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Debut novel emerges from therapeutic writing Former North Shore resident Michal Allen returned home recently to meet with readers and sign copies of his first novel, Getarix, at Chapter’s Bookstore last week. Writing can be therapeutic for many, but it’s rare that an exercise in focus and distraction turns one into a published author like it did for Michael. “After my first tour in Afghanistan I was antsy. I was in Brock, visiting my mom, and one day I just grabbed a pad of paper and went down to the Denny’s on the North Shore and started writing,” says Michael, who currently lives in Meaford, Ontario and serves as the military chaplain of CFB Borden. “I wrote the first three chapters that day.” After that, wherever he went he took his computer with him, writing in coffee shops and restaurants. The book wasn’t finished for nearly five years. “Truth is I was pulled out of grammar in elementary school because they thought I was too dumb to learn,” says Michael, noting the irony while recognizing some truth in the statement. “I believe I’m dyslexic. I get sounds mixed up. I could be writing in a restaurant and come across a word I’m not sure about and you’d hear me saying to someone, ‘hey, how do you spell this or that word.’” So where did the writing bug come from?
A self-described lover of history and stories, Michael loved reading books where writers brought dry, dusty history to life, but had become frustrated with period fiction that didn’t get the historical facts straight. While living in Japan for a period, the story of Getarix started to take hold in him. Getarix tells the story of the historical figure of Vercingetorix, the chieftain of the Arverni tribe, who united the Gauls in a revolt against Roman forces during the last phase of Julius Caesar›s Gallic Wars. Getarix is a young Celtic lad who hates the gods. After escaping a brutal sacrifice ritual at the hands of his tribe, he flees for his life, landing in Roman territory. Michael’s career as a Canadian Armed Forces Chaplain over the last eighteen years has blended military life with basic questions of faith and humanity, bringing a particular insight when it comes to the lives of soldiers and the choices they are faced with. What he hasn’t had is a lot of experience writing. “I started off in the military here in Kamloops as a cadet in the 2305 Rocky Mountain Ranger Cadet Corps in 1977 when I was 13,” he explains. “From there I went to theological school, and was out of the army for 13 years.
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Michael Allen’s life and new novel began on Kamloops’ North Shore.
After I finished my Masters degree I settled in Summerland area, had my own parish and was the chaplain to the British Columbia Dragoons in Kelowna. From there, I went regular forces. One of the principles of writing is that you’ve got to write out of experience.” As a layman to the craft, he describes his writing process as organic. Where he touches real history, he does exhaustive research. – continued on page 2
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The Kamloops Food Bank received $3200 of the proceeds from the Echo Taste of the Town event. While they directed $700 of that for immediate needs, they will put the remaining $2500 into their fund with the Kamloops Foundation. From left: Echo editor Rebecca Stewart; Russ Chambers of the Kamloops Foundation; Wes Graham, Kamloops Food bank; KCBIA general manager Gay Pooler; Paddy Harrington of Kamloops Foundation; Bernadette Siracky, Kamloops Food Bank; and Amarjit Sidhu of Censura Holdings.
Kamloops Airport announced the traveler numbers for the month of July as compared to the same period in the previous year. Monthly amd Year-To-Date Travelers both saw increases of over four per cent over the same period a year ago. The growth in July was led by two groups – commuting workers and leisure travelers. Keeping in line with a trend set approximate a year ago, the number of people who commute to Northern Alberta for work is steadily increasing. The summer months are also bringing more people to our community and this region for leisure and visiting family and friends. Work continues on the Aircraft Firefighting shelter being constructed near Taxiway Alpha. This building will house the recently acquired firefighting vehicle, staff and supplies. The Government of Canada has contributed $544,310 toward the total project cost of $640,000.
Hospital expansion moving forward on schedule An Invitation to Tender was issued earlier this month to prequalified contractors for work to occur this fall on the future site of the Clinical Services Building. The scope for the Invitation to Tender includes preparation of the site and relocation of underground utility services. The contract will be awarded at the end of August and site preparation work could begin in the first week of September. Once this work is underway the Ponderosa Lodge parking lot will be temporarily closed to accommodate equipment. Staff will be working directly with residents and families to provide alternative parking arrangements during this temporary closure. Prior to site preparation work the remaining trees will be removed from the front lawn. Recognizing the meaning these trees have, particularly for those who dedicated them to loved ones years ago, the Project Team looked at relocating them and consulted with a variety of experts. Based on this input, relocation of the trees was not deemed feasible given their size and age. However, the team
is committed to honouring the spirit in which they were planted. An outdoor space will be created as part of the Clinical Services Building project where the following people will be re-memorialized: Sonja Wilford, Ray Perrault, Colin (Bud) McDonald and Victoria (Enid) McDonald, Albina (Bea) Redhead, Hannah Butts, Lorraine Biesenthal, Mr. A.R. (Bert) Wilson and Dearly Departed Members, Ladies Auxiliary to Royal Canadian Legion Branch #52. During consultations with arborists it was recommended that two of the memorial trees along Third Avenue also be removed as they were diseased and posed a safety hazard. Those trees have been removed and the future memorial garden will also honour Julia Blacks and Those Who Served, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #52. The Transplant Memorial Garden located behind the electronic sign, planted by the Transplant Society; Daybreak Rotary Club; and Mutual Group, will also be removed. On August 20, Interior Health
announced three qualified proponents had been short listed to participate in the next stage of the competitive selection process to design and build the new Clinical Services Building. Nine Design-Build teams responded to the Clinical Services Building Request for Qualifications, which closed on June 26. Following evaluation of the responses, the three teams invited to move on to the Request for
Proposal (RFP) stage are: EllisDon Corporation, Bird Design-Build Construction Inc., and Graham Design Builders LP. The RFP for the design/build is expected to be released to short-listed proponents at the end of August. Construction on the building is expected to commence in spring 2014 and will take approximately two years to complete. For more information, contact info@buildingpatientcare.ca.
Army chaplain turned author – continued from page 1 When it comes to narrative, he begins by seeing the end. “Think of looking at mountains, like the ones in BC, and they way the fade off into the distance,” he explains. “I see my character on those mountains, on one peak and then on the next peak, and the next. But, the first step is down a valley, and I don’t know anything about the valley, it’s dark. So as I go in, I research deeply; the people, the places, the events, and all of a sudden it’s like, wow, there was a battle that happened there,
or this political intrigue, or this or that, and it propelled me up the next mountain. It was almost like Getarix himself was guiding me.” And by the time it had all unfolded, Michael had a novel to publish. The former George Hilliard and Norkam student is currently posted to an Army Training Centre in Meaford, Ontario, where he is currently working on the sequel to his debut novel. Getarix, the book that began as a form of therapy, is available in Chapters and online. Rebecca Stewart
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The Kamloops Symphony Orchestra (KSO) held its annual Endless Summer fundraising event at Thistle Farm this past weekend. KSO principle violinist Cvetozar Vutev (left) and KSO principle cellist Martin Krátky were two of the musicians who delighted the crowd while guests dined on local food – much of it from the farm itself – prepared by Chef David Tombs of Terra Restaurant.
Your winning turtle is waiting for you! The 12th Annual Volkswagon Turtle River Race is on September 22, 2013 but the race to secure your lucky turtle has already begun! Terry Lowe and staff at Volkswagen of Kamloops are proud to announce that this year’s VW Turtle River Race proceeds will go to Western Canada Theatre of Kamloops. This ‘race’ is basically a fun way of selecting a raffle winner rather than simply drawing a ticket out of a draw box. 2000 numbered turtles – toy turtles, not real ones! - will be dumped into the Thompson River and they will “race” down stream and the first three across the finish line win! The numbers on the turtles correspond with numbers on ticket stubs containing your contact information. Races start at the Yacht Club and finish at Pioneer Park. Once the turtles are dumped into the river it takes them approximately 25 minutes to “swim” to the finish line. Race #1 will run at 1:00pm, and Race #2 will
run at 2:00pm. There will also be a BBQ, games and family activities for those who come to watch the race. There will be prizes awarded for first, second and third places in both races, and the packages are enticingly valuable. First place wins a WestJet Flight for Two, a $1000 Marlin Travel Accommodation Voucher, a
$1000 Save-on Foods Gift Certificate, a $500 Surplus Herby’s Gift Certificate and an Ocean Pacific “Try On 3” Water Sports for Two voucher. Second place is pretty swanky, too, with two night Winter Getaway for Two at Delta Sun Peaks, two Sun Peaks Ski Lift Passes and sports equipment from NRI Distribution. Even at third place you will take
home a $500 Ric’s Grill certificate, plus two WCT 2013-14 Season Adapt Passes – but whether you win or not, it’s a lot of fun to cheer your green little buddy on. Tickets will be on sale until noon on September 22nd and are only $10 each! Ticket purchasers must be 19 years of age or older. Be there for an extra chance to win. Enter onsite for a Kobo Touch eReader! Order by phone: 250-3743000 or 1-888-874-7500.
Attention lifelong learners George Burns once said, ‘you can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.’ One of the best ways to ‘stay young’ is to stay engaged in life. According to researchers at UCLA, the key to a ‘better functioning brain is to learn something new each day -- anything that requires you to focus your grey matter on a new skill or new information.’ Kamloops Adult Learners’ Society (KALS) might be the organization that can help you with that. We offer courses in many different areas, including social media, philosophy, current events and music appreciation. We also have some hands-on ‘craft’ courses, such as Coloured Pencil Art and Pin Embroidery.
The best part? There are no prerequisites, no exams, no essays, no expectations. All you have to do is show up and enjoy the ride. KALS is registering for the fall semester on September 9 and 10 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Seniors’ Information Centre at Northills Mall. Have a look at our calendar of 15+ courses on line at www.kals.ca or come to registration and check out the calendar there. Everyone is also welcome at the Annual General Meeting, September 12 from 10:00am - noon at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Avenue. For more information, contact the KALS office at 250-819-5153.
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our special secret sauce. “Some even joke that the burgers are too big!” Add Jeab’s authentic Thai dishes, and you have a menu full of items that are well priced, served quickly, and will keep you coming back. Come visit and try for yourself! Mervo’s Restaurant is located at 289 Tranquille Road and is open from 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Saturday. That’s early enough to sit over the morning newspaper with your breakfast before work and late enough to take an extra long lunch break with friends. You just might become a regular, too! Rebecca Stewart
Ten delicious jokes to tell at the breakfast table Hey breakfasters! Brighten up your morning meal with these chortlesoaked sun-up funnies. Read ‘em out loud. Go on. All of them. In a row.
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A concert fit for a King The Chamber Musicians of Kamloops with the Brandburg Orchestra have planned a royal treat at Riverside Park to end the summer season, and the entire city is invited. On September 1, thirty-four musicians in period costume will assemble to recreate the first performance of Handel’s famous Water Music, which took place nearly 300 years ago in 1717 on the River Thames. “This will be the Thompson, not the Thames, but the original music and characters will all be there,” says Robin Suddaby, chair of the Chamber Musicians of Kamloops, who says that regretfully the group will not be performing on the Wanda Sue paddlewheel boat as originally planned due to time constraints and insurance issues. Instead the group will perform at the water’s edge, where they will blend strings, trumpets, flute, oboe, French horn, bassoon and keyboard to delight with a series of lively instrumental suites, originally designed to entertain King George I, who had taken a fancy to the idea of a water party. In 1717, King George’s popularity with the British population had declined. In an attempt to rectify this, his advisors thought that a largescale spectacle was needed and they suggested a huge boating event on the Thames River. Of course, music was needed for the “river party” and the court composer, George Frederic Handel, was asked to compose something festive. On July 17 of that year, the King was on the Royal Barge with an assortment of Dukes and Duchesses, Counts and Countesses, Earls and other noblemen while a barge owned by the City of London held Handel and fifty musicians. The public must have totally embraced the idea, because the number of boats on the river that summer day was “beyond counting” according to one participant. Handel had written the music in three parts, with the entire piece lasting more than an hour. The musicians played as the barges moved from Whitehall where the festivities started, to Chelsea where dinner was served. After the King and his party finished dining, the barges reversed direction and returned to Whitehall with the musicians continuing to perform this
P. Mercier’s ‘The Prince of Wales and Sisters’, 1733.
newly composed music. Inspired by a PBS special on a recreation of the same event for the Queen’s Jubilee, the free replica performance will have no meal or voyage, but will remain stationary in order to allow the public to take it in for free. Chamber Musicians of Kamloops are a group of professional musicians who promote chamber music in different settings, including private house concerts. Last year, they produced the free monthly Chamber Music Series at the Old Courthouse. The Brandenburg Orchestra is a group of musicians who hold annual parties at the home of Michael and June Powell where they play the various Brandenburg Concerti by J.S. Bach. Members of both groups have all contributed to organizing the event in addition to delivering it and hope to see a big crowd gather by the shore on September 1 at 7:00pm at Riverside Park where the performance will take place. “Come early, bring deck chairs and blankets and enjoy a concert fit for a king,” invites Robin enthusiastically. “It will be magical.”
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It’s a sport, nothing you eat. Pickleball is is a high-pace game which combines elements of badminton, tennis, table tennis, and ping-pong. Pickleball has grown quickly in popularity with Kamloops’ seniors and was a well attended event at last week’s 2013 Seniors Games. Above are two Kamloops club players who meet for regular matches at the Boys and Girls Club on McArthur Island.
Thirteen Days of Caring since May On August 16 volunteers from Grayconare dipped into the paint cans at The Y’s CWWA (Children Who Witness Abuse) Program’s new location at 353 Tranquille Rd. Half of the painting was done by Graycon Group and the rest was completed by RBC volunteers. CWWA is a noncrisis intervention, community based program with the goal to interrupt or break the cycle of intergenerational abuse.
On August 21 RBC split their 20-member team up for a Day of Caring. Thirteen individuals finished up the painting at the Y’s Women’s Emergency Shelter, which has already had two Days of Caring over the course of a year. The Emergency Shelter offers services for women and children in crisis. Seven of the volunteers from RBC headed over to CWWA to finish up the painting job that was started by Graycon.
Wanted: Children’s Art Festival facilitators The Kamloops Arts Council’s annual Children’s Art Festival is just around the corner and they are still on the hunt for workshop facilitators! Please note that potential facilitators must like working with small children and their parents and offer art projects that are geared towards a 10-20 minute completion time. Workshops should have a suggested age range in line with the child’s ability to successfully complete the project. Honourariums available for workshop facilitators. For more info about spaces left to fill, visit kamloopsarts.com/events/annual-events/ childrens-arts-festival.
If you enjoy working with children and think this would be right up your alley, please contact the Arts Council at info@kamloopsarts.ca. They are also looking for some helping hands. There are plenty of fun and art-filled volunteer duties at the festival, including workshop assistants! If you could lend a hand on the day, please contact Kelsey at kelsey@kamloopsarts.ca. The Children’s Art Festival is on September 14 in Riverside Park from 11:00am to 4:00pm. This annual event offers countless arts activities and is a hit with kids, so plan to stay for a while!
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■■ Bleeker Ridge with Voodusa on Aug. 28 from 8 to 11:30pm at the Dirty Jersey, 1200 8th St. Tickets at the door or in advance at kammerce.ticketleap.com. ■■ Chances Barside Aug. 30 Pauline Kyllonen from 7 to 10pm. Aug. 31 UFC 164. ■■ Seniors Summer Social Series on Sept. 5, 1:30 to 2:30pm. at Riverbend Seniors Community, 760 Mayfair St. with Jane Perrett Show Tunes and Jazz. Must be 60+ to attend. To RSVP to Kate at 250682-4378 or info@theriverbend.ca. ■■ Music in the Park – Aug. 30 Sabrina Weeks- Blues Rock
■■ Colin James Free Concert on Aug. 31 at Sun Peaks Resort. Bring your own chair or blanket as no seating is provided. FMI call 1-800807-3257 or email info@sunpeakstourism.com. ■■ Let’s Dance on Sept. 21 from 8pm to 12am at the Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Music by Jaccard Music Services. FMI contact 250-571-5111. For tickets contact Zonia at 250-3720091, Ed at 250-374-2774 or Francoise at 250-372-3782. ■■ BIG Little Science Centre, New Location: Twin Rivers Education Centre, 655 Holt St.
Contact BLSC to register. FMI contact 250-554-2572. ■■ Kamloops Food Bank donations are being accepted at Music in the Park by KPMG volunteers from 7 to 8pm every Wed. in July and August. ■■ Line Dancing Lessons every Wednesday at 1pm and Saturday at 6pm at the Eagles Club, 755 Tranquille Rd. Drop-in fee. FMI contact Darlene at 250-461-7230. ■■ Organic Vegetables available to the public grown in the Public Produce Gardens including Macdonald Park Public Produce Garden, 262 King St. The Public Produce Project is also looking for
Rock on! - Bleeker Ridge, a rock band from Orillia, Ontario, consisting of Taylor Perkins, Jack Kay, Cole Perkins, Dan Steinke and Dustin Steinke, will be at The Dirty Jersey on August 28 with Kamloops rockers Voodusa for a heavy hitting show!
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volunteers. FMI email publicproduceproject@gmail.com. ■ Moose Lodge 1552, 730 Cottonwood Ave. open daily at 11am. Meat draws Fri. at 7pm and Sat. at 3pm. New members welcome! ■■ North Shore Central Community Association meets at Mount Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum, on the first Tuesday of the month. FMI: 250-554-9949. ■ Mount Paul United Church Thrift Shop open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 3pm at 140 Laburnum St. FMI contact 250376-2261. ■ Karaoke - 8pm Wednesdays and Saturdays at Brock Centre Pub, 1800 Tranquille Rd.; 8:30pm Fridays at Rock’n Firkin, 726 Sydney Ave.; 8:30pm Thursdays at The Westsyde Pump, 3020 Westsyde Rd. ■ Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group invites people who have suffered a stroke and their caregivers to their meetings the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursday of the month from 10:30am-1pm, for various activities and field trips. FMI call 250-320-1348. ■ Advocates for Urban Wildlife Kamloops welcomes like-minded individuals interested in joining a growing movement towards safely co-existing urban wildlife. FMI: advocatesforurbanwildlife@telus. net or 250-573-3483. ■■ Activities at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. FMI contact 250376-4777. Carpet bowling on Mon. and Wed. from 12:30 to 2:30pm. Sing-a-long with a pianist Fridays from 10:15 to 11:15am. Line dancing with Janet at 1pm every Fri.
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