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The Deputy Ombudsperson of British Columbia David Paradiso, was in Kamloops recently, as Keynote Speaker at the second annual Seniors’ Symposium on June 12. As part of his speech, Paradiso gave examples of individual seniors who spoke out against what they saw as unfairness, and as a result of speaking out, were able to change policies and procedures in their immediate environment. Over 100 seniors gathered at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre to collect information on a diverse range of issues, such as housing for seniors,
home health care, dementia and active aging activities. Oncore Seniors Society was proud to deliver this event in partnership with the City of Kamloops and Kamloops Seniors Village. We heard lots of interesting feedback about the information sessions. Seniors said they got answers to a lot of their questions, and one participant told us that now she was able to make some plans for her future because of what she had found out at the Symposium. As Paradiso pointed out in his speech, knowledge gives you the power to make good choices. Health Minister Terry Lake was again in attendance, showing his support for his local community, as well as seniors across the province, announcing further funding in the Better at Home program for isolated and rural communities.
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Symposium celebrates and informs for second year
Over 100 people gathered at the Second Annual Seniors' Symposium on Friday, June 12. By Jim Elliot & Cam Doherty
The Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre was bustling with activity on June 12 as the second annual Seniors’ Symposium took over the bottom floor of the hotel for the day. Presented by Oncore Seniors Services and the City of Kamloops, the day’s schedule offered attendees the opportunity to not only browse the booths that local senior-oriented businesses and services had set up, but also to attend many informative presentations. Master of Ceremonies Ann McCarthy, spoke
to the importance of the symposium when she said, “Seniors in the area have asked for better information and access to resources, this symposium is the answer to that…we are celebrating growing old, not apologizing for it.” The first speaker at the event was B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake, who spoke about the importance of seniors to the B.C. government, noting that one-sixth of the B.C. population is over 65 years of age. Lake went on to pledge greater support for the United Way's Better at Home program. According to their
website, Better at Home “helps seniors with simple day-to-day tasks so that they can continue to live independently in their own homes and remain connected to their communities.” Having retained $22 million of provincial government funding in the past, Lake announced another $4 million investment in the program. Better at Home is already operating in Kamloops and is set to start pilot projects in outlying areas including Clearwater and Sun Peaks. Michael Mcknight, the President and CEO of United Way Lower
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Mayor’s welcome speech points to role of symposium Continued from page 1 Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar was on hand with a welcome speech to open the symposium, and his stories about senior members of his family gathering together to support each other underlined the importance of what the symposium was designed to do: get seniors together to share ideas, information, and resources. There were many people and organizations involved in the success of the symposium. The Board and staff of Oncore Seniors Society would like to take this opportunity to thank the City of Kamloops, Kamloops Seniors Village and all of the presenters and exhibitors who made this event a success. We would also like to acknowledge the wonderful volunteers
who came out for the day to make sure that seniors attending felt welcomed and well taken care of. The month of June is Seniors’ Month, and there are many activities to celebrate seniors. But seniors need assistance and support all year round, not just for the month of June. Let us remember to take the good feelings home from the symposium and share them with seniors around us all the time. If you feel inspired to volunteer your time and skills with seniors, there are plenty of opportunities. If you are a senior, or if you are a caregiver for a senior and you need information about local resources, please call Oncore Seniors Society at 250-828-0600. We are here to help.
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Health Minister announces funding for Better at Home program Health Minister Terry Lake announced an additional $4 million in funding for United Way’s Better at Home Program. Funding will be used to enhance and support the Better at Home program. Managed by United Way of the Lower Mainland, Better at Home is operating in 61 locations across B.C. Jim Elliot
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Issues facing seniors concerns everyone Continued from page 1 The Ombudsperson is an independent statutory position that decides “whether provincial public authorities have acted fairly and reasonably and whether their actions and decisions were consistent with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.” “The way seniors are treated in B.C. is not just an issue for seniors but for everyone,” said Paradiso at the beginning of his address. Following the keynote speech, there were three short presentations from Telus, the TRU Healthcare Assistant program and the City of Kamloops. A representative from Telus presented information about their WISE program, a set of free seminars with the goal of creating “engaging dialogues around smartphone safety.” Kim Morris and Lynette Nordic of the TRU Healthcare Assistant program explained the role their program’s graduates play in the lives of seniors. The presenters spoke about the skills their graduates learn and the philosophy of the program, which they summarized as “clients direct their own care and make their own choices...We support that client’s independence.” Finally Athena Smith, a City of Kamloops employee, presented community safety tips for seniors, including the dangers of online and telephone scams, which con-artists
regularly target seniors with because according to Smith, “they are too polite for their own good.” After the morning presentations, the assembled seniors were free to circulate amongst several smaller seminars and informational booths, hosted by a variety of businesses and services. Tara Hildebrand, support and education co-ordinator for the north and central regions of the Alzheimer Society of B.C., presented one of the wellreceived seminars entitled What You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s. The presentation focused on the differences between dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well as providing information for people who are caring for loved ones with the disease. A key point that Hildebrand stressed to those caregivers dealing with someone suffering from Alzheimer’s is to “Focus on what they are still doing rather than what they’ve lost.” Other presentation subjects included housing for seniors, innovations in healthcare management and agefriendly city planning. The second annual Seniors’ symposium served as a fun and informative gathering place for all people interested in issues affecting seniors in Kamloops and the surrounding areas.
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Important travel tips for diabetics Health Matters Laura Burgess, B.Sc. Pharm Certified Diabetes Educator
Travelling can be challenging for people with diabetes as changes in schedules, time zones, eating and activity levels can make it difficult to maintain target blood sugar levels but don’t let this deter you. It is possible to properly manage your diabetes while enjoying your travels. In this article, I will be giving you a few tips to help incorporate your diabetes management into your travel plans. Of course, how extensive your planning needs to be will depend on how
far and how long you are travelling. Before leaving, make sure you visit your doctor and pharmacist to ensure that you will have enough medications and diabetic supplies for your trip. If you need to travel with insulin, it is a good idea to get a letter from your physician stating that you are a diabetic and therefore it is necessary for you to carry supplies needed for insulin injections (syringes, needles, etc.). Also, if you are going to a warm destination, you should pick up an insulated insulin kit with an ice pack to keep your insulin cool. Always keep your medications and supplies in your carry-on luggage in case your checked baggage gets lost. It is also a good idea to carry a record of your
current medications and to wear some form of medical alert ID that identifies you as a diabetic.
When travelling to your destination, make sure you always carry a quick supply of carbohydrates in case you need to treat for hypoglycemia. As well, bring along long-acting carbohydrates and protein products such as nuts and crackers. If you are changing time zones, it may be necessary to adjust your medications.
It is a good idea to consult a member of your diabetes healthcare team to specifically plan this before leaving. Try to stay as active as you can while travelling; try stretching, taking a walk on long car rides or walking the airport or aisle of the airplane. Don’t forget that you will need to test more often in order to keep on top of your blood glucose control. When you arrive at your destination, you may need to adjust your insulin and/or medications based on your planned activity level and meal options. For example, if you are planning to be active the whole time (maybe on a ski trip), then you may need less insulin. If you are going to be relaxing on the beach and eating at an all-inclusive resort, you
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Do you remember when only very acutely sick people took pills? Isn’t it amazing how practically everyone now takes pills of some kind? Whether drugs or supplements, it is really kind of bizarre how this has become a part of everyday life for most people. It has not always been so. One has to wonder how and why it has all come about and whether it is really necessary. Most people believe that our food supply has been compromised, due to poor soil management and profit-driven corporate adulteration of food; however, we consumers should also admit that we are just as much to blame. By choosing convenience and economy over food quality, we have shot ourselves in the foot, so to speak. Thus, the supplement
industry was born and most of what we save in buying cheap food products is instead spent on buying vitamin pills to try and counteract the effects of malnutrition. Vitamin companies are also not all that they purport to be. June’s Reader’s Digest reported that the New York State Attorney General’s office accused Walmart, Walgreen’s, Target and GNC of selling fraudulent dietary supplements. They found many pills did not even contain the ingredients listed on the label. For example, a supplement marketed as Ginkgo Biloba contained only asparagus, rice and spruce. I think we are beginning to realize that the promise of “better living through chemistry,” whether drugs or supplements, is a house of cards. Basing our health on a system that relies on isolated, fractionated parts is counter to the way nature really works. In nature, the whole is always greater than the sum of its parts. For example, if you take apart a watch, none of the pieces will tell time. The parts must work together to function as a whole mechanism and all of
the parts must be there and functioning in order for the watch to work. The way to better health, vitality and longevity is with whole foods as nature intended. Please go through your cabinet and check the labels on your pill bottles. Keep the ones that read as food and be very cautious about anything else, especially in the long-term. In 1921, Dr. Royal Lee, a dentist and nutritionist created the first concentrated multiple vitamin/mineral supplement in order to help his ailing mother. He did it by cold drying real raw homegrown plants like carrots and beets, buckwheat and alfalfa and crushing them into a pill. Interestingly, since then, there has not been any “new” nutrient discovered that is not already found in this very prepared multiple supplement (available under the Standard Process brand). Unfortunately, Dr. Lee died a disappointed man, persecuted for his opinions, which were outside of medical consensus at the time. Here is one of my favorite quotes of his: “That is one of the biggest mistakes that medical science has ever
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Capsaicin creams relieve pain There are many topical pain relief creams on the market. Some have minor effects through heat or cold sensations and others have mild anti-inflammatory effects. One family of creams that is often overlooked is the capsaicin-
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release of one of these neurotransmitters called Substance P. When Substance P is released, the pain nerves activate and produce the burning/pain sensations many of us have experienced from eating hot peppers or spicy foods. After the release of Substance P, our nerves must begin to manufacture more of it to continue transmitting the pain signals. The pain relieving effects from capsaicin creams occur when the cream is applied regularly, three to four times daily. With regular application of capsaicin creams, our body cannot regenerate Substance P fast enough. As the Substance P supplies dwindle in the area where the cream is applied, the pain nerves lose their ability to produce effective pain signals and the pain decreases significantly for most people. These creams have been extensively studied and are rated as effective for many different pain syndromes ranging from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis,
to neuropathies (nerve pain) due to diabetes and shingles. So why are these creams not talked about or used more? As with many things, there are some catches. In order to be effective, capsaicin creams must counter the Substance P your body has created. This means that for most people, the pain will temporarily get worse for the first one to three days of use. The second catch is that these creams must be used regularly, three to four times daily, in order to be effective. If they are not used at regular intervals, the body is able to regenerate Substance P and the pain transmission can begin again. While capsaicin-based creams are not for everyone, they can be highly effective if used properly and one can tough out the first few days. If you are interested, check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if a capsaicin cream may be a good option for you.
NSCC welcomes summer Summer has come to Kamloops! As people are spending more time outside and going on vacations, many of the activities at the North Shore Community Centre have been postponed until September. Please see the calendar to make sure your event is running or give us a call at 250-376-4777 and we can look that information up for you. Please note that on Wednesday, July 1 (Canada Day) and Monday, Aug. 3 (B.C. Day) the community centre will be closed and all activities cancelled. In June we have had some great events! We would like to thank Linda Fenrich and her daughter Brianne for performing at the Community Dinner.
This was the last one until September and everyone enjoyed a feast of pork cutlets with all the fixings prepared by Harold’s Restaurant. We raised $268 from our Hot Dog Day and Used Book Sale held in June and we want to thank all of the volunteers and patrons for all of your support. The German Choir also treated us to a lovely afternoon concert. Please note that the Maple Coffee room will be open on Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon during the months of July and August. We wish everyone a safe and happy summer! Happy Canada Day to everyone!
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Should you attempt to write your own Last Will and Testament? Legal Ease By Kerri D. Priddle There are many people that think their estate is simple, and that by drafting their own will they can save a lot of money. However, creating a will without professional advice can lead to an insufficient will, which could cause difficulty and delay, as well as added expenses paid from your estate, during the probate process. Lawyers often come across will makers who claim they do not need a complicated will as they wish to leave everything to their children. They think the will should read: “This is the last will and testament of me, John Smith of Kamloops, British Columbia. I leave my entire estate to my
children, Sally and Joe Smith.” Unfortunately, a simple will like this leaves out a lot of things. For example, what if John Smith wrote a different will before this one? What if his children die before him? What if he has a wife? What if he has another child from a previous marriage? These types of issues are why it is so important to obtain proper legal estate planning advice. Most legal professionals say you should never write your own will, and usually they are right. There is only one situation where writing your own will without professional guidance is acceptable: You have, and always will have, virtually no assets. Handwritten wills or “holograph” wills are not valid in British Columbia. There are also pre-printed “will kits” available in booklet form and online. They are specifically designed to cover only the most basic
estate planning needs. However, even for a basic estate, a will maker must be very careful, as the instructions are minimal, and no legal advice is provided. In fact, all come with a disclaimer — “The information contained in this book/program is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal advice. For legal advice consult with a lawyer.” It is easy to make a mistake with a pre-printed form, and it likely will not be discovered until after you are incapacitated or gone. By then it will be too late to rectify. Sadly, it is your loved ones who will be left to deal with the issues arising from an improperly prepared estate-planning document. Property, probate, trust and death tax laws vary from province to province. There are also many specific issues that can affect an estate plan, including the definition of descendants (for example, step-children are not
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Mutual Admiration A photographer went to a socialite party in New York. As he entered the front door, the host said “I love your pictures — they’re wonderful; you must have a fantastic camera.” He said nothing until dinner was finished, then: “That was a wonderful dinner; you must have a terrific stove.” ~ Sam Haskins
Three ways to use life insurance for charitable giving
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Financial Focus Submitted by Lili Seery of Edward Jones
Many people are motivated to give to charities whose work is important to them. Using life insurance solutions for charitable giving can be an effective strategy that can help you support registered charities of your choice. There are various ways to use life insurance to donate to charity. Once a donation amount, percentage or range has been determined, the next step should consider how the gift could be structured to help achieve the objectives. Objectives often include consideration of the tax relief available by gifting now, gifting upon death or a combination of both. Examples of how life insurance policies can be used for charitable giving include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Donating the policy to a charity during the lifetime. Ownership of the policy may be transferred to the registered charity, which must be the irrevocable beneficiary, while the donor is generally bound to pay all premiums due according to the policy terms. Each year the charity would issue a donation receipt for the total amount of premiums paid resulting in a continuing tax credit
that may be used by the donor while living. Implementing this strategy, however, means that the estate will not receive a donation tax credit upon the insured’s death. 2. Gifting all or some insurance proceeds by will. When proceeds are donated by will, the donor does not receive a tax credit for the premiums paid while living. The charity instead will issue a tax receipt upon the insured’s death equivalent to the amount of the
donation made. 3. Naming a charity as a beneficiary of the life insurance. The form and timing of this strategy’s tax credit is similar to one received when making a donation by will. The difference is that a beneficiary designation allows the donor the flexibility to easily change the beneficiary designation
should circumstances change. The charity receives its gift in a way that provides a clear line between the charitable gift and gifts for estate beneficiaries, which may minimize the opportunity for conflict. These strategies help provide the opportunity for personalizing the timing of charitable receipts. Each strategy has different tax consequences. Donors should consult with their tax professional to determine the structure that best suits personal objectives. Make sure you have a detailed discussion with your financial advisor about the different options that are available to assist you in making an informed decision. Together, with your accountant and lawyer, you can work toward implementing insurance solutions as part of your overall financial strategy. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Insurance and annuities are offered by Edward Jones Insurance Agency (except in Québec). In Québec, insurance and annuities are offered by Edward Jones Insurance Agency (Québec) Inc. Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund.
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InCar is coming to a street near you The Interior CarShare Cooperative known as InCar, an initiative two years in the making and nearing its goal of 35 shareholding members, is hoping to be on the road in the very near future.
Let the travel bug take hold Simple Organization Kim Watt-Senner
By Wade Tomko A new way of travelling will soon be coming to Kamloops. Rolling out on the roads later this summer is the Interior CarShare Cooperative, also known as InCar. The initiative to bring car sharing to Kamloops has been over two years in the making. The dream became reality in February of 2014 when InCar first registered as a nonprofit organization. Since then, the co-op is nearing its goal of the 35 shareholding members required to get wheels on the road. Following in the footsteps of its sister company, Kelowna’s OGO, InCar aims to bring its members a fleet of fuelefficient and sustainable vehicles. Described as “All the benefits of car ownership without any of the hassles,” according to its website, fuel, insurance and maintenance are all covered by the usage fees. InCar works in a similar fashion to OGO and many other co-ops across Canada, in that it allows its members access to vehicles on an as-needed basis. This means that members will be able to book a vehicle and use it almost immediately. Booking is possible either through the use of a computer or smartphone. InCar has two types of memberships at this time: shareholding and business/ organizational. The shareholding membership will cost $500 and gives its buyer voting rights at the Annual General Meeting. Business/organizational memberships are $800, but the business can sign on up to eight drivers. More drivers can be signed on in a business membership for an additional $100 per person. These memberships allow one vote for every $500 in membership shares. Although currently
unavailable, casual memberships will eventually become an option once there are enough shareholding members. Casual members will be charged $25 per month instead of the one time fee of $500 for shareholding members. All memberships come with a one-time application fee of $25. There are, however, fees on top of membership. Members can expect to pay $4 per hour plus $0.40 per kilometre driven when behind the wheel. With Executive Director of InCar, Dylan Houlihan, claiming there is the demand for a two car fleet, InCar is still actively searching for new shareholding members. Given Kamloops’ truck culture, it is likely that one of the first vehicles acquired by the co-op will be a truck. InCar now seeks to expand its influence throughout the city and has entered talks with several groups interested in the car share. Among these groups is the Kamloops Centre for Seniors Information (CSI), although there is much to still be discussed. This seems to be the case with many businesses across Kamloops as they grapple with the idea of car sharing. Yet both Urban Systems and Kamloops Innovation have become extremely supportive members of InCar here in Kamloops. Another supporter is Interior Savings Credit Union, who earlier this year awarded InCar with $15,000 in seed funding. Of particular value to InCar are the many apartment complexes downtown and on the North Shore. The high density and low mobility of tenants in areas such as Ashley Court and the Sands Apartments make these ideal starting locations for the co-op. InCar director and Kamloops city councillor Donovan Cavers wishes to see the City of Kamloops
adopt a relationship with InCar similar to the one the City of Kelowna has with OGO, where newly built apartment complexes are regulated and are required to set aside parking space for car share vehicles. Cavers said “If Kamloops regulates apartments like Kelowna, part of the money used to build parking lots could be contributed to the car share to expand their fleet. This way the car share, apartment complex and the city all benefit.” Despite the benefits that car sharing may bring to the sustainability of Kamloops, many residents are unwilling to give up the freedom of owning their own vehicle. Independence at the wheel is key to many Kamloopsians as the city is still fairly spread out for its population, and many still consider it to be a highway town. Unfortunately, InCar is missing a potentially large customer base as well, as they have not had much contact with Kamloops’ various seniors’ residences. Kamloops residents Joanne and Neil Campbell admitted that it “would be good for couples like us, who only have one vehicle, but sometimes finding we need another for small trips.” There are also those like Betty Haynes, who although not currently interested in the car share, has said that she may see use in the co-op when gas and insurance become too pricey. But even if InCar can’t reach everyone here in Kamloops, it could be a major step forward in increasing the economic and environmental sustainability of the city and moving us towards a greener future. To find out more about the co-op or become a member, visit them on their website at www. interiorcarshare.ca.
As Canada Day approaches it makes me think about how fortunate we are to live in such a great country! I’ve been lucky in that I have been able to do a fair bit of travelling, both as a single woman and as a wife and later as a mom. I backpacked through Europe with my sister in the ‘80s. (Thank goodness we walked everywhere, as the amount of food I consumed was unreal!) In the ‘90s, my husband and I went to the Canadian east coast, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and Mexico. In the 21st century, as a family, we’ve gone back to Jamaica, Mexico and the United States. But, one thing is for sure:
Canada still has the best to offer out of any of the places I have been. We take things like freedom, health care and prosperity for granted, as they are natural to us as the air we breathe. We live in an entitled society. If we want to go somewhere, we do. If we hurt ourselves, we seek professional health care. If we want to purchase “X,” we work harder. These are our basic comforts as Canadians. The rest of the world is not as fortunate. My point is this: if we live in such a wonderful country, shouldn’t we be travelling more in our own country than in other countries? As I get a bit older I realize that I really want to see more of the country I live in. A wonderful grandparent I know goes back to
Newfoundland routinely and posts the most beautiful pictures on Facebook. I want to go and see those beautiful places. So how in the world does this relate to organizing? Well, I guess it relates more to our individual bucket lists — a list of things that we want to do while we still can both physically and mentally. Relatives close to us are now elderly and frail and wish they had made different choices to see a bit more of the world. The reality is that it is too late for many people and it’s sad to know they are never going to see anything past their doorstep. So make that travelling bucket list and do it! Have no regrets — create lasting memories.
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This is an old recipe of mother’s (Mom’s mom, my grandmother).
Recipes of the Month
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Reprinted with permission and in loving memory from Eleanore Moore’s cookbook “Family Favourites, Past & Present” These recipes are from my Mom’s cookbook which was called Family Favourites, Past & Present, Enjoy! ~ Shirley
Tangy Chicken Legs 6 whole (3lbs) chicken thighs & legs 2 tbsp oil 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup onions 1 cup chopped green peppers 1 1/3 cups ketchup 2 tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp Worchestershire sace 1 tbsp prepared mustard 1 cup water 1 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper
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3/4 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup corn syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon soda in 3 tablespoons of hot water Pinch of salt 3 1/2 cups flour (approx. measure, add even flour to made the mix firm enough to roll)
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Mix above ingredients, cover and chill for an hour or until easy to handle. On a lightly floured surface, roll part of the dough at a time. Cut with circle cookie cutter, bake at 375 F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned. Cool cookies and sandwich together with raspberry jam. Note: Keep any unused dough chilled until you need it. Chill dough absorbs less flour when it is rolled, giving you softer cookies.
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Desert Gardens Ladies’ Auxiliary DG presents Two Twoonie Tea all summer long down and see what we have. We have trucks, baby dolls, stuffies and more. It’s never too early to start on your Christmas list. We have great buys. Our hours for July and August are Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Come in for lunch or
Happy Canada Day! Enjoy all the activities at the park. We still have angels left and they are now on sale. We have different items on sale all the time so come on
just to chat. We still have those items for the man that bought them at the garage sale. So long for now.
Desert Gardens Community Centre JULY 2015 Calendar of Events - The SUNDAY
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Zone 8 seniors prepare for North Vancouver
The final details for registration are being entered into the provincial database. Members Heather Sinclair with help from Russ Reid, Bruce Dahling and Sharon Green, have been working hard to get the paperwork organized and entered into the computer. Team captains, sport event co-ordinators, and area representatives have also been doing their share of the work. Thanks to all of you! We also thank Ron Telford, who submitted the following information about pickleball, to help readers gain a better
understanding of a fairly new sport in the 55+ BC Games. He tells us pickleball is the fastest growing sport in North America, and the rest of the world is catching on. This relatively new sport is played mostly by seniors — the active ones who want to lead healthy lifestyles well into their later years. The grey tsunami has arrived and many want to play this new sport and have fun. Communities have risen to the new challenges this sport presents. Tennis courts are being converted to pickleball courts, and
new court facilities are being built. Seniors who in their younger years played tennis, squash, racquetball, table tennis and badminton, are now coming out and try something different. Players are usually hooked after trying pickleball once and are becoming regular players. Now that a lot of communities have pickleball amenities and equipment, we are seeing a rising tide of competitive tournaments offered. These tournaments are based on skill ratings. At these tournaments, skilled and new players make new friends as well as older acquaintances. These tournaments fill up fast and usually take place on weekends. The Nationals, first time skill rated, are being played for the first time in Kelowna, B.C.
Neighbourly Love A guy calls the police: “Hello is this the police?? I’m calling about my neighbour Tony. He is hiding marijuana in his firewood!” The next day the police descend on Tony’s house and search the shed where the firewood is kept. They bust open every piece of firewood, but find no marijuana. They apologize to Tony and leave. Tony’s phone rings. “Hey Tony, did the cops come to your house?” “Yep” “Did they chop all your firewood?” “Yep” “Happy Birthday Buddy!” Source: www.jokes4us.com
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Kamloops hosted a skillrated tournament on May 30 and 31. Tournaments bring communities together for a weekend of fun and competitive play and tourist dollars. Skill-rated pickleball at the August 55+ BC Games in North Vancouver will be played at the Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre in North Vancouver, where there will be added and resurfaced courts. To learn more
about pickleball and to check out the Kamloops Pickleball Club, go online and on YouTube. There is no general meeting in July or August. Training and conditioning continue in all sports and recreational activities, but we’re going to take a social break July 25 for the Zone 8 picnic in Turtle Valley near Chase. All members, families, and potential participants are welcome. Zone 8 shirts, jackets, caps, visors and North
Vancouver 2015 crests will be available for sale; fun activities come free. Lunch starts about 11:30 a.m., with activities to follow. Tony and Linda will supply beef on a bun, and attendees can bring a salad or dessert. For more information and directions to the sensational summer social, please contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or email lindahaas@ xplornet.com. Have fun, stay active, and keep healthy!
Book Review By Marilyn Brown
The Girl on the Train
By Paula Hawkins Hamish HamltonDoubleday Canada, 2014 Fiction, 316 pages Available in book stores, in eBook format, and through the TNRD library system Are you in the mood for some light summer reading — maybe something set in London, with a main character who adores trains and spends a lot of time on them — a story of modern lovers, perhaps? If so, The Girl on the Train may not be your best choice because to this mix it adds betrayal, an unreliable narrator and ghastly murder. However, if a top-notch murder mystery tickles your fancy, then this book may be just what you want. It is a cleverly constructed thriller, with enough twists of plot, spine-chilling foreshadowing and character re-evaluations to keep the reader on edge. Rachel travels into London, Monday to Friday, on the same trains, morning and evening, on the same routes. She has a keen interest in two couples whose houses, near to each other, back onto the train tracks. She knows this neighbourhood intimately: a short time ago she lived with the love of her life in one of the houses. From her train carriage Rachel can glimpse directly into the lives of the people living there now. Rachel’s interest seems too intense, too peculiar. She concocts her own
story about “the perfect couple” in one house. Simultaneously, she demonizes Anna, “the other woman” who, we learn, is happily married to Rachel’s ex-husband, Tom, and they are living in what was Rachel’s house. Alcohol is Rachel’s escape from the pain of a broken heart. She drinks cans of gin and tonic on the commute home, then drinks steadily in the evening, hiding her wine bottles from her landlady in the morning. Rachel can’t help herself, it seems. One day Rachel observes a tall, slender stranger kissing Megan, the woman who is one half of “the perfect couple,” the woman who mysteriously goes missing. Rachel’s eyewitness account is discredited. She is an alcoholic, plagued by blackouts. Police label her an unreliable witness. Rachel is in torment as she tries to remember how she herself ended up dazed, disoriented and bloody, the same night Megan disappeared. Paula Hawkins “layers” the suspense perfectly. We initially see much of the
story through Rachel’s eyes. We get the sense of her self-loathing and self-pity, of her emotional instability. The time frame shifts back a year, and the vivacious thrill-seeker, Megan, tells us her story, incrementally getting closer to the time of her murder. The tension is unbearable. Who is guilty of the despicable crime? The Girl on the Train may not be the typical frothy summer read, but its pace is exquisitely suited to the genre: the reader can’t help but be swept along. Paula Hawkins has a background in journalism. The Girl on the Train is her first foray into the thriller genre. She lives in London.
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My wife and I are both 67 and we hadn’t yet satisfied our urge to visit Patagonia in the southern wilds of Chile and Argentina. We were a little intimidated by the National Geographic Travel website. We like active holidays, but the website used terms like “strenuous mountain hiking” and stressed the need for above average fitness while not mentioning anything about age. We envisaged thirty-somethings striding out, leaving us in the dust, but should have realized they wouldn’t be in the market for the expense of this particular trip. In fact, the average age was 66 and more than a few in the party of twelve guests, all of whom were American except us, had delusions of grandeur about their appropriateness for this journey (or didn’t read the brochure). Still they were a great group socially, despite being strangers to one another, and over the
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Celebrating Canada Your Voice in Ottawa Cathy McLeod, MP Canada Day is a celebration of all that is great about our country — it honours our past, our present and our future. It is a time to celebrate Canada’s rich history, diverse natural and cultural heritage, strong values and many accomplishments. Canada’s history is filled with notable figures whose legacy has enriched the Canadian and global community. For instance, Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone changed the way the world
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Letter to the editor
Dear Editor, Below are just some of the important reasons Kamloops new Pesticide Ban should be adopted. UBC, School of Population and Public Health wrote a letter to the BC Members of the Legislative Assembly. It stated, “ I am writing in support of the need for strong pesticide legislation in British Columbia. As Professor and Canadian Cancer Society Chair in Cancer Primary Prevention, my role includes evaluating the research evidence regarding factors that increase the risk of cancer. Cosmetic pesticides are among these risks.” In a report by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, they mention a study that was published in the official journal of the Canadian Paediatric Society. It “found that 2,4-D - the most commonly used weed killer in Canada - is linked to cancers, neurological impairment, and reproductive problems.” The Ontario College of Family Physicians landmark study concluded, “Pesticides are associated with some extremely serious illnesses especially in children.” The OCFP found that children exposed to insecticides and herbicides used on lawns and gardens had an increased risk of leukemia, a form of cancer. Dr. Margaret Sanborn, of McMaster University, stated, “ Many of the health problems linked with pesticide use are serious and difficult to treat.” Many studies reviewed
by the Ontario College show positive associations between solid tumours and pesticide exposure, including brain cancer, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, and pancreatic cancer, among others. In a Globe and Mail article, the Ontario College of Family Physicians mentioned 12,000 studies that were conducted worldwide. The researchers found that ‘ there is no evidence that some pesticides are less dangerous than others, just that they have different effects on health that take different periods to show up.’ Interior Health wrote: ‘ The risks to public health posed by pesticide use in urban environments has been the subject of several reviews in recent years, most notable the City of Toronto Health Department, the College of Family Physicians of Ontario and some US Environmental Protection Agency reviews. These reviews highlight the debate in the scientific community regarding the potential health risks associated with exposures to commonly available household pesticides. It is reasonable to encourage government jurisdiction to apply a precautionary approach for ensuring the health of the population they serve and as a risk management strategy. The precautionary principle states that the absence of scientific certainty should not be used as a reason to postpone or negate action when faced with a potential health hazard. With this in mind and
the studies noted above which suggest reason for concern, IH encourages actions to prevent potential adverse health effects from household pesticide exposures in urban settings.’ There is so much more material that I could add, but I think the people of Kamloops realize the importance of having a ban in place. The majority of the population want it. I hope our mayor and council will adopt this new by-law in July, and lead all of us into a new healthier future. In closing, I’d like to share 3 quotes : “Our generation has taken to the cosmetic use of pesticides and I think, perhaps unwittingly, not fully understanding the dangers it represents to ourselves and, most importantly, to our children. It’s the right of kids to play in the grass .. without compromising their health.” ...Dalton McGuinty “People who wouldn’t dream of abusing a child think nothing of giving their children and grandchildren an environment that has been abused.”...Richard J. Jackson M.D., M.P.H., Director, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, USA. “We find it strange that anyone would be opposed to protecting the air, water, land and biodiversity that we need for our health and survival.”...David Suzuki Foundation Please let our Council know that you want the ban. Thank you. D. Czyzewski, Kamloops
Quick changing weather Continued from page 13 No matter the conditions, we were out hiking anyway. We weren’t warned about the weather in more than general terms, certainly not that climbing groups can wait up to a month for a favourable start. Still, it would have been a shame not to go because of that alone. The weather changes so quickly that it is nice usually some part of each day. If you can’t see your favourite mountain in the morning, look again after lunch. This all sounds quite daunting, even dangerous, but in fact there were more people than we expected. The trails were well maintained, lodges and cabins were available and the hiking was long but only moderately steep — no real
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Wrapping it up Submitted by Wendy Weseen I used to think I was just a plain klutz with a long history of dropping and breaking things, snagging buttons and toggles on door knobs, and generally tripping over my own feet. I’ve had a long trail of fractured wrists and toes, sprained ankles, broken tailbones and thumbnails lost to car doors. I even have a titanium elbow I acquired in France. My body doesn’t know where it ends and the rest of the world begins. Now knobby knuckles and being unable to fully close my hands have added to the frustrating time I spend getting into things. Scissors, X-Acto knives, and needle-nosed pliers have joined the carving knives and replaced simple bottle and can openers in my kitchen drawers. But now I know it’s not all my fault. I watch other people — men and women, young and old — and for everyone there’s an eternal tussle with jar and bottle tops sealed with gorilla glue and becoming cross threaded, childproof lids, heavy plastic wrappings air sucked to toiletries and household products, aerosol caps that don’t snap on after the ring of plastic is removed and Ziploc® bags that tear when pulled apart the first time, rendering them useless for the remainder of the product’s life. And how many times have you had to throw away a product because the aerosol stem or application brush doesn’t reach the bottom of the can or bottle? Heaven help us if something has to be returned to the store and we try to put the product back into the box or wrapping it came in along with those infuriating statically-charged worms of Styrofoam. It’s like un-birthing a baby. So why am I whining? Because I’m terribly disappointed. Because the Peace, Environment and Social Justice March on May 2 reminded me that I’d “been there, done that.” A spinoff from the two decades of the Age of Aquarius, the 1980s were when the moon was in the seventh house and Jupiter aligned with Mars; peace guided the planets
and love steered the stars. Littering, pollution, sustainability and nonrenewable resources became household words. We poured over Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring and the best seller book, Limits to Growth spelled out the consequences of interactions between the earth and humans. “Thank God,” we said. “We’ve time to fix this.” So we car pooled, turned off the tap when we brushed our teeth, and picked up trash. We protested wasteful packaging, refused to buy single-serving products and shunned plastic. The new 3Rs arrived — reduce, reuse and recycle. What happened? Instead, over-packaging in a size designed to mislead the customer, claiming to be more convenient, became the norm. Fruit and vegetables were compartmentalized in plastic disposable cases. Tap water, no longer acceptable, was replaced by bottled water, and oodles of other products became disposable, used once and discarded. Litter grew exponentially under our feet, on side walks, in parks and roadside ditches, floated down rivers and bobbed in lakes with black toxic bubbles trailing behind like a murder of baby crows. Thirty-five years ago, we didn’t foresee a new lifestyle looming on the horizon. We hadn’t imagined stuff and nonsense created to fill the emotional gap of existence and the physical absentee kitchen and housework as we catapulted forward in an economy requiring us to work overtime, purchase ready-made food with a side bar of fanaticism for specialty coffees, an appetite for bigger and better vehicles and products guaranteed to give us love and the happiness we crave. The issue is so much bigger than my personal irritability and product package design flaws. Material possession and consumer technology have distracted us and superseded connection with our amazing and precious world, making us able to mindlessly trash our planet. Is it better or worse than in 1980?
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President Liz McCormack of the Preceptor Beta Mu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and members of the group present Executive Director Wendy Marlow of Kamloops Hospice Association with a cheque for $200. Members of Preceptor Beta Mu raise funds throughout the year to donate to worthy causes. (Back row): Elaine Paget, Sharon Mehr, Terry Phillips, Paula Vollrath and Linda Harrison.
JDRF holds another successful fundraiser By Mike Keetch
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) had the BC Wildlife Park jumping with activity on June 14, holding their annual Walk for the Cure to aid Type 1 diabetes. Over 650 participants met at the park for a morning of fun and walking to assist in this worthwhile cause. Type 1 diabetes affects people of any age, but it is most often diagnosed in children at about eight or nine years of age. Lots of activities were available including a bouncy castle, face painting and an opportunity to paint a picture or contribute to a painting that will be auctioned off at a later date. There was also a chance to get your own blood checked and find out more about Type 1 diabetes and advances towards controlling the effects and help those suffering with this disease to lead a more normal life. The total raised for the event was just under $128,000. For more information about JDRF or to join the many volunteers that work around the year to support JDRF, contact Shianne at kamloops@jdrf.ca or call 250-374-0599.
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Spirit Warriors celebrate twenty years with carnation ceremony
July 2015
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Submitted by Sandy Cooper On Saturday, June 13, the local Spirit Warriors dragon boat team celebrated their 20th anniversary of the introduction to dragon boating as a rehab program for breast cancer survivors. Members of the club held an emotional Carnation Ceremony at Pioneer Park. Family and friends participated from the shore. In 1996, Dr. Don McKenzie of Vancouver initiated a study to see if vigorous upper body exercise affected lymphedema, a painful and debilitating swelling condition that can be a complication from breast cancer surgery. Being a dragon boater himself, he brought 22 women, post-breast cancer treatment, together as a dragon boat team. They trained in the gym and in the boat, and were monitored for any physical complications. They competed in the 1996 Alcan festival held in False
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Oh, Canada! The Flooring Guy Matthew Wells, Nufloors Kamloops Let’s face it, we are privileged to live in the best country in the world! In honour of our great nation’s birthday this month we will be talking about how Canada influences flooring and how things we do in Canada are just, well…better! Canadian Hardwood The name should say it all. Canadian hardwood has to be better right? Well besides the obvious, there are some reasons
that make Canadian hardwood great. Firstly, our colder temperatures cause trees in Canada to grow a littler slower, which improves the consistency of the wood colour and tighter growth rings mean the wood is strong and durable. Secondly, being that we Canadians love the outdoors, making sure we respect Mother Nature is of the upmost importance. One way this is done is through FSC Certification. FSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council and Controlled Wood Verification makes sure that 100 per cent of the fibre in FSC labelled products comes from an approved source. FSC Controlled wood has
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Venting about houses Home Maintenance Tips Lyle Killough, Homewell Services Co. It is easy to understand that setting up a garden sprinkler in the living room is going to be very bad for the house and its contents. I’m even willing to bet that almost no one would intentionally dump a litre of water on the kitchen floor every day and then, for good measure, toss another half litre on the bathroom floor. That would be crazy; all that water would inevitably damage the house. Well, it turns out that we do this almost every day, usually without realizing it. More accurately, we are putting the water into the air in the kitchen and bathroom
as steam or vapour. A shower generally releases about one third of a litre of water vapour and cooking a typical meal is about the same. Add to this the litre or so of vapour each of us breathes out each day, steam from dish washing, evaporation from houseplants, laundry, contributions from pets and we’ve got a veritable tsunami being unleashed every day in our homes! The solution to this water vapour challenge is to use an exhaust fan and extract much of this water vapour before it has a chance to condense and cause problems. The kitchen range hood fan and the bathroom exhaust fan help with this. They are also useful for removing odours and the occasional bit of smoke from cooking. Note that some range hoods just act as recirculation filters and do not exhaust to the outside. Clearly this fan design does nothing to
remove water vapour from our homes. Exhaust fans can be vented to the outside through a hood on an exterior wall, the roof’s gable end or through a vent cap installed through the roof. Venting through the soffit was sometimes done in the past, but it is no longer acceptable and it has never been OK to vent into an attic. If you have a fan or clothes dryer that discharges into the attic get this corrected as soon as possible. Never pump water into an attic! Keep these fans working properly. Clean the metal grease filter on the range hood by running it through the dishwasher regularly. Good hardware stores have replacement filters if your filter is too far-gone or if it isn’t designed to be cleaned. Gently vacuum the grille of the bathroom fan to clear the lint away that gathers there. Fans can become noisy if they are dirty or failing or if they are just a poor design.
The Electrician, The Dog, and The Parrot An electrician went to a job at a house with a large dog and a parrot. The owner, sensing the electrician’s nerves, said to the electrician that there was no need to worry about the dog, but whatever you do never say a word to the parrot. Relieved, the electrician got to work, the dog sitting there watching him the whole time. All of a sudden after the owner left, the parrot let loose with the meanest tirade of insults at the electrician who, after a few minutes of this, told the parrot to shut up. The parrot replied, “Sick ‘em, Rex!” Source: www.totallyhomeimprovement.com
Loud fans discourage use and replacement of most exhaust fans is relatively inexpensive, so this is well worth considering if your fan is annoying. Make sure that the vent hood outside is unobstructed and undamaged, and that the flapper in the hood moves properly. The flapper prevents outside air and critters from entering the house when the fan is off and must swing open to allow air through when the fan is on. The right level of humidity is important to keep the environment in yourServices house healthy. If Co. the humidity is too high, damage to your home can occur, and in particular, high humidity can support mould growth. Make it a habit to use the fan whenever having a shower or bath and while Services cooking and keep theCo. tsunami down.
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The following is part of a series of information articles aimed at increasing public awareness about the services provided by the Kamloops RCMP Victim Services Unit. The Unit offers a variety of information and services, at no cost, to any victim or witness of crime and trauma. All Unit members have received specialized, comprehensive training in victims’ issues, the criminal justice system and crisis intervention techniques. The Unit is located at the main RCMP detachment at 560 Battle St. Victim Services operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week
and may be accessed by calling 250-828-3223 or by attending the RCMP detachment. Victims of crime and people suffering from other trauma have needs, which cannot always be met on their own — needs that, until the early 1970s, were largely ignored. Traditionally the role of victims/witnesses within the criminal justice system has been limited to providing information, often resulting in a perception that the system is unresponsive and uncaring. The “Women’s Movement” is credited with formally recognizing the needs of sexual assault victims and battered women and for encouraging justice
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systems to provide services to them. Increased public awareness of the needs of all victims has catapulted organized efforts within the criminal justice system to address many specific needs of victims and witnesses of crime. In Canada, research projects were conducted to ascertain both the extent of victimization and citizens’ reactions to it. A Federal/Provincial Task Force Report on Justice for Victims of Crime was released in 1983. This report outlined changes, which could be made to the criminal justice system in order to improve the legal encounters of victims and witnesses. The focus on the victim as a
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process, resource and referral information, court orientation and accompaniment services, safety planning, residential and business security checks and practical assistance with completing Victim Impact Statements, Restitution requests and application for compensation through the Crime Victim Assistance Program. If you are in need of support or information and do not know where to seek help, please call the Victim Services Unit at 250828-3223. We are knowledgeable about crime, trauma and the criminal justice system, and will be able to assist and/or direct you to the appropriate resources.
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person with special needs led to the formation of specific service projects and agencies to provide direct supportive services to victims and witnesses of crime. The Kamloops RCMP detachment initiated its own police-based Victim Services Unit in 1989. Currently, the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, alongside the City of Kamloops, jointly fund the Kamloops RCMP Victim Services Unit. Victims, witnesses and other traumatized individuals are provided with the following extensive services: crisis intervention, emotional support, information about the police investigation and court
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A tribute to Clearwater’s Mary Johnson On May 30, Clearwater and area lost a dear lady. Mary Johnson was a long-time member of the Friendly Club (formerly part of Old Age Pensioners Organization) of Clearwater. The group name matched Mary’s own friendly nature. One of Mary’s volunteer jobs was to keep the calendar of The Senior Connector (as it was then) up to date. For many years she sent information about the Friendly Club’s meetings
and regular events such as carpet bowling and gatherings to share music, crafts and coffee. All were, and still are, held at Evergreen Acres, a seniors’ residential centre in Clearwater. This was just one of Mary’s many interests.
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making items out of plastic canvas. Despite going for cancer treatments for the past couple of years, Mary attended every meeting she possibly could and was always an active participant with her warm smile and a positive attitude. If Mary said she would do something, we knew it would be done. She showed what a senior can achieve and was a great example for others to follow.
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The Lord’s Prayer: Parabasis
Spiritual Thought Rev. David Schumacher At the halfway point of the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples, He continues with, “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who have sinned against us.” Before you can seriously pray this particular petition of the
Lord’s Prayer, you have got to have a sense of your own sin: what it is, how it affects your life, what it does to you and to those around you. The New Testament treats sin like a rattlesnake. So much so that it uses five different Greek words (the original language of the New Testament) to describe it. The first word is hamartia, which means, “missing the target.” The apostle Paul alludes to this when he writes: “… for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of
God.” (Romans 3:23) The second word is parabasis, which means, “stepping across.” Sin is stepping across the line drawn between right and wrong. James is talking about this when he writes: “Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.” (James 4:17) A little boy scraped a chair across the kitchen floor and climbed on it to reach the cookie jar on the top shelf. His mother heard the noise and called out, “What are you doing in there?” With his hand in the
cookie jar, the child replied, “I’m fighting temptation.” Do you always stay on the right side of the line dividing honesty and dishonesty? Do you always stay on the right side of the line that divides truth and falsehood? Do you ever twist or evade or distort the truth? Do you always stay on the right side of the line dividing kindness and courtesy from selfishness and harshness? Is there never an unkind or discourteous thought in your mind or in your
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heart? When we think of sin this way, there is no way anyone can claim they’ve always remained on the right side of the dividing line. And, that’s precisely why Jesus “stepped across” and took our sin upon Himself, to get us back on the right side of the dividing line. “God made him (Jesus) who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness (means, “being made right with someone”) of God.” (2 Corinthians 5:21)
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Sat & Sun Liturgies Saturday 7 pm Sunday 8:30 am 11:30 am, 6 pm
Take time to be quiet - It is the opportunity to seek God. Take time to be aware - It is the opportunity to help others.
Confession Times Saturday 4-5 pm Sunday 5:30-6 pm Wed 5:15-5:35 pm 1st Friday of the month 5-6 pm
Take time to love and be loved - It is God’s greatest gift. Take time to laugh - It is the music of the soul. Take time to be friendly - It is the road to happiness.
Weekday Masses Monday at 9:30 am & 6 pm Tues-Fri at 7:15 am & 9:30 am Saturday at 7:15 am First Friday Mass at 6 pm. First Saturday – Rosary at 9 am and Mass at 9:30 am
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Take time to dream - It is what the future is made of.
Kamloops United Church
Take time to pray - It is the greatest power on earth.
www.kamloopsunited.ca 421 St. Paul St. • Sundays 10 am Rev. Bruce Comrie
Take time to give - It is too short a day to be selfish.
Mt. Paul United Church
Take time to work - It is the price of success.
www.mtpauluc.ca 140 Laburnum St. • Sundays 10:30 am Rev. LeAnn Blackert
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The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month with the exception of July, August and December at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743. Rebekah Lodge No. 23 dates for July: July 6 - Hall Society Meeting, 7:30 p.m. July 18 - Pancake Breakfast, $5. July 18 - Garage sale, 8 a.m. to noon. Please contact Beverlee Steele at 250-374-0949.
The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club, 1140 River St. News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us, having
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fun with music. For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkes@telus.net.
Adult Summer Reading Club: This summer members of the TNRD Library System are invited to join in a game of Book Bingo!Each row completed by the end of August will count as one entry in our grand prize draw. Registration begins on June 15. Please visit http:// www.tnrdlib.ca/adultsrc or the downtown and North Kamloops libraries for more details.
Learn to play the Ukulele. We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners, a one time charge of $10, you are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along. For more information visit our website www.ukuleleorchestraofkamloops. com or call Lynne at 250-372-7485 or Dorene at 250376-5502. The Council of Canadians meets at 5.30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli, 225 - 7th Ave. Please join us. Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information. You can also visit www.kamloopscanadians.ca.
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It has been said that change is better than rest. We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club invite you to find out for yourselves. Bowling takes place six days a week from April to September. Come as an individual or a group. The first three sessions are free. For more information contact Irene at 250-374-427, Bruce at 250-554-5177 or visit www. kamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclub.com. Kamloops' original Coffee House. Warm atmosphere, excellent music, and wonderful coffee and treats. From town, take the Trans Canada Hwy. east to the Dallas Petrocan. Follow Dallas Dr. to Barnhartvale Rd. and keep going for seven km. Barnhartvale Hall is on the left. Thank you for supporting local live music!
Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you, 755 Tranquille Rd. Saturday and Sunday: Meat draws from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday: Pull Tab draws from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: Horse races from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ping Pong / Table Tennis: experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game — all ages and beginners are welcome. Make new friends, have fun and be fit. Experts say it is also good for your brain. We play on Tuesday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday 12 :30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Desert Garden Community Centre, 540 Seymour St. For more information call 250-372-3965.
Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St., North Shore. Doors open at 6 p.m. for coffee and social. Games begin at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Norm Morrison
Oct. 6, 1917 - May 19, 2014 In loving memory of the best of fathers, grandfathers & great grandfathers. Norm was also the most wonderful husband. June 16th would have been our 74th wedding anniversary. We all love you and miss you. From your loving wife & family
July 2015
Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. Contact 250-314-1021.
McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., with an arrival at 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. Free parking, free instruction and free use of bowls for first years. Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm. For more information or to make arrangements for instruction, call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron). Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Heritage House, top floor, Riverside Park. New members always welcome. Free parking for members. No special equipment needed. New teams are drawn each day. There are two games and coffee each day. The group runs all year. Call Kay at 250-376-0917, Kay at 250828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493. Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan. to Nov.) from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd. (side entrance). All are welcome. FMI call 250-314-1404.
Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs? Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts. We meet every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Heritage House. For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505. Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 405, 235 – 1st Ave. For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand, support and education co-ordinator Alzheimer Society of B.C. at 250-377-8200.
St. Paul’s Thrift Shop, 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm. Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance. Great bargains every week. Kamloops Elks Lodge #44 meets at 7:30 p.m. every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St. We have served the community since 1920. You are invited to come and meet the members. New members are welcome. The hall is also available for gatherings, meetings, etc. For any inquiries please call 250-3722737 or 250-573-4632.
The Kamloops Garden Club is hosting their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 24 at 7 p.m., in the upper level of Heritage House, 100 Lorne st. If you are proud of your flower arrangements or would like to show off your flower, you should come to this meeting. We’ll share information with you on how to condition your flowers for the Rose and Flower Show that we are hosting on June 27. Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave, 250-372-3448. Our hours there are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday. We have excellent merchandise and prices, and welcome new customers. Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494,
The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Come and investigate a great hobby. Call 250-554-3233 for more information. North Kamloops Royal Purple: We are a fun-loving, dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community. Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon. New members are welcome. Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941.
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Groups
The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Come and investigate a great hobby. Call 250554-3233 for more information.
Army Navy & Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community. We are located at #9-177 Tranquille Rd. Contact information: 250-5542455. We still have our Tuesday night free bingo starting at 4:30 p.m. and our Wednesday darts starting at 1:30 p.m. We have our karaoke on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. and on the weekends we have our meat draws on Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m.
North Kamloops Royal Purple: We are a funloving, dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community. Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon. New members are welcome. Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-3744941. Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 12 p.m., Duffy’s Neighbourhood Pub, 1797 Pacific Way. New members welcome. Call 250-828-1765. North Kamloops Elks Lodge #469, #102-1121 12th St., 250-376-2924 (leave message). We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. New members are welcome. Crib tournaments every Wednesday, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group, a support group for people who’ve suffered a stroke and their caregivers, meet the second, third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group also offers a speech software program to help those with speech recovery. To confirm dates of meetings, location and other information, call Shona at 250-320-1348. Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre, 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd. Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kam@shaw.ca.
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The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club, 1140 River St. News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us, having fun with music. For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkes@telus.net.
The Canadian Cancer Society, Cancer Connection a source for cancer information can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333. Are you serious about writing? Network with people who are supportive, informative and interested in publishing. Why not check out Kamloops’ own Interior Authors’ Group, which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 6:30 p.m. at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview), 1789 Primrose crt. Call Elma, 250-3741750, or go to www. interiorauthorsgroup.ca.
Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, 555W Columbia St. Call 250372-3660. Enjoy walking? Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 8:30 a.m. Yearly cost is $10. All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Everyone is welcome. Call Sharon, 250-374-0688.
Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month, except July and August, 10 a.m. at the Seniors’ Drop In Centre, Dutch Lake Community Centre; Third Sunday Social at 12:30 p.m. at Wells Gray Inn all year long; Writers' Circle, 2 p.m. at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays; Book Club also at the library at 2 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month. Contacts: Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-6743688.
M&M Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 p.m. Call 250-587-6503. Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 1:30 p.m. at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse, next to Norbrock Stadium. Come for crib, coffee and good-company. Free parking. Call 250-5790228, 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917.
Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (except July and August). This is a group for ostomates and their support persons. Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy. FMI call 250819-0945. Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon at People In Motion, 182B Tranquille Rd., for resources, support and fellowship. Parking in back. Call Ashley at 778257-1986 or email ash. westen@gmail.com. 55+ Kamloops Senior Swimmers meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 to 9 a.m. at the YMCA/YWCA. Call Elizabeth, 250-5732818.
Members of the Kamloops Floor Curling Club 2014. Call Call Kay at 250-376-0917.
The Connector makes every effort to provide as many group and event listings as space permits from one month to the next. Groups and clubs can also submit information to share on our website at www.connectornews.ca. Email the editor@connectornews.ca to add your information and link. We reserve the right to edit for content and length.
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Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 662 Seymour St., home of the clothing and footwear bag sale!
Your Grandchild’s favourite ride needs help! The Wildlife Express Volunteer Society is looking for new members to help operate the “Wildlife Express,” miniature train at the BC Wildlife Park. Anyone interested in helping to run or maintain the train, perform cashier duties or assist with track maintenance, please call 250 579-8938 or email emrobinson@ telus.net for more information. The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation: A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients. Through our parent organization, the Kidney Foundation of Canada B.C. and Yukon Branch, programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease. There are two main events held in Kamloops every year. World Kidney Day is the second Thursday in March and the Kamloops Kidney Walk is now scheduled for late September. For more information and/or to volunteer, call Linda at 250-579-2274.
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Events
p.m. at the downtown Farmers’ Market.
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Music in the Park begins on July 1st, Canada Day at Riverside Park and sleect dates at McDonald Park on the North Shore. Dust off your lawn chairs and enjoy. Eats Amore, BK Yoga, and the City of Kamloops present Move’n’Munch this summer at Riverside Park. Move’n’Munch is a community health and wellness initiative that takes place every Friday at lunch (excluding July 31) and includes a 30-minute stretch with Bronwen from BK Yoga, followed by a tasty, healthy lunch from Eats Amore. The 30-minute stretch session starts at 12:15 p.m.,
with different levels of physical intensity to choose from, making the session accessible to all. Everyone is encouraged to bring along something to sit on. All skill levels are welcome. The cost is $12 per session. To sign up, email eastamore@gmail. com before each Friday to place a lunch order. Commitment to whole summer is not required and drop ins are welcome.
Do you have books you would like to donate to the Council of Canadians' Canada Day book sale? We accept virtually all books, except textbooks. Please drop off your contributions to the Smorgasbord Deli at 7th and Victoria St., any time between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday or contact Anita at 250-377-0055. Book sale takes place Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 12:30
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The 2015 Seniors’ Picnic will take place at Riverside Park on Friday, July 17, 10 a.m. to 1 .pm. This event is a great opportunity to get out, enjoy the sun, make new friends and help others this summer. Be sure to bring a water bottle, hat and sunscreen. A brief orientation for volunteers will occur close to the event. Activities will include: bocce, croquet, Zumba, OsteoFit, arts and crafts, and a photobooth. A free lunch will be provided by the Lions Paddlewheelers group and music by the Kamloops Rube Band. This event is free to attend; however, participants must register in advance by calling 250828-3500 with program # 239439, or visit www. kamloops.ca/ezreg. If you are interested in volunteering for this event please call Kirsten Herman at Oncore Seniors Society at 250-828-0600. KamHigh65 is hosting a 50th Kam High Reunion for the classes of 1964 and 1965. Two days of celebration planned for Sept 18 and 19. Come join the fun. Registration requested as soon as possible. Email kamhigh65@gmail.com. or call 250-571-6507 for details and to register. Lucky Numbers Poker Tour starts May 13 at the Kamloops Legion, 425 Lansdowne St. Play free Texas Hold’em poker, every Wednesday. Registration is at 6:30 p.m. each night and the cards at dropped at 7 p.m. Contact the Branch
July 2015
by calling 250-374-1742. “For a Moment Like This – Gifts for the Bride and Groom,” June 2 to 30 at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour St. Weaving, fused and stained glass, paintings, photography, artisan jewellery, pottery, art cards and more all by local artists; the perfect one of a kind gift for the bride and groom. Come in to browse the gallery and meet the artists. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Free parking, handicap accessible. “What’s Under the Dome? Join us on an icon tour on Saturdays from 1:30 - 3:30, or other days/times by request. Refreshments available, donations optional. Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044 8th St. Phone 778-220-5584.” Free Thompson Rivers University garden tours. This is a pleasant place to spend an hour or two in the peace of the TRU campus and gardens. Enjoy a juice, coffee or and relax. Free of charge, by donation and no reservations required. Garden tours take place every Wednesday from mid-May to the end of August. The time is between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dress for the weather and bring good walking shoes. Call 250828-5426 for more information. 2015 Canadian National Downhill Championship at Sun Peaks Resort from July 10 to July 12. Sun
Slide the City at Hillside Drive, Saturday, July 18. Summer time is upon us, and 1000 feet of slick vinyl is coming your way. Visit http://www.slidethecity. com/events/kamloops/ for more information. 2015 Chrome on the Grass Show ‘n’ Shine on July 25. Each year the Kamloops Street Rod Association holds a Show & Shine at Prince Charles Park with proceeds going to charity. Between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. check out the street rods, vintage vehicles, and more. Entry is $10 and proceeds will go to the Children’s Ward at Royal Inland Hospital. Ethnobotany Tour: Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m. At the Secwepemc Museum & Heritage Park, 202 - 330 Chief Alex Thomas Way. All ages are welcome. Cost is $5 for members and $7 for the general public. Broaden your knowledge about Indigenous plants of this region and the various ways they are used by Secwepemc people. This one-hour guided tour will lead participants through five garden sites featuring culturallysignificant plants from the five different ecozones found within the Secwepemc territory of B.C.’s Southern Interior. Contact the Gallery at 250-377-2400 to register and for more information.
Free Seniors' Picnic
Friday, July 17, 2015 10:00 am-1:00 pm Riverside Park Lunch will be provided.
Register by July 13 by calling 250-828-3500 and quoting Program #239439
This free event is sponsored by:
250•554-9244
Peaks Resort will host the 2015 Canadian National Downhill Championships this summer in the legendary Bike Park! This race will have citizen classes, so everyone can get in on the action.
Registration is required!
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TESTIMONIAL
Dead Duck A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgeon. As she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird’s chest. After a moment or two, the vet shook his head and sadly said, “I’m sorry, Bob is feeling really sick so he goes to his your duck, Cuddles, has passed away.” The doctor and gets a check up.The doctor distressed woman wailed, “Are you sure?” comes in and tells him to sit down. “Yes, I am sure. Your duck is dead,” replied He has very bad news. Bob you have the vet.. “How can you be so sure?” she MungoFungo. Bob asks what’s that and is protested. “I mean you haven’t done any it serious? The doctor tells him it is a rare testing on him or anything. He might just disease and it is deadly - there is no cure. be in a coma or something.” The vet rolled Bob is shocked. How long do I have left? his eyes, turned around and left the room. The doctor tells him it is worse than that He returned a few minutes later with a - you are on borrowed time. Bob asks, “So black Labrador Retriever. As the duck’s how long?” The doctor says, “24 hours at owner looked on in amazement, the dog most. You better get home, tell your wife stood on his hind legs, put his front paws and get things in order.” Bob goes home. on the examination table and sniffed the Tells Martha his wife of 20 years and they duck from top to bottom. He then looked sit there in silence. The shock is too much. up at the vet with sad eyes and shook his Bob says, “Martha, seeing as I only have head. The vet patted the dog on the head 24 hours, what say we do it for old times and took it out of the room. A few minutes sake?” She agrees. Bob makes love like ten later he returned with a cat. The cat men. Two hours later after a smoke and a jumped on the table and also delicately couple of drinks Bob says, “What the hell sniffed the bird from head to foot. The cat Martha, let’s give it another go.” Sure, she sat back on its haunches, shook its head, says and off they go. An hour later they meowed softly and strolled out of the stop and lay in bed for a couple of hours. room. The vet looked at the woman and After a while Bob says, “well seeing as I said, “I’m sorry, but as I said, this is most have about 18 hours left, how about one definitely, 100% certifiably, a dead duck.” more time? Martha sighs and says, “Sure.” The vet turned to his computer terminal, Well they go at it for a couple of hours hit a few keys and produced a bill, which and stop, totally drained. Bob lights up he handed to the woman.. The duck’s a smoke - goes to the kitchen for a drink owner, still in shock, took the bill. “$150!” and sits on the bed. They chat for an she cried, “$150 just to tell me my duck hour and Bob looks at Martha and says, is dead!” The vet shrugged, “I’m sorry. If “Honey...why don’t we do it one more you had just taken my word for it, the bill time? Martha rolls over in bed and says, would have been $20, but with the Lab “Hey! I have to get up in the morning... you don’t.!” Report and the Cat Scan, it’s now $150.” Source: www.greatcanadianjokebook.com
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