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Veterans honoured during 85th anniversary Most recognizable for their Remembrance Day Poppy Drive, the Royal Canadian Legion is embarking on their 85th birthday and has a lot to celebrate during this year’s annual Legion Week. “We are celebrating by holding two luncheons for our veterans at the Legion at 425 Lansdowne St.,� explains Pauline Dagert, longtime volunteer and office manager at the Royal Canadian Legion downtown. “The luncheons are being held on June 22 and 23 at 12 noon. Any and all veterans are invited to attend. We have been working hard on calling everyone but there are many we have not been able to get a hold of so we would like them to call the legion at 250-3741743. We will be serving soup and sandwiches both days. We do this every year.� June 19 to 25, 2011 has officially been proclaimed as Legion Week by the Province of British Columbia and each branch throughout the province is definitely taking a little time out to celebrate themselves, their veterans, and spread a little bit of news about what the Royal Canadian Legion is and why they are around. Here in the downtown core, the Legion has more than 600 members spread out across Kamloops and surrounding areas. More than
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just a social group, the downtown Legion along with the other 154 Legion’s and 70,000 members across British Columbia and the Yukon are one of the most giving and charitable groups in the country. They are the largest non-profit provider of veteran and seniors housing with over 4,500 units in
70 facilities, have endowed the Chair of Family Practice at the University of British Columbia for over a quarter of a century, are a longstanding and significant contributor to the BC Seniors Games, volunteer over 600,000 hours in communities supporting health, social, education-
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al and athletic programs, support over 400 youth groups and are the largest contributor supporting Boy Scouts, Girl Guides and Cadets, provide bursaries and scholarships worth more than $819,000 annually, contribute in excess of $400,000 for medical research and special medical equipment in health care facilities and much, much more. Every time you think of the Legion and donate your change in exchange for a poppy you are not only supporting our war veterans but you are supporting our community as a whole. The story of the Legion is that of the little organization that could. What originally served as a place of camaraderie, support and advocacy, assisting returning military personnel to ease the transition from war to civilian life has evolved into one of the foremost and most respected community service organizations in Canada. Serving veterans, ex-service personnel and their families, the new military, as well as seniors and youth, the Legion significantly contributes to every aspect of community life. The Royal Canadian Legion is also the body in charge of ensuring the tradition of Remembrance is observed by Canadians every year at the 11th hour on the 11th day – continued on page 2
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Art Gallery grants reduced
After making a strong case for their B.C. Gaming Grant and feeling very positive about Premier Christy Clark’s commitment to restore funding to the arts, after initial cuts under Premier Gordon Campbell, Gallery staff and Kamloops Art Gallery Board of Trustees were hopeful they would be see their funding maintained at previous levels. Kamloops Art Gallery, known across the country for its dynamic programs and acknowledged by the province as a “flag ship” of interior galleries was notified it would receive a $31,500 cut to its BC Gaming funding. This cut is in an addition to a $5,000 reduction to its BC Arts Council funding, totalling a loss in provincial funding for 2011 of $36,500. “In these fragile economic times, to receive a cut like this is a difficult pill to swallow,” said Jann L.M. Bailey, executive director of Kamloops Art Gallery. “We are continually praised for our good work and the services we provide to our community by both our MLAs and gallery visitors alike, so it is very difficult to understand why we have received such a major financial blow at this time.” Last year the Kamloops Art Gallery was forced to curtail programs, reduce hours of operation and lay off staff in order to deal with shortfalls as a result of the economic recession and was feeling confident that, while difficult, they had weathered the economic storm and could begin to build back what was lost.
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The KCBIA CAP Team back alley mixer and press conference was a great way for downtown business members to meet the CAP team who have now fully completed their training and are patrolling the streets of downtown Kamloops. This year’s team is made up of 8 enthusiastic individuals who will seek to encourage tourism and promote safety in the downtown business area. (L-R) are CAP team members Moe Serown, Matt Paish, James Semaschuk, David Ancheta, Kristina Moller, Kelly Trainor, Ailsa Miller, and Hilary Weddell, with KCBIA general manager Gay Pooler at the mic.
Hillside Centre celebrates five years On June 13 staff and physicians gathered at Hillside Centre to celebrate the tertiary mental health facility’s five-year anniversary. Hillside Centre, located on the Royal Inland Hospital campus, provides services to those with acute illness, who cannot be cared for in their own area. Programs focus on
diagnosis, stabilization, and rehabilitation strategies to promote reintegration into the individuals’ community so they can return home. “The team at Hillside Centre has played a key role in establishing procedures and practice that have gone a long way in addressing the social stigmas and the medical challenges
that these patients face while in our system of care and as they re-integrate into community life. We are extremely proud of the work done to date, and look forward to continuing to build on this success,” says Maureen MacKinlay, director, Acute and Rehabilitation Tertiary Mental Health Services, Interior Health.
Annual Legion Week celebrates veterans – continued from page 1 of the 11th month. This tradition dates back to the First World War when the guns fell silent, marking the end of military conflict and the Remembrance of those who would never return home.
“This along with Canada Day in the Park and Remembrance Day is one of our largest celebrations of the year,” finishes Pauline. “The lunch is free for all war veterans and a guest. After this we invite everyone to come and visit our booth on Canada Day at
Riverside Park.” Take a little time out of your week to think about our old and new veterans and all they have sacrificed for us and our country. Thanks could never be enough. Happy Legion Week to all! Tanya Orozco, freelance
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HOSPITAL NEEDS PARKING SOLUTION After seven trips with her husband to the Royal Inland Hospital emergency ward and struggling with parking each and every time, Rose Bourdin (pictured at right) thought it was time to do something about it. Together with her friend Irene Jones they put together a petition and manned a table at the recent Seniors Expo. After only a few hours the pair had garnered 10 pages of signatures, over 350 in all! The petition pleads with Interior Health to please do something about the lack of parking at the hospital. If you would like more information, want to help or put your name on this petition call Rose at 250-554-1797.
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Phase One of water meter install The City of Kamloops is moving forward with the installation of water meters in the following areas in 2011: Barnhartvale, Campbell Creek, Dallas, Downtown, Juniper, Rosehill, and Valleyview. The program is already in place for all businesses and multi-family properties serviced by the City of Kamloops and the City of Kamloops is now launching phase one of installing meters in all residential homes. Neptune Technology Group Canada Ltd. has been contracted by the City to supply
and conduct the installation in homes. In the next few weeks, residents in these designated neighbourhoods will receive a booklet from Neptune Technology Group providing additional information on the meters, the standard installation process, water conservation tips, and how to book your installation appointment. There will be no additional charge to you for the meter or the standard installation. For more information on the water meter installation program, residents can visit www.kamloops.ca/waterwise.
Here’s another fun and exciting Theatre BC event that’s a fundraiser for Theatre BC Mainstage 2011. Bring yourself and your friends to the 1980’s Night Fundraiser: Big Hair and Bold Colours, with special guest singer Anita Eccleston. It’s Thursday, June 16 starting at 7:30 p.m. at Sgt O’Flaherty’s at the Coast Canadian
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It was a race to the finish for (L-R) Echo staffer Carrie Harmon, KCBIA membership coordinator Tanya Orozco, Steve Howe who volunteers with speed watch and Crime Prevention Coordinator Sandro Piroddi at the recent Scooter Rodeo Roundup held in the parking lot at Riverside Park. Clocking the team’s speed and ensuring a fair race were RCMP auxialliary constables Vanessa Aird and Lisa Landry. Scooters for this race were provided by Mountain Medical Equipment and Medichair.
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A crucial component to the success of the CAP team comes in the form of a four-wheeled pull cart filled with brochures and area maps that we distribute to any inquiring travelers or locals in our beautiful River City. We have only had the kiosk up for its first full week of the 2011 season and we have already assisted well over 150 individuals. The kiosk further acts as the center of our CAP team. With our patrol area covering such an extensive
amount of ground, from 1st to 10th Avenue and from the river to Columbia Street, it is a beneficial opportunity for us to have such a focal meeting point in the centre of the downtown. Although we are constantly out and about, we may not always be found exactly where you are looking for us and this is why the kiosk comes in handy. This is where you are guaranteed to find a CAP team member who has direct radio contact with all other team members who are on shift. The individual manning the kiosk also has a cell phone equipped with contacts such as the City of Kamloops by-law department, the non-emergency police line and several outreach groups who can be called upon to answer tricky questions or to supply further assistance.
We take great pride in having the opportunity to be the eyes and ears of the downtown business area. It feels very rewarding to assist in keeping the streets of our amazing city desirable to all of our visitors and every individual who is lucky enough to
call Kamloops home. The kiosk will be set up on the south side of the 300 block of Victoria Street every Monday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. from now until the end of August. Stop by and say hello to us sometime!
Come and plant a tree “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” (Chinese Proverb). In celebration of the exhibition Global Nature, the Kamloops Art Gallery is excited to host a tree-planting workshop in conjunction with City of Kamloops on Saturday, June 18, from 10:00 am to 11:30 pm. Starting at 10:00 am, City arborist Greg Houghton will deliver a “how to” tree-planting workshop in the Ka-
mloops Waterfront Park (between Riverside and Pioneer Parks). The City of Kamloops will generously provide participants with a tree seedling to plant at home. Meet rain or shine at the “Kilometre 0” stone monument that marks the beginning of the Rivers Trail. This is a free event, however space is limited, so please call the Kamloops Art Gallery at 250-377-2400 to register your attendance.
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Curves a great place to get fit and healthy When downtown resident and Echo delivery person Marilee Manning was looking for a place to get exercise and help her maintain her health and happiness she searched all across the city. It wasn’t until she found Curves at 917 Laval Crescent that her search finally came to an end. “I love it,” Marilee explains. “One of my swim teammates told me about it, I went up and tried it out and I have been attending ever since. It is a good workout and helps me keep up and improve my overall health. I go three times a week for 30 minutes and finish it off with stretching. I have lost nine inches since I started three months ago.” The way Marilee is able to keep track of her inches lost is part of the appeal and efficiency of the gym. As well as doing monthly checkins, the gym has CurvesSmart, the world’s most advanced fitness training system. “Curves Smart is a computer that is attached to each machine,” explains Linda Blackstock of Curves South. CurvesSmart customizes workouts based on your body structure and endurance and adjusts each exercise machine’s intensity based on your recent progression. It monitors your energy level and range of motion continuously to ensure you are achieving your personal
Curves South owner Linda Blackstock and her staff help clients, including Echo delivery person Marilee Manning (left), tailor their workouts to match their fitness goals.
potential. Then the coach automatically computes your workout data to produce a progress report, including the number of calories you burned and which muscles you’ve worked and how successfully. Linda and Curves South staff are there to help you meet all your exercise goals. It only takes 30 minutes to complete the cir-
cuit, a time commitment that most people can squeeze into their day. There are also no lineups or waits for machines as you switch every 30 seconds. In addition to the circuit, Curves South also offers Zumba classes. For more information about Curves South or to book your visit call 250-377-7680. Tanya Orozco, freelance
Truckers golf for hospital The 14th Annual South Central Trucking & Industry’s (SCT&I) Charity Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction held recently raised $87,000 - contributing to Royal Inland Hospital Foundation’s goal of $3 million for a new Intensive Care Unit at RIH. South Central Trucking & Industry’s Charity Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction has raised almost
$1.4 million for various programs at Royal Inland Hospital, and continues to be the largest annual community event in RIH Foundation history. Funds raised at the tournament have supported projects such as the new Cancer Care Clinic, the second CT Scanner for Diagnostic Imaging, and numerous pieces of equipment throughout the hospital.
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Around Town Kamloops Special Olympics Fundraiser on June 18 from 11am to 3pm at Walmart. BBQ and popcorn, and raffle tickets for a Ryan Kesler signed hockey stick. The Remaining Light - free screening with panel discussion of documentary film about the state of seniors care in B.C. produced by Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and the Hospital Employees’ Union. June 22, 7pm at the Coast Canadian Inn, 339 St. Paul St. For more info contact Kerry at KJanzen@heu.org. Preserving the Past - A workshop on creating personal archives and memory collections presented by Kamloops Women’s Resource Group at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour St. on June 22 at 10am. For info contact Sue at 250-374-3949 or by email at: info@kwrgs.ca Calling all musicians KCBIA looking for live musicians for their popular Live at Lunch Music Program during July and August for two-hour street side sessions. Sign up online at www.kcbia.com or call 250-372-3242 for more information. Yoga in the park fundraiser for SPCA - on Wednesday, June 22 from 6 to 7:30pm yoga bootcamp instructor Katrina Ariel will be hosting a special one-time by donation yoga class in Riverside Park. Bring a yoga mat or towel and arrive early to register and donate.
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Fathers over the centuries Over the centuries fathers have given their children plenty of good advice: Columbus’s Father: I don’t care what you’ve discovered, Christopher. You could have written. Michelangelo’s Father: Mike, can’t you paint on walls like other children? Do you have any idea how hard it is to get that stuff off the ceiling? Napoleon’s Father: All right, Napoleon. If you aren’t hiding your report card inside your jacket, then take your hand out of there and prove it. Goldilocks’s Father: I’ve got a bill here for a broken chair from
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Doctor on the next green A husband and wife are on the ninth green when the wife collapses from a heart attack. “Help me dear,” she groans to her husband. The husband calls 911 on his cell phone, talks for a few minutes, picks up his putter and lines up his putt. His wife lifts her head and says to him “I’m dying here and you’re
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4 years of age - My daddy can do anything. 8 years of age - My dad knows a lot. 12 years of age - My father doesn’t really know quite everything. 14 years of age - Naturally, father doesn’t know that, either. 16 years of age - Father? he’s hopelessly oldfashioned. 18 years of age - That old man? She’s way out of date. 25 years of age - Well, he might know a little bit about it. 35 years of age - Before we decide, let’s get dad’s opinion. 45 years of age - Wonder what dad would have thought about it. 65 years of age - Wish, I could talk it over with dad.
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n Artisan Square at Gaglardi Park is hosted by the Kamloops Heritage Society every Saturday morning in July and August. This very successful event features talented local artisans and entertainers in the beautiful park beside St. Andrews On the Square at 159 Seymour St. Book your vendor’s spot now by phoning Mel at 250-377-4232 or visit www. standrewssquare.com n Hampton Gallery, 167 4th Ave. June’s featured artists are Michael Soloman, Peter Stulhmann, and Linda Franklin. n The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. 250-828-7998. June 17 - Magicians talent show June 18 at 8pm - My Boy Rascal and Folk Thief June 20 at 8pm - Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk n Midsummer Night’s Ice Cream Dream fundraiser, St. Andrews on the Square 159 Seymour St. June 25 at 8pm. Entertainment by cast and crew of X Fest 2011. Tickets available at Beauty Code Boutique or Pandora’s Costume Box. n Kamloops Arts Council, 7 Victoria St. W. Main Gallery Gary Davies’ exhibit of sculpture & painting to June 25. n Kamloops Art Gallery, 465 Victoria St. In the Main Gallery until Sept. 3: Yousuf Karsh and Edward Steichen: The Art of the Celebrity Portrait, Lorraine Gilbert and Sarah Anne Johnson: Global Nature, and Victor Hamm: Sublime Moments. n Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 W. Seymour St., 10am to 5pm Tues to Fri, 10am to 4pm Sat. Erynn Carney is the featured artist for the month of June, with her hand spun yarns and other treasures. Browse the gallery for fine art and craft by local artists. No HST, free parking, handicap accessible, artists demonstrating on site. n Kamloops Idol, Riverside Park, July 1. - BC Living Arts will host a community wide singing competition and crown its own Kamloops Idol on July 1. To register, email info@bclivingarts.ca for an audition time on June 26, 27, or 28. n TheatreBC’s Mainstage Annual Provincial Theatre Festival, Sagebrush Theatre, July 1-9. Culmination of winning plays from Zone Festivals of up to 10 regions of the province. Participants can also enroll in acting, design, directing, vocal and singing workshops. Nightly performances with a variety of festival tickets and registration packages. Tickets available at Kamloops Live! Box Office 250-372-LIVE. More information on performances, workshops and volunteering is available at www. tbcmainstage.ca 5/2/11 12:33:48 PM
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