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Team Super Everybody springs to action Sometimes, real superheroes live in the hearts of small children fighting big battles. Standing up to a foe like cancer isn’t so scary if you are backed by a team of Super Heroes. Numerous Kamloops businesses and community members are rallying in support of one little girl’s struggle against one of the real world’s greatest villains. “Team Super Everybody” is the name, chosen by four-yearold Sam Donovan who was diagnosed with leukaemia in early July. “Don’t worry, mom and dad. We will get through this together,” is what Sam told her parents, after learning of her intimidating journey ahead. Sam’s Brave Fight will consist of six solid months of chemo therapy treatment and the Kamloops community is making sure that the Donovan family will receive assistance to ease the financial stress of bills and expenses, giving them the chance to be together at Vancouver’s BC Children’s Hospital. After going over finances and bills and costs, the family will need close to $20,000 to make this happen. Any money remaining after her treatment will be donated back to BC children’s Hospital to help other sick children. Sam’s dad, Tyler is a patroller
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United Way hosted a Day of Caring at Family Tree Family Centre with staff from Teck Highland Valley Copper. This Day of Caring is the next chapter in a long standing relationship between Family Tree and Teck Highland Valley Copper. Last fall, Family Tree was on the verge of being forced to close its doors before Teck Highland Valley Copper stepped in with a donation of $50,000 to United Way to build capacity. Over the last year, United Way has worked with Family Tree to use this donation to build sustainability and to move them from their previous location on Victoria St. West to a beautiful house on Seymour Street last month. Over ten volunteers from Teck Highland Valley Copper arrived with tools in hand and worked throughout the day to build two fences to keep the children on site safe and install shelving to hold donations they receive for clients they serve at Family Tree’s new home, 657 Seymour Street.
John Tod Centre capital campaign update As it makes progress towards its goal of raising $300,000, the John Tod Task Force is pleased with the amazing support of the community and partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops and the Kamloops Community YMCA/YWCA. This has allowed for opportunities to provide wellrounded, inclusive services to best serve the needs of the community. For example, the YMCA/ YWCA received funding from the Ministry of Health to enhance the health and physical activity levels in children by providing equal access opportunities to help children and youth participate in Y programs through membership subsidy. This allows the children in the Boys and Girls Club to have access to free memberships and other YMCA programs, such as
swimming lessons. This mutually beneficial arrangement ensures that all children and youth have access to health enhancement programs. Many future opportunities will also be made accessible by this collaborative approach. Further to the initial donations at the campaign launch of $90,000, the campaign has received another $51,890 in contributions from generous community donors. This includes $25,000 from KGHM International/Ajax Project, $21,890
from Interior Savings Credit Union and $5,000 from the local Elks Lodge. This puts the project at a total of $141,890 raised to date of its $300,000 goal. The project construction is well underway, with the conceptual design beginning to take shape, with the Grand Opening anticipated for the fall of 2014. The Centre is open during the construction period. For more information or to donate online visit.johntodcentre.ca.
Billy Miner Trail closure Due to the rain event on July 23, the City of Kamloops has been required to close the Billy Miner Trail in Peterson Creek Park until further notice. The access road beside the Escape Trail is also closed. The City is working with drainage engineers to assess the damage and repair the trails. Park users are asked to please respect signs and temporary fencing and note that existing trails may be rerouted as repairs progress.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Flares Kamloops Fire Rescue has recently responded to multiple calls for ‘grass fires’ or ‘trees on fire’ in the Mission Flats area. The City of Kamloops would like to notify residents that the misconceived fires are in fact flares from the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Wastewater Treatment Plant has recently undergone extensive upgrades, and is now nearing completion. Part of the upgrades included covering one of the pretreatment anaerobic ponds. This was done in order to minimize odor complaints and capture naturally produced methane gas. Methane is very odorous and classified as a “greenhouse gas” that upon its direct release to the atmosphere is 20 times more harmful to the depletion of the ozone layer than carbon dioxide. The flaring (or burning) of methane helps to significantly lower these atmospheric emissions. A flare system was commissioned on July 11 that burns the captured methane gas 24/7 and can be seen during low light conditions. These flares are what are being mistaken as fires in the area. If you see a situation and are in doubt about an uncontrolled fire, report it immediately by calling 911.
Super Kamloops - continued from front welcome,” says Caroline. Her store is located at 290 Third Avenue. Stop by these businesses and show your support by making a donation or pledge. These people are passionate members of Sam’s Team and they want everybody to help. Team Super Everybody has a Facebook page to keep friends and family in the loop of how Sam is doing, to send love and support and to communicate fundraising events and ideas that are happening in Kamloops. Cancer is difficult, especially for a child. You don’t have to look any further than your own reflection for an everyday hero. It’s someone like you and someone like me paying it forward in a big way. Generosity might be the greatest superpower of all. Jody Tippett
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Olympic track and field hopefuls to compete in River City NACAC U23 Track and Field Championship is an international event, featuring top 20 to 22 year old athletes from countries in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is to be hosted in Kamloops from August 8 to 10. Athletes competing in this event are working to get selected to compete for their countries at the next Olympics, taking place in Brazil in 2016.
Track and field events will be held at Hillside Stadium (TCC). This is a very high level of competition and will most certainly be exciting. If you wish to volunteer for this event please contact the Kamloops Sport Council by phone at 250.828.3822 or email kamloopssportscouncil@gmail.com. You can check out their website nacac2014.com for more information about the event.
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Kamloops’ famous weed-eating goats are back for another season. The City of Kamloops has brought back Rocky Ridge Vegetation Control to use goats for controlling weeds as part of the City’s invasive plant management program. The results from the second year of the program and the significant reduction of Plumeless Thistle out at the Tournament Capital Ranch speak to the success of using goats for controlling noxious weeds. Generally several years are required for significantly reducing infestations – similar to other means of weed control – but goats can be used on sites where mechanical and chemical methods are not feasible. This Thursday after-
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noon (July 31), Conrad and Donna Lindblom will have their herd of about 300 goats at the Dallas-Barnhartvale Nature Park. Following their time in Dallas, the goats will then move on to Kenna Cartwright park where they will continue on the 45 hectares that were previously treated. There are also plans to use them along the City-owned portions of the wetlands in Pineview Valley. The
selected sites are difficult to manage by other means (hand-pulling, mowing, herbicides) due to topography, sheer size, and proximity to water. The goats are ideal to use as noxious weed seeds are not viable once the seed has passed through their digestive system. In addition, what they are consuming is not an issue for wildlife since the goats are targeting species that other
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NACAC U23 Track and Field Championship An international event, featuring the top 20 to 22 year old athletes from countries in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is hosted in Kamloops from August 8 to 10. Athletes competing in this event are working to get selected to compete for their countries at the next Olympics, that take place in Brazil in 2016. Track and Field events will be held
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I’ve Taken A Lover was the winner of the Street Battle of the Bands on July 25 as part of the Merchants Market. Fourth Avenue was closed to traffic and audience members enjoyed a meal and a cold, non-alcoholic drink at the Central Station Pub’s sidewalk patio.
Dress like your favourite 1960s star This year, the Kamloops Arts Council (KAC) is celebrating 46 years of providing opportunities for all members of our community to experience the arts. Since 1968 the KAC has encouraged, supported and promoted local artists of all kinds, specifically emerging artists. Join them at their Mad Men Party, the most entertaining AGM you’ve ever seen! The evening is an AGM and celebration of supporters, volunteers, artists and community partners all wrapped into a playful good time. Costumes are encouraged so get set to cause some hullabaloo in your mid-century modern best at this entertaining shindig. Come dressed as your favourite 1960s artist, musician, actor or icon! No costume? Donate $5 at the door with all proceeds go-
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A certain little girl, when asked her name, would reply, ‘I’m Mr. Sugarbrown’s daughter.’ Her mother told her this was wrong, she must say, ‘I’m Jane Sugarbrown.’ The Pastor spoke to her in Sunday School and said, ‘Aren’t you Mr. Sugarbrown’s daughter?’ She replied, ‘I thought I was, but mother says I’m not.’
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The route into homelessness is no straight line Homelessness remains a persistent issue that affects a diverse crosssection of the population, including individuals and families, and the communities in which they reside. Homelessness is a situation of individuals or families finding themselves without stable, appropriate housing or the means of acquiring it. It could mean people being without any shelter at all, or being precariously housed in rental units that are too expensive. The longer one is homeless, the more difficult it is to regain self-sufficiency. In an innovative strategy to address, reduce and prevent homelessness in our community, a collective project between Kamloops Homelessness Action Plan (HAP) and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has been created where six individuals who have been homeless will get a chance to tell those stories in their own way. No Straight Lines is the name of the volunteer team who have created a community based theatre project and refers to the fact that there is no one straight line into or out of homelessness; everyone’s journey is different. Many societal barriers contribute to the issue of homelessness including a lack
of affordable housing, individual financial, mental or physical challenges as well as discrimination. The No Straight Lines theatrical production, “Home/Less/Mess” is named by, written by and performed by six of Kamloops more vulnerable citizens and aims to bring our community together to gain a better understanding of their situation, the supports they need and to find ways to help them. Numerous organizations have joined the effort and using funding from BC Interior Community Foundation, United Way and Kamloops Arts Council, the core group of six cast members, four men and two women of different backgrounds, have been supported throughout the research and rehearsal process with transportation and food as well as being paid an honorarium for their commitment to the program three days per week. Commenting on achieving some of the program’s goals, Tangie Genshorek, Coordinator of Kamloops Homelessness Action Plan said, “They have made solid contact with life skills and have gained confidence and communication skills.” She continued, “Two of the people
After four months of rehearsal, the six players of Home/Less/ Mess are ready to tell their own stories of homelessness to the community. They will perform at the Stagehouse Theatre August 13 to 16.
involved secured stable housing right after being paid.” Tangie also explained that the TRU partnership brings a range of expertise and research to the project. Four professors and four students became engaged in the process with the script being the product of this research. Through their involvement, documentation of the process and tracking the effects of the project in the community, other organizations can replicate the program. One of the best ways to support this project is to buy a ticket and see the show or purchase tickets for people who would like to see the show but can’t afford it. You can also donate items for the
silent auction of local art that will take place during the performances. Opening night for Home/Less/Mess is Wednesday, August 13 at the Stagehouse Theatre located at 422 Tranquille Road on the North Shore. Tickets can be purchased at KamloopsLive.com for the play which will run until Saturday, August 16. “The actors are pretty nervous about performing,” Tangie acknowledged. “They have really worked hard and have been committed to the team and the project. These people are respectable citizens and we need everyone to see that.” This live production will be the result of four months of hard work. Much like any other the-
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Shaking All Over? Check. Batman theme? Check. Young musicians, (left to right) Colleen Wotherspoon, Teighan O’Brien and Jamie Wotherspoon, amped up their talent at Rock Band Camp last week. The camp was facilitated by Long and McQuade where the campers picked up skills from instructor Sean Luciw (left). The young rockers, dubbed “The Power Ups”, spent the week building technique and rehearsing before shredding like pros at their live performance gig on the last day of camp. Parents of interested students can call 250-828-2315 to enroll.
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See a superhero blockbuster on the big screen ■■ Call to Artisans and Entertainers for upcoming Artisan Square every Saturday in July and August from 8:30am to 12pm at St. Andrews on the Square. A few spots available. FMI contact Mel at 250-377-4232. ■■ Live at Lunch: Music on Downtown streets 11:30am to 2pm. Aug 7 Michele Botel - Lansdowne Village, Aug 8 Rita Harpe- 100 Blk Victoria, Aug 9 Gary Mockford- 300 Blk Victoria, Aug 12 Sabrina Weeks- 200 Blk Victoria, Aug 13 Mike Hilliard- 400 Blk Victoria. ■■ Music in the Park 7 to 8:30pm nightly at Riverside Park. Aug 7 The Harpdog Brown Band- Blues, Aug 8 Ribfest Presents: Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer- Stompin’ Down Home Blues, Aug 9 Ribfest Presents: Dreams: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac- Rock, Aug 10 Ribfest Presents: Henry Small Band- Rock Blues, Aug 11 Blackberry Wood- Gypsy Folk, Aug 12 Maritime Kitchen Party- East Coast Celtic, Aug 13 Jolene Landygo- Country Rock. ■■ Live in the Lounge at Lake City Casino, 540 Victoria St. Aug 9, Aaron Halliday. FMI 250-372-3336. ■■ 3rd Annual Splish Splash Sale on Aug 9 and 10 from 10am to 4pm at the Celista Hall in the North Shuswap. Pottery, paintings, fibre art, metal and glass handcrafted by Thompson/Okanagan artists. ■■ “Pin Ups” Burlesque on Aug. 14 at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Doors open at 8pm for this 19+ show. FMI or interested in performing visit: facebook.com/Kamloopsburlesque. ■■ TVASC “Let’s Dance” on Aug. 16 at 8pm to 12am at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Music by Al Weldon. For tickets call: Zonia at 250-372-0091, Francoise at 250-372-3782 or Ed at 250-374-2774.
X Fest action - This is the last weekend to see X Fest’s two mad-cap shows suitable for the whole family: Alice in Wonderland and The Last of the Dragons. X Fest 2014 runs in Prince Charles Park until August 9. Tickets are available through Kamloops Live! Box Office located at 1025 Lorne Street online at kamloopslive.com or by calling 250-374-LIVE. Pictured is Alice played by the youngest cast member, 11-year old Kassidy Schaper; Mad Hatter, Stefano Giulianetti and Dusan Magdolen as the March Hare. In a scene from The Last of the Dragons are Christopher Seguin playing the role of King battling Andrew Cooper as the Prince.
■■ Interior Savings Moonlight Movie Night featuring The Lego Movie on Aug. 19 in Riverside Park. Concession and activities at 7pm and movie at dusk. Bring chairs and blankets to this free event. Donations to support Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kamloops and Region are welcomed. ■■ Climbing Out of the Valley Grief Workshop from Sept. 24 to Oct. 29 from 3:30 to 5:30pm at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St. Register by calling 250-372-3020 or kuchurch@shaw.ca by Sept. 17. ■■ Outdoor Farmers Market every Sun. from 10am to 2pm until Sept. 14 at BC Wild-
life Park, 9077 Dallas Dr. Meat products, farm produce, baked goods, arts, crafts and more. Open to local vendors. FMI contact Andy at 250-577-3810 or dandyme2@hotmail.com. ■■ Volunteers Needed for Kamloops Immigrant Services Community Connections Mentoring Program. One day per week for two hours. FMI contact Coby at 778-4706101 or communityconnection@kcris.ca. ■■ 34th Annual Terry Fox Run on Sept. 14 at the bandshell in Riverside Park. Visit terryfox.org for pledge sheets. FMI or to volunteer call April at 250-851-0207.
Serving your community for the past 30 years! We are dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Thompson, Nicola and South Cariboo Region by distributing the earnings from a permanent, ever-growing pool of funds. Community vitality has been the Foundation’s purpose, promise and passion since 1984 when it began connecting donors to community needs and opportunities. As of Spring 2014, we managed an endowment pool of $5 million. The income from these funds has provided an accumulated total $1.5 million in distributions supporting 270 projects, programs, scholarships and bursaries over the years. BC Interior Community Foundation Serving your community for 30 years | p: 250-434-6995 w: www.bcinteriorcommunityfoundation.com | e: info@kamloopsfoundation.com
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LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Read the lead paragraph because it applies to you. There are likely to be stop signals in many directions. This is a time in which maintaining your relationships must be a conscious effort. Everyone is easily frazzled. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Beware of the tendency to obsess and worry over matters that may never happen. You are tempted to see the world through a dark lens this week and you may think that is the true version. It’s more likely that the pessimistic view is extreme. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Venus, your ruling planet, travels with you into the territory of friendships, community and organizational affairs. Over the next three weeks she will enhance your presence at any activity in this sphere. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 –Nov. 22) This is a seriously hard-working period. You may be packing and moving your personal goods. Whatever the project, it involves considerable lifting, pushing, pulling, and grunt work. Be very conscious of good body posture SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) This month it seems you may be reaching out to expand beyond your reach. Maybe home, hearth, and family matters are holding you back. You are in a situation in which there just isn’t enough time or resources to do everything. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22.- Jan. 20) It is difficult, if not impossible, to proceed with a challenging goal at this time. Don’t break your neck on something that is not getting anywhere. Perhaps the timing is wrong or you don’t have the proper tools. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Your power of concentration is deep at this time. It is important that you use your mind for the good in your life rather than in self-criticism and obstructive thinking. If you cannot stop the negative self-talk, then focus on something else that is totally neutral. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You must focus on good health routines at this time. Bad eating habits and lack of exercise may be taking its toll. Attention to mental and physical health issues is a priority. ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your planetary ruler, Mars will be traveling with Saturn for the next few weeks. It may interfere with your forward motion. Saturn has a reputation for “delaying” or “denying”. If your project fights your progress, consider it a message from Saturn, who is telling you “not now, maybe at another time.” TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) A people problem turns up right away, but things will become much smoother next week. You will be concentrating upon making your life more secure. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You may feel somewhat edgy and irritable this week. Parts of your mind are scattered into so many corners that it is hard to pull everything together. Drive and handle tools with special care this week. Your reflexes may be off kilter but you can compensate with deliberate attention. CANCER (June 22-July 22) As a moon child, you are strongly reactive to both new and full moons. This lunation lights up the whole arena of finances, which includes income, expenses, debts, taxes, insurance and investments. There is work to be done here in order to improve your overall financial situation. Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Vivian Carol. For daily horoscopes go to horoscopesbyvivian.com
For Sale 1 Bdrm
Suite in 55+ Complex 790 sqft, 1 bath, new flooring/ carpet. Bright open living/ dining space, spacious bath. All appliances and a/c incl. Located within walking distance to mall and McArthur Island.
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