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Seniors Society By Ann McCarthy
June is Senior’s Month, and there are many events happening around Kamloops to celebrate seniors. Oncore Seniors Society, in partnership with the City of Kamloops, is celebrating with the Second Annual Seniors’ Symposium, taking place on Friday, June 12. If you are a senior, or a caregiver, we warmly invite you to attend. If you took part in the Symposium last year, you gave us strong feedback. You wanted to know more about housing options for seniors. We recognize that your home is extremely important to you. Your
home is your strength, your memories and your place of refuge. It is your safety and your joy. As you age, all of these factors become so much more important, especially if you have to say goodbye to a family home for financial reasons or because of declining health. We want you to know all of your options as you age. That’s why we are offering Seniors Housing Demystified, a presentation to give you all the information you need to know about access and options for government-funded assisted living facilities. Interior Health staff members will be there to tell you what you need to know. You will also be able to talk to a wide variety of non-profit and private housing providers. Information about Home Health Care is another reason to be at this year’s Symposium. Last year you voiced your opinions about
With Hitler’s armies controlling most of mainland Europe, the Allies recognized that a successful invasion was central to winning the war and changing the course of history By Jim Elliot & Cam Doherty
June 6, 1944, is a day that will forever be cemented in the annals of history. 14,000 Canadians landed on Juno Beach in northern France and took part in the largest seaborne invasion in recorded history. On that day, Canadian soldiers and their allies were able to establish a foothold in Europe from which they could not only liberate an entire continent, but also change the course of history. After the Allies were forced to retreat from the mainland at the Battle of Dunkirk, Western Europe was completely occupied by Nazi Germany. It took years of planning and months of effort before the sixth day in June was decided on as the day for them to return. The Royal Canadian Navy provided 109 vessels and over 10,000 sailors as its contribution to the vast armada of
Submitted by Clarence Schneider
Clarence Schneider, local historian, was able to attend the 70th anniversary celebration of the end of the Second World War in Europe. 7,000 Allied vessels that set sail for Normandy. The 3rd Canadian Division landed on Juno Beach and played their role in allowing the allied nations to bring an end to one of the darkest chapters in human history. “D-Day was important because the entire
continent was overrun; every country in Europe was under occupation or subject to pressures from Nazi Germany,” said Clarence Schneider, local historian and secretary of the Kamloops Royal Canadian Legion. “Our people went the furthest inland on D-Day…which gives you
an idea of the tenacity of Canadians.” Schneider recently returned from the 70th anniversary celebration of the end of the Second World War in Europe with insights into how Europeans remember Canada’s contribution to the war effort.
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After failing to reach the finals of the Aviva Community Fund Competition this past winter, the Centre for Seniors Information will continue plans to expand its kitchen after receiving funding from the provincial government. (Left to right): Bonnie Vadnais (longtime volunteer), Executive Director, Brenda Prevost, Health Minister Terry Lake, Ruby Reynolds, Minister of Transportation Todd Stone and Laura Kalina (Kamloops Food Policy Council).
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Rethinking the environment versus jobs conversation I don’t think it is jobs versus the environment anymore. I sat and listened to speaker after speaker at the recent Renewable Cities conference, sharing the same message: it can now be about jobs and the environment. I actively seek out win-win options, and sometimes, I will admit, I can be a wishful thinker. This however feels different. A lot of people who are concerned with the amount of greenhouse gases produced by human activity suffer from “climate fatalism.” Who can blame them really? Media reports about failed climate negotiations or about an awesome new gas guzzling, spewing vehicle can get quite depressing to these folks. But, at the Renewable Cities conference I learned that the big global car companies now offer 15 different pure electric vehicle
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City Talk Arjun Singh, City Councillor
models, and this number is projected to double in the next year. I also learned that electric vehicle owners could save between $1,500 and $2,500 a year in operating costs. Kamloopsians choosing to purchase an electric vehicle are basically buying a zeroemissions vehicle, since our electricity is generated by hydro projects. I also learned that Germany has 380,000 renewable energy, family-supporting jobs. I also learned the price of installed solar has decreased 40 per cent
globally and is now often competitive with other forms of energy. The folks at the land art generator initiative are even making renewable energy generation a thing of great beauty. Their yearly competitions invite proposals for public art that also generate large amounts of energy from the sun, wind and the water. Check out the website: www.landartgenerator. org. Their presentation at the Renewable Cities conference was a huge highlight. I know we can build on the successes we in Kamloops have had with electric vehicles, with renewable energy generation and with innovative public art. These are just some of the takeaways for me from my recent experiences. If you have any questions, feedback or comments for me, I’m at asingh@kamloops.ca or 250-377-1797.
the lack of information pertaining to this important area. We have invited a team from Home Health Care in Kamloops; they will tell you about access and options in Home Health Care from Interior Health. Are you concerned about Alzheimer’s? That’s another reason why you should attend the Symposium. We will have the latest and most up-to-date information about an issue that could affect every family in our community. Do you want to know more about Internet and smartphone safety? Representatives from Telus will be at the Symposium to tell you how to lower your risk of financial fraud, phishing, and elder abuse through phones and the Internet.
Telus Health will tell you all about the growing demand for automated home health. Imagine having a blood pressure machine at home that transmits the results to
Mark the date! Friday, June 12 your doctor, wherever they may be! The presentation will provide a glimpse of what is real today and what is coming to help us all better manage our health. The City of Kamloops will again deliver their
lively and energetic Health and Wellness session. We want you and your family members to have all the information you need to make informed choices. Register today with the City of Kamloops to take part in Symposium 2015. Call 250-828-3500 and quote Program #241182. The cost is $15 for the full day of workshops and also includes coffee and tea, snacks and a wonderful nutritious lunch. To request financial help with public transportation costs, call Oncore Seniors Society at 250-828-0600. Looking forward to seeing you all at the Second Annual Kamloops Seniors Symposium!
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Hiking routes abound for every ability By Becky Mann
With summer just around the corner, people are shedding their winter jackets and boots, opting for a pair of loafers and a stroll in the great outdoors. So where can someone find a trail in the Kamloops area that is both accessible to those
of different fitness levels and a place to discover local wildlife? “Kamloops has a lot of really good hiking opportunities close by,” said Frank Ritcey, provincial WildSafeBC co-ordinator and a member of the Kamloops Naturalist Club. One trail that Ritcey likes to refer the public to
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The parking lot appears suddenly and it is best to drive slowly if you are operating a small vehicle. The trail follows a portion of Tranquille River, past a wetland created by beavers, on through to Pine Park (approximately two km in) and further still upriver. With a wide variety of reptile life to be found, Ritcey reminds anyone who comes across a snake that, “All snakes in B.C. are protected.” You are not supposed to handle or antagonize them. The Kamloops Naturalist Club will be hosting a “Reptile Walk” in the very near future, offering anyone interested the chance to come and explore the Tranquille River area. “It’s just a way to get people to think about the reptiles we have,” said Ken Lipinski, a member of the Kamloops Naturalist Club. Lipinski understands some people’s trepidation in regards to wildlife and learning more about nature and wildlife could alleviate some of those fears. The walk will be on Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone should meet at the parking lot for Pine Park. Pants and sensible hiking shoes are a necessity and the total distance that will be covered is approximately four km. The event is free for Naturalist Club members and non-members can purchase a one-day membership for $2. Anyone under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Frank Ritcey will be leading the walk, speaking about the six species of snakes found in the area. Bring a camera and a sense of adventure. The Kamloops Naturalist Club is a non-profit organization “dedicated to keeping nature worth knowing,” according to their Facebook page. With over 100 members of all different ages and backgrounds, members meet on the third Thursday of every month at the Heritage House near Riverside Park. “We have a really great
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With the winter weather in the rearview mirror, more and more people are heading to the great outdoors. Kamloops is home to a variety of different hikes and walks, fit for all ability levels.
cross section of membership,” said Lipinski. Each month a different presenter is brought in and the topics vary greatly from ants to bats to birds. “All of our members love things that deal with nature,” said Lipinski. For more information about the upcoming walk or the Kamloops Naturalist Club, please refer to their Facebook page.
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Pharmacists can help optimize diabetic care
Health Matters Laura Burgess, B.Sc. Pharm Certified Diabetes Educator
As I mentioned in a previous article, having your pharmacist involved in your diabetes management has been shown to help decrease your A1c by up to 1.8 per cent. Research has also demonstrated that regular pharmacist involvement can significantly reduce the number of emergency department visits and hospitalizations in
diabetic patients. With pharmacists being one of the most accessible healthcare providers, who are well educated in all areas of diabetes care, isn’t it time you made sure you are utilizing all the services they provide to help manage your diabetes? In this article I would like to highlight these services, in order to increase awareness as to how your pharmacist can help you optimize your diabetes management. Pharmacists receive education and training on blood glucose monitoring and targets, lifestyle modifications including diet and exercise, medication management in diabetes and monitoring, preventing and
treating complications of diabetes such as cardiovascular disease, peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugars). Additionally, pharmacists are wellversed in medication coverage. Pharmacists also offer a variety of services to help optimize your diabetes management. You can book a medication review with your pharmacist, which will take an in-depth look at your health conditions and medications. He or she will go over why you take each medication, how you should be taking it and any safety information such as side effects to monitor or drug/food interactions. During this session, your
pharmacist will also review any supplements or over-the-counter medications that you take to ensure that they are safe, effective and necessary for you. I hope that this review of the clinical services that your pharmacist can offer you has helped to enlighten you as to what a valuable member we are as part of your diabetes healthcare team. As I have discussed before, living with a chronic condition such as diabetes can be overwhelming at times, so please make sure you are utilizing your pharmacist’s services in order to receive the care and support you need to properly manage your diabetes.
Magic bullets or healthy nutrition? Natural Health Cathy Lidster, B.Sc, GCFP, ACNRT
I am often asked, “What do you think of the latest new miracle compound (magic bullet)?” Here’s what I know: There are seven billion humans on the planet. Each of us is one in seven billion. There are no two people exactly alike — in genetics, epigenetics, ancestry,
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personal experience, body chemistry, beliefs, thoughts, feelings, emotions, character, shape and size. What are the chances of one thing or one size fitting all? When your neighbour gets a great result from a product she bought at Superstore for her migraines but it doesn’t work at all for your headaches, why is that? Why do different people respond differently to the same treatment? And why do we continue to act as though this is not the case? Our bodies are not only uniquely individual but are divinely designed for one purpose and with one function in mind — survival. So everything your body does is for
your survival and is actually not “wrongness.” It may be uncomfortable, but it is not an error. Symptoms are adaptive responses. When a plant grows longer stems in order to twist to seek the sun, is that “wrongness?” When a liver grows extra cells and becomes enlarged in order to increase its capacity to deal with filtering more and more toxins, is that a mistake? When you experience a symptom, do you jump to a conclusion, demand a diagnosis, decide your body has gone wrong and try to stop the symptom with drugs? What would happen if you asked yourself, “Why is my body responding the way it is?”
One of the frequent issues I encounter as a pharmacist when trying to assist clients is a lack of knowledge on the part of the client in regards to their medications. In some cases, clients have no idea what medications and/or natural health products they take. This concerns me as I am a firm believer that we should all be aware of what is going into our bodies. While it is unreasonable to expect everyone to memorize all the medications they take, I believe everyone should have a basic awareness of their medications. While your regular pharmacy
will have a list of your prescription medications on file, if you are out of town, at another pharmacy or taking natural health products or supplements, you should ensure that this information is available if a health care practitioner needs it. There are a few ways to ensure you know which medications you are taking. The most basic of these tricks is the good old list. Writing down the medications you take, when you take them and the dosages on a small piece of paper can go a long way in ensuring you get proper medication advice if
Look to your habits of eating and lifestyle for clues as to what to change so that you can support your body’s natural healing processes rather than suppressing or hindering them. In honestly asking yourself this question, you may discover you have not been supplying your body with the raw materials it needs to heal rapidly and completely. Your body is a phenomenal healing machine. Instead of looking for a quick and easy answer (magic bullet) to suppress symptoms, look to whole foods the body can recognize and use. The challenge is to learn how and where to buy healing whole foods and how to prepare them.
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I have seen some clients laminate this list and keep it as a card in their wallet. Your pharmacist can help with your knowledge of your medications. You can request a medication review with your pharmacist. If you are on five or more prescription medications, this review can be covered by B.C. PharmaCare. If you book an appointment with your pharmacist they can review all of your medications, ensure you know what they are for and create a list with any important notes for you. They can also help identify and manage medication-related issues if they arise. If you do book one of these appointments, make sure
you physically bring all medications and supplements to the appointment. This helps to ensure accurate information and analysis. Some clients also request photocopies of prescriptions when presenting them to the pharmacy. This is a good idea for record keeping and to help ensure you keep track of any medication changes. It can also help if there are any discrepancies or errors that occur. The pharmacy can photocopy
the prescription and stamp or mark duplicate along with the stamp of the store name and address on it (usually across the text of the prescription). You can even go one step further and also request copies of lab work from your physician! While the medical system maintains records of medications and medical histories, being aware of what you are taking is a critical part in ensuring your health is maintained. The health care system is coming under increased stress as a result of cutbacks, changes in regulations and an enormous demographic shift. It is important that every person help themselves by being aware of their medications and medical conditions.
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How to handle a hit and run accident
Legal Ease By Kerri D. Priddle You have been involved in an accident with a motor vehicle, either as a driver yourself, or as a passenger, pedestrian or cyclist. Before you can get the licence plate number of the vehicle, the other driver leaves the scene. What do you do next? You should take note of the hit and run vehicle’s make, model and color, as well as the driver’s personal description. Also take note of the time and location of the accident and the direction of travel the vehicle or persons involved. If you wish to make a claim for compensation, the Insurance (Vehicle) Act requires that you
make “all reasonable efforts” to ascertain the identity of the unknown driver. What does that mean? The court has found the following to be “reasonable steps” to ascertain the identity of the unknown driver: 1. Contact the police immediately and provide them with all information regarding the accident and the hit and run vehicle. 2. Contact ICBC Dial-A-Claim and provide them with all information regarding the accident. 3. Identify witnesses who saw the accident. 4. Post signs at the scene of the accident to canvas for further witnesses. 5. Post an advertisement in the newspaper to canvas for further witnesses. 6. Canvas businesses in the area who may
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Organizing your home one shirt at a time
Do you need a peace bond? The following is part of a series of informational articles aimed at increasing public awareness about the services provided by the Kamloops Victim Services Unit. The Unit offers a variety of information and services, at no cost, to any victim or witness of crime or trauma. All Unit members have received specialized, comprehensive training in victims’ issues, the criminal justice system and crisis intervention techniques. The Unit is located at the main RCMP Detachment at 560 Battle St. Victim Services operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and may be accessed by calling 250-828-3223. People seek protection orders for a variety of reasons and in a variety of situations. Protection orders may be sought to prevent violence or damage to property by a co-worker, a neighbour or a relative other than a spouse. This article will cover peace bonds. A peace bond is a court order made by a provincial court judge. To be eligible for a peace bond, an applicant must show a genuine fear for his or her life, his or her children’s lives, and/or his or her property. There must also be a documented pattern of past violence or harassment against the applicant. To apply for a peace bond, applicants must provide a statement to police outlining the circumstances under which a peace bond is required. The investigating officer will conduct an investigation and note the cause for the peace bond. If the investigating officer determines the criteria for a peace bond has been met,
the officer will prepare a report to crown counsel for consideration. Crown counsel will review the report and will either approve or decline the request. If the request is approved, a hearing date will be set in provincial court. The defendant will be summoned to court, and the applicant will be subpoenaed to court. The defendant may hire counsel for court representation, as crown counsel will represent the applicant. Both individuals will present their case to the judge, who will make the decision whether a peace bond will be granted or declined. If the peace bond is granted, the defendant will not receive a criminal record unless the court order is breached. If the defendant fails to comply with the peace bond, a further court date may be set to deal with the matter. The bond requires the defendant to keep the peace and be of good behaviour, and to comply with other specified conditions for a maximum of 12 months. Other conditions may include, but are not limited to: no contact with the applicant directly or indirectly, a no go order for a location or radius, to abide by a curfew, to surrender all firearms and weapons and to abstain from alcohol and drugs. While protection orders are not failsafe, they provide people with another level of personal security. For further information about peace bonds, contact the Kamloops RCMP Victim Service Unit at 250-828-3223, or drop by the 560 Battle St. office.
Simple Organization Kim Watt-Senner Let’s play a bit of a brainteaser. I’m thinking of a word; let’s see how long it takes you to figure it out. What is something that we all use every day — something that we can exchange several times a day? It is something that comes in many different colours and something we likely use for 24 hours straight. What is it? It is clothing! Clothing clutter is hard to stay on top of. We have our favourites that we wear all the time (15 per cent), we have clothing that we wear on special occasions (10 per cent), and the other 75 per cent of our clothing just sits in our closets for that “someday” wear. You know what I’m talking about, the “Oh, I’m saving that for
when I lose that extra 20 pounds!” So do yourself a favour and tackle that 75 per cent of the clothing that is taking up valuable space in your closet or drawers. Our rule of thumb is the magical year mark. If you haven’t worn an item in the past year, discard it, or give it away to a friend or charity. There are
some exceptions to the rule of course such as clothing used for special occasions. That type
of clothing gets a twoyear reprieve. However, keep in mind that styles change quickly and any particular item may be out of style. If that is the case, pitch it! Another reason for discarding clothing is that needs change. You may have had a need for business attire but have changed to a job requiring a uniform. If that is the case and your clothing is collecting dust, pass it on to someone who can use it. Once your closet is pared down, spend a bit of time organizing items that are alike. I have my hubby’s T-shirts and jeans in neat piles. His shirts are all on hangers. For myself, I have neat piles for pants, T-shirts, workout gear and pyjamas. My blouses are all hung on hangers. This way I know exactly where to find things in a rush. Taking the time to organize and decrease the clutter will save you time and money. Happy organizing!
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Expressing gratitude for Canadian veterans
Your Voice in Ottawa Cathy McLeod, MP On May 1, 2015, I had the distinct pleasure to travel on behalf of the Government of Canada to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands.
From the fall of 1944 to the spring of 1945, up to 175,000 Canadian soldiers of the First Canadian Army played a leading role in liberating the Dutch people, who suffered terrible hunger and hardship under the German occupation. The Liberation of the Netherlands was a significant event that helped lead to victory in Europe and the end of the Second World War. However, it was a solemn event, with more than 7,600 Canadians making the ultimate sacrifice for the cause of peace and freedom.
Part of the delegation that I travelled with was 68 veterans from across Canada as well as Minister of Veterans Affairs Erin O’Toole. We returned to the sites where the veterans served 70 years ago to participate in commemorative events and ceremonies. As a Canadian, I was proud to join the Dutch people as they celebrated their liberation and expressed sincere thanks to our veterans. During this trip I heard about young men and women from towns and farms across Canada
‘Step-by-step’ approach can help ease your estate-planning process
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Submitted by Lili Seery of Edward Jones Like many people, you may enjoy investing. After all, it can be invigorating to put away money for your future, follow the performance of your investments and track the progress you’re making toward your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement. However, you might be less excited about preparing your estate plan, dreading the perceived time, effort and cost. Yet, you can make the entire process more manageable by breaking it up into specific tasks. What are some of those tasks? Everyone’s needs are different, but here are a few suggestions that may be applicable to your situation: Evaluate your life insurance needs. If something were to happen to you, would your family be able to stay in the house? Would your children be able to go to postsecondary school? You should have sufficient life insurance to take care of these and other essential needs. You might hear about various “formulas” for how much insurance
you should purchase, but you may be better off by working with a financial professional — someone who can evaluate your assets, goals and family situation, and then recommend an appropriate level of coverage. Have a knowledgeable estates lawyer draft your will. For most people, a will is probably the most essential estate-planning document. Regardless of the size of your estate, you need a will to ensure that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes. If you die intestate (without a will), your assets will be distributed as set out under the applicable provincial law — these distributions may not be what you had in mind. Update beneficiary designations. Beneficiary designations on your insurance policies and registered accounts, such as your RRSP and TFSA, generally permit proceeds to transfer outside of your estate. So it’s in your best interests to make sure you’ve got the right people designated as beneficiaries.
Over time, you may need to update designations to reflect changes in your family situation. Share your plan. The most comprehensive estate plan in the world may not be of much value if nobody knows of its existence or where to find it. Share your plan with your loved ones and executor. It’s important that everyone knows their role in carrying out your wishes. When dealing with your estate-planning issues, you’ll want to consult with your legal and tax professionals. And by taking a step-by-step approach, you can keep the process moving forward — without feeling that you’re being overwhelmed.
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that left everyone and everything they knew to serve our great nation. We owe a great debt to the men and women who fought for our country — one that can only be repaid through acts of remembrance and tributes of honour. The Canadians who fought and died on the soil of the Netherlands 70 springs ago were ordinary people, who did extraordinary things for freedom. As I had the privilege to commemorate this milestone, I will remember them each and everyday hereafter.
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Hope you all had a great Mother’s Day and I hope everyone had a fantastic long weekend in May. In May we had all fancy dolls on sale and anybody still wanting one, we will sell them to you at a discount. In June we will have fairies on sale.
Come down and see them! Not too much to report this month. Our shop hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Come down and see us and have lunch. Hope to see you all soon. That’s all for now.
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Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal and a bottle of wine, they laid down for the night, and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged his faithful friend. “Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see.” Watson replied, “I see millions and millions of stars.” “What does that tell you?” Watson pondered for a minute. “Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies, and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is in Leo. Horologically, I deduce that the time is approximately a quarter past three. Theologically, I can see that God is all powerful and that we are small and insignificant. Meteorologically, I suspect that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. What does it tell you?” Holmes was silent for a minute, then spoke. “It tells me that someone has stolen our tent.”
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Student journalists pitch in over the summer The Connector welcomes journalism students Jim Elliot, Jessica Messerer-Trosin, Wade Tomko and Cameron Doherty to the editorial team. During the months of May, June, July and August, these four students will be out and about in the community, interviewing, taking photographs and making new connections. As part of what is known as the Community News Collective, Elliot, Messerer-Trosin, Tomko and Doherty will all be gaining experience in the fields of newspaper and radio. All four demonstrate a passion for journalism and researching issues within their community. Hello The Connector readers! My name is Jessica Messerer-Trosin Hi readers, my name is and I’m a fourth-year student Jim Elliot. I’m a fourthat Thompson Rivers University year journalism student at studying journalism and public Thompson Rivers University relations. and an aspiring print I’m excited to be working with journalist. my fellow students for this local I have lived in Kamloops publication. for most of my life and I hope to gain more experience I’m looking forward to with reporting and editing in the collaborating with the rest of coming months, as well as interact The Connector staff to bring with the public in my hometown of outstanding community news Kamloops. to the city.
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Wade Tomko Hello readers! My name is Wade Tomko, and I am one of the newest editions to The Connector’s team. Currently enrolled in my third year of the bachelor of journalism program at Thompson Rivers University, I feel I’m ready to give back to the community that has already given me so much. In the eight years that I have lived here I have seen a very active and beautiful city surrounded by pristine wilderness. After seeing so much of Kamloops I believe now is the time to get to know the people that make this city so amazing!
Walk or Roll: Choosing the right mobility aid Submitted by Shelia Branscombe There are many types of mobility aids but they can be categorized into three main choices: canes, rollators or walkers. When the person is still able to walk and has sufficient balance and hand strength, a good choice is a single point cane. Canes can be fitted with an ice pick in the wintertime to create added stability. Single point canes come in different heights and can be made for either hand or one specific hand. One newer feature is the folding cane, which is easy to carry with you to use when you feel the need. Another handy feature is to have a tripod type tip added. This will allow your cane to stand upright
when you are not using it. Handles come in many styles. Cane height is unique to each person, so before buying a cane, measure in standing, from the ground to your wrist crease when your arms are held loosely at your
sides. Another method is to ensure that when your hand is on the cane handle, there is no more or less than a 15-degree angle at your elbow. If you have one side of your body that is weaker than the other, the cane should be held in the opposite hand. When walking, the cane and your weaker side should move together as one. When climbing stairs, your stronger leg should step first. When going down stairs, your weaker leg and the cane should go first. Other types of canes include tripod (three point) or quad canes (four point). Extra points or “feet” offer increased stability for individuals with decreased balance or increased weakness.
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Teach your children to remember... D DAY June 6, 1944
330 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC • 778-471-0983 • connectornews.ca
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D-Day and the Battle of Normandy led to the end of the Second World War. Canadians fought there and many young men lost their lives.We must never forget their sacrifice.
Cathy McLeod, MP
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Clarence Schneider, local historian and secretary for the Kamloops Royal Canadian Legion shares some of his photos from his travels for the 70th anniversary celebration of the end of the Second World War.
Celebrating bravery and paying homage to heroes Continued from page 1 “Every little kid in Holland is taught what Canadians did…A schoolchild goes to every grave and puts flowers down in front of it,” said Schneider, also noting that in Holland, and throughout Europe, the efforts of Canadian soldiers are commemorated and celebrated. “We are very well placed in the minds of the Dutch people…That’s not to say that other countries aren’t thankful, even the people right off Juno Beach, when our soldiers landed there they were hailed as heroes.” Schneider also spoke of the
hospitality Europeans have shown Canadians touring the battlefields of the Second World War. “I’ve heard of cases where [Canadians] are taken into people’s homes, where nobody speaks English, but that’s how they feel. That’s what they think they should be doing.” Juno Beach is much different today than it was on June 6, 1944, but it is still a hotspot for Canadians interested in paying homage to the sacrifice of our fighting men. “If you ever see a picture of the landing at Juno Beach, there’s
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We offer low-cost room and board, home-cooked meals and caring staff. Additional amenities include utilities, activities, media room, hair salon, activity and exercise room, library/ computer room, laundry rooms, TV, cable, phone & internet. This is a non-smoking building.
these big huge buildings, hotels, right in front of it,” said Schneider. The hotel that towered over the Canadian soldiers who stormed Juno Beach is now a beach resort that, upon Schneider’s last visit to the beach, was “draped in Canadiana.” It is important for Canadians to follow the example of the gratitude and reverence shown by Europeans from liberated countries. Many Canadian soldiers never returned from the beaches of Normandy and other European battlefields, making the ultimate sacrifice.
The family fraternity
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Book Review By Marilyn Brown
What Makes Olga Run?
The Mystery of the 90-Something Track Star, and What She Can Teach Us About Living Longer, Happier Lives By Bruce Grierson Non-fiction, 247 pages Vintage Canada Edition 2014 Available in bookstores, eBook format, and through the TNRD library system
Could a book about an elderly woman, famous for competing in track events well into her 90s and claiming hundreds of medals for such events, a book written by a middleaged man feeling himself to be on a physical decline, be at all relevant or interesting for other folks? Olga Kotelko, a retired West Vancouver elementary school teacher who raised two daughters on her own, began competing in track events at the age of 77. (Her name may be familiar to Connector readers because of the media coverage from the World Masters Indoor Athletics Championships held in Kamloops in 2010.) She would train for and enter multiple events. In one meet, for example, she performed in 11 sports. Local, provincial, national and international
competitions in her age group were a snap. It took a few years for others to notice that this woman was a powerhouse. Gerontologists were intrigued; what could be learned from her? Olga was generous with others. “I am an open book.” She willingly engaged the scientific community, and participated in an incredible array of tests, tests of the body and of the mind, to help with an understanding of aging. Grierson touches on the key elements for healthy living, often using himself as a contrast, with humorous examples of what not to do. As might be expected, the benefits of exercise are clearly presented. Less wellknown data is referred to as well, such as a theory on the role of extreme stress in ones 20s and 30s leading to resilient elders.
Olga’s generation, after all, lived through the Great Depression, often did hard physical labour in their youth (as she did on a Saskatchewan farm), and lived through the Second World War. Olga’s positive attitude and determination were infectious. The author gives up one bad habit at a time, and registers for a race, knowing runners much older than he is may run faster, but he follows Olga’s recipe for success: don’t fear failure, prepare, engage, and enjoy the moment. Bruce Grierson interviewed dozens of masters-level athletes over a period of four years for this book, but it is his solid relationship with Olga that allows a comprehensive look at what may be some of the factors contributing to a vigorous old age. He clearly respects and likes her. For the reader, the value of What Makes Olga Run? includes the facts of research into longevity, but the true charm is in the interplay of these two dissimilar people, and the bond between them. Olga Kotelko lived a life of “suppressed morbidity,” active to the end. In 2014 she died of a brain hemorrhage. Those who knew her were shocked. Her death at 95 seemed premature. Can others benefit from reading about Olga? Absolutely. This is a highly enjoyable true story. Don’t let the title dissuade you. It is about so much more than running. Bruce Grierson lives in North Vancouver. His articles have been published in a number of prestigious magazines, including Psychology Today, and is the author of U-Turn: What If You Wake Up One Morning and Realized You Were Living the Wrong Life?
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Dad 2015 He raised us listening to George and Ira Gershwin and Irving Berlin, Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians, Louis Armstrong and Montovani and his Orchestra Jim Reeves and Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin Blue Jays in the background of our lives soothing monotones of Pat Tabler and Buck Martinez calling the Innings and homeruns I think that Dad still watches every game with us He hit a homer and knocked it out of the park.
Happy Father’s Day, Dad ~ Bitterroot
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June 2015
Oncore Central Services & the City of Kamloops present the 2nd Annual
Seniors’ Symposium
AGE FRIENDLY CITIES & RURAL COMMUNITIES: THE NEXT STEPS
June 12, 2015 Coast Hotel & Conference Centre 1260 Rogers Way, Kamloops 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
15
$
includes workshops, lunch and refreshments
The 2nd annual Seniors Symposium is a one-day gathering for the sharing of information about community services, housing, and home health care for seniors, their caregivers, and service providers in Kamloops and surrounding areas. Acting on feedback from last year’s Symposium, we are bringing you more information specifically on Seniors Housing and Home Health Care Information from Interior Health. As well, we are bringing back our energetic presentation team from the City of Kamloops for an exciting Active Aging session. We are also bringing you the latest information from Telus about Automated Home Health and how you can connect to the latest technology to keep you safer in your own homes. The Alzheimer’s Society will provide the most up-to-date information you need to know. To register for the Symposium: Call the City of Kamloops at 250-828-3500 and quote program #241182. If you need help with transportation to the Symposium, call Oncore Central Services at 250-828-0600.
TIME
THEATRE: PLENARY SESSIONS HOME HEALTH CARE ROOM
9am-10am 10am-10:30am
Welcome & Keynote Speaker Three 5-minute Snapshot Presentations “Best Practises in Senior Care”
10:30am-11am 11am-noon Noon-1pm 1pm-2pm 2pm-2:30pm 2:30-3:30 pm 3:40 - 4pm
JUNE IS SENIORS’ MONTH!
Networking Break Home Health Care: Access & Options Lunch Home Health Care: Acess & Options cont’d Networking Break Home Health Care: Access & Options Home Health Care team from IHA Wrap-Up
BALLROOM B BALLROOM A BALLROOM C PROGRAM INFO & HOUSING ROOM COMMUNITY SERVICES EXHIBITORS ROOM Hosted by Bonnie Johnson & Kamloops Seniors Village A Retirement Concepts Community
Three informative presentations for you!
• Housing for Seniors: • How to Excel Publicly Funded & at Active Aging Assisted Living • Alzheimers Housing Info • Interior Health, NonPresentation Profit & Private Options • Innovations in (Repeated at 1-2PM Health Care & 2:30-3:30 PM) Management
Sponsors:
For more information about the Symposium, or any of our services, please call Oncore Central Services at 250.828.0600
Community
This room will be available all day for Symposium participants to meet with Exhibitors
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
David Paradiso, Deputy Ombudsperson, BC
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Three affordable golf road trips Deadline for Zone 8 Submitted by Mike Moore
Kamloops is blessed with many fine golf courses. All of them competing for a finite supply of golfers. As a result, golf has never been more affordable. Courses are offering discounted rates that include cart and clubhouse vouchers. This is having the desired effect; courses are busy. Despite the cheap golf available locally, it is still fun to get away on a road trip.
Semlin Valley Golf Club
Located adjacent to the TransCanada Highway in Cache Creek, Semlin Valley has a par of 35 with one par 5 and two par 3’s. The course features numerous elevation changes, fast greens and tremendous views. Because of the hills, this is not the easiest walk and a cart is recommended for those hot summer days. Many holes are memorable including the driveable par-4 third and the long par-3 sixth. The par-4 eighth is probably the most difficult. It is 430 yards long. Out of bounds and a rocky hillside line the left side of the fairway while water guards the right side. The green is surrounded by bunkers and has severe slopes. Par here is an excellent score.
Play free, win big Lucky Numbers Poker Tour is B.C.’s largest recreational poker league, and it’s coming to Kamloops. Legion membership is not
Meadow Creek Golf Course
The Meadow Creek Golf course is located one km east of Logan Lake. Meandering through pine and spruce forests, the par 36 layout requires shots from both uphill and downhill, resulting from the rolling terrain. A large marsh comes into play on two holes. The par-5 fifth hole is a stern test. Trees to the left and the marsh to the right make a straight drive mandatory. A large fir tree in the middle of the fairway presents an additional challenge to the second shot which is normally a lay-up. The green is surrounded by water on three sides and with trees left of the green, a wayward approach is sure to spell trouble. Another challenging hole is the ninth which members call the shortest par 5 in B.C. That’s because it is a par 3 where a par 5 is the usual score. The course is very walkable, and the high elevation makes for cooler, more comfortable temperatures during July and August.
required; everyone of legal drinking age is welcome to come out to the Kamloops Legion on Wednesday nights to play the exciting and social game of Texas Hold’em poker. The Kamloops Legion will be part of the tour’s Interior Region, which currently includes the
Quilchena on the Lake Golf Course
registration draws near
Located on Highway 5A across from Nicola Lake, this par 36 course is perhaps the most userfriendly of the three. The greens are not as sloped, there are fewer bunkers and the course is flat. But that’s not to say it is without challenges — the holes are longer and a creek crosses most fairways. The eighth hole is a downhill par 3 of 175 yards. Built into the hill, the tee overlooks the lake, and on a windy day sailboarders can be spotted zipping across the water. The 520 yard, par-5 ninth comes back to the clubhouse along the highway. Quilchena Creek must be negotiated twice, making golfers plan their play for the hole. Do you play it safe and lay up? If so, which clubs will be used? Or do you throw caution to the wind and go for the green in two? The three nine-hole courses profiled above have fewer crowds, simpler amenities and a laid back atmosphere. Even though these courses are less than an hour from Kamloops, they are hours away in attitude.
other active folks to find Zone registration out more about their closes June 11 for the sport or recreational 55+ BC Games in North activity (as well as the Vancouver, Aug. 25 to fun and social side of 29. For rules, venues the Games), mark July and other valuable 25 on your calendar for information, go to the annual Zone 8 picnic www.55plusbcgames. in the beautiful Turtle org, contact a sport Valley. This is literally co-ordinator or Heather where the donkeys and Sinclair at either the buffalo roam. More 250-682-4121 or info will be in the July heather55plus@gmail. issue and at the June com. Co-ordinator meeting. contact emails and In the Kamloops area, telephone numbers are June 6 is National Health on the website under and Fitness Zone 8, Submitted by Day, and as are the Linda Haas people are minutes of encouraged previous to celebrate meetings. health and Playoffs fitness in the are all done community. now, but Check out there is still the City of room in Kamloops most of the website for events for more details. participants. Thursday, June 18 is Join some 3,500 people the last meeting before aged 55+ in friendly the summer break. We competition. Of course, individuals and teams are hope to see you at the meeting, 10 a.m. at trying their best to make the Chief Louis Centre, the podium and receive Tk’emlups Indian Band, the coveted gold, silver Shuswap Road. and bronze medals. Stay active, keep Participants and their healthy and have fun! families, members, and those wanting to meet
Ashcroft Legion and the Grand Pub in Merritt. Players compete for points instead of money. The current season runs until the end of June, and in July the top finishers at each venue in the region will compete in a Season Final, where cash and prizes will be won. See "No fee” page 19
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Overlander Women’s Institute rounds out the year with farm visit & spring tea Submitted by Sara Williams May ended with two unique events. The first was a tour of the organic farm in Westsyde run by Trish Sullivan. We had a chance to see fourday-old baby chicks and three-week-old baby lambs frolicking behind their mothers. We had a lovely lunch overlooking her beautiful landscaped backyard. This was part of exploring Canadian Industries at a local level. Photo submitted Our year ends in June Joanne Odian, Ruby Reynolds and Cathy Inskip finish with a tea, and we start packing up for the successful Mother’s Day Bake Sale at again in September. Extra Foods. To end the year, I’d
like to comment on the “Erland Lee Award of Appreciation.” This prestigious award is presented by the Federated Women’s Institute of Canada to the gentleman who exemplifies those qualities of Erland Lee — those qualities that led to the founding of the Women’s Institutes in 1897. Nominations can come from the branch, district/ county, provincial or national level. Each province is entitled to one nomination per year, except for Ontario,
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Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence 1789 Primrose Court, Kamloops, BC V1S 0B7 250-851-8800 • 1-877-841-8999 www.chartwell.com
Affordable living in an active independent retirement community on Peterson Creek Park, just five minutes from downtown. 24-hour staff on duty. Coffee bar, billiards, hair salon, exercise room, library-den with computer, conservatory, movie theatre, private dining room, chapel/ meeting room, guest suite, cards & crafts room, grounds featuring patios, recreation areas, walking paths and water gardens.
CARMEL PLACE
All-inclusive rent starting at $2,200/mo. 109 suites 1 bdrm, 1 bdrm + den; 2 bdrm & 2 bdrm/2 bath with full kitchen
Costs vary according to suite style & size. 97 suites. Suites starting at $1,825. Call Glenna at 250-312-3266 for more information. SEE AD PAGE 2
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$2,310-$2,320/studio $2,515-$2,970/1 bed $3,300-$3,355 1 bedroom & den $2,980-$3,580/2 bed $665/mo-2nd occupant 120 Independent suites 32 Brio Care Suites
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Chartwell Kamloops offers truly gracious retirement living with many well appointed amenities, and close proximity to shopping and parks. With our on-site funded home care, we are able to offer residents a continuum of care that meets their individual needs. Choose from a host of services and activities, and let our trained staff take care of the rest.
Berwick on the Park 60 Whiteshield Crescent S. 250-377-7275
PRICE: from $1,395/mo.
$2,400/mo. & up; 21assisted living units
Chartwell Kamloops Retirement Residence 628 Tranquille Road Kamloops, BC V2B 3H6 250-376-5363 www.chartwell.com
crucial for its expansion and success and may be the only reason why the organization was recognized by the government when women were not considered citizens. All of us at Overlander Women’s Institute wish you great summer and lots of water for your lawns and all other needs. For more information about the Overlander Women’s Institute call Sara at 250-578-7906 or Cathy at 250-376-9810.
Arbor Lodge 331 8th Street, S. E. Salmon Arm, BC 250-833-3583 www.arborlodge.ca
Active Senior Care Services Ltd. 1607 Greenfield Avenue Kamloops, BC V2B 4N4 250-554-9244 acss@shaw.ca
q Independent Living ave a vacancy in our nine-bed facility! 4 Assisted Living q ucing a day program limited spaces Providing custom care in ~ a unique, 4 Housekeeping q home-style assisted living facility. 4 or Spacious, more information on ourrooms unique, private bed-sitting and q Transportation 4 Utilities Included large common areas.living Theatre room, ome-style assisted residence, q full salon, craft room, games room. 4 Planned Activities q ene at 554-9244 or email acss@shaw.ca q Small Pets Allowed
which is entitled to two because of the size of its membership. All nominations, letters containing contributions to the Women’s Institute, are filed by March 31 of each year. Further information can be found at www.bcwi.ca. Erland Lee was a farmer in Stoney Creek, Ontario. Lee was a teacher, treasurer clerk, and co-owner and operator of a creamery with a member of Parliament. He used his political influence and own finances to support the women’s group. It was
Affordable luxury in Pineview Valley. All-inclusive independent living. Three meals per day (chef prepared), weekly housekeeping/linen service, on-site amenities and recreational programs, parking, scheduled shuttle service, emergency monitoring system. Call Tracy today and ask about our promotions. Limited suites available.
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4 Housekeeping q 4 Transportation q 4 Utilities Included q 4 Planned Activities q q Small Pets Allowed Carmel Place at Tranquille Rd. & Wood Ave. Kamloops, BC 250-851-9310
Studio Suites $750/mo. 1 bdrm Suites $800/mo. SEE AD PAGE 24
• Seniors only complex • Elevator & handicap accessible • Medical clinic & pharmacy located on main floor (www.nshsc.net) • No smoking/pets • Token laundry • References required
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service is required. In addition, a student must also demonstrate financial need. Legion membership is not required. Selection is competitive, and applicants who do not provide sufficient information will be disqualified. Students
Legion bursaries available June 15 is the deadline for bursary applications for students who are attending post-secondary institutions. To qualify for
a Legion bursary, a student must be the descendent of a relative with current or past military service — either Canadian or British. Proof (scanned documents) of military
will be notified in late June for interviews at the Branch, and bursaries are awarded in July. All bursaries are sent directly to the post-secondary institutions for processing. Contact the Legion Branch 52 Bursary Chair Brenda Thompson for more information by sending and email to administrator@ kamloopslegion.com.
No fee to play or join the league Continued from page 17 There is no fee to play or to join the league, and side betting is not permitted. Although it’s a recreational league, Lucky Numbers follows casino-style rules and etiquette to keep things fair and running smoothly. League members come out for various reasons.
Safe and secure, affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore. Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building). Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens. Underground parking. Within walking distance to all amenities, including McArthur Island and Northills Mall.
Skilled players can practice strategies, and newer players can learn the game — all with no risk. Registration each night is at 6:30 p.m. and game time is 7 p.m., with bonus chips for early arrival and Legion membership. For more information and a schedule of events visit www.luckynumberspoker.com.
Cottonwood Manor 730 Cottonwood Avenue Kamloops, BC V2B 8M6 250-376-4777 nkshca@shaw.ca
The Hamlets at Westsyde 3255 Overlander Drive Kamloops, Bc 250-579-9061
Life Lease 120 Units 1 & 2 bdrm suites 19 SAFER program suites 5 rental suites
Costs vary depending on need & choice of unit.174 units consisting of 112 complex care units & 62 assisted living units
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Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community 755 Mayfair Street, Kamloops, BC 250-682-4378 www.themayfair.ca
A community where health & happiness are truly a way of life, close to shopping, pub, public transit, away from the hustle & bustle of the city of Kamloops, with a theatre, greenhouse for gardening, lounges, dining rooms, tuck shop, secure courtyard & covered patio areas, & exercise room. Or enjoy the scenic, flat outdoor walking trails. Utilities included. Telephone not included.
Manor
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Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community. Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services w/optional meals, cleaning & laundry services. Large suites with 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, in-suite laundry & private patio. Private dining room, fitness centre, workshop, theatre room, community gardens & guest suite for visiting family/friends. Level parking, sidewalks & easy access to shops and services. * Shuttle bus outings.
Riverbend Manor 760 Mayfair Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 0E5 250-376-6536 rivercityseniors@shaw.ca
Applications are available at the Branch, or they can be downloaded at the legion website: www. kamlooslegion.com.
Applications should be mailed or hand delivered to Branch 52, 425 Lansdowne St., Kamloops, B.C.
Supporting Seniors Living Choices Cathy McLeod, MP Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo
979 Victoria Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2C1 250-851-4991
Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 5L7 250-376-6536 rivercityseniors@shaw.ca
Affordable rent Income-based 20 studio units Supportive housing for low-moderate income seniors SEE AD PAGE 11
Located on the river near Brock mall, Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern & affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors. Independent/supported living is offered including 3 meals daily, weekly housekeeping, cable TV, fitness centre, theatre room, workshop, recreation & bus outings.
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RiverBend Seniors Community 760 Mayfair St., Kamloops, BC 250-682-4378 info@theriverbend.ca www.theriverbend.ca
Affordable rent Income-based 66 units (60 studio & 6-1 bdrm units) Supportive housing for low-moderate income seniors
1 bdrm + den now available for rent starting at $1,500/mo.
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Located on the river near Brock Mall, RiverBend Manor is a modern & affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors. Independent/supported living is offered including 3 meals daily, weekly housekeeping, cable TV, fitness centre, theatre room, recreation and bus outings.
SEE AD PAGE 14
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1 & 2 bdrm suites now available for rent starting at $1,400/mo. SEE AD PAGE 27
Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors. Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals & housekeeping). Large 2 bd (924.5 sq. ft.) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry. Common facilities for all: dining room, media and theatre, exercise room, in-house spa/hair salon. Walking distance to shopping and services with *shuttle bus outings. Easy vehicle/scooter access.
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Barriere & District Seniors Society JUNE 2015 Calendar of Events - The SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
WEDNESDAY
Box 791 Barriere V0E 1E0
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
3 Executive Meeting 4 1:30 pm General Meeting 3:00 BBQ 5pm
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Little Fort Community Centre
4431 Barriere Town Road
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JUNE 2015 Calendar of Events - The
SATURDAY
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Carpet Bowling, Cards & Pool 12:30 - 4 pm
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Genealogy Workshop 1 - 4 pm 14 Genealogy Workshop 1 - 4 pm FATHER’S DAY
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24 Carpet Bowling 9:30 am LFFD 7 pm Bowling 7 pm
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Carpet Bowling 9:30 am Crib 1-3 pm
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MONDAY
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FATHER’S DAY
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Lakeview Community Centre Society
601 BANCROFT
Ashcroft, B.C. 250-453-9828
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Weightwatchers 8:30 am9 Scrabble 9:30 am Ladies Pool 12 pm Darts 1 pm Floor Curling 1:30 pm Weightwatchers 5:30 pm Chess 7 pm Scrabble 7 pm
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RAINBOW CAFE 11:30 AM- 1 PM Monday - Friday
Ladies Pool 12 pm Table Tennis 8:30 am Table Tennis 8:30 am Darts 1 pm Keep Fit 10:45 am Canasta 10 am Floor Curling 1:30 pm Crib 1:30 pm Keep Fit 10:30 am Weightwatchers 5:30 pm
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Summertime and the cows are relaxing been known to worry that it might kindle a real fire. Sure there are vacationers who rent motels and cabins or who actually tent. They too are out on the roads, eyes simultaneously squinting at the GPS and at that fool in the slow lane who suddenly speeds up. Fingers are clenched on the steering wheel, foot pressing the accelerator to the floor, determined to get to “Camp Never You Mind” before any competitors. The running of the bulls at Pamplona is a mild children’s game compared to the grim frenzy of determined Canadian holidayers. They may get so focused on the small stuff, they ignore the larger picture. One August evening at a rest stop in B.C.’s North Thompson River area, we gently re-directed a European couple who, although they admired the mountains, assumed they should be
Story and photo by Trudy Frisk We could learn a lot from cows if we’d only pay attention. We might start with bovine lessons on how to enjoy summer. Winter’s a grim fact of Canadian life (Vancouverites excepted). That’s likely why, at the hint of sun, we make every effort to relish summer. One week there are no boats or motor homes on the highways. Then, from whatever hidden mountain cave they overwinter, they’re on the road. Anyone who thinks Canada doesn’t have a large navy should count the recreational watercraft. Canoes, kayaks, car-top fishing boats, fast motor boats, powerful “look at me with envy” mini-yachts, speed down the highway, occupy mall parking lots and shove plebian drivers aside at gas stations. Some are even seen and heard on lakes and rivers. The season is short, so Canadians give it their all.
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If there’s a vacant space between boats on the pavement, it’s filled with campers and motor homes — not modest motor homes, either. No, these are larger than some lane-way houses, full of every convenience, including a false fireplace so realistic that campground owners and conservation officers have
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Bar Open 12 12pm-11:30pm Fender Bender 7:30-11:30pm $10pp
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425 Lansdowne St.
Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1Y2
Bar Open 4 12pm-11:30pm Crib 7pm Darts League 7:30pm
Bar Open 12pm-7pm
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Bingo - Wendy 250-253-3516 Computer Class Jennifer 250-833-2095 Elder Services - Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136
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Box 1552 — 31 Hudson Ave. NE Salmon Arm, V1E 4P6 250-832-3015
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Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm
Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334 3
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Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday
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Footcare is at the Merritt Senior Centre the first Monday of each month. To make a reservation, call Colleen Thom at 250-374-1735 (W) or 250-819-1632 (C)
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The Lord’s Prayer: Hamartia
HOLD UP YOUR HEAD Submitted by Ted Joslin
of your own sin — what it is, how it affects your life, what it does to you and to those around you. Martin Luther once said, “The ultimate proof of the sinner is that he does not recognize his own sin.” One reason sin flourishes is it is treated like a cream puff instead of a rattlesnake. The New Testament treats sin like a rattlesnake. So much so, it uses five different words to describe it. The first word is hamartia, which means, “missing the target.” The Apostle Paul alludes to this when he writes: “… for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). If we are not as close to God as we used to be, who moved?
Listen to the Spirit. Read the Holy Word. Get your house in order for the coming of the Lord. Make peace with all your brothers and pray with all your might for the time is surely coming when you’ll have to end the fight. -ChorusHold up your head, Old-timer, See those Angels in the sky? Hold up your head,Old-timer, They’re waiting for you to die. Straighten out your pathways, Settle all your debts. give away your fortune and haul in all your nets. Be grateful for the blessings you never did deserve, and ask The Lord to write it off as just a learning curve. Do you feel disappointed that you missed the earthly prize and never found your soul-mate in a pretty woman’s eyes? Remember that the good you do builds credit with The Lord. So rack up lots of air miles ‘fore sheathing up your sword. Remember all the friends you have and bless them if you can, for you need them, as they need you, when the cookie hits the fan. When the final tally comes and Peter adds the score, the way you treat your earthly friends may earn you a few points more... so -ChorusHold up your head, Old-timer. See those Angels in the sky? Hold up your head , Old-timer. They’re waiting for you to die.
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Spiritual Thought Rev. David Schumacher We are halfway through the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.” Last month we started the next and middle petition of Jesus’ prayer: “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who have sinned against us.” Before you can seriously pray this particular petition you have got to have a sense
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with think nobody else can hear us think (but God hears your every thought!) We are constantly missing the target. We have fallen fall short of the glory of God. We are floundering sinners, desperately in need of God’s cleansing, purifying and life-giving forgiveness. This is exactly what Jesus offers us. The disciple John writes: “If we confess our sins, he (Jesus) is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).
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Not God! Are you as close to God as you should be or could be? Are you as good a husband or wife as you could be or should be? Are you as good a son or daughter as you could be or should be? Are you as good an employee or employer as you could be or should be? Can you dare claim that you are all that you might have been and that you’ve done all you could have done? When we understand that sin means the failure to hit God’s target (as in, His Ten Commandments — failing to be all you might have been and could have been), then it’s clear that everyone of us has missed the target either by the words we speak, the actions we do or the thoughts
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Time for a new roof? Do’s and don’ts of flooring
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your house as well. There are many types of roofing, but the most common for houses around here are asphalt shingles, so I will focus on these. Asphalt shingles are made of a cloth substrate impregnated with asphalt and coated with rock granules. The cloth provides strength, the asphalt provides the waterproofing, and the granules give the shingles protection and colour. Granules continually fall off shingles of any age, but as they do the shingles lose their protection against their worst enemy — the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) light. From up a ladder or with binoculars, look
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for “bald spots” on the shingles where most of the granules have fallen off. While you are looking, watch for missing, broken, cracked, curled or cupped shingles, particularly on the south and west sides where the UV exposure is greatest. These are signs of a roof that is nearing the end of its life, and it may be time to start calling roofing contractors for estimates. Also, watch for any tree branches that could potentially rub against the shingles. Asphalt shingles are easily damaged, and even small branches can quickly wear a hole in them. A shingle roof is not a continuous waterproof membrane for your home but more of a staircase of overlapping waterproof plates. Because of this, it is important to keep the shingles cleared of moss and leaves. Vegetation and debris sitting on the roof can act like a sponge holding water. This increases the chance of the water finding its way back between the overlapping shingles and into the house. Watch the shadier areas of the roof for moss. So how long should a roof last? Shingles are rated for expected life by their manufacturers, and they can be warrantied for 35 years or more. Unless you know what is on your roof, your best defence is to keep an eye on the condition of the shingles. We are heading into autumn, which means cleaning leaves out of gutters for many of us. While you are at it, look up at the roof from time to time and inspect the shingles.
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to be more durable in Looking at flooring certain places. can be an overwhelming Don’t: Skimping on experience at times. a quality of under pad Never fear, we’ve come may not be the best idea. up with some handy do’s A good under pad can and don’ts that can help make a drastic difference make things more clear. in how long your carpet Style will last. Not to mention, Do: Consider your it will provide great home’s general layout. health benefits, keeping Got an open floor plan? dust and allergens at Using the same flooring bay. throughout the space will Bill Hungerford, Comfort help to create a clean, Nufloors Kamloops Do: Consider continuous appearance comfortable flooring throughout the space. materials, especially in Don’t: Forget about the rooms where you spend a lot of time architectural integrity of your home. standing, such as the kitchen. And if Make your home a reflection of your you have small children or plan to personal style and taste, just keep in be in your home for the long haul, mind that staying true to your home’s comfort is essential. innate style will pay off when it’s time Don’t: Necessarily go with the most to sell. cost-effective flooring as replacing it Tip: Hardwood is often a winwill often cost you more in the long win deal when it comes to style. It run. Great flooring will stand the test goes very well in both classic and of time. contemporary settings. Remember take time to consider Durability the different factors that go into new Do: Keep in mind the traffic flooring. Flooring isn’t scary if you are the flooring will see. If it is in a informed. Happy designing! high traffic area take that into consideration, as some products tend
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seeing the flat Fraser Valley and the lights of Vancouver. They would have except they turned right instead of left at Kamloops. Similar mistakes probably explain frantic U-turns on a fourlane divided highway: the driver’s realized that he/she is not on Highway 16, headed for Jasper, the mountain park. Nope, the happy family is making good time on Highway 43, north to Fort St. John. Often when tourists do arrive in the city they aimed for, they endear themselves to locals by determinedly driving the wrong way on one-way streets, nearly crushing the toes of office workers who thought it was safe to cross the intersection. This behaviour leads to speeches of welcome not endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce. Cows may understand that summer doesn’t last forever. That’s no reason to thrash around getting warm and causing stress trying to enjoy it. Spring’s behind them, they have new calves and now
there’s fairly consistent weather; it’s time to relax and relish it, chew a little grass, admire their surroundings, give advice to first time bovine mothers. Cows, incidentally, set up calf nurseries, probably on the premise that any mother is more content if she can leave her calf in capable care and spend quality time grazing with other cows. Calves have others to play with; human parents will understand. Cows don’t spend a lot of time in the midday heat. They’re out early in the morning, when there’s still dew on the range, finding the best grass. When the sun’s high in the sky and tourists are circling looking for gas stations and restaurants, cows look for a cow tree. These big trees are a feature of the range. Here, in the shade, cattle snooze, lick their calves and talk over the morning’s events. You won’t find them stumbling about, panting and overheating. As the shadows lengthen, cows
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yawn, stretch, climb to their feet and wander out to savour food left from the morning. Bulls, of course, are out on the range too. Both bulls and cows have a zero tolerance attitude towards predators. Bellowing, charging, tossing them on horns or aiming a hearty kick at a bear or coyote convinces the attacker to go look for a grouse. You can’t take such action in a campground. Some lucky cattle spend the hotter part of the year out of the valley, up on summer ranges. It’s usually cooler there, and there are more big trees to shelter them from the weather’s ill effects. But, no matter what the breed, no matter where the range, cows believe in taking it easy. Summer’s the time to be revived, admire the view and cozy up to friends. When winter comes, memories of a warm, lazy, restful summer may get them through the cold storms. People should try it.
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Adult Summer Reading Club: T his summer members of the TNRD Library System are invited to join in a game of Book Bingo! Each row completed by the end of August will count as one entry in our grand prize draw. Registration begins on June 15. Please visit http://www.tnrdlib.ca/ adultsrc or the downtown and North Kamloops libraries for more details. Learn to play the Ukulele. We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners, a one time charge of $10. You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along. For more information visit www. ukuleleorchestraofkam loops.com or call Lynne at 250-372-7485.
The CanGo Grannies of Kamloops meet monthly (except in the summer) to fundraise for the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, which supports African grandmothers raising AIDS orphans. New members welcome. Contact Ann Milliken at 250-374-0114. The Council of Canadians meets at 5.30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli, 225 - 7th Ave. Please join us. Call Anita or Dalton at 250-3770055 or 250-377-0055 for more information. You can also visit www. kamloopscanadians.ca.
It has been said that change is better than rest. We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club invite you to find out for yourselves. Bowling takes place six days a week from April to September. Come as an individual or a group. The first three sessions are free. For more information contact Irene at 250374-427, Bruce at 250554-5177 or visit www. kamloopsriversidelawn bowlingclub.com. The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month, September through June at 7 p.m., Heritage House, Riverside Park. Guests are welcome. We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world. Please call 250-554-1285.
Kamloops’ original Coffee House. Warm atmosphere, excellent music, and wonderful coffee and treats. From town, take the Trans Canada Hwy. east to the Dallas Petrocan. Follow Dallas Dr. to Barnhartvale Rd. and keep going for seven km. Barnhartvale Hall is on the left. Thank you for supporting live music!
Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you, 755 Tranquille Rd. Saturday and Sunday: Meat draws from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday: Pull Tab draws from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: Horse races from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ping Pong / Table Tennis: experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game — all ages and beginners are welcome. Make new friends, have fun and be fit. Experts say it is also good for your brain. We play on Tuesday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday 12 :30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Desert Garden Community Centre, 540 Seymour St. For more information call 250-372-3965.
The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 1:30 p.m. at the Calvary Temple. Everyone is welcome. Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331.
Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St., North Shore. Doors open at 6 p.m. for coffee and social. Games begin at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays (Sept to June) for learning and sharing. Meeting are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre, 245 Kitchener Cres., Rm. 1B. Phone: 250-372-1778, or our website is www. kamloopsphotoarts.ca for more information.
Overlander Women’s Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon on the North Shore. For women to meet other women, to become informed, involved and to enjoy an abundance humor. For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810 Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each
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McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., with an arrival at 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. Free parking, free instruction and free use of bowls for first years. Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm. For more information call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron).
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Kamloops Elks Lodge #44 meets at 7:30 p.m. every second Thursday of each month at 784B Victoria St. We have served the community since 1920. You are invited to come and meet the members. The hall is also available for gatherings, meetings, etc.
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For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250573-4632.
The Kamloops Garden Club is hosting their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 24 at 7 p.m., in the upper level of Heritage House, 100 Lorne st. If you are proud of your flower arrangements or would like to show off your flower, you should come
to this meeting. We’ll share information with you on how to condition your flowers for the Rose and Flower Show that we are hosting on June 27. Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave, 250-372-3448. Our hours there are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday. We have excellent merchandise and prices.
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. Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan. to Nov.) from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd. (side entrance). All are welcome. FMI call 250-314-1404.
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. Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 405, 235 – 1st Ave. For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand, support and education co-ordinator Alzheimer Society of B.C. at 250-377-8200.
St. Paul’s Thrift Shop, 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm. Wheelchair
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Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-6289494, which will connect you with the Regional Office in Kelowna. There are two support groups in Kamloops. Community speakers are always welcome. The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Come and investigate a great hobby. Call 250-
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Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 12 p.m., Duffy’s Neighbourhood Pub, 1797 Pacific Way. New members welcome. Call 250-828-1765.
North Kamloops Elks Lodge #469, #102-1121 12th St., 250-376-2924 (leave message). We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. New members are welcome. Crib tournaments every Wednesday, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group, a support group for people who’ve suffered a stroke and their caregivers, meet the second, third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group also offers a speech software program to help those with speech recovery. To confirm dates of meetings, location and other information, call Shona at 250-320-1348.
Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre, 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd. Phone 250376-4011 or email larube_ kam@shaw.ca.
The Canadian Cancer Society, Cancer Connection a source for cancer information can be accessed at 1-888-9393333.
Are you serious about writing? Network with people who are supportive, informative and interested in publishing. Why not check out Kamloops’ own Interior Authors’ Group, which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 6:30 p.m. at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview), 1789 Primrose crt. Call Elma, 250-3741750, or go to www. interiorauthorsgroup.ca. M&M Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 p.m. Call 250-587-6503.
Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 1:30 p.m. at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse, next to Norbrock Stadium. Come for crib, coffee and good-company. Free parking. Call 250-5790228, 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917. Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every
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Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, 555W Columbia St. Call 250372-3660.
Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month, except July and August, 10 a.m. at the Seniors’ Drop In Centre, Dutch Lake Community Centre; Third Sunday Social at 12:30 p.m. at Wells Gray Inn all year long; Writers’ Circle, 2 p.m. at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays; Book Club also at the library at 2 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month. Contacts: Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688.
Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (except July and August). This is a group for ostomates and their support persons. Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy. FMI call 250819-0945. Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon at People In Motion, 182B Tranquille Rd., for resources, support
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ONE YEAR
FREE INTERNET with signing of one Year Lease
ACACIA TOWER
An adult oriented apartment building located 1 block from the hospital. There is a bus stop at the front door and a medical building and pharmacy just next door. It is only a few blocks from the downtown core which offers lots of shopping and entertainment variety. FEATURES: • A no smoking no pet facility • Rents start at $650 for a • Kamloops tallest building batchelor suite and $765 for offering great views from most a 1 bdrm. suite apartments • References, credit check, • Security cameras security deposit and signed 1 • Laundry facilities within year lease are required building • All utilities are included
Call 250.374.7455 to arrange a showing
and fellowship. Parking in back. Call Ashley at 778257-1986 or email ash. westen@gmail.com.
55+ Kamloops Senior Swimmers meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 to 9 a.m. at the YMCA/YWCA. Call Elizabeth, 250-5732818.
Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 662 Seymour St., home of the clothing and footwear bag sale! The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept. to June, at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street — 1:00 p.m. For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798. Army Navy & Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community. We are located at #9-177 Tranquille Rd. Contact information: 250554-2455.
Your Grandchild’s favourite ride needs help! The Wildlife Express Volunteer Society is looking for new members to help operate the “Wildlife Express,” miniature train at the BC Wildlife Park. Anyone interested in helping to run or maintain the train, perform cashier duties or assist with track maintenance, please call 250 579-8938 or email emrobinson@telus.net for more information. The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation: A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients. Through our parent organization, the Kidney Foundation of Canada B.C. and Yukon Branch, programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease. There are two main events held in Kamloops every year. World Kidney Day is the second Thursday in March and the Kamloops Kidney Walk is now scheduled for late September. For more information and/or to volunteer, call Linda at 250-579-2274.
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Events
Classifieds
Lucky Numbers Poker Tour starts May 13 at the Kamloops Legion, 425 Lansdowne St. Play free Texas Hold’em poker, every Wednesday. Registration is at 6:30 p.m. each night and the cards at dropped at 7 p.m. Contact the Branch by calling 250-374-1742.
provides the lunch free for each veteran and for their companion/caregiver as well. Membership in the Legion is not required.Please contact the Branch by calling 250-374-1742 or by sending an email to secretary@kamloopslegion.com.
Looking for something new and exciting to do on a Saturday afternoon? You’re invited to the Community Rose and Flower Show, hosted by the Kamloops Garden Club, Saturday, June 27. The show will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. Admission is by donation and includes tea, coffee and goodies. Come see what our local gardeners can grow.
The Kamloops Fiddlers are hosting their Annual Jamboree/Campout at Grandview Acres. Located on Long Lake Road in Knutsford. Date: June 19, 20 and 21. Fee for camping: $25 for members and $30 for non members.
The Riverside Lions Club is hosting the Purina Walk for Dog Guides, June 21 at the Kamloops Yacht Club. Registration starts at noon and the walk will take place at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The event raises money for a service dog in the B.C. area. Call 250-573-3217 for more information. All Veterans are welcome at the Legion Luncheon June 24. Annually, during Veteran's Week, Kamloops Legion welcomes all veterans at the branch for a special luncheon to honour their service. This year the luncheon will be held on Wednesday, June 24, commencing at 12:30 p.m. All veterans are welcome; however, for planning purposes, please call the Legion to register. As well, the Legion will require each veteran's service number. The Legion
“For a Moment Like This – Gifts for the Bride and Groom,” June 2 to 30 at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour St. Weaving, fused and stained glass, paintings, photography, artisan jewellery, pottery, art cards and more all by local artists; the perfect one of a kind gift for the bride and groom. Come in to browse the gallery and meet the artists. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Free parking, handicap accessible. The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents “Let’s Dance,” on June 20. Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St., the dance will run 8 p.m. to midnight. Music will be provided by the Lost Dog Band and tickets are $10. Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091, Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Ed at 250-374-2774 for more information. We have a new website currently under construction at www.connectornews.ca Our new emails are: SALES: sharon@connectornews.ca EDITORIAL: editor@connectornews.ca DESIGN & PRODUCTION: creative@connectornews.ca
SETTLING AN ESTATE? What are you going to do with everything? Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families. What a legacy. Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 250.828.7867 FOR SALE: SHOPRIDER 889XL Electric Scooter, 4 wheels, windshield, basket. Excellent condition. $2500 OBO. 250.372.0208 WANTED: Mature couple to house-sit Kamloops home for winter months. No pets. No smokers. References please. 250372-2458
FOR RENT: 2 bdrm, 2 bath, best view in Mayfair, 4th floor, NE corner. Many extras. Dave 250-376-0319. ADVERTISING SALES: The Connector is seeking a part-time commission salesperson in the Shuswap area. We are based in Kamloops but distribute our monthly newspaper to many areas in the Interior. Interested parties may forward their resumé outlining their credentials and experience to: sharon@ connectornews.ca. No phone calls please.
PAWS-N-TAILS DOG & CAT GROOMING Clipper Blade Sharpening Available
TEETH CLEANING
with no anesthetic
864 C -8 th Street, Kamloops For appointment please call:
376-6533
Make RiverBend Seniors Community your new home! Luxury awaits… • Private pet-friendly suites with full kitchen and private deck allow you to lock-and-leave.
• Optional support services, including meals, cleaning and laundry services, with flexibility on when and how often you use them.
Now Renting: No long-term lease required! One Bedroom and Den starting from $1400/month
Visit our new show suite in Mayfair Learn more about how you can make RiverBend Seniors Community your new home: Call Jacquie at: 250-682-4378 Take a tour at both Mayfair & RiverBend:
755 & 760 Mayfair St., Kamloops info@theriverbend.ca | www.theriverbend.ca
CommuNity ChurCh 344 Poplar
A Place to Belong! • Children’s Church - 11:45 am • Worship Service - 11:00 am • Wednesday Family Dinner - 5:00 pm • Family Fun Night Every Friday - 4:30 - 7:00 pm
100th Anniversary Celebration June 12 - 14, 2015 Check our website for details www.kamsa.ca Call for information
250-554-1611
www.salvationarmy.ca/kamloops
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SAFETY/BALANCE
EYE HEALTH
PEOPLE WITH MILD HEARING LOSS(25dB) ARE
TIMES
3
VISION HELPS YOU IDENTIFY WHERE A SOUND IS COMING FROM.
more likely to have a history of falling. Every additional 10 decibels of hearing loss increases the chances of falling by 1.4 times.
HYPERTENSION
THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT ASSOCIATION BETWEEN HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND UNTREATED HEARING LOSS.
Hypertension can be an accelerating factor of hearing loss in older adults.
OBESITY HIGHER BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) AND LARGER WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE ARE ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED RISK OF HEARING LOSS IN WOMEN.
June 2015
If you have vision and hearing loss, your ability to target sound location is compromised. The amplification from hearing aids helps compensate for the vision loss.
Total Body
HEALTH BEGINS WITH
BETTER HEARING HEALTH
HEART HEALTH
THE INNER EAR IS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE TO BLOOD FLOW.
Studies show that a healthy cardiovascular system – a person’s heart, arteries and veins – has a positive effect on hearing. Inadequate blood flow and trauma to the blood vessels of the inner ear can contribute to hearing loss.
SMOKING CURRENT SMOKERS HAVE A 70% HIGHER RISK OF HAVING HEARING LOSS THAN NONSMOKERS.
50 PLUS LIVING FAIR
ISOLATION
ADULTS 50 YEARS AND OLDER
with untreated hearing loss are more likely to report depression, anxiety, anger and frustration, emotional instability and paranoia than those who wear hearing aids.
SAHALI MALL 945 COLUMBIA ST., KAMLOOPS, BC
• Stop in and see us at our booth • See inside your ear on our big screen TV with our video otoscope • Enter our draw for an iPad mini • Great gift give always for everyone who stops by our booth
Owners Jan and Blaine Alexandre BC Registered Hearing
Instrument Practitioners
414 Arrowstone Drive., Kamloops, B.C.
250.372.3090 TOLL FREE 1.877.718.2211
www.kamloopshearingaidcentre.ca E: info@ kamloopshearingaidcentre.ca