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will be joining from the surrounding ThompsonOkanagan areas. Some artists hail from as far as Vancouver and Alberta. The art mediums range drastically from visual art to pottery to jewelry and clothing to woodworking and metalsmithing, so there is surely something for everyone to enjoy and to admire. If engaging with art is more your speed, the Kamloops Arts Council will be fundraising at their booth with temporary tattoos and button-making, while the community booths and some other vendors have also prepared activities such as crafts, demonstrations, henna, games, and photo ops. Additionally, this year will feature roving performers. Those who are able to sing and dance on the move are

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Art in the Park returns to Canada Day fter a two-year hiatus due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Art in the Park makes its triumphant return to the community as a part of Canada Day 2022. A staple of Kamloops for over forty years, it is no surprise that Art in the Park is the largest arts event in the city, and The Kamloops Arts Council couldn’t be more delighted to bring this historic event back to the community. On July 1st, guests can expect a bevy of artisan vendors, community art organization booths, and local performers, all of which are completely free of cost to the public. More specifically, about 70 artists will be set up in the Rose Garden in Riverside Park West, most of which are from right here in Kamloops, while others

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encouraged to make full use of the Rose Garden by bringing their art to the guests. There will also be a stationary grass stage where guests can gather to enjoy a selection of the fifteen acts Art in the Park enthusiastically welcomes to the festival. Outside of musical performers, the special day will feature interactive science booths, character performers, and poetry readings as well. The Kamloops Arts Council lives up to their mission statement of “Connecting Creative Communities” by bringing together such an impressive range of activities and artisans from all over the province and beyond. With a little something for everyone, Art in the Park is sure to be a spectacular event, and all

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are encouraged to attend to experience some of the finest artists Kamloops has to offer. The Kamloops Arts Council would also like to extend a huge thank you to their sponsors for this year’s event, including Event Lead Sponsor Tim Hortons and Event Sponsors Senor Froggy’s, City of Kamloops, BC Arts Council, B100, and Canadian Heritage.

If you would like to partake in this historical holiday, Art in the Park runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 1st, 2022, in the Rose Garden in Riverside Park West, located behind the bandshell along Uji Way. For more information about Art in the Park, you can visit the Kamloops Art Council’s website at kamloopsarts.ca.

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Emily Pletsch - Food Security and Emergency Response Coordinator Pletsch - Food Security and Emergency Response Coordinator A Green Social Work paradigm ByBy Emily

t the Kamloops Food Policy Council (KFPC) we often think about mitigation, adaptability, and emergence. We think about how we live in these times, steward the land, and respond to our ever-changing world and climate. These are things I spend a lot of time thinking about, and part of what brought me to the KFPC. It’s where I get to put my Green Social Work values and theory into practice. The

emerging theory of Green Social Work is somewhere we can look to, a place where environmental and social justice meet. As shared by Lena Dominelli author of Green Social Work: From Environmental Crises to Environmental Justice (2012), “the social and environmental justice dimensions of this topic bring marginalization, structural inequalities, human rights, and active citizenship into the heart of the green social work agenda and call for the creation of new models of intervention within a framework of preserving Planet Earth.” (p.5) Social work is often seen as the connection between people and the social world, the natural world is often not part of the conversation. For me, my connection to the earth has been one of my greatest sources of healing and

connection. Maybe for many of you as well. As we take steps in our own lives and organizations to make changes toward a more socially and environmentally just world, we also exist here and now where emergencies are occurring more frequently. The evident and disastrous changes to our planet can bring about so many feelings, such as grief, anger, and deep uncertainty. Holding space to feel these emotions and share them with others can provide something for us right now we may not have known we needed. At our last network meeting on June 1st, we delved into emergency response, preparedness, and climate grief. The City of Kamloops is a well-known host community to evacuees in the Interior, but what does this mean for us as

community members here? What does it look like to be more prepared and build capacity in our community to be resilient in the face of an emergency? What does it look like to provide holistic wrap-around support for those displaced by these disasters? These are all questions we are digging into in our emergency response work here at the KFPC and alongside many others. There are no simple or quick answers to these questions, but there are small steps we can take to lean into this uncertainty through connection and preparedness. Some things we can do include talking to each other about how the changing climate affects us, including our fears and our hopes for the seasons ahead. We can check in on our neighbours, especially our most vulnerable neighbors

during heat waves and evacuation alerts. We can learn about preparedness and what may be helpful in an emergency such as to-go bags or in-home preparedness. Living in an uncertain world is not an easy journey, but it is one we are all on together. For me, I try to make more time to stop and smell the flowers,Lindsay sow seeds, connect with those dear to me, tend to my inner garden, and consciously lean into preparedness while living each day here and now. This summer, the KFPC will be engaging in preparedness activities, we would love for you to take part! Subscribe to our newsletter to learn more about events and discussions happening: https:// kamloopsfoodpolicycouncil. com/join-our-network/.

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Step Rinse1.asparagus, and pat dry. Cut into 1-inch pieces on the diagonal, or into julienne strips if preferred. Set aside. Rinse Step 2.asparagus, and pat dry. Cut into 1-inch pieces on the diagonal, or into julienne strips if preferred. Set aside. Step 2. In a blender or small food processor, purée olive oil, basil and parsley to make a thin pesto. Season with salt and pepper. In a blender or small food processor, purée olive oil, basil and parsley to make a thin pesto. Season with salt and pepper. Step 3. Step Put a3. 10-inch cast-iron skillet or another nonstick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, olive oil and swirl to coat the pan, add onion and cook Put 10-inch cast-iron skillet or another pan pepper over medium-high heat. When hot,aolive oil and swirlbrowning. to coat theQuickly pan, add onion and cook untila translucent. Add asparagus, season nonstick with salt and and cook, stirring for about minute without pour in eggs and stir until translucent. Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring for about a minute without browning. Quickly pour in eggs and stir with a wooden spoon to combine eggs with asparagus and onion. Tilt pan to allow any runny egg from the top to make its way to the edges. After 3 with a woodenthe spoon to combine withset. asparagus onion. Tilt pan to allow any runny egg from the top to make its way to the edges. After 3 or 4 minutes, frittata should beeggs mostly Sprinkleand with Parmesan cheese. or 4 minutes, the frittata should be mostly set. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Step 4. Step Place4. a pan under a hot broiler for a minute or so to set the egg and brown the parmesan. Remove from oven and set whole burrata in the center of Place a pan under a hot broiler a minute or so to set the parmesan. Remove oven andwedges set whole in the center of frittata. Drizzle with herb pesto.for Pierce burrata with thethe tip egg of aand knifebrown let it run over the frittata. Cutfrom frittata into andburrata serve directly from the frittata. Drizzle with herb pesto. Pierce burrata with the tip of a knife let it run over the frittata. Cut frittata into wedges and serve directly from the pan, garnished with basil leaves. pan, garnished with basil leaves.

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Quilting: Adding colour to life for decades

gain, today, many women are making their living designing, writing and teaching about quilting. Californian Mary Ellen Hopkins, a great influence on modern quilting, who began sewing to support her children, now teaches worldwide. U.S. designer Kay England has her own line of fabric. Australian Gloria Laughman not only designs, but dyes and paints all her own fabric. Quilt designers and teachers are esteemed and sought after, just as they were in the 1800s. Dianne Jansson, from Chase, B.C., has taught throughout western Canada, and from Iceland to Australia. Her classes in Canadian traditional quilting offer glimpses into Canadian history. Dianne thinks Canadians are just at the stage of being really interested in their own history. Asked to comment on national differences, she says Canadians usually follow the traditional mode, Americans are generally more adventurous and Australians are used to drafting their own patterns from high school onwards. Wherever she’s gone, quilters have welcomed her and her family, taken them into their homes. A quilter is part of an international circle of friends. There are other benefits. On her way to a quilt show in Seattle, Dianne was challenged by a U.S. border guard. “Where are you going and what do you do?” he asked. “I’m a quilter.” Dianne replied. “Let me see your fingers.” He demanded. Dianne held them out. He looked and passed her through at once. When quilters gather in numbers these days, they don’t come by buckboard from the

surrounding township. They come from Europe, Scandinavia, and, by planeloads, from Japan, for the big quilt show and sale in Houston, Texas. During the two days of classes and one day open show and festival there are ten thousand people of all ages on the site at any moment. In her book Quilt Works Across Canada, Gail P. Hunt, of Prince George, B.C., writes about patterns common to all mankind. Quilting proves she’s right. Euro-Quilt magazine is printed in six languages. There are quilt books in French and Japanese, which are perfectly intelligible to Canadians. After all, say quilters, you don’t need to read the language to follow the diagrams. It’s estimated that there are ten million quilters in the U.S. and well over a million in Canada. There are more quilters per capita in rural areas but it’s increasingly popular among urbanites. Small quilt shops are everywhere. Over one hundred companies in North America have sprung up to supply them. The scale of some suppliers is amazing. Keepsake Quilting, in New Hampshire, has over one thousand patterns and one hundred thousand fabrics. The undisputed giant, Hancock’s in Paducah, Kentucky, began in 1952 as a fabric store catering to small towns. It now has over sixty thousand square feet of buildings, forty employees, imports fabric from round the world and ships to seventy-two different countries worldwide. Quilters insist on top-notch fabric. As one said, “If you’re going to spend two hundred hours making something, you don’t want it to fall apart.” From Brisbane to Bali, quilting is a

largely unrecognized financial success. But isn’t it a relic of olden times, which should have disappeared with kerosene lamps and scrub boards? What happened? Pioneer quilting peaked about 1880. There was a small revival during the depression of the 1930s. It attracted attention during the American centennial, the 1960s and 1980s but really picked up momentum during the 1990s, when varieties of fabric and improved machines were available. It’s now a worldwide industry. Our pioneer ancestors would be pleased. What’s the attraction? Modern women can buy bedding. Today’s houses are well-insulated. There are certainly other ways to meet men. The answers modern quilters offer would be familiar to quilters of long ago. In 1933, Carrie Hall recommended quilting as a way to relieve “stress and tension of the jazz age.” Dianne Jansson agrees. “It’s a solace, an ‘out,’ a safe, acceptable stress reducer, better than going to an analyst because, at the end of the session, you have something beautiful!” “Relaxing and an outlet for creativity,” say quilters. ”Creating a pattern out of fragments.” “Making something you love for people you love.” “It’s about sisterhood and sharing,” others note. As they’ve always done quilters work together, sharing ideas and inspirations. Because traditional patterns and heritage fabrics are still available, modern quilting is a direct link to the pioneers. Women’s history gets woven into the

design as does the larger story of wars, migrations and change. In fact, a history quiz is part of one quilt class about vintage quilts of the 1800s. Having a mathematical mind, steady hand and keen vision are advantages for a quilter. Just as important is a feeling for colour, line and effect. Quilters of the 1800s found inspiration for colour and form in their gardens. They used simple dinner plates to mark circles. Many of them were unlettered. Yet no one can deny that their quilts are harmonious and lovely. Mary Ellen Hopkins believes, “The whole point is to apply artistic principles to create beautiful quilts without having to go to school to learn art theory.” Quilting has always gone on out of sight of the official artistic community. That seems to be changing. As today’s quilters experiment with light and shadow, play with colour, their work is being accepted as art. Quilts were on display at the German Triennial Show in Heidelberg, and the European Art Quilt Exhibit in Breda. There was a quilt show and retreat at a ranch in Bozeman, Montana, and a Quilt Canada exhibit in a gallery in Edmonton, Alberta. The latter was a juried show of over nine hundred quilts. It drew the most attendance the gallery had ever had. Fifteen other quilt shows— over one thousand quilts in all—were held throughout Edmonton at the same time. Quilts now hang in the Ontario Art Gallery and in heritage museums throughout the U.S. In Australia and New Zealand there are invitation-only, juried art shows of quilts. Most quilters work from a

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basic pattern but give a personal flair to their quilts by their choice of fabrics and colours. Quilts aren’t just bed coverings anymore. They are lap quilts, table runners, wall hangings and quilts intended solely for decoration. Quilt retreats at such posh resorts as Jasper Park Lodge attract participants from as far away as Ontario and Saskatchewan. Who are these women? They’re all ages, from young mothers to retired seniors. They have a boundless enthusiasm for the art of quilting and transmit it enthusiastically. “Quilters are optimists,” Linda Hicks says from her own experience.” They think they’ll have time to read all the books and use all the fabric!” They adapt to technology yet cherish the past. They have fun. “Quilting should be enjoyable for the person who does it and the person who receives it,” declares Linda. They share the beauty they create with others. The pioneer tradition of making quilts for those in need continues. Most quilter’s groups give quilts to breast cancer survivors as a symbol of support. The Kamloops Sagebrush Quilters donate quilts to children in foster care, often the only personal items these children have. And, after the wildfires of 2003, quilters across Canada sent quilts to those who’d lost their homes. One woman who received an unexpected gift quilt was completely overwhelmed. “Imagine, someone thought so much of me that she gave me a quilt,” she exclaimed tearfully. Our great-grandmothers would have understood and smiled.

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II tend tend to to cry cry easily. easily. II cry cry so so easily easily that that when when my my daughter daughter was was little, little, she she used used to to turn turn to to me me at at certain certain points points of of aa movie movie and and check check ifif II had had tears tears streaming streaming down down my my visage. visage. I’m I’m pretty pretty sure sure she she still still does does this this audit audit to to this this day day and and ifif she she catches catches me me crying crying during during some some random random show show on on tv, tv, she’ll she’ll ask ask me me why. why. She’s She’s never never understood. understood. IfIf someone someone else else starts starts to to cry, cry, II will will cry cry along, along, regardless regardless of of how how well well II know know them. them. IfIf someone someone II actually actually know know isis crying crying or or telling telling me me aa sad sad story, story,

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II have have one one friend friend that that has has seen seen way way more more than than her her share share of of tragedy tragedy and and yet yet she she isis the the friend friend with with the the greatest greatest lust lust for for life. life. It’s It’s always always interesting interesting to to see see how how different different people people handle handle the the sad sad parts parts of of life. life. II don’t don’t walk walk around around like like Eeyore Eeyore from from Winnie Winnie the the Pooh, Pooh, all all gloomy gloomy and and sad. sad. II think think II would would seek seek help help ifif II was was like like that. that. II just just tend tend to to spring spring leaks leaks once once in in aa while while like like The The Grinch— Grinch— mostly mostly for for very very good good reasons reasons and and not not just just during during Hallmark Hallmark commercials. commercials. 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It’s July already! What!? By Carl Svangtun, Clear Impact The days are just flying by aren’t they? And somehow those goals we have around getting in better shape or improving our habits never seem to get started and the days and weeks just slip away. When I’m feeling like that I remember to tell myself that wellness is not about having to commit to a restrictive program for a few weeks, but instead it’s about changing simple habits, for life. Let’s take eating for instance. What we put into our bodies obviously has a huge impact on our energy, on how we feel and our overall wellness and fitness. And yes, when we overindulge it can have real short and long term consequences. But diets suck! So instead, we focus on a counterintuitive approach when it comes to nutrition. We call it a “just add” philosophy. Instead of focusing on not eating carbs, limiting calories or cutting back on certain foods, we focus on adding in powerfully nutritious sources of protein, good fats and yes, good complex carbohydrates to our meals. When we start to give our bodies more of what we need nutritionally it becomes easier to let go of all the extra “nutritionally empty” snack foods and processed foods that aren’t good for us. This works for a couple of reasons. • When we are intentional about adding nutritionally dense foods into our diets, we are present in the moment to our choices. This creates just that. The space for choice. For instance when we are preparing a nutritious (and tasty!) salad, adding some healthy seeds like hemp or maybe some organic sprouts from the local market, we are present and can more easily choose NOT to add that extra piece of garlic bread or dessert!

• When we consume good fats, proteins and complex carbs they digest more slowly than simple carbs like sugar and processed foods. This keeps us feeling full/satisfied for longer and will reduce the snack cravings. • When we let go of the focus on limiting our guilty pleasures we create the space to make simple changes to our diet, that can become new habits, one small thing at a time. For instance you might choose to just start adding two glasses of water to your morning consumption. That’s it, something simple. Practice it for a few weeks until it becomes a habit. Then add something else. Like having a healthy smoothie each morning or making Sunday the day you make a healthy soup to enjoy through the week. Get creative and make it fun! Eating can be a powerful act of self love! Try these simple techniques and by the time September rolls around you will have four or five new healthy habits developed as part of your normal life. Then watch some of the unhealthy eating habits start to fall away, with way less effort. There are many more ways you can shift your eating habits and create a healthy love affair with food. Send me an e-mail to carl@clearimpact.io and I’ll share some with you! And if you’re really feeling stuck in a rut and want to transform the quality of your life, join our Facebook group “Holistic Personal Growth” and we can connect there or go to our website www. clearimpact.io and schedule a free consultation with my friend, partner and fellow Personal Transformation Coach, Adam Hart. Life is Awesome!

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and no medical testing. However, the coverage is often inadequate and insufficient because most group life insurance plans offer only a basic amount of coverage, typically one or two times your salary. Another disadvantage is that it is tied to your job. If you leave your employer, you lose the insurance which can leave you unprotected. • “I’ve heard that insurance companies will deny claims if you die from complications after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.” Canadian insurance companies have spoken out against this misinformation, assuring Canadians that getting the COVID-19 vaccination does not impact their existing insurance coverage, and will not have an impact on their ability to obtain a new policy. • “Life insurance is too expensive, and I just can’t afford it.” Life insurance, and particularly term life insurance, can be very affordable. In

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those outside the family and close friends. The technology is designed to help make life easier for everyone involved. First up is clocks— a simple thing, but patients can forget if it’s day or night. Specifically designed clocks can make it easier to read and setup routines. These clocks display the date, time and even morning, afternoon or night. Communication aids are next. Keeping in contact with people is vital and today’s world makes that easier than ever. In

addition to the landline phone options you can also use Skype and Zoom to make staying in touch easier if geography is an issue. Electrical device monitoring is a new piece of technology that will alert caregivers if an appliance is not turned on or off. To be fair, it could come in handy for absent-minded tech guys (I’ve left a kettle on far too many times while getting wrapped up in an article or tech video). GPS and tracking devices are amazing for

those who wander. They can be setup to alert caregivers if their loved one leaves a specified area for a safe and quick return. In-home cameras are great, not only for security, but to make sure loved ones are safe. You can also use them for communication in many cases. You can also setup alerts if no motion is detected for a period of time. Medication management can be as simple as a pillbox with the days of the

week, blister packs, or a vibrating alarm on a watch. You can use smart home technology to set reminders as well. You can even record messages to play at certain times— such as when a loved one leaves the house, it can play your message reminding them to lock the door. Picture phones are designed for those who cannot remember names or numbers and may need to reach someone quickly. These phones have large numbers and preprogrammed numbers.

Some even have clear buttons where you can put pictures of friends and family so they don’t need to remember which buttons are which. With Amazon Alexa and the Facebook portal they can even just say who they wish to call and it’s done. My late uncle Ken was diagnosed with dementia and it wasn’t easy for my aunt or any of the family, though the technology wasn’t there to help. The diagnosis is devastating, but with a little technological help, it can be made a bit easier.

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know, pedestrians and cyclists are more vulnerable to injury than those in motor vehicles when a collision occurs. The initial process for an injured person is the same – they call or go online and make a ‘claim’ with ICBC and get a claim number. That claim number is then used to access treatments necessary for recovery, as it always had. These are referred to by ICBC as “Part 7 coverage” and treatments include massage, physiotherapy, kinesiology, acupuncture and physiotherapy and often must be approved by the ICBC adjuster assigned to the claim. There is also coverage for the primary homemaker if they are disabled from their homemaking or childcare tasks as well as replacement wages while an income earner is totally disabled from working.

As of May 1, 2021, what has changed when the B.C. government introduced ‘no fault’ is that the injured person is no longer entitled to make a claim or recover payment for all other losses they face from a motor vehicle accident. There is no payment for pain and suffering, future care costs not covered by Part 7 or approved by the ICBC adjuster and any wage replacement beyond the period that the injured person is completely and totally disabled from working. Those payments used to close the gap that many people faced when they were recovering but still only well enough to work part-time; a contract worker between contracts and too injured to look for their next position; or a student who had just started to look for work. With the advent of e-bikes and more people commuting

on bicycles to work, the chances become greater for getting into an accident. Although you do not need a license or insurance to operate an e-bike, if the operator of the e-bike causes an accident, they are subject to the same rules and duties as the operator of a motor vehicle. They are also fully responsible for any damage they cause. While there may be some car insurance savings from the nofault changes, the reduction is only because the coverage is reduced. It is now recommended that cyclists purchase separate insurance (less than $50 per year) to protect themselves in the event they cause an accident. Also, to fill in the gaps for all British Columbians left by no-fault, it is recommended to purchase separate disability insurance. A little pre-planning can go a long way in an emergency!

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aking a charitable bequest is great way to leave a lasting legacy. A charitable bequest, or a gift made through your will, allows you to leave a gift to support charitable causes that you are passionate about. While there may be many personal, non-tax benefits to making a charitable bequest, it can also be used to reduce income tax arising on or after your death. Let’s take a closer look at what you need to consider before setting up a charitable bequest. Charitable bequests are deemed to be made by your estate at the time that the gift is transferred to the charity as opposed to the date of death. Under Canadian income tax rules, a donation tax credit (DTC) may be claimed for qualifying charitable gifts that are made by an individual either through their will, by their estate, or by direct designation, if certain conditions are met. The DTC can be allocated to maximize the benefit of the gift by applying it against income taxes payable associated with

the estate or the deceased taxpayer in the most beneficial manner possible. Provincial or territorial DTCs may also be available. Provided the charitable bequest is made by an estate that qualifies as a Graduated Rate Estate (GRE), there is significant flexibility as to how the DTC can be claimed to reduce taxes. In addition to other benefits, GREs are eligible to apply graduated rates to income that is taxed in the trust. To qualify as a GRE, an estate must meet the following conditions: • the estate must arise on and as a consequence of the individual’s death; • the estate must be a “testamentary trust” at all times during the 36-month period; • the individual’s social insurance number must be provided in the estate’s first tax return; • the estate must designate itself as the GRE of the individual in its first tax return; and • no other estate may designate itself as the GRE of

the individual. Care must be taken to ensure that GRE status is not inadvertently lost before the end of the 36-month period. Should an estate cease to be a GRE for any reason, then not only will the estate lose access to graduated tax rates, it will also become ineligible for other beneficial tax treatment associated with GREs, including access to the flexible donation rules. When done properly, charitable bequests can benefit both the donor and the causes they care about. It’s clear that planning your donations in advance will ensure the most beneficial tax outcomes. A well drafted will—that considers your specific assets, beneficiaries, and the tax implications to your estate— will help your family deal with your estate and carry out your wishes during a very difficult time. Please visit the BDO website for more details on making a bequest and how it can help you and your family. Make a Donation in Your Will – Tax Implications | BDO Canada.

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eniors’ Community Centre @ Desert Gardens thanks everyone for supporting our Centre these past few months. A huge thank you to the Volunteers who have stepped up to give a lending hand. It has been very appreciated. We continue to have the Oasis Café open Monday to Friday from 9:30 – 1 p.m. Unfortunately, at this time there are no lunch or dinners being served, however, we have lots of homemade goodies (sweets, muffins, cookies) and coffee/tea/pop and juice. Lots of smiles come with it. Chair Fitness is Tuesday and Thursdays from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. with our lovely instructor Michelle.

Scrabble is Wednesdays from 1 – 3 p.m. Cribbage is Fridays from 1 – 3 p.m. Toastmasters is Thursday at 7 – 8 a.m. Table Tennis is on Mondays and Thursdays from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. TGIF is once again beginning on Fridays from 10 – 11 a.m. Welcome back everyone! Mexican Train is Saturdays @ 2:00 p.m. We are still desperately looking for a Chair Yoga Instructor as we have many folks who would like to be able to attend. Please call Seiko or Penny at 250-372-5110 for more info. We would like to thank the many folks in the Community who call to arrange special

meetings/events. We are happy to host whenever possible. Everyone is welcome to come to our wonderful centre and participate in an activity or just to have a cup of coffee/tea and chat with new friends. For the months of July and August the Centre will be closed on Mondays in order for the staff and volunteers to have an extra day off. Also, the Seniors’ Community Centre at Desert Gardens will be closed the weeks of July 10 - 16 and July 18-22 for holidays. Wishing everyone a wonderful warm relaxing and smokeless summer. Pop by anytime for a cup of coffee/tea and a visit. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Ah Summer. The most anticipated season of the year. Many of us are anxiously waiting to stuff the puffy winter coats and clunky winter boats back into the desolate dusty closet corners, in exchange for light layers that allow the Vitamin D converting rays of sunshine to dance its warm fingers across our skin. But aside from the temperature changing and the landscape transforming into a lush paradise that dazzles our eyes and souls with a relaxing and nourishing beauty, the biggest change this season ignites propels every species, including us, to accept the inevitable letting go. Arguably one of the hardest feats a parent overcomes is watching and allowing their children to thrive and develop the skills needed to become

their own unique and independently capable individuals. This requires us to not only trust them, but to trust ourselves, in that we have sufficiently raised them to navigate and survive the intricacies of life. This beautiful season really is the herald of transformative moments. Down covered little birds will begin to appear flitting about the ground as they test their stubby little wings, embarking on their first soirée into an environment doting parents once shielded them from. To accommodate nest life, a fledgling’s wings and tail are shorter and their colouring spotty to allow for camouflaging on the ground as they learn to develop foraging and flight skills. Of course they are not

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prepared them for the amazing challenges that lay ahead. Fathers/mothers are walking daughters/ sons down aisles to futures filled with loving complications! For me I am having to let go on a smaller scale; trusting and allowing my two youngest to walk home from school. It seems to be such a small or trivial act, but for me, my job is to think of all the potentials that could go wrong and inundate them with the information so that it doesn’t. So no matter how big or small the change and growth that is happening this summer, let go and trust in the capabilities of not only our little loved ones but ourselves! Radiate positivity and happiness! Stay Curious Kamloops!

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very year the Torch Relay Event wends its way to the zone hosting the next Games. This year, it started June 1st in Kamloops, at Berwick on the Park and will end up in Victoria for the Sept. 13-17 Games. Berwick’s commitment to creating active, inspired lifestyles for seniors complements the mission of the Games, which celebrate healthy adults 55+ years of age, through fun and competitive sports and recreation activities. Outside the welcoming entrance, Berwick staff provided a couple of active games, a wheel of fortune which allowed participants to choose from a variety of prizes, beverages, and “flame” cookies. Of course, the flame’s shape and colour resemble the flame of the torch that was paraded around, then passed on for photo opportunities. In the background the main torch towered about the enthusiastic participants, including 4 Zone 8

participants in zone colours. We thank Berwick Retirement Communities for raising the excitement level and being the presenting sponsor of the 2022 Games. The track and field schedule is now available on the 55+ BC Games website. Check this website for up-to-date information on all the sports and happenings at the upcoming Games. Not to detract from Zone 8’s fundraising, the 2022 Greater Victoria 55+ BC Games Host Society is raising money by offering a 50/50 draw. As of April 4, 2022, participants, spectators, and fans will have a chance to make some money as well as contribute to the legacy of the Games. Tickets can be purchased at the Zone 1 website. Click on the link for details. Purchase of tickets will be open until Sept. 16 at 8 p.m., and the winner drawn at 9 p.m. that night. Please keep in mind that Zone 8 is selling its logo wear on hand, at prices from two

years ago. No new merchandise will be purchased this year. Please contact Linda at zone8merchandise @55plusbcgames. org for information on stock on hand for women’s and men’s shirts ($35) and jackets ($95), as well as toques ($15), caps ($15), and pins ($3) In addition, we had hoped to have sew-on crests 1.5”x3,” same style as previous years with Victoria 2022 in zone 8 colours of red and gold, the price being $5.35 including tax. Unfortunately, the provider still has not received our goods. If you are interested in buying a crest, and have not yet ordered one, please call or email me. Getting in shape for the 55+ BC Games is good for our health and inspiring. Having a sense of humour helps as well: It would be wonderful if we could put ourselves in the dryer for ten minutes, then come out wrinkle-free and three sizes smaller! Alternatively, keep up your training! Stay safe!

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office. Last week my honourable colleague from North Okanagan— Shuswap, MP Mel Arnold, tabled Bill C-291 to change all references of “child pornography” in the Criminal Code to “child sexual abuse material.” I am deeply grateful to him for tabling this Bill that I authored

and using his slot in the Order of Precedence to advance this critical piece of legislation without delay. This is a change that victims and advocates have been seeking for too long. The time to make this simple yet meaningful change is now. Words matter. The term child pornography sanitizes the extreme harm caused to children. Pornography describes media between consenting adults. Children can never consent to sexual activity with adults. This is why any sexual depiction of a child must be called what it is: abuse. Child victims are forced to live with their trauma for the rest of their lives, and we must reflect the seriousness of this in the terms we use. Further, on June 12 I

had the opportunity to award pins celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth II to 56 deserving citizens of Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo. This was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate so many in our community who humbly strive to serve their friends and neighbours and ask nothing in return. Recipients included frontline workers, community leaders and volunteers, public servants and those who have demonstrated acts of heroism. It’s not often enough that we take the time to honour those in our community who go above and beyond. I was deeply honoured to bestow these gifts and take to heart the depth of care and devotion that so many have for our community.

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t was the mid-70s when the young Boyd children got their thrills by riding with their dad, Jon, over the dusty trails around Kamloops, B.C. in the homemade dune buggies. They also loved road trips and camp outs in their ’69 Westphalia Volkswagen van. The three boys born without silver spoons in their mouths were gifted, by the time they were toddlers, with little hockey sticks and, as their mama’s all-Canadian hat trick eager to set goals, life was fun. Jon built a row boat from a single sheet of plywood and, on the maiden voyage, used ores in boating around a lake near Kamloops. Just for the fun of it, once, he put a small outboard motor on it for speed. When he started it up, the front of the boat took a hilarious nose dive and near drowned ten-year-old Danny who baled buckets of water all the way back to shore. For a trip to Mexico Jon, and his wife Lois, mounted the unique collapsible craft onto the side of the van and, of course, left the outboard motor behind. They filled the van up with play clothes, fishing and camping gear, coolers of food stuff, bathing suits, ball caps, and sunscreen—with the idea that whatever was forgotten

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could be purchased en route— except for their irreplaceable ‘little guys.’ They crossed into the U.S. then headed down the Baha to the Straits of California and caught a ferry to Mexico’s mainland. The couple’s handle on Spanish was poor, and they got lost in vibrant Mexico City when they parked there to shop. The little muchachos were oblivious to the crisis; they were high on excitement sporting their new wide-brim leather hats, ponchos and fringed jackets. After several hours of wrong turns, Jon eventually managed to navigate the correct routes and arrived at his destination of Puerto Vallarta, located on the Pacific Ocean side of Mexico. Sticky-hot and tired, the family parked in a convenient campground/resort. Wasting no time, the gang got into their swim suits and raced barefoot, through the warm white sand, and leapt into the 86-degree Fahrenheit salt water. Teetering and tumbling in the undertow and surf, they played until midnight. While preoccupied in the fun, their van was invaded. Armies of ants took over everywhere that was stickysweet and crumby including the snack counter and fruit/veggies baskets. The scene freaked them

out and, although they got into their jammies, no one dared to climb into the cots. The mama, the papa, and all the baby birds fled the nest that night and, without reservations, burst into a nearby exotic hotel. While Jon was assigned to a studio suite Danny, drawn to the open grand piano in the lounge, pounded out ‘The Entertainer.’ Calls for encores thrilled him, and he had a blast obliging. Too soon, his party-pooper papa halted the show, rounded up the little guys, and called to the deflated wanna-be musician trailing in the accolades, “Step it up, son.” During that week of high excitement, the gang boarded a glass-bottomed, sea-worthy vessel to fish near a reef. A guide bated the hooks, and the kids got help netting their catch. Even the youngest, nicknamed ‘Ledbottom’—because he’d recently graduated from diapers to blue jeans, proudly caught a colourful sunfish but lost track of it when it was dumped into a bucket of water with the other catches. Bobby named his fish, Sam, and insisted it was his pet. He was shaken at being forced to abandon it in the bucket. Danny shocked everyone by reeling in a baby octopus which was taken from him immediately

and slaughtered. Back on shore for a photo-op, the boys retrieving their slippery treasures found one fish was missing. Bobby’s was there with the distinction of having the bulgiest eyeballs, but Led’s tropical sunfish was gone. The guide consoled him by handing over what was left of it, and everyone made fun of the deformed fish’s bony backside; a hunk of it was carved out and used for bate! With the unforgiving tropical sun in his eyes, bright blue pools of tears overflowed down Led’s sunblistered cheeks. Adding insult to injury, his bro Danny gloated as he held up his catch for the camera. “Here’s my sixtopus,” he quipped; two of the octopus’ legs had been sliced off and used as bate. The family’s vacation time wound down and, using pesticides, they cleaned the van. The little boat, un-sea-worthy as it was, remained strapped to the vehicle. Danny wrote about it in his dayjournal describing it as having no adventure. Over the elegy-like story of the boat in captivity, he drew a sketch of it for memory’s sake. Beneath drawings of stick people, he wrote, “No bull fights, no toreadors, no raging bulls.” (sadface) “No drownings, and no girls!” His most memorable evening and

best stick-boy illustration was of himself at the piano. Beneath a spherical sea of stars, on their last night in Puerto Vallarta, the three-some sat crosslegged engrossed by an authentic group of caballeros dressed in traditional outfits: sombreros, embroidered-vests, bright cumber buns and slim pants. The instrumental ensemble of Mariachi band members playing acoustic bass guitars, high-pitched Mexican vihuelas, and a couple of trumpets, fascinated the kids. The band accompanied Bonita, a twentysomething Spanish dancer. She mesmerized the youngsters with her big dark eyes, and long swan neck, as her hair and the wide salmon-pink skirts of ruffles and lace, flared like a flirty flamingo. The festivities ended with all the kids walloping piñatas and gathering candy off the sand. It was a long hot night, when locals sipped their tequila, and throaty singers could still be heard when the van pulled out at the crack of dawn on January 1st, 1977. All along the routes north, the Boyds listened to ‘Johnny Cash’ and ‘Sons of the Pioneers’ tapes. ‘The little guys,’ now in mid-life, still love the old music and retell the old stories.

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ACROSS 1. Ancient Greek sophist 5. Genus of insects 11. Culinary herb 12. Neutralizing antibody 16. Plan 17. Pa’s partner 18. A city in S Louisiana 19. TNT sportscaster 24. Atomic #25 (abbr.) 25. Well-known bug 26. Body parts 27. Monetary unit of Albania 28. Kids’ play things 29. Coastal city in Malaysia 30. Famed French physician 31. Flourishing 33. Excessively overweight 34. Pampered 38. Emerged 39. Order of tailless amphibians 40. Indian term of respect 43. Shift sails (Brit.) 44. Beloved Mexican dish 45. Scottish tax 49. Health insurance 50. Monetary unit of Samoa 51. Move about 53. Execute or perform 54. Taste property 56. Unit of dry measure

58. Blood group 59. Something you can up 60. In great need 63. Breezes through 64. Spoke 65. Become acquainted with DOWN 1. A particular part 2. Spanish neighborhood 3. Business 4. Reddish browns 5. Extinct Hawaiian bird 6. Disney town 7. Part of the Bible (abbr.) 8. Atomic #22 (abbr.) 9. The distinctive spirit of a people or an era 10. In a moment 13. Monetary unit of Vietnam 14. Submerge in a liquid 15. Yellowish cotton cloth 20. -__, denotes past 21. Hoopster Morant 22. Not 23. Indian title of respect 27. Horsley and Marvin are two 29. One thousandth of a liter (abbr.) 30. Hoover’s organization

31. Round globular seed 32. University official 33. Spherical body 34. Iraq’s capital 35. To any further extent 36. Swollen lymph node 37. Anger 38. Technological marvel 40. Peruvian district 41. Salt of acetic acid 42. What Santa says 44. Israeli city __ Aviv 45. Late Heisman winner 46. Reveal the presence of 47. Long upholstered seat 48. Most wily 50. Sword 51. Respiratory disease 52. The Ocean State 54. Fleshy watery fruit 55. Lying down 57. Superheavy metal 61. The ancient Egyptian sun god 62. Indicates position

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This is Assisted Dying: A Doctor’s Story of Empowering Patients at the End of Life By Stefanie Green, MD Scribner, 2022, 295 pages Memoir

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s the title suggests and as the reader expects, these pages focus on one of life’s poignant moments: death. It is no coincidence that this doctor is intimately aware of the other significant event in life, birth. The author is an experienced birthing/neonatal specialist whose career path changes about the time that Canada legalizes medical assistance in dying (MAiD)* in 2016. In both birthing and dying, Green provides her patients with a patient-focused empathic and helpful delivery. She and at first, a few, colleagues see the necessity of offering help to those initiating the request for assisted dying – those who have “a grievous and irremediable condition.” They embark on the path of learning that is both engaging and daunting, actively accessing international experts and from there developing a Canadian professional organization (CAMAP**) of which Green acts as president. The friends and family of the individuals depicted in their last hours each have their own responses to their loved one’s act of dying with medical help. Each patient’s story is unique and profoundly moving. It takes inner strength as well as self-knowledge for the patient, loved ones, and the doctor, to facilitate this type of delivery. In This is Assisted Dying it is the depth of love that the human heart is capable of that shakes the reader to the core and leaves us asking ourselves, “How would I wish to die? Who do I want with me – if anyone? Would I want music and if so, what kind? and other questions that would need thought – a death plan. Highly recommended. Stefanie Green, MD, is on the clinical faculty at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria. A list of resources, including information from the Government of Canada and patient advocacy groups, completes the book. *MAiD – Medical Assistance in Dying **CAMAP- Canadian Association of MAiD Assessors and Providers.

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I have no complaints as my life has been great Had my wife and kids and lot on my plate I was also the weatherman come day or night But as you know we weren’t always right. My life was full of many laughs and fun I loved to play wipes especially when I won. I would of course rub it in everyone’s noses And would even throw in a few little poses I have been so grateful for all in my life Full of laughs fun and humour and beautiful wife My kids, extended family, and all my friends Years together and right to the end Some days I am forgetting such little things Sometimes unsure what my day will bring Please keep me familiar and keep me safe I trust that I will be fine as I have my faith Going to the doctors and getting some tests Drawing a clock, and trying my best Forgetting the days and not knowing the time Now could use that glass of red wine. Diagnosed with Dementia was a real fright Not knowing if my future would be very bright I know I have my family to support me and all I hope I am not embarrassed to take this fall. Slowly things are beginning to change Noticing some things are no longer in range I know who you are it’s a bit of a blur I sure hope someday they will find a cure Adult Day Centre was such a great time Two days a week which was just fine It kept my mind busy, and we always had lunch The people were great, such a good bunch It was time to move as I needed some help But sometimes not happy with the cards I was dealt When I walked on my own, I often got lost Which wasn’t too fun especially in the frost I forget what things are or what there for But I know I’m happy when you walk through the door It makes me smile because I know you care So, hold my hand and have a seat on the chair You look familiar and I can tell by your smile I love your visits so please stay awhile This journey is not fun, please just ride with me As I can’t explain about the things I see Today I am good, but tomorrow maybe not But please come visit me and please don’t stop My thoughts are different, my words are hard I don’t even remember if I had a yard Dementia has slowly taken everything from me As the decline has been so obvious to see My memory, motor skills, walking and eating All of that had been slowly depleting I thank you for your patience, and for your love And always thanking the lord above Your love and support have helped me through Thank you for everything that you do Think of our memories we have all had together As well as the talks of the global weather I love you all you are in my heart And that I know will never part Oh, and one more thing, last but not least I know who is truly, my favourite niece I will try and keep that as quiet as I can As our hearts know exactly where we stand I have been blessed by all, in every way I know it’s been hard, but I cannot stay Rest In Peace My Beloved Uncle At almost “94” it is my time to Rest Your Niece Lori I love you all and wish you the best May 14th, 2022

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The hidden costs of being mortal

WENDY WESEEN

hat made me have a lifelong interest in death? Perhaps something popped into my DNA at the last minute. Perhaps because I was born feet first, I could immediately start running to the finish line. Or perhaps because my maternal grandmother died in our dining room then converted into a

grandma’s death must have powerfully impacted me. I don’t remember her death and only understood much later what it must have been like for me when she died. The insight into who I was and how I got there happened sixty years after she died. She was alive when I went to bed one night and when I woke the next morning, she was gone, her bed stacked like a rack of bones next to the back door. And to complete the confusion, her engraved wedding ring was found in the garden soil when Dad was spading the soil for the vegetables the next spring. I have no recollection of conversation about her dying;

direct descendants of Victorians protected children from the reality of death. In retrospect this was the beginning of the anxiety of abandonment and the vacuum of loss. I have reached the designated age to be qualified as elderly. I have worked with elderly, disabled, and dying people and thought I knew everything I needed to know to navigate my own end-of-life. But the world has changed rapidly in every respect since my grandmother’s death. Our children are mobile following the job market; no longer living geographically close to kinships. At the same time, the health care system has

off-loaded patient care (e.g.: post surgical hip/ knee care) to families or expensive home care. Humans live increasingly longer, and though families still play a vital role in care of their elders, in typical human fashion we are unbelievably inventive, but still think with a 1960s mind. What should we do about these changes? When does quality of life overrule the supremacy of the medical technology of longevity? These questions are vital now. Unfortunately, the time for the best solution has passed. We have known since World War II there would be a baby boom, an increase in the proportion of elderly

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persons by 2022. At the same time, medical technology has resulted in longevity of the current generation. But politicians chose to talk about the baby boom instead of preparing for it; the boomers are knocking at the door. Facing illness and death is difficult without the added anxiety of an out-of-date health care system due to speeding like a falling star. My generation is part of a massive fix-it industry arriving as climate change reveals itself in the form of weather catastrophes and an earth demanding justice.

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sickroom, blind after a stroke. I was barely five years old and already “hers.” That’s what my brother, 8 years at the time, told me; “the same way I was dad’s.” That’s the way things were done in those days, possessive favouritism was the way things were done in the family where each of us had a place, primarily defined by our mother. As the oldest sister of four, I had the special status of guiding little sisters through nappy changes, the terrible twos, learning to ride bikes, skip ropes, and navigating the tricky realities of puberty with minimal knowledge, all the while squabbling about the rules about lipstick. I figured my

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Fuel economy – let’s make it better Submitted by Gary Miller, Retired Service Advisor & Certified Automotive Specialist

urrent driving conditions have created a very interesting circumstance for us to deal with, incorporating the following question. How do I get the most bang for my gas dollars? With the cost of fuel well over two dollars per litre, listening to the noise of my wallet being emptied during a fill up, is not a totally pleasant sound. In my youth I remember paying 26 cents per gallon for high test 260 gas that I put into my 56 Chevy. Meanwhile a gallon of regular was only 19 cents. Getting the most for my money back then, was not a major concern as the cost of fuel related to my hourly income from the job at the auto wreckers, was 26 percent. In today’s dollars it is 50 percent, which is quite a difference. Bottom line of this situation is, how do I get the best fuel management from the current vehicles that we choose to drive. I used the word “management” because of numerous factors that affect fuel economy. Vehicle maintenance and driving habits will have the greatest impact on improving fuel economy. Starting off with vehicle maintenance there are many things you can do. The first thing is to identify a good source of mechanical information or service, please appreciate the value of a good technician so you can work at your economy needs together.

Tire pressure is number one and the process is very simple. Inflate tires to the recommended tire pressure and have it checked at least monthly. Besides improving fuel economy, this will improve handling, increase safety, and increase tire life. Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by 0.4 percent for every 1 psi drop in pressure of all four tires. Over 90 percent of car tires on the road are under-inflated, and this costs money in both fuel and in shortened tire life. Then again let’s not get carried away and add more. Over inflation can have some fairly negative effects on handling and braking. Set the pressures to spec as indicated for that vehicle. That setting was certified as acceptable with Transport Canada for handling of the vehicle and CAFE ratings (Corporate Average Fuel Economy). High pressures can improve economy but at the cost of safety especially braking and steering, a balance has to be reached. *When checking tire pressure don’t scrimp, use a good quality tire gauge. Plus a regular yearly alignment is an asset, keeps tires rolling straight down the road. I have witnessed over the years, the results of a sticking brake caliper. This is the item that applies your brakes when you step on the pedal and is located on the front wheels for 2 wheel disc vehicles and at all wheels for a 4 application. Usually when a maintenance servicing is done ask

the technician to give a quick spin of each wheel to check for binding. Sticking or binding brake components may simulate the vehicle seeming to continuously drive up hill when it should be coasting. This could result in a 5 -20 percent increase in fuel consumption. In my youth I was a successful sprinter with the coach’s words ringing in my ears about the body’s need of oxygen to perform at its best. Using similar Laws of Physics, an engine also needs lots of air— good clean air—to perform at its peak. Front mounted spare tires on trucks or dirty air filters go a long way in restricting an engine’s ability to breathe. If an air filter is dirty, get rid of it or clean it, if and only if it is designed to be reused. Be happy if the filter is dirty, because think of all the dirt that didn’t get inside, it had done its job. With today’s fuel injected vehicles spark plugs work 5 – 8 times longer than non fuel injected vehicles but at what cost. The cost of me changing my spark plugs is recouped very quickly but admittedly I can do the work myself. The newer Platinum and Iridium versions cover up a multitude of tuning sins but they can be quite pricey, but a good spark relates to better fuel economy. Use the recommended fuel for your vehicle, a lower grade will have the engine de-tune itself to prevent internal damage

caused by the different grade of fuel. The de-tuning causes higher fuel consumption. In turn, paying for higher octane gas for a vehicle that uses regular, is self defeating, providing no advantage. Low viscosity oils like 0W-20 can help increase fuel economy but comes at the expense of your engine unless it was designed to use this thinner oil. An engine loses 35 percent of its power due to internal friction so if one was to get even 10 percent of that back, the difference would be pleasantly noticeable. Final item, clean and polish the car, NASCAR drivers gained 8 – 14 more mile an hour top speed from clean vehicles. *For the record, there are many claiming huge results from special fuel economy additives and here is my reply. As an old farmer said to me, “there are two ways for paying for hay, before or after it’s been through the horse,” be wise in your choosing. Next month will be on fuel saving driving habits. Any concerns or questions please don’t hesitate to contact me at bigsix8280@ yahoo.ca.

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everything organized SHAWN FERGUSON Everything Organized

s a professional organizer, I see and deal with all kinds of clutter. My clients have a vast array of education, age and status. A time not too far in the past, people believed that only people of modest income would ‘hoard’ or that a person must be a ‘slob’ if they had a cluttered home. Nothing is farther from the truth, in my experience. The majority of my clients are professionals or seniors who need assistance wading through the mounds of clutter. Most people think that they will be able to ‘get to it’ another day, however after years of letting it “slide” it becomes a mountain of a task for one person to deal with. Then one day they finally decide

its time to deal with the mountain, they realize they don’t know where to begin and get discouraged and walk away. They try over and over to begin and win the battle only to find that they are more frustrated than ever. This is what I wanted to write on this month, it’s what I call ‘walking disorganization.’ I describe this as a person who will start at a point in the home with the notion that things need to be de-cluttered and cleaned. I’ll put this theory in play with a short story to give you the idea: Katie walked into her kitchen knowing that today was the day to tackle the mess as she couldn’t stand it any longer. Katie madly grabbed several items from the counter knowing that they were supposed to live in the bathroom. She darted to the bathroom (with every intention to return to the kitchen) and noticed that her son left toothpaste all over the sink and had splashed the mirror with soap. Katie then cleans up the mess and observes her husband’s reading

glasses on the counter. Katie scoops up the glasses and heads for their bedroom only to notice that the bed was not yet made, there were dirty clothes on the floor and her daughter’s teddy bear somehow made the trek it into their room. Katie makes the bed, returns the teddy bear, puts the clothes in the laundry hamper and then realizes she desperately needs to do laundry. She takes the hamper downstairs to put in a load of laundry, gets interrupted by the telephone, etc. etc. etc. then wonders why she hasn’t accomplished her goal by the end of the day. Sound familiar? I call it walking disorganization because the person is in motion the whole day attempting to get organized, but cannot complete the task he/ she originally planned. The person is drained because they’ve been truly ‘busy’ all day, but have yet to complete anything. I coach my clients to start in one room and stay in that one room until the task is complete. This feels strange in the beginning,

but once you do it on a regular basis, it becomes easier. This, however, can be really hard if you have small children, have ADHD, are diagnosed as being chronically disorganized and/or a hoarder. A professional organizer can help you de-clutter and coach you on acquiring new skills for future success but if you strongly resonate with Katie, you may wish to seek assistance from someone who is educated in this field. Take comfort in knowing that help is not too far away. Shawn Ferguson is a Professional Organizer in Kamloops, BC. We specializes in Senior Transition, Downsizing. Check us out at www. everythingorganized.net, FaceBook https://www. facebook.com/ everythingorganized kamloops/ or call (250) 377-7601 for a free half hour consult in Kamloops. Do you have a topic that you would like Shawn to write about? Please email him at Shawn@ everythingorganized.net.

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he Royal Inland Hospital Foundation is thrilled to offer an unparalleled experience through the launch of a very special Taking Date Night to New Heights Lottery happening now. Participants can enter to win a once in a lifetime experience where one lucky winner and a guest of their choice can take part in a fully catered evening of elegance and pampering. The night will begin with a professional photoshoot on Royal Inland Hospital’s Ralph and Linda Emsland Family Helipad situated on the highest level of the Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Tower. Following that, the winner and their guest will be brought to a stunning outdoor terrace in the Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Tower to indulge in a personalized 3-course meal catered by Moxie’s Grill & Bar.

During this spectacular evening, they will be encouraged to sit back, relax, and take in the breathtaking views of the Kamloops skyline. For a night like this, we know how important it is for one to feel their best, which means we will also be providing the lucky couple with a $600 Jardine’s Domaine gift card to purchase something marvelous to wear for the evening of. As the night concludes, the two will be provided with a one night stay in a Signature King Suite overlooking Riverside Park graciously donated by the luxurious Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel where there is the opportunity unwind and reflect on the night to remember forever. Tickets sales are happening now until July 5, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. The winner will be announced on July 5, 2022 at 10 p.m. through a

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It’s ok to call ‘BS’ Submitted by Erin Chambers,

Life Coach/End of Life Doula

alling out ‘BS’ can be hard to do, and most times, the people you are calling out don’t like it. Usually this results in some denial, disagreement or a full blown argument which typically ends up NOT being about the initial source of conflicting information. Now, when I say ‘call people out,’ what I mean is that if there is an inconsistency of information, point it out, repeat it back, get curious, ask questions. You are trying to find clarity of information, not call someone a liar. Most times, when there is a ‘waffling’ of facts, it is because the source, or person, isn’t clear on their choice or values. That’s ok. None of us have all the answers nor do many people, unfortunately, know themselves that well. By getting curious, with ourselves and with others, is where richer communication happens. It puts us in tune with our innermost self and helps us to reflect on what it is we

truly do want and desire. Maybe what once served us well, a story we told ourselves or a defence mechanism that springs forth practically on its own because it’s ‘just what we do’ can be called into question and we realize what was once important or useful to us, in this present moment, is no longer. It’s hard to question ourselves because that, too, raises conflict. This is also known as growth or evolution. You aren’t the same person you were yesterday, let alone last year. So don’t get caught up in ‘autopilot’ information or excuses either. Get curious. Ask questions. Don’t call someone a liar, but definitely, especially if that inner radar is going off (also known as gut instinct) call someone out on their bull$@*!—yourself included. Please head to my website: griefenergycoach. com to check out more articles, free online events and workshops.

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Community awareness which happens when the roots of neighbouring trees grow close enough together to actually merge, and the same exchanges happen there. This interspecies connection allows Colouring outside the lines communities of REV. LEANN BLACKERT trees to support Wild Church one another, sharing resources. Dying trees will ne of the send their energy central and nourishment beliefs of to younger, weaker our Wild Church trees to ensure community is that their growth. the wisdom of Trees somehow Creator is held in communicate times creation, and if we of danger. The really pay attention forest of trees works we can learn valuable life lessons. together through roots and fungal As we step into July threads to create a and the big Canada Day celebrations, we healthy environment can turn to the trees in tune with the needs of all. for instruction. Canada Day is We have heard the one day set aside expression “you can’t see the forest for the to celebrate the community that trees,” and there’s is the nation of some truth there. Canada. And it is But this saying goes indeed a large party one step further. – and will surely be That forest that a huge celebration we see is actually this year as we a community of emerge far enough interconnected from COVID beings working restrictions to gather together for the in groups again. good of the whole. Scientists now know As an immigrant that trees are literally turned permanent resident with hopes connected to one another in two ways. of one day gaining A mycelium network citizenship, I recognize the many of fungal hyphae gifts Canada offers grows between both its people and trees. These long strands of fungus are the world. There is a great mycelium capable of drilling network of support into the roots of here. At the same trees, creating a time, I recognize the “wood-wide web” need for awareness of connection as we move which allows the sharing of nutrients, toward this day of sugars, minerals and celebration. water. Trees also Canada Day was connect through originally called root grafting, Dominion Day,

and honours the date of July 1, 1867, the day the British Parliament officially named these settled lands as a Dominion. The word dominion, from a Latin root word dominus, meaning lord or master, speaks of domination over or domain of. We live in an ever-growing awareness of what that dominion has meant for the First Peoples of this land and continue to seek ways to understand and live into real reconciliation. It was not just the culture of indigenous peoples that paid the price of that dominion. Families and children, the bodies of many finally being discovered and recovered, paid the ultimate price. We walk toward July 1st with that awareness. And our awareness grows to understand that the percussive blasts of fireworks might be triggering for families who have found refuge in Canada from wartorn homelands– and for members of our military who live with PTSD and other trauma from their days of service to this nation. I love a party! And I’ve grown to love Canada Day. And each year I’ve lived in Canada my awareness of the “mosaic” has grown and left me wondering how we might listen to the needs of the whole community, to perhaps become like the forest, allowing

our roots to connect at a deeper level, that we might find ways to support those for whom this day might be other than a celebration. In the New Testament book described as a letter to the church at Colossae, the author, identified as Paul, writes, “I pray that all of you would have strong hearts that beat together with the love of the Great Spirit.”* What a perfect prayer for a community – that strong hearts would beat together with the love of the Spirit – and love for one another. May a mycelium network of deep love and strong hearts and true community shape your Canada Day this year – and every other day of the year. *translation from First Nations Version, an Indigenous Translation of the New Testament, Colossians 2:2. Rev LeAnn Blackert works with Michele Walker, Linda Clark and Lesly Comrie in ministry with Wild Church in Kamloops, Sorrento and the Okanagan (wildchurchbc. org). She considers herself a seeker in her faith journey and wanders the wild world looking for soul-nourishing connection with the Great Mystery and fellow seekers. To join her and others on this journey, visit wildchurchbc.org and be in touch!

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The truth behind vinyl flooring installation

Flooring PAUL MORRIS Nufloors

question we often get asked is “can I install vinyl plank over my current flooring?” While vinyl plank can be installed over many substrates, including other flooring types there are a few things to remember when doing this. This month we will touch on some of the factors you need to consider when installing vinyl over existing flooring. Installing over existing flooring The benefit of installing your new

vinyl floors over top of your existing flooring is that it saves you time on the prep work by allowing you to skip the demolition stage and get right to the floor laying stage. But to do this, your existing flooring must be fixed to the subfloor below and be in good condition. Installing over an existing floating floor is a no-no since there will be too much movement to the floor which will ultimately cause a failure. The next thing to remember is that the floor below must be prepped to accept the new flooring. Some glues do not work well on top of existing vinyl so in these cases ensuring you have the proper glue is imperative. Priming the floor is never a bad idea as it will ensure that you get maximum effectiveness of the adhesive. The last thing to consider when installing over an existing floor is

what the finished height of both flooring types will be. Will there be enough clearance for doors to close properly if you add another layer of flooring? Will appliances lay flush with countertops? You want to think of this beforehand to make sure the flooring won’t be too high. Removing the Old Flooring By installing over top of existing flooring you are overlooking, arguably, the most important factor to having long-lasting, problem-free flooring – the subfloor. A benefit to removing the existing flooring is that any repairs to the subfloor such as fixing squeaks are much easier without a layer of flooring on top of it. The more layers you add to your floor, the more problems you are opening yourself up to. Another thing to remember is that before you remove the existing

flooring you need to determine if it’s safe to do so. Older floors were manufactured using asbestos, and if your flooring is suspected to be from this era there are special precautions that need to take place. A qualified technician would have to make that determination. The last consideration is the warranty. Some manufacturers will void their warranty if their product is installed over existing flooring so make sure you check with your flooring expert if you are unsure. New flooring is a big purchase, and you want to ensure that it is going to perform as best as it possibly can. If you are ever in doubt about installing over an existing floor it is best to consult an expert. As always if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to stop by our showroom.

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Is scattering Murray’s ashes illegal? and “Did someone bring the screwdriver?”

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hear that question almost every day; people seem to think that scattering a loved one’s ashes (cremated remains) is illegal. So, if they do decide to scatter the ashes, they often sneak out to their loved one’s “favourite spot.” Once there, they anxiously – almost sheepishly -- pour the ashes out, fearing that they might “get caught!” That’s a shame. There is nothing in the British

Columbia funeral and cremation law that prohibits scattering the ashes, even in a river. Of course, some environmental group or government department might have some concerns about that but the law’s the law. I believe that when a loved one’s ashes are scattered it should be treated as a very important moment. After all it is, in effect, the final goodbye concerning the loved one’s cremated body. So, if Murray wants to be scattered in the woods, why shouldn’t his wife Alice, the kids and the grandchildren, along with other family and friends, feel comfortable heading out there on a nice sunny day? Having said all that, there are laws against – pardon the expression – “littering.” So, if you’re going to scatter ashes on someone

else’s private property, or on government land, you might be held accountable. But this would be the case whether you were leaving behind your prize geranium, a lovely piece of art or cremated remains, wouldn’t it? I believe it would be courteous and right to get permission first, don’t you? And some people (including some government officials) may say “No…you can’t do that there – it’s littering!” One would have to respect that, wouldn’t one? If you decide to scatter Murray’s ashes, may I offer a few words of advice? First, almost everyone who tells me about their ‘scattering experience’ recounts how at least some of the ashes blew back onto them! Conclusion: check the wind direction and stand well back (i.e. arms

extended) at least until you’re confident that all is going well. Secondly, if you’re scattering the ashes into water be forewarned: ashes typically don’t float gently down the river or into the bay like they sometimes show on TV. Most people have told me they more or less go “kerplunk.” Thirdly, take along any required tools you’ll need to open the urn; perhaps you’ll need a screwdriver to open the urn’s bottom. Finally, before you scatter, be sure that it’s what you and your family want to do. After it’s done there is no return. Sadly many people (though not all) have expressed regret in the coming months and years, wishing they had placed them into a dedicated and accessible spot.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 4. Who treats hearing loss?

Audiologists specialize in testing, evaluating and treating hearing loss. Hearing Aid Dispensers and Specialists are trained in ﬁtting and dispensing hearing aids. Otolaryngologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, throat, head and neck disorders.

5. Is there any way to make it easier to hear people wearing face masks? The use of face masks and social distancing is proven to reduce speech audibility, as well as eliminate important lipreading cues, both key to understanding speech. Hearing aids — and features like our Edge Mode and Mask Mode — help oﬀset speech audibility loss in numerous ways and can help make it easier to hear people who are wearing masks.

1. What are the most common causes 6. How can I recognize hearing of hearing loss? problems? There are several causes. The main ones include excessive noise, genetics, birth defects, infections of the head or ear, aging, and reaction to drugs or cancer treatment. Each type of hearing loss has diﬀerent causes.

2. If I had hearing loss, wouldn’t my doctor have told me?

Only 13 percent of physicians routinely screen for hearing loss. Since most people with hearing impairments hear just fine in quiet environments (like your doctor’s office), it can be very difficult for your physician to recognize this problem. Only a trained hearing professional can determine the severity of your hearing problem, whether or not you could benefit from a hearing aid, and which type would be best for you..

3. Doesn’t hearing loss only aﬀect older people?

Hearing loss can occur at any time, at any age. In fact, most people with hearing loss (65 percent) are younger than age 65!

Hearing problems rarely cause discomfort or pain, and because the hearing loss process is gradual, it’s common to adapt to hearing loss without realizing it. If you think you might be experiencing hearing loss, ask yourself the following questions:

• Do I often ask people to repeat themselves? • Do I have trouble following conversations with more than two people? • Do I have diﬃculty hearing what is said unless facing the speaker? • Do I struggle to hear in crowded places like restaurants, malls and meeting rooms? • Do I have a hard time hearing women or children? • Do I prefer the TV or radio volume louder than others? • Do I experience ringing or buzzing in the ears? • Do I think other people are mumbling or slurring their words? If you answered yes to several of these questions, chances are you might be suﬀering from hearing loss.

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