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Stepping up and out of the comfort zone Running a marathon is one of the most challenging and rewarding milestones many people will experience. Both local runners and those from further afield will congregate in the Tournament Capital to compete in the Kamloops Marathon on Sunday, July 27 at McArthur Island. Everything is in place to give these athletes a platform on which they can truly shine. This is the second year that the marathon, sponsored by The City Of Kamloops, The Running Room and KGHM, is eligible as a Boston Marathon qualifier event. Rick Jenkner, from the Running Room is this year’s race director. He anticipates around 400 participants to compete in the various
events. “Everything is coming together and we’re looking forward to a great day,” says Rick. The event will also feature fitness vendors and a finish line celebration pancake breakfast until 1:00pm. The Kamloops Marathon Expo held at McArthur Island Curling Rink is where these 400 participants will pick up their race packets on Saturday. Meanwhile sponsors, businesses and organizations affiliated with running, health and wellness will be on hand to strut their stuff. The expo is open and free to the public. There is an opportunity for local companies to participate in the Corporate Challenge to give back to the community, boost team spir-
it, promote employee wellness and win bragging rights around town. Registering for the Kamloops Marathon also means you will have a chance at winning air fare for two to the Boston Marathon. One trip for two will be drawn from marathon registrants and one trip for two will be drawn from registrants in the half marathon and 8km distances. Volunteers are the other heroes and the lifeblood of an event like this. Rick says there is still an opportunity to get involved and help with set-up, course marshalling, take-down and transport of start/ finish, water/aid station volunteer, race package pickup and course set-up and take-down. If you
would like to volunteer please send an email to kamloopsmarathon@ gmail.com and highlight the area you would like to volunteer and whether you are available Saturday, Sunday or both. Volunteers are invited to attend a BBQ social on Friday night. On the big day, men and women will run together with the same sense of occasion. The full and half marathons start 30 minutes apart beginning at 6:00am while the 8km starts at 9:00am and the 3km runners are scheduled for 10:30am. The awards presentations for the winners will happen at 11:00am in the finish area. All finishers will receive a medal. - continued on page 2
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Keith Fuergutz and John Nykyforchyn practice their Heimlich manoeuver at The North Shore Community Centre and Cottonwood Manor’s recent Lifesaver Training session for volunteers. The senior-friendly course, facilitated by Marlene Allan of St. John’s Ambulance, was well-attended, and participants thoroughly appreciated learning about CPR, life-saving techniques and how to operate a defibrillator.
Patients have enhanced access to diagnostic imaging Royal Inland Hospital just completed a renovation within its Diagnostic Imaging department, which includes a new multipurpose fluoroscopic machine that has been installed and is ready to use. The machine’s purchase and an accompanying room renovation was part of a $1.1 million project, shared between Interior Health and the Thompson Regional Hospital District. Fluoroscopy is important because it allows physicians to obtain real-time moving images of the internal structures of a patient. It is used in a variety of ways, such as examination of the gastrointestinal tract, visualization of joints, and assistance with biopsies. The new multipurpose fluoroscopic unit will enable RIH’s radiologists and technologists to perform a wider variety of procedures than is currently available. And, because the new machine has the ability to move around the patient instead of the patient moving to accommodate the machine, the provision of care will be more comfortable and more efficient.
As temperatures remain high across our region, many people are hitting the water to keep cool. Interior Health would like to remind the public that it’s important to be safe when in, near or on the water. More people die from drowning in the Interior region than in any other area of the province. So far this year, there have been 25 deaths in B.C. due to accidental drowning, 15 of which have occurred in the Interior. “Water activities like swimming and boating can be a lot of fun and a great way to cool down, but drowning is a real danger,” said Dr. Lizette Elumir, resident public health physician with Interior Health. “Drowning can happen fast, sometimes in less than a minute.” Dr. Elumir stresses that prevention is the key to reducing drowning deaths in our region. She offers the following tips: Always swim with a buddy. Do not go beyond your abilities. Do not go farther or into deeper water than you can handle. Never dive into unknown water. Underwater objects may appear deeper than they are. Don’t mix alcohol or other drugs with water activities; these substances can affect judgment, coordination and the ability to selfrescue.
Always supervise children when around water; a child can drown in seconds in only a few inches of water. Install four-sided fencing around pools with a gate that cannot be opened by a child, and child proof or lock doors that open directly to a backyard pool area. Learn life-saving techniques including CPR and artificial respiration. Take a marine safety course. Always wear a life-jacket when on a boat, personal water craft (such as a Jet Ski), paddle board or any other water craft; nearly 90 per cent of all boaters who drown are not wearing a life-jacket or not wearing it properly. Always have a spotter when towing people who are skiing, wake boarding or riding on an inflatable. Use caution when near water. Falling into a pool or other body of water can be very dangerous. If you hit your head and become unconscious, you can drown very quickly. Drowning is almost always preventable. This week is National Drowning Prevention week, a week dedicated to reducing the number of water-related fatalities and near drowning incidents through increasing awareness of water safety.
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- continued from front Proceeds from the Kamloops Marathon will support TRU WolfPack athletes. In addition to assisting student athletes to travel to races, funds raised will create bursaries to help these students offset the cost of tuition and books. Bursaries ensure TRU is accessible to all qualified students that want to pursue their passions. Participation in the Kamloops Marathon keeps the door to higher education open by ensuring financial resources are available to student athletes in need. Find your own inner strength to achieve your fitness goals, volunteer or cheer on those who have risen to the challenge. You can do it! Jody Tippett
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Enter Strongman... sport of strength On July 26 approximately 15 to 20 people from all over BC and parts of Alberta will muscle their way through feats of strength for the title of Kamloops Strongest Man. This will be the eleventh year for the BC Extreme Athletics annual event. Competition organizer Robin Wright remarks that for many the event is a prelude to the BC Strongest Man competition to be held in North Vancouver in early September. While dubbed “Strongest Man” the competition is actually open to both men and women. The paradigm is shifting and the Strongman community is infused and growing with women’s strength displays. Saturday’s competition will include an open class for women. Robin explains that this type of competition is actually functional weight training at the extreme end of Crossfit. In fact, many Crossfit competitions have their own Strongman competition included and some athletes find strongman training to be the perfect partner to their Crossfit conditioning. “Farmers back in the day didn’t have machines for their work. It was all pure strength. The competition also harks back to Roman gladiator games.” notes Robin. “All walks of life tend to stop and watch these athletes that are 90 per cent stronger than 90 per cent of the population.” Kamloops local Caroline Dick is a volunteer organizer for the event and has also participated in FemSport strength training in the past. She agrees with Robin that
the Strongman competition is an awesome spectator sport. “It is amazing to see just what people are capable of,” Caroline offers. Robin has also planned some mini Strongman events for kids and will be showing the juniors some of the finer points of some of his favourite strongman events. “I sure do enjoy the kids,” admits Robin. “They are our future athletes.” If I can expose kids to healthier activities than Nintendo and guide them in safe practices it not only builds their strength and endurance but creates self esteem and friendships.” Some of the athletes, through competing and being engaged in the sport, have built long-lasting relationships. “Strongman is a really tight community of athletes,” says Robin. All the excitement begins at 11:00am at Big O Tires, 160 Leigh Road, on the North Shore. Public entry is by support of the Kamloops Food Bank with a food donation. Movements will include Conan’s Wheel, Log Press, the overwhelming spinal load of yoke carrying in the Farmer’s Walk, the Tire Flip and the signature strongman event, the Atlas Stone as the final event. All of the activities highlight the competitive intensity, diversity and power of being strong across a wide range of disciplines. Head over to Big O Tires this weekend and check out the amazing acts of men and women who can move mountains. Well, almost. Jody Tippett
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Furnish your hobby farm at the small animal sale Looking for a pet duck or a rabbit? How about small livestock for the homestead? Look no further. The Horse Barn at 517 Mt. Paul Way is hosting a small animal parking lot sale on Sunday, July 27 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The Horsebarn is 23,000 square feet of specialty Canadian western wear, tack, saddles and feed. The upper
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■■ Bobby Cleveland w/ Cygnets & Will To Power on July 23 at The Dirty Jersey, 1200 8th St. ■■ Chances - July 25 Dave Coalmine, July 26 Gorden James. FMI call 250-554-1030. Shows from 7 to 10pm. No cover. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Music in the Park - July 25 Jane Perrett, Classical Soprano and Showtunes. From 7pm to 8:30pm in McDonald Park. ■■ Bishops Tea for St. Georges Parish on Aug. 1 from 1:30 to 3:30pm at St. Andrews on the Square. Antique and China Show and Sale. For tickets call Dennis or Carol at 250-554-0452 or St. Georges Church at 250-376-3243. ■■ Overlander Days on Aug. 16 at McDonald Park. Tastes of the North Shore Food Fair, Splash pad, Kids Zone, Live Cultural entertainment, Seniors VIP area and much more! ■■ Eco-Blast Kids Camp and Concert day camp from Aug. 18 to 22 at McArthur Island Boys and Girls Club for kids age five to 12. Eco-art, song, interactive education sessions and hands-on nature experiences. FMI contact Marcia Dick at 778-470-5695 or marcia.a.dick@gmail.com. ■■ Funeral Pre Planning Advisor available at the Schoening Cremation Centre, 8- 177 Tranquille Rd. every Tues. from 10am to 3pm (or by appointment). A Personal Planning Guide will be provided. FMI or appointment call 250-554-2429. Hip Hip Hooray
Inset below: Brother and sister team, Liz and Solomon Ioannidis
There was hot action between Everett and Kamloops at the Kamloops Invitational Baseball Tournament last weekend. Everett battled through four games on Sunday before they ran out of steam and fell to Seattle 9 to 7 in Sunday’s final game.
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LEO (July 23-Aug 22) This is a time in which your enthusiasm may carry you farther than you really intended to go. You will certainly have more energy to do whatever you choose, but take care that you don’t promise way more than you can deliver. Your warm and generous heart will have a heyday. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) A surprising change comes out of nowhere. Fortunately, you have the stars on your side to help you deal with whatever has turned over. Your ability to concentrate on multiple details is strong and you can reorganize around the surprising event. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) The justice loving Libra will be glad to know that Mars, which has been in your sign for seven months, is moving on to other pastures. You will become less accident-prone and in general will feel more at peace. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 –Nov. 22) Mars, the warrior, enters your sign this week and will be traveling with you for seven weeks. This energy is especially helpful in defining our boundaries. Periodically we need to examine who we are and also who we are not. Often something is eliminated. In general, it increases your courage and physical strength. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your mood is expansive and optimistic this week. It is one of those “good luck” times that occasionally happen to the Archers. You have a grasp of the big picture and could use this energy to promote your projects and gain support. Or kick back and enjoy the good feelings. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22.- Jan. 20) It is necessary that you give attention to an issue of control that threatens to split one or more of your relationships. You may be attempting to get what you want through manipulation. Don’t pursue this and don’t let someone do it to you. The green light favors contracts and written communications, along with short distance travel. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) This is not your smoothest week. Details may nag your mind and your time like pecking ducks. You and significant others are not having the best of communications right now. You may be in the mood to nit-pick others. Probably you will feel generally better if you work alone. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You would be happy to take the first flight to Tahiti and never bat an eye over it. Short of that, you may be taking small mental breaks this week, with lots of daydreaming and drifting. Pull your attention together when handling tools and machinery. ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) This week you will conclude a long transit of Mars in Libra. Your attention will begin to shift toward issues of intimacy and partnership, joint and corporate financial matters, taxes, and/or estate and business planning. Your life with significant others will likely become more stable. TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Changes may be occurring in your primary relationship. Changes and growth must be allowed to happen or the relationship will become stale. Let things flow naturally. Don’t jump to conclusions or make problems bigger than they are. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You may feel like a gnat in a whirlwind this week. Don’t allow surprising events to keep you in a tizz for long. Fortunately you are able to make mindful decisions. If information is needed, you can find it readily. Remember to breathe deeply and don’t allow worry to corrupt your brain power. CANCER (June 22-July 22) If there are “power” issues between you and another, this is the week that they will be in full bloom. Discomfort means that change is needed in one or both of your attitudes. Concentrate on remaining conscious so that you won’t fall into manipulative games.
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