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Garden Sponsors Gather for Grow a Row Grow A Row’s garden project grew from a seed planted by Radio NL Vice President Garth Buchko, who introduced the idea to Lyons Landscaping. The project started with five raised beds and now boasts 29 raised beds. Based in front of Home Hardware on Josep Way, there is an abundance of growth happening. Grow A Row’s goal twofold; to provide fresh vegetables to those in need—but also to raise awareness to the hunger crisis around Kamloops and surrounding regions. Volunteers behind the Grow A Row garden help grow fresh, healthy produce that will be donated to the Kamloops Food Bank. Local businesses donated $1000 to sponsor individual pre-constructed planter beds; many supporters participated in the building phase. Many sponsors, employees and family members joined forces for the planting phase. Rick Kurzac, Home Hardware owner, said that the garden has “grown beyond our expectations—the response from the community has been phenomenal.” “After our call to action to donate, we sold 35 beds to 33 sponsors in two weeks, complete with a waiting list.” Garden sponsors gathered to plant the garden and stuck around for the celebratory BBQ. The Grow A Row organizers said that the gardens would not have been possible without the support of their “amazing sponsors.” The initiative hopes to increase awareness of more community-based contributions. Their belief is that there is always
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room for one more row available in the garden for vegetables--and that if everyone shared from that one extra row, they could feed Kamloops together. “This is what Kamloops is all about—community spirit,” Rick said. “There are many incredible individuals and businesses behind this project--and for such a worthy cause. The Food Bank services 45 organizations in the area. They also have the largest food reclamation program west of Toronto—which
means that they partner with different local grocery stores in town to save food from the land fills.” Rick also credits Colin Lyons for sharing the idea with the Home Hardware team. “It really shows the genuine character of Lyons, as they have given so much to the gardens.” In partnership with Home Hardware, Lyons Landscaping, LN Group, NL Radio and New Life Mission, Grow A Row has already started - continued on page 2
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There were lots of things happening at the Downtown SpringFest this past weekend. From the Main Stage featuring many acts including Bees and the Bare Bones (above) to the Public Paint Station with Leah de Zeeuw lending a helping hand there was lots to take in. Throw in the great weather, sidewalk sales and patios that were open for great eats – it was a great time for all who were there.
Things to Look Forward to on the Northshore Don’t forget to stop by the Wilson House during Bike to Work Week, running now through Sunday. You can enter the twice daily draw as well as getting your passport and golden ticket. This summer’s Movie in the Park night is Saturday July 8 at the beautiful McDonald Park. The featured film is Disney’s Moana! This year’s event will include food trucks, onsite vendors, live music and other great entertainment. Make sure you’re at McDonald Park by 7pm to get a good spot. The movie starts as soon as the sun sets. A bit later in the summer is Overlanders Day, being held Saturday August 19 at McDonald Park. This year’s event looks like it will be the biggest one yet. There is more entertainment and children’s activities lined up as well as a growing business and community expo. And don’t forget the
great Tastes of the North Shore featuring the varied cuisine that the North Shore has to offer And of course – don’t forget Music in the Park – where else - ? the gem that is McDonald Park! This year the music will play every Wednesday evening from 7pm – 8:30pm beginning July 5 and runs through August 30. Entertainment will percolate from the gazebo. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets.
– continued from front Landscape for all kinds of gar- those interested in volunteerwith six raised planters at our dening information and advice. ing with weeding or harvestGarden Centre, growing a vaRegister your crop through ing contact Karla through the riety of herbs and veggies. The the Food Bank, as they will be Facebook page or via email: 2016 gardens provided three keeping track of their bounty growarowinfo@gmail.com. successful batches of fresh and until the end of the summer. organic food for the Mission. Community involvement and There is an additional initiavolunteers are essential to the tive; you can grow your own maintenance, health, and wellrow at home! Pop by Lyons being of the garden beds. For
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at Norkam secondary school, and more than 250 students who have taken courses or training in the district’s Transitions, Trades and Technology programs. Also, graduates were enrolled in 55 courses at Thompson Rivers University thanks to the TRU Start program, which allows Grade 12 students to take two university courses in their last year of high school studies. As well as commencement exercises, there will be special celebrations of achievement, particularly the SD 73 Honours Banquet, which takes place May 30 at 7 p.m. at TRU. Approximately 75 students — the top five per cent of this year’s class by academic standing — will be recognized for their hard work and success. For a listing of this year’s commencements, log onto www3. sd73.bc.ca/general/content/ graduation-commencementdates
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Let’s Move Studio (831 Victoria St) Mondays 1-1:50pm. By donation. FMI contact thekamloopsselfadvocate@ yahoo.com or letsmovestudio.com ■■ Drop-In Ping Pong Desert Garden Community Centre (540 Seymour St) Tuesdays 7-9pm, Thursdays 12:302:30pm. Small Drop-In Fee. FMI call 250-372-3965
ADVERTISING CONSULTANT WANTED We are looking for an experienced sales consultant to work with our tight-knit team at the Echo newspaper. 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. The hours are flexible the work atmosphere is fun! 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 TAURUS: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Hang in there Taurus we’re almost there. One more unexpected bump paves the way for a brighter tomorrow. Romance and children begin to sparkle. DEAR GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) You’re biting off more than you can chew. Yes you’re finally free from the struggle and you do have ample energy to spare but that doesn’t mean you can conquer the world in one blow. Friends deliver unexpected news. DEAR CANCER: (June 22 - July 22) Career developments take an unexpected twist that could brighten your days for some time. Health and habits continue to cause fits but there’s no quick fix for either. Home is about to bring a ton of luck but not yet. DEAR LEO: (July 23 - Aug 22) That long distance love is a bout to surprise with news you may be wanting to hear. Good luck isn’t always what the heart is hoping to hear. A friend is beginning to get jealous. DEAR VIRGO: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) How well do you really know your partner? Money has been great for a while but surprises could go either way. Take some time for yourself. DEAR LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Low energy and decisions you’d rather put off mark a reclusive week. Surprise proposals excite the senses with offers you’d love to entertain. Watch what you’re saying yes to. DEAR SCORPIO: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Your routine gets a shake and although you need to revise your schedule and return to good habits, change is never easy for you. Love on the very near horizon so ready or not, you’ve got to up your game. DEAR SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Strange proposals in love raise a long forgotten smile. Luck is explosive and ready to reward with a handsome bounty. Buy a lottery ticket. DEAR CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Health concerns finally come under the spotlight as draining energies get the attention they deserve. An exotic fantasy holds your attention. Mom calls to say hello. DEAR AQUARIUS: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Knock again, as important doors that need to be opened finally budge. Love may have been rocky but a team is still a team so make peace and get back to work. Money is on the mind. DEAR PISCES: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) With life finally speeding along it’s time to show your partner a little love. Put the kids to bed early and cuddle up with some well needed together time. Love favours a sensual reunion. DEAR ARIES: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Unpredictability mixes with attraction as love looks your way with hungry eyes. Romance highlights a lunchtime adventure but the chores still have to get done. Doors have opened specifically for Aries. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
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Wet WeatHer grOanerS If six children and two dogs were under an umbrella, how come none of them got wet? Because it wasn’t raining. What kind of umbrella does the Queen of England carry on a rainy day? A wet one. Who is it that everybody listens to but nobody believes? The weatherman. What happens when the fog lifts in California? UCLA. Rumor has it that the new Miami baseball team will be called “Humidity” so that fans in Florida will be able to say, “It’s not the Heat that’s so bad, it’s the Humidity.”
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Ticks Season As warmer weather summer heat is here in Kamloops, ticks will become more numerous in our region. It seems we see more ticks due to warmerwinter temperatures. I would like to share simple information about ticks and prevention of tick-related diseases.
insects. Upon arrival home, wash your clothes in hot water and dry in hot dryer, and check for ticks before bathing or showering with a washcloth. 15) It may take a full day or even 36 hours before they get to skin and start to suck blood. 1)Get out there and 16) If you notice a tick enjoy nature and do attached, remove it not panic or over react as soon as you see it if you see a tick on by using fine-tipped HEALTH MATTERS your self. tweezers as close as Missagh Manshadi 2) Ticks are not insects. possible to skin and Pharmacist/Owner They are arachnids pull the tick straight Certified Compounder and like their relatives out with steady presspider, they have eight legs when they sure. Do not jerk it reach adulthood. up and work slowly. 3) Ticks do not jump, fly or drop off 17) Clean with alcohol and then wash from trees. with soap and water and apply anti4) In order for ticks to survive, they need biotic ointment. to feed on blood of other animals. 18) It is not necessary to see a doctor 5) Some ticks are infected with bacteria, unless symptoms appears, which can viruses and parasites, which sometakes days to weeks. times can pass to humans. 19) Once you removed the tick from 6) Ticks are found in backyards, under the skin and decide you want to see leaves, on ground cover, in woodpiles, a doctor, do not destroy the tick and and where other small mammals live. take it with you. Also, don't think 7) What illnesses are caused depends on you have to go on antibiotics right where you are and what kind of tick away. bites you. 20) 95% of cases of lyme diseases are 8) Most infected people will never show acquired in June, July and August. symptoms and some develop feverand 21) Three-quarters of people get bit headache, muscle pain and rash. on their own property, because we 9) Lyme disease is the most common spend more time in our own back tick-born disease. yard. 10) Lyme disease can cause fever, head22) Tick collars, sprays, shampoo and ache, fatigue and a bulls-eye rash other tick control products can preknown as erythema migrans. Lyme vent family pets from bringing ticks disease if not treated can spread to to the home. joints, heart and nervous system. We need to remember the benefits of 11) Most people cannot feel the tick going outside to nature outweigh the bites, but after 1-2 days may feel risks of getting lyme disease and you can the itch. protect yourself with some of the above 12) All transmitted disease are treatable suggestions. with antibiotic. 13) Ticks are often found on hair, on Have a good summer. their way to scalp. Ticks like to Missagh Manshadi, B.Sc. Pharm., move to warmer, moist part of body such as groin, armpits and scalp.Also Certified Compounder, Pharmacist/ found behind ears, behind the knees Owner, Manshadi Pharmacy and around the waist. 14) When you visit outside, use deet before heading out to repel ticks and
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Canada’s First Car Bike Port Bicycle Parking Comes to Kamloops The very first pair of car bike ports in Canada were installed this week right here in River City. One is on the 400 block of Tranquille Road on the north shore, and the other on the 300 block of Lansdowne Street downtown. Each bike port can park up to ten bicycles and takes up no more space than a standard car parking spot.The City
purchased the two car bike ports through a grant from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development’s Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program. The car bike ports are portable and may be installed at different locations throughout the city.
National Health and Fitness Day Saturday, June 3, 2017 FREE activities all day: •
Take part in family-friendly yoga at 12 noon at McDonald Park, led by Kamloops Hot Yoga (bring your own mat, or enjoy the grass) •
Visit the Tournament Capital Centre
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Swim at Brock Outdoor Pool from 1:00-8:00 pm
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