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Kidney Walk connects to community spirit The 9th Annual Kidney Walk is set for Sunday, September 25 at McDonald Park. Registration starts at 10:00 am, the walk starts at 11:00 am. This family friendly event will be a literal brisk walk in the park—a day of remembering past participants. It’s also a day of raised awareness regarding the “silent killer” kidney disease. One in ten British Columbians suffer from kidney disease and of the 3,500 patients on dialysis, 50 per cent will die before they can get a transplant. While 95 per cent of British Columbians claim to support organ donation, only 20 per cent are registered to be an organ donor. It’s an intimidating subject matter, but it’s an important conversation to have with family and friends—and your choice to donate will ultimately save lives of others. The first walk took place in Trout Lake and over $50,000 was raised over the first six walks. Since 2015, 1720 walkers have raised over $380,000. Says Katie Kershaw, coordinator of the 2016 Kidney Walk, “It’s exciting to see it all come together—connecting with that community spirit that unites us all under one common goal— and raising awareness for organ donation”. Katie, a recent TRU graduate, with an Events and Conventions Management
This year’s Kidney Walk honourees are Kamloops residents (L-R ) Margaret Thompson and Dorothy Drinnan.
Diploma, was approached by the be providing lunch by donation. Margaret Thompson, who have Kamloops Kidney Foundation to Information regarding Transplant both undergone kidney transorganize the event. This being BC and kidney disease will be plants. They are both involved in her first year with the foundation, available. Volunteers are needed the inception and organizing of she truly values the support of and welcomed! Whatever you the Kamloops Kidney Support volunteers who “offer a wealth are able to do, there is a job with Group, which provides support of knowledge”. Staggered by your name on it! Set up/take to receipts and donors, for those the efforts of Edna Humphreys down, food service, registration, dealing with pre- or post-dialysis, pre- or post-transplant. and Linda Bonner-Brown, who accounting and photography. Each year, walk organizers Register as a family and as a do “an insane amount of volunteer work”, this graduate is get- honour individuals who have team. Get some healthy combeen impacted by kidney dis- petition happening and rally ting an education! Let’s Move Studio will have an ease. The 2016 Kidney Walk up co-workers and neighbours! instructor on hand for a pre-walk recipients are Kamloops resi- There are fun incentives for warm-up. Cora’s Restaurant will dents Dorothy Drinnan and - continued on page 3
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Steven Puhallo, North Shore Business Improvement Association executive director, announced on Friday, September 2 that he would be running for the Liberal party after MLA Terry Lake decided not to run again.
Property owners alerted to new medical marijuana regulations MP Cathy McLeod cautioned - without the consent of the land- Police, how can the Liberal govproperty owners on September lord,” said McLeod. ernment ensure that only a limited 1 regarding the dangerous impli- “I have had many property own- amount will be grown and that it cations of new medical mari- ers contact me who have had won’t be diverted into the black juana regulations. their rental property destroyed market?” questioned McLeod. “I want all property owners by grow ops,” stated McLeod. “As reported yesterday in the to know that new regulations “As reported in 2014, BC appli- Vancouver Sun, we learned about put into effect by the Liberal cants grew close to 1.7 million a marijuana grow-op costing a BC government allow authorized indoor plants. With the new reg- landlord $135,000 in damages.” Canadians to grow limited ulations in effect, this problem “There is virtually no recourse amounts of marijuana for their is going to grow exponentially.” for property owners who find own medical purposes or desig- “With no commitment to inspec- themselves in this situation,” nate someone to grow it for them tions by Health Canada or the concluded McLeod.
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Kamloops issued an overdose alert Interior Health is urging residents using or considering using drugs to think twice in the wake of several suspected drug overdoses in the Kamloops area in the last 48 hours as of September 1. Five suspected overdoses have been reported in the Kamloops area in 48 hours – one fatal; however, a coroner will confirm the exact cause of death. All overdoses appear to be linked to a “sparkly white powder” that may be being sold as cocaine on the street. While not using drugs at all is the best way to avoid overdose and other health impacts, healthcare providers recognize some people will continue to use drugs. The following tips can help reduce the risk: Don’t mix different drugs (including pharmaceutical medications, street drugs and alcohol); Don’t take drugs when you are alone; Don’t experiment with higher doses and take a small sample of a drug before taking your usual dosage; Keep an eye out for your friends – stay together and look out for each other; Carry a Naloxone kit. A list of locations to get a kit can be found on the Interior Health website; Recognize the signs of an OD. Headache, nausea, confusion, vomiting, shakes, fainting are serious. Get medical help ASAP; and if someone thinks they may be having an overdose or is witnessing an overdose, call 9-1-1 immediately, do not delay. More information on overdose prevention can be found at: http://www.gov.bc.ca/overdose and http://towardtheheart.com.
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My dog. I would love to know what she’s thinking. The IDA North Shore has introduced a new service to the community. Pharmacist Tessa Folk says the Equinox Virtual Clinic gives patients an opportunity to access advice from medical expertise throughout the province regardless of where they live. It is proving to be beneficial for patients who may not have a regular general physician.
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Bring the kids to explore the roots, rhythms, designs and traditions from the four corners of the earth at the 2016 Kamloops Children’s Arts Festival, September 17 and 18. The theme of this year’s festival, the 17th annual, is “Around the World,” featuring performers and interactive arts workshops that explore our rich cultural heritage. On Saturday, September 17, families can enjoy a full day of free arts activities and performances at Riverside Park. Performers on the Interior Savings Stage include vocal percussionist / live looper RupLoops (Rup Sidhu), Dance Afreaka, the Kamloops Arts Council’s Rivertown Players and Stage One Theatre School. Workshops, led by local artists and organizations, will include clay, henna art, Japanese block printing and much more. On Sunday, September 18, awardwinning singer-songwriters Bobs and LoLo return to Kamloops for a live performance at the Sagebrush Theatre. The four-time Juno-nominated singer-songwriters and creators and stars of the musical preschool series Sing, Dance and Play with Bobs and LoLo were recently named Canada’s Favourite Kids’ Entertainer in a nationwide poll by CBC Music. The show begins at 2:00 pm (doors 1:30 pm) and tickets are available at the Kamloops Live Box Office. Bobs and LoLo will also be doing a meet and greet following the show. The SPCA on 8th Street has many friendly creatures available and the To enter to win two tickets to see knowledgeable staff has lots of great advice. Staff member Cody Ziola Bobs and LoLo and for more inforrecommends that Cadbury, a five-year-old Labrador/Chesapeake Bay Retriever, mation about the Kamloops Children’s go to a home with experience in handling dogs. Arts Festival, visit kamloopsarts.ca.
Youth soccer resumes as of Labour Day weekend The Kamloops Youth Soccer keep scores in small-sided soccer Association’s (KYSA’s) one-hun- (less than 11v11 on the field) or play dred-seventy small-sided teams for silverware. The KYSA’s parent will resume play starting Labour body decreed several years ago that Day and will play through the these divisions would be considered month of September, culminating non-competitive, stressing player in the Chopped Leaf-sponsored Fall development over winning medals Season Wind–Up Jamboree on the and trophies. September 24/25 weekend. “While the matches can still be The KYSA’s U5 to U12 boys and spirited and intensive, not keeping girls teams played in the associa- score has helped eliminate win-at-alltion’s Spring/Summer leagues from cost attitudes and the pressures that mid-April through to the end of coaches and players can succumb to,” June. The teams in these age groups says KYSA executive director, Keith traditionally take July and August Liddiard. “A good example is encouroff and regroup in late August to get aging coaches to give equal playing ready for the Fall Season. time to all their squad rather than playIt is now customary that BC ing the better players much of the time. Soccer-member associations do not “Furthermore, with the absence of
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Has Rex-A-Million blown his alleged bootlegging fortune on a swanky new Kamloops hang-out? Rumors have been swirling around the mysterious Rex A. Million for many years. Nobody but nobody can give a straight answer about how his great and powerful empire was built. All that can be agreed upon is that Rex has crossed the US/Canada border with more excuses, lies and alibis than a drunk
coming home late to his wife. He’s made a career out of shady practices that the police have never been able to pin down—but nowadays the Moose Jaw born entrepreneurial Emperor is walking the straight and narrow (or so he says.) Rex—known to close associates as “Buster”is settling in Kamloops to lead a quieter life. Of course, proximity to his precious protégé— daughter Meg R. Million, is surely the main motivator for the move. The latest gossip hot off the presses (straight from trusted authorities closely affiliated with the Million family circle) is that Rex is taking his business venture to a whole other
level. The dapper Daddy was seen about town recently with his signature diamond tipped walking cane, strolling alongside the main drag with his latest dish, Dixie “The Legs” Wassu. Speaking intently with his alleged bodyguard, Baby Face, he was overheard discussing the details of the grand opening of the new night club— “a ritzy new joint” that promises to be classier than the cat’s meow! As for The Legs, she was all ears! The sweet-talking gold-digger was nuzzling into Rex’s fur lined cape, offering her own suggestions for opening night entertainment. Known
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there’ll be no room at The Rex-A-Million for Dumb Dora’s, and flat tires need not apply— this is a riff-raff free establishment; the Big Cheese wouldn’t have it any other way. His policy for party guests is simple, “By Order of the Management: High Rollers & High Kickers Only”. Word on the street is that the much anticipated, not-to-bemissed Cask Night Opening party is set for Saturday, October 1st—it promises to be the hottest ticket in town…
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The magic trick A doctor and an engineer entered shop boy, “Hey, would you like to a chocolate store. As they were see some magic?” busy looking around, the doctor The shop boy replied, “Yes!” stole three chocolate bars. The engineer said, “Give As they left the store, the me one chocolate bar.” doctor said to engineer, The shop boy gave him “Man! I’m the best thief one and he ate it. He asked ever, I stole three chocofor the second and he ate that late bars and no one saw me. one as well. He asked for the You can’t beat that.” third and finished that one too. The engineer replied, “Okay, The shop boy asked, “Okay, you want to see something betwhat are you trying to pull here? ter? Let’s go back to the store and Where’s the magic?” I’ll show you real stealing.” The engineer replied, “Check in So they both went up to the coun- my friend’s pocket. You’ll find all ter and the engineer said to the three bars.”
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2016-17 WINTER PROGRAMMING Presented By:
The Soccer Specialists
IN THE KAMLOOPS SOCCER DOME! SUPER SKILLZ GAME NIGHTS Players will learn a new skill each night and test their new skill in small-sided competitive games. Participants are grouped based on age, ability and friendships. This fun and supportive environment empowers each player to further their love for soccer and gain greater confidence in their abilities. Players at any level can join us on Wednesdays, Thursdays or both! OPTION #1: $95 for 12 sessions ~ $45 discount if signed up for both Super Skillz Game Nights Wednesdays, start Oct. 19: U5/6/7/8 ~ 5:30pm to 6:45pm • U9/10/11/12 ~ 6:45pm to 8:00pm OPTION #2: $95 for 12 sessions ~ $45 discount if signed up for both Super Skillz Game Nights Thursdays, start Oct. 20: U5/6/7/8 ~ 5:30pm to 6:45pm • U9/10/11/12 ~ 6:45pm to 8:00pm
STRIKER SCHOOL This technical training is designed to build players into a goal scorer regardless of their position. Participants are expected to be serious and hard working soccer players at an intermediate or advanced level of play. All sessions are led by KYSA Technical Director Ciaran McMahon. Mondays, start Oct. 17: U9/10/11 ~ 5:30pm to 6:45pm • U12/13/14 ~ 6:45pm to 8:00pm $150 for 12 sessions ~ $45 discount if signed up for a Super Skillz Game Night
GOALKEEPER DEVELOPMENT Specialized training for keen netminders wanting to polish their skills and learn goalkeeping techniques from some very experienced GK coaches. Mondays, start Oct. 17: U9/10/11 ~ 5:30pm to 6:45pm • U12/13/14 ~ 6:45pm to 8:00pm $150 for 12 sessions ~ $45 discount if signed up for a Super Skillz Game Night
PRO-D DAY CAMPS Dates: Sept 23*/Oct. 21/Dec. 05/Jan. 20/Feb. 24/April 24*/May 25* (*McArthur Island #2) Times: 9:00am to 4:00pm (Drop-off available at 8:30am. Pick-up available to 4:30pm) Open to U5 up to U12 • $40 per player, per session
SPRING BREAK CAMPS CAMP #1: March 20 to 24, 2017 • CAMP #2: March 27 to 31, 2017 Morning option: 9:00am to Noon • Afternoon option: 1:00pm to 4:00pm Full Day option: 9:00am to 4:00pm (Drop-off available at 8:30am. Pick-up available to 4:30pm) Open to U5 up to U12 boys and girls • $150 Full Day • $95 Half Day,
SPACE IS LIMITED… REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! Register on-line @ www.kysa.net or at the KYSA office on McArthur Island!
TALK OF THE TOWN Submit your listing: echo@shawcable.com ■■ Parent-Child Mother Goose every Tues. from Sept. 6 to 27 at Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society, 2355 Parkcrest Ave. Enjoy an hour of rhymes, songs, stories, meet other parents and more! Free to attend and snacks are included. Pre-registration required. FMI call Carol at 250-376-1617. ■■ Chances - Live entertainment from 8 to 11pm. Sept. 9- Dave Coalmine, Sept. 10- No Live Entertainer UFC 203. Jam Night every Wed. from 8 to 11pm. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Big Little Science Centre Sept. 10: Awesome Air Pressure Show at 11am and 1:30pm. Air is a force of nature that demands respect; join BLSC for this interactive show to learn why. Watch out for falling water.. Exploration Room is open 10am to 4pm with over 140 different exhibits to enjoy. 655 Holt Street. FMI visit blscs.org. ■■ The Kamloops Players Society is looking to fill one role for a male 28 to 40 years old the iconic Tennessee Williams play “A Streetcar Named Desire”. No experience required. FMI call Sharon at 250-554-2388. ■■ Donations Wanted of old/ damaged bras to be repaired and passed on to those in need. FMI call Grace at 250-554-1065. ■■ TVASC “Let’s Dance” on Sept. 10 from 8pm to 12am at Brock Activity Centre, 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd. Music by Sleepless Nights. Free admission for men attending for the first time. For tickets call Francoise at 778-220-8010, Norma at 250299-7221 or Zonia at 250-3720091. FMI call 250-571-5111. ■■ Harvest Feast Garage and Bake Sale on Sept. 10 from 9am to 3pm at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 755 Tranquille Rd. Corn roast and beef dip dinner. Vendor tables available. FMI call 250-376-1311. ■■ Race to the Sun on Sept. 18 at Heffley Creek Community Hall. Sign-up at 8am, Race at 9am. Pre-registration can be done at: https://ccnbikes. com/#!events/race-sun. FMI contact Peter at 250-372-8343.
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