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Oncore Keith Bonnah General Manager, Programs & Services A curious thing happened to me on my birthday this year; for some reason, and I am assuming it was coincidental, all of the cards I received from my friends and family had a fall theme. This would largely have gone unnoticed, except for the fact that people usually send me funny, not serious, greetings. Reaching 56, and now having turned the corner towards 60, I wonder if there was supposed to be a subtle message for me. Are people trying to say that I have now reached the autumn of my life, and that it is time to start
reaping the harvest and taking stock and what have you! Well, I do love fall, but for me, fall has always been a time for renewal: the start of a new school year, getting excited about the upcoming ski season and embracing the cooler weather and being able to spend more time outdoors. Fall, for me, means setting goals and looking forward to what lies ahead, and this fall shall be no different! Yes, the days are getting shorter, and the snow is starting to collect around the temples, but with it comes new opportunities, new challenges, new friends, colleagues and neighbours and a seasoned perspective that allows me to appreciate all that this time of year and life has to offer. And so on that note, we here at Oncore would like to wish all of our readers a happy fall season and let you know that we are here to help through all of life’s changing seasons.
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The B.C. Nurses Union has always been passionate about involvement in their community and raising awareness for different causes. One cause particularly close to their hearts is the CIBC Run for the Cure, as many team members have personal stories on how breast cancer has affected their lives. Debra Moorhouse and her team, “The Treasured Chests,” here in Kamloops, have been running in the annual five-kilometre race for several years, raising Submitted photo funds for vital research Team members of the Treasured Chests during the 2015 CIBC Run for the Cure. and education. Team captain Moorhouse nurse for 28 years. North Okanagan region of the is a breast cancer survivor. Born in Dauphin, Man., she B.C. Nurses Union, Moorhouse Having been diagnosed in 2013, moved to Kamloops in 1988 after participates in the run to she had a partial mastectomy and graduating to pursue her career. encourage women to have annual underwent radiation. Today Quewezance is the chair mammograms as early detection With early detection, Moorhouse can save lives — just like it did of the Thompson North Okanagan was able to get the necessary region of the B.C. Nurses Union. for her. treatment she required quickly Team member Tracy and has been cancer-free since. Quewezance has been a registered An executive at the Thompson See "Devoted participants" page 14
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“Last year some of the ladies who had been to high tea in England or wherever, came in costume with fancy coats and hats,” said Nelson. A day later is the Kamloops Heritage Railway Open House. Visitors will get to see equipment, old photographs and learn about the history of the 2141 steam engine. The Open House is part of Culture Days, a three-day, national event that highlights what different communities are doing culturally. Only a few weeks later, the popular Ghost Train starts up again on Oct. 21. The event includes psychics and fortune tellers, exorcisms and an original skit produced by students from TRU’s theatre arts program.
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The more-than-human world
The Insight Story Wendy Weseen
I was given this column a year ago and I’ve been pretty light-hearted. But I’m dead serious about what I have written this month. This past year I set myself the task of reconnecting with nature. After a life change ten years ago, I’ve been living in an intensely urbanized, commercialized space, declaring I love bus fumes, ambulance sirens and squealing cars. Before that, large spaces, living skies and great distances had been a part of my life from the time my family immigrated to Saskatchewan until I moved to B.C. 55 years later. Walking across
the prairie had been an intimate act, an extension of me and not a thing apart. I knew I imprinted the land and it imprinted me. As I acquired more information including scientific research on the state of our planet, I was shaken to respond to the cry of the earth as I collided with a developmental task of my age: the realization I have 15 years left in my life if I’m lucky. Though I’ve had profound spiritual experiences with the natural world this year, it wasn’t all about me. The world sustains me and I’d better do something to sustain it. We have broken faith with Mother Earth. In our hearts we know there’s something crazy about the way we’re treating our planet: the extinction of species, the depletion of the ozone, and the annihilation of rain forests and the consequences of climate change. Things are unravelling. We know economic
growth as the only key to prosperity cannot continue and people are losing confidence that things will be okay. If the earth goes belly up in a sea of sludge so will I, my children and my granddaughters. But how can I tackle the mess we’re in, if I can’t even stand to think about it? Many working for the healing of the earth feel grief and isolation, trying not to feel hopelessness. I worry it’s too late, that it will be impossible for a global population to change its destructive behaviour. Some don’t believe the evidence, poor countries are working to catch up to the rest of us, and the others gave up a long time ago. I’m reading the best information possible about how to do this thing and by reconnecting to the morethan-human world, a phrase coined by cultural ecologist David Abrams. I’m looking deeply at myself too — what gifts
and skills I have to offer, and what gives me joy. How can I balance that with my community obligations, my interests, creativity, the demands of faulty health and the needs of my family? So much of what we do we do by rote — marching to a drum beat that is given to us by our culture and upbringing and it’s hard to question and balance these with what we want to do. On my deathbed I want to be able to say, “I did my best.” So this is where we begin — by acknowledging that times confront us with realities that are painful to face, difficult to take in, and confusing to live with. Our approach is to see this at the starting point of an amazing journey that strengthens us and deepens our allies as well. The purpose of this journey is to find, offer, and receive the gift of active hope. [From Active Hope by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnston]
‘Tis the season of prevention
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It is fall and we are heading into cold and flu season. I would like to point out the differences between cold, flu, allergies and pneumonia. Pneumonia is a serious complication that can result from either a viral or bacterial infection or a combination of both. You need to keep in mind that these are general points to help you
seek out professional help when it is needed. For example: Hillary Clinton had an allergy then pneumonia for which she sought help. Let us start with the difference between the four. Cold: A cold is usually milder than the flu. Colds generally do not have complications. A runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, congestion, slight body ache, headache, fever and malaise usually appear one to three days after exposure to a cold virus. Flu: Flu is usually worse than a cold and comes on suddenly. It can have very serious associated complications and can kill. Symptoms can include a moderateto-high fever, severe muscle or body aches,
headache and sore throat, cough and runny nose. Watch young children, adults aged 65 years and older, pregnant women and people with certain chronic medical conditions. Vomiting and diarrhea may also be a sympton (more common in children). Seasonal Allergies: They may feel like a cold. You may experience itchy eyes, itchy nose, itchy throat, itchy ears, sneezing, irritability, nasal congestion and hoarseness. Also, a cough, postnasal drip, sinus pressure or headaches, decreased sense of smell, snoring, sleep apnea, fatigue, and asthma. Pneumonia (lung infection): Fever and chills,
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Natural Health Cathy Lidster, B.Sc, GCFP, ACNRT Almost daily I am asked by someone what I think of the latest magic potion for what ails them. (Today someone asked about vitamin C and lysine for their heart because there was an article in the paper expounding on the benefits of these combined items.) My answer to the question of the latest miracle discovery is this: the work of nutrition has already been done. There is nothing new and secret that we haven’t learned that you absolutely need that isn’t already provided by nature. It’s all there. Everything we need, nicely packaged, whole and balanced just for us. Did you know that scientists have been able to take apart a whole apple to identify and isolate more than 424 different compounds (including lysine, vitamin C, co-enzyme Q and many of the other latest nutrient “discoveries” of our times)? We like to take things apart to find out how they work. But taking apart whole foods and mimicking, replacing, reducing or isolating the various pieces is not a good idea. Once I took a bicycle apart. The pieces lying about the floor certainly
did not resemble a bicycle nor were they functioning as a bicycle in that separated state. And even when I put those exact original pieces back together again to resemble my bicycle, I was left with three or four bolts and washers in my hand! Oops. Sure enough, some miles ride down the road that bike broke down. That is what scientists do when they create nutraceuticals. They take a piece or pieces of a “natural source” (such as carbon atoms from coal tar) and perhaps combine more parts from a different “natural source” because “more is better” and then, surround that part with fillers and excipients to trick the body into absorbing it, ensure longer shelf life and greater profit. By the time you take an isolated, fractionated, laboratory produced compound, it no longer resembles anything the body can recognize. Remember those children’s flip-books where you can make imaginary animals by matching a kitty cat head with a frog body? That’s what these man-made concoctions resemble to your body’s metabolism. The next time you find yourself looking for the latest designer steroid to supplement your diet, pause and ask yourself: are you trying to supplement your diet or substitute for a poor diet? Cathy Lidster, Health Educator/Energy Nutrition & Allergy Practitioner, offers free seminars monthly (see Ad for schedule). She can be reached at Centennial Building Wellness Centre, 250-314-4106, website: cathylidster.com, or cathylidster@gmail.com.
Vaccinations helpful
Continued from page 5 does not cause cold or flu. When we go outside with a runny nose however, there is a greater chance of infecting yourself with the virus. Viruses can spread through droplets in the air when a sick person coughs, sneezes or talks. Healthy food, exercise, and sleep are also important factors. Different vaccinations are very helpful to protect
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North Shore Community Centre events Submitted by Jo-Ann Eisenberger Fall has arrived in Kamloops, and the North Shore Community Centre is in full swing as we look forward to a busy fall 2016 season! There is plenty going on, so be sure to check out our calendar or give us a call at 250-376-4777 for more information on the events and activities that catch your fancy. To start off the month, on Friday, Sept. 30 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., we are holding our Annual Fall Antiques & Collectibles Sale. There will be over 40 vendors with a variety
of antiques and a great group of volunteers to make this weekend a success. Admission is $3 each, with children under 12 free. There will be a concession selling sandwiches, snacks and beverages. Please note that the Community Centre will be closed all day on Thanksgiving, Monday, Oct. 10. The Community Dinner will be on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. The cost is $15 a ticket and must be purchased in advance at our front desk. We look forward to live entertainment by The Late Bloomers, a 50/50 draw, door prizes and a roast beef dinner
catered by Harold’s Restaurant. Another major event coming up for the North Shore Community Centre is our Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale. On Saturday, Nov. 5, we will be bursting with crafts, commercial products and baking for you to enjoy. The Craft Fair will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Bake Sale will run from 10 a.m. for as long as supplies last. This will be a great chance to buy your Christmas baking and unique gifts, as well as track down some of those elusive home businesses. We wish everyone a happy fall and a safe Halloween. 452 – 730 Cottonwood Ave Kamloops V2B 8M6
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Is it time for “The Talk?” Ask Drake Drake Smith, Funeral Director Many of us raised teenagers. Remember when you gave them “The Talk” about the “birds and the bees”? For most parents, that was a stressful event. It wasn’t a cakewalk for the teenagers either! You fumbled for the right words, and they squirmed, hoping it would all end soon! Or, if you couldn’t muster the courage to actually talk with your kids, maybe you just slipped some “literature” under their pillow instead! Fast forward 30 or 40 years, and guess what? It’s time for “The Talk” again! What will “The Talk” be about this time? You guessed it: your
Here’s what will really happen when your time comes. Your family will enter the funeral home and proclaim “Grandpa Murray wanted cremation!” Then, the funeral director will start asking a whole bunch of questions. And your family won’t know the answers! So, they’ll scramble around trying to satisfy the undertaker’s curiosity. Maybe they’ll go home and tear the house apart! And their stress levels will go higher and higher. It’s all because no one had the knowledge (or the courage) to ask Murray the right questions when he declared, “Just cremate me,” all those months or years ago. That’s why you should have “The Talk.” And it’s why you should get your copy of “Drake’s Guide to You & Your Aging Parents.” It’s only eight pages long, but it’s full of helpful tips, and it could start a great
mortality! For many people, the thought of having this talk produces as much anxiety, sweaty palms and fumbling as the one about the birds and bees! Grown kids are in denial, and aging parents don’t know what to say. Maybe the kids should just slip some “literature” under your pillow! That’s why I recently wrote a booklet called “Drake’s Guide to You and Your Aging Parents.” Hopefully, this column, and the little booklet, will help you and your grown children to get your act together before it’s too late. Maybe you think you’ve already had “The Talk” with your grown kids. Perhaps one evening, while everyone was gathered around the TV set watching the funeral procession on a Midsomer Murder re-run, you blurted out, “When I die, just cremate me—no fuss!” How much clearer could you be?
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Desert Gardens Ladies Auxiliary The days are getting cooler, golf is just about finished and hockey is just starting. The moms are glad to see the kids back in school. That means you can come down to the centre and play cards, do yoga, come down and see what we have in the gift shop, have lunch or just have coffee. We will be putting out all of our Halloween things at the end of September. We have lots so come on down and check us out. There are witches, pumpkin stands, caskets, blow up witches and more. Those are just some of the things we have. Our hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hope to see you soon. Also, plan ahead for our garage sale on Nov. 19. Have a great Halloween.
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conversation between you and your kids. It also includes “Drake’s Easy as 1-2-3 Planning Sheet,” which should take about five minutes for you to fill out. That “1-2-3- Planning Sheet” will save your family a ton of stress when your time comes. Drop in for a free copy, call and I’ll mail it, or download it at DrakeCremation.com. If all else fails, your kids might just slip it under your pillow! Drake Smith, MSW, is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation & Funeral Services: DrakeCremation.com. Locations in Kamloops, 210 Lansdowne St., (250377-8225), Clearwater (250-674-3030) and Barriere (250-6721999), serving since 2005. He’s waiting for YOUR question! Catch him on the Rivers Trail with his beagle Maggie. Or email: Drake@ DrakeCremation.com.
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What’s up this fall at Desert Gardens Well, fall has officially arrived, and with it much surrounding beauty. Trees, bushes and flowers are turning to their beautiful fall colours. Here at Seniors’ Community Centre at Desert Gardens, fall is in the air also. Decorations are up and programs and activities are back in full swing. We will be hosting our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 5 p.m. The cost $13 for a full course dinner with dessert and coffee/tea included. Do come and join us, and we just ask that you call ahead of time to make a reservation: 250-372-5110. Toastmasters and Square Dancing have both started their fall/winter sessions and invite you to come and join in. The Centre is again open on Mondays, so our schedule is Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for breakfast and lunch, along with dinners being served Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. Please come down and enjoy some fine food and lots of socialization. Everyone is welcome. As the chill returns in the air drop by and enjoy a hot cup of tea and a muffin and have a peek at our new kitchen flooring and new carpet/dance floor in the meeting/banquet rooms. Or come have a browse through our gift shop as the ladies are putting out new merchandise every day. That’s about it for this time but do drop by and join in one of our many activities. We would love to see/ meet you.
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to the remaining beneficiaries, it can be deemed a resulting trust and subject to probate fees in any event. It is important to draft accompanying documents, which illustrate your intentions with respect to those jointly held assets. Careful estate planning has many benefits, but only if all of the relevant
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process. This is particularly important for spouses who will be responsible for the continued care of the family after the death of the other spouse. It is important to keep in mind that there are consequences to holding assets jointly and naming investment fund joint owners or beneficiaries, which must be considered when making estate planning decisions. A jointly held asset is subject to tax implications if sold or transferred prior to your death and may be subject to attachment proceedings if one of the joint owners has legal difficulties. Also, in the wrong hands, jointly held assets may result in disputes and misuse. Further, your estate is responsible for any taxes payable when investment funds are transferred after your death, which will affect the amount available for other beneficiaries through the estate assets. If the asset is held jointly simply to put it in the hands of one beneficiary to distribute
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fee is paid out of the estate funds and directly reduces the amount available to your beneficiaries. An estate planning measure that is often discussed is joint ownership of assets that would otherwise form part of your estate. A jointly held asset is one where each joint owner is deemed to hold 100 per cent of the asset with a right of survivorship, meaning upon the death of one owner the property is simply transferred directly to the surviving joint owner, bypassing the estate and therefore, not subject to probate. Similarly, investments for which you hold jointly or have named a specific beneficiary will flow directly to that person and will not form part of your estate. Common assets that are jointly owned are real property and bank accounts. Another benefit of joint ownership is that the surviving owner has access to the asset immediately as it is not held up in the estate administration
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Harvest Pumpkins ripening like orange jewels to match the coloured turban I watch on the dignified grandfather who pushes his grandchild in a stroller by my window every day, unaware of the joy he brings me as the ritual of family and the harvest of love grows bigger each year
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During your working years, your primary investment goal is generally growth — you need your money to grow so that you can eventually afford the comfortable retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. But when you retire, should you change course and adjust your investment strategy from “offense” to “defense”? Actually, it’s not quite that simple. To begin with, even while you are working, you don’t want your portfolio to be completely filled with growth-oriented investments, such as stocks. If it were, you would likely be taking on a degree of investment risk that’s too high, because, as you may know, stocks will fluctuate in price — sometimes significantly.
of losing principal. And if you only own And such a strategy stocks, you could take a might indeed be effective big hit during a market – if your retirement were downturn. That’s why only going to last a year you need to have an array of investments or so. But the chances are — stocks, bonds and so reasonably good that you on. By spreading your could be retired for two, investment dollars this or possibly even three, way, you can give yourself decades. If that’s the case, more opportunities for then you will have to success while reducing deal with a threat to your the impact of volatility lifestyle that you might on your portfolio. (Keep not have considered: in mind, though, that inflation. We’ve had low diversification, by itself, inflation for several years, can’t guarantee profits or but that could change in protect against all losses.) the future. Consider this: Now, let’s fast-forward Even at a relatively low to your retirement date. 3% inflation rate, prices Once you retire, you double roughly every 25 may need to look at your years. And depending on investment portfolio your personal needs and somewhat differently – spending patterns, your instead of “building it personal inflation rate up,” you may now want might be even higher. to think of “making To protect yourself it last.” So, your first against inflation, you will impression might be that find that investments instead of maintaining such as bonds and GICs the diversified portfolio are typically not much you had when you were help. In fact, in a low-rate working, you need to environment, your returns switch to predominantly on these investments may “safe” investments, such not even keep up with as bonds and Guaranteed inflation, much less keep Investment Certificates you ahead of it. (GICs), to reduce the risk See "Help lower risk" page 21
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Hardwood trends this autumn The Flooring Expert Matthew Wells, Nufloors Kamloops
Fall is finally here and with the arrival of this new season brings some exciting new trends. Let’s take a look at three trends that are going to be hot this fall: Finish:
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Pay attention to the sheen on the finish of your hardwood. Sheen measures the amount of light that will reflect off your hardwood. What we have seen is that shiny or glossy finish to hardwood is out and satin or matte finish has come into style. Hardwoods with less sheen are often much more practical, especially in a household with children or pets. Lower sheen doesn’t reflect as much light so any marks, footprints and dust particles are less noticeable.
Classically modern: Yes, this is a strange term but bear with me for a moment. What I’m talking about is hardwood that fits into two different categories. The hardwood itself looks more vintage or rustic as it comes in wide planks, lower sheen and wire brushed finishes. What gives these hardwoods a modern flair is the colour that they come in. Lighter and cooler colours such as grey help to give a
rustic look more of a modern twist. As always, if you have any further questions don’t hesitate to call or drop by! Also, we would like to invite everyone to our Third Annual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 10 p.m. to 3pm. There will be BBQ by donation to the Kamloops Food Bank and plenty of prizes to give away. Our goal is to raise 100 lbs! Hope to see you there!
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Have you got cleaning pulling down on the the eavestroughs on screws or nails that your fall to-do list? It’s are anchoring it to the time to think about this fascia. This will further because the optimal loosen the anchors and moment for eavestrough can even pull them cleaning is right between completely out. With when all of the leaves enough neglect the have fallen, and before eavestroughs will sag or the water and residue in even collapse. The thin the eavestroughs have aluminum or vinyl used frozen solid. for most eavestroughs While cleaning the cannot support much eavestroughs is largely weight if it is not wellabout getting all of attached to the fascia. the leaves, moss, pine There are lots of Lyle Killough, cones, kids’ toys and the ways to clean the Homewell Services Co. occasional mummified eavestroughs, but my bird out, there is another preferred method is to important task to do while you are work with scraping and scooping tools up there. You should also inspect from a ladder. I use this over using the eavestroughs. This is a great a garden hose attachment from the example of where a bit of preventative ground, or working from the roof for maintenance can really pay off, a number of reasons. Most roofs are because the screws or long nails that not designed for walking on, and they anchor the eavestroughs to the house are fragile and expensive to repair will inevitably come loose over time. or replace. Plus the eavestrough is This loosening is usually the result hard to reach from the roof without of subtle wiggling of the anchors leaning way over the edge. The hose due to the eavestroughs expanding attachments do not allow you to and contracting in length with see if you have actually cleaned the temperature changes, and from being eavestrough or just swirled the debris weighed down as they fill up with about, and they certainly do not allow water. Sometimes the fascia boards you to inspect for loose eavestrough that the eavestroughs are anchored anchors. to are rotting, which is a much bigger So clean your eavestroughs as part problem than loose eavestroughs. of your autumn maintenance, and A five inch eavestrough is a common give each anchor a wiggle test as you size, and when full of water it will work past it. If you find any that are weigh about seven pounds per foot. If loose, don’t try to reuse the old anchor the leaves that you have not cleaned hole in the fascia. Move the hanger out clog up the downspout so that along the gutter a bit and re-attach it the eavestrough fills up, there can in a new location so you won’t have easily be hundreds of pounds of water loose eavestroughs again next year.
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Having participated in the run for almost 10 years, Quewezance runs to promote, educate and raise funds for breast cancer research. A third member of the team, Tracy Musey, has been a nurse in Kamloops for 23 years. Musey describes herself as a union activist and Submitted photo began running for the Kay Gienow, Kathy Moore, Debra Moorhouse, Tracy Quewezance of the Treasured Chests cure to raise awareness and encourage other nurses to get involved in community events. Musey is passionate about her involvement in this cause as she personally lost a close friend to breast cancer. She strives to raise funds and educate others in hopes that one day families will no longer be affected by the disease. CIBC Run for the Cure takes place on Sunday, Oct. 2, beginning at Riverside Park. Visit www. CIBCrunforthecure.com for more information.
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October 2016
Book Review By Marilyn Brown
Alice & Oliver By Charles Bock Random House 2016 Fiction, 394 pages Available in bookstores and through the TNRD library system
Alice, the young fashion designer, hurries along the city street with her new baby secured to her in the snuggly front pack. She is to meet her husband Oliver at the car rental. Both look forward to pecan pie and free babycare with the infant’s grandmother during the Thanksgiving break in Vermont. Suddenly Alice is pummeled by a violent coughing fit, cold sweats and fever. She insists they drive on. When things get worse, it is her childhood doctor who recognizes the imminent threat to her life. Oliver, in shock, prepares to take care of the important things, namely the baby, and the less important things, such as the bureaucracy of dealing with ambulances and the insurance company. Neither Alice nor Oliver
could possibly be prepared for the long haul of extended and extensive medical interventions to treat the cancer that Alice has. With laser-sharp narration, the author illuminates the procedures that Alice undergoes, the tedious, the painful, the frustratingly unsuccessful, and the nearmiraculous. The detail at times is overwhelming — clearly based on actual events. However, it is the mother’s love for the child that reverberates here, and on a different level, the mutual love between wife and husband. Added to the family’s circle of caregivers is a varied and creative group of friends who share their diverse gifts with the family. Together they buttress the incredible will to live that emanates from Alice. At a point where Alice may live or die, Oliver is forced to concentrate on his start-up business that amalgamates word-processing programs into one unified program. At the same time, Alice and a stranger bond. Will the family survive? Alice & Oliver puts the reader through an emotional ringer. The savagery of cancer is juxtaposed with the fierceness of an individual’s drive for life, and the strength behind what might seem like simple tenderness between a wife and husband, or between friends. Above all, the novel captures the heart of its readers as Alice struggles to live in order to see their sweet baby grow up. This is one powerful novel. Highly recommended. Charles Bock is the author of Beautiful Children, a New York Times bestseller. Alice & Oliver is based on the experiences of his late wife, who was diagnosed with cancer when their little girl was six months old. He lives in New York with his family.
Spooky Times There was a haunted house on the outskirts of the town which was avoided by all the townfolk - the ghost which ‘lived’ there was feared by all. However, an enterprising journalist decided to get the scoop of the day by photographing the fearsome phantom. When he entered the house, armed with only his camera, the ghost descended upon him, clanking chains et al. He told the ghost “I mean no harm - I just want your photograph”. The ghost was quite happy at this chance to make the headlines - he posed for a number of ghostly shots. The happy journalist rushed back to his dark room, and began developing the photos. Unfortunately, they turned out to be black and underexposed. So what’s the moral of the story? The spirit was willing but the flash was weak.
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Conversation starters Would you like to see a supervised consumption site in Kamloops? In your opinion, would having a supervised consumption site (or two supervised consumption sites) help reduce the number of deaths by overdose and/or improve living situations for people who use drugs by offering a bridge to the health care system? Have you heard of a safe consumption site or have you seen the possible successes/failures of a safe consumption site first-hand in other communities? We want to hear from you. Write to The Connector by Oct. 13, 2016 and let us know what you think. A selection of submissions will be published in next month’s issue and all submissions will be entered in a draw to win a $50 gift certificate to Storms restaurant in Kamloops. Email win@connectornews.ca to enter or send your letter to The Connector, 330 Seymour Street, Kamloops B.C. V2C 2G2.
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I was sitting at my desk yesterday, looking out my office window and noticed the tree that has shaded my office all summer has now started to show signs that fall is upon us. It got me thinking of all the new items that will need to be added onto my fall chore list. The colours of fall are a beautiful sight, but with that beauty comes the time where we need to start our outdoor fall cleanup, in preparation of the white stuff that is sure to follow. The size of your yard will determine when you should start your tasks, but if you’re like me and have fruit trees, flower beds and a huge towering pine tree, it’s best to start sooner than later. I like to be able to enjoy this time of year rather than rushing around after the first dusting of snow. A great place to start is by cleaning out the garden beds (weeding and removing dead growth). Many may not think about it but all cages, lattice or supporting material for the the garden may need to be cleaned so as not to reintroduce any unwanted bacteria and eggs for the following year. Once this task is done I do the most important step, which is fertilizing to replace the nutrients and to get the soil ready for the spring growth. Then I finish up by covering the beds with leaves or straw. If you have younger trees
or shrubs this would be the time to brace them and put mulch around the bases to protect these sensitive plants from freezing during the winter. My next step is raking and for me that is 10 huge bags of pine needles (although tempting, I did not jump in the pile). I work alone so a bagholder is an asset to this task. To finish the yard, if I find dead spots, I scratch the surface and place grass seed where needed and fertilize. I like to do it this way as I find the seeds have time to take hold prior to the snow falling. Now with the yard complete, I go to the shed. This is my time of the year to make sure everything is in good working order and ready for next year. I start with the larger equipment as this is where I’m going to make a mess during cleanup. (Don’t forget to start up the snow blower and such equipment used for winter, as it’s less stressful than trying to fix issues in -20 C weather and three inches of snow!) Then I tackle the smaller tools, which includes tightening any loose bolts or wires, etc. Lastly, but certainly very important, is taking care of the exterior of the house. This means hoses, outside faucets, and gutters, which is probably the most important of
all of these tasks. I start on the hoses. I ensure I get as much water out as possible and then roll them up and put them away. A trick I learned years ago is to thread the ends together to ensure any remaining water won’t leak onto my floor, or all over me! The faucets that have been used for years now resist freezing due to a long valve, designed to stop this issue. But if you don’t have that feature, ensure the tap is turned off and no hose remains connected over the winter. To finish up, we want to have the gutters clear of debris so that water doesn’t back up with the first spring melt. Too much water will eventually find a way into the house and may cause damage, leading to expensive repairs. Word to the wise though, it can be dangerous. Hiring a professional may be money well spent! Shawn Ferguson is a Professional Organizer in Kamloops, B.C. He specializes in Senior Transition, Downsizing, Estate Liquidation as well as Hoarding and Chronic Disorganization. You can visit our website at everything organized.net. Do you have a topic that you would like Shawn to write about? Please email him at Shawn@ everythingorganized.net
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Technically-speaking An office technician got a call from a user. The user told the tech that her computer was not working. She described the problem and the tech concluded that the computer needed to be brought in and serviced. He told her to “Unplug the power cord and bring it up here and I will fix it.” About 15 minutes later she shows up at his door with the power cord in her hand.
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Easy fall casseroles
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Reprinted with permission and in loving memory from Eleanore Moore’s cookbook “Family Favourites, Past & Present”
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Here are some easy casseroles for those lazy days of fall.
Pork Chop Hurry 4 pork chops, trimmed 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 envelope onion soup mix
Arrange pork chops in a small greased roaster. In a small bowl, combine ketchup, water, sugar and soup mix. Mix together well. Spoon over pork chops, making sure some is on every piece. Bake covered in 350°F oven for 1 hour until tender. Shorter baking time if chops are thinner cut. This recipe is also very good with chicken, no browning necessary. Yield: 2-4 servings.
Lazy Day Casserole Evergreen Acres (unless otherwise noted)
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2 cups uncooked potatoes, thinly sliced. 1 cup uncooked carrots, sliced 1 cup uncooked onions, sliced 1 cup boiling water 1 tin tomato soup 1 lb hamburger 1 cup uncooked rice
Place potatoes, carrots and onions in layers in the casserole. Partially fry the hamburger. Drain the fat. Add the hamburger to the vegetables pressing 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 it down on top. Add the rice. Spread Seniors’ Meeting Carpet Bowling Hike: Meet the soup over the rice layer. Pour water @ Drop-In @ Strawberry Carpet Bowling Games 1:30 pm 10 amCentre 1-3 pm Meat Draw 3-5 pm Moose 8:30 am over all. Bake for one hour at 375°F. 1-3 pm Drop-in Centre Writer’s Circle Darts 7 pm Legion @Legion Crib 1pm 2 pm Library Add a little more water if necessary. Legion Serve with a tossed green salad and 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Seniors’ warm buns. Hymn Sing Crib 1pm Legion Hike: Meet Luncheon 7:30 - 8:30 pm Music & Carpet Bowling @ Strawberry Dinner & Music 5 pm THANKSGIVING 10:30 am Bingo 12-4 Elks Hall
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Tuna Casserole
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1 cup milk 1 cup uncooked macaroni
1 7 oz. can, solid tuna (water pack) drained and flaked 1 can mushroom soup 1 onion, finely chopped 1 cup frozen peas, thawed Mix all of the above together in a 1 1/2 -2 quart casserole. Cover with grated cheese. Bake, uncovered in a 350°F oven for 1 hour, or until the center of the casserole is done. If the macaroni and onions are not quite cooked in the hour, place the lid on the casserole and complete cooking. Yield: Serves 4
Sweet Potatoes and Apples
This tasty dish can also be made with yams 1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes or yams 2 cups water 1 tsp salt 2 Granny Smith or Macintosh apples 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon In a covered medium saucepan boil whole potatoes in 2 cups salted water for 30 to 35 minutes, or until tender. Drain and slip off skins. Cut in half inch slices. Quarter, pare and core apples. Cut into thin slices. Grease mediumsize baking dish and alternate layers of apples and sweet potatoes. Mix sugar and cinnamon in melted butter or margarine and pour over the layers. Pour orange juice over the top, cover, and bake 1 hour in 325°F oven or until the apples are cooked. Uncover after 30 minutes of cooking time to brown. Yield: Serves 4
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Games are done, but more to come for Zone 8
October 2016
Logan Lake Seniors 50+
Drop-in Centre 80 – 150 Opal Village Centre Mall
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Submitted by Linda Haas Thank you to all Zone 8 participants who journeyed to the Coquitlam 55+ BC Games, Sept. 20 to 24. We commend your commitment to sporting competition and the benefits of staying physically, socially and mentally active. Results will appear in the November issue of this, our favourite newspaper. We encourage participants to attend the next Zone meeting. If you won medals, wear them with pride! As we were fortunate to receive a Community Gaming Grant for 2016, we will reimburse some expenses to all participants. If you cannot make this meeting, the cheque will be given to your area or sport rep. But we would like to see you, as well as supporters and anyone interested in next year’s Games in Vernon. If you will have left the Zone for the winter, please leave a forwarding address where we can contact you by mail.
The Annual General Meeting, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. at the Chief Louis Centre on Tk’emlups Indian Reserve off Shuswap Rd. (opposite Sun Rivers), will wrap up this year’s business, and elect a President, Second VicePresident (Registrar) and Director for twoyear terms. If you have a nomination for any position, please contact Phil Maher at 250371-1860 or supra88@ shaw.ca or nominate at the meeting. The Joe Ziebart award will also be presented at the AGM. This award, honouring Joe Ziebart who on his retirement became an advocate for seniors, recognizes people aged 55+ for their efforts in Zone 8 and promotion of the 55+ BC Games. Following the AGM, there will be a fundraising lunch buffet noon at the Lotus Inn Restaurant 512 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops. Tickets are $15 and will be available from members
or contact Linda Haas at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas@xplornet.com or Phil Maher to reserve. The Lotus Inn put on a terrific lunch buffet last April and we were in a roomy private meeting place. For extra fun and an opportunity to get a jump on Christmas presents, there will also be a bucket auction, a shared pot draw, a candy guess and one silent auction package. Tickets must be purchased or reserved by Oct. 15, with payment at the meeting or restaurant. Some truths about aging: When you fall down, you wonder what else you can do while you’re down there. It’s frustrating when you know all the answers but nobody bothers to ask you the questions. And the best one: Growing older is mandatory; growing up is optional. So, let’s socialize and have fun. See you on Oct. 20!
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Phone and place your grocery & prescription orders.
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Help lower risk of investment with a financial professional to ensure that your portfolio mix is suitable for your needs. Many things may change in your life when you retire – but the need for investment diversification is not one of them. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Member – Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada.
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Continued from page 12 That’s not to say they have no value – they can provide you with an income stream and help lower your overall investment risk. But to defend your purchasing power, you will still need some growth potential in your investment portfolio during your retirement years. Your exact percentage of stocks and other growth-oriented investments will depend on a variety of factors – your projected longevity, other sources of income, family situation, risk tolerance and so on. You may want to consult
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October 2016
THE RUINS by Rita Joan Dozlaw
At the ceremonial changing of the guards, a tour guide for the sightseeing excursion through the ruins in Delphi and Athens announced the motor coach was near the final drop-off zone. When the bus stopped, two elderly sightseers grabbed onto each other for stability and climbed out looking around and marvelling at the view of yet another architectural wonder — a multi-level shopping mall. Down to the dregs of their budgeted Greek drachma, they were also down to the final hours of their anniversary adventures. Lucy’s suitcase held few souvenirs though; she hoped the fabulous mall could fix that problem. She wasn’t convinced her frugal hubby, John, would agree that a last-minute shopping spree was a mustdo, so when he headed for the cabstand she had to think fast. Typically, he walked without pausing; his wide stride and quick gait took him well ahead of anyone he walked with. Three or four paces behind, Lucy generally followed hastily, but that was not going to happen this time. “John, wait.” “Uh, what?” He looked over his shoulder. She pointed at a window and called, “Look at the shelves of old books! This is your kind of place; you might even find that rare old book you’ve looked all over Greece for.” That wasn’t such a bad idea, John thought, as he guided Lucy through the turnstile. She was drawn to the glow of brass and headed for the roped off spiral staircase leading to a loft. Statues of Greek gods and goddesses stood in the mezzanine overlooking marble-like busts and shelves of giftware on the ground floor. “Do Not Touch” signage was everywhere. “How can I not touch things in here?” Lucy whined as she glided her fingertips along the velvet chord and over the brass pole separating her from irresistible untouchables. John believed she was about to unhook the chord and let herself through to that upper level! “Lucy, you can’t go there; it says no trespassing!” She was teasing, of course, but he was side-tracked and didn’t backtrack to the used-book outlet. Lucy sifted through her oversized tote for glasses and read a small sign. “If it breaks, you pay.” Raising her eyebrows directly at John, she joked, “Them’s your orders, honey,” and giggled as she put her glasses away. The couple restrained themselves from touching; that is, until Lucy saw the gold leafing filigree etched on an unusual ornament shaped like a pitcher. She Lower Aberdeen, detached rancher with full weakened and, before John could stop her, she reached for the vessel. “Depth daylight basement, 2 bedrooms on main floor plus perception,” identified by her eye doctor during a recent exam, was to blame for the crash. Her reach was off by a fraction — similar to when a child’s long bones 1 down, laundry on both floors, 3 pce ensuite, grow causing spilt milk at the table. OPEN view, covered deck, all appliances, central air HOUSE The couple gasped as the delicate pottery hit the floor. It didn’t exactly turn to ST SAT. OCT. 1 conditioning, built-in vacuum, 2 car garage. Strata 1-3 PM smithereens, but chunks flew off the spout; jagged pieces cracked off the bottom $150 per month. Quick possession. $388,800 rim and a curlicue of gold near the curved handle, along with glazed crumbs of clay, scattered around Lucy’s feet like puzzle pieces. A clerk appeared, pronto. Looking dismayed at his wife, the embarrassed husband spoke first. “You just bought this, Lucy! I hope you have enough money left for cab fare!” Turning to the clerk, he grinned and winked, then asked for a broom. “I can call a staff member to do this,” she said. “The till is just over there,” and mmatt@shaw.ca je-matt@hotmail.com she pointed to a lineup of customers. RealEstateKamloops.ca JessicaMattRealEstateKamloops.ca Member of Kamloops Chamber of Commerce “I’ll sweep this first,” John said apologetically. Without a word or even a glare at his guilty wife, he got down on his hands and knees to go to work on the cleanup. When the clerk went for the broom, John whispered to the lady covering her face with her hands, “Lucy, it’s okay; I can fix this, honey; don’t worry.” Arriving back with her assistant waving the broom, the clerk held out a monogrammed linen gift bag for the broken ornament. Smiling genuinely, she pushed the bag of bits and pieces gently into Lucy’s shaking hands. John comforted his wife, “Relax honey, just wait here; I’ll take care of the bill,” and he lifted Lucy’s chin to look her right in the eyes. “Smile, if not for me, then for this is pleased to present the crowd…” Lucy looked around and laughed. Past some high shelving units was the customer counter. John joined the lineup there to wait for service. He lost sight of Lucy; for, she had gone to the books to look for the title her dear hubby had been trying to find for days. Meanwhile, John opened up his money pouch and counted the Greek currency. Notable heroes, tall ships in full sail, exotic animals and symbols appeared on the banknotes, pure gold coins and silver used as legal tender before the days of the Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street euro. Miraculously, it covered the cost. Lucy got back in time to see her generous husband lay out the money for her carelessness. He glanced her way; it broke her heart. Through clenched jaws she mouthed, I’m sorry. In stone silence, they left with the damaged goods. Without malice, John shut himself off in the suite with a tube of crazy glue which worked wonders on the souvenir. “You can tell it was broken, sorry Please DO NOT arrive before 4:00 p.m. Lucy, but that’s all you get for a nickel,” he sighed. Hugging her as he put the fragile gift in her hand, he said, “I’m glad we went into that tourist trap! Happy • Full course festive dinner Tickets available Nov. 2 at HUB anniversary, honey!” • Entertainment “I’m glad too,” Lucy gushed, noting the tedious restoration. “Do you realize International Insurance: • Santa in attendance what you’ve just given to me? This is the rarest authentic Greek ruins in the 299-Third Ave. • 250-372-3155 land, John, and hand-made by you! I love it; I love you, honey,” she coddled. • Door prizes 198-945 W. 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The abundant life
Spiritual Thought Rev. David Schumacher
God has what it takes to help you make your life the best it can possibly be — to really make it sizzle; to make it stand up and be counted for something. The Bible calls this “opportunity of a lifetime.” The abundant life. Jesus says: “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you. Whoever has will be given more, and he will
have an abundance.” (Matthew 13:11-12) Jesus’ disciple, Peter, knew this: “Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” Paul says: “For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:17) In his letter to the church at Galatia, Paul actually describes what this “abundant life” looks like: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
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Through Jesus though, He offers you a partnership of sorts. All He asks is that you commit your life to Christ, and everything God is, everything He has, everything He can do for you — this “abundance of life” — He will pour into your heart. No questions asked. No strings attached. And it’s more than enough to cover all the bases. Through Jesus, God wants to give you the whole enchilada! And all He asks of you is that you simply put your life in Jesus’ good hands. Believe in Jesus and God will do the rest. He’ll begin His good work — His “abundant life” in you.
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Jury duty details 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 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 250-828-3223. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms gives Canadians the right to a speedy trial and, for serious criminal offenses, the right to have a trial before a jury of peers. The right to trial by jury goes back hundreds of years and is one of the cornerstones of a democratic society. Potential jurors are selected at random from a voters list. A Juror
must be at least 19 years of age, a resident of B.C. and a Canadian citizen. Potential jurors are sent a summons to appear in court for jury selection. Failure to attend for jury duty without lawful excuse could lead to being charged under the provisions of the Jury Act. There are exemptions from jury duty. The most common exemptions include medical concerns, financial hardship and limited ability to speak and understand English. Persons over 65 years of age can choose whether they wish to be on a jury. Summons can be issued to up to 200 potential jurors who will be seated in a waiting area. When the court is ready, the sheriff will call names at random to go to the courtroom. When in the court, anyone whose request for exemption was denied by the sheriffs’ office may request to speak with the judge regarding their circumstances. Each individual will be called. Either the defense or Crown Counsel may challenge a juror, meaning the
lawyer does not want that person as a juror. There is nothing personal about the challenge and it may be for any reason. If both lawyers agree to the person being a juror, that person will be sworn in (or affirmed). Once 12 people have been selected, the trial may begin immediately or it may be postponed. If there are other trials for which jurors are needed, they will be chosen in the same way. People not chosen will be excused. Under the Employment Standards Act, employers must give jurors time off but they do not have to pay any wages. For the purposes of annual vacation and employee benefit plans, the employee is considered to be in continuous employment. At the conclusion of the trial, the juror must be returned to his original position or be given a comparable one. People drawing employment insurance benefits will not be impacted. Jurors involved in trials 10 days or less are paid $20 per day. For trials that extend between 11 and 49 days, pay is $60 per day, and trials more than 49 days, pay is $100 per day.
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The Out of the Cold Society of Kamloops will be having a benefit concert on Friday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicholas St., Kamloops BC. Featured in this concert will be: The Pocotillo Ukrainian Dancers, the 60 Voice Kamloops Choristers Choir, Rob Gretsinger and his unique gongs and percussion instruments, musical theater with Rachel Casponi , as well as organ, saxophone, piano and chamber music presentations. Admission is by donation. Come out to support this event. Help us show that Kamloops is “a community that cares”. October Coffee Connections: Tuesday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to noon. At the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Admission is $5. There will be coffee, goodies and door prizes. No need to reply, just come and bring an RIH friend who has retired or is on LTD. There is parking at the back and designated parking on the street. Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers on Saturday, Oct. 1. Kamloops OTF will be
having a dance at the Heritage House, 100 Lorne St., 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $6 for members and $10 for non-members. Everyone is welcome. Please call 250-376-2330. “A Tisket, a Tasket, a Pine Needle Basket,” June Benesh at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour St. June’s love of nature and the outdoors inspired her to learn the process of making pine needle baskets. Intricate stitching, many shapes and sizes, lidded and open vessels, colour and natural materials added, make this a must see exhibit and sale throughout the month of October. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday. Free parking, handicap accessible. Visit: kamloopscourthousegallery.ca. Volunteers needed: Help build skills and confidence in young readers on to one. Do you have 1.5 hours per week for 12 weeks? Attend a three-hour training session. Watch our video at literacyinkamloops.ca or call Cami at 250-573 1785.
WI participates in unveiling Submitted by Cathy Inskip On Sept. 7, 2016, Overlander Women’s Institute members were present for the unveiling and permanent placement of the plaque for Margaret “Madge” Watt at Metchosin Municipal Grounds on Vancouver Island. We celebrated Mrs. Watt, who is a person of national historic significance. 50 women and gentlemen at the unveiling honoured her dreams, life and achievements. We remember her for her superlative vision and efforts as an activist for our organization. Madge Watt is best known for the key role she played in the establishment of the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW). She first started as a charter member of the Metchosin Women’s Institute. After
her husband’s death in 1913, she and their two sons, moved to England where she almost immediately became involved in introducing the concept of Women’s Institutes. The Women’s Institutes in Great Britain celebrated their 100th anniversary in 2015 — Mrs. Watt instructed them as well! But Mrs. Watt’s most ambitious dream was to form a worldwide rural women’s organization. After over 10 years of persistence, she achieved this when the ACWW was established at a meeting in Stockholm, Sweden in 1933. Then 65 years of age, Mrs. Watt was elected the first president, a role she filled for 14 years. On Wednesday, Sept. 7, we were honoured to have Mrs. Ruth Shanks, the current president of the ACWW join us from
Australia. She spoke to us and brought greetings from World Conference at Warwick University in London, England. As of this year, the ACWW has 9 million members in 40 countries on six continents. It has earned a stellar record of outstanding work in Third World countries in areas of health, education, agriculture, as well as the achieving of economic independence and a better lifestyle for families. Overlander WI will be hosting a Rural Tea for ACWW on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at Heffley Creek Hall from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. We invite all women to join us and to help support rural women of the world. Our regular meetings for October are Oct. 7 and 21 at 10 a.m. For more information please do not hesitate to contact us at 250-376-9810.
Kamloops Thompson Retired Teachers Submitted by Evelyn Baziuk Welcome back to all after the summer break! First, please note the change of venue for the September and October meetings. These will be held at Desert Gardens on Seymour Street. September’s meeting will be on Friday, Sept. 30 at 11:30 a.m. Those who have summer bounty to share please bring it along. Those of us who live in apartments always appreciate it. There will also be a short report on the BCRTA AGM meetings. Come and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship.
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Aberdeen Lions Club meets 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 meet the first Monday of the month (except January, July, August and September) at 1:30 p.m. at the Calvary Temple. 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. The Thrift Seller has the best prices in town! Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 405, 235 – 1st Ave. For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand, support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of B.C. at 250-377-8200. Army Navy & Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community. We are located at #9-177 Tranquille Rd. Contact information: 250-554-2455. We still have our Tuesday night free bingo starting at 4:30 p.m. and our Wednesday darts starting at 1:30 p.m. We have our karaoke on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. and on the weekends we have our meat draws on Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m.
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Barnhartvale Coffee House 201617 Season Opener, Saturday, Oct. 15. Feature Act: Blu & Kelly Hopkins (from Shuswap, B.C.). “Open Mic” for local musicians and small groups. New format starting in October: doors open at 7 p.m. Open Mic (part 1) at 7:30 p.m. Feature Act at 9:15 p.m. Approximately 10 p.m., Open Mic (part 2). Admission is $5 and free for open mic performers or children under 12. For more information call Chrisy at 250-5730025, visit barnhartvalecoffeehouse. com or visit our Facebook page: wwwfacebook.com/BarnhartvaleCoffee-House-171005849594748/. Bridge players wanted at Desert Gardens. Join us on Tuesdays, 1 p.m. All levels are welcome. For more information please call Katie at 250682-0906 or Marty at 250-828-2595. 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. Brock Central Lions Club meeting the first and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Meetings are held at the Centre for Seniors, 9-A 1800 Tranquille Rd. Call 250-371-0115. Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Connection a source for cancer information, can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333.
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Council of Canadians meets at 5.30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli, 225 - 7th Ave. Please join us. Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-3770055 for more information. You can also visit www.kamloopscanadians.ca.
Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon at People In Motion, 182B Tranquille Rd., for resources, support and fellowship. Parking in back. Call Ashley at 778-2571986 or email ash.westen@gmail.com.
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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, 250-374-1750, or go to www. interiorauthorsgroup.ca.
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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.
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 250372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce. Kamloops Cango Grannies are looking for new members. We are a group of women who have fun while fundraising to help African grandmothers raise their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren. We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation, which works in
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Africa with the grandmothers. Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month. Contact Ann at 250-374-0114.
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.
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 778-4708236.
Kamloops Garden Club The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. (Riverside Park). We’ll have an informative guest speaker and time to talk gardening ideas with the group. New members are always welcome.
Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494. Kamloops. Community speakers are always welcome. Kamloops Elks Lodge #44 meets at 7:30 p.m. every second Thursday of each month at 784B Victoria St. We have served the community since 1920. You are invited to come and meet the members. New members are welcome. The hall is also available for gatherings, meetings, etc. For any inquiries please call 250-3722737 or 250-573-4632. 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). First meeting is Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.If you are interested in genealogy, come join us. All are welcome. For more information call Connie at 250852-3218. 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
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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 Heritage Society and the Friends of St. Andrews on the Square are looking to add to our supporters. Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloops’ history. St. Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887. We welcome you to join us in our efforts at “preserving our past for the future.” Please visit our website at www.standrewssquare.com. Kamloops Kidney Support Group will meet the on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. This is an informal, non-medical group which will welcome dropins 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. Please contact Edna at 250-3766361 if you are interested but can’t make the second Saturday of the month call Edna as well. For more information call Mel after 5 p.m. at 250-376-8357.
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October 2016 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. Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from September to June, at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street — 1 p.m. For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798. 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: 250-372-1778 or our website is www.kamloopsphotoarts.ca for more information. Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre, 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd. Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kam@shaw.ca. 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 Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit kamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclub.com. The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club, 1140 River St. News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us, having fun with music. For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkes@telus.net. Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi, Sword form and Qigong. Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-8510944. Please visit our website at www. 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. 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.
The Connector Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens. Call 250374-2316 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. Municipal Pension Retirees Association: Next meeting is Sept. 2, 9:30 a.m. at the CSI Activity Centre in the Brock Shopping Centre. Join us to talk to other retirees, meet former co-workers and have a voice about your MPP Pension. For more information call Jean at 250-374-1191. National Association of Federal Retirees welcomes current and retired federal employees which includes Armed Forces, RCMP and Federal Judges. We are a non-profit 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:www. federalretirees.ca. To contact us: email is kamloopsoffice@gmail.com and voice mail is 250-571-5007. 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.
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business session and an interesting guest speaker. An information meeting will be held on Sept. 29 and the Foundation meeting will be held on Oct.27. For more information contact reg.lucas@gmail.com. Rebekah Lodge No.23: Oct. 3 Hall Society Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 - AGM Society Mtg, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 p.m. (D.D.P Night.) Oct. 17 - P.N.G Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Oct.25 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 p.m. (First nominations of 2017 officers.) 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!
159 Seymour St; Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon at Ralph Bell School. Everyone is welcome to join any class at any time. Contact our answering service at 250374-8125 or visit taoist.org/Kamloops. Ukulele fun! Come, play and sing along with the beginner-intermediate ukulele group on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Cottonwood Centre Games Room. For more information visit our website at ukuleleorchestraofkamloops.com. For information regarding beginner ukulele lessons you can call Dorene at 250-376-5502.
St. Paul’s Thrift Shop, 360 Nicola Street, is open Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm. Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance. Great bargains every week. 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. to 3 p.m. at Heritage House in Riverside Park; Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Ralph Bell School, 1764 Valleyview Dr; Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Andrews on the Square,
North Kamloops Royal Purple: We are a fun-loving, dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community. Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon. New members are welcome. Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941.
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We offer low-cost room and board, home-cooked meals and caring staff. Additional amenities include utilities, activities, media room, hair salon, activity and exercise room, library/ computer room, laundry rooms, TV, cable, phone & internet. This is a non-smoking building.
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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 low-impact 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 250-372-3965 for more information. Probus: A Probus club is a social club of semi-retired and retired business and professional people. There is no fundraising and no attendance requirements. Probus is nonpolitical and nonsectarian. Probus meets once a month for fellowship, coffee and a short
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ARE YOU DUE FOR NEW HEARING AIDS?
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THANK YOU FOR GIVING THE GIFT OF HEARING Thanks to you, we have received well over 100 hearing aids that will be donated to the Starkey Hearing Foundation! We want to do our part - So The World May Hear - and this month Blaine and I will take part in the first Canadian mission in Toronto! ~ Jan
“I haven’t had new hearing aids in over six years and frankly I’m amazed at how different they are. This new technology works well; the sound is natural, not tinny at all! When you already have to work to listen anything that hinders your hearing is a huge annoyance. These hearing aids are extremely comfortable, you hardly notice them and there’s no feedback to contend with. I have been a customer of Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre for the past eight years. The staff have always shown a keen interest in helping me hear better and with their up to date knowledge and approachability I don’t ever feel like I’m putting them out when I ask questions. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre to anyone looking to improve their hearing!” - Les Goddard (Kamloops, BC)
It’s your hearing, it’s important ...GET IT CHECKED! 414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops, BC 250.372.3090 Toll Free 1.877.718.2211 Email: info@kamloopshearingaidcentre.ca or visit us online at:
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