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End of summer Stunning sojourn through the Chilcotin brings change Our very own Sharon Brooker shares her story of traveling through an area of B.C. ONCORE
Seniors Society Oncore Seniors Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Bonnah to the position of General Manager – Programs and Services at our downtown office in Kamloops. We welcome Keith to our team and know that he will help us continue achieving our vision of improving the lives of seniors. Keith comes to us with 35 years of experience in the social services field. His work experience began back in his home town of Edmonton, Alta. where he spent 11 years working in a major rehabilitation hospital. Since making Kamloops his home in 1991, Keith has worked in the non-
profit, private and public sectors. His experience includes organizations such as Community Living BC, Thompson Community Services and Kamloops Youth Resources Society/ Interior Community Services. Keith brings a wealth of experience to Oncore. Positions held include Youth Counsellor, Program Coordinator and Home Sharing Manager and Quality Services Analyst. We look forward to seeing Keith around the office. An earlier change was the departure of former executive director, Suzan Goguen, who is pursuing other career opportunities. We wish her well in these endeavours. Curious who is behind all of the decision making and structure at Oncore Seniors Society? Make sure you pick up a copy of next month’s paper and you can meet the board!
known as the Chilcotin — the places she visited and the people she met along the way By Sharon Brooker
There is an area in B.C. that has intrigued me since my youth, when the brother of a good friend went there to be a cowboy and stayed. He told his sister that it was the most beautiful place he had ever seen. That area is the Chilcotin. Finally, after many years, I went there this summer and discovered a place that has some of the most outstandingly beautiful areas I have had the pleasure of seeing. The people that live there are also outstanding in their kindness, warmth and down-to-earth goodness. My first stop was at the Chilcotin Lodge in Riske Creek, which is the oldest hostelry in the Chilcotin (currently celebrating its 75th birthday). It has been so well maintained and refurbished by the owners, Ria and Hennie van der Klis that you would swear it was much newer and yet it still has the ‘40s feel. Its original charm and warmth are evident, but there are modern conveniences (no outhouses) for the comfort of guests. While there, I took a drive to Farwell Canyon and was quite
Sharon Brooker
One of the gorgeous scenes enjoyed by Sharon Brooker on her recent trip to the Chilcotin. This shot is of glacier-fed Chilko Lake. taken by the hoodoos and other in the 1800s Alfred Waddington formations of the canyon created wanted to build a road to the by the Chilcotin River. gold fields. The road would My next stop was Tatla Lake, have started at the head of Bute where I took a side trip south to Inlet and continued north past the spectacular Tatlayoko Lake, Tatlayoko lake into the Chilcotin which is nestled between the Nuit plateau and further on towards and Potato Ranges in the western the Cariboo goldfields. It all came Chilcotin. It is a glacier-fed lake to not when the workers were with a beautiful aquamarine attacked by local natives. So the colour. It is part of the Homathko area around the lake was saved River drainage system that flows and is still a wild area on the edge to Bute Inlet at the coast. Back of the Coast Mountains. See "Planes, manes and automobiles” page 15
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Help plan Kamloops
There is an amazing treasure trove of history and information about Kamloops currently being collected. We are in the process of updating our official community plan and we have got an amazing and diverse group of people leading the process. I’ve had the good fortune of visiting many
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Erin Chambers of Oncore Seniors Society presents Bev Alder of Kamloops with a $25 gift certificate to Storms Restaurant. Mrs. Alder was the winner of our “Where Am I” contest in last month’s edition of The Connector. The correct answers to the contest were: 1) Salmon Arm 2) Riverside Park 3) Knutsford 4) Chase 5) Mt. Paul 6) St. Joseph’s Church, Kamloops Indian Reserve
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These are meant to be thought provoking, to help citizens develop their own views and to hopefully be inspired to provide input. Perhaps, you have already had the opportunity to provide some input to phase one of the Kamplan update process. Thank you! There will be many more opportunities. Watch the webpage above and the local media. If you want to provide immediate input or want more information, feel free to contact me anytime at 250-320-6532 or at asingh@kamloops.ca.
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City staff have created a central webpage for all the information on the Kamplan update so far. The address is www. kamloops.ca/kamplan/ update.shtml. On the left hand column of the page, the links take you to an amazing amount of information on Kamloops. I’m a particular fan of the “conversation starters,” which provide summaries of different interests, topics and sectors. Topics like economic development, arts and culture, safety and emergency services, housing and much more.
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communities in B.C. What strikes me in every village, district, or city I visit — they each have quite a different “personality,” a different look and feel. How does Kamloops feel to you? Do you know how our community has developed its distinct look and feel? Do you want to have some input and influence on how we develop in the future? Our official community plan is called Kamplan. The Kamplan advisory committee has been meeting over the past 18 months to help guide the work.
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More than 100 years after it was first built, Kamloops’ historical locomotive, 2141, is ready to get back on the rails. After a two-year hiatus, the locomotive — now known as The Spirit of Kamloops — is once again providing entertainment to the residents and visitors of Kamloops. The engine, which dates back to 1912, originated in Kingston, Ont. where it was one of 25 locomotives built by the Canadian Locomotive Company. It was originally a coalburning engine, but was converted to burn oil in 1948. The Canadian Northern Railway (which eventually merged to become the Canadian National Railway) locomotive transported freight, passengers or mixed trains. It operated primarily in the Prairies, but worked on Vancouver Island before it was retired. 2141 made its way to Kamloops when it was given to the City on Oct. 28, 1961. For more than 30 years it sat on display in Riverside Park. In February 1994, the 2141 Steam Locomotive Restoration Society was formed, on behalf of the City, to restore the engine back to its former glory. Restorations continued until early 2001 and included upgrades to its breaks and electrical system. They were conducted by volunteers. When the restorations were complete, the society changed its name to The Kamloops Heritage Railway Society and shifted its focus to “operating a railway and a tourist train,” according to its website.
Kamloops Museum & Archives
Kamloops Museum & Archives Photograph Collection No. 9722: 1961 photograph in front of 2141 locomotive. At the beginning of the following year, the engine moved — using its own power — to its new location on Lorne Street. At this time some new track and switches were also added. A few months later, on June 26, 2002, The Spirit of Kamloops carried its first passengers. Trips were taken three days per week and included the Bill Miner Train Robbery Re-enactment. It was a popular tourist attraction in Kamloops for about 10 years, until 2013 when the Society required $300,000 for restorations, and the $200,000 that had been granted annually by the city was cut off. The engine required service that is mandatory after every
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1,470 operating hours. Without the funding, the locomotive was once again stagnant. In 2014 the City agreed to supply funding to The Kamloops Heritage Railway Society and, along with money collected through donations, work on the train began. Work on the locomotive took most of the summer, but the engine is back up and running now. Tours began again in late August. The Spirit of Kamloops tour runs until Sept. 5, followed by the Ghost Train and the Spirit of Christmas tour to coincide with Halloween and Christmas, respectively. For more information check out www.kamrail. com or call 250-374-2141.
A man and his wife check into a hotel. The husband wants to have a drink at the bar, but his wife is extremely tired so she decides to go on up to their room to rest. She lies down on the bed... just then, and elevated train passes by very close to the window and shakes the room so hard she’s thrown out of the bed. Thinking this must be a freak occurrence, she lies down once more. Again a train shakes the room so violently, she’s pitched to the floor. Exasperated, she calls the front desk, asks for the manager. The manager says he’ll be right up. The manager is skeptical but the wife insists the story is true. “Look... lie here on the bed -- you’ll be thrown right to the floor!” So he lies down next to the wife. Just then the husband walks in. “What,” he says, “are you doing here!?!” The manager calmly replies, “Would you believe I’m waiting for a train?” source: www.jokes4us.com
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Are you estrogen dominant? Natural Health Cathy Lidster, B.Sc, GCFP, ACNRT
Estrogen dominance is a term John Lee, M.D.1 created to refer to an all too common and potentially dangerous type of hormonal imbalance. In short, it is too much estrogen relative to the amount of progesterone.
Estrogen dominance is not just a female problem. Take a minute to score yourself with the following checklist:
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lupus erythematosis, thyroiditis) blood sugar disturbances, especially low blood sugar breast cancer cold hands and feet (a symptom of t1hyroid dysfunction) decreased sex drive depression with anxiety or agitation dry eyes fat gain, especially around the abdomen, hips, and thighs fibrocystic breasts (women or men) gallbladder disease hair loss
containing DDT or taking DES (diethylstilbestrol), a drug used to prevent miscarriage)
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clotting (increasing risk of strokes) infertility irritability insomnia memory loss mood swings sluggish metabolism water retention, bloating history of xenoestrogen exposure when you were an embryo (from your mother eating foods
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Diabetes: Diagnosis and achieving control
Health Matters Missagh Manshadi, B.Sc, Pharm Pharmacist/Owner
For the past 20 years, working as a pharmacist and dealing with diabetics has taught me an important lesson: We all have to learn about diabetes and educate each other to prevent and treat diabetes. This type of knowledge can help us to change our lifestyles and make it easier to take control of this chronic disease, which is rapidly increasing in occurrence. I hope this and future articles will be a valuable source of information for our readers. Diabetes is a disease caused by no insulin, a
reduction in insulin and/ or broken insulin action, which causes a rise in blood sugar — higher than normal level. To diagnose diabetes, we need the following laboratory results from venous blood and some symptoms: 1) Fasting blood sugar levels equal to or above 7mmol/L. 2) Random blood sugar levels equal to or above 11.1mmol/L. 3) Oral Sugar Tolerance Test (OGTT), which means consuming 75g of sugar and after two hours after consumption, having blood sugar levels equal to or above 11.1mmol/L. People without diabetes should have blood sugar levels between 4mmol/L to 6mmol/L before meals and 6 mmol/L to 8mmol/L, two hours after meals. However, the target sugar levels for diabetics are 4mmol/L to 7mmol/L before meals and 5mmol/L to
10mmol/L, two hours after meals. Target blood sugar levels after meals should be adjusted for each individual patient. Sugar, which comes from carbohydrates, is an important energy source for the body’s cells. Insulin lets sugar into the cells, which in turn lowers the blood sugar levels. There are two types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the total lack of insulin. Type 2 diabetes is characterized by having insulin, but it is insufficient and becomes less effective. Blood sugar can increase because of a lack of insulin or insufficient insulin, or decrease insulin action or combinations of above. When sugar does not enter the cells, blood sugar increases and this is called Hyperglycemia. There are long-term complications associated with high blood sugar,
which we like to avoid. I don’t want to overload you with this information. My objective is two-fold. First I want to help people with diabetes achieve optimal control of blood sugar levels and decrease the complications of diabetes. Secondly, I want to help non-diabetics to understand this condition so it does not happen to them and with the knowledge they gain, they can help friends and family who are diabetics to reach their goals.
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British Columbia PharmaCare & special authority medications
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Pharmacist Reflections Adam Sawula, pharmacist
We are fortunate to have a medical system that provides access to many medications. In most cases, these medications are covered by our provincial medication coverage program — B.C. PharmaCare. As long as a B.C. resident is enrolled in the PharmaCare program, the cost of most medications will either be applied toward his or her deductible — a set amount of drug costs that a person or family must pay each year starting in January based on their yearly net income — or they will be covered in part or fully by the B.C. PharmaCare program if the deductible has been met. Most people with significant medication costs or low incomes will pay enough money for their medications that they will at least reach their first coverage level during the year. At this point, B.C. PharmaCare will pay 70 per cent of eligible dispensing fees and medication costs. Some persons will also reach a second coverage level. At this point, 100
per cent of all eligible fees and medication costs are covered. While this is a wonderful system to have, it is important to understand that not all medications are covered by the B.C. PharmaCare program. What this means is that some medications will not be covered at all by the provincial program, while other medications will only be partly covered by the program or a medication will require a special authority. It is this last category of medications that is a confusing and complex topic that I hope to clarify. Special Authority medications are not a group of medications that the B.C. PharmaCare program will pay for initially, nor will any part of the cost be applied to the person’s yearly deductible. These medications are typically more costly than other alternatives available, or the PharmaCare program will require proof from a physician that a medication will be needed for an intended purpose. If a medication falls into this category, PharmaCare will typically provide criteria for a physician to apply for coverage. If the person needing the medication fulfills the criteria, the physician (not the pharmacist)
must fill out a Special Authority application. Once PharmaCare has received the application, it may take anywhere from one hour to four weeks in order to process the application. If the medication is approved, it is then covered for the patient as per a standard PharmaCare benefit. This means that if a person is still paying their yearly deductible, they will still have to pay for a portion or all of the medication cost — even though the medication is approved. If a person has reached the 100 per cent coverage level, then the Special Authority medication will be fully paid for by PharmaCare as with all of the other eligible medications for that person. Most Special Authorities will not require re-approval once approved; however, some medications will require a new Special Authority every six months or yearly. While we are very fortunate to have a medication coverage program here in B.C., it is not without complexities and frustrations. If you are unsure about your medication coverage, it is a good idea to check with your pharmacist. We just ask that you do not get frustrated with us regarding medication coverage as the system is beyond our control and we are just trying to help.
North Shore Community Centre Submitted by Jo-Ann Eisenberger Greetings and on Sunday, Sept. 13. Admission is $3, and salutations! Fall has Tickets are $15 in children under 12 are arrived and the North advance, and all are free. This is one of our Shore Community welcome. Harold’s biggest fundraisers and Centre (NSCC) is full Restaurant always all proceeds go towards of changes. Please pay does a wonderful job senior’s programs at special attention to the with the meal, and the the centre. We do have calendar this month. entertainment is topa few table rentals Our number is 250notch. On Sept.13 at 5 available for $45. Please 376-4777 and you can p.m., the Late Bloomers call 250-376-4777 for reach us Monday to will be performing and more information. Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 the menu will feature a KALS (Kamloops p.m. roast beef dinner with Adult Learners Society) The NSCC had a all the fixings. will also be starting facelift this season. Our The annual Fall some of their courses. Dogwood Room has an Antiques & Collectibles Please visit www.kals.ca updated colour scheme Sale will take place for courses and dates. and a new floor. Friday, Oct. 2 from The NSCC has much to Please note that 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., offer, and we hope you we are hosting one and Saturday, Oct. 3 will come and explore Community Dinner from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. your options.
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End of life considerations Legal Ease By Kerri D. Priddle On Feb. 6, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada unanimously held in Carter v. Canada (Attorney General) that the current Criminal Code provisions for assisted suicide was unconstitutional. The Court gave governments 12 months to prepare any new law on physicianassisted dying. That legislative process is in the works. There is an ongoing debate in Canada respecting this issue, but the one thing everyone agrees upon is that endof-life care and comfort is paramount for the
patient. Respecting a patient’s views and perspective, and ensuring their voice is heard at a time when they are ill and perhaps cannot speak for themselves, has always been an important consideration. Preparing a “Living Will” used to be a common practice. However, this document is not legally enforceable in B.C. and does not allow for any medical advances between the time of its creation and the time it is used for a patient. Decisions set out in a Living Will are not made based on the most recent available information, but are made far in advance of any medical emergency. Things may have changed in the meantime — remember, even pacemakers were once considered “experimental surgery.” Further, a Living Will may express wishes for a patient’s care, but
often does not authorize a specific individual to make substitute health care decisions for the patient. To remedy these issues, the Representation Agreement Act was legislated in B.C., allowing for a legally binding contract between an Adult and his or her appointed representative. This document allows for the representative to make health care decisions for an Adult if they are incapacitated, ill or facing end-of-life decisions. These decisions are made by a specifically appointed representative and allow for that person to make decisions, or help make decisions, based on the most recent and up-to-date information and technology. More than one representative may be appointed in your Representation Agreement, and alternative representatives may also be named.
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It is also important to discuss with your representative and other family members, what your care wishes are during an illness or when you face end-oflife decisions. This is called an Advanced Care Plan. Your representative can use the information discussed while making an Advanced Care Plan to make decisions in your best interest and for your comfort, should you not be able to speak for yourself. The BC Ministry of Health has provided a guide free of charge for this purpose. It can be found at: health. gov.bc.ca/library/ publications/year/2013/ MyVoice-Advance CarePlanningGuide.pdf If you would like advice or for more information regarding preparing a Representation Agreement please contact Chahal Priddle LLP at 250372-3233 to set up an appointment today.
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September — time to organize family clutter
Know impact of goals on finances exercise, proper diet and avoidance of bad habits, you can do a lot to stay physically healthy. And by clearly identifying your retirement goals and estimating their financial impact, you’ll know how to stay “financially healthy” throughout your retirement years. So, what are your retirement goals? Here are some of the more common ones:
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dealing with these costs is to place a certain amount of money each year in a liquid account that offers significant protection of principal. Set aside enough money to cover all your travels for a year, and when it’s exhausted, you’ll know it’s time to stay home for a while. • Rent or buy a second home. During retirement, many people like to spend a few months each year in a more pleasant climate or in a location nearer their grown children. If you are considering a second home, you’ll need to decide whether you want to rent or buy. You’ll find considerable differences from a financial point of view, so you’ll want to think carefully about your choice. • Pursue your hobbies. While you were working, you might have wished that you had more freedom to pursue your hobbies. See "Budget" page 19
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Simple Organization Kim Watt-Senner September is one of those months with so much promise! Everything from kids and grandkids heading back to school, routines being re-established and enjoying crisp mornings followed by warmth of the afternoon sun. This is when I take stalk of our family’s clutter! The reason I choose the month of September to do this is because our son’s summer vacation is over and with all the kids heading back to school and into a routine, it just feels like a natural progression — everything from activities, to clutter, to finances. We like to sit down with our son to chat about what he wants to do during the new school year. Has he changed his mind? Is there an activity or lesson that he would like to participate in that
perhaps we don’t know about? The one thing about extracurricular activities (or the good ones anyway), is that they fill up fast and before you know it, it may be too late to make any changes. That can become very disappointing for (grand) children. The next thing I tackle is clutter — it drives me crazy! It’s not that we live in sterile environment free from clutter, but we do live in a home without a lot of “stuff.” Our entire family functions better without visual clutter. Hence why in September I will go through all our cupboards, closets and drawers and eliminate things that either we don’t use or don’t want. When I’m all done, I will send the small items to charity and I then place the large items on sites like Kamloops Classifieds (on Facebook) or Kijiji. The largest benefit if you are able to reduce the amount of clutter in your home, is that your (grand) children will do better in school and be able to increase their
focus. It’s a proven fact! Now the hard one — finances. My husband runs the other way when I try and track him down with that darned manila file folder with “Budget” written across the sleeve. And while it’s a bland topic, it’s such an important conversation to have. The old: “where are we, where are we going and how do we get there?” I review our expenses to see if there are new ones that have been added or that have crept upon us that we didn’t foresee and if so, how to manage those extra funds needed. There is no getting around it — it’s not a party — but if we want to be financially sound it needs to be done! Kim Watt-Senner is the founder of Canada’s largest Professional Organizing company. The corporate head office is located in Kamloops, with additional franchise locations in the Okanagan, Greater Vancouver, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Visit the website at everythingorganized.net or call 1-877-578-7601 for more detailed info.
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So we scattered his ashes in the river, even though that’s illegal, right? Ask Drake Drake Smith, Funeral Director I hear that question almost every day; people seem to think that scattering a loved one’s ashes (cremated remains) is illegal. So, if they do decide to scatter the ashes, they often sneak out to their loved one’s “favourite spot.” Once there, they anxiously — almost sheepishly — pour the ashes out, fearing that they might “get caught!” That’s a shame. There is nothing in the
British Columbia funeral and cremation law that prohibits a person from scattering a loved one’s ashes, even in a river or on top of a mountain. Of course, an environmental group or government department might have some concerns about that! I believe that when a loved one’s ashes are scattered it should be treated as a very important moment. After all it is, in effect, the final goodbye concerning the loved one’s cremated body. So, if Murray says, “I want to be scattered by my favourite fishing
hole!” why shouldn’t his wife Alice, the kids and the grandchildren, along with other family and friends, feel comfortable heading out there on a nice sunny day? Having said all that, there are laws against — pardon the expression — “littering.” So, if you’re going to scatter ashes on someone else’s private property, or on government or crown land, you might be taken to task. But this would be the case whether you were leaving behind your prize geranium, a lovely piece of art or cremated remains. It
Connector living up to its name In the August edition of The Connector, a letter (in the form of an email) was addressed to Helen Krueger, from Manfred Borchers of Germany. Borchers was eager to get in touch with Krueger, but had no idea of her whereabouts — only that an article had been written about Krueger in 2009, when the paper was under different ownership
and was known as the Senior Connector. Following publication of the August edition, this newspaper received several emails and a phone call regarding Krueger. By publishing Borcher’s letter, Borcher was able to get in contact with a family member of Krueger’s and learn the whereabouts of Helen Krueger.
Ironing out the details Last month The Connector ran a story about Kamloops businesswoman Beverlee Steele who has been doing what she loves for nearly 70 years, and currently owns and operates 3B Best Beauty Buys in Sahali Mall. In recounting Beverlee’s story there were a few details that require clarification or a mention. For the past six years Beverlee has served as the Queen of the Ravaging Rubies Group of the Crown Jewels of Canada (not as the Queen of the Canadian Crown Jewelers’s Society as was reported in last month’s edition). Beverlee plays duplicate bridge with the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) and has been a 20 year member of Excelsior Rebecca Lodge #23.
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Desert Gardens Ladies’ Auxiliary Fall Events Desert Gardens Seniors’ Community by Shirley Lunan Summer holidays are just about over and it’s almost time for the children to go back to school. It went way too fast. There will be a Fall Fair here at Desert Gardens on Sept. 19. There will be fun for the children — lots of things to do, so come down and see what is happening. There will be a “Ladies Basket” full of goodies for raffle. There
is so much I had to put it into two baskets! Tickets are only 50 cents each. So when you come down to have lunch, or do one of the activities here at the centre, make sure you buy a ticket. We are having a white elephant table and a book sale at the fun fair. We still have lots of nice items in the store for sale so come and see. We hope to see you.
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Summer storm dampens tires but not spirits at 21st annual Hot Nite in the City
On Aug. 8, 13 blocks of downtown Kamloops were adorned with everything from classic muscle cars, to custom motorcycles and bigrigs. The 21st Annual Hot Nite in the City Show and Shine gave car enthusiasts from Kamloops and elsewhere a chance to show off their hard work in the restoration and maintenance of their vehicles. A brief but intense rainstorm blew through downtown while the show and shine was winding down. Many Show and Shine participants and spectators, particularly those with open-top cars quickly exited Victoria street. Among the car lovers who remained after the rainstorm hit was Wally Kloubek, the owner of a 1974 Volkswagen Thing. “I don’t restore
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professionally...this is just a daily driver and a hobby,” said Kloubek. According to Kloubek, the unusual looking Volkswagen appealed to him because of its rarity and its peculiar history —an adapted design of a Second World War German staff car. Another noteworthy, restored vehicle was the 1959 Chevrolet El Camino owned by Don Way of Chase. Way purchased the car partially restored and said that when he bought it, five donor vehicles had already gone into restoring the body. To get the El Camino show and shine ready, Way added a Chevrolet 350 Tri-power, a four-speed transmission and a completely digital set of dashboard instruments. Better suited to the rain than its more polished counterparts was a Chevrolet Impala that had raced in several demolition derbies. Trevor Williams, who helped to build the badly battered Impala was standing by the car and happily chatting with onlookers about his role in putting the car together and the races it had been in. “It’s my landlord’s car, but I helped put the engine in,” said Williams. Prizes were awarded to the show and shine entrants in over 40 categories. Some noteworthy winners were: Brad Pape’s 2007 Porsche in the British/ Euro/Asian category, Kevin Jones’ 1931 Ford Model A in the Rat Rod category and Bob Nyeste’s 1965 Cobra in the special interest category (pictured).
Bob Nyeste’s 1965 Cobra, special interest category winner
1964 Mustang Belonging to Justin Scharien
Wally Kloubek and his 1974 Volkswagen Thing
Toyota 4x4s at the Sportsman Light Truck exhibit
Photos and story by Jim Elliot Trevor Williams: Destruction derby Chevrolet Impala
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Book Review By Marilyn Brown
The Goldfinch By Donna Tartt, A novel, 771 pages Little, Brown and Company, 2013 Available in book stores and through the TNRD library system
There is no long introduction of characters in this novel: the adult narrator, Theo Decker, propels the reader into his life story. He remembers the day he and his feisty mother are on their way to a dreaded conference with school authorities, the thirteen year old Theo convinced he is about to be suspended from school and his scholarship revoked. Money is already limited. Mother and son take a diversion into the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. One painting entrances his art-expert mom. The Goldfinch, by the Dutch master Carel Fabritius (1622-1654), is an oil painting of a vibrant little bird chained by the leg. The teen-age Theo sees a similarity between the bird and his mother. Theo is attracted to a red-haired girl (Pippa), who is visiting the gallery with an elderly gentleman of means. When his mother heads for the gift shop, Theo tries to get closer to the girl. A bomb explodes in the gallery. Amidst the chaos and devastation Theo tends to the critically injured gentleman. The dying man seems intent on Theo rescuing the beautiful painting before it is destroyed in fire, and gives the boy a valuable ring and instructions to “ring the green bell” of a particular business he should contact. The injured boy, himself in shock, grabs the painting. Things would have
turned out better if (his mother) had lived, Theo thinks. As it is, his life careens from one disaster to another, including a surreal stint in Las Vegas with his neglectful and abusive father who is hunted by gangsters. Theo and Boris, a more worldlywise and devil-may-care chum, self-medicate with stupefying drug and alcohol binges, but Theo is resilient, simultaneously smart and naïve, and connected to a few people who care about him. After a harrowing trip to return to New York his life-saver is the gentle Hobie, the partner of the elderly gentleman in the gallery. Ringing the green bell of Hobie’s antique business results in some relief from the dire circumstances of Theo’s life. Even when the adult Theo and Borris are immersed in the business of shady art deals revolving around The Goldfinch, facing the prospect of being murdered for a painting, the reader can’t help but root for Theo. Theo’s “comingof-age” story is both profoundly sad and darkly funny, thoroughly entertaining from beginning to end. Although some of the characters, for example, Pippa, are mere sketches, this novel is exceptional in its portrayal of the fallible but likeable Theo Decker. Settle in for some delicious reading. The Goldfinch won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for literature.
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Are you a victim of stalking or harassment? 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 Street. Victim Services operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and may be accessed by calling 250828-3223. If someone is threatening you or your children, calling you, sending unwanted text messages or emails repeatedly, in spite of you letting them know you don’t want the contact, you may be the subject of stalking or criminal harassment. Stalking involves repeated contact over a period of time. Stalking is not a sign of love; it is a form of abuse based on power and control. If you believe you are being stalked or are the victim of criminal harassment, please contact the police to discuss your situation. You may be eligible for a peace bond or family law act protection order. Keep detailed notes about the incidents of stalking/harassment, including times, dates, places and names of witnesses. Keep copies of threatening letters, emails, text messages and voice mails to help the police investigation. The Kamloops RCMP Victim Services Unit is available to help you develop a safety plan to protect yourself. Some good practices are to be aware of your surroundings, keep a cellphone on your person and have regular “check ins” with a trusted person. Tell trusted
people in your life, neighbours, coworkers or friends, about your situation. If you think you are being followed, go to a public place and ask for help. Tell someone you are being followed
and are afraid for your safety. Ask for the police to be called. If you are being followed in your car, drive directly to a police, fire or gas station. Stay in your car and honk your horn until someone comes out.
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Sharon Brooker
Above is Sharon’s room with a view at Chilcotin Lodge featuring broad vistas of grasslands, rolling hills and big sky.
End of Summer The wings of summer join the migrants, like the orioles picking seeds from lilacs before they leave Tiger Swallowtails folding their wings of heat into September’s long shadows Shifting seasons welcome the change we all long for – perhaps rains will cool the parched earth Renewal will come Bitterroot
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Planes, manes and automobiles: Keeping it interesting Continued from page 1
The next stop was Anahim Lake where I stayed at Eagles Nest Resort on the south side of the lake. The view from the dining room is lovely — it consists of the lake and all the wonderful birdlife flying and prancing around as well as the old volcanoes of the Itcha and Ilgachuz ranges. Another interesting area is Anahim Peak, which is an old volcanic cone in the Anahim Volcanic Belt. You can hike in these areas or go by horseback. You can also try fishing. You can travel to the multicoloured Rainbow Range where you can hike in from the trailhead just off Hwy. 20 west of Anahim Lake, ride in on horses or fly above in small aircraft. These mountains were formed by volcanic activity and are multi-coloured due to the different minerals from the volcanoes. While in Anahim I went on a flight over the mountains. We were scheduled to fly over the Rainbow Range, fly by Hunlen Falls, and finally over the Monarch Icefields. Due to a strong blustery wind we had to cancel the Rainbow Range fly by, but I did get to see the other two. It was a bumpy flight but thoroughly enjoyable. Next stop was the Bella Coola valley that is reached by continuing west on Hwy. 20 and descending down (The Hill), which from Heckman Pass to sea level is a drop of 1,524 metres. The steep part
of the hill can be rather daunting if you are not familiar with shear drop offs, but the road is reasonably wide and if you take your time it is easily travelled. Once in the valley you are in a different climatic zone — here are the large cedar trees and green, thickly-treed forests. The surrounding mountains seem to rise straight up from the valley bottom. Here you can hike the many trails around the town or go into Tweedsmuir Park to hike. There is, of course, ocean fishing and exploring. Nearby is the spot where Sir Alexander MacKenzie reached the Pacific and became the first European to cross North America by land. My next destination was the Nemiah Valley in the more southern part of the Chilcotin. I headed for Hanceville (formerly called Lee’s Corner) and turned south. The road was paved for a short while and then we were back on the gravel. It is a pretty drive to the valley. This valley is on the east side of Chilko Lake. This lake is the largest high-altitude lake in North America. It is 84 km from north to south, covers an area of 20,032 hectares and is exceedingly beautiful. It too is glacier fed and has the aquamarine colouring. You don’t see cabins along its shores, although there are some houses along part of the eastern shore. The Xeni Gwet’in have lived there for untold years and protect their
Photos and story by Sharon Brooker
Top left: Sharon drinks in the scenery at Chilko Lake despite a stiff and persistent wind. Top right: Outfitter Jon Tanis joins Sharon on a ride on horseback, Sharon’s first ride in over 45 years. Bottom left: Sharon grabs a ride in an old Beaver plane and gets a bird’s-eye view of Hunlen Falls and the Monarch Icefields. Bottom right: Classic scene in the Chilcotin. land from logging and mining or any industry that would destroy their world. The people I stayed with (Tracy and Jon Tanis) at the Snowy Mountain Outfit were extremely hospitable and knowledgeable about the area, having lived there for over 30 years. I felt totally at home and comfortable. They, of course, have horses, and for the first time in over 45 years I went riding. I was surprised that after three to four hours on a horse there was no pain. We saw wild horses as well as lovely country. After this last stop it was time to head home. If anyone who reads this missive is interested in checking out the Chilcotin I would strongly recommend that you do. It is so different from many holiday destinations as the people are real, they are down to earth and want you to enjoy your stay with them. And the country is absolutely beautiful. I give it an AAAAA rating.
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How to get more time to relax on your deck Home Maintenance Tips Lyle Killough, Homewell Services Co. As long as the mosquitoes and wasps leave us in peace and the weather is agreeable, a deck can be a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Although there are many different methods and materials used to build them, decks with cedar or pressuretreated lumber deck floors are among the most common. These are the decks built so that the surface you stand on is made from rounded edge boards that are about six inches wide and are fastened so that there are small gaps between them. This is a good idea; it allows for drainage and air circulation, and it looks nice too. The boards are nailed or screwed to large
dimension planks (joists) that run underneath. Generally, we stain this type of deck to make it attractive and to help preserve the wood. Unfortunately, this is not a great place for stain to survive — too much moisture, abrasion and sunlight. A bit of planning and maintenance will help keep your deck from prematurely rotting or needing frequent refinishing. Keep your deck clean. Don’t let leaves, dirt or other debris build up on the deck or between the deck boards. This isn’t a neatness issue; debris on the deck, between the boards and on top of the deck joists will retain moisture and increase the chance of decay and premature finish failure. Also, try not to add to the water that Mother Nature puts on the deck. This means that those beautiful flower or vegetable pots and planters that are being watered regularly may be hiding wetness underneath. If you must have planters on your deck, at least make sure there is very good air
circulation underneath. Keep the deck’s finish in good condition. An annual scrub with a deck cleaning solution from your local hardware store using a long-handled deck brush and a garden hose for rinsing will clean away dirt, mildew and some stains. In most situations, it is better to stay away from pressure washers and never use chlorine bleach on wood; both of these are likely to do more harm than good. Once you have the deck clean, evaluate the condition of the finish. If it is in good shape, a re-coat of stain every three to five years is recommended. If it is peeling badly, you probably need to refinish it completely. It is usually a hard job to refinish a deck, so a re-application of the stain before the finish is badly damaged should save you time and money in the long run. It is always a better strategy to maintain rather than repair, so with a bit of planning and maintenance, you could have more time to relax on your deck.
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Back to school for your floors The Flooring Guy Matthew Wells, Nufloors Kamloops Back to school is around the corner and the flooring in your home is about to get a lot more use! The days of school projects are upon us and it won’tServices be long beforeCo. paint, paper, markers, crayons and glitter will be spread out across your floors. As much fun as these projects can be, a parent’s work does not end once the project is finished; most often there Services Co. is a bit of a mess to clean
up. This month we’re giving a few tips on how to keep your floors clean during this busy time. When it comes to different types of flooring, vinyl and laminate are the easiest to clean. This is because they are easy to wipe down, and generally any grime that is left over will come off with some warm water. In more dire cases, a specified cleaner will work to take out any inadvertent marker spots. A couple tricks that you can use to clean up tiny items such as glitter are baby wipes, Play-Doh and vacuuming. When it comes to carpet, cleaning stains from paint and markers
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Nursing foot care: Games are done but Zone 8 still moving Did you know? Submitted by Linda Haas
Submitted by Colleen Thom, RN Your feet are your foundation — a true anatomical marvel. In each foot there are 26 fixed bones, 33 joints, 19 muscles and 107 ligaments that hold your foot together! As we walk through our lives, it is estimated that we will walk nearly 185,000 kilometres; that’s akin to circumnavigating the earth four to five times! It’s no wonder that 75 per cent of Canadians will experience a foot-related health problem at some point in their lives. Feet can hurt, no matter your age! Often pain is caused by ill-fitting footwear, neglect, or being unaware of what constitutes adequate foot care. Luckily, a trained foot care nurse can help. Foot Care Nurses (FCNs) are Registered Nurses (RNs) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who take specialized training in foot care and are dedicated to understanding the foot and its functions in relation to the rest of the body. Foot Care by an FCN includes assessing the overall health of your feet and treating any nail, skin, and/or foot conditions. The foot assessment considers circulation, sensation, edema (swelling), and the potential risk of ulcer development and falls. The FCN works with you to decrease your risk of developing foot complications. Nursing Foot Care is a practice that respects a client’s holistic needs. FCNs often work with a team of health care professionals such as family doctors, podiatrists and pedorthists, to assist numerous areas of your life, ensuring wellbeing in body, mind, and spirit. Foot care treatments are performed on dry skin — there is no foot soak in the process, to reduce the risk of
infection. Ingrown and fungal nails can be treated, easing pain and discomfort. Heavy calluses, corns and deformed or thickened nails can be reduced to a more manageable level. High-risk patients such as those with arthritis, cardiovascular problems and diabetes require regular nursing foot care. A large part of a nurse’s job involves education, advising on preventative treatment for your foot health and to maintain your renewed feet. Regular monthly to bi-monthly treatments ensure a lifetime of mobility! Nursing Foot Care can be done in the home, at seniors’ residences, continuing or acute care facilities, and Foot Care Clinics throughout B.C. FCNs in British Columbia must follow the Best Practice Guidelines for Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization in Health Authorities B.C. (December 2011). Instrument sterilization destroys all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, fungus and viruses. Unsafe nail and foot care practices have been shown to contribute to foot trauma. Be sure to find a foot care provider who uses individually packaged and sterilized instruments for each client. Although Nursing Foot Care is moving into the private sector of health care, Canada Revenue Agency and Veteran Affairs Canada recognize it as a medical expense. Your extended health care plan may also cover Nursing Foot Care services. Be sure to call your provider to see if it is included in your plan. For more information on how Nursing Foot Care may help you, phone Colleen at 250-3741735.
Thank you to all Zone 8 participants who journeyed to the North Vancouver 55+ BC Games on Aug. 25 to 29. We commend your commitment to sporting competition and the benefits of staying physically and mentally active. Results will appear in the October issue of this, our favourite newspaper. July 25 saw about 40 happy seniors at the Zone 8 picnic/rally in Turtle Valley near Chase. Hosted by Tony and Linda Haas, attendees enjoyed beef on a bun, an awesome selection of potluck salads and desserts, and the camaraderie enjoyed by socially active seniors. We encourage participants to attend the next zone meeting, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. at the Chief Louis Centre on Tk’emlups Indian Reserve off Shuswap Rd., opposite Sun Rivers. If you won medals, wear them with pride! We will distribute rebate cheques to all participants from the Community Gaming Grant received for 2015. If you cannot make this meeting, the cheque will be given to your area representative or sport representative. But we would like to see you, as well as supporters, and anyone interested in next year’s Games in Coquitlam. The Annual General Meeting (AGM), 10 a.m.
on Oct.15 at the Chief Louis Centre, will wrap up this year’s business, and elect a first VicePresident and secretary for two-year terms. If you have a nomination for either position, please contact Nina Clearwaters
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
Tony Haas attempts the hammer throw — going, going, gone! at 250-672-5944 or nclearwaters@gmail.com or come to a meeting. Also contact Nina with your nomination of a senior for the Joe Ziebart award, to be presented at the AGM. This award, honouring Joe Ziebart
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a bucket auction, candy guess, and shared pot. The Lotus Inn put on a terrific lunch buffet last April, and we were in a roomy, private meeting place. Most seniors never get enough exercise. Consider this biblical allusion that Bruce Dahling passed on from a Christian site on the Internet: In His wisdom God decreed that seniors become forgetful so they would have to search for their glasses, keys and other things, thus doing more walking. And God looked down and saw that it was good. Then God saw there was another need. In His wisdom, He made seniors lose coordination so they would drop things, requiring them to bend, reach and stretch. Then God considered the function of bladders and decided seniors would have additional calls of nature requiring more trips to the bathroom, thus providing more exercise. God looked down and saw that it was all good. So if you find as you age, you are getting up and down more, remember it’s God’s will and all in your best interest even though you may mutter under your breath. See you on Sept. 17 and in the meantime, think about Yvonne Dowlen, an 88-year-old figure skater who said, “As you grow older, if you don’t move, you won’t move.”
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5 rental suites 4 Independent q Living AD PAGE qSEE Assisted Living 25 4 Independent HousekeepingLiving q Safe and secure, affordable Arbor Lodge has space in 4 Assisted independent living in the heart of q Transportation Living the North Shore. Access to events its 22 unit independent 4 Housekeeping Utilities Included q and activities at the North Shore living retirement home, with 4 Transportation Planned Activities Community Centre (located in the q reasonable and landscaped personal same building).rates Beautifully Small Pets Allowed q Utilities Included with award-winning service. We havegardens. a new shuttle 4 Planned Activities q Underground parking. Within walking
car too!to Arbor Lodge...Where distance all amenities, including McArthur Islandbecome and Northills Mall. neighbours friends.
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Mayfair - Part of RiverBend AborCommunity Lodge Seniors 331 Street, S. E. 755 8th Mayfair Street, Kamloops, Salmon Arm,BC BC 250-682-4378 250-833-3583 www.themayfair.ca www.arborlodge.ca
1 bdrmPRICE: + den now available for rent from $1,395/mo. starting at SEE AD PAGE XX $1,500/mo.
4SEE q Independent Living AD PAGE 27 q Assisted Living 4 Independent Living q 4 q Housekeeping Affordable rental opportunity in q Assisted Living Arbor Lodge has space in 4 Transportation q seniors community. Flexibility in use 4 q Housekeeping its 22 independent and costunit of age-in-place support 4 Utilities q Included services w/optional meals, cleaning 4 q Transportation* living retirement home, with 4 & laundry services. Large suites with q Planned Activities reasonable rates and in-suite personal q Small Utilities Included 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, q Pets Allowed laundry private patio. dining 4 Planned Activities service.& We have a Private new shuttle q room, fitness centre, workshop, 4 Small Pets Allowed car too! Arbor Lodge...Where q theatre room, community gardens & guest suite for visiting family/friends. neighbours become friends. Level parking, sidewalks & easy access to shops and services. * Shuttle bus outings.
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Overlander WI celebrate founding female Margaret Robertson By Cathy Inskip
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From left to right: Cathy Inskip, Gladys Haines, Anne Dunn and Lynda Desrocher were present for the unveiling of the Madge Watt plaque in Victoria, B.C.
Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 5L7 250-376-6536 rivercityseniors@shaw.ca
Margaret “Madge” Robertson Watt was a key driving force in the foundation of the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) in 1933. A major international rural women’s organization, she served as its first president from 1933 to 1947. Born in 1858 in Collingwood, Ont., she became the first woman to earn a MA from the University of Toronto in 1890. Following a successful career in journalism, she married Dr. Alfred Watt in 1893 and moved to British
Columbia. In addition to holding various positions in a number of women’s organizations, in 1912, Mrs. Watt became the first woman appointed to the senate of the University of British Columbia. A pioneer organizer or rural women, she helped to establish a number of Women’s Institutes in British Columbia from 1909 to 1913. Mrs. Watt was a member of Metchosin Women’s Institute and secretary of the Women’s Institute Advisory Board for British Columbia When Dr. Watt died in 1913, Mrs. Watt
RiverBend Seniors Community 760 Mayfair St., Kamloops, BC 250-682-4378 info@theriverbend.ca www.theriverbend.ca
Affordable rent Income-based 20 studio units Supportive housing for low-moderate income seniors Located on the river near Brock mall, Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern & affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors. Independent/supported living is offered including 3 meals daily, weekly housekeeping, cable TV, fitness centre, theatre room, workshop, recreation & bus outings.
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The Shores Retirement Residence 870 Westminister Avenue Kamloops, BC V2B 1N9 250-376-0315 sharen.marteny@shoresretirement.ca www.shoresretirement.ca
Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors. Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals & housekeeping). Large 2 bd (924.5 sq. ft.) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry. Common facilities for all: dining room, media and theatre, exercise room, in-house spa/hair salon. Walking distance to shopping and services with *shuttle bus outings. Easy vehicle/scooter access.
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Continued from page 8 Once you retire, though, you’ll probably have a lot more time to do what you like, whether that’s driving your classic car, painting landscapes, golfing, fishing, building furniture — whatever. Be aware, however, that some people do get overexuberant and spend more money on their hobbies than they can really afford. So have fun with your pursuits, but set a budget — and stick to it. • Get back to work. Upon your formal retirement, you may decide to do some consulting or open a small business. Any wages you receive can greatly improve your retirement income picture.
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Located on the river near Brock Mall, RiverBend Manor is a modern & affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors. Independent/supported living is offered including 3 meals daily, weekly housekeeping, cable TV, fitness centre, theatre room, recreation and bus outings.
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As you can see, your retirement goals will be closely tied to your finances. So think carefully about what you’d like to do when you retire — and connect these objectives to the money you’ll spend and the money you may earn. By being aware of both your dreams and your “bottom line,” you should be able to enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. 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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moved to Britain. title member of the There she established Order of the British numerous Women’s Empire in 1918. When Institutes, modelled on the Nation Federation the Canadian example, of Women’s Institutes and the organization was formed following helped to alleviate food the Great War, Watt shortages during the helped organize the first Women’s Institute School First World War. In to train local organizers. recognition of her efforts Returning briefly to to increase wartime British Columbia, Watt food supplies through continued to spread the the Women’s Institutes, Women’s Institute idea she was awarded the See "Celebrating women” page 20
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What Your Score Means: Regardless of your gender, the higher your score, the more likely you have estrogen dominance. Before jumping to a conclusion, please note that it is the cluster of symptoms, the combination of them, and not the existence of any one of them, that indicate a problem. What can you do if you do score high? First, don’t panic or over react by trying to battle it out with drugs or progesterone supplements. This will
only aggravate the imbalance. A holistic approach yields the best results. Next month we will discuss specific things you can do and eat to restore hormone balance. In the meantime you can start by eating organic whenever possible and avoiding pesticides. John Lee, M.D. and Virginia Hopkins. What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause, Warner Books, New York, 2004, p. 42-43. Cathy Lidster, Health Educator/Nutrition/ Allergy Practitioner, offers free seminars monthly (see ad for schedule). She can be reached at Centennial Building Wellness Centre, 250-819-9041, or cathylidster@gmail.com
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Canada and ultimately the world. She is best known for the key role she played in the establishment of the Associated Country Women of the World in Stockholm in 1933, serving as president until 1947. The ACWW remains active and influential, representing 365 member societies in more than 70 countries, and retains non-governmental status at the United Nations. The ACWW continues to develop programs for clean water, sanitation, health, hygiene, improved food productions, nutrition scholarships in home economics and citizenship, family planning and skill training, all in an effort to bring independence and prosperity in families, particularly in developing countries. On Aug. 14, 2015, a special plaque was unveiled at the Colwood Hall near Victoria. Four of Overlander Women’s
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Institute members were in attendance — Representative of Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada Dr. Harold Kalman, President of British Columbia Women’s Institutes Mrs. Janet Bangs, Provincial Historian of British Columbia Women’s Institutes Mrs. Ruth Fenner and Field Unit Superintendent, Coastal British Columbia Field Unit, Parks Canada Dr Helen Davies was also in attendance. It was a very beautiful ceremony with a reception following. Overlander Women’s institute will reconvene on Sept. 18, 2015 after a beautiful summer. The members had an outing to The Pond in Barnhartvale and then had a tour of Blackwell dairy along with a hayride — oh what fun was that. We are making plans for a Rural Women’s Day in October so stay tuned. For more information please call Cathy at 25-376-9810.
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BACK TO SCHOOL - 12 TIPS FOR DRIVERS The Canada Safety Council reminds drivers to be extra cautious on the roads during this busy time of the year. “We owe it to the young people in our communities to review and respect the rules around school zones,” says Jack Smith, president of the Canada Safety Council. “As the summer break comes to a close, remember that extra traffic on the road means increased likelihood of collisions.”
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Doors open 4 pm Walk-ins 6 pm Regular Games 7 pm
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Bingo: ................................................................ Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental: ........................................................... Dave 250-833-0902 Elder Services: ....................................... Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home: .............................................. Wysteria 250-253-2749 Computer Class: .............................................. Jennifer 250-833-2095 Tuesday Art Group: ...............................................Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church: .............................................. Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters: ...................................................Al 250-832-5149
Passchendaele Road, Sorrento, B.C. Phone: 250-675-5358
President: Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282 Hall Bookings: J. Chisholm 250-675-3835
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Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm
Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334
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6605 Buie Road/Savona Access Rd
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Exercise Savona Weight 8:30 am Loss Club 8:15 am Potluck Dinner Exercise 9:30 am Meeting 6 pm
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Footcare is available at the Merritt Senior Centre one Monday per month. To make a reservation, call Colleen Thom at 250-374-1735 (W) or 250-819-1632 (C)
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28 29 30 Open 9 am - 12 pm Open League Bowling WHY Bingo 9 am - 12 pm 10 am - 3 pm Doors open 6pm Starts 6:30 pm
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1675 Tutill Court • Phyllis Riley, President
WEDNESDAY
TUESDAY Open 9 am - 12 pm
THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC. and O.A.P.O. Br. #168
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Merritt Senior Centre SUNDAY
Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550 Office Hours: 9 am - 3 pm
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The Lord’s Prayer: Opheilema
At the halfway point of the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples, He continues with, “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who have sinned against us.” Before you can seriously pray this particular petition of the Lord’s Prayer, you have got to have a sense of your own sin: what it is, how it affects your life, what it does to you and to those around you. The New Testament treats in very seriously.
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So much so, that it uses five different Greek words (the original language of the New Testament) to describe it. The first word is hamartia, which means “missing the target.” The second word is parabasis, which means “stepping across.” The third word is paraptoma, which means “slipping across.” The fourth word is anomia which means “lawlessness.”
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The last word is opheilema. This is the actual word used in the Lord’s Prayer. It means “debt.” “Forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors.” (Matthew 6:12) It means “a failure to pay that which is due.” It’s means to fail in your responsibility to care for and love your neighbour and God. And, there ain’t nobody can say that they’ve perfectly fulfilled their duty to their neighbour and to God.
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Sat & Sun Liturgies Saturday 7 pm Sunday 8:30 am 11:30 am, 6 pm Confession Times Saturday 4-5 pm Sunday 5:30-6 pm Wed 5:15-5:35 pm 1st Friday of the month 5-6 pm
Weekday Masses Monday at 9:30 am & 6 pm Tues-Fri at 7:15 am & 9:30 am Saturday at 7:15 am First Friday Mass at 6 pm. First Saturday – Rosary at 9 am and Mass at 9:30 am
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Kamloops United Church
www.kamloopsunited.ca 421 St. Paul St. • Sundays 10 am Rev. Bruce Comrie
• Bible based, Christ centred and family oriented.
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empirically validated by thirty-five hundred years of human history. A small boy, fighting the town bully, was winning the battle. But while sitting astride the bully, he kept calling for help at the top of his voice. A passer-by asked him why he needed help. “I need help,” answered the boy, “because I can feel him starting to get up.” So it is in our battle with sin. We constantly need God’s help to win.
PAWS-N-TAILS
It’s all relative A man is talking to God: “God, how long is a million years?” God answers, “To me, it’s about a minute.” “God, how much is a million dollars?” “To me, it’s a penny.” “God, may I have a penny?” “Wait a minute.”
The Bible uses these five Greek words about sin, because its approach to sin is holistic. Sin corrupts every part of our being — our thoughts, our words, our deeds. It is detrimental to us physically, emotionally and spiritually. In other words, the Bible views sin is a universal disease and we’ve all got it! This is called the doctrine of original sin and it’s the one theological word
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To all Royal Inland Hospital Retirees, fall “Coffee Connections.” Date: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. Time: 10 a.m. to noon. Location: North Shore Community Center, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Admission: $5. For more information call 250-374-2209 or visit our Facebook page. The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month with the exception of July, August and December at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743. Rebekah Lodge No. 23 dates for September: Sept. 7 - Hall Society Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 8 - Regular meeting, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 21 - Past Noble Grand Meeting, 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 22 - Excelsior Regular Meeting, 7:30 p.m. 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. Learn to play the Ukulele. We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners, a one time charge of $10, you are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along. For more information visit our website www. ukuleleorchestraofkamloops.com or call Lynne at 250-372-7485 or Dorene at 250-376-5502. The CanGo Grannies of Kamloops meet monthly (except in the summer) to fundraise for the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, which supports African grandmothers raising AIDS orphans. New members welcome.
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“Lifelong Learning for Seniors” KALS is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to increase the availability of educational opportunities for seniors and adults in the Kamloops/Thompson region. We offer a wide variety of courses with high quality instruction. For more information contact: Website: www.kals.ca Phone: 250-819-5153 KALS Office: Seniors Centre at Northills Shopping Mall Office Hours: Mon 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Thurs 12:00 - 3:00 pm
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Contact Ann Milliken at 250-374-0114. The Council of Canadians meets at 5.30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli, 225 - 7th Ave. Please join us. Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-3770055 for more information. You can also visit www. kamloopscanadians.ca. It has been said that change is better than rest. We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club invite you to find out for yourselves. Bowling takes place six days a week from April to September. Come as an individual or a group. The first three sessions are free. For more information contact Irene at 250-374-427, Bruce at 250-554-5177 or visit www. kamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclub.com. The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month, September through June at 7 p.m., Heritage House, Riverside Park. Guests are welcome. We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world. Please call 250554-1285. Kamloops’ original Coffee House. Warm atmosphere, excellent music, and wonderful coffee and treats. From town, take the Trans Canada Hwy. east to the Dallas Petrocan. Follow Dallas Dr. to Barnhartvale Rd. and keep going for seven km. Barnhartvale Hall is on the left. Thank you for supporting local live music!
Centre, 245 Kitchener Cres., Rm. 1B. Phone: 250372-1778, or our website is www.kamloopsphotoarts. ca for more information. 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 humor. For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810 The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (not including June, July, August, and December) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Heritage House in Riverside Park. All are welcome. For more info call 250-372-5679 Kamloops Antiques, Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month, September to June at Heritage House on Lorne Street (Riverside Park). 7 pm. Guests and new members welcome. All meetings start at 7 p.m. For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-3778364 and ask for Joyce Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. Contact 250-314-1021.
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.
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 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron).
Ping Pong / Table Tennis: experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game — all ages and beginners are welcome. Make new friends, have fun and be fit. Experts say it is also good for your brain. We play on Tuesday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday 12 :30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Desert Garden Community Centre, 540 Seymour St. For more information call 250-3723965.
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 Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 1:30 p.m. at the Calvary Temple. Everyone is welcome. Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331.
Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan. to Nov.) from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd. (side entrance). All are welcome. FMI call 250-314-1404.
Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St., North Shore. Doors open at 6 p.m. for coffee and social. Games begin at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
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.
Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays (Sept to June) for learning and sharing. Meeting are held at the Henry Grube Education
Grammar Walks into a Bar Three intransitive verbs walk into a bar. They sit. They Drink. They Leave A comma splice walks into a bar, it has a drink and then leaves. A dangling modifier walks into a bar. After finishing a drink, the bartender asks it to leave. A Question mark walks into a bar? Two Quotation marks “walk into” a bar. A gerund and an infinitive walk into a bar, drinking a drink. The bar was walked into by the passive voice. The past, the present, and the future walked into a bar. It was tense. A synoynm ambles into a pub. A hyperbole totally ripped into this bar and destroyed everything. A run on sentence walks into a bar it is thirsty. Falling slowly, softly falling, the chiasmus collapsed to the bar floor. A group of homophones wok inn two a bar. Source: jokes4us.com
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Groups
Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave, 250-3723448. Our hours there are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday. We have excellent merchandise and prices, and welcome new customers.
Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494, which will connect you with the Regional Office in Kelowna. There are two support groups in Kamloops. Community speakers are always welcome. The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Come and investigate a great hobby. Call 250-5543233 for more information. North Kamloops Royal Purple: We are a funloving, dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community. Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon. New members are welcome. Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-3744941. Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 12 p.m., Cece Restaurant, 1835 Rogers Pl. New members welcome. Call 250828-1765. North Kamloops Elks Lodge #469, #102-1121 12th St., 250-376-2924 (leave message). We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. New members are welcome. Crib tournaments every Wednesday, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group, a support group for people who’ve suffered a stroke and their caregivers, meet the second, third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group also offers a speech software program to help those with speech recovery. To confirm dates of meetings, location and other information, call Shona at 250-320-1348. Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre, 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd. Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kam@shaw.ca. The Canadian Cancer Society, Cancer Connection a source for cancer information can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333. Are you serious about writing? Network with people who are supportive, informative and interested in publishing. Why not check out Kamloops’ own Interior Authors’ Group, which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 6:30 p.m. at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview), 1789 Primrose crt. Call Elma, 250-374-1750, or go to www. interiorauthorsgroup.ca. M&M Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 p.m. Call 250-587-6503. Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 1:30 p.m. at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse, next to Norbrock Stadium. Come for crib, coffee and goodcompany. Free parking. Call 250-579-0228, 250-5798259 or 250-376-0917.
Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, 555W Columbia St. Call 250-372-3660. Enjoy walking? Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 8:30 a.m. Yearly cost is $10. All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Everyone is welcome. Call Sharon, 250374-0688. Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month, except July and August, 10 a.m. at the Seniors’ Drop In Centre, Dutch Lake Community Centre; Third Sunday Social at 12:30 p.m. at Wells Gray Inn all year long; Writers’ Circle, 2 p.m. at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays; Book Club also at the library at 2 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month. Contacts: Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688.
Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (except July and August). This is a group for ostomates and their support persons. Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy. FMI call 250-819-0945. Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon at People In Motion, 182B Tranquille Rd., for resources, support and fellowship. Parking in back. Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ash.westen@gmail.com. 55+ Kamloops Senior Swimmers meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 to 9 a.m. at the YMCA/YWCA. Call Elizabeth, 250-573-2818.
Sharon Brooker
Lansdowne Coopers’ Emilio DeRose presents August’s winner, Lizzie McCold of Kamloops, with a $25 Coopers gift certificate. An entry form can be found on page 11 in this edition of The Connector.
Fortune Barber Shop
In the Fortune Shopping Centre next to Gary’s Deli
“Your friendly North Shore barbers” Open Mon to Saturday at 8:30am
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Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 662 Seymour St., home of the clothing and footwear bag sale! The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept. to June, at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street — 1:00 p.m. For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798. Army Navy & Airforce Veterans in Canada Unit 290. We are a 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. The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation: A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients. Through our parent organization, the Kidney Foundation of Canada B.C. and Yukon Branch, programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease. There are two main events held in Kamloops every year. World Kidney Day is the second Thursday in March and the Kamloops Kidney Walk is now scheduled for late September. For more information and/or to volunteer, call Linda at 250-579-2274.
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Kamloops Adult Learners Society (www.kals. ca): Lifelong learning for seniors and adults. Fall 2015 courses will soon be ready. Watch for KALS information booths at Farmers Market on Aug. 29 and September 9, 12, and 19. Course registration sessions will be held on: September 21, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Northills Mall and on Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to noon at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. (following the AGM). KALS AGM will be held on Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the North Shore Community Centre (730 Cottonwood Ave.)
September 2015
Events
KamHigh65 is hosting a 50th Kam High Reunion for the classes of 1964 and 1965. Two days of celebration planned for Sept 18 and 19. Come join the fun. Registration requested as soon as possible. Email kamhigh65@gmail.com.or call 250-571-6507 for details and to register.
Just because summer is coming to a close doesn’t mean that you can’t still enjoy the Farmers’ Market every Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Wednesday market takes place on Victoria Street, between 4th and 5th Ave.
October 2 and 3 is the North Shore Community Centre annual Fall Antiques & Collectibles Sale. Please note the date change to Friday/Saturday! Sale runs Friday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission prices are only $3 per person, children under 12 free! This is a fundraiser and all proceeds go towards seniors’ programs. There are a few vendor tables left, so if you’re interested please contact Jo-Ann at 250-376-4777. Kamloops Kidney Walk: Sunday, Sept. 27 (registration at 10 a.m., Walk at 11 a.m.). Please email kamloopswalk@kidney.bc.ca, call Linda at 250-5792274 or visit www.kidneywalkbc.ca. This Walk is a community-led event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for kidney transplantation and organ donation. Lunch for Walkers will also be provided by donation by the generous staff at Cora. Volunteers are still needed for this event. “Urban Gypsy,” Alanna Westerman, Sept. 1 to 30 at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour St. Creating new from old, combining eras from past to present, Alanna presents vintage style and redux jewellery handmade to a high standard of quality. Timeless creations, fascinating and edgy with bold bursts of colour that work with today’s fashions yet reflect the past. Visit the old Courthouse Gallery and take the opportunity to meet the artists and browse beautiful and unique locally made fine arts and crafts. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Free parking, handicap accessible. Visit www.kamloopscourthousegallery.ca for more information. Your Pathway to Health: The Kamloops Chapter of the CCA is excited to host “Your Pathway to Health” Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity Conference and Vendor Exhibition. It will take place Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Calvary Community Church, 1250 Rogers Way. Registration is $50 and includes conference, lunch (gluten free) and vendor exibition. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. To register, please contact Diane at 250-318-3543, visit www.kamloopsceliac.org, or pick up a registration form from Oncore Seniors Services. 330 Seymour St.
Sept. 23 to Oct. 28. The suggested donation is $90 and there is financial support for those on a fixed income. For more information and to register, please contact the KUC at 250-372-3020 or by email at kuchurch@ shaw.ca. You can also visit www.kamloopsunited.ca. Final date for registration is Sept.16.
Participants limber up during the 2014 Kamloops Kidney Walk warm-up.
Dorothy Drinnan (left) and Edna Humphreys (right) take part in the 2014 Kamloops Kidney Walk. The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents “Let’s Dance,” on Sept.19. Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St., the dance will run 8 p.m. to midnight. Music will be provided by HOME BREW and tickets are $10 or free with the purchase of a TVASC membership. Please contact Zonia at 250372-0091, Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Ed at 250374-2774 for more information. Climbing out of the Valley: Discovering Life after Loss: A six-week journey exploring the challenges and gifts of grief. Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St.,
Western Canada Theatre presents Miss Caledonia at the Pavilion Theatre. It’s 1955, and Peggy Ann Douglas is hitching her wagon to the pageant circuit in the hope it’ll steer her from her farm to the bright lights of a Hollywood movie set. A play packed with baton twirling, song belting, and some fantastic fiddle playing. Starring Kamloops’ Holly Lewis, it’s for anyone who knows what it’s like to dream big and hustle to make it happen. The show runs Sept. 10 to 26. Visit Kamloops live Box Office for more information. Thompson Rivers University 45th Anniversary Celebration: Join us on Sept. 11 to celebrate our 45th Anniversary with a jam packed night of fun, music and entertainment! This outdoor, family friendly event is free to attend and will be hosted by Steve Ayres from B100 Kamloops’ at Work Music Station! Purchase dinner from one of the multiple food stations, or grab a beverage in the Beverage Garden. Enjoy live music from Van Damsel, Anita Eccleston and Serious Dogs. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair to lounge in the grassy commons “music in the park” style! There is limited VIP seating available for Cariboo College, UCC, and Thompson Rivers University Alumni & Friends. There will be a Children’s play area that will have activities to make sure the kids are celebrating too, featuring a bouncy castle and face painter. There will be free parking on campus during the event. Tranquille Tunnel Tours Presents: Crossroads At Tranquille Farm Fresh. After over 50 years of fighting against tuberculosis, the King Edwards VII Sanatorium is being closed. Les King might lose his job and his wife, a former teacher who has contracted tuberculosis, is being transferred to another facility in Vancouver on short notice.The battle for Tranquille’s future is about to begin as the debate between the betterment of the community and hidden personal agendas ignites. Tickets available through the Kamloops Live Box Office. Three times to choose from: 7 p.m., 8:15 p.m. or 9:30 p.m.
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An elderly man driving erratically was stopped by the police around 2 a.m. and was asked where he was going at that time of night. The man replied, “I’m on my way to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking and staying out late.” The officer then asked, “Really? Who’s giving that lecture at this time of night?” The man replied, “That would be my wife.”
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2015 Communities in Bloom Symposium seeking volunteers Kamloops has been chosen to host the 2015 Communities in Bloom Symposium and Awards from September 30th to October 3rd. Volunteers are needed to help welcome guests from around the world as we showcase all that is beautiful about Kamloops and compete with other cities from all over the globe for the national and international titles of Best Blooming Community. Roles include: • Event package preparation • Registration/ Hospitality desk support • Events support and hosts Volunteers receive: • Delicious meals
• A 2015 Communities in Bloom T-shirt • The chance to meet the master gardeners and planners that create our city’s beautiful, sustainable landscapes The 2015 Communities in Bloom Symposium will be filled with fun, camaraderie, and goodwill. Volunteers are key in creating an unforgettable experience for our guests from all over the world, and your time, energy, and enthusiasm will make for an unforgettable event showcasing Kamloops, the amazing city we all call home. For more information and to sign up contact bchobater@kamloops.ca or 250-828-3582
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