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Heritage and heart on the North Shore Not many of us know that the North Shore of Kamloops was once a little village, but there are a few around who do remember. Tony Nigro is one of these people. A gruff voice with an accent and kind blue eyes describe this longterm tenant of Tranquille Road. Tony, who is now well into his 70’s has been handling the blacksmith and welding needs of the community for many decades. Tony’s Welding Shop has been in Kamloops since 1955, but if you know Tony, the story began much earlier than that. In 1951 he left Italy to move to Vancouver with his mother to be reunited with his father. Tony, until this point, had never even met his father. Tony’s father had to leave the country to
find work. “He left before I was born. Me and my momma met my father in Vancouver,” comments Tony. He and his momma took a boat from Naples, Italy to New York and from New York they took a train to Toronto. From Toronto, they took another train get to their final destination: Vancouver. To give you an idea of this journey, the distance from Naples to New York is 7,072 kilometers, which on a modern day flight is approximately nine hours. “We went by boat. Only millionaires could afford a plane ticket. We had no money,” adds Tony. It is the five day and four nights train trip from New York to Toronto that Tony remembers well. “There was a couple on the train on their honeymoon. They felt bad for us because we hadn’t had food in a few days. They took pity on us and opened their suitcase and inside with a huge carton of chocolate,” Tony says. “I said ‘What’s that?’ I had never seen something of such value. We never had this in Italy. Food was scarce because it was just after the war.” “I explained to them that I had no money to pay for it,” adds Tony. “My momma even asked me if we had to pay for it. But we didn’t, they just told us, ‘No, you eat it’. The couple tried to explain to us in English I remember. This went on - continued on page 2
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MP McLeod highlights $10-million National Recreational Trails Program Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops – Thompson - Cariboo highlighted the launch of the National Recreational Trails Program. Canada has a vast network of recreational trails which allow Canadians to experience the outdoors and appreciate this country’s natural beauty. $10 million will be available between 2014 and 2016 to help expand and rehabilitate Canada’s snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle and non-motorized trail system. “By investing in trail infrastruc-
ture, the Government of Canada is encouraging job creation, linking communities and increasing recreational opportunities for Canadians,” says Cathy. Now that the National Recreational Trails Program is “open for business”, local trail organizations across Canada are invited to submit project proposals directly to the National Trails Coalition over the next 45 days. The Coalition is responsible for selecting and approving projects. $10 million over two fiscal years, will expand and improve
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Local trail organizations across Canada can now submit project proposals directly to the National Trails Coalition. Between 150 and 200 projects are expected to be supported across Canada.
Tinkering and telling stories - continued from front for quite some time.” This generous giving of chocolate was Tony’s first ‘surprise’ in his life. “I love Canada and America,” explains Tony. The compassion he has experienced in our country has truly touched Tony. “In Vancouver my father didn’t have a house, he rented on Hastings Street. He was a taxi driver for a long time,” Tony comments. “After about a month of being there, he said I needed to work and sent me to Edmonton to work with some relations of ours.” What spurred the Nigro family to move to Kamloops was the health of Tony’s mother. “Momma had asthma and Vancouver was a hard climate for her to breathe in,” Tony says. “An Italian doctor told my father that he had to move her as there is no cure for asthma. He told us Kamloops has the best climate.” So, the family hopped on a train and made their way through the coastal mountains to Kamloops in 1951. Tony started work as a blacksmith for the Canadian National Rail, then in 1955 bought a bare lot for $1,000 and built his own blacksmith shop for $2,000. “Back in Italy I trained as a blacksmith for eight years. In Canada I did this too and also learned the skills of welding when the tools came about.” Many people on this historic
North Shore know the eccentric and passionate Tony. “I know everyone here, I had a travelling welder and did work in the community, you know, repairs for people,” explains Tony, “This is one of the first buildings in Kamloops to go up and still have its original owner working. Tony’s and Tony is still here,” proudly states the boisterous Italian. “I will work as long as I can. I have high blood pressure but I take my tablets. I’m okay.” Tony and his wife live just behind the shop. He met his wife back in the old country and a few years after Tony arrived, Aurora was able to come to Canada to be with him. He is content to spend his days tinkering in the shop and telling stories to any of those who will take a moment. “I will continue to do what I like to do,” adds Tony. “It keeps me moving and I enjoy every second of it. Take your time, you live forever.” When asked how old he was, he smartly comments: “I don’t need to tell people, it will scare them.” The shop is always a bustling environment of Tony sharing coffee and plenty of stories with all who walk into his shop. If you need some welding services or would like to hear a story or two, stop by Tony’s Welding Shop at 414 Tranquille Road. Ashley Demedeiros
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Lending equipment to HELP improve lives The Canadian Red Cross is well known for its efforts during disasters to help fellow humans in dire times of need. What most people don’t know is that they do a lot to improve the daily lives of Canadians. In Kamloops, the local Canadian Red Cross detachment has been supporting those in need for several decades. One of these programs is the Health Equipment Lending program. They have approximately 5,000 pieces of health equipment on loan to the community each year, to over 3,000 different people. Through the Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP), a national program of the Canadian Red Cross, they’re providing health equipment to individuals dealing with illness or injury. HELP also plays an important role in the diversion of used equipment otherwise destined for landfill. Craig Burns, Client Services manager in BC for Health Equipment Lending takes pride in this program. “We provide short term equipment to those who are recovering from injuries, illness or have been discharged from the hospital,” he explains. “The term of lending is anywhere from three to six months at no charge.” All of this is possible because of the volunteers and generous donations made by people to the Canadian Red Cross. “The support for our programs comes through financial donations,” comments Craig. “We have 30 volunteers running the office here in Kamloops.” The short term loan program alleviates the pressures that come along with injury or illness; assists seniors with mobility issues, allows people to return home from hospital earlier, and supports those in palliative care who wish to spend their final days in the comfort of their own home. “70 per cent of our clients are seniors and many of them are financially vulnerable,” Craig says. “This program gives clients the opportunity to use the equipment they need without having to rent it or purchase it.” People who would like to use the equipment need to have a referral from a health care professional or their physician. After that, all they have to do it head down to the depot at 943 Victoria Street and one of the volunteers will find the equipment they need and give them a tutorial on how to use and care for their item or items. “Everytime an item comes back, it goes through an inspection to see Advertisers like to know if it needs repair,” Craig adds. “Each item is also cleaned you heard and where disinfected before it is about lent to another person.” The Kamloops depotknow is BC you Southern Interiors’ largest them, let them Canadian Red Cross HELP lender. They have multiples saw their ad in the of many items which include: bath boards, bath stools, Downtown Echosafety rails, bed cradles, bath transfer benches, bathtub bed handles, canes both standard and quad, commodes
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No-sweat ways to a cool time, inside and out ■■ Stories of Earth and Life in Clay, by Nancy Van Wagoner, from July 4 to Aug. 1 at Wilson House Gallery, 115 Tranquille Rd. Gallery hours: Mon. to Fri. from 1:30 to 5pm. ■■ Chances - July 18 Pauline Kyllonen, July 19 Dodie Goldney. FMI call 250-554-1030. Shows from 7 to 10pm. No cover. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Big Little Science Centre Week of July 15 to July 19: Astronomy Show and Craft at 11am and at 1:30pm. Explore the solar system, then look to the stars and make a Constellation in a Cup! 655 Holt St. ■■ Music in the Park - July 18, Doc & The Disorderlies, Roots. From 7pm to 8:30pm in McDonald Park. ■■ Comedy Show with Dave Merheje on July 18 at Dirty Jersey, 1200 8th St. FMI call 250376-3786. ■■ Pancake Breakfast and Garage Sale on July 19 from 8am to 12pm at the Excelsior Rebekah Lodge #23, 423 Tranquille Rd. FMI call Beverlee at 250-374-0949 ■■ Great Shuswap Pottery Sale on July 19 and 20 from 10am to 4pm at the Celista Hall, 5456 Squilax-Anglemont Rd. ■■ Country Fest featuring Aaron Lines on July 19 and 20 at Sun Peaks Resort. Free concert. For full schedule of music visit: www.sunpeaksresort.com or FMI contact 1-800-807-3257 or info@ sunpeakstourism.com. ■■ A Day in Wonderland on July 20 from 3 to 7pm at Tranquille Farm Fresh, 4600 Tranquille Rd. An exciting afternoon of fairy tale characters and superheroes! FMI call Kamloops Princess Parties at 778-471-5767.
an excuse to rock - Local rockers Full of Excuses will be holding a CD release party on July 19 at 9pm at the Westsyder Pub, 3369 Westsyde Road. The band is excited to share a full evening promoting their new material as well as playing some awesome covers to keep the party rockin’!
■■ Ridley Bent, Canadian Country Star on July 21 at The Dirty Jersey, 1200 8th St. FMI call 376-3786. ■■ Quartette featuring Cindy Church, Caitlin Hanford, Gwen Swick, and Sylvia Tyson on Aug. 17 at 2:30pm at Rainbow’s Roost, 6675 Westsyde Rd. Outdoor concert. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Tickets available at Kamloops Live Box Office www.kamloopslive.com or 250-374-5483. ■■ McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers from May to Oct. on Mon., Wed., Fri., and Sun. at 6:30pm. New bowlers are always welcome with free instruction anytime. FMI call 250-376-0917 to set up day and time. Fun and fresh air
with BBQs, fun nights, visits to other clubs and skill challenges. ■■ Pogue Mahone Irish Alehouse Weekly Events: Tues. Jam Night, Thurs. Music Bingo. Fri. Karaoke, Sun. Acoustic Jam Night. 843 Desmond St. FMI call 250-376-4397. ■■ What’s Under the Dome? Church Icon Tours on Saturdays during July and Aug. from 1 to 3pm or other days/times by request. Refreshments available, donations optional. Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044 8th St. FMI call 778-220-5584. ■■ Volunteers Needed The North Shore Community Centre is looking for a few volunteers for the front desk/reception area. Regular
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