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A Chinook look at a fishy tale North Shore resident Ryan Mitchell went on vacation with his family to the Canadian Princess Fishing Lodge and Marine Adventures, on the west coast of Vancouver Island in Ucluelet and now holds the resort record for the largest salmon of the season after catching a 13.15 kilogram beauty on the Claquot Princess at south bank. Ryan says the massive Chinook surprised him with its power and couldn’t believe that “when it wanted to run there wasn’t much I could do but hang on.” He did hold on, and reeled in the biggest catch of the season according to the lodge and paid out $100 in prize money to the 12 year old for his fishing prowess. There was a prediction that Ryan would catch either the first fish or the largest fish on the day trip, considering that last year he caught the largest fish of the trip as well. Ryan’s grandfather, Nonno Marchi started this family tradition of fishing at the Canadian Princess, located at 1943 Peninsula Rd, Ucluelet, BC, nine years ago. “I will keep going on this trip for as long as I can. For a quick holiday and a fantastic family experience, this has become a tradition in our family,” says Nonno Marchi. The waters along this particular section of the Pacific Rim are along the edge of the iconic broken islands and has created an unforget-
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Left to right: Wes Mitchell and son, Ryan, Nonno Marchi and Uncle Jason. Ryan and crew are all smiles with the winning Chinook salmon Ryan caught on their all men annual fishing trip to Ucluelet on Vancouver Island.
tably rich environment filled with salmon, halibut and bottom fish and is known for its surfing, hiking and wildlife. This year the family group limited out on big Chinook salmon by 9:30 am. Uncle Jason actually got spooled whilst playing out a slightly smaller but still memorable 12.47kilogram Chinook salmon, the second biggest fish caught this season. Skipper Bruce was pleasantly surprised when five minutes later
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Nonno Marchi and his son simultaneously battled two large Chinook to the boat. Wes Mitchell, Ryan’s father, was rather disbelieving when skipper Bruce counted down from 20 then picked the correct rod when the fish smashed the Golden Boy lure right on cue as he said zero. The fishermen laughed at the unbelievable coincidence. Sometimes tall fish tales are actually true. Great memories were made
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The BC government is providing funding through its BikeBC program to enable the City of Kamloops to complete two cycling infrastructure projects, including the Brock Shared Use Bicycle Route. It will be a 5.5 kilometre, 3.3 metre-wide shared roadway from Schubert Drive and York Avenue to Crestline Street and Tranquille Road. The provincial government is contributing $18,285 toward construction. For more information about Bike BC, visit th.gov.bc.ca/BikeBC.
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Wonder Woman had a great time with kids and parents alike and also did a super job making shapes with modeling clay during Overlanders Day at McDonald Park on Saturday, August 15.
Rebuilding lives The Y Women’s Emergency Shelter in Kamloops is receiving $10,000 from the Ministry of Children and Family Development to help support Aboriginal women and children who are affected by domestic violence and fleeing abuse so they can rebuild their lives. Additionally, the Ministry is supporting the Clearwater Safe Home with a subsidy of $5,000. “Our government recognizes the extreme domestic hardship faced by many Aboriginal women and children, both on and off reserve,” Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake said. “This funding helps ensure women and their children in the Kamloops and Clear-
water areas have the services they need when they need them.” Aboriginal women and children make up a large percentage of British Columbians who are affected by domestic violence and other crimes. In fact, Aboriginal women in BC are nearly three times more likely to be victims of domestic violence than non-Aboriginal women. This funding will allow the Kamloops Community YM-YWCA and Yellowhead Community Services Society to help improve programs and services and make them more accessible to the Aboriginal women and children who need them, especially in rural and remote communities.
For example, the subsidy will be used toward the cost of transportation to a transition house or safe home, a doctor’s appointment or lawyer meeting, or to fly a highrisk client out of the community, help pay for medical and legal services, replace important documents, such as identification and to purchase clothing and personal items if they had to leave their home quickly. This announcement is part of the provincial government’s second and third-year commitments under the three-year, $5.5 million Provincial Domestic Violence Plan to provide direct services for Aboriginal children, youth and families in rural and remote communities.
The BC Training and Education Savings Program (BCTESP), which became available on August 14, will provide $1,200 to eligible children for post-secondary education or training programs. Although the program was announced earlier in the year, the application process is now open for BC parents with children between the ages of six and nine. “Even if your children are just beginning their school life, you need to start planning on how to finance their post-secondary education or training aspirations,” says Rob Oleksyn, an investment expert with First West Credit Union’s Valley First division. “The BCTESP is just one several grants available that will really help jumpstart education savings.” In addition to $1,200 from the BCTESP, the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) will match 20 per cent of yearly contributions up to a maximum of $2,500. The Canada Learning Bond is another program that provides eligible children with $500 for their RESP right away with an additional $100 each year until the age of 15.
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Volunteers call to action Kamloops has been chosen to host the 2015 Communities in Bloom Symposium and Awards from September 30 to October 3. Volunteers are needed to help welcome guests from around the world as we showcase all that is beautiful about Kamloops and compete with other cities from all over the globe for the national and international titles of Best Blooming Community. Roles include: event package preparation, registration and hospitality desk support and events support and hosts. Volunteers receive delicious meals, a 2015 Communities
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Norkam Healthcare Centre has been serving the North Shore for two years and has seen over 23,000 patient visits! You won’t see long lineups at the clinic as they have a number system that keeps things running smoothly by giving patients the option to leave and come back rather than have to sit and wait. On Friday, August 14 the centre put on its 2nd annual BBQ to celebrate and to say thank you to the patients and community alike. They served up burgers, hotdogs, chips and drinks. Matt Stanley (inset) was on hand to provide live musical entertainment, as well as, a face painter for the kids this year.
Ushering in new volunteers Western Canada Theatre Society (WCT) is hosting a Volunteer Fair on Thursday, August 27 from 3:00 pm to 5:00pm and Saturday, August 29 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Sagebrush Theatre located at 1300 9th Avenue. Interested in being part of the largest arts organization in Kamloops? Apply to become a WCT volunteer usher today! If you are looking for opportunities to give back to your community, meet
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SEPTEMBER EVENTS
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Wed. Sept. 2, 16 & 30: TRU Law Workshop 6:00pm Friday, Sept. 4 & 18: Legal Information Session 2:30pm Monday, September 7: Closed Tuesday, September 8: Crafts 1:00pm Friday, September 11: Potluck 12:00pm, Volunteer Meeting 1:30pm Mon. September 14 & 28: Foot Care 9:00am Call 250-574-8939 for an appointment
Sat, Sept. 19: Prostate Cancer Support 10:00am Sat, Sept. 26: Pancake Breakfast 9:00am
WEEKLY EVENTS
MONDAYS: 1:30pm: Euchre TUESDAYS: 10am: Wood Carving, 1pm: Whist WEDNESDAYS: 1-3pm: Cribbage THURSDAYS: 10am: STICHERS CLUB, 1pm: Whist, 1:15-3:30pm: BRIDGE FRIDAYS: 11:30am-1pm: Lunch, 1pm: Canasta
Closed at noon Friday, Sept. 4. Closed Labour Day, Monday, Sept. 7.
COMMUNITY DINNER Sunday, Sept. 13 • 5pm
Roast beef dinner by Harold’s Restaurant. Live entertainment by the Late Bloomers. Door prizes and a 50/50 draw. Tickets $15 each (must be purchased in advance at the front desk by Fri. Sept. 11).
UKULELE LESSONS Starting Tues. Sept. 8.
6 weeks of classes. Call Centre for details.
NSCCS/TNRD LIBRARY PARTNERSHIP MEETING
Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 3pm. Come hear about what the Library has to offer, and how we can partner with them on information sessions.
NSCCS BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 9am. Now open to all members. BINGO EVERY TUESDAY: 6:00pm Come out for some fun and frolic. Win great prizes!
MOUNTAIN MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Tue, Sept. 29 FREE Mobility Clinic 10:30am to 11:30am Quick maintenance on any mobility device. Support socks & compression stocking presentation.
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For current listings check our website at www.csikamloops.ca
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Lots of EXERCISE CLASSES AVAILABLE starting the beginning of September. Please contact the office for details.
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Kamloops Transit
Service Change Effective September 6, 2015 • 1 Tranquille: 1 additional afternoon trip • 4 Pacific Way: service starts and ends at TRU • 5 Pineview: Versatile route direction change • 7 Aberdeen: now serving Sahali-Bestwick
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• 8 Battle: replaced by 7 Aberdeen • 9 Gleneagles: 11 additional trips • 14 Batchelor Heights: 1 additional mid-day trip • Minor schedule changes on other routes • Fare Change: effective September 1
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echo stargazer Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) The recent combination of both good and bad cycles from the past have you wondering if you’re ever going to be free from your karmic responsibilities. Take a deep breath and enjoy a moment of introspective alone time, envision new questions to ask the universe and prepare for more. Big rewards are waiting to direct your path. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) With all of your social networking these days for both business and pleasure, you’d think money would be the least of your concerns. If you walked your path with honest intentions then your way will be clear and rewards will follow. The answers are not going to be easy but your decisions in the next two weeks will light a flare your destiny will see. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Burning the candle at both ends usually results in a early evening and a quick exit from the stage if a lack of elbow grease wastes the light. If on the other hand, pencil was put to paper and your time in the spotlight was used effectively, then rewards for a job well done will follow. The social bug is about to call. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Naturally optimistic, jovial and smart, you’d just like everyone to get along. These are warm sentiments as you continue to expand your working world with new products and a bigger piece of the corporate pie. You’re beginning a new cycle at work where the boss is watching your every move. Do something to make them smile. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) You may have recently discovered something about your closest partner that has left you scratching your head. Your view of the world is about to change with a conversation with someone exceptionally different. Accept the challenge as the travel bug bites with a spiritual journey. Love is discovered in the back rooms. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) As much as you’d like to escape into the future, strong elements from your past colour your current journey with caution. Closest relationships continue with a chaotic energy pulling you from the path that’s growing in clarity each day. Expansion visits joint finances just in time to save a forgotten dream. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) As much as you’d like to get out and explore the world, the bigger and broader experience has had to wait. Take a deep breath and continue to look deeply within. Then take a detailed account of your surroundings. This week you’ll see that love is always worth the extra effort. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) We can’t always have the head and the heart on the same page and that makes things difficult enough. This week you’re entering a cycle of daily chores, good habits and physical health. It doesn’t sound fun but it could be. Although your to do list might come from someone else, you’re still the boss of your emotions. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Home issues continue to cause fits but there’s a bigger picture lesson here. As you enter your creative and playful cycle take a lesson from the kids and let go of ego traps. The outcome will surprise you so much as you get the kids ready for school that you’ll want to colour the rest your day with a new, playful attitude. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Some weeks it seems as if all you do is talk, talk, talk and don’t really get anywhere. This week you will continue the networking but you’re going to have a new focus. Home and family are going to take centre stage in a big way. Look for ways to make money from your home. In a couple of weeks, it will happen. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) You’ve come out of your shell recently and then had a close look at your personal money wheel in life. It’s now time to network, see what’s out there in the world and generally expand your thinking. Asking new questions will lead to a new money opportunity. Love is waiting at the bank. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Decisions with home and family continue to restrict the fun. It’s not like there’s a fight brewing but daily obligations are taking a toll. On the plus side money and the toys they buy are on a major upswing. No it won’t buy the happiness you crave but sharing is a step in the right direction. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
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