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Storm vies for top playoff position
No one, especially Barry Dewar, knew exactly what would happen when the Storm Junior Hockey Team rolled into Kamloops from Osoyoos in 2006. Almost right out of the gate, Kamloops’ junior hockey team slid into action and haven’t looked back since. They are continually at the top of their game, season after season and have no plans to stop dominating the standings anytime soon. “We only fell out of place one time since the beginning of this season,” explains Barry, owner and biggest supporter of the Kamloops Storm. “There is only two games left before the playoffs. It will either be us or Revelstoke going into the playoffs in first place.” Success is no stranger to the Kamloops Storm and Barry once again has high hopes of the Kamloops Storm taking home first place in the season or at the very least making it to the playoff finals. His team, which is full of promise, is the culmination of many years of experience and a lot of hard work. “We have done fairly well for the last nine years,” he explains. “I attribute the success to the organization and the type of team it takes to be able to skate on an Olympic sized rink. They need to be able to skate aggressively.
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The Storm players are as involved in their community almost as much as they are in hockey and that can be traced right back to the organization. Management teaches them that giving of themselves is an important character builder and they can be seen volunteering for everything from Cool to Be Kind Week to Raise a Reader. They have had a series of instrumental and quality coaches. New this season is Geoff Smith who is the sixth coach with the Storm since moving to Kamloops five seasons ago following Bryant Perrier, Ed Patterson, Steve Passmore, Greg Hawgood and Tyler Liebel. He brings a wealth of knowledge both from the professional ranks as a player and the Western Hockey League as assistant coach of the Kamloops Blazers. “Our team has a lot of local talent on it,” explains Barry. “Something like 12 of our 22 players are locals. That is because of the quality of players that Kamloops Minor Hockey is producing. Come see us play, come and support our local boys.” The North Shore based team is just finishing up the regular season Sunday, February 19 at 5pm here at the McArthur Island – continued on page 2
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Tournament Capital Ambassador Program launches
The City of Kamloops launched its branch new Tournament Capital Ambassador Program on February 9 with festivities taking place at the Tournament Capital Center. The program, which is the first of its kind in BC, uses Ambassadors to promote health and wellness in Kamloops. From February through until April, volunteers throughout the community will be wearing City of Kamloops clothing labeled as Ambassadors. These volunteers are “active agers”, acting as the City’s advocates for healthy living in Kamloops, encouraging others to find balance with physical activity, healthy nutrition, cultural activities and engaging mind and soul. These volunteers will be involved in a variety of activities, including hosting facility tours at the Tournament Capital Centre, hosting museum tours, volunteering at sporting events and expos and hosting the Health Beat Circuit at McArthur Island Park. When speaking to why she volunteered, Georgie Flower said, “I was ready to commit myself to a volunteer activity in which I believe: encouraging and promoting health, wellness, and fun for citizens and visitors to Kamloops. I also wanted to meet other people who stay active and when I met the group for the first time, I was blown away by the high energy and positive attitudes of the Ambassadors. I wanted to become more familiar with the City’s recreational and cultural facilities. I moved to Kamloops three years ago and I was highly impressed with the
(L-R) City of Kamloops staff members Nicole Beauregard and Heidi Ogilvie with newly appointed Tournament Capital Ambassador Kay Dodd.
diversity of activities that the City offers.” “I love the new Ambassador program and jumped on board to volunteer because I am 53 and have been active all my life and I believe a person can stay active at any age – you just have to find something that inspires you to move! I think being a part of something that supports active living is exciting!” said
another of the Ambassadors, Nancy Plett. Mayor Milobar presented volunteers with a three-month track and pool pass to the Tournament Capital Centre for their volunteer time. Councilors Tina Lange, Donovan Cavers, Ken Christian, Nelly Dever, Arjun Singh and Pat Wallace also came out to meet the volunteers.
Setting the record straight on pensions and Old Age Security Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for KamloopsThompson-Cariboo spoke in favour of Bill C-25, an Act Relating to Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPP). “What makes Pooled Registered Pension Plans beneficial for this riding is the universality and portability of the plan. I know of individuals who work at Sun Peaks during the winter, but during the summer they must find other work at local ranches,” said McLeod. “Under our current system, these individuals would be left to contribute to RRSPs or TFSAs. With the portability of the PRPP, these individuals can contribute to the same pension plan regardless of which employer they happen to work for.” The issue of Parliamentary Pensions for Members of Parliament was recently raised by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) that stated, “while MPs should be properly compensated for their roles, poli-
ticians should not be a class apart from the taxpayers that fund the government they run.” “I have read the CTF’s report, and while I don’t agree with all of their numbers, they are right in stating that the MP pension plan is more generous than any other currently available. I know for a fact that this is an issue the government is currently reviewing and I will be supportive of the changes when they are pro-
posed,” stated McLeod. The discussion last week in Parliament has also centered around changes to the Old Age Security (OAS). All seniors will continue to receive all the benefits they currently receive. Any changes will be done with substantial notice, an adjustment period and in a way that does not affect current retirees or those close to retirement, and gives others plenty of
time to adjust and plan for their retirement. Two important programs that provide financial support to older Canadians are CPP and OAS. “CPP is funded through premiums that working Canadians pay with each paycheque and is on a secure and sustainable path. OAS is funded primarily through taxes on working people and is unsustainable on its current course,” concluded McLeod.
Storm hoping to make playoffs – continued from page 1 Sports Centre. After that playoffs will start February 24 either here or in Revelstoke. “The playoffs start on the home ice of the team who has the highest record,” explains Barry. “We hope it is us! We invite you to come down and see us play. We have been working on introducing hockey to different types of fans. The economy is slow right now and attendance is always a struggle but we are confident that as the economy improves we will benefit greatly from all the different promotions we have been
doing. Tickets are on sale and available anytime by calling the office.” Watching the junior hockey team play is entertainment like no other, the game itself attracts fans because of the action on the ice. Less refined and technical then typical NHL or higher level hockey, there is constant action on the ice. Tickets are $10 each for adults, $8 for seniors and kids $6. Information or tickets are available by calling the Storm office at 376-0090 or you can visit them online at www. kamloopsstormhockey.com. Tanya Orozco, freelance
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Lighting the way The Kamloops North Rotary Club has purchased and installed strings of lights in three trees at the northern entranceway to the Tranquille Market at the corner near Scotia Bank and Wendy’s. This community development project is to beautify the area as well as provide additional lighting during evening hours. The project is a partnership between the local Club, Rotary District 5060 and the North Shore Business Improvement Association. This is the first such installation for the Rotary Club. They are currently identifying other trees along the Tranquille Market area that are suitable for similar treatment. The North Shore Rotary Club has weekly dinner meetings on Wednesdays at the Cottonwood Community Centre. Anyone interested in Rotary is welcome to drop in.
Holiday Inn ranked ninth worldwide The Holiday Inn and Suites Kamloops continues to reach new heights in providing outstanding customer service. With the latest brand rankings through the end of January 2012, Kamloops’ own Holiday Inn and Suites is now ranked ninth worldwide for overall guest experience among full service Holiday Inns. “Our team is thrilled with this accomplishment,” said Stephen Earl, general manager. “To make it into the top ten worldwide for the Holiday Inn brand is something we are extremely proud of. This is a reflection on the quality of the hotel and our commitment to wowing every guest that stays with us. The InterContinental Hotels Group brand tagline of Great Hotels Guests Love is what we aspire towards every day. Our latest
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Candidates needed for the Diamond Jubilee Medal
On February 6, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II marked the 60th anniversary of her accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada, an occasion marked only once before by her great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria in 1887. To celebrate Her Majesty’s 60 years of selfless service and devotion to duty, outstanding Canadians of all ages and from all walks of life will be recognized with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. “These medals provide an opportunity to honour exceptional Canadians for their contributions to their fellow citizens, to our communities and our country,” says Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops, Thompson, Cariboo. “I have been invited by the Governor General to become a partner in this program by nominating 30 eligible candidates to receive this national honour from our constituency. I invite all constituents to contact my office to recommend potential can-
didates for the medal.” To be eligible for this honour, a person must: be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, but need not necessarily reside in Canada; have made a significant contribution to a particular province, territory, region or community within Canada, or
an achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada; and been alive on February 6, 2012, the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the Throne. The medal can be awarded posthumously, as long as the recipient was alive on that date. To nominate an individ-
ual for this honour, call 250-851-4991 or email cathy.mcleod.c1@parl. g.ca. All forms must be submitted by September 1, 2012, in order for an independent panel to access the nominations. The presentation of the jubilee medals will take place in January 2013 in Kamloops.
More fun at the North Shore Community Centre
Spring is just around the corner, but the North Shore Community Centre (NSCC) don’t want you to miss out on all the fun they have planned for February! Kick up your heels on Tuesday, February 21 as the talented Gordie West entertains the crowd at this month’s famous Pie Night. It’s said that Gordie has a musical range that can amaze, dazzle and amuse audiences of all ages. His performance is delivered with the showmanship that you will only find in the big houses in Lost Wages! Pie and coffee is being served and the dance floor is open to all! Dance away the afternoon on February 24, from 2:00 to 4:00pm, to the music of the Golden Serenaders. The Old-Time Dance features the classic tunes of the 30’s and 40’s. NSCC Community Dinners continually offer a variety of live entertainment and this month is no exception! Hypnotic Blend hits the stage on
Tuesday, February 28 at 5:00 pm. You will not find a better deal in the city! Where else can you get dinner and live entertainment for a such a reasonable price? Special mention goes out to all the volunteer crafters for 2011. Their efforts of knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting, making quirky stocking stuffers, and all other forms of crafting were tremendous! The Maple Room crafts are available for purchase any time of the year and revenue from the sales goes towards seniors programs, the continuation of Maple Room coffee time, and subsidizing exercise classes. Thank you! A great big thank you also goes out to Jane Ellen for looking after the NSCC movie nights. These happen on the last Monday of the month and she has been great at choosing interesting and entertaining movies that are appealing to everyone. Submitted by North Shore Community Centre volunteers.
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There are so many ways today to think green. A day doesn’t go by where we don’t hear about ways to be more environmentally conscious. We recycle our glass, tin and plastic. We try to conserve our water, energy and we have even started to try and buy locally. All these things have become as natural and a part of our lives as going to work or cooking dinner. However, there are many new and exciting concepts out there that have not gained in popularity. One of my personal favourites is worm composting. Now we have all heard about composting our kitchen scraps in bins usually located in our back yards. But what about people who live in condos or people with very little space? Everyone can enjoy the benefits of composting no matter where they live. Believe me when I say this is a can of worms you want to open. If you are wondering why you should start composting, here are a few of the benefits: reduces kitchen waste by one third to half; produces high quality soil to use in house plants and gardens; prolongs the life of your local landfill; saves money by throwing away less waste; saves money by not buying chemical fertilizers; and worms can compost faster than the traditional outdoor composting system! Worm factories are system of
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trays that are home to hundreds of hungry little wigglers just waiting to devour your kitchen scraps and paper. Just toss your waste in the top tray, put the lid back on and walk away. They are incredibly easy to manage and can be used year round. They are also odourless and are only 16�x16�x22� in size. That is small enough to fit in your closet! Mel Anderson, owner of All Things Organic, is the local worm guru in town. He specializes in backyard and worm composting. Mel has teamed up with the TNRD and will teach
worm composting workshops for groups of ten or more. Worm compost systems usually cost $120 but if you sign up for the workshop, the cost is only $35! It’s fun for kids and adults alike and is accessible to everyone. Just another interesting way to reduce our carbon footprint. For more information or to register for the workshop, call the TNRD at 1-877-377-8673 or send an email to recyclenow@ tnrd.bc.ca. Or contact Mel at All Things Organic at 250-372-1835 or info@allthingsorganic.com. Cristina Ostapovitch, freelance
Art Gallery looking for youth council
The Kamloops Art gallery is asking teens and youth to tell us what they want to do at the gallery. The gallery would like to collaborate with local teens and youth to create and develop programming that is reflective of the passions, interests, issues and events that effect and engage the youth
community. They are calling all interested youth (ages 13 to 21) in Kamloops and the surrounding region to join their new teen and youth council, By Youth 4 Youth. BY4Y members will work with the Education Coordinator to initiate events, projects and BMO Open Gallery exhibitions. Participation
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At a recent visit to the Big Little Science Centre the Minister of Education Hon. George Abbott (at centre) met up with the Centre’s founder Dr. Gordon Gore (L) and Dr. Terry Sullivan.
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NDP want review of justice system While B.C. faces a record amount of judicial stays and a critical backlog in courtrooms, the premier offered yet another review recently, lacking any immediate measures that would fix the serious problems her government created, say New Democrats. “The Liberals have had over a decade to fix the problems plaguing the province’s justice system that have resulted in the dramatic increase in judicial stays that we’re seeing in B.C. courtrooms today,� said Attorney General critic Leonard Krog. “This is not a new government. They’ve had 11 years. This is a crisis the Liberals created and now they’re playing damage control.� The justice system review announced Wednesday, estimated to cost $195,000, is supposed to consider ways to clear up court 0backlogs and delays in B.C.’s justice system. There were 109 judicial stays 2011, compared to 56 in 2010. While judicial stays have nearly doubled, cases taking longer than 18 months to get to trial - the point at which charges could be stayed - have increased by 25 per cent. In addition to the announced review, the government said it
would be combining Minister Shirley Bond’s two separate roles as Solicitor General and Attorney General into a single Attorney General Justice Ministry. “The premier’s new justice review is not new at all,� said Krog. “In fact, the Liberals announced a justice reform review back in 2002 that was supposed to take up and resolve some of the very same questions this review seeks today, yet here we are.� Krog was referring to the 2002 review Integrated and Collaborative Approaches to Deal with Crime, which took until 2007 for the government to begin adopting an integrated approach to criminal justice reform. “In 2010, the Liberals held a review to look into legal aid which resulted in the closure of six legal aid offices and B.C.’s only Lawline,� said Krog. “And from 2009 to 2011, the budget for justice transformation went from $10 million to zero.� Adrian Dix and the New Democrats are calling on the government to fill court vacancies, use community courts more frequently, and explore ways legal aid can be better used to ensure no British Columbian is denied access to justice.
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more than public speaking Five Kamloops area Toastmasters clubs held an open house last Thursday showing the public the many benefits of Toastmasters, including increased self-awareness, learning to think quickly, and developing better presentation skills. The evening included prepared speeches, a humorist, an improptu speaking session, and a video presentation of the World Champion of Public Speaking. Pictured, left to right, are: High Country Achievers Toastmasters Club members Sandy Poettcker, John Zebroff and Gabi Matscha with Jennifer Turnbull of Morning Sun Toastmasters and Sean Felker of Overlander Toastmasters. Visit www.toastmasters.org to find more information and where each clubs meets.
This is your life When you are born, you will share your birthday with 17 million people. During your ten years in school, you will have an average of 17 friends. By the time you are 40 that number will have dropped down to two. You will grow 950 km of hair. You will laugh an average of 18 times a day. You will walk the equivalent of three times the circumference of the Earth. You will eat 30 tons of food. You will drink over 9000 cups of coffee. You will have one opportunity in ten of getting electrocuted. In average, you will spend ten years of your life at work, 20 years sleeping, three years sitting on the toilet, seven months waiting in traffic, two months waiting on hold on your phone, 12 years watching TV and 19 days looking for the remote. This leaves you with one fifth of your life to actually live. So what are you waiting for?
Predictably wrong u Louis Pasteur’s theory of germs is ridiculous fiction. (Pierre Pachet, Professor of Physiology at Toulouse, France 1872) u We don’t like their sound, and guitar music is on the way out. (Decca Recording Company rejecting the Beatles, 1962.) u Airplanes are interesting toys, but they have no military value. (Marshal Ferdinand Foch, France, in 1911)
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n Pema Chodron’s Latest Teachings Feb. 15, 7pm at Shambhala Meditation Group of Kamloops, 433b Lansdowne St. (above Frankly Coffee) FMI: www.kamloops.shambhala.org or Liz 250-376-4224. n Entertainment at Barside Lounge and Grill at Chances, 1250 Halston Ave. Fridays 7 to 10pm. Feb. 17, Dave Coalmine. n BIG Little Science Centre, 985 Holt Street, is open for public drop-in Thurs. and Fri. 3-5pm, and Sat. 10am-4pm. Feb. 18: Magnetism. Explore the power of the magnet and discover their true powers. Super Science Club Thursdays from 2:45 to 4pm. Experiments, games and activities for children in grades 4 to 7. Robotics Club Fridays from 2:45 to 4:30pm for children ages 10+. FMI 250-554-2572. n Kamloops Storm Junior Hockey Club will be playing Summerland Feb. 19 at 5pm. All games at McArthur Park Areana. FMI 250-376-0990. n Flea Markets at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. every Sun. from 8am to 1pm. FMI 250-376-4777. n Old Time Dance with the Golden Serenders at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Feb. 24 from 2 to 4pm. FMI 250-376-4777. n Community Dinner at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Feb. 28 at 5pm with Hypnotic Blend. FMI 250-376-4777. n Famous Pie Night with entertainer Gordie West on Feb 21 at 6:30pm. North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. FMI 250-376-4777.
Beautiful wildlife Long time resident of Barriere, Katherine Semrick’s breath-taking “true life� wildlife paintings are inspired by the magnificent wildlife in the North Thompson Valley. View her exhibit Out My Back Door from February 23 to March 28 at the Wilson House Gallery, 115 Tranquille Rd.
n Skaters in Motion - Feb. 25 at Brock Arena. Skate laps in celebration of the Man in Motion Tour. n Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser for the New Life Mission. Five and ten km walk on Feb. 25. FMI call 250-372-9898 or register at www.coldestnightoftheyear.org. n Healing Hearts Fundraiser for Kamloops RCMP Victim Services with special guests on March 3 beginning at 6pm at Kamloops Convention Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. Tickets at Ora Restaurant, The Noble Pig and Rockin’ Firkin. FMI www.kamloopsconventioncentre.ca. n Annual March Kids Camp at the BC Wildlife Park from March 19-23. FMI and registra-
tion contact 250-573-3242 ext.226 or ext.259 or www.bczoo.org and click on “Learn With Us�. n Karaoke - 8pm Wednesdays and Saturdays at Brock Centre Pub, 1800 Tranquille Rd. 7pm Thursdays at Halston Pub, 1271 C Salish Rd. 8:30pm Thursdays at The Westsyde Pump, 3020 Westsyde Rd. n Tournament City Derby Dolls calendars are available at The Ruby Room, 265 Victoria St. and DoctorLove, 463 Lansdowne St.. 100 percent proceeds go to the Elizabeth Fry Society. n Toastmasters - Practice your listening and speaking skills. Three times to choose from: Tuesdays 79pm at Maurya’s, 165 Victoria St.; Thursdays 7-8:15am and 7-9pm at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St.
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n ‘Dinner and a Movie’ Family Nights - On the second Sunday of each month at 5pm at Salvation Army, 344 Poplar Street. Call 250554-1611 to reserve your spot. n The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (Sept to May) from 7-9pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. FMI 250-579-2078. n Horse Races on the big screen every Wednesday at 4pm at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 755 Tranquille Rd. Draws for steaks during the races. For more info call 250-376-1311. n Friends of McDonald Park Monthly meetings at the Parkview Activity Centre, 500 McDonald Ave. Newcomers welcome. For info call 250-554-1285. n Chronic Pain Association meets for support, fellowship, and resource sharing the last Wednesday of each month at 12:30 pm at People in Motion, 182-B Tranquille Rd. For more info call Jackie 250-372-1912, Steven 250 554-1706, or Kris 250-376-2608. n Mighty Oak Midwifery Care Information Nights - Learn more about midwifery in a relaxed setting every third Friday of the month at 202-322 Victoria St. FMI, visit www.mightyoakmidwifery.ca. n Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection program matches you with a survivor who has gone through the same type of cancer and treatments. FMI, call 1-888-939-3333. n CMHA Youth Clubhouse invites youth aged 13 to 18 to 857 Seymour St., Mondays to Fridays from 4:30pm to 9:30pm for fun activities, movies and more. FMI, call 250-374-0440.
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