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Get Your Glow On! Road safety campaign launch Watch for Community Safety volunteers and RCMP members at key locations throughout the city over the next two months as a part of the community-wide initiative Get Your Glow On!, aimed at educating and engaging all road users in their shared responsibility for road safety. Tip cards and reflective items will be handed out to reinforce the safety message. Kamloops citizens are actively encouraged to wear the gear, practice the tips and spread the word. “Pedestrian and road safety is the responsibility of all road users,” commented Mayor Peter Milobar. Summer is approaching and more and more people are out and about. As a result, it is important for all road users to increase their awareness of their surroundings. “Pedestrian crashes continue to be a serious concern for the Kamloops Detachment,” said S/Sgt. Mike Savage. “We are committed to reducing the number of tragic pedestrian crashes that result in serious injury and take the lives of people from the Kamloops region. We are pleased to be a partner in programs like the “Get Your Glow On!” campaign that help to heighten public awareness around pedestrian safety, making both drivers and pedestrians more aware.” Visibility is key, and it’s not just about being seen at night. Being visible also means to see and be seen. Not only do drivers need to be watching for others on the road; all other users need to pay attention too. Motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, motorized scooter users, rollerbladers and skateboarders are all equally responsible. “With the warmer weather encouraging more pedestrians to get outside, it’s important
for drivers and pedestrians to be aware of each other to help prevent crashes on our road,” said Ingrid Brakop, local ICBC road safety coordinator. “As a driver, you should always be watching for pedestrians. At intersections, slow down and use extra caution, especially when turning. Pedestrians should try to be as visible as possible, use designated crossing points and make eye contact with drivers whenever possible.” People are so plugged in that they are “tuned out”. With the onslaught of cell phones, music and media, busy schedules and multi-tasking, we often don’t have “our head in the game”. Distraction of any kind can lead to disaster. “Cars and trucks have crumple zones -
people don’t. When pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists are hit by a vehicle the person that survives these injuries is often altered for life,” said Dr. Alan Vukusic, RIH Trauma Services. “Whether it’s a brain injury that changes a person’s character, or a traumarelated stroke that leaves them unable to speak or use an entire side of their body, the role they play in their family, career and community is changed forever.” Get Your Glow On! is a partnership among The City of Kamloops, RCMP Kamloops City Detachment, ICBC and the Trauma Services at Royal Inland Hospital addressing mutual concerns about road safety. Take care. Be aware. Pay attention. Everyone’s safety is at stake.
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Kamloops Film Society presents the sixth annual Kamloops Independent Short Shorts (KISS) Film Festival. The screening of the local films and awarding of prizes will take place May 31 at 7:00pm in the Clock Tower Theatre at Thompson Rivers University. Cash prizes will be awarded to the competition winners and the audience will have an opportunity to vote for their favourite film of the evening.
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The 2013 Spring Arts Festival was packed with much to do and see including the Kamloops Arts Council’s Art on the Street - a large artist and artisan show complete with live demonstrations, music on the streets, Flower Friday, live painted mini-murals and more. Pictured here is one of the artists, Evan Christian working on his mini-mural outside of Scotiabank. Inset: (L-R) Tea leave reader Linda Wallace gives Golden Buddha co-owner Karen Rees a reading during the Psychic Fair held at the Golden Buddha during the three-day festival.
The Centre for Spiritual Living offers the New Thought Conference “Kosmic Kaleidoscope” on May 31, June 1 and 2. Guest speakers include Dr. Kenn Gordon, Dr. Deb Gordon and Dr. Pat Campbell, sharing secrets and wisdom toward living a more fulfilled life. Musical guests include Eddie Watkins Jr., Amy Bishop and 2 Suite. The conference takes place at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street. Full details and registration on-line at www.cslkamloops.org or call 250-682-2164.
A breezy start for Solar Laundry Project What is the least expensive way to start using renewable energy to reduce your electricity bill? If you’re thinking of solar panels or a wind turbine, you may be over thinking it. In fact, the cheapest and easiest way to take advantage of completely renewable and clean solar power is to install a clothesline and a local group is keen to help Kamloopsians get started. The Kamloops Chapter of the BC Sustainable Energy Association is excited that The Solar Laundry Project has gotten off to another great start. After last year’s successful debut with the event tagline ‘Put a little sunshine in your shorts’, organizers this year have kept with the humorous slant but drawn on our region’s ranching roots and tagged this year’s version ‘Free Range Laundry’. With increased sponsorship, the number of clotheslines to be given away has increased from 80 to 110. Now that’s a lot of free-range laundry! Online draws have started and will run weekly until the end
of June. The first set of winners (Debra Sheehan, Monique Semeniuk, Darren Abraham, Dianne Kostachuk, Dawn Patterson, LeAnn Blackert, Stephany Dean, Holly Lewis, Balbir Dhanjal, Raegan Markel and Irma Stretch) can install their energy-saving prizes as soon as they pick them up from retail sponsor RONA Home Centre. Project organizers will meet with City Council next week to proclaim Kamloops’ participation in International Clothesline Week, June 1 to 7. “We’re really pleased that the City has joined us as a sponsor this year, since one of our big learnings from 2012 was that many residents mistakenly believe our City has a bylaw against clotheslines,” says Gisela Ruckert, vice-chair of the Kamloops Chapter. As part of their presentation to Council, organizers will show one of the winning entries from a recent clothesline video contest. Igor Kostin, Bronwen, Ethan and Aidan Evans, and Bobbi Weir were rewarded for their productions with a combined total
BCSEA volunteer Dan Kells chats with clothesline aficionado Marianne Ferguson at the Solar Laundry Project booth at a Farmer’s Market.
of $600 in prize money. Links to their videos can be found at www.bcsea.org/kamloops. To enter the draw visit www. bcsea.org/kamloops. Since winners can choose between an out-
door umbrella-style clothesline or an indoor/outdoor five-string retractable model, it’s not necessary to have a yard to participate. Enter once and your name will stay in for all the draws.
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Bust a move to shop local Get ready Kamloops because the ground is about to shake! The Kamloops Cash Mob is coming! Local businesses are one of the components that make our city great. It takes blood, sweat, and tears to get a business going and sometimes they need a little boost! For this event, people come together at a predetermined, secret location and instead of busting out the moves as in a flash mob, participants bust out a $20 bill to boost sales at a locally owned business. Once per month a group will meet at different local businesses and spend a minimum of $20 each to support our local economy. This doesn’t mean shoppers can’t visit our amazing businesses on their own to show them some love! On Saturday, June 8, at 2:00pm, an army of shoppers armed with $20 each will meet Kamloops resident and Cash Mob founder Richelle Head in the downtown core at the parking lot on Fifth Avenue (across from Hotel 540) before descending on the mystery downtown business to show their support for shopping local. Where shoppers will spend their
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cash will remain a secret until moments before the mob goes on its spending spree. While it would be so much more fun to mob them by surprise (can you imagine the look on their face?), selected business owners are contacted to let them know they’ve been chosen so they can be better prepared. It has been suggested that the business owner keep the secret to themselves. Participants won’t know where they are going until the night before the mob! Interested in being a mobber or getting mobbed? Check out the event’s Facebook page
“Kamloops Cash Mob” to RSVP. Clues are listed on as to which business is being mobbed. See if you can guess ahead of time! For a business to be considered by Kamloops Cash Mob they must be a locally owned, an independent business and operate in the Kamloops area. These hard-working independent consultants are a very real part of Kamloops economy and independent business owners have to create everything from scratch with no assistance from a head office. For more information send an email to richellehead@ hotmail.com.
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tour of duty The United Way “Seeing is Believing” Tour was held on May 22 for those interested in learning about the work done by the Homelessness Acton Plan. The tour began with a bus ride from Interior Saving Centre stopping for presentations at the Phoenix Centre, Interior Community Services Youth Clubhouse, Sunder Green Apartments and People in Motion.
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Local writer wins national arts Molson Prize Ojibway author and journalist Richard Wagamese is the recipient of a Molson Prize in the arts. Richard is known for his profound, compelling stories about Aboriginal life. Two Canada Council Molson Prizes worth $50,000, are awarded every year to two distinguished Canadians, one in the arts and the other in the social sciences and humanities. The exceptional work of Ann Dale was recognized in the social sciences category. Established in 1964, the prize recognizes the recipients’ out-
standing lifetime achievements and ongoing contributions to the cultural and intellectual life of Canada. Both winners were selected by a multi-sectorial peer assessment committee. Robert Sirman, Canada Council Director and CEO said, “They illustrate how Canadian artists and social scientists expand our capacity to live fuller and more sustainable lives.” Richard is the author of 13 books in the genres of fiction, memoir and poetry. He is Ojibway from the Wabseemoong First Nation in Northwestern Ontario and the 2012
recipient of the National Aboriginal Achievement Award in Media and Communications. He has been a professional writer for 34 years as an award-winning journalist, radio/ television broadcaster, and author. He is the first Native Canadian to win a National Newspaper Award for column writing. He is an educator and renowned public speaker and lives in the mountains outside of Kamloops with his wife Debra Powell and Molly the Story Dog. His new novel Medicine Walk arrives in 2014 from McClelland & Stewart.
Kamloops downtown becoming more beautiful Hello again ladies and gentlemen! upcoming events for this year include Brendan here with this week’s article the Rotary Ribfest and Hot Nite in the from the Kamloops Central Business City car show. Also on the menu is the Improvement Association (KCBIA). As CAP Team Golf Tournament, hosted at one of the new members of the CAP the Dunes Golf Course on June 12. The team I love meeting all the owners of Merchant’s Market is another huge event the businesses and the many wonderful happening this summer July 24 to 27. people in our lovely downtown. Among For more on events, the CAP Team and all the amazing talent in our team, I am Downtown Kamloops, visit kcbia.com an aspiring RCMP officer with schooling CAP comments or stop by our information kiosk set up in police and justice studies at TRU and I every day on the 300 block of Victoria Brendan Day am always happy to help in any way I can. Street across from Boston Pizza. We are As to the projects we are already underalways eager to give out information on taking, I will be taking the lead with Andrew to make this wonderful city to all the incredible people who the back alleys of Kamloops even more beautiful! We reside here or who may visit downtown. Please refer are focusing on reducing the number of garbage bins, visitors to the kiosk so that we can ensure they see adding lighting and graffiti removal. This all helps everything Kamloops has to offer. If there are any highlight the vibrant and awesome wall art of the questions or comments you have for us, or if you just downtown, ensures added security and improves the want to say hi, please feel free to flag one of us down pleasantness of the core of Kamloops. or stop by our kiosk. Be sure not to miss out on any of the exciting events, The CAP Team can be reached at 250-572-3008 or which are taking place in Downtown Kamloops, we 250-574-3009 or at the Customer Care Information would love to see you at this summer. Some of the Kiosk at 250-572-3017. We are always happy to help!
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Hearing loss, humor gain If there were no need to communicate every day, those with hearing loss would have no problem. Hearing loss often affects relationships or the ability to have relationships. “We are not hermits,” reminds Rosemary Saint Michaels, a hearing instrument practitioner at Canadian Hearing Care. “We are meant to communicate.” Those with hearing loss face many of the same fears that anyone with a disability encounters. In some ways their experience differs in that theirs is an invisible handicap that others tend to forget. Many describe feeling marginalized in their own families. Some spend years in hearing loss denial with the most serious consequence being withdrawal or abandoning communication. Family members may feel lonely as well, as though they’ve lost a comfortable relationship. In this way hearing loss affects everyone - not just those who are unable to hear. “Nearly everyone is frustrated and sensitive about it,” Rosemary points out. Being hard of hearing might even threaten a sense of freedom, self-sufficiency and security, especially if there is concern about hearing warnings such as a fire alarm or a car horn. A hearing evaluation at Canadian Hearing Care is your gateway to test the extent of your hearing loss. If you are clearly suffering with a hearing impairment, upon learning the news, you can speak openly and naturally with the professionals at Canadian Hearing Care. They are effective partners in the rehabilitative process and change lives for the better. Rosemary offers, “Many lose
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their hearing gradually and the brain accommodates. They don’t know what they’re missing. We provide hearing solutions so that our patients can join life.” Technology and understand-
ing have come a long way over the years. Hearing aids, listening devices, amplifiers and ear protection as well as auditory rehabilitation and counseling tools are among the hearing care products, services and help you can expect to find at Canadian Hearing Care. Arrange a personal hearing evaluation at their downtown location #208-321 Nicola Street by calling 250-372-2683. Sometimes we hear plenty, we just don’t always understand. Facing up to hearing loss, taking responsibility for managing it and accepting help changes lives for the better. With this personal power also comes a freedom to laugh at some of the situations that come with being hard of hearing. Hearing the sound of birds chirping, warm words from the heart and every note of your favourite song sounds like a good life. Jody Tippett
National Health and Fitness Day In celebration of the Inaugural National Health and Fitness Day initiative, the City of Kamloops is hosting a free group fitness class and expo on June 1. Everyone is invited to join for this 75-minute fitness class that includes Zumba, cardio, strength, Pilates and yoga. The class will take place at the Tournament Capital Centre’s lower grass field, starting at 9:00 am. Different instructors from across the community will come together to instruct this one-of-a-kind class. The event will be led by Jo Berry of RUNClub and Nelly Dever of Nelly’s Executive Fitness and will include random draw prizes for participants. Many facilities from around town will have information booths set up to showcase their facilities and services. FY 1.8 May 2013.indd 1 Other free events are taking place throughout the day in support of National Health and Fitness Day: 11:00 am - Kenna Cartwright Park Hike (meet at the Home Depot parking lot), 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Tim Horton’s Free Skate at Brock Arena, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm - Swim Doctor at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre, 6:00 to 8:00 pm - Family games and activities at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre. Visit Tourism Kamloops at www.tourismkamloops.com/events for many other great healthy living initiatives around town.
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■■ After the field closures at with instructor Una Connor on June McArthur Island and Hillside 1 from 9am to 12pm at Parkview Stadium due to last week’s unsea- Activity Centre, 500 McDonald sonably wet weather, all City fields Ave. To register contact 250-828are now open for play. For further 3500 or online at www.kamloops. information call 250-828-3551. ca/ezreg. Course #207837 ■■ Bike To Work Week May 27 ■■ Alex Vissia with Keenan to June 2. Snacks, drinks, celebra- Wilcox at The Art We Are on June tion stations prizes all week! Wrap- 1 from 8 to 10pm. 246 Victoria St. up BBQ on May 31. Register 250-828-7998. online at biketowork.ca/kamloops. ■ Strawberry Tea and Open ■■ Marj Briggs’ Nature in Glass House Tour on June 1 from 1 to at Kamloops 4pm at House of Ruth, 290 Maple Art Councils Live action Main Gallery, St. Tea and strawartists wanted berry shortcake. 7 Seymour St. A 40’x5’ mural will be completed West from May during a live-action painting event at Sweet treats, gar30 to June 22. the Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) Foun- den and tea basdation Gala fundraiser on June 22. kets for sale. Opening reception on May 30 Six to eight artists are being sought ■ Valerie from 6 to 8pm. to paint in acrylic for five to six hours Deacon featured Gallery hours: (in a casual environment with plenty artist at Hampton of breaks) at the event. The theme Tues. to Fri. Gallery, 167-4 is children and youth as the mural, 10am to 5pm Ave, Mon to Sat once complete, will be displayed in and Sat. 10am to from 10am to the Pediatrics ward at RIH. Please 4pm. 5pm. FMI visit contact Glenn Hilke at 250-374■■ Alamagokus 3858 or glennhilke@yahoo.com for hamptongallerwith special ies.com. more information. guests The Back ■29th ■ Annual Alley Sallies on May 31 at 9pm at Interior Swap Meet sponsored the Halston Pub, 1271 Salish Rd. by Kamloops Chapter Vintage Car Tickets at the door. Club of Canada on June 1 from ■■ Mother/ Daughter Hair Wraps 8am to 4pm at the Logan Lake
Tips from a heavy hitter - Evan Douglas of the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack baseball team was spotted helping two Kamloops Minor Baseball Players with their hitting. The WolfPack do a number of community clinics during the spring. Evan is into his first year with the WolfPack, who hosted the Canadian College Baseball Conference playoffs May 9 to 12.
Arena, 31 Chartrand Ave. Free admission. To register call Ernie at 250-573-5965. ■■ Visions Farmers Market Society Outdoor Market at the B.C. Wildlife Park every Sun. from 10am to 2pm from June 2 to Sept.
15. Features meat products, farm produce, fruits, preserves, baking, arts, crafts and more. Open to local vendors if you “Make it, Bake it or Grow it.” Vendor spaces available. FMI contact Andy at 250-5773810 or dandyme2@hotmail.com. ■■ Celebrating “Commitment” with all things artful at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour St. Wedding gifts of pottery, glass, paintings, fabric and fibre all by local artists. Open 10am to 5pm, Tues. to Fri. and 10am to 4pm Sat. Free parking, handicap accessible. ■■ Swingin’ Fiddles with Scott Woods on June 7 at 7pm at Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers. Tickets are available at The Horse Barn, 517 Mt Paul Way or by calling toll free 1-855-726-8896 to charge. For a complete tour schedule, visit www.scottwoods.ca. ■■ Wedding Wears Swap fundraiser for Hospice on June 9 from 11am to 3pm at the Plaza Hotel. To register as a vendor visit WeddingWearSwap.ca. Tickets available at the Plaza. ■■ “Cirque Du Burlesque” at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. on June 13. Doors at 8pm for a 19+ show. FMI or interested in performing visit: facebook.com/ kamloopsburlesque.
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GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Don’t make mountains out of molehills if you ESL TUTORS & MENTORS want to avoid conflict. You may be more emotional than usual. Help those are needed to provide assistance to adult immigrants. incapable of taking care of their personal affairs. If you’re single, get out For more information about tutoring, there and you’ll meet someone new. mentoring, learning English or our CANCER (June 22-July 22) You will have the getup and go to contribute other programs contact a great deal to groups of interest. Disappointments are likely if your mate Kamloops Immigrant Service embarrasses you in front of friends. Look into real estate. Try to stay calm and understand both sides of the situation. First Summer Tutor Training LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Cultural activities open your eyes to new ways of June 1st at KIS, 9am - 3pm, lunch included. doing things. Enjoy some socializing this week. Friendships could be terminated quickly if disappointments occur. Join humanitarian groups and let your leadership ability take over. NEW North Shore location 448 Tranquille Rd VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23) Don’t expect anyone else to pay your bills for tacey@kcris.ca • 778-470-6101 • Open 8:30am - 4:30pm you. Be supportive in order to avoid confrontations. Keep an open mind when dealing with youngsters. Your emotions may get the better of you. LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23) Travel will promote new romantic encounters and additional cultural knowledge. You can find out important information if you listen to friends and relatives. Get busy. Make changes around your house and plan to do some entertaining. SCORPIO (Oct 24 - Nov 22) Opportunities to make financial gains will develop through your connections with other people. Don’t let any money slip through your fingers this week. You may find that your plans will cost a little more than you had expected. Opportunities to pamper yourself may unfold. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21) Your creative imagination will help you in coming up with unique ideas. Look into real estate. Delve into worthwhile KIS 1.8 May 29&30 2013.indd 1 459 TRANQUILLE RD • M-S 10AM-5 5/27/13 causes that will show results if you put in the effort. Family members will not be happy with the amount of time you are spending away from home. • INSURANCE CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) Be sure to pay attention to your bank acCLAIMS count. Do not lend money to friends, or contribute more than necessary to • LIQUIDATIONS EVERY DAY STUFF... BUT CHEAPER! groups unworthy of your cash. Short trips will prove to be more fruitful than • SALVAGE you imagined. Deception is likely. www.loboymarket.com MERCHANDISE AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) Opportunities to get involved in investment groups will payoff. It may not be the best time to socialize with clients or colleagues this week. You will have no problem getting your point across to those in a position to help you. You can make financial gains through your unique and creative approach to business. PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) Opportunities for advancement at work are apparent. Try to curb overindulgence this week. Nagging has never been something that you could tolerate, and it’s once again driving you into a lonely state of affairs. Sign up for courses or join fitness clubs. ARIES (Mar 21-April 20) Visit friends or relatives you rarely see. Concentrate on work. Put your efforts into making changes to your domestic scene. Look into joining groups that can give you hands-on advice about business. TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) Try to make amends by planning a nice dinner for two. Don’t shy away from potential mates they want to introduce you to. Put your energy into your work or moneymaking ventures rather than into your emotional life this week. You are ready to blow up and your stress level has gone into over drive. Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com
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