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Warm up to great reading and storytelling Summer vacations are good… but with the colder weather approaching, the time will come soon enough when snuggling up with a good book, perhaps with beloved pet curled up at your feet, will be the activity of choice. Kamloops has a great climate for serious—and not so serious—reading. Due to the generosity of so many people, The North Shore Community Centre Society has more books than space is available to display them. To solve the problem they are having a book sale! In honour of the “Back to School” season, the public is invited Tuesday to Friday, September 4 to 7, to stock up on some great items for winter reading at bargain prices. The book sale, held at Cottonwood Manor Complex, 730 Cottonwood Avenue, starts at 9:00am and closes at 4:00pm. This is the first year for the sale and there promises to be a delightful range of books from every genre at cheap, cheap cheap
prices. For pocket change, you can prepare for those short, cold days and long winter nights with some books that will compliment the season of cuddling up in a blanket, holding a mug of cocoa, on a sofa next to a fire. These books are donated from individuals, and most are in great condition. They’re not used library books or anything like that, but are the books you’d find on someone’s home shelf. They may not be hot off the press, but a good book is a good book, no matter the age, in my opinion!” notes Brenda Giesbrecht, Administrator for North Shore Community Centre. Warm up with a good selection of classics, historical literature, general fiction, reference and romance. Also included in the mix are a vast array of gentlyused cookbooks! The months of cold weather shouldn’t let your green thumb go idle. Reading about your passion for gardening is a worthy pastime in the off-season. Check out the free book reading The North Shore Community Centre is hosting on Wednesday, September 5 at 2:00pm. Take a trip down memory lane with artist/author dutchie Mathison (yes, little “d”, not big “D”). dutchie has – continued on page 2
Artist/author dutchie Mathison will be reading from her book, Wild Roses: Memories of a Homesteader’s Daughter, at North Shore Community Centre. As part of the North Shore Artwalk, dutchie’s acrylic on canvas work is on display in the Wilson House Gallery until September 5.
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Wanted: Children who Love the Arts Is your child between the ages of 5 and 9? Do they love creating art in any medium (visual, theatre, dance, music)? The Kamloops Arts Council would like to hear from you! The Kamloops Arts Council will be producing a short documentary film, shot over the course of four years, that tracks the growth of a group of young artists who attend the annual Children’s Art Festival in September. Kora Vanderlip, 15, is a young filmmaker who has already won many awards with her humorous and thoughtful short films. Kora will follow the chosen group of young artists over the next four years discussing what art means to them and to
McArthur Island Sanitary Lift Station Replacement Project
The existing McArthur Island sanitary lift station services an area encompassing Batchelor Heights and the North Shore, and is located just north of the Boys and Girls Club. Built in the 1950s, this station is reaching the end of its service life, becoming more inefficient and problematic. The McArthur Island Lift Station Replacement project will construct a completely new energy efficient station complete with new odour control system and landscaping to fit in with the existing park. This $1.5 million construction project will incorporate high-efficiency pumps and variable frequency drive controls to reduce energy requirements for the new station. As a result, the new station would consume less than half of the energy of the existing station, with an estimated savings of approximately 70,000 kWh in the first year. As part of the construction process, a small area of McArthur Island Park west of the skate park and north of the Boys and Girls Club will experience some closures. Construction was set to begin on August 27, 2012 and will continue into the spring of 2013.
observe the changes in their artistic expression over time. Filming will commence September 2012. The completed film will premiere at the Kamloops Arts Council’s Children’s Art Festival in 2016. Interested? Download the application form kamloopsarts.
com/images/CAF_Film_ Project_application_form. pdf, and attend an Information Session on Thursday, Sept. 6th at 3pm at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre. For more information, please contact the Kamloops Arts Council at info@kamloopsarts.com.
Call to improve accessibility Organizations can now apply for funding for projects that will create or enhance accessibility for people with disabilities in Canadian communities through the Government of Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund. Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops – Thompson - Cariboo, today invited organizations to submit proposals for small projects. These may include renovations, construction and retrofitting of buildings, modification of vehicles for community use or enhancements to make information and communication technologies more accessible. “The Government of Canada recognizes the abilities of all Canadians and is committed to removing barriers for people with disabilities,” said McLeod. “Through the Enabling Accessibility Fund, our Government is improving access to facilities, activities and services to enable all Canadians to participate more fully in society.” The call for proposals was launched by Dr. Kellie Leitch, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, on August 21, 2012. Organizations can submit proposals until October 5, 2012, and can receive up to $50,000 per project. To find out how to apply for funding or for more information about the Fund, visit www.hrsdc.gc.ca/disability.
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In the good company of books – continued from page 1 written Wild Roses: Memories of a Homesteader’s Daughter, a wonderful reflection of her life which beautifully displays her heritage artwork collection. Considered the heart of the North Shore in Kamloops for many, The North Shore Community Centre Society is a charitable non-profit organization that provides recreation, education and cultural activities for the senior members of our community. This book sale hosted by the society is a fundraiser that will help with operating costs and funding for senior’s programs at the Centre. Some of the activities they offer include
low impact fitness, art instruction, dance, sports, games as well as health and well-being. The society hosts many activities for seniors as well as the general community. Their community events are always open to the public; they welcome all ages and nationalities, and the building is wheelchair accessible. The idea of sitting inside and relaxing with a good book is something we all cannot help but think about! With this kind of travel, who needs the tropics? Get ready to pass the time away. Join area bookworms, browse the selection, dig for bargains and see what you find! Jody Tippett
Kamloops Centre for Rational Thought members Kathy Cruickshank and Bill Ligertwood presented a $2500 donation to the Kamloops Food Bank. Accepting the cheque from the Food Bank were Bernadette Siracky and Melodie Grabner.
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Overdue hikers located by RCMP helicopter Three adult males and a 7-year-old boy who were reported overdue from a day hike up the Tranquille River north of the Tranquille Farm, were located by an RCMP helicopter from Kamloops. The group were expecting to be back by early Tuesday evening but around 5:30 pm the father of the 7-year-old notified the boy’s mother by cell phone that the trek was taking considerably longer than anticipated. He reported that everyone was ok, that the group would continue walking until 8:00 pm and then would hunker down for the night if they had not reached their vehicles. Police were called by the boy’s mother just before 8:30 pm when the group had not reached their vehicles and when cell phone contact could not be re-established. Search and Rescue (SAR) were notified and a command post was established near the group’s destination point, the first bridge on Tranquille Rd. crossing the river. A risk assessment was conducted regarding the hazards of sending a ground team and police dog into that area at night. SAR volunteers familiar with the area
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Participants and spectators were asked to bring their appetites to the local food challenge potluck held at the Public Produce garden this past Saturday. Elaine Sedgman of the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners had the prestigious honour of judging the entries. Participating chefs were asked to test their creative culinary skills by using only fresh, local ingredients. Public Produce Project’s newest garden, pictured at right, can be viewed at McDonald Park.
World-class curling comes to Kamloops this fall The Kamloops Curling Club will be host to the Valley First Crown of Curling from October 19 to 22. Entering its 39th year—the Crown of Curling consists of 48 teams, 24 men’s and 24 women’s. The event attracts teams from around the world, Europe, Asia and North America. The event is also part of the World Curling Tour, which means prize money earned goes toward the overall points for the trials for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.
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Emergency at Kamloops Airport At noon on August 22, 2012 Kamloops Airport received a call for assistance to attend to a fuel delivery vehicle that reported a fire on board. The vehicle was in the process of delivering fuel to a forestry air tanker at the Kamloops air tanker base. 911 was contacted and crews from Kamloops Fire Rescue responded. As a precaution, the airport also dispatched its new fire vehicle even
though it is not yet fully in service. Once on scene, it was determined that the vehicle had malfunctioned and smoke from undetermined origin was the culprit. The truck was moved from the vicinity of the aircraft and was parked to await an inspection. No damage was reported to either the fuel truck or the aircraft and forestry operations resumed at the air tanker base by 12:40 pm.
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Peak Year honours the salmon run In October 2010, residents of the BC interior were treated to an unusually high return of sockeye salmon through its rivers and streams. The phenomenon was unmatched by any other in recent memory, although old-timers say that in the early 1900s the waterways were similarly clogged. Many wonder if this is the recovery, or the signal that the end is nigh. To recognize this event, nine
installations by Shuswap/Thompson artists honouring the 2010 phenomenon of the Adams River sockeye salmon run will be on display at the Kamloops Arts Council Main Gallery from August The Kamloops Probus hit the lim30 to September 22. Opening it of 100 members so they have night event is scheduled decided to sponsor a new Profor Friday, August 31 at bus group. The new Thompson 6:00pm Rivers Probus Club will hold their Featured artists first meeting on Wednesday, are Ray Perreault, September 5 at 9:30am at the Karen Hanna, Japanese Cultural centre located Cindy Hayden, at 160 Vernon Avenue. Parking Janelle Norman, is available in the Northills CenKaren Figueroa, tre parking lot; handicapped This stained glass panel by Eric Kutschker, Otto parking is located behind the local artist, Cindy Hayden, Pfannschmidt, Lynn centre (just ring the bell). Please is one of 9 pieces in the KamErin, and Patrick Hughes. join them for an informational loops Arts Council’s presentation Peak Year is sponsored in meeting about this exciting new of “Peak Year”, a multi-artist travelpart by the Adams River Salmon club, intended to provide a great ling art installation on display August 30 way for retired and semi retired Society, a group who honoured and to September 22 at the Main Gallery inside people who want to continue managed the incredible return of peothe Old Courthouse, 7 Seymour Street West. making friends and be active in ple and salmon to the famous Roderick The works honour the salmon run of 2010, which our community. Coffee, tea and Haig-Brown Park. Additional support is was unusually high. Opening night for the show is cookies will be served. provided Arm Art Gallery. Friday, August 31 at 6pm. When you buy frombya Salmon small business, you are not helping a CEO buy a third vacation home. You are helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy get his team jersey, a mom put food on the An afternoon full of great musical perfor- including the feel good tune “Costa Fighting Mirrors. is feature table, Rica”. a dad pay a mortgage or Headlining a student pay for artist mances will warm the stage on September 1 Vaccaro will deliver an engaging live perfor- Matthew Good, unplugged and solo for Sun college. Our customers are ourpleasure shareholders – and for the the third free outdoor concert event mance. At 3:00pm, the musical styling of Wil Peaks’ listening at 6:00pm. are the weintermission strive to make happy. of the summer at Sun Peaks. The acoustic will capture the soul of Western they Canada. His onesAn follows each concert and sounds of this Western Canadian singer song- work has recently been showcased in Alberta local patios, pubs and restaurants will be open – Unknown writer line up, including Matthew Good’s solo tourism campaigns aired around theThank globe.you Hisfor throughout the day for concert goers. supporting our small businesses! acoustic performance with special guests, will live show will have guests on their feet, swayThe General Access Area is free, no ticket be in perfect harmony with the surrounding ing and stomping to the beat. At 4:30pm Stef required. The Front Stage Access Area is ticknatural alpine venue. Lang, an up and coming Vancouverite, will eted, with a limited quantity available. Kicking things off at Aug 1:00pm 29 is Vince play an acoustic set of her upbeat and catchy For more information call 1-800-807-3257 Vaccaro, known for his folksy, acoustic sound songs including music from her newest EP, or visit sunpeaksresort.com.
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Still time for summer stories and songs ■■ Entertainment at Barside Lounge and Grill at Chances, 1250 Halston Ave. Fridays 7 to 10pm. August 31, Pauline Kyllonen. ■■ dutchie Rutledge-Mathison Storytelling using three distinct themes from July 31 to Sept. 5 at Wilson House Gallery, 115 Tranquille Rd. Gallery hours: Mon. to Fri. 1 to 4pm. ■■ BIG Little Science Centre, 985 Holt Street, is open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm for the summer. Super Science Club Thursdays from 2:45 to 4pm. Experiments, games and activities for children in grades 4 to 7. FMI 250-554-2572 or www.blscs.org. ■■ Music in McDonald Park - Friday evenings, 7 to 8:30pm, weather permitting. Aug.31 Johnson Sandwich. ■■ Matthew Good Acoustic Concert at 6pm on Sept. 1 at Sun Peaks. Free concert with special guests starting at 1pm. FMI 1-800807-3257. ■■ SPCA Book Sale from Sept 1 to 8 at Northill Mall. Books can be dropped off at the shelter 1211 8th St until Aug 15. The SPCA is also looking for people to assist with the sale. FMI contact 250-376-7722. ■■ Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for Centre for Seniors Information on Sept. 8 from 9 to 11am at CSI Activity Centre, 9 A- 1800 Tranquille Rd. ■■ Dirty Feet Mountain Run on Sept. 8 at Sun Peaks. FMI or online registration, visit www.dirtyfeet.ca. ■■ Kamloops Tai Chi Club registration and weekly lessons begin Sept. 11 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1136 6th Ave. FMI call Mark 250-573-4692, Brenda 250-374-8696 or Shirley 250-314-6565. ■■ Let’s Dance on Sept. 15 at 8pm at the Ukrainian Hall, 725 York St. with music by Strange Brew. FMI or tickets contact Ed at 250374-2774, Francoise at 250-372-3782 or Zonia at 250-372-0091. ■■ Overlander Secondary Reunion 1976 to 1988 on Sept. 22 from 6:30 to 10pm at Henry Grube Centre, 145 Kitchener Cres. Former students and staff welcome. Tickets at the door.
Just an udder day at BIG Little Science Centre - Dedicated summer student staff member
Mark Bui is busy repairing “flying cows” for the BIG Little Science Centre. The flying cows are mounted on ceilings of hands-on rooms, to entertain young visitors. Mark purchased the flying cows at a garage sale. He figures that if one cow breaks, he will always have an “udder” one to replace it. The cows are turned off at 4:00pm, because BLSC is not a “fly by night” operation. Photo: Gordon Gore
■■ Darts every Thurs. from 7 to 9:30pm at Eagles Hall, 755 Tranquille Rd. FMI contact 250-376-4633 or 250-376-1311. ■■ Thursday Night Jam Night every Thurs. from 8 to 11pm at the Alano Club, 171 Leigh Rd. Everyone welcome. Equipment provided. Musicians bring your own guitars and amps. FMI 250-376-5115. ■■ McArthur Park Lawn Bowling every Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun at 6:30pm. Flat soled shoes required. FMI contact 250-376-9905, 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917.
■■ Flea Markets every Sunday until Sept. 30 in the Big-O parking lot, 160 Leigh Rd. New vendors welcome. FMI call 250-371-4620. ■■ North Shore Central Community Association meets at Mount Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum, on the first Tuesday evening of the month. Next meeting: June 5 at 7:00 pm. FMI call 250-554-9949. ■■ CN Railroaders Crib night meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7pm at the Parkview Activity Centre, 500 McDonald Ave. Admission $1, includes tea, coffee and goodies. Everyone is welcome.
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