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Play cribbage for fun and friendship
The world has changed a lot over the past 100 years for better and for worse. The information age is definitely upon us and we as a society have fully embraced it. With the Internet we no longer have to sit through our neighbours’ awful slideshows of their last vacation because we can just browse through it online. We can reach people from all across the globe with the click of a button and are much better informed about what is going on around us, both from a local and global
perspective. There are many great things about the information age but on the flipside, have we had to give up too much to get these things? Where did the days go when kids ran down the street, people visited their friends instead of texting them and we didn’t spend all day friending people on Facebook? Many people are finding that they are disconnected from their peers and much of their social interactions are happening online. Social groups and organizations that have been around
for decades are finding that their membership is depleting and growing old with no interest from the younger generations to join. Friends are the people we grow old with, they support us through good times and bad. Real friends do not come on computer screens, and like all relationships it takes work to have great friends – but in the end it is well worth it. One great way to get out into the community is to partake in an activity that you enjoy. Charlotte Bengert and the CN Railroaders
Somewhere near Burnaby, Kim is wondering how her Mom is adjusting. Even hip surgery wouldn’t slow mom down. And a move to Burnaby was out of the question. RiverBend offers mother – and daughter – peace of mind. Kim sleeps better knowing mom’s bathroom has grab bars. And mom sleeps better after a night of salsa dancing in the RiverBend Room.
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invite everyone and anyone to come out to crib night twice a month at the Parkview Activity Centre here on the North Shore. “Anyone is welcome, just show up,” said Charlotte. “We had a good crowd of 25 the other night. CN started these crib nights about 40 years ago. Unfortunately we don’t have any more people from CN come. Most of the players have been coming for several years. I have run it for seven or – continued on page 2
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From now until November 15th there is a friendly competition between the South and North Shore business associations to see which area can raise the most food for the Food Bank. The winning area will be announced at an official “weigh-in” at the Food Bank on November 15th!
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Errol Wild was a giant figure who accomplished a great deal during his involvement at all levels of the game of soccer. During the time that he was alive, he was one of the most passionate and dedicated soccer enthusiasts that Kamloops has seen. Sadly, Errol Wild passed away in August of 2009 at the age of 49. Recently the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (KYSA) announced that its annual soccer showcase for mini-soccer age players will now be called the Errol Wild Memorial Mini-Soccer Festival. The event is a mid-season, weekend-long, fun event for KYSA’s U-5 to U-10 teams. It is run on a tournament-like basis, but no scores are recorded and no trophies are presented. This year it was staged over the weekend of June 12 and 13 at city parks under the sponsorship of Popsicle and Hansport. “Errol was a leader, an advocate for Kamloops soccer at the pro-
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A park bench bearing Errol Wild’s name has been installed in the south-east corner of McArthur Island Park.
vincial level, a terrific administrator and his devotion to the game was second to none,” says KYSA president Graham Cope. “I am delighted that my colleagues on the KYSA board were in unanimous support of this initiative.”
Win an iPad during Carpool Week
November 1 to 5 marks the fourth annual Thompson Okanagan Carpool Week. The City of Kamloops, City of Kelowna and City of Vernon are encouraging commuters to sign up at Carpool. ca, a free, user-friendly carpool matching service that helps connect drivers with other commuters to form carpools. As part of Carpool Week 2010, commuters who register with Carpool.ca and track their trip, share a carpool story, or search for carpool partners are eligible to win a variety of prizes including an iPad, Kindle Reader, GPS
system, a $50 fuel card, or one of 10 golf passes. “Seventy-nine percent of Canadians make the trip to and from work alone,” says Colleen Lepik, Transportation Coordinator, City of Kamloops. “Carpooling just one day a week can reduce commuting costs by up to 10 percent and relieve a lot of stress that is created during the daily drive.” For more information on the benefits of carpooling, participant testimonials, or to register for Carpool Week, visit www. Carpool.ca.
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eight years. I took it over because they didn’t have any railroaders that still wanted to run it. Most of the players are in their 70’s and 80’s and we have five people in their 90’s that play. It is a great way for people to get out of their houses and come out and have some fun.” Games like crib not only get you out and socializing but they also come with many other benefits. Regardless of one’s age and
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physical ability, games are enjoyable and can sharpen your mental and cognitive skills while entertaining you. The next time you have a free Thursday go and check out the crib matches here on the North Shore. Crib night starts at 7pm on the first and third Thursday from September until May. Admission is one dollar and includes tea, coffee and goodies. Parkview Activity Centre is located at 500 McDonald Avenue. Tanya Orozco, freelance
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kamloops home show At the Kamloops Home Show last weekend, proudly displaying the winning video from last year’s Chartwell’s Senior Star contest was Sharon Clark of Renaissance Retirement Residence. Billed as the largest celebration of seniors’ talent in Canada, it was Kamloops’ own Jeanne Rodrigue of the Silver Follies (seen on the television) who took top honours.
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Best blooming community The City of Kamloops, a participant in the Circle of Excellence category of the 2010 National Edition of Communities in Bloom, received Best Blooming Community Designation for 2010! As well, our city was awarded a “5 Bloom” rating and a special mention for the Community Gardens Expansion Program. Kamloops also received the Outstanding Achievement Award for Urban Forestry. Following their evaluation of the community, volunteer judges Wendy Maurer of British Columbia and Jim Baird of New Brunswick had this to say about our community gardens initiatives: “the City of Kamloops is committed to Community Gardens. The city has been active for a number of years in supporting community gardens and decided to double the number of plots by 2011. It is well on its way, with over 240 plots now available in locations throughout the commu-
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nity. The City ensures that water pipes are installed, compost provided and fencing installed. It works with local businesses to ensure the gardeners are ready to go. Volunteers undertake most of the day-to-day operations and the results are impressive. The citizens and the environment both benefit from this aggressive expansion of community gardens in Kamloops. This is a significant commitment to local food production that other communities will be envious of. Kamloops has demonstrated that it is possible.” Communities in Bloom is a national organization dedicated to the promotion of green spaces in community settings. Within the actual context of climate changes and environmental concerns, communities involved in the Communities in Bloom program can be proud of their efforts, which provide real and meaningful environmental solutions and benefit all of society.
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Team Depot hard at work on Day of Caring Ten volunteers from Home Depot arrived at the Kamloops Child Development Centre on the North Shore to put their skills to work at the recent United Way Day of Caring. Home Depot had approached the Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way in search of an assignment for their ‘Team Depot Project’ in which volunteers offer their manual labour for a day and also provide some funding for the materials needed to complete the project. The United Way directed them to the Kamloops Child Development Centre, which had been looking to build a chain link fence around their yard so that the children at the centre have more room to play. Home Depot donated $1500 worth of materials to build the fence around their infant and toddler expansion. The fence will protect the yard for 24 children under the age of three years old.
Bryce Book enters World Dart Championship
Special to the Echo from Helen MacKenzie, Kamloops Youth Darts coordinator and coach. The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) Under-21 World Championship has confirmed that it will see 64 qualifiers competing at the Barnsley Metrodome in England on November 6 and one of them will be Kamloops’ own Bryce Book. B.C. dart players and dart players across Canada are so very proud of Bryce and all of his accomplishments. He will be a true ambassador for B.C. and for Canada. The National Dart Federation of Canada (NDFC) hosted a PDC Under-21 World Qualifier at the 2010 Klondike Open to advance a Canadian player to compete as an international qualifier for our Country. Kamloops’ Bryce Book competed and won the World Qualifier and has been invited to the Under-21
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World Championship representing Canada. The qualifiers will play down to the two finalists who will then compete for the Under-21 World Championship title at the Ladbrokes. com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London, England in December. Canadian fans are hoping that this competition will be televised in Canada. Bryce’s shelves are full of dart
awards reflective of his skill and commitment to the sport. He won a NDFC Bursary while competing in 2006, the first of many significant accomplishments to follow. He will be utilizing this bursary as he starts his educational pursuits at TRU in January after he challenges himself to reach for his ultimate goal of being a competitor and potential champion on the World Dart Stage. Bryce will be joining the coaching team of the Kamloops Youth Dart Program after his return from England. The local youth program runs from November to April with weekly Tuesday night practices. For more information on the local Youth Dart Program contact Helen MacKenzie, Darts BC Youth director and Kamloops Youth Darts coach at 250-579-2311 or by email at mac2311@telus.net. Congratulations Bryce, we are all cheering for you!
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Never trust a skinny chef Eating is an integral part of our day and when it comes to food, finding the right cafĂŠ that fits in with your lifestyle, expectations and preferred food choices is a very important thing. Gord Fryer, chef extraordinaire and new owner of Benchwarmers CafĂŠ on 12th knows this all very well and has made Benchwarmers CafĂŠ the epitome of the picture perfect neighbourhood coffee shop here on the North Shore. If you are looking for a place to stop for breakfast and lunch that is always friendly, has terrific food, and makes you feel at home then look no farther than the new Benchwarmers CafĂŠ on 12th. “We are striving to be your neighbourhood coffee shop,â€? explains Gord. “We are family owned and operated, and believe that great food and service are our number one priorities. We have all been in the industry for a long time and love what we do. Everything here is home made, fresh and delicious.â€? When they say fresh, they mean it. They are diabetic friendly and make everything from the basics. They use fresh beef with no fillers for their burgers, prepare home cut french fries every morning as well as serve home made soups good enough to travel miles for. They also have home made bread and make Advertisers like to know a great cup of coffee. Gord is where heard chef aboutand a Red Sealyou certified hasthem, more let thanthem 17 years knowexperiyou ence saw in the industry cooking their ad in the for everyone from kids to rock Downtown Echoover stars. In addition to taking
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n sPeed WatCh This educational program is aimed at reducing incidences of speeding. Volunteers monitor speeds in high visibility and high volume areas to raise awareness about the actual speed drivers are traveling.
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n sPeCial events Several times during the year targeted events are held with displays and information booths to promote crime prevention and safety messages. Interactive information sharing with community partners is designed to engage the community (i.e. National Police Week, Crime Prevention Week, Health and Wellness Expo, Senior’s events).
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An air force cargo plane was preparing for departure from Thule Air Base in Greenland. They were waiting for the truck to arrive to pump out the aircraft’s sewage holding tank. The aircraft commander was in a hurry, the truck was late in arriving, and the airman performing the job was extremely slow in getting the tank pumped out.
When the commander berated the airman for his slowness and promised punishment, the airman responded, ‘Sir, I have no stripes, it is 20 below zero, I have a bang on my head, I’m stationed in Greenland, a dog ran off with my coat, and I am pumping sewage out of airplanes. Just what are you going to do to punish me?’
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A new soldier was on sentry duty at the main gate. His orders were clear. No car was to enter unless it had a special sticker on the windshield. A big army car came up with a general seated in the back. The sentry said, “Halt, who goes there?” The chauffeur, a corporal, says, “General Wheeler.” “I’m sorry, I can’t let you through. You’ve got to have a
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Give me a kiss, Sarge
Recruits got a shock when their air force basic-training instructor turned out to be an attractive female sergeant. Her assistant, however, was a burly, hawk-nosed veteran whose glare could freeze water. At the end of training, the attractive instructor congratulated the recruits and
said that if there was anything she could do for them, just ask. From the back, a voice called out, “How about a kiss from the sergeant?” “Sure,” she replied, raising her hand to quell the laughter. “But I’ll let my assistant take care of it!”
Change your course now This is the transcript of a radio conversation of a US naval ship with Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland. Americans: Please divert your course 15 degrees to the North to avoid a collision. Canadians: Recommend you divert your course 15 degrees to the South to avoid a collision. Americans: This is the Captain of a US Navy ship. I say again, divert your course. Canadians: No. I say again, you divert your course. Americans: This is the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln, the second largest ship in the United States’ Atlantic Fleet. We are accompanied by three destroyers, three cruisers, and numerous support vessels. I demand that you change your course 15 degrees North, that’s one five degrees North, or counter-measures will be undertaken to ensure the safety of this ship. Canadians: This is a lighthouse. Your call.
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They were beginning to make a scene when his wife, desperate to calm him, said, “Let Daddy go and I’ll take you to get a pizza.” Immediately, Christopher loosened his death grip, stepped back and in a calm voice said, “’Bye, Daddy.”
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TALK of the Town n ‘Out of the Cold’ shelter for the homeless is looking for volunteers. If interested, contact Ron at 250-318-4704. n Ross Neilsen with his Blues guitar band on Nov. 5 at Westsyde Pump, 3020 Westsyde Rd. Call Entertainment Management at 250-851-1180 for more info. n Things Japanese Sale, Bazaar and Tea with knickknacks, clothing, dishes, trinkets, crafts, unusual gifts, mystery box raffle, home baking, sushi and teriyaki chicken for sale. Nov. 6, 12-2pm. Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre 160 Vernon Ave. n BIG Little Science Centre has special Saturday shows at 1:30pm. Nov. 6 -“Peak into the Microscopic World Around Us�. Open for public drop-in 3-5pm Thurs. and Fri., and 10-4 Sat. 711 Windsor Ave. Call 250-554-2572 for more info. n Thompson Valley Potters’ Guild sale on Saturday, Nov. 6 at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St., from 10am-4pm. n Craft Fair & Bake Sale on Nov. 6 at North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave. Craft fair 10am-3pm, bake sale opens at 10:30am, tea 11am-2pm. n Kiwanis 47th Annual Radio Auction will air on B100 at 6pm Nov. 8 and 9. Visit www.kamloopskiwanis.org n Craft Fair & Home-Based Business Sale on Nov 13, 10am to 3pm. Fundraiser for the Westsyde Community Development Society. Westsyde Fellowship Church, 2833 Westsyde Rd. Call
Jackie at 250-579-0195 to book vendor spots. n Community Sunday Dinner - Nov. 14 at 5pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Purchase tickets at the Centre at 730 Cottonwood Ave. Call 250-376-3777 for info. n Did you know the tongue of a blue whale is as long as an elephant? n Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group invites people who have suffered a stroke and their caregivers to meet on Thursdays from 10:30am to 1pm for activities & field trips. They also offer a speech software program to help those with speech recovery. To confirm dates & location of meetings, and for more info call Shona at 250-320-1348. n Kamloops Interior Authors Group meets the second Thursday of the month at 7pm at the Kamloops Art Gallery for networking among serious writers who are supportive, informative and interested in publishing. For more information go to www. interiorauthorsgroup.ca or phone Elma at 250-374-1750. n Kamloops’Happy Choristers invites you to join them if you are aged 55 and over for fun, singing, harmony and a variety of songs. They meet Wednesdays from 9:30am to 11am at the Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. For more info contact Sharon at 579-9505. n Y Dream Home Open House – Every Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm. View this ultra-green home and support the Kamloops
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Discover the world of ceramics - Michelle Finlayson is a North Shore ceramics artist and member of the Thompson Valley Potter’s Guild whose work will be on display at their pottery and weaving sale on November 6. Michelle was raised in Kamloops and started creating pottery in 2001, with a focus mostly in functional pots. She teaches wheel classes at the Kamloops Arts and Craft Club, and attends many workshops to gain knowledge of new techniques and styles. Michelle says that clay is an excellent medium to explore one’s expressive creativity! The Annual Potters’ and Weavers Christmas sale will be held on November 6 at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St, from 10am-4pm.
Y. 1858 Ironwood Terrace in Sun Rivers.www.ydreamhome.com or 250-372-7725 n Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection program matches you with a survivor who has gone through the same type of cancer and treatments. Call 1888-939-3333 for more info and to register. n ABC’s of Fraud Program. Learn how to protect yourself from scam artists. Book a presen-
tation with the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI). One-hour presentations to groups of ten or more can be anywhere within a two-hour drive from Kamloops. Call 250-320-7384. n Speaking Club on Wednesday evenings from 6-7pm at the Kamloops Society for Community Living, 523 Seymour St. Work on your public speaking skills! Everyone is welcome! For more info call Jessica at 250-374-3245.
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Your Horoscope SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22) Be careful not to come on too strongly. Do not let your mate annoy you; patience will be the key. Travel will be favorable. A passionate party for two might be just the remedy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21) Take the time to close deals that have been up in the air. Kick your shoes off and relax. You could have a tendency to spend too much on your home or entertainment. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) You can meet a new romantic partner or secure the love connection you already have by going out and entertaining yourself. Your knowledge and good sense will help more than you think. Be careful not to take on other people’s problems. AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) Take time to deal with the concerns of children. Be careful; you may say something you’ll regret later. It may be a disappointing day emotionally. Rely on the one you love for support and affection. PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) Reciprocate by offering helpful hints. You can find solutions if you are willing to communicate. You may want to sign up for courses that will encourage you to have more confidence in yourself. False information is likely if you listen to idle chatter or gossip. ARIES (Mar 21-April 20) Be careful not to confuse issues when discussing the matters at hand. Put your efforts into your work or money making ventures rather than your emotional life. Pleasure trips will be favorable and bring about romance. TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) Stress coupled with diet will add to stomach problems. Your intellectual charm will win hearts and bring opportunities that you least expect. Your ability to help others will win you points. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Sudden changes regarding friendships are likely to occur if you have tried to change others. You will find it easy finalizing personal papers if you make an effort. Don’t expect anything for nothing and you won’t be disappointed. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your mate could get on your nerves if he or she backs you into an emotional comer or puts restrictions on your time. You may want to make changes that will turn your entertainment room into a real family affair. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Someone you live with will be quite unreason able this week. Curl up with a good book or go for a drive in the country. Residential moves will be hectic and may be unsatisfactory. Be diplomatic and honest, and that person will only be made to look bad. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23) Avoid lending or borrowing. Put your thoughts on paper. Don’t overextend your self in order to add luxury items to your entertainment center. You will meet new and exciting people if you attend social activities or sporting events. LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23) Children will keep you busy. Restrictions may be difficult for you to live with, but try to do things by the book. Misunderstandings could cause confusion and upset. Club memberships or donations could be expensive and prove unnecessary. Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com
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