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Disability Awareness Week promotes employment and inclusion The annual FunFest is taking place on Friday, June 3 during Disability Awareness Week, which has coincided with the event for the last 16 years. The event is hosted

by Options and Opportunities, a day program that helps adults with physical and developmental challenges. Krystian Shaw, founder of the Kamloops Self-Advocate Newsletter, is one of the organizers of this year’s Fun Fest. Keep an eye out for him at the Disability 1/4 banner Awareness Week booth—he is thrilled to be an active member of the team: “I’m excited for change”.

“Label Jars Not People” is a mantra of Disability Awareness Week.

Krystian is happy to “stomp out [the] stigma”. This year’s theme is ‘employment and inclusion’.

“Disability Awareness Week is very important… we need to reduce stigma discrimination regardTakeand advantage of the lowest mortgage rates in history. ing all disabilities including menGain equity from Day One when you purchase a home tal health issues… and showcase at Sunset a terrific community with the best success storiesRidge too”,— says Krystian.

Zumba in the park during last year’s FunFest.

More than anything, hopes thatin Kamloops. locationheand prices these awareness-raising events will inspire people to exercise decency, to join in on this family friendly and expectations in regards to men- by Community Living BC. This PHASE I IS SELLING OUT! event; there will be education tal health and people living with a organization works through varisympathy and understanding.

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HavingOUT! a disability is booth will be bursting with infor- tives, the hope is to provide sup- is to develop and foster educated 3 BASEMENT LOTS LEFT. beyond their control and is not their mation provided by Partners for port for people living with mental and welcoming communities in fault. We need to remember we are Mental Health. Danielle, a vol- health problems and mental illness which people with developmental unteer from Partners for Mental so that they may lead meaningful disabilities have choices about how people first and not our label”. they live, work and contribute. The Fun Fest will be held at Health, will also be on hand. and productive lives.

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New North Shore Community Policing Office now open to the public The new North Shore Community Policing Office is now open for business! A joint partnership between the City of Kamloops and the RCMP, the new office is located centrally on the North Shore at 915 – 7th Street in the old Kamloops Kia building.

The Kamloops North Shore has been serviced by a community policing office since 2000 and the previous Community Policing Office was located at 789 Fortune Drive. The new office is considerably larger in size and in staffing numbers. Twelve full time RCMP officers, up to five full-time City of Kamloops staff and up to 70 volunteers will be working out of the new office.

“The new Community Policing Office will better serve our community by providing the opportunity for more comprehensive services to be offered on the North Shore,” commented Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar.

In addition to providing general duty policing, the Community Policing Office will offer more services and programs to the public such as Police Information Checks, Civilian Digital Fingerprinting (coming summer 2016) , Chauffeur Permit Applications, Auxiliary Constable Program, Crime Prevention Section, Community Policing and Community Safety Initiatives, Citizens on Patrol, Neighbourhood Watch, Car 40 Program, Restorative Justice, School Liaison Officer and Speed Watch.

“We are excited and very much looking forward to moving into the new North Shore Community Policing Office,” states Supt Brad Mueller. “Policing today is all about forming partnerships and working with the commu-

Mayor Peter Milobar and Supt Brad Mueller cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening of the new North Shore Community Policing Office on Thursday, May 19.

nity. In partnership with the City of Kamloops, the new office will provide greater opportunities for us to deliver on our crime prevention and community safety programs and enhance service delivery especially to those citizens living on the North Shore.”

The North Shore Community Policing Office has a considerably different purpose than the Kamloops RCMP detachment located at 560 Battle Street. The detachment is responsible for the operational side of policing in Kamloops and area, with approximately 120 RCMP officers and

approximately 65 municipal staff working out of this location. It also houses the City’s jail cells. The Community Policing Office provides a more direct link between the community and the RCMP, working directly with community partners to focus on crime prevention and awareness to meet the needs of the community and to help make our community safer.

The office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Drop by to see how the staff may help you or to find out how you can get involved and volunteer in your neighbourhood.

Kamloops Landlords’ Handbook launched The HomeFree Council has launched a new natives to having to move out and help is available resource for landlords, property managers and other before an eviction process,” said Janice Jackson, a stakeholders in both the private and public sector. private landlord in Kamloops.

The Kamloops Landlords’ Handbook provides releThe information contained in the document was vant contact information that is easily accessible and determined by the HomeFree Housing and Supports categorized for ease of use by landlords involved Committee and other partners within the HomeFree or interested in providing housing to chronically or Collective, including the City of Kamloops, nonepisodically homeless individuals and families, and profit housing providers and social service agencies, those at imminent risk of homelessness. persons with a lived experience of homelessness “As a landlord who manages my own properties, and urban Aboriginal community representatives.

I want to support and keep my tenants even when The Kamloops Landlords’ Handbook is available conflicts arise or when life circumstances happen. on the City of Kamloops’ website at: www.kamloops.

Now with the Kamloops Landlord Handbook, both ca/socialdevelopment/pdfs/LandlordsHandbook.pdf. my tenants and I have a resource to quickly access For more information on the HomeFree Collective local support or receive mediation. There are alter- visit www.kamloops.ca/homefree.

Everyone welcome at Funfest

– continued from front and self explanatory—and so easy to do. To make a connection and start a conversation with someone with a developmental disability just say ‘hello’ and see where that takes you!

In the spirit of the employment and inclusion theme, “Ready, Willing and Able” brochures will also be available. This initiative was created to increase labour force through a series of opportunities starting with the transition from school to post-graduation employment, to inclusive post-secondary education and training, as well as encouraging entrepreneurship, selfemployment and small business development.

Krystian welcomes any and all inquires. “Anyone who has questions about any kind of disability, whether it’s physical, developmental or involves mental illness, many volunteers as well as myself will be ready to answer”.

Disability Awareness Week runs from May 29 to June 4. Organizers offer their thanks in advance for your support and attendance!

Alicia Ashcroft, freelance

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Pictured here, Liam McDougall was having a great time on the inflatable slide. North Shore Interior Savings branch manager Mark Grimm helps out Fat Cat navigate the crowds (inset).

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Sweeper donated to South Cariboo Regional Airport

Special Olympics Kamloops and actors & alumni from the TRU theatre program invite you to an original murder mystery dining experience!

(L-R) Mayor Peter Milobar, vice chair of Kamloops Airport Authority Society; Al Richmond, chair of Cariboo Regional District; Mitch Campsel chair, South Cariboo Regional Airport Commission and Ken Greenall - board member, South Cariboo Regional Airport Commission.

Due to the generosity of the Airports Canada Assistance Program through the Government of Canada, the Kamloops Airport Authority Society (KAAS) purchased two new runway sweepers for the Kamloops Airport in the summer of 2015. These new sweepers provide snow-clearing services to allow flights to land at the airport in winter conditions.

The new equipment resulted in the retirement of two sweepers that no longer met the snow clearing needs for the Kamloops Airport. The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) heard about the surplus equipment and asked if it could be secured through a donation. The Kamloops Airport Authority Society agreed to donate a sweeper to its northern neighbour, whose airport allows for medevac flights and tourist visits to the region.

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Authority Society was very fortunate to receive funding last year from the Federal Government’s ACAP program and purchased two new sweepers to replace aging equipment,” says Kamloops Airport Authority Society Peter Milobar.

“We heard that South Cariboo Regional Airport was in need of one and are pleased to support our northern neighbour with a donation of one of our retired sweepers.”

“The Cariboo Regional District is extremely grateful to the Kamloops Airport Authority Society for this generous donation,” states South Cariboo Regional Airport Commission chair Mitch Campsall. “This is a welcome addition to our airport and will be extremely helpful in ensuring we continue to provide the best possible services to our airport and the South Cariboo communities.”

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A literature buff, my friend Larry installed an answering machine on his telephone.

Instead of the usual instructions about leaving a message, Larry recorded a parody of Hamlet’s famous soliloquy: “To speak, or not to speak, that is the question. Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to leave a message after the beep, or to take arms against a sea of answering machines, and by opposing, end them. To dial, to speak, no more.

Thus answering machines do make cowards of us all.”

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Province provides grants to fight invasive plants

The provincial government is future and I’m proud that our providing a combined $150,000 government is doing its part.” to two regional organizaThe grants will be used to tions; Southern Interior Weed help raise public awareness of Management Committee and invasive plant concerns, survey Thompson-Nicola Regional invasive plant populations and District; to help control the actively treat high-priority sites spread of invasive plants. to control the spread of these These are two of 31 grants, destructive plants. totaling $1,727,000, that are Invasive plants are species that being distributed throughout have been introduced into British the province in 2016 to local Columbia from other areas. They governments, regional invasive displace native vegetation and species committees and the can cause considerable economic Invasive Species Council of BC. and environmental damage.

This funding will assist with Some pose a health risk to peothese groups’ ongoing activities ple (e.g. skin irritation). Invasive and also support the objectives plants can also disrupt natural of the provincial Invasive Plant ecosystems, reduce biodiversity, Program. increase soil erosion, alter soil “Invasive plants can cause chemistry and adversely affect serious harm to the environ- commercial crops. ment and the economy, so it is This funding is in addition to essential that a mitigation plan the $935,000 already allocated is in place,” Kamloops-South by the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Thompson MLA Todd Stone said. and Natural Resource Operations Dawson Sloan of Mission, BC shows his good form at the Kamloops Golf “Controlling them is an important for invasive plant control and and Country Club on May 12. It was a great sunny day for a round of golf. part of investing in our region’s management in 2016-17.

Kamloops Chamber responds to Trans Mountain announcement The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce ety of community projects. The City of responded favourably on May 19 to the Kamloops will also see an increase in National Energy Board’s announcement tax revenue of $1.2 million on an annual regarding the Trans Mountain pipeline project. basis. The Kamloops Chamber expects Over the past four years, Kinder Morgan significant economic activity in the area has met with thousands of individuals, com- and opportunity for local businesses to munities, local governments and organiza- work on and support this project. tions, including representatives from the Ryan Scorgie, president, Board of Kamloops Chamber of Commerce.

Directors said, “Given the recent deciOn a local level, the Trans Mountain sion from the National Energy Board Expansion Project will have significant to support this project (along with the benefit for the residents of Kamloops 157 conditions they have suggested and through the Community Benefit agreements that have been signed with Agreement, which will provide over First Nations communities and other $700,000 in direct support to a vari- communities along the corridor) citizens

will see great economic benefit within the Kamloops community.”

“The chamber strives to increase business opportunities within our region as well as provide a voice for local businesses to all levels of government. As chambers in BC head into our provincial Annual General Meeting in two weeks, the Kamloops Chamber will be proposing a policy to support responsible resource development, which deals with projects specifically like Trans Mountain. It is our hope that we provide a sustainable process for resources development and economic growth within Kamloops, BC and across Canada.”

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Water Restrictions: May 1 to August 31 Water Restriction Bylaw: No sprinkling or irrigating is allowed between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm on any day. First offence will result in a $100 fine; each subsequent offence will result in a fine of $200.

• Even addresses may sprinkle or irrigate only

on even numbered days.

• Odd addresses may sprinkle or irrigate only on odd numbered days.

Note: • Complexes with internal addresses please use the internal address to determine watering days.

• Watering between midnight and 6:00 am is restricted but is allowed if sprinklers are controlled by an automatic timer.

• All outdoor hand use hoses must be equipped with a spring-loaded shut off nozzle and are permitted to be used at any time.

Water Saving Tips: • Lawns require only an inch of water per week; • Keep your lawn at least 2.5 inches long to maintain moisture; • Leave grass clippings on your lawn for added moisture, nutrients and to help shade roots; • Water in the early morning after the dew has evaporated.

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This month's column is a energy, paranoia and hallucinachange from my regular content tions. Some examples of uppers about diabetes. With the marked are amphetamine, crystal meth increase in drug overdoses in and cocaine. Most of the time, our community I wanted to pro- it is the downers that can cause vide some educaoverdose. There is tion on the topic. also a mixture of 1. The rescue uppers and downdrug Naloxone is ers. an overdose anti3. Downers and dote that can save alcohol can be lives. Currently, deadly if you take there are 3 locathem together in tions in Kamloops large doses or if the that provide Naldrug is powerful oxone kits to peo- HEALTH MATTERS enough in a very Missagh Manshadi ple in need: Ask small quantity. So Pharmacist/Owner Wellness, King if you know someCertified Compounder Street Centre and one that consumes Downtown Mental Health on alcohol on a regular basis and Lansdowne St. Also, Naloxone also is addicted to downers, is not a prescription drug any- they have higher chance of not more, it is now a schedule 2 waking up the next day. drug which means it can now 4. Mixing up downers with be purchased behind the coun- prescription drugs, such as ter. Naloxone works by basi- anti-depressants anti-anxiety or cally kicking off opioids from anti-psychotic medication can the receptors in the persons be deadly. brain. Parents, friends and 5. People that they are immune some health care profession- compromised, malnourished, als should have Naloxone in have chronic diseases and are their possession and also learn elderly or very young are more how to use it. Naloxone is susceptible to overdose when fool proof and does not have a they take drugs. harmful effect. However, if the 6. NEVER USE OPIOIDS person does not have opioids PRESCRIPTION DRUGS in their body, Naloxone simply FOR RELAXATION OR won't have an effect.

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Friday, June 3: Intro to Chair Massage 1:00pm Call Brandi at 778-470-6000 for more information.

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Saturday, June 4: Musical Theatre 2:00pm Friday, June 10: Seniors Symposium (Register: 250-820-0600) Saturday, June 11: Craft Fair & Handmade Market 10:00am-3:00pm Tuesday, June 14: Crafts 1:00pm Saturday, June 18: Prostate Cancer Support 10:00am Saturday, June 25: Pancake Breakfast 9:00-11:00am

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Pork cutlets, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, salad and dessert by Harold’s Restaurant

50/50 draw, door prizes & entertainment

by Linda Fenrich. Tickets $15 each (must be purchased in advance at the front desk).

WEEKLY EVENTS MONDAYS: 10am: Chair Fitness, 1:30pm: Euchre TUESDAYS: 10am: Wood Carving, 1pm: Whist WEDNESDAYS: 1pm: Cribbage THURSDAYS: 10am: Stichers Club, 1pm: Whist, 1pm: Bridge FRIDAYS: 11:30am-1pm: Lunch, 1pm: Canasta (Potluck Lunch June 10 at 12pm) SUNDAYS: 7:30-11pm: Community Dance $10 at the door. Licensed.

BINGO EVERY TUESDAY: 6:00pm Come out for some fun and frolic.

Win great prizes!

HOT DOG SALE Tuesday, June 7 • 11am to 2pm

Everyone is welcome to attend.

EXERCISE CLASSES ARE ONGOING • Zumba • Gentle Nia • Yoga •Fitness Fun for Seniors

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Forces and motion, park grand opening and more…

■■ Chances - May 27- Dave Coalmine, May 28 Winona Wilde.

Jam Night every Wednesday from 7 to 10pm. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Big Little Science Centre May 28: Forces and Motion Show at 11am and 1:30pm. A force is a push or a pull. Explore the different types of force surrounding us and how they create movement.

Exploration Room is open 10am to 4pm with over 140 different exhibits to enjoy. 655 Holt Street.

FMI visit blscs.org.

■■ Witchstone with Hemptress and Chernobyl on May 27 at 9pm at The Dirty Jersey, 1200 8th St. Entry at the door.

■■ Westsyde Centennial Spray Park grand opening on May 28 from 11am to 1pm. Free BBQ and kids activities.

■“Gotta ■ Song For That” on May 27 at 7:30pm, May 28 at 2pm and June 4 at 2pm at The Brock Centre Theatre, 9B-1800 Tranquille Rd. Presented by Class Act Theatre Society. FMI call 250-374-0575.

■■ 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 250-3742316 or elaineparkes05@shaw.ca.

■■ Become a Junior Aviator with the Kamloops Flying Club (COPA Flight 82) on June 5. Program is to provide a motivational aviation experience, focusing on an introductory flight in an aircraft. Free event for kids aged 8 to 17. Pre-registration is required

WASTE NOT - Cinnamon Ridge Compost Facility is open seven days a week from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm for your yard waste disposal. The Cinnamon Ridge compost is made with 100 per cent yard waste from residents and can be purchased for your garden!

as space is limited. Contact Roger Nickel at 250-819-1015 or rnickel@efcaviation.ca to reserve a spot. FMI visit: www.copaforkids.org or www.kamloopsflyingclub.com.

■■ 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 Wednesdays 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.

■■ Sushi and Udon Lunch on fourth Friday (except July and August) at the Japanese Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Ave. Call to book your lunch at 250-376-9629.

■■ Society for Creative Anachronism - Shire of Ramsgaard weekly practice/gathering on Mondays at 7pm at Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. FMI call Raynagh at 250-376-6676.

■■ Acoustic Jam Nights at The Alano Club, 171 Leigh Rd from 7 to 10pm on the 1st and 3rd Mon. of each month. Hosted by Perry Tucker and the Good Gravy Band.

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THEMES

DEAR GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) It’s time to break out of your reclusive funk and step into the love spotlight. The world is waiting to see what you’ve been up to so show them your best. Don’t let romantic thoughts of what could have been stop you from saying hello to someone new.

DEAR CANCER: (June 22 - July 22) A lover from the past stops in to say hello. As much as you’d like to keep this one quiet, people notice you acting differently. Embrace memory lane and see where things go but don’t forget your own dreams this time.

DEAR LEO: (July 23 - Aug 22) Fun loving and social Leos lead the way in after work festivities. Rally the gang and include people you haven’t seen in a while. Love is waiting through your friends so voice your desires and let them help.

DEAR VIRGO: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) With all that’s been happening at home, it’s no wonder you’ve been quiet lately. You now find yourself entering a popularity cycle where everywhere you go people know your name. Dress your best and stay high profile.

DEAR LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) If networking and pushing the sales envelope feels like you’re getting nowhere then take a break and focus on your spiritual self. Love arrives from a different culture but the similarities leave you wanting more.

DEAR SCORPIO: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Whether or not that love spark ignited into a blazing romance, it’s now time to settle into a money cycle. Work extra hard. You’ll need your pockets full to travel later this summer. Love says hello from an old friend.

DEAR SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Just as you’re thinking money and how to build your nest for the future, a familiar smile suddenly sets your heat racing. Lighten up and let the energy of the week take your relationship to the next level.

DEAR CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) You’ll wrap your head around a creative problem that’s been causing fits for the last couple of weeks. This puts you in the mood for action but the planets say it’s actually time to rest and revise your plan.

DEAR AQUARIUS: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) The week begins on a quiet note but you’ve entered into a playful and creative cycle where fun is front and centre. Get out with children and let your hair down. Love is looking for your smile.

DEAR PISCES: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Keep pushing at the office but don’t get so carried away that you forget the needs of the team.

You’re currently building a solid home foundation from which to spring your new business into action. Expand your social network.

DEAR ARIES: (Mar. 21 - April 20) You’d like to be in the public spotlight but the energy of the week keeps you too busy to stop and say hello. Open up lines of communication and see who responds.

Love is favouring your golden tongue.

DEAR TAURUS: (Apr. 21 - May 21) You’d like to escape into an exotic dream and indulge in a higher calling. Reach out to distant shores with money making offers. Higher learning leads the way to both financial and emotional riches.

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