Let's celebrate all the 'moms'”in our lives on May 14 ! VOLUME 26, NUMBER 1, MAY 2017
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Oncore Keith Bonnah Executive Director Programs I have been receiving a lot of enquiries about this year’s symposium. Last year was such a huge success and it seems that there are a lot of people anticipating this year’s event. There are some big changes coming this year, probably the most important one being that we have moved the Symposium to the fall—Friday, Oct. 20, 2017 to be precise! There were a number of factors that led to this change, but it has been great having extra time to plan. This year we will be
incorporating a fall fair, as well as Canada 150 into the celebration (did somebody say CAKE?). We have already lined up several of our key speakers and have made changes that will address the congestion we experienced last year. Our venue for the event will be Hotel 540. Hotel 540 gives Oncore particularly special treatment and I am certain that they will pull out all the stops to ensure all of our guests have a remarkable experience once again! This year we will be seeking out sponsorships from local businesses to keep the event affordable to all who wish to attend. Keep watching for The Connector and this column for updates and the announcement of the opening of registration, which will be late in the summer. Last year’s event was sold out early and we anticipate that this year will be no different!
HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE WEEK MAY 1- 5
Career mom provides 'TRU' home By Moneca Jantzen Marilyn Hammond has made a career of being a “mom.” Landing in Kamloops 40 years ago in 1977, Marilyn worked for Interior Computing before starting her family with husband Gerry. Opting to become a stay-at-home mother, Marilyn said, “I volunteered with the PAC from the first daughter in elementary school to the third daughter graduating from high school. I was involved with everything I could be with the kids.” It was while their own children were young that the Hammonds began participating in the TRU Homestay program, welcoming a steady stream of young people from countries such as Korea, China and Hong Kong. It was a great opportunity for the girls to get exposure to different cultures and it gave the newcomers a non-threatening opportunity to practise their English. Marilyn’s obligations as a homestay mother were to “provide a home,
meals and transportation to and from college.” But Marilyn and the rest of the family enjoyed helping the students learn about Canada, practise English and teach them a few colloquiallisms such as “Take a hike,” or “Hit the road.” Laughter would ensue when the student would inevitably say “Hit the hike” or “Take a road.” Students would be included in regular family activities and road trips. Some students stayed a matter of weeks and others stayed for a couple of years. It depended on many things including course of study and enthusiasm for participating in a homestay placement. The homestay phase offers the student a chance to familiarize themselves with Canadian culture, get settled in at school, find friends and build a network. It’s a helpful stepping stone until the student is ready to take next steps. Marilyn said that over 50 people have lived with
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Nada Abdelghaffar of Cairo, Egypt and Marilyn Hammond of Kamloops share the joys and challenges of their recent TRU Homestay experience. her family over the years — family, friends, nieces, cousins as well as the students. “It's just in my nature to help people and have people around.” She enjoys the laughter that comes with crosscultural exchange;
learning a few new phrases in another language, sharing unique foods like “mooncake” or comparing lifestyles and living conditions. “I keep pretty strict rules. I make sure they get to school, take the
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bus, keep their room tidy and pick up after themselves, help with dishes; really not that different from how it was for my own children. I make sure they know it isn’t a hotel.” The Hammonds had actually stopped doing homestay for a while as they turned their focus to caring for Gerry’s ailing mother as well as babysitting a granddaughter. That was until TRU called looking for a place for a special young student from Egypt. A bright and spirited young woman, Nada Abdelghaffar arrived in Kamloops in January to begin her studies at TRU. On top of the regular challenges of coming to a different country to study Nada happens to be completely blind and has been since birth. Where she comes from, to be blind is to be highly dependent on others. Now in Canada, she must learn how to use a white cane; how to mark; basic life skills that would have been encouraged and taught from childhood here. Nada’s English skills are excellent and she is clearly a bright and eager student with great ambition. Currently taking ESL and a history
course, Nada will also be taking a geography course in the fall but the course materials need to be adapted for her use and this takes time. Her long-term plan is to acquire a degree in journalism and political science, her intellectual curiosity having been sparked by the Arab Spring and the events that followed in Egypt since 2011.
Everything is new to Nada, “like braille in our elevators...” While she will be moving into the student residence at the end of this semester and her mother will come visit her for the summer, Nada has enjoyed her time with Marilyn and Gerry. The 19-year-old is excited by the level of accessibility we have here compared to her home country. Everything is new to Nada, “like braille in our elevators,” but just as she
managed to travel here on her own, she seems prepared to keep working towards her goals. Marilyn and Nada participate in a bit of cheeky banter that comes easily to both of them. They promise to stay in contact after Nada moves into student housing as they each focus on their respective life challenges. Marilyn asks Nada if they celebrate Mother’s Day in Egypt. Nada explains that it is a celebration of spring. It takes place on March 21 (the Spring Equinox) and was started in the era of Cleopatra. With a little bit of research, it is not hard to discover that our North American version of Mother’s Day came about a few centuries later with an initiative by American Anna Jarvis in 1908 when she held a memorial for her own mother. By 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation declaring the second Sunday of May as a national day to honour mothers in the US — a practice many nations of the world have since adopted including Canada. The intention of honouring our mothers is the same and the spirit of the day is universal. Happy Mother’s Day!
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A day in the life of a city councillor City Talk Arjun Singh, City Councillor Actually, there is no such thing as a typical day for a city councillor. I love that about the job. It is extremely varied and we have the opportunity to work on so many different issues. We get to meet a lot of amazing people as well. The one day that is more structured than any other is a Tuesday when we have the regular council meeting. On council Tuesdays, there are regularly scheduled meetings and a number of informal opportunities to chat with council colleagues, city managers, and members of the media. The day starts with a meeting of the City’s senior management team to do a final overview of the items
to be discussed during the day. The mayor and councillors are invited to that meeting but it is not mandatory for us to attend. This meeting is much more about process and ensuring that staff are as prepared as possible to assist council in our discussions and decisions in later meetings. Most council Tuesdays, council has a closed meeting over lunch, from about 12 p.m. to 1:15ish. There are strict limits to what council can discuss here. These are items that require confidentiality. With a few limited additions, council can only discuss the “3 Ls” — land issues, labour issues, and legal issues. Closed Council decisions are often made public at the regular, open meeting of council that starts at 1:30 p.m. These meetings are open to the
public, always have media coverage, and are both live-streamed on the city website and recorded for later viewing by anyone. There are a wide range of issues discussed at the 1:30 p.m. meeting — development and building issues, expenditure approvals, variances to allow more pets, presentations from community groups, updates from city departments and council committees, and much more. All council members, including the mayor, have a vote at the council meeting and we are not allowed to abstain from a vote. When the Mayor calls for a show of hands, if I don’t put up my hand either in support or against, I am assumed to be in support. Every couple of council Tuesdays, we also have a
7 p.m. public hearing. Public hearings are held to allow interested citizens to provide input on proposals to change city bylaws to allow for different uses on a property. For example, if someone wants to put a secondary suite in their home, they will often need to go to a public hearing before council will vote on their proposal. In between these meetings, I often am able to ask city managers questions I’ve heard from citizens. Then, I can respond in the most informed way. The media often interviews the mayor, and sometimes councillors, after meetings. These are obviously a great opportunity to bounce new ideas off each other as well. Contact me anytime — 250 320 6532 or asingh@ kamloops.ca.
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Lots of walks and talks for Alzheimer’s in May Grief & Loss: May 3 • 2-4 p.m. Family caregivers of people with dementia experience grief and loss at many different points during the disease.Learn strategies for coping with and adjusting to changes. Understanding Dementia: May 26 • 1-3 p.m. Participants will receive basic information about dementia and the impact the disease has on the individual, caregivers and families. Explore how dementia affects the brain and behavior across the progression of the disease. Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain Health: May 31 • 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Healthy aging is
MP Youth Awards Your Voice in Ottawa Cathy McLeod, MP In Canada’s 150 year, the volunteering landscape in Canada comes in many forms and is constantly evolving. According to the latest numbers from Statistics Canada, over 13.3 million people, accounting for 47 per cent of Canadians
aged 15 and over, did volunteer work. They devoted almost 2 billion hours to their volunteer activities: a volume of work that is equivalent to just under 1.1 million full-time jobs. Youth 15 to 19 years were actively engaged, with 66 per cent volunteering an average of 110 hours per year. Last year, it was a pleasure to honour young men and women from across our riding of Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo who volunteered their time to improving the lives of those around
them. So many of our young people make our community a better place, and are the heart and soul of important groups, organizations and events. To that end, I will again be presenting the MP Youth Awards for outstanding volunteerism. I encourage you to nominate an exceptional young person by May 30, 2017. We will recognize students in grades one to 12 on Canada’s 150th Birthday. An independent panel will join me in reviewing the submissions to
determine who will be receiving the awards. Anyone is eligible to nominate a young person who they feel is qualified, and self-nominations are welcome. Do not hesitate to contact my office should you have any questions about the awards. It will be my honour to provide the recipients much deserved recognition for their efforts! Nominate your candidate today by contacting my Kamloops office at 250-851-4991.
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Where do our local provincial candidates stand on the issues?
Jared MacArthur took several questions to the local candidates running in the upcoming provincial election on behalf of The Connector. We are sharing the last several questions on transportation, environmental stability and engagement with you this month. Some answers have been edited for length but can be found in their entirety on our website at connectornews.ca
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: “Kamloops, in recent years, has been faced with very tough decisions like the KGHM AJAX mine proposal. Many in the city are concerned with the potential health risks that are associated with this project. If you are elected, how will you ensure that, whether or not it is approved, the community’s health will be protected first and foremost and those who call this city there own will know that the environment is being taken care of?”
TRANSPORTATION: “The city of Kamloops is quite spread out, and the transportation system is still trying to adjust to meet the need of Kamloopsians. If you are elected how will you ensure that Kamloops has a transportation system that meets the needs of individuals who rely solely on the public transportation system?”
ENGAGEMENT: “How will the party you are representing engage with the greater Kamloops community, ensuring that in the processes of government actions in B.C. the needs and aspirations of Kamloopsians are at the forefront?”
PART TWO: Nancy Bepple, Kamloops - South Thompson TRANSPORTATION: Investment in public transportation is good both for our economic growth and for protecting our environment. A well-planned, robust bus system in Kamloops allows more citizens to be fully able to access jobs, allows students better access to postsecondary education and helps to fight carbon pollution. Public transportation investment is part of the BC NDP commitment to defending BC’s environment and taking action on climate change.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: Over the past decade cuts to Ministry of Environment staff, as noted by the BC Auditor General, have meant a reduction in environmental protection for British Columbians. The disastrous tailings pond collapse at the Mount Polley mine could have been prevented had the Christy Clark government heeded the warnings of experts and engaged in regular mine monitoring. The BC NDP has called for a madein-BC environmental assessment process that will meet the needs of
our communities when it comes to approving resource projects, and an enhanced monitoring and enforcement regime when it comes to ensuring that approved projects are living up to their proponents’ obligations. Beyond the resource industry, the BC NDP has a plan to reduce emissions and build a sustainable economy that puts people to work in green industries. This plan has met with universal support from BC environmental groups because of its commitment to environmental sustainability.
ENGAGEMENT: During my two terms as a Kamloops City Councillor, I made a special effort to engage with Kamloopsians on the issues facing our municipality. As your MLA, I will continue that important outreach and will work with my elected colleagues—from all parties—to make sure that the needs of municipalities are listened to and fully considered in any provincial decisions. I have deep roots in this community and you can depend on my commitment to represent fully our city and region in Victoria.
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Donovan Cavers, Kamloops - South Thompson TRANSPORTATION: A public transit system should connect people. A public transit system should allow people of all ages to attend important appointments like doctors visits and school. I’ve been a strong advocate supporting expansions to the Kamloops Transit system and communities beyond including handy-dart and conventional service. Two years ago the ministry of transportation, without any prior consultation with local government, imposed a province wide freeze to transit funding. Because transit in B.C. is funded 53 per cent by local government and 47 per cent by the province, thousands of additional service hours were cut even though they’d been budgeted for by the City of Kamloops. Meanwhile, the province has planned to spend $2.5 billion on unnecessary highway expansions. We need consistency in transit funding so that transit planners can plan with confidence. Public transit is an essential component of our transportation system.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: I support sensible resource development. Our strong resource base has been and continues to be
an essential part of our provincial economy but there is a time and a place. Simply put, the Ajax pit mine proposal, situated upwind, uphill and within our semi-arid climate with extreme periods of low humidity comes with far too many significant risks. Were the proposal an underground mine this would be a different story all together. Sadly, the candidates of the other two major parties are sitting firmly on the fence trying to placate those on both sides of the issue.
ENGAGEMENT: As a city councillor I have developed a reputation as being very responsive to anyone who contacts me with any issues or concern. My council colleagues and members of the public who’ve had dealings with me will attest to my ability to get back to people and follow through to resolution. Whether by email, phone, letter mail or in person I always make time to thoroughly understand and follow up on issues brought to my attention. The reformatting of the municipal budget sessions in Kamloops is an example of an initiative that I helped champion a few short years ago. As an MLA I will continue to uphold strong practices around accessibility.
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QUIZZING THE CANDIDATES COMMUNIST PARTY OF BC Beat Klossner, Kamloops - South Thompson TRANSPORTATION: Public transportation is an essential need. We have invested billions in infrastructure for cars and very little in comparison in public transit. We also lack an efficient bus service between towns and cities. First we will get rid of the bus fares. These are really user fees. The cost will be added to the taxes, which will mean that those who can afford it will pay a greater share. Transit will then be a truly public service, available for anybody who needs it. Secondly service has to be greatly improved. I see a night service and much greater frequency on all routes. Convenience and comfort is essential as well. Exchanges have to have public washrooms, all bus stops need a good shelter that protects from the elements and platforms that enable easy access to the bus.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: This party is fundamentally opposed to the Ajax mine. Its potential risks to the health and well being of Kamloops and area are unacceptable. We will take the resources industry into public hands. This will enable us to develop, process, and benefit from our resources on our terms and for the public benefit, not for the benefits of shareholders. There are plenty of opportunities and jobs if we take advantages of new possibilities. Our region would be perfect for solar and wind energy production. We have a university that could be a leader in research and training trades for this. Manufacturing would come with that as well. We have good infrastructure with rail, road and airport access and available land. Hemp can be used to produce paper, cloth and
can replace many of the plastic products we are using now. I envision an intermodal terminal directly connected by rail. Truck traffic could then be moved from roads to rails. High speed passenger rail services could be built and be efficient and convenient. Corporations will have to be forced, with rules and regulations, tax laws and restrictions in new directions or we will have to take them into public ownership and their purpose will be first and foremost to the public good, not the shareholders.
ENGAGEMENT: It is important to have a good feel for the pulse of the community and that is only possible with constant contact with our fellow humans. I have worked in my trade as a baker for almost 40 years and have a very good idea on how policies are effecting people.
Todd Stone, Kamloops - South Thompson TRANSPORTATION: We are proud of our track record of investing in and expanding transit service across British Columbia over the past decade and a half. In fact, B.C. provides the highest level of provincial funding anywhere in Canada, fully double the national average of annual funding. In Kamloops over the past 10 years funding from the province is up 97 per cent to almost $7 million per year, and overall service and ridership has increased 28 per cent during that time. Recently, due to a further $12.7 million increase in funding from the province, 2,000 additional handyDART hours were added to the system in September 2016, while 3,000 additional hours of conventional service will work and for pleasure. Governments at all levels need to support riders through infrastructure investments that reduce bicycle/vehicle/pedestrian conflicts.
Barb Nederpel, Kamloops - North Thompson TRANSPORTATION: We have some problems with urban sprawl and with housing built further from the city core transportation problems are surfacing. We need a provincial government that listens, learns, and embraces partnerships with local
governments. The provincial government needs to share local priorities like investment in transportation infrastructure across the province, including in our city. Kamloops residents ride transit buses about 3.5 million times a year. This takes cars off
the roads and reduces pollution, improving our air quality. Investments in public transit improve service and in turn will increase ridership. With both personal health and the environment in mind, more people are riding bicycles to and from
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: People of Kamloops are frustrated and divided on the issue of resource development much in the same way people across the province are. When the people of the community are concerned that a project may cause health problems, harm their quality of life, or infringe on their cultural and treaty rights, that undermines all resource projects – including
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unfold and play out as it is structured to do.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY:
Fundamentally it is the job of the MLA to represent the concerns and needs of constituents in Victoria and to represent Victoria in the constituency. I also believe that true engagement comes when you are clear about your priorities and resolved to fulfill your commitments. I am proud that B.C. is leading the country in economic growth, low unemployment, and job creation in forestry, tourism, tech or construction. I go to work every day to be part of a team focused on doing everything we can to create jobs and opportunity for British Columbians - a lasting legacy for our children.
My wife and I have three little girls, and we are proud to raise them in Kamloops. Like any other parent, I would not want to do anything or support anything that could cause harm to my children. Protecting human health and our natural environment is why I support the fact that the bar has been set very high with respect to the environmental assessment process underway for the proposed Ajax mine. Likewise, the proponent has a legal right to a fair and transparent evaluation and hearing as to the merits of their proposal. We must let the environmental assessment process potentially good projects. Without being able to trust the provincial government to protect our community, it’s impossible to determine whether the benefits of Ajax outweigh the risks. Mining is a significant driver in BC’s economy and it needs to be done right. The environmental assessment process must be strengthened and, as the Mount Polley disaster demonstrates, government oversight on approved projects increased. As your MLA I will work hard to create jobs in Kamloops by reinvigorating the forest industry, supporting and expanding high tech industry, and pushing
ENGAGEMENT:
forward quickly with renewable energy projects.
ENGAGEMENT:
Every person from every sector of the community needs to know their elected representatives and to trust that they will represent them fairly. As your MLA, I will make every effort to meet with community groups from all sectors including business, labour, neighbourhood associations, sports and culture societies, and more. I believe the decisions I make, and the issues I advocate for, are based on listening to the needs of our constituents. For far too long people have felt that government isn’t working for them.
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QUIZZING THE CANDIDATES COMMUNIST PARTY OF BC Peter Kerek, Kamloops - North Thompson TRANSPORTATION: Our Party is calling for the elimination of all public transit fares across B.C. The revenue to operate transit should come from general taxation. This would help encourage greater public transit use, and greater reliance on transit means we will improve our air quality and lower our carbon footprint. We would significantly improve the service in the Kamloops-North Thompson including the introduction of some overnight routes. Many workers simply cannot use public transit because it either doesn’t get them home when they get off work late, or it doesn’t get them to work early enough in the morning. Our Party is also calling for BC Transit to operate
an inter-city service to get people from city to city, right across the province.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: Our Party is officially opposed to the AJAX Mine proposal. We simply cannot envision the circumstances under which we could ever support such an operation so close to a community, especially with known opposition from all of our regional indigenous nations. Our Party supports placing all natural resources under democratic control of the people and we question the validity of decisions made by governments who are directly reliant on industry for funding their political campaigns.
Dan Hines, Kamloops - North Thompson
ENGAGEMENT:
TRANSPORTATION:
There needs to be far more public and formal forums where community members can be heard in a much more meaningful way. Their thoughts and concerns need to be officially recorded, counted, and made available to the broader public. We must end all the closed-door meetings with MLAs where thousands of dollars are regularly passed between the wealthiest donors, influence-peddlers, lobbyists and who knows what other elements of society. Meeting with your MLA in their office is a totally insufficient way to have your concerns addressed. We need electoral changes to adopt a mixedmember proportional representation system.
It is encouraging to see the investment in transportation and transit recently announced federally. These billions of dollars, shared with provinces and municipalities, is the type of investment that is sorely overdue. The B.C. government must match these federal funds to realize the full extent of infrastructure investment in public transportation. In Kamloops, increasing the number of routes servicing the community and the frequency of buses is known to enhance rider participation. We also need to increase funding for HandyDART and other transportation programs that allow for everyone to meet their mobility needs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: As B.C. Green candidates in the Kamloops ridings, we are the only provincial candidates who are publicly on record about whether we approve or disapprove of the KGHM Ajax mine project. We disapprove of this project. After our analysis of the environmental assessment documents and all that the proponents have provided, we are clear that this mine project is too great an environmental, social, and economic risk to Kamloops to be justified for approval. We support mining and the wise and sustainable use of our resources. We do not support this project. The local First Nations communities (SSN) have
also declared opposition to this project. We commend their process, their decision and the reasons behind their decision. We stand in solidarity with them and with those who want a better future for our community.
ENGAGEMENT: One greatest failures of the last sixteen years of successive B.C. Liberal governments has been the steady erosion of any meaningful public consultation or collaboration process with local communities. We need leaders who are not compromised by corporate donations. We need a government who is listening to all communities and diverse regions of B.C. As Greens, we are listening, responding and developing bold new policies.
TRANSPORTATION:
Jessica Bradshaw, Kamloops - South Thompson Jessica Bradshaw is a late entrant to the local race in the riding for Kamloops - South Thompson and we didn’t get an opportunity to pose our questions to her. She is representing the BC Libertarian Party. Visit the party website for more information: libertarian.bc.ca
I have supported every hour of service for Transit that has ever been voted on in Council for Kamloops. Having served on the Board of BC Transit as well, I whole heartedly support Transit improvements to route frequency and locations as demand and dollars available justify. In Kamloops our new CNG fleet will reduce emissions, noise and costs which should help fund longer term improvements.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: All projects need to be assessed on their own merits and potential impacts. Health of
Peter Milobar, Kamloops - North Thompson the community is extremely important to be considered when new large scale projects are proposed. If projects do get approved, both approval requirements and on going monitoring must ensure that thresholds are not just met but are lower than the limits set out.
ENGAGEMENT: It’s important for a MLA to represent all constituents regardless of their individual political leanings. People need to be able to voice both their concerns and support with regular MLA outreach into the community. I have never been afraid to hear from
people who hold strong views and opinions on a wide range of topics. Although a constituent may not see 100% of their opinion acted upon, it’s critical that a MLA take those views into account and make sure that the government understands local viewpoints.
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Keeping your home secure The following is part of a series of informational articles aimed at increasing public awareness about the services provided by the Kamloops Victim Services Unit. The Unit offers a variety of information and services, at no cost, to any victim or witness of a crime or 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 Police Detachment at 560 Battle St. Victim Services operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and may be accessed by calling 250-8283223. Whether you live in a house, an apartment or a condo, whether you rent or own, you can have a direct impact on your own safety and security by adopting a few simple techniques that may deter criminal activity. One of the basic steps is to give your residence a neat, clean appearance. Take prompt action to correct maintenance problems such as burnt out lights, uncollected garbage, graffiti, broken windows and defective locks. By doing this, potential thieves think that someone is always around. Pay particular attention to doors and windows. On exterior doors, deadbolts installed with a one inch throw and anti-pry plate on
both the door and frame adjacent to the lock will discourage most thieves. Doors should be locked every time the house is left. If you are in the backyard, make sure the front door is locked and vice versa. A peephole in the exterior door is useful in identifying people at your door. Be wary of opening the door to strangers. If you have just moved into the home, re-key it. Windows should be reinforced with anti-lift devices, and locks on the inside track to limit the ability to pry the window open. Bolt window mounted air-conditioners to the inside wall of the home to prevent them from being removed from the outside. Make sure your windows and doors are readily visible from the street; keep shrubs and bushes away from the home. Don’t give thieves an opportunity to hide while they are attempting to enter your home. Lighting can be a very effective deterrent. Motion sensor lights should be installed at all entrances, porches and garage doors. Timers for inside lights are useful because they give the appearance that a residence is occupied; they should be set to mimic normal day-to-day routines. Placing a timer on a radio or a TV can also be useful in fooling potential thieves into thinking the place is occupied. If in spite of all the best efforts thieves manage to gain entry, there are some precautions that could
be taken to minimize the amount of items taken. Don’t store all valuables in one place-spread them throughout the home. Bedrooms are the first place that thieves look for jewelry. Mark valuables such as cameras, or home entertainment centres by engraving your driver’s licence number on them. Engraving pencils suitable for this purpose are available at the North Shore Community Policing Office. Recording serial numbers, and the make and model of valuables items will aid in identification if they are recovered. Photographs can be useful when making an insurance claim. If you come home and think that you have been broken into, do not enter the home; call the police. If you are at home and think someone is trying to gain entry, leave quickly and safely if possible. If you cannot get away, lock yourself in a room with a phone and call the police. If you come home and find that a crime has been committed, do not touch anything. Call the police and give them an opportunity to gather potential evidence. Never confront an intruder in your home, no material belongings are worth injury or death. For more information on how to increase your home’s safety or to arrange a for a free home security check, call the Kamloops Victim Services Unit at 250-828-3223.
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that the client feels “it’s so hard to stay on task.” To us, it’s not a secret as to how to stay on task, but I do understand why people have a hard time conquering that task. Here’s why: The biggest challenge people face is staying in one place for the completion of a task. Any task. This is truly the trick to staying organized. When you pick a room STICK WITH IT and don’t move. I do understand as you sort a room you realize items belongs in another area but that leads to distraction and time spent leaving your area. What’s the solution to this issue? All you need are a few boxes or totes in the room that you are
organizing and have the container labelled for where they are to go. You simply deposit those random items in the container and alas, you don’t have to leave the room at all. One tote for items to move, one for charity, one for recycling and so on. Drop the items that are not supposed to be in the area that you are working and plunk those items in the appropriate bin. Imagine grabbing an item from one room to transfer to another room and then seeing another item in the new room to move to another room and the process continues so you never complete a single room, you’re exhausted and have no finished area. Then, wonder why
you’re not organized. We call that “walking disorganization.” It’s when you’ve been busy, but didn’t stay in the room you wanted to organize in the first place. If you stay on task and organize one room at a time you will see massive improvements quickly but don’t make your newly cleared rooms your storage area for other rooms. A wise tip? Start in your storage ahead of time. This will allow for items that need to go into storage and keep them out of the main living space. Do you have a topic that you would like Shawn to write about? Please email him at Shawn@ everythingorganized.net.
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Talk to your grown children about estate plans Financial Focus Submitted by Lili Seery of Edward Jones
What type of financial legacy would you like to leave to your adult children? Whatever you have in mind, share it with them. Make sure they understand your estate plan so you can avoid potential confusion, hard feelings and family squabbles when it’s time to settle your affairs. Of course, it may not be easy to discuss estate planning with your children. Even though they’re adults, they may feel uncomfortable discussing topics dealing with your death. In fact, surveys have shown that fewer than one in three families have had meaningful conversations about estate planning. Once you’ve decided to bring up estate planning
with your children, how should you go about it? Consider easing into the subject by talking about matters that may not be so emotionally charged. For example, discuss your grandchildren’s postsecondary education and how you’d like to help pay for it. Or talk about a charity you support, and mention that you’re planning to remember it in the future. Once you’ve broken the ice, it will be easier to move into the finer details of your estate plan. Tell your children what’s in your will, who the executor is, who helped prepare it and where a copy can be found. Better still, give them a copy. You may even want to discuss these matters with your children before you draw up or amend your will, to make it easier to meet their wishes and expectations. For example, find out which of your children might be interested
in the family home or cottage, or who has a special attachment to certain family heirlooms, before you decide how to distribute property. This will help ensure even and fair distribution of your assets. If you intend to use a trust or other vehicle to transfer assets, explain the advantages with the help of your financial advisor. For example, your intention might be to better manage taxation of your estate, provide longer-lasting benefits to your heirs or manage potential legal complications. It’s also important to discuss how your affairs should be managed if you become incapacitated. You should prepare powers of attorney for financial matters and personal care. That means deciding who will act on your behalf if you can’t make financial or medical decisions. If you pick one of your children as your representative,
explain the choice to your other children. And always make sure your will and other elements of your estate plan are up to date. Your will should take into account new family births, marriages, divorces, remarriages and deaths. Review your will at least once a year to make sure it reflects your wishes and any developments that might call for changes in beneficiaries or terms. And don’t forget to review the beneficiaries named in insurance policies and financial accounts. When all of these elements are in place, everybody benefits. Plus, you’ll avoid the estate planning problems that the unexpected can bring. Your financial advisor can help arrange professional legal and tax assistance to help develop and execute your plan. Edward Jones, Member of Canadian Investor Protection Fund
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Ask Drake Drake Smith, Funeral Director People are sometimes confused when it comes to the subject of death certificates. Part of the problem is that there are two types of ‘death certificates.’ Then there’s the matter of ‘original death certificate’ as compared to ‘notarized copy’ and ‘certified copy.’ Finally, there’s the question of how many death certificates you’ll need to deal with Murray’s estate. I hope this little article helps to clear up some of that confusion. Feel free to clip it out and save it for another time, if you think
it’s worth keeping. There are two types of death certificates. One is actually called the ‘Medical Certification of Death,’ but health professionals often call it the ‘death certificate’ which adds to the confusion. I call it the MCOD for short. The MCOD has Murray’s name, date of birth, date of death, place of death and cause of death, among other information. The doctor or coroner fills out and signs this form and sends it to the funeral home. The funeral home is forbidden to give this form to the family or to anyone else. But, under certain circumstances, the information it contains can be ordered online from BC Vital Statistics, for a fee. Go figure! The funeral home needs the information on the MCOD in order to produce the second type of death certificate, the ‘Certificate of Death,’ commonly known as the
‘Death Certificate.’ This certificate looks like a marriage certificate or a birth certificate. It’s printed on the kind of paper that money used to be printed on (before we started printing it on plastic). This death certificate is the one that executors/next of kin need when they start to settle estate matters (e.g. to close down Murray’s bank account, file a life insurance claim, etc). While the MCOD is of no use in settling estate matters, the ‘Certificate of Death,’ printed on the funny government paper, is of great value. The government charges $27 per death certificate and the executor/next of kin can order as many as they like from the funeral home. “Murray’s brother said I’ll need about six death certificates,” said Alice. So, how many do you really need? The bank will take a photocopy of the original, and give the original back. Same
goes for Land Titles office. A life insurance company may want an original, but most other places will probably accept a photocopy. Some people decide to get the death certificate notarized, but I’m not sure how necessary that is. The government is a little sticky about people producing so-called Certified Copies. So, being the frugal person I am, I suggest that you start with one original death certificate. As you contact the various offices and departments when settling Murray’s estate, ask them if they’ll accept a photocopy. Keep track of how many places want an original death certificate, and then call us. We can produce as many extra original death certificates as you wish, but isn’t it better to just pay for what you actually need? At $27 each, that can be pretty expensive paper if it just ends up in your filing cabinet or dresser drawer.
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caused especially in higher doses and usually resolve in several hours and for some patients diminishes with continued use. It is best try at home and see how it affects them. The long term side effects include impaired cognitive function. This impairment depends on quantity, concentration, age of onset and duration of cannabis use. Is there dependency and addiction related to marijuana? Yes. Between 10 to 20 per cent of people can be addicted to it and abuse it. It has a lower physical or psychological dependency compared to drugs such as alcohol, tobacco, opioids and benzodiazepines. Marijuana is not without issues and it should be treated with respect and taken with caution. Who should not take marijuana and is contraindicated? Pregnant and those wanting to become pregnant. Even though it is legalized federally for 18 years and older it should generally be avoided by individuals under the age of 25, with a history of psychosis, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and breast feeding mothers. It also should be used with caution with liver or kidney disease, those using high doses of opiod, benzodiazepines, or sedative users and heavy users of alcohol and those who smoke tobacco. Is there any drug interaction with marijuana? THC and CBD are metabolized by liver enzymes and inhibits certain enzymes. Therefore any drugs that inhibits and induces these enzymes can affects its bioavailablity and its adverse effects. These drugs include certain anti-depressants, macrolides, antifungals, calcium channel blockers and HIV meds. The most significant interaction is when combined with other central depressants including alcohol. It is not responsible to promote marijuana as a cure-all and more research and data are needed to prove some of the anecdotal evidence and come up with specific doses.
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Boost your energy in three steps Natural Health Cathy Lidster, B.Sc, GCFP, ACNRT The human body contains enormous quantities of potential energy. The average adult has 9,000 kcal of energy stored in each kg of fat. That’s enough energy to hike half-way across the continent burning 100 kcal/hour. You might be wondering, if I have so
much potential energy why do I feel so tired? Most of us think we need to produce more energy by eating more food when we are tired. But what if we are tired because we are holding back our energy instead of releasing it? Since energy is everything, here are three tips to help you boost your everything now that spring has sprung:
1. Catch some rays. When light (infrared sun, laser, or LED) strikes the water around your cell membranes, it polarizes and restructures it. As the water in the cells becomes more alkaline, the cell membrane serves as a generator. That’s why sunlight energizes you. This is also part of the basis for light therapies. 2. Move. Your muscles release energy when they work. Much research is
Boys will be boys The Insight Story Wendy Weseen
I squinted into the mirror in my bathroom, dazzled by newly replaced light bulbs in the light fixture after a full month of putting off the task. The brown spot was still on my neck, a new wrinkle had appeared, and my nose was still a little large. Earlier that morning, a joke crossed my Facebook page: an elderly woman was looking in the mirror and saying “this can’t be right!” Constant messages in the media inform me aging is to be avoided at all costs but the burden of looking young into old age seemed to be heavier on me than on a man. My subconscious says, “Women look old when they age, but men get to be distinguished.” Like millions of other people, the nature of men and women fascinates me. Let’s face it, trouble in relationships is the primary reason we seek help from gurus and psychologists and scan book shelves for wisdom about love and relationships. In the
1970s, I burned my bra, stopped ironing my husband’s shirts and was careful not to use words like gal, girl, or lady. But now I have the benefit of hindsight. I was only vaguely aware of the inequity suffered by men that lay in the emotional realm and wonder why men didn’t rise up in droves to demand the right to feel as well as think while I was asserting my right to think as well as feel. After the liberation movement of the 70s, the words feminism and patriarchy lost their shine and were dismissed from our language like naughty children but the feminist movement could have had a flip side: a different kind of equality for men. At the time, I had hoped for some male rebellion. If women wanted recognition of their thinking as well as feeling, men could demand to feel as well as think, making both genders more whole. Today, I note women still do an inordinate amount of domestic and nurturing work, and much of the emotional work in their relationships and men are seen as “helping” their partner when they take on housework and child care and still have difficulty with their emotions. In the climate of feminism, there was
scant literature about the changing role of men and since then, feminism has been blamed for the erosion of men’s selfesteem. Social research about men’s place in a post-feminist world examines what continues to hold men back from expressing the full gamut of emotions and has been connected to an increase in male violence. One only has to examine advertising, and watch current television and movie fare to realize differences between men and women are still emphasized over and over. I think we are more alike than different — both men and women want to love and be loved, both have the capacity to think and feel as part of their humanity, and both wish they connected better with each other. As we age, we realize the body we have been given contains this person and we will have to face the physical issues of aging. But no matter what we do we will continue to be mystified by the nature of men, women, love and relationships. “Both men and women should feel free to be sensitive. Both men and women should feel free to be strong…it is time that we all perceive gender on a spectrum not as two opposing sets of ideas.” ~ Emma Watson
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What’s in a prayer A bus driver and a priest died and went to heaven. St. Peter greeted them both and led them to their new homes in heaven. They went to the bus driver’s home first, and saw a large mansion. When the priest saw this, he was very excited because he was sure that he’d get an even grander house. The way he figured it, he had done more good in his life than the bus driver. However, when they reached his new home, all he saw was a small cabin. He asked St. Peter, “why is my house smaller than the bus driver’s? I have served God all my life!” St. Peter responded, “well, the way you were preaching, everyone was sleeping. But the way the bus driver was driving, everyone was praying!”
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Being Canadian, a day trip usually consists of visiting a neighbouring city or taking a ride through the countryside. The amazing thing about Europe is that one can explore one or two different countries in a day! So discovering Tallinn, Estonia was only a two and a half hour ferry ride away, I just couldn’t resist getting another stamp in my passport. I arranged this little side trip myself, online, for about half the price of an organized tour. There are three ferry lines that make several daily crossings from Helsinki through the Bay of Finland to Tallinn, Estonia. My travelling companion and I secured our passage on the Tallink Ferry and printed our tickets. We set out early the next morning for the harbour. The Finns know it’s all in the journey and you can tell — man, what a wild ride! The ferry’s are fast, efficient and entertaining! After boarding we found a comfortable booth in the tiered lounge at the bow of the ship. The ferry has a massive, floor to ceiling window, with a stage set below. Before long, a Finnish rock band was entertaining us, while gargantuan waves crashed against the glass — the decks were closed due to rough waters. Some of the passengers were noticeably nervous, while others took it all in stride, dancing in the aisles, like they were balancing on surfboards. Needless to say, the crossings passed quickly and we were soon safely docked in Estonia. Tallinn, situated on the Baltic Sea, is the capital and largest city of Estonia. It was founded in 1248 and is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. This UNESCO world heritage site is well worth the trip. It’s a mere 15 minute walk from the harbour —
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just follow the herd and keep your eyes on the towers of Old Town. Tallinn is divided by an upper town and lower town. It’s best explored by foot, as there is minimal traffic permitted within the walls. The charming streets are narrow and cobblestoned, which can be problematic for those with mobility issues. We started our adventure with a walk on the wall. Carefully winding our way up a steep spiral staircase we were rewarded with a glorious bird’s eye view of the old town. Walking the ancient wall segment, it’s fun to imagine being on guard duty hundreds of years ago watching for sackers! Next we visited the 13th Century Dominican Monastery. The various museums and attractions charge nominal fees. Pick and choose your activities making the most of your day and watch the time so your don’t miss your ferry. We then took a morning stroll, browsing through the little boutique shops. They offer a great selection of souvenirs, arts and crafts, fine knits and quirky kitchen witches that the city is famous for. We then settled on a long established french bistro to refuel with a gourmet baguette, a glass of vino and indulge in a decadent torte. After lunch we took a break, riding a fun, but bumpy little tram through the twisty streets. Our last hour was spent wandering about, climbing towers and taking a kazillion photos. It’s a full day and a lot of walking, so it was satisfying to lounge in the lounge, be rocked by the waves and the band back to Helsinki. The next Trippy Tale will be from the “fun side” of Trump’s Wall.
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Seasons of a Blazers ‘Mom’ By Moneca Jantzen Val Davidson has been a Blazers “mom” for the past six years and this day and the day before were the bittersweet days of the season where she had to say farewell to her billets — Collin Shirley, Erik Miller and Nolan Kneen. Team captain Shirley had been staying in their home for the past four hockey seasons and now that he is 20 years old, he’s no longer eligible to play in the WHL. Admitting that is was a “tough day,” Val was happy to explain why she and her husband, Les, open their home to Blazers players year after year. “It makes for a busy house. And it’s just fun having them around. Quite a contrast in the summer when they’re not here.” The Davidsons moved to Kamloops two decades ago from Edmonton. With no children of their own and a big rambling house in Valleyview, Val recalls that she had
heard about the billeting program on the radio. Already hockey fans and season ticket holders, they decided it might be an interesting thing to do. “The first two [billets] were two 17-year-olds that had never been away from home before. It was a learning experience for them and a learning experience for us.” Not having kids of their own besides their furbaby pug, Conky, Val said, “I had nothing to compare it to, but they are all great kids and its just a great learning experience. And you meet all the parents and they come to visit too.” Val estimates that they have offered their home up to at least a dozen players over the years. They started out with two players and have had as many as four at one time. Her obligations as a Blazers “mom” include making sure they are fed and watered, have a bed to sleep in and a
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Collin Shirley, Val Davidson, Erik Miller and Nolan Kneen gather for a billeting family photo to mark the Blazers season of 2016-17.
place to call home while they’re here. She does their laundry and says most of them have their own vehicles so there’s no need to drive them around. The Blazers do compensate the billeting families to offset the cost of food and the like and provide season
tickets but Val says its not something you do for the money. They typically meet the boys’ families and the Blazers also organize an Alumni golf tournament each summer which gives everyone an opportunity to get together again. Some of the players
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stay in touch and send her the odd text to say hello. Most of the Davidsons’ billets have gone on to play at the university level. “You do [get close] to them and their families. Just be there for them and make it a home. We sit down for dinner at
night and since we have several staying here at a time they are home a fair bit when they’re not busy.” The nest is empty again til September but the boys will be back — for Davidson’s seventh season as a Blazers ‘mom.’
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“Art in the Garden”, May 2 to 31 at the Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour Street, Kamloops. Gardens are a constant source of inspiration for Pat Hall. Exploring the world of plants and seed pods, Pat uses clay to depict whimsical sentinels and guardians, flowers, garden bells, functional ware and more. Visit the Gallery/Gift shop to see new works by local artists in a collaborative setting, jewelery, weaving/ textile, paintings, pottery, photographs, glass, basket making and First Nations art. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Free parking, handicap accessible. Visit: kamloops courthousegallery.ca
Let’s Dance. April 29. Music by Reflections 8 p.m. – midnight. May 20. Music by: Sierra 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. Brock Activity Centre, 9A -1800 Tranquille Rd. Tickets: $10 Door prize, 50/50 raffle, spot dance. Contact: Francoise 778220-8010 Zonia 250-3720091 Norma 250-299-7221
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BOOGIE THE BRIDGE • APRIL 30 Go to boogiethebridge.com to register or visit the Boogie Expo April 28 & 29 There will be registration at the expo and on race day. Race day registration will close at 8 a.m. sharp
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Sponsored by: “TVASC” Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club FMI, call: 250-571-5111 email: TVASclub@gmail.com website: tvasc.ca.
Kamloops OTF will be having a regular dance on Saturday, May 6. This event will be held at Heritage House, 100 Lorne Street, Riverside Park. 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Dancing to the music of the Old Time Fiddlers. Members: $6.00, Non-Members $10.00. Everyone welcome.
Kamloops Film Society presents May 11 - SILENCE & May 18 - THE RED TURTLE. Screening 7 p.m. at Paramount Theatre, Victoria St., Tickets are now available at MovieMart, 444 St. Paul St.
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The Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program is a healthy eating initiative that strengthens food security and supports local farmers markets. Seniors participating in the program receive $15/week in coupons to use at the Kamloops Farmers Market to purchase healthy, local produce and other foods. Participants must attend mandatory Food Literacy Workshops.
Come, welcome spring and join us for our 3rd Annual Gala Evening Music Concert Saturday, May 27 at Kamloops United Church - 421 St. Paul St. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the music starts at 7:30 p.m. The concert features the combined a cappella choirs of River Harmony (Kamloops) and Valley Harmony (Vernon), songs by The Beatles, Sting, Queen, and more! Our special guests include Peter Ernst and Sylvain Vallee and Doc and the Disorderlies. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased
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TVO says farewell to Founder 3 new conductors take up the baton
orchestra for a reprise of concert in 2014. “Mamma Mia Medley” by Other music selections ABBA, which was a big on the show feature a hit when they performed typical TVO variety of it on a previous TVO styles, from classical See "Wonderful evening" page 26
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Thompson Valley Orchestra will end its 20th anniversary season with a final concert on Saturay, May 6. Besides presenting an evening of wonderful orchestral music, TVO will be saying farewell to its founder and Music Director Norris Berg, who started the Orchestra in 1997 with a small group of 12 players. Today there are over 50 musicians of all ages playing with TVO. Next season the Orchestra will be led by a team of three guest conductors who will each present one concert: Don Bennett (Dec 2017), John Franks (March 2018) and Steve Powrie (May 2018). This final concert under the baton of Norris Berg will feature a varied selection of music featuring some of TVO’s favourites from over the years. One of the concert highlights will be Norris and daughter Anita BergPratt, playing the two solo parts for the Bach Double Violin Concerto. Special Guests, Cantabile Singers, in costume, will join the
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Book Review By Marilyn Brown
The Woman in Cabin 10 By Ruth Ware Simon & Schuster 2016, 341 pages A novel Available in book stores, in eBook format, and through the TNRD library system Lo Blacklock, a young woman with the unsatisfying desk job as a junior travel writer, “cutting and pasting” articles for a travel magazine, awakens suddenly by a noise. She freezes at the sight of a masked and latexgloved burglar in her cramped and dingy London flat. Although shaken by the intrusion, it is the loss of her cellphone, containing much of her personal information, that particularly concerns her. Shortly thereafter, her magazine offers her the opportunity to cover the maiden voyage of the
Aurora, an ultra-luxurious boutique cruise ship with every amenity imaginable, on its way to the fjords of Norway and the northern lights. She accepts the offer, not just for the incredible perks, but because more than anything else, she wants to prove herself as a credible journalist. What could possibly go wrong on a ship that is the pride of its fleet? On board the ship, Blacklock has a brief encounter with her neighbour in cabin 10, a young woman in a Pink Floyd t-shirt. In a scene eerily similar to the event in her flat, that night she is suddenly awakened from a deep sleep by a noise on the veranda she shares with cabin 10, the verandas separated by a privacy glass. She hears a splash, then spies the body of the Pink Floyd woman, drifting down into the chilly chasm of the North Sea. Blacklock’s frantic efforts to control her own panic and self-doubt intensify as she encounters polite disbelief by the lumbering head of ship security, and even disdain from some of the well-heeled guests. How could it be possible that the ship has no record of any such woman? Lo Blacklock feels a connection with the victim of violence,
Desert Gardens SCC spring activities We at Seniors’ Community Centre really hope the saying “April Showers brings May Flowers” is for real. May is appearing to be busy. Our new Chair Fitness program is growing and folks say they feel so much better. Come out and give it a try. It is held every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Let’s stretch those muscles and get ready for the sunshine. The Mother Goose program is now in progress for its spring session. Lots of fun with the little tykes and if you
feel like being a Grandma and playing come on down on a Thursday at 10 a.m. We have a new fence in front of Desert Gardens. We now have a patio and look forward to being able to serve you coffee and tea outside in the sun. Our gardeners here at Desert Gardens have been busy digging and planting and we anxiously await the beautiful blooms. Thank you from everyone here at the Centre. Until next time enjoy the sunshine and drop on down for a visit and see what we have to offer.
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and since her new cellphone is neither receiving nor sending out her messages, she is determined to alert the police when the ship docks in Norway. What she doesn’t know is that news bulletins back home in England indicate that Blacklock is dead. The author is masterful in keeping the reader engaged. We know Blacklock has her demons, alcohol being only one. Her panic attacks, claustrophobia, and chronic sleep deprivation lead her to doubt her own observations at times, but we can’t help but root for her as she uses every iota of intellect and courage to figure out whom she can trust, if anyone, on this posh ship. As readers, of course, we are trying to connect the dots too. In a style that is a cross between a modern Agatha Christie and the psycho-terror of Edgar Allen Poe, The Woman in Cabin 10 may result in readers becoming cruise ship averse! Warning: powerful descriptions of what it is like to feel claustrophobic and muddle-headed.
Seniors’ Community Centre at Desert Gardens MAY 2017 Calendar of Events SUNDAY
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EVERY MONDAY 1 EVERY TUESDAY 2 Coffee Club 10 am Chair Fitness 9:30 am Chair Yoga 11 am Coffee Club 10 am Weightwatchers 5:30 pm Weightwatchers 11:30 am Kiwanis Club 11:45 am Kamloops Blazers Grape Vine 12 pm Booster Club Dinner Bridge 1 pm 6:30 pm DG Dinner Party 5 pm 8 Table Tennis 7 pm 9
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EVERY THURSDAY 4 Toastmasters 7 am Chair Fitness 9:30 Coffee Club 10 am Mother Goose 10 am Gamblers Anon 11 am Grape Vine 12 pm Table Tennis 12:30 pm 11 SCC Dinner Party 5 pm Toastmasters 7 pm Square Dancing 7 pm
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North Shore Community Centre Update The North Shore Community Centre is a very special place, and all of us know that without our volunteers, this place would simply cease to function. It is extraordinary what a difference one person’s efforts can make. Each of our volunteers is making that difference each time you volunteer, in whatever capacity — in the Maple Room, helping with coffee service for events, working on the front desk, serving on boards and committees, making crafts for sale in the Maple Room, organizing the woodworking shop, and tallying grocery slips for donations. We enjoyed thanking and honouring all the volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation week in April. Our regular activities at the Centre are happening as well — check the calendar for events such
as exercise classes ranging from yoga, Fitness Fun for Seniors, Gentle Nia, Zumba to Tai Chi. We still have different activity classes, card game nights and socializing events going on, so please check the calendar or give us a call if there’s
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something you’re interested in. The Ukulele Groups are expanding with several classes to choose from. Call Doreen at 250-376-5502 for more information on class times. Please mark your calendar for the provincial election in May. The North Shore Community Centre will be open for advance polls on April 30, May 3-6, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting day is Tuesday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Many events are in the process of breaking for the summer, so check the calendar or give us a call if you are unsure as to whether your activity is still going on. We are closed Monday, May 22 for Victoria Day and there will be no activities going on this day. 452 – 730 Cottonwood Ave Kamloops V2B 8M6
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VISIT THE CHARMING VILLAGE OF CHASE IN MAY 2017! On Saturday, May 6, 2017 the second annual “Shuswap Experience Trade Show” at the Art Holding Memorial Arena takes place – the event occurs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will showcase a wide variety of Chase and area’s businesses and services. For more information in advance of the Trade Show either to attend or to become an exhibitor, please contact the Chase & District Chamber of Commerce at 250-679-8432 or visit their website at chasechamber.com
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Carving 9 am Pool 1 pm
8 9 Glee Club Pool 1 pm 9 am Crib 1:30 pm AA Discussion Rock Club 7 pm Group 8 pm
10 Carving 9 am Pool 1 pm
11 Quilting 10 am - 3 pm Pool 1 pm
15 Glee Club 9 am AA Discussion Group 8 pm
16 Wheels to Meals 12 pm Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm
17 Carving 9 am Pool 1 pm
18 Quilting 10 am - 3 pm Pool 1 pm
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Carving 24 9 am Pool 1 pm Quilting Workshop
Quilting 25 10 am - 3 pm Pool 1 pm Quilting Workshop
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On May 13, 2017 the Chase Legion will be hosting a Mother’s Day dinner and dance at Branch 107, 515 Shuswap Avenue in lovely Chase. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. with dancing to The Journeymen (classic rock/dance music) starting at 8 p.m. Come for dinner, dancing or either! Proceeds from ticket sales go back into the community. For more information, please contact 250-679-3536. Come join us as we celebrate Mom, in an atmosphere of friendship and support!
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Guys & Gals24 Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm Jam Session 7 pm
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17 Bridge 7 pm Gardeners Club 7 pm
24 Bridge 7 pm Gardeners Club 7 pm
31 Bridge 7 pm
Lakeview Centre Squilax/Anglemont
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Citizens on Patrol host a Coffee House on May 12 at 7 p.m. at our Community Hall
On May 14, 2017, please join the Chase Lions Club for a Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Chase Community Hall. In their usual style, the Chase Lions will be cooking up a delicious breakfast with pancakes, ham, sausage, the works! Come out to Chase to treat Mom and spend time meeting some new, friendly folks!
Phone: 250-675-5358
President: Ralph Lutes 250-675-5485 Hall Bookings: H. Skulmoski 250-675-2126
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Passchendaele Road, Sorrento, B.C.
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Bingo: ...............................................................Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental: .......................................................... Dave 250-833-0902 Better at Home: .............................................Wysteria 250-253-2749 Computer Class: ................................................. Darcy 250-463-4555 Tuesday Art Group: ............................................. Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church: ............................................ Gloria 250-832-8058 Mount Ida Painters: ........................................... Olena 250-803-9688
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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society
Box 1552 — 31 Hudson Ave. NE Salmon Arm, V1E 4P6 250-832-3015
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Recipes of the Month
Reprinted with permission and in loving memory from Eleanore Moore’s cookbook “Family Favourites, Past & Present”
Twist on a classic meatball
May 2017
Regular events for seniors in Clearwater and area Check out delicious free luncheons with excellent speakers, starting with coffee at 10:30 a.m., which happen every second Tuesday of the month, usually at Elks Hall in Clearwater. Lynne Frizzle, phone 250-674-8185, is our energetic and organized Seniors Coordinator. Treat yourself and chat with whoever shows up at the Third Sunday Social, Wells Gray Inn, 12:30 p.m. These continue throughout the summer months.
Monthly meetings of Wells Gray Country Seniors Society begin at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre in the Dutch Lake Community Centre. Join the Book Club, which meets monthly on the last Thursday at the library in Clearwater, 2 p.m., including July and August. Book sets are ordered through the library at no cost to participants. Come and play Bunco, a fun dice game that
Barriere & District Seniors Society
happens (noisily) at 1:30 p.m. every third Tuesday at Seniors’ Drop-In Centre. The above events are arranged through the Wells Gray Country Seniors Society. Annual membership is $12.00: phone Eileen Sedgwick 250-674-2400 to keep informed about other things that are happening. Various grants help to cover costs. See more in the Clearwater “Calendar of Events” displayed in every issue of The Connector.
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2 lbs pork steaks 1 medium onion 2 tbsp oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tbsp vinegar 2 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1 cup chili sauce
Salt and pepper to taste. Cut steaks into serving portions. Place in baking pan and bake at 350°F for 1/2 hour. Drain off excess fat. Set aside. In a skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons of oil. Chop onion and brown in pan. Add lemon juice, vinegar, chili sauce, brown sugar, water, salt and pepper. Cook slowly for 20 minutes. Pour over the pork steaks. Bake in 350°F oven for 1 hour or until the meat is cooked. Yield: 4 servings
Sweet & Sour Hamburger Balls 1 -1/2 lbs ground lean beef 1/2 cup milk 1 cup bread crumbs 1 egg 1/2 tsp pepper dash salt
Form into meatballs and brown in pan. Place in casserole dish and cover with one chopped onion. Sauce Mix: 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup water 3 tbsp brown sugar 3 tbsp vinegar 2 tsp HP or Worcestershire sauce
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In a small bowl, mix the flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in margarine until mixture resembles crumbs. Combine egg and milk. Stir in vanilla. Add to flour mixture and stir to combine. Spoon batter over apples. Batter will be quite thin. Mix together the topping and sprinkle over the batter. Bake in a 350°F oven for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into topping comes out clean. Serve with whipped cream, light cream or ice cream. Yield: 6 servings Note: If you like a more cakelike dessert, bake in a covered casserole dish.
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Evergreen Acres (unless otherwise noted)
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Clearwater Seniors’ Activities
Topping: 1/2 cup white sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup margarine or butter. Place approximately 5 cups of sliced, peeled apples in an 8 x 8” or 9 x 9” baking dish. Sprinkle with 3/4 to 1 cup sugar, depending on how sweet the apples are. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
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1 tsp soya sauce Bring sauce to a boil and pour over meatballs. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour. Delicious served with steamed rice.
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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society MAY 2017 Calendar of Events SUNDAY
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The ins & outs of In & Out
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Ashcroft, B.C. 250-453-9828
Muriel Scallon, President
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There were two skunks that happened to be brothers. One is called “In” and the other is called “Out.” As is 14 15 16 17 Pot Luck noon18 19 20 often the way with siblings Carpet Bowling, & General Carpet Bowling, MOTHER’S DAY Bridge Cards & Pool Closed Meeting 1pm Cards, & Pool Bingo they were always fighting, Closed 12:30 - 4 pm 12:30 - 4 pm so their mother made a rule. Guys Games If In was in then Out had 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 to be out; and if Out was in VICTORIA DAY Carpet Bowling, Carpet Bowling, Closed Closed Cards & Pool Bridge Guys Games Cards, & Pool Bingo then In had to be out. One 12:30 - 4 pm 12:30 - 4 pm day when In was out and Out was in all was peaceful 28 29 30 31 until the mother called for Closed Carpet Bowling, Bridge Cards & Pool Closed In to come in for supper. Closed 12:30 - 4 pm There was no sign of In. In desperation she sent Out Drop-in Centre out to look for In. It wasn’t 80 – 150 Opal until late into the night Out Village Centre Mall and In finally showed up. MAY 2017 Calendar of Events “How did you find In, Out?” SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 Open 9 am - noon 4 5 6 the mother asked. “Easy” Open Open Carpet Curling said Out, “Instincts.” League Bowling 9 am - 3 pm Closed
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Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Open 9 am - noon
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Floor Curling 1 pm
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Zone 8 wants YOU at the 55+ BC Games Only four months remain until the 2017 55+ B.C. Games in Vernon, Sept. 12-16. Zone 8 registration closes June 29. If you don’t already take part in a sport or recreational activity, there are 27 from which to choose. Go to 55plusbcgames.org, and to the Vernon & Area Host website, 55plusgames. ca, come to the May 18 meeting, contact a Zone 8 Sport Coordinator or Heather Sinclair, Registrar, 250-682-4121, heather55plus@gmail. com for more information. The Games are near and dear to our hearts. Come, have fun!
Submitted by Linda Haas In honour of the 30th bowling 250-376-0573, anniversary of the BC kambs12@shaw.ca. Seniors Games/55+ BC Golf playoffs will be Games, Zone 8 is giving held the end of May or all participants the beginning of June. To Vernon 2017 crest free of determine if playoffs will charge. Please ask for one be needed in the various when you hand in your categories of golf, ladies registration and fees, or please contact Inky if you have already done Whalley, 250-679-8723, that, pick one up at a biwhalley@cablelan.net meeting or ask your area and men contact Monty rep or sport coordinator. Kilborn, 250-832-2815 A reminder that the (cell 250-463-1902), darts playoff is May 7 mklefty22@gmail.com no and 5-pin bowling is later than May 21. May 3. If you want to Floor curling playoffs participate and haven’t take place at Heritage already you must contact House in Kamloops, Bruce for darts 250-320May 25. Contact Wilf 0544, bdahling@telus. Schneider, 250-374-7201 net, and Bill for 5-pin or schnei95@telus.net at
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Wilf Pelley, 92-years-young, managed a hole in one on hole number 9 on April 3, 2017 at the Sunshore Golf Course in Chase, BC. Witnessed and documented by Bob Edwards with the above photo.
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Having words Revved Up The Rev. Peter van der Leelie Rector, St. Michael’s Anglican Church Merritt, BC
Over the past three decades we have all been lamenting the loss of all that recreational time we were to magically collect when we mixed our life with computer science. It was to be relaxed armchair living with big salaries and four-hour work days. But the lifestyle researchers had it all wrong as we entered, instead, the era of exhaustivity, a lot of it by words. Rampant new technology, the bid for higher profits and the high cost of everything have meant the sacrifice of what we originally said we would never sacrifice: human beings. While the rhetoric of high-tech management
and government is one of putting people first, highflying bombastic words would tell us the opposite is happening. Many corporations and governments are now involved in “vocational relocation,” a postridiculous term for what earlier was workplace adjustment strategies, which before that was called downsizing, which was unearthed from restructuring, which was dug out of permanent layoffs, which all meant you were fired. In a world that has replaced the word “killing” with “collateral damage,” we also no longer hand out pinkslips. Pink-slips are ugh, non-feeling and politically mortifying. Better to use the term “redundancy notices.” Why do we have to use 25-cent words, when the penny (although now also redundant) and nickel ones are far more accurate? Would it have been so awful to say,
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Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s: May 7 – 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Volunteers for the Registration Table, Host/Hostess Table, and Hobby Photographer – take photos of the event activities, and assist at Team reserved Tables. All takes place at TCC Indoor Track, 910 McGill Rd. Please call Volunteer Walk Chair at 250-377-8200 or 778-2208446. Email: kamwfm@ hotmail.com. Canadian Mental Health Fundraiser: Ride Don’t Hide – Ending the Stigma Around Mental Illness – Volunteers who have a good work ethic, integrity, and the ability to work independently or with others are wanted for the Ride Don’t Hide event, held on Sunday, June 25. People from the community that see the value of speaking up around mental illness and help break the stigma while raising important dollars for community education programing at the CMHA Clubhouse are wanted. Each position requires something different. Please call 250374-0440 ext. 101. Ridgeview: Bingo Volunteer – Volunteers are needed to assist with
bingo during the following times: Thursday, Friday at 1:30 p.m., happy hour Wednesdays at 2 p.m., and for outings at 1 p.m. Monday to Fridays. For more information, please contact Marion at 250-376-3131. Interior Community Services: Kitchen Program Volunteers – Interior Community Services is looking for volunteers to assist the program coordinator in different cooking programs. Volunteers should enjoy working with people, and have an interest in cooking. To require without a parent or guardian, volunteers must be 18+. For more information, please contact 236-4211011 or email dchristie@ interiorcommunityservices. bc.ca. For these and many other volunteer opportunities please call 250-372-8313 or check out our website: volunteerkamloops.org We are a non-profit charity supporting community volunteering. Volunteer Kamloops acknowledges the support of the Province of British Columbia and the Interior Health Authority.
“Yes, we’re terribly sorry about the firings? We know families are very concerned. We’re doing the best we can.” If one cannot use the words one means, where is the compassion? Where is the Godliness? Firing someone is bad enough, presenting it as not happening with vain verbiage is downright immoral. The wicked world of words is a weird one. Death has been described as “negative patient care outcome.” Anything that draws blood is “invasive surgery.” Military strikes are a thing of the past, they are now a “surgical strike,” as if a regime was some sort of cancer and now after the surgery some healing can take place. My personal favourite is the new label for telling a lie. The best, of course, is “alternative facts.” But there’s also “categorical inaccuracy” and “terminological inexactitude.” Imagine
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this: Peter denies Jesus three times or should that be “existence deferral”? Anyway, as business is always apt to ask, so what is the bottom line? Well, it’s this. Give the people a new word and they think they have a new fact, when actually they are playing with the same old stuff. No matter how anything is phrased, United Airlines’ “re-accommodating” still means dragging a bloodied guy down the plane’s aisle. I will agree that God made a somewhat complicated world and much of it will not make sense as we spend our time here. But adding fuel to the fire with hot-air words makes people like me who are chronologically advantaged (older) really quite angry. If you wish to tell me something, please be honest about it and feel free to just say what you mean. By the way, Jesus did.
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Groups Aberdeen Lions Club meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon. Meetings are held at 9-A 1800 Tranquille Rd. New members welcome. Call 250-828-1765. Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meets the first Monday of the month (except January, July, August and September), 1:30 p.m. at Royal Inland Hospital, Conference room 1. Everyone is welcome. The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH Thrift Seller is open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at 146 Victoria St. We welcome you to come shop, donate or volunteer. Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage
groups meets 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 coordinator Alzheimer Society of B.C. at 250-377-8200. 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: 250554-2455. 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 on Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m.
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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.
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 250377-0055. You can also visit kamloopscanadians.ca.
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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. There is parking in the back. Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ash. westen@gmail.com. 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. Diabetes Support: There are two support groups in Kamloops. RiverBend (760 Mayfair St), last Tuesday/ month, phone 778-470-8316 for details; and, Hamlets (3255 Overlander Dr.), first Monday/month, phone 250-579-5707 for details. Everyone welcome. 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. 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. 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, 250374-1750, or go to www. interiorauthorsgroup.ca.
Kamloops Antiques, Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month, September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St. (Riverside Park). 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 Bridge Club meets at Heritage House every Monday at 7 p.m. A game for 0 to 49 points and an open game. Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for 0-299 points players. Every Thursday at 7 p.m., at Cottonwood, games for 0 - 199 points players and open game. Coffee, tea and goodies are available. Our club holds workshops and lessons. Starting Jan. 5, a beginner course at Heritage House. For more information email Brenda at bmathews@tru.ca. 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. Call Linda at 778-470-8236. 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 250-372-2737 or 250-5734632. Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place at Heritage House in Riverside Park on the fourth Thursday of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (September to May, except December). All are welcome. For more information call Connie at 250-852-3218. 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 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493. The Kamloops Garden Club is having its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at St. Andrews on the Square, 2nd & Seymour St. Come early for the best selection on local bedding plants grown by the Garden Club. Free parking at the parkade, 240 Seymour St. 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. Kamloops Kidney Support Group will meet the on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. This is an informal, nonmedical group which will welcome drop-ins who have kidney issues or know someone who does. The purpose of the group is to provide peer contacts for those wishing to talk about their concerns or just have coffee with a group who understands what you’re going through. Since the group is in its initial stage, the place, day and time will be open for discussion so please contact Edna at 250-376-6361 if you are interested but can’t make the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. Any patients who wish to attend but are unable to fit the outing into their budget should call Edna as well. For more information call Dorothy at 250-573-2988. Kamloops Naturalist Club meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m., at Heritage House in Riverside Park during the months of September to May. An interesting guest speaker is followed by refreshments prior to the business portion of the meeting. We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural environment. Guests are welcome. For more information phone 250-554-1285. The Kamloops Ostomy Support Group is a group for ostomates and their support persons. Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy. FMI re meeting dates and venues please call: Edie at 250-8190945 or Nightingale Medical at 250-377-8844. Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept. to June, at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street — 1 p.m. For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798.
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North Kamloops All Candidates Forum May 2 at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brock Activity Centre, 9A – 1800 Tranquille Rd. Submit questions in advance to info@csikamloops.ca, or in person at the forum. Master of Ceremonies: Mel Rothenburger. Join Western Canada Theatre and the Kamloops Wine Trail for the inaugural Wine Bluff —the most fun you will ever have at a wine
Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing. Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre, 245 Kitchener Cres., Rm. 1B. Phone: 250-3721778 or our website is kamloopsphotoarts.ca FMI. 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 larubekam1947@ gmail.com. 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 March to September. Come as an individual or a group. The first three sessions are free. For more information contact Bruce Clary at 250-554-5177 or visit kamloopsriverside lawnbowling club.com. The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices on Monday evenings (except holidays), 7:30 p.m. at the Kamloops Yacht Club, 1140 River St. New members with playing experience are invited to drop by and join the band, having fun with music. For more information, please call Terry Phillips at 250374-1606. Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi, Sword form and Qigong. Join our nonprofit group every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944. Please visit our website at kamloopstaichiclub.com. Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt. Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum. Contact 250-314-1021.
tasting! Thursday, May 11, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre. Part of the 19th Annual Kamloops Wine Festival. Pit your wine wits against the experts. A panel of 3 wine “masters” will describe the wines you are tasting. You decide who is telling the truth and who is bluffing! Tickets available at Kamloops Live! Box Office, 250-374-5483 or kamloopslive.ca.
More Events!
St. Peter’s Church, Monte Creek, is having a Garage, Estate and Plant Sale on Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be held on the church property. How to get there: take Exit 396 off the East Trans Canada Hwy. onto Hook Rd.
and at the stop sign turn left onto Dallas Dr. and go under the overpass and you will see the little Church on the Hill. All are welcome. 2017 ALS Walk This fun filled community event will be kicking off on Saturday, June 17 at 9 a.m. at Riverside
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Park. The two kilometer walk will start at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Bring your snacks and lunch and enjoy entertainment from “Caught in the Act” throughout the morning. Our major sponsor for the ALS Walk is “HME Mobility & Accessibility & PRIDE Mobility Products Company.” Proceeds for the Walk go to the ALS Society of BC to fund research and to provide support for those living with
ALS. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neuromuscular disease that affects the person’s motor neurons which carry messages to the muscles. When these muscles fail to receive messages, they lose strength, atrophy and die, leaving the person immobilized. ALS robs you of your ability to walk, talk, and eventually breathe. It is a terminal disease! Go to alsbc.ca F.M.I. or call Connie at 250-852-3218.
p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Cottonwood Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave., or attend the Ukulele Orchestra of Kamloops get together every Monday evening, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Plura Hills United Church, 2090 Pacific Way. All levels of experience are welcome at both venues. For more information visit our website at ukuleleorchestra ofkamloops.com or phone 250-376-5502.
Looking for something different? The Wildlife Express Volunteer Society is seeking new members to help operate the “Wildlife Express” miniature train at the B.C. Wildlife Park. Anyone interested in learning to run the train, performing cashier duties or assisting in any manner, please call 250 579-8938 or email emrobinson@telus. net for more information. Application forms are also available at the train station.
Groups 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 United Church Thrift Store has come home to 421 St. Paul Street. Contact number: 250-372-3020. We are located in a brand new addition to the church. Kamloops Wood Carvers Club: We are a mixture of elders and young, females and males who have an interest in sharing and learning. We have a mix of skill levels and everyone is willing and able to share our skills and knowledge with anyone looking for something to fill their spare time with a rewarding and possibly profitable skill. We meet at the North Shore Community Centre every Tuesday evening starting at 6:30 p.m. to whenever. We also gather at KMS Tools every third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to promote carving. Come and see us in action. For more information contact LeRoy Scott at 250-554-3552 or nonie. leroyscott@gmail.com. Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens. Call 250-374-2316 for more information. McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays 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 Brenda Clark at 250-579-5775. National Association of Federal Retirees welcomes current and retired federal employees which includes Armed Forces, RCMP and Federal Judges. We are a nonprofit advocacy group with savings found through the services of our preferred partners and friendships at our meetings and events. To learn about us go to: federalretirees. ca. To contact us: email is kamloopsoffice@gmail.com and voice mail is 250-5715007. 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. 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 250-3742806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941. Overlander Women’s Institute meets 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 humour. For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810. Ping Pong / Table Tennis: Ping Pong is a lowimpact activity and keeps the body and mind healthy. We welcome all ages; beginners and competitive players and we continue to play through the summer
months. You can make new friends and have lots of fun. We play Tuesdays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Desert Garden Community Centre., 540 Seymour St. Drop in fee is $2. Please call 250-3723965 for more information. RIH Retirees present April Coffee Connection: April 20, 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is $5 at the NSCC, 730 Cottonwood Ave. There will be coffee, goodies and door prizes. No need to reply, just come and bring and RIH friend who is retired or is on LTD. Parking at the back and designated parking on the street. 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!
ZIMMERMAN, Frank 1931 - 2017
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 168 Briar Ave. by Surplus Herby’s on the north shore, is open, Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers are always welcomed. St. Paul’s Thrift Shop, 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance. Great bargains every week. Taoist Tai Chi® practice offers many health benefits to both body and mind. We are a registered charity that holds classes on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Heritage House in Riverside Park, Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Mount Paul Food Centre, and Fridays from 10 a.m. – noon at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St. Everyone is welcome to join any class at any time. Contact our answering service at 250–374 –8125 or visit taoist.org/Kamloops. Ukulele Fun! Come and play and sing along with the Tuesday Ukulele Circle on Tuesday afternoons 1:30
With sadness, the family announces that after battling cancer, Frank Zimmerman passed away peacefully on March 29, 2017, at the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice Home in Kamloops, BC. Frank is survived by his wife of 40 years, Dianne Zimmerman, of Kamloops, his four children; Jerry Zimmerman of Utah, USA, Barry Zimmerman (Cindy) of Chilliwack, BC, Patty Zimmerman of Abbotsford, BC, Kerri Zimmerman (Rob) of Calgary, AB, his five stepchildren; Judy Paquin (Noel) of Kamloops, BC, Terry Olsen (Rob) of Jasper, AB, Linda Strate of Kamloops, BC, Bill Witwicky (Faii) of Thailand and David Witwicky (Cheri) of Kamloops, BC. Frank also leaves behind 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Frank was predeceased by his first wife, Joyce Zimmerman, brother, John Zimmerman and sister, Terry Oliver. Frank was born February 4, 1931 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to John and Theresa Zimmerman of Hungary. At 18, Frank joined the Canadian Armed Forces and served as a Gunner until 1953. As a young man, he worked at various
jobs before finding a career as a locomotive engineer on the CN Rail. After 38 years on the rail road, Frank retired early to enjoy life. Frank loved to drive and he and Dianne travelled all over BC, many parts of the Prairies and down South, over the years. It wasn’t long before Frank realized that he missed working and went on to flag on BC Highways and finished his working career, at age 80, with Enterprise Rent a Car. Frank was a member of the Gizeh Shriners of Kamloops, Royal Arch Masons of BC and spent many summers parading with the Keystone Kops Association of Kamloops. Frank was a devoted volunteer with the Freemason Cancer Car Program. He was a man of few words and fondly remembered for his “bark that was worse than his bite” but those who knew him well knew that he had a heart of gold and would do anything for his family. Frank loved Cadillacs and good shoes! The family would like to send a sincere thank you to the nurses and staff at Marjorie Willoughby Hospice Home for their support during a difficult time. Condolences may be sent to drakecremation.com. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to Freemason Cancer Car Program or the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice Home, both of Kamloops, BC.
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Assistance available for disabled voters in BC Election
Elections BC aims to make the voting process accessible to all eligible voters. Assistance from election officials can be requested at the polls and a telephone voting option is available for voters
with vision loss or who have a disability that restricts their ability to vote independently. Eligible voters can call 1-800-661-8683 to vote by phone. Consult the website at elections.bc.ca for times.
Women’s Insitute Bake Sale May 6
ACSServices
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Limited Rooms Available in our newly expanded 21 room residence!
We are a home that offers an active social life, nutritious meals and a carefree lifestyle. For more information on our unique, home-style assisted living residence, call or email Jenna.
250•554-9244
On May 6 the Overlander Women’s Institute is having a spring bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Special thanks to Jason Caine at Independent Grocers at Northhills Mall for allowing us to have our table in front of
his store. As in past years our spring bake sale has been a success. We want to thank the community for their continued support as this allows us to make donations to local charities that focus on women.
There will be a business meeting and prep for the bake sale on Friday May 5 and a Convenor Meeting on Citizenship and Legislation on Friday, May 19. F.M.I. please call Cathy at 250376-9810.
Wonderful evening of musical tributes Continued from page 15 pieces such as Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmuisik, Verdi’s Overture to Nabucco, to Big Band and movie inspired works such Salute to the Big Bands, Satchmo, and music from Lord of the Rings.
It will be a wonderful evening full of musical tributes and reminisces about Norris on the occasion of his retirement from the Orchestra. The concert takes place 7 p.m., May 6 at Kamloops Full
Gospel Tabernacle, 1550 Tranquille Rd, in Brocklehurst. Tickets are sold at the door: $15 Adults, $5 Students, $35 Family. Seating is limited so come early to assure a place for this special event.
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Win this house or sell for tax-free cash!
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May 2017
May is Better Speech & Hearing Month
RECYCLE YOUR OLD HEARING AIDS SO THE WORLD MAY HEAR
Most people wait five-to-seven years before addressing their hearing loss. Such a typical thought process may be: ■ “I hear fine, it’s just that people mumble; they don’t speak clearly anymore.” ■ “It’s the noisy places where I have trouble hearing... I’ll just avoid those places and I’ll be OK.” ■ “My hearing will heal in time.”
Kamloops Hearing collects used hearing aids. If you have some that you would like to donate to this worthy cause, drop them off at their office Monday to Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Trying to hide or compensate for your hearing loss can be more obvious than any pair of hearing aids. Your associates, clients, friends and loved ones already know that you have it. You can push the fact out of your mind, but you are only fooling yourself. You can decide to try and conceal your problem, but the symptoms have already given your secret away. ■ Answering the wrong questions. ■ Confusing similar words, like “bathroom” and “vacuum,” “dime” and “time,” “peach” and “teach.” ■ Turning up the TV too loud for normal listeners.
The first step to overcoming your communication problem is admitting to yourself and your nearest loved one(s)... ■ That you have an irreversible hearing loss. ■ That your hearing problem is affecting the quality of your life. ■ That medication will not ‘open up’ your ears.
250.372.3090
414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops, BC TOLL FREE 1.877.718.2211 www.kamloopshearingaidcentre.ca | info@kamloopshearingaidcentre.ca