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FunFest welcomes summer The Interior Community Services’ adult day program “Options and Opportunities” have organized an event to ring in the summer called “FunFest” to celebrate diversity and inclusion of people living with varying abilities in our beautiful city. This year’s event takes place on Friday, June 5 at McDonald Park.

Options and Opportunities has been bringing a variety of day programs for adults with physical or developmental disabilities and providing them with support to discover their own personal interests, strengths and preferences and helping develop meaningful friendships and connections.

The recreation based community inclusion group helps participants enhance their own independence through community outings that encourage socializing and allows participants the chance to do volunteer work with other organizations in the community as well.

For fifteen years now, FunFest has been hosted by the participants of Options and Opportunities for friends both old and new. Attendees include family, caregivers and advocates, members of local organizations, visual artists, musicians and many more. Over the years, the gathering has grown from humble picnic origins to festival proportions and has seen over two hundred attendees but despite the size, the spirit has remained the same. It is a festive time to celebrate the sunshine, culture and community of Kamloops Dance your way to FunFest. and share some time with a very special

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There will be activities and entertainment for everyone, food and drinks, art workshops, traditional hand drummers, musical acts, interactive games, and endless dancing. At last year’s gathering, many will remember the spontaneous Zumba dance-off that took place and the great fun had by all.

This year’s celebration promises more of the same hilarity and memorable moments to be had.

Darren Fleming is a community support worker with Interior Community Services and has been involved with FunFest and the amazing people hosting the event for some time now. He calls this event “A picnic for our people” and says “FunFest allows us to give back to our community and celebrates the friendships and community inclusion O & O has fostered throughout the year bringing together friends and family to welcome the summer sunshine.”

Join in the festivities all day at McDonald Park at this year’s FunFest event! Help enrich the lives of valued individuals in our community by showing your support of community inclusion by attending on June 5 and make a new friend along the way. For more information on the Options and Opportunities program or FunFest please call 250-372-3710 or email at options@interiorcommunityservices. bc.ca.

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In the kitchen is one of CSI’s dedicated volunteers Ruby Reynolds giving a quick cooking lesson to the Ministers. She also made them their aprons for the event, Terry Lake’s says “I’d rather be fishing” and Todd Stone’s says “keep on trucking”!

Share, eat, talk with seniors at kitchen project The Province is providing $150,000 to support a neighbourhood kitchen that will provide nutritious meals and be a forum for seniors to showcase their wealth of knowledge in preparing food, Health Minister Terry Lake announced on Friday, May 15.

“The kitchen will be a welcoming environment for those in Kamloops wanting to get an inexpensive, healthy meal or to take home important knowledge on food preparation,” said Lake. “The kitchen will also give seniors a way to remain connected to the community and pass along their own knowledge in the kitchen to others.”

The funding will go toward the Centre for Seniors Information BC Interior Society to expand its current concession space, which offers lunch-style meals to seniors, into a larger kitchen that will function as a hub for all Kamloops residents.

Programs will include a daily lunch program, food canning and preserving, budgeting and healthy meal options, as well as job skills development opportunities.

It will allow seniors and other community members to get together on a regular basis to build important cooking skills and prepare food that is delicious and nutritious. The hands-on training will also play a role in gaining experience for jobs in the food-service sector.

“Today’s announcement is great news as this kitchen will provide healthy meals for those in the community as well as support our local seniors so they can remain active and engaged,” said Todd Stone, Kamloops-South Thompson MLA. Seniors will have the opportunity to teach their cooking skills to others as well as learn new ones. The kitchen will be used by a diverse group, but the majority of programs

and services have seniors in mind and is expected to be operational later this year.

“The development of the CSI neighbourhood kitchen has been a focal point for the last few years. It is a significant step forward in meeting the needs of our growing senior population and the delivery of community based programs.

The activity centre combined with the neighbourhood kitchen will play a key role in our community,” said Centre for Seniors Information executive director Brenda Prevost.

The Centre for Seniors Information runs a variety of programs such as fraud and elder abuse awareness, information and referrals on community organizations and services, health, wellness and housing. The centre is also a venue for gatherings for bingo, cards, breakfasts, potlucks and dances.

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With the support of local philanthropist, Ken Lepin, the Royal Inland Hospital Lab unveiled a piece of new equipment that will be used to determine the drug resistance of bacteria. The MALDI/ TOF Mass Spectrophotometer uses laser technology to allow the analysis of biomolecules and large organic molecules which tend to be fragile and fragment when ionized by more conventional methods.

Dr. Lisa Steele, pathologist at RIH, explained that the MALDI/TOF will serve as a method for identifying bacteria as drug resistant in a matter of hours. This technique could help physicians decide whether to prescribe more aggressive antibiotics initially.

Hosted by the Pathology and Laboratory at RIH, Mr. Ken Lepin also announced an additional gift of $300,000 to be directed to the Lab. In total, Mr. Lepin has contributed over one million dollars to RIH making him the largest individual donor to the hospital in Kamloops.

Alan Gozda, Chair of the RIH Foundation Board, thanked Mr. Lepin for his incredible support and spoke about the impact of his past donations.

Some of the highlights of his previous contributions include: $100,000 to the ICU campaign in 2010; $65,000 for operating room equipment in 2012 and $150,000 in 2013 which allowed the purchase of an Immunostainer that is used to diagnose cancer and C Difficile testing equipment. For further information contact Alisa Coquet, Director for Donor Relations, RIH Foundation at 250-314-2836. will be developed in partnership with the Kamloops Food Policy Council. The council works with local advocacy groups and organizations on a variety of projects to help strengthen the Kamloops region’s communityfood system.

To learn more about the Centre for Seniors Information, visit: www.csikamloops.ca. For more information on senior’s services in British Columbia, visit: www. seniorsbc.ca.

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Ronnie Bouvier and the Kamloops Graffiti Task Force were freshening up a section of the Rivers Trail recently here on the North Shore. The Task Force is a non-profit society and asks that you call them at 250-314-0386 to report graffiti or even to donate your time or perhaps funds or paint.

Shop, stay and play on the North Shore Well, we’ve put the first couple weeks of the Overlanders Bridge repairs behind us; and it’s been great to see people on the North Shore choosing to Shop, Stay and Play locally! For our businesses it will mark the beginning of the end of a long, costly period of disruptions that started with a transport’s load striking the north end overpass four years ago. By you choosing to shop local on the North Shore during this time you are keeping our businesses viable and healthy.

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Sun Peaks Alpine Club receives gaming grant from BC government The Sun Peaks Alpine Club has received $25,550 from the B.C. government’s community gaming grant program to be used for the club’s alpine ski racing program. “Not only is skiing a great sport for the whole family, but it is also an excellent way to stay fit,” MLA Terry Lake said. “By funding this racing program, our government is ensuring that young people are remaining active and participating with their peers in a fun and interactive way.”

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RIH seeks artwork for Sacred Space The Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) is seeking original artwork for the windows of RIH’s Sacred Space.

Sacred Space is a place of refuge for hospital patients, patients’ families, visitors and staff. A place to reflect, to grieve, and to find strength, comfort and healing for body, mind and soul.

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Species at risk get help from parliament MP Cathy McLeod, on behalf of the Honorable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council, announced an investment of $120,000 over the next two years for a new project in Kamloops, British Columbia, as part of the Species At Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) initiative.

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KYSA Scholarships to be awarded Graduating high school soccer players who are registered with the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (KYSA) are eligible to apply for one of nine scholarships the association will be awarding in 2015.

KYSA Scholarships are awarded to students proceeding from Grade 12 to a university or postsecondary institution approved by the KYSA Scholarship Awards Selection Committee and/or students already attending a post-secondary institute, but are registered with the KYSA for the 2015 season.

This year, the KYSA will be awarding nine scholarships valued at $500 each.

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Live entertainment by Linda Fenrich.

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Just the way they roll… - Plenty of action takes place several times each week at the McArthur Island Lawn Bowling Club. It’s a great way to get some exercise and meet new people – young and the young-atheart! They also have many social activities.

■■ Chances entertainment May 29 B-Tones, May 30 Kelly Spencer. Shows from 7 to 10pm.

No cover. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Ukrainian Pyrohy Dinner Fundraiser on May 29 from 6 to 8pm at the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Hall, 423 Tranquille Rd. Fundraiser sponsored by the Pokotillo Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. For reservations call 250-374-5734 or email hoyabyrd@gmail.com.

■■ Grand Reopening of the lounge at the ANAVETS Club, 177 Tranquille Rd. on May 30.

Live music from the Kamloops Pipe Band and Rube Band, games, prizes and fun! Everyone welcome.

■■ Excelsior Rebekah Lodge events: June 1- Joint roll call and memorial at 7:30pm, June 7- Tea fundraiser for Women’s Shelter from 2 to 4pm, June 9- Meeting at 7:30pm, June 15PNG club meeting at 7:30pm, June 23- Pot luck dinner at 6pm.

■■ Steak Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser for the TC Derby Dolls on June 5 at 5pm at The Dirty Jersey, 1200 8th St. Features live music from Zig Zag JeZus and Johnny 2 Fingers. Tickets available at the Tournament City Derby Dolls

facebook page or by emailing fundraising@tcdd.ca ■■ 5th Annual Schubert Drive Yard Sale on June 6 from 10am to 4pm. 22 households participating. Something for everyone!

■■ Kamloops Vintage Car Club 31st Annual Swap Meet on June 6 at the Logan Lake Recreation Centre.Breakfast at 7am, gates open at 8am. Antiques and collectibles, vintage and custom car parts. Show and Shine on the grass. Free admission. FMI or stall rentals contact margorernie@telus.net or 250573-5965.

■■ Rocks and Minerals with geologist Donald Bouffard on June 16 with “What’s My Rock?” at 6:30 to 7pm and “Earth Treasures: Rocks, Minerals and Gems” from 7 to 8pm at North Kamloops Library.

■■ The Wildlife Express Volunteer Society is looking for new members to help operate the “Wildlife Express” train at the BC Wildlife Park. People needed for helping to run or maintain the train, perform cashier duties or assist with track maintenance.

FMI call 250-579-8938 or email emrobinson@telus.net.

■ Pyrohu Suppers on the last Fri. of each month from 5 to

7pm at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044 8th St. Tickets at the door. FMI call 250-5788266 or 250-376-1978.

■■ 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 250-376-9629.

■■ 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. Great atmosphere, have a burger and try the hand cut fries.

■■ 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.

■ Army and Navy Club Events: Monday Crib at 1:30pm, 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.

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Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) It’s time to look in the mirror and take inventory of what you see. You’ve been through a big change recently and there’s more to come but before the next step, pause for a moment and appreciate how far you’ve actually come.

Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Secret affairs begin to get cloudy.

If you’re currently arguing with someone, ask yourself if you’ve provoked the encounter or if the other person has let stress get the best of them. In either case give love a chance to work things out.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Just when you thought you had something settled, confusion sets in to cloud the week. An award that you thought was yours might suddenly go to someone else. Don’t sweat it. In a couple of weeks that prize will be back in your hands.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Recent developments have you rethinking a career change and your public image. Don’t throw in the towel yet. You’re in a rebuilding phase so hit the books and study up. The chance you’ve been waiting for is coming.

Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Travel plans begin to unravel so make sure your papers are in order and your shots are up to date. It’s going to be fun but there will be lineups and delays. If you’re stuck in the city then get out, wander and explore. Love continues to impress at work.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) The confusion and double checking the details that’s happening to everyone this week occurs in your astrosector of shared property, joint finances, endings and possible beginnings.

There’s a feeling of fate guiding you. Love is calling from a distance.

Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your views on personal relationships are changing and with it comes a new and refreshing way of looking at the people around you. What you once thought impossible in love suddenly becomes very probable.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Bad habits have been getting the best of you and it’s time to let them go. Think of all of the money and time you will save if you could clean up just one of them. Your partner is looking at you for inspiration.

Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) It’s a playful and creative week but only if you let love take the lead. Ideas are changing and forcing old beliefs onto the new simply won’t work. Instead, pack your bag with all of your wits and enjoy the journey. An old project becomes new again.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) It feels like the entire world is changing around you and this is upsetting your inner balance and emotional grounding. Take some time to review you home base of operations and lay a new and solid foundation to spring ahead.

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Misunderstandings will trouble the next couple of weeks. If you’re reviewing recent decisions give love a second chance. Your view will soften and you’ll appreciate when the sentiment is returned.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) It’s time to double check the bill.

You may have been charged twice or maybe your order didn’t come in at all! It’s just Mercury retrograde asking you to have a closer look at your finances. You’re words are still softening hearts.

Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.

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