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Giving 101: Philanthropy for cash-strapped artists Want to give, but are low on funds? Giving your time doesn’t cost a thing, and the second annual Kamloops Timeraiser will make finding the perfect volunteer opportunity a breeze – and they throw in the chance to own a piece of framed art to sweeten the deal. The event itself is a part volunteer fair, part silent art auction and part night on the town. Throughout the evening, participants meet with different non-profits in the room and match their skills to the organizations’ needs. Once they have made their matches, they are eligible to bid on artwork. The big twist is rather than bid money they bid volunteer hours on works of art they are interested in. The winning bidders then have 12 months to complete their volunteer pledge before bringing the artwork home as a reminder of their goodwill. It’s a wellorganized, no-pressure social event that includes refreshments and entertainment by local singer/ songwriter Kira Haug. “Unlike most charity events, you don’t have to bring your wallet to this one,” says coordinator September Kuromi. “It’s a nice change from the usual fundraiser.” To keep it running smoothly the event is relatively structured, with doors opening at 6:30pm and a meet-and-greet period from 7:00 to 8:00pm, giving plenty of time for learning about the agencies in attendance and their volunteer needs. At 8:00pm the silent art auction opens and bidding continues until 9:30pm, with live music throughout. This year will include the presentation of artwork to last year’s winners who have completed their volunteer hours, and by the end of the night the total number of hours raised at this year’s event will be announced. “Last year we raised 2,450 hours that benefitted 26 organizations,” shares September. “This year our goal is to raise over 3000.”
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All of the artwork in the auction is purchased through corporate sponsorship, and artists are paid fair market value for their work, fulfilling Timeraiser’s other goals of investing in the careers of local artists. For last year’s event $6810 worth of artwork was purchased from local emerging artists, mostly chosen from the Kamloops Art Council’s Juried Art Show in February, and the selections are just as inclusive this year. “There is a wide variety of art from a broad group of local talent,” says September of the pieces, which all come framed and ready to hang. “Some are seasoned and others are at the bottom end of exploding careers. There is a beautiful piece by a 13-year-old girl this year, for example.” Agencies who participated last year were widely impressed with the organization of the well-attended event. “It was a lovely evening and I found myself engaging with people all night long,” says Teresa Parisone, a board member with the Kamloops DISH Society (Dames Investing in Social Harmony). “We got several people signing up to volunteer with our agency, a couple of which proved to be pretty invaluable over the past year, but one of the nicest, and unexpected joys in being there was the opportunity to get such positive feedback from guests when they learned about what our agency does. It turned out to be a great opportunity to get our message out to the public, too.” The 2013 Kamloops Timeraiser happens Thursday, May 16 at Cactus Jack’s. It’s likely the tickets will sell out before the night of the Timeraiser so it’s best to buy tickets early at kamloops.timeraiser.ca. Rebecca Stewart
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Water Restrictions are in effect As summer approaches, residents are reminded that water restrictions are in effect starting May 1 through to August 31. Restrictions: • Even number addresses irrigate on even number days, odd on odd days (example: 1234 City Drive waters on July 2, 4, 6 etc.) • Complexes/Strata use internal addresses to establish watering days • Irrigation not permitted between 11am and 6pm • Manual sprinklers permitted between 6 am to 11 am and 6 pm to 12 am • Automatic (timed) sprinklers permitted between 6pm to 11am the following day • Spring loaded nozzles are mandatory for outdoor hand use of hoses (washing your car, watering your garden). Watering with a spring loaded nozzle is allowed at any time. • If you have sod or new seed that requires daily irrigation, you must obtain an exemption from the City by calling 250-828-3461. The help keep a healthy lawn, follow these tips: • Your lawn needs 2.5 cm of water per week. • Water deeply but infrequently, only 1 to 2 days per week. • Leave grass 5 to 7.5 cm tall to retain water, allow deep root growth and divert weeds. • Leave grass clippings on your lawn to help keep in moisture and provide organic nutrients. • Sprinkling during the hottest time of the day is wasteful due to evaporation. Penalties: • $100 - first offence • $200 - each subsequent offence • No warnings are issued for offences Watch for the City of Kamloops ECOSmart Team in your neighbourhood this summer. They are full of useful water conservation tips!
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Kamloops Chamber invites voters with social media
The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce today rolled out a social media plan to encourage everyone to “Get out and Vote” in the upcoming provincial election. “While individuals may think that their vote won’t make a difference, we say if everyone feels that way, it does make a difference,” states Chamber of Commerce President Bob Dieno. In the last provincial and municipal elections, less than 51 percent and 30 percent of eligible voters went to the polls respectively. The chamber’s messages in this campaign will focus on getting more people out to vote. Every citizen is invited to change their profile picture to the chamber’s “VOTE” icon and express a choice of mes-
sages. The image is downloadable from kamloopschamber.ca/ vote2013 or request by mail@ kamloopschamber.ca. People are also encouraged to announce when they have voted on their personal Facebook page. A twitter profile picture change to the chamber’s “VOTE” icon as well as making #KamVotes prominent in all your Tweets, Tweeting an invitation to vote to all your followers and Tweeting when you have voted will also spread the word. Other hashtags to encourage conversation include #KamVotes, #IVoted, #Vote2013, #BCPoli, #Kamloops, #May14 The chamber’s “VOTE” icon can also be used in your email signature or on your webpage or printed and displayed in home
Citizens recognized for their contributions A reception held at Hotel 540 honoured the recipients of the City of Kamloops Distinguished Service Award and the Freeman of the City Award. Ambo Dhaliwal was recognized with the Freeman of the City Award while Sandra Blair, Pat Decker, Graham Cope, Jessie Ann Fleming, Trevor Jensen, Niki Remesz and Anthony Salituro each received a Distinguished Service Award. These residents were nominated by their peers for their contribution of time and effort to make a difference in our community.
and shop windows, by cash registers, vehicles etc. Volunteers will be calling all Kamloops Chamber of Commerce members on Election Day to remind them to vote. The Kamloops Chamber has also invited all chambers in BC to introduce this “Get out and Vote” program to their communities.
Road construction Extensive road rehabilitation work will be taking place on Vicars Road, between the hours of 10:00pm and 6:00am, Sunday to Thursday until May 31. Traffic flow may be temporarily re-routed due to road closures. Please expect significant delays and plan alternative routes. Local access to businesses will be maintained throughout the construction period, and all businesses will remain open. When driving in the area, please slow down, use caution, note any temporary detours and obey all traffic control persons. Please call Public Works and Utilities at 250-828-3461 for further information.
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Members of the public, athletes and volunteers are invited to join in the fun at the Tournament Capital Centre May 13, for a torchlighting community event to celebrate this summer’s Kamloops 2013 BC Seniors Games. Afternoon festivities begin at 4:00pm with live music from the Westsyde jazz band and jazz combo followed by a special indoor torchlighting ceremony at 5:00pm, which introduces the four torchbearers, all long-time BC Seniors Games participants and volunteers. Nina Clearwaters, Liz Karpluk, Mary Jane Pakka and Wilf Schneider will take part in a ceremonial lap of the Tournament Capital Centre track and
then join local dignitaries and BC Seniors Games representatives in the lighting of the torch to officially kick off “day 100” Youup can variety of leading to support the Augusta20 to 24 Games. “Each volunteers has worked areasofofthese interest including hardorganizations for the promotion of projects the BC Seniors and Games. In my time working with these that help children and families. individuals, it’s been a wonderful experience,”Make said Bruce Dahling,today! Director/Chair a donation for Zone 8. More than 4,000 participants from 12 regional zones across the province are expected to participate during the fourday Games, potentially making it one of the largest sporting events in Kamloops history.
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Be Ajax Aware Open House a success Organizers of the Be Ajax Aware Open House said they were pleased with the turnout at both the ‘candidates only’ and public segments of the event, held recently at the Kamloops United Church. “We had about 200 people drop in over the course of the evening,” said Bronwen Scott of the Thompson Watershed Coalition, a co-organizer of the event along with the Kamloops Area Preservation Association (KAPA). “What was really gratifying to me was the fact that of the 200 or so people that attended the open house, a significant portion were undecided or pro-mine, but they were openminded enough to come and see the
information we have gathered about the proposed mine,” she said. “What wasn’t so pleasing was the absence of both Liberal candidates and Conservative candidate Peter Sharp,” said KAPA spokesperson John Schleiemacher. “There was absolutely no reason why the Liberal candidates or Mr. Sharp should have boycotted this event. It was designed to allow them to see our information and talk to us oneon-one, with nobody pressing them for a stance on the issue or putting them on the spot in any way.“ The groups are putting the pressure on now, however. A candidate questionnaire comprised of 11 yes/ no questions has been sent to can-
didates running for the three parties represented in the Kamloops region. “We’re not asking the candidates to take a stand on whether they want a major open-pit mine in Kamloops, but we are asking them if they support safeguards and measures to mitigate damage, should it occur,” explained Scott. “We expect we’ll only receive responses from the candidates who had the courtesy and gumption to attend the open house, but we still have hopes that all of them respond, regardless of whether they attended or not,” she said. The groups will make the questionnaire results public before the election, promised Schleiermacher.
Two-Thirds of BC Southern Interior is non-religious Dear Editor, A new poll commissioned by the BC Humanist Association shows a large majority of the province is not religious. I thought I’d share with you and your readers some insights from our data into the beliefs and values of residents of the southern interior of BC. The survey, conducted by Justason Marketing Intelligence, found that nearly two-thirds (65 percent) people in the region do not practice a religion or faith. While only about as religious as the rest of the province, more people
in the region believe in a higher power at 77 percent compared to a provincial average of 70 percent. Nevertheless, residents of the region are still unlikely to attend church with only 16 percent attending on a weekly basis, compared to 15 percent province-wide. Concerns about the separation of church and state are shared by the entire province. A majority (52 percent) of the region disagreed with the premier’s call to work closer with faith groups while only 36 percent were in agreement. Two-thirds (67 percent) disagreed with public
schools practicing a specific religion, which was slightly less than the provincial average of 73 percent. The results contain some important lessons about BCs nonreligious and secular community and we will be releasing more information as we continue our analysis. For more details visit bchumanist.ca The survey sampled 600 British Columbians 18 and over from April 15 to 23. Results are considered accurate +/- 4.0 percentage points, 19 times of out 20. Ian Bushfield, Executive Director, BC Humanists
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Junior golfers from Sa-Hali Secondary with their coaches. They are just one of the teams being sponsored by Eaglepoint Golf Course this year.
Eaglepoint welcomes junior golfers Eaglepoint Golf Course managers Ian Eggleton and Brett Martin spent most of their spare time on the golf course as teenagers and know it’s a great place for kids to spend their summers. Golf is a social sport that teaches respect and self-discipline and becomes a lifelong activity for those who catch the bug. That’s why the pair made a decision to have Eaglepoint invest in young golfers by sponsoring all of the Junior and Senior high school golf teams in Kamloops. “We are donating team golf shirts that are being printed in each team’s school colours,” says general manager Ian Eggleton. “Team members will also get free range balls until the end of the school year and a reduced rate of $12 after school on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.” Sa-Hali teacher and golf coach Andrew Gurney is grateful for
the strong support. “In the past, one of the things that has limited a large group like ours to carry forward has been the difficulty of getting so many students out on a course at the same time. Many courses in the city have limited high school golf teams to only 2 tee off times,” says Andrew, who coaches a team of 21 junior golfers. “Eagle Point Golf Course has been accommodating, allowing multiple groups of students to play at a low cost. Students are golfing with friends and family on the weekends at Eagle Point and will continue to play there in the summer and beyond. Our experience has been so positive we are calling Eagle Point our home course.” Eaglepoint golf pro Brett Martin ran the junior program at Aberdeen Golf Links, before it closed its doors. “We had a program with over
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Celebrate BC history in books Join British Columbia this author's gathering and book Historical Federation (BCHF) sale. The Kamloops Museum on Friday, May 10 from 3:00 to will showcase its history books, 6:00pm and on Saturday, May including Kamloops: Trading 11, 9:00am to 5:00pm as they Post to Tournament Capital. celebrate British Columbia's The North Shuswap Historical history in books. A book display Society will have their 9 volumes and author's gathering will be of The Shuswap Chronicles held as part of the Federation's available and a representative of annual conference in the Ida Friesens press will be on hand to Room at The Coast Kamloops answer questions about printing Hotel and Convention Centre, and book production. 1250 Rogers Way. Mingle with Contact Mary Campone at authors. Talk about books. 250-374-1509 for more inforSupport the creation of new d i r e c mation. t o Events r y that are part of knowledge about BC's past. this year's BCHF conference, A wide range of books about Historic Grasslands can be BC history will be included in found online at bchistory.ca.
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“Give It Up” for hunger Help raise awareness of food ticipation is especially imporneed in Canada during Hunger tant for Kamloops. May 27 Week - June 2013 What does ‘giving it up’ really Awareness (May2, 6-10) Kamloops Food Bank is par- mean? It’s as easy as three Get on your ticipating in the Give It Up simple steps: for Hunger campaign to mark Give It Up – bike! Close to 900,000 Hunger Awareness Week, May Canadians have had to rely on 6 toTeam 10. Event: Hunger Awareness food banks this past month. FREE Week initiative On May 8th, we’re asking From teamsisofa1week-long to 100! that challenges Bike as much as you Canadians learn Canadians to understand what more about the issue of hun- it’s like to have food out of like; from ger, theeveryday, important work of food reach by fasting for a day and to one day one way! banks and to take action. giving up breakfast, lunch and Nearly 900,000 Canadians dinner will visit a food bank for assisGive a Shout - Share your tance this month alone. Of experience by going online those, 38 percent are children. to show your support via Hunger is often a hidden issue Facebook, Twitter, a blog, and Kamloops Food Bank is Give It Out - Donate food, working to raise awareness dur- funds or your time to your ing Hunger Awareness Week. Kamloops Food Bank. Here in Kamloops the need is Together, Canadians can make represented by those turning to an impact on the solvable issue us for support, with 7000 indi- of hunger in Canada and find viduals being assisted this year. solutions to hunger in commuAll across the country, nities across Canada. Canadians are being encouraged For more information on to Give It Up for Hunger during Hunger Awareness Week visit Hunger Awareness Week - par- hungerawarenessweek.ca.
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Short Shorts competition The Kamloops Film Society (KFS) has announced its upcoming 6th Annual Kamloops Independent Short Shorts (KISS) Film Festival as part of its mission to support and encourage local filmmaking. The KFS stages the annual competition which is open to film entries from all independent filmmakers living in Kamloops and the surrounding region of Interior BC. The “short shorts” in the KISS name refers to the maximum length of the films, 5 minutes or less. The KISS competition guidelines advise that all entries must be showable to all audiences, since children will be in attendance at the competition screening, a free event open to the public. The deadline for submitting entries to the KISS competition is May 21, and
the screening of the films and awarding of prizes will be on May 31 at 7:00pm in the Clock Tower Theatre at Thompson Rivers University. Cash prizes will be awarded for the competition winners as follows: 1st prize, $500; 2nd prize, $250; 3rd prize, $100; Youth Prize (18 years and under), $100 and Audience Favourite, $100 MovieMart gift card. Filmmakers can drop off their entry (in DVD format or QuickTime file on DVD) at MovieMart located at 444 St Paul Street in downtown Kamloops on or before May 21. All entries must include an application form, available at MovieMart or online at kissfest. ca, and a $10 entry fee. For more information and updates visit kissfest.ca.
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“Wedding Wears Swap” is the newest concept from Judy Basso Events and Décor. It is a way for previous brides to recoup some money by selling the special items they purchased for their wedding at a reduced rate to other people who are getting married soon. The concept encourages reuse of items, keeps them out of the landfill and a portion of funds raised will be donated to hospice. The event will take place at the Plaza Hotel on Sunday, June 9 from 11:00am to 3:00pm when the Blackwell room will become a beautiful showroom and consignment shop featuring wedding items at great prices. To register as a vendor visit WeddingWearSwap.ca.
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Local couple raising awareness about a special group of African children Persons With Albinism (PWA) struggle with vision problems and an extreme sensitivity to sunlight, due to the complete or partial absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes due to absence or defect of tyrosinase, a copper-containing enzyme involved in the production of melanin. This is already a daily battle for those with the disorder, but in Africa being a PWA takes on a much scarier risk. “In many African countries, albino blacks are captured and dismembered by traders who sell their body parts to witch doctors for use in
potions which are believed by many to bring riches,” says Rick McArthur of Schoenings Funeral Services. “My wife and I along with six to eight others from Kamloops are going to Tanzania in July to work in an orphanage where black albino children are being protected.” To help raise awareness and funds toward the trip, Rick is hosting an event at Schoening Funeral Services where he will be presenting a short film on this this little known practice. The film will be followed by dessert and a question period.
While numbers vary, in North America and Europe it is estimated that 1 in every 20,000 people have some form of albinism. In Tanzania, and throughout East Africa, albinism is much more prevalent, with estimates of 1 in 2,000 people being affected. This informative evening will take place on May 11 at 6:30pm and is by donation. For more information on albinism in Africa, and on the organization working to protect albino children there, visit underthesamesun.com.
Arresting images of the past Kamloops Museum’s newest exhibit Arresting Images will showcase a collection of 100 criminal photo cards or mug shots from the late 19th to early 20th century. Compiled from the records of the Niagara Ontario Police, these images of criminals and suspects form a fascinating record of early criminal history and policing methods. Each mug shot is complete with physical descriptions and a description of the crime, or misdemeanour, the subject was charged with. The exhibit was produced by
the Ontario Provincial Police Museum and was the recipient of an Award of Excellence from the Ontario Museums Association. The Kamloops Museum will supplement Arresting Images with artifacts from its own collection, detailing the criminal career of the notorious Bill Miner and that of lawman William Fernie. The exhibit will run from May to September. The public is invited to attend the opening reception of this exhibit on May 23 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the Kamloops Museum and Archives. Speeches
and formalities will take place at 5:30pm. More information is
available at kamloops.ca/museum/exhibits/index.shtml.
Victims Bill of Rights consultations Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo announced that Legislation is being brought forward to implement a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights and is inviting all constituents to have their say in the creation. "These consultations are critical to identifying and recognizing how to better entrench the rights of victims into a single law at the federal level,” said McLeod. “They offer a meaningful opportunity to provide input on how the criminal justice system should respond to victims.” Consultations open to the public will be hosted online until June 30. Those interested in participating can visit the Department of Justice's website, justice.gc.ca for more information.
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Blue skies and warm sunshine… go play! ■■ Call to Artisans and Entertainers to participate in Artisan Square, Saturdays, 8:30am to 12:30pm, July and Aug in the park at Gaglardi Square. This is a fundraiser for The Kamloops Heritage Society. FMI call Mel at 250-377-4232 or visit the events page at standrewssquare.com. ■■ “Women’s Life Passions” presented by The Kamloops Women’s Resource Group Society on May 9 from 5 to 6pm at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. Featuring Nancy Bepple: “How playing the banjo made me the politician I am today”. Find out how playing the banjo led to her life in politics and how it still is core to how she wants to do her job as a city councilor. ■■ “Wild West” Burlesque at the Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. on May 9. Doors at 8pm for a 19+ show. FMI or interested in performing visit: facebook.com/ kamloopsburlesque. ■■ Kamloops Garden Club Annual Plant Sale on May 11 from 8am to 3pm at Heritage House grounds, 100 Lorne St. FMI call Jeanne at 250-573-3160. ■■ Vintage Car Club gathering of about 200 cars on May 11 at Tranquille Farm Fresh, 4600 Tranquille Rd. Open to the public between 1 to 3pm. FMI visit www. tranquillefarmfresh.ca. ■■ Kamloops Criminals Guided Walking Tour with Kamloops Museum from 10 to 11:30am. Course #207790. Register by calling 250-828-3500. ■■ Mother’s Day Brunch on May 12 from 11am to 3pm at the Fireside Steakhouse and Grill at the Plaza Heritage Hotel, 405 Victoria St. FMI or reservations contact 250-377-8075. ■■ Free Nutrition Seminar on May 14 from 5 to 6pm at CB
folksy duet - Twin Peaks is an indie folk duo made up of Lindsay Pratt and Naomi Shore. Born and raised in the northern community of Fort St. John, BC their music reflects small town wisdom with lively humour and tunes that immediately capture an audience. Don’t miss Twin Peaks at The Art We Are on May 11 from 8:00 to 10:00pm. 246 Victoria Street. 250-828-7998.
Wellness Centre, 153 Seymour St. Confused About Your Supplements? Too many? Not working? Seating limited. FMI and to preregister call 250-8199041. ■■ Hot Dog Sale on May 16 from 12 to 1:30pm in Fulton and Company’s parking lot, 350 Lansdowne St. Get a hot dog, drink and a homemade dessert with proceeds going to the Heart and Stoke Foundation. ■■ TNRD Library Spring Author Series - May 16, 7pm at TRU’s Clocktower Theatre: Fantasy writer Guy Gavriel Kay. May 25, 2pm in the Kamloops Library: Asian-Canadian writer May Wong. Free, but reserve a spot by calling 250-372-5145. ■■ Kamloops Centennial Track and Field Meet on May 17 to 19 at Hillside Stadium with events beginning at 9am Sat. and 8am on Sun. Public is welcome and admission is free. ■■ “Divine Chaos” exhibit by Thompson Valley Potters Guild
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