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The Kidney Walk supports individuals affected by kidney disease by raising awareness about the seriousness of this disease as well as funds to help provide critical programs and services. Kidney disease affects one in ten Canadians and currently has no cure. This leaves organ transplants as the only hope for those affected by the disease.

Wendy Rockwell is this year’s regional honouree for The Kidney Walk in Kamloops. Wendy will promote organ donation at The Kidney Walk and through her story help put a face to this disease that is often under recognized and undetectable in its early stages.

For Wendy, being a part of The Kidney Walk and supporting The Kidney Foundation is important.

Her goal is to get people to come out to the walk and learn more about organ

Organ donor Wendy Rockwell is this years regional honouree for the Kidney Walk.

donation. She explains, “Getting the word out about registering to be an organ donor is important.

It is easy and anybody and everybody should do it!”

Wendy has family members affected by kidney disease. Both her sister-in-law and her cousin’s husband have kidney problems.

Wendy donated her kidney to her cousin’s husband in

March of 2013. “For me it was an easy decision, and it felt really good that I could do something to help my family member out”, says Wendy about her decision to donate her kidney.

Besides promoting organ donation, the event will also focus on educating the public on the several ways they can reduce the risk of kidney disease. Staying

fit and active, controlling blood sugar, monitoring blood pressure, reducing salt intake and avoiding common toxins like cigarette smoke are some of the ways to manage your kidney health.

Thousands of volunteers and participants in 20 communities across BC are championing the Kidney Walk. These extraordinary

grassroots events feature live entertainment, prizes, fundraising barbeques, silent auctions and more.

But most importantly walkers, runners and paddlers alike come out and show their support for kidney patients and their families.

Since 2008, thousands of participants and volunteers have helped The Kidney Walk campaign raise over $860,000 for kidney patients in BC. This year the goal is to raise $340,000 province-wide.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC Branch is a non-profit, grassroots, volunteer-based organization that helps improve the lives of all people affected by kidney disease. Funds raised provide education and support; increased public awareness of kidney health and organ donation as well as ongoing research that provides hope and an enhanced quality of life for kidney patients.

Join Wendy and be part of The Kidney Walk in Kamloops on Sunday, August 25 at Riverside Park from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

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Anyone who thinks that getting older means slowing down doesn’t have to look any further than the upcoming BC Senior Games to see how wrong they are. Over 3700 athletes aged 55 and older from 12 zones across the province have been training hard and will be in our city from August 20 through 24 competing in a broad range of sporting events.

“On behalf of the Host Society for the 2013 B.C. Senior Games, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our city and to one of the largest multisporting events ever hosted here in the Tournament Capital. The Society’s Board of Directors have worked tirelessly for many months in planning, organizing and scrutinizing the finer details so very critical in ensuring a successful multi-day sporting event,” says Charlie Bruce, president of Kamloops 2013 BC Senior Games. “The dedication, leadership, enthusiasm and energy displayed throughout the planning process will help to provide both a memorable experience for the athletes and participants and a legacy for the citizens of Kamloops.”

The 25 events that will take place at venues throughout the city will include dragon boat racing, tennis, ice hockey, swimming and soccer and many more. Athletes will range from those still deeply engaged in their sport to those who are using the Games as an excuse to dust off old gear. After an eightyear hiatus from his sport, Keith Liddiard will be playing on the over-60 Men’s soccer team.

“I played at quite a competitive level at one time, but my knees aren’t what they used to be, so I turned more to coaching,” he says. “Part of the reason that I really wanted to give it a try was for the camaraderie with the guys, and the group dynamic of a team sport. The Games seemed like a good opportunity to rekindle some fond memories of when I used to play. I’m truly looking forward to it.”

With only three paid staff members, approximately 1300 volunteers will work together to pull the event off.

“In typical Kamloops fashion all of our volunteers have stepped up to the plate to give the hours, energy and effort to make Kamloops shine as the true Tournament Capital of Canada,” says Games manager Wayne Hall.

The opening ceremonies will take place on Wednesday, August 21 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm indoors at the Tournament Capital Centre and are open to everyone. The public is encouraged to attend and see the parade of athletes, speakers, local dance and cultural groups, entertainment and the cauldron lighting by a surprise local celebrity. The closing ceremonies will be held at the same place on Wednesday, August 24 at 3:30pm and are also open to anyone who would like to be there to see the event wrap up. For a complete schedule of sporting and other events visit 2013kamloopsbcseniorsgames. org.

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Kamloops Blazers name Mark Ferner Associate Coach The Kamloops Blazers have added to their coaching staff with Mark Ferner joining the Blazers as the team’s new Associate Coach. Ferner comes to the Blazers after spending the past ten years coaching junior hockey as an Assistant and Head Coach in the BCHL and WHL. The native of Sedley, Saskatchewan brings a strong pedigree to the Kamloops Blazers.

Ferner’s coaching career started with the Vancouver Giants following his retirement from professional hockey in 2001. Ferner brings a prominent playing background back to Kamloops. He played his entire junior hockey career with the Kamloops Jr. Oilers / Blazers franchise from 1982 to 1985 before playing professional hockey for 16 seasons all over North American and

in Europe. During his professional career, Ferner suited up for 91 NHL games split between the Buffalo Sabres, Washington Capitals, Anaheim Mighty Ducks and Detroit Red Wings.

“We are excited to have Mark join our coaching staff,” commented Head Coach Dave Hunchak. “He is a great addition to what we already have in place.”

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How to feed a roster of 3700 athletes Part of the 2013 BC Senior Games happening here this month is a Friday night banquet and dance for all of the 3700 athletes competing, and it’s up to one man and his well-oiled team to feed them all.

Shawn Harnett of At Your Service Catering has provided top quality cuisine for large events before, but this gig is more than twice as big as any he’s done before.

“Once you start cooking for 1800, like we did for a Harley Davidson rally, it might as well be double,” says Shawn with confidence. “We’ve done this before. For big events like this it’s all about the prep. For five days leading up to the banquet we’ll be working 24 hours a day, with crews rotating around the clock.”

They will be working both in the new kitchen space they moved into last February as well as the kitchen up at TRU, which they’ve rented for the event. “If we didn’t have our new kitchen we couldn’t pull this off.

Space and equipment are required.”

Keeping the menu simpler for a guest list of this size is also key.

“There will be a less extravagant menu than what we do for smaller jobs, simpler recipes, but the quality will be what people have come to expect from us,” says Shawn, adding that they have discussed the best options with organizers, and the buffet-style meal will be served from six to eight stations to different groups over a two-hour period to avoid con-

Shawn Harnett, owner of At Your Service Catering, busy at work in his new kitchen. Shawn and his team will feed roughly 3700 athletes at the upcoming BC Senior Games.

gestion. “The athletes are being led in by teams so that they’re not all there at once, so it will be pretty regulated and allow us to keep up.”

Athletes can expect baron of beef, reverse cordon bleu and pasta penne fresca accompanied by seasonal vegetables and salads. As a member of the local Farm2Chefs collective, Shawn tries to use local ingredients whenever possible and was able to work with the local Laughing Swan Farms to supply some of his fresh herbs and edible flowers. “It’s hard

to find supply on such a grand scale locally, but it’s getting better all the time.”

While there are bound to be some hiccups with such a large undertaking, Shawn has no doubts that the athletes will eat well and leave happy.

“Nobody needs to know what goes on behind the scenes, it’s all about the service, and we are very good at it.”

The banquet and dance are being held on Friday, August 23. For more information, visit 2013kamloopsbcseniorgames.org.

The CAP Team is busy right to the end Hello Kamloops, Rory here with the weekly KCBIA town customer survey: asking you your opinion on the CAP team article, keeping you abreast of what’s happen- downtown business area. If you are interested in giving ing downtown. Last week concluded two of your opinion about downtown Kamloops, downtown Kamloops’ more notable events of you can do so online at kcbia.com. Everyone the summer: the 19th annual Hot Nite in the who fills out the survey and leaves their email City Car Show, and the 2nd annual Ribfest. or twitter handle will be entered to win a $50 Summer is winding down to a close and so Downtown Gift Certificate. too is the Customer Care and Patrol team, On behalf of the CAP team this has been with our program ending on August 24. This Rory McKerchar; if you have any quesdoesn’t mean we are slowing down, as we tions for the CAP team please drop by our will be working hard over the next two weeks Customer Care Information Kiosk that is upping our patrols of the downtown business set up Monday through Saturday on the 300 area. In addition to this we are labouring to CAP comments block of Victoria St. Or, if you see us out on complete our alley improvement project: an one of our patrols and have any questions or Rory McKerchar effort to reduce the number of dumpsters and concerns, flag us down. Also, the CAP Team increase lighting in the downtown area. It’s safe to say we can be reached at 250-572-3008, 250-574-3009, or 250have a busy couple of weeks ahead of us!

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Local comedian steps up to support bike camp The Phoenix Centre is hosting its first Out of the Ashes: Into the Dust Mountain Bike Camp for young men in Kamloops this September.

Five professionals within the mountain biking community are volunteering their time to support up to 25 youth September 10th and 11th at Juniper Bike Ranch.

This bike camp is all about connecting youth to a healthy activity and supporting them in continuing with the sport by giving each participant a new bike and riding gear. The Phoenix Centre has been pounding the pavement requesting support from the business community so they can make this event a great success. So far they have been able to raise $2325 but still need at least $25,000 to cover all the costs.

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“Some might think this an unusual partnership but we at Phoenix Centre think this is progressive and socially responsible,” says Sian Lewis, executive director of Phoenix Centre. “I have heard many theories on why businesses that sell liquor should not support events such as the Out of the Ashes: Into the Dust Mountain Bike Camp. I would prefer to hear why they should support us and commend the Blue Grotto for their forward thinking and willingness to be the ‘first out of the gate’ in daring to do things differently.”

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Brandy has had one belief: that is to provide an exceptional service with the most qualified technicians using the safest products possible.

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Brandy has continually strived to keep current both with products and education for her and the staff in the salon. One of the latest notches on the staff’s education belt goes to Master pedicurist Tanis MacPherson. She is in the process of getting her bachelor of science in podiatry from the North American School of Podiatry. Tanis is able to work with clients with diabetes and also geriatrics. “This advantage of having such knowledgeable staff is invaluable,” says Brandy. People can feel confident they are getting the best care possible. Not something you really expect out of the place you get your nails done. The education is not to be outdone by the products themselves.

Pink With Envy has always been mindful of the products that they use on their clients as well as the products that the staff is exposed to on an every day basis. This importance is held so strongly by the salon’s owner. Brandy, a cancer

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Stage One performance class presents Snow White Each year Western Canada Theatre’s Stage One theatre school culminates in a performance showcasing the hard work of its students. This year, on August 23 and 24, the public is invited to see these young thespians deliver Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in the Pavilion Theatre on Lorne Street.

“It can be difficult to find a script that not only lends itself well to a cast of this large size, but proves entertaining to audience mem-

bers of all ages,” says Christina Cuglietta, assistant director of the show. “We sure have a winner this summer!”

Twenty Five students aged 10 to 18 are enrolled in this year’s performance class, making it the largest enrolment ever. While all students in this session have taken previous Stage One Classes, four of them have also performed in a WCT main stage performance at the Sagebrush Theatre.

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allows students to refine their acting skills, experience working in a professional theatre setting, and create friendships with others alike,” says assistant instructor Jennifer Jones.

Students will be spending two weeks preparing to perform for the public. There will be a third performance in this year’s run, with Friday, August 23 at 7:00pm and Saturday, August 24 at both 2:00pm and 7:00pm.

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all proceeds go directly back into the cost of Stage One programming and contributes to the Henry Vandenberghe Memorial Bursary fund which allows students to enrol in the class that might not otherwise be able to.

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On Saturday, September 7, 2013 Kamloops will host its first Recovery Day, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at the Riverside Park Band Shell.

This annual event aims to promote awareness, education and pride in recovery. This event will provide a venue to break down the stigmas of silence and to create an environment of celebration that includes the entire community in support of recovery.

There will be booths from the various agencies in town that support an individual’s recovery. This will be a showcase of what Kamloops has to offer in term of recovery and support.

This event is family-friendly and our generous sponsors have donated free food and drink for the event.

Events to include: guest and keynote speakers, an open mic session for sharing stories of recovery, a youth talent performance, a group serenity prayer and more.

The event is being hosted by the Kamloops Annual Recovery Day Advisory Committee, an interagency non-profit committee. For more information please contact Rachel Kilback at the Interior Chemical Dependency Office by calling 778-471-6488 or email rachel.icdo@shaw.ca.

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n Back Alley Art Gallery Mural Program The Back Alley Art Gallery is an integral component in the KCBIA’s Complete Streets Initiative: public spaces that are friendly, supportive, appealing, and safe. n Dumpster reduction CPTED practices show dumpster removal discourages crime by removing hiding spaces and opening alleyways. n Alleycat Project Watch for our new mural wayfinding signs!

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■■ Live at Lunch Aug 15 Keenan Wilcox - Lansdowne Village, Aug 16 - The Caspians - 100 Block Victoria, Aug 17 – Hypnotic Blend - 300 Block Victoria, Aug 20 - Madison Olds - 200 Block Victoria , Aug 21 Strio-V - 400 Block Victoria ■■ Music in the Park - Aug. 15, Summer Thunder with Bobby Willis and Dallas Smith- Country, Aug. 16, Fandangozz- ZZ Top Tribute, Aug. 17, Punch Drunk Cabaret- Rockabilly, Aug. 18, Bill Jackson- Juno Award Winning Blues, Aug. 19, Wheat and Barley- Celtic, Aug. 20, Cod Gone Wild- Maritime Fun, Aug.

21 Tim Vaughn- Funky Blues ■■ The Art We Are - Ash Grunwald on Aug. 16 from 8 to 10pm. Deborah Holland on Aug. 17 from 8 to 10pm.

■■ Splish Splash Art Market on Aug. 17 and 18 from 10am to 4pm at the Celista Hall, North Shuswap.

FMI visit: www.facebook.com/ SplishSplashArtMarket.

■■ Artisan Square every Sat. morning in July and Aug. at St. Andrews on the Square featuring local artisans and musicians.

Home Based Business Day on July 20. Performers from Project X Theater on July 27. FMI call Mel at 250-377-4232.

The CAP Team Salsa Challenge - Come compete against the Customer Care and Patrol (CAP) Team in this year’s Salsa Challenge!

Join the CAP team on the 400 block at 12:00pm on Wednesday August 22 in this fun event and show off your zesty and/or spicy creative best!

For rules, guidelines and information call the CAP Team at 572-3008 or 572-3009 or via email at capteam@kcbia.com. Carli Orozoco (above) was a judge at last year’s competition.

■■ Picasso & Us, mixed media paintings, from Aug. 8 to 31 at The Kamloops Arts Council Main Gallery, 7 Seymour St. W. Galley hours: Tues. to Fri. 10am to 5pm and Sat. from 10am to 4pm. Opening reception on Aug. 9 from 6:30 to 8:30pm.

■■ Barry Rafuse artist of the month at the Hampton Gallery, 167-4 Ave. Gallery hours: Mon, to Sat. from 10am to 5pm. FMI call 250-374-2400.

■■ Visions Farmers Market Society Outdoor Market at the B.C. Wildlife Park every Sun. until Sept. 15 from 10am to 2pm.

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 250-577-3810 or dandyme2@ hotmail.com.

■■ Kamloops Food Bank donations are being accepted at Music in the Park by KPMG volunteers from 7 to 8pm every Wed. in July and August.

■■ Sip and Knit at The Noble Pig Brewhouse, 650 Victoria St on the first Monday monthly at 5pm. FMI contact KAG at 250377-2400.

■■ Lifestyles by Lyons contest with $10,000 in prize giveaways.

Enter in store at Lyons Garden Centre, 1271 Salish Rd. ■■ Organic Vegetables available to the public grown in the Public Produce Gardens including McDonald Park Public Produce Garden, 262 King St. The Public Produce Project is also looking for volunteers. FMI email publicproduceproject@gmail.com.

■■ Kamloops Farmers Market

- Wednesday markets are held in the 400 block of Victoria St from 8am to 2pm. Saturday markets are held in the 200 block of St Paul St. from 8am to 12pm ■■ Council of Canadians meets at 5:30pm on the second Wed. monthly at the Smorgasbord, 2257th Ave. FMI call 250-377-0055.

■■ Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group invites people who have suffered a stroke and their caregivers to meetings the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursday monthly from 10:30am to 1pm. FMI 250-3201348.

■■ Meditation in Kamloops at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St. on Thursdays from 12:30 to 1:45pm. FMI visit www. dorjechang.ca.

■■ Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tues. of each month (Jan. to Nov.) from 7 to 8:30 pm at 1361 McGill Road. FMI call 250-314-1404.

■■ Open Mic and Poetry Slam on the 2nd and last Wed. monthly at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. from 7 to 9pm. All levels and styles welcome. FMI visit theartweare.com.

■■ JusDance Kamloops - community dance event for the pleasure of pure movement and personal expression. Last Friday monthly from 9 to 11pm at Centennial Wellness Building, unit 102, 153 Seymour St. Bring your own water. FMI call 778472-3537.

■■ Gamblers Anonymous meets every Thurs. from 11am to 12pm at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St.

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