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Kamloops Skydivers Club one of oldest in Canada Bright blue sky, sun boldly shining, trees lightly blowing in the breeze. Summer in Kamloops is nothing less than spectacular and anything but boring. As the Tournament Capital becomes alive with a bevy of entertainment and activity out in the bright sunshine, on soccer fields and baseball diamonds, there is a fun and fantastic group of people that practice sports in Kamloops, only from a different angle – the sky. The Kamloops Skydivers Sport Parachute Club, which has been in existence for more than 40 years, populates the skies high above our heads out Brocklehurst way. Most weekends between March and November, no matter where you are, the Brock Pool, the Rivers Trail, the beach, the airport, if you look up to the sky at just the right time you can catch the brightly coloured globes that float through the sky down upon the earth. Much more than a ‘club’ really, the Kamloops Skydivers not only get together to discuss and practice their sport but also come together as a group to help introduce the public and people with adventure in their hearts to the delight of skydiving. “We have about 30 members currently,” explains Dean Schryver who has been a member for the last six years. “Our club is sustained by our members, who all volunteer their time to
Skydiver Dean Schryver snapped these awesome photos of Wes Blatter (L) flying a wingsuit and Ken Sommerfeld (R) leaping from the plane.
the club. We want to help expose our sport to anyone that is interested. It seems to have been working well since we are one of the oldest active skydiving clubs in Canada! When you come skydiving with us, our goal is to provide you with a safe, fun and exhilarating skydive experience. We introduce many people to our sport through our Tandem skydives, First Jump
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courses, and our Progressive Freefall courses.” So what is it about skydiving that makes otherwise sane people decide to jump out of a plane thousands of feet above the ground? Only you can answer that question and to answer it properly you need to jump first. If you ask someone who has done it before, they – continued on page 2
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With the risk of flooding decreasing and the fast flowing waters receding, the City of Kamloops was confident that it was able to reopen boat launches to the public as of noon on Wednesday, June 29. The City posts the river levels taken from the Overlander Bridge on its website. Interested residents can view the chart online at www.kamloops.ca/riverlevels
Looking for a summer job?
The Kamloops Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) is open until August 17. They offer a number of in house and community outreach services specially designed to help students find a job, including detailed job postings in a variety of fields, many links to employers, useful information on workplace health and safety, new student financial assistance measures and other government programs and services. Youth and employers are encouraged to visit the SCCY office Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., located on the first floor of 317 Seymour Street. Or call them at 250-3722515 extension 2550.
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Kamloops Foundation The Kamloops Foundation held their Annual Meeting and Report to the Community this past week. The Foundation Board work hard all year round and use this meeting to showcase some of their efforts. The meeting also serves as a chance to provide the communities that the Foundation serves details of the grants and distributions from the past year. The mandate of the Kamloops Foundation is to improve the quality of life in the Thompson, Nicola and South Cariboo Region. Each year the Foundation builds legacies and supports projects that benefit the communities in the region. Endowment funds managed by the Foundation are invested in perpetuity and earnings are distributed annually to assist charitable organizations in achieving their goals. Pictured here is Foundation Director Kathy Humpries, holding an AGM report from an earlier meeting. If you would like to contact the Foundation, give them a call at 250-434-6995, email info@ kamloopsfoundation.com or go to their website kamloopsfoundation.com.
Kamloops dignitaries will carry the torch
Local dignitaries in Kamloops have confirmed they will each run a leg of the Torch Relay during the upcoming Western Canada Summer Games. Mayor Peter Milobar, Chief Shane Gottfriedson and MLA’s Kevin Krueger and Terry Lake are all slated to take part in the relay which will be part of the Opening Ceremonies on August 5th. Mayor Milobar had this to say about the relay: “Kamloops is
thrilled to be the Host Community for the Western Canada Sumer Games and the Torch Relay is an excellent opportunity to kick off the Games and celebrate our community spirit. The Games will not only inspire our future athletes, but leave a lasting legacy for them as well.” The Torch Relay will start at the Kamloops Airport, wind its way through town and end in a final, triumphant, lighting of the caul-
dron at the Opening Ceremonies inside Interior Savings Centre. The Torch Relay will kick off the Western Canada Summer Games on August 5th as approximately 1,000 athletes from western Canada arrive for the first week of competition at the Games. An estimated 4,000 people will visit Kamloops during the two weeks of the Games. For updates on the Torch Relay visit the Games website at www.2011wcsg.ca.
Kamloops Skydivers Sport Parachute Club love to fly – continued from page 1 will probably tell you that it was the thrill of a lifetime and a safe one at that. There are many safety precautions and standards in place to make sure that you make it to the ground safely. Before you can jump you must take a certified first time jump class, which will fill you in on all the safety procedures and rules related to jumping from a plane. “We probably have on average 150 new people a year come out and try skydiving,” furthers Dean. “It all depends on the year and the economy but so far this year we have already had 75 students. Your first jump can be alone after
completing the day- long course or you can jump tandem with one of our experience and qualified instructors. It is a great way to get introduced to the sport and takes away a lot of the pressure of jumping.”
Cody Nordick gives a thumbs up, during a parachute deployment. Photo courtesy of Dean Schryver.
The next time you see those little men and women falling from the sky out at the airport, you will now know who they are and where they come from. They are the Kamloops Skydivers. If you have always wondered what skydiving was like and wanted to give it a try
there is probably no better teachers than them as they do it for the love of the sport not for the profit. Teaching classes and introducing people to their sport keeps the interest alive here in town as well as helps them to afford to keep the club running and a plane running each season. You can read more about the Kamloops Skydivers at www.skydivekamloops.com. They have videos, photos and their most frequently asked question. You can also book yourself into a class online or call the office at 250-3761213. The Kamloops Skydivers Sport Parachute Club is headquartered out near the airport at 2967 Airport Road. Tanya Orozco, freelance
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Seeking a seat It seems that the Civic election process is starting to heat up. The second non-incumbent, Ray Nyuli, has thrown his hat into the ring in his quest to garner a seat on City Council. Ray is the owner of Entertainment Management Associates and has lived in Kamloops for the past 20 years. In his time here he has been involved in many organizations throughout the community including; Kamloops Campus Community Radio Society, Kamloops Jazz Society, Big Brothers and Sisters, 1993 Canada Games information technology steering committee, Interior Science and Innovation Council, City parks and recreation commission and many more. Says Ray, “I have a consistent track record of community engagement and view serving on city council as a continuation of my contributions in Kamloops.” He is open and available and invites you to phone, email, comment in one of the online forums or talk to him in person. He can be reached at ray.nyuli@telus.net or at 250-851-1180.
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True to our western heritage North Shore residents and Canada Day revellers Sabina Donnelly (L) and Sarah Halliday spent eight seconds, or a bit more, riding the bronze bull at Riverside Park. Left: Although Ray (L) and Tammy Dhaliwal were extremely busy cooking and serving food at the Indo-Canadian booth, the pair took a minute out to pose for a picture.
Telus donates to North Kamloops Library Through their Community TV Program, TELUS has donated $125,000 to the North Kamloops Library, part of which goes towards funding for the newly opened computer lab. The fundraising effort was part of a 12month program in which TELUS donated $100 for every new Telus TV subscription in the area. “TELUS views our commitment to the local communities as a priority and important part of our culture,” said Bert Braybrook, Telus
director of Customer Solutions Delivery for the Kamloops/Cariboo region. Braybrook presented the contribution to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s Board at a recent meeting. TELUS made an additional initial contribution of $30,000 that will be directed to the computer lab at the North Kamloops Library. The $125,000 was the maximum funding amount for the campaign by TELUS. The
North Kamloops Library currently serves around 224,000 patrons per year, and the computer lab offers free courses that encourage participation and learning opportunities for anyone to become computer and information literate. “We’re pleased to see TELUS support our library system,” said TNRD Chair Peter Milobar. “This money could not be spent in a better way than to support literacy and reading for all.”
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Rock’n Firkin more than just a pub
What is the first place that comes to mind when you think live sporting events, entertainment, music, great food, cold drinks and casual atmosphere? If it isn’t the Rock’n Firkin Pub here on the North Shore then you were thinking of the wrong answer. The Rock’n Firkin Sports Pub & Grill is the ultimate place to go when you are looking for a good time. Whether it’s game night, fight night or Tuesday’s Rock Trivia night, the crew at the North Shore’s most centrally located pub is there to make your day just a little bit better. They show all the best sporting events, fights, serve ice cold drinks and have a menu that rivals any other restaurant in town. “We have great specials every night of the week,� explains Rock’n Firkin manager Dorothy Randle. “There are not many sports bars that can say they have excellent quality food like we do. People come from all around the city for our famous wings and prawns. They also love our mini yorkies and can’t stop talking about our delicious homemade hamburgers.� That delicious menu includes favourites like a chicken souvlaki, prime rib dinner, steak sandwich, salads and much more. They even have a to-die-for $5.99 breakfast on the weekends that can’t be beat.
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“Come out and join us for the next live spectacular UFC event on July 11,� continues Dorothy. “It is a triple header and we are showing it all! The fights start at 7pm so come down grab some dinner, have a drink and sit back and watch.� The next time you are looking for a great place to relax with friends, make some new ones, play a game of pool, or catch the fight or game, head over to the Rock’n Firkin Sports Bar & Grill here on the North Shore. There is always something happening
and lots of fun to be had. “Don’t forget to ask us about hosting your next sports fundraising event,� finishes Dorothy. “We throw a great party and can help you raise money and have fun at the same time.� The Rock’n Firkin Sports Pub & Grill is located at #5-726 Sydney Avenue and has a full service beer and wine store next door for you convenience. You can also reach them by phone at 250-376-6121. Tanya Orozco, freelance
Upcoming fundraisers for Iccha/Wish Fund
On July 1 at Riverside Park, Iccha/Wish Fund volunteers and Iccha/Wish Fund founder, Al Patel launched the 2011/2012 campaign in support of the new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Royal Inland Hospital. On Friday, July 29, Kamloops Accommodation Association will hold their 2nd Annual Fundraiser for Iccha/Wish Fund. For every room night sold at participating Kamloops hotels and motels, $5 per room will be donated directly to support the new ICU at Royal Inland Hospital. Saturday, November 12 marks the date of the 3rd Annual Iccha/Wish Fundraiser Dinner at the Ukrainian Orthodox Centre
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(725 York Avenue). The evening will begin with Cocktails at 5pm, followed by dinner (provided by Maurya’s Fine Indian Cuisine), dancing, entertainment, an auction, and door prizes. To pre-order tickets, please contact Scott’s Inn & Restaurant at 250-372-8221, or Royal Inland Hospital Foundation at 250-314-2325. Founded in 2007, the Iccha/ Wish Fund is a community initiative started by founder, Al Patel of Scott’s Inn and Restaurant. The Iccha/Wish Fund has fundraised over $167,000, for Royal Inland Hospital Foundation – already becoming the lead sponsor for the Cancer Clinic Education Centre, and providing the funds
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The Great Green Transportation Tune-Up
Three talented students got an extra boost to start off their summer holidays when prizes were awarded in the poster contest for The Great Green Transportation Tune-Up, an event coming to Kamloops this fall. Reese Weir, Taylor Hennessy and Shelan Roach won first to third place respectively. The students, all in either Mme. Lebeau’s or Mme. Cauchon’s class at Ecole Lloyd George, drew posters encouraging people to use sustainable forms of transportation, which is the theme of the week-long Tune-Up taking place Sept. 26 to Oct. 1. “The artwork we received was just wonderful.” said Gisela Ruckert, one of the event organizers. “We’ll be using some of these posters in our bus ads.” While visiting the school, Gisela was impressed with
Tire Pressure-Checking Mobs - volunteers check tire pressure and dispense vehicle efficiency information at parking lots around town; Cool Wheels - a car show featuring hybrid & electric vehicles as well as scooters and e-bikes; The Transportation Imagination Station - a place where people can describe their vision of a sustainable Kamloops; and transportation and energy-themed movies & speakers throughout the week. The Great Green Transportation Tune-Up is being organized by Kamloops 350, a grassroots community organization dedicated to ensuring a healthy future by reducing carbon dioxide levels in the air. The City of Kamloops is a partner in the event. For more information or to get involved, contact Gisela at 250-374-1472.
Winners of the poster contest for The Great Green Transportation Tune-Up display their artwork with event organizer Gisela Ruckert (back). Reese Weir (left), Taylor Hennessey (right), and Shelan Roach (centre) won first, second and third prize, respectively.
the level of knowledge the students displayed. “They knew all about the causes of climate change, and generated a long list of things they can do to help – everything from walking to school to eating locally grown food as much as possible.” The Great Green Transportation Tune-
Up is a week-long event designed to engage the community in re-thinking transportation habits while making it easy and entertaining. Activities include the Transit Treasure Hunt - participants become eligible for prizes as they travel the city by bus, picking up clues as they go;
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Western Canada Theatre’s Stage One Summer Theatre School will be happening this year from August 2 to 20 with a trio of wonderful instructors, Sheanna James, Terri Runnalls and Stephen Sawka. The courses on offer are the introductory and the performance classes, as well as an all-new musical theatre class. The introductory and musical theatre classes both have sections for those ages 8 to 12, and 13 to 18. The performance class is for those ages 8 to 18, and completion of the introductory or musical theatre class (or equivalent experience) is mandatory to take the performance class. In the introductory class, kids 8 to 12 will learn the fundamentals of the stage through improvisation, movement and plenty of theatre games that explore char-
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acter, storytelling, and emotions. For the 13 to 18 year old crowd the class will enhance your skills as an actor through scene work, character breakdown and simple scriptwriting. As for the musical theatre class, if you are a big fan of Glee you will love this chance to sing, dance and act! The two-week performance class will give you an opportunity to showcase what you have learned. Through theatre games and techniques students will learn the rehearsal process, characterization and stage presence for a final professional production. The Henry Vandenberghe Memorial Fund is available to students in financial need with a strong interest in the arts. Call 250-372-3216 for more information and registration or visit http://wctlive.ca/stageone.htm
Kamloops newest arts organization Theatre BC are currently presenting Mainstage 2011 until July 9 at Sagebrush Theatre. “Mainstage is the adjudicated annual Provincial Theatre Festival for community theatre groups throughout BC,” explains Vance Schneider of Theatre BC, whose office is located in the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre. “It is one of the longest running theatre traditions in Canada.” Ladies of the Camellias runs on July 6, and Teagan Vincze (L) and Adrian Petriw star in Biloxi Blues on Friday, July 8. Tickets are on sale now through Kamloops Live! Box Office and the schedule of events can be found online at www.tbcmainstage.ca or by phoning 778-471-5620.
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Summer movies in the park
The Boys and Girls Club will have three outdoor movie nights that will be playing in Riverside Park on July 13, July 20 and August 24th. The movies chosen are Rio, Rango and the wild card choice (Cars 2 or Pirates of the Caribbean 4). Arrive early to stake your spot and enjoy the various activities in-
cluding: face painting, art making, games, glow-sticks, toonie concession items, and family friendly fun at the park starting around 7:00 pm! Movies will begin at dusk. Donations will be accepted and all proceeds from these events will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops Power Start program.
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Volunteer for Summer Games
2011 Western Canada Summer Games being held August 4-15 needs volunteers for different roles. Food program help is urgently needed and FoodSafe training will be available free for those who need it. Security also is urgent, due to the need for checks to be done well in advance. Volunteers will have free access to public transpor-
The City and its aquatics department have splashed up a special summer promotion: the $45 kids summer swim pass. The swim pass is good from now until the end of the Labour Day weekend at both the Brock and McDonald Park
pools. They are both open daily. See the full pool schedule at www. kamloops.ca/swim. McDonald Park Pool is centrally located at 262 King Street. Brocklehurst Pool is located at 2470 Fleetwood Avenue.
Salvation Army Thrift store offers a $1 blowout sale
The Salvation Army Thrift Store, located at 533 Tranquille Road, is offering an outstanding summer sale! For just $1 you can purchase all clothing and toys, except for display grid items. You read it right, $1 will buy any pair of jeans, pants, shirts, blouses, dresses, formal wear, children’s clothing and toys. It even includes outerwear such as jackets and coats. Major Sharleen McTaggart says: “We’ve never had a sale of this magnitude before, but the community is so giving and generous with their donations that we want to pass along the savings to our customers. “All monies raised by the Kamloops Salvation Army Thrift Store are used in our community. In fact they have just expanded the programs that are offered in their family services ministry to include the hiring of a full-time addictions counsellor for women and also the inclusion of a 12-step biblically based program titled Celebrate Recovery,� continues Sharleen. “We’re very excited about the new Celebrate Recovery Program. It’s an international program that provides help for those dealing with addictions and dependency issues as well as those having a problem with anger management and financial bondage. The bottom line is - if someone has HABITS, HURTS AND HANG-UPS causing them distress - Celebrate Recovery is for them.� So get on down to the Salvation Army Thrift store, spend a buck or two, and in the process you’ll be helping our community!
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Discover and explore fun science at The BIG Little Science Centre this summer. Seniors take your grandchildren, parents take your out of town guests, children take your families. For more information call 250-554-2572 or visit www.blscs.org. Photo courtesy of Gordon Gore.
Fradulent email circulating One of our Echo staff received a suspicious email supposedly from Canada Post telling her of an attempted delivery to the office and then asking her to visit the link in the email. With a call to Canada Post we found out this email is fraudulent and likely contains a virus. The email reads as the following example: “We attempted to deliver your item at 08:58 am on June 30th, 2011. The delivery attempt failed because nobody was present at the shipping address, so this notification has been au-
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