Anglemont Estates Water System Referendum
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Anglemont Estates Water System Referendum
FEBRUARY 2012 169TH EDITION 675-2323 Please help us expand our readership & recycle our newsletter - pass it on when you’re done enjoying it. Serving the North Shuswap, Sorrento, Blind Bay, Chase, Adams Lake & Seymour Arm. Between 3500 - 6500 distributed (depending on time of year). Blind Bay Market Place location open year round Tue - Sat Anglemont Estates Water System Referendum Submitted by CSRD The Columbia Shuswap Regional District will proceed with a formal referendum in May concerning the future management and ownership of the Anglemont Estates Water System. At a community meeting held in the North Shuswap Community Hall on Tuesday, January 31st, the CSRD, along with representatives from Interior Health and the Provincial Water Management Branch, presented options to Anglemont Estates residents. What the crowd of close to 200 heard was that the CSRD has a Water System Acquisition Strategy that outlines policies for the CSRD to take over existing water systems, if requested by the owner and/or community. A $9.8 million upgrade to the Anglemont Estates Water System must be done to fulfill provincial regulations. CSRD Water Services Coordinator Terry Langlois talked about the engineering study results and gave a financial overview so property owners had a breakdown of the total annual costs including debt repayment of the $9.8 million dollar loan, contribution to reserve, and operating/maintenance: $1,350 for properties connected to the water system and $650 for vacant lots. These costs will be reduced once the upgrade project is completed at some time in 2014. CSRD Manager of Environment and Engineering Gary Holte said the Regional District staff were disappointed that in 2011 the Province didn’t approve the $5.2 Complete Drywall Service 34 Years of Experience Ph/Fx: 250-955-2122 [email protected] 250 250--318 318--1704 S NOW R EMOVAL Landscaping Back Filling Site Preparation · 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 5846 Line 17 Rd. 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Staff will be recommending to reverting back to the original owner, the CSRD Board to re-apply for the Terry Speed, as of February 15th. During the question and answer grant (General Strategic Priorities period, issues ranged from the hiring Fund) for the Anglemont Water System again in 2012 . We’ll apply for of local contractors and the failed grant application to timelines and the $3 million instead of $5.2.” referendum. Holte explained the same Al Aderichin from the Provincial Water Services Branch told the crowd provincial rules for voting in an election are the same in a referendum. that the system must be upgraded to While a number of people provincial standards within a expressed frustration over the timeframe outlined in the CSRD situation, many thanked the CSRD for report. their involvement. Area ‘F’ Director “Due to system failures, Phase I and Phase II will have to commence as Larry Morgan said his sense from the meeting was that people want to move soon as possible. There are two ahead as soon as possible. options: the CSRD owns the system “We’ll be going forward with the and it is upgraded as Terry Langlois referendum and with public assent presented it, or Terry Speed owns the we’re going to fast track the project, system and finds an investor and the wherever possible. The people in upgrades have to be done in Anglemont need to have that security accordance with CSRD timelines.” of knowing that whenever they turn on The Regional District has the their taps, clean, drinkable water will ability to distribute the costs over all be readily available”. 1303 lots within the service area. A The presentations from the meeting private owner can only distribute the and the engineering report are all costs from the 430 property owners available on the CSRD website at who are hooked up to the system. www.csrd.bc.ca. Ivor Nolin of Interior Health said For more information call Anglemont has one of the longest Water Services Coordinator Terry histories of continuous boil-water Langlois at 250-833-5941. advisory status in BC. “It needs immediate repairs and upgrades to (Continued from page 1) West Beach Project in Receivership The order placing West Beach under protection from creditors ended in the last days of January 2012, and the project is in receivership. By January 27th, KPMG was acting as receivermanager of the property. A number of creditors are waiting to see if they will recoup any losses. They include Mission Creek Mortgage Co. as the first creditor, and numerous local trades. It is possible that Mission Creek may foreclose. This is what hap- pened to another of Mike Rink's New Future Group, the Kamloops Mission Hill project, now solely owned by Harbour Mortgage, after they foreclosed in December 2011. At this time, the project, West Beach, is not in bankruptcy. 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Certified Technician 32 yrs experience / dealer trained Fully modern shop complete with Computerized Testing & Diagnostic Equipment Parts for all makes & Models Tires – Sales / Repair & Computerized Balancing ATV & Dirt Bike Tire Sales Fast Friendly Service 250-955-0444 FEBRUARY 2012 CSRD Director’s Report Larry Morgan - Director-Elect, Electoral Area ‘F’ (North Shuswap & Seymour Arm ) Columbia Shuswap Regional District Tel: 250-955-2567 Cell: 250-517-9578 email: [email protected] CSRD BOARD MEETING/ NEWS Smart Meters Awareness Presentation Speaking on behalf of the Shuswap Smart Meters Awareness, Steve Corrie asked the Board to request a Smart Meter moratorium from the Provincial Health Minister until “the major health and safety issues are addressed.” Some Directors voiced concern about voting on an issue before they had information on both sides of the issue. After some discussion, the Board agreed to table the motion until they hear from BC Hydro. New Application Software Approved The Board approved the purchase of a new software program for application tracking, mapping, park assets, document management, property information and workflow management. Manager of Development Services Gerald Christie said this system will speed up application processes and response times, as well as providing better and more timely information to staff and the Board. Christie said the Planning Department dealt with over 500 applications, referrals and permits in the past two years and they need a better, centralized, system to handle this kind of volume. Christie said the new CityView Application Tracking Software which costs $175,000, will also “dramatically reduce” the current annual cost of other mapping software license fees. Contact: Manager of Development Services Gerald Christie at 250-833-5919 Landfill Hours Under Review Operational hours at CSRD landfill and transfer stations will be changed, but the Board wanted a little more finetuning to accommodate tourism season. Waste Management Coordinator Ben Van Norstrand had a proposed schedule change based on survey responses taken around the Regional District. The proposed changes included closure of all landfill and transfer stations on statutory holidays, but some Directors said this would inconvenience tourists. Some Directors said having landfills or transfer stations opened after dark could pose some personal safety issues. Staff agreed to do more research around the use of landfills on statutory holidays and bring the information back to the Board. Contact: Solid Waste Management Coordinator Ben Van Norstrand at 250833-5940 EAD Directors Support Board of Variance The Electoral Area Directors Committee will be sending a recommendation to the Board concerning the formation of a Board of Variance. Manager of Development Services Gerald Christie told the Committee that having a Board of Variance (BOV) is a requirement under the Local Government Act if they have zoning bylaws. “This isn’t completely new to the Regional District. We have a BOV bylaw but it needs to be repealed since it’s outdated,” said Christie. He explained that a BOV can hear ‘minor’ variance applications, and landowners seeking a variance can have the option of going to either the Board of Directors or the Board of Variance. “The BOV can’t hear all variances, but many of them.” The BOV must also take 'hardship' into consideration when determining whether to vary a bylaw requirement. He added that they could not, for instance, hear an appeal (application) to vary a Subdivision Servicing Bylaw requirement for a residential development as that must come before the Directors of the Regional District for consideration. A Board of Variance is made up of a three-member panel. They cannot hear ‘appeals’ that: Adversely affect the natural environment. Substantially affect the use and enjoyment of adjacent lands. Vary the uses or density. Defeat the intent of the by-law. Result in inappropriate development on the site. (Continued on page 5) FEBRUARY 2012 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 5 ...Kick-Back!! ...Jan Penner, Editor Living in Canada, we are considered to be part of a "have" society. We get what we want when we want it and do not always consider the source. Basic needs including food, water, warmth and shelter have always been, for most of us, givens. We can no longer assume this is true. Water is something we cannot live without. We need it to sustain us and we have come to rely on it to make our lives clean and comfortable. We shower or bathe daily, we flush toilets as we use them, we wear clothes briefly and wash them, we nurture lush, green landscapes during growing seasons, we run the tap for cold or hot water. Most of us do not have to think about rationing water, nor what to do if we don't have it. With the aging of many area water systems, their users are being forced to come face to face with just a hint of what many in underdeveloped countries live with on a daily basis. The people of Anglemont, for example, have been on a boil water advisory for years and recently, have found themselves with no water, with no notice, on numerous occasions. Their water bills have increased astronomically with a reported decline in service, and their concerns about the situation are growing. All it takes, to make us aware of how tentative our water situation can be, is a power outage, frozen pipes, or a dry season that threatens reservoirs and water sources. Running water is not a given. A convenient water source is not a given. We need to be aware of this fact and look after what we have. We need to stop dumping waste materials into water sources. We need to use less water, possibly install water saving devices, consider preheated or hot water on demand systems, try to use water more efficiently, including using grey water to water flowerbeds. We also need to be more conscious of using products that are biodegradable. We need to stop disposing of toxic materials in our water systems. Director’s Report continued application and not an appeal. Christie told the Board that a BOV’s Christie said if a BOV is set up, panauthority is equivalent to the Board of el members will receive training from Directors regarding most variances and staff as well as legal training because that if they make a determination “it’s their role is ‘quasi-judicial.’ as good as a bylaw” and can be enWith Board approval, Development forced by the CSRD. Services staff will bring back a BOV He explained that if an application is bylaw for consideration of first reading turned down by either the Board of Di- with the intent that a bylaw would be rectors or the Board of Variance, the approved and BOV members selected applicant has the option of going to the this summer. other Board, but it is technically a new (Continued from page 4) Standing Seam Metal Roofing Prolock Metal Roofing Metal Wall Cladding Torch-On Flat Roof Systems Custom Flashing Packages for the “Do It Yourself” Home Owners Asphalt & Fiberglass Shingles and Cedar Shakes Fully Licensed and Insured Call for a FREE QUOTE Brad Armstrong 250 250--319 319--7373 [email protected] S& S DRYWALL and INSULATION Steve Payne (250) 318 - 9636 fax.(250) 679 - 3627 Competitive Rates Exceptional Quality FREE ESTIMATES 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] 6 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER FEBRUARY 2012 RCMP News Serving the North Shuswap Ph: 250-955-0123 Email: [email protected] * Renovations and New Construction * Repairs and Existing System Upgrades * 5” & 6” Heavy Gauge Continuous Gutter * Leaf Screen and Leaf Trap Systems * Custom Gutter Systems for Snow Load * Members of Better Business Bureau 5” OR 6” COLONIAL FASCIA GUTTER “Experience the ADVANTAGE of quality personalized service!” Marijuana Seized In the beginning of January during a routine patrol Chase RCMP witnessed a male opening his jacket and handing what was suspected to be marijuana to a female in front of the Silver Fox Pub in Chase. Police approached the male where the evidence of marijuana was in plain sight. The male was detained for investigation for possession of a controlled substance. Approximately 5 grams of marijuana were seized and will be destroyed with authority provided by Health Canada. The male was released with a warning. Assault On January 10th Chase RCMP were called to the scene of an assault at the Chase Employment Centre. The 679-3221 female of the suspected assault sustained some injuries. Two suspects, male and female, were soon located and arrested but were released pending court. Impaired Driving On January 17th Chase RCMP attended a single vehicle accident in Pritchard on Martin Prairie Rd. The driver was located and was displaying symptoms of impairment and also had head injuries. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries. At the hospital the suspect refused to provide a breath sample. An investi(Continued on page 7) FEBRUARY 2012 (Continued from page 6) gation is ongoing. Charges may still be laid. On the evening of January 22nd a Chase RCMP member on patrol observed a vehicle commit a minor traffic violation in the town of Chase. The vehicle continued driving until it came to a stop in a driveway. The RCMP approached the individual who was visibly upset. There were symptoms of impairment detected and a subsequent arrest of the male was made. Charges are being pursued. B&E in Progress Reported On January 21st Chase RCMP received a call about a B & E in progress on Martin Prairie Rd in Pritchard. The female was away from her home and upon returning found an orange hatch-back in her driveway. The suspect vehicle fled the scene with a blonde female passenger. Chaser RCMP are looking into a number of leads and the investigation is ongoing. If you have any information regarding this incident please contact the Chase RCMP. Vehicle Incident Causes Power Outage THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 7 st On Jan 31 Chase RCMP were called to the scene of a vehicle incident in Lee Creek. A woman swerved to avoid hitting a deer and lost control of her vehicle. The vehicle then collided with a power pole consequently causing a power outage. BC Hydro was called and tended to the hanging power lines and damaged pole while police directed traffic. The woman was not injured. Police are still investigating the incident. Marijuana Seized On Thursday morning, February 2, 2012, Chase RCMP conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 1, near Pritchard. The officer noted the smell of cultivated marijuana and arrested the sixtyfive year old male driver from Anglemont for possession of a controlled substance. The driver resisted arrest, and back-up police officers arrived to assist. A subsequent search of the pick -up truck turned up a large quantity of dried marijuana. 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MLS® 10037585 SO LD 8 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 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] 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 FEBRUARY 2012 FIRE NEWS Submitted by Dave King & David Baxter & Darlene Volk Anglemont VFD received 3 False Alarm calls in the past month. Each time they responded accordingly, ready to deal with any emergency. There were no reported incidents in Scotch Creek/Lee Creek, but there was plenty of work done at the SC/LC Hall itself. It has been quiet in the Celista area. Thank You to everyone for being fire safe. Keep it up! The water shortage in Anglemont has created an opportunity for the North Shore fire departments to get their companies together to fight fires. Reciprocal agreements between Scotch Creek/Lee Creek, Celista and Anglemont VFD's has been reinforced by requiring all three departments to respond to fire calls in either Celista or Anglemont. Tankers and pumpers will be made available for both those areas. Training proceeds unabated at the Fire Training Centre in Salmon Arm, with a variety of courses scheduled for this spring and early summer. AVFD have obtained access to a condemned property in Anglemont that provides a perfect training environment for the firefighters, allowing them to hone their skills in a most realistic situation. They are looking forward to an exciting year and an aggressive training schedule is planned for the AVFD. CVFD Captain Roy Phillips has been busy preparing and doing training for the Fire Dept. SC/LC VFD welcomes its newest member, Dean Young. AVFD is also glad to announce another new mem- ber, Jim Leduc, of Anglemont. Jim has previous experience with another fire department in the Okanagan Region. A big welcome to Ron Alford, who has recently joined the Celista Volunteer Fire Dept. At the Anglemont Hall, the following members have been appointed to new positions: Dave King - Hall Captain / Safety Officer, Don Lauzon - Captain / Training Officer, Ross Williamson On Scene Captain We do need more volunteers, so feel free to come to the Fire Hall on Tues. Evening at 7pm and see what we are all about. Anyone with questions about the Celista Fire Hall, please call Darlene at 250-955-6341 and she will do her best to answer any questions or concerns you have. Now that winter has really arrived, please be sure to keep your driveways clear of snow and check that your house number can be seen from both directions. We really appreciate fire hydrants being kept clear of snow. If you have one near your home, it could be a neighbourhood project, taking turns keeping it clear. It benefits you and the fire department in an emergency. Our new Fire Services Coordinator, Kenn Mount recently visited Celista Fire Hall. A number of topics were discussed and Kenn is more than willing to help with any concerns. He was shown around the Hall, the new addition and newly painted bays, which all look great. FEBRUARY 2012 ..SideKick THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 9 By Jan Penner Focus on Kicker Advertisers & Supporters portant customer loyalty is to By Jan Penner Sunnyside Supermarket, their business. located in Celista, has a There are currently 7 emplace in the history and deployees at Sunnyside Supervelopment of the North market. All are hard workShuswap. It is currently ing and happy to serve the owned by Jeri and Terry My- customers of their communiers of Salmon Arm. ty. Lisa Perry is the manager The Myers bought and as a long time area resiSunnyside Supermarket in dent, has a vested interest in March of 2006. Primarily, ensuring that Sunnyside they were looking for a busi- maintains customer satisfacness opportunity that they tion. This summer will see could develop as a family, Gail Muir in charge of cooksomething which ing and baking, so could employ their the culinary offerSunnyside then teen-aged ings will no doubt Supermarket daughters. Their be delicious! 250-9 5 5–2 3 1 3 research lead them The Myers Celista to the Sunny North thoughts about what Shuswap and Sunnyside Su- their Sunnyside Supermarket permarket, where they saw will look like in the future, potential for growth, in a continue to shift and change. location that was both quiet Jeri is currently teaching and remote, while still being primary grades in Salmon close to major centers. Arm, while looking towards In the 6 years that Jeri retirement in the near future. and Terry have owned Terry, since his retirement, Sunnyside Supermarket, they has had some health issues to have come to appreciate the deal with that have necessiloyalty they see in their cus- tated some rethinking about tomers. They feel supported where they are going to be in by both year round residents the next few years. While and summer vacationers. plans they had to move to the They in turn try to support North Shuswap may be curthe community, by providing tailed, they are still very customers with the goods much committed to continuand services they need. For ing to serve the North Shusexample, one of the major wap, meeting the needs and investments they made early wants of the residents in their proprietorship, was through quality service at to put in gas pumps, so that Sunnyside Supermarket. residents of Celista and beThe Kicker would like to yond to Anglemont and St. thank Jeri and Terry Myers Ives, could buy fuel a little and Sunnyside Supermarket, closer to home, instead of for their continued advertishaving travel on to Scotch ing support. We wish this Creek. The Myers cannot community business continexpress enough how imued success. Ph: (250) 955-6292 Cell: (250) 320-5339 [email protected] “Let me give you a hand” Winter's not over yet but now's the time to start planning for those spring projects: A new deck Repairs from winter damage Gutter and roof work New shed Interior renovations Whatever you need, we can "give you a hand" Call now for your free estimate! find us online at www.shuswaphandyman.com FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES LOCAL REFERENCES Call us for more info & to book a quote for your project. Sunnyside Supermarket Groceries Bakery/Deli 250-9 5 5–2 3 1 3 Open: 8 am - 8 pm 7 Days a week 5328 Squilax-Anglemont Hwy, Celista Liquor Store Movie Rentals Lottery Ticket Centre Hardware SLEDDERS - Check out our complete lunch specials! Great Food, Great Value! The Mason Jar is now closed, and we are replenishing our Deli. GT Dragon Boat Society Membership and Information Meeting Monday, Feb. 20th, 7:00 pm Sorrento Elementary School Anyone who thinks they might be interested in paddling in a dragon boat is encouraged to attend to find out more. Paddle boating will be done out of Blind Bay. For more info please contact: Todd at 835-2386, or Margot at 675-2318. 10 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER FEBRUARY 2012 Health Services in Chase Update Helping you with your garden needs HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERATION & VENTILATION C D L From Interior Health Update on Physician Services and Recruitment As you may have heard, Dr. Mahadava Krishantha will be leaving his practice at the Chase Medical Clinic, effective March 9, 2012. Interior Health is grateful for the service he has provided to the community in the past three-and-a-half years, and we wish him well in his future endeavours. While Dr. Krishantha’s departure will leave Chase with the services of one regular physician, Dr. Sandeep Sharma, as well as locums, this will only be for a period of time. Due to the success of previous recruitment efforts, a new permanent physician has been recruited and is anticipated to join the Chase clinic in the summer. This physician will also provide support to the Chase Health Centre ER. Interior Health has already renewed our recruiting efforts for a third physician for Chase with the pending departure of Dr. Krishantha. It’s among our top priorities. We’ve been successful in the past, thanks to the hard work of the Village of Chase, which has worked collaboratively with the Province, HealthMatch BC and Interior Health as partners in the recruitment process. We remain optimistic that recruitment will again be successful in the coming months. Information for Patients The team at the Chase Medical Clinic is committed to providing a continuity of care to patients in Chase through this transition. We will make every effort to link Dr. Krishantha’s patients with either Dr. Sharma, a locum physician or a Nurse Practitioner. Letters are being sent directly to Dr. Krishantha’s patients with further information regarding arrangements for their care in coming months. Finally, we’d like to thank residents for their ongoing patience, recognizing recent changes in our physician group. Interior Health is committed to keeping the community updated about health care services. If you have questions, please contact Philip Snyman at (250) 8517954. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS For a Free Estimate on installs Call Don 250-955-2236 Wine & Cheese Tasting Tickets $45 each available for purchase in March FEBRUARY 2012 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 11 North Shuswap Health Centre Society Submitted by Denis Delisle NSHCS has a new volunteer to help shoulder the burden to provide a better health care service to the community. THANK YOU JAY SIMPSON!!! Jay has been very helpful to our Society by supplying a web page and ideas for the NSHCS. In addition, Denis Delisle has agreed to take the office of President for as long as possible. It was suggested that in order to speed things up, it would be best that a committee start work on a business plan for the Society. A business plan is a big job but it will give us better direction and purpose as a Society. Some of the things they will be looking at will be: sustainability for 5- 10- 20 and more years, equipment priorities for the Clinic, a funding plan, funding from other sources and a lease agreement for a Clinic. The business plan will help to decide what equipment is important for a health clinic in conjunction with what is important to the doctors. It is important that we work together. The new exam table for the Clinic has arrived and is appreciated. We tend to take these pieces of equipment for granted but they are very important for the efficiency of physicians and the comfort of the patient. NSHCS is thrilled that we are able to do this, to show support for the Doctors. It could not have been done without the community donations. Director and Officer Liability insurance was purchased to protect directors and officers from charges of misappropriation or mismanagement of society funds. General liability insurance –this provides protection for society events including regular meetings (at hall or private residence), fundraisers, outside activities and could provide the needed coverage if we lease the clinic space. Denis and the Regional Director discussed with Bryan Redford of IHA whether the equipment and any other inventory belonging to IHA that is currently at the Health Centre could be left there for some period of time (until we replace them). Mr. Redford was supportive with an arrangement being made but he would have to take this up with his superiors. He suggested some "out of the box" ideas such as leasing equipment to tide us over until we can afford to purchase. Mr. Redford encouraged NSHSC to obtain other health services such as lab collections but IHA would support other programs such as mental health, diabetic clinics, senior services etc. Other options that are being considered by the Society include obtaining used equipment from other health authorities. Fraser Health has notified NSHCS via Anita that they sometimes have used equipment available. The pickup of the used item is all that is required and that has to be done in a short time. There are many questions regarding the lease of the clinic space and how we can be best be effective as a health care service. A discussion regarding options of NSHCS; getting the lease, should the current doctors get the lease, what about outright purchase of the space? The society needs answers to many questions about that lease such as: would the present owners of the Clinic space consider NSHCS as a leaser, the cost, monthly, annual, other options, legal requirement of the society, terms of the lease regarding maintenance, insurance, utilities and should NSHCS even contemplate being responsible for the Clinic. Further discussion with the owners and the Physicians will be followed up. It was agreed that NSHCS would help at the mammography tests in Scotch Creek. The volunteers would be part of the reception of pre-booked clients and some paperwork. A big thank you, to Evelyn for making linen gowns for the Clinic. 250-679-2615 250-515-3444 FINISHING RENOVATIONS DRYWALL KITCHEN & BATH STAIRS & SKYLIGHTS HARDWOOD FLOORS CERAMIC & SLATE DECKS & DORMERS Winter Rates! Guaranteed Work / Insured Over 20 Years Experience DANIEL SAUNDERS www.commoncentscarpentry.com Anglemont B.C. LY FUL RED U INS Don & Dean Wells (250) 955 955--2321 Home/Cottage framing Garages/Sheds Asphalt Roofing Siding Installation Security Checks/House Sitting Snow Clearing At Magna Bay Introducing the brand new 'comfy' exam bed bought for the North Shuswap Community Health Centre through donations from individuals and groups in our community, are members of NSHCS Left to Right: Carol Hoffman - Secretary, Evelyn Isley, Pat Robertson, Denis Delisle Chairperson, Mary Jo Grimm, Anita Misseghers - Treasurer • Drain Rock • Sand Cement Gravel • Road Gravel • Landscaping Rock 250-955-0485 Call anytime Bob Cell: 250-833-6350 12 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICES 250-955-6292 [email protected] Have your taxes prepared in Scotch Creek this year! Beginning in March, twice weekly office hours in Scotch Creek. Competitive rates and excellent service Personal and small business returns prepared Mobile service available by appointment PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE Bring me your invoice from your 2010 tax prep (by a qualified tax preparation company) and I will match it, without you having to leave the North Shore. Kelly Christian - Owner huswap ServingtheS for15years Ken Goertzen FORALLYOUR CONSTRUCTION NEEDS Ph. 250.955.0737 Cell. 250.833.2824 Fax: 250.955.0707 [email protected] Insulation - Installation Satisfaction Guaranteed Rose Sak 250-955-8607 FEBRUARY 2012 Kick Up Your Finances It’s Tax Time …. Again! By Kelly Christian - KC Bookkeeping It’s that time of year again, everyone’s favourite (or maybe just mine) Tax Time! There are many changes every year to our current tax system as the CRA and politicians try to work out ways to make the tax payers think they are keeping more of their hard earned money while they are actually charging us more tax in other areas. The only way to stay ahead of them is to be proactive in keeping up with the changes that will provide the most benefit to you, your family and your business. A couple of the most major changes for this year are as follows: Changes to the CPP age limit - Starting with the 2012 tax year, employees between the ages of 60 to 70 will no longer be automatically exempt from CPP contributions just because they are being paid a CPP retirement pension. This does not affect employees who receive a CPP disability pension; these employees remain CPP-exempt, regardless of age. Starting with payments after January 1, 2012: CPP contributions are mandatory for employees between 60 and 65 who receive CPP retirement pensions, even when they started receiving payment for those pensions that began prior to 2012 Employees in receipt of CPP retirement pensions between the ages of 65 and 70 may opt out of CPP contributions. There is a form you are required to fill out and present to your employer if you choose this option. Employees over age 70 are CPP-exempt, whether or not they are receiving a CPP pension As is it has always been, employer CPP contributions match employee contributions, so the employer share of CPP costs will be affected by employee decisions to apply for a CPP retirement pension between ages 65 and 70 and whether to opt out after age 65. Children’s Fitness Credit - In addition to fitness programs covered by the children's fitness tax credit, parents can now claim money spent on programs that focus on fine arts, music, performing arts, outdoor wilderness training, learning a language, studying a culture, tutoring, and more. When parents claim the children's arts tax credit-up to a maximum of $500 of the cost of programs-they save as much as $75 at tax time per child claimed. To qualify for this amount, a program must: be ongoing; be supervised; and be suitable for children. The program also has to meet one of the following criteria: it contributes to the development of creative skills in an artistic or cultural activity; it provides a substantial focus on wilderness and the natural environment; it helps children develop and use particular intellectual skills; it includes structured interaction among children where supervisors teach or help children develop interpersonal skills; or it provides enrichment or tutoring in academic subjects. To claim this deduction be sure to get a detailed receipt from your program provider with either a CRA business number or a social insurance number. If you have any questions about these new rules and deductions, or any others feel free to email me at [email protected] 250-515-0445 Chamber News Julian van der Walle CRIMINAL LAWYER Member of the BC Trial Lawyers Association T: 250-320-9258 F: 250-955-8620 [email protected] Submitted by Jeff Tarry Chamber dues are late if you have not paid them yet. Reminders have been sent out to members that have not paid. Invoices for ads in the Business directory have been sent out. We have moved the date to get your ads in. We want to have the directories distributed before the beginning of May. Later than Ph/Fx: 250-955-2113 this date and they lose a lot of their value. PLEASE get your ads in a soon as possible. Next meeting is February 27th. We will notify everyone of the location. Watch for the email. FEBRUARY 2012 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Dare to Dream By Bev Shea Have you ever had one of those days where it seems as if everything in going to wrack and ruin? Whatever you touch falls apart, what you are looking for isn’t where you are sure you put it, you just get started on something when the phone rings. You start to feel the frustration building and you think if one more thing doesn’t go your way you are just going to scream. I think we all have those days every once and a while and if we are fortunate they are only once in a while and not on a daily basis. When those days happen what do you do? How do you get yourself back on an even keel? Well, you can always just go back to bed and hope tomorrow is a better day. Or, you can go outside and have a good scream. Or, you can take a deep breath, and choose how you are going to handle the rest of the day. If you decide that today is just one of those days and you might as well write it off then that is probably how the day will progress. There is an old proverb that says “He that seeks trouble always finds it”. Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: “People only see what 13 Tel : (250) 679-2533 they are prepared to see.” And Henry David Thoreau wrote: “The faultfinder will find faults even in paradise”. I think you get the idea. We need to be careful what we believe and especially what we wish for. You know there was a time when I wished I was older, guess what, got my wish, now I am. The Peace Pilgrim says “Life is like a mirror. Smile at it and it smiles back at you.” Once again it comes down to our attitude, what we expect in life and where we put our energy and imagination. Words like “I am” are powerful words, so be very careful how you end the sentence. What you are claiming to be has a way of becoming the truth. Our success or failure, happiness or unhappiness depends on our attitude. Our attitude will create our reality. Every thought we think is creating our future. Even when things don’t seem to be going your way put that smile on your face, exude happiness and you will begin to feel it. Have a happy Valentine’s Day and remember that miracle follows miracle and wonders never cease and that’s the way it is. email: [email protected] Lawrence W. 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From CSRD Invitation to Interior Health Authority - The Electoral Area Directors would like to send an invitation to Interior Health to come to the Board to talk about funding in rural communities. As the Directors discussed the amount of taxes leaving their communities to pay for health services, they said they weren’t seeing any evidence of value for their dollars as services in rural areas are being cut. The recommendation will go to the Board to extend that invitation. Invitation to RCMP To improve lines of communication - The RCMP can expect a letter of invitation to the CSRD Board. The Electoral Area Directors Committee will take this suggestion to the Board. They said they would like to have ‘better lines of communication open’ with the local detachments. They also discussed sending a resolution to the Southern Interior Local Government Association that the Province review its rural policing levels. Some of the Directors mentioned the population in their areas have increased but police staffing levels have not. Call: 250-679-2900 822 Hysop Road, Chase, BC www.drwaynequinn.com Locally owned and operated - Serving you since 1986 Vase arrangements $16.99 and up Bouquets $5.99 and up Dozen Roses $29.99 Assorted potted Plants 250-955-2253 Treat Your Sweetheart to LOBSTER DINNER Large Caribbean $21.99 ea (over 1lb) Small Atlantic $ 9.99 *while quantities last *inquire at the meat department Store Hours: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm (7 days) Post Office: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Monday - Saturday) (Post Office Closed Sundays & Holidays) Government Agency Liquor Store Large Selection of Domestic & Imported Beer, Coolers, Cider, Hard Liquor and Wine Liquor Store: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm (7 days) ~ Plenty of RV Parking ~ ONE STOP SHOPPING - 7 DAYS A WEEK FEBRUARY 2012 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 15 COLUMBIA SHUSWAP REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PARCEL TAX ROLL The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has prepared the 2012 parcel tax roll as required by Section 202 of the Community Charter. The parcel tax roll lists the parcels eligible to be taxed for the following services and will be available for inspection commencing February 13, 2012: Electoral Area D Falkland Waterworks Electoral Area B Trout Lake Electric Electoral Area C Cedar Heights Waterworks Copperview Waterworks Eagle Bay Estates Waterworks MacArthur Heights/Reedman Heights Waterworks Sorrento Waterworks South Shuswap Liquid Waste Management Electoral Area E Area E Liquid Waste Management Electoral Area F North Shuswap Liquid Waste Management Saratoga Waterworks Seymour Arm Liquid Waste Management St Ives Street Lighting The parcel tax roll may be viewed at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District office, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm BC, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Property owners may request a correction to the parcel tax roll only with respect to their own property and only for the following reasons: 1. 2. 3. there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed. Requests for an amendment to the parcel tax roll must be received in writing and received at the address below no later than 4:00 PM on Wednesday February 29, 2012. Peter Jarman, Manager of Financial Services Columbia Shuswap Regional District Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 781 Marine Park Drive NE Fax: 250-832-3375 Jewel of Anglemont I would like to thank my neighbour Marguerite Hechert, for driving me to the hospital in Salmon Arm, after I crushed my finger. Luke Kuromi E-mail: [email protected] Mighty Mouse Michelle Ph. 250.955.0622 Landscaping and Design Certified Horticulturist & Landscape Designer Transforming Your Outdoor Living Environment GET YOUR YARDR DESIGNED FO SPRING PORTFOLIO FREE ESTIMATES SIT DOWN CONSULTATIONS Reliable, Professional, Experienced, Fully Insured [email protected] Pro Tech Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd Your Carrier Dealer for Chase, Sorrento & the North Shuswap The eco-energy retro fit-home program has now ended but you can still take advantage of the provincial Live Smart Rebate On furnace and heat pump install (combination) Call for more information Gas & Electric Furnaces Heat Pump/Air-Conditioning Ventilation Custom Sheet Metal Work Darren Van Sprang Owner/Operator Cell: 250-215-3243 Phone: 250-679-3802 Fax: 250-679-3824 Email: [email protected] 16 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER FEBRUARY 2012 LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY CENTRE SOCIETY Anglemont and Surrounding Area By Lorrie Schrader tel 250 955-0089 fax 250-955-0098 Come and visit my NEW LOCATION at 5110 Line 17 Rd, Celista Jolene Polischuk, AMP, Mortgage Broker www.jolenepolischuk.com Cell: 250 320-9020 Your local Mortgage Specialist! Renewing/ Refinancing Your Mortgage Renewing your mortgage Just like an annual financial plan you should review your mortgage regularly. Renewal time is the ideal time to reassess your options and re-examine your overall financial situation. We're available to answer any questions you have and to help you choose the options and best lender that's right for you. When your mortgage is due for renewal sometimes the rate guarantee period can prove to be critical. Some lenders provide a 30-day period and some 60 days to give the opportunity to lock into your next term. Obviously the longer the better because if rates moved up you may have missed the boat. At renewal, you have the option to pay off all or part of your mortgage, change the term (the interval between renewals), change the amortization period (the time required to fully pay off your mortgage), or change the frequency of payments (weekly, etc.). With this flexibility, you can adjust your regular payments to suit your circumstances, which may have changed. No cost to switch to other banks If your mortgage is up for renewal with a major financial institution, switching it to another lender is easy. Quite often when we compare your renewal rate to other lenders hungry for your mortgage, they will offer you a better deal. This is done at no cost to you because the new lender who wants your business will pay for the legal and appraisal fees to do the switch. You may have a discharge fee charged by your current bank however the savings in switching will outweigh the costs if proven to be beneficial. Give yourself plenty of time to shop before your mortgage renewal. Verico LendingMax Mortgage Corp. The Anglebay Entertainer’s have started chorus practice again. We meet to practice every Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the upstairs hall. Musical Director, Jo Groves has found some fun musical pieces for us to learn and is putting us through our paces for a Spring Concert which is scheduled for early June. We are always looking for new members so dust off those vocal chords and come out and sing with us. Don’t be intimidated if you don’t read music. Enthusiasm and the willingness to learn get major Brownie points. Pig and Whistle: It’s hard to believe that it’s time to start planning the 2013 Pig and Whistle. Put on your thinking caps!!! Theme suggestions and ideas should be submitted in writing by February 8, 2012. Give your written ideas to Ann Chow or Bill McBride. Carpet Bowling: The 2012 Carpet Bowling season is in full swing. Our newly elected Carpet Bowling President, Blair Scranton and his Executive Rae and Fred Lewis welcome everyone to join the fun of carpet bowling in 2012. Contact Blair at 250-955-0032 if you would like to join a team for the 2012 session. Rise and Shine Breakfast: See you February 11 when Ann Chow’s team will be serving up a hearty breakfast. Breakfast is from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Bev Shea’s team did a wonderful job organizing the January 14 breakfast. Despite the miserable weather, 60 people came for breakfast and service with a smile. Great job everyone. Membership Dues: The 2012 Membership Dues are now required. Please make cheques payable to The Lakeview Community Centre Society and fill in the amount for $20.00/per person. Treasurer, Dennis Chow is waiting to collect your membership money. Calling all you gals: It’s a leap year and you know what that means! It’s time for another Sadie Hawkins party at the Lakeview Community Centre that’s what! Ellen Little and her team are putting together a fun evening for your enjoyment. Come dressed up in your best Sadie Hawkins outfit and start looking for a fella! The date of the party is FRIDAY February 24th: Happy Hour 5:00 p.m. and Dinner at 6:00 p.m. After that you are on your own to dance and visit. Louie Trentin is organizing a silent auction and he always comes up with some great innovative ideas! See you then – y’hear? The Achy Breaky Body Parts line dancers are back Boot Scootin’ once again. We gather on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 for an hour of fun and exercise. Our leader Donna Gallant’s enthusiasm is infectious and we have a fun time. We send best wishes for a speedy recovery to those in sick bay. Sending warm thoughts to those needing comfort at this time. FEBRUARY 2012 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Leap Year By Jan Penner It takes the Earth approximately 365.242199 days to circle once around the Sun. Because the Gregorian calendar we use has only 365 days a year, if we didn't add a day every 4 years, after a 100 years, our calendar would be off by as much as 24 days. While no one is sure where the tradition arose from, there are numerous theories as to why it became acceptable for a woman to propose marriage to a man, during leap year/on Leap Day. St. Bridget Complaint, is a tradition believed started in 5th century Ireland when St. Bridget complained to St. Patrick about women having to wait for so long for a man to propose. According to legend, St. Patrick said the yearning females could propose on this one day in February during the leap year. Extending this, according to English law, February 29th was ignored and had no legal status. Folks assumed that traditions would also have no status on that day. It was also reasoned that since the leap year day existed to fix a problem in the calendar, it could also be used to fix an old and unjust custom that only let men propose marriage. This practice was first documented in 1288, when Scotland supposedly passed a law that allowed women to propose marriage to the man of their choice in that year. Tradition states they also made it law that any man who declined a proposal in a leap year must pay a fine. The fine could range from a kiss to payment for a silk dress or a pair of gloves. Persons born on leap day, February 29th , are "leaplings" or "leapers." If you are a "leaper", many happy returns of the day to you! 17 250-955-0525 www.mylos.ca Farm Market 3837 Squilax Anglemont Hwy (across from Rona) HOURS Mon - Sat 10am to 4pm (closed Sundays) Plant selec on for that someone special someone special PET FOOD / SUPPLIES WILD BIRD SEED ICE MELTERS Mylo’s “Your Local Farm Connection” in Scotch Creek FARM, GARDEN & PET SUPPLIES NO Animal Byproducts NO Artificial Growth Hormones NO Medicated Feeds SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY and ICBC CLAIMS Extensive experience with severe injury claims, including brain injury, and spinal injury. Serving all of B.C. including the Shuswap. Largest law firm in BC outside of Vancouver 31 lawyers, located in Kelowna, BC. 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Having vehicles with winter tires (on all wheels) or carrying chains is mandatory on mountain highways in BC between November 1st and April 30th. All season tires don't fulfill this requirement - unless you are talking about all four of Florida's seasons! This law affects driving on most highways in the province. Without winter tires you are subject to a fine and I have also heard that you could be held liable for an accident if you are involved in one and don’t have winter tires on. I haven't been able to find information if non-winter tires on 4WD/AWD's qualify, but I have noticed that there are many 4x4's in the ditch on the Coquihalla in the winter. Also, I suspect that it doesn't matter if the vehicle is 4WD or AWD, if there are no winter tires, (winter tires have a symbol on them- usually a snowflake inside a mountain), they just don't qualify. A 4WD might help you go but it doesn't help you stop or turn, and a lot of folk tend to forget that! Here's a little " Safe Winter Driving Quiz" 1. Should you over inflate or under inflate your tires during cold winter months? a) Over inflate, because tire pressure is lower in cold temperatures and you need more air. b) Under inflate, because you need the added traction that comes from having more tire tread on the road. c) Neither. 2. If caught in a snow storm and you have to walk on the road, should you…? a) Walk on the road in the same direction as the traffic. b) Walk on the road facing oncoming traffic. 3. If your car is equipped with antilock brakes and you are braking on snow or ice, should you…? a) Pump the brakes repeatedly because it will keep you from going into a skid. b) Pump the brakes repeatedly because that is how you engage the anti-lock feature. c) Apply firm and continuous pressure to the brakes. 4. The usefulness of daytime running lights has never been established as reducing the number of traffic accidents. True or False? 5. What percentage of adult pedestrians, struck by cars, have blood alcohol levels of 0.10% or higher? a) 25% b) 35% c) 50% 6. Where are pedestrians more likely to be hit by a car? a) At an intersection. b) At another point in the road. 7. What day of the week are you most likely to get into a traffic accident? a) Tuesday. b) Friday. c) Saturday. 8. When sliding into a skid, is it best to…? a) Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. b) Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the skid. c) Turn the steering wheel straight ahead. 9. When approaching a snowy or icy hill, should you…? a) Accelerate to reach the top as quickly as possible. b) Come to a complete stop and then begin the assent. c) Slow up before reaching the hill and make the assent slowly and steadily. 10. When heading down a snowy or icy hill, should you…? a) Come to a complete stop and then make your descent. b) Shift into a lower gear and make a slow descent. c) Make your descent using your brakes to slow you down. To find out how well you did on the quiz read next month’s Kicker where the answers to these questions will be revealed in the First Responders column. Don’t forget, we can’t help you if we can’t find you. You can purchase reflective house/ property markers for $30.00 from Barb Overland @ 250-955 0725. Also if you are in need of home support aides such as crutches or wheelchair please contact Jim Perry @ 250-9550839 or 250-517-0976 Safe Driving! FEBRUARY 2012 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER CSRD News in Brief Final Public Hearing For Lakes Zoning Bylaw 900 About a dozen people attended the public hearing on January 12th for the bylaw that will regulate docks & buoys around the Shuswap. CSRD Planner Marcin Pachcinski explained that the purpose of Bylaw No. 900 is to regulate moorage uses and structures on: Shuswap Lake, Mara Lake, Adams Lake, White Lake, Little White Lake, Humamilt Lake and Hunakwa Lake. During his presentation Pachcinski explained this final public hearing was being held because there were changes to a handful of properties as well as text amendments resulting from legal review. Pachcinski said one of the changes included removing any mention of a 1.5 metre water depth requirement for docks. Pachcinski said the CSRD took the legal advice to remove the requirement because, depending on water levels, a property owner could be in compliance with the zoning bylaw during some months of the year, while out of compliance in others. Some of public comments included frustration at the proliferation of buoys. Pachcinski said the CSRD does not have the ability to remove existing buoys that were placed legally in the 19 Al Christopherson water but Bylaw 900 will prevent haphazard placement of buoys in the future and give the CSRD a bylaw it can enforce. “It cannot magically solve everything [but] this bylaw gives the CSRD a tool for the future,” said Pachcinski. He added that Transport Canada regulates some issues concerning buoys such as safety and placement. Third reading of Bylaw 900 is scheduled for the February CSRD Board meeting. If it is approved, it will go to Victoria for final approval before coming back to the Board for adoption. Also in February, a separate public hearing will be held to repeal the existing foreshore zones to avoid having overlapping regulations. Letter of Thanks Joan Bristow has decided to step down from the APC due to health reasons. Director Larry Morgan, past director Denis Delisle and staff of the CSRD sent a letter of appreciation to Joan for the time and effort she expended while on the Advisory Planning Commission. Joan has indicated that she will continue with other community committees later in the spring. Her dedication to the community is greatly appreciated. Real Estate View Direct Line (250) 955-2188 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.northshuswap.com Anglemont Water is the Topic of the Town I have talked to many residents who are very concerned about the cost of a new water system and what they will pay in taxes. I have heard other owners say they are happy to know a new system is coming in a few years and it's worth the extra cost. I have heard of owners running from Anglemont in fear. I can see contractors installing cisterns for residents to get them through until the new water system is up and running. I would hope any contractors hired to work on the new water system are local because those jobs need to stay here. Is there a plan A or plan B? What are residents expected to do for water supply until a solution is found? As for Real Estate issues … some Sellers don't have the time to wait it out but many do, and will hold off doing anything too soon. Some Sellers will end their involvement in Anglemont at any cost. Some Buyers will take advantage of those Sellers’ fears. 4 years from now Anglemont could have a state of the art water system. That can only be good for values in Anglemont. The future taxes will be higher and more in line with other area taxes. I advise, be calm and stay the course. If you see anyone running out of Anglemont with their hair on fire yelling “the sky is falling, the sky is falling” I’d say call the Fire Department. But they don't have much water either. It's best to stand clear and let them go by. 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 C OMPLETE D RYWALL S ERVICES TAPING • TEXTURING • BOARDING FREE ESTIMATES (250) 679-3980 “Quality Comes First” OVER Toll Free 1-888-83WELLS 250-679-2787 [email protected] Box 229, Chase B.C. V0E 1M0 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 20 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER FEBRUARY 2012 Historical Article Scotch Creek Dental Clinic Located in downtown Scotch Creek OPEN Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00am - 4:30pm Dr. Russ Kearl Dr. Carmel Hopkins Unit #3-3874 Squilax-Anglemont Hwy (Peoples Drug Mart Strip Mall) ATTENTION ALL MOBILE HOME OWNERS...... Did you know if you are selling or buying a mobile home in BC you must ensure that it has a visible and current CSA Sticker or BCSA Silver Label? If neither label is present or correct then it needs to have the electrical system inspected by a licensed electrical contractor. If you are unsure, call Shuswap All-Trades today and let their licensed contractor inspect it for you. Make sure your Realtor knows that your mobile home needs a current CSA Sticker or BCSA Silver Label. Call or e-mail Shuswap All-Trades now to book your inspection appointment. Steve (250) 833-9163 e-mail: [email protected] or for more info on mobile home regulations visit www.shuswapalltrades.ca and follow the links From The Archives By Jan Penner The June 2000 issue of the Kicker, was the first to have advertisements gracing the back cover. This was to become much sought after advertising space, as was the front cover, which by December 2001 had added advertising in the side column. 2001 was The Kicker's 4th year of publication. Another of our long running editorials, "Historical Drive", had run for a full year. Written by Dawn Bentley, this column looked at the history of people and places in the North Shuswap. Eventually, this feature morphed into "Historical Article", with out-takes from The Shuswap Chronicles, published by the North Shuswap Historical Society. As the demise of a planned development in the North Shuswap headlines the news today, our look back sees the December 2001 headline "WE Deeply Apologize", referring to an article that we printed regarding another Lee Creek development. With many changes in ownership and planning, that endeavour did eventually go ahead. This issue was also a victim of one of our printing problems, as some copies had page 14 on the backside of the cover,15 flipping to 4, 2 following 13 and 3 followed by the back cover. Still, What's Inside was accurate! 2001 saw construction beginning on the Fun Centre property, and the announcement of a new Park Store. Teenager Todd Campbell was posthumously awarded a medal of bravery after he lost his life the previous summer trying to save a friend from drowning. We mourned the losses from September 11th, and saw a safe evacuation of our Elementary School as a precaution when problems arose with the heating system. 2002 marked to opening of the new addition to North Shuswap Elementary, the Saratoga Ratepayers taking over their subdivision's water system, and discussions commenced regarding the possibility of incorporating the North Shuswap. With more advertising and more information coming in, some editions in 2002 numbered 20 and 22 pages, with the increased distribution up to 2000 and 2500 in the peak summer months. Case Continues in Houseboat Accident Charges against Leon Michael Reinbrecht were approved on Dec. 8th, 2011, in connection with the collision between a speedboat and houseboat July 3rd, 2010. Anglemont resident Ken Brown was killed in the accident and a number of passengers on his houseboat were injured. The charges include one count of criminal negligence causing death and one count of criminal negligence causing bodily harm. Reinbrecht was to appear in court in Kamloops on Jan. 19th, but instead his lawyer received a large box of disclosure from the Crown. Defence lawyer Ken Walker has been given time to review the disclosure, and Reinbrecht's next date for court appearance is March 8th. FEBRUARY 2012 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 21 22 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER FEBRUARY 2012 CUSTOM MILLING Handcrafted full log, timber frame and post & beam homes SPECIALIZING IN DRY FIR BEAMS (4x4, 6x6, etc) FASCIA AND SIDING CUSTOM PRICING delivery available upon request Brian Campbell 250-955-2485 (cell) 250-682-2485 www.namericanlogcrafters.com Located next to Captain's Village Marina in Scotch Creek Thought for Food King Corn By Patsy Alford Walk around the outside aisles of the grocery store and the items on the shelves have one syllable: meat, milk, bread, cheese, fruit. Oops, vegetables is four syllables. But still: beets, peas, yams, squash. But walk down the centre aisles and watch the syllables per inch (SPI) on the packaging mount up. Xylitol, maltodextrin, alpha tocopherol, ethyl lactate, saccharin, polydextrose, sorbitol, digylcerides. I could go on. Really. But I won’t because I’m hot to tell you what all these things are: corn. The stuff inside the package is some form of corn—the molecules broken down and reassembled—and the packaging is probably made from corn too. And maybe just about as Trev Manzuik - Property Manager/Realtor Personal Real Estate Corporation Bus: 250-832-7051 Direct: 250-955-6269 Fax: 250-832-2777 Toll Free: 1-888-676-2435 Email: [email protected] www.okanaganshuswap.com nutritious. In her book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Barbara Kingsolver writes that there is enough farmland in the world to make everyone fat—if that farmland was growing food, which it’s not; it’s growing corn. Oh, you thought corn was food. Nope, it is inedible yet useful molecules which are used primarily as sweeteners and preservatives, but can also make a nice paint stripper. Corn is also fed to cows to finish them off in feed lots. Finish them off is a considered phrase, since cows can’t digest corn, and eating it would kill them anyway if they didn’t land up on your plate first. The film King Corn documents the ubiquity of corn in (Continued on page 23) Krista Barker Cell 250-517-0974 Office 250-955-2184 ® Independently Owned and Operated Scotch Creek / Salmon Arm Toll Free 1-800-754-9974 e-mail [email protected] www.kristabarker.com Enjoy this 55+ Park Great Opportunity Easy on the Pocketbook #99 - 2932 Buckley Rd - Sorrento Take in the views and morning sun from the covered deck. Well maintained 2bdrm Park Model home in Sorrento Place. Short walk to lake, clubroom, boat launch. Enjoy the activities & networking in this lovely community. MLS® 10034751 Call Trev 710 Sicamous Ave Chase Commercially zoned property. Set up a small business or use it as 2 rental units. Each floor is fully self contained with 2 bdrms, kitchen, living & dining rm. Centrally located in downtown Chase. KADREA 102131 Call Trev 1058 Hillside Ave - Chase Cute and Cozy 3 bed 1.5 bath home located within easy walking distance to all that Chase has to offer. 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Enjoy the Lakeview while having your morning Coffee. Good potential. KADREA 102859 Call Trev 451 - 3rd Street SE Salmon Arm ALERT. Cute 2br rancher with lrg bright kitchen, lots of storage, yard fully fenced. All within walking distance of Downtown shopping & recreation. Property is presently rented. Bring your ideas. MLS® 10036404 Call Trev FEBRUARY 2012 (Continued from page 22) the North American diet. In the film, two college friends have their hair analyzed and discover that they are literally made of corn, even though they don’t think they’ve been eating it. Turns out, if you are eating hamburgers and drinking soft drinks, you are really consuming corn. The two pals go off to Iowa to grow an acre of corn—and make a film about it. The first thing we learn is that modern farmers would starve to death on their own land if it weren’t for imported food. The boys enlist the help of some local farmers, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, government aid, and GMO seeds to grow one acre of corn, and in the process, reveal the nature of North America’s food system. The film is fairly lighthearted in tone, but the findings are ominous. Oma Yaya Gogo’s winter food film festival continues through February with Like Water for Chocolate on February 10th. The film takes place in civil war era Mexico (1910). In this romantic film—just in time for Valentine’s Day— forbidden love is channeled into culinary passion. It’s THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER spicy—and boiling hot. On February 24th we bring you King Corn. After watching this film, you will swear to only shop at the farmers’ market from now on. On March 9th, we kick off spring break with an animated film for children, Ratatouille. Remy, a rat, dreams of becoming a chef and tries to achieve his goal by forming an alliance with a Parisian restaurant’s garbage boy. Guess what’s on the menu that night? Right: pizza! Oma Yaya Gogo’s winter film festival—complete with a bowl of homemade soup, bread and dessert, is a fund-raiser for African grandmothers raising their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren. At the same time as we are raising funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation, we are raising awareness of food issues as a lead-up to establishing a farmers’ market at the NS Community Hall in the summer of 2012. Soup is on at 6:00 p.m. Please call Patsy (250-955 -2978) by the Wednesday preceding the film to reserve a place at the table. The film starts at 7:00 at the NS Community Hall Club Room. The North Shuswap Health Centre Society Has a Website! By Denis Delisle The NSHCS now has a website which has been set up by Jay Simpson. www.nshealthcentre.ca Though it is not yet fully completed, ultimately information regarding clinic hours of operation will be added, as well as the hours of operation for the Chase Clinic. NSHCS will be working on a section called ‘Who Are We” with some historical information on the society, as well as historical information on health care in the North Shuswap. 23 If anyone has some information on medicine/health in the North Shuswap, it would be appreciated to use in our introduction to the NSHCS. It would be a big help to us to explain how and why the society was formed. Please contact at: [email protected] or phone 250 955 0806. If you wish to write you can send it to: North Shuswap Health Centre Society, PO Box 24127, Scotch Creek, B.C. 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Custom Cutting (all bandsawn wood) Siding - Fascia Board - etc. Beams Kiln Dried T&G also available Cedar Tom Barnhardt 250-955-2301 Sat., Feb 11th Tickets @ Fireweed Art Gallery $10 in advance $15 at the door Doors open at 7, Music at 8 Weekly Kids Art Thurs., 2:30 ~ 4:30 $10/week Older Kids Welcome Thurs. evenings Adult Classes Watercolour - Acrylic - Sculpture Thursday Mornings Gallery Open 11-5 Thurs, Fri, Sat 250.955.0102 FEBRUARY 2012 What’s Up Doc Submitted By Dr. Janet Bates Thanks to the North Shuswap Health Centre Society (NSHCS), we now have a website. Jay Simpson has created a website for the society and the clinic can use it to post important changes to the clinic hours and policies etc. It can be found at www.nshealthcentre.ca. We are hoping that some of the questions people need to call the office for can be answered on the website. All of my Kicker articles are also posted there. Hopefully you’ve noticed that we are booking your visits sooner than in the past. We are over a bit of a hump and our wait lists have become more manageable. You should be able to get appointments within a few days at most, and with this we find that the walk-in clinic hours are less needed so we have removed scheduled walk-in hours. Please call and make an appointment if you need to see one of us. Having Denise Bumby, our RN, we are now able to accommodate most urgent calls, either the day of the call or the next day. Denise will initially see the patient, get the history, do a physical examination and then review your case with Dr. Ken or myself. This way we can get you in and provide you with great care faster. Filling in forms is one of the things that seem to be taking up more of our time lately. This is a bit of a challenge for a number of reasons; some forms are not appropriate for us to fill in (non -medical information) and some forms do not already have the patient’s portions filled in. It is important for you to complete as much of the form as possible before bringing these forms in. Make sure your information is in place and correct, and that the form is meant for your doctor to complete. We would ask that, if possible, you drop off the form to us the day before your appointment so that we can review it and fill out what we can before we see you. Missing an appointment is very distressing for everyone. For you as you don’t get a chance to see the doc- tor for your health concern and for us we have 20 minutes of time sitting around waiting for the next patient. We know that sometimes there are good reasons for missing an appointment, the weather, kids are sick, etc. but it will make our clinic run better if we know ahead of time that you are unable to attend. It is also important that you change as few appointments as possible. Those 20 minutes are important. Maybe not for you, but maybe for your neighbour. We could be seeing someone else that may have serious medical issues but was not able to book an appointment until days later. There is a respect issue here as well. Everyone’s time is precious. We do our best to keep appointments on time in the office as we respect your time and commitments. We ask that you respect our time and commitment to you and your community, by committing to be at your appointment on time. If you do have to cancel, please call the office (250-955-0660) as soon as you know. Other offices penalize patients who miss appointments more than twice. We don’t want to go there, so please keep your appointments. Also please remember to bring in your list of medications, or the actual medication containers so we can enter your information in our new computer system. Some patients are asking us if there is any truth to the rumours about the clinic closing or Dr. Ken and myself leaving. The answer is NO! We’ve just built a nice house in Scotch Creek, we like it here, we’re not going anywhere. What we do need to do is make sure that we can make a living here by having a vibrant and busy clinic. This means keeping costs down and patients happy. We’re doing our best and we need your help. Please note, Dr. Ken and I will be away the last week of February, but we have arranged for a locum, Dr. Tracy Tresoor, covering for us, so the clinic will be open our regular hours and you will not be without a doctor on the North Shuswap. FEBRUARY 2012 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Lions Club News By Pat Anderson Our usual scribe Lion Pat Pierlot, just returned from Mexico and claims she has a sore shoulder so I was once again “appointed” to fill in. Playing too much golf and lifting tequila drinks is really hard on the shoulders I understand. The Farrell’s Skating Party is set for February 11th from 12pm to 3pm. The Lions will be on hand to provide free hot dogs and hot chocolate for all in attendance. We look forward to seeing you there. We understand that members of the Celista Fire Department will also be in attendance to show off some of their equipment and hope to recruit some new members. The new snow blower for Farrells field is on site and a small shed has been constructed. The remaining funds raised by the Lions at our November Cabaret and Silent Auction will be used to purchase supplies for ongoing maintenance of the rink. The North Shuswap Lions hold a meat draw and 50/50 draw every Saturday at the Copper Island Pub in Scotch Creek. Following a break in January because the Pub was closed, we are restarting on February 11th . Please come out for a good time and to support the many community activities that we fund. During our regular meeting on Thursday January 26th we listened with interest to our guest speaker Robert Mainprize from the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Society. The society provides a safe and permanent home for neglected, abused and unwanted donkeys. They currently have 24 donkeys with 9 new donkeys arriving this year. A few donkeys that have not been abused are lent to suitable foster care families but the Society retains ownership. This past year has been very successful with the construction of numerous improvements to the facilities to house the donkeys and a substantial increase in visitations. The Society provides a sponsorship program, group tours, workshops on donkey care, classes and education as well as times for the individual visitor to view the facilities and meet the donkeys. In 2012 they will be emphasizing the provision of tours and workshops for handicapped people as it has been demonstrated the donkeys can be very therapeutic for some people. Robert explained the need for ongoing financial assistance at the donkey refuge and a list of new facilities planned for this year, including a handicap washroom, a paved walkway for seniors and handicapped people to more easily access the barns, an expanded barn and more reliable watering stations for the donkeys. The North Shuswap Lions Club is pleased to provide the Society with a $700 grant toward the installation of a more secure watering station. We will consider the Society for future assistance when we prepare our next budget. We are currently planning our activities for the remainder of the year and look forward to continuing to support worthwhile events, activities and families in and around the North Shuswap. In February and for the remainder of the school year we will be financing and serving a hot lunch at the school once a month as our contribution to this excellent program. We are always looking for new members so if you are interested in exploring joining our Lions Club, come out to a meeting on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, at 7:00 pm, in the North Shuswap Community Hall. For further information please contact Lorne Pierlot at 250-955-0420. 25 LEWIS GRAVEL PRODUCTS 250-371-7102 Pit Run Drain Rock Road Materials Crush Products Sand & Gravel Top Soil Blasted Landscape Rock We build rock walls 2644 Garland Rd. Celista Servicing the North Shuswap Lewis Gravel Products is a division of G&M Cedar Ltd. Serving the North/South Shuswap & Chase HOME & BUSINESS COMPUTING HOME ELECTRONICS PC Sales & On-Site Service Home/Theatre Design& Install Internet/Network Setup Audio/Video Component Setup Virus/Spyware Removal General Repairs Hardware/Software Upgrades John Seymour 250-955-0816 One on One User Training email: [email protected] website: www.lakesidetech.ca Classic Construction New Construction or Renovations Bobcat Services Fine Wood Work Flooring Foundations Cultured Stone Kitchens & Bathrooms Free Estimates Over 50 years combined experience Ken McIntyre Barry Warkentin Phone 250-679-2866 or Cell 250-804-6820 26 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER FEBRUARY 2012 Celista Coffee House 825 Shuswap Ave Chase, BC Grocery (250) 679-3553 Mon - Sun 8am - 8pm Pharmacy (250) 679-8611 Mon to Sat - 9am - 6pm Sun & Holidays - 10am - 4pm Make your memories last with a picture 4x6 print $.15cents One hour photo finishing Mon - Fri (Lab closed on weekends) By Shadow Butler It was a small but enthusiastic crowd that attended the January Coffee House. Thanks, as always, to our volunteers who helped with the set up and put away; Ron Schrader on the door; Varya Lutjen and Murlu Kolb in the kitchen; and Toby Alford on sound. We couldn't do it without everyone's help. Michel Brideau did a great job of keeping the show going and the audience involved, as our emcee for the night. Jim Leduc dedicated his first song to Sarah Burke, the free-style skier. His second song was a Michael Martin Murphy number. The audience enjoyed his set. The next group up consisted of Kaylee Jameson, Ally Pollock, Jessica Peterson and Presley Hoekenson. They were ably backed by the guitar of Adam Hoekenson. The audience loved their show and they did a marvelous job. When the girls were done we were treated to a solo written and performed by Adam Hoekenson. David Allen began his short set with an instrumental on guitar and harmonica. 'Leopardskin Pillbox Hat' was second followed by the autobiographical 'Ballad of a Lazy Man'. The audience appreciated the songs and the showmanship. Pam Gaw, Willy Gaw, and Adam Hoekenson came next and were well-received as always. Willy and Adam end(Continued on page 27) Triton Docks Inc. Don Lauzon Quality Built Aluminum Frame Custom Docks Installation of Anchors & Buoys Aluminum or pressure-treated floor joists available If you enjoy spending time and relaxing on your dock, then a Triton dock will more than meet your needs. We custom build to meet your requirements – from individual docks to multi-component dock systems. FREE TESTING Backed up with advice from our pharmacists. We provide lettering to bring your buoy up to Transport Canada’s regulations. Contact us at: 250-955-2828 3818 Kenwood Gate, Scotch Creek www.tritondocks.ca FEBRUARY 2012 showed their musicianship, as did the encore 'Coffee'. A ed the short set with an ingood time was had by all. strumental. Ken and Janet David Balser on guitar Bates, yes our talented docwas the final feature of the tors, gave us three songs written by Janet. The audi- evening. He was joined on ence joined in the chorus of stage by Jude Lee on man'It Is So Hard To Be A Good dolin, with Yuri, Willy Gaw and David Allen on guitars. Dog' and a good time was The first song was written had by all. Robbie Milne by David Allen and Joanie Robertson had the February Coffee House and was wellreceived by the audience laughFeature Bands ing and clap“Hot jazz and cool Diva’s audience. 'Hurdyfor February’s features. Jen Gurdy Man' was ping to their Dyck on Piano, Bill Lockie played next folsongs. Rob lowed by a medley Wiebe took us on Stand up Bass, Jake Verburg and Jordan Dyck on to intermission Guitars, backing for Celista of tunes including with two songs. vocalists Jo Groves, Pam Gaw. 'On Broadway', a Woody Guthrie The first 'Home Finally late of ‘Old Man’s Beard’ - performing now with tune and a song By The Hills' made famous by was an instru- ‘A Million Dollars Worth of Pennies,’ - singer Stephanie Elvis Presley. The mental, while Webster. encore, after enthe second couragement from the audi"Wild Mountain Rose' included voice as well as gui- ence was 'Sweet Misery'. I am continually amazed by tar. Good job Rob. the amount of talent in the Our first feature of the Shuswap. evening was Lenz Kenyon I encourage people of all on guitar and vocals with Gillian Cran on cello. They ages to come out to the next Coffee House, February opened with 'Cow Town' 17th. Whether you want to followed by 'Heart in Vanbe on stage or a member of couver' which was like a the audience, you will retour of B.C. Brodie ceive a friendly welcome. Muskett joined them on drums for the rest of the set. It's great to have family entertainment that is afforda'The Water Is Blue', 'Last ble ($3.00 per person). See Rays of the Sun', 'Magic you at there! Mountain', 'Falling in Autumn' and 'Chain Saw', all (Continued from page 26) 250-955-0868 Self Serve Gas Station • Propane (auto, cylinder, RV’s) • Diesel • Bulk Oil Sales • ATM Open 7 Days A Week Mon to Sat 7 am-8 pm ~ Sun 8 am-8 pm THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 27 Looking for Work? Making Career Decisions? Upgrading Skills? Considering Self-Employment? Chase & District Employment Centre Serving your employment needs since 1989 Self-Directed Work Search Job Listings / Computer and Internet Access Assisted Services Personal / Career Development Resumes and Cover Letters Special Programs Skill Development Training / Employment Under Targeted Wage Subsidy / Self-Employment Available to all individuals legally entitled to work in Canada, including those with multiple barriers to employment Full Service - Chase - 822 Shuswap Ave. Phone: (250) 679-8448 Fax: (250) 679-8117 ~ 9am – 4:30pm Mon. - Fri. Job Postings / Personal Development / Special Programs info only Pritchard Station Store, Neskonlith Education Center, Little Shuswap Indian Band Wellness Center, Adams Lake Indian Band Community Center, Adams Lake Store, Scotch Creek Century 21 parking lot bulletin board Email: [email protected] "Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement". Website: www.chaseemployment.ca Sponsored By: Chase & District Chamber of Commerce 28 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER FEBRUARY 2012 The Half-Acre Homestead Debra Pugsley Winter Wonder-food! from Wishes to thank all residents of the North Shuswap & surrounding area for your support over these last 5 years of managing the bistro & especially during this past year of taking ownership. It has been a rewarding experience and one that I will always be grateful for. As you know I will be moving on & my last day of operation as owner/ manager will be February 29th, 2012. Special Thanks To: Bob, Gary, John, Dave, Gordon, Robert, Carl, Andy, Dolores & Chris, Marion, Eldon & Joan, Anita, Rick & Sheila, Peter & Theresa, Rick & Barb, Gord S, Gerry & family, Ben, Jeff, Chuck, Gilbert, Brian & Sherry, Ted, Les, The Witnesses, June & Jackie, Bob & Dudley, Brooke, Al, Gordon & Janet S, & Matt (the one who loves our strudel) There are many more of you, too numerous to name but please know . . You all are the reasons I awake at 4:45 am. You are the reasons I never hit my snooze button. You are the reasons I’ve chosen to stay in the industry; because of the good people you are. You have made my time here worthwhile & I can’t thank you enough for all the support you’ve shown me. See You in Blind Bay @ NEW OWNERS! OPEN MARCH 1ST COMFORT FOOD GLUTEN FRIENDLY SOUPS HOME BAKED GOODNESS SERVICE WITH A SMILE FULL ON COFFEE ESPRESSO BAR ORGANIC~ FAIR TRADE FREE WIRELESS INTERNET $5 MEALS OPEN 6-6 7 DAYS A WEEK (250) 675-5255 Blind Bay BC Super-cheap, super-tasty, incredibly nutritious, and full of everything that's good! SPROUTS are so super-easy that sunshine, soil, and green thumbs are not necessary, these babies grow themselves! Simply add water to seed and it will sprout. All seeds ( includes grains and legumes) benefit from soaking in water before consumption to dissolve the natural coating that keeps seeds dormant, releasing enzymes that make vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and protein immediately available for your body. Sprouting has hidden environmental benefits too: less gas consumption (since you're not driving to the store to buy them), and less gas production (good news for your family on sprouted bean chili night)! Available in endless variety, any plant with edible leaves can be delicious as a sprout. Experiment with different combinations: Small seeds have a delicate texture (alfalfa, clover, broccoli, mustard). Use larger grains and legumes for a juicy, meaty crunch (beans, peas, lentils, wheat berries). Great for salads, sandwiches, soups and stews. Your setup can be as simple as a mason jar with cheesecloth on top. Soak seeds for first few hours, then rinse twice a day, using the rinse water to nourish house plants. Admire nature’s ingenuity as it unfolds on your countertop. Enjoy eating fresh or cooked at any stage until the second set of leaves appear. If this happens, you can plant them, feed to your chickens or compost. For more detailed information about sprouting, ordering seeds, or fancy seedsprouting gadgets look up: www.westcoastseeds.com , "sprouting 101" Nourish yourself and love life, Happy Valentine’s Day..... Krystel Saunders [email protected] 250-679-2615 Carlin School Building Community Submitted by Carmen Massey Good relationships are leading to amazing results at Carlin Elementary Middle School. “The school has a good foundation. Our kids are getting a good, solid education” says parent and PAC member, Heather O`Brien. “The Carlin PAC is fully part of the school. The administration and teachers support all our activities, and we work with the staff to coordinate our activities with their classrooms”. The Carlin PAC supports many of the “extra” programs at Carlin. “A whole group of committed parents work together to make great things happen at the school, like the Carlin Country Market held in the spring,” enthuses PAC Cochair Carmen Massey. “We had 2,000 people visit our school last year and we hope to invite them all back again this year on May 26!” “The Carlin PAC ensures important programs in the school are delivered, such as the Hot Lunch program, and the Safe Arrival program. Parents quietly work behind the scenes every day, enhanc(Continued on page 29) FEBRUARY 2012 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 29 Lot Clearing and Tree Removal By Alison Elmes Contractors Ltd. Frank 250-955-2924 Mini Excavator for Hire As booking person for the Community Hall it is very gratifying to be able to say that the overall use of the Community Hall by both local and non-local people is increasing. The income generated from the rentals goes a long way towards the annual costs of keeping the doors open and the Hall running smoothly. It is a pleasure to have such a beautiful venue to show to prospective renters, especially when a wedding is involved. Upgrading plans for spring include some modest landscaping of the grounds around the Hall. We will need volunteers for this project so please keep it in mind. Upcoming events: February 10th & 24th - Soup and Movie night, 6 pm (FMI call 250-9552978) February 14th - 7pm Valentine's Celebration (FMI call 250-679-3899) February 17th - Coffee House 7:pm 11pm February 28th - Historical Society Annual Slide Show 2-4pm. To book the Community Hall for your meeting, event or wedding, please phone Alison 250-955-2588 Emerald Silhouette Weight Loss and Wellness Center offering Weight Loss Protocol Lose an average of 3-7 lbs a week Book consultation by March 10th and save $50 No Membership or Monthly Fees Call 250-517-0567 Membership fees are: $20/family, $10/individual Our mailing address and contact #s: 5456 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC, V0E 1M6, Ed or Alison: 250-955-2588 www.northshuswapcommunityHall.ca This Bulletin is Sponsored By Celista Water & Sewer View & Lucerne Waterworks (Terry Speed owner/operator) (Continued from page 28) ing the experience we all have here,” states Principal Bruce Weicker. Most recently the school and the PAC have partnered to bring a comprehensive Elementary Winter Recreation program, including sliding, skating and skiing. “Getting kids outside and doing an activity for the first time is such a joy to witness,” says Grade Three teacher Carmen Dawkins. “Without the help of our parents, we wouldn’t be able to provide these opportunities to the kids.” The Middle School students are once again participating in a Snowboarding and Skiing program, partially funded by PAC. The elementary kids look forward to the gymnastics and swim programs in the spring. Funding for these programs comes partially through a provincial Gaming Grant, but the larger portion comes from fundraising by parents and committed community members. The next Carlin fundraising event is a Scrapbooking Day with Kimberly Boyd on February 25. “This is such a great way to connect with friends and have a day out to enjoy doing something for your family! And it helps out the school at the same time. It is a win-win for everyone,” says Kimberly Boyd. Check out the Carlin School website at www.car.sd83.bc.ca or call Kim at 250-835-4835 to find out more about the event and to register. “We continue to look for ways to build community and enhance the lives of our children at Carlin,” says Massey. “Carlin school is a special place, and we are achieving so many great things here by working together.” Re Opening in the Spring www.ShuswapUpholstery.com 250‐955‐0540 Reg & Deb Miller Boat Interiors & Canvas Motor Home Interior Refits Residential Upholstery Custom Furniture Design 30 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER FEBRUARY 2012 Admit It ... You’re Creative Combination Heating and Hot Water Systems Save 70% on Heating Costs [email protected] www.selectsolarsystems.com 250-835-2208 By Shadow Butler So you want to draw but feel you don't have the talent and creativity? Wrong! If you can write or print letters then you can draw. The only thing you are missing are some techniques to help get you started. To begin you have to see the way an artist does. There are five basic shapes/forms: the sphere, cone, cylinder, cube and oval. Everything can be broken down into these shapes or a variation of them. For instance, the human body is an oval on top of two modified cubes on top of two cylinders with two cylinders as arms. The hands and feet are modified cubes. Draw the basic shapes of the scene before you. Once you have the proportions correct you can modify the shapes to look like the subject. Proportions are the size of one thing next to another thing. For instance, using the head as a measurement the ideal male figure is eight heads tall; the ideal female is seven-and-a-half heads tall; with the waist three-and-ahalf to four heads down. You can use your pencil to measure your subject. Hold the pencil perpindicular with the tip at the top of your subject. Slide you thumb down to the bottom of one area. Without moving your thumb move the pencil to another area to compare sizes. This same method is used whether you are drawing scenery, still life or people. Please remember, no matter what you draw, have fun. Play and enjoy. FEBRUARY 2012 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 31 THE OFFSPRING What's In a Name? By Larissa Lutjen We almost didn't have children because we could not decide on a name. Not a first name but the last name. In spite of being a progressive kind of guy my husband expressed a visceral dislike for cumbersome, hyphenated last names. But I had just spent eight years in university studying mostly gender and politics and I was damned if I was going to cave into patrilinealism, or the practice of giving children the father's family name. We were at an impasse. I floated a few compromises: 1. we could cut cards to decide; 2. we could give girl babies my last name and boys would get my husband's, or vice versa; or 3. we could all adopt a mixture of our two last names. None of these was accepted. The tradition of continuing only the husband's family name is rooted in the historical fact that only men could inherit property in western law. Probably it sprang from the anxiety of pre-modern fathers who had little way of knowing whether they were the true father of any offspring; the fact that the children would carry his name demonstrated to the world that they belonged to him even if they looked more like the local blacksmith, or worse, the priest. In fact, it was not very long ago that wives and children were legally the property of the husband without property rights of their own. Interestingly, if we were having kids in Hazelton or Masset I would have had the power of tradition on my side since the Haida and Gitxsan, like many other Canadian aboriginal cultures, are matrilineal, with property and naming privileges extending to the mother's family. Although women often keep their last name after marriage today, at one time it was unheard of. Lucy Stone, an early suffragette and antislavery activist, was the first American to win the right to retain her name in the mid 1800's. She famously said, "A wife should no more take her husband's name than he should hers. My name is my identity and must not be lost" (www.lucystoneleague.o rg). But even if a mother no longer has to fight to keep her maiden name she still faces the situation where she and her children might have two different last names. There is an irony in the fact that although Lucy did not take her husband's name, 'Stone' was her father's name. I fully recognize the fact that even if my children continue the name 'Lutjen' there are still many other names, all with rich histories of their own, that are absent. In just a couple generations the names Woodard, Smith, Wylie, Potosky, Torseth, and Matulak have all come to the end of the line. When you look at it from this perspective it seems rather random that only two names might survive so why worry about the loss of one more? But it is precisely because it is not random at all, but due to a history of patriarchal privilege that continues to subtly insist that the mother's identity is not equally important, that I felt so strongly about the issue. A hyphenated name is an imperfect compromise, and a temporary solution (since you can't have more than two last names), but it is a small gesture towards equality that would have made one Stone smile. 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Other products… Pet Insurance, Legal Advice policies, Title Insurance, New boat markets, Bicycle coverage, ATV, Sleds, Travel Medical, Trip Cancel/Interruption, Critical Illness, Dental/ Medical, etc. What do you need covered???? WE ARE WESTERN FINANCIAL GROUP (THE SAME GREAT GALS THAT HELPED YOU @ CHASE INSURANCE) Cheri • Laurie Vicki • Cheryl • Evelyn Chase & District RCMP Victim Service 250-679-8638 24 hours/day, 365 days/year By Ann O’Donnell The view from my window tells me that spring is some time away yet, but I am anxious to be out in the garden. However, rather than pining for what might be, my time will be better spent planning for spring. Since we basically still have a blank canvas in the back yard the time is right to determine what our wants and needs are. If your gardens are already developed, the time is just as well spent deciding what renovations you might want to make in the spring. The first job is to determine what your yard is to be used for. Include all your household occupants when making the list – even Fido, who I’m sure will appreciate a dog run – and your prize roses will likely appreciate that even more. Obviously you need alfresco dining areas and these should be close to the house –a shady back corner might seem like an ideal spot but aside from perhaps assisting in your weight loss program, it will not be particularly conducive to relaxed entertaining; do you need to incorporate play areas – perhaps you want a sandbox or slide – where is the best location for these? Some might want a quiet corner for reading and relaxing or just enjoying the garden views that are created – a chance to smell the proverbial roses you might say. Perhaps you need a spot where you can hide from your spouse or children and pretend you are working – make it cozy for a good book and perhaps a glass of wine (or two)! Do you need a spot for vegetables or just ornamentals? What about lawn? Don’t forget about storage - can you encroach on the garage (good luck with that!) or do you need a garden shed? Make it big enough as you may find objects such as workshop compressors suddenly sneaking in – nothing I would know of personally, I’m just suggesting you remain alert! Of course you will need to allow for a compost area –– hate to stand on my soapbox, but I am a firm believer that we should all compost – not just because it eases the load on the landfill, but also because it offers one of the cheapest and best soil amendments around. Winter is the perfect season for gazing out your windows to determine the best placement for focal points in the garden – this might be a simple urn or a statue, or perhaps something grander such as a pergola or pond. The nakedness of the landscape in winter also allows us to more readily spot eyesores in the yard and make plans to remove them in the spring or provide the necessary screening. Currently in our gardens the compost bins are one of the sightlines from our back deck – not quite the view I envisioned, so we obviously need to either move them or provide some screening for this area. (However, since focal points are supposed to lead our eyes into the garden, perhaps this will also help lead our kitchen compost bucket into the garden when it needs emptying!!) This time of year offers the chance to draw up plans and map out the various areas required in the yard. Changes are much easier to make on paper so forgo those household chores and put gazing time at the top of your to-do list – your yard will thank you for it in the spring. February 29th, 2012 725 Shuswap Ave. Chase, BC Mon to Fri 9:30 - 4:30 Sat 10:00 - 2:00 Cindy Frano 250-679-1158 Come in to see our Friendly European Atmosphere! By Jan Penner In Canada, the last Wednesday of February is known as Anti-Bullying Day. Also known as "Pink Shirt Day", it was originally organized by David Shepherd and Travis Price, 2 Nova Scotia high school students, who asked fellow students to sport pink shirts, after another student in their school was bullied when he wore one on the first day of school. Donning a pink shirt on Anti-Bullying Day has become a symbol for intolerance against bullying. If you wish to show your support for Anti-Bullying, wear your pink with pride on February 29th. This day and every day, live the slogan "Bullying Stops Here". FEBRUARY 2012 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 33 From the Vine Submitted by Patricia Zuniga Cork N’ Cap U-brew, Blind Bay and Shuswap Wine Cellar, Salmon Arm Not so long ago, wine knowledge meant knowing about French wine regions and maybe about Port and Sherry. Times have changed and France, still a leading wine region, has many others nipping at its heels. Today if you want Bardolino or a Barbaresco, it helps to know something about the grapes behind the wines. All grapes grow on vines but there is only one type that is important for wine making: the genus Vitis. Of 60 or so species of Vitis, classic wine making grapes come from the Vitis vinifera, which originated in Europe. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir are examples of vinifera grapes. There are hundreds vinifera grapes vines and each one brings its own aromas and flavors to the bottle. The top seven vinifera grapes are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Syrah. Out of these seven varieties, three are whites and four are reds. Know these grapes and you know about 75% of the wine made in the world. These top seven can produce simple, inexpensive wines, as well as wines costing hundreds of dollars. Here we are going to concentrate on the Chardonnay grape, also known as "the chameleon grape," and the Merlot grape. The Chardonnay is the wine you are guaranteed to see everywhere. The grape itself doesn't have much character but is highly adaptable to manipulation in the vineyard and in wine making. With the right amount of oak, Chardonnay can be a nicely balanced, rich and intense wine. The top Chardonnay grape producers are France, United States, Australia, Chile and Canada. Chardonnay wines from cool climates like Canada should smell like Citrus, apples and minerals. Chardonnay wines from warm climates should smell like ripe peach, pineapple, and mango. Chardonnay goes well with: raw vegetables, sushi, grilled chicken, pizza, seafood, goat cheese and fresh cheeses. The Merlot grape is a soft and plumy grape that can make a soft, round, and silky, easy drinking wine. Merlot is often a blending grape, adding softness and flavor to its big brother Cabernet Sauvignon. On its own, Merlot is somewhat neutral, but when handled properly can produce plump, juicy, almost sweet red wine. The top Merlot grape producers are France, United States, Chile, Canada and Eastern Europe. Merlot wines from cool climates should smell like plum, cocoa powder and mint. Merlot wines from warm climates should smell like baked cherries, plum, chocolate and mint. Merlot goes well with Prosciutto, pork chops, baked ham, Jarlsberg and other firm cheeses. Join us next month in The North Shuswap Kicker to learn more interesting facts about wine and winemaking. WINE KITS Cellar Classic Cru Select Platinum Cellar Classic Winery Series Grand Cru International Heritage Estates Orchard Breezin Vino de Vida Brew-House and Cooper Beer Kits Centenoka Park Mall 250-833-1122 2682 Fairway Hills Rd. Shuswap Lake Estates Blind Bay 250-675-3400 34 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER FEBRUARY 2012 Naturalist News 5 FOOTLONG SUBS $5 EACH NEW! EGG SALAD SANDWICH Chase Plaza 250-679-8888 Mon - Sat 8am to 9pm Sun - 8am to 8pm YTD Enterprises WELDING & FABRICATING Les Dobray 250-955-0610 TREE & LAWN SERVICE 65’ Bucket Truck ● Insured Cell 250-371-1412 By Claudette Carlsen Another count is over for this year – the Swan and Eagle Count was on Jan.15th. The total Swans were thirtyeight; Trumpeter Swans – thirty mature and 8 Juvenile, down from a total of fortytwo last year. And no Tundra Swans this year. At one time the Tundra Swans numbered in the hundreds on the Thompson River and now they are rarely seen, over compassed by the Trumpeter Swans. Eagles were way down at five mature and one immature. Just a little trivia on the Trumpeter Swans - In 1933 they were hunted almost to extinction when there were just seventy -seven breeding adults left in all of Canada. But today their number has bounced back to over twenty thousand birds in BC alone. There is still a ban on hunting them (why would you?) They are such a beautiful bird. The most striking thing about the Trumpeter swans is their size. Covered with a thick layer of white feathers and a wingspan of 2.5 meters (8.2 feet), Trumpeters are the largest species of waterfowl in North America. Males weigh in around 35 pounds while females are slightly smaller. They are also known for their brassy, horn-like call. Their summer breeding habitats are in Alaska and Northern BC and their winter habitat is from central BC to the Southwestern ar- ea. In Agassiz, I have personally seen fields that look like they are layered in white clouds. And who doesn’t remark on those that are seen on the way to Kamloops. They usually mate for life and return to their breeding grounds in pairs. On a different note – we are getting reports of the abundance of wolves in this area – and the abundance of deer. And I had one report of Grizzly Bear tracts in the upper reaches of Anglemont. As to the birds – the warm weather is bringing them out in droves. After an absence of four years, I have all the woodpeckers back at my suet – and flocks of Pine Siskins on and off. And of course, the usual chickadees and nuthatches. And another report of a Northern Hawk Owl on Line 17, which I saw myself at the December Bird Count. Interesting!.....I have just turned in my report for the BC Breeding Bird Atlas for 2011 and I found twenty-three pair in the Celista area and eighteen pair in the Anglemont area and next year I hope to find even more. Our next meeting will be in March, the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 PM in the Celista Hall Meeting room. We would like to increase our membership so if you have the afternoon free – come out – Rudy and Ineke will be back from their long vacation and we will be planning our summer outings. Bugs R Us Independent Distributor Do you take supplements? Need to lose some weight? Are you active and/or athletic? Herbalife International is one of the #1 company in the Health and Wellness field All products are government controlled and 30 day money back guarantee Herbalife has many target nutritional products and weight loss programs as well as personal care products. Give me a call for more information and confidential consultation Alice @ 250-679-5353 E-mail @ [email protected] Submitted by Haillie T., Shelby, Madeline, Izzy and Haille H. At the January Bugs R Us meeting, Amanda and Anna showed pictures of their eco-systems during Journal Sharing. Madeline presented a comic of her mom (Teresa Wiebe) in snowshoes and Simon showed us a picture of wolves surrounding his dog Rosie. All of these people had their names put into the Journal Sharing Draw, giving them a chance to win a great prize from those donated by the Senior Naturalists. We had wonderful snacks at Snack Time. Jesse and Logan Brooks brought tortilla wraps and Haillie Tennent brought graham crackers and pretzels. Thank-you to Tammy Hucal for giving us a "Predators and Prey" show. We learned to hide and hunt, what kind of hunting tools animals use, and we got to see a stuffed owl, bobcat and some skulls. After we learned about the bobcat, owl and also about deer, we made our own Predator/Prey picture on paper. We checked our eco-sphere that we had placed in the cupboard. It looked a bit wilted and the plants were drooping and turning brown, though it still is not dead completely. We also checked Mrs. Delisle's eco-sphere that she had made and noticed that inside of it was buzzing with small flies. They might have been carried in on the plants when we planted them or they might have come in as eggs! It is very much a mystery! Tamie Hucal during her Predators and Prey presentation FEBRUARY 2012 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Full Spectrum Massage Therapy Letter to the Editor Re: Anglemont Water System I’ve lived in Anglemont full time since 2004 and what’s happening is scaring the dickens out of me. I worked my way through the engineering report and it’s full of assumptions, notes what’s not included in the pricing . But let’s pretend it’s accurate. In a nut shell, they will discontinue the intake from the creeks and the gravity based system and pump all the water up the hill and then let it flow down again, and increase capacity way beyond our projected needs The argument is that, since there are 1303 lots in the district, the cost per lot is bearable. Lets stop here for a minute, the system is about 40 years old and only 408 have any type of development on them. Why is that? Maybe the boil order has some effect, but it’s only been on for a few years and besides that, you can install your own filter and UV system for about $1000. So, I don’t think it’s the water that’s responsible for the many empty lots. Maybe it’s because there is no work around here, or because of the long drive into here? Nothing we can do about that .There does not seem to be any way to get more demand, but there sure is a way to get rid of whatever demand exists and that is to make it expensive to own property here. Who owns those empty lots? Some dreaming, some hoping, who can tell. But all have one thing in common: a low cost to hang on to the lots. What likely will happen when they find out that their tax all of a sudden goes up by $650.00 per year, and very high water rates if they hook up, is that an awful lot of empty parcel owners are going to try to get rid of those lots. But there was and is no demand. Well, why should we care, we have a house and who cares what happens to the empty lots. But we must care, chances are it’ll work itself into the house prices also and if you think those For Sale signs are a picket fence now, just wait and see what happens if the lots get dumped. Can you spell Ghost Town? Think you’re gonna sell when your too old to drive?! We just CAN NOT AFFORD it. I don’t pretend to know how to fix the system, but I do know that part of the problem is long time neglect made worse by too low a water rate. And I do know that the recent water shortage was mostly caused by not fixing leaks in a timely manner. And I do know that gravity is free and electricity to pump costs money. So, maybe the solution to our problem should include keeping the creeks as our main water supply and just have a small lake water supplement, and forget about expanding beyond the present area. Think about this, don’t let them destroy our community because of ignorance of the side effects of this project. Sandor (Sandy) Ludwig 35 Larry Vandale, R.M.T. 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FMI 250-679-3312 RALPH BISCHOFF CONTRACTING Phone/Fax (250) 955-2374 Cell# (250) 371-4830 Land Clearing Road Building Site Preparation Contract or Hourly Danger tree falling & removal [email protected] 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 36 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER FEBRUARY 2012 FEBRUARY 2012 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER Get Involved in Community Planning and Make a Difference ! The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is looking for volunteers in Electoral Areas 'B', 'C', 'D', 'E' and 'F' interested in joining their local Advisory Planning Commission (APC). The current appointments to the APCs expire spring, 2012. Chase, BC Serving the North Shuswap, Blind Bay, Eagle Bay & Chase Area [email protected] Fully bonded and licensed (#90256) 37 Steve Thitchener Journeyman Electrician Cell: 250-517-8993 Office: 1-866-695-1011 INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL SERVICE WORK OVER 27 YEARS EXPERIENCE HYPNOTHERAPY It’s in you to be all you can be. APC members work with the Area Director and CSRD staff making recommendations to the CSRD Board on Planning and Land Use Management issues (community planning, land use, proposed planning bylaws and permits) within the Electoral Area. Fred Weiher Certified Hypnotherapist APCs usually meet once a month depending on the number of referrals they receive from the CSRD Board. Members are appointed to the APC for a three-year term. Training will also be provided. 250.517.0779 email: [email protected] Individuals from different areas and neighborhoods within the Electoral Area, who best demonstrate the following, will be recommended to the CSRD Board of Directors for appointment: an interest and passion for sustainable community development; a desire to share knowledge and experience in a range of subjects relevant to planning and development (e.g. housing, agriculture, construction, parks, environment, youth, seniors, business, geography, engineering, education, arts and culture). Expression of Interest forms are available on the CSRD website (www.csrd.bc.ca) or at the CSRD office. Please return completed forms via email, mail, or in person by 4:00 pm Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 to: Candice Benner, Planning Assistant Columbia Shuswap Regional District PO Box 978, Salmon Arm BC V1E 4P1 [email protected] Phone: (250) 833-5904 or (Toll Free) 1-888-248-2773 Fax: (250) 832-3375 Ph: 250-955-0118 Cell: 250-804-3349 Fax 250-955-0108 [email protected] Turf Irrigation Rock Walls Allan Block Ponds, Fountains Paving Stones Bobcat & Excavator Site Preparation Allan Block Certified 38 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 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 Enrico Marosi Owner Journeyman Carpentry 2000 Master Certificate Carpentry 2004 Design / House Plans Timber Frame Heavy Timber Construction Pre-Fab House Packages Custom Sawmilling 250-955-2956 [email protected] www.greencreektimbers.com FEBRUARY 2012 Skate-a-Thon at Farrell’s Field Rink By Jan Penner With the sudden warming trend, we were not sure we were going to be able to follow through with the outdoor Skate -a-thon, on February 2nd, but Mother Nature came through with some cooler temperatures which firmed up the ice surface. Both upper intermediate classes spent the whole day skating, with the Grade 2/3 class joining them for the morning. A number of those students, plus a few from the Grade 1 and 2 class, remained for the day as their parents were supervising. A number of students from Grade 1 and 2 and Kindergarten also participated for part of the day with their parents to help and supervise. The event, planned by Grade 7 students Jayme Phillips and Eva McManamna, raised over $600. These monies will go to Free the Children Foundation, to assist with building a water system for a village in Africa. This will mean a close water supply so children will not have to walk great distance to haul water. Many people helped to make this day a success and thanks go out to them. First and foremost are the ice crew: Brian and Karen Ruddock, their grandson Taylor, Nathan and Karissa Lewis and Shawn Perry. Clearing and flooding the ice was a huge job. Thanks to Jason Wiebe for cooking hot dogs, to all the moms who made cookies, and to Super Valu, Sunnyside Supermarket and PAC for donating the food. Thanks to Rona and Dwayne Bentley for donating wood for the fire, and to Mike McManamna for cutting it up. Thanks to Kaylee Jameson for looking after the music. Thanks to all the parents who helped supervise, transported children and skated. Finally, thanks to Shuswap Unique Adventure Tours, to Scotch Creek Home Hardware, and to all the friends and family who made cash donations and sponsored skaters. You helped to make this event a great success. Congratulations to everyone who participated. FEBRUARY 2012 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 39 What’s up at North Shuswap Christian Fellowship 4079 Butters Rd. Scotch Creek WE WELCOME YOU Worship Service Every Sunday at 10:30am Message by Pastor Mike Lewis Sunday School Monthly, every second Sunday 12:15pm Pot Luck Meal, Fellowship, Entertainment Bible Studies: Various week days at different locations (call for info) Kids Club: Tuesdays, after school at the Celista School Youth Club: Fridays 7:00pm Ladies Gathering: Monthly, every second Monday 10:00am For More Information (or advise attendance): 250-955-2545 St. David’s by-the-Lake Anglican/United Church 5518 Squilax/Anglemont Hwy, Celista [email protected] Rev Brian Smith Sunday 11:00 am North Shuswap Christian Fellowship 4079 Butters Road, Scotch Creek 250-955-2545 Worship & Sunday School, 10:30 am Catholic Services Our Lady of the Lake - Blind Bay Sunday, 11 am Chase School News By Jan Penner School skiing and skating sessions are over for another year at North Shuswap Elementary. Despite an injury plagued first day, and a rescheduled second day (way too cold on the previous date), the skiers and snowboarders had a great time. Thanks to Mr. Schmidt and Mrs. Sears for accompanying students, to parents for helping with supervision at and on the mountain, and to PAC for covering bussing costs. All three skating dates were fun-filled and injury free. Thanks to parents for helping with skate tying and to PAC for covering bussing costs. A good time was had by all! The Leadership students organized a Skate-a-thon for February 2nd. Over half of the school population participated and over $600 was raised. These funds will be directed to a project in Africa, building a village water system. The girls basketball team, coached by Mr. Schmidt, won their first game, played on Jan. 30th. Congratulations girls. Keep up the good work, and have fun! Upcoming dates to note: February 17th is a Pro-D, so classes will not be in session, and February 29th is Wear Pink Day, an annual Anti-Bullying event. Sunday, 9:00 am Call 9-1-1 for EMERGENCIES Fire - Police - Ambulance No Shadow for NS Hogs By Jan Penner The residents of the North Shuswap can rest easy. According to the 10 Kindergarten Groundhogs who ventured outdoors at North Shuswap Elementary, we will have an early spring. Despite not making it out of their "burrows" until well after noon, the rodents did not see their shadows. They concur with groundhogs in the rest of Canada. Here's to an Early Spring! Join us at St. David’s by the Lake on the highway in Celista Sunday Services at 11:00 Everyone Welcome! Ash Wednesday Service Wed., March 22 at 11:00 e-mail us at [email protected] Thrift Shop Not open until Spring Please, no drop-offs until after Easter Sunday 40 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER NORTH SHUSWAP Farrell’s Skating Party - Feb 11, 12pm-3pm. Free hot dogs & hot chocolate donated by the Lions Club Soup & a Movie - Feb 10, in the Club Room at NS Community Hall. Film feature “Like Water for Chocolate”, Feb 24, Film feature “King Corn”, Mar 9, Film feature “Ratatouille” animation for children, serving pizza this night. Shows start at 7pm. Soup served at 6pm. Call Patsy for soup reservations or for more info 250-955-2978. Rise & Shine Breakfast - Feb 11, 8am to 11am at the Lakeview Community Centre in Anglemont. Lions Club Meat Draw –Feb 11at the Copper Island Pub. 3pm to 5pm.Meet friends for a pint and maybe go home with a great cut of meat. Valentine’s Celebration - Feb 14 at the NS Community Hall. FMI 250-679-3899 Coffee House - Feb 17, 7:00 at the NS Community Hall. Hot Jazz and cool Diva’s. Open mic from 7pm to 8pm and then after the feature bands. Bring a snack and a friend. Chamber Meeting - Feb 27 FEBRUARY 2012 Skwlax Pow Wow - Feb 23, 5pm. Everyone welcome Historical Society Annual Slide Show - Feb 28, 2pm-4pm at the NS Community Hall Sadie Hawkins Party - Feb 24 at the Lakeview Community Centre. Happy Hour at 5pm. Dinner at 6pm SORRENTO/BLIND BAY Dragon Boat Introductory Meeting - Feb 20, 7pm at the Sorrento Elementary School. Everyone welcome! No paddling experience necessary. FMI Margot 250-675-2318 or Todd 250-835-2386 Carlin Scrapbooking Day - Feb 25, 9am to 4pm at Carlin School Gym. PAC fundraiser. Hot lunch, coffee, gifts prizes, ideas, workshops. To Register call Kimberly 250-835-4835 CHASE Chase Curling - Mixed Open Bonspiel - Feb 11&12, FMI 250-679-3855. Men’s Open Bonspiel - Feb 24&25, FMI 250-679-3855 Mushy Valentines - Feb 12, 3pm. Skmana Ski Club. Free Prenatal Session - Feb 14, 1:30 to 4pm at the Chase & Dist. Health Centre. Pls register - 250 -679-1393 Valentine’s Dinner - Feb 17, 5pm Chase Creekside. FMI Ella 250-679-3375 Mad Tradition in Concert - Feb 18, 7:30pm at Chase Community Hall. Featuring Roxanna Sabir & Craig McGregor. Chris Stevens (banjo) and Denise Ford (piano) Silent Auction - Mar 10 at the Chase Curling Rink. Music, Dancing, FMI or to donate an auction item call Janice 250-679-4471 OUTLYING AREAS Salmon Arm Snow Blazer Meeting - Every 2nd Thursday, 7pm at the Salmon Arm Legion. FMI Robin, 250-540-0841 Shuswap Women in Business - Feb 11 at the Podollan Inn. Presenting Karen Luniw, “Secrets of the Inner Game of Business and Money”. FMI shuswapwomeninbusiness.com Annual Daffodil Tea & Bake Sale - Mar 3, 10am 2pm at the Pritchard Community Hall. Crafts, baked goods, lunches, draws, door prizes. FMI or to book a table call April 250-577-3798 Regularly Scheduled Events NORTH SHUSWAP Alcoholics Anonymous AA - Sundays at 7pm, Squilax Band Office (back door) FMI 250-679-3945 or 250-679-3352 Buddhist Theory, Zen meditation - Tuesdays, 7:30pm at 2701 Squilax Anglemont Rd. FMI Vaughn, 250-804-3139 Chamber of Commerce Meetings - 4th Mon of the month, 7pm @ Century 21 office FMI 250-955-2113 Coffee House - 3rd Friday of the month, 7pm NS Community Hall Community Association - 3rd Mon. of the month, 7pm, NSCH Community Needlework & Crafts - Every Wed., 10am to 2pm. NSCH. Bring your lunch. Everyone welcome. FMI call Nadine @ 250-955-2388. Country Gardens Garden Club Meet 3rd Wed of the month, 7 pm at the Anglemont Srs. Centre. FMI Chris 250-955-6467 Historical Society - 2nd Thurs of the month, 2pm, NSCH Ladies Bible Study & Care Group Meet every Friday in private homes. 9:30-11:30am. Need help/prayer/info? (confidential) call 250-955-2131 Lions Club - 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month, 7pm, NSCH NSWI (Women’s Institute) - Meet 3rd Tues of the month, 1pm, NSCH N.S. Community Prayer Group Meet the 3rd Thursday of the month, 7 pm at the Anglemont Lakeview Centre. FMI Sharlee Lea 250-955-0885 or Val Lenz 250-955-2117. N.S. First Responders Society Mtg is the 2nd Wed of the month, 7 pm. Phone Bev at 250-955-0365 for location. New members always welcome. FMI 250-6793536 N.S. Players - 2nd Tues. of the month, 7pm at NS Community Hall Parks Commission - 2nd Thurs of the month, 10am, NSCH StrongStart Centre - Mon & Alternating Wed 9am to noon . Preschoolers & caregivers. Play based learning. Healthy snacks. FMI Joan 250-955-2214 Tai Chi - FMI Sandra 250-955-8189, NSCH CHASE Adult/Senior Line Dancing - Thurs starting Jan 23 at Chase Community Hall. (10 sessions) FMI 250-6795443 Chase Duplicate Bridge - Thurs in St. Andrews Church (rear door) Zoë 250-679-8488 Chase Creekside for Seniors Mon: Carpet bowling 10am, Snooker 1pm Tues: Silver Belles & Beaux Practice 10:30am, Bingo 1pm Wed: Exercise 9am, Line Dancing 10am, Snooker & games 1pm Thur: Carpet Bowling 10am Fri: Exercise 9am, Crib 1pm Monthly General meeting 2nd Thurs 1pm Monthly Supper every 3rd Friday 5:30pm Monthly Mini Crib 2nd Fri FMI Sher Dickson 250-679-3306 Parkside Estates - Public Bingo Wed. 1pm Royal Canadian Legion Mon: Open 6-10pm Tues: Open 3:30 –8pm Wed: General meeting 3rd wed only, 7pm Thurs: Open 6-10pm Fri: Dinners,1st, 2nd & 4th Friday Sat: Meat Draws, Fun Darts, 50/50, 2-4pm Sun: Closed SORRENTO Sorrento Scottish Country Dancers - Youth group meets Wed, 7pm at Cedar Centre. Adults meet Sat (starting Sept 10) 9:30am at the Drop in centre. All classes run till end of March. FMI Wendy 250-6753518 Shuswap Wood Carvers - Wed & Sat 8:30am 12pm. FMI Ken, 250-675-3316, Norm, 250-675-3764 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 250-675-4408 or George & Nancy at 250-6755375 The Piecemakers Quilt Group meets every Thurs. 10 - 2pm at the Sorrento Drop In Centre. FMI 250955-2393 Shuswap Woodworkers Guild - 3rd Wed of the month, 7pm, Toad Hall behind Toby’s Restaurant. FMI Ian, 250-835-0014 Sorrento Drop in Centre Mon: AA & Alanon - 8pm, Glee Club - 9:30am Tues: Crib -1:30pm, Snooker (men) - 1:00pm, Meals to Wheels bi-weekly, 12pm Wed: T.O.P.S. - 8:15am, Snooker 6:00pm Thurs: Foot Clinic (call for appt. 250-675-4182), Quilting - 10:00am Snooker (men) - 1:00pm, youth resource o30pm Fri: Ladies Snooker- 2pm, Bingo/Games 6:30pm Sat: Scottish Country Dancing 9:30 SUNNYBRAE Community Hall Tues & Thurs: Karate 6pm (250-835-8875) Mon & Fri: Badminton (250-835-4625) 2nd Sat: Coffee House (except June to Sept) 4th Wed: General Meeting 7:30pm Seniors Hall Tues: Sunnybrae Painters 10am (250-835-4625) 1st & 3rd Thur: Needle Arts Guild 10am (250-835-8842) 1st & 3rd Wed: Quilters (250-835-8255) 3rd Tues: Potluck dinner and Meeting 5:30 (except July/Aug) Shuswap Needle Arts Guild - Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs each month, 10am - Sunnybrae Seniors Hall. FMI 250-835-8842 WHITE LAKE Scrapbooking Workshop Wednesdays 9am –noon. 3389 White Lake Rd. Hands on assistance. Ideas & coffee break provided. Kimberly 250-835-4835 To add a meeting/event call 955-0534, Fax 9550515 or email [email protected] FEBRUARY 2012 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 41 Adams River Salmon Society.. Darlene McBain 250-955-0383 AWE Society.. Dorothy Marks email: [email protected] Anglemont Ladies Golf.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365 Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.. Steve Moore 250-955-2204 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234 Baseball Club.. Terry Speed 250-955-6122 Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson 250-374-5115 or NS Community Association.. Ed Overland 250-955-2844 Anglemont Graham Lucas.. 250-955-2173 Celista Darlene Volk 250-955-6341 S.C./L.C. Art Stoll 250-955-2422 / 250-517-0098 First Responders.. Pat Robertson 250-955-2999 First Responders Society.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365 Girl Guides - Chase District - Janie Emeny 250-679-3094 Hatha Yoga.. Sandra 250-955-8189 Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon.. Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222 (In Memoriam) Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Imai Ball Park Foundation.. Eric Lutjen 250-851-6196 Karate Club.. Dale Cundy 250-955-2145 Lakeview Centre.. Fay Hadden 250-955-2488 Lions Club.. Tom Price 250-955-2344 Meadow Creek Park Assoc.. Don Grimm250- 955-0262 Naturalists Club.. Claudette Carlsen 250-955-8148 Needle Bugs Club.. Gerry Kendall 250-955-6279 NS Cemetery.. Doug Prigmore 250-955-6454 or Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 NS Christian Fellowship.. Pastor Mike Lewis 250-955-2545 Saratoga - Aileen Brand 250-955-6123 St. Ives - Dave King 250-955-0573 School District # 83.. Holly Overgaard 250-955-2515 Seymour Arm Comm. Assoc.. Bob Reimer 250-833-7610 Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club.. Wilmer Marks 778-785-2032 Shuswap Environmental Action Society.. Jim Cooperman 250-679-3693 Shuswap Hospice Society.. 250-832-7099 Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Don Reed 250-675-2597 Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Gemma 250-835-8842, Sandra 250-832-0972 Shuswap Rock Club.. Pat or Gail Bowden 250-675-2849 Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) [email protected], web: www.SWOA.ca Skmana Ski club .. George 250-679-3688/John 250-679-8600 South Shuswap Canada Day Committee.. Jennie Anderson 250-675-4553 Tai Chi.. Sandra Spicer 250-955-8189 Victim Services.. Brandi Nakazawa 250-679-8638 Whittlers Club.. Rudy Maarsman 250-955-0482 Women’s Institute.. Maureen Kalynchuk 250-955-2954 Hall Bookings – Alison Elmes 250-955-2588 NS Craft & Needlework Club.. Nadine Collier 250-955-2388 NS Elementary School.. Glen Overgaard 250-955-2214 NS Health Centre Society.. Anita Misseghers 250-955-0924 and Joan Bristow 250-955-2304 NS Players.. Judy Weller 250-955-0744 Maria Mazzotta 250-374-5665 Okanagan Regional Library.. Lee Carreiro 250-955-8198 Chamber of Commerce.. Dave Cunliffe 250-851-6852 Parents Advisory Committee.. Leigh Schaffer 250-679-8009 Coffee House.. Willy Gaw 250-955-0377 Parks Commission Chair.. Jackie Santa 250-955-2421 Country Kids Play School.. Alanna Stearns 250-679-3005 Police Advisory Committee.. Lynda Sutton 250-955-6144 Country Gardens Garden Club.. Chris Trueman 250-955-6467 Ratepayer Associations CRIMESTOPPERS.. 1-800-222-8477 Anglemont - Rudy Maarsman 250-955-0482 Crowfoot Snowmobile Club.. Martin & Julie Lucas 250-955-2246 Lee Creek - Veronica Bene 250-679-4678 CSRD - Area F.. Denis Delisle 250-955-0806 Magna Bay - Alan Nunn 250-679-2565 or 604-522-3346 Scotch Creek - Mary Stewart 250-955-2967 FIRE DEPARTMENTS DISCLAIMER – The information in this publication is carefully gathered & compiled to ensure maximum accuracy. The North Shuswap Kicker cannot, and does not, guarantee the correctness of all information furnished them, nor the complete absence of errors or omissions: therefore, no responsibility for same can be nor is assumed. Press releases and reports from community organizations and businesses are encouraged but may be edited to fit available space. We reserve the right to refuse any ad or item that conflicts with the intent of this paper. Articles, advertisements and design in this publication may not be reproduced in any way without prior permission of the author. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS: Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event of a typographical error, the portion of the advertising space occupied by the error will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. Free Prenatal Session Submitted by Donna Dube Pregnancy, Childbirth and Parenting can all be challenging. The next Free Prenatal Session is being held at the Chase and District Health Centre on Tuesday, February 14th, from 1:30 4:00 p.m. Deborah Lewis, Family Nurse Practitioner and Donna Dube, Public Health Nurse will be leading the session with topics such as Self Care in late pregnancy, La- bour and Delivery Preparation, Understanding your new baby, an Introduction to Breastfeeding, Community Resources for families and whatever else is important to you as a new parent or parent to be. Once your pregnancy has been confirmed, please call Chase Public Health @ 250-679-1393, to register for a session. Coaches and assistant coaches are also welcome to attend. 42 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER FEBRUARY 2012 Contact Us at The Kicker Mocha Pots de Crème 3/4 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder Publisher: Jan Wojciechowski 250-955-0534 Advertisements, Co–editor: Tracy Wojciechowski 250-955-0534 Editor: Jan Penner 250-955-0039 Fax : 250-955-0515 E-Mail: [email protected] Write us: 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont, B.C. V0E 1M8 Website: www.kicker.ca Subscriptions: $45.00/yr (+HST). Drop boxes: SuperValu or Peoples Drug Mart in Scotch Creek, Sunnyside SuperMart in Celista, or 7320 Estate Place in Anglemont. 2 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Whipped cream, for garnish Chocolate shavings (optional), for garnish 1.Heat oven to 300 degrees F. Put on a kettle of water to boil. In a medium saucepan, bring cream and sugar to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add chocolate and espresso powder. Let stand 1 minute; stir until chocolate melts and coffee dissolves. Whisk in yolks and vanilla until mixture is blended and smooth. 2.Pour chocolate mixture into 2 (6-ounce) heart-shaped or round ramekins or custard cups. Place ramekins in an 8-inch-square Bake pan. Pour hot water into pan so that it comes halfway up sides of ramekins. 3.Bake 25 minutes or until almost set in centers. Remove ramekins to a wire rack; cool slightly. Serve warm and soft, or refrigerate up to 1 day. Garnish with dollops of whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired. Cacao Turtle Bark 1/4 C. almond butter 1 C. Coconut Oil (melted) 1 tsp. Vanilla Powder 2 T. Cacao powder 1/2 C. ground cacao nibs 1 C. chopped almonds 1 C. chopped walnuts 2 C. chopped raisins pinch mesquite powder Agave Nectar to sweeten to taste Got a favourite recipe you would like to share? Send it to [email protected] or fax it to 250-955-0515 (ingredients can be purchased at your local health food store) Mix all of the ingredients together in large bowl. Spread on to a cookie sheet, lined with parchment paper. Chill to harden. Break in pieces to serve. VALENTINES DAY AFFECTION APPEALING BEAUTIFUL CELEBRATE CHERISH CHOCOLATE Working Together To Prevent Crime Chase Detachment Office 250-679-3221 If you have any tips on local crime call CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477 DIAL 9–1–1 FOR EMERGENCIES DEVOTION DREAM EXCHANGING EXPECTATION FOREVER FORGIVENESS FREELY HEART HISTORY IRRESISTIBLE JOY N C W A C M B E A U T KISSES P S MATES MEMORABLE MINE A O I T I U T R T R E N I F P E T S S N E V I G R O F F S P T A D P S A G A Y E R T E S D E N T I E N M V L E E E A S C A R A O U B V A S T L H E C I POET O J H A I S E E I F U L O R R G O Q L M Q R ROMANTIC ROSES C F T R T SWEETHEART I E V I S TENDER TRULY O E B S X I N N D X R Y O O T N L M E S T K L VALENTINE E Y Y R I E T A R B E WHISPER O O U N O I T O V E YOU YOURS J O E E L U O R A E P T G R E C H O C O L Y R O T S I O T E E C E D A M H W A T H C H E R R H A M F L E E R I M M S S H L FEBRUARY 2012 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER CROSSWORD 1. Maori club 5. At a distance 9. Direct elsewhere 14. Historical periods 15. Anagram of "Mail" 16. Leave out 17. Largest continent 18. Border 19. Units of heredity 20. Friendly 22. Catkin 23. Come in 24. Ancient Roman magistrate 26. Governor (abbrev.) 29. 60 seconds 33. Not suitable or right 38. Supporter 39. Achy ACROSS 40. Banish 42. Matured 43. Make less taut 45. Senseless 47. Shorttail weasel 48. Actress Lupino 49. Stubble 52. Increase 57. Formerly, a writing tablet 60. Having two sides or parts 63. Heathen 64. Auth. unknown 65. Fill to excess 66. Happening 67. Chair 68. Auditory 69. Fritter away 70. Slave 71. Confined 1 2 3 4 5 14 15 17 18 20 6 9 27 34 35 26 27 28 37 1. _____ and quiet 2. Malicious burning to destroy property 3. Sully 4. Practice 5. Ends a prayer 6. Dry riverbed 7. Seaweed 8. Cede 9. Especially fine or decorative clothing 10. Primary 11. Monetary penalty 12. Biblical garden 13. Repose 21. Therefore 48 49 50 55 56 51 60 59 63 49 52 61 53 62 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 9 46. Blowgun missile 50. Demean 51. Bordeaux and Burgandies 53. He told fables 54. Angered 55. Lustrous fabric 56. Choose 57. Upchuck 58. Magma 59. Matures 61. Money lent 62. ___ meridiem 7 1 8 9 8 3 2 4 9 5 5 6 7 8 5 9 7 6 1 2 Answers on page 46 4 5 54 46 Puzzle 2 - Hard 8 8 7 32 42 45 47 25. Be imminent 27. The first event in a series 28. Annoy 30. Encourage 31. "Little piggies" 32. Concludes 33. Part of an archipelago 34. "Backwards room" 35. Formal school ball 36. Impervious 37. Edge 41. 52 in Roman numerals 44. Accord 3 1 4 31 38 Puzzle 1 - Easy 3 30 Answers on page 46 DOWN 2 29 41 44 63 13 25 29 40 58 12 22 36 43 11 19 24 26 10 16 21 39 57 8 14 23 33 7 43 6 6 8 4 1 5 2 8 8 2 5 2 4 9 3 6 5 8 6 7 9 9 5 1 44 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER FEBRUARY 2012 $6 up to 20 words, 20¢ ea. additional word. $1 for box-around. Single column Display Ads are $2.00 per 1/4 inch. Drop ads along with cash or check (made out to the KICKER) at drop boxes, e-mail ad to [email protected] or mail to 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont, B.C. V0E 1M8. Ads must be received 12 days prior to the paper hitting the stands. C L A S S I F I E D A D S M U S T B E P A I D I N A D V A N C E . SERVICES SERVICES Making Waves Marine Service, Service, parts, and marine accessories to your location. Full mechanical marine repair and service available to all makes and models of pleasure craft. Certified marine technician with over 20 years experience. Call Alan today at 955-0884. www.makingwaves marine.ca Pet Grooming IPG Certified 679-7889 Now Open Saturdays Tues-Sat (by appointment) 560-B Shuswap Avenue - Best parking around back - 927 Shuswap Ave. Chase Marie Vogel Piano Tuning & Restoration 679-8456 or 318-5436 Hours: Tues to Sat 10:00 - 5:30 Grand Piano Consultation Kenneth Finlayson CAPT/ACAP BrushwithGreatness Kyle Lessey N S 250-675-4661 250-517-7717 Painting / O B [email protected] 250‐955‐0935 (Cell)250‐320‐6820 Year Round Service Larkspur Services Orchardist Snow Removal. Small tree removal, pruning, shaping, brush & dead tree removal before fire season. No guesswork, free estimates on all yard work. Please leave msg 250-517-7429 VARYA KRUPSKYA LÜTJEN 250-679-8666 Detailing Valentines Day Special Book an appointment by the end of February and receive 15% off Manicures - Pedicures - Gel Nails Waxing - Massage Unit 5 1250 TCH above drugstore 250-675-2400 HYPNOTHERAPY It’s in you to be all you can be. Certified Hypnotherapist Lee Creek 250.517.0779 THOMPSON RIVERS APPRAISALS REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS Magna Bay www.trappraisals.ca 250-372-2599 250-682-5995 Pre-purchase and Pre-sale appraisal reports Mortgage Refinancing? Estate? Division of Assets? Prompt Service Fully accredited appraisers (AACI) Wood Furniture Repairs. Dave Cross, 250-955-0065 Celista email: [email protected] WE DELIVER Ian Bischoff 250-955-2340 250-833-6073 Qua Verde Enterprises Ltd. Residential House Cleaning Servicing the Shuswap since 1996 Alice 250-679-5353 Beginners Beekeeping Course 2-full days of instruction including a trip to a commercial beeyard. What you need to know to begin your adventure. For more info please visit www.sweetacreapiaries.ca or phone 250-803-5201 email: [email protected] Lucas Excavating Services Hitachi 120, driveways, building excavations, lot clearing. Over 20 years experience. Call Graham 250-955-2173 INTERIOR / EXTERIOR conditioning Cosmetic Details/Decals/K-#’s Art & Mural Painting 250-955-0655 Cell: 250-517-0983 The Live Healthy Store BEFORE The Dock Doctor Repairs and maintenance of docks. Custom wood docks. Bob 250-955-2500, Cell 250-318-2890 [email protected] INDIGO BAY PAINTING * Interior * Exterior * Local References 250-679-3980 Robin Mitchell Marine Auto RV Steam Cleaning - Upholstery/Carpets Cut Polishing/Polishes/Waxes Custom Detailing Services Leather & Vinyl /Cleaning/Re- Are you going away? Need a house check, plants watered, mail picked up... Lived here since 1981 References Available, Linda 250-955-2500 Cell 250-819-2500 [email protected] Fred Weiher Party Dresses, Graduation Gowns Hemming & Repairs SERVICES Shuswap K9 ScallyWags - Force Board Shop SERVICES Lose weight while maintaining good nutrition. For your personalized easy to follow program call Ed & Kathy Shaw 250 955 6522 or toll free 877 808 6522 email [email protected] AFTER Linda’s Silver Threads Mobile Hair Care Has added a location in Chase at PARKSIDE ESTATES SENIOR RATES Cut n Style Perms / Colors For Appointment call 250-955-0180 250-679-1510 - Chase 250-299-8181 - Cel Ship Shape Shelter Indoor Boat and RV Storage. Indoor, humidity controlled and limited outdoor storage and valet service available for boats and RVs. Complimentary summer trailer storage for all customers. Please call Gary or Michele Osborne at 250-835-4224 or email [email protected] ——————————————-Peditox Ionized Foot Detox helps the body eliminate toxins and waste products – to restore itself to a healthy balanced state. FMI 250955-0680 FEBRUARY 2012 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER 45 $6 up to 20 words, 20¢ ea. additional word. $1 for box-around. Single column Display Ads are $2.00 per 1/4 inch. Drop ads along with cash or check (made out to the KICKER) at drop boxes, e-mail ad to [email protected] or mail to 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont, B.C. V0E 1M8. Ads must be received 12 days prior to the paper hitting the stands. C L A S S I F I E D A D S M U S T B E P A I D I N A D V A N C E . SERVICES Valentine Special 20-50% OFF while supplies last Sale items include: Brown Sugar Perfume & Shimmer, Lip Apeel, Instant Hand Manicures, Tropicana Eye Shadow, Warming Massage Oil and much more! Celine Zanders 250-319-0959 [email protected] www.beautipage.ca/celine/ FOR SALE 2006 Polaris RMK 550. Reverse, hand warmer, 136” track. In great shape. 2800 miles. $3500, 250955-2149 ————————————–— 2004 Honda Civic, 2Dr, 180K, mounted winter , summer tires. PW, PDL, PM. All maintenance up to date. $7300, 250-955-0635 ————————————–— Handmade Soap - made out of locally grown Seabuckthorn berries. Berries have over 190 nutrients used as a skin care remedy. FMI 250-955-0680 ——————————–——— Solid Pine Mexican entertainment cabinet w/opening for T.V. Matching square coffee table w/ storage. $150 for both. Call Linda at 250-955-2173 ————————————— Approx 500 sq.ft. used blue vinyl siding. To make an offer call 250-955-0534 ————————————— Moving Sale. Lots of indoor and outdoor items. Call Doug for more info at 250-679-7824 Captains Bed. California King. Six drawers, mirror, reading lamps. Plus matching side tables & mattress if desired. $1000 OBO. Also, Nordic Track T9ci Durastride running machine. Near new. $1000 OBO. Call 250-955-0181 FOR SALE REAL ESTATE New & Used Medical Equipment Scooters, walkers, wheelchairs, bathroom safety, stairlifts, hospital beds, nursing uniforms. FreeScreening for obstructive sleep apnea, treatment and follow-up. CPAP masks, parts, and accessories. Respiratory therapy equipment and home oxygen. www.lakesidemedical.ca or 1-877-777-2431 Lot 83 Mountain View Dr. Blind Bay. Panoramic mountain setting! Shuswap Lake Estates .41 acre building lot offers options for your home plans. Some cleared areas yet still treed for privacy. Close to golf, hiking trails and Shuswap beaches. $72,500. Call 250-675-2787 FOR RENT Commercial Space for lease. Please contact Randall Martin at Little Shuswap Indian Band for more info 250-679-3203 West Maui Oceanfront Beach house. 3 bedrooms, 3 bath. Affordable family luxury. Check www.kahanaoutrigger.ca ½ Acre lot For Sale in Anglemont. Perfect for front walk out. # 80 Vickers Trail. $60,000. Call Gilbert at 250-955-0552 2 Bedroom apartment, Scotch WANTED Creek. 5 appliances, beautiful view, 1200 SF. $775/mo. Plus utilities. Wanted: Exercise equipment; DD & Ref required. 250-679-3597 treadmill, free-weights, or what have you. Please call 250-955-0187 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY VACATION RENTALS Volunteers Wanted! Chase & District Victim Services is looking for new people to join our team of dedicated volunteers. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Brandi at 250-679-8638 or email [email protected] snowmobile packages Daily Room Rates 16 Guest Rooms RV & Campsites Weddings / Reunions Up to 100 persons OPEN YEAR ROUND check us out at www.anglemontinn.com (250) 955-0701 OBITUARY GUY NELSON CHAMBERLIN born May 31, NWT. Guy continued as a Millwright for the 1922 passed away peacefully on December 29th, 2011. Guy was predeceased by his loving wife of 70 years Ruth, his brother Royce, sisters Iris and Cora, grandson Robin, son-in-law Doug Ranger, and daughter-in-law Janice. Guy leaves behind children, Della Ranger (Doug), Shirley Thompson (Doug), Nelson Chamberlin (Barb), Cliff Chamberlin (Barb), Leslyn Martin (George), Ken Chamberlin (Janice), Cynthia Lichtblau (Andreas), Catherine Chamberlin; as well as 23 well loved grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Guy was also survived by sister Florence & brother-in-law John and sisters-in-law Ena and Oz. Guy and Ruth met in 1939 and were happily married since March 30, 1940. Five of their children were born in Quebec and another three followed in Ontario. Guy served overseas in the Service Corp during World War II and was a highly decorated veteran. Guy worked as a millwright in General Motors, Oshawa from 1955 to1972 at which time Guy and Ruth relocated to NWT government until retirement in 1979. Together Guy & Ruth spent a long and enjoyable retirement initially in Anglemont, B.C. In 1998 they relocated to Salmon Arm, B.C where they lived until Ruth’s passing in 2010. Guy then relocated to Barrie, Ontario to live with his granddaughter Amberlin and great- grandson Owen. Guy was always an active member in the community; including involvement in the Anglemont Seniors Center, The Royal Canadian Legion and The Lions Service Club. Guy will be remembered by his family and friends for his sharp wit and keen sense of humor and his ongoing willingness to lend a hand and offer an opinion whenever needed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62, 141 Hudson Avenue NW Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1W3 A service and Celebration of Life followed by lunch will we held at: Ajax Legion Branch 322, 111 Hunt Street, Ajax, ON (905-683-2927) on Saturday April 7th, 2012 at 1:00pm. 46 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER FEBRUARY 2012 Puzzle 1 - Easy 8 2 6 3 5 4 7 8 3 6 1 9 4 1 2 7 9 5 9 7 1 2 4 5 8 3 6 3 9 8 5 7 6 2 4 1 7 4 2 1 9 8 6 5 3 1 5 6 4 2 3 7 9 8 6 8 7 9 5 2 3 1 4 4 5 1 2 9 3 3 6 8 1 7 4 5 9 6 8 2 7 DUMP HOURS Fri - Tues 8am - 2pm CLOSED WED & THUR AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS North Shuswap Library Tues: Noon - 7 pm Wed & Fri: 11 am - 3 pm Sat: 11 am - 4 pm 250-955-8198 Puzzle 2 - Hard 7 3 8 9 6 5 4 1 2 9 4 2 3 8 1 7 6 5 1 5 6 7 4 2 8 9 3 6 3 8 9 4 7 2 1 3 5 9 6 1 2 5 4 7 8 5 2 1 8 7 4 9 3 6 2 4 8 7 1 6 9 5 3 5 6 4 1 2 9 3 8 7 6 3 5 8 7 2 4 9 1 Kicker Deadlines Are You…. Expecting a baby... New to the community?… March Deadline - Feb 24 Distribution - Mar 9 April Deadline - Mar 30 Distribution - Apr 13 May Deadline - Apr 27 Distribution - May 11 Clip & Save Call Welcome Wagon Today! 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CALL NOW TO START SURFIN’ 250‐679‐3282 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.MYBCDC.CA 48 THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER FEBRUARY 2012 North Shuswap BOAT, RV & MINI STORAGE Indoor, Outdoor & Covered Storage Easy Access Ground Level Units Short or Long Term Valet Service for your Boat or RV Secure “Your Lock” - “Your Key” Reasonable Rates 250-955-0788 Email [email protected] 1337 Cardy Drive Scotch Creek PILOT CAR SERVICE Deck Truck Boosting • Lockouts Wheel Lifts • Fuel Delivery Local • Long Distance BCAA AUTHORIZED ROAD SERVICE We Pay Serving Kamloops, Thompson & Nicola Valleys, and North Shuswap cash for scrap cars Mobile Home Transport Block and Level Snow Removal Pilot Car Service We honour ALL Road Service Plans Serving the North Shuswap & Surrounding Area since 1997 Enjoy your deck year round with a Brentwood Patio Cover Engineered Aluminum Patio Covers Steel Roofing Aluminum & Glass Railings 250-851-8828 250-955-2119 3838 Squilax-Anglemont Hwy SCOTCH CREEK Chase 120 Aylmer Rd. 10 am to 3 pm - Mon. to Sat. 250-679-8408 Milk Containers Milk jugs & wax milk containers HOURS Sico paint on sale Mon – Fri 7:30am - 5pm 30% off Sat 8am - 5pm Sun 10am - 4pm while supplies last Full Refund on all Ready to Drink Containers 1L and under - 5¢, Over 1L - 20¢ Wine & Spirits 1L and under - 10¢, Over 1L - 20¢ All Beer Imports $1.20/doz. Domestic Beer & Coolers $1.00/doz.