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Come on down to Celista Hall Final 50/50 tickets are on sale until about 4:30 pm today (Sunday Jan 31t) Just found out the pot is large! Potential $7500 plus for the winner... so far.

LAST CHANCE TO BUY TICKETS! All sales will cease at 2PM. Ross Creek Country Store & Campground Sunnyside Supermarket... Scotch Creek Market Karla and Troy will then be heading to the North Shuswap Community Hall at 3pm for last minute buyers and to do a final tally of purchases. The winning ticket will be drawn by Area F Director Jay Simpson sometime between 5PM to 6PM. The Kicker will be there LIVE to expose the winner! Good luck everyone and thank you for supporting local. #supprtlocal #CommunityHall #fundraiserevent #northshuswap Jay, North Shuswap Info

LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR 50/50 TICKETS! WIN UP TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS!!! North Shuswap Community Association will be at Scotch Creek Market today at noon untill 5pm selling fundraiser raffle tickets. $5 each.... You can also pick up tickets at Sunnyside Supermarket The Scotch Creek Hub Ross Creek Country Store & Campground Parmachoice and Sassy's in Scotch Creek. Tomorrow (Sunday January 31st) the draw will be taking place outside at North Shuswap Community Hall - 5456 Squilax Anglemont Rd. at approximately 5pm. The Kicker will be there to live stream the event. #supportlocal #fundraiserevent #CommunityHall

There are less than 3 weeks left before nominations close for the North Shuswap 2020 Awards of Excellence. Take a moment to recognize those you feel have gone above and beyond in 2020. Vote here:... https://www.northshuswapbc.com//Awards-of-Excellence-Nomi/ #supportlocal #northshuswap North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce

Name That Thing Winner Well. This one was not a big challenge. It is, of course, a woodburning stove. Congratulations to our winner of this month’s $25 draw prize, Bridget Fortin. While the benefits of using fire for heat and cooking have been with us for centuries, the efficiency of woodburning apparatus has not always been seen as important. Fireplaces, still found in home and cottage, have over time ranged in size from tiny to colossal, depending on whether they are f...ound in a home or a castle. With the fireplace, unless it is located in the center of a room or house, where it heats the bricks as well as the flue, much of the heat escapes up and out the chimney, rather than just into the room. This appears to be what precipitated the invention of the wood stove, which is more efficient and allows for more control of the rate of the burn, as well as generating heat which remains inside a building. My understanding is that the first woodburning stove was manufactured sometime in the 1500’s but they did not become commonplace until the mid-1700’s. Their popularity was stoked (pardon the pun) rather ironically, by a shortage of wood. Because they burned more efficiently than open fireplaces, they used less wood. Their popularity and demand sparked a new industry. Woodburning apparatus, including for cooking and heating water, were manufactured in all shapes and sizes. Some municipalities have banned the use of woodburning fixtures due to the smoke and gases which they emit. Manufacturers have made huge improvements to their products and coupled with regulations governing air quality, newer models of wood stoves have fewer emissions and burn cleaner and more efficiently than older models. . Read more about this item in the Historical column written by Jan Penner in the next issue of the North Shuswap Kicker set to be released on February 5th. Find out what our next mystery item is and make a guess for your chance to win $25! You can read the Kicker on-line at www.kicker.ca

CSRD works toward resumption of mosquito control in Scotch Creek

Many decisions are made at the CSRD that may affect you or where you live. Stay in the loop by watching a board meeting. Find out how by clicking below. The next meeting is scheduled for November 19 at 9:30 AM.

Christmas Hampers - North Shuswap Food Bank By Alison Elmes It is hard to believe that Christmas is almost upon us. The North Shuswap Food Bank/Christmas Hamper Committee is once again planning to offer Christmas Hampers to those in need in our community.... The hampers and caring that can be offered to people who find themselves in difficulties, for whatever reason, make a big difference over the holiday season and also lighten the load of putting food on the table during January and February. As always, our focus is to help everyone in need but especially families with children. This program is very dependent on the continuing generosity of the community and is especially needed this year of viral pandemic. Donations of non-perishable food items, gifts, cat and dog food can be put in the collection boxes at Scotch Creek Market and Ross Creek Country Store after November 15. Cheques, made payable to the North Shuswap Food Bank, can be mailed to: - 7465 Squilax/ Anglemont Road, Anglemont, B.C, V0E 1M8. Non- tax deductible receipts will be issued. If you wish to add your name or someone else’s name to the list to receive a Hamper, please call Janice at 250-955- 2393, before the cut-off date of Monday, December 7, 2020. This article is printed in the November edition of the Kicker on page 3. Check out other articles by clicking on our website: www.kicker.ca

The North Shuswap Christmas Parade has been cancelled. Organizers are saddened by the decision... "We believe our community has the opportunity to rise above and create a special atmosphere for the Christmas season. We encourage you to take the time and put up your lights and decorations. Let this be the brightest Christmas the North Shuswap has ever had!"... Your Christmas Planning Committee, Trudy Bennett-Parade Chair Ted Danyluk-NS Lions Debbie Seymour-NS Chamber

A HIGH SCHOOL IN SORRENTO? What do you think? A possibility? Let the school district know by filling out the short survey Deadline to submit is Friday November 27th. Open to everyone (not just parents with school aged children) read more in Jay's article by clicking on the link below... SURVERY LINK: https://bit.ly/35VpPKH

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD Canada) though Alexa’s Team, pays tribute to the dedicated RCMP and Municipal police officers who make an extraordinary contribution to reducing the number of drivers affected by alcohol or drugs on British Columbia’s roads and highways. The provincial recognition program is named in honour of four-year-old Alexa Middelaer, who was killed by an impaired driver in Delta, BC in 2008. This year, 266 officers are being named to Alexa’s Team, in...cluding Chase RCMP Constable Ganzeveld. Chase RCMP Sgt. Barry Kennedy (right) congratulates Cst. Ganzeveld, who worked hard to get to Alexa's Team and reduce impaired driving in honour of Alexa. Picture shared from Chase RCMP

The North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce has a new website! Find out what the Chamber is all about and how you can benefit by becoming a member. #supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #northshuswapchamber

What are you planning for you parade float this year? Yes... there a plans for a parade this year. It will be stationary and the North Shuswap community will be able to drive around the parade in their own bubble from the safety of their own vehicles. The plan is to have the parade parked in the field behind the Scotch Creek Hub, snow levels permitting. The date is set for Friday, December 4 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ... Anyone interested in putting a float in the parade is asked to call Trudy Bennett at 250-517-1700 to register.

Volunteers Make Repairs to Wharf at Seymour Arm By Karen Shaw We would like to say a HUGE AND HAPPY THANK YOU to all the volunteers who helped make the Wharf Repair work bees on August 9 and September 4 such a tremendous success!...Continue reading

Looking for something fun to do while supporting a very worthy local cause? Why not dress up in your witch attire, grab your paddleboard or kayak and join the fun on the Shuswap fundraising for North Shuswap Christmas Hamper!! The Second Annual Witches Paddle Fundraiser is planned for this coming Tuesday, October 20th departing from 2864 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Lee Creek at 3pm. All goods collected and cash donations will go directly to help the society and those in need in o...ur own community! A suggested 20$/per paddler goes to our chosen charity as well as one (or more) non-perishable food items to add to their donation box! Can't make the paddle but wish to donate? Donations are accepted via etransfer to [email protected]. Cash and check also available, please contact Charlotte Smith (Hall) at 250-517-8329. You can also find food drive donation boxes available these participating locations around the Shuswap: Ecotreats Scotch Creek Market Home Hardware PharmaChoice Sunnyside Supermarket The Cafe Scotch Creek The Scotch Creek Hub North Shuswap Elementary #donatetoday FMI see the event link below. Rain, Snow or Shine, the event will go on. COVID-19 regulations in place, social distancing and a maximum 50 paddlers. Please email [email protected] if you wish to join the fun! #witches #paddle #fundraising #northshuswap #foodbank #supportlocal #stopthestigma #raiseawareness #foodsecurity

2020 CP Holiday Train Update CP will be hosting a virtual concert in lieu of the typical CP Holiday Train this year. The event will raise money and awareness and help local food banks collect much-needed donations. Serena Ryder and The Trews will headline the CP Holiday Train at Home concert, which will also feature performances by JoJo Mason, Logan Staats and Kelly Prescott. Visit facebook.com/canadian.pacific or @Canadian.Pacific on Facebook to watch the live premiere on... Saturday December 12 at 5 p.m. Pacific time. An archived version of the show will remain on the page for later viewing. CP will make a donation to the local food bank that we funded the last time the CP Holiday Train visited your community. With the CP Holiday Train at Home concert, CP also hopes to inspire donations even though local shows won’t occur. Viewers looking to donate will be directed to Food Banks Canada and Feeding America, the national organizations that support community food banks in their respective countries.

Fire News By Celista Chief, Roy Phillips October is fire awareness month, make sure your smoke alarms are working and you have a home fire escape plan; a good website to check out is www.nfpa.org/Public-Education//Preparedness/Escape-planning. As the days get colder, fireplaces and wood stoves are going to once again be used. As a reminder, inspect your chimneys and wood burning appliances, making sure they are clean and in good working condition.... Thank you to everyone who donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Boot drive this year! A total of $3424.02 was raised! A special thank you to Darlene Volk, Craig Nygard and Jade Shamen for volunteering their time to collect the donations. Work on the parking area and boat launch at Bristow Park is scheduled for October, the Celista Fire Department is looking forward to the completion of this project because it will make access to the dry hydrant easier. Fall training has started and all three departments have been sending members to the Salmon Arm Training Center. The fall training involves courses such as exterior and interior live fire-fighting operations, emergency vehicle driving, pump operator and tactical ventilation. Anglemont currently has one junior fire-fighter. All three fire departments would like to see more young people join this program, it is for young adults between the ages of 15 and 17. This is a great opportunity to learn basic fire-fighting skills and earn school credit. If you are interested in this program, please contact your local fire department. The Celista Department would like to welcome our newest recruits, Dwayne Sarafinchan, Cecil White, Rob Hyslop, Jade Shamen and Shawn Blackmore, thank you for joining our team! The fire departments are still looking for new recruits. If you would like to join the teams, please feel free to stop in Tuesday nights or call your area department and we would be happy to answer any questions. Captain Colton Barker with the Scotch Creek/Lee Creek FD would like mentioned that fire departments on the North Shuswap, are not manned 24/7. We have been receiving calls and voicemails regarding open burning, alarms, etc. These calls often do not get listened to for a minimum of 1 week. If you are calling for an emergency or something that requires a response, call 911. If you are looking to contact the SCLC department for any questions regarding restrictions, you may contact Colton at [email protected] or via cell 250-253-2020 or use one of the numbers below. Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Chief Derek Sutherland 250-253-0047 Celista Fire Department Chief Roy Phillips 250-804-3349, Anglemont Fire Department Chief Graham Lucas 250-318-7157 This article is printed in the October edition of the Kicker on page 19. Check out other articles by clicking on our website: www.kicker.ca #firenews #SmokeAlarmsSaveLives #FirePreventionMonth #community #volunteer #firedepartment #northshuswap #celista #scotchcreek #leecreek #anglemont

Advance Voting Starts Today Advance voting places for the BC Provincial Election open today from 8 am to 8 pm. You can vote at Scotch Creek-Lee Creek Fire Hall today, October 15 and tomorrow October 16. ... You can also advance vote at Sorrento Drop in Society at 1148 Passchendaele Rd in Sorrento from October 15 to 19 or at the district electoral office, J171 Shuswap St NW, Salmon Arm from 8 am to 8 pm during advance voting October 15 to 21. North Shuswap Voting places for election day October 24 from 8 am to 8 pm are Scotch Creek-Lee Creek Fire Hall, North Shuswap Community Hall in Celista, Lakeview Community Centre in Anglemont and Seymour Arm Community Hall. Candidates in the Shuswap riding are Liberal Greg Kyllo, NDP Sylvia Lindgren and Green Party Owen Madden. If you received a voter card in the mail, remember to bring the card and photo ID. Follow the instructions from election officials at the voting place, If you are feeling sick or self-isolating, stay home and contact Elections BC to discuss your voting options. Visit elections.bc.ca for more information and a list of acceptable ID.

Find out what your CSRD is up to. Join the board meeting this morning.

Only a few days left to..NAME THAT THING You could win $25! Call, Email or send us a private message on Facebook by the deadline this Friday for your chance to win.... This month our Historical column is on page 44 of the October Kicker: www.kicker.ca *Only correct answers will be entered into the draw. We will reveal the winner by mid-week following the deadline. Ph: 250-955-0534 Email: [email protected]

Did you happen to miss the All Candidates meeting at the Hub on October 7th? Well if you did, you are in luck. There's still an opportunity to take part in the South Shuswap - All Candidates meeting at 7pm LIVE tonight via Zoom. Sorrento Centre will be moderating the session via live video stream. Register in advance for this free Zoom webinar.... Zoom Link below Email Karen Brown your top three questions you would like the candidates to answer at [email protected]

Chamber News by Angela Lagore Hello North Shuswap!! Hope everyone had a great summer. We definitely saw a huge increase in the amount of tourists and staycations this summer with Covid looming over all of us. I think as a community we did the best we could with the situation we were given. I’m happy that businesses made it through our busiest months to help them survive through the winter months. Who knows with no one really going anywhere this winter, maybe we will have busi...Continue reading

Chase RCMP Detachment News Release Escalation: On September 17 at 12:33 pm, Chase RCMP were dispatched to a disturbance at a business in Scotch Creek. Police were told that the business owner had made some public Facebook comments, which had been considered offensive. The offended party, a 51-year-old female, was passing by his business and noticed him outsideso she stopped to address the matter in person. The conversation did not go well, and the quarrel escalated. The male...Continue reading

Lions Club News By Ted Danyluk Happy Autumn to everyone. With school back in session, parents have or will be signing up their kids for activities and programs that will happen this fall and winter with the appropriate Covid guidelines in place. ... The Lions help parents with their gas costs getting the kids to and from activities, if you have to travel anywhere beyond Little River Bridge. Whether it be piano lessons, gymnastics, art classes, hockey, soccer, dance, Brownies or Scouts, make an application to our Community Youth Fund to receive a $75 Esso Gas Card. Google North Shuswap Lions e-Clubhouse for all the information regarding the application. When you have it completed send it to Marlene Kergan our Treasurer at [email protected] Did you know that Lions worldwide prioritize disaster relief as one of their most important local service activities? Lions Club International Foundation offers a wide variety of funding options designed to support Lions led relief efforts during the various stages of disaster relief operations. Lions are key figures in their communities and play a vital role in this process. Lions are responsible for assessing the needs in their district to maximize their relief efforts. Depending on the needs within the community and the Lions plan of action, expanded funding options from LCIF enable the Lions to have a greater impact in the communities where they live and serve. Funds can be directed towards disaster and emergency preparedness, the immediate needs of disaster victims, short-term relief services, or long-term construction in rebuilding or equipping vital public facilities. The North Shuswap Lions provide financial aid to help support disaster relief funds by donating regularly to Lions International Foundation. In the past the Club has also specifically donated relief money towards the recent explosions in Beirut as well as the Fort McMurray Fire and the flooding in southern Alberta a few years ago WE HAVE A WINNER! It might be you who has a winning Meat Draw or 50/50 ticket. The only way it will happen is if you head over to The Hub every Saturday afternoon for the 3:00 start for the best time in the North Shuswap. Get there early for a good seat. This article is printed in the October edition of the Kicker on page 43. Check out other articles by clicking on our website: www.kicker.ca

Major Concerns Expressed for Wild Salmon in Tsutswecw Provincial Park Shared from The Adams River Salmon Society "At this current time the Wild Salmon are spawning in the side channels of the Adams River, Lee Creek, BC. However, the salmon are being disturbed and their nests (Redds) are being destroyed or damaged by careless fishermen wading into the river and spawning grounds. As you will see from the sample letter attached we have written to several department heads a...nd MP’s asking for their help and support. The wild salmon were designated at risk spring 2020 and the returning count has been decreasing for several years. Something needs to be done to save the Salmon and also allow the fishermen to enjoy their sport. " Attached is a letter that went out to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans as well as other dignitaries. #salmon #sockeye #chinook #salmonsociety #tsutswecw #savethesalmon #adamsriver

Kicker Ad Deadline for the November issue is tomorrow, Wednesday October 14th! Do you have a business or service you would like people to know about? Do you have a virtual event or a zoom meeting you would like to share? We deliver to the entire North Shuswap including Seymour Arm & Adams Lake as well as Chase, Sorrento and Blind Bay. Let us help you get the word out. Let us know if you'd like to reserve a spot! Lots of time left for ad design!... Deadlines for Editorial, Classifieds and Print Ready Ads are coming soon, see photo for dates! Email Display ads to: [email protected] Editorial to: [email protected] Classifieds to: [email protected]