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Pickleball is a fast-growing sport that is played on a badminton court with the net lowered to 34 inches at the center. It is played with a perforated plastic baseball, similar to a whiffle ball, and wood or composite paddles. It’s not overly physically demanding so it is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive Thursday, May 19 game for experienced players that provides a full cardio workout. Pickleball spread to Kamloops in 2009 and boasts a club membership of more than 40 players who compete in friendly encounters where the name of the game is fun. In 2010, outdoor courts were opened at McDonald Park. The club is currently looking for a new indoor space to play in during the colder months asopen they have been using a space for business 250.376.2411 at the Boys and Girls Club on McArthur Island and a City plan to demolish the building is slated for later this year. Amongst our community’s active 50+ group, pickleball is known to be highly contagious and addictive. Initially an individual enjoys an occasional social game of pickleball, and otherwise does not think of the game. Players soon graduate to analyzing games played and they may sign up for a clinic or even enter a tournament. Once this happens, the prognosis is almost always serious for the pickleballer, although not at all unpleasant. They may even facilitate the spread of this disease by introducing pickleball to others who are unaware of the contagious nature of the sport. Part of the game’s popularity with seniors is because requires & footWine movement and handColditBeer Store Monday eye coordination and-yet less taxing on the 9 a.m. 11isp.m. body than tennis and racquetball. Pickleball has ic Event Drink interest Specials s generated enough thatDaily many players are u M r e v i petitioning the sport become sanctioned by the 97.5 The R Jam Nights Tuesdays Senior Olympics. The sport will be part of next Wing Wednesdays year’s BC Seniors Games with South Kamloops Exceptional Karaoke Friday Nights Secondary School set as the venue. quality and incredible Live, love and paddle. Players interested Live Music Saturday Nights in trying m food choices starts at 6p out the sport of pickleball will relish in knowing drop in sessions offered at the Tournament Capital Building. www.poguemahonekamloops.com 843areDesmond Street • 250-376-4397 The growing, local club also welcomes additions to their group of players. You can call KJ Klontz, Sport Development Coordinator for the City of Kamloops at 250-828-3536, or reach Andy Bakogeorge, Pickleball Ambassador for Kamloops via bakogeorgeandy@yahoo.ca for more details. To learn more about the game visit pickleballcanada.org. Jody Tippett

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2013 Y Strong Kids Campaign launched Many families in our community struggle to make ends meet. They don’t have the resources to enroll their kids in healthy activities like sports or swimming lessons. Money raised by the Y Strong Kids Campaign gives children, teens and young adults in our community a chance to join Y programs designed to promote health, education and community engagement within a positive environment, giving young people the skills to make better life decisions. “The annual Y Strong Kids Campaign is one of our most important fundraising events. The campaign enables all kids and families in our community to access the much needed programs provided by the Kamloops Y,” said Colin Reid, CEO

of the Kamloops YMCAYWCA. In 2012, the Kamloops Y provided over $73,000 in financial assistance to kids, teens and families in need. Tori’s young family of five moved to Kamloops a couple of years ago, not knowing a soul. Being able to have a family membership at the Kamloops Y has given Tori and her kids a place to go where they have friends and support, as well as opportunities for both mom and kids to be active and healthy. “I am so thankful for the Y,” says Tori. “My family feels so welcome here and I know that my kids are safe and well-cared for.” Over 80 Strong Kids Campaign volunteers will gather on February 21 for a breakfast to launch the campaign. Norkam students from the Restaurant Training

Deserving boost for organizations Three local organizations are receiving Community Gaming Grants from the B.C. government worth a total of $104,600. Recipients in this round of grants include programs for Human and Social Services, Arts and Culture, and Environment. Organizations receiving grants are Kamloops and District Humane Society, Yellowhead Community Services Society and Lions Club of Kamloops Paddlewheelers, receiving $15,000, $44,600 and $45,000 Kamloops - North Thompson MLA Terry Lake commented, “The Province continues to support deserving organizations that make real contributions to our communities. Congratulations – thank you for your efforts!” Community Gaming Grants allow non-profit organizations to apply for provincial gaming revenues. Full application information is available online at pssg. gov.bc.ca/gaming/.

NL Broadcasting’s Matt Bellamy, Crystal Lilly, Shelby Thom and Louis McIvor, along with Mike Forbes of Kamloops Insurance, warm up for their role as participants in the Challenge to raise money for the Y Strong Kids Campaign.

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Sharing the Bounty

A gift of 1343 lbs arrived at the warehouse of the Kamloops Food Bank. Endorsing a variety of community and world mission organizations, Operation Brown Bag is an annual initiative of Bible Truth Church. The gift was delivered by Joe Koziol, Korinna Wilk and Tarese Knuit.

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Juried Art Show winners The 3rd Annual Juried Art Show and Sale grand opening reception on February 15 was a great success, with more than 200 people in attendance. Over 65 exhibiting artists displayed their work at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre to the public and jurors. Congratulations to the award winners and honourable mentions! 1st Prize: Piercing Catherine Dalfort (etching), 2nd Prize: La Luz - Jewell Shaw (mixed media), 3rd Prize:Winter Solstice - Kirsten Atkins (upcycled fibre arts) Honourable Mentions: Standing Alone - Ann Cormack (acrylic), Divide - Cindy Hayden (stained glass), Hokusai’s Wave - William Frymire (mother of pearl on acrylic), Mel’s Truck -

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Patricia Kellogg (watercolour), Nuthatch - Vikki Ferguson (porcelain), Jupiter - Nathan Skyers (screen print), Quick Response - Allen Okoye (wood relief/acrylic/ enamel), Ultimate Act of Grace - Sharon Antoniak (watercolour), Connections 5 - Jeanne Wood (mixed media), Eureka - Peter Thornhill (wood & rock), Summer Evening Walk - Cindy Ruberg (acrylic), Spirit

Bird Standup - Alisa Nielsen (kiln-formed glass). The majority of artwork being exhibited is available for purchase. Check out this fabulous exhibit of local art and don’t forget to vote for your favourite! Have your say and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award. The show runs until February 24 from 10am to 5pm. Admission is by donation.

Inside the imagination of Kelly Pape Kamloops Arts Council’s newest exhibition at Wilson House Gallery showcases how photographer Kelly Pape sees nature and her fresh view of everyday life. Many of Kelly’s images are a blend of photography with strokes of a paintbrush in post-production to create dreamlike, ethereal imagery. Her work has been featured in PhotoLife Magazine, Home for the Holidays, MLS Listings, cookbooks, SPCA, calendars and juried exhibitions like Artwalk in Lake Country. Her current primary focus is pushing the limits of photography and continuing to develop her vision. Kelly’s photography will be displayed until March 14 at Wilson House, 115 Tranquille Road. Gallery hours are 1:30 to 5:00pm. For more information on Kelly’s work visit kellypapephotography.com.

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Dancers rose in front of ASK Wellness on Valentine’s Day for One Billion Rising, a global strike to end violence against women. At 11:30am, local radio station B100 played the “Spirit Indestructable’ by Canadian artist Nelly Furtado and Kamloops supporters were invited to tune in and leave their home, office and daily routine to rise and dance in solidarity.

Calendar fundraiser sets hearts on fire

The BC Professionals Firefighters Burn Building is one step closer to breaking ground thanks to the success of 2013 Kamloops Firefighters Calender fundraiser. This year the International Association of Firefighters Local 913 (IAFF) raised almost $4000.00 more than last year with total sales of $46,400 with their very popular calendar! Funds raised from the calendar as well as several IAFF Local 913 charity initiatives have received tremendous public support in the past and currently enjoy momentum, moving forward. Aside from the calendar initiative they have seen generous donations to many of their other fundraising efforts. The group also hosts various boot drives, car washes, charity dinners and countless other events. This has allowed the organzation to donate thousands of dollars where funding was desperately needed.

TOP: Heidi Coleman, Chief executive officer at RIH with Kamloops Firefighters Chris Davies, Ryan Cail and Shawn Davidson LEFT: Echo administrator Carrie Harman looks like she’s considering setting her house on fire as she shows off the 2013 Kamloops Firesfighters Charity Calendar!

Funds raised through this campaign are split between two charities - The BC Professional Firefighters Burn Building in Vancouver as well as the Royal Inland Hospital. This year the funds will help RIH purchase a much needed additional ventilator to aid in the treatment/recovery of RIH patients. The Burn Building will be a state of the art facility, which will house burn survivors and their families in a calean, private sterile environment throughout their recovery.

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Frank wants to get his beautiful wife, Betty, something nice for their first wedding anniversary. So he decides to buy her a mobile telephone. Betty is excited. She loves her phone. Frank shows her and explains to her all the different and varied

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“Then you owe me $8.50. Your dog was loose and stole a roast from me today.” The lawyer, without a word, writes the butcher a check for $8.50. The butcher, having a feeling of satisfaction, leaves. Three days later, the butcher finds a bill from the lawyer: $100 due for a consultation.

The heart of the matter A cardiologist died and was given an elaborate funeral. After the usual sermon by a preacher and testimonials from friends and colleagues, everyone finally learned the purpose of a huge heart covered in flowers, on the wall behind the casket during the service. After a moment of silence the heart opened, and the casket rolled inside. The heart then closed, sealing the doctor in the beautiful heart forever. The long, stunned hush of the mourners was broken when a man near the front burst into laughter. The preacher demanded an explanation. “I’m sorry,” the man said, “I was just thinking of my own funeral -- I’m a gynecologist.” At which point the proctologist fainted.

Clever assumption Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. As they lay down for the night, Holmes said: “Watson, look up into the sky and tell me what you see”. Watson: “I see millions and millions of stars”. Holmes: “And what does that tell you?” Watson: “Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Theologically, it tells me that God is great and that we are small and insignificant. Meteorologically, it tells me that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. What does it tell you?” Holmes: “Somebody stole our tent.”

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Life long learning for seniors Are you interested in learning something new, without pressure, in a like-minded group of seniors? Kamloops Adult Learners (KALS) non-profit society offers stimulating two-hour daytime courses led by knowledgeable volunteer presenters, varying from three to eight onceweekly sessions. March and April will feature: “News & Views”, “Beyond Basic Computers” and “Coloured Pencil Art” lessons. For full information and how to register view kals.ca. You can also visit KALS Office in Northills Centre, operating Mondays 9:30am to12:30pm and Thursdays 1:30pm to 4:30pm or call 250-819-5153 for more information on courses. Once you have participated in a KALS course you will know what a valuable non-profit Kamloops organization it is. An annual membership of $15 is required to register for courses. If you have difficulty raising funds, give them a call and they will work with you as they endeavor to include access for those with a modest income.

Free spay/neuter for feral cats The BC SPCA will be offering free spay/neuter clinics for feral cats. The efforts are part of the society’s efforts to reduce pet overpopulation in B.C. Individuals who care for feral colonies and unowned cats can sign up to bring the animals in for sterilization. Any cat or kitten

who is tame enough for adoption is placed into SPCA care for rehoming. A clinic is planned for March 13 at the SPCA’s spay/neuter clinics in Kamloops. All appointments must be booked in advance. For details, please contact the Kamloops Spay/ Neuter 250-376-6055.

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Five KYSA coaching clinics Alan Churchard, a former Technical Director of the BC Soccer Association who continues to serve as a BCSA Coaching Course Facilitator, will be one of several coaches coming to Kamloops in 2013 to conduct clinics for parent-volunteer coaches who seek to advance their coaching skills and knowledge of how to teach the rudiments of the game.

Parent-volunteers who coach youth soccer teams in Kamloops will have the opportunity to attend five BC Soccer Coach Education Courses being offered in Kamloops in March and April. The Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (KYSA) has a confirmed schedule of courses available at kysa.net The BC Soccer Association’s Coach Education Program is divided into two sections: The Community Sport Stream and the Licensing Stream. Anyone inter-

ested in signing up for any of the “Community Sport Stream” courses or Pre-B Test must register on-line through the BC Soccer web site at bcsoccer.net (Coaching Clinics). All courses take place in the Kamloops Soccer Dome in the Mt. Paul Industrial Site, with the exception of the “Learn To Train” course, which has been moved to the gym at NorKam Secondary. In all instances, the KYSA reimburses any of its active coaches 50 per cent of the registration fee upon completion of

the course and the remaining 50 per cent after the participant has coached a KYSA-affiliated team for one season following graduation. In addition the KYSA will provide each coach with a souvenir leisure shirt upon completion of each course, courtesy of the Association’s Coach and Player Development sponsor, Hansport. Contact the KYSA office for more details: 250-3762750 (between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm, Tuesday through Friday).

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A taste of activites to usher in spring ■ Is Learning to Paint On Your ‘Bucket List’? with Judy Mackenzie on Feb. 23 from 9am to 12pm at Parkview Activity Centre, 500 McDonald Ave. To register contact 250-828-3500 or at www.kamloops.ca/ezreg. Course #204028. ■■ BIG Little Science Centre, 985 Holt St. Sound and wave shows Feb. 23 at 11am and 1:30pm. An exciting activity filled musical day, including performances and demonstrations of many musical instruments, and sound experiments! FMI contact 250-554-2572. ■■ Indoor Flea Market on Feb. 24 from 8am to 1pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. FMI or Table rentals call 250-376-4777. Entry by donation. ■■ Excelsior Rebekah Lodge #23 - General Meeting on Feb. 26 at 7:30pm at 423 Tranquille Rd. ■■ Community Dinner on Feb. 26 at 5pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730

Cottonwood Ave. Open to all adults. Buffet by Spaghetti: The Pasta Place and entertainment by Gordie West. Purchase tickets in advance at the front desk by Feb. 25. FMI call 250-376-4777. ■■ Old Time Fiddlers’ host fiddlers Gordon Stobbe of Halifax and JJ Guy of Saskatchewan for an afternoon concert at 2:30pm on Mar. 3 at North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. FMI or tickets call 250-376-2330 or 250-376-6209. ■■ St. Patrick Blarney Stone Magic/ Comedy/ Dinner Show with Clinton Gray on Mar. 17 beginning at 5pm at the Westsyder Pub, 3369 Westsyde Rd. FMI or

tickets contact 250-579-7605 or 250-579-2383. ■■ Ukrainian Women’s Association’s Annual Easter Bake Sale on Mar. 29 from 10am to 12pm at the Ukrainian Orthodox Center, 725 York Ave. Easter breads, perogies, cabbage rolls, sausage, Ukrainian ceramics, and Ukrainian easter eggs. FMI call Bella at 250-376-9680 or Donna at 250-376-0581. Easter egg writing kits are available now. ■■ Activities at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. FMI contact 250-376-4777. Carpet bowling on Mon. and Wed. from 12:30 to 2:30pm. Sing-a-long with a

Kids say the darndest things... Teacher: John, why are you doing your multiplication on the floor? John: You told me to do it without using tables. Teacher: Now, Macy, tell me frankly, do you say prayers before eating? Macy: No, I don’t have to. My Mom is a good cook.

pianist Fridays from 10:15 to 11:15am. Line dancing with Janet at 1pm every Fri. ■■ Small-sided Referee Clinics on April 6 and 13. FMI or to sign up contact KYSA office at 250376-0990 or visit: www.ksra.ca. ■ 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 250376-5115. ■ Badminton at OLPH Gym every Tues. at 7pm. 235 Poplar St. Small fee. FMI contact Robert at 250-579-0193. ■ Moose Lodge 1552, 730 Cottonwood Ave. open daily at 11am. Meat draws Fri. at 7pm and Sat. at 3pm. New members welcome! ■ North Shore Central Community Association meets at Mount Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum, on the first Tuesday of the month. FMI: 250-554-9949.

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Astigmatism We are pleased to announce that Dr. Donald Sanford has joined our practice. Dr. Sanford has been practicing optometry since graduating from Pacific University in 1981. New patients and referrals welcome!

Astigmatism occurs when the front surface of your eye (cornea) or the lens inside the eye is slightly irregular in shape, resulting in vision being blurred at all distances. Astigmatism is not a disease, but is actually a vision condition that is quite common. What causes astigmatism? When the front of your eye or the lens inside the eye is more oval than round, light does not focus properly on the back of your eye (retina). Astigmatism is caused by small differences in the growth and alignment of the components of the eye. In some cases, it may be hereditary or result from such factors as pressure of the eyelids on the cornea. What are signs/symptoms of astigmatism? People with severe astigmatism will usually have blurred or distorted vision. Those with mild astigmatism may experience headaches, eyestrain, fatigue or blurred vision at certain distances. How is astigmatism diagnosed? A comprehensive eye examination by your Doctor of Optometry will include tests for astigmatism.

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Light and Darkness February 23, 2013

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Véronique Saucier

Saturday 7:30 pm Alumni Theatre at TRU Cvetozar Vutev, Violin Annette Dominik, Violin Véronique Saucier, Viola Martin Kratky, Cello Ravel String Quartet in F Major Schubert String Quartet #14 in D Minor “Death and the Maiden”

Annette Dominik

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