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Community programs enjoy fruits of volunteer labour Do you or someone you know feel overwhelmed by the physically taxing and time consuming task of maintaining the fruit trees on your property? The Gleaning Abundance Project (GAP), a food action program of the Kamloops Food Policy Council is here to help…in more ways than one! Fruit tree owners are encouraged to connect with the organization in order to organize a harvest party. The harvested fruit and vegetables are shared amongst homeowners, volunteers and community agencies. Here’s a fun fact for your next cocktail party, gleaning is an ancient practice in which surplus vegetation is collected from fruit trees, farms and home gardens and shared amongst the community. Now, the collected goods are split between the homeowners, volunteers and community food outreach programs. Sandra Frangiadakis, coordinator of the program, would first like to apologize for not getting to every single apricot tree that they were invited to harvest. “Can we sneak that into the story?” she says with a laugh. That is one of the greatest challenges for GAP, keeping up with the demands of prolific growth and abundant fruit. Even with over 300 volunteers ready to help out at harvest parties in the backyards of homeowners with fruit trees, there was just more trees than time and people! Furthermore, as GAP grows, an additional challenge is to not overwhelm community organizations with too much product. Not wanting to waste the food or the volunteer sourcing supplies, web development, commuefforts, there are options for the picked fruit that nity connects and collecting the necessary tools might be bruised of non-palatable. Farm owners, to handle the job; ladders, bins and a van. Since poultry or pork producers are welcome to con- their inception, the GAP has picked over 47,000 tact the organization to collect free fruit for their pounds of fruit and have shared that wealth animals. GAP is always on the lookout for new with a vast number of organizations such as avenues that could be benefited by the Gleaning the Kamloops Food Bank, various community kitchens, Mt Paul Community Church, the Brock Abundance Program. The program began in 2013, with Sandra join- Activity Centre, farm to school programs and to ing a year later. The first year was mostly about a number of senior’s centres. While the fruit is
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often made into other dishes, jams and desserts or canned for winter months, it makes for an excellent snack. Says Sandra; it’s often placed in bowls at retirement facilities, so residents can grab some fresh fruit on the go. Now, that apricot season is over, the focus of harvest parties is on pears, apples, plums and grapes. Fruit tree owners are asked to fill out the online form to register, the Gleaning - continued on page 2
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Celebrating Overlanders Day
McDonald Park was abuzz with activity for the fourth annual Overlanders Day celebrations on August 20. Sukhwinder Sawa and son Bhagwant Sawa from Spice were serving up delicious Indian cuisine at their tent for the Taste of the North Shore while Disney princesses from Kamloops Princess parties were on hand to delight the children! There was so much for the crowds to enjoy, who would ever want the day to end?
Museum presents new exhibition on Chinese history The Kamloops Museum and addresses the conditions for producArchives (KMA) presents, Morris ing and preserving the stories of a Lum Re:Recording Chinese community, using multiple voices to Histories, a new project featuring re–align historical data and introduce Mississauga–based artist, Morris complexity as a vital element in the Lum. Along with photographs re–telling of stories of Chinese settleproduced from the Archives and ment in Kamloops. mural-sized prints of Chinese The exhibition will run September cultural sites, the exhibition will 9 through January 21, 2017. include objects, texts and new Everyone is invited to an opening donations in the KMA collection. reception to be held on September 9 In partnership with the Kamloops from 5:30 to 7:00 pm with opening Chinese Cultural Association and remarks and artist’s talk with guest the Kamloops Chinese Freemasons, speaker Morris Lum at 5:45 pm. Re:Recording Chinese Histories Light refreshments will be served. explores the role of culture in the colMorris Lum is a Mississauga lection and organization of historical based photographer/artist whose data. “As a method of re–imaging work explores the hybrid nature [this] history, I have ‘mined’ through of the Chinese–Canadian commu… material that connects the history nity. Lum is currently working on of the Chinese in Canada to the City a cross Canada project that looks of Kamloops.” The work in Histories specifically at the transformation
of the Chinatown. the late 1800s, some of the notable In conjunction with the new exhibi- photographers who first set up shop tion, the KMA also presents A Little here, and some of the more interestHistory of Photography in A Small ing photographers from this time in City, a lecture by Ernie Kroeger, history. The lecture will be held on associate professor, Visual and September 28 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm Performing Arts Department, TRU. and is free, but register with course This lecture will explore the first number 261551 by calling 250-828photographers to visit Kamloops in 3500 or 250-828-3576.
Gleaning Abundance Program – continued from front Abundance Program generally runs from July 1 to October 31. Bolstered by a three-year grant from Interior Health, additional funding from Community Gaming grants and United Way has supported GAP as it has grown within the community. Ultimately, “it’s a great program”
that creates a positive chain of benefits. Says Sandra, “It’s a win, win, win situation.” For further information about volunteering or harvest parties, check out their Facebook page or their website: www.gleaningabundance. com. Call 250-851-6111 to connect with a coordinator. Alicia Ashcroft, freelance
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Salsa challenge success On Friday, August 19, Gardengate celebrated another year of “Growing Food, Growing Futures” during its 13th Annual Summer Salsa Challenge! 11 Teams battled it out for this years’ title of Chefs’ Choice. The teams came from social service and non-profit agencies around Kamloops. Over 120 Kamloops residents stopped by the event to help celebrate another year of hard work and friendship alongside staff, participants and volunteers of Gardengate. Three awards were handed out at the event: People’s Choice, which was won by the Thompson Community Services’ team “Dancing to the Salsa Beet;” Team Spirit, which was won by the Southills’ team “The Salsanators;” and Chef’s Choice which was awarded by two guest judges from Fresh Is Best to the Big Brothers Big Sisters team “The Terminatoes.” During the afternoon there were also musical performances by Malik and by the Djembe Django Drummers from the Kamloops Drum Connection. Gardengate was formed in 1999 to address two issues: food security and opportunities for persons with mental health issues. It is managed by Open Door Group in co-operation with the Kamloops Food Policy Council. With support from local businesses, volunteers, and Interior Health, the Gardengate site was established in Brocklehurst, and programming began in 2001. Its mission is “growing food and futures through diverse and supportive programs for persons with disabilities while contributing to the health and wellness of our community.” In order
Top: (L-R) Tracy and Edith from Volunteer Kamloops (guests at the event), Geoffrey Otto from Open Door Group (competitor at the event). Left: (L-R) Joni Blohm and Robynn Smith both from Open Door Group (volunteers at the event).
to fulfill its mission of contributing to the health of the community, Gardengate donates close to 20,000lbs of organic produce to local charities each year. Today, the 2.8 acre site features rows of organic produce, a greenhouse, orchard, classroom, kitchen and cold storage. Each morning, Gardengate teems with activity as participants living with mental health issues work alongside staff and community volunteers to tend to the garden’s needs. Through these activities participants gain confidence and build
their vocational skills. In 2008, the Accessible Garden was opened, providing opportunities for persons with mobility issues to plant and tend to their own gardens on site. Cooking and horticulture workshops, field trips, organic farming practices and produce and plant sales are just a few components to Gardengate’s unique program. Gardengate would like to thank the sponsors of the event for their generous donations of time, product or services: Djembe Django Drummers (Kamloops Drum Connection); Fresh Is Best; Frick and Frack Taphouse; McDonalds; David’s Tea; Chopped Leaf; Aberdeen Mall; Aqua Pure; and Walmart.
Standing up for social justice through mental health and developmental disabilities I was born with develop- abilities will experience a speak up and speak out mental disabilities, anxiety psychotic episode at least and be brave even though disorder, ADHD and OCD. once in their lifetime. That it might not be easy at first. In 2012, I experienced psy- does not mean they have It’s important to gravitate chosis for a short while but bipolar or schizophrenia. around those who have I am not hearing voices any It’s usually short lived understanding and are longer. I am on medication and people can go on with supportive and continue to make sure it doesn’t their lives normally. We as to bring awareness to othhappen again. Recently I a group need to educate ers who don’t understand. learned a fact that people and give awareness to oth- That’s why I said enough should know. A mental ers in an effort to reduce is enough, stigma needs health doctor that special- stigma. After my psychotic to be erased so in 2013 I izes in developmental dis- break, I was stigmatized founded the Kamloops Self abilities told me and my and shunned because Advocate newsletter to promom that there is a 99 per people are afraid of what mote disability awareness cent chance that people they don’t understand so and success stories and with developmental dis- we need to continue to that’s how it started.
Look at our Facebook pages run by the team called Advocating For People With Diverse Abilities and The Kamloops Self Advocate newsletter/diverse abilities. Stigma comes out of misunderstanding and fear, so we all need to change the world one step at a time for the purpose of eliminating stigma forever. Krystian Shaw, Founder of Kamloops Self Advocate newsletter
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Snapshots of past generations at the Wilson House The North Shore Business Improvement Association (NSBIA) has expanded its historical display in the Wilson House Heritage Room. In fact, it’s tripled in size! Located at the NSBIA’s Wilson House office, the original Heritage Room display now occupies the main room of Wilson House. “It’s been a real labour of love and a strong community response to this project”, says NSBIA executive director Steven Puhallo. After going through series old family pictures, Steven was inspired by the snapshots of Kamloops history. There was one photo in particular that sparked his imagination, his grandfather as a young man standing in the middle of a field after cutting hay—standing not far from where the Brock Shopping Centre is now. “It got me thinking that there’s a lot of pictures sitting in people’s photo albums or stowed away”. The photos are not the original copies; according to Steven the “BIA staff make high resolution scans of the original and prepare those pictures for display. In the Kelsey Ablitt, NSBIA administrative assistant, sits in the expanded Heritage Room. beginning we had a lot of stuff The Heritage Room is open getting dropped off and it was Kamloops in 1934. As the owner Association. William and his wife hard to keep track of. So we just of Wilson Motors, he had later Winnifred lived in the house until 1:00 to 5:00 pm Monday to do scans of them and get them served, among a number of polit- 1950. Historians think of the Wil- Thursday at Wilson House, 115 ical positions, as president of the son House as a symbol of North Tranquille Road. For further returned to the original owner.” Steven is especially proud of British Columbia Auto Dealers Kamloops’s growth and develop- information the call the NSBIA the North Shore’s tightly knit Association and vice president ment “from a patchwork of farms at 250-376-2411. Alicia Ashcroft, freelance multicultural atmosphere and that of the Canadian Auto Dealers into a community”. is well represented in the many photos of various ethnic societies included in the room’s display. The teacher asked her students The teacher noticed he was sitting there quiet The Wilson House was built what they wanted to become and still. So she asked him, “Tommy, what do you between 1909 and 1910 and when they grew up. A chorus of want to be when you grow up?” is named after William Stewresponses came from all over the “Possible,” Tommy replied. art Wilson, a Kamloops local room: “A football player! A doc- “Possible?” asked the teacher. who was highly regarded as a tor! An astronaut! A fireman! A “Yes,” Tommy said. “My mom is always telling farmer, businessman and polititeacher! A race car driver!” me I’m impossible. So when I get to be big, I want cian. He started one of the first Everyone that is, except Tommy. to be possible.” commercial businesses in North
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Information workshops on urban hens in Kamloops Starting June 21, Kamloops residents were permitted to keep two to five hens on singlefamily and two-family residential lots greater than 370 m2 within City limits. Free, mandatory self-registration is now required. Visit www.kamloops.ca/ urbanhens to complete and submit the registration form. If a paper copy is required, it can be picked up at City Hall reception. The website also provides more information on everything you need to know about keeping chickens – from bylaws, to coops and supplies, to
caring for hens. Visit www. kamloops.ca/urbanhens for a step-by-step guide. This fall, there will be a twonight public information workshop on the basics of raising and caring for hens in accordance with the new Animal Control Bylaw amendments. Further details to come at www.kamloops.ca/ urbanhens. For educational inquiries, please contact foodsecurity@kamloops. ca or 250828-3850. For Animal Control issues and inquiries, please contact bylaw@ kamloops.ca or 250-828-3409.
Survey says parents lack resources to teach their kids about personal finances As children head back to school, a First West Credit Union survey reveals less than 25 per cent of parents are extremely confident when it comes to teaching their kids about money. The survey also finds eight out of ten respondents believe parents have the primary responsibility to teach their children about finances. Combined, these stats present a significant opportunity to improve financial literacy across generations. “It’s great to see such a high percentage of parents taking responsibility for their kids’ financial education,” says financial expert Ivy Wood, branch manager for Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union. “However, it’s also telling that such a small number of people have confidence when it comes to teaching their kids about money.” The survey of 507 parents across BC showed that while 79 per cent of respondents believe they have the primary responsibility to teach their children about money, only 53 per cent say there are sufficient resources available to help them. Wood, who is also a mother of three children aged 21, 15 and nine, says financial literacy starts in the home. “I encourage parents to involve their children in financial conversations as often as possible,” she says. “Like any skill, it’s best to start sound financial management practices early and involve kids in specific family savings goals. Instead of saying no to a child’s request for a new toy, use it as an opportunity to explain the concepts of earning, saving and buying.” For more in-depth financial knowledge building for parents, Wood says that’s where the professionals can step in. “The more we can help parents manage the complexity of today’s financial landscape, the better we can financially prepare future generations,” she says. “Our survey results show there’s a clear role for professionals when it comes to financial literacy. That’s why we have such a strong focus on building banking knowledge.”
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Mother Goose, Let’s Dance, Race to the Sun and more! ■■ Big Little Science Centre Week of Aug. 30 to Sept. 3: Super Static Electricity Show at 11am and 1:30pm. An interactive, fun show that introduces static electricity, explores how it works and produces static in many ways, including using van de Graaff generators. Is it time for your science centre hair-do? Exploration Room is open 10am to 4pm with over 140 different exhibits to enjoy. 655 Holt Street. FMI visit blscs.org. ■■ The Kamloops Players Society is looking to fill one role for a male 28 to 40 years old the iconic Tennessee Williams play “A Streetcar Named Desire”. No experience required. FMI call Sharon at 250-554-2388. ■■ Donations Wanted of old/ damaged bras to be repaired and passed on to those in need. FMI call Grace at 250-554-1065. ■■ Parent-Child Mother Goose every Tues. from Sept. 6 to 27 at Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society, 2355 Parkcrest Ave. Enjoy an hour of rhymes, songs, stories, meet other parents and Shopping for shiny things - Rikie and Jaekob Greenwood had a more! Free to attend and snacks great day shopping for their shiny purchases at the first annual Gem and are included. Pre-registration Mineral Show at McArthur Island. The show ran from Friday, August 26 required. FMI call Carol at and ended on Sunday, August 28 and featured gems, fossils, jewelry, 250-376-1617. shark teeth, minerals and so much more at this family friendly event. ■■ TVASC “Let’s Dance” on Vendors were extremely pleased with the turn out and look forward to Sept. 10 from 8pm to 12am at making this a yearly event on the North Shore. Brock Activity Centre, 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd. Music by Sleep- Bake Sale on Sept. 10 from 9am Sign-up at 8am, Race at 9am. Preless Nights. Free admission for to 3pm at the Fraternal Order of registration can be done at: https:// men attending for the first time. Eagles, 755 Tranquille Rd. Corn ccnbikes.com/#!events/race-sun. For tickets call Francoise at 778- roast and beef dip dinner. Vendor FMI contact Peter at 250-372-8343. 220-8010, Norma at 250-299- tables available. FMI call 250- ■■ Municipal Pension Retirees 7221 or Zonia at 250-372-0091. 376-1311. Association Meeting on Sept. FMI call 250-571-5111. ■■ Race to the Sun on Sept. 18 20 at 9:30am at the CSI Activ■■ Harvest Feast Garage and at Heffley Creek Community Hall. ity Centre, 9A-1800 Tranquille
Rd. Talk to other retirees, meet former coworkers and have your voice about your MPP Pension. FMI call Jean at 250-374-1191. ■■ Society for Creative Anachronism - Shire of Ramsgaard weekly practice/gathering on Mondays at 7pm at Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. FMI call Raynagh at 250-376-6676. ■■ Army and Navy Club Events: Tuesday Bingo at 4:30pm, Wednesday Senior’s Darts 55+ from 1:30 to 4pm, Friday Fun with Karaoke at 7:30pm. Support local charities on Saturday and Sunday Meat Draws starting at 3pm. Army and Navy Club, #9-177 Tranquille Rd. FMI call 250-554-2455. ■■ Meet An Elder on Thursdays from 9am to 4:30pm at Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services, 707 Tranquille Rd. RSVP to 250-554-9486. Free. ■■ Variety and Line Dancing on Tuesdays from 3 to 4pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Drop in fee required. FMI call 250-376-4777. ■■ Acoustic Jam Nights at The Alano Club, 171 Leigh Rd from 7 to 10pm on the 1st and 3rd Mon. of each month. Hosted by Perry Tucker and the Good Gravy Band. Great atmosphere, have a burger and try the hand cut fries. ■■ Fraternal Order of Eagles Weekly EventsTuesdays 3:30pm to 5:30pm Pull Tab Draws, Wednesdays 4pm to 6pm Horse Races with ‘Big Jim’, Saturday and Sundays 3pm to 5pm Meat Draws. Karaoke with Michelle Sundays at 7pm. 755 Tranquille Rd 250376-1311 .
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Service Change Effective September 4, 2016 Full service resumes 4 Pacific Way: one additional early morning trip 7 Aberdeen via Bestwick: minor route change inbound downtown, new bus stop on Columbia Street serving Royal Inland Hospital 10 North Shore TRU Express: one additional mid-afternoon trip 13 Yellowhead: earlier service 14 Batchelor Heights: one additional evening trip Other minor schedule changes
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Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) If you’ve ever wanted to be the centre of attention then now the time to step into the limelight. Home might cause continued fits but the rest of the world is looking at you for inspirational guidance. Launch a money making project. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Be confident wrapping up lose ends. Although you may think you’re being harsh, you’re just doing what’s best for you. The world will see this and you’ll find support where you least expected. Love will say hello. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Ok, money is a struggle and astro-energies are pushing you to be super social. Neither of which is great for a Scorpio to hear. To compound the grief, you’ve picked up a secret admirer. Shake off the doldrums and get out for some fun. You can pout another day. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Watch your health, watch for stepping on toes and curb the grouchy attitude. Business has been absolutely glowing and it’s now time to reap the financial rewards. Dress your best when you step out. Fans are watching. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Fortune has been calling from a distance for some time but love is returning you to the here and now. You’re still in a cycle of higher learning but the professional spotlight is calling. Put on your best power suit and show them what you can do. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) You’ve been super lucky in joint financial ventures and you should continue to press the envelope to reap all of your rewards. Time however marches on and someone from a distance has your attention. If the local scene has become stale then a weekend getaway might be in order. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) You’re still relationship partner number one and everyone wants to work with you. It’s time however to thin the ranks and get serious about business. A joint project has a real chance to change your life if you let it. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Call it the end of summer, back to school or a change in your daily routine, but the time has come to reset your schedule and return to some good habits. It’s a great time to begin a new health program and to set some new goals. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) You’re about to begin a fun new creative project that just might pay some bills down the road. Take your time and have fun with the process. Love says hello in line at the grocery store. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) You’re a social and active sign that likes to get out and spread your wings. This week however finds you entering an astro-cycle where you should take care of the home and ground yourself for the year ahead. Love will smile in your direction however so be ready for an adventure. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) For a quiet sign, you suddenly find yourself chatting up a storm and running around drumming up new business. Watch for accidents as you’re surprisingly aggressive and can easily step on toes in your quest for the top. Love is waiting at home. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) You’re entering the last push of a yearlong cycle of financial prosperity and growth. Push the envelope with all plans and see which will yield the best long-term results. Your words manifest a seductive ally. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
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