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Cities Fit For Children: call for poster presentations
Kamloops is hosting the third Cities Fit for Children Provincial Summit on May 10 and 11 at Thompson Rivers University. The goal of this summit is to emphasize the role of local partnerships, strategies and successes, including business engagement strategies, which contribute to livable and healthy cities for children and youth. This event will bring together local, municipal and regional leaders involved in policy decisions to help design and build healthy safe communities for children and their families. The 2012 summit is anticipated to attract approximately 300 delegates from across the province, providing them with
the opportunity to network and learn about how leaders at any level can make a difference in creating sustainable communities. The City is currently accepting applications for poster presentations for display during this summit. These posters should be a visual presentation of a community project
or initiative that clearly conveys one of the themes of the conference. The deadline for applications is March 15. To see the list of seminars, workshops and speakers, or for more details on the poster presentation criteria, please visit www.kamloops.ca/citiesfitforchildren.
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Kamloops Symphony receives grant from Telus “We Give Where We Live” is the philosophy embraced by the Telus Thompson/Okanagan Community Board, which was launched on September 15, 2011, and they have done just that in awarding a $10,000 grant to the Kamloops Symphony Society for a new educational program for elementary school children. With the development of its brand new Science of Sound program, the Society will deliver a combination of experiences through science workshop demonstrating various aspects of sound production, and performances, by members of the Kamloops Symphony, demonstrating how their instruments produce sound. The program will be provided for grade four School District 73 students at no cost to the schools or to the students, thanks to support from Telus. Kathy Humphreys, general manager of the Kamloops Symphony Society, proposed the concept and is leading the project with help from a committee that includes KSO music director Bruce Dunn; Society Board members; KSO volunteer David McKinnon (also president of the Big Little Science Centre); KSO musicians; and School District 73 fine arts coordinator Lori Jane Froese. “The idea behind this program was to engage students in a hands-on experience relevant to the science curriculum while allowing them to connect closely to music, musical instruments and musicians in small groups. Sound is part of the grade four science curriculum so this was a perfect fit.” The Telus Thompson/Okanagan Community Board praised the Kamloops Symphony Society for its commitment to providing this opportunity for school children. “This project is a great match for our funding priorities, with its focus on youth and connections to Arts and Culture and Education, two of our major funding pillars. We are proud to support this initiative, one of the first grants provided to organizations in Kamloops by the new Community Board.” Over the next few months, the Society’s Education Committee will be refining the program in preparation for a launch in late spring or early fall.
Barry and Sandi Dewar of the Kamloops Storm stopped in for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) corporate breakfast kick off event held on February 15 at St. Andrews on the Square. Kamloops Storm charity hockey games have raised $6,500 for JDRF so far! The audience at the breakfast heard from youth ambassador Nikki Fredrikson who lives with juvenile diabetes and Sherry Roberts a parent of a diabetic child. Fundraisers for JDRF this year include the Sunlife Amazing Race on April 28, Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes on June 10 and Husky Swing for the Cure Golf Tournament on August 25. Businesses wishing to receive more information on sponsorship opportunities, participating or donating, may call fundraising coordinator Shianne Carswell at 250-374-0599 or email her at kamloops@jdrf.ca.
MS Society’s Comedy for a Cause
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Kamloops and Area Chapter is presenting Comedy for a Cause on Friday, March 9 with support from Yuk Yuk’s on tour and Cactus Jacks Saloon and Dance Hall. This event will provide vital funds for the MS Society, Kamloops and Area Chapter. Yuk Yuk’s Comedians, Chris Molineux and Rob Balsdon are sure to keep everyone who joins this great event laughing. Chris Molineux has worked as a professional stand-up
comedian since 1986, and headlined at shows across North America, the U.K. and the Caribbean. He has worked with numerous other comedians including Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres and Jim Carrey. Rob Balsdon has worked on the Afternoon Drive Show as a host on SunFM Radio in the Okanagan Valley. His radio show, much like his comedy act, combines a brutal honesty with a likable innocence and a very quick wit; beware of his conta-
gious smile! There will also be beverage specials, a silent auction, and door prizes. Tickets can be purchased at the MS Society, Kamloops and Area Chapter, Suite 180-546 St. Paul St or online at www.mssociety. ca/kamloops. Doors open at 6:30pm and show starts at 7:30pm. Please note: This is a 19+ event. Show may contain coarse language and/or material that may be offensive to some audience members, discretion is advised.
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Fundraising dance to establish scholorship in Errol Wild’s name The family of the late Errol Wild is holding a fund raising dance to help establish a permanent scholarship in Wild’s name and to enhance the delivery of the annual Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (KYSA) Mini-Soccer Festival, which is now named after the longtime soccer coach, manager and mentor, who died in August 2009. Wild’s impact on the local soccer scene
at the youth, senior and university levels was immense as he dedicated much of his life to the sport in Kamloops. The dance is scheduled for Saturday, March 31 at the Ukrainian Hall, 725 York Avenue. Blackdog Blue, a local band, will be providing the music. Tickets are on sale through the KYSA office on McArthur Island or from Wild family members.
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For the fourth year in a row, the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack women’s soccer team is holding a benefit soccer clinic on Saturday, March 31 at Hillside Stadium. The WolfPack started this clinic in 2009 to not only raise money for a worthy charity, but also to give back to the soccer community by exposing young players to some instruction while playing on the artificial turf. “This is always a highlight for our team to be involved with,” said WolfPack head coach Tom McManus. “We are doing it just before the start of the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (KYSA) season, so the players will get some extra touches on the ball.” For the third year, the CIBC Run for the Cure and Breast
Cancer research will be the benefactor of money raised at the event. “It was unanimous,” said WolfPack co captain Abbey McAuley. “I think everyone has been touched by cancer and we are no different.” The 2012 WolfPack women’s soccer clinic will be open to both boys and girls from the age of five to 15. It will be broken into two groups, depending on the age of the players who sign up. Something new this year will be the chance for young players to get their picture taken with and autographs from Wolfpack players, many of whom are graduates of the KYSA program. Register in advance by contacting TRU sports information officer Larry Read at lread@tru.ca or 250-377-6117.
MP proposes Human Trafficking Awareness Day
MP Joy Smith, one of Canada’s leading anti-human trafficking advocates, has introduced a motion to establish February 22 as Canada’s National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. MP Joy Smith selected February 22 to reflect the anniversary of the day that the House of Commons unanimously condemned human trafficking by adopting her Private Members Motion M-153. “On February 22, 2007, Canada’s Parliament made a powerful statement by condemning human trafficking and calling for Canada to take steps to combat human trafficking in Canada and abroad,” stated MP Joy Smith. “Today, sex trafficking and forced labour continues to occur across our nation involving both victims trafficked from abroad and domestic victims, including many from First Nations communities. Over the past few years, modern day slavery has been especially exposed in Canada through cases
of young Canadian boys and girls, forced into prostitution.” In 2010, MP Joy Smith released her proposal for a National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking entitled ‘Connecting the Dots’. This proposal was motivated by her conviction that the complete elimination of modern day forms of slavery requires more than just government initiatives. “By connecting Canadians with
law enforcement, nongovernmental organizations and policy makers, we are connecting the dots,” said MP Joy Smith. MP Joy Smith has succeeded in bringing forward legislation to combat human trafficking. Last October, MP Smith introduced Bill C-310 to amend the Criminal Code by adding human trafficking as an extraterritorial offence as well as enhancing the definition of human trafficking.
The City of Kamloops launched its innovative live-streaming facility webcams in the Canada Games Aquatic Centre, located at the Tournament Capital Centre. The new webcam will allow facility patrons to view overall aquatic centre activity levels from a distance. Since the Aquatic Centre is growing as a national-level and regional event-hosting facility, the webcam will also serve as a marketing tool for the Tournament
Capital Centre. With the TCC Fieldhouse and Aquatic Centre webcams up and running, the City plans to install a third live webcam of Hillside Stadium prior to BC Lions Training Camp in June. The fourth and fifth live webcams will be installed at McArthur Island ice rinks this summer. The webcams can be viewed anytime at www.kamloops.ca/ webcams.
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Leap year facts • People born on leap year’s day are called leaplings.
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The Kamloops DISH Society (Dames Investing in Social Harmony) invites men and women alike to three benefit performances of Eve Ensler’s Vagina Monologues this February 23, 24 and 25 at Kamloops Convention Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. This year’s local beneficiaries are the Family Tree Drop-In Centre, CMHA’s Emerald House and the YMCA’s Children Who Witness Abuse Program. In addition to the performance of some very funny and moving monologues, the event includes a
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The Kamloops Storm finished off the regular season with a big win over the Summerland Steam. “It was a very good game, despite what the score may have portrayed as the Steam after a slow start finished with a strong second and third period,� says Barry Dewar, general manager for the Kamloops Storm. The Storm will now start playoffs against the North Okanagan Knights on Friday, February 24 with a late 8:00 pm start at McArthur Island arena. “The Storm and the Knights met eight times this season with four games going to overtime. North Okanagan won three of the four overtime games while each team
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A man who lived in a block of apartments thought it was raining and put his hand out the window to check. As he did, a glass eye fell into his hand. He looked up to see where it came from in time to see a young woman looking down. “Is this yours?” he asked. She said, “Yes, could you bring it up?” and the man agreed. On arrival she was profuse in her thanks and offered the man a drink. As she was very attractive he agreed. Shortly afterwards she said, “I’m about to have dinner. There’s plenty, would you like to join me?” He readily accepted her offer and both enjoyed a lovely meal. As the evening was drawing to a close the lady said, “I’ve had a marvelous evening. Would you like to stay the night?” The man hesitated then said, “Do you act like this with every man you meet?” “No,” she replied. “Only those who catch my eye.”
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A retired gentleman went to the government office to apply for Social Security. The woman behind the counter asked him for his driver’s license to verify his age. He looked in his pockets and realized he had left his wallet at home. He told the woman that he was very sorry but he seemed to have left his wallet at home. “I will have to go home and come back later.” The woman says, “Unbutton your shirt.” So he opens his shirt revealing curly silver hair. She says, “That silver hair on your chest is proof enough for me.” And she processed his Social Security application. When he gets home, the man excitedly tells his wife about his experience at the Social Security office. She says, “You should have dropped your pants. You might have gotten disability too.”
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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. n Entertainment at Barside Lounge and Grill at Chances, 1250 Halston Ave. Fridays 7 to 10pm. Feb. 24, Aaron Spohr n BIG Little Science Centre, 985 Holt Street, is open for public drop-in Thurs. and Fri. 3-5pm, and Sat. 10am-4pm. Feb. 25: Static Electricity; Another chance for a BIG Little Science Centre Hairdo. 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 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 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 Fraternal Order of Eagles Triathlon, 755 Tranquille on Feb. 25. Limited space, sign up early. FMI call 250-376-4633. n Community Dinner at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Feb. 28 at 5pm with Hypnotic Blend. FMI 250-376-4777. 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 World Day of Prayer Service on March 2 at 7pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 635 Tranquille Rd.
n Let’s Dance, sponsored by the Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club, Ukrainain Hall, 725 York St. On March 10 at 8pm. FMI or tickets call Francoise 250-372-3782, Louise 778-471-2220 or Ed 250-374-2774. n Comedy/Magic Show and steak dinner on March 11 at the Westsyder Pub, 3369 Westsyde Rd. FMI or tickets contact 250-579-7605. n Annual March Kids Camp at the BC Wildlife Park from March 19-23. FMI and registration 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 Flea Markets at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. every Sun. from 8am to 1pm. FMI 250-376-4777. 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 Elizabeth Fry Society. n Toastmasters - Practice your listening and speaking skills. Three times to choose from: Tuesdays 7-9pm at Maurya’s, 165 Victoria St.; Thursdays 7-8:15am and 7-9pm at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. 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. 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. FMI 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 Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection program matches you with a survivor who has gone through the same type of cancer and treatments. FMI 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 250374-0440.
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PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) Beware of colleagues who don’t have your best interests in mind. Your health may have suffered due to neglect or abuse. You need some help this week. Financial limitations will not be as adverse as they appear. ARIES (Mar 21-April 20) Don’t overreact if your partner has a poor attitude. You might find it difficult to control your emotions. Risky financial ventures will result in unrecoverable losses. Your sensitivity toward those you love will capture their hearts. TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) Emotional matters may not be easy for you to handle. Try not to lend or borrow money or belongings this week. You can get a promotion if you put in a little extra detail. Try to avoid being extravagant this week. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Use your creative abilities to come up with new ideas and directions. Your contributions will be valued and helpful. Discuss your problems and complaints if you wish to rectify them. Your input into their activities will help bring you closer together. CANCER (June 22-July 22)  Question your mate if you must. Take a look at investment opportunities. If you are in the midst of a financial deal, this is your lucky day. You have two choices; Get out on your own, or bend to your mate’s whims. LEO (July 23-Aug 22)  Changes in your home will be positive. You will find that money could slip through your fingers. Someone you live with could be frustrated and upset. You have more energy than the rest of the people you live with anyway. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23)  Travel should be on your mind. Travel will turn out to be far more exciting than you imagined. Don’t let relatives get the better of you. Your sensitive, affectionate nature will capture the heart of anyone you are attracted to. LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23) Don’t make accusations unless you are completely sure that you are correct. Make arrangements to spend quality time together. Don’t get involved in expensive entertainment that involves gambling. Take your time be fore making personal decisions. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22) You can travel for business or pleasure. Your intellectual charm will entice new love interests. You may have a problem with someone you live with if you don’t include them in your gathering. You can make excellent career moves if you are open to the opportunities that exist. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21)  Use your inventiveness to find solutions. Unexpected bills may set you back. Try to keep a low profile. Talk to superiors about problems that you feel are getting out of hand. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20)  Chronic health problems are likely to surface if you are keeping your problems locked up inside. Don’t share your dilemma with those you work with. You will meet potential new mates through friends or relatives. Peers may not be on your side. AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) Your hypnotic eyes will capture the hearts of those who interest you. Misunderstandings at work could easily lead to your demise. Don’t be too quick to judge those you live with. This is a turning point. Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael $Z &EB INDD Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com
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