a high profile and are under the most public scrutiny. They have been cooperative and have committed towards containment of greywater or, as an alternative, on board treatment. They have made substantial improvements in managing grey water, such as: a majority of vessels have been plumbed for the 2010 season to capture kitchen sink grey water, one company is building all their new vessels to contain greywater, several of the older vessels that cannot be retrofitted to contain grey water will be retired in the next two seasons. They will also have lock out hot tubs so they cannot be drained by the customers (into the lake). They will build infrastructure to take this waste and treat it and will be phasing out onboard washing machines The houseboat companies will provide an in depth analysis of the fleet’s grey water carrying capacity and will look into the effectiveness of onboard grey water treatment systems. SLIPP and Fraser Basin Council are looking at an Australian grey water treatment system to find out if the discharges would fit into BC's requirements for inland waters. If so, this system could be (Continued on page 6) 5 Board Shop 927 Shuswap Ave. Chase Marie Vogel FMI call . . . 679-8456 or 318-5436 SPRING SALE on . . . Selected items throughout the store Get your Cross Country Ski Membership here Hours: Wed to Sat 12 - 5 Earth-Lee Works EXCAVATION & LANDSCAPING Stone work shaping Road building Driveways Land Site clearing & waste water systems Services Kent Boxrud 250-679-8426 or 250-574-0241 Free Consulting & Estimates JAKE’S Bobcat Services MINI EXCAVATOR Leveling & Backfilling Grapple Bucket Auger Fully Insured Snow Plowing Jake Wideman Ph: 955-0113 Cell: 250-319-3838 6 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MARCH 2010 FARM, GARDEN & PET SUPPLIES 250-955-0525 3837 Squilax Anglemont Hwy - across from Rona NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Great selection of seeds now in stock, including the return of our sprouts Black Gold Seedling Starter Mix 17.6 kg $3.99 FREE Garden Seeds! With the purchase of seed starting items (1 per purchase) Great prices on discontinued dog food Easter Event-Saturday April 3rd Get a photo of your kids with the spring farm babies Lots to keep kids busy Check our website for MONDAY’S – MEAT SPECIALS www.mylos.ca NO Animal Byproducts NO Artificial Growth Hormones NO Medicated Feeds Secure ● Clean ● Safe Personal or Business - Reasonable Rates Fenced Compound On Site Managers 3970 Squilax-Anglemont Hwy, Scotch Creek CSRD Director’s Report continued (Continued from page 5) considered for use by April 2010. MoE will continue compliance efforts and if the houseboat companies do not progress in a measured way or there is significant health or environmental risk, they will follow up with full enforcement. There are limited pump out stations on the lake for houseboats and other marine vessels which make it difficult for easy compliance. Houseboats are forefront in this issue, but many other marine vessels also discharge both black and grey water. Education is needed for all vessels owners. There is a need for easy public accesses to pump out facilities throughout the lake. Hauling contract rates for the solid waste transfer stations were extended by 2 years. The price per haul for the Scotch Creek Transfer site is $178.50, and for Seymour Arm, $535.50. Aldon Waste Systems Ltd. Has the contract. A rezoning application to allow a single-family home to be used for shortterm vacation rentals in Scotch Creek was given first reading by the CSRD Board of Directors to send it around to various government agencies, the Area 'F' Advisory Planning Commission and the Scotch Creek Neighbourhood OCP Advisory Group. The residence had a complaint about its use as short-term rental property in the summer and this type of short-term rental use is currently not allowed in the Scotch Creek zoning bylaw. The applicant has received written support for the zoning change from a number of people in the neighbourhood, which was submitted with his rezoning application. It will go to second reading where the public has input. It has been suggested that these summer rentals are the new “campgrounds” of the North Shuswap, as they allow people temporary visitation to the area. The renters spend and support our economy and are in general not a problem. There is a need to find a way to have good landlords/tenants weeded out from the problematic ones. Regardless, should this be passed, it will blaze the trail for other summer rental rezoning applications to come forward. We have to find a balance between the benefits of tourism dollars, allowing other people to enjoy the Lake, and respecting the impact to adjacent property owners. The Little Shuswap Indian Band and CSRD staff and I met to touch base, as often we do things with out telling our neighbours what we are planning or doing, which can allow for many misinterpretations. As well, sometimes we can help each other out with projects. The meeting went well. MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 7 CENTURY 21 Lakeside Realty Ltd. 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 - Personal Real Estate Corporation Office: 250-955-0307, Direct: 250-955-2188 Jeff Tarry – Personal Real Estate Corporation Office: 250-955-0307, Direct: 250-955-5333 Email: [email protected] Web: www.northshuswap.com Toll Free: 1-866-955-2256 Email: [email protected] Web: www.jefftarry.com CENTURY 21 LAKESIDE REALTY LTD “VIVA LAS VEGAS” Promotion Approximately 840 Feet of Waterfront! Your chance to WIN A TRIP FOR TWO “Air Fare and 3 nights’ Accommodation” to Las Vegas Nevada List/Purchase with Century 21 Lakeside Realty Ltd between January 1, 2010 – November 30, 2010 Listing must be MLS® market priced and no less than 6 months Purchase must be made by November 30, 2010 with completion/ registration by December 31, 2010 Draw to take place January 3, 2011 at Century 21 Lakeside Realty Ltd Travel must occur before December 31, 2011 1 entry per eligible Property Insurance, meals and spending money not included 1 prize to be awarded in Century 21 lakeside Realty Ltd Sorrento & Scotch Creek office See Contest rules @ www.century21lakeside.com/contest.htm If your property is currently listed with a Real Estate Broker, please disregard. It is not our Intention to solicit the offerings of other Real Estate Brokers. $1,500,000 96.1 acres with great lake views. Not in ALR. Great property for the developer that wants to have lake access and lake views. Highway access. Large flat area with south facing views. close to most services. Visit www.96squilax.com for more pictures or call toll free for more info. MLS® 9173960 Sonja Vernon-Wood - Associate Broker Office: 250-955-0307, Direct: 250-318-4344 Cynthia Bentley – Personal Real Estate Corporation Office: 250-955-0307, Direct Line: 250-955-2256 Email: [email protected] Web: www.sonjavw.ca Email: [email protected] Web: www.cynthiabentley.com North Shuswap –Celista The Perfect Set Up $ 189,000 $ 579,000 Lot 212 Caravans West On one of the largest lots in Caravans West 40x88. 2006 Immaculate Breckenridge Park Model with electric fireplace, cold weather package, air conditioner, finished Guest Shed, dining tent with table and chairs. Call me MLS® 9221522 about the Best Buy in Caravans West. It's half past Winter! Just in time to see this truly charming hobby farm. Spacious custom designed 3 bedroom home with detached garage/shop & carport. Open design with sweeping valley views from the covered deck. Large windows let in the morning sun making this home bright & airy. Set up for horses or cows, 20 acres are fenced, cross fenced. Shop/garage is 24x30 Large hayshed & covered shelter. MLS® 9228031 We’re the Local Experts With the only Real Estate Office in the North Shuswap to serve you Each office independently owned and operated 8 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MARCH 2010 Shuswap Housing Market Continues to Improve 20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE BUILDING EXCAVATIONS Site Preparation Stump Removal Water Services Lot clearing Driveways Cell: 250-318-7157 Phone/Fax: 250-955-2173 Email: [email protected] Destree LANDSCAPING Service Serving the North & South Shuswap Spring Clean Up Roto Tilling Core aeration Power Raking Power washing Weed Control Programs Turf & Flower Bed Fertilizer 250 250--371 371--2690 Government Licensed Applicators Shykat Submitted by OMREB The Shuswap Zone of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) reported February 2010 sales activity of all MLS® property types has improved over 2008 and the early part of 2009 as the housing market continues to improve. “Optimism in the Shuswap is rising with consumer confidence as sales strengthen and more new properties come on to the market to provide more choice for Buyers,” says Bob Cliffe, OMREB President and REALTOR® in the Shuswap Zone. “Overall sales in February jumped135% to 47 units compared to the 20 sold during the same month last year and rose 7% over the 44 sold in January. New listings increased 107% this month to 292 compared to 141 in February 2009 and were up 60% over the 183 last month.” February saw total residential sales of 38 units – a 100% improvement from the 19 sold last year, and a 19% increase over the 32 last month. The sale of 25 single family homes this month increased by 257% compared to the 7 sold at this time last year and rose 38% over the 18 units in January. “Housing sales in the Shuswap are gaining momen- contracting Trevor Fischer 250-679-2787 or 250-319-1358 Kyle Lessey Owner/Operator 2445 Vickers Trail Anglemont 250.320.6820 Rock Retaining Walls Landscaping Demolition Services Driveways Welding Free Estimates/Fully Insured/References tum despite a slowdown in other parts of the province. No snow, 9 to 10 degree temperatures and sunshine – it’s all good for business,” Cliffe notes. “More Albertans have been arriving these past few weeks. We are now starting to see multiple offers as potential recreation and investment buyers are poking around a lot earlier in the year than normally expected due to the unseasonably warm weather, attractive prices and low interest rates. Activity could heat up even more during the coming months if Buyers wish to avoid the pending changes to mortgage criteria, the HST and the possibility of higher rates.” “The guidance of a REALTOR® to help determine market value in this competitive marketplace is important for both Buyers and Sellers,” says Bob. The Shuswap Zone of OMREB includes the areas of Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento, North Shuswap and east along Highway 1 to Revelstoke. The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) is comprised of 1,152 member REALTORS® and 86 real estate offices in the Southern Interior of BC. Our local public website is available at www.omreb.com. For comprehensive Board wide statistical information, please visit www.omreb.com MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 9 Kick Up Your Finances Do you control your finances or do they control you??? I know I said I would cover types of budgeting software in last month’s article but tax time snuck up on me as it does on many of you... Here are a few links to some great budgeting software. Have a look, try one out and then I’ll do a review of a couple of my favourites next month. Pocket smith - (free) www.pocketsmith.com Wesabe - (free) www.wesabe.com Quicken - ($44.99) www.quicken.intuit.ca Spreadsheets - (free) www.spreadsheet123.com/ ExcelTemplate/ budgets.html At this point in the budget process you’ll need to total all the receipts you’ve saved and then use these totals to project the amount of cash needed for the upcoming month. Give it a try. Feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have any questions or comments about the software. TAXES - 101- For many individuals and businesses, having a professional such as a bookkeeper or tax accountant prepare their income tax returns is the most sensible option. We don’t all have time to become experts and income tax mistakes can be costly. So why not hire an expert to get the job done right and cut down on tax time stress? To do the job right though, your income tax preparer will need to have all the right tax records at hand – preferably organized. Use this list to get your records together for your tax professional and save yourself some money in the process. Business Records Your Tax Professional Needs: Revenue and business expenses for the year Business use of auto Auto operating expenses Vehicle driving log with business kilometres driven Asset additions Business use-of-home details Your tax preparer will also need any tax records such as; last year’s Notice of Assessment, amounts paid by installments, a copy of your income tax return filed last year (if you’re a new client). Other records your tax professional will need will depend on whether you’re asking him or her to prepare a T2 (corporate) or T1 (personal) income tax return. If the latter, your tax preparer will need all the relevant information slips and taxrelated documents. Bookkeepers, accountants and tax preparers get paid by the hour, so the harder you make their job, the more it will cost you. Summarize and tally records wherever possible. Cheques, invoices, business expenses - all should be categorized and totaled. Sort all your information slips by type. Having your tax professional do the organizing and tallying is the expensive way to go. Be as organized as you possibly can. For example, clip groups of receipts together by type and put a postit-note on top stating what the category is. The less your tax preparer has to figure out, the less time they will be spending on your file. And remember, having a tax professional prepare your income tax return isn’t costing you as much as you think. It’s a legitimate business expense and probably saves you money in the long run! Ph: (250) 955-6292 Cell: (250) 320-5339 “Let me give you a hand” [email protected] Bobcat Work Renovations Repairs Small Building Projects Chimney Cleaning Snow Plowing . . .and more FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES Call us for more info & to book a quote for your project. 10 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MARCH 2010 FIRE NEWS PICURE S E L E C T I O N S “Healthful Alternatives For The Home Chef” LAURISA GALLANT Epicure Tasting Party™ Catalogue Orders Fund Raisers Business Opportunities Independent Consultant 250-804-5185 [email protected] Century 21 Lifestyles Cell:(250) 804-6288 Office(250)832-6060 [email protected] OPEN Mon-Sat 9 - 6, Sun & Holidays 10-4 H&V German Deli Your European Specialty Store Quality Meats & Cheeses Imported Chocolates & Licorice Daily Lunches 250-675-2560 at Shuswap Lake Estates in the Blind Bay Market Place Watch - Clock - Jewellery Repairs All work done on premises Open Mon - Fri, 9 - 5 723 Shuswap Ave., Chase 250-679-8077 Submitted by Art Stoll and Darlene Volk and Dave King Anglemont attended one minor fire call out this month. Scotch Creek/Lee Creek attended one call, a false alarm. Anglemont VFD continues to use the regular Tuesday night meetings to further improve the working knowledge and skills of each firefighter. A special training session was held on Saturday, February 20th where members attended the Lakeview Centre, St. Ives Resort and Anglemont Inn to tour their facilities and evaluate each property and develop a strategic fire plan in case of emergency. Dave King is pleased to have been chosen to represent the Scotch Creek/Lee Creek, Celista and Anglemont VFD’s on the CSRD Occupational Health & Safety Committee. A heartfelt thank you to several members of the AVFD who took the time to make some substantial and much needed improvements to their fire hall, including new overhead garage doors and openers. We can be proud of our building and plan to host the residents of our Fire Protection Area to an Open House this Spring. When responding to an alarm at a residence monitored by an alarm company, access is gained via a contact person in the neighbourhood, with a key. If there is no contact person in the area, a judgment call is made, which is forcible entry only as a last resort. If you have a contact person or you have a key secreted around the perimeter of your residence, make sure your alarm company has this information in case of emergency. Effective May 1st, 911 calls will be directed to the SURREY FIRE DISPATCH CENTER. Lee Creek resi- dents may have seen a fire truck in the area recently. SC/LC VFD has been checking addresses against area maps and putting a description of properties including such things as driveway conditions, approx. location of buildings, and location of any dangerous tanks, on an index card. This information will be forwarded to the Surrey Dispatch Center, to be entered into a data base for use when the department is dispatched. The same service will be performed in Scotch Creek over the next few weeks. Anglemont VFD welcomes Ross Williamson as a new member. New volunteers are always needed by all departments. Please come out. The small amount of hours you put in will be paid back in volumes when the need for your services arises. Spring conditions are giving us a head start on our yard cleanup. Now is a good time to get any fuel (dead trees, branches, etc.) cleaned up. Please be careful doing any burning and have a shovel and water handy. Never leave a fire unattended. With the upcoming time change, remember to check your smoke alarms and change their batteries. If they are hardwired, remove the cover and vacuum any dust out. Scotch Creek/Lee Creek firemen will be holding their annual Garage Sale on the Saturday of the May Long Weekend. Anyone and everyone can come and set up a table. FMI, 250-9552422 or 250-517-0098. The Celista Fire Suppression Committee AGM is March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Celista Fire Hall. OVER Toll Free 1-888-83WELLS PAINTING INTERIOR – EXTERIOR Tel: (250) 679-8714 Cell: (250) 319-1078 Residential & Industrial Wells Certified Well Driller Duane Bochek 25 YE ARS EXPE RIENC E Bus 250-679-8182 Fax 250-679-8423 Toll Free 1-888-839-3557 MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER ..SideKick 11 By Jan Penner Focus on Kicker Advertisers & Supporters begins. You go in to do the bottling, By Jan Penner Bernice Celman is the proprietor of which is when the opportunity for soNorth Shore Winestry U-Brew, located cializing comes in. Plus, you take home in Scotch Creek. a fine vintage at a fraction of the cost of What better way to make a living buying by the bottle in a retail outlet. than doing something you enjoy as a North Shore Winestry U-Brew also hobby. That is what happened in Bercarries wine accessories. If you have a nice Celman’s case. Bernice was an vintner on your gift giving list, Bernice assistant manager at Finz and when it may have just the trinket to fill the bill. was destroyed by fire, she was out of a When she is not at the shop Bernice job. She had been making wine at home enjoys boating in the summer, digging for a number of years and decided to use about in the dirt when the weather alher knowledge to start North Shore lows and walking her two Akita-cross Winestry U-Brew. dogs. She also Bernice and her enjoys spending partner Todd Krotime with etsch came to the friends and North Shuswap from family, which Abbotsford just over includes her ten years ago. Their daughter and 3 journey here was grandchildren. somewhat accidental. Bernice They were looking wants to thank “adding more to your happy hour” everyone, both for a vehicle to purchase and searching local and sumthrough ads when they came upon a log mer people, for their support of North house for sale in Anglemont. SomeShore Winestry U-Brew. An open invithing they had always been interested in, tation is extended to all to stop by and they thought when they saw the price, check out the sights and smells, maybe that there was a typo. They checked, get a batch of wine brewing for the upthere wasn’t, and within a matter of coming season, when a glass of wine on weeks, they had relocated to their new the back deck on a warm spring evening home. will be just the way to wind down after North Shore Winestry U-Brew car- a busy work day. ries wine kits. You choose whichever Our thanks to North Shore Winestry one you would like and Bernice puts it U-Brew and Bernice Celman, for your on to brew for you. When the wine is support of the Kicker through advertisready to bottle, Bernice lets you know ing. We wish this new business continand, as she says, that’s when the fun ued success. A BIG THANK-YOU We would like to thank everyone for their support and kind words during our sad time. I would especially like to thank my awesome neighbours and friends for all their help and support. I would also like to thank everyone at Super Valu. It was nice to see so many people at Bob’s Open House. He would have been so happy. Thank-you all again. Debbie, Kristy, Anita and family “adding more to your happy hour” Share the Experience Share the Wine Bring a Friend Save $10 per order (March 12th to April 10th) At the Centre in Scotch Creek 3871 Squilax-Anglemont Hwy 250-955-0453 [email protected] Tue to Sat 9:30 to 4:30 Go Green . . . . Recycle this Newsletter 630 Shuswap Ave. Chase, BC 250-679-8824 Fax 250-679-4431 Insurance l Investments l Agency Banking Did you know . . . . You can now purchase income replacement insurance which will provide a regular monthly "salary" if you become sick or injured. Please contact our office for more information on The Edge Benefits Inc. *** Our name changed from Chase Agencies to Western Financial Group last year..... same staff, same location, same great service!!*** Cheri • Joanne • Laurie • Vicki • Evelyn 12 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MARCH 2010 Chamber News By Dave Cunliffe, President [email protected] Jay. Kel. Landscaping and Design All Aspects of Landscaping Rock Walls Allan Block Irrigation 250-955-2552 Ponds, Fountains Roy Phillips Turf 250-804-3349 Paving Stones Bobcat & Excavator The next Chamber meeting is March 22nd and I encourage all members to attend and help us in our continuing review of what activities we should be focusing on in 2010. I look forward to seeing you all then. Memberships - Membership packages for 2009/2010 are available for new members or those who haven’t renewed yet. Please email [email protected] for information. The Chamber has a problem with some old or incorrect email addresses. If any members haven’t been getting regular emails from the Chamber, please let us know and we can correct your addresses. The deadline to get your company name and any paid advertisements in the directory has now passed. We hope to have the directory available by March 15th. The Chamber welcomes any individual or business to join. The chamber is committed to working to support our members and to foster economic growth in the North Shuswap. Development Permits (DP) The following is the current schedule for the changes to the DP requirements that the CSRD is working on: 1. The Board gave 1st & 2nd reading in Dec. 2009 (Continued on page 13) MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 13 Chamber News Continued (Continued from page 12) 2. The CSRD is planning on holding the public hearing the first half of March – advertisements should be in local newspapers shortly. 3. 3rd reading in April 4. Send to Ministry of Community & Rural Development for signature (1-2 months) 5. Final reading & adoption probably by July 2010. Until the changes are implemented the old rules apply and costs and delays continue to be a problem. The Hazardous Lands Development Permit Area 2 (steep slopes) requirements have taken another twist. The BC Building Code was amended on February 1, 2010 to make use of the “The Guidelines for Legislated Landslide Assessments” a mandatory requirement. The CSRD’s 30% slope trigger results in a geotechnical engineer having to provide Building Code Schedules and follow this assessment process to get a building permit. Scotch Creek Official Community Plan (OCP) The Chamber decided at the February 22 meeting to submit formal, written comments to the Scotch Creek OCP proposal. Please contact myself or Jeff Tarry at [email protected] m and tell us how you think the OCP can be written to support our local businesses and promote economic development. Member Survey - The Chamber directors are evaluating where our efforts should be focused in 2010. A member survey was circulated and the results were discussed at the February 22 meeting. Detailed information can be found in the meeting minutes which will be available to members shortly. Signing Projects - The new sign in the Chamber parking lot has been modified by adding clear, non yellowing plexi-glass covers to keep postings out of the weather. There is also lots of space for members to put up permanent signing. For information and rates, contact [email protected] The Chamber sign project to identify and celebrate the uniqueness of each settlement area in the North Shuswap has started. The residents of Seymour Arm asked to be included and are now part of the program. My apologies to them for not recognizing this important settlement area in the North Shuswap to begin with! Look for the advertisement on page 35 of this issue of the Kicker. We need input from the communities as to where signs can be placed to reflect the recognized boundaries of each settlement area. As an example, should the Scotch Creek sign be located immediately after the bridge or closer to town? Chamber Director Maureen Pinkney is responsible for the project and any suggestions or comments can be sent to her at [email protected] . We want input on this initiative! Located at The Centre in Scotch Creek #3 - 3867 Squilax Anglemont Hwy 250-955-2110 Thursday April 8 Hours: 4pm to 8pm We look forward to serving you again! HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERATION & VENTILATION C D L MECHANICAL SYSTEMS For a Free Estimate Call Don 250-955-2236 “Book Now For Spring” 14 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER DAVE’S AUTO REPAIR Proudly Serving the North Shuswap Area for over 24 years “Business of the Year” Two Times Personal Service is Always First Government Licenced Technician Warrantee approved service on all new vehicles Approved location for most extended warranties Complete Auto & Light Truck Maintenance & Repair Specializing in Computer Controlled & Electronic Vehicles Brakes - Tires - Tune-ups Government Vehicle Inspection Facility Service Calls - Pick Up and Delivery Located on BRAGG ROAD - CELISTA 250-955-6541 MARCH 2010 First Responders By Val Cardy and Andrea Carter February saw another quiet month for the North Shuswap First Responders. Our new recruits will have spinal injury management training and certification this month and one new member is undergoing level three certification. A number of our First Responders will be re-licensed in April; this re-licensing is a requirement every three years. At this time we would like to put out a request for new recruits. Although we have 17 certified First Responders, we often find ourselves short-handed when members are at work, away on holidays, or are otherwise occupied. No medical background is necessary in order to join our group; training will be provided. Our busy season is rapidly approaching and it would be great to have some new people with some training under their belts before summer. In recent years the North Shuswap has seen a drop in year round residents and all volunteer organizations feel the impact of the decreased population base. Our practices are held the first and third Thursday of every month at 7 pm at the Celista Fire Hall. If you have any interest in becoming a First Responder come on out and learn more about our group, or call Andrea at 250-679-7746 or Val at 250-679-7735. As two of the newest members we would like to say it is sometimes very difficult to find the location of an emergency without clearly marked address signs. Please ensure you have brush cleared from your sign and if you don’t have one, you can purchase a reflective address signs for $30. They really do help us find you, especially at night. If you would like to purchase one please contact Barb Overland at 250-9550725. If you require temporary use of home support aids such as crutches or a wheel chair please call Joan Bristow at 250-955-2304 and she will do her best to accommodate you. Chase RCMP Chase School Vandalism rd On March 3 Chase RCMP were called to Haldane Elementary School after a report of Mischief that had occurred overnight. Several walls, doors and windows of the school had been spray painted with graffiti using a lime green paint. Further investigation also revealed that the recently renovated Chase Plaza and the front doors at the Art Holding Arena had also been targeted. R&S Excavating Rick Wideman Phone: 250-955-2284 Fax: 250-955-0112 • • • • Septic Systems Lot Clearing Driveways Foundations Licensed and Insured Serving the North Shuswap since 1989 www.kicker.ca Attempted Break-in With Firearm Shortly after midnight on February 17, an unknown masked person woke the occupants of a residence on Forest Rd. on the Neskonlith Reserve by knocking on the door. When the door was opened the masked person pointed a firearm at the victim and attempted to push their way inside. The victim was able to close the door and take shelter inside the house and called police. The masked person then fled the scene. Members of Chase, Salmon Arm and 679-3221 T’Kumloops Rural RCMP along with a police dog attended to contain the scene. The area was searched using the police dog, however the suspect was not located. Chase RCMP believe this was a targeted act and may be a case of mistaken identity, however, police are reminding everyone to ensure their houses are secure and people are identified before opening their doors. All possible motives for this offense are being investigated. Chase RCMP along with the Neskonlith Band and Council are requesting the community’s assistance to identify this person. Police are continuing their investigations into these incidents at this time. If you have any information regarding these or any other crimes, please contact the Chase RCMP Detachment at 250-679-3221 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. MARCH 2010 By Alison Elmes The Annual General Meeting will be held on April 19th at 7pm in the Club Room of the Hall. Please circle that date on your calendar and plan to attend. Your interest, support and input at this meeting will be appreciated. Elections will be held at the AGM . Please give some thought to allowing your name to stand for a position as a director. A director's term is for one year. Please call Alison at 250-955-2588 FMI. The membership drive is still underway . So far we have only reached the halfway mark on last year’s total so if you haven't joined or renewed your membership you can do so by mailing it to the address below. The 200 new chairs arrived just in time for the February Coffee House and were much appreciated by everyone. They look nice and are very comfortable to sit on, even for long periods of time. A great improvement over the wooden chairs. We are looking for items for the silent auction as well as a live auction of bottled wine for the Spring Thing Wine and Cheese Fund-raising event. If you are interested in donating to either please call Alison 9552588 or Heather 955-2253. Items can be dropped off at SuperValu or we can arrange for pickup. This is a great way to support your Hall. Annual NSCA Fund Raising Events this Spring: May 1st - The 6th Annual Spring Thing Wine and Cheese Event May 9th - Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast June 18th - Lobster Dinner to celebrate Father's Day To book the Hall for your wedding or event please call Alison 250-955-2588 or Liz 250-955-8119 Membership fees are: $20/family, $10/individual Our mailing address and contact #s: Box 128, Celista, BC, V0E 1L0, Ed or Alison: 955-2588 www.northshuswapcommunityhall.ca This Bulletin is Sponsored By Terry Speed & Anglemont Water Utilities THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 15 16 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER B o x 3 4 3 Celista, BC, V0E 1L0 Tel: 250-955-6292 Fax: 250-955-6292 [email protected] KC Bookkeeping & Tax Services Start Planning for Tax Season Now! Bring me your "boxes" of receipts and beat the rush in April. Still accepting new tax clients for the upcoming season - both personal and business. Call now to book your appointment Kelly Christian Owner GEOTHERMAL Solutions BC Geothermal Solutions, based out of Kamloops is the Shuswap’s newest and best geothermal heating and cooling choice. Owner, Wes Reusse and his staff of geothermal technicians and sheet metal journeyman have over 100 geothermal installs to their credit. With their focus on the Shuswap Lake area, BCGS looks forward to your calls and emails regarding any geothermal questions or inquiries you might have. BCGS specializes in two types of installations: 1. New Construction - BCGS is a Next Energy, Climate Master dealer; the #1 geothermal system available, and will install a complete duct work system or a complete radiant floor system. BCGS will install a horizontal or vertical ground loop for your geothermal system. 2. Retrofits - BCGS will replace your existing propane, oil, gas or electric furnace with a 2 stage Next Energy Geothermal unit and ground loop; saving you up to 75% on your current heating and cooling costs. Federal Government grants of $3,500 are currently available for geothermal retrofits. Please call for more info. Wes Reusse 250-851-5169 [email protected] MARCH 2010 Shuswap Watershed Contests Media Release Information The Shuswap Watershed Project announced three contests for students, with cash prizes donated by local businesses and individuals. The prizes will be awarded on April 22 and 23 during “Celebrate the Shuswap Week.” For the budding writers, there is an essay contest that poses this topic, “What I can do to help preserve, protect and/or restore the Shuswap watershed.” Students from throughout the entire watershed regions in three age categories; grades 3-6, 7-9, and 10-12 will be competing for $50 second prizes and $100 first prizes. For those who excel in art, there is an art-poster contest to produce an 11 by 17 inch poster with the theme, “Caring for the Shuswap.” The prizes and the agecategories for the art-posters are the same as for the essay contest. Student musicians will have a major challenge to compete for the student category of the “Song for the Shuswap” contest. First prize is $200, a glass sculpture award and a Roots and Blues Festival pass. Second prize is a $100. Contestants will be writing the lyrics and music for an original song that contains the words Shuswap and water. The top entrants will perform their songs at the Salmar Classic Theatre in front of an audience and judges on April 22nd. As Shuswap Watershed Project leader Jim Cooperman explains “All of these contests will help build enthusiasm for “Celebrate the Shuswap” week, scheduled for April 18-24, 2010, when the watershed-wide community will be able to come together to share experiences and learn more about our wondrous region.” During this week the artposters will be on display and the winning essays will be read by the authors at the Shuswap Watershed Conference, scheduled for April 23rd at the Sullivan Campus of Salmon Arm Secondary. These contests would not be possible without the support of local businesses and individuals who are sponsoring the prizes. The Shuswap Watershed Project extends its gratitude to the following prize sponsors: Wickett Business Services, Pharmasave, Salmon Arm Observer, Lakeside Printing, Bookingham Palace, the Shuswap Association of Writers, Lakeshore News, Warren Bell, Shuswap Lake Coalition, Jake Jacobson, Yuill Herbert and Cammie Harbottle. For more information, Contact: Jim Cooperman, Project Leader, 679-3693; Kim Fulton, Project Educational Coordinator, 5463644; Monica Gail Kriese, “Celebrate the Shuswap” Event Coordinator, 833-6100 An Irishman went to a pet shop and asked how many budgies were in stock. "We have 99" replied the shop owner "Give us the lot" said the Irishman, paid for them and left. He went to a tailors shop and had 99 pockets sewn into a jacket, put a budgie in each pocket, went up to the Post Office Tower and jumped off. He hit the ground with an almighty smack and lay there groaning until a passer-by came and asked him what had happened. "I don't know sir" he replied "but that's the last time I try that budgie jumping" MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Kickin’ Citizens By Jan Penner Ed and Alison Elmes have played a major role in the maintenance, administration and renovation of the North Shuswap Community Hall in Celista, since early in 2004. In February of that year, Alison became the Acting Secretary for the North Shuswap Community Association. At the AGM in October of that year, Alison was elected Secretary and Ed, President. He has held this position since, with only a 6 month respite during which Pat Bauer (Vice-Pres. at the time) stepped up to take over as Acting President, giving Ed time for other endeavors. Ed has spear-headed all of the renovation projects that have been done since early 2005. The list on the NSCA website is extensive. Volunteers have renovated the bathrooms, added a handicap toilet beside the clubroom, installed a new water system, rebuilt the clubroom kitchen, replaced the clubroom floor, renovated the main kitchen, put new tile on the floors, replaced the roof, put in a back-up generator, built a new storage room above the stage, and installed a new Hall heating/cooling system. Improvements to the grounds and Pioneer Park have also been made with the addition of new concrete picnic tables, bear-proof garbage cans, and two new concrete vault toilets. Ed and others have installed even more picnic tables, taken down dangerous beetlekill pine trees, and Ed and Bill McAlister have worked as a team to get the Hall floor replaced, the windows replaced (they will be installed later in the spring), new furnaces, and improvements to the Hall water system. Alison has been the Bookings contact person for at least 5 years, fielding phone calls, running down to the Hall to show people around, letting renters in, collecting their payments, signatures and insurance papers. As secretary, she's written letters to government officials on behalf of the Hall. Both Ed and Alison were part of the committee that drew up a proper Constitution and Bylaws and had it registered (the last one registered was from the 50's). Ed and Alison are always present at big Hall-sponsored events - Ed helping to lug things around, set things up, and often helping with parking control. Each year, Alison has organized the April Spring Clean-Up and Barbecue lunch, the Mothers Day Breakfast, and the June Lobster Dinner. This year and last, she organized the Spring Membership Drive, and has been a tireless helper with that for the last 6 years. Alison also washes and irons table skirts (sewn by Alison and her "sweatshop" volunteers at the Hall a few years ago) for NSCA use at the Wine and Cheese event, and other NSCA sponsored meals, as well as to rent out for weddings, anniversaries, etc. Ed takes home chairs and tables that need to be fixed, repairs them and brings them back in better shape. He took all the old single-pane windows down a couple of years ago and replaced the putty around them and installed new latches. When contractors need to be hired, as in the replacement of the roof recently, Ed is there to show the contractors the job, gather the quotes, present them to the executive and help us decide who to hire. He is frequently at the hall checking with the contractors to make sure things are going as planned. In addition to all the work she does with the Hall and the Community Association, Alison is also involved with the Lakeview Center, the North Shuswap Food Bank and the Annual Friendship Dinner. Her helping hands touch many in our community. Huge thanks go to this wonderful couple, on behalf of the community. We are pleased to present them as this month’s Kickin’ Citizens. Do you have a hero that you would consider a “Kickin’ Citizen? Please send us your thoughts and ideas by email: kicker@kicker .ca; fax 250-955-0515 or call 250955-0534 or 250-955-0039. 17 Matching Home Owners with PreQualified House Sitters 250-833-5634 [email protected] FEATURE SANDWICH CHIPOTLE CHEESE STEAK! 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(250) 679-3941 Call us to find out how The Plan™ can help you prosper now. . . and over time. ™Trademarks owned by IGM financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations. MP111J (02/2008) We are the professionals that build around your lifestyle Millwork • Finishing Property Maintenance • Solar Sales Charles Driver [email protected] 250-515-1770 Historical Article Shuswap Memories Frank and Akiko Imai of Scotch Creek By Anne (Campbell) Brown Shuswap Chronicles, Vol. 7 (2003) p. 32-35 Frank and Akiko Imai were long time residents of our community. They were well known for their entrepreneurial spirit and their generosity. They will also be remembered for their beautiful gardens. …By early 1957, the Provincial Park was under construction in Scotch Creek, and Frank was hired to do the landscaping and gardening. … On Saturday, May 3, 1958, the Park Store officially opened, with congratulations coming in from many of their suppliers…. In 1961 the store was sold, and by 1964 the Imais were undertaking another venture. Next to the Park Store, they opened Frank’s Campground, which was a welcome relief to the overflow of people from the Provincial Park in 1968, but continued to run the campsite until 1979. Our community has benefited greatly from the Imais generosity. The most widely known is Imai Ball Park, for which the Imais donated three acres of land. The donation was officially made June 25, 1974, although it had been used as a ball field since the late fifties. Prior to donating land for the ballpark, the Imais had made a donation of five acres to the community in 1967 for a school at Scotch Creek. However, a school was never built, the land was returned to the Imais, and in 1982 they presented a cheque to the North Shuswap School in Celista, for $10,000 towards the purchase of a mini bus. …The bus was later sold, and the money from it funded scholarships and the purchase of computers…. Frank’s Campground is now Frank’s Holiday Resort, and the original Park Store has been replaced by a new larger store, complete with deli, ice cream take-out, eating area and Laundromat. Some of the gardens still remain in front of Frank and Aki’s house to remind us of them, and Leo and Kumiko’s place is still there. East of their home, a car wash will be opening soon. What stories the Chronicles will have to tell in another forty or fifty years! What a change in just 7 years! Read the rest of this story and many others in the Shuswap Chronicles, available to own at local retailers or to borrow at local libraries. May neighbours respect you, Trouble neglect you, The angels protect you, And heaven accept you May your day be touched By a bit of Irish luck, Brightened by a song in your head And warmed by the smiles Of the people you love. 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Jeannine Lebans and Auriel MacKenzie did an outstanding job of turning the hall into a grand ballroom; the decorations were so beautifully done. Jack Lebans, dressed in black formal wear complete with top hat and cane, was the personification of elegance as he escorted all the ladies to their tables. The chocolate dipped strawberries were an elegant and lovely appetizer. Although there were some that balked at getting dressed up (what’s up with that?), everyone looked so nice. Lena Whittaker was kept busy as she took Professional Photos of everyone in their finery. The food and company were topnotch. The committee had fun surprising Maggie Bolton with a clever skit to celebrate the occasion of Maggie’s 88th Birthday. After some romantic duets and solos, it was Wally Churchill’s turn to get our toes tapping to some dance music. A huge thank-you to Committee Members; Lena Whittaker, Jeannine and Jack Lebans, Ann and Dennis Chow, Claudette and Jack Carlsen, Jo Groves, Auriel and Mac Mackenzie, Anne-Marie Schultz and Al Kraus. What a “Swellelegant” Party it was! Great job everyone. Chris Truman, President of the Country Gardener’s Gardening Club advises that the first meeting of 2010 will be held March 17 upstairs at the Centre at 7 p.m. John Collier will be the guest speaker and the topic will be Bees. The Community Breakfast will be held March 13 from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come out for a morning of good food and neighbourhood camaraderie. Faith and Begorrah!! Irish or not, you are invited to attend the March 20 St. Patrick Day Party. Tickets are available at the Lakeview Centre at $10.00/members and $12.00/non-members. Happy Hour is 5:00 p.m. with Dinner to follow at 6:00 p.m. Come out and take part in the Shillelagh Shenanigans and don’t forget to wear something green. The Anglebay Entertainers will be hosting a Spring Concert on May 14 and 15th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are being sold in advance at the Lakeview Centre for $12.00/ each. Light Refreshments may be purchased on a donation basis. It will be an evening of song, skits and some surprises. Some preliminary Pig and Whistle meetings have been held by the Planning Committee. Our script writer, John Collier has a lot of material to draw from as the theme will be based on the Gold Rush Era. We are well on our way to holding an(Continued on page 21) MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 21 LAKEVIEW CENTRE NEWS Continued (Continued from page 20) other successful Pig and Whistle come 2011!! Are you missing those dear people that have moved away?? Would you like to sit down and have lunch and a chat with them? You may be interested to know that you may do just that on the Third Tuesday of every month. Joe Murphy and Bill McBride organize a luncheon and everyone is welcome. You may contact Bill McBride for further details: 250-955-2290. Don’t forget to renew your Lakeview Centre Membership. Don't miss out on all the activities that the Centre offers and remember it gets you a discount on our monthly Theme Parties. Fay Hadden will be doing a bulk mailout that will go to all the homes in the Lee Creek, Scotch Creek, Celista, Magna Bay, Anglemont, and St. Ives area. The mail-out will list all the activities available at the Lakeview Center. 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Murray 250-955-0536 TREE & LAWN SERVICE 55’ Bucket Truck ● Insured Cell 250-371-1412 Canada Revenue Agency Individual Income Tax Enquiries 1-800-959-8281 Business & Self - Employed 1-800-959-5525 www.cra.gc.ca home. A big thank-you to the Scotch by Claudette Carlsen It looks like our winter is over! The Creek Bottle Depot for donating the pop bottles, to Ron Jones for supplying the robins are already showing up in great black sunflower seeds and to Ron numbers. This has been a bumper month for birds at our house. Birds no- Schrader for pre-drilling the holes in the bottles and lids. At our February 25 ticed include; three Varied Thrushes, meeting John Collier gave a very interBlack Capped Chickadees, Brown Creepers, Red Breasted Nuthatches and esting talk about Hornets and Wasps and then he dissected a hornet’s nest to show oodles of Pine Siskins. The Chestnut Backed Chickadees are here again (these us what was inside. The students all got a piece of the hornets’ nest to take home birds are of special concern as they are to tell their parents what they’ve in decline in Eastern Canada). I also learned! Thanks to those that brought in noticed two Grey Jays bathing in the ditches, numerous Stellar's Jays as well hornet’s nests to examine. The students as the Swans, Geese and Mallards on the keep us on our toes with their questions and we appreciate their enthusiasm and lake. We heard the Barred Owl in our vicinity. The Grey Jays were a surprise participation. Thanks to the parents for bringing in the snacks and for their paras their main diet in the winter are the ticipation. Thanks to Murray for bringpine cones that need minus 20 degrees Celsius to crack them open; they are in ing in a microscope and slides for viewsignificant decline since we've been hav- ing at each meeting. A huge thank-you also to Mrs. Delisle for all the hard work ing warmer winters. Maybe Nature is changing their dietary needs to guaran- she puts in and for making all the arrangements. tee their survival. Let's hope. At our March 25 meeting we will be We were down at Vancouver for five days taking in the Olympics and in Pitt working on Journal covers, choosing a name for the Club and Lena Whittaker Meadows where we stayed the trees will be on hand to take a formal group were full of singing birds. And even around the city venues, I saw Song Spar- photo. rows on the buildings. And the Oriental Cherries were blooming in the downtown area. Our next meeting will be on Thursday March 18th at 1:30 in the Celista Hall. We welcome new members. The Young Naturalists’ Club: On February 11, John Collier visited the school and gave a talk about Bees and Honey. Thanks John for such a wonderful insight into these fascinating creatures. After the talk the student’s made pop John Collier holding up two beautiful Hornets’ Nests during his February 25 discussion about Hornets and Wasps. bottle bird feeders to take John Collier holds a Bald Faced Hornet in his hand. MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER LIONS CLUB NEWS Submitted by Pat Pierlot I hope this will give readers some new information about Lions in general, and about our North Shuswap Club in particular. Since becoming a Lion myself, I have read some of the monthly magazine articles in an attempt to learn more about what Lions in other parts of the world do. One significant project is of course CAMPAIGN SIGHTFIRST II, (CSFII). SIGHTFIRST II is a continuation of SIGHTFIRST, which was so successful that Lions Club International decided to carry on with the program. Recently we picked up 125 pairs of eyeglasses from the box located in the Scotch Creek Clinic. These glasses will be sent to the Canadian Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre in Calgary for distribution in 48 countries. The glasses are sanitized, labeled as to prescription, and someone in a less fortunate country will wear them and will have the gift of sight. Just imagine! 18,000 pairs of glasses collected in B.C. alone were shipped for distribution to sight challenged people around the world. If you should happen to have an old pair of prescription glasses, or nonprescription sunglasses, they can be dropped off at the Scotch Creek Clinic. Hear- ing aids are also part of the collection, if you no longer have any use for them. We have recently contributed to the Haiti Relief fund, and in order to obtain the Federal matching grant, we did so through one of the recognized Canadian charities, CARE Canada. We also support Lions Clubs International Foundation, which has an excellent record of providing assistance to disaster relief areas, and helping to rebuild the lives, families and communities impacted by disaster. With our Annual District Spring Conference being held in Salmon Arm this year on the weekend of April 9th 10th and 11th we’re looking for a large contingent from the North Shuswap Lions Club. We look forward to honoring our District Governor Norma Bent from the North Kamloops Lions Club at the Conference. The weekly Meat Draw and 50/50 Draw continue to be one of our major fundraisers. The Copper Island Pub is a friendly, welcoming venue for such an event, and Karen and her staff are great hosts. Come out every Saturday afternoon between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and take part. There are 10 draws for meat, and the final draw for cash in the 50/50. Hope to see you there. APRIL DEADLINE is Apr 2nd We hit the stands on April 16th 23 Docks and dock accessories. Authorized dealer for EZ-Port, docks, floats and PWC-Lifts www.riversidedocks.com 22” Marine Grade Aluminum float tubes, all aluminum construction, finished with –Thruflow – a tough and durable plastic decking. Stainless Steel deck cleats, and rubber dock edges and corners. A fantastic addition to your waterfront property! RALPH BISCHOFF CONTRACTING Phone/Fax (250) 955-2374 Cell# (250) 371-4830 Land Clearing Road Building Site Preparation Contract or Hourly Customer References [email protected] 24 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MARCH 2010 Al Christopherson Real Estate View Direct Line (250) 955-2188 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.northshuswap.com The spring listing season has started early as we didn't have much of a winter. If your home is for sale let's talk about your front door or the door to your house most buyers would use to enter your home. All a door needs to be is a hole in the wall you can get through and into the house but, buyers expect more. Your entry door should clearly direct visitors to enter. If a visitor stands in the driveway looking for a way in, we have a problem. The entry to the home should be well defined, bright cheery and welcoming. Some potted plants and a welcome mat at your entry is a start. Painting the door a contrasting color to the home is another option. Look at the path to your entry door, what does it say to visitors? Ask your Realtor or a friend to comment on your entry door and path to the home. Time spent here will pay off. It's all about first impressions so what does your entry say to visitors about you and your home? 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 Office (250) 955-0307 Chase & District Health Services Foundation ...is a non-profit charity that assists the Chase & District Health Centre and Scotch Creek Medical Clinic with health related equipment purchases and future long term care needs. Donations gratefully accepted. Tax receipts given. FMI 250-679-3312 THE OFFSPRING by Larissa Lutjen The Call of the Wild I'll admit it, I'm the indoorsy type. Oh sure, I work in the garden, build rock walls, and love to play baseball, but my idea of a perfect afternoon is a cup of tea, a book, and a comfy chair. So when it is just the kids and me at home alone there are days when getting us all out the door seems like more work than it is worth and we end up spending the whole day inside. On those days I have noticed that my kids' behavior is particularly bad and this leads me to think that something called 'nature deficit disorder' is more than just a clever name. The term was coined by Richard Louv in his 2005 book, "Last Child in the Woods". Children today, he argues, are growing up in a denatured environment and this is contributing to attention problems, anxiety, depression and obesity. Kids today do not spend the day building forts and catching tadpoles in a puddle, but instead spend scheduled periods of time, in structured activities, on manicured lawns. Parent's fears about freak accidents and child abductions, coupled with a cultureof-clean, has led to children spending less time outdoors. Screen time has moved in to fill the space as a 'safer' alternative. Likewise, wellmeaning attempts to make cities and suburban areas safer have put vacant lots and small forested areas off limits for play. The remaining parkland is highly regulated, meant for walking and sightseeing, not bushwacking and exploring. The problem is partly, but not only, getting kids outside again. According to the or- ganization Nature Rocks, "the key to nature play is the chance for kids to explore on their own terms and with their own choices, so they can discover themselves what is interesting and fun". To that end the organization provides ideas for reconnecting kids to nature. Canadian wildlife painting icon, Robert Bateman, launched a similar initiative in 2000 with the 'Get to Know' program, which has lesson plans for teachers, a list of expert speakers, and 'virtual hikes' to inspire kids to have a deeper appreciation of the real thing. According to Louv, hands -on experimentation and observation at the real-time pace of nature is crucial for developing creativity, cognitive development, a sense of wonder for the world, and a connection to the earth. Moreover, he believes spending time in the calm and quiet of outdoors is an important part of the solution for attention problems and reducing stress, thereby helping to alleviate anxiety and depression in kids. In his opinion, our current alienation from nature, is a situation unprecedented in human history. He stated in an interview on National Public Radio that "the rapid disengagement between children and direct experiences in nature ... has profound implications not only for the health of future generations but for the health of the earth itself." Put bluntly, when people lose not only an understanding of nature, but also an appreciation of that knowledge, we have no hope of meeting the environmental challenges we face. 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Pools, Clubhouses, Fitness Center, Tennis Courts, Beach Access are just some of the perks of being part of the Caravan's community. MLS® 9228157 Inexpensive Cabin package includesRecreational a 33' 2001 Seahawk 5th wheel and finished 6x8 shed.Come and relax by the pool, get fit in the gym, or sit around the fire pit. MLS® 10001271 Trev Manzuik Property Manager/Realtor Bus: 250-675-2855 Direct: 250-955-6269 Independently Owned and Operated Scotch Creek / Sorrento Fax: 250-675-4622 Toll Free: 1-800-754-9974 Email: [email protected] www.okanaganshuswap.com Adams Lake On the Water The home has been substantially renovated since 2001. Open concept with vaulted ceiling. Two bedrooms and bath upstairs. Master bedroom, laundry full living space on the main level. MLS® KADREA # 84755 Breathtaking View of Shuswap Lake Lots of Space With a View Well kept,nicely finished home in Anglemont. 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MLS® 9222310 26 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Scotch Creek Neighborhood OCP Meeting VARYA KRUPSKYA LÜTJEN CUSTOM GOWNS ~ JEDI WEAR TAILORING, REPAIRS, HEMMING 250‐679‐8666 Lee Creek YTD Enterprises WELDING & FABRICATING Les Dobray 250-955-0610 ALL HOME RENOVATIONS REMODELING Exclusive Installer for Global Dec-k-ing® & Railing System Vinyl Decking & Remodeling Basement / Kitchen Finishing & Design Drywall Installation / Taping Painting / Fencing Call for a FREE estimate 250-803-2233 250-679-8382 Commercial Residential Porta-Poty Now with 2 TRUCKS and a max load cap, 4500q Electronic Septic Tank Locaters Portable Restroom Rentals & Service Serving Salmon Arm to Kamloops Call us for fast affordable service www.shuswapseptic.ca MARCH 2010 email: [email protected] From Denis Delisle About 30 members of the public attended the Scotch Creek Neighbourhood OCP Advisory Group meeting. The agenda was packed. There were two new faces, Adrian Wynnyk, Area Supervisor for BC Parks, and Doug Dymond, now a consultant for a Scotch Creek development consortium, assisting with possible water & sewage system solutions. Doug is well-versed in what the CSRD expects in these plans and his background knowledge in these issues will be an asset to the process. One innovative idea that was brought up with Adrian was the idea of a publicprivate partnership to develop campsites on the 5 acres across from the Park. Discussion of where the proposed boundaries for SCNOCP should be was indecisive. A proposal to extend it to the Scotch Creek Bridge seemed generally accepted, but inclusion of an undeveloped property on the west side of Thompson Hill had mixed support. Some thought, that the area already established below the road could also be included it the SCNOCP. Some felt the main, flat core of Scotch Creek should be developed before the hillside. This would be in keeping with the North Shuswap OCP. What people generally wanted in the SCNOCP was a four-season, year-round community for employment and community health. The consultants have recognized the community node around Super Valu, along with tourist nodes from the pub to just past the Park store. They have also identified a commercial/ light-industrial area north & south of the community node. The rest would be a mix of residential and agricultural lands. The difficult balance is to keep the rural look and create a vibrant community (growing as opposed to dying) as well as offer affordable housing and the ability for older folks to stay in the community. To achieve this, we need to look at some sort of denser living units. There are currently about 970 dwelling units in Scotch Creek, with approximately 15% of parcels that can still be built on. A description of the types of building units, landscapes, and community models were given, as well as the types of units that exist in Scotch Creek. There was an almost overwhelming amount of information presented. Gated communities and their advantages and disadvantages were described. In the end there is not much desire for such developments in our area. In my mind, it would seem that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. The OCP Advisory Group also saw a presentation by a group of consultants representing the owners of the 68 acres (27.5 hectares) lot on the SW corner of Hilliam and Scotch Creek Wharf Roads. They gave some compelling reasons why the property should be taken out of ALR and developed. They offered some ideas on how the property could be developed with green and agricultural spaces and the addition of about 300 units. Some suggestions that came from the group were to use part of the land for sewage treatment and to widen the corner at the intersection to make it safer. As with other larger development applications, the proposals are being presented to the SCNOCP Advisory Group so they are considered as part of the overall development of the community. We are still in the middle of the public consultation process and there will be more discussion for sure. Short-term vacation rentals were discussed, as the CSRD has a rezoning proposal that would allow short-term vacation rentals in a single-family home. Apparently there are about 150 – 200 such rentals being done in the North Shuswap. While renting your home on a month-to-month basis is considered a residential use, when you rent (Continued on page 29) MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Trail Awards Acknowledge Outstanding Achievements in the Shuswap The Shuswap, British Columbia – “Until now there hasn’t been an opportunity to recognize those who have contributed significantly to trails in our region,” announced Shuswap Trail Alliance developer, Jim Maybee, to a sell-out event Friday. “We would like to do that now.” The evening celebration included the first-ever Shuswap Trail Awards recognizing outstanding greenway trail contributions in the Shuswap. Three awards were presented this year. Ian Clay and Gary Kalloch were named Trail Volunteer-of-the -Year. And Salmon Arm developer, Bill Laird, was named Trail Developer-ofthe-Year. Gary Kalloch started working on trails in the Shuswap in 1979. He worked on the Perry River trail, Gorge Creek, Crazy Creek, Sicamous Creek, Mount Ida, Sunnybrae Bluffs, and McIntyre Bluffs. He helped establish the Eagle River Nature Park with George Abbot and Gordie Munro. And began work with Salmon Arm Greenways in 1997, including Cress Creek, Coyote Park, and Turner Creek. He is also a member of the City of Salmon Arm Greenways Liaison Committee. Ian Clay helped to create the Little Mountain Park trail system in Salmon Arm, as well as Coyote Park, Cress Creek Trail, and the Park Hills trail system. He is known for his countless hours planning with GPS in hand, flagging, and constructing trails. As President of the Salmon Arm Greenways Committee, he also helps organize volunteers to get the work done. City staff acknowledges that the Greenways committee is one of the most productive volunteer groups in the community thanks to Ian’s leadership. The Developer-of-theYear Award goes to the developer who shows a commitment to integrating welldesigned greenways and trails in their development plans. In 2008 the Shuswap Trail Alliance was approached by Bill Laird to take a look at a development that he was working on in Salmon Arm. He wanted to donate space within his development to allow for a substantial greenway that would connect Okanagan Avenue and 5th Ave SE near Okanagan College. Thanks to Bill’s commitment, the City now has a beautiful public greenway connection that is well used by commuters year round. Trail Developer, Jim Maybee shared the desire to see more developers consider welldesigned greenways as an integral part of any development. “By working together with the Trail Alliance, the project had the added benefit of building our capacity to assist projects in other parts of the Shuswap,” Jim noted. “We intend to make these awards annually,” Jim said, encouraging everyone to submit names of anyone who deserves recognition for significant contributions to greenway trails in the Shu-swap. 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HAS RELOCATED TO 611 - 3rd Ave, Chase BC (rear entrance) 250-679-8800 Hours: Mon to Fri. 8 - 5 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Pressure Washing Airless Spraying HVLP Spraying 50’ Genie Man-lift By Jan Penner While I enjoyed aspects of the Opening Ceremonies, I found much of it a bit draggy and artsy fartsy. Overall though, the special effects were fantastic and the performers were great. Recognition of our champions through inclusion as flag bearers and torch bearers was wonderful. Having multiple Greats sharing the ceremonial lighting of the torch inside was so much better than having the attention focused on one person. Internationally, what drivel was written in many of the foreign papers. The only reason for being so blatantly rude is because it was a Canadian production. One can say or do anything to Canada and we roll over, apologize, whatever is asked of us, to make everyone else happy. The death of the luge athlete was devastating to everyone. For the anyone to suggest that it was the fault of officials who kept non-Canadians off the track was ridiculous. There were many training runs made by all, including the young man who died. It was an unfortunate accident and all the media was doing was stirring up trouble. Speaking of trouble, the protestors who interfered with the Torch Run and those whose acts of vandalism were so cowardly, just serve to make everyone angry. While their cause may be justified, they undermine themselves with the actions taken. What would be interesting is to see how many of the protestors who were involved in the violence were actually Canadians. Speaking of the media, while most of the coverage of the Olympics was good, I did get tired of hearing about the “disappointing” finishes. Who, exactly, was disappointed? The fact that our athletes tried their hardest and represented our country with honour, whether they finished in first or last, is what counts. They gave us the opportunity to cheer long and loud. And if they also gave us a chance to belt out O Canada when it played as they received gold, well, that was just a bonus. It has been great to hear that visitors cannot say enough about the great reception they have received. While the competitions are the focus, people are shopping, sightseeing and dining as well. The people of Vancouver/ Whistler have done a marvelous job as ambassadors for British Columbia and Canada. The Paralympics are still to come. Go, Canada, Go! The Perfect Easter Egg From homemade-dessert-recipes.com Be careful not to cook your eggs by placing them in already boiling water. The temperature difference makes it almost certain that the shells will crack. Instead, place the desired number of eggs into cold or lukewarm water and put the pan on the stove. The water should just cover the eggs. Adding a teaspoon of white vinegar to the water will allow the coloring to soak into the shell better, covering them more evenly, and thoroughly. As the water heats, the inside of the egg heats gradually, hardening the contents. Edible eggs can be done in as little as five minutes. But, eggs meant for decorating should be given a few min- utes extra. Don't overcook, though, since that too can lead to the shell cracking. But make them extra firm to stand up well to handling. Once the eggs are boiled, turn off the heat and allow the pan to cool gradually until both the water and eggs are room temperature. This may take around 20 minutes. Now, remove the eggs carefully from the pan and place them gently into a bowl. Put the bowl into the refrigerator and let them cool and harden further for at least an hour. Then, remove the bowl from the refrigerator and let the eggs reach room temperature again. Now they're ready for decorating. MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Olympic Hockey Night in Barbados 29 Locally Crafted First Nations Jewelry Arts & Crafts 250-572-4939 250-679-7793 Saturday & Sunday 10:30am to 4pm Located beside Race Trac Gas Across from the Quaaout Resort turn off. ENTER TO WIN a $25 Gas Card The saying is that while the Cat’s away, the Mice will play. Well, at the Kicker, it’s the Cat that’s away and playing! Our fearless leader Jan Wojciechowski is enjoying the sand and surf in Barbados. During the Olympics, she and her vacationing cohorts donned t-shirts designed by Chris Fewell from Calgary’s Curious Communications to watch the Olympic Hockey games at a Barbados sports bar. The shirts show a hockey stick toting beaver with Go Canada Go above and Barbados 2010 below. This photo, l to r back row Ellen Nicolas, Barb and Nelson Chamberlin, Jan, Don and Marie Watt (Spruce Grove) and front Ian Bell and Gil Nicolas, and story, aired on a CTV TV station in Calgary, showing people from around the world celebrating Vancouver 2010. Go Canada Go! your home for lesser periods, such as one week, that is considered commercial use (more like a motel) and is not allowed in most residential zones. This commercial use has, apparently, so far not changed the assessment classification of the properties to the high commercial tax rate (2 1/4 times normal residential). The concern voiced at the meeting are of the im- pacts the traveling public has on the community, such as noise, parties, impacts on sewage, parking and overcrowding on lake accesses. How to police this use effectively is the main issue. There will be more meetings in the coming months, so keep an eye out for community posters or check the CSRD website: www.csrd.bc.ca.for more information. Silk Scarves Cards Posters Framed Art Copper Reflection jewelry Cups/Mugs Pendleton Wallets . kicker.ca LEWIS GRAVEL PRODUCTS 955-2271 Scotch Creek OCP Meeting continued (Continued from page 26) Mother Earth Soaps Spritzers Lotions Salves Sage Sweetgrass Pow Wow Cd’s/DVD’s Pit Run Drain Rock Pea Gravel Road Materials Crush Products Sand & Gravel Top Soil Bark Mulch 2644 Garland Rd. Celista Servicing the North Shuswap e-mail: [email protected] Lewis Gravel Products is a division of G&M Cedar Ltd. 250-9 5 5–2 3 1 3 Sunnyside Supermart Groceries Bakery Deli Liquor Store Tempo Gas Regular gas and premium marked for boats & snowmobiles Movie Rentals Lottery Ticket Centre Hardware Plumbing & Electrical supplies Regular Hours: 8 am - 8 pm 7 Days a week 5328 Squilax-Anglemont Hwy, Celista 30 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MARCH 2010 BC Hydro Announces Third Quarter Results Posts & beams - fascia boards - bull nose decking - & more! CELL 250-833-6073 IAN BISCHOFF Continuous Aluminum Gutters 4” & 5” Colonial Style Free Estimates 250.682.6446 Soffits facia cover vinyl siding Installed, cleaned and repaired Submitted by BC Hydro VANCOUVER – BC Hydro announced its third quarter financial results for fiscal 2010, reporting a consolidated net income of $113 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2009, which was $45 million lower than the same period in the previous year. “Although the global economic recession appears to be stabilizing, the market conditions during the quarter negatively affected our energy trading business and our results for this quarter,” said Bev Van Ruyven, acting BC Hydro president and chief executive officer. BC Hydro experienced lower energy trading results, and weakness in global demand for pulp and newsprint resulted in lower demand for electricity from the industrial sector, offset by lower prices for energy purchases compared with the same period in the previous year. Key financial highlights include: • Domestic revenues were $837 million – $74 million higher than the previous year, as a result of higher average customer rates, partially offset by decreased revenue from the large industrial sector due to closures of pulp and paper operations in the forestry sector. • Energy trading results were lower than in the previous year due to the weakening of the U.S. dollar and to lower price spreads between the Northwest and California and between B.C. and Alberta as lower demand for electricity combined with abundant natural gas supplies kept market energy prices low. • Water inflows into system reservoirs during the quarter were at 85 per cent of historical average due to low winter snowpacks and very low precipitation during the first half of the 2010 fiscal year. However, both hydro generation levels and market energy purchases required to meet domestic load demand were comparable with the same period in the previous year, which was also a low water inflow year. • Capital expenditures of $375 million in the quarter were in line with the same period in the previous year, as BC Hydro continued its programs to meet load growth and maintain its aging infrastructure through expenditures on replacement and expansion of generation facilities and on distribution system improvements and expansion. For more information and to view BC Hydro’s quarterly reports, visit the Media Centre at www.bchydro.com/media Cleaning Tip... To clean venetians or mini-blinds, moisten the fingers of a white cotton glove with a solution of equal parts hot tap water and vinegar. Slide your fingers across both sides of the slats. Use clan water to clean the gloves periodically. 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Corner of 10th Ave. & 1st St. SE. For more info, contact Sally at 250-833-2129 or [email protected]. From Lorrie Schrader What a fantastic evening we had at the February 19 Coffee House. Those of you who stayed at home to watch the Olympics (and you know who you are!) sure missed a jam packed evening of topnotch entertainment. David Baxter did a wonderful job of being our MC in Michel Brideau’s absence. We welcomed so many first time entertainers to our stage; they hailed from Salmon Arm, Chase, Kamloops and points in between. Brother John and Erica from Salmon Arm started off in the # 1 spot – their Wayfaring Stranger was a crowd pleaser. Our next first time entertainer was Guy Spencer from Chase. Guy sang Lubenbach Texas, Everybody’s Talking at Me and Tequila Sunrise. Roy Dorian returned to our stage after an absence that was much too long. His set included the Dave Loggins hit, Please Come to Boston. Ted Gough read an original poem touching on the community esprit de corps demonstrated at the Benefit Concert for David Allen. Erica accompanied by Willy Gaw on Rhythm guitar) played “Minor Blues/Reinhold” on a double flute called a Drone Flute – a very beautiful and unique sound. Other entertainers in the first half included; Doug and Deb from Kamloops, Cliff and Mary from Blind Bay, and Kathleen from Tappen. Sue Kyle and Alan Bates survived ‘that’ Seymour Arm road to be our Feature Act. They were joined by Jannis Delisle on Stand-up Bass and what amazing entertainers they are – they had the crowd yelling for More! Thanks so much – great job as always. Willy and Pam Gaw and Adam Hoenkenson featured Willy singing No Love Today and Pam singing Summertime. Then Adam picked out a rousing version of Tico Tico – wow those fingers were just flying! Sister Catrena and Rosie teamed up to sing The Rose. Dennis and Friends which included Robbie Milne exhibited some beautiful harmony. Some of the “Old Man’s Beard” group came out to give us a teaser of what is in store for us in April when they will be our Feature Act – great vocals. Blu and Kelly Hopkins were the last Act of the evening. They haven’t been on our stage for a very long time and it was so nice to have them back again. They were joined by Jim Leduc. Thanks to all the talented entertainers both regular and brand new who came out to give us such a full and enjoyable evening. As one lady said “I can’t believe we get all of this for only $3.00.” Kids Corner – thanks to the kids for being so quiet and well behaved – they played quietly in the games room and we appreciate their consideration for the performers and their fellow audience members. Thanks to SuperValu and all those who brought baking for the kitchen. Thanks to Volunteers Darleen Volk, Vi Spense, Ron and Lorrie Schrader, Ted Gough, David Baxter. Thanks to a great attentive audience. Upcoming Features: March 19 – The Willow Brocke Band April 16 – Old Man’s Beard May 21 – The Dust Puppets See you then! MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 33 Economic Downturn In North Shuswap From Denis Delisle I have been asked; “why is the North Shuswap suffering so much economically”? What some people are seeing in our community is; less business, less work, less workers, less workers less families, less families less kids in schools, less people who buy things, less services such as our clinic, less business. It is a vicious downwards spiral. Growth has been one of the primary motivators for the North Shuswap. It has to be done in a practical, socially conscious way, but we need it. It is unhealthy to be tied to limited varieties of industry. The largest paying employer is the School District, with tourism weighing in a close second for part of the year. What else can we attract to the North Shuswap? I have tried to rationalize some questions I have heard and have also included some ideas given to me. Why is the North Shuswap losing business? Effects of the recession have taken a while to filter down. Campgrounds that brought a steady stream of people to stimulate the economy are gone. Many local businesses have reportedly had poor seasons, with some shutting down and workers being laid off. What might help to spur the economy and give needed services to the North Shuswap? Suggestions include: A Laundromat, a car wash, a hotel of some sort for visitors in the Scotch Creek area, more B&B’s, a road to Sun Peaks, paying jobs for young families, affordable housing, longer season at the Provincial Park, Seniors housing, sewage and water systems for Scotch Creek, more services so people want to come during the off season, the list goes on. How can we help? As always, buy locally. If you do not support local jobs and businesses we will continue to lose businesses and services like the clinic and possibly the school. There are opportunities to start your own business, easy loans and help are available in starting and maintaining present businesses (Community Futures). Support development and new growth opportunities for the community which are not damaging or threatening to the residents or the environment. Have a positive attitude about our area. What opportunities does the North Shuswap have to attract business? The obvious ones are the lake, nature, boats and recreation vehicles, friends and families. What kind of light industry could we attract? Perhaps Institutions/industries such as Assisted Living facilities, Senior’s Housing, Educational centers (international language school?) If you have any ideas, please share them with me. 725 Shuswap Ave. Chase, BC Tue to Fri 9:30 - 4:30 Sat 10:00 - 3:00 Cindy Frano 250-679-1158 Come in to see our Friendly European Atmosphere! Dave’s Appliance Repair 250-679-5399 Washers, Dryers, Stoves Fridges, Dishwashers Guaranteed service to all Brands & Makes GLE ALL AN Excavation & Construction Call Cy: 250-955-0995 OR Tree & Stump Removal Water & Electric Lines House Foundations Retaining Walls 250-318-5466 Lot Clearing Road Building Rock Placing Landscaping Site Prep Custom Cutting (all bandsawn wood) Siding - Fascia Board - etc. Beams Kiln Dried T&G also available Cedar Tom Barnhardt 250-955-2301 Earth hour started in Sydney, Australia in 2007 when 2.2 million homes and businesses turned off their lights for one hour to make a stand against climate change. Last year hundreds of millions of people took part in the third Earth Hour. There were over 4000 cities in 88 countries who participated, making Earth Hour 2009 the world’s largest global climate change initiative. This year Earth Hour takes place on Saturday March 27th at 8:30 pm. This global action call is to every individual, business and community throughout the world. It is a call to take responsibility and lead the way towards a sustainable future. Let’s all be a part of making 2010 the biggest Earth Hour yet. For more information visit www.earthhourcanada.org Filling All Your Drywall Needs Mike Sanderson, Owner Phone (250) 955-0855 Cel (250) 788-6115 34 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MARCH 2010 Canadian Champion Fiddler Live in Kamloops Fundraiser Garage Sale Saturday May 22nd 9 am – 2 pm (Set-up from 8am to 9am) Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Fire Department Tables – $10.00 each Pancakes, Hot Dogs, 50/50 Draw Come and see our new fire truck! Funds raised go to the Scotch Creek/ Lee Creek Fire Fighters FMI: 250-955-2422 At a very young age, Mark Sullivan has established himself as one of the finest fiddlers in the country. As a 3x Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion, 3x Canadian Open Fiddle Champion and 3x winner of the prestigious Pembroke Fiddle Contest, Mark is in demand as an ambassador of the Canadian Old Time style. He has performed throughout Canada, the United States, Japan, Ireland and Scotland as a soloist, sideman, session musician and guitar accompanist for many musicians. Mark received rave reviews for his solo performance in a two-month run at The American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA, USA. According to Mark, some of the highlights of his career include sharing the stage with ‘The Chieftains’ in February of 2009, a tour of Japan with the traditional music group ‘Tread’ in December of 2008, performances with ‘The Paperboys’, being the featured soloist at The American Music Theatre 2006 Christmas Show in Lancaster, PA, USA, performing the featured role of Don Messer in the 2006 Memories of the CBC Jubilee Ontario Tour, fiddler/ guitarist with the 2000/2001 ‘Memories of Don Messer’s Jubilee’ Christmas and Western Canada Tour, collaborating and performing with legendary fiddler, Buddy Spicher and performing with the Brian Pickell Band at numerous festivals and stages throughout Ontario & B.C. As a spirited performer and advocate of style and technique, Mark has been dedicated to teaching private fiddle lessons to many promising young fiddlers. He has since been in demand as an instructor at many fine Music Camps throughout Ontario, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Alberta and British Columbia. Originally from Ontario, Mark now (Continued on page 35) Locally owned and operated - Serving you since 1986 Groceries Meat Produce Bakery Deli Lotto Post office Movie Rentals Flowers / Plants Gift Certificates Government Agency Liquor Store Cold Beer and Wine Large Selection of Domestic & Imported Beer, Coolers, Cider, Hard Liquor and Wine No Chill Charge! ATM New Breakfast Specials Daily ~~ 5pm - Check out our Evening Dinner Specials in the Deli & Hot, Fresh Baked Products from the Bakery March Specials Watch for our on-going grocery and liquor specials throughout the month. ONE STOP SHOPPING 7 DAYS A WEEK Store Hours: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm (7 days) Post Office: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Monday - Saturday) Liquor Store: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm (7 days) ~ Plenty of RV Parking ~ 955-2253 MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Canadian Champion Fiddler Continued (Continued from page 34) resides in Vancouver, BC maintaining a professional music career while also working as a Grade Three teacher at Collingwood Junior School. The Kamloops Branch of the B.C. Old Time Fiddlers’ Association is proud to be bringing Mark to Kamloops to perform at the St. John Vianney Church Hall at 7:30 pm on Friday April 30th in conjunction with their 26th Annual Old Time Fiddle Contest which will take place on Saturday May 1st. Mark will be accompanied by Roxanna Sabir. Roxanna has toured throughout North America and Europe with the acclaimed fiddling, singing & stepdancing group, the Sabir Sisters. Roxanna’s traditional Canadian piano accompaniment style will add mesmerizing rhythms and haunting melodies to the show and she will likely be asked to per- form a vocal or two as well. Tickets for the Friday night show are $ 15.00 each, with children 12 & under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. On Saturday the preliminary fiddle competition starts at 11:00 AM and evening finals (starting at approximately 6:00 PM), will be followed by a dance. Tickets for the preliminaries are $ 5.00 each, while the cost for the evening finals & dance is $ 10.00. Again, children 12 and under accompanied by an adult will be admitted free. You won’t want to miss this exceptional performance. Advance tickets can be purchased at Coopers Foods (locally owned) Lansdowne Village location only at 200-450 Lansdowne Street in Kamloops or at the Seniors’ Information Centre in North Hills Shopping Centre on the north shore. For further information call (250) 376-2330 or (250) 374-1838. 35 ARTISANS / SIGNMAKERS WANTED The North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce INVITES you to participate in the creation of 5 new signs for the North Shore Communities of Scotch Creek, Celista, Magna Bay, Anglemont & Seymour Arm We have been given a budget to complete one sign per year and are looking for your ideas. The Artwork is to reflect and depict the local character, history, tourist attractions, etc, of each sign site. The Artwork for the sign must be able to be made out of durable materials that can with stand the elements, snowplow spray, vandals, etc. Easily maintained and have a decent longevity before requiring refurbishing. The Sign/Artwork will be attached or embedded into a concrete upright base 6 feet high and 9 feet long and be one sided. Sample of what the sign might look like is below. The sign will be landscaped at the base. The winning design will receive payment of $1,500. for their design when it is used, as well their name will appear on a plaque on the sign. You can enter designs for one or all of the 5 signs. Remember that viewing of these signs is by drive by traffic, so keep the signs simple, lettering large enough and not too cluttered. Deadline for submission is April 30, 2010 Submit to: The North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 101 Celista BC V0E 1M0 Email Northshuswapbc.com SAFE BOATING COURSE SATURDAY MARCH 27, 2010 9AM TO 3PM Held at Shuswap Lake Estates Admin. Bldg. Lower Level Sponsored by: Shuswap Estates Community Assn. Pleasure Craft Operator Card Certification Photo & story submitted by: Florence Tellier, Vice President Kamloops Branch #12, B. C. Old Time Fiddlers’ Association Pre-register: Ken Proctor 675-3567 or [email protected] Cost: $50 per person 36 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MARCH 2010 Triton Docks Inc. Letters to the Editor Don Lauzon Let’s Get This Clear Quality Built Aluminum Frame Custom Docks Installation of Anchors & Buoys Contact us at 250-955-2255 or check out our website at www.tritondocks.ca 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 multicomponent dock systems. We now offer the service to bring your buoy up to Transport Canada’s regulations. New for 2010 Aluminum floor joists for a woodfree dock 250-955-2323 7838 Golf Course Rd, Anglemont Open on Regulation Greens Pro Shop Hours of Operation for March 9 am to 4 pm Daily Please check in at Pro Shop EMAIL : [email protected] WEBSITE : www.golfanglemont.com For many years the huge houseboat industry on Shuswap Lake has been breaking the law. They have been allowing the grey water from thousands of houseboat rentals to go into the lake. That is against the law! Three years ago, after much pressure from the local residents living around the lake, the Provincial Government decided that maybe we better enforce the law and get the multimillion dollar industry to clean up their act. They also decided that because the industry couldn't possibly afford to clean things up right away and of course this industry is so vital to the economic survival of the Shuswap Lakes area that we don't want to really inconvenience them so we'll give them not 1, not 2, but 3 years to refit their houseboats to hold grey water and to establish dumping stations for it. Did this happen? Not on your life. Admittedly, the houseboat companies have made some effort to comply but just not enough! Now the Provincial government with Barry Penner at its lead, has decided to give them an open period of grace. It seems that the Government is pandering this gigantic business for reasons unclear to me. They indicate that they do not want to interfere with the profits from tourism that it generates. Other than Sicamous and a very few other spots on the Shuswap most people don't really feel a lot of economic benefits from the houseboats. What we do feel is the impending danger of all the harmful elements in the thousands of gallons of grey water dispensed into our water each season. Testing so far has shown that the degree of harmful pollutants is not yet critical and will not yet cause an extreme health risk but they are significantly there. How long do we wait? Until people start getting really sick from it? It is not up to the taxpayers to solve this problem. It is not up to the taxpayers to install the pumping stations for this multimillion dollar business. It is not up to us to refit all the houseboats to standard. It is up to us to insist that the houseboat companies be held responsible for their industry and clean up their act. It's up to us to pressure the Provincial government to enforce the law! Call Mr. Barry Penner, responsible for: Minister of Environment and Minister responsible for Water Stewardship and Sustainable Communities, [email protected] , [email protected] , Unit 101 7388 Vedder Rd.. Chilliwack, BC V2R4E4 toll free 1-866-553-5537. Let him know how you feel. How long do we wait while the health of our lake is disintegrating? This is something you can do something about. Let's make that clear! Mary Stewart Shuswap Lake Coalition MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 37 Letters to the Editor Do You Want Scotch Creek To Turn Into A City? Do you want to watch Scotch Creek turn into a city? Do you like having your own water and septic? Do you want the chance of big box stores coming into the community and undercutting what few businesses are left here? If that is what you want, well that’s great! Much money has been spent by year-round residents putting in their own wells and septic, and it had to be to CSRD’s code. Now that your money is spent, CSRD is wangling with developers to put in a water/septic system (that will more than likely deplete ALL wells currently in operation in Scotch Creek), then the developers will “give” the system to CSRD, wherein CSRD will force everyone to hook up. You’ve got to love that smell of money. I spoke with many tourists last summer. The reason they come here is to have a relaxing time in a tranquil setting. To be surrounded by nature (that does include some trees by the way), and get away from the daily grind of city life. Now we have developers coming out of the woodwork, proposing highdensity developments. We have the CSRD more interested in listening and following the developers instead of waiting for our Scotch Creek OCP committee to even get a fighting chance to put forward their recommendations. CSRD is not interested in the permanent residents here. They do not want to listen to us, as it is not profitable to listen to us. I am not dead against development for the Scotch Creek area. What I am against is unbridled development driven by pure greed, with no conscience or concern for the yearround population. We ALL have a stake in this and it is time to start hollering at the CSRD to listen to us – not the developers. As history has clearly shown us (and I quote from author Wm. Bramley here): “If you do not create your own surroundings, someone else is going to create them for you ….. and you may not like what you get”. Stump Removal Trenches for Electrical, Sewer, Water, etc. Interlocking Pavers AB Retaining Walls Concrete Finishing Material Moving Len Barker [email protected] 250-804-9913 Material Hauling Darby Pollock Mark Zanders Fully Licensed and Insured JOB FAIR 2010 Season Apply in Person on Monday, March 15th - 9am to 2pm www.talking rock.ca at the Quaaout Lodge Food & Beverage • Front Desk • Golf Pro Shop Golf Course • Housekeeping • Night Security 38 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Annual General Meeting North Shuswap Community Association April 19th 2010, 7pm In the Clubroom of the Community Hall 5456 Squilax/Anglemont Hwy., Celista For more information please call Ed or Alison Elmes 250-955-2588 Drive a Boat Canada PCOC (boat licence) is now required MARCH 2010 Chase Legion Chase Legion Branch 107 hosted in house dart play offs on January 19th to determine who would go on to represent our branch at the Zone play downs. The play offs are done in a round robin style, with the winner playing singles, doubles and teams, the second place playing doubles and teams and the third and forth places playing in the teams as well. First place was Wallace Irwin, Second John den Dulk, and third and fourth Mike Pickell and Ken Davies. Saturday February 12th the members attended the zone competition in Ashcroft. Seven other legions also attended and competed for the title of zone champions in the three dart events. The Doubles consisting of Wallace Irwin and John den Dulk became zone champions taking first place and only losing one game of the fourteen they played. The Team of Wallace Irwin, John den Dulk, Mike Pickell, and Ken Davies also became zone champions only losing two of the fourteen games. TAKE THE CHALLENGE TEST or BOATING COURSE See us at Kamloops Boat Show March 19 - 21 Little River Boat Show April 2 - 5 Captains Village Poker Run June 20 Contact Dave Hawker 250 319 0469 cell 250 955 0317 Chase Legion Branch 107 Wins Another Zone Event [email protected] Chase Legion Branch 107 crib players took first place in crib in Clearwater. We would like to congratulate Muriel Kostal, Leslie Downy, Donna Ross and Levern Smith. The team will be headed to the Provincials March 19th to the 21st in Revelstoke. We all wish them the best of luck. MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 39 Shuswap Tourism Development From Denis Delisle Shuswap Tourism has hired marketing coordinator James Gjaltema, formerly with Chase Tourism Development and presently working for and promoting Geo Quest. Shuswap Tourism will be presenting and featuring the Shuswap at 2 trade shows in Calgary and Vancouver. Interestingly, 90% of Kamloops’ tourism business is from Vancouver & Washington. Thompson University (TRU) in trying to find a rural tourism project (called Red Tree) to use as a template to help rural areas with tourism enhancement ideas. Another incentive for Shuswap Tourism is our in- volvement with Shuswap Regional Marketing, interacting with many levels of the tourism private sector, local governments and First Nations. This plan is to have everyone work together to sell the Shuswap to the rest of the world. Presently we have many individuals and small groups (like Shuswap tourism) doing their own advertising. This is not cost effective and is patchy. The BC Elders meeting will take place in Salmon Arm in July. Interestingly, there will be 3,500 elders coming and there are only 1,000 rooms in and around Salmon Arm!! B-3871 Squilax-Anglemont Hwy, Scotch Creek BC V0E 3L0 tel 250 955-0089 fax 250-955-0098 Your local Mortgage Specialist! Jolene Polischuk, Mortgage Specialist www.jolenepolischuk.com Cell: 250 320-9020 Making Mortgages Easier 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. Come visit me in my Scotch Creek office to see what product fits you! Verico LendingMax Mortgage Corp. 40 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MARCH 2010 Don Wells - Dean Wells (250) 955-2321 Serving North Shuswap Covered under WorkSafe BC Fully Insured Siding Installation Soffit / Fascia Specializing in asphalt shingle roofing Home / Cottage framing Garages Storage sheds Indoor Reno’s / Drywall Chase / North Shuswap Employment Services 822 Shuswap Avenue, Box 1138, Chase, BC V0E 1M0 Phone: (250) 679-8448 Fax: (250) 679-8117 New Hours: 9:00 – 4:30 Effective April 6th, 2009 Scotch Creek: 3871 Squilax-Anglemont Hwy. Century 21 Building Phone: (250) 955-8188 Hours: 9:00 – 4:00 WEDNESDAYS ONLY Email: [email protected] Website: www.chaseemployment.ca "Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement". Sponsored by: Chase & District Chamber of Commerce Call 9-1-1 for EMERGENCIES Fire - Police Ambulance Soccer Starting From Heather Coates It is time to sign up for this year’s soccer season. The league will be running from April 18th-June13th every Sunday, ending with our famous year end fun tournament. Registration forms are available at all schools, Chase True Value and at Out to Lunch in Chase. All registrations and cheques are to be dropped off at True Value in Chase by April 1st to guarantee you a spot on a team. Chase Fun Soccer is in need of coaches for all teams. All coaches will receive one free registration. We are also looking for League helpers. If you can lend assistance to help keep this league running, please call Heather at 250-679-5411 or email [email protected]. Even if you have a very little amount of time, we need you. Baseball Season Approaches Hey Kids! Are you ready for some great outdoor fun? Baseball season is fast approaching. Baseball is a great way to develop skills, sportsmanship and team spirit, as well as getting some fresh air and exercise. Registration forms for T-Ball, Tadpole, Mosquito and Pee Wee can be picked up at the school for this year’s baseball season. League ages start at 5, as of December 31, 2009, and go up. Deadline for registration is March 26th. MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 41 School News By Jan Penner The year is zipping by with its usual speed and we are at Spring Break, ready to start our last term of the 2009-10 year at North Shuswap. We said good-bye to our student teacher, Amanda Nixon on the last day before Spring Break. She has returned to studies at TRU and spring graduation. Mrs. Nixon, as well as teaching in Mrs. Schmidt’s grade 3-4 class, also helped with lunch time intramurals and coached the girl’s basket ball team. It was great having Amanda as part of our staff. We wish her the best. The basketball season has wrapped up for another year. Both teams made great strides in skill development throughout the season, with the girls winning their zone ribbon. Congratulations to all our students who participated, and displayed sportsmanship and perseverance. The official date for the start of Kindergarten registration in April 7th. North Shuswap will be offering half day Kindergarten for 2010-11. To register you child please contact the school at 250-955-2214 or stop by between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., when our secretary is in the office. Registration of you child for Kindergarten helps with planning and configuration for the upcoming year. Provincial funding for the upcoming school year is of great concern to the Board of School District 83. A budget shortfall of approximately $1.6 million is expected. As the budget is required by law to balance, significant reductions in services and programs will be necessary within funding increases. For further provincial information, contact the Minister of Education, the Honourable Margaret DacDiarmid, PO Box 9045 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9E2, 250-387-1977, Fax 250-387-3200, [email protected] or, the Minister of Finance, the Honourable Colin Hansen, PO Box 9048 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9E2. 250-387-3751 or Fax 250-387-5594. 3-3970 squilax-anglemont road scotch creek, b.c. 250-955-2141 “Curl up with a good book and a cozy and I’ll call Rusty.” BIG EYED BOOKS presents… HAPPY HEALTHY YOU! Check out our inspirational selection of health and well-being books OPEN Tues to Sat - 11am to 5pm [email protected] NORTH SHUSWAP COMMUNITY HALL 6TH ANNUAL SPRING THING VINTNERS DISPLAY, SILENT AUCTION & WINE AUCTION OVER 100 IMPORTED & BC WINES TO SAMPLE LIVE MUSIC WITH FEATURE SINGERS WINE TASTING 8:00-10:00 CHAMPAGNE & OYSTERS LOCAL & IMPORTED CHEESES FRUIT & CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN MAY 1, 2010 TICKETS $40.00 EACH AVAILABLE AT SCOTCH CREEK SUPERVALU APRIL 1, 2010 WINE AUCTION 10:00-11:00 VICTIM SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE AS DESIGNATED DRIVERS (BY DONATION) CALL JEFF 250-679-8638 Ad Sponsored by SuperValu and the Kicker 42 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MARCH 2010 Scotch Creek Clinic Meeting Has Positive Climate Build to fit your Deck, Pool or Patio Screen Rooms 3 Season Rooms Balconies Gazebos Wind Walls Screen Roofs Polycarbonate Roofs 250-819-5502 [email protected] www.suncoastenclosures.com At Magna Bay • Drain Rock • Sand • Cement • Gravel • Road Gravel • Pea Gravel 250-955-0485 Call anytime Bob Cell: 250-833-6350 From Denis Delisle A meeting with MLA George Abbott and Andrew Neuner from Interior Health was intense, lasting about 1 hour. The need for the Clinic and the nurse was understood but getting a doctor for the clinic is not likely. The best to be expected for a clinic here is a Primary Care Nurse and a Nurse Practioner visiting once a week. The whole province is being cut back and there needs to be priorities put in place as to the number of people who need to be serviced compared to areas with less people. Clinics closing in Vancouver effect 10s of thousands of people where as, in a rural area it might affect a few thousand. As they see it, services in Chase are vital and Scotch Creek is nice but not as important. Not a nice pill to swallow but a possible reality is what they are telling us. We briefly discussed the doctor situation in Chase and why doctors are so hard to draw in. One point made, was that the doctors were getting $180,000 per year in Chase (with in the Primary Care system) and yet the pay fee for service doctors, if they push themselves can be as much as $350,000 - $400,000. Victoria has decided to go away from the Primary Care system to a “Fee for Service” model. In the present Primary Care scenario, there is no method of paying for clinics such as the Scotch Creek Clinic. The money (in fee for service) is just for the doctor’s use and there is no money for other infrastructure (such as SCC). The doctors will pay for their own staff, equipment and building. There is no advantage or need for them to pay for the SCC. This money has to come from somewhere else. There were some problems with the Primary Care model, such as; doctors do not need to be productive and could only need to see 7 patients or less a day (if not monitored). This can be very costly and it is possible that incentives to see more patients may be needed to have a more (Continued on page 43) Serving the North Shuswap Lot clearing Landscaping Driveways Rock walls Waterlines Chain Link Fencing 15 + years Experience Fully insured! Available weekends Magna Bay Enterprises MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Scotch Creek Clinic Meeting Has Positive Climate continued (Continued from page 42) productive health care system. If the SCC was allowed to operate in some form then other problems could arise. One is that other clinics that have been cut or closed, would all be clambering to be kept open. This is not economically feasible. It was also recognized the rural areas needs to be more flexible to have rural clinics operate and support the special needs of rural areas. There are 3 possibilities to go with: 1) Status quo- with no clear idea what the future is going to be, this would guarantee almost no doctors to come and frustrated public. 2) Alternate Payments Plan (APP) allows markers that have physicians see so many patients and overhead is paid. This would work for a select few of Doctors (many would prefer the big bucks plan-fee for service). This APP is the best of systems that would allow the Scotch Creek Clinic to exist. There would still be Home Support, Nurse Practioner and the full time nurse that would come out. In this case doctors would be, on the cusp of becoming paid employees of IHA. 3) Fee for service is where the doctor is responsible for everything and in such a case they would have no use for the SCC. What can we do? There are some things needed. One is the rental on the Clinic space was raised and that needs to be brought back to the original agreement. I discussed this with the owner and they were willing to cut the rent back to its original cost. A doctor for Scotch Creek would help either part time or full time. So we need folks to look around and see if we have a physician or retired doctor who would consider working part or full time at the clinic. This may not help us keep out Primary Care Nurse as we still do not have a way to fund her in the proposed systems. George Abbott indicated he would contact Ministry of Health and see if there was away that Scotch Creek Clinic could be kept open. Norman Embree (Chair of Interior Health) understands better the situation and will also bring to their attention the need for the clinic to be kept open. Andrew Nuener (Chief Operating Officer) understands all too well the need for the clinic but is dependent on what IHA will allow him to do. The message we were left with is, they will try to keep the clinic open but there are financial and technical challenges. The line of dialogue needs to be kept open and positive. What can we do? I feel the letter campaign showed we care and are willing to do something to keep out clinic, it made the officials notice. More needs to be done. It would help to have someone organize a group of people to come with ideas and keep on track with what the Health Ministry plans to do for this area. If you’re interested please contact me and maybe we can get some people together and find a solution to the Clinic closing. This is far too important an issue to leave it to me. We need a more organized approach from the community. 43 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 For Relief from migraines & headaches; chronic neck and back pain; stress & tension related problems; Tempero Mandibular joint syndrome; TMJ and many other related conditions 250-955-6268 KARAOKE FRIDAY MARCH 26TH Celebrate St. Patrick's Day With Us! March 17th Wednesday - Poker Night 7pm Thursday - Pool Night 7:30 pm Saturday - Meat Draw 3pm Nightly Dinner Specials nspirations in olor 250-319-0496 NEED HELP UPDATING YOUR HOME? Coordinating Paint Colors Space Planning Blind, Shade or Shutter Sales Free in-Home Consultation Satisfaction Guaranteed [email protected] www.inspirationsincolor.com 44 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MARCH 2010 The We’ll Clean Up & Prep Your Gardens S.O.S.+ Sewerage On Site & Excavating Septic Fields Foundations Drainage Water Lines Excavations Driveways Retaining Walls Landscaping Concrete ● Stamping ● Floors ● Driveways ● Foundations ● Retaining Walls ● Custom Jobs 20 years experience serving the Shuswap “We Can Do It” For Free Estimate Call Butch 250-319-6933 or 250-679-7771 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 GARDEN COACH We've made it through another Canadian winter! Some winter eh? I guess I'm one of those Canucks that likes the white stuff, that blanket that covers up the flotsam outside and lets you forgive yourself for lolling about by the fire. Maybe non believers will now buy the 'global warming' warning.. then next year, if it's brutally cold they'll poo poo it again. I think maybe what we gotta get, is we may be in for some radical environmental changes. But..Spring is here so Rock On!!! Rocks..subject of the day. Rocks are beautiful. They can be incorporated into landscapes as walls, sculptures, patios, stepping stones, ponds... How many times have we seen that perfect 10 ton rock we'd love to have in the garden, but it's out in the middle of the wilderness and no matter the will there just ain't the way… and so it shall lie perfectly, exquisitely in its' place. A machine and a great operator can build incredible structures with rock. If one chooses hand work, with patience and the right sized rock one can creatively play at that lifetime project building the great wall. My present garden is blessedly rock free and friends bring me 'special' rocks for garden sculpture. I like rocks in the garden when used judiciously and artistically. There is a trend in landscaping to use rock as mulch, partly for that utopian maintenance free concept. Gotta say I don't buy it. Rocks are heavy. I'm sure that plant roots don't like that weight on top of them. Rocks can't be hand cultivated. Even with landscape cloth Shuswap Art Gardens beneath to Kerry Barnhardt stifle weeds 955-8150 dirt still blows [email protected] in between the rocks and weed seeds germinate. The alternatives to cultivating these weeds out are - plucking one weed at a time, herbicides or maybe a blow torch. To organically feed plants surrounded by this rock mulch one must remove the rock, put down the compost, manure, etc., then replace the rock. Rocks are hot..remember walking on hot rocks in bare feet...or, rocks are cold. Plants like moderate temperatures which organic mulches such as bark or straw offer. So, if you have a pile of rocks that just must stay in the garden ...great. Spiders love piles of rocks, as do snakes. Spiders eat bugs, snakes eat rodents..good… unfortunately snakes also eat frogs..not so good. If it's a big pile of rocks you want to play with I guess I'd recommend laying heavy duty landscape cloth underneath and filling the niches between with some nice soil to plant lots of ground covers which when tended will establish and sprawl over the rock crowding out weeds. “1 rock 2 rocks red rock blue rocks ..my grandson and I will build a spider condo.” Anyone interest in a community garden for their own growing needs, please contact me. MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 45 Congratulations Linda! Finishing Carpentry Renovations Residential & Commercial 250.803.3110 Celista & Scotch Creek After 28 years of living in Magna Bay as a landed immigrant Linda Christopherson was granted Canadian citizenship at a ceremony in Kamloops February 9th. It's only the last few years that Australia allowed dual citizenship. Please welcome Linda as our newest citizen. APRIL DEADLINE is Apr 2nd We hit the stands on April 16th Gary Tennent rock chip repairs 250-679-3118 WINDSHIELDS.. No need to contact ICBC One Stop glass claim service. Mon to Fri 8:30 - 5, Sat by Appointment 822A Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC Open at 11am 7 days a week SUNDAY BRUNCH Daily Features Easter Sunday (April 4th) & Mothers Day Bacon & Eggs Until 4pm (Sunday May 9th) Take Out Chase BC 11am to 2pm Plan a Special Occasion . . . Wedding, Reunion . . . with us! 46 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MARCH 2010 New Okanagan Regional Library Website Goes Live 852 SEYMOUR ST. KAMLOOPS 250-372-3579 • 1-877-372-3579 Open Monday - Friday 8am - 5:30pm & Saturday 8am - 5pm www.fergusonequip.com The Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) launched its totally redesigned website on Wednesday, February 17 at its previous URL www.orl.bc.ca. Customers visiting the site will see several new features that enhance their ability to find everything from events at their local branch, to answers for reference questions, to lists of librarian recommended books for children and adults. “The redesign of our website has been much more than cosmetic,” says ORL Executive Director Lesley Dieno. “This website has been in development for a year and includes improvements so our customers can more easily access the information they need online.” Some of the features include: A master events calendar, searchable by branch, date or event type Searchable ORL and BC Library to Go catalogues A news and events page for up-to-date information Links to the ORL’s Facebook and Twitter pages In-depth financial and administrative information about the ORL Online “Join” form Links to booklists, recommended websites, and eResources for children, teens, and book lovers The website was created by a team at the ORL and Kelowna marketing firm Twin Creek Media. (Continued on page 47) ANGLEMONT MEN’S GOLF CLUB Wants to Thank Our Sponsors Par-take every Wednesday New Members Welcome 2010 Executive Committee Craig Butts-President Steve Moore-Club Captain Dave Cross-Secretary Treasurer Dave Edwards-Vice President Todd Stone-vice Captain We also have two new sponsors: Touch For Health Body Management & Welldon Construction Company First Men’s Night Wednesday April 21, 2010 Shot Gun Start @ 5pm General Meeting For more info call: Craig Butts 250-955-0255 Steve Moore 250-955-2204 Wed. Apr. 14 Doors Open @ 4:30pm Meeting Starts @ 5pm Door Prizes (Include 2010 Men's Club Membership) MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER DARE TO DREAM By Bev Shea Have you ever been having a perfectly lovely day, puttering around, getting a few chores accomplished and then the telephone rings. All of a sudden someone else's agenda takes over your day and you react with anger. You can't believe that anyone would be so stupid, or inconsiderate or incompetent or whatever it is that gets you going – but there you are pacing around the house, ranting and raving (hopefully after having hung up the telephone). I think it has happened to us all, I know it has happened to me. Afterwards, I feel guilty and stupid for having allowed something like this to upset me, after all I am supposed to be on a spiritual journey, I am supposed to be living in the present and using positive thinking. It is a mistake to think that once you start on a journey of positive awareness and living in the present that nothing will ever upset you, that you will always react in a positive manner – we are in fact human. I bet even the Dali Lama has days when he looks at his students and thinks “You guys are getting on my last nerve”. It is foolish to believe that you will always be able to think good thoughts about people regardless of what they do. We will not always have the presence of mind to repeat our affirmations and bless someone who has angered us. What we can do is admit what we feel, feel it and give it up. It is not important that we experienced these emotions, what is important is how we then respond to these emotions. Take the opportunity that life has handed you and grow from the experience. I think one of the most important lessons we can learn is that no matter what happens we can handle it. When we realize this we are then able to move forward with more confidence. When we surrender these feeling we open the way for a miracle to happen. And remember miracle follows miracle and wonders never cease and that's the way it is. New Okanagan Regional Library Website continued (Continued from page 46) “This has been an extremely satisfying, and challenging project for our company,” says Twin Creek Media owner James Shaw. “The Okanagan Regional Library is complex – there are so many services available! We worked hard with the ORL team to design a great online experience. I think this new website will highlight the amazing services and resources that ORL offers to people of all ages.” As part of the web launch, the ORL is unveiling its new kid’s mascot and announcing a contest to “Name the Marmot”. Children aged 3-15 years old are encouraged to submit their suggestions for a name online at www.orl.bc.ca/kids/ marmot. A customized $200 prize pack will go to the person coming up with the winning name. 47 48 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Lakeside Realty Ltd Direct Line Office Office Fax Email MARCH 2010 (250) 318-4344 (250) 955-0307 (250) 955-0308 [email protected] 6 5 4 Associate Broker 3 1 3 6 8 5 5 7 2 9 4 8 9 4 9 1 2 9 1 EASY Sonja Sells the Shuswap 2 9 4 7 6 1 www.sonjavw.ca 7 5 Frank 250-955-2924 Mini Excavator for Hire 9 4 5 HARD Contractors Ltd. Lot Clearing and Tree Removal 6 7 2 4 3 2 1 1 6 4 3 5 6 4 250-955-0494 Cell 250-852.1657 3 8 9 5 Answers on page 55 North Shore Metals Roofing, Siding, Custom Flashings Drew Chamberlain 250-318-5975 or 250-675-3928 Insulation - Installation Satisfaction Guaranteed Rose Sak 250-955-8607 250-515-0445 North Shuswap Women’s Institute At our February meeting we decided we would do catering again. We had stopped offering this service because our numbers were dwindling. We now have 16 members who are anxious to do work in the community. Last month we donated a book called Alfalfabits to Jannis Delisle’s Grade 1-2 class. It is put out by the government and is about Agriculture in the classroom. We also donated to the Salmon Arm Hospital and the Children’s Hospital. We are making plans to attend the AGM of the B.C. Women’s Institute held in Kamloops in May. The plans for our Spring Sale are going ahead. We will be having our usual Plant Sale as well as baking, books, misc. lunch, pies, homemade bread and buns etc. We would like to invite any home based businesses such as Scrapbooking, Avon, Epicure etc. or anyone with a product for sale, to rent a table. Tables are $15.00. For more information, call Nadine 250-955-2388. MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 49 Timely Truths North Shuswap Christian Fellowship St. David’s by-the-Lake Anglican/United Church 5518 Squilax/Anglemont Hwy, Celista Many of us spend so much effort comparing ourselves to others, or trying to live up to their expectations. A rooster spied a large ostrich egg in the yard next door. He quickly flew over the fence to examine it. He looked it over, kicked it, and stealthily rolled it into his own yard. Then calling all the hens together, he said, “Now, I’m not complaining girls, I’m simply showing you what they are doing in other places. Once a wise teacher was speaking to a group of eager young students. He gave them the assignment to go out and find a small, unnoticed flower somewhere. He asked them to study the flower for a long time. “Get a magnifying glass and study the delicate veins in the leaves, and notice the nuances and shades of color. Turn the leaves slowly and observe their symmetry. And remember that this flower might have gone unnoticed and unappreciated if you had not found and admired it.” After the class returned, the teacher observed, “People are like that. Each one is different, carefully crafted, uniquely endowed. But you have to spend time with them to know this. So many people go unnoticed and unappreciated because no one has ever taken time with them and admired their uniqueness.” Consider the words of the Psalmist “I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are your works, and that my soul knows very well.” Psalm 139:14 Isn’t it time we started living with the uniqueness that God created us for and not try to be someone else? Pastor John Giesbrecht North Shuswap Christian Fellowship 4079 Butters Road, Scotch Creek Pastor John Giesbrecht – 250-955-2545 Sunday 10:30 am Catholic Services Our Lady of the Lake - Blind Bay Sunday, 11 am Chase Sunday, 9:00 am No Masses in Celista until further notice What’s on at NS Christian Fellowship: Bible Study - All, Wed, 7 pm Women’s Ministries, 10 am 1st Tues monthly Celebrate the Shuswap Week Media Release Information April 18th to the 24th is Celebrate the Shuswap Week. Planned events include displays, tree planting, litter cleanup, storm-drain marking, talks, hikes, and two major public events. On Earth Day, April 22nd there will be an evening of visual and musical entertainment at the Salmar Classic, that will include the final judging for the song writing contest, A Song for the Shuswap. On the following day, April 23rd, there will be a Watershed Conference at Salmon Arm O-250-515-2502 Sunday 11:00 am Secondary, at which the winning essays will be presented, along with talks, displays and visual presentations. Posters from the poster contest will be on display. The Conference will conclude with a free, all-ages dance featuring Old Man’s Beard (sponsored by Askews). We hope that project partners will also sponsor events during this week in other Shuswap communities. Everyone is invited to participate in the events. Come out and Celebrate the Shuswap! Spring Bottle Drive By Jan Penner Division 1 is holding their annual Spring Bottle Drive on April 10th. Funds raised will go towards end of year activities and field trips. If you wish to donate recyclables, but will be unavailable on this date, cans and bottles can be dropped off at Scotch Creek Bottle Depot, with instructions to forward the proceeds to Division 1. Your generous support is greatly appreciated. Join us for Easter at St. David’s by the Lake on the highway in Celista Palm Sunday March 28 at 11:00 Remembering the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem Holy Communion A special part for children Good Friday April 2 at 11:00 A reflective service with symbols, stories, and song For all ages and denominations Hot cross buns served after Easter Eve April 3 at 5:00 A candlelight service of song and readings for everyone Supper served after Easter Sunday April 4 at 11:00 A service of celebration with Holy Communion Something special for children Light lunch after Thrift Shop News Opening April 14th Donations welcome after the end of March. Please! no microwaves, TVs, computers 50 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MARCH 2010 Calendar of Events Adams River Salmon Society.. Sonja Vernon-Wood 250-318-4344 AWE Society..Dorothy Marks [email protected] Anglemont Ladies Golf.. Bev Shea 955-0365 Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.. Steve Moore 955-2204 Anglemont Sr. Citizens.. Barry Tannock 955-2322 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 955-6234 Baseball Club.. Terry Speed 955-6122 Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson250-374-5115 or Maria Mazzotta 250-374-5665 Chamber of Commerce.. Dave Cunliffe 250-851-6852 Coffee House.. Dave Baxter 679-3899 Country Kids Play School.. Alanna Stearns 679-3005 Country Gardens Garden Club.. Chris Trueman 955-6467 CRIMESTOPPERS.. 1-800-222-8477 Crowfoot Snowmobile Club.. Martin & Julie Lucas 955-2246 CSRD - Area F.. Denis Delisle 955-0806 ET/NS Health Advisory Com... Joan Bristow 955-2304 FIRE DEPARTMENTS Anglemont Robert Gallant 955-0791 Celista Darlene Volk 955-6341 S.C./L.C. Art Stoll 955-2422 / 250-517-0098 First Responders.. Pat Robertson 955-2999 First Responders Society.. Bev Shea 955-0365 Girl Guides - Chase District - Janie Emeny 679-3094 Hatha Yoga.. Sandra 955-8189 Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon.. Cynthia Bentley 955-2222 (In Memoriam) Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 955-6431 Imai Ball Park Foundation.. Paul Spooner 679-3337 Karate Club.. Dale Cundy 955-2145 Lions Club.. Pat Anderson 955-2432 Meadow Creek Park Assoc.. Don Grimm 955-0262 Naturalists Club.. Claudette Carlsen 955-8148 Needle Bugs Club.. Gerry Kendall 955-6279 NS Cemetery.. Doug Prigmore 955-6454 or Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 NS Christian Fellowship.. Pastor John 955-2545 NS Community Association.. Ed Elmes 955-2588 Hall Bookings – Alison Elmes 955-2588 NS Craft & Needlework Club.. Nadine Collier 955-2388 NS Elementary School.. Glen Overgaard 955-2214 NS Players.. Anne Flanders 955-0372 Okanagan Regional Library.. Lee Carreiro 955-8198 Parents Advisory Committee.. Alanna Stearns 679-3005 Parks Commission Chair.. Jackie Santa 955-2421 Police Advisory Committee.. Lynda Sutton 955-6144 Ratepayer Associations Anglemont - Rudy Maarsman 955-0482 Lee Creek - Cathy Hopland 679-3117 Magna Bay - Alan Nunn 955-0302 or 604-522-3346 Saratoga - Aileen Brand 955-6123 St. Ives - Allan Young 955-2570 School District # 83.. Maureen Kalynchuk 955-2954 Seymour Arm Comm. Assoc.. Bob Reimer 250-833-7610 Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club.. Wilmer Marks 778-785-2032 Shuswap Environmental Action Society.. Jim Cooperman 679-3693 Shuswap Hospice Society.. 832-7099 Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Don Reed 675-2597 Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Gemma 835-8842, Sandra 832-0972 Shuswap Rock Club.. Pat or Gail Bowden 675-2849 Skmana Ski club .. George 679-3688 or John 679-8600 South Shuswap Canada Day Committee.. Jennie Anderson 675-4553 Tai Chi.. Sandra Spicer 955-8189 Victim Services.. Jeff Foss 679-8638 Whittlers Club.. Rudy Maarsman 955-0482 Women’s Institute.. Maureen Kalynchuk 955-2954 Sunnybrae Seniors Pancake Breakfast - Mar 13, 8:30 to 11:00 am. 50/50 draw. Sunnybrae Seniors Centre Tappen Sorrento Memorial Garage/Craft Sale - Sat. Mar 13, 9am - 1pm. Refreshments avail., raffle 50/50 draw Chase Legion - Jam session Mar. 14, 3 - 7pm. General meeting Mar. 17, 7pm. Karaoke Feb 20, 8pm. Singles Dart Tournament Mar 28, 2:30 FMI 679-3536 NS Coffee House - Mar. 19th, Willow Brocke / April 16, Old Man’s Beard / May 21, The Dust Puppets. Daffodil Tea, Craft, Bake Sale - Mar 27, 10 - 2pm. Pritchard Hall. Homemade lunches, draws, craft tables, door prizes. FMI or to rent a table call Kathy 250-577-3276 Annual Spring Bottle Drive - April 10th. N.S. Elementary School. Funds raised go toward end of school activities. Annual General Meeting - April 19, 7pm in the Club Room @ NSCA. FMI Alison 250-955-2588 Celebrate Shuswap Week - April 18 - 24 FMI Monica 250-833-6100 NSCA Spring Fundraising events 6th Annual Spring Thing, May 1st / Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast, May 9th / Father’s Day Lobster dinner, June 18th. FMI 250-955-2588 Kamloops Art Galleries - Courthouse Gallery - March - Pierre Tremblay -finely crafted woodwork. April - Lance Weisser - water colour. FMI visit kamloopscourthousegallery.ca / Wilson House Gallery - Mar. 2 to 31. Bill Frymire - mosaic tile. 115 Tranquille Rd. FMI [email protected] / KAC Main Gallery - Mar. 4 to 27. Jan Pruneau arcrylics. 7 Seymour St. FMI 250-5542309. Arnica Gallery – Lisa Lipton – Mar. 5 to Apr.3. Show with paint, music, light and video. FMI [email protected] Regularly Scheduled Events NS Community Hall: CoffeeHouse - 3rd Friday of the month, 7:30 pm NSCH Community Association - 3rd Mon. of the month, 7pm Historical Society - 2nd Thurs of the month, 2pm Lions Club - 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month, 7pm Naturalist Meeting - 3rd Thurs of the month, 1:30pm NSWI (Women’s Institute) - Meet 3rd Tues of the month, 1pm NSWI - Needlework & Crafts Every Wed., 10am to 2pm. Bring your lunch. Everyone welcome. FMI call Nadine @ 250-955-2388. Parks Commission - 2nd Thurs of the month, 10am Shuswap Lake Coalition - Two Sundays a month, 1 - 3 pm. Call 250-955-2967 FMI Tai Chi - FMI Sandra 955-8189 Chamber of Commerce Meetings 4th Mon of the month, 7pm @ Century 21 office FMI 250-9552113 Country Gardens Garden Club Meet 3rd Wed of the month, 7 pm at the Anglemont Srs. Centre. FMI Chris 250-955-6467 Ladies Bible Study & Care Group Meet every Friday in private homes. 9:30-11:30am. Need help/prayer/ info? (confidential) call 955-2131 North Shuswap Community Prayer Group Meet the 3rd Thursday of the month, 7 pm at the Anglemont Srs. Centre. FMI Sharlee Lea 955-0885 or Val Lenz 955-2117. N.S. First Responders Society Mtg is the 2nd Wed of the month, 7 pm. Phone Bev at 955-0365 for location Royal Canadian Legion - Chase Sun: Open 2pm - 8pm Mon: Dart League 7:30pm Tues: Free meat draws 4:30pm 6:00pm, fun Euchre 7pm Thur: Crib 7pm, League Darts 7:30 pm Fri: TGIF meal 5:30pm - 6:30pm, Ladies Doubles Dart League 2 pm. Sat: Meat Draws, Fun Darts 2pm, Pool Tournaments, 50/50 draw 6:30pm New members always welcome. FMI 250-679-3536 Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meet the 1st and 3rd Thurs of the month, 10 am. at Sunnybrae Seniors Hall The Ta'Lana Twirler's Square Dance Club weekly dances, at the Blind Bay Hall, 2010 Blind Bay Rd. Rounds and main stream dancing. FMI Betty & Fred at 250675-4408 or George & Nancy at 250-675-5375 To add a meeting/event call Jan 955-0534, Fax 955-0515 or email [email protected] MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER The Kicker Contact Us: Sweet Lamb Curry Publisher, Co-Editor, Business Mgr: Jan Wojciechowski 250-955-0534 Advertisements: Jan Wojciechowski 250-955-0534 Tracy Wojciechowski 250-955-0534 Editor: Jan Penner 250-955-0039 Fax : 250-955-0515 E-Mail: [email protected] Write us: Box 129, Anglemont, B.C. V0E 1A0 Website: www.kicker.ca Subscriptions: $45.00/yr (+GST). Drop boxes: SuperValu or Peoples Drug Mart in Scotch Creek, Sunnyside SuperMart in Celista, or 7320 Estate Place in Anglemont. Submitted by Windwalker, allrecipes.com 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour salt and black pepper to taste 3 1/2 pounds cubed lamb stew meat 6 tablespoons butter, divided 2 large onion, chopped 51 2 tablespoons brown sugar Got a favourite tablespoons curry powder recipe you would 1 large Granny Smith apple like to share? peeled, cored, and cubed Send it to 1 cup chicken stock [email protected] or 1/2 cup raisins fax it to 1 tablespoon lemon juice 250-955-0515 3 Place the flour in a plastic bag; season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the lamb, and shake until evenly coated with flour. Melt half of the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the lamb in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; set aside. Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining butter. Stir in the onions, and cook until the onions have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar, curry powder, apples, chicken stock, raisins, and browned lamb. 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Type of hairstyle 34. One who accomplishes 35. Bee colony 36. Puzzling 37. Foot digit 41. Registered Nursing Assistant 1. Perch 2. Greek first letter 3. Distributes 4. What a model does 5. Utilizes 6. Stone 7. Words of a song 8. Steam bath 9. Soothe 10. Overburdens 11. Not less 12. Digestive fluid 13. Lyric poems North Shuswap Library Tuesdays 12 pm - 7 pm Wed. & Sat. 11 am - 3 pm 250-955-8198 Are You…. Expecting a baby... New to the community?… Call Welcome Wagon Today! It’s Absolutely Free! Darlene Jones, Representative 250-679-3919 e-mail: [email protected] www.welcomewagon.ca 44. Slackly 46. Cited from the same place 50. Genus of hemlock spruce 51. Base 8 number system 53. Donkeys 54. Not dead 55. Units of heredity 56. Smells 57. Expert flyers 58. Avatar of Vishnu 59. Jacob's brother 61. Pursuit 62. They come from chickens Chase & District RCMP Victim Service 250-679-8638 24 hours/day, 365 days/yr MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 53 $5 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 [email protected] or mail to Box 129, Anglemont, B.C. V0E 1A0. Ads must be received 10 days prior to the paper hitting the stands. CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE. ————————————— SERVICES ————————————— Making Waves Marine Service, Service, parts, and marine accessories to your location. Full marine repair and service available to all makes and models of pleasure craft. Fully certified marine technician with over 15 years experience. Call Alan today at 250-955-0884. ——————————–—––— New Doctor In Town. The Dock Doctor. Dock & Buoy repair & maintenance. Bob 250-955-2500 or 250-318-2890. [email protected] —————————————– Are you going away for the winter? Need a house check for insurance purposes? Need snow removed from your deck? Lived here since 1981. References avail. Call Linda 250-955-2500 -----------------------------------------Children First. I am organizing a parent group to discuss ideas for enriching our children's’ lives in this community. If interested please call Alisa 250-955-0335 ————————————— SERVICES ————————————— ————————————— SERVICES ————————————— —————————————— SERVICES —————————————— K9 ScallyWags THOMPSON RIVERS APPRAISALS Puncture Perfect Piercing Pet Grooming IPG Certified 679-7889 Now Open Saturdays Tues-Sat (by appointment) 560-B Shuswap Avenue - Best parking around back - Larkspur Services. Orchardist with horticultural background. Looking for pruning, shaping, topping? No guess work. Free estimates. Evening 250-517-7429 Piano Tuning & Restoration Grand Piano Consultation 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) TOPSOIL MANURE (rotted) GRAVEL LOT CLEARING EXCAVATING 955-6435 Kenneth Finlayson Foundations, Framing, Finishing, Decks, Flooring, Tiling, Renovations. For all your construction needs call Simon Hodges 250-318-6079, Dave Hodges 250-955-8624. FOUR SEASONS HOME SERVICES 250-955-0011 Weekly House Checks • Summer Watering • Cabin Open Up/Shut Down Happy clients for the past 6 years. Dependable service, excellent references. COMPETITIVE RATES CAPT/ACAP 250-675-4661 250-517-7627 [email protected] WINDOW CLEANING Available April 3 - 10th. North Shuswap, Chase to Blind Bay. Cost estimated at $100 per house for outside only. For information call 250-955-29A47 Small Breed Dog Grooming. Cleaning by Charlene Will clean your condo, cabin. Reasonable rates. Supply my own cleaning agents. 250-955-6142, cell 778-220-1167 DOCK DOCTOR IF YOUR DOCK AINT A ROCKIN HAVE THE DOCTOR COME A KNOCKIN FOR ALL YOUR DOCK REPAIRS Certified since 1978. Julie of Modern Touch Hair Studio has joined the girls at Sebastion Salon in Sorrento Mondays 9 - 1 Tues - Fri 9 - 5 Later appointments available upon request call 250-675-2114 & ask for JULIE “WE HAVE THE ATTITUDE YOUR HAIR IS SCREAMING FOR!!” Come and Check Us Out 2806 Arnheim Rd. Call Kelly 250-679-3632 Lucas Excavating Services Hitachi 120, driveways, building excavations, lot clearing. Over 20 years experience. Call Graham 250-955-2173 High Flow Plumbing, pumps, tanks, taps, sinks, tubs, etc. One call we do it all. Seniors discounts. 250-377-5043 or 250-679-7682 NOW BUILDING WOOD DOCKS UNWANTED DOCK REMOVAL CALL BOB 250-955-2500 250-318-2890 [email protected] Qua Verde Enterprises Ltd. Residential House Cleaning Body piercing in the comfort of your own home Starting @$35.00, all piercings include tax and implant grade jewellery. Call Christine @ 250‐682‐5028 ————————————— FOR SALE ————————————— New & Used Medical Equipment Scooters, walkers, wheelchairs, bathroom safety, stairlifts, hospital beds, nursing uniforms. Free Screening 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 PRIVATE HOUSEBOAT FOR SALE $32,000 40x11 triple-pontoon, 8-sleeper houseboat with twin controls, includes trailer, built by 3 Buoys in early 80’s. Good condition – needs nothing – completely refurbished. Volvo Penta engine in good running condition & easy on fuel. Marine Survey done in 2005. Call Al @ 250-955-2188 or Jerry @ 250-955-0985. 8 year old Quarter Horse for sale or trade for 4 steers, green broke. Call George 250-955-2165 ------------------------------------------Health Rider R65 treadmill. Excellent condition, bought for $1,400, selling for $625. call 250-955-0768 ------------------------------------------Propane furnace $300, propane fire place with brass surround and logs $400, propane hot water tank $35. Call Dave 250-955-8624 ------------------------------------------Worm composting indoors the easy way. Kits/worms at Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge. Call Shirley Mainprize @ 250-6792778 Servicing the Shuswap since 1996 Alice 250-679-5353 email: [email protected] Birch Firewood - Delivered. Ian Bischoff. 250-955-2340 54 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MARCH 2010 $5 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 [email protected] or mail to Box 129, Anglemont, B.C. V0E 1A0. Ads must be received 10 days prior to the paper hitting the stands. CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE. —————————————— FOR RENT —————————————— —————————————— REAL ESTATE FOR SALE —————————————— cruise or just sit by the water and listen Town-House for rent. 3 bdr, 2 to the loons. Nothing to do - fully bath, in-law suite, garage, all renovated home, fantastic kitchen, appliances, W/D, N/S, N/P, heated floors, large master with walksatellite TV included. $1,200 plus in closet. Floor to ceiling windows D/D. 250-320-3262 with full views of gardens and —————————————— lake. South exposure. Just under 1 acre of beautifully landscaped gardens, Koi REAL ESTATE FOR SALE —–———–—–—–———–—–— pond, greenhouse, large garage. This home is a must see!! Call Jim or One acre view lot next to Gateway Susan 250 955-0727 RV. Septic approved. Water system —————————————— in. Taxes $150/year. $75,000. 250COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 679-3945 ---------------------------------------------- —–——–——–—–––———–—– Commercial Space for lease. Please Building Lot - 140 Estate Drive, Anglemont, BC - View potential lot contact Randall Martin at Little Shuswap Indian Band for more info located in sunny North Shuswap, 250-679-3203 close to Golf Course, Marina and Beach. 80 ' frontage x 164' - .31 acre. $55,000. Call Jim or Susan FOR LEASE 250 955-0727 695 sq. ft. of Professional Space ---------------------------------------------Shared lobby and bathroom with Semi - Waterfront home beautiful Scotch Creek Dental. Please call Shuswap Lake. Sit on your deck and Sonja Vernon-Wood at enjoy the sunset over the lake. Wan250-318-4344 der down to your boat for an evening Clip & Save —————————————— —————————————— HELP WANTED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY —————————————— —————————————— For Lease or Purchase Development of commercial property in Scotch Creek, mid summer 2010. Anyone interested in leasing, lease to purchase or purchase space contact 250-955-0499 or 250-309-2598 Help Wanted May 1st-September 1st. ——————————————— HELP WANTED –———–——–——–———–—–— Relief Caregiver Required. Odd days here and there. No experience Necessary. Just good company . Please call 250-955-2987 (Angela) Shuswap Cabins - Cleaners required to clean vacation rental properties. Potential to make $50.00/hr must have own vehicle. To book an interview interested applicants should call: (250) 8336632 or (250)955-0721 Office Receptionist Caravans West R.V. Resort in Scotch Creek needs an enthusiastic, seasonal, weekend office receptionist for general duties. Good communication skills and general computer knowledge is essential. Contact us by email: [email protected] Phone 250-955-0033 or attend in person at the office located at 3980 Squilax Anglemont Hwy, Scotch Creek, (Mondays only) for an application form. Classified Ads $5.00 up to 20 words; $ .20 each additional word. Price includes GST. Drop ads at Scotch Creek SuperValu Box, Peoples Drug Mart Box in Scotch Creek, Sunnyside Supermart in Celista, or 7320 Estate Place in Anglemont or mail to Box 129, Anglemont, B.C. V0E 1A0. Ads must be received 10 days prior to the paper hitting the stands, and must be paid in advance. PLEASE PRINT Name: 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 Total # OF WORDS:___________ Basic Charge: 20 Words = Address: Category: $ 5.00 Add’l words: ____ x .20 = Boxed $ 1.00 Payment Info: Cost per month: Phone: __________ Cash Cheque MARCH 2010 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 55 ————————————— VACATION RENTALS ————————————— # 1 TOPSOIL CREW & CONTRACTOR MANURE (Rotted) GRAVEL LOT CLEARING EXCAVATING EASY Daily & Weekly Motel Rates 7 1 3 4 8 9 6 5 2 RV & CAMPING SITES 6 2 8 3 7 5 9 1 4 Daily & Weekly rates 5 4 9 1 2 6 7 3 8 GROUP RATES AVAILABLE 3 9 1 6 4 2 8 7 5 Sharon & Two-Cat Pat 8 5 6 9 1 7 4 2 3 4 7 2 8 5 3 1 9 6 250-955-6435 1 3 7 2 6 8 5 4 9 9 2 8 6 5 4 7 5 3 9 4 1 2 3 6 8 1 7 1 5 8 6 9 7 2 4 3 7 3 9 4 8 2 5 1 6 2 6 4 1 5 3 8 9 7 6 8 2 5 7 1 4 3 9 5 4 3 9 2 6 1 7 8 9 7 1 3 4 8 6 2 5 4 9 7 2 6 5 3 8 1 8 3 1 2 5 6 7 8 3 1 4 9 9 7 6 5 2 4 Rent the INN Open year round. Check us out at www.anglemontinn.com (250) 955-0701 Div. Of Nicholl Contracting DUMP HOURS Year Round Friday to Tuesday 8 am - 2 pm Closed: Wed & Thurs, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day & New Years Day HARD APRIL DEADLINE is Apr 2nd We hit the stands on April 16th THE FASTEST HIGH SPEED INTERNET IN THE SHUSWAP LITE PACKAGE SURFER PACKAGE SOHO PACKAGE Up to 1.0Mb down & 256Kb up 10 GB bandwidth per month 1 email account Up to 3.5Mb down & 1Mb up 40 GB bandwidth per month 5 email accounts Up to 4.5Mb down & 2.0Mb up 60 GB bandwidth per month 10 email accounts $39.95/Month* $49.95/Month* $69.95/Month* BUSINESS PACKAGE Up to 6.0Mb down & 3.0Mb up 100 GB bandwidth per month FREE website hosting 15 email accounts $99.95/Month* *1 year subscription required. Prices are $10/mo higher for month to month $199 installation fee ‐ $60 yearly network access fee Pay for 1 year in advance and the $60 network access fee will be waived. CALL NOW TO START SURFIN’ 250‐679‐3282 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.MYBCDC.CA 56 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER MARCH 2010 CROWFOOT Concrete Form Rentals and Installation Robert Gallant DISTRIBUTOR FOR Tel: 250-955-0780 Fax: 250-955-0787 Cell: 250-319-2343 Chase WALLS & FOUNDATIONS 3729 Kenwood Gate, Scotch Creek www.arxxwalls.com 120 Aylmer Rd. 10 am to 3 pm - Mon. to Sat. 250-679-8408 North Shuswap Milk Containers Milk jugs & wax milk containers 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 Full Refund on all Ready to Drink Containers 1L and under - 5¢, Over 1L - 20¢ Wine & Spirits 250-955-0788 1L and under - 10¢, Over 1L - 20¢ All Beer Imports Email [email protected] 1337 Cardy Drive Scotch Creek $1.20/doz. Domestic Beer & Coolers $1.00/doz. North Shuswap 250-955-2119 Towing 3838 Squilax-Anglemont Hwy Scotch Creek Shuswap Building Supplies & Rentals 250-679-8128 Joe Hadziev Wishing Everyone a Happy Easter! HOURS Mon to Fri 7:30 - 5 Sat 8 - 5 Sun 10 - 4 24 Hour Towing FREE Scrap Car Removal BCAA AUTHORIZED ROAD SERVICE for all your masonry needs Specializing in Custom Stonework Gunnar Keuris Tel: 250-955-0944 Fax: 250-955-0947 PILOT CAR Service Boosting • Lockouts Wheel Lifts • Fuel Delivery Local • Long Distance We honour ALL Road Service Plans
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