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Becoming your own champion with Femsport Tami Newman has a competitive nature, but mostly, she’s competing against herself. Her third year as a Femsport participant—all she wants is to beat last year’s time. Her first year she placed 13th, her second year Tami placed sixth and now her sights are quietly set on breaking into the top five. As part of the Fit By Design Team, with Sabrina Sinclair who is also the official Femsport Trainer at the helm, Tami competed at the Women’s Strength and Fitness Challenge, which was held on Saturday, May 28 at No Limits Fitness at 905 8th Street. Tami came in third place in the Open Division, while she and her teammates won first place for Open Team. Tami also won a $2000 bursary to become a Certified Sports Nutritionist. All in all, Tami was absolutely thrilled with the results. The day was action packed, participants completing a variety of challenges, including an exhaustive Tami obstacle course Newman (that includes and the Fit an agility by Design Team. ladder, pole
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bending, the vault and the “farmer’s walk” which involves lugging 45 pound gas jugs. And it all takes place within a minute or two!) Just what else goes on in one of these competitions? A whole lot of impressive exertion: tire flipping (280 or so pounds, six times—no big deal), box jumps, kettle bell and inverted rows—oh, and then you do a tire drag, lugging that bad backwards as fast RSOE - fr ear jan boy 25 2012.indd 1 as you can. “As a competitor, you can be judged as an individual or as part of a team.” The Fit By Design
team boasts 16 athletes in this year’s event. Tami loves the personal challenges that come with training but relishes in the comradely of her team. She refers to the environment as “supportive”, describing how team members cheer each other on. Tami works to find the balance to take the process seriously but not too seriously: “we’re here to have fun and work as a team”. All in all, the training and completion of Femsport provides a sense of accomplishment that, she says with a laugh, makes her feel like a “complete badass”. The Femsport competition is also about overcoming personal boundaries and fears, and finding the best version of yourself. Tami says of the experience, that it’s important to “just don’t stop, just keep trying…become your own champion!” Tami’s passion for Femsport makes one want to try their hand - continued on page 2
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Let’s Ta!k Phase 2 of the KAMPLAN Review and Update is here! KAMPLAN: the Official Community Plan (OCP) is the guiding document for planning, future growth and land use management within the jurisdiction of the City. In Let’s Ta!k Phase 1, residents were asked to comment on their long term vision for Kamloops and what they value most. These ideas have been incorporated into a draft Community Vision and Community Values. In Phase 2, it’s now time to look at two potential land use scenarios to accommodate population growth in Kamloops over the next 20 years. The City is also seeking feedback on draft goals and policy directions under KAMPLAN’s ten topic areas: Land Use and Development; Environment; Infrastructure; Transportation; Housing; Parks, Recreation, and Open Space; Economic Development; Arts and Culture; Community Well-Being; and Health and Safety. The City will be hosting three KAMPLAN Roadshow events as part of Phase 2 of the KAMPLAN Sophia de Zeeuw, North Shore Business Improvement Association summer student, stands under the Review and Update process. These Chances Casino Bike to Work Week Celebration Station tent located at 115 Tranquille Road. Stop by the events will feature: interactive station to enter to win great prizes, have a coffee or just visit Sophia and other cyclists! displays and information booths on the land use scenarios and ten OCP topic areas; City staff on hand to chat with and discuss the process; art created by South After some repair work and Market and is within view of Kamloops,” said John Kenney of Kamloops Secondary School students, inspired by the ten OCP topic security enhancements, the City Urban Systems’ Kamloops office. Urban Systems. bike repair stations that were dis“After learning about the stoUrban Systems is hosting a areas and their vision for the future covered missing this past January len bike repair stations, a number celebration station at the corner of Kamloops; and live music by are now back in service at of Urban folks came together to of St. Paul Street and 3rd Avenue Johnson Sandwich at the Northills Riverside Park (pump only, tools explore ways we could trans- during Bike to Work Week (May and Aberdeen Mall events. The Roadshow events are being coming soon) and McArthur form an unfortunate situation 30 to June 3), so be sure to check Island Sports and Event Centre. into a community win. This was out the new bike repair station held on Saturday, June 4, 11:00 After the disappearance of the driven by our collective passion and enjoy some complimen- am to 2:00 pm, at Northills Mall; stations early this year, the City for biking, community vibrancy tary refreshments to power your Saturday, June 11, 8:00 am to was pleasantly surprised to hear and environmental sustainability. pedaling! To register for Bike to noon, at the Farmers’ Market and how much residents value these We hope this gesture contributes Work Week visit www.biketo- Saturday, June 18, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, at Aberdeen Mall. shared tools, which benefit not to the cycling community of work.ca/kamloops. only cyclists but also parents with strollers and people using mobility devices. and personal power in inspiring and motivating. Furthermore, this story inspired – continued from front Urban Systems to fund the pur- at tire flipping, “what I love about Femsport is that These athletes step into this process fully, train hard chase of another public bike you are judged on athletic ability, not body type. and support each other the whole way”. Missed out on the Femsport? Get your fitness fix repair station, which will be It’s for all women, all shape and sizes and all ages”. the following Saturday, June 4 at the Kamloops When the competition is completed, after months maintained by the City as part of its community network. This of training, how does one celebrate? Naturally, they Strongest Man 2016 competition at the North newest bike repair station will toast with champagne amid a flood of photographs Shore Big O Tires from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. For be located on St. Paul Street at and prizes before hitting the town. Says Sabrina more information about Fit By Design or these 3rd Avenue. This location was Sinclair of her Fit By Design team: “training this competitions, check out their Facebook pages. For more information about Femsport, visit www. selected as it serves an existing group of strong and determined women brings me cycling commuter route, gets such joy. To watch each one shed layers of fear and Femsport.tv. Alicia Ashcroft, freelance great exposure from the Farmer’s doubt and replace them with confidence, strength
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ECHO ASKS Opinions of the people who matter – you.
Would you take advantage of community gardens if you didn’t have your own?
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Register now for girls only Robot Camp Day The Big Little Science Centre is holding their third girls only Robot Camp Day, free of charge, Wednesday June 8, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Snack and lunch are included, also free of charge. This camp will be at the Big Little Science Centre, 655 Holt Street. All girls in grades four and up are invited to register to participate. This is a great opportunity to introduce the intermediate girls to, and capture their interest in, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM); all while having fun! There are a very limited number of places, for girls only, so families need to register right away, at the Big Little Science Centre. More information is available on the Big Little Science Centre website blscs.org.
Berlin to Broadway at the Stage House The Other Theatre Company’s next musical evening will be part of a full production Berlin to Broadway from June 8 to June 11. Broadway hits will include Cole Porter’s “Let’s Fall In Love” and the haunting “Love for Sale”, Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” and songs made famous by artists like Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby Darren and Bette 1/4Middler. banner Berlin to Broadway is conceived and
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The North Kamloops Library hosts a series of free seniors drop-in programs such as Yarn and Yap, held on Fridays from 12:30 to 2:00 pm and runs until June 24. Stop by and knit, crochet, cross-stich or needlepoint with like minded people! Pictured are Laurie, Janet, Dianne, Jaye and Lyra.
United Way celebrates investing in the region The Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Wa y announced an investment of $678,000 in the Thompson Nicola Cariboo region at the Annual General Meeting and Celebration of Investments on May 24. “Our AGM and Celebration of Investments are a chance to report back to our community and celebrate the investments we have made to build strong communities and improve lives. Without our Board of Directors, Campaign Cabinet and Community Impact Councils, our work wouldn’t be possible. We espe-
cially want to honour our non-profit organizations who work on the front lines every day and help our most vulnerable citizens regain dignity, be heard, and most importantly, have hope,” says Danalee Baker, executive director of United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo. In 2016, United Way invested $32,000 in the Cariboo, $40,000 in reviewing applica- in their respective Merritt, $52,000 in tions and interview- communities. CIC members the North Thompson, ing local non-profits $54,000 in Ashcroft, before investing local from the region Cache Creek, and donors’ dollars into spoke about their Logan Lake, and programs and ser- experiences at the $500,000 locally in vices throughout the event including Lisa region. The councils Moses, Merritt CIC Kamloops. Each year more are made up of lead- member and comthan fifty Community ership donors who act munity coordinator at Impact Council (CIC) as local champions Teck Highland Valley volunteers spend and link United Way Copper. “I love learning countless hours with emerging issues
about these small organizations and their impact on the community. It has been a great experience,” says Lisa. For more information on United Way and the impact made in the Thompson Nicola Cariboo region, visit www. unitedwaytnc.ca.
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Scandal and the Snacking Werewolf Since starting last September, my quest for better health and weight Everyone else is picking away…and let’s be honest, if no one else loss has really offered a ‘Ross and Rachel’ will they or won’t they kind is keeling over, they can be that bad can they? Maybe just one…of of suspense. It’s a tossed salad of choices. I have these really good peri- each. And then…it’s game over and I’m grazing away like a guiltless ods where I’m all kinds of healthy and balanced, and then I goon. The beast has awoken and it wants all the cheesy get to nights, weekends, holidays and mini-breaks (and some synthetic Nacho flavoured goodness. I’m like Frank the mornings and afternoons) and I turn into this snacking wereTank a la Will Ferrell in Old School, it’s just so good wolf: EAT ALL THE CARBS EVERYWHERE! Having hit once it hits your lips. Suddenly it’s the next morning and a solid stride with my health, camping over May long weekyou’re as orange as Donald Trump, and bloated like a end was the next big challenge. Must avoid booze, sugar and late 1970’s Elvis. I may have made a mistake. Damn you salt. That can all happen in a tent right? I packed a variety Munchies, why must you tantalize me so? I’m like Olivia of healthy choices, stacks of Tupperware filled with chopped Pope in Scandal and those Munchies are like the Presifruit and vegetables, sipped infused water—I limited my aldent. Why is it so good, when it’s so bad? Can’t say that cohol intake (one bottle of pinot over three nights? What is I wasn’t trying; avoiding eye contact with the snack bowl PERFECTLY happening to me!?). I made a point to not leave nibbles lying all “Imma pretend I don’t know you”. FABULOUS Alicia Ashcroft around, putting snacks away in hard to reach places, which The long weekend ends and it’s back to taming the my husband loved. I was dominating the culinary aspects of beast. Drinking all the water ever and purging the excess this holiday. There was a lot of rain and reading, which involved a lot of of salt. Otherwise, I really stuck to the plan…except for that mositting, which led to a spot of napping. By Sunday afternoon, the snacking jito…and those two s’mores and that enormous bite, two bites, half urges began to rise up within. Behold, my Kryptonite, the massive bag of of my husband’s hotdog. I’m just going to go sit in a sauna for the Munchies, the cheesy, salty, orange orgy of crunchy goodness. next six month to sweat out the sodium.
Beware increased social media security risks says IT expert The report of a Newfoundland woman whose Tim Hortons’ RRRoll Up The Rim to Win prize was stolen after she posted a photo of her winning cup on Facebook is a reminder that you don’t really know who your “friends” are on social media. Ryan Smith, an online security analyst supporting Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union, is cautioning people about unwittingly sharing information on social media that can be monitored and used by cybercriminals to access secure accounts or finances. “Most people share a lot of information about themselves on social networks without fully considering the security implications or ensuring sufficient privacy settings,” says Smith. “In recent years there’s been an upward trend in cybercriminals who monitor social feeds and gain clues that lead them into people’s financial accounts.” June 1
tion, keep your social media applications and operating system current with the latest system updates on both your computer and mobile devices. Turn on automatic updates to prevent potential attacks on older software.” You’ve heard it before that strong passwords are critical, but creating and then remembering combinations of random words, numbers and symbols is a pain. Smith suggests trying a phrase instead. “You can use spaces on most social applications, so use a phrase featuring some numbers and special characters, like “My
d@g is 5!”, which would be very secure. Also consider using password management software and apps to help you manage all your passwords.” Last but not least, set up mobile alerts on all your financial accounts and access alert notifications on your social profiles. These features will give you the chance to shut down any suspect activity before it’s too late. “Nothing is foolproof, but being proactive about your online security will thwart cybercriminals and drastically reduce your likelihood of getting attacked.”
Volunteer opportunity at KTRA The Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association (KTRA) is inviting applications from enthusiastic individuals to serve as volunteer board members. KTRA are in particular need of people with backgrounds in accounting. You must be 18+ to volunteer. For more information about this position please contact 250-554-3811 or kbouchard@gmail.com.
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BC Interior Community Foundation Supports KMA The Kamloops Museum and Archives (KMA) is honoured to receive a grant of $1600 from the BC Interior Community Foundation (BCICF). The Bostock and Fallis Families of Monte Creek Heritage Fund with the BC Interior Community Foundation supports community charitable organizations through grants in locations that the BC Interior Community Foundation serves. As part of Canada’s 150th birthday celebration in 2017, this grant is intended to help community foundations imagine opportunities that are innovative, includes and sustainable ways for communities to become stronger. “We graciously accept this generous contribution from the BC Interior Community Foundation,” commented Museum supervisor Julia Cyr. “The funds will go towards supporting upcoming special projects at the KMA.”
(L-R) Nicole Trudell, executive director BCICF, Hugh Fallis, fund holder, Julia Cyr, KMA supervisor and Cara Graden, Arts Culture and Heritage coordinator.
BC Lions Training Camp and Fanfest back in Kamloops The BC Lions, under returning and fans are encouraged to attend. head coach Wally Buono, return The club has trained in Kamto Kamloops for their seventh loops since 2010, utilizing the consecutive Spring Training facilities at the Tournament Camp. For a complete list of prac- Capital Centre, Hillside Staditice times, visit www.bclions.com. um and Thompson Rivers UniOne night practice takes place versity. Currently, the Lions are on June 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm confirmed to run Training Camp
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The beautiful sound A man is driving down the road beautiful sound and his car breaks down near a is to become monastery. a monk, then He goes to the monastery, please, make knocks on the door and says, me a monk.” The monks reply, “My car broke down. Do you think I could stay the night?” “You must travel the The monks graciously accept earth and tell us how many him, feed him dinner and even blades of grass there are and the fix his car. As the man tries to exact number of grains of sand. fall asleep, he hears a strange When you find these answers, you sound. A sound unlike anything will have become a monk.” The man sets about his task. he’s ever heard before. The Sirens that nearly seduced Odysseus into After years of searching he crashing his ship comes to his returns as a gray-haired old man mind. He doesn’t sleep that night. and knocks on the door of the He tosses and turns trying to monastery. A monk answers. He figure out what could possibly be is taken before a gathering of all making such a seductive sound. the monks. The next morning, he asks the “In my quest to find what makes monks what the sound was, but that beautiful sound, I travelled they say, “We can’t tell you. the earth and have found what You’re not a monk.” Distraught, you asked for. By design, the the man is forced to leave. world is in a state of perpetual Years later, after never being change. Only God knows what able to forget that sound, the man you ask. All a man can know is goes back to the monastery and himself and only then if he is pleads for the answer again. honest and reflective and willing The monks’ reply, “We can’t tell to strip away self deception.” you. You’re not a monk.” The monks r e p l y, The man says, “If the only way “Congratulations. You have I can find out what is making that become a monk. We shall now
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show you the way to the mystery of the sacred sound.” The monks lead the man to a wooden door, where the head monk says, “The sound is beyond that door.” The monks give him the key and he opens the door. Behind
the wooden door is another door made of stone. The man is given the key to the stone door and he opens it, only to find a door made of ruby. And so it went that he needed keys to doors of emerald, pearl and diamond. Finally, they come to a door made of solid gold. The sound has become very clear and definite. The monks say, “This is the last key to the last door.” The man is apprehensive to no end. His life’s wish is behind that door! With trembling hands, he unlocks the door, turns the knob and slowly pushes the door open. Falling to his knees, he is utterly amazed to discover the source of that haunting and seductive sound... But, of course, I can’t tell you what it is because you’re not a monk.
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FunFest, Flying Club, Aboriginal Day and more! ■■ Options and Opportunities FunFest from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm on June 3 at McDonald Park. Everyone is welcome to join in on this family friendly event; there will be education centers, delicious and affordable food selections and presentations throughout the event. ■■ Chances - June 3 - jamesWolf, June 4 No Live Entertainer UFC 199. Jam Night every Wednesday from 7 to 10pm. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Big Little Science Centre June 4: The Light and Colour Show at 11am and 1:30pm. The beautiful and enlightening Light and Colour Show is an interactive, fun show that helps you find some rainbows in your life. We discover different ways of making light and how the energy works depending on the systems involved. Exploration Room is open 10am to 4pm with over 140 different exhibits to enjoy. 655 Holt Street. FMI visit blscs.org. ■■ Kamloops Kiwanis Rib Dinner on June 5. Two sittings at 5pm and 7pm at McCracken Station Pub, 1626 Valleyview Drive. Proceeds to Mutrie Trust Fund for Evan Mutrie, a young quadriplegic man looking to move into his own apartment with care workers. For tickets call Elaine 250-374- Keeping it clean - Marie and Earl Smith, longtime North Shore 2316 or elaineparkes05@shaw.ca. residents, enjoy walking along Shubert Drive. To keep the walk beautiful, ■■ Become a Junior Aviator with they do their part by picking up the trash left by others. the Kamloops Flying Club (COPA Flight 82) on June 5. Program is ebrations on June 21 from 10am to provide a motivational aviation kamloopsflyingclub.com. experience, focusing on an intro- ■■ Tailgate Barbeque and to 2pm at McDonald Park. Activiductory flight in an aircraft. Free Dance on June 18 at the Eagles, ties, games, music, Pow wow and event for kids aged 8 to 17. Pre- 755 Tranquille Rd. Dinner at Metis dancing, Elder’s Teepee, registration is required as space is 5:30pm and dance to Margit Sky traditional drummers and much limited. Contact Roger Nickel at at 7pm. Non-members welcome. more! Everyone welcome to this 250-819-1015 or rnickel@efcavia- Tickets available at the bar. FMI free event. FMI or to book a table contact Gloria at giperro@gmail. tion.ca to reserve a spot. FMI visit: call 250-376-1311. www.copaforkids.org or www. ■■ National Aboriginal Day Cel- com or Natanis at 250-320-3574.
■■CSI Activity Center events: Mondays- Euchre at 1:30pm; Tuesdays- Wood carving at 10am, Whist at 1pm, Bingo at 6pm; Wednesdays- Cribbage at 1pm; Thursdays- Stichers Club at 10am, Bridge at 1:15pm, Whist at 1pm; Fridays- Canasta at 1pm. ■■ Army and Navy Club Events: Tuesday Bingo at 4:30pm, Wednesday Senior’s Darts 55+ from 1:30 to 4pm, Friday Fun with Karaoke at 7:30pm. Support local charities on Saturday and Sunday Meat Draws starting at 3pm. Army and Navy Club, #9-177 Tranquille Rd. FMI call 250-554-2455. ■■ Variety and Line Dancing on Tuesdays from 3 to 4pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Drop in fee required. FMI call 250-376-4777. ■■ Fraternal Order of Eagles Weekly Events- Tuesdays 3:30pm to 5:30pm Pull Tab Draws, Wednesdays 4pm to 6pm Horse Races with ‘Big Jim’, Wii Bowling on Fridays from 6 to 10pm, Saturday and Sundays 3pm to 5pm Meat Draws. Karaoke with Michelle Sundays at 7pm. 755 Tranquille Rd 250376-4633. ■■ Meet An Elder on Thursdays from 9am to 4:30pm at Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services, 707 Tranquille Rd. RSVP to 250554-9486. Free. ■■ Zumba and Yoga at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Zumba classes on Mondays and Wednesdays and Yoga on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Check for times at www.nsccs.webs.com.
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echo stargazer Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Love stops in to say hello but will you notice? Thoughts are still on the past and what could have been. Watch for accidents during routine trips as the pace heats up. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) That secret affair heats up and you’re willing to go more than half way to make it work. Remember your boundaries but take the chance. A creative project gathers steam. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) You may be in a creative funk but love wants you to get out and play. Fortune currently favours publicity so make sure you can be seen. An award is waiting for work you’ve already done. Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) There’s a push/pull between your home and public life and the energy is pushing right into your personal identity. This time you’ll need more than a new haircut to balance the emotional overload. Some yoga and meditation should restore your inner peace.
Special Olympics Kamloops and actors & alumni from the TRU theatre program invite you to an original murder mystery dining experience!
Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Money troubles return with less drama but a bigger bite. It’s a great opportunity to revisit financial plans that hit a snag and to see how best to move everything forward. Home life signals time for a change. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Put your peeps to work. Both love and money succeed through group efforts so make sure you involve as many people as possible in that big project you have planned. Watch your health. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Even off you haven’t been overly grumpy lately, someone was rubbed the wrong way and they developed a grudge. Make peace but don’t give in too much. You’ve already moved on and this is just making peace with decisions. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) The smallest changes in your appearance or personal style will have a dramatic spill over into other areas of your life. Behind the scenes drama is put on hold for a while and it’s time to get back into the social circuit. Say hello to friends from overseas. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) You’re high profile and aggressive but where’s the fight? You’ll revisit work decisions from January and quickly realize that the easy way led you astray. It’s not too late to follow your heart. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Home and family have a great chance to bring unexpected rewards. If you’re moving, renovating or simply adding a little colour to the nest don’t worry about the cost. Hidden assets to pop up to make this dream come true.
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Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Joint finances reignite a friction you’d rather leave in the past. Put efforts into yourself and reach high. Love is waiting for a coffee date.
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Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Mars backs into your astrosector of personal relationships and stirs up a conflict you thought was over. Don’t avoid the argument just because it’s easier. The air has to be cleared before moving on.
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