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Neil did some research online, and with a little bit of previous experience as a bird owner, he started to care for Max. Neil nestled
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When we think of crows and ravens we often associate the dark and mysterious creatures with Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds, swooping down on the masses and poking fear into helpless victims. They have appeared in a number of different mythologies throughout history and have been considered an omen of bad tidings. But on one sunny day in April 2013, Neil Burnett saw the innocence in such a creature, saving its life. As he was out by his trashcan, Neil noticed a small baby bird flopping and bouncing around, Neil’s cat noticed the creature as well. The cat perched up and was ready to pounce as Neil thought to himself, “Let nature runs its course.” but he did otherwise and quickly snatched up the baby crow. For the next few months Neil and his girlfriend Christina Zaenker raised the baby crow and they came up with the name Max. Neil studied Greek as an under grad at the University of Victoria and came up with the name Max based off the Greek word ‘Corax’, which means crow.
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boiled eggs and water. After four days of inside care, Max was hopping confidently and the couple decided to let him outside. They tied Max’s basket to a pulley system and hoisted the bird in the air during the day. This would have allowed Max to learn that he needed to fly in order to survive. Max grew up very fast and the “Time flew LOANS by,” said Christina. The baby CAS PAYDAY & CHEQUE bird was put into an open pen We Cash made of chickenPayday Loans Neil please bring: wire where • Government • Identification andCheques Christina taught Max to fly • Payroll Cheques of Income by gently tossing• Pay himstub uporinProof the air • Post Datedand Cheques • Blank Cheque or Pre-Authorize letting him interact with Max’s • Insurance family Cheques of crows.• Within Bank Statements two days • Personal Cheques • Proof ofparents Addresshad of being outside Max’s identified him and started to caw 554 Tranquille Roadat• Neil 778-470-0170 • www.easy and swoop and any curious visitors. Within six days Max was on the verge of flying. By October 2013, Max was with his murder, but would still interact with Neil. “These are very passionate creatures,” says Neil. His love for Max really shines and it’s clear that Max has a love and a bond to Neil and Christina. Max will land on Neil’s shoulder, picking at his glasses and ears. The crow would let visitors pet him, Max’s head bowed, eyes closed, almost dog like, with love and curiosity. Max is always around, all year long and lives within the neighbourhood. He swoops and says hello from afar, dives and dips, and almost laughs! The crow is one of the most intelli- continued on page 2
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A safety fence on McArthur Island warns people to stay out now that the building that once housed the old Boys and Girls Club has been reduced to rubble.
BC Early Years Centre launched in Kamloops Parents of young children in Kamloops now have access to a range of early learning, health and family services in one convenient location. A new BC Early Years Centre has opened at 150 Wood Street to support families with children up to age six. Hosted by the John Tod Centre – YMCA-YWCA, the centre offers a number of programs, services and supports including: Interactive Play and Learn Drop-In program for families and child-care providers and the Toy Lending and Resource Library. The BC Early Years Centre in Kamloops is one of 14 new centres across the province. The chosen sites are in a diverse mix of urban, rural and Aboriginal communities, and will build on existing local community resources to enhance services for families. Each centre will receive $52,000 from the Provincial Office for the Early Years for this fiscal year as part of a $5.5 million investment over three years. This is the second phase of an initiative under the BC Early Years Strategy to implement a
network of Early Years Centres throughout the province that will provide families with onestop, convenient access to a range of services and supports, information and referrals. “Programs and services that have been developed for the BC Early Years Centre in Kamloops help ensure our region’s children
thrive now and throughout their lives,” Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake said. Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone said, “Our government is committed to supporting preschool children with a range of programs that are designed for their needs.” The Kamloops Early Years
Centre provides support for healthy early-childhood development and to strengthen families, said Janis Arner, director, Family Services, Kamloops YMCA-YWCA. “Our Early Years Centre location will provide enhanced accessibility to more services and to more families,” Arner said.
Celebrate diversity with Kamloops Immigrant Services Kamloops Immigrant Services is holding their Diversity Walk as well as an Open House for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 20. Speeches will be made at 11:00am at the Wilson House at 115 Tranquille Road and the
Walk will begin around 11:30am. The Walk will end at the Kamloops Immigrant Services at 448 Tranquille Road where there will be an Open House at 12:30pm, where guests can enjoy a multicultural lunch as well as a few presentations and activities for children.
A member of the neighbourhood – continued from page 1 gent creatures on earth with studies showing that they can recognize themselves in the mirror and have the mental capacity of a six-yearold human. Neil sees Max almost everyday flying about the neighbourhood and when he played the harp for me in the living room he stopped mid-tune to show me
Max perched in the front on the light post. Neil has been playing the harp for 20 years and also plays the banjo, guitar, tin whistle, Irish flute and scores music for video. On Saturday, March 28 Neil will be playing at the Kamloops Art Gallery doing an experimental musical showcase that involves looping and changing instruments in the middle of his set! This will enable him to
play all of the instruments by himself, but progress into a full band by the middle of the song. This promises to be a very complex and fun event to attend. If you would like to see Max and Neil in action, feel free to watch on Youtube, “Max the crow.” And the next time you see a crow, say hello. It may say hello back! Corey Rajala
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Responsible gambling week BCLC and the Province of British Columbia, in cooperation with the City of Kamloops, Gateway Casinos and Chances Kamloops, have partnered for Responsible Gambling Awareness Week for the third year in a row. The week engages the whole community in activities aimed at raising awareness of responsible gambling practices and the resources available to address problem gambling, March 8 to 14. Kamloops is one of five communities hosting a Responsible Gambling Awareness Week. “At BCLC we want to ensure all our customers are having fun, and that gambling remains a safe and enjoyable activ-
ity,” said BCLC interim president and CEO, Jim Lightbody. “That is why we are here in the community to support our players so they can make informed choices by offering an opportunity to learn and understand how our games work and how to play responsibly.” BCLC and the Province’s Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch trained local volunteers who will staff a myth-busting kiosk at various venues throughout the week including Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops Food Bank and the Interior Savings Centre for a Blazers game. For more information and a list of the week’s activities, visit bclc.com, or follow the week’s events on Facebook.
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When Kyle Tischler has any free time, you can probably find him playing in Westsyde Centennial Park, if not with his new RC truck, it’s with his planes! Kyle’s favourite store for all things RC is Interior Crafts and Hobbies on Tranquille Road.
Participants aged seven to 12 get to spend the day learning traditional and non-traditional sports that are led by certified coaches as well as a recreational swim. With an emphasis on Olympic values, the campers have fun and learn about the importance of sport and physical activity. Two nut-free snacks each day, a prize and a camp t-shirt are provided. PacificSport Interior BC has partnered with Triathlon BC and Kamloops Triathlon Club offering “Fun with Run, Bike, Swim”. Participants will learn the fundamentals of Triathlon and finish the camp with a fun race on Friday. The first camp (course #234697) is March 16 to 20 from 8:30am to 4:30pm at the Tournament Capital Centre. The second camp (Course #234698) is March 23 to 27 from 8:30am to 4:30pm at the Tournament Capital Centre. For more information or to register call 250-828-3500.
Young professionals invest in youth projects GenNext is a young professional volunteer organization facilitated by United Way. In 2014 they raised over $6,000 through fundraising events such as a sold-out Pop-up Picnic at Harper’s Trail Winery and their second annual Foot Golf Tournament, which they then invested into the Youth Initiative Grants (YIG).
The Youth Initiative Grants allow youth 25 and under to have the chance to receive a grant of up to $1,500 for their own youth-led community project. Five members of GenNext, including young professionals working in the real estate, tourism, technology and non-profit industries in Kam-
loops, reviewed grant applications and made all granting decisions. To learn more about GenNext visit their website at www.gennextkamloops.com or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ gennext.kamloops. GenNext has set a fundraising goal of $10,000 for 2015.
Valley First offering education awards to students Valley First continues to demonstrate its commitment to making a positive difference in its communities by offering $32,000 in education awards to secondary and post-secondary students throughout BC in 2015. Eleven education awards of $2,000 each will be presented to qualifying secondary and post-secondary students throughout BC who demonstrate outstanding school and community involvement. The com-
petition is open to students who are members of Valley First, or the dependent of a Valley First member, in good standing prior to July 1, 2014. Rounding out Valley First’s education award program is an education award in recognition of Valley First’s innovative community program, Feed the Valley. Two education awards of $2,500 each will be offered to secondary and post-secondary students who volunteer with their local
food bank. Applicants for this award do not need to be a member of Valley First to qualify. Award applications and full qualifying criteria can be picked up at any Valley First branch or downloaded online at www.valleyfirst.com/Personal/Community/EducationAwards/ CommunityInvolvement/. All submissions are due by 5:00pm on Tuesday, March 31 and award recipients will be notified in early May.
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Treasures and antiques on the North Shore No matter how young or old you are, we all have a desire for finding treasure. It comes in many forms; comic books for the young at heart and the super hero dreamer, classic vinyl records for the rock star and road trip companion, gems and precious metals for the old time miner and old west cowboy, antique furniture for the nostalgic and history in all of us. The list goes on, we all have collected and searched for our hearts desire for what makes our lives complete and adventurous. All of these collectibles and treasures will be a lot easier to find, especially when they are all going to be in one place! On March 14 and 15, the North Shore Community Centre, located at 730 Cottonwood Avenue, will be holding its annual Spring Antique and Collectibles Show and Sale. Saturday and Sunday promises to attract the young and old alike as over 50 vendors will be at the large venue to show off, share and sell you their most precious antiques and collectibles. Enthusiasts and vendors will be making the trip from all across Western Canada and the Kamloops area to the centre. With over 50 volunteers that will be dedicating their time to assist with everything, most of them being seniors that reside within the Cottonwood Centre, will be tending the ticket booth, serving up soups, sandwiches and beverages to help out with the day. And don’t worry about standing in line to get the first pick as vendors will be setting up throughout the morning making for a full day of treasure picking.
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executive director Keith Liddiard. “So much so he has been allowed to go home to recuperate. He is getting a lot of therapy and is able to walk again without the aid of a cane. His speech is getting much better. I visited him at home last night and he is looking like his old self. He said he is still having a few problems with his vision and some mobility issues, but he managed to get up and down a flight
date by the talking.” KYSA is presently topThe current prognosis ping the $10,000-mark is that Colin will still and donations are still be off work for a few continuing to be remonths. ceived. Individuals can Since the two opera- donate at www.kysa. tions he underwent in net, leave a donation at December, the KYSA, Hansport, or drop off a S A WEEK at the KYSA along with a number 7 DAYdonation AM - of 9 T A N E P O other groups, has been office LE RD on McArthur IsANQUILland 1800toTRhelp RE raising funds the hours ENTbetween G OPPIN ofC 9:00am and 4:00pm, OCK SHdeal the GuiseBRfamily 7 1 3 .3 4 .55 250chalwith any financial Tuesday through Friday. lenges they are facing in Enquiries can be dir Storeto the KYSA ofo u light of Colin’s absence rected iq L e ck Centr ro B from work. The amount fice at 250-376-2750.
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Reviewing targets for optimal diabetes management
As I mentioned in my last article, this The importance of reviewing these time of year is a good time for work- targets at regular intervals with your ing towards any goals or resolutions physician and ensuring that you are that you may have set for yourself to reaching and maintaining these taroptimize your health over the coming gets cannot be stressed enough. The Canadian Diabetes Assoyear. Therefore, it seems ciation provides a patient like this may be a good care flow sheet that your time to review your blood doctor can use to tract sugar, blood pressure, and your target values to encholesterol targets for efsure that you are staying fective diabetes manageon track. Good control of ment and to reduce your your A1c and blood glurisk of developing comcose levels have directly plications of diabetes such been shown to decrease as cardiovascular disease. The table below outlines HEALTH MATTERS your risk of microvasLaura Burgess cular complications such the targets and values that Pharmacist, CDE you should be aiming for. (Certified Diabetic Educator) as damage to your eyes, kidneys and nerves. So just how often should the above target values be monitored? Keeping your blood pressure and Your fasting and after meal blood glu- cholesterol at target reduces your cose levels you can monitor yourself risk of heart attack and stroke. I hope this review has encouraged on a daily basis at a frequency that you and your physician determine. Some you to get involved and actively diabetics find it helpful to test multiple pursue your target levels with your times per day, especially if they are on diabetic care team. Don’t forget that insulin or at risk of having low blood there are many resources available sugars, while others only need to test to help you including your family periodically if they are well controlled physician, your pharmacist, the Diaon oral medications and/or lifestyle betes Education Center, and support modifications. The key behind test- groups. By actively participating in ing your blood sugar levels is to test achieving and maintaining your tarwhen the information it provides will get levels, you will reap the benefits be useful to help guide your diabetes of improving your quality of life management. For example, testing and preventing complications.As may help you figure out which foods I mentioned in my last article, this make your blood sugars high or how time of year is a good time for workto properly manage your blood sugars ing towards any goals or resolutions during exercise. Your hemoglobin A1c that you may have set for yourself to should be measured every 3 months optimize your health over the comby your physician and your blood ing year. Therefore, it seems like pressure should be taken at every this may be a good time to review visit. Your cholesterol levels should be your blood sugar, blood pressure, measured yearly and for some people and cholesterol targets for effective more often if they are taking medica- diabetes management and to reduce tion to lower their cholesterol. People your risk of developing complicawith diabetes have a stricter LDL tar- tions of diabetes such as cardiovasget in diabetics in order to reduce the cular disease. risk of cardiovascular complications Laura Burgess, B.Sc. Pharm., including heart attack, stroke and pe- Certified Diabetes Educator and ripheral artery disease. Pharmacist, Manshadi Pharmacy
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Close the bar C, E-flat and G go into a bar. The bartender says, “Sorry, we don’t serve minors,” and E-flat leaves. C and G have an open fifth between them. After a few drinks, the fifth is diminished and G is out flat. F comes in and tries to augment the situation, but is not sharp enough. D comes into the bar and heads straight for the bathroom saying, “Excuse me, I’ll just be a second.” A comes into the bar, but the bartender is not convinced that this relative of C is not a minor and sends him out. Then the bartender notices a B-flat hiding at the end of the bar and shouts, “Get out now. You’re the seventh minor I’ve found in this bar tonight.” sign play
Next night, E-flat, not easily deflated, comes into the bar in a three-piece suit with nicely shined shoes. The bartender says: “You’re looking pretty sharp tonight. Come on in. This could be a major development.” Sure enough, E-flat takes off his suit and everything else and stands there au naturel. Eventually, C, who had passed out under the bar the night before,
begins to sober up and realizes in horror that he’s under a rest. So, C goes to trial, is convicted of contributing to the diminution of a minor and sentenced to ten years of DS without Coda at an up scale correctional facility. The conviction is overturned on appeal, however, and C is found innocent of any wrongdoing, even accidental, and that all accusations to the contrary are bass less. The bartender decides, however, that since he’s only had tenor so patrons, the soprano out in the bathroom and everything has become alto much treble, he needs a rest and closes the bar.
Trip to London Mick and Paddy were walking in Covent Garden in London. It was their first week in the capital and they were a bit naïve. “Lord above Paddy, this is a great city,” says Mick.
“Why’s that Mick?” responds Paddy. “Well, to be sure,” explains Mick, “where else in the world would a complete stranger come up to you, make idle chat, invite you to dinner and then offer you to spend the night at their house?” “Begorrah,” splutters Paddy, “did that happen to you?” “No,” says Mick, “but it happens to my beautiful sister all the time.”
Aging well One day, while strolling down the boardwalk, John bumped into an old friend of his, Rob, from high school. “You look great John, how do you stay looking so young? Why you must be 60 already but you don’t look a day over 40!” Rob exclaimed. “I feel like I’m 40 too!” replied John. “That’s incredible!” exclaimed Rob, “Does it run in the family? How old was your dad when he passed?” “Did I say he was dead?” asked John. “He’s 81 and is more active then ever. He just joined the neighborhood basketball team!” responded John. “Whoa! Well how old was your Grandfather when he died?” “Did I say he died?” asked John. Rob was amazed. “He just had his 105th birthday and plays golf and goes swimming each day! He’s actually getting married this week!” “Getting married?” Rob asked. If he’s 105, why on earth does he want to get married?” John looked at Rob and replied, “Did I say he wanted to?”
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■■ Chances - March 13 Dave Coalmine, March 14 No live entertainment- UFC 185. Shows from 7 to 10pm. No cover. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Fun, Laughter, Friends Adult Social Group meets for fun events and socializing. St Patrick’s Day Potluck Brunch on March 15. FMI and to RSVP contact: laugh2014@shaw.ca ■■ BIG Little Science Centre - March 14, 21 and 28: Exciting Static Electricity Show at 11am and 1:30pm. Time for a Science Centre Hair-do! Discover fun static activities that you can try at home, and have the powerful van de Graaf Generator make your hair fly. 655 Holt St. blscs.org ■■ Spring Break at Big Little Science Centre- March 14 to 28: Do it yourself Construct It! Exciting hands-on construction fun using LEGO, Megablocks and more. Materials will be out for children and families to create their own amazing structures. LEGO will be out every day, other materials will change over time. Standard entry fee applies. Closed Sun. and Mon. ■■ KEG Lecture Series on March 19 “Critical Raw Materials” with George Simandl - Specialty Metals and Industrial Minerals BC Geological Survey. Free to attend. FMI visit keg.bc.ca. ■■ Diversity Walk and Open House on March 20. Walk begins at 11am at Wilson House, 115 Tranquille Rd and Open House at 12:30pm at Kamloops Immigrant Services, 448 Tranquille Rd. ■■ Fawlty Towers presented by Snowflake Theatre Society on March 21 at 2:30pm at CSI Brock Activity Centre, 9A – 1800 Tranquille Rd. Admission by donation. FMI call 778-470-6000 or 250573-1152.
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■■ Spring Antiques and Collectibles Sale on March 14 from 9am to 4pm and March15 from 9am to 3pm at North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Admission at the door, children under 12 free! FMI or vendor tables, contact Jo-Ann at 250-376-4777 ■■ Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 Events: Mar. 16- past noble grand meeting, Mar. 24- regular meeting. All meetings at 7:30pm at 423 Tranquille Rd. FMI call Beverlee at 250-374-0949. ■■ Shane and Lisa Arden Fundraiser on March 14 at 5:30pm at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 755 Tranquille Rd. Fun evening of food and music by Geoff Morris. Saturday Meat Draw will be held at 5pm March 14 only.
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■■ Margit Sky Band on March 28 from 8 to 11pm at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 755 Tranquille Rd. Cover charge at the door. Snacks will be provided. Everyone welcome. ■■ Annual Easter Bake Sale on April 3 from 10am to 12pm at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044 8th St. Easter breads and baking, cabbage rolls, perogies, sausage, Ukrainian Easter Eggs and egg writing supplies, Ukrainian ceramics. FMI call Bella at250-376-9680 or Donna at 250-376-0581. ■■ Garden Plot for rent in Oakhills area. FMI call 250-579-5067. ■■ Easter Bread and Bake Sale on March 28 from 10am to 12pm at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 109 Tranquille Rd.
■■ Soup and Sandwiches for the homeless from 3 to 5pm on the third Sunday of the month at Northcott’s New and Used, 419 Tranquille Rd. ■■ Sushi and Udon Lunch on fourth Friday each month (except July and August) at the Japanese Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Ave. Call to book your lunch at 250376-9629. ■■ Riel Arts Coffee House on Fridays from 7 to 8:30pm at Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services, 707 Tranquille Rd. RSVP to 250-554-9486. ■ 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.
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echo stargazer Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) For better or worse some of your dreams do come true. When you wake it’s up to you to walk though your day and simply experience it as it happens. Right now you should be dreaming about money and attracting a surprise check in the mail. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) It may not be your birthday yet but you’re not usually one to wait. Get out and begin your new year a little early by trying try on a couple of different looks. It’s going to be fun but attracting too much attention can raise a jealous eyebrow. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) There’s a new love waiting for you if you’re ready to accept the challenge but the planets suggest that you’re currently in love with the past. Go ahead and be nostalgic. The special someone will understand. But you’re going to actually have to say the words to make them wait. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Push the career and try to keep that mouth in check. Being right doesn’t give anyone the right to mouth off. But, remember to also stick up for yourself. It’s going to be tricky and you’re going to have to think quickly. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) You’re super frisky as the week begins but your career is pulling you away. Be careful how you present yourself because you’re making a splash and people are talking. Look your best. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) You’re craving freedom and adventure and like everyone you could use a vacation. If you can’t get away then take the kids out for some fun. From mid-week onwards it’s playtime. Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Prepare to be busy as your week opens with errands, phone calls and general getting down to business. Recent developments leave partners asking questions but the time for decisions has already past. Take a deep breath, build up that confidence and make that plan happen. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Is it love/hate or is someone just in a mood? Things will smooth over and you’ll soon be thinking about making money and maybe babies together. Love has become serious and shortly you’ll want to make it known how you feel. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Right now you are being seen as the most desirable catch in the sea of love but all of your energy is being put towards your day. You’re busy but you have to put it together and hit your stride. Deep breath, you’re also lucky. Buy a lottery ticket. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) It’s time to recharge those emotional batteries with a little fun and adventure. Get out and play. It’ll do wonders for both your health and that special someone you’ve been trying to connect with. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) A social engagement calls and you’d like to answer the bell. Take a break from all of the home and family responsibilities and visit some friends. You’re going to need them when it’s time to move. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Sometimes the sudden and unexpected turns out pretty good. Hidden opportunities continue to reveal themselves and you’re ready to strike. Be bold and make it happen. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
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