The Connector July 2019

VOLUME 28, NUMBER 3, JULY 2019

Free!

PUBLISHED BY KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK | A PROUD PART OF ABERDEEN PUBLISHING | LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

connectornews.ca

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER

Canada Day celebrations:

Small makes big impact

by Moneca Jantzen

Dave Eagles/KTW

Henry Small has had a huge influence on how we celebrate Canada Day in Kamloops each year. Several decades ago he amalgamated Art in the Park and the multicultural celebrations and eventually added Music in the Park to the mix.

For anyone that has lived in Kamloops for the last several decades you will remember that there was one magical year where Canada Day was transformed into a close approximation of how we celebrate it every year now.

Considering how logical it all seems in retrospect, Henry Small recalls a time when it was a struggle to make the changes he envisioned. The Kamloops Arts Council’s Art in the Park event used to be held on Mother’s Day and the Multicultural Association held their festivities on yet another day.

“It was difficult at the beginning. They were two separate events and the two organizations didn’t want to combine them, but 30,000 people showed up that first year,” said Small.

Small experienced the patriotic fervor of Independence Day growing up in the United States. Given the love he has for his adopted country of Canada, it is not surprising that he would want to bring some

Just recently, a brand new hearing aid line was released to the public and it’s transforming the hearing experience for its wearers.

Most hearing aids deal with background noise using directional microphones that focus only right in front of you—like blinders for your ears. No more! These new hearing aids process signals so

Retirees Among Those To Benefit From New Hearing Aid Try newly released hearing aids ideal for the modern lifestyle: full surround sound, plenty of power, & no more feedback! ‡

Call to book your FREE appointment or book your appointment online at: HearingLife.ca/TCON Formerly

of that same energy to how we celebrate our national birthday.

Small had an annual contract working with the Kamloops Arts Council for about eight years back in the 90s and during that time he succeeded in transforming our Canada Day event. Not only did he combine Art in the Park with the multicultural festivities, he, along with Fred Oakley of Kamloops Tourism and City of Kamloops Parks and Recreation, spearheaded Music in the Park which launches each year on Canada Day. “We had a shoestring budget of $16,000 that first year to bring music to the park every evening all summer,” said Small.

Fortunately, the City of Kamloops and early sponsors such as the British Columbia Lottery Corporation recognized the value of the program and it continues to this day and remains hugely popular.

Small first came to Canada in 1969 as a young musician and was based out of Calgary for

10 years followed by time in London, England and Los Angeles. Somewhere along the way he met a girl who happened to be from Kamloops and eventually they married and this became home.

“One of the proudest days of my life was becoming a Canadian citizen,” said Small, a milestone reached in 1986.

The legendary musician and morning radio personality has always felt that Canada has been receptive to him and his work so it was easy to feel at home here.

Most of what Small does is informed by his passion for music.

Whether making it himself, producing or promoting others, music is the common denominator but so is his love of community.

Our community has been the lucky beneficiary of Small’s vision and passion three decades ago and we look forward to celebrating once more this Monday. Happy Canada Day 2019! Be safe and have fun!

exceptionally fast, they handle sound from all directions—greatly improving your ability to hear and comprehend speech, even in noisy environments.

Yes, the future of hearing is here and it sounds better than ever.

Call now to try these hearing aids for yourself!

Kamloops Downtown 208-321 Nicola Street Call toll-free Canada 1-855-784-0432 Free Parking Available

Kamloops North Shore Northills Centre 700 Tranquille Road Call toll-free 1-855-786-3642

TRUSTED PARTNER OF Live Life Completely!

No-cost Hearing tests are provided to adults ages 19 and older. A fee will apply for a copy of your audiogram. Child hearing tests are conducted at select locations for a fee, please contact us for more information. Please see clinic for details. Offer not valid in Quebec. ‡https://www.oticon.ca/hearing-aid-users/ hearing-aids/products/opn-s

Promo Code MAG-RETH-TCON

Dog Days of Summer

July 2019

Page 2

Dog Days of Summer

pen House Free event! Join us

July 25th 11am to 3pm

Bring the family and come meet your local SPCA Ambassadors - dogs that have been successfully adopted through the SPCA. Enjoy treats and tours while B-100 radio broadcasts the event live from The Residence. Bring a donation for the SPCA and you’ll also be entered to win the gift basket!

Please RSVP to Charmaine: gm@theresidencekamloops.com 778-362-9525

3300 Valleyview Drive, Kamloops | 778.362.9525 | www.theresidencekamloops.com | gm@theresidencekamloops.com

July 2019

Page 3

Rivertown Players acting up this summer Submitted by Terri Hadwin, Executive Director, Kamloops Arts Council

Photo submitted

Rivertown Players performers for this season are Des Geddes, Brendan Law and Jane Harestad.

School is out for summer and the kids are ready to rock and roll and cause a general ruckus.

Parents are on the hunt for engaging activities to entertain their li’l rascals. The Rivertown Players are back for another season and are always a hit with young families. Kids love their high energy; interactive performances

and parents love getting the kids outdoors and having fun with other kids and parents. It is a truly excellent activity offered to families in Kamloops and Sun Peaks free of charge.

This year’s performers are Des Geddes, Jane Harestad and Brendan Law. Des is returning for her second season with the

Rivertown Players.

“Last year was awesome. That’s why I came back,” said Geddes who is in her 2nd year in theatre at TRU. Rivertown Players was her first paid gig as an actor. This gave her the confidence to work with the Freudian Slip Improv group. Law is also a regular cast member of the Freudian Slips as well as Project X and Chimera Theatre. He will be heading to Vancouver this fall to study at the nationally recognized, Studio 58. Harestad is in her final year at TRU. This is her first year with the Rivertown Players. She has done tech work with Western Canada Theatre and is a Stage 1 Alumni. She hopes to get into voice work for video games and animation.

“I’m most comfortable with voice work as I don’t always know what to do with my body, and it’s a lot of fun,” said Harestad.

Working with the Rivertown Players under the guidance of their mentor, Dusan Magdolen from Project X, will give her an opportunity to grow as a stage performer. The Players also have hands on training from other skilled artists that teach them skills like creative puppet making and puppetry, audience engagement, See “Great opportunity” on p. 27

Conservatives reveal environmental platform Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer.

A Real Plan to Protect Our Environment is a balanced approach to reduce our emissions at home, conserve and protect our air, land, water and wildlife, and fight climate change abroad. It’s built on three key principles: As of late there has been a lot of discussion regarding protecting the environment, with each political party presenting a different game plan. I’m pleased to announce that A Real Plan to Protect Our Environment was presented recently by

1. Green technology, not taxes: Investing in green technology is the best way to lower our emissions without imposing new taxes on Canadians.

2. A cleaner and greener natural environment: We will work with farmers,

hunters and anglers, Indigenous peoples, provinces, and territories to protect our air, land, water and wildlife.

3. Taking the climate change fight global: The current international approach to climate change forces countries to self-impose domestic emissions reductions targets.

But emissions do not recognize borders. It’s a global problem that requires a global solution and Canada has a leadership role to play.

The Liberals environment policy is not an emissions plan, it’s a revenue plan. In fact, Canadian families and

small businesses will pay 92 percent of Trudeau’s Carbon Tax, while big polluters are only on the hook for 8 percent. It’s no wonder Canada will miss its emissions reductions targets under the Paris Agreement.

I’m proud of our plan because it will put Canada where we need to be. It will balance the need to fight climate change by lowering global emissions with our core promise of leaving more money in Canadians’ pockets and helping them get ahead.

Please take some time to review our very detailed 60 page document at ARealPlan.ca

T for 10% DISCOUN Students U TR Seniors &

tive, Cosmetic ra to s e R , e v ti Preventa

ry t s i t n e D y l i m Fa

NTURES PTIONS • DE SEDATION O

New Patients Welcome!

• BRIDGES

Y S DENTISnjTit R a KAMLOOP Sr da rao • Dr. Chan

Dr. Jaspal Sa 0-376-5354 opping Ctr | 25 #21 Fortune Sh g in rk Free Pa

Comfort Keepers

She’s always been the independent type.

We aim to keep her that way.

We help to keep her independent spirit strong. Comfort Keepers® provides compassionate in-home care that helps seniors live safe, happy, and independent lives in the comfort of their own homes.

We call our approach Interactive Caregiving™, a unique system of care, which keeps our clients mentally and physically engaged while focusing on their safety assurance and nutrition needs.

SERVICES Companion Care Light Houskeeping Personal Care Respite Care Escorted Transportation

Call 778.471.1711 for a free in-home assessment kamloops.comfortkeepers.ca Suite 302A 153 Seymour Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2C7 © CK Franchising, Inc. *Most offices independently owned and operated.

ComfortKeepers.ca

July 2019

Page 4

South Side, Kamloops Lake, August 9–12.

Courtesy, McCord Museum

INTERIOR MONOLOGUE BENJAMIN BALTZLY AND THE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF BC MAY 24 – NOVEMBER 2, 2019

We are a home that offers an active social life, nutritious meals and a carefree lifestyle.

For more information on our unique, home-style assisted living residence, call or email activecare1607@gmail.com.

COMFORT & SECURITY IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING LIMITED ROOMS AVAILABLE

1607 GREENFIELD AVENUE | 250•554-9244

Indigenous Relations BCbased advisor reflects on her leadership journey Submitted by Minerva BC would argue that a collaborative approach is misguided, and that a diversity of ideas represents a problem, creating an environment where community partners feel comfortable sharing their ideas is not always simple. Manuel’s experience, (she’s been with New Gold for over Martha Manuel 10 years), has given her insight on how best There were no screams to facilitate an honest of victory or celebratory exchange of ideas. fist-pumps when Martha “It’s taking that time Manuel initially learned to build trust in the she was named recipient relationship. I think of Minerva BC’s Michelle sometimes businesses Pockey Leadership want to get things done Award. Martha’s now, today,” explains father, the late Grand Manuel. “But the Chief George Manuel, successful companies emphasized the virtues take time to build of humility and avoiding those relationships, boastfulness at all costs, which made accepting the creating that level of trust so you have open honour a challenge. communication.”

Through guidance Manuel’s path to her from elders with the current position wasn’t Stk’emlupsemc te linear. She moved to Secwépemc Nation, Manuel eventually shifted Vancouver from her perspective to understand home in Chase, B.C. to take pre-med courses that the award was not at UBC. However, her solely a function of her father’s untimely death individual achievements, left her mother as the sole but rather, it was a provider for Manuel’s tribute to the network two younger siblings. of women and men who The need to financially supported her on her support her mother led leadership journey.

Upon further reflection, her to forego classes at UBC to find work. she began to also During a day of coldrecognize that leadership calling and going door-tohad played a prominent door, Manuel walked into feature in both her personal and professional the Vancouver offices of Minerva BC, a non-profit journey. charitable organization She’s currently the that supports women and Indigenous Relations girls across the province senior advisor with in the pursuit of gaining New Gold Inc., a confidence through the multinational mining development of valuescompany headquartered based leadership skills. in Toronto. It’s a role Through an informal that involves building brainstorming process, relationships between Manuel was given Indigenous communities direction regarding and the company; one where to find work. She which has helped form credits her impromptu Manuel’s personal visit and the entire definition of leadership. team at Minerva BC “Leadership is having with motivating her on the ability to work with her search for gainful people to bring out their employment, and with ideas, encourage those creating a network of ideas, and bring them support that continues to life in a collaborative to prove valuable to this approach, in a teamwork day. approach,” says Manuel.

“When I look back at “It’s about that day, I don’t think [creating] that level I would have followed of communication to through and visited as understand who the many people as I did. But communities are, the having the conversation challenges they are [with Minerva] motivated working to overcome me,” recalls Manuel. “My and the success they’ve life took a whole new turn accomplished thus far.”

Though few See “Whole new turn” on p. 25

The

Connector Voices of Experience connectornews.ca Telephone: 250-374-7467 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Please address all correspondence to:

The Connector 1365B Dalhousie Drive Kamloops, B.C. V2C 5P6

Advertising Sales/Publisher: Linda Bolton 778.471.7528 lbolton@ aberdeenpublishing.com Editor: Moneca Jantzen editor@connectornews.ca Graphic Designer: Erin Johnson 778.471.7513 creative@connectornews.ca

The Connector is a monthly newspaper dedicated to inform, serve and entertain adults 45 and over.

We aim to publish on the last Friday of each month and copy/booking deadlines are either the 2nd or 3rd Thursdays of each month. Please request a publishing schedule for specific information.

The Connector is published by Kamloops This Week, part of the Aberdeen Publishing Group. Letters to the Editor must be signed and have a phone number (your phone number will not be printed unless requested). Other submissions are gratefully received although The Connector reserves the right to edit all material and to refuse any material deemed unsuitable for this publication.

Articles, group and event listings will run in the newspaper as time and space permit.

No portion of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from The Connector. The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of The Connector, Kamloops This Week or the staff thereof.

Subscriptions are $35 per year in Canada.

Any error which appears in an advertisement will be adjusted as to only the amount of space in which the error occurred. The content of each advertisement is the responsibility of the advertiser.

The Connector recommends prudent consumer discretion.

July 2019

Page 5

Three keys to estate planning

When people hear the words “estate planning,” they often assume it’s an activity only for retirees or near-retirees, but if you have a family, it’s never too soon to create your estate plan.

Estate planning can seem like a daunting task, but you’ll find it easier to handle if you break it down into three key areas: distributing your assets, protecting your family and reducing taxes. Let’s look at each of these topics: Distributing your assets - It is essential that you let your family know just how you’d like to see your assets distributed, and to whom.

At the very least, you’ll need a will. If you were to die without one, your province of residence could end up distributing your resources; and it might do so in a way you wouldn’t have wanted.

Simply having a will may not be sufficient.

Many people make use

of testamentary trusts, which provide them with more flexibility in distributing assets — for example, you could direct your trust to disperse assets to children or grandchildren at specific ages — these trusts may also be able to reduce the overall taxes paid by heirs.

Protecting your family - Estate planning isn’t just about dollars and cents — it also involves taking the necessary steps to preserve the welfare of your family if you are not around or become incapacitated.

Consequently, you’ll need to name a guardian for your minor children someone who can step in and raise them should anything happen to you and your spouse. And when your children are adults, you’ll want to help them with decisions that could prove agonizing.

For example, by creating a living will, you can state whether you want your life prolonged if you ever face a terminal illness or catastrophic brain injury and are no longer able to make decisions for yourself. Please note, the enforceability of a living will can vary by province.

By drawing up a power of attorney for personal care you can name someone to make health care choices

Congratulations to the winner of a BBQ from Rona & a Save On Foods gift card!

for you if you are unable to do so.

Reducing taxes - Subject to certain exceptions, individuals are deemed to have disposed of all of their assets in the moment before death. This can trigger unrealized capital gains or losses.

Depending on the assets in your estate, your heirs may never have to worry about taxes payable on your death.

However, if you have assets in a registered account, such as an RRSP or RRIF, there is a very good chance that there will be taxes payable on your death. You may want to look for ways to reduce these taxes.

You could, for instance, make charitable gifts, creating deductions to offset taxes due. You may also want to consider permanent life insurance.

By purchasing sufficient insurance, you can have the death benefit from the policy cover the tax

payable on death. This is especially helpful if there are illiquid or sentimental assets that will have a significant tax liability that your heirs can’t or won’t sell to cover the tax bill.

Estate planning can be a complex process, so you’ll want to consult with your financial, tax and legal advisors. It will take time and effort, but it’s worth it to leave the type of legacy you desire.

Edward Jones, its associates and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. Please consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

Insurance and annuities are offered by Edward Jones Insurance Agency (except in Quebec). In Quebec, insurance and annuities are offered by Edward Jones Insurance Agency (Quebec) Inc. Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

When to choose a personal injury lawyer After you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, it is not a great time to begin and navigate a whole new process all on your own. Understanding the insurance process is complicated at the best of times but it can be particularly frustrating when you are also injured and in pain.

Insurance policies are complicated because the reasons to access the policies are varied and complicated as well.

Your injuries will cause different losses to you than injuries to your neighbor because you have different lives. No

two losses are alike. As such, insurance policies need to consider every variation of injury or loss and so they can be hard to understand and use unfamiliar language.

A personal injury lawyers’ job is to find out what insurance policies are available to you and explain how they apply to your unique injuries and losses. They can help you navigate the paperwork to commence a claim and access recovery benefits.

They can communicate with the insurance adjusters on your behalf and explain the various steps in the process to you. They can investigate and gather medical evidence to prove your injuries and losses and help you negotiate your compensation.

Following an accident,

you have the difficult job of recovering from your injuries. That is stressful enough without adding on the complicated process of dealing with the insurance company.

Many people find it uncomfortable or foreign to have to advocate for themselves and when you are tired and in pain, it can feel easier to just accept what is offered from the insurance company without considering what is fair or what you actually require to deal with your injuries going forward.

It can be comforting to know that a personal injury lawyer is advocating on your behalf to the insurance company so you can focus on your physical and mental recovery.

Your lawyer will speak up

for you and your needs.

Most personal injury lawyers do not require you to pay legal fees up front, which means you can access legal advice and assistance with your claim even if your injuries have affected your income or you do not have the resources available.The legal fees become payable upon resolution of your claim and can be paid out of the amount you receive from the insurance company.

Also, most personal injury lawyers offer a free consultation to give you some initial guidance about your claim and answer any questions about the insurance claim process.

Duane Hillman Dad’s Specialty: Barbecue Steak

Member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund

Happy Canada Day Lili A Seery

Financial Advisor 1315 Summit Dr., Unit 4a Kamloops, BC V2C 5R9 250-374-1882

www.e dwardjone s.ca MKT-5894B-C

Personal Injury ICBC Claims Civil Litigation Wills/Estate Planning Probate/Estate Administration Corporate Commercial

Kerri D. Priddle

Lawyer

Notary Services

PRIDDLE LAW GROUP

9th Floor - 235 1st Avenue, Kamloops 250-434-8911 www.priddlelaw.ca Open Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Kamloops Realty

Jessica MARVIN 250.374.3022

je-matt@hotmail.com JessicaMattRealEstate.ca

250.319.8784 mmatt@shaw.ca

RealEstateKamloops.ca Member of Kamloops Chamber of Commerce

July 2019

Page 6

The Kamloops Food Policy Council:

A great place for a summer practicum

In order to complete a bachelor’s degree in social work, a student must amass a certain amount of practicum hours.While many of my peers were placed in government agencies for their final practicum, I was placed at the Kamloops Food Policy Council (KFPC). I will admit that I was a little apprehensive at first, concerned that I might not gain the necessary skills to enter the field.

However, in the past couple months with the KFPC I have learned that the organization’s values are consistent with social work standards of practice (noted with

italics throughout the column) and that the KFPC has made a remarkable contribution to the community of Kamloops.

The history of the KFPC is full of examples that illustrate this organization’s commitment to social justice. Since 1995, the KFPC has been involved in developing pillars in Kamloops’ food security system such as the Kamloops FoodShare and the GardenGate Horticulture Program. They were also involved in creating the Community Kitchens and Community Garden programs which are

By Catherine Bowen, KFPC Social Work Practicum Student currently run by Interior Community Services.

These programs offer affordable ways to eat healthy food and gain new connections in the community. Currently, the organization aims to promote immediate food security with services such as the Gleaning Abundance Program which focuses on harvesting and redistributing unused fresh produce. As well, long term social change is addressed by the KFPC by initiatives such as the Nourish event,

City of Kamloops

HEALTHY LANDSCAPES, HEALTHY LIVING

Here are some water conservation tips for your lawn

Cut grass tall (5-7.5 cm) to allow deep root growth and to retain water.

Water deeply and infrequently - about 2.5 cm once or twice per week.

To learn how to maintain a healthy landscape visit, Kamloops.ca/HealthyLawns or call 250-828-3888.

For more water conservation tips visit:

Kamloops.ca/HealthyLawns

Photo submitted which united community members to plan actions to address Indigenous food sovereignty and poverty.

Additionally, the KFPC office is located within the same building as Interior Community Services’ Mount Paul Community Food Centre, which had its grand opening in early June.

The Food Centre’s goal is to provide a space for people to gain access to healthy food, kitchen and gardening skills, and new connections in the community. Everyone is welcome to take part in the free programs that occur at the Food Centre, which is absolutely bustling with people who embody the value of respect for the inherent dignity and worth of all humans.

In May, the Kamloops’ Farm to School Spring Celebration was held in the Community Food Centre. Around 100 grade

5 and 6 students came from 13 different schools associated with the Farm to School program. They participated in handson activities that aimed to increase knowledge around food security and food waste reduction.

Between the organizers of the event and the community partners who hosted the educational booths, everyone involved demonstrated great competence. The KFPC had two booths – one that gave students a chance to use the KFPC’s seed winnower to clean bean seeds while the other allowed the students to feed chickens food scraps to demonstrate the use of chickens for holistic garden health. Five of the chickens will be staying at the Food Centre all summer for future educational purposes.

I am truly grateful for my placement with the KFPC. Having a

healthy community starts with access to culturally appropriate and nutritious food for every member of the community, regardless of their income or cultural background. The undertakings that I have witnessed during my time here has renewed my faith that change is possible in a community like Kamloops, and that it involves a lot of commitment to working together.

Interested in food security and the KFPC? Come take part in a network meeting, with legendary potluck, on the first Wednesday of every month, or the Annual General Meeting on August 7th. Meetings are located at the Mount Paul Community Food Centre at 140 Laburnum Street from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Honey-Glazed Radishes with Crunchy Seeds Leave grass clippings on your lawn to help retain moisture and provide nutrients to your lawn.

1 pound medium radishes, trimmed and halved ¼ cup water 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic, grated ½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons toasted poppy, sesame and/or sunflower seeds, divided Directions 1) Combine radishes, water, butter, honey, vinegar, garlic and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a rapid simmer over medium-high heat. Cook until the radishes are tender and the liquid has reduced to a syrupy glaze, 10 to 15 minutes.

2) Stir 2 tablespoons seeds into the radishes. Top with the remaining 1 tablespoon seeds.

July 2019

Page 7

To be or not to be

I’m often asked the question “Is it important to be organized?” My response is “How does it feel to be disorganized?”

Disorganization can create issues in everything we do. It does not matter if it’s at home, work or merely socializing disorganization can make a simple task into one of frustration and anger.

Many of us have had the best intentions to

get to a function on time only to be late yet again because an article of clothing could not be located, the directions were not obtained or you couldn’t find the car keys.

When we work with clients that pose Chronic Disorganization or Hoarding tendencies we always take a peek into their home life first.

Chances are if the home life is disorganized or chaotic so will be all aspects of their lives. In my opinion, the best way to tackle clutter is on the home front first and it is the best way to get the whole family on track too. We have very good success rates from clients that de-clutter their homes first and then tackle the professional setting because they acquire a sense of motivation and can put

into practice their new found skill set. If it is done in reverse you might become frustrated because even though your work space is nice and organized, your home space is a place of disarray.

Many people spend their lives helping others but it is my job many times to tell them to stop and take some valuable time to create organization in their own lives. To spend the time to get your life in order now will make the road forward feel so much lighter.

Do you have a topic that you would like Shawn to write about? Please email him at Shawn@ everythingorganized.net

Sunscreen for your floor

When the sun is shining, you probably wouldn’t go out without a few trusted items, such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. You may not realize, but protecting your flooring from UV rays is important too!

Like with most things, prolonged exposure to the sun will affect your flooring and can cause fading. Hardwood is most susceptible to sun discolouring but, fear not, with a few simple tips you can avoid this.

While natural light can bring positivity and calmness into a room, it is not always your friend when it comes to protecting your investment. The sun will damage your floor if you let it. If your windows are not UV shielding, you will definitely want window coverings to act as sunscreen for your floor and furniture in your home.

Luckily, there is an array of window covering

options out there to fit you and your home. For example: Cellular shades, also known as honey comb shades, are great for insulation and energy efficiency; Roman shades give the rich impression of drapery but also have the functionality of shades with opening and closing easily; Roller shades are simple and come in various fabrics and last but certainly not least, faux wood blinds can be a great value for an uncomplicated look.

Window coverings also have multiple benefits:

various colour options; compatible with most rooms; touch-less and cordless options (family friendly!) and top downbottom up features which help maintain privacy while letting light come in. Whatever feature and benefit works best for you, there is a window covering out there to meet your needs!

If you have any questions and are interested in window coverings, stop by Nufloors and I would be happy to help! Happy Canada Day everyone!

Free Caregiver Workshops at Hospice There are over 1 million family caregivers in British Columbia and 92 percent of these caregivers report this experience as being rewarding.

A great deal of the family caregivers are caring for someone with a life-limiting illness. When individuals are nearing the end-of-life, we frequently see a significant amount of the caregiving being done by the family and friends. Families are often providing this care without a lot of supportive training. They may have questions such as: Why isn’t my loved one eating or drinking? How can I help my loved one be more comfortable if they are experiencing pain? What can I expect in my loved one’s final days?

At Kamloops Hospice Association we recognize the value in providing family caregivers with additional support and education; this knowledge gives caregivers increased confidence in caring for their loved one. We have developed a new program, Caregiver Workshops, which we will offer to our community at no charge. These sessions will provide family caregivers with information, tools, tips and techniques to provide care and comfort to their loved ones. The weekly 1.5 hour workshops are held on Mondays at 3 p.m. in the new Cooper Community Resources Centre at Kamloops Hospice, 72 Whiteshield Cres S. Call us for questions or to register at 250-372-1336 or email Allison@ kamloopshospice.com Visit our website for other programs available, including, Public Speaker Sessions, Relaxation Workshops, Grief Support and Advance Care Planning at kamloopshospice.com.

MISSAGH MANSHADI B.Sc. Pharm Pharmacist/Owner Certified Compounder

MANSHADI PHARMACY

Trusted Advice, Wholesome Care

CERTIFIED COMPOUNDING PHARMACY DIABETIC SPECIALTY DIABETIC EDUCATOR ON STAFF MEDICATION REVIEWS VACCINATIONS

North Shore location open 7 days a week

374 Tranquille Rd. 250-434-2526 • 477 St. Paul 250-372-2223

Phone and place your grocery & prescription orders.

Grocery Shopping Assistance

Better at Home in conjunction with Canada Safeway will help you with your shopping.

Two options available: phone-in or in-store.

You can shop on your own or have the help of a friendly volunteer.

FREE DELIVERY (with minimum $35 order)

Available every Thursday 9 - 11:30 am

Call and join the free service where good friendships are made over coffee and cookies.

For more information please call

250.828.0600

July 2019

Page 8

Virgil Lysgaard jack of all trades

by Dick Parkes, Vintage Car Club of Canada, Kamloops Chapter Virgil Lysgaard is another of our farm boys, born March 31, 1940 to parents of Norwegian descent in Macklin, Saskatchewan, the closest town to their farm that had a hospital. His next 18 years were spent on the farm, going to school in Evasham before moving to Vancouver in 1958 to live with an aunt and uncle.

There he attended grade 12 at Vancouver Tech and grade 13 at King Edward High. Back in 1953 his family moved to a farm in Alberta and Virg’s first interest in cars was tweaked when a neighbour gave him a worn-out 1928 Model A Ford coupe that had been abandoned back in the bush. He and his brother towed it home with a tractor, eventually got it running again (learning a few things in the process) and spent many hours driving it around the back roads in the area.

In 1960, Virg began apprenticing in a machine shop in Vancouver and started noticing some interesting

cars in the area. One day he spotted a 1948 Packard 8 convertible for sale on a car lot for the princely sum of $175. He borrowed the money and got the car home and began some repairs. When it failed the Vancouver safety check (the brakes were pulling to one side), he discovered that the brake wheel cylinders were not matching and although it was difficult to obtain Packard parts, he got it resolved and was up and running.

It seems that Virg was developing a taste for big American cars as his next find was a 1956 Cadillac Eldorado with a price tag of $1700, so the Packard was traded in on this showboat.

This car, however, had factory dual four-barrel carburetors and although gas was cheap back then, it still consumed it at a ferocious rate and before it was paid off, the Caddy was traded in on a 1960 Lincoln fourdoor hardtop, one of the biggest cars ever made.

Virg drove the Lincoln

Above is an orange, black and white 1956 Packard Caribbean 2-door hardtop that Virgil restored and then sold a few years ago. Below is Virgil standing next to a 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood. for several years but it’s biggest problem was that it leaked, not a good thing in the Vancouver climate.

When Virg finished his apprenticeship he became a journeyman at V.M. Dafoe Limited, a small shop specializing in boats. He worked in the machine shop, mostly on boat propellers, but when

things slowed down there he moved to a tool and die shop making moulds for plastic parts and now driving a 1959 Chevrolet pickup. The next big car to catch Virg’s eye was a 1958 Lincoln Continental Mk. III convertible, costing him only $400, and this car served him well for a few more years until the reverse gear

Do you have a chronic medical condition?

You may be entitled to a tax refund.

OR have you been been denied a Disability Tax Credit?

We can help and work with your health professional to re-apply successfully.

We are ethical professionals who streamline successful applications.

We know the requirements and collaborate with health professionals for a successful Disability Tax Credit application.

Call for for a FREE Assessment Nelletje Krombach, Disability Tax Credit Advocate

sosdtc123@gmail.com

250.674.2416

Visit disabilitycreditsos.ca for more information.

| | | | | | | | | |

| | | |

Arthritis Aneurysm Bladder issues Cancer Colitis - Crohns C.O.P.D. Diabetic Fibromyalgia Hearing IBS Pain - back, hands, hips Speech issues Vision issues And more

packed it in.

His next major life moves were getting married and buying a large run-down house in the Grandview area and obtaining his next car, a Citroen DS 21 sedan, formerly owned by a French diplomat.

Virg’s wife had an uncle in Creston who owned a service station and was retiring, so in 1974 they sold out in Vancouver and moved to that community to become the new owners. On the way, Virg was driving the moving van and his wife drove the Citroen until it broke down and they left it at a service station, never to be seen again.

Their gas station business became a disaster as Esso pulled their dealership and they could not make a go of it as an independent dealer.

In 1976, Virg made a chance trip to Kamloops to visit a friend at Heffley Lake and while there he overheard a telephone conversation that Mansini Steel needed someone for a month, and the next day Virg went into their shop, was hired and stayed there for 30 years, wearing out a lathe in the process.

His tenure there entailed

working on logging skidders and drilling machinery, requiring totally different skills than he had previously acquired.

When Virg permanently moved to Kamloops, he split up with his wife and she stayed in Creston.

He then began building a house in Cherry Creek but when he was unable to renew his mortgage, the house was sold unfinished and Virg then bought 20 acres at Pinantan Lake where he built a small house and began collecting cars. At one time there were over 20 cars on the property and we started to become familiar with him when he joined the Vintage Car Club in 1986.

In the ensuing years Virg has been an active participant, organizing tours, showing his vehicles in mall shows, working on the Club’s Austin ambulance restoration project and always present at our swap meets.

He has also been an invaluable asset to many members, machining unobtainable parts for their restorations.

A few years ago Virg sold the Pinantan Lake property and moved closer to town and reduced his car collection to about 10 vehicles.

Currently in his stable he has two very rare Citroen SMs, a 1970 Citroen DS 21 sedan, a 1924 Ford Model T coupe, a Mercedes coupe, an Indian motorcycle, a 1954 Packard hardtop and numerous Cadillacs.

Like many of our VCCC members, Virg has other interests including sailing and inventing things. He has obtained a patent for an ingenious little clip for holding up Christmas lights (selling thousands of them) as well as another patent for a board game called “KGB.” He has also dabbled with installing an electric motor from a Vancouver trolley bus into a Ford pickup, attempted building a very weird gas engine and experimented with skis that could travel down the road, without snow.

Last year, at 78 years of age, Virg married Anne Mitchell and continues to work on the restoration of his 1954 Packard hardtop, which just shows that you’re never too old to keep going, just like our vintage cars.

July 2019

Page 9

Mosquito season solutions

Mosquito bites can range from itchy skin to an allergic reaction or acquisition of deadly diseases. Female mosquitoes pierce the skin and feed on the blood with their mouthpiece and this is in addition to plant nectar and water they need to survive. Male mosquitoes don’t bite humans.

Female mosquitoes require protein and iron from the blood to make eggs for reproduction. While they are siphoning the blood, they inject saliva into our body. Their saliva contains protein and our immune system reacts to it and causes an allergic reaction and results in an itch and bump. In theory, more bites can desensitize you and therefore get less reaction.

This is why children often get a stronger reaction than adults. However, you need

a lot of bites and it is not recommended to be used as a relief mechanism. Males usually live for about a week, while females can live for a few months. Mosquitoes live in grass and bushes and standing water is used for a breeding ground.

We can take several measures to protect ourselves and lessen the mosquito bites. Clean neglected birdbaths, clogged rain gutters, storm drains, pools, ponds, and other bodies of water that aren’t flowing. Cut and trim tall grass and bushes.

Mosquitoes are most active, dusk to dawn and if possible we can avoid outdoor activities during this time of the day. We can apply DEET, Icaridin (also called picaridin), oil of lemon, eucalyptus and citronella directly on the skin and clothing. DEET offers longer lasting protection to repel both ticks and mosquitoes. These repellents should be applied outside away from food and avoid mouth and hands. Always use according to package directions. Permethrin is a synthetic insecticide that can be used as a spray on clothing or infused directly into clothing however is not widely available in Canada.

Some sporting goods stores

sell clothing pretreated with permethrin. We do not use Permethrin directly on the skin. Loosely fitted clothing, long sleeves and pants that are light color can reduce the number of bites. Some individuals have severe reactions to mosquito bites (skeeter syndrome). Take a nondrowsy, nonprescription antihistamine when you know you’ll be exposed to mosquitoes. Shower with mild soap after exertion which can cause sweat, heavy breathing and odor that can attract mosquitoes through lactic acid and carbon dioxide. Physical barriers such as mosquito netting and screen can help to have less contact with mosquitoes. You can buy Lidocaine and hydrocortison and mix it together 50:50 and you will have a magic bug cream that is very effective to get rid of the itch, redness and bumps.

You can also use Calamine lotion, hydrocortisone cream, After Bite (baking soda and ammonia), your own baking soda paste, cool compress and topical and oral antihistamine for stronger reactions to the bites.Please see a doctor if you develop a fever or other signs and symptoms that are unusual with mosquito bites.

Step with confidence into a safer and more comfortable bathing experience.

Kamloops Hospice Association

Workshops for Family Caregivers Are you caring for someone who has been diagnosed with life-limiting illness such as Cancer, COPD, ALS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Renal Failure or Heart Failure?

If so, you may have some questions such as…

• How can I help my loved one when they experience symptoms from their illness?

• Why isn’t my loved one eating or drinking?

• What can I expect in my loved one’s final days?

Please join us for a Caregiver Workshop to explore tips, tools and techniques to equip yourself to be a confident Caregiver

Easy step in and out R Wider, safer door R Anti-slip loor and seat R

R Hydro-Jet water therapy R MicroSoothe Air-Therapy R Chromotherapy

For a free brochure or free quote:

1-800-626-8174 GoSafeStep.ca

MONDAYS at 3:00 pm for 1.5 hours (except statutory holidays)

For registration/questions, please call 250-372-1336 or email allison@kamloopshospice.com

www.kamloopshospice.com

* Offer can’t be combined with other advertised offers. Some conditions apply.

July 2019

Page 10

REVERENCE

I am Cottonwood Populus trichocarpa

By Marilyn Brown

The Island of Sea Women

spread wide open for raptors to alight upon

By Lisa See Scribner, 2019, fiction, 374 pages.

Available in book stores and through the TNRD library system

trembling diocious in virginal catkins dripping wet with sticky sap releasing messengers of cotton to set upon the warm earth and river bends germinating and scattering tiny seeds offerings to the Earth find me find water trees along the Thompson River I stand wondering about my place in the world whose voice are you listening to? ~ Bitterroot

2019 2020

Subscribe by July 15 for best prices For full ticket details visit

kamloopssymphony.com

On a beach on Jeju Island, Korea, a scattering of elderly women in their 80s and 90s sift through algae to sell at the market. One of the older women is Young-Sook, a respected “haenyeo” –a female professional breath-hold sea diver in the cold and dangerous Pacific water.

Young-Sook in her prime was strong, observant, and brave, a leader of the local haenyeo diving collective. An intimate knowledge of the sea bed allows these divers to harvest sea plants and creatures while the husbands care for their children, bringing the mothers their nursing babies during breaks.

Young-Sook is contented in retirement, but her earlier life was fraught with life-threatening danger. She credits her mother, herself the leader of haenyeos, and other key women friends and family for her own success. Yet, when a family of foreigners approaches her on the

beach, claiming to be the grandchildren of a woman once her closest friend, Young-Sook denies any knowledge of this person. The ancient past and current times of Jeju Island unfolds in this story of a distinct culture battered by Japanese colonialism, American indifference to human rights abuses, Koreans betraying Koreans, and dirt-poor subsistence living. At the heart of the story is the bond of friendship between Young-Sook and her friend Mi-ja, the daughter of a Japanese collaborator.

The Island of Sea Women begins YoungSook’s story in 2008, then alternates to earlier times, beginning in the 1930’s. The reader experiences the co-dependence and resilience of the haenyeo.

In a brutal environment Young-Sook and Mi-ja, like mothers world-wide, are prepared to risk their own lives to protect their children.

Kamloops Chapter Council of Canadians Annual Canada Day Used Book Sale Saturday, June 29th, 9 a.m. to noon. At Farmer’s Market, in Stuart Wood Schoolyard. 245 St. Paul Street. Stock up on your summer reading material at a fantastic price! Sit a spell and play a game of crokinole or test your Canadiana trivia knowledge to win a prize! Proceeds will go to a bursary for a TRU student.

Canada Day Monday, July 1, 2019 Riverside Park begininng at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast and events running all day long including the first evening of Music in the Park and finally a fireworks display at 10 p.m.

Canada Day celebrations include Folkfest cultural celebration and Art in the Park and feature cultural displays, musicians, dancers, cultural food, art vendors, theater performers, and more!

Come experience the cultural diversity Kamloops has to offer!

Kamloops Highland Games July 13 @ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Albert McGowan Park, 2025 Summit Dr. This annual festival will be the host to many activities including Scottish heavy

This book immerses the reader in a unique culture, the author skillfully detailing the day-to-day lives of the women divers and their families. Jeju Island has a very long history of strong women.

In this matrifocal society, centred on women, goddesses, Shamanism, and a deep understanding of Mother Nature enriches lives. By focusing on one character, Young-sook, the author dramatically illustrates the resiliency of the human spirit. This is an interesting book to add to your summer reading list.

Lisa See’s books, such as Dreams of Joy, have been on the New York Times best sellers list.

On Gold Mountain, tells the story of her Chinese American ancestors settling in Los Angeles. In the “Acknowledgments” section of The Island of Sea Women the author details the impressive research completed for this book.

athletics, highland dance and music performances, solo piping, drumming and band competitions, clan genealogy information, children’s activities and much more.

Kamloops International Buskers Festival July 25 - July 28, Riverside Park, schedule TBD. Professional street performers from our region and across Canada, South America, Europe and Australia, will converge for the 2nd Annual Kamloops International Buskers Festival.This festival is family oriented, free to attend and presented on outdoor stages Don’t forget that performers welcome gratuities as tips are how they earn their living!

Kamloops International Buskers Festival is brought to you by City of Kamloops - Municipal Government, Tourism Kamloops & Kamloops Arts Council. FMI kamloopsbuskers.com The City of Kamloops Rube Band 70th Anniversary Music In The Park Performance - Sunday, August 18, 7:00 p.m. Riverside Park kamloopsrubeband.org

July 2019

Page 11

“In America, there might be better gastronomic destinations than New Orleans, but there is no place more uniquely wonderful.” ~ Anthony Bourdain Venturing through the French Quarter and stepping onto legendary Bourbon Street, one feels like a wide-eyed child prancing through the gates of Disneyland. Or perhaps it’s more like Alice tumbling down the rabbit hole, descending into a world of trippy architecture, old school Jazz, Cajun culinary delights and complete debauchery. The friendly locals recognize a newbie, and most are so proud of their city that they’ll enthusiastically point out all the primo spots.

Such was the case for us, when a street-wise tarot card reader gave us the lowdown on the Big Easy.

New Orleans is overwhelming, so we took the sassy psychic’s advice and beelined it to the Grape Vine Bar to chill and get our bearings. It was there that serendipity struck — I asked the suave older man perched next to me about the instrument at his side. To my delight, I discovered he was a trombone player at the

historic Preservation Hall. Freddie Lonzo graciously promised to get us on the guest list for the next performance, and true to his word, we skipped the endless lineup and scored seats for a truly spiritual concert. It was so retromagical, I would not have blinked if Louis Armstrong himself sauntered on stage and belted out a tune.

Within a couple days we had established all our favourite haunts — The Spotted Cat and Bamboulas on Frenchman Street, and Maison Bourbon and Fritzel’s European Jazz Bar on Bourbon. Fritzel’s especially captivated me with its extraordinary jazz ensembles, featuring amazing talent such as Richard Scott. We gravitated there nightly, tapping our toes and snapping our fingers to such classics as “Yes Sir, That’s My Baby,” “Pennies from Heaven” and “What a Wonderful World.” These timeless tunes still ear-worm

through my brain, bringing a smile.

And the food! Lord have mercy, ditch your diet, friends — talk about living large! It’s all to die for: oyster po’ boys, crawfish, jambalaya, gumbo, pralines, pecan pie and the decadent beignets at the Cafe Du Monde on Decatur Street. (I passed on the gator bites and frog legs, though.)

As sensational as all this is, it would be a mistake to stay confined to the French Quarter.

The natural habitat and history of the Deep South is darkly fascinating.

I recommend taking a city tour to discover the eerie, classical beauty of New Orleans’ infamous cemeteries, where the bones of generations co-mingle in aboveground family tombs, resembling tiny houses.

Next take a ride through the Ninth Ward to learn of the devastation from Hurricane Katrina and the spirit of love and survival that has persevered. Then in

juxtaposition, drive past the quirky shotgun houses to the Garden District with its grand heritage houses shaded by old magnolias and oak trees decorated with Spanish moss and Mardi Gras beads. A plantation tour, while heart-breaking, is also an invaluable experience.

Finally, escape on a swamp tour to float past ramshackle Cajun cottages on the water and cruise through cypress and gum trees seeking out bird life, racoons, alligators, snakes, and the always hungry, hilarious wild boars that swim right up to your water craft snorting happily.

New Orleans is a gritty city, surrounded by eerie swamps, bayous and old plantations with nefarious pasts.

And yet the allure and spicy flavour of this mesmerizing place gets right under your skin like voodoo magic. The late, great Anthony Bourdain was right — the Big Easy is uniquely wonderful.

CONSISTENTLY PROVIDING

Real COMFORT! Real FOOD! Real VALUE!

Everynight is Senior's Night! soup $14.95 includes and dessert

Open daily from 7 am – 9 pm, our restaurant features daily specials, as well as seniors’ nightly specials served after 5 pm

551-11 Ave & Battle St., Kamloops • www.scottsinnkamloops.ca • (250) 372-8221

July 2019

Page 12

“Laughter is an instant vacation.” ~ Milton Berle

Summer Staycation GIVEAWAY CONTEST

2 FOR 1

There’s plenty of fun to be had right here at home!

We’re giving away great local prizes all summer!

SWIM PASS

From the following: • 4CATS • BC Wildlife Park • City of Kamloops (swim passes) • Kamloops Heritage Railway • Pritchard Rodeo • PHI Hotel Group • Western Canada Theatre • X Fest 2019

Valid at Brock Outdoor Pool, Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre, and Canada Games Aquatic Centre.

Must present to redeem offer. No cash value. Offer may not be combined with any other coupons, discounts, offers, or promotions. Expires December 31, 2019.

For facility rates and hours, visit Kamloops.ca/Swim

Wild Times Await You

at the BC Wildlife Park • Experience up close animal encounters and educational feed talks • V.I.P. Animal Experiences • Home Hardware Family Farm* • Wildlife Express Miniature Train • Bird of prey flight demonstration* • The “Wildest” Birthday Parties • Splash Park* • Zippity Zoo Zone Playground * Seasonal

Located 15 min. east of Kamloops - 9077 Dallas Dr (exit 390 & 391 on TC Highway) For more info please phone 250.573.3242 or visit www.bcwildlife.org

Mail or drop off your entry to: The Connector, 1365B Dalhousie Dr, Kamloops, BC, V2C 5P6 or email your details with “Staycation contest” to win@connectornews. ca. *Weekly random draw from entries submitted for the contest. One entry per person. Enter by Friday, August 16. Draws will take place on Fridays, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9 and 16. Prizes must be accepted as awarded.

Winners will be called to arrange pick up of their prize.

Name:______________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________________________ Email:______________________________________________

Kamloops’ Finest Hotels

Fairfield by Marriott Kamloops

Hampton Inn by Hilton Kamloops

Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops

Recharge in contemporary rooms and suites with free high-speed Wi-Fi and plush beds to keep you connected and comfortable.

Accommodations also boast ergonomic workstations so you can stay productive with your business tasks. In the morning, fill up on your favourite foods at our complimentary hot breakfast buffet, served daily. Get in a workout in our 24-hour fitness center, or swim a few laps in our indoor pool.

Unwind and recharge in a comfortable guest room with a fresh bed and free Wi-Fi access.

Upgrade to a spacious suite with a separate living area, and make yourself at home with a microwave and refrigerator. Wake up with a Hampton’s free hot breakfast, or grab breakfast to go from Monday through Friday. Sip on complimentary tea and coffee in the cozy hotel lobby and stay in touch with free Wi-Fi in public areas. Catch up with work in the 24-hour business center, or reenergize with a workout in the fitness center. Plunge into the indoor pool or splash around on the waterslide.

We are the perfect blend of value and convenient location located only 12 minutes from the Kamloops Airport and offer a free shuttle.

Take advantage of our free parking and our electric car charging stations. We also feature a heated indoor pool, a whirlpool and 24-hour Fitness Centre.

Meeting space is available to host the perfect event. Grab a bite at WhiteSpot Restaurant & Lounge, where children 12 and under eat free.

1475 Hugh Allan Drive 778.471.0902 marriott.com/ykafi

1245 Rogers Way 1.250.571.7897 kamloops.hamptoninn.com

675 Tranquille Road 250.376.8288 holidayinn.com/ kamloopsbc

ALL ABOARD “THE SPIRIT OF KAMLOOPS” FOR 2019!

Experience “Time Travel” onboard the 2141 steam locomotive and her train of heritage coaches. This one-hour railtour features spectacular views of the North Thompson River and sweeping landscapes of the Kamloops valley. Onboard the train, historical commentary and saloon girls will keep you entertained as our 1912 engine steams along.

Beware however, masked bandits are seen on every trip!

UPCOMING EXCURSIONS & EVENTS: SPIRIT OF KAMLOOPS

DEPARTING JULY & AUGUST THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY

ALES & RAILS

DEPARTING JULY 27 & AUGUST 10

SIP & STEAM WINE TRAIN DEPARTING AUGUST 24

250.374.2141 | kamrail.com | #3-510 Lorne Street, Kamloops, BC Canada V2C 1W3

July 2019

Page 13

Stop and smell the flowers: An escape to the mountains

Photos by Kelly Funk

SUDOKU

Off in the distance, just a short drive away, lies a mountain town bursting with opportunities for adventure and relaxation. While many know Sun Peaks for its winter charm, the summer months brings to light an entirely different season for exploring the outdoors. Golfers are teeing off on B.C.’s highest course, mountain bikers are hitting the lift-access trail network, and a plethora of other activities like paddle boarding, canoeing, and Segwaying, among others, are available within minutes of Sun Peaks.

For many, it’s the allure of the alpine blossom season that attracts them to the resort’s hiking trails. Alpine blossom season, as it’s aptly named, is a window of a few weeks starting mid-July when the wildflowers are in full bloom across the alpine meadows on Tod Mountain. Arctic Lupine, Columbia Lily, Indian Paintbrush, Larkspur, Mountain Aster, Red Columbine, and other colourful blooms speckle the alpine meadows, providing a feast for the eyes and an

enviable photo opportunity. A scenic and short ride on the Sunburst chairlift drops you off at the start of the midmountain trail network. It’s also where the Sunburst Bar + Eatery is located, where a seat on the patio provides a peaceful immersion in nature.

The community celebrates these gorgeous blooms during Canada’s Alpine Blossom Festival, this summer taking place July 20-21. Olympian and Sun Peaks local, Nancy Greene, joins the fun by hosting Reach The Peak, a guided hike to the summit of Tod Mountain at 2,152 meters elevation. It’s an enjoyable hike for all ages, with a few guides on hand so that summiteers can travel at their own pace. Meanwhile the village below bustles with complimentary kids’ activities and entertainment, and live music can be found at most restaurants.

Whether it’s the alpine blossoms or the desire to simply reconnect with nature, summer in Sun Peaks will fill your cup with new experiences.

Towing with your vehicle Submitted by Gary Miller, Retired Service Advisor, River City Nissan As summer rolls along we observe more vehicles on the road towing everything from a utility trailer to a mammoth 5th wheeler. Some we notice as a nice looking combination, where the tow vehicle looks like it can handle the load and then there are the opposite.

Many people don’t quite understand what a vehicle’s tow capacity is and many times over exceed the tow or weight limit. When tow capacities are calculated the primary concern is how will the vehicle handle to maintain steering and braking. This information is submitted for approval by Transport Canada for any road vehicle application so these numbers are not just a best guess.

To prepare your vehicle for the task of towing it’s best to confirm the capacity and recommendations of the manufacturer for your specific use.

Towing stresses on a vehicle include more engine, transmission,

unless necessary enhancements are made to lubricate the internals components. There are some manufacturers that have the ability to isolate the transmission by putting the transfer case in neutral, this only applies to 4 wheel drive vehicles as per and rear differential heat the manufacturers generation. More load recommendations. on tires, brakes, wheel Most standard bearings come into play transmission vehicles as I has repaired many do not require enhanced vehicles who got stung by lubrication as the this type of failure. Does internal components are unsafe/scary really play lubricated by the rotation a part in this picture? I of the tires as it is being think so! pulled. It is suggested to There are three main disconnect the vehicle towing applications and drive it for a few for vehicles and two minutes to allow for primarily used for transmission lubrication trailers. For towing a that may have been vehicle, flat towing, using limited when towing. a dolly in which the front A dolly works fairly wheels are supported well especially with front and a flat deck trailer are wheel drive vehicles. mostly used.

If used on a rear drive Flat towing utilizes vehicle the driveshaft a tow bar attached to may need to be isolated/ the tow vehicle and the removed when the vehicle being towed. This vehicle has an automatic method usually requires transmission. Be sure to the towed vehicle to use good quality tire tie not have an automatic down straps! transmission See “Towing options” on p. 18

GET EXPERT SERVICE FOR YOUR NISSAN – AND SAVE

Competitive pricing, convenient scheduling, factory-trained technicians, and Genuine Nissan Parts make Nissan Service your smart choice.

GEAR UP AND BE READY FOR ADVENTURE! SEE US FOR SUMMER ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES. Factory-Trained Technicians | Genuine Nissan Parts | Advanced Diagnostics

RIVER CITY NISSAN

2405 East Trans Canada Hwy, Kamloops On the Kamloops Auto Mall in Valleyview

250-377-3800 rivercitynissan.com

July 2019

Page 14

LET’S CELEBRATE!

O'

Canada Day 2019 - Riverside Park

Join us to celebrate our national holiday for a full day of culture, arts, music and festivities at Riverside Park. The day begins with a Lions Pancake breakfast and ends with a colourful display of fireworks. Check out the City’s interactive map showing where everything is this year.

Take the Bus! Transit is free on Canada Day

Saturday’s Transit Schedule - with extended hours!

Avoid the hassle of trying to find parking, a great opportunity to introduce residents who may not otherwise ride the bus and lessens congestion in the downtown area, and reduces overall greenhouse gas emissions.

Pedal Parking!

Supervised bike lock-up by donation. Hosted by the Kamloops Brain Injury Association. This year, a new addition is joining the pedal parking scene. The Wacky Trike Racing Course will be available for challengers to race through the inflatable race track. Racers will rush through the inflatable arch ways and speed to the finish line.

Brock Lions Pancake Breakfast 7:00 am – 10:30 am Get Canadian Run/Walk

Happy Canada Day!

- 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM

MUSIC IN THE PARK MCDONALD PARK - JULY 2019 (THURSDAYS) Date July 4

MUSIC IN THE PARK MUSIC MUSIC IN IN THE THE PARK PARK

Artist Name Broken Brothers

July 11 Tim Williams

MCDONALD July 18 Noah Derksen

COTTONWOOD MANOR NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Style Great Brother Act

Website Find them on Facebook

Porch Blues

cayusemusic.com

PARK noahderksen.com Folk - JULY 2019 (THURSDAYS)

July 25 Radiation Rose MCDONALD

730 Cottonwood Ave., Kamloops T: 250-376-4777 • F: 250-376-4792

Acoustic Rock Trio 2019 Style Website MCDONALD PARK PARK - JULY JULY 2019 (THURSDAYS) (THURSDAYS)

Date July 4 Date July 11 Date July 4 July 18 July July 4 11 July 25 July 11 18 July

Artist Name Broken Brothers Artist Name Tim Williams Artist Name Broken Brothers Noah Derksen Broken Brothers Tim Williams Radiation Rose Noah Derksen Tim Williams

July 25

July 18 Date July 25 Aug 1

Radiation Rose

Noah Derksen Artist Name Radiation Rose Last ChildMCDONALD

Aug 8

Evan Wild

Date Aug 15 Aug 1 Date Aug 8 22 Aug Aug 1 Aug 15 29 Aug 8 Aug 22 Aug 15 Date Aug 29 22 Aug 1

Great Brother Act Style Blues Porch Style Great Brother Act Folk Great Porch Brother Blues Act Acoustic Rock Trio Folk Blues Porch

Find them on Facebook Website cayusemusic.com Website Find them on Facebook noahderksen.com Find them on Facebook cayusemusic.com

Acoustic Rock Trio

noahderksen.com Website

MCDONALD PARK - AUGUST 2019 (THURSDAYS) noahderksen.com cayusemusic.com

MCDONALD Artist Name Madison Olds Last Child Artist Name Someone Evan Wild to Blame Last Child Madison Olds The Decoys do Tom Petty Evan Wild Someone to Blame Madison Artist NameOlds The Decoys do Tom Petty Someone Last Child to Blame

Folk Style Acoustic Rock Trio Rock PARKClassic - AUGUST 2019

(THURSDAYS)

60s–90s Favourites

PARKStyle - AUGUST 2019 (THURSDAYS) Website Young Pop Star

Classic Rock Style Rock 60s–90s Favourites Classic Rock Young PopTribute Star Tom Petty 60s–90s Favourites Rock Young Pop Star Style Tom Petty Tribute Rock Rock Classic

madisonolds.com

Website MCDONALD PARK - AUGUST 2019 (THURSDAYS)

Performances take at thePetty McDonald Park Gazebo on Thursday evenings, Aug 8 29 Evan The Decoys do Tom Tom Petty Tribute Aug Wildplace 60s–90s Favourites 7:00–8:30 pm, weather permitting.

Performances take place at the McDonald Park Gazebo on evenings, Aug 15 Madison Olds Young Pop Thursday Star 7:00–8:30 pm,isweather The schedule subject permitting. to change without notice. We apologize for any Augschedule 22 Someone to Blame Rock Performances place the McDonald Gazebo on Thursday evenings, inconvenience.

The istake subject toatchange withoutPark notice.

We apologize for any 7:00–8:30 pm, weather permitting. inconvenience.

Aug 29 The Decoys do Tom Petty Tom Petty Tribute The schedule is subject to change without notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Kamloops.ca/MusicInThePark Kamloops.ca/MusicInThePark

Performances take place at the McDonald Park Gazebo on Thursday evenings, Kamloops.ca/MusicInThePark 7:00–8:30 pm, weather permitting.

madisonolds.com thedecoysband.com

madisonolds.com Website thedecoysband.com thedecoysband.com

Presented by:

madisonolds.com Presented by: Presented by:

thedecoysband.com

Presented by:

PETER

The schedule is subject to change without notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.

250.372.8811 • info@cfelaw.ca Downtown Kamloops - #300 - 272 Victoria Street

C F E L AW. C A

MLA

hosted by Kamloops Arts Council Riverside Park East End 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Folkfest

hosted by Kamloops Multicultural Society’s Folkfest International Food Booths and Cultural Displays West Side of Park 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Kick off to Music in the Park 2019

Sponsored by BCLC Rotary Band Shell 7:00 pm Rob Lemonica & Rio 8:15 pm Ayren & The Kingpins 9:15 pm Infectuals

Fireworks

10:30 pm Sponsored by City of Kamloops

KamloopsNorth Thompson

TODD

STONE

Photo: Tristan Semeniuk Photo: Tristan Semeniuk

Happy ! y a D a d Cana

MILOBAR

Kamloops.ca/MusicInThePark

Art in the Park

MLA

KamloopsSouth Thompson

MILOBAR: STONE:

Happy Canada Day

618B Tranquille Rd., Kamloops, BC • T: 250-554-5413 • F: 250-554-5417 peter.milobar.mla@leg.bc.ca 446 Victoria St., Kamloops, BC • T: 250-374-2880 • F: 250-377-3448 todd.stone.mla@leg.bc.ca

Happy Canada Day

July 2019

Page 15

MUSIC IN THE PARK MUSIC IN THE PARK RIVERSIDE PARK - JULY 2019

Date July 1

Artist Name Style RIVERSIDE PARK - JULY 2019 Website CANADA DAY ~ 7:00 pm Rob Lemonica & Rio ~ 8:15 pm Ayren & the Kingpins ~ 9:15 pm Infectuals

July 2

FKB

Date

Artist Name

fkbmusic.ca

Rock Style

Website

JulyJuly 4 2 Jackson FKB Hollow

Modern Rock Bluegrass

jacksonhollowmusic.com fkbmusic.ca

JulyJuly 5 3 Paisley Groove The Promised

The Bigand Groove Roots Rock

paisleygroove.com thepromisedmusic.com

Jackson JulyJuly 6 4 Funk in theHollow Trunk

Modern Bluegrass Funky Big Band

jacksonhollowmusic.com funktrunkyvr.ca

Paisley Groove JulyJuly 7 5 Tiller's Folly

The Big Groove Canadiana

paisleygroove.com tillersfolly.com

in the Trunk JulyJuly 8 6 TheFunk Wheely Nawties

Funky Big Band Classic Rock

funktrunkyvr.ca Find them on Facebook

Tiller'sBrass Folly JulyJuly 9 7 Beyond

Canadiana Big Band Classics

tillersfolly.com Find them on Facebook

JulyJuly 10 8 MeThe andWheely Mae Nawties

Classic Rock Country Rock

Find them on Facebook meandmae.com

Country Rock

meandmae.com

thepromisedmusic.com JulyJuly 3 1 TheCANADA Promised Roots and~Rock DAY ~ 7:00 pm Rob Lemonica & Rio 8:15 pm Ayren & the Kingpins ~ 9:15 pm Infectuals

Beyond Brass JulyJuly 11 9 Greg Drummond

Big Band Classics Rootsy Pop Rock

July 12 The Faceplants

New Rock

July 13 The Shuswap Rock Band

Rock

July 10 Me and Mae

July 11 Greg Drummond July 12 The Faceplants

thefaceplants.com

Rootsy Pop Rock

gregdrummond.com

New Rock

thefaceplants.com

Rock

Find them on Facebook

Folk Roots Soul

stevebrockley.com

Heavy Country Rock

trailerhawk.com

Harmonica Blues Rock

harpdogbrown.com Find them on Facebook

Find them on Facebook stevebrockley.com

July 14 Steve Brockley

Folk Roots Soul Heavy Country Rock

July 16 Frapp City July 15 TrailerHawk Harpdog Brown & The JulyJuly 17 16 Frapp City Uptown Blues Band Harpdog Brown & The JulyJuly 18 17David James & Big River Uptown Blues Band

Rock

Harmonica Blues Johnny Cash Tribute

harpdogbrown.com johnnycashtribute.ca

JulyJuly 19 18Shattered Blue & Big River David James

Classic JohnnyRock Cash Tribute

Find them on Facebook johnnycashtribute.ca

JulyJuly 20 19TheShattered Yale County BlueJug Band

Jug Band Fun Classic Rock

Find them Facebook Find them onon Facebook

JulyJuly 21 20Jenny & The Fates The Allen Yale County Jug Band

Folk Soul Fun Jug Band

jennyallen.ca Find them on Facebook

JulyJuly 22 21TheJenny Fugitives Allen & The Fates

Modern Folk SoulFolk Quartet

fugitives.ca jennyallen.ca

July 14 Steve Brockley

Proudly Canadian

Find them on Facebook gregdrummond.com

July 15 TrailerHawk

July 13 The Shuswap Rock Band

y p p a H a d a n a C Day! SAHALI SHOPPING CENTRE 945 W Columbia Street 250.374.2811

FORTUNE SHOPPING CENTRE 750 Fortune Drive 250.376.4129

trailerhawk.com

Find them on Facebook

The McLean Fugitives Modern Folk Quartet JulyJuly 23 22Lester R&B July 23BCLC Lester McLean Night’s Jam presents R&B Midsummer July 24 TheBCLC Washboard Union Midsummer Night’s Jam presents Canadian Country July 24 The Doo-Kingué Washboard Union Canadian Country July 25 Cécile Blues

fugitives.ca lestermclean.com lestermclean.com

thewashboardunion.com

Blues Dynamic Roots & Country

thewashboardunion.com cdkmusik.com cdkmusik.com rollintrainwreck.com

Bon Jovi and Journey Tribute

jerseyblvd.com

East Coast

nova-scotiables.com

MUSIC IN THE PARK

Cécile Doo-Kingué JulyJuly 26 25Rollin’ Trainwreck July 26 Rollin’ Trainwreck

July 27 CIFM presents: Jersey Boulevard

July 27 CIFM presents: Jersey Boulevard

Dynamic Roots & Country Bon Jovi and Journey Tribute

rollintrainwreck.com

jerseyblvd.com

MUSIC IN THE PARK

July 28 Nova Scotiables

East Coast

July 29 Willie Ward’s Cool Machine

R&B

July 30 Road Waves

Funk Rock Blues

July 28 Nova Scotiables

July 29 Willie Ward’s Cool Machine RIVERSIDER&BPARK July 30 Road Waves

nova-scotiables.com

- AUGUST 2019 roadwaves.ca

Funk Rock Blues

July 31 Hillside Outlaws Country Rock Hillside Country Rock DateJuly 31Artist Name Outlaws Style RIVERSIDE PARK - JULY Performances at the Riverside Park RotaryRock Bandshell each Australia Aug 1 Thistake Wayplace North Duo from Performances take place at the Riverside Park Rotary Bandshell each

roadwaves.ca

hillsideoutlaws.com

hillsideoutlaws.com Website

2019

thiswaynorth.com

evening, 7:00–8:30 pm, weather permitting. The schedule is subject to evening, 7:00–8:30 pm, weather permitting. The schedule subject to Aug 2 Fully Loaded ClassicisRock Find them on Facebook change without notice.

WeWe apologize Date Artist Name Style Website change without notice. apologizefor forany anyinconvenience. inconvenience.

Presented thebandforum.ca Aug 3 Forum Rock and Country Classics by:by: ~ 9:15 pm Infectuals July 1 CANADA DAY ~ 7:00 pm Rob Lemonica & Rio ~ 8:15 pm Ayren &Presented the Kingpins Wednesday night BrewLoops brought to you you Wednesday night BrewLoops brought to Aug 4 Trama Trooper Rock fkbmusic.ca July 2 FKB Rock byby Fresh Is IsBest Fresh BestSalsa SalsaCo. Co. Aug Margit Sky Project Canadiana Find them on Facebook thepromisedmusic.com July 35 The Promised Roots and Rock

July Aug 46

Jackson Hollow Suz & Jonny

July 57 Paisley Groove Kamloops.ca/MusicInThePark Aug Blackdaze Kamloops.ca/MusicInThePark July Aug 68 July 7

Funk in the TrunkCat Bounce Sabrina & Swing

jacksonhollowmusic.com Find them on Facebook

The Big Groove Ultimate Ozzy Tribute

paisleygroove.com Find them on Facebook

Funky Big Band Blues Swing

funktrunkyvr.ca sabrinaweeks.com

AC/DC Tribute

tillersfolly.com

Def Leppard Tribute Big Band Classics

givoltalent.com Find them on Facebook

Ribfest presents: High Voltage July 8 The Wheely Nawties Ribfest presents: Hysteria of Aug July 910 Def Beyond Brass Leppard July 10 Me and Mae Aug 11 Ribfest presents: John McCuaig

Canadiana

July Drummond Aug 11 12 Greg Instamatics

Aug 9

Tiller's Folly

Modern Bluegrass Great Female Blues Singer

July 12 The Faceplants

Aug 13 Maritime Kitchen Party

Classic Rock

Find them on Facebook

Country Rock Bagpipe Rock

meandmae.com Find him on Facebook

Rootsy Pop Rock Girl Rock

gregdrummond.com Find them on Facebook

East Coast Celtic

maritimekitchenparty.ca

Rock

July 14 Steve Brockley

Folk Roots Soul

Aug 14 Goodnight, Sunrise

Country Rock

Aug 16 Frapp SpeedCity Control July 16 Aug 17 Harpdog Charlie Jacobson Brown & The

Happy Rock Rock

July 15 TrailerHawk July 17

Find them on Facebook

goodnightsunrise.com

New Rock

Aug 15 Ben Klick

stevebrockley.com

benklick.com

trailerhawk.com

Heavy Country Rock

speedcontrol.ca Find them on Facebook charliejacobson.com

Young Guitar Phenom

harpdogbrown.com

Harmonica Blues

Blues Band Aug 18 Uptown Rube Band

Ambassadors of Fun

Aug 19 The Heels

Johnny Cash Tribute

Great Harmonies

johnnycashtribute.ca

Aug 20 Crystal Shawanda

Fabulous Singer

crystalshawanda.co

July 18 David James & Big River July 19 Shattered Blue

July 20 The Yale County Jug Band

kamloopsrubeband.org linktr.ee/theheelsmusic

Classic Rock

Find them on Facebook

Jug Band Fun

Find them on Facebook

Aug 21 Judy Brown

Blues Americana

judybrownmusic.com

Aug 22 Boots and the Hoots

Fun Country

bootsandthehoots.com

July 21 Jenny Allen & The Fates

July 22 The Fugitives

jennyallen.ca

Folk Soul

fugitives.ca

Modern Folk Quartet

Aug 23 Lester Hip Replacements Tragically Hip Tribute July 23 McLean R&B Tribute to 80s Metal Aug 24 BCLC Old School Midsummer Night’s Jam presents July 24

Aug 25 The CathiWashboard Marshall Union July 25 Cécile Doo-Kingué Aug 26 The Sturgeons

July 26 Rollin’ Trainwreck

thewashboardunion.com Find her on Facebook cdkmusik.com

Dynamic Roots & Country

rollintrainwreck.com

Aug 28 Ginger St. James

Rockabilly

July 28 Nova Scotiables

the-sturgeons.com

Root Rock

3 Lead Singer Country Rock

July 27 CIFM presents: Jersey Boulevard

Find them on Facebook lestermclean.com

Canadian Country Sultry Jazzy Blues Blues

Aug 27 Tennessee Walker

Bon Jovi and Journey Tribute East Coast

Find them on Facebook jerseyblvd.com

gingerstjames.com

nova-scotiables.com

Aug 29 Richard Graham’s Backbeat

New Orleans Swing

Aug 30 Road DeLorean July 30 Waves

80s FunkRock Rock Blues

Find them on Facebook roadwaves.ca

World Music Country Rock

hillsideoutlaws.com

July 29 Willie Ward’s Cool Machine

Aug 31 31 Hillside Earthbound July Outlaws

R&B

Performances take place at the Riverside Park Rotary Bandshell each Performances take place at the Riverside Park Rotary Bandshell eachto evening, 7:00–8:30 pm, weather permitting.

The schedule is subject evening, 7:00–8:30 pm, We weather permitting. schedule is subject to change without notice. apologize for anyThe inconvenience. change without notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Wednesday night BrewLoops brought to you Wednesday night BrewLoops brought to you by

by Fresh Fresh Is Is Best Best Salsa Salsa Co. Co.

Kamloops.ca/MusicInThePark Kamloops.ca/MusicInThePark

Office of the Mayor

thefaceplants.com

New Rock

July 13 The Shuswap Rock Band

City of Kamloops

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

CANADA! From Mayor Ken Christian and Kamloops City Council

Presented by:

Presented by:

Kamloops.ca

July 2019

Page 16

The Wildlife Express is celebrating 41 years of volunteer service on July 20 - 21.

Annual Vernon Proms Classical Festival returns

Ride by donation (cash only) and all donations will go towards maintenance of the train, track, and storage buildings.

Hair Clips salon

Professional Hair Care & Styling

Photo submitted

SHAUNA

KAREN

WE WanT YoU! Visit us inside the Sahali Mall

165 - 945 Columbia St. W. in the Sahali Mall

Open: Tue - Fri 9 am - 5 pm Sat 9 am - 4 pm

250.828.0708

COLUMBIA SH TI

NTURIST AS DE S

(Formerly Goessman Denture Clinic) ON OF B ATI RI OC

ars • et • scientia

A Proud Tradition of Denture Crafts ROBBY JAROUDI • ALLEN E. GOESSMAN

PERSONALIZED & PROFESSIONAL DENTURE SERVICE • Complete Dentures • Repairs • Dentures Over Implants • Partial Dentures

The 4th Annual Vernon Proms Classical Festival is back and runs from June 29th to August 4th with a fantastic program of 27 concerts, workshops, and free events in Vernon and Kelowna.

Vernon Proms opens with its most ambitious project yet. A single performance of a fullystaged musical drama by Vernon’s own Jim Leonard, based on Louis Hémon’s romance novel Maria Chapdelaine, will take place at Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre on June 29th, at 7 p.m.

This original production offers a great story, beautiful music, and top-notch performance that

Seniors’ Community Centre at Desert Gardens

JULY 2019 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

MONDAY

EVERY SUNDAY

603 St. Paul Street Kamloops, BC 250-374-9443

7

Home Support Services

• House Cleaning

• Personal Care (bathing, grooming)

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

14

540 Seymour Street, Kamloops V2C 2G9 Phone: 250-372-5110 • Fax: 250-372-3429 Email: desertgardens@hotmail.com Website: www.desertgardens.ca

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Canada Day 1 2 3 EVERY THURSDAY 4 Toastmasters 7 am Coffee Club 10 am EVERY MONDAY Chair Fitness 9:30 am Coffee Club 10 am Chair Fitness 9:30 Chair Yoga 11 am Coffee Club 10 am Chair Yoga 11 am Coffee Club 10 am Scrabble 1 pm Weightwatchers 11:30 am Table Tennis 1 pm Mother Goose 10 am Mahjong 1 pm Kiwanis Club 11:45 am Weightwatchers 5:30 pm Grape Vine 12 pm Grape Vine 12 pm cancel: Somatics 1 pm Table Tennis 12:30 pm Two Toonie Tea Bridge 1 pm SCC Dinner 5:30 pm 2:30 pm 10 SCC Dinner 9 8 11 Toastmasters 7 pm 5:30 pm Square Dancing 7 pm Table Tennis 7 pm Gamblers Anon 7 pm EVERY TUESDAY

Two great locations to serve you better!

10-2025 Granite Ave. Merritt, BC 1-888-374-9443

involves a professional orchestra, emerging artists from far and wide, and some of your local favourites.

The story itself is compelling and relatable. Louis Hemon wrote the novel Maria Chapdelaine while working on a farm in the Lac SaintJean region around 1912. The Chapdelaine family lives a rugged life on the Quebec frontier, deeply faithful to both God and the land.

Not one but three young suitors vie for the attention of daughter Maria: a logger, a shopkeeper and a city slicker. True to tradition, she falls for the wild boy. However, tragedy enters her life and Maria is deeply shaken. Ultimately, she has

to re-evaluate her life, her beliefs and her future.

The novel has three film adaptations, TV series, plays, illustrated novels, and now the opera.

The music is great. There are many catchy tunes, dances, beautiful ensembles, choruses, and heartbreaking solo arias.

The composer, Jim Leonard, is a well-known and beloved Vernon musician. He is a fixture in the jazz, music theatre, and classical and early music communities.

Maria Chapdelaine is truly a community-driven project.

Our sets are being built by the all-girls team of W.L. Seaton’s Stagecraft Class. At the VDPAC’s foyer, Vernon Museum will have an exhibition of the historic photographs and artifacts from Vernon of the same period.

The wonderful choristers are community members with passion for arts.

Tickets for Maria Chapdelaine: at Ticketseller.ca 250-549-7469 $5/$15/$35/$40 Visit vernonproms.ca for the complete festival line-up, event details and venue information and tickets information.

15

16

EVERY FRIDAY

SATURDAY

5

6

12

13

Weightwatchers 9 am Coffee Club 10 am TGIF 10 am Chair Yoga 11 am Mahjong 1 pm Cribbage 1pm

VISTA COMMUNITY SERVICES, STRAWBERRY TEA 1 PM LINDY IN THE LOOPS SOCIAL DANCE 7 PM

17

18

19

20

24

25

26

27

MS SOCIETY 10:30 AM KAMLOOPS PADDLEWHEELERS LIONS CLUB 6 PM

21

22

23

• Companion Care (at home & institutions) • Palliative & Compassionate Care • Meal Prep, Med Distribution, Wound Management • Transportation & Shopping • Continuous Care • Respite/Overnight Care Full Service Care Since 2009 Call for a free in-home assessment • DVA

250.852.3212

Bradwins

28

29

30

MUSIC WITH MARK AND FRIENDS 12:50 PM

31

Centre Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 4pm Weddings & private functions: Anytime!

Oasis Cafe: Open Mon-Fri: 8:30 am until 1 pm Dinner Tue/Thu 5:30 pm

L.A. Gift Shop: Mon-Fri: 10 am - 1:30 pm Proceeds to SCC

Seniors Healthy Living • Questions about your medications?

• Having trouble remembering to take your medications?

• Do you know what compounded medications are?

“Your prescriptions & compounding specialist”

FREE DELIVERY

ZOSTAVAX

(Shingles Vaccine)

& TRAVEL

VACCINES #10 -1380 Summit Drive • 250-851-3131 glovers@medicinecentre.com • www.gloversmedicinecentre.ca

Give us a call or drop by our pharmacy and see for yourself how we may be able to help.

July 2019

Page 17

Hello July!

Loyal Order of Moose • Women of the Moose • Moose Legion

THE FAMILY FRATERNITY

Submitted by Cathryn Oginski

The sun is shining and the blue skies reflect down on the river as everyone young and old splash in the cooling waters.

Summer, and the warm weather, has landed in the Tournament Capital and looks like it is here for a lengthy stay. Let’s all hope for crystal clear skies and the absence of smoke and fire this season.

In June, the office said a fond farewell and happy retirement to a long-term employee. Jo-Ann has worked within the event coordinator position for 4 years and bookkeeper position for the last year and a half. We at the North Shore Community Centre and Cottonwood Manor wish JoAnn the very best as she retires

to her personal little patch of sunshine and water out at the lake.

The North Shore Community Centre’s Used Book Sale, held June 3-7, was a giant success.

We raised a whopping $805 to be used towards keeping activity prices down here at the centre.

We wish to thank everyone who helped make this sale possible, from the generous people who donated books to the wonderful community who came by and found reading material, to the wonderful volunteers at Cottonwood Manor who oversaw the sale and organized the tables. Thank you so much!

It may be summer out there, but the Community Centre is

still open and runs a varied schedule throughout the months of July and August. Stop by and check out the activities that will continue through the summer.

We have something for everyone from Yoga to Zumba to Cribbage to Ukulele to Footcare. Check the calendar for times below.

Lastly the North Shore Community Centre will be closed with no activities planned on Monday July 1 for Canada Day and will reopen for Tuesday July 2nd. We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe long weekend!

Until next month, I bid you adieu.

Open everyday 11 am Meat Draws Friday at 7 pm & Saturdays at 2-4 pm

NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME! mooselodge1552@shaw.ca

Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1552 730 Cottonwood Avenue • 250-376-8022

ONE & TWO BEDROOM UNITS

• Apartment living for seniors • Beautiful gardens • Walking distance to North Shore shopping • One block from McArthur Island • Within the same for more information or complex as the to book an appointment North Shore Community Centre #307-730 Cottonwood Ave. & the Moose Lodge Kamloops, BC V2B 8M6 • Suites for purchase (life-lease) info@nsccs.ca • SAFER (wait list) www.cottonwoodmanor.ca

Call 250-376-4777

North Shore Community Centre JULY 2019 Calendar of Events -

SUNDAY

MONDAY Canada Day

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

1

2 Fitness Fun for Seniors 1:15 pm Ukulele 1:30 pm

7

8 Warren’s Yoga 9 am Chair Yoga 10:30 am Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Zumba 6:15 pm

14

21

28

15

Warren’s Yoga 9 am Whole Health Care 9 am Chair Yoga 10:30 am Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Zumba 6:15 pm

22

Warren’s Yoga 9 am Chair Yoga 10:30 am Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Zumba 6:15 pm

29

Warren’s Yoga 9 am Whole Health Care 9 am Chair Yoga 10:30 am Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Zumba 6:15 pm

9 Fitness Fun for Seniors 1:15 pm Ukulele 1:30 pm

16 Fitness Fun for Seniors 1:15 pm Ukulele 1:30 pm

23 Fitness Fun for Seniors 1:15 pm Ukulele 1:30 pm

30 Fitness Fun for Seniors 1:15 pm Ukulele 1:30 pm

452 – 730 Cottonwood Ave Kamloops V2B 8M6

Ph: 250-376-4777 • Fx: 250-376-4792 E-mail: info@nsccs.ca 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Footcare 8:30 am 3 4 Warren’s Yoga 9 am Joe The Egg Man 9:30am Diabetic Clinic 8:30 am Cribbage 1 pm Chair Yoga 10:30 am Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm Weightwatchers 5 pm Zumba 6:15 pm

10

Warren’s Yoga 9 am Chair Yoga 10:30 am Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Weightwatchers 5 pm Zumba 6:15 pm

11 Diabetic Clinic 8:30 am Cribbage 1 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

Warren’s Yoga 9 am 17 18 Whole Health Care 9 am Joe The Egg Man 9:30am Diabetic Clinic 8:30 am Chair Yoga 10:30 am Cribbage 1 pm Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm Weightwatchers 5 pm Zumba 6:15 pm

24

25

Warren’s Yoga 9 am Chair Yoga 10:30 am Diabetic Clinic 8:30 am Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Cribbage 1 pm Weightwatchers 5 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm Zumba 6:15 pm

SATURDAY 5

Warren’s Yoga 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am Chair Yoga 10:30 am Fitness Fun for Seniors 10:30 am

6 Weightwatchers 8 am

12

Warren’s Yoga 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am Chair Yoga 10:30 am Fitness Fun for Seniors 10:30 am

13 Weightwatchers 8 am

19

Warren’s Yoga 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am Chair Yoga 10:30 am Fitness Fun for Seniors 10:30 am

26 Warren’s Yoga 9 am Hair by Loreen 9 am Whole Healthcare 9 am Chair Yoga 10:30 am Fitness Fun for Seniors 10:30 am

20 Weightwatchers 8 am

27 Weightwatchers 8 am

Footcare 8:30 am31 Warren’s Yoga 9 am

Joe The Egg Man 9:30am Chair Yoga 10:30 am Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Weightwatchers 5 pm Zumba 6:15 pm

wHat makes Us dIFFeRent? PLENTY! 210 Lansdowne st., kamLoops

250.377.8225 drakeCremation.com

Proud to sponsor the Desert Gardens Calendar

• 100% LOCALLY OWNED & AFFORDABLE • OUR UNIQUE PRICE SATISFACTION GUARANTEE • SIGNIFICANT DISCOUNTS IF YOU PRE-PAY • NO UPSELL AND NO HIDDEN SURPRISES • WE TAKE CARE OF MANY THINGS FOR FREE, INCLUDING THE CPP APPLICATION

250.372.8811 • info@cfelaw.ca Downtown Kamloops - #300 - 272 Victoria Street dRake smItH, msw

President

C F E L AW. C A

July 2019

Page 18

Where are you going to be July 27? Towing options The Kamloops Street Rod Association’s annual Chrome on the Grass car show will be held on Saturday, July 27th on the Tk’emlups Powwow Grounds with more than 250 vintage vehivles spanning the 1920s to the 1970s.

The event revs up at 10 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m.

Admission is by donation and vehicle entries cost $10. Awards for the top hot rods will be handed out at 2 p.m.

All porceeds from the event will be used to support the Royal Inland Hospital’s children’s ward with $25,000 raised over the years.

In addition to the cars, visitors can enjoy face painting, a 50/50 draw,

races with hotWheels, food trucks and a variety of vendors.

“You have to have an event based around not just girls and chrome, you got to have it around families,” said association president Rae Wilson.

The event has been held at Prince Charles Park for the past 15 years, but a lack of parking for visitors became an issue as the event grew.

Wilson said he’s expecting the 2019 Chrome on the Grass to be one of the association’s biggest events yet.

“It should be a great event—rain or shine. No dogs, no lacohol, no golf carts and no burnouts,” he said.

Entry to view is by donation.

Continued from page 13 Flat deck towing completely removes the towed vehicle from road contact while travelling. It is one of the safest ways to bring along your additional transportation, although it also slightly more expensive than the other towing options.

On a safety and common sense note, to compensate for the weight of the towed vehicle in reference to braking, auxiliary and separate brakes are required. In addition to emergency self braking, crisscrossed safety cables or chains are required in case of an accidental break away. *Please confirm the towing capabilities with the manufactures specifications.

When towing a trailer or 5th wheel which some may refer it as a “goose neck” make sure the trailers own brake functions are as designed, who needs a runaway trailer to pass you while driving especially, if you discover it is yours.

The procedures of checking indicator lights function with confirmations that the bulbs are good with no corrosion in it’s base is a good use of time. I find dipping the base of the bulb in a silicone die-electric grease does a good job of keeping out excess moisture whenever installing new ones.

A final tidbit of information, if your tow vehicle is rear wheel drive it is recommended that you change the rear differential fluid yearly. This especially applies to pick ups and other personal passenger vehicles. Towing does a real number on the fluid and I have witnessed too many failures that were avoidable and very costly. Even if the manufacturer recommends changing every 3 years, towing especially on hills, does break down the fluid and replacing the diff oil is not expensive so do it sooner than later.

Be safe and tow wisely, it makes for a much more enjoyable experience.

Lakeview Community Centre Society JULY 2019 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

MONDAY

Canada Day

1

Canada Day Celebration 3pm - 8pm BBQ, beer garden, live music & more!

7

TUESDAY

2

WEDNESDAY

3

9

10

15

16

21

CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME

28

Save the difficulty & inconvenience of trying to sell your RV by yourself!

Are you concerned about: • Strangers coming to your home • Length of time to sell your unit • The right price to ask Don’t • Legalities of selling want to consign?

• Wasting your free time We’ll • Clean-up & detail costs buy your • Etc., etc., etc. unit!

Tel:

2449 Trans Canada Hwy. E., Kamloops, BC V2C 4A9 www.SouthThompsonRV.com

13 Rise ‘n Shine Breakfast 9 -11am

19

20

25

26

27

Fitness Classes 9 - 9:45am

31

JULY 2019 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

MONDAY Canada Day

21

250-374-4949

Toll Free: 1-800-555-8373

30

6

Fitness Classes 9 - 9:45am

Anglemont Market 9am - 1pm

Chase Seniors Centre

14

“On the Auto Mile”

29

12

18

24

SATURDAY

Fitness Classes 9 - 9:45am

7

We’ll eliminate all the problems for you!

23

5

Fitness Classes 9 - 9:45am

Anglemont Market 9am - 1pm

Fitness Classes 9 - 9:45am

TRAILERS • COACHES • CAMPERS • 5TH WHEELS • MOTOR HOMES

Remember, we will also trade UP or DOWN to get you the unit you want!

22

FRIDAY

11

17

Fitness Classes 9 - 9:45am

Squilax/Anglemont

Fitness Classes 9 - 9:45am

Anglemont Market 9am - 1pm

Fitness Classes 9 - 9:45am

14

4

Anglemont Market 9am - 1pm

Fitness Classes 9 - 9:45am

8

THURSDAY

Lakeview Centre

28

TUESDAY

1

WEDNESDAY

Chase Creekside Seniors

542 Shuswap Avenue • 250-679-8522

Open 8:30 to 11:30 am, 1:00 to 4:30 pm THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

2

4 5 Guys & Gals 3 Wood Exercise 9 am Exercise 9 am Carving 9 am Mini Crib 11 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Drop In Carpet (Register at 10:30 am) Canasta 1 pm Crib 1 pm Bowling 10 am Jam Session 7 pm

9

Guys & Gals Exercise 8:30 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

Bells & Bows 10 am Bingo 1 pm

Guys & Gals 8 Exercise 8:30 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

Bells & Bows 10 am Bingo 1 pm

Guys & Gals10 Wood 11 Exercise 9 am Carving 9 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Drop In Carpet Canasta 1 pm Bowling 10 am Jam Session 7 pm

Exercise 9am Crib 1pm

Guys & Gals15 Exercise 8:30 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

Wood 18 16 Guys & Gals17 Bells & Bows Exercise 9 am Carving 9 am 10 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Drop In Carpet Bingo 1 pm Canasta 1 pm Bowling 10 am Jam Session 7 pm Club Mtg 1 pm

Exercise 9am Crib 1pm

22 Guys & Gals Exercise 8:30 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

23 Guys & Gals24 Wood 25 Bells & Bows Exercise 9 am Carving 9 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm 10 am Drop In Carpet Canasta 1 pm Bingo 1 pm Bowling 10 am Jam Session 7 pm

Exercise 9am Crib 1pm

29 Guys & Gals Exercise 8:30 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

30 Guys & Gals31 Bells & Bows Exercise 9 am 10 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Bingo 1 pm Canasta 1 pm Jam Session 7 pm

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

July 2019

Page 19

Revelstoke Seniors

Phone: 250-837-9456 www.revelstokeseniors.ca

JULY 2019 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Canada Day

1

Bingo 1 pm Bridge 7 pm

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Genealogy 1pm

8

Bingo 1 pm Bridge 7 pm

14

Genealogy 1pm

Bingo 1 pm Bridge 7 pm

Genealogy 1pm

22

Drop-in 7 pm

Carpet 11 10 12 Bowling 9 am Billiards 9 am Coffee Drop-in Senior Exercise Senior Exercise Crib 1 pm 9:30 am 10 am 10 am Ballroom Dance Ballroom Dance

13

Carpet 16 Bowling 9 am

17 19 Carpet 18 Bowling 9 am Billiards 9 am Coffee Drop-in Senior Exercise Senior Exercise Crib 1 pm 9:30 am 10 am 10 am Ballroom Dance Ballroom Dance

20

Carpet 23 Bowling 9 am

27

Drop-in 7 pm

24

Drop-in 7 pm

Genealogy 1pm

29

Bingo 1 pm Bridge 7 pm

Carpet 30 Bowling 9 am

Crib 1 pm Ballroom Dance Drop-in 7 pm

31

Billiards 9 am Senior Exercise 10 am

Brock Activity Centre TUESDAY

8

9

Sunday Night Dance Chair Fitness 10 am Rentals until 4 pm 7:30 - 11 pm BINGO 6 pm $10 at the door Lunch 11:30 am - 1 pm Euchre 1:15 pm

15

16

Sunday Night Dance Chair Fitness 10 am Rentals until 4 pm 7:30 - 11 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 1 pm BINGO 6 pm $10 at the door Euchre 1:15 pm

21

22

23

Chair Fitness 10 am Rentals only 4 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 1 pm BINGO 6 pm Euchre 1:15 pm

28

29

30

Sunday Night Dance Chair Fitness 10 am Rentals only 4 pm 7:30 - 11 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 1 pm BINGO 6 pm $10 at the door Euchre 1:15 pm

Lunch 11:30 am - 1 pm Cribbage 1 pm

MONDAY

1

Open: noon - 7 pm Lunch Special

Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm

7

Meat Draw 2:30 pm

Meat Draw 2:30 pm

15 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

21

Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm

28

2

Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

8 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

14

Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm

TUESDAY

10 Lunch 11:30 am - 1 pm Cribbage 1 pm

22 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

29

Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm

Lounge Open 2 pm - 10 pm

Meat Draw 2:30 pm

BBQ

9

16 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

23 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

30 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

5

6

11

12

13

Stitchers Club 9 am Chair Fitness 10 am Bridge 1 pm Lunch 11:30 - 1 Canasta 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

17 Lunch 11:30 am - 1 pm Cribbage 1 pm

18

19

Repels the Toughest Stains.

20

Stitchers Club 9 am Chair Fitness 10 am Social Club Dance Bridge 1 pm Potluck Lunch 12 pm 7:30 - 11:30 pm Canasta 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

24 Lunch 11:30 am - 1 pm Cribbage 1 pm

25

26

27

Stitchers Club 9 am Chair Fitness 10 am Bridge 1 pm Lunch 11:30 - 1 Canasta 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

31 Lunch 11:30 am - 1 pm Cribbage 1 pm

WEDNESDAY

3

Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

SATURDAY

4

Stitchers Club 9 am Chair Fitness 10 am Bridge 1 pm Lunch 11:30 - 1 Canasta 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

JULY 2019 Calendar of Events Canada Day

FRIDAY

3

Royal Canadian Legion Br. #52 SUNDAY

Visit our website: revelstokeseniors.ca

THURSDAY

2 Rentals until 4 pm BINGO 6 pm

14

Drop-in 7 pm

Kamloops, B.C. V2B 3L9 info@csikamloops.ca • 778-470-6000

WEDNESDAY

1

7

26

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 4 pm

MONDAY Canada Day

Carpet 25 Bowling 9 am

9A - 1800 Tranquille Road

JULY 2019 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

Drop-in 7 pm

As our area is experiencing an increase in the fire danger rating, Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) reminds residents that open air burning of any kind is not permitted within the City of Kamloops. Open air burning includes campfires, cooking fires, burning of yard waste, and broadcast burning of weeds.

KFR is asking residents to be extremely cautious at this time of year in our grassland and interface areas. As the weather gets warmer, grasses, leaves, needles, etc. become very dry and can be ignited quite easily. Any spark or heat source can cause a wildfire. Be vigilant in these areas and be sure to report any suspicious activity to RCMP. KFR reminds residents to be FireSmart by discarding all smoking materials safely in approved containers, as numerous fires are started every year by cigarette butts that are carelessly thrown out. ATVs are another potential source of fire that people should be aware of. Riders should always stay on approved roadways when operating ATVs and ensure the vehicle has a spark arrestor. Also, when working in your yard, be safe when operating gas-powered equipment—keep a source of water and a shovel nearby in the event a spark catches.

KFR encourages everyone to be FireSmart! For more information on fire safety, visit Kamloops.ca/KFR.

Billiards 9 am Coffee Drop-in Senior Exercise Senior Exercise Crib 1 pm 9:30 am 10 am 10 am Ballroom Dance Ballroom Dance

Bingo 1 pm Bridge 7 pm

28

6

Carpet 9 Bowling 9 am

Drop-in 7 pm

21

SATURDAY

Carpet 4 3 5 Carpet Bowling 9 am Bowling 9 am Billiards 9 am Coffee Drop-in Senior Exercise Senior Exercise Crib 1 pm 9:30 am 10 am 10 am Ballroom Dance Ballroom Dance

Drop-in 7 pm

15

FRIDAY

2

Drop-in 7 pm

7

Kamloops Fire Rescue urges caution

10 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

17 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

24 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

31 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

Office Hours: 2 pm to - 4 pm Monday - Friday

THURSDAY

4

Lounge Open 2 pm - 11 pm Crib & Darts

11 Lounge Open 2 pm - 11 pm Crib & Darts

18

Lounge Open 2 pm - 11 pm Crib & Darts Exec Mtg

25 Lounge Open 2 pm - 11 pm Crib & Darts

425 Lansdowne St.

Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1Y2

Office: 250-374-1742

FRIDAY

5

Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm Crib 2 pm Everyone welcome to play

12 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm Crib 2 pm

19 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm Crib 2 pm

26 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm Crib 2 pm

SATURDAY Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm

6

Meat Draw 2:30 pm

13

Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm

Paint Like No Other

Meat Draw 2:30 pm

A trusted brand that is durable, washable, and available in thousands of colours.

®

20

Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm

27

Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm

FOR INFORMATION ON ALL LEGION EVENTS – 250-374-1742 Secretary@kamloopslegion.com

Visit us today:

$ Kamloops Paint & Window Coverings LOGO XX OFF Retailer Name Address City, State Zip Phone Number Website

MOORE® REGAL® 771 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops, BCBENJAMIN V2C 5N8 SELECT INTERIOR PAINTS 250.828.1800 | kamloopspaint.com

Take advantage of this exclusive offer: Visit XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX to receive $XX off your purchase of Benjamin Moore® REGAL® Select Interior Paint.

Hurry, this offer ends XX/XX/XXXX. Coupon valid for $X.XX off retailer’s suggested retail price per 3.79 L of up to 5 cans of 3.79 L of REGAL® Select Interior Paint. Redeemable only at participating retailers.

Must present this original coupon to redeem – no copies will be allowed. Limit one per customer. Products may vary from store to store. Subject to availability. Retailer reserves the right to cancel this offer at any time without notice. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Coupon expires XX/XX/XXXX.

July 2019

Page 20

Two months to go Submitted by Linda Haas

Zone 8 registration closed on June 28. We sure hope you didn’t miss the opportunity to live the Games’ motto: For Life, Sport and Friends.

Information is out for all the exciting Special Events at the 2019 Games. Mandatory Participant and Supporter Accreditation takes place Tues., Sept. 10, 2-8 p.m. and Wed. Sept. 11, 12-5 p.m.You must be accredited before your first event, even if you have decided to skip that event, or you will not be allowed to compete in any other event at the Games.

Accreditation takes place at the Capital News Centre, 4105 Gordon Drive in Kelowna. The Games Village, also at the Capital News Centre on Tuesday and Wednesday, showcases the Host Community with activities and local vendors. The Opening Ceremonies start

7 p.m. Sept. 11, at Prospera Place, 1223 Water Street.

Ceremonies include the march in of athletes in their zone colours, official torch lighting, dignitaries, and great entertainment.

The 55+ B.C. Games is not all about competition.

Enhance the experience with special events.

Thursday afternoon and evening before the AGM, and the Friday night dance kicks off at 7 p.m. A good time will be had by all before winding up at the Closing Ceremony on Saturday afternoon at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.

Now for some updates: The primary venue for Badminton has changed to the Kelowna Badminton Club. Contact information has changed slightly for hauling in and stabling reservations on the Equestrian sport form.

Contact is now Ann McKinnon instead of the HCBC. Table size for

8-Ball is confirmed at 5’ x 10’. Secondary venues will be utilized for Snooker, 8-Ball, Soccer, Hockey, Whist, Tennis, and Pickleball if registration numbers are high in a particular sport.

Zone 8 participation numbers, which should exceed last year’s due to proximity of Kelowna and the Games being a qualifier for the 2020 Canada Seniors Games in Kamloops, will be available for the August Connector There are no general meetings in July or August, although training and conditioning, physically and mentally, continue in all sports and recreational activities.

Enjoy the summer; have fun, stay active, and keep healthy! And remember Regina Brett’s comments at age 90: “Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift.”

601 BANCROFT

Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society

Ashcroft, B.C. 250-453-9861

JULY 2019 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

MONDAY

Canada Day

1

Drop in Bridge every Monday

7

TUESDAY

14

15 Drop in Bridge every Monday

21

22 Drop in Bridge every Monday

28

Carpet Bowling & Cards 10 - 4 pm

3

Closed

9

THURSDAY

Closed

16 Carpet Bowling & Cards 10 - 4 pm

17 Closed

23 Carpet Bowling & Cards 10 - 4 pm

Closed

11

18 Potluck 12 pm General Meeting 1 pm

19 Carpet Bowling & Cards 10 - 4 pm

25

26 Carpet Bowling & Cards 10 - 4 pm

Closed

31

Carpet Bowling & Cards 10 - 4 pm

MONDAY

TUESDAY

1

Adult Support 9:30 am to 1 pm Whist 1:30 pm 7

8

Adult Support 9:30 am to 1 pm Whist 1:30 pm

14

15

Carpet Bowling 9:30 am Pickle Ball 6-8pm

BAREBACK.1 SADDLE BRON.C I BULL RIDING s E BUCKING HUUS STOCK CONTRACT R � &fil�BI

Concession ,

rtJ Beverage Garden th

Rodeo Dance Saturday 13 • 9pm Featuring Live Band, Dirt Road Kings Dance tickets available at the Pritchard Store $20

Rodeo Tickets@Gate: Adults $15 • Students & Seniors $10 Children under 6 FREE • Family Pass $40 OCAL ENTRIES I June 30 th ' Call 250.572.2120

El NEW HOLLAND GRASSLAND AGRICULTURE

EQUIPMENT LTD

•

E

MONDAY

Canada Day

1

THURSDAY

Carpet Bowling 9 Adult Support10 9:30 am 9:30 am to 1 pm Community Canasta, Pool & Paramedic 1pm Fun Cards 1:30 pm Pickle Ball 6-8pm

FRIDAY

11

12

16

2

Bridge 7-9pm Seniors Centre

7

14

21 3rd Sunday Social 12:30 Wells Gray Inn 28

WEDNESDAY

3

Crib 1pm Legion

8 Learn and Lunch,9 10 10:30am North Carpet Thompson Park Crib 1pm Legion Bowling 1-3 pm Bridge 7-9pm Seniors Centre 15 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm

22 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm

29 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm

16 Bridge 7-9pm Seniors Centre

23 Bridge 7-9pm Seniors Centre

30 Bridge 7-9pm Seniors Centre

20 Bingo 12:30 - 4 pm

27 Bingo 12:30 - 4 pm

SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling 9:30 am

Carpet Bowling 9:30 am Pickle Ball 6-8pm

TUESDAY

Bingo 12:30 - 4 pm

5 Adult Support 3 Carpet Bowling4 Bingo 9:30 am to 1 pm Doors Open 5:30 pm 9:30 am Early Bird Games Canasta, Pool & Senior’s 6:30 pm Fun Cards General Mtg 2 pm Regular Bingo 7 pm 1:30 pm

6

13

Seniors Open House 9am

19

20

26

27

Evergreen Acres (unless otherwise noted)

JULY 2019 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

13

Box 791 Barriere V0E 1E0

Clearwater Seniors’ Activities

SPONSORED BY THE PRITCHARD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Bingo 12:30 - 4 pm

4431 Barriere Town Road

18 Adult Support17 9:30 am to 1 pm Carpet Bowling Canasta, Pool & 9:30 am Fun Cards Whist 1:30 pm 1:30 pm 21 22 23 Adult Support24 25 Adult Support Carpet Bowling 9:30 am to 1 pm Carpet Bowling 9:30 am to 1 pm 9:30 am Canasta, Pool & 9:30 am Pickle Ball Fun Cards Whist 1:30 pm 6-8pm 1:30 pm 28 29 30 Adult Support31 Adult Support Carpet Bowling 9:30 am to 1 pm 9:30 am to 1 pm Canasta, Pool & 9:30 am Fun Cards Pickle Ball Whist 1:30 pm 6-8pm 1:30 pm

Adult Support 9:30 am to 1 pm

6

Bingo Doors Open 5:30 pm Early Bird Games 6:30 pm Regular Bingo 7 pm

Closed

WEDNESDAY

2

SATURDAY

12

Closed

JULY 2019 Calendar of Events Canada Day

5

Carpet Bowling & Cards 10 - 4 pm

Barriere & District Seniors Society SUNDAY

FRIDAY

Carpet Bowling & Cards 10 - 4 pm

24

30

4

Closed

10

Carpet Bowling & Cards 10 - 4 pm

29 Drop in Bridge every Monday

WEDNESDAY

2

8 Drop in Bridge every Monday

Patricia Kilt, President

Phone: 250-674-8185

THURSDAY

4 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm Writer’s Circle 2 pm Library

5

Hike: Meet @ Strawberry Moose 8:30 am Darts 7 pm @ Legion

SATURDAY

6

Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm

Hike: Meet 12 @ Strawberry Moose 8:30 am Darts, 7 pm @ Legion

18 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm Writer’s Circle 2 pm Library

19 Hike: Meet @ Strawberry Moose 8:30 am Darts 7 pm @ Legion

20 Dinner 5pm @ Legion

25 Hike: Meet 26 Carpet Bowling @ Strawberry 1-3 pm Moose 8:30 am Crib 1pm Legion Seniors Book Club Darts 7 pm @ 2 pm Library Legion

27

17 Crib 1pm Legion

24

31 Crib 1pm Legion

11

FRIDAY

13 Meat Draw @ Legion 3 - 5 pm

Meat Draw @ Legion 3 - 5 pm

July 2019

Page 21

Crossword

by Adrian Powell Crossword by1 Adrian 2 Powell 3

Elder Services By referral only 10am - 12pm 12:30 - 2:30pm

Call to check if Bingo is on 250-803-9688

Carving 11 9 am - 12 noon Director’s Meeting 1 pm - 2:30 pm Bingo 4 pm Doors Open 6 pm Walk Ins

Pool & Cards 10am - 2pm Elder Services By referral only 10am - 12pm

5

SATURDAY

6

12

Pool & Cards 10am - 2pm Elder Services By referral only 10am - 12pm

13

Call to check 250-803-9688

14

15

16

Spiritualist Church Mt. Ida Painters 10:30 am - 1 pm 9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 8:30 am - 2 pm

21

22

23

Spiritualist Church Mt. Ida Painters 10:30 am - 1 pm 9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 8:30 am - 2 pm

28

29

Spiritualist Church Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm 10:30 am - 1 pm

30 Painting Group 8:30 am - 2 pm

17

Elder Services By referral only

Carving 18 9 am - 12 noon Bingo

10am - 12pm 12:30 - 2:30pm

4 pm Doors Open 6 pm Walk Ins

24

Carving 25 9 am - 12 noon Bingo

Elder Services By referral only 10am - 12pm 12:30 - 2:30pm

31 Elder Services By referral only

10am - 12pm 12:30 - 2:30pm

4 pm Doors Open 6 pm Walk Ins Call to check if Bingo is on 250-803-9688

MONDAY

TUESDAY

7

2

Foot Care (by appt. only) 8

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group 10 am

14

Foot Care (by appt. only)

Caregiver Support Group 10 am

28

Foot Care (by appt. only) 23

Foot Care (by appt. only)

29

Monday Morning Market

Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1H1

Day Away

10

17

Foot Care (by appt. only)

30

SATURDAY

11

Day Away

6

12

13

No Day Away

18

Good Food Box Pick Up

24

5

Day Away

No Day Away

Foot Care (by appt. only)

Foot Care (by appt. only)

FRIDAY 4

20

26

27

Day Away

25

Day Away

19

Day Away

31

Foot Care (by appt. only)

DOORS OPEN MON-FRI 9 AM - 4 PM RAINBOW CAFE 11:30 AM - 1 PM

JULY 2019 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

MONDAY

POOL ROOM OPEN WEEKDAYS 9 AM - 5 PM

Canada Day

1

Table Tennis 8 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Crib 1:30 pm

7

8

15 Table Tennis 8 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Crib 1:30 pm

21

22 Table Tennis 8 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Crib 1:30 pm

28

29 Table Tennis 8 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Crib 1:30 pm

2

Weightwatchers 8:30 am Scrabble 9:30 am

Table Tennis 8 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Crib 1:30 pm

14

TUESDAY

9 Weightwatchers 8:30 am Scrabble 9:30 am

16 Weightwatchers 8:30 am Scrabble 9:30 am

23 Weightwatchers 8:30 am Scrabble 9:30 am

30 Weightwatchers 8:30 am Scrabble 9:30 am

WEDNESDAY

3

Table Tennis 8 am Canasta 10 am Keep Fit 10:30 am

10 Table Tennis 8 am Canasta 10 am

17 Table Tennis 8 am Canasta 10 am Keep Fit 10:30 am

24 Table Tennis 8 am Canasta 10 am Keep Fit 10:30 am

31 Table Tennis 8 am Canasta 10 am Keep Fit 10:30 am

www.5thAveSeniors.org

THURSDAY Whist 10 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Social Bridge 1 pm Table Tennis 2 pm Crib 7 pm

4

11

Whist 10 am Social Bridge 1 pm Table Tennis 2 pm Crib 7 pm

18 Whist 10 am Social Bridge 1 pm Table Tennis 2 pm Crib 7 pm

25

Whist 10 am Social Bridge 1 pm Table Tennis 2 pm Crib 7 pm

FRIDAY

5

SATURDAY

6

Canasta 10 am Cancer Yoga 12 pm Dup. Bridge 1 pm

12

13

Canasta 10 am Cancer Yoga 12 pm Dup. Bridge 1 pm

19

20

38 38

39

45 45

34

32

33

34

42 46

43

58

59

25

25 30

29

31

30

31

36

32

39

44

44

47

47

48

49

49

61

40

40

43

53

37

37

46

50 51 52 50 51 52

22

22

24

29 36

42

33

13

54

53

55

54

55 56

56 57 58

59

57

60 60

61

63 63

64

64

65

65

66 66

67

67

68

68

62

62

31 Hard resin used ACROSS industriousness 31 Hard resin used ACROSS CanadianCanadian industriousness Where could 63 Seizes in varnishes in varnishes 11 Where youyou could see see 63 Seizes 32 Bone of contentio "Road to Avonlea" 64 banished They're banished 32 Bone of contention "Road to Avonlea" 64 They're Transfusion 65 Graynor ActressofGraynor of33 Two-spot 33 Two-spot 44 Transfusion fluidfluid 65 Actress 34 sites Icicle hanging sit 10Where Where Dagwood "The Sopranos" 34 Icicle hanging 10 Dagwood dozesdozes "The Sopranos" 42 Carpentry by-prod 14Feel Feelunwell unwell Blast of wind 42 Carpentry by-product 14 66 Blast66 of wind 15 taxes 67 European bison 15Imposes Imposes taxes 67 European bison 44 ___ donna 44 ___ donna 46 Supreme Diana 16 movie format 68 1, 24,68 9 and 103,9e.g..

46 Supreme Diana 16Mega Mega movie format 1, 24, and 103, e.g..

47 Closest to reality introduced at Expo '70 '70 47 Closest to reality introduced at Expo 50 Fashion designer Vera ___designer 17 you you did indid order DOWN DOWN 50 Fashion 17Something Something in order 51 Seesaw sitter nursery rhyme totoplay Canada's national 1 Alternative to plastic to plastic 51ofSeesaw sitter of n play Canada's national 1 Alternative sport in in June 2 Go by 52 Wanes sport June 2 ten-speed Go by ten-speed 52 Wanes sitcom 20 guy guy 3 Happy '80s DeVito sitco 20Muscle-bound Muscle-bound 3 mollusc?

Happy mollusc? 53 '80s DeVito 53 54 Tut's fertility54 goddess 21 Winkie's description 4 Complete assembly assembly Tut's fertility godd 21Willie Willie Winkie's description 4 Complete 55 "50% off" event 22 of members 55 "50% off" event 22Saw Sawregularly regularly of members 57 One of filmdom's Reitmans 23 consonants 5 Marched out in front out in front 57 One of filmdom's 23Greek Greek consonants 5 Marched 58 Prefix used in flying 25 Witticism: bon ___ 6 Swear on a stack of Bibles 58 Prefix used in flyi 25 Witticism: bon ___ 6 Swear on a stack of Bibles 59 "Payback" actor Kristofferson actor K 26 of some Canadian 7 Trig 7termTrig term 59 "Payback" 26Showpiece Showpiece of some Canadian 61 Red berried evergreen cavalry members 8 Apportion 61 Red berried ever cavalry members 8 Apportion 62 Uncle of rice62 fame 35 round dance 9 Sign9of aSign burnt of offering?

Uncle of rice fam 35Israeli Israeli round dance a burnt offering?

36 B of 10 Ol' Blue 36The The B BLT of BLT 10 Eyes Ol' Blue Eyes 37 In the middle of the Bering 11 Miss out SOLUTION TO PUZZLE 37 In the middle of the Bering 11 Miss out SOLUTION TO PU 38 Tarzan creator's initials 12 Nose environs 38 Tarzan creator's initials 12 Nose environs 39 Got some shuteye 13 Cut from the payroll 39Buick Got Enclave, some shuteye 13of Cut 40 e.g.

18 Home the from the payroll 40 Buick Enclave, e.g.

18 Home 41 Floridian cuckoos NHL's Lightning of the 41Same Floridian cuckoos NHL's 43 old thing 19 Golden Calf, e.g. Lightning 43 Same old thing 19 Golden 44 Deep purplish brown 24 Include as part of Calf, e.g.

44Syrup-producing Deep purplish brown 24 category Include as part of 45 a larger 45Canadian Syrup-producing a larger category mainstays 25 Loose cloaks Canadian mainstays 26 Big, 25 Loose cloaks 48 Despair flightless 48Colombo, Despair___ Lanka 26Americans Big, flightless 49 South 49Unwanted Colombo, ___basically Lanka 27 Horn-shaped South Americans 50 plants, item 50'Twas Unwanted plants, basically Horn-shaped item 53 in the present?

28 Huge27 Cadbury chocolate bar 53Skin-covered 'Twas in the Huge Cadbury chocolate bar 56 Inuitpresent? craft 29 Lively28Latin dance 56Just Skin-covered Inuit 29over Lively Latin dance 60 like the epitome of craft 30 Freeze 60 Just like the epitome of 30 Freeze over

Buying or Selling Real Estate?

From sign up to sign down...I work hard for you!

For all your Real Estate needs in Kamloops, call

Canasta 10 am Cancer Yoga 12 pm Dup. Bridge 1 pm

26

24

35 35

48

320A Second Ave. NE

THURSDAY

Foot Care (by appt. only)

16

22

Monday Morning Market

Pool & Cards 10am - 2pm Hall Rented 4-9pm

27

Bingo, Olena Bramble ............................. 250-803-9688 Carvers, Olena Bramble .......................... 250-803-9688 Elder Services, Lee Ann or Brenda ......... 250-833-4136 Hall Rentals, Olena Bramble ................... 250-803-9688 Mount Ida Painters, Olena Bramble ....... 250-803-9688 Spiritualist Church, Gloria Makey .......... 250-832-8058 Tuesday Painting, Ross Chester ............ 250-832-3579

3

Foot Care (by appt. only) 9

15

Monday Morning Market 21

WEDNESDAY

1

Office Closed

26

23

26 27 28 26 27 28

41 41

Pool & Cards 10am - 2pm

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550 Office Hours: 9 am - 3 pm

JULY 2019 Calendar of Events Canada Day

20

Call to check if Bingo is on 250-803-9688

Seniors’ Resource Centre - Salmon Arm SUNDAY

19

21

21 23

12

19

A X E D

Painting Group 8:30 am - 2 pm

4 pm Doors Open 6 pm Walk Ins

FRIDAY

11

19

F A C E

Spiritualist Church Mt. Ida Painters AGM 9 am - 2 pm 10 am - 2 pm

10

Carving 4 9 am - 12 noon Bingo

18

13 16

27

Canasta 10 am Cancer Yoga 12 pm Dup. Bridge 1 pm

KITCHEN CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER OFFICE SUMMER HOURS 10 AM - 2 PM MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY

BILL ALBERS

250-851-1193 Office: 250-374-3331 Email: billalbers@remax.net

www.billalbers.remax.ca

Real Estate (Kamloops) 258 Seymour Street

S I N E

9

Elder Services By referral only 10am - 12pm 12:30 - 2:30pm

THURSDAY

16

12

A V O W

8

3

15 18

10

11

E A V E S

Painting Group 8:30 am - 2 pm

WEDNESDAY

9

10

D E U C E

7

2

8

9

I C E U P

Mon•Tue•Thur•Fri 10 am - 2 pm

Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm

TUESDAY

7

8

S A L S A

DROP-IN POOL & CARDS

1

6

7

K R I S

MONDAY

Canada Day

5 6

A E R O

SUNDAY

14 17 17 20 20

5 15

M A S O E S I M T H I N I E D A T MO T C A L R I O N A S P T S A L P U L E T R E S R I S U M I A B E A V L E S A E N T N

JULY 2019 Calendar of Events -

4 4

M A S O F A ECSB C I PM LAA XS T AHI IL N LI ECV EI T ET DEODN E S K DA A HME O MT A N W E M UI SD E C A L R P MS UES AI ORNC M A P HTO R A S BUA VC A ELR B P U SCL EE S E UES SU L AEN TI R SSU RG AI R M A P S U W M OI EA K D SV ET RI AWBE EE A L AES SB U SA YRA IS N A B S E X I E N T N O S G U S T W I S

31 Hudson Ave. NE, Box 1552 Salmon Arm, V1E 4M6 P: 250-832-3015 E: drop31@telus.net

3

I S I S

Shuswap Lake Senior Citizens Society

1 2 14

Signs of Iconic Canadiana Signs of Iconic Canadiana

T A X I

Bingo Manager, Wendy Bond ..................................... 250-253-3516 Carvers, Olena Bramble .............................................. 250-803-9688 Computer Class, Sierre Allison ................................... 250-463-4555 Elder Services, Lee Ann or Brenda ............................. 250-833-4136 Hall Rentals, Olena Bramble ....................................... 250-803-9688 Mount Ida Painters, Olena Bramble ........................... 250-803-9688 Potluck, Clara Corley................................................... 250-463-2456 Spiritualist Church, Gloria Makey .............................. 250-832-8058 Tuesday Painting, Ross Chester ................................ 250-832-3579

July 2019

Page 22

HITCHHIKERS

by Rita Joan Dozlaw

With a wedding cake boxed up and blocked between suitcases on the seat of the car, and a wedding gown hanging in the rear of the hatchback, Jess left town for her destination wedding in Fernie, B.C. The venue, Lizard Creek Lodge, known for its charm, was nestled in the Rockies.

Marly, the fiancé, had a surprise in mind for Jess. He would make one of her dreams come true. Arriving in Fernie, he knocked on a rancher’s door and identified himself. “I’m Marly, and this week-end I’m getting married at the resort right next door to you. My fiancé has her hopes up for a photo-op in a meadow with mountains in the background. I wondered if you would give us permission to go on your property… just for an hour or so to get some cool shots.”

“Good to meet you, Marly,” the old rancher tipped his hat, “I see nothing wrong with that. Wanna inspect the lay o’ the land?”

“Sure, if you have time.”

“It’s grassy in the fallow field where the wildflowers are blooming. If you want me to, I can mow over in the area bordering the creek near the woods.”

“Sounds terrific, thanks!” The property passed the inspection. With a hand shake, they made a gentleman’s agreement and the rancher slapped Marly’s back and squeezed his neck with his rough fist.

The secret, of the photo-op location, smeared a smile on Marly’s face all afternoon as his fiancé and their attendants discussed last minute details.

The ordained father of the groom read an excerpt of his formal speech which confirmed, to Marly, that his own dad officiating would enhance the ceremony.

The next day, the affair was breathtaking and, afterwards, Marly whisked his new wife away momentarily to hold her close and tell her how beautiful she looked.

“You’re stunning, regal,” he whispered, “and I have a special surprise for you.”

Ralph, the photographer gathered the wedding party together and headed for the quaint footbridge leading onto the rancher’s property. Jess quizzed him about trespassing.

“Marly got permission! This is his surprise to you!”

Marly wallowed in pleasure at Jess’s kisses of approval. They climbed a bank to the roughly split rails of a snake fence, and her sentimental heart sang, “I hope our future is like this old fence, Marly. Our friends, relatives, kids and their cousins all uniquely connected and supporting each other forever.”

“We’ll make that happen!” Marly swung her in circles then set her down beside the fence… avoiding a patch of thistles. Jess slipped out of her white satin shoes and got up to get closer to the creek. Ever so accommodating, Marly attempted to put her shoes in his pockets. “Fakes!” Heels first, he shoved them into his waistband then got out of his own shoes and socks to cross the bog. Cool water squished between their bare toes.

Back in the field of flowers, where the trampled grass exposed cow pies, they found humor in closely watching where they stepped. Swarms of gnats flew into their faces, and Marly winced, “I hope ticks aren’t waiting to spring from these bushes?” Aware of armies of aunts and lazy ground beetles underfoot, he warned, “Careful where you walk.” No one gave a thought to the gnarly little worms and seed bugs nestled in the weeds. Finally comfortable, on the path of the mower, all the white satin shoes picked up green grass stains.

The girls had enough. Tired of posing while dodging grasshoppers and swatting at stinging aphids, they huddled to the sidelines. Ralph’s random photo-shots were hilarious. “Let’s go on without the rest,” he suggested to Jess. “I’ll get shots of you guys alone.”

At a canopy of stately trees, Marly picked up his bride and carried her into the shadowy thicket. “This is a threshold… for now.” He set her down on a fallen trunk and picked the snagged debris from her gown. They helped each other up onto the log and, for fun, steadily balanced. The shot of Marly’s bare toes clinging to the rough bark looked as though he was practicing for a log rolling contest.

Jess jumped off and snared her gown. Pulling it free from the splintered bark, she sighed, “Shouldn’t have done that.” They posed quickly because, in the dimpled humid cathedral, they were plagued by mosquitos. They returned to the meadow where the attendants caught up with them. With majestic white-capped mountain tops in the background, the scenes were a natural fit for group shots.

At the river’s edge, an outcropping of boulders enticed the newlyweds. They climbed the hill and gazed over the blue-glass Lizard River. “Hold it right there!

Your upside-down reflection is shimmering like the diamonds on Jess’s finger.”

Ralph got one of his best shots where a trickling waterfall and rock garden framed the bride and groom.

Like kids, with abandon they sprinted along the beach skipping flat pebbles across the pristine water. All alone, they wandered back into a woodsy hideaway beneath towering phallic symbols and stole an embrace in their new-found privacy.

“Oops, there’s Ralph.” Marly shook his head and sneered jokingly, “Nice timing, buddy.”

Backtracking to the resort, Jess’s feet itched, and she was increasingly unnerved at a strange sensation behind her knees and along her slim limbs. Suddenly, her mind alerted her to a disastrous situation. The photographer caught the back of her flaring gown as she fled behind a gazebo. Under several layers of fabric, creepy crawly critters, who’d left their serenely grassy plateau and forest knoll, inhabited a new world of filmy chiffon lace over rustling taffeta and a slippery satin slip next to smooth scented flesh. To the rescue, Jess’s bridesmaids smacked and whacked the hitch-hikers… an unidentifiable worm, a baby beetle, a stunned honey bee, two June bugs, a few sticky caterpillars and three dainty lady bugs… thankfully, before any of them could turn up as party crashers at the banquet of the season.

Savona and Area 50+

O.A.P.O Branch #129

6605 Buie Road/Savona Access Rd

JULY 2019 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Canada Day

7

14

21

28

WEDNESDAY

1

Savona Weight Loss Club 8:15 am Craft Club 1 pm

8

Savona Weight Loss Club 8:15 am Craft Club 1 pm

15

Savona Weight Loss Club 8:15 am Craft Club 1 pm

22

Savona Weight Loss Club 8:15 am Craft Club 1 pm

2

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

3 Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9 am Canasta 7 pm

Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9 am

4 Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9 am

16

Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9 am

Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9 am

23

30 Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9 am

17

Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9 am Canasta 7 pm

18 Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9 am

24

Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9 am Canasta 7 pm

25 Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9 am

MONDAY

2

8

Open 9 am - noon

Crib noon

14

15

Open 9 am - noon

Closed 21

22

Open 9 am - noon

Crib noon 28

Closed

29

Open 9 am - noon

26

27

Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9 am Crib 7 pm

Drop-in Centre 80 – 150 Opal Village Centre Mall THURSDAY

3

Open 9 am - noon 9

Open 9 am - noon 16

Open 9 am - noon 23

Open 9 am - noon 30

Open 9 am - noon

20

31

WEDNESDAY

Open 9 am - noon 7

19

Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9 am Canasta 7 pm

TUESDAY 1

13

Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9 am Crib 7 pm

JULY 2019 Calendar of Events Canada Day

6

Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9 am Crib 7 pm

Logan Lake Seniors 50+ SUNDAY

SATURDAY 5

10 11 12 Exercise 9 8:30 am Exercise 8:30 am Exercise 8:30 am Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9 am Coffee 9 am Coffee 9 am Coffee 9 am Crib 7 pm Potluck Meeting Canasta 7 pm 6 pm

29

Savona Weight Loss Club 8:15 am Craft Club 1 pm

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334

4

Open 9 am - noon

10

Open 9 am - noon

11

Closed

17

Open 9 am - noon

18

Open 9 am - noon

24

Open 9 am - noon

25

Closed

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Open 5 9 am - 3 pm Curling 10-noon Bingo 1 - 3 pm

Games Night 6 - 10 pm

Open 12 9 am - 3 pm Curling 10-noon Bingo 1 - 3 pm

Games Night 6 - 10 pm

Open 19 9 am - 3 pm Curling 10-noon Bingo 1 - 3 pm

Games Night 6 - 10 pm

Open 26 9 am - 3 pm Curling 10-noon Bingo 1 - 3 pm

Games Night 6 - 10 pm

6

13

20

27

31

Open 9 am - noon

Note: The Merritt Senior Centre shuts down in July. Reopens in August.

Dr. DeWitt, DPM & Dr. Sean Lehmann, DPM Dr.Stephen Stephen DeWitt, DeWitt Doctors of Podiatry • Thick and Difficult Nails

• Arch Heel and Bunion Pain

• Ingrown Nail Surgery

• Plantar Warts and Corns

• Diabetic Foot Care

• Custom Molded Orthotics

250-374-7495

#380-546 Saint Paul St. Kamloops, BC

accepting neW patients

July 2019

Illustration: “Mrs Tiggywinkle” from The Tale of Mrs Tiggywinkle

by Beatrix Potter

“Bright and clean, bright and clean, the cleanest clean you’ve ever seen.” said Mrs

Page 23

Busy badge of honour Tiggywinkle in my now grown children’s favourite Beatrix Potter book. She was bragging and probably obsessivecompulsive about cleanliness. She would fit right into today’s preoccupation with disinfected surfaces. I found an LP record with a catchy music sound track to accompany the book and it became a part of the rodent mix cementing my children into becoming lifelong bunny huggers and taking on other bunny stories like Watership Down and The Velveteen Rabbit. I wish I still had that LP, can’t fathom why I let it go. Once we had a real bunny living in our TV room busily chewing off electrical and phone cords, wooden edges of door frames and

shredding the frayed edge of the carpet. But that soft velvet coat repeatedly won us over within mere seconds of thinking he would have to go.

Beatrix Potter’s Mrs Tiggywinkle was a hedgehog though, and very prickly in contrast to the bunny heroes in her other books that were constantly sneaking through hedges to get carrots from someone else’s garden. But Mrs Tigg was very busy and understood her job as caretaker of other’s needs (in this case, tidiness and cleanliness).

But the glorification of busy in our culture is harmful to us. The pace of our lives leaves little space for healing, reflection, and surrender to serenity and stillness.

We hurry constantly,

Drake, why are you asking about Murray’s finger prints? obscure table in our arrangement room. I decided not to tell Alice or any client about the idea, but if she happened to notice the samples and brought up the subject, I would tell her what it was about.

Time passed. A few people asked me to take the finger print. Over One of the most odd time, more and more and uncomfortable people started to hear questions I ask when about ‘the finger print’ making cremation or from family or friends. funeral arrangements is: “Would you like us They started to come in to take Murray’s finger ASKING for it! Then, print?” It strikes most some people started people as odd because to get a little angry if it is not something I didn’t bring up the you’d expect from subject. Sometimes a funeral director. you can’t win: you’re Funnily enough, on danged if you do and several occasions over you’re danged if you the years people have don’t! replied “No, that won’t So, now I tell be necessary. There’s everybody about ‘the already a complete set down at the RCMP.” finger print’. A lot As you read the of people think it’s a perceive this to be an following article you’ll attempt to ‘up-sell.’ terrible idea; some probably realize why I’m against up-selling. people really like the I am uncomfortable On the other hand, I idea and want to order asking Alice about thought “Who am I something. Everyone taking Murray’s finger to deprive people of seems grateful to be print. something they want?” asked, however. It Several years ago a So, we gave it a try. puts them in a position fellow named Steve I received Steve’s to make their own called me from Ontario. laser system and a few decision. I’m still a little He’d just started samples and stuck uncomfortable bringing a company called the samples on an it up, however.

Eternity’s Touch. Steve wanted to produce personalized jewelry that people could buy in memory of Murray. How were these jewelry items to be made personal?

By imbedding a laser image of Murray’s finger print into the trinket, that’s how. He asked me to offer this idea and product to my clients. I had mixed feelings. On the one hand, I worried that people might

risking disconnection from ourselves, others around us and the morethan-human world.

Prolific aphorisms in advertising and social media talk about balance, being centered, establishing boundaries, taking care of ourselves and doing what we deserve. But instead we wear busyness as a badge of honour, losing contact with our core, not living in the here and now, marching to the persuasion of market forces and becoming unconscious of our personal and cultural realities thus allowing us to deny and avoid dealing with them.

Our most famous psychologist Carl Jung says the farthest we are from our consciousness, the more easily we are

manipulated and likely to make decisions that don’t serve our planet, or our own healing and transformation.

He said, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”

Well not everyone embraces this idea because to be frank, it is painful. But we are all unique. Some believe a life not examined is not worth living and some do not want the complication of an inner landscape.

But we could form a conscious intention to include and prioritize our inner life. Or take time to question why we do not stop for a pedestrian on a crosswalk, why we do not have time to eat nutritionally, why we

suffer from frequent heartburn, why we don’t notice the radiant smile of a passer-by, and why we bury our faces in a small shiny screen.

Perhaps we need to step back from the fires of the current complicated and overwhelming world and remember ourselves, notice our breath, our bodies, our thoughts, and feelings. It may feel counter-intuitive in a culture that is speedaddicted, but the slower we can become, the quicker we can return home to ourselves and the truths we need to accept about today’s world and in the process downsize a lifestyle that is hostile to the connections that may be the true meaning of our brief lives.

Wills ON Wheels Is your Will up-to-date?

• Wills • Probates • Enduring Powers of Attorney • Representation Agreements

250-374-3737 info@glgmail.ca

Toni Vuteva Lawyer

Gibraltar Law Group 202-444 VICTORIA ST., KAMLOOPS V2C 2A7

Professional Nursing and Home Support for 20 years 24 hour service • 7 days a week

• Nursing • Personal Care • Homecleaning and Meal Prep • Companion/Appointment Services • Footcare or A Free In-Home Assessmen Call Us F AGE #103 - 1315 Summit Dr. V2C t 911 • TUDOR VILL 5R9 2 1 5 8 0 5 2 PS • your life.™ www.wecare.c O e v i O L L . u M o A y K a Helping

July 2019

Page 24

“Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, and dreams are forever.” ~ Walt Disney

The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place at Heritage House in Riverside Park on the fourth Thursday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (September to May, except December). For further information contact Connie at 250-852-3218.

Physiotherapy Works!

No Referral Needed • Drug Free Treatment for pain!

• Dry Needling (IMS) • Deep Tissue Laser Therapy 550 TRANQUILLE ROAD

250.376.1141

North Kamloops

Physiotherapy

Robinder (Robin) Gill BPT, MPT

• Personal care • Companion care • Housekeeping • Meal preparation • Transportation • Respite care • Personalized, continuous care • Mobile chair massage • Snow removal

Always happy to help!

Serving Kamloops since 1994 | Offering 24/7 Care 314-141 Victoria St. | inhomecarehomesupport.ca

250-851-0078

Drop in for Coffee and Conversation

CSI Activity Centre

CSI Activty Centre

• Variety of in-house programs and activities offered daily • BCLC Bingo every Tuesday night at 6:15 • Take and bake meals • Space rental available for your special event or meeting • Full catering menu available • Dance to live music on Sunday nights

• CRA Income Tax Program runs year round • Fraud Awareness Program • Elder Abuse Prevention & Awareness • Advocacy and Mentoring • Personal Assistance and Support • Information Library and Community Referrals

Two Locations Serving Residents of the Thompson Nicola Region Brock Shopping Centre

Northills Mall

9A - 1800 Tranquille Road

25 - 700 Tranquille Road

Activity Centre

778-470-6000

Information & Referral

250-554-4145

Centre for Seniors Information Helping to Find Answers to Questions and Solutions to Concerns

www.csikamloops.ca • info@csikamloops.ca

Lawnbowling - Learn a new sport! Keep your mind and body active with this low impact activity.

FREE LESSONS! Virtually anyone can learn to play successfully. You can be either competitive or noncompetitive. There is a huge social component in our club, and there is no team commitment since we have an open draw. For more information call Bruce or Laurel at 250-554-5177 or email bclary@hotmail.co .

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with kidney disease, perhaps the Kamloops Kidney Support Group can help.

The KKSG meets on the second Wednesday and second Saturday of every month. Wednesdays at 10 a.m., and Saturday at 9 a.m., with both gatherings at Chances (Barside Lounge and Grill), 1250 Halston Ave. There isn’t anything formal about KKSG. We have coffee, maybe some breakfast, and talk about life and kidneys. You won’t get any medical advice, but we will be there to share our experiences, whether you are pre-dialysis or on dialysis, a kidney donor or a recipient, a family member, or anything in between.

FMI, call Edna Humphreys at 250-376-6361 or Dorothy Drinnan at 250-573-2988.

Kamloops Street Rod Association meets: July 3 - A&W Northshore, July 10 -KSRA Meeting at Valleyview Hall, July 17 - A&W Valleyview, July 24 - A&W Northshore, July 27 - Chrome on the Grass at Powwow Grounds, July 31 - A&W Valleyview. FMI call Rae at 250-374-5251 or Brian at 250-851-0586.

Kamloops Social Club provides activities & gettogethers for members to socialize, have fun and make new friends. Our monthly dances are open to the public. Other activities, for members, include potlucks, appie nights at various pubs, dining out, hiking, snowshoeing, X-country skiing & other social get-togethers proposed by members.

Potlucks: 3rd Tuesday/ month @ 6pm; Meetings & Social: 1st Wed/month @ 7 p.m., both at the Oddfellows Hall, 423 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops. We welcome new friends to join us. FMI call Bonnie @ 250-3198510.

Excelsior Rebekah Lodge No.23: General meeting second Tuesday of every month 7:30 p.m.

Regular meeting fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. 423 Tranquille Rd. McArthur Park Lawn Bowling invite new bowlers to try lawn bowling free. Lawn Bowling is low impact, easy to learn and very affordable. There is something for everyone; social drop-in bowling, leagues and tournaments with a little competitiveness and Provincials, 55+ Games and Nationals for the more serious bowler. The Lawn Bowling facility located at McArthur Island is open from May to September.

For more information call Brenda 250 579-5775 or Ron 250 319-3255 or Doug 250-851-9760.

Multiple Myeloma Support Group for Kamloops and Region.

Meetings will be scheduled at the Kamloops Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre once an agenda is in place for a meeting and/ or a speaker have been arranged. If you are interested, please contact one of the following people and provide us with your email address (or phone number) and we will notify you of future meetings.

Bob T.: ridgerunner@telus. net 250-376-3292; Anne E. akevenrude@shaw. ca 250-372-8077; Bob H. rhamaguchi@shaw.ca 250-374-6754.

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH Thrift Seller is open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at 146 Victoria St. We welcome you to come shop, donate or volunteer.

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meets the second Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 405, 235 – 1st Ave. For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand, support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of B.C. at 250-377-8200.

Army Navy & Airforce Veterans in Canada Unit 290. ANAVETS by the river is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community. We are located at #9-177 Tranquille Rd. Contact info: 250-554-2455 anavets290.ca. The club is open 7 days a week. On Wednesdays fun darts starts at 1 p.m. and welcomes everyone. We have our karaoke on Friday nights at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday meat draws at 3 p.m.

Everyone is welcome.

Council of Canadians meets at 5.30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli, 225 - 7th Ave. Please join us. Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250377-0055. You can also visit kamloopscanadians.ca.

Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon at People In Motion, 182B Tranquille Rd., for resources, support and fellowship. There is parking in the back. Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email: ash. westen@gmail.com.

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 1:30 p.m. at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse, next to Norbrock Stadium.

Come for crib, coffee & good company. Free parking. Call 250-579-0228, 250-5798259 or 250-376-0917.

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 Elks Lodge #44 meets at 7:30 p.m. every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St. We have served the community since 1920.

You are invited to come and meet the members. New members are welcome. The hall is also available for gatherings, meetings, etc.

For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-5734632.

Kamloops 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 FMI. Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre, 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd. Phone 250-376-4011 or email larubekam1947@ gmail.com Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month (except July) at Southwest Community Church, corner of Summit and Hugh Allen Drives (go south on the 5A). FMI 250314-1021.

The World Famous City of Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday (except holidays), 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the Yacht Club, 1140 River Street. Anyone interested in ‘unplugging’ and wanting to interact with people instead by having fun

July 2019 with music is invited to join the band. No auditions - all skill levels are welcome, although having a sense of humour will prove to be a great asset. Check out the web site kamloopsrubeband. org and find us on Facebook.

FMI please call Terry Phillips 250.374.1606 Kamloops Stroke Recovery Branch meets at Riverbend Seniors Community at 10:30-1 p.m. on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month.

Email: kmshelton@hotmail. com or phone: 250-3771961.

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop, 421 St. Paul St. To volunteer, call 250-372-3020. New items daily, great prices!

Different specials every day, Check us out.

The Kamloops Breast Cancer Support Group meets at Kamloops United Church - Ponderosa Room the 3rd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. The support group is for all women at any stage of their breast cancer journey whether newly diagnosed or years out of treatment.

Kamloops Garden Club meets on the 4th Wed of the month, Feb through June & Sept through Nov at 7 pm Heritage House, 100 Lorne St (Riverside Park). We host a wide variety of garden related activities, everyone welcome to attend. Contact Judy at 250-374-4181 FMI or visit Facebook.com/ kamloopsgardenclub.

Page 25 Ping-Pong is billed as a brain sport. It is also said it could be the elixir of youth and it brings a lot more to the table. We meet Tuesdays 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Desert Garden Community Centre, 540 Seymour Street. We welcome more players. Drop in fee is $2. Having fun is something we did all the time, why change with age?

FMI call 250-372-3965.

St. Paul’s Cathedral Thrift Shop 360 Nicola St is open Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. to June.

Handicapped access from the alley between Nicola and St. Paul.

Kamloops Antiques, Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month. September – June at Heritage House on Lorne Street, Riverside Park 7 p.m. Guests and new members welcome. FMI call: 250-372-0468 Bernice or 250-377-8364 Joyce.

Diabetes Support: There are two support groups in Kamloops. RiverBend (760 Mayfair St), last Tuesday/ mo., ph: 778-470-8316 for details; and, Hamlets (3255 Overlander Dr.), first Monday/mo. (except July & Aug.), ph: 250-579-5707 for details. Open to all and features monthly speakers.

Kamloops Chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except July, August and December) at the Hal Rogers Center, 2025

Summit Drive. Contact number 250 320-3038.

Anyone with an interest in vintage vehicles is welcome to attend.

Interior Authors Group Interested in writing?

Maybe you’d like to join us.

We’re people who love to write in all styles, forms, and genres. We’re aspiring authors, veteran authors, and everything in between.

If you want to learn more about the craft of writing, or about publishing and self-publishing, or anything else related to writing, come check us out. Meetings are the second Wednesday of every month except July and August, 6:30 pm at North Shore Community Centre (in Cottonwood Manor), #307-730 Cottonwood Avenue, Kamloops, V2B 8M6. Driving directions: North on Tranquille, left on Poplar, right on willow, left on cottonwood. FMI visit interiorauthorsgroup. wordpress.com/about/ or look for Interior Authors Group on Facebook. Or contact Elma 250 374-1750, elmams@shaw.ca Municipal Pension Retirees Association meetings will be on June 18, Sept. 17 and Nov. 19 at 9:30 a.m. at CSI Activity center, Brock Shopping Centre. Join us to talk to other retirees, meet former co-workers and have a voice about your MPP Pension. FMI call Jean 250-374-1191.

The Kamloops Tai Chi Club is a member–driven non profit group. We

meet Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1136 6thAve. Experience the benefits of tai chi and qigong: increased flexibility, balance and agility. To join our class, email: kamloopstaichi@gmail.com North Kamloops Elks, #102-1121-12th St. 250-3762924. Call us and see what we do. Meeting at 7 p.m.

3rd Monday of each month.

Crib-Tues & Wed, 7 p.m.

Everyone welcome.

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 Connector would like to feature your group!

Please send a photo and a short write up describing the activities of your group to editor@connectornews. ca. Submissions will be published as space permits. Changes to your regular listing should also be emailed to editor@ connectornews.ca and again, listings are published space permitting. If your listing doesn’t appear one month we will do our best to cycle it back in the next.

Whole new turn Continued from page 4 based on those few conversations.

Feeling empowered like that gives me the motivation to empower other people.

I want other people to feel that same empowerment and motivation.”

She continues to refer Minerva as a valuable resource for communities and businesses.

Manuel speaks about the challenges that comes with entering a male-dominated industry like mining. It can be even more daunting to enter into a leadership position within a male-dominated industry. But women facing these challenges is exactly what Manuel wants to encourage, knowing that her having received similar encouragement from her own network has made such an impact on her journey.

“I ended up with a job thanks to networking (…) all because I walked into Minerva and networked,” says Manuel. “I think to transition into a leadership role takes a lot of courage [and] managing a leadership role becomes very challenging.

It’s about overcoming those challenges and identifying a network of support.”

Manuel appreciates how the award altered her view of receiving recognition of her accomplishments, that her work is being recognized as precedent setting.

And what she knows to be true, is that sometimes honours awarded to one person are actually a reflection of all those who came before her, and those who will follow.

For more information about Minerva BC, visit minervabc.ca

dsom n u m d e i d n by ra

July 2019

Page 26

Just who (or what) is my neighbour?

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Weekend Masses Saturday 7 pm Sunday 8:30 am 11:30 am, 6 pm

COMMUNITY CHURCH 344 Poplar

A Place to Belong!

Sunday Service 11:00 am Sunday School 11:45 am

Please check out our website for any upcoming events

250-554-1611 www.kamsa.ca

Confession Times Wed 5:15-5:35 pm Saturday 4-5 pm Sunday 5:30-6 pm or by appointment

Weekday Masses Monday 6:30 pm Tuesday - Friday 9 am & 6:30 pm Saturday 9 am

255 Nicola Street • 250-372-2581 www.sacredheartkamloops.org

UNITED CHURCHES OF CANADA

Kamloops United Church

www.kamloopsunited.ca 421 St. Paul St. • Sundays 10 am Rev. Bruce Comrie

Mt. Paul United Church

www.mtpauluc.ca 140 Laburnum St. • Sundays 10 am Rev. LeAnn Blackert

Plura Hills United Church

www.plurahillsunited.com 2090 Pacific Way • Sundays 10 am

In the Gospel of Luke, a rich young man asks Jesus what he must do to “inherit eternal life.” He asks how one must live in order to be right with God, and Jesus answers this question with his own question: “What does the law say?” To which the seeker replies: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength and mind, and your neighbour as yourself.”

Familiar words for many of us, and the question that arises then is “just who is my neighbour?” For me, this is the crux of ministry.

Every person we meet is a neighbour. But as humans we have a penchant to try to qualify who is in and who is out.

The church is guilty of the same. In our Wild Church gatherings, we see everyone who attends as a neighbour. We take it one step further, too, and consider all of life, both human and other than human, as our neighbours.

We recently attended a conference in Seattle that encouraged us to consider our neighbourhoods and the

specific needs it holds as a starting point for ministry. I work with two others, Michele Walker and Lesly Comrie, in this new ministry and we have chosen to define our ministry in the following way: Michele, on defining our neighbourhood: Our neighbourhood Is the lands of the T’kemlups te Secwepemc peoples, We recognize that we are visitors and are grateful for those who have stewarded these lands for centuries.

We are in the North Thompson, South Thompson and Thompson watersheds.

This is the land of rounded and worn hills that slide into valleys revealing its secret places: The land of hoodoos, sand and clay of the many coloured grasses that form a rippling sea in the wind, of sage whose scent bursts into the hot dry air of cacti growing close to the ground - a dichotomy of soft flesh and hard spikes, of Ponderosa pines standing tall and strong in the wind – tufts of needles sprouting from branch after branch of wildflowers that begin in the grasslands and carry

up into the alpine where the trees become thick and the undergrowth lush.

It is lakes that pool into the hills and valleys.

It is the fertile river valley providing sustenance to human and other than human beings.

It is the rivers, two of them, meeting and carrying the heartbeat of this land on to the ocean.

This is our neighbourhood.

It is sacred.

LeAnn and Lesly, on defining our mission: At this time in God’s story – in God’s world – we are facing deep challenges. We have moved from barely acknowledging climate change to realizing we are in a state of environmental catastrophe.

Opening ourselves to the wisdom of creation, discerning what it means to be in right relationship with the earth and all of life, recognizing that we are a part of earth’s ecology and not separate from it, finding deep connection with Creator in the midst of creation: this is part of our Wild Church experience.

Our times together offer us hope as we face the devastating changes across our

planet. By rebuilding our relationship with the land and all of creation, we are better able to love the earth as our neighbour.

To reconnect with Creator through time in creation fills our wild souls.

The late poet Mary Oliver asks the question: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

In our Wild Church gatherings, we plan to keep learning what it means to love God and to love our neighbours, both human and non-human.

Because we want to make a difference in this world and in our community.

Rev LeAnn Blackert is in ministry with the new Wild Church in Kamloops (wildchurchbc.org).

She works with Michele Walker and Lesly Comrie in the Wild Church ministry. LeAnn loves long walks through local parks, connecting with others in the natural world, and the wild hills that surround Kamloops, as well as her partner and their two cats.

Life...  Professional Organizing  Estate Liquidation  Downsizing & Moving Experts  Companionship & NonMedical Home Services  Hoarding/Chronic Program Disorganization Canadian Franchises Available | *A division of Everything Organized Ventures Inc.

762 Dominion St. V2C 2X9  250.377.7601  everythingorganized.net

Life... fe...

FOR RENT: 2 BDRM 3RD FLOOR CONDO $2100 per month.

Independent senior living.

Numerous amenities and/mo. /mo. activities.

Rentals starting at $1,400 ntals starting at/mo. $1,400 ing atwith $1,400 no long term lease.

Call Phyllis o.h no long term lease. term lease.

250-376-6502

Rentals starting at $1,525 $1,400 /mo. with no long term lease.

Call Jacquie for a free tour Calltour Jacquie for a free tour Call Jacquie for a free 250-682-4378

Call Jacquie for a free tour 250-682-4378 250-682-4378 www.theriverbend.com

www.theriverbend.com www.theriverbend.com 250-682-4378 www.theriverbend.com

Cal

25 ww

July 2019

Page 27

Kamloops Birdwatch:

A Midsummer Murder Submitted by Naomi Birkenhead

Great opportunity for young actors Continued from page 3 set and prop workshops, etc.

Rivertown Players shows normally run for all of July and August. They are primarily funded through Canada Summer jobs grants.

It’s a great opportunity for the young actors to get work experience doing what they love and learning business skills such as marketing and booking as well as writing and directing the plays, set design, construction and crowd control when the kids get too excited and storm the stage.

Unfortunately the funding was cut back significantly this

year, so the shows will only run through July.

To find a listing of where they will be hosting their events, the very best place is to find them on their Facebook page rivertownplayers or on kamloopsarts.ca Kicking off July in the Kamloops Arts Council’s galleries is and eclectic exhibit, “Life Without Mirrors” by the ‘Muses.’

The Muses are a diverse and eccentric group of local artists who met through creativity coach, Janet Whitehead’s

workshops. They have been exhibiting together for over a decade.

This exhibition will showcase two and threedimensional pieces with a connecting theme of selfportraits. Historically, artists used self-portraits as a kind of calling card, attesting to their ability to capture a likeness and giving a sense of their capabilities - not to mention having a free model on hand.

Theoretically, a self-portrait can truly expose one’s emotions, thoughts, past, present, and future through

the beautiful umbrella of artistic expression. By imaginatively finding other mediums to seeing into a looking glass, you will be delighted to see works of photography, clay sculpture, floral design, watercolours, and written word to name a few. You may even recognize a face or two.

The opening reception is Friday July 12, 5 - 8 p.m. and the show runs from July 10th – August 10th at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre located at 7 Seymour St. West.

19 20 Brilliant Favourites!

A season of

Judgment, its dialogue can sentence a subject to an injustice of perception; a life time of encounters defined by the lore and stories surrounding its character and actions.

One such creature that lives with an imposed image is the American Crow. Its sleek black feathers, shimmer richly against the sun, while in the night, provide a cloak of the deepest shadow. Beady little eyes perched atop a slightly curved beak, continue to reflect the eerie darkness that appears to encompass every aspect of this creatures guise. The haunting caw reverberates through the air, immediately inspiring a sense of dread and the appearance of multiples, known as a Murder, even more ominous. Yet none of this persona speaks to the authentic nature to the Corvus Brachyrhynchos.

This omnivorous bird is not reliant on carrion or even specifically drawn to it as much as we are lead to believe. It will feed on many invertebrates that it will hunt; aid in the devouring of a carcass, as well as feast on wheat, corn, acorns and various other seeds. The need for Scarecrows in farm fields developed due to this feeding behavior which occurs more so during the onset of autumn.

The gathering or Murder seen on the outstretched arms of a scarecrow has become synonymous with horror movies filled with impending doom for decades. Yet, that image speaks to the biggest misconception of all. American Crows are

actually monogamous breeding birds and very social. Offspring from previous nesting years will often remain with their parents to assist in rearing new nestlings and creating large family units of up to 15 individuals.

This species of bird does not reach breeding age for at least two years and often don’t leave the nest site for five. Most Murders are most likely a family unit.

However, some lore is indicative of this messenger of evil. Many cultures believe Crows, Ravens, and Vultures carry the wisest of their ancestors. They have the ability to see and exist in both the spirit and physical world, and so are often guides.

A great place to witness the true nature of this intelligent creature is on the south end and facing slope of Kenna Cartwright Park. They truly are a majestic and interactive species.

Birders Facts: A grouping of Ravens is called a CONSPIRACY; a group of Eagles a CONGRESS; Owls a PARLIAMENT, and Vultures who are feeding are known as a WAKE, otherwise they are called a COMMITTEE. Other Terms of Venery: Hummingbirds - Charm, Glittering, Shimmer; Herons - Siege; Robins - Round; Kingbirds - Tyranny; Swans – Ballet; Geese - Gaggle; Magpies - Mischief; Starlings - Murmuration; Flycatchers - Outfield; Ducks - Raft; Merlin Illusion; Hawks - Cast.

c i s u M f o d n u o The S The New Canadian Curling Club

Save over 15% with a subscription!

THE DROWNING GIRLS

CAFÉ DAUGHTER

Call 250-374-5483 or visit 1025 Lorne St.

to have the team at the Kamloops Live! Box Office help find the best package and seats for you.

Single tickets go on sale August 6

wctlive.ca

THE BOY IN THE MOON

EVERY BRILLIANT THING

July 2019

Page 28

WE LOVE PLAYING WITH OUR GRANDKIDS

Don’t let hearing loss stop you from being active.

CALL US TODAY TO BOOK A FREE, HEARING WELLNESS EVALUATION

DID YOU KNOW THAT HEARING AIDS & HEARING AID BATTERIES ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE?

Hearing aids, hearing aid batteries and even hearing aid repairs are all considered medical expenses, and therefore can be claimed on your tax return.

LOW INTEREST FINANCING NOW AVAILABLE!

You could qualify for as low as 0% financing! We make it easy for you to to hear better and be healthy.

414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops, BC 250.372.3090 Toll Free 1.877.718.2211 Email: info@kamloopshearingaidcentre.ca or online at:

www.KamloopsHearingAidCentre.ca Find us on facebook: /KamloopsHearingAidCentre