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Super support for Superwalk Steven Puhallo is the executive director of the Kamloops North Shore Business Improvement Association (NSBIA) and has worked extensively in public affairs and communications with a broad range of experience at senior levels of government and has utilized these skills honed in government to create successful working relationships with Kamloops businesses, community leaders, government officials and First Nations. He is a familiar face and hometown success story whose family roots go back generations in the Thompson Valley. He returned to Kamloops in 2011 with his wife Jennifer and young daughters, Josephine and Sofija because in his mind, there was no better place to raise a family than Kamloops. In December 2013, Steven was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease. After struggling with mysterious ailments and fatigue for too long, it was a relief to finally have a diagnosis and place to begin learning how to manage his symptoms. His fifteen years in government and corporate experience had made him a public figure and the NSBIA is thriving under his direction so it was an easy decision for him to share his story publically to educate and raise awareness. It is estimated that more than 100,000 Canadians have Parkinson’s disease, although this number may be higher as there is no national study yet. It affects
both men and women across all ethnicities, with the majority of those diagnosed over the age of 65. Parkinson’s disease is not a normal part of aging, however the incidence increases with age and due to the aging baby boom population, this number is expected to rise dramatically. Only 20 per cent of those diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease are under the age of 40, which is commonly known as early onset and was the same diagnosis Steven received. It is a chronic degenerative brain disorder that causes cells in the brain that normally produce a chemical called dopamine to die off, causing such symptoms as tremors, muscle stiffness, problems with balance, fatigue, difficulties with speech and writing, depression and changes in thinking ability. Currently there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease. Steven is coping well and leads an active lifestyle keeping up with his growing family. He still writes and believes that early diagnosis is a blessing of sorts, as he is more adaptable to the changes that may come as the disease progresses. “Life can go on,” affirms Steven, “I don’t plan on taking a back seat to life now or anytime soon.” Steven will be taking part in the 25th Anniversary Parkinson’s Superwalk on Saturday, September 12, starting at 10:00 am at the Riverside Park Rotary Bandshell. This event is the largest national fundraiser for the Parkinson’s Society Canada (PSC) with approximately 14,000 participants annually. The funds raised go toward research, education, support, awareness to reduce stigma and promote early detection. The PSC is committed to drive policy at both the federal and provincial levels so that Parkinson’s disease is recognized as a health priority and improve the lives of those impacted most. - continued on page 3
Steven Puhallo will be participating in this year’s Parkinson Superwalk to help raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s disease.
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Thursday, August 27 marked Cruisin’ to End MS Day where all across Canada, a dollar from every A&W Teen Burger goes to the MS Society of Canada. Right here at the Fortune Drive A&W, Joanne Williams who lives with MS and has been the MS ambassador for last seven years, enjoyed a Teen Burger with her husband Perry and her two nieces, Seren and Carys Williams. The girls were so excited to be getting their picture in the paper!
Crossing Bridges outreach recognized In early August, the United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo (TNC) was presented with the Supporter of the Year award from the Kamloops Art Council (KAC) in recognition of their support of the Crossing Bridges Program. Kathy Sinclair, KAC executive director, said that this award is intended to recognize a “business, foundation, individual donor or other funding body that has made a significant contribution.” “The United Way TNC first came on as a supporter of the
youth component of the KAC’s Crossing Bridges Outreach in 2014. Although the United Way doesn’t normally fund arts organizations, they recognized the social impact of Crossing Bridges and that participating in the arts can change the lives of those in crisis or at risk,” said Kathy. “We were heartened by their excitement about the program, and when they renewed their support of Crossing Bridges this year, we wanted to recognize that.” The funding from the United
It’s back to school time!
For parents with school age children it’s a hectic time of shopping, planning and reorganizing after a fun summer. There are some great businesses on the North Shore to get your back to school supplies and outfits! For us at the North Shore Business Association (NSBIA), we’re wrapping up a really successful summer of events and promotions. We’re also engaged in our renewal program. A renewal program is where we seek a new budget and mandate from our commercial property holders and businesses. Ours doesn’t have to be renewed until 2018, but we felt with the improvements and changes we’ve made as an organization; having a revised budget and mandate that reflects that would be the most transparent and open way to go. We received a very strong mandate from our commercial property owners and businesses in our 2013 renewal. Since then we have significantly changed and grown as an organization and are proposing a revised four year budget that reflects that. This revised budget will allow us to allocate funds towards the development of a mural program for
Way TNC has helped the KAC to continue with and expand the program into more facilities to include more youth and children and also helped to raise the profile of the program in the community. “It’s raised awareness that artists and art therapists have something valuable to offer the community,” said Kathy. “Without funding, we wouldn’t be able to continue the program, and therefore we wouldn’t be able to have an impact on local children and youth at risk and in crisis. Thank you!”
our commercial properties and begin economic reporting for our business improvement area, as well as maintain our current programs and help build future initiatives. We have created the organizational and professional structures needed to support the NSBIA area for the long term. We’re excited about what we have achieved over the last two years as an organization. We hope that support will continue as we check off the last step of that rebuilding process. If you’re a North Shore business or commercial property owner and have questions about this please let me know at 250-371-7654. If you’re interested in getting involved in growing and promoting your North Shore business give us a call at 250-376-2411 or e-mail me at steven@nsbia. com. You can also stay up to date on North Shore events and what we’re up to through our website www.nsbia.com, and our Facebook page. Steven L. Puhallo, executive director for the North Shore Business Improvement Association
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City of Kamloops Annual Calendar
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Back to school, is it the most wonderful time of the year?
Submit your “selfies” to the Annual City calendar.
Please submit only digital photographs and email them to info@kamloops.ca. Look for the 2016 Annual Calendar that will be delivered to
households early December. For more information on the City of Kamloops 2016 Annual Calendar, visit www.kamloops.ca.
Tech support for non-profits The United Way and Kamloops Innovation is calling all designers and developers, marketers and business people. They have a few non-profit organizations that need help. On Saturday, September 12 teams of volunteers will be challenged to solve a few specific problems facing local Kamloops non-profit agencies. This challenge is to be completed over a 24-hour period with projects ranging from website updates, design work and social media consulting to customizing and build of an interactive map and connecting different software to streamline a catering order process. For more information on the Kamloops Uplift Project, a complete list of project possibilities and sign up, visit kamloopsinnovation.ca/kamloops-uplift-project/.
Parkinson’s Superwalk – continued from page 1 There are a few ways you can be part of the Parkinson’s SuperWalk; by sponsoring someone you know, like Steven Puhallo, by sponsoring the PSC Virtual Walker, Shelli Parker or by contacting the PSC and volunteering your time to help the event run smoothly. Check out the Parkinson’s Superwalk website at http://donate.parkinson. ca or contact Cecilia Tupper at 1-800-6683330 or email at ctupper@parkinson.bc.ca. Trina Budai
Smoky skies The smoky skies advisory has ended for the North and South Thompson, Shuswap and Nicola regions, according to the Ministry of Environment. The advisory was issued on August 23 and the fires that were producing the smoke are still active. Be advised that smoke conditions can vary rapidly as winds, fire behavior and temperatures change. For updated advisories visit bcairquality.ca or contact Ralph Adams at 250-371-6271.
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The annual Gardengate Salsa Challenge was held on Friday, August 21 and Maggie Dauphinee of the Overlander Hot Tamales team enjoyed the afternoon while Malik played for the crowd.
Fashion for Sister’s in Spirit High fashion hits the runway at the Kamloops Indian Band (KIB) Powwow Round on Wednesday, September 16 for the Couture Fashion Show. With 30 fashion models featuring the designs of 14 of BC’s finest fashion designers, expect to see some of the most beautiful high end fashion creations. All proceeds from the sale of tickets will go to Families of Sister’s In Spirit, an organization that advocates for the families of murdered and missing women and girls across Canada. All of the designs will be available for purchase at the end of the show. Come on out and share
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Council wants you The Council of Canadians meets at 5:30 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli located at 225-7th Avenue. They have a busy few weeks coming up and need volunteers to help staff the Council of Canadians tables as well as setting up, taking down and other positions. On Monday, September 7 at 10:00 am, they are looking for someone to staff the table for the Labour Day picnic at McDonald Park. On Friday, September 11 starting at 8:30 am, Council of Canadians needs volunteers for the TRU Barbeque to set up and take down and on Saturday, September 12 at 8:30 am there is an All-Candidates’ Forum at the Kamloops Regional Farmers’ Market that still needs volunteers. If you can help at any of these events, call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055.
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Workers, parents, family and friends come bring your kids out! Come celebrate a fun-filled Labour Day at McDonald Park, presented by the Kamloops and District Labour Council. There’s plenty of display booths, draws, prizes and givaways galore! Catch live music featuring local artists, free children’s activities including bouncy inflatable games, face painting, beanbag toss and more! Everyone is welcome from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Monday, September 7. Rain or shine.
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Cottonwood Manor features 120 unique units for sale, ranging from roughly 790 to 1,300 square feet. Each suite comes with a separate storage unit as well as plenty of closet space. Each suite comes with six appliances including a dishwasher, fridge, stove, air conditioner, washer and dryer. Rental units do not come equipped with a washer or dryer, but there are coin-operated laundry facilities on site. There are spacious hallways and entrances with sitting areas and a lounge available for cards, puzzles and small gatherings at no cost, a well-stocked library, a secure mailroom and designated parking available outside in the carport and underground. If you want the freedom of retirement without the obligation of a large home to look after, Cottonwood Manor is the right choice, as suites cost so much less monthly to run than a home. Residents have the option to downsize without completely liquidating all their assets. Some possessions are acquired over a lifetime and to know the keepsakes and items that meant the most provides peace of mind for elderly residents. Very little upkeep is required at
Cottonwood Manor as there is no yard work to do, freeing up time to connect with friendly neighbours and discover what the social committee is planning next. Monthly celebrations, summer barbeques, luncheons and volunteer appreciation events are ongoing so there is always something to do and new friends to make. Cottonwood is a secure building with intercom access and paid security staff to ensure residents feel safe and protected at all times. There is also a groundskeeper and janitor to keep the complex sparkling clean and looking great. If it comes time to sell your suite, Cottonwood Manor has developed an easy alternative to hiring a real estate agent with the Life Lease Program that offers residents the opportunity to sell their unit through the Co-op, saving money, time and stress. Count on the community of Cottonwood Manor to take care of your retirement housing needs with independence and comfort in mind. To find out more about Cottonwood Manor please call 250-3764777 or email nkshca@shaw.ca. Trina Budai
NorKam foundations in trades There are still some openings for the foundations courses in construction and mechanical at the NorKam Trades and Technology Centre. Sheryl Lindquist, KamloopsThompson school district principal for secondary transitions,
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Developing World Connections (DWC) and Home Hardware invite all fairway fans to tee up for the 8th annual charity golf tournament on Thursday, September 10 at Sun Rivers Golf Resort. It’s a chance to go global with your golf game and do well for Guatemala. This year, proceeds go to Light Up Guatemala, an initiative that puts fuel-efficient eco-stoves in the homes of poor families that rely on burning wood in their houses for cooking fires. Those stoves have a bigger impact than some people might think. Cooking fire smoke causes respiratory illnesses that kill at least two million people worldwide every year. Feeding those fires contributes to deforestation. The indoor eco-stoves lower the amount of fuel needed by almost 70 per cent, thereby lowering a family’s wood supply expenses and reducing the need to cut down trees. The eco-stoves also keep
the homes smoke free. The non-profit DWC has made Light Up Guatemala this year’s project of choice for the annual golf tournament. The group is sending a team to install 45 ecostoves in Calderas, Guatemala from November 28 to December 6. The more eco-stoves that can be bought means that more families that can breathe easier. The golf tournament includes its usual fun, food and fantastic people. Individuals and teams are welcome to sign up. For your entry fee you get 18 holes of golf with a cart rental, prizes, an awards banquet and the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference in someone’s life. Sign up soon, spaces are limited. There is also time to become a sponsor. For more information on the tournament or to talk sponsorship, contact Shellie Franklin at 250-319-2236 or email golf@ developingworldconnections.org.
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Program coordinator of Community Gardens Shelaigh Garson hams it up during her walking tour of edible flowers at McDonald Park. Community Gardens is an Interior Community Services initiative and is open to Kamloops residents. Shelaigh welcomes your calls for more information on community gardens at 250-852-0681.
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The Kamloops Big Thirst Ultimate Frisbee Tournament was held the weekend of August 22 and 23 at McArthur Island with a record number of teams registered this year.
Kamloops Blazers refine logo for upcoming season The Kamloops Blazers hockey club has introduced a refined logo starting with the 2015 to 2016 season. The change is slight, with the name ‘Kamloops’ being removed from the logo. Mark Recchi, who played for the Blazers from 1986 to 1988 and is a part owner of the hockey club stated, “We believe this updated logo gives the Kamloops Blazers a fresh and clean new look.” Daryl Reaugh, who played for the Jr. Oilers and Blazers franchise from 1983 to 1985, was instrumental in the modification. Daryl, who is a colour analyst for television and radio broadcasts for the Dallas Stars,
had this to say; “Editing ‘Kamloops’ from the main logo was done with much discourse but ultimately was felt needed in an effort to make the front of the uniform less wordy. The result of this subtle augmentation has created a bolder, more streamlined appearance of the storied Blazer emblem.” The Blazers have also introduced a new secondary logo that will be worn as a shoulder patch on the home and away jerseys and the secondary logo represents elements of the city of Kamloops. It depicts the sun rising over an identical silhou-
Get out much? While I was dining out with my children, a man came over to our table, and we started talking. He asked where my kids go to school. I told him we home-schooled them. With a raised eyebrow, he asked if my husband is the sole breadwinner for our family. I said, “No, I also work ... out of our home.”
Then, noticing our twomonth-old son, he mentioned that his daughter had just had a baby, and he wondered what hospital our son was born in. “He was born at home,” I answered. The man looked at me, then said, “Wow, you don’t get out much, do you?”
ette of Mount Peter and Mount Paul along with the Thompson River, which flows through the city. It also stays in line with the Blazers traditional Blue, orange and white colour scheme. “The club’s ambassadorship for the great city of Kamloops endures in the striking secondary logo on the shoulder caps and the municipality name on the interior collar of the jersey,” Reaugh continued. “All together I think it’s a fresh visual stamping of this franchise’s proud heritage and logo.” Prior to the start of the 2015 to 2016 regular season, the hockey club will be introducing updated home and away jerseys.
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■■ Big Little Science Centre - Week of Sept 1 to 5: Static Electricity Show at 11am and 1:30pm. Time for a Science Centre Hair Do. Learn about Static Electricity and see some great sparks! The super Exploration Room is open 10am to 4pm with over 140 different exhibits to enjoy. 655 Holt Street. FMI visit blscs.org. ■■ Chances entertainment- Sept. 4 Jana Seale, Sept. 5 No Entertainer UFC 191. No cover. Jam Night every Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Ukulele Lessons starting Sept. 8 for 6 weeks of classes at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Advance sign-up required. FMI call 250376-4777. ■■ Kamloops Adult Learners Society (KALS) Information Booths at Farmers Market on Sept. 9, 12 and 19. ■■ CSI Activity Center events: Mondays- Euchre at 1:30pm; Tuesdays- Wood carving at 10am, Whist at 1pm, Bingo at 6pm; Wednesdays- Cribbage at 1pm; Thursdays- Stichers Club at 10am, Bridge at 1:15pm, Whist at 1pm; Fridays- Canasta at 1pm. ■■ Open House and Registration Night on Sept. 10 and 17 from 7 to 9pm at Rangers Army Cadet Corps, 169 Briar Ave. Free to join. FMI call 250-376-3900. ■■ Tranquille Tunnel Tours from Sept. 11 to Nov. 1 with tours at 7, 8:15 or 9:30pm at Tranquille Farm Fresh, 4600 Tranquille Rd. Tickets available at Kamloops Live! Box Office 250-374-5483 or kamloopslive.ca. Sept 2, 16FMI contact info@tranquillefarmfresh.ca or call 250-574-7474. ■■ Annual Parkinson Super-
TALK Walk on Sept. 12 at the Riverside Park Bandshell. Registration at 10am and Walk begins at 11am. Everyone is welcome! To register visit: www.parkinson.bc.ca. ■■ Community Dinner on Sept. 13 at 5pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Tickets in advance by Sept. 11. Roast beef dinner catered by Harold’s, entertainment by the Late Bloomers. FMI call 250-376-4777. ■■ Volunteers needed for the 35th annual Terry Fox Run on Sept. 20. Please contact April at 250-851-0207 if interested. ■■ Kamloops Adult Learners Society (KALS) Course Registration Sessions on: Sept. 21 from 10am to 12pm at Northills Mall and Sept. 24 from 11am to 12pm
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at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. ■■ Kamloops Adult Learners Society (KALS) AGM on Sept. 24 from 9:30 to 11am at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. ■■ ‘Red Neck’ Pig Roast and Dance on Sept. 26 at the fraternal Order of Eagles, 755 Tranquille Rd. Cocktails at 5:30pm, dinner at 6pm and dance at 7pm. Limited Seating. New members and guests welcome. FMI call 250-376-1311. ■■ Kamloops Kidney Walk on Sept. 27. Registration at 10am; Walk at 11am. Register to participate, sponsor a walker, volunteer or register to be a donor. Lunch provided for walkers. Visit www. kidneywalkbc.ca, call Linda at
Lure A Cure - The Kamloops PaddleWheelers donation of $500 to Lure A Cure at the 2014 event. Pictured here is (L-R) Lions Club members Angela Hamilton and Debbie Bostock, Lure A Cure members Allana Watson and Wayne Ruttan, Linda Dexter of the Lions Club and Vince Watson of Lure A Cure and Austin Sounds. The 3rd annual Lure A Cure Fishing Derby will be held on September 4, 5 and 6 at Knouff Lake. Tickets for this year’s event are being sold at Surplus Herby’s, Halston Liquor Store, Knouff Lake Resort or by contacting Allana at 250-374-5056.
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