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Mother’s Day weekend marks the real the show commences. While guests take beginning of dependable fair weather and in the season’s clothing lines, they will all of the events that go with it. This year enjoy a complimentary treat of homethere is no shortage of ways to spend it, made strawberry shortcake with real with something out there for every famwhip cream. ily’s interests. “It’s not a beauty contest, it’s just a Hands-on families can roll their sleeves fun family community event,” says up at Mining Day, back again at the BIG NSCC event services coordinator Wendy Little Science Centre. Sponsored by the Makepeace of their biggest annual fundKamloops Exploration Group (KEG) and raiser. “We have an abundance of door the CIM South Central BC Branch, it’s a prizes and will be selling raffle tickets free event that includes learning to pan for a number of prizes, with the big one for gold, drooling over big machines, being a limo service for six to and from and a chance to climb on and experilunch at the Dunes Golf Course. We have ence a heavy equipment simulator. Rock lots of fun planned this year, so prepare hounds can bring their favourite rocks to to be surprised.” have identified by KEG members who The bake sale starts at 1:00pm and the know these things and while you’re there, fashion show gets underway at 1:30pm you can also visit the Big Little Science at the North Shore Community Centre, Centre’s exploration rooms with over 730 Cottonwood Ave (behind the Library 130 stations. Square). Advance tickets are available at “The kids all had such a great time last the front desk of the Centre. For more year,” says Royanna Wild, co-coordinator information call 250-376-4777. of Mining Day in Kamloops. “I ran into And car enthusiasts can take a walk one mom who said she’d been trying to To learn more about mining in BC. explore Mining Day 2013 at Big Little down memory lane at the Vintage Car get her two boys out of there for an hour Science Center on Saturday, May 11 from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Visitors can Club gathering at Tranquille Fresh have a close-up look at some heavy equipment, try the hands-on activities Farms, also on Saturday, between 1:00 and a half already!” The Paddlewheelers Lions Club will be and visit the displays. Lions Club will be on site cooking hamburgers and and 3:00pm. on site cooking hamburgers and hotdogs hot dogs for sale. Pictured above is Lukas with a gem of a rock. “Members of the Vintage Car Club for hungry miners. The event is free, but of Canada are in town as a part of their the food is not, so bring a little something if you hope to have lunch while annual tour and they love to show off their cars,” says Cindy Hayden, agriyou’re at it. It all begins on Saturday, May 4 at 11:00am and goes until tourism developer for the farm. “Following a private lunch the public is invit4:00pm at the BIG Little Science Centre. For more information, please visit ed to come see them all lined up at the farm. We expect nearly 200 of them.” miningweek.ca/keg-cim-community-fair-kamloops. Information booths will be set up so you can learn about a host of other Fashion-forward families can spend Saturday afternoon at the North Shore things happening at the farm, and food vendors Bellringer Express and Community Centre’s Mother’s Day Fashion Show, Bake Sale and Tea, Edesia will have carts offering fresh locally made sandwiches and other fare where models of all ages and both sexes will take to the runway sporting for those who want to grab lunch. While there, visit Everyone’s Eden nursery clothing from local retailers. where you can pick up a planter or basket for mom! The event begins with a bake sale, followed by strawberry tea service as Rebecca Stewart

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Water Restrictions are in effect As summer approaches, residents are reminded that water restrictions are in effect starting May 1 through to August 31. Restrictions: • Even number addresses irrigate on even number days, odd on odd days (example: 1234 City Drive waters on July 2, 4, 6 etc.) • Complexes/Strata use internal addresses to establish watering days • Irrigation not permitted between 11am and 6pm • Manual sprinklers permitted between 6 am to 11 am and 6 pm to 12 am • Automatic (timed) sprinklers permitted between 6pm to 11am the following day • Spring loaded nozzles are mandatory for outdoor hand use of hoses (washing your car, watering your garden). Watering with a spring loaded nozzle is allowed at any time. • If you have sod or new seed that requires daily irrigation, you must obtain an exemption from the City by calling 250-828-3461. The help keep a healthy lawn, follow these tips: • Your lawn needs 2.5 cm of water per week. • Water deeply but infrequently, only 1 to 2 days per week. • Leave grass 5 to 7.5 cm tall to retain water, allow deep root growth and divert weeds. • Leave grass clippings on your lawn to help keep in moisture and provide organic nutrients. • Sprinkling during the hottest time of the day is wasteful due to evaporation. Penalties: • $100 - first offence • $200 - each subsequent offence • No warnings are issued for offences Watch for the City of Kamloops ECOSmart Team in your neighbourhood this summer. They are full of useful water conservation tips!

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Kamloops Chamber invites voters with social media The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce today rolled out a social media plan to encourage everyone to “Get out and Vote” in the upcoming provincial election. “While individuals may think that their vote won’t make a difference, we say if everyone feels that way, it does make a difference,” states Chamber of Commerce President Bob Dieno. In the last provincial and municipal elections, less than 51 percent and 30 percent of eligible voters went to the polls respectively. States Dieno: “No matter which way you look at it, the remaining non-voters in the last two elections did not give themselves the chance to have a voice. That’s significant. The chamber’s messages in this campaign will focus on getting more people out to vote. The plan invites every citizen to participate and involves Facebook, where every citizen is invited to change their profile picture to the chamber’s “VOTE” icon and express a choice of messages including, “Your vote DOES make a dif-

ference”, “Make your government work for you” and “Don’t be a silent taxpayer”. Post the fact that you are going to vote and invite all your friends to do so. The image is downloadable from kamloopschamber.ca/ vote2013 or request by mail@ kamloopschamber.ca. People are also encouraged to announce when they have voted on their personal Facebook page. A twitter profile picture change to the chamber’s “VOTE” icon as well as making #KamVotes prominent in all your Tweets, Tweeting an invitation to vote to all your followers and Tweeting when you have voted will also spread the word. Other hashtags to encourage con-

versation include #KamVotes, #IVoted, #Vote2013, #BCPoli, #Kamloops, #May14 The chamber’s “VOTE” icon can also be used in your email signature or on your webpage with a message to encourage your network to use their voice and vote. Link the icon to elections.bc.ca. The icon may also be printed from and displayed in home and shop windows, by cash registers, vehicles etc. Volunteers will be calling all Kamloops Chamber of Commerce members on Election Day to remind them to vote. The Kamloops Chamber has also invited all chambers in BC to introduce this “Get out and Vote” program to their communities.

Citizens recognized for their contributions A reception held at Hotel 540 honoured the recipients of the City of Kamloops Distinguished Service Award and the Freeman of the City Award. Ambo Dhaliwal was recognized with the Freeman of the City Award while Sandra Blair, Pat Decker, Graham Cope, Jessie Ann Fleming, Trevor Jensen, Niki Remesz and Anthony Salituro each received a Distinguished Service Award. These residents were nominated by their peers for their contribution of time and effort to make a difference in our community.

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Local activist collective the Steamed Greens with their Be Ajax Aware float before heading out on the annual Walk for Peace, the Environment and Social Justice on the weekend.

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Charity golf tournament cancelled The 2013 A&W North Shore Charity Golf Tournament has been cancelled due to lack of registrations. The tournament was the collaboration between the North Shore Business Improvement Association and Interior Community Services with A&W as the title sponsor. As the NSBIA has been without a general manager for the past five months, a decision was made to cancel the event with a plan to return in 2014 bigger and better. The committee is contacting sponsors, golfers and those who donated auction items. This would have been the 16th year of the tournament, aside from one season during which Kamloops Golf & Country Club underwent course renovations.

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As part of Youth Week, North Kamloops Library hosted a free candy sushi making workshop. Erika Martin, Reference Librarian for TNRD Library System instructed students on how to make this favourite treat out of Rice Krispie and candy!

Be Ajax Aware Open House a success Organizers of the Be Ajax Aware Open House said they were pleased with the turnout at both the ‘candidates only’ and public segments of the event, held recently at the Kamloops United Church. “We had about 200 people drop in over the course of the evening,” said Bronwen Scott of the Thompson Watershed Coalition, a co-organizer of the event along with the Kamloops Area Preservation Association (KAPA). “What was really gratifying to me was the fact that of the 200 or so people that attended the open house, a significant portion were undecided or pro-mine, but they were openminded enough to come and see the

information we have gathered about the proposed mine,” she said. “What wasn’t so pleasing was the absence of both Liberal candidates and Conservative candidate Peter Sharp,” said KAPA spokesperson John Schleiemacher. “There was absolutely no reason why the Liberal candidates or Mr. Sharp should have boycotted this event. It was designed to allow them to see our information and talk to us oneon-one, with nobody pressing them for a stance on the issue or putting them on the spot in any way.“ The groups are putting the pressure on now, however. A candidate questionnaire comprised of 11 yes/ no questions has been sent to can-

didates running for the three parties represented in the Kamloops region. “We’re not asking the candidates to take a stand on whether they want a major open-pit mine in Kamloops, but we are asking them if they support safeguards and measures to mitigate damage, should it occur,” explained Scott. “We expect we’ll only receive responses from the candidates who had the courtesy and gumption to attend the open house, but we still have hopes that all of them respond, regardless of whether they attended or not,” she said. The groups will make the questionnaire results public before the election, promised Schleiermacher.

Two-Thirds of BC Southern Interior is non-religious Dear Editor, A new poll commissioned by the BC Humanist Association shows a large majority of the province is not religious. I thought I’d share with you and your readers some insights from our data into the beliefs and values of residents of the southern interior of BC. The survey, conducted by Justason Marketing Intelligence, found that nearly two-thirds (65 percent) people in the region do not practice a religion or faith. While only about as religious as the rest of the province, more people

in the region believe in a higher power at 77 percent compared to a provincial average of 70 percent. Nevertheless, residents of the region are still unlikely to attend church with only 16 percent attending on a weekly basis, compared to 15 percent province-wide. Concerns about the separation of church and state are shared by the entire province. A majority (52 percent) of the region disagreed with the premier’s call to work closer with faith groups while only 36 percent were in agreement. Two-thirds (67 percent) disagreed with public

schools practicing a specific religion, which was slightly less than the provincial average of 73 percent. The results contain some important lessons about BCs nonreligious and secular community and we will be releasing more information as we continue our analysis. For more details visit bchumanist.ca The survey sampled 600 British Columbians 18 and over from April 15 to 23. Results are considered accurate +/- 4.0 percentage points, 19 times of out 20. Ian Bushfield, Executive Director, BC Humanists

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Want to give, but are low on funds? Giving your time doesn’t cost a thing, and the second annual Kamloops Timeraiser will make finding the perfect volunteer opportunity a breeze – and they throw in the chance to own a piece of framed art to sweeten the deal. The event itself is a part volunteer fair, part silent art auction and part night on the town. Throughout the evening, participants meet with different non-profits in the room and match their skills to the organizations’ needs. Once they have made their matches, they are eligible to bid on artwork. The big twist is rather than bid money they bid volunteer hours on works of art they are interested in. The winning bidders then have 12 months to complete their volunteer pledge before bringing the artwork home as a reminder of their goodwill. It’s a wellorganized, no-pressure social event that includes refreshments and entertainment by local singer/songwriter Kira Haug. “Unlike most charity events, you don’t have to bring your wallet to this one,” says coordinator September Kuromi. “It’s a nice change from the usual fundraiser.” To keep it running smoothly the event is relatively structured, with doors opening at 6:30pm and a meet-and-greet period from 7:00 to 8:00pm, giving plenty of time for learning about the agencies in attendance and their volunteer needs. At 8:00pm the silent art auction opens and bidding continues until 9:30pm, with live music throughout. This year will include the presentation of artwork to last year’s winners who have completed their volunteer hours, and by the end of the night the total number of hours raised at this

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Chelsea-Mae Smith was just one of a roomful of wanna-be volunteers bidding on art at last year’s Timeraiser.

year’s event will be announced. “Last year we raised 2,450 hours that benefitted 26 organizations,” shares September. “This year our goal is to raise over 3000.” All of the artwork in the auction is purchased through corporate sponsorship, and artists are paid fair market value for their work, fulfilling Timeraiser’s other goals of investing in the careers of local artists. For last year’s event $6810 worth of artwork was purchased from local emerging artists, mostly chosen from the Kamloops Art Council’s Juried Art Show in February, and the selections are just as inclusive this year. “There is a wide variety of art from a broad

group of local talent,” says September of the pieces, which all come framed and ready to hang. “Some are seasoned and others are at the bottom of end of exploding careers. There is a beautiful piece by a 13-year-old girl this year, for example.” Agencies who participated last year were widely impressed with the organization of the well-attended event. The 2013 Kamloops Timeraiser happens Thursday, May 16 at Cactus Jack’s. Early bird tickets are available until the end of April, before they go up in price, at kamloops.timeraiser.ca. Rebecca Stewart

Arresting images of the past Kamloops Museum’s newest exhibit Arresting Images will showcase a collection of 100 criminal photo cards or mug shots from the late 19th to early 20th century. Compiled from the records of the Niagara Ontario Police, these images of criminals and suspects form a fascinating record of early criminal history and policing methods. Each mug shot is complete with physical descriptions and a description of the crime, or misdemeanour, the subject was charged with. Arresting Images shows a little-known side of late-Victorian Canada, where policing methods were undergoing radical changes and the face of crime was being systematically catalogued and documented. Compelling and completely original, Arresting Images is a thought-provoking and instructive look at a subject that still preoccupies us today. The exhibit was produced by the Ontario Provincial Police Museum and was the recipient of an Award of Excellence from the

Ontario Museums Association. The Kamloops Museum will supplement Arresting Images with artifacts from its own collection, detailing the criminal career of the notorious Bill Miner and that of lawman William Fernie. The exhibit will run from May to September.

The public is invited to attend the opening reception of this exhibit on May 23 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the Kamloops Museum and Archives. Speeches and formalities will take place at 5:30pm. More information is available at kamloops. ca/museum/exhibits/index.shtml.

A dictionary for new moms Defense: What you’d better have around the yard if you’re going to let the children play outside. Drooling: How teething babies wash their chins. Feedback: The inevitable result when the baby doesn’t appreciate the strained carrots. Grandparents: The people who think your children are wonderful even though they’re sure you’re not raising them right. Hearsay: What toddlers do when anyone mutters a dirty word. Independent: How we want our children to be as long as they do everything we say. Puddle: A small body of water that draws other small bodies wearing dry shoes into it.

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The plane, the plane! The Kamloops Model Airplane Society will be holding their annual miniature airshow on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 from 10am to 4pm. All are welcome. 02/05/13 4:36 PM The airshow will include many types of aircraft from small electric powered foam type airplanes up to and including giant scale aircraft powered by large gasoline engines as well as gliders and helicopters. The KMAS model airport is located 20 minutes North of Kamloops on Highway 5 directly across from the Tolko sawmill. Follow the signs. There will be a concession serving food and refreshments at the field. For more information see kmasrc.ca/ or contact Donald Calne at 250 434 9956 or by email, dbcalne@mail.ubc.ca.

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“Give It Up” for hunger Help raise awareness of food need in Canada during Hunger Awareness Week (May 6-10) Kamloops Food Bank is participating in the Give It Up for Hunger campaign to mark Hunger Awareness Week, May 6 to 10. Hunger Awareness Week is a week-long initiative that challenges Canadians learn more about the issue of hunger, the important work of food banks and to take action. Nearly 900,000 Canadians will visit a food bank for assistance this month alone. Of those, 38 percent are children. Hunger is often a hidden issue and Kamloops Food Bank is working to raise awareness during Hunger Awareness Week. Here in Kamloops the need is represented by those turning to us for support, with 7000 individuals being assisted this year. All across the country, Canadians are being encouraged to Give It Up for Hunger during Hunger Awareness Week - par-

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A symphony of splendid adventure The grand finale of the Kamloops Symphony’s 2012 to 013 season is coming up quickly. It’s been a wonderful season, with so many great performances! You will want to be sure you can add A Splendid Adventure on Saturday, May 11 to your list of memorable live music experiences. For this program two major orchestral works will be presented - Harold in Italy by Hector Berlioz and Symphony No.1 by Dmitri Shostakovich. The performance begins

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Creative Chaos The Thompson Valley Potters Guild's group exhibition is now open! Stop by the Kamloops Arts Council's Main Gallery at the Old Courthouse downtown on Seymour St. and be amazed by our local clay artists. Their newest collective exhibition "Divine Chaos” will be on display until May 25.

Celebrate BC history in books Join British Columbia Historical Federation (BCHF) on Friday, May 10 from 3:00 to 6:00pm and on Saturday, May 11, 9:00am to 5:00pm as they celebrate British Columbia's history in books. A book display and author's gathering will be held as part of the Federation's annual conference in the Ida Room at The Coast Kamloops Hotel and Convention Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. Mingle with authors. Talk about books. Support the creation of new knowledge about BC's past. A wide range of books about BC history will be included in this author's gathering and book sale. The Kamloops Museum will showcase its history books, including Kamloops: Trading Post to Tournament Capital. The North Shuswap Historical Society will have their 9

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Contact Mary Campone at 250-374-1509 for more information. Events that are part of this year's BCHF conference, Historic Grasslands can be found online at bchistory.ca.

Discussion by local author and retired doctor The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s Library System is hosting a free talk by Dr. Max Zahir on Wednesday, May 15, 7:00pm, at the North Kamloops Library as he discusses his book 1947: A Memoir of Indian Independence and the broader topic of Islamic fundamentalism. The event is part of the Library System’s three-week Spring Author Series. Indian-born Dr. Zahir was a pathologist at Royal Inland Hospital from 1974 to 2003. He was also a Rhodes Scholar in the late 1950s and early 1960s after completing his schooling in India and Pakistan. The series is free, but seating is limited. Call the North Kamloops Library to reserve a spot at 250-554-1124.

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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

Did You Know? ~ Water Facts • That Canadians who live in homes that are metered use 39% less water than those who live in homes that are not metered? • That the average residential swimming pool uses less water than the equivalent area of grass? This is because you fill the pool just once a year, but grass needs to be watered all summer. • That a steadily dripping tap can waste up to 880 Litres of water a day? That's 321,200 litres of water a year! • That residents of BC are the second highest water users in Canada? Only residents of Newfoundland use more.

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