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Community comes together for Autism On the North Shore, the sense of community is unmatched in the rest of the city. People come together to help and support one another in all walks of life. One event that showcases this true caring spirit is the Chris Rose Autism Walk. For the past three years, families and supporters have been coming together to bring awareness to Autism. “This is the fourth year of the walk,” comments Cheryl Stonehouse, administrative assistant of the Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism. “It is to bring people out and get them are aware of Autism. To bring support to the families in the community that have Autism.” The Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism is a program designed to meet the needs of children, between the ages of five to 12 years, who have been diagnosed as having Autism. The centre is open Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm daily. Each child, depending on his/her needs, attends from one to five days per week, with the remaining time spent in their home or school. Not only is this walk a gathering to bring awareness and it is also the largest fundraiser of the year for the centre. With the money raised, the centre can continue to support programs for chil-

The annual Autism Walk put on by the Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism, is a day of laughter, hugs and making memories. This walk around McArthur Island is to bring awareness to Autism and help support those families that have Autism. The walk starts off with a fun group warm-up to make sure everyone is ready to make the trek.

dren with Autism. “All of this wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for the dedicated volunteers,” Cheryl adds. “It is amazing.” The Autism Walk is on Saturday April 26 with registration starting at 10:00 am, warm up at 10:45 am and the walk around McArthur Island starting at 11:00 am. “I have so much fun at the walk. It is nice to see the families out with their kids. The friends that families have made from doing the walk are wonderful,” says Cheryl.

Susie Brawn and her family moved from Vancouver in 2005 so that her son with Autism could attend the Chris Rose Therapy Centre. “They are the only centre like this in Western Canada. I am so grateful for the centre and what the people working there have done for my son.” Susie is also on the board of directors for the centre and knows how much help the fundraiser will bring. “I walk to support the future hopes and dreams of the things

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Funny Feud Louie Anderson, stand-up comedy veteran of 30 years, bestselling author, movie and TV actor, former host of Family Feud and creator/star of the critically acclaimed animated series Life With Louie is coming to Kamloops. He will be at the Sagebrush Theatre on Friday April 25 for an 8:00pm show. The Echo will be giving away two tickets for this show to the first person to call 250-374-3246.

Bridge repairs Beginning Thursday, April 10 for three to five weeks there will be repairs done to the corbels on the Overland Bridge on Thursday nights between 7:00 pm to 3:00 am and during the day on Saturdays. The City will be working on the corbels on the sidewalk side of the bridge that requires inspection and repairs. Previously, concrete had fallen from under the bridge on the West Victoria side. To limit impacts on businesses, some work will be done on Thursday nights. Some of the work requires daylight and this will be performed during the day on Saturdays. Contact the NSBIA if you require more information at info@ nsbia.com

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50 years for Kamloops youth soccer The 2014 youth soccer season kicked-off on Saturday April 12 with U11 and U12 house league games slated at McArthur Island Park. In all, 227 house league teams, ranging from U5 to U18 will take part in the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association’s (KYSA) local leagues. This represents approximately 3,200 players. Another 370 players on the KYSA’s 20 Rep teams, U12 to U18, have already commenced play in the Thompson-Okanagan Youth Soccer League this past weekend. The U5 to U10 divisions are sponsored by Wendy’s while the

U11 to U18 age groups are sponsored by McDonald’s. 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the KYSA. The KYSA was “formed” in 1964 when four school teachers named Geoff Cook (Valleyview-Dallas), Hubie Fynn (South Shore), Brian Ryan (Brocklehurst) and Pat O’Brien (NorKam-Westsyde) thought it would be prudent to start a program that would help develop boys for their senior secondary school teams. They felt that if they had any hope of being competitive with schools on the coast, they’d have to start developing players at a much younger age.

The foursome managed to put together a handful of teams and a schedule and began to teach the boys the skills required to play the game proficiently. That seemingly insignificant step (at the time) gave rise to what is now the largest youth sports organization in Kamloops; an organization that has flourished through the hard work and dedication of many volunteers. There are a number of celebratory events that are being planned for the summer and fall. Details will be announced at a later date.

Government support for emerging technologies Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops – Thompson – Cariboo, last week announced an investment in Rocket Science Hospitality Corporation and AXIMECH ROBOTICS INC. through the National Research Council of Canada’s Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRD-IRAP). “Our government is strongly committed to initiatives that support science, technology and the growth of innovative Canadians

firms,” says Cathy. “These small and medium-sized businesses are critical to the Canadian economy and our government will continue to put in place the tools that Canadian businesses need to grow and create jobs.” Rocket Science Hospitality Corporation received $48,000 in IRAP funding to support their software publishing, while AXIMECH ROBOTICS INC. received $15,000 for their metalworking machinery manu-

facturing. With a focus on getting more ideas to market, the NRC works with industry to bridge technology gaps, helping build a more innovative Canadian economy that reflects today’s global realities. Budget 2014 proposes to provide NRC-IRAP with an additional $40 million for the Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program to help entrepreneurs realize the business potential of their ideas.

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Application for foundation grants The BC Interior Community Foundation, formerly the Kamloops Foundation, is currently accepting applications for its spring granting process. The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations which have charitable status and serve the residents of the Thompson, Nicola and South Cariboo region. The Foundation supports community-based programs in the areas of arts/ culture, health /welfare, seniors/heritage, youth/ education, children/families and the environment/ recreation. The goal of the Foundation is to ensure that local groups continue to have access to a growing pool

of funds for their community projects and initiatives. To this end, the Foundation raises funds to support all charitable causes within our communities. These are held as endowment funds, which are invested in perpetuity with the earnings distributed annually to assist charitable organizations in their community work. This type of community investment turns donors into community builders. Managing an endowment base of approximately $5.5 million as of Spring 2014, the Foundation has disbursed a cumulative total of $1.5 million supporting over 270 projects, programs, scholarships and bursaries

in the past 30 years. Grant Committee Chairperson Ross Parkin says, “It’s a pleasure to be able to help out so many deserving organizations every year, people who are doing good work like Hope Air. My personal favorite is being able to assist in building playgrounds in our communities. The only disappointing part of this process is that we can’t fund all the requests we receive – I wish we could.” Grant applications can be completed online and the deadline to apply is April 23. Please call 250-434-6995 to find out more.

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Zuzana Modrovic, Poverty Law Advocate from the Kamloops Elizabeth Fry Society will be presenting a workshop at Kamloops Immigrant Services on April 16. This workshop will

The BIG Little Science Centre now has its registration open for their summer camps. If you and your family are looking for educational and fun ways to have the summer spent, the BLSC has the perfect solution.

There are various camps to sign up for which run from July into August. The first Junior Summer Camp is from 9:00am to 12:00pm from July 7 to 11 and is for ages six and up. The second Junior Summer Camp runs from 9:00am to 12:00pm

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Wanted by police On April 13 at approximately 9:44pm Kamloops RCMP received a report of a robbery at Adultz, located at 253 Tranquille Road. The suspect entered the store just prior to closing and demanded money from the clerk. The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, wearing a white winter jacket zipped up to his nose, with the hood only showing a brief piece by his eyes, blue jeans and an exacto knife. The suspect then left on foot Northbound on Tranquille Road. Police responded immediately including the police dog service, with negative results. A significant amount of foot traffic was in the area at the time and the public is requested to contact the police with any information on this incident or to contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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One smokin’ hot sale For many, April 20 is just another day where the weather is starting to tease us with signs of summer approaching. To others, this 4:20 date has become a counterculture holiday in North America, where people gather to celebrate cannabis. Local headie, the Lemonade Stand, has a massive 4:20 sale on for its patrons. A worthy or stand-up person, usually amongst the hippie culture, a “headie” or a “heady” individual is one who is about morals and family. Initially a term used for quality cannabis salesman, but with the decriminalization/medicinal legislation of marijuana, a “headie” or a “heady kid” can describe any person of good moral standing. From 8:00am to 10:00pm at 259 Tranquille Road there will be massive discounts on countless items that you won’t want to miss out on. “Pretty much everything is on sale and there are discounts of up to 75 per cent,” comments Welsey Lesosky, owner and operator of the Lemonade Stand. If you are an avid pipe, cigar, glassware, Hookha, Shisha, rolling paper or even coke bottle collector you will want to get ahold of your pre-paid early entry ticket. Not only will you

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Plans for this year’s Kamloops Bike to Work Week (BTWW) are underway and the organizing committee has set a goal of 1250 participants. This will be the seventh year Kamloops has participated in this province-wide initiative, which aims to get people to park their cars and bike to work May 26 to June 1. Last year, 918 cyclists participated in the weeklong event and 204 of them registered as first-time commuters. “In previous years we have focused on increasing our team numbers. This year, we want to focus on the number of participants. Teams that have been participating for years are growing, as they encourage their colleagues to join already-existing teams. Getting more people on

their bikes is really what this week is all about,” says Krystal Kehoe, co-coordinator. “We also want to include a goal for the number of new commuters. People often already own a bike for recreational activities and have never thought of biking to work. Bike to Work Week wants to show people that biking to work is fun, healthy and easier than they think.” They will have a wrap-up BBQ after work on Friday, May 30. This year, participants can look forward to even more events leading up to and during the week. Anyone looking to register or interested in volunteering, can go to the recently redesigned website:biketowork. ca/kamloops.

The Kamloops Blazers have a pair of defensemen in the NHL Central Scouting final rankings. Ryan Rehill and Edson Harlacher are both ranked among the top 210 North American skaters for the 2014 NHL Draft. Ryan had a standout season for the Blazers playing in all 72 games and finished with four

goals and 20 points. The rugged defender led the WHL in penalty minutes with 182 and also collected three trophies at the Blazers year-end awards including ‘Best Defenseman’, ‘Most Dedicated’ and ‘Inspirational Leadership’. The Edmonton native was ranked 76th among North American prospects which was a significant jump from being ranked 98th when the mid-term rankings were released in January 2014. Edson was selected by the Blazers in the 2013 import draft this past June. The 17-year-old Switzerland native played in 71 games this season and finished with nine assists. Edson, who stands at 6’3” and 185lbs, was named the Blazers top rookie this season. Edson was rated 196th out of North American prospects after not being ranked in NHL Central Scouting’s mid-term rankings.

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The annual Battle of the Border High School Track Meet will be held on Saturday, April 26 at Hillside Stadium. The competition will start at 10:00am and finish around 6:00pm. This is a BC School Sports inter-provincial sanctioned competition, and it will feature most field and track events. Various Alberta and BC High schools from Calgary to Kamloops will be competing.

Brandi Allen, of the Brock Seniors Centre, her son Haidan and partner Justin Philcox recently welcomed the arrival of their new baby girl. Baby Lily was born on March 29 weighing in at 7 lbs and 11 ozs.

New library catalogue system The TNRD Library System gave patrons the first look at the Library’s new catalogue system, available at tnrdlib.ca, on April 8 starting at 10:00 am. Some of the favourite new features include an opt-in reading history for patrons, community tagging and reviews, integration of ebooks into the catalogue search and a new mobile catalogue. Library patrons will notice a

variety of additional services and new features in the coming weeks. The system migration is a complex undertaking that takes considerable time and effort. Your patience is appreciated. If any patrons require assistance with setting a new password, suspending their holds, or searching, you can email questions@tnrd.ca or call the local TNRD Library.

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Citizens recognized for contributions to community

A reception was held on April 10 at Hotel 540 to honour the recipients of the City of Kamloops Distinguished Service Award. Mr. Jeff Arnold, Mr. Charlie Bruce, Mr. Edward Erickson, Mr. Raymond Jolicoeur, Mrs. Claire Moreau, Mr. Andrew Philpot,

Mrs. Helen Saemerow and Ms. Janice Yeung were nominated by their peers for their contribution of time and effort to make a difference in our community. Some of the notable projects that Jeff has been involved in are: Mayfair at Riverbend Seniors

Since April 1, 2014, Wildfire Management Branch crews have responded to 19 fires in the Kamloops Fire Centre. All of these fires were human-caused, with most of them attributable to escaped grass fires or careless debris pile burning. The Kamloops Fire Centre encourages the public to exercise caution when conducting outdoor burning. As the snow melts, dead grasses can dry out quickly due to increased temperatures and wind. Anyone doing outdoor burning should pay attention to changing weather conditions and follow all burning regulations in order to reduce the number of preventable fires. While FireSmart clearing and

burning activities are encouraged this time of year to mitigate interface wildfire risks, backyard burning must be done safely. Homeowners and industry personnel are encouraged to visit the Wildfire Management Branch website, bcwildfire.ca/Prevention, consult the B.C.FireSmart manual. Before conducting a burn, check with your local fire department, municipality and regional district to see if any open burning restrictions or bylaws are in effect. The Kamloops Fire Centre would like to thank the public for its continued help in preventing wildfires. If you see flames or smoke, call 1 800 663-5555 tollfree or dial *5555 on your cellphone.

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Community, phases one and two of the new seniors housing community and the Kamloops Food Bank Expansion and renovation. Charlie has been actively involved in a volunteer capacity since moving to Kamloops in 1980. Charlie has been a volunteer president of various sport organizations and has organized numerous events within the sporting community. Edward joined the Kamloops Kinsmen Service club in 1969 and has been an untiring member of the Kinsmen club, holding all of the executive positions and chairing numerous fundraising projects including the annual Kinsmen’s Mother March. Ray began coaching his daughter’s baseball team in 1991 and became a long-time volunteer as coach and in various executive positions of Kamloops Minor Baseball. Claire has been volunteering for the Catholic Church Parish since 1960. She was active in her children’s school, volunteering in several capacities. Claire has been a Volunteer Coordinator

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Farros Greek and Italian take out opened its doors on April 1. Owners Solomon (pictured above) and Elizabeth Ioannidis (not in photo) invite you to come by and try one of their many dishes. They make everything from spanakopita and souvlaki to pizza and pasta. They are located at 10-1800 Tranquille Road in the Brock Centre.

Spring tea and trees sale It is time to gear up for spring and that means getting your green thumb dirty. The United Church Women, Community Kitchens and Sensational Soups are hosting a Strawberry Tea and Play Sale on May 3 from 3:00pm

to 3:30pm at the Mt Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum Street. There will be plants, home baking, white elephant items and crafts for sale. If you have any questions please call Ronolee at 250-376-2261.

Bearing Witness call for artists The Kamloops Arts Council and the Phoenix Centre are collaborating to create an accessible art show for emerging and professional local artists and creative minds. They are looking for submissions of artwork for throughout the community, artists and non-artist alike. Art has always been a medium that can heal and express one’s thoughts and points of view on a subject. The theme of Bearing Witness is to show various interpretations of substance use, and its effects on a community, a society, a family, a circle of friends, a body, and/or on the mind. Bearing Witness is meant to express what it can be like for family members or friends to watch a struggling loved one Artwork drop-off dates are April

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Richard Boyce, President of the United Steelworkers local 7619 at Highland Valley Copper, spoke Sunday, April 13 too 300 poeple at the Parkside Lounge at the Interior Savings Centre. “I’m a miner,” states Richard. “There are pros and cons to having nearby mining activity. I want to talk to Kamloops about the reality of having mining activity in the vicinity.”

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It’s time to get out of the house Kamloops ■■ Big Little Science Centre April 18: Closed Easter Friday, April 19: Easter Egg Decorating all day from 11am to 3pm. Using edible boiled eggs, enjoy playing with colour dyes to discover what colours and designs you can create on your egg. Once at home, peel your egg to see what has happened on the inside! Show at 11am and 1:30pm. 655 Holt St. ■■ Chances - April 18 Matt Stanley and The Decoys, April 19 The Caspians. FMI call 250-5541030. Shows are 7 to 10pm. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Fraternal Order of Eagles Events: April 16 Horse Races at 4pm, Lion’s Meeting at 6:30pm, April 17 Darts at 7pm, April 18 Jam Session- Bring your instruments and voices!, April 19 Meat Draw from 3 to 5pm, April 20 Meat Draw from 3 to 5pm, Karaoke with Jan and Steve at 7pm.755 Tranquille Rd. ■■ Free Yoga Classes for permanent residents of Canada provided by Kamloops Immigrant Services, 448 Tranquille Rd. every Wed. from 12:30 to 1:30pm. Space is limited. Register by calling Coby at 778-470-6101 or e-mail communityconnection@kcris.ca. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat. ■■ McArthur Lawn Bowling instruction and info sessions begin April 22. Bowling from May to Oct. FMI and requests for training call 250-376-0917. New bowlers are always welcome. ■■ Let’s Dance on May 10 from 8pm at 12am at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Music by Union Jack. For tickets contact: Zonia at 250-372-0091, Francoise at 250-372-3782 or Ed at 250-

The Decoys - After the recent “Schrodinger’s Cat” Tour, Matt Stanley and The Decoys are back in Kamloops to play at Chances Barside Lounge on April 18. The band’s line-up includes; Jarrett Boyetchko, Will Fehr, Sean Poissant and Matt Stanley and they consider themselves a straight-up rock ‘n’ roll band who have been inspired by the sounds of groups such as The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, and Led Zeppelin.

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■■ Diabetes Support Group meets the last Tues. of the month until May at 3pm at Riverbend Seniors Community, 760 Mayfair St. FMI contact Marg at 778-4708316. ■■ Kamloops Exploration Group Lecture Series April 24 at 7pm with John Clague on Hydraulic Fracturing - The Science, Economics and Politics of the Recovery of Shale Gas and Oil. All lectures are in the TRU Mountain Room. ■■ Meditation in Everyday Life is a five class course every Wed. from April 9 to May 9 from 7 to 9pm at Shambhala Meditation Group #7 231 Victoria St. FMI contact Evelyn at 250-573-5519 or vipondschmidt@yahoo.com.

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Your Horoscope ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You will be tap-dancing really fast to stay out of the fray. You know you don’t want to get tangled in it, but others may be attempting to reel you in. TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) The sun returns “home” to your sign this week. You likely will find it to be energizing. Now is the time to focus on new plans for this next year of your life. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) This looks like a week in which you really want to say your piece, but you have a sense that would be a bad idea. CANCER (June 22-July 22) It is imperative that you stand in your personal truth during this spring. There are pulls and tugs all around you from powerful voices, demanding your service or attention. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Your general attention is shifting for the next month into the arena of your career and overall life direction. Whatever you have created thus far will be noticed and perhaps applauded. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You may be feeling irritable and a little nervous. You can’t be sure whether someone significant in your life is really telling you the truth or treating you honestly. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) During this period you will likely find yourself in various time bind situations that demand your attention. If the pressure is too much your body may break down. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) It is possible that you feel trapped in a situation with no place to go. Keep your nose clean and your mouth shut. You are in a setup that could create explosive circumstances. Do not take the role of the critic, lest you lose something precious. In time you will break free, but you cannot force it now. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You have the desire to become the best you can be. You want wisdom, respect, and the good for everyone in your life. However, something drags you backward and hangs upon you like a leaden sack. It is something you would rather not admit that keeps you in an uncomfortable place. For some it could be financial, for others fear of controversy. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22.- Jan. 20) You are prone to overreact to anything that is in your way. Make an effort to stop and really think about it before indicting anyone. Search for compromising point of view that is strong enough to contain both you and your opponent’s belief systems. Together you could create something much better than you can apart. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) This is a great week for a getaway. Do something novel, even if you don’t leave home. Your mind is open to whatever seems fresh and unique. A surprise may occur related to a roommate, neighbor or a sibling. If you cannot get out of Dodge this week, then begin plans for a getaway in the near future. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You may be feeling vague and unclear about your financial picture this spring. It is possible that an unexpected expense has developed this month and you may be working at plugging that hole. Love and creative life feels good and it is healing an old wound. Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com

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