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Public salmon stories welcomed at art exhibit Growing up in Saskatchewan, Eileen Leier’s first experience with salmon was the tinned version of the nutrient-packed flesh that was consumed during winter months. When Eileen witnessed her first salmon run, she was “blown away” by the numbers of sockeye salmon thundering past. Adams River is framed by the Little Shuswap Indian Band with the Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park on the other side.

The Adams River Run is one the world’s largest, with 15 million salmon seeking to spawn in 2010; a dominant year. Eileen returned in 2014 for the next dominant run, where more photographs featured in the art installation were taken.

The number of people travelling from near and far to spy on the salmon’s journey, locals mixed with international salmon spectators, hoping to catch a glimpse of the natural phenomenon was a subject of fascination for Eileen. The human interest in the salmon run captured her imagination, as did the little village setting that grew around the run. Sqlelten7úw’i –Red Salmon – Sockeye: Reconsidering the Adams River Run explores the collective fascination with this spectacular and wholly endangered life cycle.

“We take for granted that the salmon will always run” and that is simply not the case.

Questions about the wellbeing of the salmon run leads to bigger inquiries about the health of the planet. In 2009, there were so few salmon passing through, that public concern led to the establishment of the Cohen Commission, an investigation into the welfare of salmon along BC coastlines. Recommendations were made to Provincial and Federal Governments, but very few of the changes were implemented. “Poli- Reconsidering the Adams River Run is her way tics are affecting wild stocks, people have to of making noise, she smiles, “Absolutely.” The make noise about this”, Eileen insists. “Grass intention is also to connect people to the stories roots public movements are a significant way of persistent salmon and their yearly quest.

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Children’s Circle Daycare Society celebrated 20 years of providing quality childcare on Saturday, September 24 with fun activities, burgers, hot dogs and cake. (L-R) Colleen Malcolm, manager at St. Paul’s Early Learning Centre; Fran Richardson, manager at Children’s Circle Childcare Centre; and Debby Whitaker-Wilson, senior educator at St. Paul’s Early Learning Centre, who has worked for the society since it opened in 1996!

– continued from front Eileen describes a concept that is used in other languages and cultures called “home blind” meaning that one takes their own landscape for granted because of its familiarity. Eileen argues that home blindness leads to complacency about environment. Her project is a mission to “engage the public to become involved with this wonderful, magical event.” Salmon reconnects us to the earth, to its beauty, its cycles and the ailments that affect it, and us as its inhabitants. The salmon risk all to return to their origin, reproduce and die, their remains nourishing bears, birds and other creatures. Without the salmon, there is an impact that runs straight through the food chain. “The salmon run is the microcosm of bigger environmental issues.”

Eileen is collecting salmon stories at Arnica.

Participants are welcome to use the interactive iPad microphone to record their stories, as well as to colour their own salmon and write a story on the other side. These salmon become a part of a public art installation in Arnica’s hallway; an underwater view of the Adams River that takes place what takes place beneath the surface.

There will be a children’s workshop on October 1 at Arnica that welcomes youth to join the conversation about salmon conservation.

The Adams River calls to Eileen, a place she returns to over the years. Does the enthusiasm evolve for her as an artist? “I’m more in awe as the years go by…it’s just magic to see the power of the natural world and this manifestation.”

Sqlelten7úw’i –Red Salmon – Sockeye: Reconsidering the Adams River Run is on display until October 22 at the Arnica Artist Run Centre, located in the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 Seymour Street West, in downtown Kamloops.

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Special Olympics BC Games returning to Kamloops Special Olympics BC (SOBC) has announced that the 2017 SOBC Summer Games will be coming to Kamloops July 6 to 8 next year. Hot on the heels of the successful 2015 SOBC Winter Games, Kamloops will be the first community to host back-toback SOBC Winter and Summer Games.

The 2017 Provincial Games will be the largest SOBC Games to date, with almost 1,300 athletes with intellectual disabilities from all parts of the province and the Yukon expected to compete, supported by more than 350 volunteer coaches and mission staff. The Games will feature exciting competition and inspiring displays of sportsmanship in the 11 SOBC summer sports: five and ten-pin bowling, athletics, basketball, bocce, golf, powerlifting, rhythmic gymnastics, soccer, softball and swimming.

Competing in Provincial Games is a huge thrill in itself for the athletes, many of whom will have their first opportunities ever to travel with a team and will experience the joy of chal-

lenging themselves to attain and exceed their athletic goals. The competitors will also be chasing the opportunity to advance to national and international levels of competition. Top performers in Kamloops will qualify for spots on Team BC for the 2018 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, during the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics movement. Out east, the participants will compete to advance to the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games.

Kamloops has long been a key location for Special Olympics in BC, as one of the first communities to offer Special Olympics programming in the province, beginning in 1983.

This will be the fourth time Kamloops has hosted SOBC Provincial Games and Canada’s Tournament Capital was also the host of the first official SOBC Summer Games in 1986.

“We are so excited to go back to Kamloops where we know the people, the facilities and what this city can do. We really feel these will be

an exceptional set of Games,” said Lois McNary, SOBC vice president, sport. “Provincial Games are such empowering and exciting experiences for our athletes and we’re confident that the incredible volunteers, sponsors and venues in Kamloops will once again create amazing conditions in which the athletes will shine.”

In 2017, the SOBC Games Opening Ceremony will be held on July 6, followed by competition throughout Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8. A teams-only Closing Ceremony will be held on July 8 and volunteer recognition breakfast on July 9.

More than 1,200 volunteers will be needed to help stage this inspiring event.

Volunteer registration details and Games venues will be announced in the weeks to come. Learn more at www.sobcgameskamloops.ca and find SOBC on Facebook and Instagram @specialolympicsbc and Twitter @sobcsociety; the Games hashtags will be #SOBCGames #Kamloops2017.

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9-1-1 text service available for deaf and speech impaired residents On September 21, Regional Districts in BC’s Central and Southern Interior announced the availability of a specialized text service that allows people who are Deaf/ Deaf-Blind, Hard-of-Hearing or Speech Impaired (DHHSI) to communicate with 9-1-1 call-takers by text.

This service is called Text with 9-1-1 (T91-1) and is being delivered by E-Comm, the emergency communications centre responsible for answering 9-1-1 calls in the central and southern interior, in partnership with local emergency service agencies.

The service is now available throughout the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan, Central Kootenay, Columbia-Shuswap, Okanagan-Similkameen, Thompson-Nicola, East Kootenay, Kootenay-Boundary and Squamish-Lillooet Regional Districts.

T9-1-1 allows any DHHSI person who has pre-registered their cellphone with their wireless carrier to communicate with police, fire and ambulance call-takers via text during an emergency. Callers must first place a voice call to 9-1-1 in order to establish a voice

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When E-Comm receives a 9-1-1 call from a DHHSI person who has pre-registered for the service, an alert will trigger at the 9-1-1 centre to indicate there is a DHHSI caller on the line. The 9-1-1 call-taker will then launch the special messaging system, allowing them to communicate with the caller through a special text session. This will ensure they get the emergency service they need.

It is important to emphasize that this service is only available to the DHHSI community. Voice calling remains the only way to communicate with 9-1-1 services for a person who is not Deaf/Deaf-Blind, Hard-of-Hearing or Speech Impaired.

Text messages sent directly to the digits “9-1-1” do not reach emergency services anywhere in Canada.

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Both the children and staff at the Kamloops Child Development Centre are readying themselves for this Friday’s Multicultural Celebration and Open House. Everyone’s invited to this no charge event. Visit the Centre and travel your way through the many cultural pavilions filled with games, crafts, art, music and dance. It’s all happening on Friday, September 30 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at 157 Holway Street, across from McDonald Park on the North Shore. Pictured here is Kai Greyeyes playing dress-up in Kamloops Child Development Centre’s newly landscaped nature-based playground.

Fall art show opens on October 1 Hampton Gallery’s fall art show “Under Sun and Sky” launches Saturday, October 1 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and features original works from two new gallery artists Steve Coffey and Jane Armstrong.

Hampton Gallery co-owner Peter Stuhlmann will also be featured.

“These paintings depict the wonder, beauty, light and colour that illustrate the show’s theme Under Sun and Sky. We think these paintings will resonate on many different levels with each and every person,” says owner Diane Stuhlmann.

Steve Coffey is from Vulcan, AB. Mr. Coffey’s oil paintings evoke plaintive and expressive palettes of light and movement and have been exhibited extensively. His

paintings are in numerous private Artists will be in attendance and and public collections throughout the show is open to the public North America, Europe and Asia. and refreshments will be served.

Jane Armstrong’s happy and bold “Under Sun and Sky” runs through floral and landscape are bursting to October 28. with texture, colour, shape and Hampton Gallery specializes form. Hailing from West Vancou- in original paintings, woodwork, ver, Ms. Armstrong’s acrylics are sculptures and glass plus expert inspired by the warm earthy tones framing. Inspiration is compliof France and Italy rather than the mentary and browsers are always cool and subtle colours of BC. welcome.

Free open house part of Culture Days The Kamloops Heritage Railway is hosting a free open house on Sunday, October 2 in their back shop. Everyone is invited to stop by and get a close look at the fully restored 2141 steam engine, the beautifully completed rail cars and the many historic railway artefacts, model trains and pictures on display. This is a free event as a part of Kamloops Culture Days. For more information visit: https://www. facebook.com/events/975330982589197/.

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Breakfast for dinner and other culinary delights When my three brothers and I lived together under the same roof, mealtime, my Welsh father whipped up his classic eggs, french fries dinnertime was a fast-paced affair. My father, working night shift at and toast combo. Breakfast for dinner was also a bit of a culinary the junior high school, would come home for a quick bite around 6:00 hoot in our household. Something about eating pancakes at night pm. My mother would have something prepared and it was that makes you feel so very alive. Again, the memory is akin to preparing a pot roast and presenting it to a pack of connected to my mother, standing over the hot griddle, starving hyenas. She was lucky to get her hands out of the pumping out of endless flapjacks for us to feast on. Our way before everyone pounced on the serving plates. favourite Christmas movie A Christmas Story, had a runI was a picky eater; I didn’t care for meat. I have vivid ning gag about a long-suffering mother who hadn’t eaten childhood memories of sitting at the kitchen table until a hot meal… oh, since her children were born. According ContactmyJodiplate”. today!By250.374.3246 I “cleared all rights, I should still be sitto my mother, it was funny because it was true and also the tingecho3@shawcable.com there. Arms crossed, frowning deeply, maybe crying a story of her life. little with a mouth full of chuck steak. Not getting dessert As an adult, I struggle with the three meals a day thing. Some for the rest of my life. My youngest brother Mark was the mornings my husband peppers me with questions about meals PERFECTLY worst. Come Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, only a that will be taking place ten to 12 hours from now and it’s FABULOUS Alicia Ashcroft scoopful of stuffing and a hot buttered bun would suffice. like—I don’t even know who I’m going to be in ten to 12 hours, Oddly, the greatest dinners were not the holiday feasts that how can I possibly know what I’m going to eat? Although in my mother slaved over (sorry Mama!), they were the accidental phe- reality, I’m often gallivanting between rehearsals, events, classes and nomenon that she created like ‘make your own sandwich night’. A va- projects and he’s the one handling the bulk of dinner. He once went away riety of deli meats and cheeses, some crusty buns, a few condiments, for work for weeks at a time and I was quietly starving to death in his a fistful of potato chips in front of the television and you had yourself absence, surviving solely off cereal and cottage cheese eaten out of the a party. For years we raved and reminisced about those nights. My container while standing over the sink. brother recently mentioned telling his friend about those fabulous As for sandwich night, “it was all in the presentation”. Feeding us meals, and his friend was like: ‘Nah, man, that’s just sandwiches for the illusion that we had some semblance of control in our small lives. supper”, to which he replied “No, man, it’s ‘make your own sandwich Our enthusiasm was her reward, as a small victory for all mothernight’. Don’t crush the childhood memories, thank you very much. kind. She was just grateful that it was better received than the infaMy mother admitted that she offered sandwich nights on days when mous incident when she dished up stewed tomatoes from the pantry. she was exhausted, overworked or just couldn’t be bothered. I get it, Bless her; she really did try to sell this meal, as I sobbed hopelessly at mother of four, that’s a lot of handle on the daily. So many mouths to the table. “Oh, I used to love a big bowl of tomatoes in the summerfeed, night after night. Our collective squawking and griping about time, with a spoonful of sugar on top!” Cool story mom, but I’m not Contact Jodi today!palettes 250.374.3246 our preferences and delicate must have really chapped her buying it. I wonder now if it was just one of those days, in between night after night.

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Paul, who is now 62 and working at New Life Community, once lived under a bridge in San Diego.

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To read Paul’s story, visit www. newlifekamloops.ca/paul.

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WolfPack and NBA Star combine forces in starting youth development league Kamloops could have another Kelly Olynyk in their midst. But it won’t know unless its youth has an opportunity. That is why the NBA star and the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack men’s basketball program are teaming up to provide the “Kelly Olynyk Basketball Academy.”

The Academy will initially provide a developmental basketball program for boys and girls from kindergarten to Grade 7.

The South Kam grad and current member of the NBA Boston Celtics has put some of his own money towards the startup of the initiative, which will run starting October 1 at the Tournament Capital Centre and the TRU Gym. “It is an amazing feeling to be able to give back to the City of Kamloops and their youth,” says Olynyk. “Every time I return to Kamloops I see the game growing in the community and feel honored to have a small part in that growth.”

“We are trying to get youth introduced to the game and grow the sport in Kamloops,” said WolfPack head coach Scott Clark. “We will be teaching them the funda-

mentals of the game and give them the opportunity to compete.”

The concept is similar to the old Steve Nash basketball league, which was run for a number of years in Kamloops out of the YMCA. “That program has run its course and we’re trying to fill a void. The league will run both in the fall and the spring,” Clark says hinting that they would look at offering a ‘rep’ type program in the summer as the Academy progresses.

Former WolfPack guard, now assistant coach Reese Pribilsky will be coordinating the program with the aid of current and former TRU players. They will also be looking for parent volunteers.

The sessions will begin October 1 and run until December 4.

The spring session starts January 8 and winds up February 27.

Registration can be made by going to https://sportcampregistration.universitytickets.com.

Families with multiple athletes will get a reduction. They should contact Coach Clark at sclark@tru.ca or 250-852-7229.

Each child will get an academy reversible jersey.

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Four events for an awesome start to October

■■ Lesley Mann on Sept. 29 from 7 to 9pm at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. Admission at the door.

■■ Probus Club Information Meeting on Sept. 29. A Probus club is a social club of semiretired and retired business and professional people. No fundraising, no attendance requirements.

Probus is non-political and nonsectarian. Probus meets once a month for fellowship, coffee, a short business session and an interesting guest speaker. FMI or to be put on the contact list, contact reg.lucas@gmail.com.

■■ Sycamore String Quartet on Oct. 1 at 7:30pm at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St. Presented by Chamber Musicians of Kamloops. A Culture Days event. Free admission.

■■ Prohibition Theme Cask Night on Oct. 1 at 7pm at The Rex, 417 Seymour St. Costumes encouraged!

Part of the Brewloops Beer Festival.

Tickets at www.kamloopslive.com.

■■ Harvest High Tea on Oct. 1 at 11am and 2pm in the Café Lounge Car at Kamloops Heritage Railway. Reservations required by contacting 250-374-2141.

■■ Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers Dance on Oct. 1 from 7:30 to 10:30pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. Everyone welcome.

Admission at the door. FMI call 250-376-2330.

■■ Family Caregiver Series Workshops on Oct. 3, 17 from 6 to 8pm at Alzheimer Resource Centre, #405 235 1st Ave. Cost by donation. Topics include: understanding dementia, understanding communication and understanding behaviour, planning for the future, self-care for caregivers. To register

contact: Tara at 250-377-8200 or thildebrand@alzheimerbc.org.

■■ Living with Stroke Program on Oct. 5 from 1 to 3pm at the Kamloops Yacht Club. Registration required by calling 1-888-4754636 ext. 8002 or go to heartandstroke.bc.ca/livingwithstroke.

Presented free by The Heart and Stroke Foundation.

■■“I Hear Dead People” Burlesque on Oct. 8 at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Doors at 8pm for this 19+ show. VIP tickets at Instinct Adornment or online at www.kamtix.ca.

■■ Interior Wellness Festival and Conference from Oct. 14 to Sunday Funday - The first Fall Wine and Cheese Sunday 16 at Sahali Mall. Marketplace, Healing Centre and much more!

Funday event was held at Pizza Pi on September 25 and was Festival admission is free. FMI a delicious way to wrap up the weekend. The special event and Conference pass available at: featured local cheeses and wines from the Thompson Valley and www.interiorwellness.com.

BC. This may become a regular event so stay tuned for details!

■■ Barnhartvale Coffeehouse on Oct. 15 with Blu and Kelly Hopkins. Doors at 7pm. Admission at Live! Box Office 250-374-5583. you in achieving your goals. Refreshthe door or free for open mic per- ■■ Drink and Draw on second ments provided. FMI or to RSVP formers and children under 12. FMI Wed. of each month from 6 to 8pm contact Lesley at 250-374-8225. contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or at Red Collar Brewing, 355 Lansd- ■■ The Kamloops Old Time Fidwww.barhartvalecoffeehoue.com. owne St. Minors welcome with an dlers fall activities are starting up.

■■ Education Session with nurse adult. Free event. Supplies provided. Whether you like to learn and play Cheryl Daniels from the MS Clinic FMI call 250-377-2400. music, dance or just listen and socialin Kelowna on Oct. 18 from 1 to ■■ Volunteers Needed at the ize, new members are always wel2:30pm at Desert Gardens, 540 RIH Thrift Seller. Put your great come. FMI call 250-376-2330.

Seymour St. Pre-registration re- customer service skills to a good ■■ Bottle fundraiser for Chilquired by contacting Sherry at cause. FMI stop by 146 Victoria dren’s Circle Daycare Society.

1-800-268-7582 ext. 7299.

St. or call 250-374-0487.

Drop off your empty bottles to ■■ Out of the Cold Benefit Con- ■■ Open Mic Night the first and General Grants, 1395B Battle St. cert on Oct. 21 at 7pm at St. Paul’s third Thurs. of the month from No clutter, or fuss for you. Drop Cathedral, 360 Nicola St. Featuring 9pm to 12am at the Central Sta- them off in the bag and let them Pokotillo Ukrainian Dancers, Ka- tion Pub. Free. know they are for the society. mloops Choristers, Rob Gretsinger, ■■ High Country Achievers Toast- ■■ Society for Creative Anachchamber musicians and much more. masters Club meet on Thursdays at ronism - Shire of Ramsgaard Admission by donation.

6:45pm at Desert Gardens, 540 Sey- weekly practice/gathering on ■■ The Contenders on Nov. 5 at mour St. Learn how Toastmasters can Mondays at 7pm at Stage House 7:30pm at the Sagebrush Theatre. provide you with the skills of com- Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. FMI Tickets available at Kamloops munication and leadership to help call Raynagh at 250-376-6676.

ADVERTISING CONSULTANT WANTED We are looking for an experienced sales consultant to work with our tight-knit team at the Downtown and North Shore Echo newspapers. We have to admit though that we’re more interested in finding the right personality fit, so aptitude and enthusiasm are the most important qualities!

The gig entails working with clients to implement effective advertising campaigns - this starts with the sale, continues to getting ad copy, proofing ad with client and then follow up after the sale. Also includes: organization of systems and billing clients. Basic computer skills are a must.

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Submit resume to: #1 - 219 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2A1 Email: echo7@shawcable.com or Fax: 250-374-3247

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echo stargazer Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) You’re focused on past mistakes but forgiveness and love are the keys to repairing both your reputation and friendships. The shifting energies will do wonders to increase earnings. Trouble begins to brew at home.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) As Venus enters Scorpio you can expect both love and money to begin looking for you. In the meantime, unseen forces are working in your favour. Gifts arrive in strange colour choices but they are blessings nonetheless.

Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You’ve picked up an aggressive streak in the finance department, which sees you succeeding in a risky venture. Reach for the top but make sure your safety net is operating properly.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Shifting energies put a new bounce in your step. Goals seem easier than usual as longstanding obstacles fade into the past. A new beginning in the public spotlight is on the near horizon.

Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) New beginnings could see you traveling quite a lot in the next 12 months, but the rosy picture begins with a rocky start. There’s one more fight with someone behind the scenes. Be prepared for trouble.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Travel and long distance relationships fill the bank with more than just promises. Joint finances take the focus. If your business team is set, then it’s time to double your efforts and claim a bigger share of the marketplace.

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Love and money take the spotlight. For the next year you can expect personal relationships to flourish and admirers to line up for your attention. Be careful to maintain your boundaries as you enter the waters of love.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) You might be focused on your daily routine but love is calling loud and clear. Cautious smiles can lead to sharing words and an adventure you’ve been waiting for.

Don’t be shy. Love is on your side.

Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) You’ve begun a yearlong creative cycle that could change your life. You’ve experienced this energy before and it motivated you to excellence. Lightning can strike twice.

Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) If the last year found you confused about your general life direction and how to achieve those long-term goals, then have some faith. Astro-energies are shifting and providing you with a new opportunity to clear the air and move forward with harmony and grace.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Good things are happening at home and this is important to keep you grounded and focused. For the next year communication, short trips and trading information will be the keys to success. Relationships begin to cause fits.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) I hope you didn’t gain too much weight during that Jupiter transit! It’s now time to apply that same expansionist energy to your bank account. Press hard and ready your wallet for an exciting year.

Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.

Is there baseball in heaven?

Two old men had been best friends for years and they both live to their early 90’s, when one of them suddenly falls deathly ill. His friend comes to visit him on his deathbed and they’re reminiscing about their long friendship, when the dying man’s friend asks, “Listen, when you die, do me a favour. I want to know if there’s baseball in heaven.”

The dying man said, “We’ve been friends for years, this I’ll do for you.” And then he dies.

A couple days later, his surviving friend is sleeping when he hears his friend’s voice. The voice says, “I’ve got some good news and some bad news. The good news is that there’s baseball in heaven.”

“What’s the bad news?”

“You’re pitching on Wednesday.”

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