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Reaping what we sow A&W CHARITY It’s that time of year. The days are getting shorter and the garden is getting messier. The bright yellows, oranges and reds of ripe vegetables peak out from withering foliage that has spent its last growth spurt under the hot summer sun. If you’ve been tending a plot of your own over the last months - weeding, watering, pinching and pruning – then you have begun to think of harvesting its bounty. For many, growing one’s own food fulfills a romantic notion of living off the land and taking responsibility for one’s own basic needs. For others it’s simply the joy of watching things grow and eating them immediately after they’ve been plucked
straight from the earth. Either way, it’s a lot of work, and by the time all of that hard work has paid off in glorious food, many of us have already reached burn out. A walk through the fields at Thistle Farms in late August reveals the overwhelming nature of reaping what we sow. Row upon row of various plants hang heavy with the evidence of a long season of nurturing seeds on their way to becoming food, but the journey to the plate isn’t over yet. Backyard gardeners may find comfort in knowing that larger producers - the ones who are doing this for a living - face the same challenges as the rest of us in getting through the last leg of the growing season. “You’ll
notice the weeds have just taken over,” admits Dieter Dudy, local organic food producer and owner of Thistle Farms. “We put our focus on weeding early in the season, giving our seeds the best chance to establish themselves. But at this time of year we have to make a choice, and weeds just aren’t the priority – we just mow them down and put our energy into harvesting.” When faced with an entire crop that is ready to be eaten all at once, Dieter has a few tips that can help the rest of us focus on what is most important at this stage in the gardening cycle. While everything seems to be ready at once, there are certain crops that can wait longer to be brought
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Dieter Dudy, owner of Thistle Farm, looks out over a field of organic produce waiting to be gathered up and taken to market.
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Roundtable on homelessness The Honourable Candice addressing this issue.” Bergen, Minister of State (Social The roundtable discussion Development), and Cathy involved local leaders and McLeod, MP for Kamloops – officials from both the provincial Thompson – Cariboo, recently and municipal governments. participated in a roundtable The topics discussed included discussion with the Leadership access to affordable housing, Council of the Kamloops support services associated Homelessness Action Plan. with affordable housing, and “Our government is committed funding for affordable housing. to exploring The Kamloops community-based Homelessness approaches to help Action Plan takes address issues such Working together a comprehensive as homelessness,” community-based on solutions said Minister approach to reduce to affordable Bergen. “I was very homelessness in the housing is the impressed to learn Kamloops region. how the Kamloops only way to end “The members homelessness Homelessness of the Kamloops – Tangie Genshorek Action Plan engages Homelessness community leaders Action Plan are very and brings them pleased to have the together to address this difficult opportunity to host a roundtable issue.” discussion with Minister Bergen. “The Kamloops Homelessness We know that working together Action Plan involves real on solutions to affordable commitments from local housing is the only way to stakeholders and represents a end homelessness, and we are community-based approach to thankful for the opportunity tackling this problem,” added to take part in this important MP McLeod. “I’m very pleased community conversation,” said that Minister Bergen was able Tangie Genshorek, Coordinator to see firsthand how dedicated of the Homelessness Action the people of Kamloops are to Plan.
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Kamloops-based Truvian Labs recently received a $37,000 investment from the National Research Council Canada’s Industrial Research Assistance Program. The $37,700 contribution will assist the Kamloopsbased company in continuing to deliver leading-edge software to help its clients deal with issues related to data management and storage. From left to right: Justin Smeaton, Lead Developer at Truvian Labs; Dan Erikson, President of Truvian Labs; Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen; and MP Cathy McLeod.
Giving attention to World Suicide Prevention Day
Interior Health is recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day for the first time in Kamloops on Tuesday, September 10 at Riverside Park with a day devoted to kites making and flying. “Kamloops has never hosted a day or an event to bring suicide awareness out of the shadows, acknowledge the realities that touch many peoples’ lives, create
a space to honor loved ones lost and survivors as well as promote prevention in the area of suicide awareness,” says Jolene Lindsey. “Our goals with this event are to create awareness and visibility for suicide prevention, reduce the stigma associated with suicide and mental health issues and increase connections and support within the community. Our event will honor
and promote the national symbol for suicide awareness: the kite.” The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention has chosen kites to be its symbol for World Suicide Prevention Day. The event will be complete with a free BBQ lunch, information booths from community organizations, memorial kite making and flying in alignment with the
national suicide awareness symbol, a master kite with ribbons to honor our loved ones lost and show us how many people suicide has affected and entertainment and wellness activities such as drumming, Zumba, and yoga. The event will end with closing ceremonies performed by a local elder and the first memorial flight of the Master kite.
Harvest delivered directly to market, restaurants and homes – continued from front vacated is an important part of the annual gardening rhythm at this time of year, too. “Clean your beds up and put them to rest to avoid any diseases taking hold,” suggests Dieter with a couple of more tips. “Especially if you’re planting winter crops like spinach, chard, beets or garlic. If you just want to plant a groundcover like winter rye, you’ll want to be sure you time it close to the first frost – before
but not too long before – giving it a couple of weeks to sprout. It’ll help prevent soil erosion and when it’s a foot high next spring you’ll have some nice bulk to turn right back into your soil.” Thistle Farms provides produce locally at the Farmer’s Markets, to restaurants through the Farm2Chef collective and directly to homes through their weekly bin delivery program. For more information, visit thistlefarms.com. Rebecca Stewart
Dieter Dudy stands near the poultry coop, where he has several turkeys and egg-laying hens, and one very noisy goose.
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Environmental leadership encouraged Non-profit groups working to promote sustainability in BC are invited to showcase their work and enter a contest to win one of five $10,000 conservation awards. Through the Community Champions program, BC Hydro encourages non-profit organizations to demonstrate environmental leadership in their community and use the award to help implement their sustainability initiatives. To enter the contest, BC Hydro is asking nonprofit groups to explain their sustainability projects in a three-minute YouTube video and submit it online before September 30. BC Hydro will select up to 15 finalists and then the public will determine three winners by voting for their favorite videos
between October 15 and November 15. The remaining two winners will be determined by a panel of judges. BC classrooms are also welcome to vote for a winner. By voting, each class will be entered in a draw to win $1,000 for a sustainability project in their school. Last year’s Community Champions showcased a wide variety of sustainability projects, ranging from developing gardens at North Vancouver schools to teach students how to grow food and cook their own meals to the promotion of water conservation and stewardship in lake communities in the Kootenay region. For more information visit champions. bchydro.com.
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Walk for her, walk for hope, walk for life Join communities across the country in raising money for and awareness about women’s health on September 8 at McArthur Park for the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope. The Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope is the single most powerful awareness and fundraising initiative in Canada dedicated to overcoming ovarian cancer. This annual family-friendly event is held on the second Sunday in September during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in more than 40 communities. Participants can register individually, join a team, or start their own. The Walk not only raises vital funds for ovarian cancer awareness, support for women and their families and research, it enlivens communities across Canada to participate in a grassroots women’s health awareness campaign. The Walk was started in 2002 by a small group of dedicated volunteers and in just 12 years, has grown exponentially, raising over $14 million. Community Walks typically offer two route options (2.5 or 5km in distance) through parks, conservation areas or city streets and where possible include a ‘fun run’ option for the running enthusiasts. Onsite activities for the whole family are also available. Ovarian cancer is the most fatal
Many walkers came out to support women’s health at last year’s Walk of Hope. This year the walk will take place on Sunday, September 8 at McArthur Island Park.
women’s cancer and 2,600 women are diagnosed every year. Without an early detection test for the disease and with signs and symptoms that can be vague and often misdiagnosed, ovarian cancer is not found until late stages. A women diagnosed has a 5 year survival rate of less than 30 percent. Yet when ovarian cancer is detected early, survival rates increase to 90 percent. The best chance for early discovery is for women to be educated about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and to be aware of changes in their bodies. This disease requires women
to be proactive and knowledgeable on the facts and risks of ovarian cancer. We are proud to see the progress made in awareness about the disease but we still have a long way to go. The Kamloops Walk will happen at McArthur Island starting from the Norbrock Parking Lot, where they will start taking registration at 9:00am and the walk will begin at 10:00am. Prizes will be awarded to the top three individual fundraisers and to members of the top fundraising team to a maximum of 30 individual prizes. Learn more at ovariancanada.org.
2013 MS Kamloops Thompson River Bike Ride The MS Bike Ride is the largest cycling series event in North America. This fun cycling event is suitable for various fitness levels and brings people together for an important cause to end MS. Over 10,000 cyclists participate in 27 tours across Canada between June and September. This year the 18th annual MS Bike - Kamloops Thompson River Ride takes place on Sunday, September 22 starting at Riverside Park. Young and old, experienced and beginner, cyclists ride for people with MS, who can’t always ride for themselves. All you need is a bike and the passion to end MS! Cyclists can pick their own pace and choose to challenge themselves with any one of the ride’s five distance options - 12, 28, 40, 57 or 100 kilometers. The ride is fully supported with light snacks before the ride begins and at each distance there are rest stops with more snacks from local farms. The whole event wraps up with a rewarding lunch back at Riverside Park. There are also great
draw and fundraising prizes available. The money raised at this event is used locally to assist people living with MS and their families through programs and events in and around the Kamloops area. As well, the Kamloops and Area Chapter strives to provide hope for tomorrow by working collectively with other Chapters across Canada to donate to MS research. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. It is the most common neurological disease of young adults
in Canada. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 40, and the unpredictable effects of MS last for the rest of their lives. The MS Society provides services to people with MS and their families and funds research to find the cause, prevention, treatment and cure for this disease. For more information or to make a donation, please visit mssociety.ca, endMS.ca or call 250-314-0773. To register for the ride or for more information about it, visit msbike.ca or call 250-314-0773.
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Dear Editor, Congratulations to the North Shore Business Improvement Association, all of the participating businesses and all the volunteers who made the First Annual Overlander Days at McDonald Park this past week-end a resounding success. It was well organized by the BIA, well supported by the greater business community and well attended by the people of Kamloops. It serves as one more example of what makes the North Shore neighbourhoods such a great place to live and do business. And kudos to the City for how nicely McDonald Park is tended and how good it looks. Peter Mutrie, Kamloops
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A vital and very active core of seniors have dedicated hundreds of hours towards the development of the Seniors Activity Centre and, through their shared vision and foresight, have successfully established a place of their own. Surveys, research and planning for an activity space began in 2007, which led to the location in Brock Shopping Centre being identified as a prime location for development. Construction of the centre began in 2011 and was completed in 2012. The centre’s development was financed through legacy funding, grant applications, membership, assistance from a caring community and a lot of hard work. This Seniors Activity Centre is the only full service independent Seniors Centre in Kamloops that has been built and financed solely by its members and private donations. Significant community support came from the Thompson Rivers University Trades Program and Community businesses. They did not receive funds from the City of Kamloops or government sources for the completion of this project; however they are currently working with the City of Kamloops to assist us in some areas of their growth and development. “We now proudly have an independent seniors centre, by seniors for seniors,” says the centre’s executive assistant, Brandi Allen. “It’s a place they can call their own, a place where they have a voice and a place they all agree feels like a second home. We have created a safe place for seniors to drop in, socialize and be part of their community. At CSI we strive to ensure that all seniors feel heard, understood and never judged.” There is something happening every day of the week at the
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You can always find their calendar of events posted on their website, in the Echo, in the Senior Connector or pick up a copy at one of their office locations. In short, they have a lot of fun and are always welcoming new members and volunteers. For more information about the Seniors Activity Centre or Northills Information Centre, contact Brandi Allen at 778-4706000.
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Kamloops Motorcycle Toy Run Brought to you by the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Kamloops, the Motorcycle Toy Run is a project to collect toys for Kids at Christmas. Meet at Aberdeen Mall’s north parking lot across Hillside Drive from the Hudson Bay store at
9:30 am on September 8 for a pancake breakfast and enter the ‘Show n Shine’ for 11:00 am. The Run starts at 1:00 pm and ends back at the Aberdeen Mall. Please bring a toy for a teenager. For more information, call Roger at (250) 374-2316.
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WILD wrap up August 22 marked the end of the Kamloops Immigrant Services “2013 Summer Fun Series”. It was a fun filled day for all, as clients of Kamloops Immigrant Services had the opportunity to take a trip out to the Wildlife Park. The group hopped onto city transit and traveled by bus to the park. For many, it was their first visit to the park. Fun was had by all and KIS looks forward to more “Fun Series” and visits to the park in the near future.
Your pet could be famous and help raise fund for the SPCA Do you have a photogenic pup, cute cat or huggable hamster? Why not showcase your pet in the upcoming Kamloops SPCA pet lovers calendar? The local branch is giving pet owners the opportunity to place a picture of their pet in the 2014 Kamloops SPCA pet lovers calendar as way to raise much needed funds for the shelter. Staff got the idea from another organization that has success-
fully used photo calendars as a fundraiser for more than seven years and so far the interest in a local calendar has been very strong. “We’ve had staff and volunteers, you’d expect that,” Tammy Makortoff says, “but we’ve also had a lot of interest from the general public and past adopters.” The calendar has the potential
to pull in more than $10,000 for the shelter just from photo placement and with all large month photos, the front cover and half the smaller individual days already sold, they are well on their way to making this a successful fundraiser. Makortoff says getting your pet placed in the calendar is as easy as
emailing the Kamloops SPCA with a nice photo and date preference (and backup date, just in case) and once the date is approved payment can be made by phone, stopping by the shelter or by mailing/dropping off a cheque. Small photos cost just $25, with subsequent photos priced at $20. Email your photo to kamcalendar@spca. bc.ca. Deadline for submissions is September 15.
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Meditating on connections The featured artist in the Wilson House Gallery from September 10 to October 11 is Jeanne Wood with her installation of mixed media paintings entitled Connections. This series focuses on Jeanne Wood’s intellectual, artistic, and emotional journey as the wife of a man diagnosed with prostate cancer, and the perspective she gained as together, they transitioned from his diagnosis and treatment to his eventual recovery. Almost a form of meditation, Jeanne found comfort in the repetition of simple circles, which represent life and death, the feelings of grief and fear, as well as the support they were given by friends, family, medical personnel, and strangers alike. The circular forms also relate to many aspects of disease, medicine, and biology. The cracked backgrounds and other textural effects symbolize the fragility of health and life. These paintings are about life and survival and the connections between us all. Self-taught artist Jeanne Wood is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. After many moves across BC, from the lower mainland to Kitimat, Jeanne and her family settled in Kamloops in 2010. Jeanne works with a variety of media, including acrylics, inks, charcoal, and watercolors. She
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