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Adapting activites and promoting choices The City of Kamloops supports all residents by providing the oppor- Capital Centre (TCC), the Westsyde Pool or the Kamloops Museum. This tunity for everyone to participate in their programs. As such, they have program allows the applicant a variety of activities and sports programs developed a program call Accessible Recreation that strives to provide to choose from or can be used towards existing programs the applicant is adaptations to the sports programs offered that address a full range of spe- already involved in. The ARCH subsidy program is also available for low cial needs. There are quality activities to fit the needs income and pension recipients with proof of annual income. of every person and ensures that For more information or to download an application contact Almost any everyone has the opportunity www.kamloops.ca/arch. sports activity to enjoy healthy recreation. There are many groups involved with the City of Kamloops can be With so many excellent who believe that our community is only as strong as the oradapted to programs to choose from parganizations who help create recreation opportunities for all accommodate residents. One such organization is the Kamloops Adapted ticipants can also apply for sports subsidization for the programs Sports Association (KASA) whose vision is to be a leader in enthusiasts by completing a Request for providing adapted and integrated sport opportunities. They of any age or Adaptive Program Support offer wheelchair basketball, tennis and hand cycling for peoability, any (RAPS) form. These applicaple with disabilities with the goals of eliminating barriers and time of the tions can be found at any City improving the overall fitness and performance of participants year, thanks of Kamloops facility or you can to the City of by providing the equipment and trained volunteers. download a copy at www.kamPeople in Motion is another great organization in Kamloops Kamloops loops.ca/accessrec but you must that has been working with people with disabilities since Accessible sign up well in advance of any 1989. This non-profit supports inclusion and helps provide Recreation program start dates. This gives people with disabilities the chance to participate and socialize programs. coordinators time to understand with other community members. They offer a wide range of their participants special needs programs not only and provide any adaptations in fitness and recneeded. Program coordinators reation but also edare enthusiastic and will motiucational and sovate and help anyone reach their cial programs and goals of getting active. There are services. Check many groups involved with the out their website at City of Kamloops who believe www.peopleinmothat our community is only as strong as the organization.org. tions who help create recreation opportunities for all Many types of residents. sports and recreTo further assist disabled sports enthusiasts, the City ational activities of Kamloops has implemented the Affordable Recrecan be adapted for ation for Community Health (ARCH) subsidy program. people with speThe ARCH program provides $300.00 for adults and cial needs to enjoy. $150.00 for youth applicants who are 18 or younger as A few other exa credit to access any City of Kamloops Activity Guide - continued on programs, to purchase a membership for Tournament page 2
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Choice matters with accessible recreation – continued from page 1 amples of sports inclusion classes are Adaptive Yoga, where the basic yoga exercises are modified for those with special needs and enjoyed in a well-supported environment at your own pace or Adapted Swim Lessons for persons with developmental or physical disabilities. Caregivers and assistants are encouraged to join and help with participants to ensure a fun and safe environment. Although our focus is on summer activities at this time, disabled sports enthusiasts can also enjoy winter sports with organizations like Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks (ASSP) which provides opportunities for people with a wide range of disabilities to participate in adaptive snow sports and winter recreation programs. The Interior Savings Centre in January offers a hockey program for children with special needs and developmental delays as well. Young participants are taught the basic skating and hockey skills that every player needs. Kamloops may have the podium at the Special Olympics
competition sewn up when our disabled youngsters are encouraged to participate and discover the sports activity they are passionate about. Although the City of Kamloops cannot provide personal care, administer medication or give one to one assistance they do offer free admittance to any activity for caregivers of those needing extra support. Many programs, especially for children in our area encourage siblings to join as well, free of charge to help make the experience more comfortable. Choice matters, and the City of Kamloops aims to give you choices. Sign up for an adapted program or join in with regular programming, the choice is yours. Accessible Recreation will work with you to make it happen. For more information on programs, intake process for RAPS, ARCH, or any questions regarding accessible recreation in Kamloops please contact Ben Chobater, community development coordinator at 250-828-3582 or email at bchobater@kamloops.ca Trina Budai
In the NSE May 6 issue we ran an article about the BC SPCA Second Annual FurBall Gala and highlighted the City Challenge taking place in May pitting old rivals, Kamloops and Prince George against each other in the bid to raise the most money for the BC SPCA Shelter in each community. The City Challenge events list is as follows: May 1 to 30: Bottle drive. Bottles can be dropped off at the Kamloops SPCA shelter at 1121 8th St., at General Grants bottle depot at 611 Fortune Drive and at Lorne Street bottle depot at 270 Halston Ave. May 9: Dallas Fresh Market Anniversary Barbecue. Enjoy a delicious barbecue meal from 10 am to 2 pm at Market Fresh Foods, 105-5170 Dallas Drive, with all proceeds going to the Kamloops SPCA. May 9: Fur Ball. This gala event is being held from 6 pm to 1 am at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Convention Center, 1250 Rogers Way and will feature gourmet food stations, a silent auction, trip raffle, live entertainment, dancing and more. May 16 to 23: Book and Music Sale. Find a great new read or music CD while helping animals! Held during mall hours at Northills Centre on Fortune Drive in Kamloops. May 23: Barbecue and Cars. Rivershore Ram Chrysler Dodge Jeep, 2477 TransCanada Hwy, is holding a barbecue event to help the city’s animals from 11 am to 3 pm. All sales of license plate covers, at $3.00 apiece, will go to the Kamloops SPCA shelter. May 30: Beneficial barbecue. Enjoy great barbecued eats from 10 am to 2 pm at M&M Meat Shop, 1203 Summit Drive, with proceeds benefitting the animals at the Kamloops BC SPCA Branch. The final goal for the City Challenge is 50,000 not 40,000 as previously reported.
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Tranquille traffic update The Tranquille Road exit ramp and Fortune Drive overpass has closed as of Friday, May 8 for approximately four weeks. At that time, the traffic signal at Leigh Road and Fortune Drive will be adjusted. A left turn arrow will be implemented for north bound traffic turning off Fortune Drive onto Leigh Road; and a right turn arrow will be implemented for traffic turning south bound off Leigh Road onto Fortune Drive. The Tranquille Road
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More than $50,000 was raised in Kamloops by our super citizens on Wednesday, May 6 for McHappy Day and our North Shore McDonald’s crew was happily kept busy! Every dollar from the sales of Big Mac’s, Happy Meal and McCafe beverage goes to local children’s charities.
Desert Sounds Harmony wins again For the second year in a row, Desert Sounds Harmony Chorus won in their category at Sweet Adelines regional competition recently in Surrey, BC. This annual competition consists of approximately 2,000 Sweet Adelines representing their area across BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Desert Sounds Harmony represents Kamloops and surrounding area as a chapter of Sweet Adelines International (SAI). SAI is a collection of choruses and quartets who sing a cappella harmony in contemporary, modern barbershop, and popular styles. 25 members, plus one director represented Desert Sounds Harmony this year at Chandros Pattison Auditorium. This is the first time director Deb Swain has directed at the competition. Here’s what she has to say, “This incredible group of women really stepped up their performances this year and have shown hard work and de-
termination really do pay off. It has been an amazing year since our first Open Division, Audience Choice Award win last year. Our performance last year was lauded as a great example of what the international organization was after with the new Open Division contest, so coming into this year’s competition, the expecta-
tions were very high! The momentum that last year’s win created seemed to really propel this chorus in a fabulous way. This second award-winning Pirates seemed to almost create itself from the energy of last year’s win! We did not disappoint! I’m am so very proud of the work and that each and everyone of our members has
done...Our chorus has really put Kamloops on the map in our International Organization!” Besides regular weekly rehearsals to refine their craft, this group enjoys performing at special events around the city and surrounding area. They encourage any lady who enjoys singing to contact them at dshchorus.ca.
Students with disabilities get skills for jobs
The provincial government is providing $50,000 to Thompson Rivers University to develop training and resources aligned with in-demand occupations in a range of sectors for students with disabilities. TRU’s funding is part of nearly $1.3 million being delivered to 20 public post-secondary institutions throughout the province as part of the first anniversary of B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint. “This initiative is more than a monetary investment; it also recognizes
and encourages the contributions that people with disabilities make in our workplaces,” KamloopsNorth Thompson MLA Terry Lake said. “Removing these barriers will result in an influx of talented and capable students at TRU.” The grants also support Accessibility 2024, a tenyear action plan announced in June 2014 that includes goals, actions and longterm measures to make BC the most progressive place in Canada for people with disabilities. The provincial govern-
ment launched BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint in April 2014 to align funding and programs with in-demand occupations. The Blueprint includes goals to provide better access to technical and trades-related training for learners with disabilities. BC anticipates more than one million job openings by 2022; more than 78 per cent of these positions will require some form of post-secondary education and 44 per cent will need skilled trades and technical workers.
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THURSDAY, MAY 14 SPECIAL EVENT – FREE! 12 noon – 2pm | Kick off to the Spring Festival and Festival of Experiences down in front of City Hall. Let’s help BCLC celebrate 30 years of Playing it with live music by Dodie Goldney’s Instamatics, a BBQ and prizes! BCLC is proud to support the KCBIA and the Festival of Experiences where they aim to make everyday in Downtown Kamloops an experience. For 30 years BCLC has been a proud contributor to Kamloops, supporting great events like the Festival of Experiences and Music in the Park. In the last 30 years BCLC has put $1.1 billion into the Kamloops economy.
SATURDAY, MAY 16 SPECIAL EVENTS – ALL FREE! 11am – 4pm | Main Stage Super Saturday on 4th Ave! Catch performances, a fashion show, musical acts and various happenings on our Super Saturday Main Stage. 1pm | Mainstage – The Anita Eccleston Duo 3pm | Mainstage – Caroline and the Dicks Street Party 11am – 2pm | Clowning Around - Clowns will be out and about in the downtown core entertaining children of all ages Evan Christian will be painting mini-murals on the 200 block of Victoria Street. Kelly Norwood – an artist who specializes in traditional hand pinstriping, lettering, signs and art will be painting a mini mural on 3rd Avenue outside the old Oops Café spot.
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Safe cycling reminders from Interior Health Kids of all ages love cycling. Cycling is fun, healthy and practical. It is a great way to spend time as a family, get exercise and travel around the neighbourhood. However, as with other forms of transportation, there are risks. Cycling is a leading cause of unintentional injury and hospitalization in Canadian kids under age 14 and those injuries can be very serious. “While the most common cycling injuries among children are broken bones and scrapes, head injuries are the number one cause of serious injury and death,” says Dr. Heather Wilson, trauma services medical director. “Unfortunately, every year in our emergency departments we see children with bicycle related injuries that are preventable.” Putting safety first ensures everyone enjoys the ride. “Following safe cycling practic-
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■■ Hot Dog Sale on May 14 from 12pm to 1:30pm in Fulton & Company parking lot, 350 Lansdowne St. Hot dog, drink and a homemade dessert. ■■ Chances entertainment - May 15 Catlin Goulet, May 16 Jana Seale. Shows from 7 to 10pm. No cover. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ BIG Little Science Centre May 16 - Exciting Static Electricity Show! 11am to 4pm. 655 Holt St. blscs.org ■■ SPCA City Challenge Book Sale May 16 to 23 at Northills Mall during mall hours. Stock up on summer reading and help support our local animal shelter. ■■ Feed the Valley BBQ on May 24 from 11am to 1pm in the Riverbend Valley First, north parking lot, 760 Mayfair St. All proceeds going to the Kamloops Food Bank. ■■ 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. ■■ Volunteers Needed at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. for the front desk and in the coffee room. Regular shifts are three hours a week, or on-call subs to fill in. FMI call 250-376-4777.
Caitlin Goulet will be performing at Chances Barside Lounge on Friday, May 15. Enjoy great entertainment and great food and drinks. The show starts at 7:00pm so get there early for a seat!
■■ 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. ■ Pogue Mahone Irish Alehouse Weekly Events: Tues. Jam Night, Thurs. Music Bingo. Fri. Karaoke. 843 Desmond St. FMI call 250-376-4397.
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Interior Community Services wants volunteers for outdoor maintenance. Volunteers will assist with weeding and general landscape maintenance at various residences. Must be 18+ to volunteer. 250-554-3134 Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation needs volunteers for CIBC Run for the Cure Organizing Committee - Be part of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure organizing committee and a dynamic team raising funds towards breast cancer research in your local community from Mar. to Nov. (Event takes place on Sun. Oct. 5). Positions to be filled: Co-Run Director, Fundraising, Co-Run Director and Logistics. You must be 19+ to volunteer. 1-800-5616111 Ext: 242. AIM Foundation wants Special Events Coordinators. The volunteers will coordinate special events utilizing the Event Outline and under the direction of the TNC Executive Assistant. This
volunteer opportunity will develop and utilize your public relations, business contacts, social media, volunteer training, orientation and team building skills. Must be 19+ to volunteer. Please email Dawn at dawn.AIMfoundation@gmail.com YMCA/YWCA needs Camp Deka Group Leaders. Group Leaders will provide opportunities and experiences for campers that will promote growth and development in spirit, mind, and body. As well as leadership and role modeling to campers ages 8 to 16. They will assist with planning and delivering programming and facilitating skills development. The ideal staff member is a flexible team player who embodies the YMCA values and has a positive, enthusiastic attitude. Group Leaders are required to live on-site while camp is running. 17+ to volunteer. 250376-4771 Ext: 116 For these and many other volunteer opportunities, call 250-3728313 or volunteerkamloops.org.
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echo stargazer Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) You’d like to get out and play but money is becoming tight. Recent events put you in the spotlight and the attention was heartfelt but fans missed the efforts you’ve been putting towards your goals. Your inner beauty deserves just as much attention as your outer sparkle. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Both the behind the scenes battle and the energy drain finally end and you’ll be back on track with your new beginnings. Put yourself first but it’s not a week to indulge. Money is also on the way but it belongs in the bank. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Hidden enemies reveal themselves as those close surprise you with a different opinion. Energy will be low and there’s no reason to fight if you’re headed in a different direction. Love is finally flowing freely in your direction. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Your bright smile has picked up a secret crush and this time you’d like to make it work. It’s a behind the scenes affair for the moment as you piece together the facts. Yes, they are cute and definitely special. But will your friends understand? Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) You’ve been busy lately and you’d like the recognition that’s supposed to follow hard work. Don’t worry. It’s on the way. If you can curb the natural Virgo tendency to complain, a friend will open a hidden door. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Attraction blesses your public image and career with a promotion or new job. Do your best to be your best and you’ll get the part. Bold, generous and expansive attitudes will win the day. Delays cause bumps in long distance travel. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Watch for ego conflicts in business affairs. If things are meant to be then it will smooth over in a couple of weeks. If not, then you’ll be looking elsewhere. Be flexible but don’t give in to a bad idea just to keep the peace. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) New love has you frisky and fired up for an adventure. If you take the lead and show someone the beauty of your world then the love will be returned. Your relationship energy is peaking but patience is still required. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Somehow along the way your general workload has increased. It’s not necessarily more responsibility at the office but rather general chores and busywork. On the plus side, you’re now attracting love and the people that you meet like what they see. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) A battle heats up over a creative project but it doesn’t have to end the relationship. You’re having difficulty expressing your inner voice and your partner is taking advantage of the opportunity. A new partner could do the job just as well. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) It’s springtime, the birds are singing, and romance is in the air. Yes, it’s busy. But you’re about to play a starring role in a beautiful and romantic adventure. Kids will be blessed and their smiles will lead the way. Have faith in a new beginning. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) You’ve come into some money recently and you’re now looking to spend it. You’ll be busy chasing new business but it’s time to ground yourself. A family member introduces you to someone special. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net. A great golfing experience... at an affordable price!
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