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Massive composter at TRU The responsibility to look after our environment and world is even more important than ever. With the population ever growing and global warming taking affect, the need to ensure the planet we live on will continue to host us is a great concern for many. Thompson Rivers University has paired with JORA Kompost Distribution Canada Inc. to help with the task of preserving Kamloops by reducing the garbage the campus produces.

JORA Kompost is a company in Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Quebec. They have produced a composter that can turn waste into rich compost in only four to six weeks. They are dedicated to supplying a product that will help companies to process organic wastes in an environmentally friendly manner.

Russ Chambers, director of JORA Kompost in Kamloops is excited about the new business endeavor with TRU. “This is a trial basis in the joined effort with TRU,” comments Russ. “Currently it is only being used by the Culinary Arts School.”

The JK 5100 model on campus can compost up to 100 pounds of organic matter in one day.

Composting reduces the cost of garbage disposal as it reduces the transporting cost of taking garbage from residences to landfill sites. Not only does it bring down costs of garbage disposal, compost can be used

as a soil improver and as a fertilizer instead of chemical products.

The composter was installed in mid-December of last year. They did the first feeding on January 20. “It is located in the Culinary Arts School right as you walk in,” comments James Gordon, Environmental Programs and Research coordinator at TRU. “It is in a very central location in campus as it is a demonstration site. We put it in the open to bring it to people’s awareness.”

Jacques Charbonneau, president of JORA Kompost couldn’t be happier that the JK 5100 has made its way across Canada. “It is the first one in western Canada. We wanted a place where it was easily accessible and TRU is certainly pro green revolution,” says Jacques. “It can handle anything kitchen scrap. When you talk about compost, sometimes people think that composting is only a certain product, ours can take everything, meats, vegetables and dairy.” The JK 5100 has three main composting components: a shredder to reduce the size, pellet tosser which the organic matter is shipping into the first chamber and then after two weeks it is goes into the second chamber for maturing. It doesn’t smell, it doesn’t leak, is easy to operate and creates quality compost. Or as Jacques puts it: “It is EMF: easy, motivated and fun.”

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Catherine Bolton enjoyed the weekend of curling fun at the Interior Savings Centre for the 2014 Tim Hortons Brier.

Alberta (K Koe) came out on top in the final with a score of 10 to 5 over B.C. (Morris). Full results can be found at curling.ca/.

Venture Kamloops launched an economic impact study on March 3.

“The study clearly highlights the impact of all industry sectors to our local economy,” states Bob Dieno, president of the chamber’s board of directors. “The document helps us to understand where we are today and will be helpful to all stakeholders as we map out our own future plans.”

The study also underlines Kamloops need to plan for our own future. “Depending solely on the status quo for our economic success no longer should be an option for us.

Any good business plan should have built-in contingencies.”

Whether Kamloops’ future should include already proposed projects is still left to be seen, continues Bob. “It’s important that we perform all due diligence. However, we also need to understand that we are responsible for our own success.”

Pilot project at TRU refines arts and science of composting - continued from front This project has been dubbed the TRU Composting Program. It is comprised of 20 large and 20 small bins around campus with posting letting people know what items can be fed into the composter. Co-op research student, Allysha Sorba, picks up the compost on Tuesdays and Fridays to put into the composter.

Guy Lafontaine, vice-president of JORA Kompost, strongly believes that people need to take action to help to protect the environment.

“There are many benefits to local composting; you get your own product, which you can put in your own garden to grow your own food,” comments Guy. “The transportation element if taken out of the equation, for example in my family we have no more waste.”

“At the end of the year, we will

probably remove garbage trucks from the street thanks to the TRU composter,” adds Jacques. We need to save the planet in little steps. Take out the pollution of the garbage trucks; we don’t want to help produce more pollution in the air.”

A passionate Jacques also believes the time is now to make changes. “If us baby boomers had done the job, I wouldn’t be here. It would have been taken care of and I would be on a better planet. There is always time to do something. Need to have the right tools, the right people and the right attitude. I think we are in the right direction here with TRU and Russ Chambers.”

The composter came to campus as a means to better the carbon footprint of TRU. “90 per cent of the compost on campus is from yard clipping. That is all being composted by the City,” adds James. “Staff

and students wanted to look at options on how to deal with the remaining ten per cent.” This is where Russ came in.

The TRU composter is part of a demonstration program. Potential buyers of this massive machine can come to Kamloops and see how it works. This pilot project allows for TRU to have the JK 5100 for free for the first six months. “This way we can figure out a smooth system and be able to refine the science and art of composting,” comments James.

James and the team working with the TRU Composting Program hope that this composter will give people the option to do the right for the environment. “We want to get people to also think about other parts of their behavior that may not be environmentally friendly,” James adds about the concept that we all have to

do more to protect the environment in our daily lives.

The next time you are on campus or grabbing a bite to eat in the TRU Culinary Arts School take a moment to take a look at the massive piece of steel sitting in the hallway. Inside is a simple process occurring, which will not only save money, but also help reduce the stress on our local environment. “It is environmentalism at its very basic form,” comments James. We should all do out part to the keep the environment free of waste and composting is an easy and affordable way to make a contribution. Organic waste is the largest share of domestic garbage, so look for the blue bin before you dump your waste into the garbage.

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City acquires Daily News property The City of Kamloops will acquire the former Kamloops Daily News building and parking lot on 393 Seymour Street for future development of downtown parking infrastructure.

The cost of the transaction, which expected to complete at the end of August this year, is $4.8 million, funded by parking revenues and reserves earmarked for parking infrastructure. There will be no tax draw to pay for this project. There will be around 150 parking spots made available for off-street parking.

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“The Daily news site was an initial respondent to the Downtown Parking Expression of Interest and with the closure of their operation we have the oppourtunity to acquire the entire site. The central location makes it an excellent sport to add more parking to downtown,” comments Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar.

BC Wildlife park hosts Spring break kids camp There are many options when it comes to kids camp at the BC Wildlife Park. There are various camps help from March 17 to 21. The week starts off with Desert Discovery, followed

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Arts, Culture and Heritage manager for the City of Kamloops, Barbara Berger and Kamloops Film Festival chair, Dušan Magdolen were spotted at Kamloops Film Festival’s opening night party at Hotel 540. The 10-day festival wraps up this Saturday evening with a screening of the film, “That Burning Feeling” at the Paramount Theatre and the festival closing party at the Plaza Hotel.

The TNRD Library System is hosting a week of family-oriented events from March 17 to 21.

The Kamloops Library will be offering activities throughout the week, all of which are free. An adult must accompany children under the age of 12. The events are as follows: Family Playroom, from 10 am to noon, on Monday, March 17, Family Games Night on Tuesday, March 18, from 6 to 8 pm, Storytime Yoga with Tania McCartney on Wednesday, March 19, from 10:15 to 10:45 am (pre-registration is required for this event.) Lego Night is on Thursday, March 20, from 6 to 8 pm and Family Playroom is from 10 am to noon, on Friday, March 21 For more information or to pre-register contact the Kamloops Library at 250372-5145 or the North Kamloops Library at 250-5541124.

Sandra Schmirler Foundation gives to RIH Foundation The Royal Inland Hospital Foundation received $51,000 on March 7 as a gift from the Sandra Schmirler Foundation. As a host of the Tim Hortons Brier, RIH was next in line to receive a donation from this curling and children loving foundation.

The Queen of Curling’s legacy lives on through the Sandra Schmirler Foundation, which was started in her memory to help premature and critically ill newborns who begin their lives in incubators in Neonatal Intensive Care Units in hospitals across Canada.

The Foundation observed the same will to live and fight for life in these babies that Sandra showed as she faced the biggest battle of her life and one she lost in March 2000. Sandra’s love of family and her two daughters, who were just six months and two years old at the time of her

From left to right: Eric Davis, RIH Foundation Board, Michelle Delany, RIH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Robin Wilson, Sandra Schmirler Foundation, Alan Gozda, RIH Foundation Board Chair and Heidi Coleman, RIHF, CEO.

death, continues to drive the Foundation’s fundraising efforts and is the reason they believe that “Champions Start Small”.

This generous gift to the RIH Foundation will be used to purchase an Overbed Warmer and a Vital Signs Monitor for the NICU – two pieces of

essential life-saving equipment for these fragile, premature babies. This new equipment will offer hundreds of infants admitted to the NICU access to state-of-the-art equipment and give these tiny champions the best possible start at life.

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Enjoy the benefits of ballroom and social dancing Ballroom and social dancing is a fantastic recreational activity to participate in. Do family, work and responsibilities drain you? Feeling stressed out? To forget your worries for a while, why not start learning how to dance?

Dance Discovery School of Social Dance is a leading dance studio in Kamloops and has been so for the past 14 years. Dance Discovery has a proven method of teaching to achieve the best results. Practicing regularly and finding a studio where you like the dance instructor will enable you to be comfortable and learn at your own pace.

Teresa Carroll at Dance Discovery School of Social Dance has both the experience and friendly approach to teach couples and singles how to dance. There is a natural fact that our emotions, feeling and bodies need expression. Many people already know that dancing evokes and stimulates us in wonderful ways.

There are also other reasons people enjoy dancing. Many people dislike going to the gym and are looking for something fun they can do with others. There is also a lot of thinking and coordination that goes into dancing. Learning and doing the steps, leading and/or following another person, moving in time to

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Our brain controls and mitigates all these elements and changing variables.

Dancing can help us overcome self-consciousness or fears of tripping others or yourself on the floor.

A good dance instructor makes it fun to learn the skills of leading and following. Dancing develops and helps maintain balance, coordination, flexibility, stamina and overall fitness. Ballroom dancing actually develops new brain synapsis, which has been linked to increased cognitive functioning. Private and group dance lessons are available for people who want to learn to dance.

The Dance Discovery School of Social Dance offers private and group ballroom and social dance instruction to adults who are complete beginners as well as those who are more advanced. Teresa is always happy to see couples dancing as an activity they can enjoy together for years to come. Participate in social dancing, make friends and enjoy a higher quality of life!

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Project X Theatre co-founder and artistic producer steps down Derek Rein, artistic producer of Project X Theatre Productions, the producer of the popular annual X Fest Theatre Festival in Prince Charles Park each summer, has stepped down from his position as artistic producer.

Derek, along with Samantha Macdonald, founded Project X Theatre Productions in 2004 with the aim

of bringing outdoor theatre into Kamloops parks. Samantha departed the company in 2010 and since that time Derek has single-handedly led the company, steering the festival programing into uncharted territory by focusing on productions intended for families to enjoy together.

Michael Fane, President of the Project X Board spoke on half of

the board, “The outdoor theatre festival in Prince Charles Park is a wonderful contribution to the Kamloops community, one that Derek and Samantha should be proud to have built. The board looks forward to continuing this legacy under new artistic leadership.”

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A completely inebriated man was stumbling down the street with one foot on the curb and one foot in the gutter. A cop pulled up and said, “I’ve got to take you in, pal. You’re obviously drunk.” Our wasted friend asked, “Officer, are ya absolutely sure I’m drunk?” “Yeah, buddy, I’m sure,” said the cop. “Let’s go.” Breathing a sigh of relief, the wino said, “Thank goodness, I thought I was crippled.”

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Jack, a very young lad aged four years, says to his father, “Daddy, Daddy, I want to get married.”

His father explains, “For that Jack, you have to have a boy and a girl.”

So Jack answers, “I’ve already found a girl.”

“Who?” splutters his Dad. “Grandma,” continues Jack happily.

“Now, let me get this straight,” his father says. “You want to marry my mother? You can’t do that.”

“I don’t see why not?” Jack responds, “You married mine!”

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Habitat housing application extended Habitat for Humanity Kamloops is building two homes in 2014 for families struggling to overcome the cycle of poverty. Applications for housing can be found on their website and are due by 5:00 pm March 28, 2014.

“Every Canadian family deserves a safe, decent and affordable place to call home. Habitat for Humanity Kamloops’ goal is to make that dream a reality”, states David Hughes, HFHK Chairman.

They are able to make this work through volunteer labor and donations. Habitat Homeowners invest hundreds of hours of their own labour into building their Habitat house and the houses of others.

Habitat houses are sold to partner families with zero interest financing. The homeowners’ monthly mortgage payments are used to build still more Habitat houses.

How can you help? At the ReStore Donation Centres, they receive new and used furniture, large and small appliances, household goods and building materials donated by homeowners, contractors, retailers and manufacturers, and sell them to the public at greatly reduced prices.

Come and visit them on your next shopping trip!

Money raised through ReStore sales covers 100 per cent of the cost of Habitat for Humanity Kamloops’ administration. Volunteer in the ReStore or on a build site. Habitat for Humanity Kamloops couldn’t do this without the help of amazing volunteers! Give them a few hours here and there, or a steady schedule – they will accommodate your needs – no experience required.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Jan Lingford at 250-3146783 or email at habitatkamloops@live.ca. Be sure to visit habitatkamloops.ca to tour the new website!

Be kind to your kidneys

Kamloops’ World Kidney Day and Health Fair will be held on Thursday, March 13 at Northills Mall from 10:00am to 2:30pm.

The event will include various organizations that will share knowledge about health promotion and disease prevention. Thompson Rivers University School of Nursing students will be in attendance to teach community members about their blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol health in partnership with Extra Foods pharmacy staff.

A passport system can be used to ensure you get to see everything that is offered and chances to win door prizes donated from local businesses.

The Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music and Thompson Rivers University would be pleased if you could join us in celebrating the evolution of…

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MUSIC IN THE ROUND

Saturday, April 5, 2014 · 7pm Irving K. Barber British Columbia Centre in the Brown Family House of Learning 900 McGill Road, Kamloops

Tickets are $75 per person or $600 for 10; $60 for TRU Students and Alumni.

Register at

tru.ca/foundation or phone 250.828.5264 ENTERTAINMENT • FOOD • SILENT AUCTION | PROCEEDS TO KISSM AND TRU STUDENT AWARDS

Daffodil Month is held every April as a national fundraising campaign for the Canadian Cancer Society. During the month, society volunteers are involved in numerous activities to raise vital funds for the fight against cancer. Wear a daffodil pin and show your support for people living with cancer. They will be available at local retailers.

Get involved and find out more at 250-374-9188.

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North Shore Community Centre Events Antiques & Collectibles Sale March 15 & 16 Saturday 9am - 4pm | Sunday 9am - 3pm Admission: $4 (Kids under 12 Free)

730 Cottonwood Avenue, Kamloops North Shore More information 250-376-4777 • nsccs@shaw.ca

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COINS & CURRENCY

We will be attending the North Shore Community Centre’s annual Spring Collectibles Show on March 15th and 16th.

Bring in your coins and let us take a look!

Remember - DO NOT clean or alter any collectible!

Newcan COINS & CURRENCY has been business since 1980.

Serving Central BC with fairness and knowledge.

We are well known and respected across Canada!

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Downtown fun for all ■■ “Bon Appetit!” Burlesque at The Blue Grotto, 39 Victoria St. on March 13. Doors at 8pm for a 19+ show. FMI or interested in performing visit: facebook.com/ Kamloopsburlesque.

■■ The Art We Are - Brett Wildeman and Britt Meierhofer on Mar. 15. Open Mic and Poetry Slam on 2nd and last Wed. monthly from 7 to 9pm. 246 Victoria St. FMI contact 250-828-7998. 246 Victoria St. ■■ Live in the Lounge at Lake City Casino, 540 Victoria St. Marv Machura on Mar. 15 from 8pm to 12am. FMI contact 250372-3336.

■■ Barnhartvale Coffee House on Mar. 15 at 7:30pm at the Barnhartvale Hall. Feature act is Art Pruce. Admission at the door. FMI contact Chrissy at 250-573-0025 or www.barnhartvalecoffeehouse. com.

■■ Saskia and Darrel on Mar. 25 at 7:30pm at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. Tickets at the door.

FMI or advance tickets contact 250-372-5110.

■■ Kamloops Exploration Group Lecture Series Mar 27 at 7pm with Jean-Bernard Caron on Looking For Grandma; What Can The Burgess Shale Tell Us About Our Origins? All lectures are held in the TRU Mountain Room.

■■ Women Victor Seminar on Mar. 29 from 11am to 1pm in the Biological Recall studio, 260 Fourth Ave. Guest speakers discussing topics from being the victor of your career, personal finances, healing from within, and personal fitness. Light refreshments. FMI or to RSVP contact Stacey by Mar. 28 at 250-3742138.

■■ Community Easter Egg Hunt on April 20 from 2 to 5pm at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St. Crafts, door prizes, Princesses, Easter basket making and egg hunt.

■■ Indoor Farmers Market Sahali Centre Mall, runs from 10 to 2 pm, every 1st and 3rd Saturday (twice a month) in Jan., Feb., Mar., and Apr. Features meat products, farm produce, baking, arts, crafts and more. New vendors welcome, if you “Bake It, Make It, Grow It”. FMI: Andy at 250-577-3810, or DandyMe2@ hotmail.com.

■■ Calling all Artisans and

Musicians! St. Andrews on the Square is looking for local crafters, artisans and musicians for Artisan Square every Sat. in July and August. FMI contact Standrewsonthesquarekamloops@gmail. com.

■■ Kamloops Community Garden Registration for plot availability on some of the 8 gardens.

Registration takes place on March 12 from 4 to 6pm, March 28 from 11am to 1pm at Interior Community Services, 765 Tranquille Rd. FMI contact Shelaigh at 250852-0681 or kamloopsgardens@ gmail.com.

■■ Kamloops Family History Society meeting takes place the 4th Thurs. of each month except June, July, Aug and Dec. from 7 to 9pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. All are welcome. FMI call 250-372-5679.

■■ Creative Writing Workshop with Eleanor Hancock on Mondays from Feb. 17 to March 24 from 7 to 9pm at South Kamloops Secondary. Cost and registration required. Contact 250-828-3500 or kamloops.ca/ezreg. Course #219782.

■■ Let’s Dance on Mar. 15 from 8pm to 12am at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Music

by Sierra. Fore tickets contact Zonia at 250-372-0091, Francoise at 250-372-3782 or Ed at 250-3742774.

■■ Kamloops Floor Curlers invite you to join them Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. from 9am to12pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. Free parking for members. New teams made each day. FMI call 250-828-0819 or 250-376-0917.

■■ Breathing Fire Poetry and Spoken Word Slam on the first and last Wed. each month at Caffe Motivo, 229 Victoria St. 19+ event.

■■ Kamloops Antique and Heritage Club meets the 2nd Thurs. of the month from Sept. to June at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. FMI contact Bernice at 250-3720468 or Joyce at 250-377-8364.

■■ “The ME in Dementia: Increasing Understanding Along the Dementia Journey” on Mar. 28 from 9am to 4pm at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre with special guest Dr. Howard Feldman of UBC. Registration includes lunch. FMI and to register call 1-855-742-4803.

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echo stargazer PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) The Mercury retrograde of February may have carried you far afield from an important project of communication. Concentrate on clearing the decks now so that you will be ready to start fresh next week.

ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) This is a good time to think deeply about your role in the important relationships of your life. You may have a need to write out the ideas on your mind. Sometimes seeing words on paper rather than speaking can give you an altered perspective.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Someone from behind the scenes is giving you a boost toward the top. This could be related to work or another area that is focal in your life. This is a time of revelation for artists. An idea may strike you, seemingly from nowhere.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Now that your ruling planet, Mercury, is moving forward again you will want to catch up on projects that dropped into the detour. Anything related to travel, education, publishing and children should be positive. Your love life is on the upswing too.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your mind and heart are clearly in sync at this time. You are likely at peace with yourself. There is a solid and practical solution at hand and you do not have to quarrel with yourself over it. Love life flows smoothly.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You have a steady mind and hands now. It is a good time to work on a project that requires concentration and careful work. You will find satisfaction this week with the routine activities of life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Other full Moons may come and go, but this one brings you a broad picture of how you are progressing toward a stronger, healthier life. If you have not been treating your body or mind well, it will surely complain. You may decide upon a system for self-improvement after your assessment.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) If you are interested in love and romance, then this is the week for you. If not, take advantage of the positive and creative forces around you. Write what you have been thinking about or re-deciding.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You will catch more flies with honey than vinegar this week. A family member is ready to offer assistance or help you with good and practical advice. Watch your tendency to be mouthy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You may be encountering a challenge in the world of taxes, loans, or collecting debts. There seems to be a detour in one or more of these areas, requiring that you jump extra hoops or wait for someone else to cooperate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22.- Jan. 20) A project begun in November is showing signs of growth and development at this time. Although it needs more work, at this point it shows signs of manifestation. Your mind is both steady and imaginative now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Activities involving education, teaching, publishing are positive at this time. Romance is a little on the intellectual side, but you don’t really object to that. Talking and sharing together is a strong way to connect. Others are seeing you in the best of lights.

Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Vivian Carol. For daily horoscopes go to horoscopesbyvivian.com

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Spring Art Camps Monday to Friday, March 17 to 21 Ages 4 to 12 Inspired by the arts and culture of our diverse community, and drawing upon themes in our current exhibitions.

Through gallery tours, activities and art making, children will explore themes and social factors that shape our experience.

Ages 4 to 6 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, $15 per day Ages 7 to 12 1:00 to 3:00 pm, $15 per day

Call 250-377-2400 to register 465 Victoria Street 250.377.2400, kag.bc.ca

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