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Dinner fundraiser supports Swaziland children We as Canadians are Here at home, the some of the luckiest peoawesome staff at ASK ple in the world. Not only Wellness on the North are we close to the largShore work hard everyest country in the world day to make sure that measured in terms of land Canada remains as a mass and have the most place where everyone square miles per capita has access to their basic than anywhere else in the necessities if they want world, but we are one of or need it. In order to the eight most influential develop a healthier comcountries together with munity, they provide the United States, Japan, awareness, education, France, Germany, Italy, advocacy, housing, and Russia, and the United support related to HIV/ Kingdom. In most cases AIDS, Hepatitis C, marwe as Canadians have ginalization and persons food to eat or a food bank at risk. Knowing that to access, clean water to there is much work to be drink, a school to go to, done around the world, clothes to wear, and medthis year 13 staff memicine to take when we are bers and social workers sick. Every day people from ASK are going are working to make sure global and will be headthat we as Canadians ing off to Swaziland to Pictured here is the enthusiastic and dedicated group of ASK Wellness staff members and have access to all of these work with children with social workers who will be going to Africa in August: (L-R) Harp Theara, Ken Salter, Bob essential services and HIV/AIDS. necessities. What we fail Hughes, Cheryl Doolan, James Carr, Bruce Churchill, Joann Brenton, Tammy Churchill, Dan “We are going to to think about are all the McGowan, Kira Gosselin, and Carmen Carr. Missing from photo are Shaun Doolan, Dr. Africa,” explains Kira people in the world who Robert Baker, Ryan Khungay, Kristi Schwanicke. Gosselin of ASK. “We do not. are going to share and Imagine what it would be like if you had absolutely no access to compare on a global scale. We have all been preparing and fundraising anything you needed let alone desired. Imagine having to pay for clean for this outside of work hours. We are not taking anything away from water, having none, or having to walk miles to get it. Imagine saying ASK or what is happening here. ASK will be partnering with SOS ‘I have nothing to eat’ and it really meant you had absolutely nothing Children’s Village in Mbabane, Swaziland to interact with the children to eat. Imagine watching loved ones die because there was no access of SOS Children’s Village and provide hope and compassion. We will to something as simple as antibiotics. This for many, many people is a also assist in some building projects.” reality all over the world. – continued on page 2
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Hospital x-ray service change
Interior Health wishes to advise patients that as of April 3, routine outpatient x-ray service are being offered at Royal Inland Hospital on a limited basis only. Patients may have their x-ray exams done at one of three other locations in Kamloops where outpatient service is offered: North Shore Diagnostic Centre, 789 Fortune Drive; Aberdeen X-Ray Clinic, 272-1320 Trans Canada Hwy. (Aberdeen Mall); and Kamloops Downtown XRay Clinic, 107-450 Lansdowne St. (Lansdowne Village). This change allows the department to focus primarily on patients within the hospital requiring x-ray service. It also recognizes that there are three convenient locations for routine testing in the community. Interior Health wishes to thank Kamloops residents for their cooperation in this change of service.
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The City of Kamloops has identified six pieces of City owned land it is willing to make available for affordable housing. There was a public hearing last week, where the City proposed to rezone six sites located throughout the city with a total of 161 units of affordable housing. There would be two sites for families, one for families and/or seniors, one for seniors, one for urban First Nations, and one for hard to house folks. The properties include 1940/1950 and 1685 Pacific Way, 697 Cowan St., 1430 Ninth Ave./1050 McMurdo Dr., 1530/1540/1550 River St. and 975 Singh St. The meeting drew more than 300 members of the community and finished just past midnight. Council decided to postpone hearing from the public on the last two properties and will hold a public hearing on the affordable housing re-zonings on Singh and River streets on April 19 at 7:00 p.m. at Interior Savings Centre.
Federal election all-candidates debate The Kamloops Chapter of the Council of Canadians and would like to invite you to attend their federal election local All-Candidates’ Forum on April 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour St. The format will be as follows: each candidate will be given five minutes to outline his/her party’s position in general; questions will be taken from the floor with each candidate responding to it in a maximum of three minutes; finally, each candidate will be given five minutes to sum up what they
see as their response to the questions of most general interest of the evening. As you may know, the Kamloops Chapter of the Council of Canadians has hosted an all-candidates’ forum for every federal, provincial and civic election for the last ten years. We are pleased to say that they have been well attended and well represented by the majority of candidates running. This federal election we are repeating this commitment to
informing the public of relevant issues and the positions the respective parties have taken on these issues. The forum also gives residents an opportunity to hear and meet with their local candidates. The Council of Canadians is a non-partisan citizens’ advocacy group and as such we have the interests of the country as a whole at heart rather than special interest groups’ more narrow focuses. Non-partisan does not indicate neutrality on any particular issue, but we are committed to fairness
HIV awareness and funds for kids – continued from page 1 One of the main fundraisers for their trip to Swaziland is the Dining Out for Life night which is being held at many different restaurants around the city including Mino’s here on the North Shore. This one-day international fundraiser takes place in over 55 cities across the U.S. and Canada each year with more than 3,500 restaurants donating a portion of their proceeds from this one special night of dining to the licensed agency in their city. The event raised $4 million to support the missions of agencies throughout North
America in 2010! Dining Out for Life is happening Thursday, April 28 here in Kamloops. So far 11 restaurants have jumped on board to help further the work being done around the world to combat HIV/AIDS. “We will be there in Africa for just over two weeks,” finishes Kira. “65 per cent of the children in this village are HIV positive. Children are raising children. There is no education and they are literally roaming the streets begging. We want to contribute to something sustainable. I am really excited to hang out and play with the kids and show them that peo-
ple around the world do care.” So grab the family or some friends and head out for dinner on Thursday, April 28. Bob Hughes and the ASK Wellness crew will be at the Noble Pig filling it to the rafters and will have a huge silent auction there. Also participating are Bistro 326, Brownstone Restaurant, Fiesta Mexicana, Flavours of India, Hoja Mongolian Grill, Hot House Bistro, Minos Restaurant, Ric’s Gril, Rocksalt and the Westsyde pump. For more information or addresses you can visit www.diningoutforlife.com/ kamloops. Tanya Orozco, freelance
in presentation of the public’s questions as well as equal time for each candidate to outline his/her party’s position. For more information, contact Anita Strong, Chairperson Council of Canadians, Kamloops Chapter at 250-377-0055.
Judicial review of water meters The City of Kamloops has received the Supreme Court of British Columbia judgment rendered in the judicial review of the Universal Water Metering Request for Proposal process. The review was initiated by Metercor Inc. regarding the selection of the successful proponent to supply and install residential water meters for the City of Kamloops. The Honourable Mr. Justice Powers found the selection process to be fair and transparent; however, has recommended the Water Meter Committee review the pricing schedule from all proponents. The Water Meter Committee will undertake this action, consider all pricing and come to a final decision on the contracting of the project. This decision will go forward as a recommendation to City Council.
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North Shore Business Improvement Association (NSBIA) general manager Peter Mutrie and NSBIA president Lynda Douglas spruce up the wall of Lynda’s business after it was hit by graffiti. Graffiti removal is just one of the ways the NSBIA helps the North Shore glow. And keep an eye out for the new NSBIA promotional campaign that will be launched soon to promote the North Shore’s wonderful business community and residential neighborhoods. Come visit the NSBIA booth at the Home Show on MacArthur Island on April 15 and 16.
Play hockey for the Storm The Kamloops Storm hockey team is pleased to announce that they will be holding a spring camp in partnership with the Quesnel Millionaires hockey team. The camp will be held May 20 to 22 at the Ice Box in Kamloops and is open to all youth hockey players born between 1992 and 1995. This camp will give youth hockey players the opportunity to be seen by both
teams. The Kamloops Storm is one of the most successful Junior B franchises in the KIJHL and is looking for probably 15 new players for the coming season. Registraion fee for the camp is $160. For more information, you can contact Storm general manager Barry Dewar by phone at 250-376-0990 (office) or 250-5747811 (cell), or by email at: dewar@vip.net.
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It was an important day for the community this past Sunday at the Kamloops Gurudawara Sahib Society at their temple on Ord Road, when a cheque for $12,000 was presented to the local office of the Canadian Red Cross for the Japan Earthquake - Asia Pacific Tsunami Relief fundraising effort. Congregation members gathered round to watch Avtar Singh-Chahal, Hardev Singh-Mangat and Ajaib Singh-Serown present the cheque to John Richey, Canadian Red Cross operations manager. Kamloops Japanese Canadian Association president Eugene Ebata was also on hand to oversee the donation. This March the Canadian Red Cross sent $5 million in cash to the Japanese Red Cross to support relief efforts following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The money will be used to support emergency health and the distribution of relief items to people impacted by this disaster.
Women’s all-strength fitness challenge The first weekend in April saw the annual Femsport Spring Challenge competition take place in Kamloops. Femsport is focused on providing a very unique and fun annual event that challenges female athletes and non-athletes to test their strength, agility, power, endurance, and speed. There are no pre-qualifications to compete in this one-day event and Femsport welcomes a variety of non-athletes, and amateur and professional natural athletes such as boxers, wrestlers, hockey players, skaters, gymnasts, fitness competitors, models, moms, and fitness goal-setters. An appealing Femsport characteristic is that participants have the option of competing on a team or as an individual athlete. Event categories vary and include such challenges as biceps curls, kettlebell lift, tire flip, box jumps, obstacle course, tire pull and tug-of-war.
Each year Femsport provides a competitive but fun environment and is constantly improving the event to accommodate athletes of all types. In 2005 was their first year as a “drug tested” event. This ensures a fair and level playing field for all competitors and brings an excellent reputation to all who participate.
Maria Maywood (bottom) – overall Femsport 2011 champion. Maria owns No Limits Personal Training on the North Shore and is Femsport’s five-time champion. Her team, No Limits, placed first in the Open Team Division Carla Twan (top) - first place Open individual winner Femsport 2011. Carla trains with Maria at No Limits. She won Novice division last year and has done the same this year in the Open division.
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Spring is all about rejuvenation. The snow has finally melted away, the flowers are now starting to pop out of the ground, the air is fresh and the birds are singing. Now is the time to start cleaning out those closets, changing the tires on the car and get ready for what is hopefully going to be a long and warm summer season. Here in Kamloops, thanks to a Communities in Bloom initiative seven years ago, the City “Ialso wanted of Kamloops partakesto in let theireveryone know that I tried the unique curry chicken own brand of spring cleaning. pretzel sandwich from Oops CafĂŠ Appropriately named KamClean week, the week is a Third spring clean(274 Ave. Downtown) and it up program to promote and was pride absolutely delicious!â€? environmental stewardship. Dale Chenuz, Downtown & Norht Shore Echo “This year in honour of Earth Day we are having a KamClean Have you had a great experience in the Downtown tell us all about it. challenge on Thursday, April Write - 219 Victoria Street Farrow, or email echo@shawcable.com. 21,â€? #1explains Glen Environmental Services supervisor for the City of Kamloops. City councillor Denis Walsh gets down to business along the bank of “Earth Day is a powerful opporthe North Thompson River during 2010 KamClean week. tunity to promote positive actions and behavioural changes in our To sign up or see the groups that Land Fill day, Adopt a Road community. This year the City are participating do an internet Day, Council Clean-Up Day and of Kamloops is getting involved google search for KamClean or Business Clean-Up Day. “Help and we encourage you to take visit www.kamloops.ca/kamclean. make Kamloops clean!â€? finishes part. We would love schools, busi- So far only the City of Kamloops Glen. “There is also free disposal nesses, community groups, and has agreed to do anything on our of yard waste at free Cinnamon Kamloops residents to sign up for side of the river. So come on Ridge, Barnhartvale or McGill the KamClean Challenge. All you North Shore! Show some com- Rd.â€? have to do is register online to munity spirit and let’s get out there For more information about clean up a specific location near and show everyone including our- KamClean Week visit www.kamyou. By signing up you will be selves what we are made of. loops.ca/kamclean. See you at the doing your part for the environIn addition to clean up day, dump! ment!â€? the City is also sponsoring Free Tanya Orozco, freelance So far only three groups have signed up to clean up their area of town. It would be great if we could thatexperience Google map 3. You call a trip to the Hockey 1. Every time you had get a great on thefilled Northwith Shore spring cleaners willing toStreet clean ll us all about it. Write #1 - 219 Victoria Email:hear echo@shawcable.com you a siren Hall of Fame a “pilgrimage.â€? up their little area. If all 80,000 or email echo@shawcable.com. you wonder 4. All your kids are either named Write: #1 - 219who Victoria Street, residents picked up the little from scored. Gordie, Bobby or Wayne. just their block, Kamloops would Kamloops, BC V2C 2A1 2. Instead of duct 5. You think the four food be squeaky clean in no time and tape, you use hockey groups are nachos, beer, pretzels ready for a bright and beautiful tape to fix everything. and rubber. summer.
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toward the Intensive Care Unit in RIH. “We are looking to incorporate a new Recchi Team member once a month�, says Veronica Carroll, executive officer at RIH Foundation. “As soon as Mr. Braybrook of TELUS came to us with this generous initiative, we knew TELUS would be a perfect first Team Recchi Ambassador out of the gate�, says Carroll.
Caring for self and others
Ever notice how time just seems on my Reiki spirit guides as well to fly by? How about when the as my other spirit guides to supdays, weeks, months and even port and guide me in a self care years just seem to Reiki session, includwhiz by in a blur and ing meditation and you can't remember relaxation. I also call what you did yeson my guides when terday let alone two I'm out and about in weeks ago? My exthe world, at work planation for these in a meeting or when sensations is that I'm being a friend and we live in an age of supporting someone speed, volume, and else who is strugstimulation of all of innovative changes gling to make sense our senses; in a word of things for themKim Jensen "chaos". I also think selves. The more we are living in a time of great I practice Reiki and include it universal change that demands in my daily life, the more it bethat we change and grow with it comes an integral part of my life if we want to continue to survive and the more I feel connected and thrive. I once had the plea- with and supported by the Unisure of attending a workshop by verse. If you'd like to learn more Dr. Robert Kegan who is a de- about Reiki, I am offering some velopmental psychologist at Har- Reiki workshops this month at vard University and the author Let's Move. Just call me for more of a book, "In Over Our Heads: information at 250-376-6676. the Mental Demands of Modern Until next time, all the best to you Life," and another book called and yours, Kim. "The Evolving Self". In his workIt's been a pleasure to write this shop, he talked about how we can column for you! I look forward to change things for ourselves, espe- hearing from you as well so please cially those habits that no longer contact me at Innovative Changes serve us well. I've learned more by email at inchange@telus.net from other enlightened individu- or by following me on Twitter or als and mentors who help me to Facebook or by my blog on my keep things in perspective and to website at innovativechanges. remember to slow down and "be com. You can also listen to my the change I want to see in the radio show called "Community world" (Mahatma Gandhi). I find Connections" on CFBX 92.5 FM I need constant reminders though on Thursdays from 3 - 4 pm and to keep myself grounded and in contact me by email there at comthe moment. This is when I call munityconnections@thex.ca.
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Greeting cards support New Life Tilly Meuwissen of Send Out Cards is donating part of her sales revenue from her home-based online greeting card company to New Life Mission (NLM), a Christian organization in Kamloops that provides practical assistance to those in need. You can help support NLM by visiting www.socretail.com/tilly and purchasing a greeting card. A real greeting card can be sent to anyone in Canada or the US from your computer. The card will be printed, stuffed and stamped and sent to your chosen recipient by regular mail. With Easter and Mother’s Day fast approaching, the NLM hopes people will consider this website for their source for greeting cards. Tilly will donate $1.50 from every card sold to the NLM.
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All that jazz
Vancouver based Jaclyn Guillou is an award winning jazz vocalist who has toured in BC’s most recognized jazz clubs and festivals with sold out shows. She has delighted audiences everywhere with her international band, which comprises New York vibraphonist Tom Beckham, Portland pianist Randy Porter, Vancouver bassist Michael Rush and Toronto/Vancouver drummer Joe Poole. She plays Caffe Motivo (formerly Cowboy Coffee) at 499 Tranquille Road on April 19. Jaclyn’s influences range from the queen of the blues Dinah Washington, passionate Diane Reeves, folk singer-songwriter Martin Sexton and Brazilian legend Elis Regina. She merges the sound of deep jazz roots and hip modern sounds to appeal to music lovers of all sorts. Her voice is raw and emotional and it lingers long after the last note. Advance tickets for Jaclyn Guillou’s April 19 show are available at Kamloops Live Box office at 250-374-5483 or www.kamloopslive.com, and at the door.
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Nursing care for First Nation elders with dementia First Nation Elders have long relied on storytelling as a means to preserve and share history and knowledge. Through an ongoing collaboration between researchers, practitioners and Secwepemc Nation elders, new research is now underway through December 2012 to use traditional storytelling to help nurses provide culturally safe care for First Nation elders with memory loss. Researcher co-lead, Dr. Wendy Hulko of Thompson Rivers University and practitioner co-lead, Elisabeth Antifeau of Interior Health have received a $213,700 grant from the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research through the BC Nursing Research Initiative.
“First Nation elders have been an overlooked population in dementia research. Yet, dementia appears to be increasing among this group due to the aging demographic and the high rates of risk factors that are a consequence of colonization, such as diabetes, low socio-economic status, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and lower levels of formal education,” explains Hulko. The research team, including nursing and social work academics from TRU and UBC and practitioners from Interior Health, will
focus on translating findings from earlier research into front-line nursing practice using traditional storytelling and the Indigenous Cultural Competency training currently available to health authorities in B.C. The project builds on relationships and knowledge developed through the initial First Nations Perspectives on Dementia exploratory research undertaken by the project co-leaders, in collaboration with elders from the Secwepemc Nation.
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A group of talented and dedicated communityminded local musicians are coming together to Attention teens ages 13 to 18. Do you present Songs for Japan, want to be a volunteer host at the Kamloops a fundraising concert on Museum? The Kamloops Museum and Saturday, April 23 from 7:00 Archives is looking for responsible teens to p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the help with various family programs, interact the Buddhist Temple at 361 with children and families in the Children’s Poplar Street on the North Museum and assist museum guests. Find out Shore. about local history, meet new friends and go Come and see this lovely behind the scenes. In order to participate in show with lovely performers this exciting program, you must first take in honour of a good cause. a free training workshop, which happens Donate five dollars at the on Saturday, April 16 from 10:00 a.m. to door and all the proceeds 11:30 a.m. You must have successfully completed the Babysitting Course prior to this will go to aiding Japan and workshop. To register or for more informaits people in recovery after tion, please phone 250-828-3500 or 240the recent tsunami and 828-3576. When registering quote course earthquake. The participating no. 171682 musicians are Taryn Iadarola, Michele Botel. Daniel Heslop, $ Elizabeth Dayna Holley, Brown, and Dan Hum. On what Pictured is 16 year-old Taryn PRINTED ON 24lb laserfalling paper in love is like: 1-99 100-999 1000+ • • • • • • • • • •Like • • • • an • • •avalanche • • • • • • • •where • • • • • • •Iadarola, • • • • • one • • •of • •the • •very tal8 1/2” x 11” full you colour posters 44¢ 40¢ have to run for your life. ented 38¢ musicians performing 11” x 17” full colour posters 88¢ 80¢ (Roger, 9) at the 78¢ April 23 fundraising • • • • • • • • • •What • • • •is• the • • •proper • • • • age • • •to• •get ••••••••••••••••• concert.
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Fabulous new WCT season Western Canada Theatre (WTC) has announced their 36th season of theatre for 2011-2012. This is the first season programmed by general manager Lori Marchand, and new artistic director Daryl Cloran. The season opens at The Pavilion Theatre with one of the finest dramas of the 20th century, Betrayal by Harold Pinter. It is the story of a love triangle, told in reverse. The first Sagebrush production is Letters from Wingfield Farm by Dan Needles, starring Rod Beattie. It is the hilarious tale about a captain of industry trading his pinstripe suit for overalls as he retreats to a hundred acre farm to embrace a less complicated world. WCT’s big family production will be the delightful musical parable Joseph and the Technicolor® Dreamcoat by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. It is set to a cornucopia of musical styles and featuring a chorus of children from the Kamloops Thompson Honour Choir! The first production of 2012 stars Lorne Cardinal of Corner Gas fame in For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again by Michel Tremblay. Cardinal as the narrator regales the audience with tales about his
feisty mother. Next is Noises Off by Michael Frayn, unquestionably the funniest backstage farce ever written. The final show of the season is near and dear to Daryl’s heart. Daryl created UBUNTU (The Cape Town Project) and is a great way for Daryl to introduce Kamloops to work he is very proud of. The multicultural production stars actors from Canada and South Africa andis filled with music, dance and different languages. The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin ends the subscription season at the Pavilion Theatre, and is a charming, clever and sweet-natured musical comedy about six precocious, quirky and neurotic children competing for the title of spelling bee champ. And wait, there is one extra surprise! In the fall 2011, WCT is partnering with the Kamloops Convention Centre to present Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie, starring Jamie Farr (Corporal Klinger from TV’s M*A*S*H)! This show is not a part of the WCT season subscription, but subscribers get first crack tickets until June 18.
WHO I AM IN FABRIC NOT WORDS Betty Spence was delighted to display her work at the Quilt Show at Heather’s Fabric Shelf this past weekend. Her heritage quilt is meaningful to her as it represents who she is and where she came from as a member of the Shuswap and Chilcotin Nations. The symbols remind her of her inherent wisdom and strength, as a descendant of strong resilient people. It also represents her humble beginnings, being raised up in a remote area, where her family struggled day-to-day to survive. The animals represent her connection to nature and earth. Betty’s quilt won first place ribbon from the 100 Mile Rotary Club Fall Fair.
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artwalk 2011 april 16 to May 23 Look for the red foot on participating retailers doors to pick up your map
artwalk events Body Beautiful: art redefined Thursday, April 21 | 6:30 to 8:30 pm Instinct Adornment, 319 Victoria Street
General manager Lori Marchand (L), and artistic director Daryl Cloran are climbing aboard the new theatre season, which is a chance for Kamloops audiences to take pride in their gem of a professional theatre.
Tattoo and body modifications exhibition featuring live models. Everyone is welcome!
the Chair affair
This year’s Downtown Artwalk includes many of the chairs, painted by local artists and celebrities, that will be auctioned off at the CanGo Grannies Chair Affair, May 28th.
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TALK of the Town n Canadian National Institute of the Blind (CNIB) office has moved to new location at Desert Gardens at 540 Seymour St. Phone number 250-374-8080 remains the same. n Jam at the Westsyder Pub on Friday nights starting at 9pm hosted by Jim Cochran & friends. Bands, singers and musicians welcome. 3369 Westsyde Rd. For more info call 250-319-9957. n Community Closet - Free quality clothing for low-income women. Thursdays 9:3011:30am. Apr. 21. Elizabeth Fry Society, 827 Seymour St. 250-374-2119 ext 204. n Entertainment at Barside Lounge & Grill at Chances Gaming Entertainment 1250 Halston Ave. Fridays 7-10pm. April 15- AJ Ellsay n BIG Little Science Centre is open for public drop-in Thurs. & Fri. 3-5pm, and Sat. 10am4pm. Apr. 16: Amazing Static Electricity Show. 711 Windsor Ave. 250-554-2572. n Street Outreach Health Fair on April 14 from 10am-12:30pm at New Life Mission, 181 West Victoria St. For info contact Street Outreach Program at 250-851-7388. n National Assoc. of Japanese Canadian Fun Casino on April 16 at Japanese Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Ave. Proceeds to Japan Disaster Fund. For tickets call 250-376-9629. n Monthly Birthday Party at Fraternal Order of Eagles 755 Tranquille Rd. April 16, cake at 6:30pm, dance 7-11pm. Call 250 376-4633. n Let’s Dance on April 16, 8pm to midnight at Ukrainian Hall 725 York St. Sponsored by Thompson Valley Activity & Social Club. Information Line 250-571-5111 n Living Well with Inflammatory Bowel Disease an educational symposium by the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation on April 16, 10am to 3pm at Hotel 540 at 540 Victoria St. For more info contact Shona Brown at 1-800-5138202 or sbrown@ccfc.ca. To register online, visit www.ccfc.ca/symposium. n Annual Easter Bake Sale by Ukrainian Women’s Association on April 16 from 10am-
The Real Story Voices of the Youth Community Workshop held on April 4 at the Henry Grube Centre was a big success. It was put on by the Cultural Connections for Aboriginal Youth (CCAY) program at the Aboriginal Friendship Centre, and featured a community expo, musical and theatre performances, a fitness presentation and many interesting guest speakers from the community. Pictured here are (L-R) Stephanie Gaudet and Paul Gully (TRU human service practicum students) who handed out youth achievement awards to Kaylene Marquette. Kasia Kostiuk, Jordan CelestaFroste, and Adam Prytula.
1pm at Ukrainian Orthodox Center, 725 York Ave. For more info call Bella at 250-376-9680. n Old Time Fiddlers Dance - April 16, 7:3010:30pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne Street. Last regular dance til the fall. For more info call MI 250-376-2330. n Spring Bazaar and bake sale - Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. April 16, 10am-2pm at 755 Tranquille Rd. Table rentals available. To reserve call Janet at 250-3761370. n Nomination meeting - Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary April 18 at 7:30pm.
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For more info please call Charlene at 250-3764163. n Pie Night - April 19, 6pm. Pie, live entertainment & dancing. North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. For info: 250376-4777 n Can- Ital Ladies Spring Fashion Show and Dinner on April 20, 6:30 pm at Colombo Lodge. Tickets available at Genesis at 319 Victoria St. n Wilson House Gallery – Inspirationz show by Deb Swain, oil and acrylic painting. To Apr. 28 at 115 Tranquille Road. Gallery hours Mon. to Fri. 1-4pm.
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ARIES (Mar 21-April 20) Your ability to get the job done will result in added responsibility and possible promotion. Tempers will mount if you are too pushy at work. Communicate with relatives who may need advice in order to find solutions to their existing problems. TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) Be diplomatic and honest, and that person will only be made to look bad. In return, the satisfaction you get is enough for you. Encourage the youngsters in your family. Problems with large corporations or institutions are apparent. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You can make gains if you look at long-term investments. Talk to an older, established individual about your present situation. Get involved in sports groups or hobbies that attract you. Don’t let your family put demands on you. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Don’t blow situations out of proportion. Don’t expect anything for nothing and you won’t be disappointed. You can make money if you concentrate on producing services that will make domestic chores easier. You may have to take a short trip to visit someone who hasn’t been well. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You will easily charm members of the opposite sex. Opportunities for travel must be carefully considered. Limitations on the home front can be expected if you have been restricting your mate’s freedom. Stay away from social unpleasantness. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23) Try to enlist the support of your coworkers first. Get busy putting your place in order. Be careful signing important contracts this week. Cultural activities will prove to be quite enlightening. LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23) If you put your energy into physical outlets you will avoid confrontations. Be sure that the person you’re drawn to is not already involved. Mishaps due to preoccupation will be upsetting. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22) Make sure any presentation you have is ready. Leave things as they are for the moment and focus on reaching your highest potential at work. Don’t be shy; if you want to spend more time with a special person, make a commitment. Get on with business. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21) Feeling under the weather may be a result of overindulgence. Ask family members for help and you will be able to complete the projects more quickly. Kick your shoes off and relax. Travel will be most enticing. Consider a cruise. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) You may be up for some changes in your home. You will feel better about yourself and you may also meet potential lovers. Your romantic inclination lead to a commitTMB - 1.8 Mar10&17.inddshould 1 ted relation ship. Put your energy into self-improvement programs that promise to make you into a better you. AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) You can enhance your reputation if you treat family and friends with respect and dignity. Depression may put a damper on your day. I Don’t let siblings put pressure on you. Believe in yourself and so will those who count. PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) Don’t count on getting any help from those you live with. This will not be the day to start new business ventures or make drastic changes in your career. You can deal with large institutions or government agencies successfully this week. You are apt to meet someone special on your journey. Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com
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