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Oncore Central Services (OCS) enhances the wellbeing of seniors through innovative programs, housing, advocacy and support. We lobby for solutions to assist seniors with aging at home in safe, appropriate housing and are dedicated to supporting seniors with issues such as safety, health and finances. The phenomenal success of our organization is a reflection of the everincreasing dedication and enthusiasm our volunteers display on a continual basis — offering their time and
commitment to our mandate. Presently, the organization offers a wide range of community-based services to assist older adults to live independently and with dignity. These services include: housekeeping, grocery shopping, light yard work, transportation to medical appointments, minor home repairs and a variety of selected programs. Many people are familiar with our Snow Angels program. Volunteers from countless Kamloops neighbourhoods assist seniors with snow removal for the duration of the winter. We also offer income tax services, social events and an opportunity for seniors to engage with technology through our Better with Technology program. Finally we have our Better with Books and Better with Motion programs available.
Making a run for the finish line Members of the Canadian Masters Athletics Association know all too well the dedication and determination required to be a successful athlete while overcoming ageism By Anton Dixon
Age is only a number and the members of the Canadian Masters Athletics Association (CMAA) are living, running proof. The CMAA is a class of athletics in which veteran athletes compete in events of track and field, road running and cross country. Starting at age 35, athletes are categorized into groups based on their age at the time and compete in each group for a period of five years. Then they move into the next group, one again determined by their age. Masters Athletics caters to athletes of all abilities, and for those who want to compete at an elite level, the World Masters Athletics Championships gives them a chance to go up against world-class veteran athletes. For further information on Masters Athletics and how to join you can visit www. kamloopstrackandfield.ca
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Reporter Anton Dixon caught up for a Q&A with three Kamloops athletes who are actively involved with the Canadian Masters Athletics Association. (Left to right) Miriam Cavani, Derm Strong and Margaret Rhebergen.
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Kamloops: The volunteer capital of Canada? City Talk Arjun Singh, City Councillor Canadians are generally generous with their volunteer time. A 2010 study indicated over 13 million Canadians volunteer an average
of 156 hours per year (approximately 21 full days). I think it would be interesting to study volunteer activity in Kamloops because from what I see, the numbers would be even more impressive. One of the huge honours of serving on city council is the number of kind invitations members receive to participate in volunteeroriented events in the
community. There are so many; I think it would take 90 council members, as opposed to the nine we have, to make it to all the events in a year. Recently, Kamloopsians hosted the Canadian Masters Cross Country Ski Championships, the B.C. Special Olympics, the Art Unleashed show, the “maladjusted” theatre presentation on mental health, the Community Innovation
Oncore volunteers make a difference Continued from page 1 In 2014, OCS volunteers provided 5,562 services with an average of 650 hours of volunteer work per month. On behalf of OCS, I would like to personally thank you for your contribution of time to our programs and services. I know how valuable one’s free time is, and I cannot tell you how grateful the entire team and I are to have you as part of our contingent. This organization would not be a success without your help. You make independent living possible for many senior citizens who might otherwise be expected to enter more institutional settings. The entire staff at Oncore appreciates your gift of time, energy and enthusiastic support. We would like to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you! We look forward to continuing working with you in the future and watching the success of our organization grow with your help.
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Lab conference and the Chamber of Commerce week, among many others. Every year, city hall celebrates volunteers at the free annual volunteer appreciation barbecue. The barbecue is a potential avenue to meet people who can help you find volunteer
opportunities. If you are volunteering already, we would love to see you there! This year’s barbecue will be held on April 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. just outside the front doors of the Interior Savings Centre. Unfortunately, my work on the Union of B.C.
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Organizing our furry friends allows for piece of mind
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want to know where all of your documentation is. If you needed to book your dog into a kennel and they ask you for proof that your pet has had his shots for kennel cough, would you know where that is? No documentation and your dog will be refused. Keeping a journal
with dates as to when certain things occur can become your best friend. There is no way a person can remember all the important details. Having a short, written record of all updates and incidences, vet visits, medications etc., will save you time and money. As we have a small farm, I
have entries about our dogs, horses and cattle in that journal. I would be lost without it. Another tip is to be sure to keep all your pet supplies in one specific area. Organizing will help save time. See "Pet supplies" page 5
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Financial Focus Submitted by Lili Seery of Edward Jones
Springtime is almost here. If you’re like many people, the arrival of spring means it’s time to spruce up your home. But why stop there? This year, consider applying some of those same spring cleaning techniques to your investment portfolio. Here are some ideas you may want to put to work: Get rid of clutter: You probably don’t have to look too far around your home to find things that are broken or no longer useful to you. If you poke around your portfolio, you might make similar discoveries — an investment
Give your portfolio a “spring cleaning” that has chronically underperformed, duplicates another investment or met your needs in the past but is less relevant to your current situation and goals. Once you identify these types of investments, you may decide to sell them and use the proceeds to take advantage of opportunities that may prove more valuable to you. Consolidate: Over the years, you may have accumulated multiple versions of common household items — brooms, mops, hammers — which pop up mysteriously in various parts of your home. You might find it more efficient and even less expensive, if you
Pet supplies in one place Continued from page 4 We have four horses ranging from 11 months to 15 years old and I keep certain items together such as: food products, first aid supplies and tack. Each area is separate from the others and I try and keep all areas as clean as possible while using the space effectively. As this article is about pets, I’d like to stand up on my soapbox for a moment. My husband, 10-year-old son, his friend and I attended the Armstrong horse auction. We wanted to show Garrison and Brendan what happens when people cannot or do not look after their animals. We also wanted them to see what a community can do when help is needed. I am in no way judging Gary Roberts. I believe he had the right intentions, only to find that poor health and a growing herd became too much, and unfortunately the horses suffered the consequences. We saw people come from as far away as Saskatchewan to purchase these animals. We ended
up coming home with a mare that had a nasty case of lice, ringworm and was emaciated to the point of having protruding hips, ribs and shoulders. My point is that we consciously brought her into our family knowing that she would need a complex nutrition plan, veterinary care and more importantly love and patience. It has cost us a small fortune, but we believe that she has enriched our lives. Penny has become our responsibility, she is now a part of our family and she has found her forever home. Kim Watt-Senner is the founder of Canada’s largest Professional Organizing company. The corporate head office is located in Kamloops, with additional franchise locations in the Okanagan, Greater Vancouver, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Visit the website at everythingorganized. net or call 1-877-5787601 for more detailed information.
consolidated all these things in one centralized location. As an investor, you also might find that consolidation can offer you some benefits. Do you have one Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with one financial service provider and a second RRSP with another? Have you scattered investments here, there and everywhere? By consolidating all of these accounts in one place, you can cut down on paperwork, reduce fees and, most importantly, unite your investment dollars so that it’s easier for you to see what you have and then follow a single, coherent investment strategy. Prepare for turbulent weather: As you know, springtime can bring heavy rains, hail, strong winds and other threats to your home. As part of your overall spring cleaning, you may want to check the condition of your roof, clear branches away from your house, clean your gutters and downspouts and take other steps to protect your property from the ravages of Mother Nature. And just as you need to safeguard your home, you’ll want to protect the lifestyles of those who live in
that home — namely, your family. You can help accomplish this by reviewing your life and disability insurance, making sure it’s still sufficient for your needs. Get professional help: You may find that you can’t do all your springcleaning alone. For example, if your carpets and rugs are heavily soiled, you may need to call in a professional cleaner. Or if your tree branches have grown out of control, you might need to bring in a tree trimmer. Similarly, when you decide to “tidy up” your portfolio, you’ll need some assistance from a financial professional — someone who can study your current mix of investments and recommend changes, as needed, to help ensure your holdings are suitable for your risk tolerance, time horizon and short and long-term goals. Spring cleaning can reinvigorate your home and your overall outlook. And by tidying up your investment portfolio, you can help gain some of that same optimism — for your future. Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Member – Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada.
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Physiology and anatomy of the foot Submitted by Luana Opran, LPN To understand how to care for the foot, it is important to know its physiology and anatomy. The foot structure is complex, providing a stable base, locomotion and shock absorption. There are 26 bones within the foot divided into three anatomical sections: the rearfoot, the midfoot and the forefoot. The bones forming the first two sections are called tarsals and the ones forming the forefoot are
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The North Shore Community Centre Connector gives thanks to their volunteers By Jo-Ann Eisenberger
The month of March was very busy here at the North Shore Community Centre. I wish to extend a huge thank you to all the volunteers that have put in so much time at the community centre. We held our Spring Antiques & Collectibles Sale, which was another big success. The Spring and Fall Antiques & Collectibles Sales are the largest fundraiser events for the community centre and we appreciate all the volunteers who come out and participate. Next month will be the Mother’s Day Tea and Bake Sale, scheduled for Saturday, May 9. Another big event planned in April will be our Indoor Garage Sale on Saturday, April 18, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. We
have partnered with the Children’s Circle Daycare Society and there will be lots of quality, used items on sale as well as popcorn, hotdogs and drinks available. On Sunday, April 19 there will be the Community Dinner at 5 p.m., prepared by Harold’s Restaurant and entertainment by Danny Case. Tickets are still only $15 and must be purchased in advance at the front office. You may want to partake in some fun exercise classes at our centre. You can choose from line dancing, Zumba, Zumba HIIT and Gentle Nia, yoga, bootcamp circuit and Tai Chi breathing. Try throwing a carpet bowl on Mondays and Wednesdays. You also might like to
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It is motorcycle (cycle and pedestrian) season Legal Ease By Kerri D. Priddle It is spring, and the familiar sounds of motorcycle engines revving are all around. The automobile driving public need to be more aware of the potential for motorcycles, cyclists and pedestrians using the roadways and crosswalks. Motorcycle riders are similar to cyclists and pedestrians — they are more physically vulnerable in a crash as compared to a vehicle driver equipped with an external frame, seatbelts, airbags and bumpers for protection. It is more difficult to estimate the speed and distance of a motorcycle, due their smaller size and narrow frame. They are less visible than a regular vehicle, making it all the
more important for car and truck drivers to be aware. As a motorcycle rider, it is important to be as visible as possible to other motorists. Choose light or bright clothing that comes with ventilation to help prevent overheating. Wear a safety vest or clothing that features reflective striping, making you more visible. A properly fitted full-face helmet provides the best protection in a crash, as well as protection from wind, dust, rain, insects and debris. For a helmet, go with a bright, visible colour. Add reflective tape to the sides and back. New motorcycle helmet and seating requirements for motorcycle riders and passengers came into effect in B.C. on June 1, 2012. According to the law, all motorcycle drivers must have a helmet that meets the safety
standards and displays the proper certification label. Motorcycle passengers must have their feet on the foot pegs or floorboards. As the driver, you’re responsible for ensuring passengers under 16 are properly seated and have a safety helmet properly secured. Anyone who can’t reach the foot pegs is not allowed to ride. As a rider, you can protect yourself and reduce your risk of injury by wearing an approved motorcycle helmet and gear designed specifically for motorcycle use. Modular helmets, which have a chin-bar that flips up, should be closed when the motorcycle is in motion. Never buy a used helmet — it may have been in a crash and any damage may not be obvious. Replace your helmet if you’ve been in a crash, it’s been dropped
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11 Weightwatchers 8 am Bridge Tournament
17 Tai Chi Breathing 10:30 am BCGREA 12 pm
18 Community Garage Sale 8 am - 2 pm Weightwatchers 8 am
Vivace Chorale and the Kamloops Brandenburg Orchestra, under the direction of Cvetozar Vutev, present Joseph Haydn’s oratorio masterpiece, The Creation, sung in English. Written in 1798, this major choral work tells the story of the creation of the world as described in the Book of Genesis and in John Milton’s poem Paradise Lost. There are three soloists, representing angels who narrate and comment on the successive six days of creation.
Majestic choruses, sung by choir, and soloists celebrate particular days of creation. The overture, played by the orchestra alone, depicts in musical tone painting the world of chaos before the creation. Come hear the musical glory of this choral masterpiece at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 at the Calvary Community Church. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students and are available through Kamloops Live Box Office or at the door.
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EARTH DAY 22 20 Reflexology 8:30 am 21 23 Footcare 9 am RIH Retirees Coffee 10 am Easy Yoga 10 am NAFR Lunch 11 am KALS Tea 1 pm Diabetic Clinic 9 am Art Class 9:30 am Tai Chi Breathing 1:15 pm Carpet Bowling 12:15 pm Cottonpickers 1 pm Line Dance 1 pm Carpet Bowling 12:15 pm Ukulele Group 1:30 pm Zumba HIIT 5pm Cribbage 1 pm Zumba HIIT 5 pm Scrabble 1:30 pm Weightwatchers 5 pm Social Dance 6:30 pm Zumba 6:15 pm Woodcarvers 6:30 pm Zumba 615 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm Gentle Nia 6:30 pm Tabletop Gaming 6:30 pm Women of Moose 6:30 pm
28 29 Diabetic Clinic 9 am 30 Art Class 9:30 am27 Footcare 9 am Yoga 10 am Easy Yoga 10 am Tai Chi Breathing Carpet Bowling 12:15 pm Carpet Bowling 12:15 pm 1:15 pm Zumba HIIT 5pm Healing Touch Workshop Cribbage 1 pm Zumba HIIT 5 pm Ukulele Group 1:30 pm Weightwatchers 5 pm German Choir 1:30 pm Zumba 6:15 pm Scrabble 1:30 pm Zumba 615 pm Gentle Nia 6:30 pm Yoga 6:30 pm Tabletop Gaming 6:30 pm Social Dance 6:30 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm Movie Night 7 pm
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Reviewing your targets for optimal diabetes management
Health Matters Laura Burgess, B.Sc. Pharm Certified Diabetes Educator
This is the 79th article in a series of articles discussing Type 2 diabetes. With the incidence of diabetes being on the rise in our population, at Manshadi Pharmacy we have taken a great interest in diabetes care and would be happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diabetes and related complications. As I mentioned in my last article, this time of
year is a good time for working towards any goals or resolutions that you may have set for yourself to optimize your health over the coming year. Therefore, this may be a good time to review your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol targets for effective diabetes management. So how often should the target values be monitored? You can monitor fasting and aftermeal blood glucose levels yourself on a daily basis, at a frequency you and your physician determine. Some diabetics find it helpful to test multiple times a day, especially if they are on insulin or at risk of low blood sugar. Others only need to test periodically if they are well controlled on oral medications and with certain lifestyle
modifications. The key behind testing your blood sugar levels is to test when the information it provides will be useful to help guide your diabetes management. For example, testing may help you figure out which foods make your blood sugars high or how to properly manage your blood sugars during exercise. Your hemoglobin A1c should be measured every three months by your physician and your blood pressure should be taken at every visit. Your cholesterol levels should be measured yearly and for some people more often. People with diabetes have a stricter LDL target to reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications including heart attack, stroke and peripheral artery disease.
The importance of care team. Don’t forget groups. By actively reviewing these targets that there are many participating in achieving at regular intervals with resources available to and maintaining your your physician and help you including your target levels, you will ensuring you are reaching family physician, your reap the benefits of and maintaining these pharmacist, the Diabetes improving your quality targets cannot be stressed Education Center and of life and prevent future enough. The Canadian other support complications. Diabetes Association provides a patient care flow sheet your doctor can use to track your The following table outlines the targets and values target values. Good that you should be aiming for: control of your A1c and Test Target value blood glucose levels are A1c (3 month avg. blood glucose) =/<7%* linked to a decreased risk of microvascular Fasting blood glucose 4.0 - 7.0 mmol/L complications such as Post-meal blood glucose 5.0 - 10.0 mmol/L damage to your eyes, (5-8 if A1c not achieved) kidneys and nerves. Keeping your blood Blood pressure <130/80 mmHg pressure and cholesterol LDL (bad) cholesterol =/< 2.0 mmol/L or 50 per cent at target reduces your reduction from baseline risk of heart attack and Non-HDL cholesterol (alt. target) =/< 2.6 mmol/L stroke. apo-B (alt. cholesterol target) =/< 0.8 g/L I hope this review has encouraged you to get *Note: this is the A1c target for most people; your involved and actively physician based on your specific health profile should pursue your target levels with your diabetic individualize this target for you.
Who is more stressed, your adrenal glands or you?
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Do you suffer from fatigue, short-term memory loss and find it difficult to drag yourself out of bed in the morning? Do you have salt and/or sugar cravings, blood sugar highs and lows, allergies or food sensitivities? What about hot flashes, anxiety, mood swings and diminished libido? Do you have a hard time falling
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produce hormones essential for health and vitality: adrenaline, cortisol, estrogen and testosterone. These adrenal hormones help to manage all forms of stress — internal and external. Wellfunctioning adrenal glands have a balancing effect on our reactions to stress. For example, cortisol has antiinflammatory and antioxidant effects, which helps minimize swelling and inflammation in things like allergies and autoimmune disorders. With too much prolonged and unrelieved stress, the adrenals can become overly active and eventually “burn out.” See “Healthy adrenals" page 10
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Qualifying for a Disability Tax Credit and what to watch out for As many of you know the Disability Tax Credit is a non-refundable credit that may reduce the amount of income tax that either a person with a disability or their supporting person has to pay. To qualify, an individual must have a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions, as defined in the Income Tax
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Acetaminophen: It’s almost everywhere Pharmacist Reflections Adam Sawula, pharmacist I am always amazed at how many products on pharmacy shelves contain acetaminophen (Tylenol®). I recently counted the number of products containing acetaminophen in the cough and cold and pain relief sections of my pharmacy and the final number I came up with was over 60. Many of these products appear distinctly different, yet are marketed for the same or similar conditions. This concerns me as I feel there is an increased risk of accidental overdoses due to people taking multiple products containing acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is generally safe, assuming there are no drug interactions. Problems with acetaminophen can occur if a person has liver conditions, alcohol abuse issues or uses excessive amounts. The liver is an
extremely durable organ and can usually break down acetaminophen with ease as long as it is working properly and the dose taken is below the maximum recommended. If too much acetaminophen is taken, or if the liver is not functioning properly, it is broken down along a backup pathway. Unfortunately, this backup pathway produces breakdown products that are harmful to the liver. In a person with no current liver issues and no current alcohol consumption, the standard maximum dose for regular release acetaminophen (regular, extra strength and all acetaminophen with codeine products) is up to 1,000 milligrams every four to six hours with a daily maximum of 3,200 milligrams per 24 hours. Up to 4,000 milligrams per day can be used short term on the advice of a health care provider. Extended release acetaminophen (marketed as arthritis, eight hour or “long lasting” formulations) can be dosed as 1,300
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This creates an imbalance of the vital hormones. There is potential for serious damage to all body systems. Immunity drops and it becomes very difficult to heal. What can we do to maintain healthy adrenal glands? First we can consider diet. Add lots of good fats, quality protein and trace minerals to your plate. That means eat lots of butter, coconut oil, avocados, olives,
raw seeds and nuts (not roasted in canola) and other non-trans fats. Every day have plenty of leafy greens and a variety of organic veggies. If you eat meat or fish, choose grass fed or wild if possible. You crave salt when your adrenals are low because they need minerals to rebuild and function. Season with gray sea salt or add a pinch to your drinking water. After adding nutrientdense foods you can then eliminate the non-
nourishing food products that are actually big sources of stress to your adrenal glands, which are trying their best to help you deal with your stress! Remove sugar, caffeine and processed, packaged and inflammatory foods such as pastas, breads, refined grains (flours) and any cow milk products. What else besides diet can we do for adrenal health? Avoid stress, toxins in the environment, toxic thoughts, behaviors,
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Program on the North Shore, 4-H Lamb — Provincial Winter Fair, the RIH Foundation and the B.C. Children’s Hospital Popsicle Fund. Also, over this past year, we accumulated enough household items for a kitchen, plus blankets, sheets and towels for a woman to begin a new life on her own with her children. This list is given to the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter. As well, Overlander WI members collected and filled 70 cosmetic bags with toiletries for the shelter. Thank you Hudson Bay Clinique counter for donating 40 of these lovely bags. Others were custom made by members. Lastly, we filled 25 containers of homemade cookies for the Meals on Wheels program. Come visit Overlander on April 10 for our business meeting or April 24 for the special event of Canadian Industries by two individuals. Call Cathy at 250-376-9810 or Sara at 250-578-7906 for more information.
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Book Review By Marilyn Brown
The Last Kind Words Saloon: A Novel
By Larry McMurtry Liveright Publishing Co., 196 pages. Available in bookstores, in ebook format, and throught the TNRD system.
In this short novel the American Old Wild West is in decline: buffalo herds are almost extinct, the Comanche people are hemmed in by reservations and trains and telegraphs are rapidly opening up the West. Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, famous for “cleaning up Dodge” in years past, are themselves increasingly challenged by a world in flux. In the very first page Doc Holliday contemplates, but resists, shooting a hat which is blowing down the dusty main street of Long Grass, Texas. He decides to shoot two crows flying overhead, but misses, then torments the squeamish Wyatt Earp with his chatter about the efficiency of dentistry, needing only pliers and perhaps a chisel. Wyatt is not quite alert after a night in the stables, avoiding his wife Jessie, the bartender in The Last Kind Words Saloon. However, when a distant sound indicates a herd of cattle on its way, they prepare for trouble. Doc is perturbed that Wyatt Earp seems unsure of where his six-shooter is. (Imagery of impotence abounds.) Meanwhile, Lord Ernle, an English aristocrat, partners with a hard-nosed cattleman in order to build the biggest cattle ranch in the world. The locals
are amazed at the luxury and lunacy of the Lord. He entertains the townsfolk and reporters with three train cars full of dignitaries, Scottish pipers, alcohol and vast quantities of delicacies for a feast. The thousand quail eggs served as appetizers prompts Wyatt to say, “I didn’t even know a damn quail could lay an egg.” A frequently occurring theme is the bafflement of a number of the characters over quite mundane issues. The effect is usually comic, and at times the story seems more like a farce than a serious novel. The perils of nature and human brutality contrast with the friendship of Wyatt and Doc, although the key to their friendship is not clear. Sandstorms, ball lightning and stampeding cattle coincide with racism, domestic violence, vigilantism and stupidity. Many hazards make it unlikely for cowboys, dentists or unofficial lawmen to live to old age as events in the novel build to the climax of the shoot out at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona. The shoot out at the O.K Corral results in death and injury, while adding to the legend of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday. Larry McMurty chooses to tell the legend, not the history, in language so plain, so truncated, the reader may be left feeling deprived of keen insight into the characters. Larry McMurtry is a prolific writer, with such well-known successes as Lonesome Dove, The Last Picture Show and the screenplay for Brokeback Mountain (co-authored with Diana Ossana), for which he won an Oscar. He lives in Texas.
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Blazers visit fans at Kamloops Seniors Village By Kieran Markle Blazer fever and hometown pride is alive and well at Kamloops Seniors Village. On Feb. 24, three of our local Blazers visited residents at Kamloops Seniors Village in Aberdeen. Matt Needham, Patrik Maier and Ryan Rehill played cribbage and posed for photographs with some of the residents on a bright Tuesday morning. Betty Ruddock, Helen Bryant and Helen McRobbie beat all three players at crib. The Blazers visit to Kamloops Seniors Village has been an annual event for the past eight years, thanks to Colin Frederick, an avid fan and resident at the village. Frederick,
a season ticket holder, attends as many games as possible with his mother, Doreen. Bonnie Johnson, marketing manager at Kamloops Seniors Village, is thrilled by Frederick’s enthusiasm. “Not only does Colin go to all the games, but he [tries] to get somebody to cheer for the Blazers or go to a game with him,” Johnson said. “It’s great.” Frederick had the three Blazers sign his jersey and pose for some photographs with him during their visit. “He looks forward to this every year,” said his mother. The visit was a great success, with plenty of laughter shared between the residents and the athletes.
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Celebrating the many volunteers in our community
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Your dedication and hard work make us successful! We look forward to your help with our upcoming building projects.
Many organizations, families and individuals depend on the generosity and commitment of volunteers to fulfil daily, weekly and life-long goals. National Volunteer Week is April 12 to 18 and an opportunity to recognize those volunteers who have made a difference in someone’s life or in their communities. (Top left) Oncore’s RBC Day of Service team, (top right) a few of Oncore’s income tax volunteers, (bottom left) Beth Marie from the ReStore, (centre) Crystal and Ace, volunteers at the ReStore and (bottom right) Chenel Tedford, snow angel.
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Resurrected
Why was the Easter Bunny upset? He was having a bad hare day!
Nature’s Trust, defender of Antelope Brush, stewardship comes to a land stripped of its treasures
To all of our wonderful volunTeers, we appreciate all that you do!
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The untiring team for Tuesday night Bingo (#70136); The lively beat for our dances and socials; The helping voice at the end of the phone; The comforting feeling of not being alone; The welcome knowledge of learning and sharing; The listening ear that builds friendship and caring; The hard working hands of tasks to be done; The cards and the shopping…well the list still goes on.
Thank you volunteers for dedicating over 1,000 hours a month to CSI. Brenda Prevost, Executive Director The Centre for Seniors Information Northills Mall and Brock Shopping Centre 205-554-4145 • 778-470-6000
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April 2015
Classic cars roll through town for the 45th annual Easter Parade By Becky Mann
Spring 2015 is a time for egg hunts, April showers and the 45th annual Kamloops Vintage Car Club (KVCC) Easter Parade.
“The Easter Parade is our coming out event for the year,” said Dick Parkes, one of the club’s parade organizers. After stowing their vehicles away for the winter, members of the
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KVCC are ready to get back on the road in style. The Easter parade will run on April 5 (Easter Sunday), with members of the KVCC and community driving through some of the streets of Kamloops. The parade starts with a pancake breakfast, running from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Westsyde
Shopping Centre. Everyone is welcome to indulge for $5 a plate — cash only. The proceeds will be used for parade expenses. From there, the convoy of over 100 vintage cars will travel from Westsyde to downtown Kamloops (starting at approximately 1 p.m), and will finish on the
grass at Riverside Park, next to the band shell around 2 p.m. Here the vehicles will park, giving the public an opportunity for viewing. KVCC, is a non-profit founded in 1972. The Kamloops Chapter is one of 24 throughout B.C. The vehicles in the vintage car club are 25 year old or older.
“Our club is open to anybody interested in old cars,” said Parkes. Aside from the Easter parade, the KVCC participates in Hot Nite in the City and cruise nights. They meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month (except July and December) at the Hal Rogers Centre, 2025 Summit Dr.
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Just because you are a senior, doesn’t mean you have to retire. In fact, research points out that four of the secrets to a long and happy life are continuing to be involved in your community (social connections), doing work that you feel is meaningful and helps others (volunteer or paid), keeping the brain active and being thankful for what you have. Pat Hall, a long time member of the Kamloops Courthouse Gallery, does all of these things. Hall will be the featured artist for the months of April and May with her exhibit, “Art for the Garden,” displaying what she calls “wild, formal, quirky, quaint, functional and decorative works for the garden and outdoor rooms.” Hall is particularly excited about this project because she has always enjoyed quiet moments in her garden, and now, due to some health issues and mobility problems, she is unable to plant her garden this year. But, as usual, Hall doesn’t look at the glass being half-empty and instead creatively responds by choosing to add interest to her garden with decorative art works in clay. The exhibit will include small and large garden sculptures, some with an aged finish, some stained, flower
pots, funky bird houses and feeders, garden vignette plaques, seed bottles, mugs for gardeners, garden goddess planters for walls and “eco” plates, bowls and mugs. Hall feels strongly about protecting our environment and often uses local clay in her functional works and glazes. The exhibit will also feature the work of Jan Seedhouse —adding woven scarves and shawls and wearable garden art. The Kamloops Courthouse Gallery has been operating in Kamloops since 2007 in the Old Kamloops Courthouse Arts and Cultural Building (a wonderful historic building that used to function as the real Kamloops Courthouse). It is a non-profit co-op gallery and gift shop located at First Avenue and Seymour Street downtown, with wheelchair access and free on-site parking available. The space offers a venue for member artists to sell their work while offering the community an opportunity to experience different forms of local visual and functional art. This co-op of 13 dedicated painters, potters, sculptors, fabric artists, photographers and glass artists look forward to celebrating Pat Hall and her “Art for the Garden” exhibit.
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Home Maintenance Tips Lyle Killough, Homewell Services Co. I like trees. They can add beauty and elegance to a property, and they are good for the environment. I wanted to get that clear at the start because there’s something I don’t like about trees. I don’t like what they can do to a house if the wrong tree is planted in the wrong place. If a tree is too close to a house, its roots, branches and needles or leaves can all do damage. Roots buckle foundations, sidewalks, driveways and stairs. They find their way into cracks in concrete and widen them. Roots seek water and are drawn to the foundation’s perimeter drainage and clog it, preventing proper drainage. Branches rub against house exteriors and damage siding, stucco, trim and paint.
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! n o i t a c Lo ! n o i t a c Lo ! n o i t a Loc Precautions to take with trees and houses Branches rubbing against windows are likely to damage screens and make really scary noises on windy nights. Branches hitting under the eaves can make short work of the soffits where the tree caused damage can let wasps, squirrels, bats, rats, raccoons and birds into your attic. The tree itself makes a handy ladder for the climbing pests to get in. Houses aren’t safe from tree damage from above either. Rubbing branches very quickly destroys roofing materials. If you have branches touching or near your roof, have them removed immediately! Needles or leaves and other tree debris that falls from overhanging branches fill gutters and plug
downspouts, and debris on a roof will hold moisture and accelerate the ageing of roofing materials. When choosing a tree for your yard, do some research. Understand how tall and wide the tree will grow and plant it where it will not interfere with your house, your neighbour’s house and any other concerns like overhead wires, driveways, sidewalks and drains. If you plant the right tree in the right place you will spend less time and money on the maintenance and repair of your home, and do less pruning too. I plan to plant two trees in my yard this spring, away from the house and about a hammock’s length apart.
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Aaron Halliday — Almost Alan Jackson fundraising dinner and dance for CNIB and Multiple Sclerosis, Saturday, May 2. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and dancing at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and the cutoff for ticket sales is Tuesday, April 28. Tickets are available at the bar at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 755 Tranquille Rd. The North Shore Community Centre is looking for donations of garage sale items for our Community Garage Sale on Saturday, April 18 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items can be dropped off at the front office at 730 Cottonwood Ave., by Wednesday, April 15. Our office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Strawberry Tea & Plant Sale, hosted by the United Church Women, Sensational Soups and Community Kitchens. To be held at Mt Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St. North Kamloops on Saturday, May 9 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For sale will be plants, home baking, white elephant items and crafts. Strawberry shortcake and tea for $5. Please come and Enjoy a friendly afternoon. The Kamloops CanGo Grannies are pleased to announce our sponsorship of a talk by Barbara Coloroso, an internationally acclaimed expert on bullying and its prevention. It will take place Tuesday, April 21, 7 p.m. at the Calvalry Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way. Tickets are $15 per person or $12 in advance. For
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1983 Norkan grad class: Celebrating a group 50th birthday party with a dinner and dance! It will take place Saturday, July 4, 2015, 6 p.m. to midnight at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. Tickets are $30 per person. Please contact deanna@poco.net for more information or to register. The Ukrainian Women’s Association’s Annual Easter Bake Sale will be held on Friday, April 3 at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044 8th St. From 10 a.m. to noon there will be Easter breads and baking, cabbage rolls, perogies, sausage, Ukrainian Easter eggs and egg writing supplies and Ukrainian ceramics. For more information call Bella at 250-376-9680 or Donna at 250376-0581. You are invited to “Let’s Scrap Breast Cancer ~ round 8!” It will take place 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 11 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m Sunday, April 12. at the Brock Seniors Activity Center, 9A 1800 Tranquille Rd. This fantastic twoday scrapbooking fundraiser is all about friends, fun and crafting. All proceeds from this event are donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, CIBC Run For The Cure. This event can host a maximum of 70 participants and spots are going fast! Contact Jacki at 250-579-0195 for more information or email avonjacki@gmail.com. The Elvis Evolution Tribute Show -
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International Award Winning Tribute Artist Adam Fitzpatrick as Elvis (50s, 60s, 70s). Location: Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence, 1789 Primrose Court (just behind Costco) Date: April 16, 2015 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Donate to the Alzheimer’s Association. RSVP by Thursday, April 9.
To all Royal Inland Hospital Retirees, spring “Coffee Connections” will take place on Thursday, April 23, 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is $5 and the event will take place at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. For more information call 250-3742209 or visit our Facebook page. “Art for the Garden,” April 1 to May 30 at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour St., Kamloops. Wild, formal, quirky, functional and decorative works in clay and on paper by Pat Hall. Garden goddesses, birdhouses and feeders, garden vignette plaques, planters, seed bottles, mugs for gardeners, “eco” breakfast sets and more for outdoor rooms. Visit www. kamloopscourthousegallery.ca for more information. Vivace Chorale presents Haydn’s Creation with The Kamloops Brandenburg Orchestra, under the direction of Cvetozar Vutev. Soloists: Stephanie Nakagawa-Soprano, Paul Moore-Tenor, Alan Corbishley-Bass. It will take place Saturday, April 18, at 7 p.m. The location is the Calvary Community Church. Tickets can be ordered through www.kamloopslive.ca
or by calling 250-374-5483. Can-Ital Ladies Spring Dinner and Fashion Show on Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 p.m. at the Colombo Lodge. There will be fashions by The Bay, Look Boutique, 406 Sportswear, Jardines Domaine and Viva Bridal. Tickets are $35. For more information call Bertha at 250-376-4669. Barnhartvale Coffee House “Open Mic” on Saturday, April 18. Doors open at 7 p.m. and music starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 and free for open mic performers and children under 12. For more information contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or visit www. barnhartvalecoffeehouse.com. 886 Overlander Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association will hold their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 8 at the ABC Restaurant, 1835 Rogers Place. Lunch will be available at your own expense and the meeting will start at noon. For More information contact Mike at 250318-5777. The Thompson Valley Activity Social Club presents Let’s Dance, which will take place on April 18, 2015. Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club, Let’s Dance will feature music by Jaccard Music Services (DJ). The dance will run from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $10 or free if you purchase a membership. Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 or Francoise at 250-372-3782 for more information.
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The CanGo Grannies of Kamloops meet monthly (except in the summer). Upcoming meetings will be held on April 13 and May 11 at 490 Lorne St. New members welcome. Contact Ann Milliken at 250374-0114. The Council of Canadians meets at 5.30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli, 225 - 7th Avenue. Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 or visit www.kamloopscanadians.ca.
It has been said that change is better than rest. We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club invite you to find out. 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 Garden Club is having their monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. in the upper level of Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. Kamloops (Riverside Park). New members are always welcome. The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month, September through June at 7 p.m. at
the Heritage House, Riverside Park. Guests are welcome. Please call 250554-1285. Kamloops’ original Coffee House. From town, take the Trans Canada Highway east to the Dallas Petrocan. Follow Dallas Drive to Barnhartvale Road and keep going for seven km. Barnhartvale Hall is on the left. Thank you for supporting local live music! 886 Overlander Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association will hold their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 8 at the ABC Restaurant, 1835 Rogers Place. Lunch will be available at your own expense and the meeting will start at noon. For More information contact Mike at 250318-5777. 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. 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
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Seymour St., Kamloops. FMI call 250372-3965. The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 1:30 p.m. at the Calvary Temple. Everyone is welcome. Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-3142331. Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets 7 p.m. most Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing. Henry Grube Education Centre, 245 Kitchener Cresc. Rm 1B. Phone 250372-1778 or visit our website at www.kamloopsphotoarts.ca for more information. Overlander Women’s Institute meet the first and third Friday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon on the North Shore. For women to meet other women, to become informed, involved and to enjoy an abundance humor. For more info. Call Cathy at 250-376-9810 The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (not including June, July, August, and December) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Heritage House in Riverside Park. All are welcome. For more info call 250-372-5679 Kamloops Antiques, Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month, September to June at Heritage House on Lorne Street (Riverside Park). 7 pm. Guests and new members welcome. All meetings start at 7 p.m. For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-3778364 and ask for Joyce Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St., Kamloops. Contact 250-314-1021. McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays at 7 p.m., with an arrival at 6:30 p.m. Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats). For more information call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-3193255 (Ron). Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Heritage House, top floor, at Riverside Park. New members always welcome. 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 or Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-3725493. Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (January to November) from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Road (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
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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 at 250-377-8200. St. Paul’s Thrift Shop, 360 Nicola St. 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 Street. We have served the community since 1920. You are invited to come and meet the members. The hall is also available for gatherings, meetings, etc. For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632. 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 1-888628-9494, which will connect you with the Regional Office in Kelowna. There are two support groups in Kamloops. Community speakers are always welcome. 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 250-5543233 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 Tuesday in the afternoon. New members are welcome. Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-3742806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-3744941. Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 12 p.m., at ABC Restaurant, 1835 Rogers Place. New members welcome. Call 250-828-1765. North Kamloops Elks Lodge #469, #102-1121 12th St., Kamloops, 250376-2924 (leave message). Meet third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. New members welcome. Please join. 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 Thursday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for activities and field trips such as bowling, guest speakers, etc. To confirm dates of meetings, location and other information, call Shona at 250320-1348. Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre, 9A-1800 Tranquille Road. Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kam@shaw.ca. The Canadian Cancer Society, Cancer Connection a source for cancer information can be accessed at 1-888939-3333. 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 at 7 p.m. at the Kamloops Art Gallery. Call Elma, 250-374-1750, or go to www.interiorauthorsgroup.ca. 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 250-579-0228, 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917. Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, 555W Columbia St. Call 250-372-3660. 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, 10:00 a.m. at the Seniors’ Drop In Centre, Dutch Lake Community Centre; Third Sunday
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Social at 12:30 pm at Wells Gray Inn all year long; Writers’ Circle, 2 pm at the Clearwater Library on 1st and 3rd Thursdays; Book Club also at the library at 2 pm on the last Thursday of each month. Contacts: Eileen (250-6742400) or Evelyn (250-674-3688). Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (except July and Aug). 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 250-819-0945. 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 778-257-1986 or email ash.weston@gmail.com. 55+ Kamloops Senior Swimmers meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the YMCA/YWCA. Call Elizabeth, 250-573-2818. 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! The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from September to June at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street — 1:00 p.m. For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798. Army Navy & Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community. We are located at #9-177 Tranquille Rd. Contact information: 250-554-2455. 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 at 3 p.m. Excelsior Rebekah Lodge #23: April 14 is a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. — district report. April 20 is the Past Noble Grand Meeting at 7:30 p.m. April 28 is a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Finally, April 27 to 30 is decisions in Penticton, B.C.
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noted for his own practice of humility, rejecting worldliness and raising awareness of the economic inequality in the world. Saint Francis believed we should love and have compassion for each other with an awareness of the interconnectedness of life. That when we harm another, we harm ourselves. Pope Francis also embodies hope for peace and a commitment to build bridges between people of all backgrounds, beliefs and faiths, and that this might be the answer to saving the earth from extinction. In Assisi, mists of the Umbria Valley wrapped around me like a cloak and I climbed into a walled shrine devoted to Saint Francis and the love and community he embraced. I found an unexpected connection to Saint Francis and now, five years later, to the new Pope.
Francis, after whom he was named. His original intention. Perhaps it was my aging that made Saint Francis (1181-1226) was impeded by his Dad in his desire to become a me preoccupied with death, but the next day I ended up in monk. He ran away from the Reliquary Room in home and hid in the Abbey San Damiano the Franciscan Basilica, seeing the 700-yearin Assisi when it was a run-down shell. old belongings of Saint Francis. His patched Hanging in the ruined ash grey robe was like church was a wooden the skirts women made cross, painted with an Submitted by from leftover denim in image of Christ. Jesus Wendy Wesen spoke to Saint Francis the early ‘70s and was stretched out in the from the cross and shape of a cross in a flat, said, “Francis, don’t you see my house is crumbling? Go and glass case. The tiny stitches around the patches were sewn by St Francis’ restore it!” Francis took Christ literally and restored the tumbled-down abbey own hand. His worn leather sandals of San Damiano with his own hands and his cloak reminded me of his before catching on to the bigger plan vow of poverty and his dedication as an itinerant teacher. Like Francis, the Jesus had in mind for him — repairing new Pope favors simpler vestments, the beliefs of the church according to
Five years ago, I was already over 60 years old with the bad feet of diabetes and the bad hands of arthritis, when I arrived in Assisi, Italy on All Saints’ Day (Nov.1). I was lost, tired and lonely, and I hadn’t spoken English in over two months. I fantasized that in Saint Francis’ hometown, I’d become rejuvenated. I pulled my hood up against stinging rain and dragged my suitcase up a steep hill cobbled with stones, trying to find the convent Instituto Suore Francescane Angeline where I was to stay for a week. A kind woman seeing my distress took me in her car to the grilled front gate of the convent where she brushed off my expression of gratitude, as if kindness was normal and not noteworthy. In 2014, Pope Francis was recognized by Time magazine as their Person of the Year. We know the story of Saint
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The Lord’s Prayer: Our daily bread (Part 4) introductory lesson on prayer is, “Give us today our daily bread.” If you prayed this petition and then sat back and waited for a roasted chicken to fall into your lap, you’d certainly go hungry because prayer and work go hand in hand. I mean you’re never going to plough a field by turning it over in your mind. Well, it’s the same thing with prayer. It’s true that the living seed comes from God, but it is equally true that we need to cultivate that seed. You have to put
Spiritual Thought Rev. David Schumacher Jesus said to His disciples, “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.’” The next line in Jesus’
effort into it. You have to put something of yourself into the prayers you pray and the work or ministry God gives you. God didn’t just give you a derriere to sit on. He gave you legs to walk where He wants you to walk, hands to do what He wants to accomplish through you and a voice to speak what He wants you to say. You can’t just sit there like a spectator in the stands. God wants you in the game, on the playing field, in the huddle, on the line of scrimmage. Prayer, like faith, without
some effort on your part isn’t going to amount to much! The problem of our world is not that there is not enough to go around. There is enough and to spare. The problem is not the supply of life’s essentials; it’s the distribution of them. This petition teaches us not to be selfish in our prayers. About the only two things a child will share willingly are communicable diseases and his mother’s age. We’re called to share much more than that.
This petition is God’s call to give to others who are less fortunate than we are. Only then will we begin to realize how much God has blessed us with and that revelation, in and of itself, is the
beginning of godly wisdom. From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.
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Church Three special blessings: Angels among us Services This is one part of a three-part series submitted by Stella De Rosa. The third part of her blessing will be included in the next issues of The Connector.
Two: Thank you to the Salvation Army for your generous food hamper and the angels that donated and packed it. It was very humbling to receive when fridge and freezer were empty. I quickly froze, dried
and preserved things so that I can ration them out to last till spring — made juices to freeze, saved the pulp for soups or muffins. The eggs were just wonderful. I used them to make four batches of pancakes to freeze for later. I had one poached egg one week and a oneegg omelet the next — a real treat. I am eternally grateful for your hamper. May God bless you and keep you all well.
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Increase your fitness, take up golf Submitted by Mike Moore
As seniors, we are often reminded of the health benefits of walking — increased strength and stamina along with low impact — being kind to our joints. Golf has all the benefits of walking and more. There are different aspects of fitness. Strength and stamina are important, to be sure, but so are flexibility and co-ordination. The golf swing involves a flexing of the body core as one takes the club back then swinging forward
through the ball. Golf professionals sometimes refer to this as coiling and uncoiling the body. Co-ordination is getting all the muscles and body parts moving in sync. There are two other benefits to golf: mental focus and camaraderie. We are encouraged to do crosswords and other puzzles to keep our minds sharp. Golf is a game where focus is essential; each shot is a puzzle, choosing a club to hit the ball a certain height to carry a certain distance. Then you focus to execute the plan.
Golf is best enjoyed with friends; conversation and lighthearted banter keeps us connected socially. Every golf club has at least one foursome of seniors whose combined ages total 320 years. Golf promotes healthy living and yet there are objections to taking up the game. Here are a few of the more common objections: “I’m a real klutz, I can’t walk and chew gum at the same time.” Many golf courses have professional golf coaches See "Par" page 25
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More than bunnies are hopping in Zone 8 Submitted by Linda Haas
The time has come to commit to the fun and excitement of the 55+ BC Games in (mostly) North Vancouver, Aug. 25 to 29, 2015. Final Zone 8 registration deadline is June 11, with registration forms, membership and zone registration fees needed by playoff dates. It is important to let the sport event co-ordinator know if you intend to take part in a playoff, since some playoffs are only required if there are more people registering than spaces allowed. You may try out for more than one event, but you may only participate in one event at the Games.
The chart below lists known playoff dates. Golf playoffs, if needed will take place towards the end of May. Ladies, contact Inky Whalley, at 250-679-8723 or biwhalley@cablelan. net. Men, please contact Monty Kilborn at 250832-2815 or mklefty22@ gmail.com and let either representative know you are interested. We have a new pickleball co-ordinator, Ross Perkins, who may be contacted at 250-3181275 or rossperkin328@ yahoo.ca. Ron Telford has done an excellent job, but has other things to tend to right now. Thanks for your past efforts Ron! Help us help seniors; we
invite folks of all ages to our fundraising lunch at noon on April 16 at the ABC Country Restaurant, 1835 Rogers Pl. Tickets are $12 and will be available from members or contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas@xplornet. com to reserve tickets. Besides a lunch buffet, there will be a shared pot draw, bucket auction and a candy guess. It’s a fun event that lets you spring from Easter into summer while supporting Zone 8 athletes who want to stay active. The next meeting is April 16, 10 a.m. at the Chief Louis Centre, Tk’emlups Indian Band, on Shuswap Road. Keep active and stay healthy.
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April 11
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Par for the course Welcome breast cancer survivors Continued from page 24
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MIRIAM CAVANI, 54 Category: 50-54 High jump (PB: 1.32) Long jump (PB: 4.11) What was it that inspired you to join the Masters program? “I saw an article in the paper about the World Masters Athletic Championships coming to Kamloops. I ignored the fact it was ‘World’ and just thought, ‘Oh nice,’ they have track and field for old people. Also I used to do athletics in elementary and high school so I decided to go try it and see if I could still do it and that was six years ago.” What are some of the challenges you face being an older athlete? “The coaches at the time were telling us to listen to our bodies whilst training in order to avoid injury, so that was a key lesson I learnt at the start.” “As an older athlete we come to practice with so much on our plate, with
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DERM STRONG, 67 families to take care of, issues taking place outside the track, so trying to eliminate those things from my head is difficult sometimes. So I would say mind space is a challenge and I have a greater appreciation for elite athletes and how focused they have to be in order to be successful.” What has been your highlight as a Masters athlete? “Probably the two meets when I achieved my personal bests. Also competing in the World Masters Championships, its always awe inspiring to see people who are my age that are jumping so much further, I don’t know their background, they could be former Olympians but what’s encouraging is that they are very receptive to people who are not at their level, no egos. The comradery from all the athletes across the nations just blows me away.”
Category 65-69 400 metres (PB: 1:18.42) 200 metres (PB: 33.40) 60 metres (PB: 9.62) What was it that inspired you to join the Masters program? “Six years ago I was at the track located at the TCC helping another coach to run a mini track meet and we got talking. He mentioned that the Masters were meeting the next day and told me to come on out. I’ve now been here for six years and I love it!” What are the biggest challenges you face as an older athlete? “Probably keeping my weight down, for sure. I always try and get it down, but of course, those buns always look good so you end taking one [laughs].” “Another challenge is staying away from injuries. I’ve been pretty lucky so far but doing hurdles is where I have suffered my two injuries. I fell on my
left side and broke my finger, and in June, I tore my rotator cuff. But I can’t wait to get back to the hurdles; it’s definitely a mental and physical challenge.” What is one of your personal goals this year? “When I look at the Masters Athletics website, there are only two other guys in Canada that compete in the 300 metre hurdles in my age category. I want to meet them and go head to head that’s my goal.” What do you enjoy about being a part of Kamloops Track and Field Club? “Over the years the coaches have been helpful, the facilities here are also top notch. Also being able to rub shoulders with the elite athletes that train here, they are all so nice!”
Category 55-59 High jump (PB: 1.34) Long jump (PB: 4.26) What was it that inspired you to join the Masters program? “I got involved in 2009 when I found out that the World Masters Track and Field Championships were going to be in Kamloops, and I knew I needed some more exercise at the time. Also way back in high school I did track and field and really enjoyed it so thought I’d give it a try again.” How has the Masters program impacted your life? “It actually helped me physically, mentally and socially. Physically obviously I’m in better shape and doing that hard exercise three times a week helps me mentally. I actually struggled with depression for a long time, probably 20 years and I was taking anti-depressant
medication. After a few months of doing the track and field I was able to come off of them...” Can you describe what your first session was like? “The group was fairly large at that time. I was apprehensive for sure as I didn’t know much about all these different exercises, but the group was really good and had a lot of patience, and the coaches also had a lot of patience too. I was so out of shape at first and it was really tiring to actually go through those sessions. Even though it was so tiring, and boy I slept well those nights, [laughs] I noticed my body was starting to feel better and the improvement was great.”
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Only 2 rooms left in our newly expanded 21 room residence!
NuLeaf Produce’s Jennifer Masi presents the March winner, Gidria Shish, with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate. Find the entry form on page 9 of this edition of The Connector and enter for a chance to win.
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KAMLOOPS STAMP CLUB SHOW, SALE AND AUCTION Sat., April 18th 10am to 3pm. Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way, lots of free parking with level entry to building. Exhibits include a special one for youth, dealers from the lower mainland, country collections, stamp sets and boxes of good stuff. Youth may chose 25 stamps free from the 5¢ table. Auction of 75+ lots at 2 pm. Free entry and free hourly draws. FMI call 250.314.1021 HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT: Bath transfer bench $75, Shower Bench $45, Bed Rail $45, 2 Floor Poles $50 each. All in excellent condition. Selling for 50% of cost from medical supply shop. 250.554.3634 or 250.377.6714 FOR RENT: 1 bdrm daylight basement suite, Brock. $750/mo. includes utilities. In-suite W & D, parking & storage. Private entrance. Close to bus. Pet friendly, fenced yard. 250.571.3553 Your ad here! Call Sharon 778.471.0983
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DOWNSIZING? What will you do with all your unneeded items? Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for families, right here in Kamloops. Tax receipts are available upon request for donations over $100. Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 250.828.7867 SETTLING AN ESTATE? What are you going to do with everything? Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families. What a legacy! Tax receipts are available upon request for donations over $100. Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 250.828.7867 DEPENDABLE HOME CLEANER I am available from 7 am to 7 pm seven days a week to clean your home. I would prefer north shore locations (Norkam, Brock, & Westsyde). I owned my own business for 40 years and am very reliable. Please call 250.819.9569
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Independent Living in a Kamloops Leading Retirement Community: Live each day of retirement in a creative and fulfilling way. This two bedroom luxury suite has a panoramic view of the South Thompson River. $1950 per month includes regular activities and entertainment in your own community. Enjoy dining with new friends. Just steps away from everything you need. Please call Sharie at 250.819.8419 or Irene at 778.470.8315 for further information. FOR SALE: SHOPRIDER 889XL Electric Scooter, 4 wheels, windshield, basket. Excellent condition. $2500 firm. 250.372.0208
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Continued from page 17 be a turn off for buyers. This is a quick fix and a DIY project that only requires a brush, some stain and a steady hand to provide a drastic and updated look.
Look at replacing your flooring. Adding vinyl plank or vinyl tile will give your kitchen a fresh and new look without breaking the bank. Luxury vinyl plank and tile are easier to install, come in hundreds of different styles and patterns, can be grouted
Want to avoid... Probate fees? Executor fees? Estate creditors? Challenged wills? Perpetual legal and accounting fees? Investment declines? For more info on these issues and other “death taxes” contact... Doug Smart, C.F.P., DF, CFP Chartered Financial Planner dougsmart789@gmail.com 250.571.4646
Make RiverBend Seniors Community your new home! Luxury awaits… • Private pet-friendly suites with full kitchen and private deck allow you to lock-and-leave.
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Visit our new show suite in Mayfair Learn more about how you can make RiverBend Seniors Community your new home: Call Jacquie at: 250-682-4378 Take a tour at both Mayfair & RiverBend:
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MAKE YOUR HEARING A PRIORITY We’ve made a commitment to the highest standards in Hearing Healthcare. You can too!
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HEARING AID CENTRE
1. Have you ever been exposed to loud or continuous noise? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Do you find men’s voices easier to understand than women’s? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. Do you find it difficult to follow conversation in a noisy restaurant or crowded room? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Do you get accused of hearing only when you want to? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. Do you have difficulty understanding speech on the telephone? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. Do you hear better with one ear than the other? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. Do your family and/or friends complain about your hearing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. Do you sometimes feel that people are mumbling or not speaking clearly?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
n YES n NO n YES n NO n YES n NO n YES n NO n YES n NO n YES n NO n YES n NO n YES n NO
If you checked yes to more than one of these questions, call for an appointment for a FREE - COMPREHENSIVE, HEARING EVALUATION.