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Concert to support our local cowboy poet He is an award-winning, internationally recognized cowboy poet, authentic BC rancher, Cowboy Festival founder and organizer, family man, and friend. However you come in contact with or have recognized Kamloops local Mike Puhallo, it has definitely been in a good light. Mike Puhallo is one of those rare people who is always positive, always welcoming, and really just one of the most humble and hardworking people you could meet. “Mike Puhallo is the guy that was always first there to put on a benefit concert anytime someone was in need,” explains friend and fellow Cowboy Festival organizer Mark McMillan. “Well now’s the time to turn the table and to pay him back. Mike and his family are going through some trying times right now as he battles cancer, and they are facing many expenses, not to mention the fact that his wife, Linda, is having to work when she’d like to be home with Mike. We’d also like to see them be able to fly their son home for a visit and hopefully to take in the fundraising concert.” Mike has been recently diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, and his community would like to come together to help the man who has spent his life helping others. The BC
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Cowboy Heritage Society is hosting a benefit concert for the Puhallos with partial proceeds going to the Cancer Center for the Southern Interior. “The concert is at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 13th, at the Calvary Community Church in Kamloops,” continues Mark. “The line-up of entertainment makes me think this could be one of the best Cowboy Concerts ever and it’s definitely for one of the most deserving people! Gary Fjellgaard, Tim Hus and his band, Hugh McLennan, Butch Falk, Dave Longworth, Matt Johnston, and Shirley Field will all have a turn on stage, and family and friends will be running a concession during intermission. Tickets are just $15 in advance, or $20 at the door, and can be purchased at the Horse Barn in Kamloops, the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin in Williams Lake, or from the BC Cowboy Heritage Society at their toll free phone number 1-888-763-2224. Mike Puhallo could be referred to as Mr. Kamloops Cowboy Festival, Mr. BC Cowboy Hall of Fame, and Mr. BC Cowboy Heritage Society. Mike is one of the founders of all three, and has put a big chunk of his life over the last 15 years towards the betterment of all three, and everything – continued on page 2 229 Victoria Street 250-372-3565 449 Tranquille Road 250-376-0058 Royal Inland Hospital (Front Entrance) FoRmERly Cowboy CoFFEE
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SILLY SASSY FOLLIES The seventh annual Silver Follies Variety Show is happening soon and will be as exciting as ever, with sing-a-longs, dancing, jokes, skits and so much more. Silver Follies members Bill Morrison and Jeanne Rodrigue were captured on film at one of their rehearsals at the North Shore Community Centre. The show is on Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14 at the Pavilion Theatre, 1025 Lorne St., with all proceeds going to local charities! Tickets are available now at Kamloops LIVE! Box Office at 1025 Lorne Street or by calling 250-374LIVE (5483).
Gas reduction recommendation passed for TNRD
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Board recently passed a recommendation to adopt an Official Community Plans (OCP) Amendment Bylaw, in response to a new provincial government bill that requires local governments to include greenhouse gas reduction targets, policies, and actions in OCPs. “These OCP amendments help us raise awareness and encourage residents and developers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG),” said Alexander Krause, TNRD planner. TNRD Planning Services has developed an amendment package for inclusion in each of the region’s ten existing OCPs. This package includes GHG reduction targets of ten per cent
by 2020 and 33 per cent by 2050 from 2007 levels, as well as policies and actions to support the GHG reduction targets, which bring forth subjects like B.C. Climate Action, transportation alternatives, compact development and smart growth, energy
conservation and recycling during both the planning and building phase with developers and homeowners. Other policies outlined in the amendment include continued awareness about landfill diversion, encouraging low impact
renewable energy generation including solar and geothermal technology, encouraging local and community gardens and encouraging initiatives to upgrade wood-burning appliances through wood stove exchange programs.
Community music for local cowboy Puhallo – continued from page 1 connected to them. He’s put on many Cowboy Concerts over the years, many of which have been benefit concerts for others. It’s his turn now, to sit in the audience, relax, and enjoy the show!” As Mike is coming to terms privately with the situation and is looking forward to his future, his friends and family ask that no one send emails or sympathy mes-
sages directly to Mike as he says that it makes his remaining time depressing. Everyone who has come into contact with him loves him so much that they wish him happiness and peace in these days that are already very sad for his family. “If you can’t make the concert and you’d like to help please send a cheque made out to BCCHS, with Mike Puhallo in the memo
line, and mail to The BC Cowboy Heritage Society, Box 137, Kamloops, BC, V2C 5K3,” finishes Mark. “Please don’t write directly to Mike.” More information about the Mike Puhallo Benefit Concert can be found online at www. bcchs.com or by calling 1-888763-2224. The concert is taking place on May 13 at the Calvary Community Church. Tanya Orozco, freelance
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Second annual Jane’s Walk
The second annual Jane’s Walk in Kamloops takes place on Sunday, May 8. The Walking Lab at Thompson Rivers University invites you to join an exploration of Kamloops through walking. The walk is free, but participants can pre-register for the Kamloops walk via the Jane’s Walk website: www.janeswalk.net. Visual artist and TRU professor Ernie Kroeger will lead a walk entitled: The Corkscrew Road. This road once led from Kam-
loops to Knutsford, but is now almost forgotten. The walk, from parkade to parkland, will begin with a quick reconnaissance of the downtown before heading uphill towards Peterson Creek. From there walkers will wind their way around to the Corkscrew Road, continue uphill and then loop back through the snakesand-ladders staircases of Sahali. The walk will conclude at Caffé Motivo on Victoria Street. Jane’s Walks, held
across North America, are named after Jane Jacobs, the famed urbanist and activist whose writings championed a fresh, community-based approach to city planning. A firm believer in the importance of local residents having input on how their neighbourhoods develop, Jacobs believed the best way to get to know the city and the neighbours was on foot. For further information, contact Ernie Kroeger by email: ekroeger@tru.ca.
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The 36th annual Walk for Peace, the Environment and Social Justice took place on Saturday April 30, with music, speakers and food! Enjoying the day and supporting the cause are (L-R) Coleen Swan and Annette Blunden.
International walk with midwives Kamloops’ Mighty Oak Midwifery invites you to celebrate International Day of the Midwife. On Thursday, May 5 midwives and mothers around the world will come together in their own communities to walk, to build commitment to tackling global inequalities in maternal and newborn mortality, and to raise aware-
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munity Hall at 2250 Park Drive with an informal celebration of mothers and midwives from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with refreshments and snacks. No registration is required, but cash donations will be gratefully accepted for the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood (www.white ribbonalliance.org).
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BOOGIE TIME The streets were filled with 2,200 runners and joggers at last weekend’s Boogie the Bridge run. A total of $121,891 was raised – the most in the event’s 14-year history – and after expenses are paid it will go to this year’s charity of choice, the ASK Wellness Centre. Friend of the Echo Newspaper, Terri Haggerty (inset), took part in the event and even showed a little love for the little newspaper that everyone loves!
Big day at the museum
The Kamloops Museum has a day of exciting programs for the whole family on May 7. New this year is a wonderful old fashioned Victorian Mother’s Day Tea at the museum on May 7 from 10:3011:30 a.m. Dress up in your finest outfits, gloves and hats, while sipping tea and enjoying this time together! Quote Course no. 165339 when registering. Or you can participate in “Ask a Geologist Day at the Museum� on May 7 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Bring in samples and questions for local geologists to answer while viewing information on mining, rock hounding and geology. Course no. 165340 Or you can register for the Kamloops Geo-
Tour which runs May 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m (course # 169135). Spend a field day with a local geologist looking at the fascinating geological features around Kamloops. Based on the popular Kamloops GeoTour Guidebook, you will look
at Kamloops’ geological history and how the city’s residents interact with the natural features of the area. The guidebook can be viewed at www.keg. bc. To register for any of these of these courses, call the Museum at 250-8283576
April 25 marked the 100day countdown to the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games (WCSG)! To celebrate this milestone a “100 Sport Stories� competition was launched. From now until Games time in August, the WCSG will be collecting sport stories until they reach a goal of 100. Anyone of any age living
in Western Canada is eligible to enter. Tell your most memorable, personal, sport story in 500 words or less. Submit your story to the Game by sending an email to: paulakully@2011wcsg. ca. Your story will be posted on the WCSG Facebook Page where people can vote on their favorite
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The stages of motherhood
Here is a light hearted presentation of what we all think about our moms, at different points of our lives. Don’t get surprised because we all have the same tendency towards our mothers! 4 Years Of Age - My Mommy can do anything; 8 Years Of Age - My Mom knows a lot! A whole lot 12 Years Of Age - My Mother doesn’t really know quite everything. 14 Years Of Age - Naturally, Mother doesn’t know that, either 16 Years Of Age - Mother? She’s hopelessly old-fashioned 18 Years Of Age - That old woman? She’s way out of date 25 Years Of Age - Well, she might know a little bit about it 35 Years Of Age - Before we decide, let’s get Mom’s opinion 45 Years Of Age - Wonder what Mom would have thought about it 65 Years Of Age - Wish, I could talk it over with Mom
Things Mom would never say How on earth can you see the TV sitting so far back? Yeah, I used to skip school a lot, too. Just leave all the lights on ... it makes the house look more cheery. Let me smell that shirt -- Yeah, it’s good for another week. Go ahead and keep that stray dog, honey. I’ll be glad to feed
and walk him every day. Well, if Timmy’s mom says it’s OK, that’s good enough for me. The curfew is just a general time to shoot for. It’s not like I’m running a prison around here. I don’t have a tissue with me ... just use your sleeve. Don’t bother wearing a jacket - the wind-chill is bound to improve.
Mother’s dictionary Kamloops Players Society Presents
FAWLTY TOWERS Written by John Cleese & Connie Booth
Performed by permission of Samuel French Inc., New York Directed by Sharon Huuha
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Bottle feeding: An opportunity for Daddy to get up at 2 am too. Defense: What you’d better have around the yard if you’re going to let the children play outside. Drooling: How teething babies wash their chins. Dumbwaiter: One who asks if the kids would care to order dessert. Family planning: The art of spacing your children the proper distance apart to keep you on the edge of financial disaster Feedback: The inevitable result when the baby doesn’t appreciate the strained carrots. Full name: What you call your child when you’re mad at him. Grandparents: The people who think your children are wonderful even though they’re sure you’re not raising them right. Hearsay: What toddlers do when anyone mutters a dirty word. Impregnable: 4/28/11 A woman whose 11:45:39 AM memory of labor is still vivid. Look out: What it’s too late for your child to do by the time you scream it. Prenatal: When your life was still somewhat your own. 4/21/11 3:12:07 PM
Prepared childbirth: A contradiction in terms. Puddle: A small body of water that draws other small bodies wearing dry shoes into it. Show off: A child who is more talented than yours. Sterilize: What you do to your first baby’s pacifier by boiling it and to your last baby’s pacifier by blowing on it. Storeroom: The distance required between the supermarket aisles so that children in shopping carts can’t quite reach anything. Temper tantrums: What you should keep to a minimum so as to not upset the children. Top bunk: Where you should never put a child wearing Superman jammies. Two-minute warning: When the baby’s face turns red and she begins to make those familiar grunting noises. Verbal: Able to whine in words Whodunit: None of the kids that live in your house. Whoops: An exclamation that translates roughly into “get a sponge.”
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