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On Wednesday, Aprilworld 15 Kamloops will cel- driving with demonstrations and speakers. “Law Week is an annual event to educate What would our be ebrate Law The purpose of Law Day is There will be Law Day badges given out to and familiarize the general public in how our without art? Day. Although art is subto educate the public jective, it isand alsoinform all around us, about law, Girl Guides and Boy Scouts by a BC Provin- justice system functions,” says Const. George justice and Canadian rights and values. Since cial Judge, fingerprinting for the little ones and Buttals. “It is totally a family event with the especially here in Downtown 1983 Law Day hasbebeen Canadian tradition much more! mock trial, being the highlight of the evening. Kamloops. 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Right now she is working C o m m u n i t y audience with a on an interesting goal, one that Organizarealistic version is being created live and every tion booths of what happens week right here in Downtown The 2010 Kamloops Law Day open house in a typical court that will have Kamloops offered a variety of activities for the public, day combined displays at thatthe Art We Are. An artist by thethe name of Donna Cale including a Harry Potter mock trial. represent with fun and is building her portfolio and courthouse, laughter,” (sic) it working on a collection project RCMP forensics, Community Safety, ICBC, The her biggest highlight of theFebruary afternoon should be the trial of the century! Donna Cale paints model Katie on Friday, 13. aimed at getting memberCrime Stoppers andher many other justice agen- would have to be the mock trial involving There wasn’t a Law Day last year but in 2013 ship into the Stroke of Genius. erysome Friday Her model “I has justgone loveand the got Art We Are,” thing like this.” cies and legal organizations. Superman. Yes, Superman Law Day saw 200morning. people come out for “My current goal wasof various excitedly immersed in a continues Donna. have hours Donna been painting forallegedly, Thereinterest will be aand treasure hunt to test the kids’hashimself in trouble, therefore a “You tri- just the three activities. is to become the the finishing justfor in time to get to look it’s wonderful. most of her life. 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The Mobile Road Safety Unit, fondly known as “Alexa’s Bus” passed through the River City on Thursday, April 2 to display the latest unit designed to educate the public of the dangers of impaired driving. Alexa’s Bus is a tribute to Alexa Middelaer whose life was taken by an impaired driver in 2008 at the age of four. The Mobile Road Safety Unit will be in operation across the province.

Performing Arts Centre preliminary report unveiling The Performing Arts Centre Committee, in conjunction with the City of Kamloops, is pleased to share the preliminary business case on a proposed performing art centre in Kamloops. In recognition of the strong desire from the public to learn more about this project, the City is hosting a meeting to share information as soon as it has become available. The purpose of this initial meeting is to recap what has been done to date; what has been

Raising healthy kids The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s Library System is hosting a free, informative talk and workshop, called Raising Healthy Kids In an Unhealthy World, at the Kamloops Library on Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 pm. The event will be presented by Drs. Lisa and Robert Conroy from Inspire Chiropractic and Wellness Studio. Drs. Conroy will discuss ways parents can improve their children’s health and promote healthy living amid an increasingly toxic environment. The event is free, but space is limited, so contact the library at 250-372-5145 to reserve a spot.

heard from the community; location and site selection; potential footprint to illustrate the components and size; and a cost overview, including a preliminary funding strategy. This report is based on input received from community stakeholder groups, including the business community, the arts community and the general pub-

lic, through strategic brainstorming sessions and open houses. The public and interested parties are invited to attend the unveiling of the preliminary feasibility report, with a presentation by Mayor Peter Milobar and staff. The meeting will take place on Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 pm at Parkside Lounge, Interior Savings Centre.

A follow up meeting will take place at Interior Savings Centre from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, April 18, during which residents can provide their feedback on the report as presented. Input will be used by City Council, the committee and the consultants to further refine the proposal as a lead up to another public engagement session.

Appreciation for all Kamloops volunteers! Volunteers build, maintain and grow healthy communities. The City of Kamloops invites those that volunteer in our community to help celebrate National Volunteer Week (April 12 to 18) by attending the Volunteer Appreciation BBQ on Friday, April 17 from

11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Interior Savings Centre Plaza – 300, Lorne Street. Indoor and outdoor seating provided and door prizes will be drawn at 12:30 pm. Be sure to come out and enjoy lunch and the City’s many thanks to you.

TRHD Approves Budget, Cost-Sharing The Thompson Regional Hospital District Board of Directors has approved its 2015 annual budget and approved cost-sharing with the Interior Health Authority (IHA) for various major equipment and renovation upgrades. The 2015 annual budget will see no hospital tax increase per household on average. The average household in 2015 will pay $126.55 in hospital taxes, the same amount as 2014.

The 2015 budget employees a strategy of building a reserve in the next few years and doing borrowing to fulfill the board’s commitment of contributing $100 million towards the Columbia Street Services Building and the Surgical Tower projects at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH). Further incorporated in this strategy is taxation stability at the current rates for the average residence. The TRHD also approved cost-

sharing at 40 per cent with Interior Health for various major equipment and renovation upgrades. The total sum for the upgrades is $5 million, of which the TRHD will pay approximately $1.97 million. The list includes four renovation projects, including a renovation of the handicapped washrooms at Merritt’s Gillis House, and two pieces of equipment — a CT scanner and an ultrasound/cardiac for RIH.

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April 2 was World Autism Day and the kickoff to Autism Awareness Month. Regional manager Robyn Dalin and assistant manager Tara Drummond of Pivot Point partnered with the downtown library to offer treats, crafts and games. Keep your eyes open as local Kamloops landmarks light up blue in honour of people with autism.

Distracted drivers and speeders are a concern Kamloops RCMP had advised local drivers at the beginning of March that they were going to be focusing on distracted drivers and speed in school zones. These warnings did not stop some drivers from picking up their phones or driving too fast. The city detachment traffic members issued 41 distracted driving violation tickets during the month of March. The numbers from the Integrated Road Safety Unit and Central Interior Traffic Services are even higher, 122 tick-

ets issued during that time frame. This would include some work on the highways within this region; however most of these violations were issued during projects done within city limits. It was highly publicized that there would be some enforcement in the school zones and the traffic unit upheld their end of the bargain, but drivers didn’t slow down. During the two weeks of March, prior to the start of spring break, there were 41 tickets issued for speeding in school zones.

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Birthday girl Liane Beauchamp and friend Nicole Ambauer enjoy the warm sunny afternoon at Riverside Park while looking forward to the Easter weekend. Of course a little bit of ice cream helped the pair do just that!

Through to April 30, open burning of yard and garden waste on properties of one acre (43,560 square feet) or greater within the City of Kamloops and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc is allowed upon obtaining a permit. Permits for burning within the city must be picked-up at: Fire Station No. 1, 1205 Summit Drive. Permits for burning within the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc must be picked-up at #200 - 330 Chief Alex Thomas Way. For residents with properties less than one acre, the City recommends composting or taking green waste to one of the City’s three drop-off sites: Cinnamon Ridge (4.3 km west of the airport on Tranquille Road), Eliza Road in Barnhartvale, or at the end of McGill Road. For more information visit kamloops.ca/garbage/yardwastesites.shtml

Tree Coupons available to first 500 households As of Tuesday, April 7 the City of Kamloops will have tree coupons valued at twenty dollars ($20) available to the public. Residents who would like a tree coupon can pick one up at City Hall at 7 Victoria Street West, or the Public Works Centre at 955 Concordia Way, during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. There are 500 coupons available and they are on a first come, first served basis, at a limit of one coupon per household. The coupon can also be used towards the purchase of fruit trees. The City has other tree

planting incentives for residents, which include: Boulevard Tree Planting Program – This program allows neighbourhoods to apply for trees to be planted on their street if homeowners agree to be responsible

for irrigating them. Kamloops Community Forest – This is a Communities in Bloom Legacy Project where people can dedicate a memorial or celebratory tree in the area set aside between

Riverside Park and Pioneer Park or in other park areas. For more information or to apply to participate in any of these programs, please visit www.kamloops.ca/trees.

Barb’s Book Sale is back! The semi-annual Barb’s Used Book and Music Sale returns for spring at Sahali Mall from April 9 to 21, as a fundraiser for Kamloops Symphony. “Our last sale in November was a record breaker for us,” said Kathy Humphreys, general manager of Kamloops Symphony. “The use of the space at Sahali Mall played a big part in that.” Barb’s Used Book and Music Sale will return to Sahali Mall for the spring sale. Shoppers can find bargains in over 5,000 square feet of retail space.

For over 20 years, Barb’s Used Book and Music sale has been Kamloops Symphony’s largest fundraising event. They raised $35,000 this past fall. Kamloops Symphony volunteers work hard at each sale to sort books, so shopping is easier. Most items are only $2. A large number of high quality books, sheet music, DVDs, records and CDs continue to be donated for each sale. Kamloops Symphony volunteers will also be accepting donations at the mall during the two-week sale.

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28th Annual KEG Conference and Trade Show The Kamloops Exploration Group (KEG) is hosting their 28th Annual KEG Conference and Trade Show April 14 and 15 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Convention Centre. This year KEG has over 75 trade show exhibitors, two field trips, two short courses, a hockey game, an ice breaker, a Women In Mining Wine Reception, over 40 technical talks and a banquet featuring “The Checkerboard Guy”. The Honourable Bill Bennett,

Minister of Mines will be in attendance and their guest at the banquet. (The minister will be arriving Tuesday around 5:00 pm to attend the Women In Mining Wine Reception and the 28th Annual banquet at 7:00 pm) During the actual four day

Free credit-counselling workshop The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s Library System is hosting a free workshop called Super Simple Savings on Tuesday, April

How do you spell B-e-e? The Kamloops Early Language and Literacy Initiative (KELLI) and Literacy In Kamloops are having their fourth annual Team Spelling Bee Challenge on Thursday, May 14 from 7:30 to 9:30am at Hotel 540. This is a fun team-building event that has raised over $23,000 to date for such lit-

event, KEG will see approximately 500 delegates from all over BC, Canada and the USA attending. More information can be found on KEG’s website at Kamloops Exploration Group | Home Page, kamloops exploration group.

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sic hosts and anyone interested in programming in a language other than English. An excellent place to build up job skills in audio editing, interviewing, writing, organization skills and computer use, CFBX offers numerous ways to get involved at the station on air and off. Anyone interested in getting involved, can call the station at 250377-3988, email to radio@tru.ca or drop by the station at House 8, behind the Campus Activity Centre on the TRU campus.

It Takes a Community fundraising dinner The Kamloops YMCA-YWCA Violence Against Women Intervention and Support Services is holding their “It Takes a Community… Fundraising Dinner” on Sunday, April 19 at Flavours of India with two seatings for the dinner, 5:00 pm or 7:00 pm. 100 per cent of all proceeds raised will go to the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter’s Programs (Children Who Witness Abuse Program and Outreach Services Program). Tickets (available at the Downtown Y, John Todd Y or at Flavours of India) include a delicious East Indian Dinner by Flavours of India, hula hoop dancer Daryl Black will be performing, and silent auction with lots of wonderful items will be up for bid – as well as a lot more fun throughout the evening! Contact Jacquie at 250-3746162 for more information.

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“Excuse me sir,” said the man to one of the stewards on an Amtrak Train, “I always get nauseous when I go on trains, so I am going to take a heavy sleeping pill, but please do whatever you can to make sure I get off when it stops in Baltimore. I really don’t want to miss my great aunt’s funeral.” “Sure thing!” said the steward happily, we’ll make you sure you get off!” Six hours later the train stopped in Washington D.C. and the man jumped out of his seat in a panic, “WHAT THE HECK! I ASKED YOU TO WAKE ME UP IN BALTIMORE!” “Oh boy! He looks mad!” Remarked the fellow behind him to his wife. “Not half as mad as that other guy they carried off back in Baltimore.” She whispered back.

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250.851.2130 361 4th Avenue KERASILK SMOOTHING SERVICES NECTAYA AMONIA FREE COLOUR

12 n April 9, 2015

DOWNTOWN echo

SERVING KAMLOOPS FOR 20 YEARS - WADE KOZAK

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RECEIVE A SET OF NEW WINDSHIELD WIPERS WITH EVERY WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT We will pick up your vehicle no charge!

✓ Lifetime warranty ✓ Certified technicians ✓ Free coffee and wi-fi while you wait ✓ All insurance claims handled directly at the store ✓ Rock chip repairs with money back warranty. ✓ Residential Screen repair and replacement. ✓ Picture frame glass ✓ Quality customer service ✓ All vehicles cleaned and vacuumed with every job ✓ State of the art tools & technique for quality installs.

Larry’s

AUTO GLASS Book your windshield today!

250-376-2388

240 Briar Avenue • Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm • Now open Saturday

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