Kamloops Connector October 2019

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Cathy McLeod RE-ELECT Cathy McLeod as YOUR Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo

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Local candidates share policy planks re: seniors The Kamloops Connector invited local candidates to submit a brief outline of their platforms especially with respect to seniors. We are publishing these verbatim and in no particular order. We hope these will help readers decide who to vote for in the upcoming federal election on October 21. If you need help getting to the polls, be sure to contact the various resources available to assist you. There are many volunteers eager to get out the vote so don’t hesitate to ask for help.

Cathy McLeod Conservative Party of Canada I would like to thank The

Kamloops Connector for the opportunity to present the Conservative Party’s vision for seniors.

First and foremost, we recognize that all Canadians, specifically those on fixed-incomes are finding it more difficult to get by financially under the Trudeau government Justin Trudeau and the Liberals created a costof-living crisis for seniors in our country. They’ve hiked taxes and made everyday essentials like gas, home heating, and groceries more expensive.

Our seniors helped build our country - we owe them so much better. They have devoted their lives to work, to families and to their communities.

Historically, the Conservative Government introduced the largest increase to the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) for low-income seniors in 25 years. We also increased the GIS earnings exemption so that low-

income seniors would not lose their GIS benefits if they decided to take a job.

Andrew Scheer and the Conservative party have a plan to make life more affordable. We will: scrap the carbon tax, take the GST off home heating and increase the Age Credit by $1,000 per year, per senior. Further, we will introduce the Green Public Transit Tax Credit and implement the Universal Tax Cut which will put $850 more in the pockets of Canadians.

Mr. Scheer stated that as Prime Minister, he would make the wellbeing of those who built our country a priority.

Our goal is to put more money into the pockets of Canadians and live within our means. From balancing the budget responsibly to keeping our promise to maintain and increase transfer payments to the provinces for health and social transfers. Our commitment is clear, it’s

time for you to get ahead!

If anyone requires assistance to cast their vote before October 21 or on election day, please don’t hesitate to contact my campaign office at 250-828-0512. I want to thank each of you for the wonderful relationships that we have enjoyed. I hope I can count on your continued support.

Terry Lake Liberal Party of Canada Terry Lake is a dedicated local community leader and volunteer with a proven record of community service, and he knows what it’s like to run a business and raise a family. As former Mayor, MLA, and BC Cabinet

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Terry and his wife Lisa have three daughters who grew up in Kamloops. A veterinarian by profession, Terry has called Kamloops home for more than 20 years, and his previous experience in politics and government have given him a solid understanding of what it takes to create and keep good, well-paying jobs in our region.

Terry served as the MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson from 20092017, Mayor of Kamloops from 2005-2008, and as a city councillor from 20022005. He is a former Vice-

President of the Union of BC Municipalities, a former member of the BC Transit Board of Directors, former Vice President of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association and has been involved in Rotary International. In each of these roles, Terry fought hard to keep the needs of local residents and British Columbians front and centre -something he will continue to do as a Member of Parliament.

The seniors of Kamloops—Thompson— Cariboo need a trusted voice in government who will be a champion for secure retirement. An MP in a government that has boosted the OAS and GIS. Lowered the age of eligibility for CPP from 67 to 65 and a government that invests in affordable housing, homecare, accessibility and a plan to reduce costs of medicine for all Canadians.

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Two visions of nature by Bojey and Chertkow Submitted by Susan Wolf, Kamloops Arts Council There is a crispness in the autumn air as the trees scatter a carpet of crimson and gold. An excitement is brewing in the background as we prepare for the ghouls, goblins and spooky Halloween festivities.

Yet still, there are places to escape and find calm in the city; places to let your mind wander back to the lazy days of summer, lounging by a calm lake or languid river. You can find such serenity in the artwork of Leah Bojey’s new art exhibit, Relevant Serenity.

Bojey was raised in the West Kootenays immersed in serene mountain landscapes with winding rivers and dark cool lakes. She was always an artist and studied Graphic Communications at Selkirk College.

Artists will be familiar with Bojey in her role as Gallery Coordinator for the KAC. After years of supporting artists with their art exhibits, she finally has found the time to create a show of her own.

“Making time for myself to do it is my biggest obstacle,” said Bojey.

Bojey says her job at the art council has been a great source of inspiration.

“Just meeting so many artists. I’ve learned a ton from working here that’s influenced my art by helping me to grow and expand and try different things.”

“I used to like drawing a lot at first. More recently I really wanted to try acrylics or oils, so I bought all the supplies and they sat in my closet for a year or two and then I got brave enough and inspired. That was

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This is Bojey’s first solo exhibition. “It’s a lot harder than I thought it would be,” she confided.

“It’s really cool to do my own show after helping everyone else. It gives me a lot more insight and hopefully in the future I can build on that and make it even better for everyone else who’s exhibiting.”

“I didn’t really have a plan for it. I was just painting what I like to paint. I’m noticing there is a lot of water, lake scenes, oceans. I paint from photos and a lot of

my photography is of that nature.”

Bojey has some advice for artists wanting to do their own show. “Don’t put it off! You think you have so much time, but don’t do it.”

Alongside of Relative Serenity, is Nature as I See It by Ron Chertkow.

Chertkow has been a beloved regular in the Kamloops art scene and a popular artist. He is a long-time member of the Kamloops Arts Council and has been a vendor at Art in the Park for over 20 years. He has received Honourable Mention in Art Exposed Juried Art Show several times.

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His work is evocative of the renowned folk artist, Maude Lewis, and can be found adorning the walls of some of Kamloops finest homes. He has studied under several well-known local artists including Tricia Sellmer, Karla Pearce, and has attended Saturday Morning Art with Kelly Perry for the past four years.

Both exhibits run from October 9 to November 2 in the Kamloops Arts Council’s Main Gallery at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre. 7 Seymour St. W. The Artist Reception is Friday October 25, 4 - 7 p.m.

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Iain Currie Green Party of Canada Seniors comprise a growing proportion of Canada’s total population, a majority of whom are women. They built the society we now enjoy, have a wealth of experience and continue to contribute to the economic and social life of our communities and country. Many seniors are today among the most concerned citizens when it comes to the future of the climate, economy and democratic institutions being inherited by younger generations, and want to be part of the solution.

An essential duty of the social contract between government and citizens is to make sure people can live fulfilling and dignified lives in their senior years.

Green Party pledges such as the Guaranteed Livable Income, Pharmacare, public transportation,

home retrofits and affordable housing all contribute to seniors’ quality of life.

A Green government will also develop a National Seniors Strategy with the following priorities: • Ensure the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) remains robust and adaptive to changing needs and circumstances by increasing over time the target income replacement rate from 25 per cent to 50 per cent of income received during working years.

• Regulate the CPP Investment Board to require divestment of coal, oil and gas shares and ensure that all investments are ethical and promote environmental sustainability.

• Support innovative home-sharing plans and other measures to allow people to stay in their own homes as long as possible. Create more long-term care beds in neighbourhood facilities.

• Protect private pensions by amending the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and Companies’

Creditors Arrangement Act to establish the preeminence of pensioners and the pension plan in the creditor hierarchy during company insolvency proceedings.

• In collaboration with health professionals and provincial/territorial governments, develop and fund a national dementia strategy. Within 25 years, the number of Canadians living with a form of dementia could reach 1.3 million, imposing the highest economic, social, and health costs of all diseases. The strategy would support research, improve quality of life for patients and care givers, and educate the public to increase awareness and reduce stigma.

• Amend the Medical Assistance in Dying legislation to ensure that everyone has the choice of dying with dignity.

This includes allowing advance directives and guaranteeing the right to draw up a “living will” that gives individuals the power to limit or refuse medical intervention and treatment.

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Something is rotten As we wade into another federal election campaign, I find myself feeling conflicted, frustrated disappointed and cynical with what’s on offer. I wish I could feel more hopeful than I do when I head to the voting booth.

Don’t get me wrong. I will vote. I always do and I recognize each time how fortunate I am to have been born in a democratic country. I will always exercise my franchise no matter how cynical or disillusioned I become. I will hold my nose and cast my vote for the candidate I deem the lesser of all evils all the while knowing that my vote won’t actually matter, especially locally.

And I don’t mean to be offensive. Kudos to the folks willing to put their names forward.

My cynicism is aimed at the bigger picture in Ottawa.

My feeling of dread is primarily based on the fact that none of the candidates truly represent my point of view and the one that least represents me is usually the one that wins.

I’m always gobsmacked by how conservative this community tends to be especially when its clear that we need to start doing things very differently if we are going to make any sort of meaningful impact on the catostrophic effects of climate change. None of the traditional issues that people vote on are going to matter a hill of beans if we don’t dramatically change how we choose to continue living on this planet. Will we find the political will to begin enforcing changes that will matter or will we keep our collective heads in the sand and cling to our ways of old?

Denying or minimizing the effects of climate change is just foolhardy and I can’t help but feel badly for our younger generations. What kind of world are we leaving to them?

As I write this, the election has seemingly devolved into a quagmire of mediocrity with lots of mudslinging and the digging up of past transgressions. Suffice it to say, many voters just want to hear about policies and platforms, myself included.

Trudeau has apologized for his racist costume choices of days gone by and it will be interesting to see if his contrition will be enough for voters. Many are clamouring to accept his apology and hopefully we will have a broader national discussion about why what he did was so hurtful and disgusting to people of colour and their allies. While many of us don’t consider ourselves to be racist, the truth is that dominant white society still runs the show and we’re collectively oblivious to how our white privilege negatively affects anyone who is not white. Pushing the very bus we are riding in is easier said than done.

Trudeau’s past behaviour, despite his otherwise progressive efforts in recent years, speaks volumes in how much further we need to go to ensure that visible minorities experience true equality, i.e., they land the job; they get the scholarship; they aren’t shot or arrested because they aren’t white; they aren’t made fun of, ignored or bullied because they are different; they have clean drinking water and don’t have to leave home to go to school; their missing person, rape or murder case is treated seriously; they get the bank loan, etc. Cultural misappropriation is one thing. Systemic racism is quite another and Canada clearly still has a long way to go despite the widespread notion that the status quo is otherwise.

In my opinion, we have so much we need to change. Please vote accordingly and for democracy sake, just vote!

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Celebrating World Food Day and a Season of Plenty

Sandra Frangiadakis, KFPC Food Action Lead In our part of the world, autumn is a time of plenty. Fruit and vegetables abound and there is a frenzy to bring crops in and preserve the harvest for the sparse months ahead. In September and October, the Kamloops Food Policy Council’s Gleaning Abundance Program is at its peak of activity, with plums, apples, pears, and grapes to pick.

Often, farmers invite us to help bring in the last of their tomatoes and squash before the first frost - sharing the harvest with our volunteers, who are more than happy to put away a couple of squashes for the winter and turn juicy, ripe tomatoes into sauces, relish, or paste.

Of course, in reality, our market shelves are seldom bare, and most of us don’t really have to worry about having enough food to get through the winter. If we don’t have time to make tomato sauce or jam, we can just go to the store and buy some. Preserving the harvest is more of a choice than a necessity.

This has not always

been the case. Just a few generations back, people had to be more selfreliant in order to feed themselves. A seasonal abundance was valued and depended on. I can remember a time when most homes had a root cellar or cold room where there would be sacks of potatoes, onions or other root crops, boxes of apples, and shelves lined with preserves. By the end of winter, the apples would be getting soft, the potatoes would be beginning to sprout, and the canning shelves would be starting to look bare.

Globalization, and the industrial food system, have given us the luxury of being able to eat an amazing array of fresh fruit and vegetables all year round. We are able to sample cuisines from all over the world with their exotic ingredients at our disposal. The industrial food system has also given us innumerable processed convenience foods, making feeding ourselves and our families even easier.

The dark side of all this, of course, is that we are actually less healthy. We have moved from eating seasonal home-cooked food to a diet high in refined starches, sugar, fats, salt and processed foods. A combination of unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles has sent obesity rates

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The FAO predicts that by 2025, obesity and other forms of malnutrition will affect one in two people.

The good news is that affordable solutions exist to reduce all forms of malnutrition, but they require greater global commitment and action.

October 16 is World Food Day, a day of action dedicated to tackling global hunger. Events are organized in over 150 countries across the

world, making it one of the most celebrated days of the UN calendar.

These events promote worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure food security and nutritious diets for all.

In Canada, many of us are preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving, a seasonal feast showcasing the autumn bounty. As the name suggests, it’s a time to give thanks for our abundance and a plentiful larder, and to remember that nutritious foods that constitute a healthy diet are not available or affordable for many people.

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VACATION AND RETIREMENT:

Different goals require different investment strategies To achieve any of your financial objectives, you need to save and invest – that much is clear. But just how you save and invest may differ from goal to goal. Let’s look at two common goals to see the differences in your savings and investment strategies.

The first goal we’ll consider is a dream vacation – one lasting a couple of weeks or more, possibly to an exotic locale.

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liquidity requirement is pretty self-explanatory – you want to be able to get to your vacation funds exactly when you need them, and you don’t want to be slapped with some type of early withdrawal or tax penalty.

The low-risk part of your vacation strategy means you want investments that won’t drop in value just when you need to sell them to use the proceeds for your trip. However, you need to be aware that those types of stablevalue investment vehicles likely will not offer much growth potential.

As you may know, the investments with the greatest possible rewards are also those that carry the highest degrees of risk. Yet, by starting to invest early enough in more conservative investments, and putting away money regularly, you may be able to compensate for the lack of growth opportunities.

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The examples of taking that extensive vacation and enjoying a long retirement illustrate the importance of recognizing that you will have many goals in life – and you’ll need to prioritize and plan for them, sometimes following significantly different investment strategies. When you do, you’ll give yourself a better chance of reaching your destinations.

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In April 2019, British Columbia added motor vehicle liability disputes and personal injuries from motor vehicle accidents (under $50,000). More areas of jurisdiction are being added around September 30, 2019 for shared accommodation, vacation rental and transitional housing disputes.

This CRT process was initially meant to be a more informal process for the general public to have assistance resolving their minor disputes in a more simple way than going to court. The CRT has progressed beyond that scope and now a common question lawyers hear is “when is it appropriate to involve a lawyer in a CRT dispute?”

To make that decision, the party needs to

consider the CRT process and determine if they are comfortable navigating it themselves.

The CRT process involves two basic steps: First: file a claim online and attempt to negotiate a resolution with help from a CRT Case Manager.

Second: if negotiations fail, provide evidence to a CRT Member and allow them to make a binding decision that is enforceable in Court.

This process does not usually permit the disputing parties to have a lawyer formally assist, represent or speak for them without applying to get special permission.

To get special permission, it must be just and fair and the matter in dispute has to be unusual, complex or serious. In general, the participation of a lawyer for one party will not be permitted if it will put the other side at a significant disadvantage.

The CRT is designed to be used by the general public, but not everyone is comfortable with the online format of making an application, advocating for themselves in English (either written or spoken), asking questions of a witness, compiling paperwork, submitting documents electronically or explaining complicated facts. There are definitely

scenarios where it would be preferable and fair for a party to retain a lawyer to assist them with the process and would benefit from that help.

The CRT jurisdiction continues to expand to greater, more serious and complex areas of dispute, examples being: • a strata dispute over a structural repair worth tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars; • a motor vehicle accident where a driver found responsible for the accident will lose their license yet they need it for their employment; or • a person suffers a concussion and the insurance company maintains the impairment is not ‘serious’ and they have to prove it is.

If a person is injured in a car accident, they do not usually feel well enough to complete online forms, compile evidence and advocate for themselves.

If a person’s home is damaged and they are dealing with complicated engineer reports and confusing strata bylaws, the complexity may be overwhelming and the cost of repairs is too great to risk missing an important piece of evidence. If a person is a senior, speaks English as a second language, is not skilled at paperwork

or using computers, they may simply not pursue or defend themselves in a dispute and lose their right to access justice. In these serious, confusing or complex situations, the parties in the litigation will benefit from legal advice and assistance.

There is nothing in the rules preventing a party from retaining a lawyer to assist as a ‘helper’ to a party who needs extra assistance with the process, perhaps compiling evidence, preparing documents or writing submissions that will form the basis of the application for a binding decision.

As with all processes that involve your legal rights, it is always in your best interest to obtain legal advice. A lawyer can help you determine if you would benefit from assistance with your legal matter and give you an estimate of the cost. If the cost of legal assistance throughout is prohibitive, for a small fee a lawyer will always be able to give you some initial guidance and direct you to resources you could use as you navigate the CRT process.

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Advantages to moving Downsizing used to refer to a senior moving to some sort of ‘home.’

In Canada, the average person moves 4.5 to 5.5 times in their lifetime That is a lot of moving.

Most people, when they read this column, will automatically remember the last time they moved and shudder at the thought. It’s a lot of work and a lot of stress.

The one great thing about moving is it forces us to deal with our volume and clutter each time. Personally I have had quite a few moves so have had the chance to review my items and decide if it needed to be packed or donated.

But what happens if you have lived in the same home for 20-30 even 40 years?

Well, typically the basement, closets, drawers and cupboards are stuffed to capacity along with every other nook and cranny and for some even includes makeshift shelving throughout the home.

Our grandparents grew up in a time when you bought a home and lived in that home until you could no longer care for it. Our generation is not as attached to our belongings as their generation was.

Respectfully, in fairness, we also didn’t live through the dirty 30s and two World Wars.

That thought really sheds a different light on the idea of collections.

The first thing when tackling this scenario is to find out how many square feet the new home is (it’s best to locate a floor plan and have a copy made) and

take a look at your bulky furniture to determine what you can transport.

Keep in mind that you don’t want to take too much furniture as it will make the new space seem crowded and awkward. The other safety consideration is that too much furniture

in a small space can make you more vulnerable to a trip and fall. Once you have a rough idea as to where your favourite furniture pieces will go, acquire some boxes and start going through your home one room at a time. While you do

this, make sure you envision your new space (how many kitchen cupboards there really are) and be realistic as to your needs, not wants.

Now what? You have a lot of great things that you can’t possibly take with you and storage is See “Pass along” on page 26

Tile vs. Luxury Vinyl Tile

If you have been reading our articles for awhile you will know how far luxury vinyl and the technology behind the flooring has come over the years. As technology develops it is becoming harder to distinguish tile from its luxury vinyl counterpart. However, just because they look the same does not mean they will perform the same in your home. To better understand the differences and help you select a flooring material that is best suited for your lifestyle and needs, we have compared tile

and luxury vinyl tile in a few categories.

Look and Style If you enjoy designing your home and keeping up with interior design trends then tile may not be the best option for you. Tile is a very durable floor and one of its main selling features can also be a weakness as it is time consuming and labour intensive to replace. From a look and style point it is hard to beat ceramic or porcelain tile. On the other hand, luxury vinyl is easier to install and replacing it to stay with current trends is quicker and less labour intensive.

Durability and Stability Tile is a very hard and durable material that will hold up against some tough wear and tear.

That being said, if a tile is damaged or cracked it can often be a bit of a pain to replace. Tile is a great option in kitchens and bathrooms because it

holds up to moisture.

Luxury vinyl is also extremely hard and durable, but it has some degree of flex, which if an object is dropped, the flex helps absorb and dissipate the force.

This results in a more cushiony floor that is less prone to cracking or breaking.

Cost Tile and luxury vinyl tile are often comparable in price when it comes to a standard 12 x 24 size.

If you are going for a more luxurious look then tile may be for you as there are some very cool patterned tiles, mosaic tile and glass tiles that will give an amazing look to any space. When it comes to the installation cost vinyl tile is going to be superior as not only is it less costly but also requires less installation materials.

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Understanding and coping with grief Heads Up: An Introduction To Brain Health: Tuesday, Oct. 1: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

It’s never too soon or too late to make changes that will maintain or improve your brain health.

Learn about brain health, strategies and set goals.

Transitions To And Life In Long Term Care For Caregivers: Thursday Oct. 17: 1-5 p.m.

This session is for family members who are considering residential care for a person living with dementia. Learn how to access residential care, approach decision-making and prepare for the transition.

Dementia Dialogue: Building Caregiver Resilience: Thursday, October 24: 6-8:30 p.m.

This facilitated discussion will explore how certain demands can contribute to stress and burnout. Learn about positive coping strategies in this interactive workshop if you are caring for someone living with dementia.

Dementia Dialogue: Guilt And Grief: Tuesday, October 29: 6-8:30 p.m.

Caregivers of people with dementia often talk about feeling guilty. It is a common response to the overwhelming challenges associated with caregiving, but it should not be regarded as inevitable. Explore the feeling of quilt and discuss the emotions associated with grief, hear the experiences of others in the same situation.

All other workshops take place at the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Resource Centre: 405 - 235 1st Avenue, Kamloops, B.C. To register: Call 250-377-8200 or email info. kamloops@alzheimerbc.org. Pre-registration is required as programs with insufficient registrants will be cancelled. Free to attend: donations accepted.

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Grief is an emotional and physical response to the loss of a loved one; it is not a choice.

Social norms tell us we are uncomfortable with discussions about grief and with the unfamiliar emotions associated with grief. Talking about grief and loss is a subject often avoided in social settings which can cause those who

Kamloops Hospice Association Navigating the Holidays in Grief

Preparing for Thanksgiving A crafting workshop for women who have experienced the death of a loved one. Participants will be making keepsake cards representing the threads of life. We will share tips on how to navigate the upcoming holidays.

Wednesday, Oct 9, 2019 • 10 am – 12 pm Kamloops Hospice Association New Community Resource Centre 72 Whiteshield Crescent S All crafting levels welcome!

Advance registration required contact Carol at carol@kamloopshospice.com or 250-372-1336

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are grieving to suppress their feelings and feel isolated. Loneliness and isolation can be detrimental to one’s physical and mental wellbeing. Furthermore, isolation may compound the pain of grief, leaving those who are grieving to feel alienated, alone, or lost in their grief.

When grief happens to you, where will you turn for support?

At Kamloops Hospice, grief support groups and workshops are run by qualified counsellors and trained volunteers.

What are some benefits of attending a grief support group or workshop?

• Being present in an atmosphere of trust and understanding • Connecting with others who have experienced a similar loss • Receiving support

and reassurance that your emotional experiences are normal in the context of grief.

• Healing from the inside out by sharing your sorrow, tears, and sometimes even laughter.

• Gaining new knowledge and insight into the complexities of grief • Reducing isolation and loneliness • Reducing some of the secondary pain associated with grieving • Adopting new coping strategies At Kamloops Hospice, we strive to create a safe place for individuals to share their personal experiences, thoughts, and feelings.

Participants will gain a better understanding of the grieving process and develop an increased awareness about their own personal strength

and resilience.

By lessening some of the unknown through the exchange of relevant information, stress levels are likely to decrease. Participants have expressed an improvement in mood after completing a grief support group, especially from knowing they are not alone. New supportive relationships are often developed which further enhance growth through the grieving process.

If you are grieving and want to practice some self-care and selfcompassion, contact Kamloops Hospice for upcoming grief support groups and workshops.

Call 250-372-1336 or email carol@ kamloopshospice.com

Kamloops Adult Learners Society

CLASS SCHEDULE FALL 2019 Reprinted due to several errors in the September edition of The Connector. See the full class description at kals.ca. The Connector apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Freedom from Fear, Freedom from Want Tues., Oct. 1. $10. 1 class.

Migratory Birds: Just passing through Tues., Oct. 1. $15.

2 classes.

All Saints Ukrainian Church Tour Fri., Oct. 4. FREE. 1 class.

The Beautiful Bach Mon., Oct. 7. $10. 1 class.

Sport in Literature Mon., Oct. 7. $10. 1 class.

Recycling - Ins, Outs and Whys Tues., Oct. 8. $10. 1 class.

Celebrating the Circle of Life.

Wed., Oct. 9. $25. 4 weeks.

Fantastic Fungi: Wild Mushrooms in the Kamloops Area Thurs., Oct. 10. $10. 1 class.

Mindful Restorative (social) Justice Tues., Oct. 15. $10. 1 class.

Public Policy - Why do we complain?

Tues., Oct. 15. $20. 3 weeks.

Kamloops’ Role in B.C. History Wed., Oct 16. $10.

1 class.

Wonders of Iceland Thurs., Oct. 17. $10. 1 class.

Benjamin Baltzly and the Geological Survey of B.C. Thurs., October 17. $10.

1 class.

Kamloops Backcountry Hiking Sat., Oct. 26. FREE. 1 class.

Insects and Climate Health Mon., Oct. 28. $10. 1 class.

Water- too little; too much Wed., Oct. 30. $10. 1 class.

Ayurvedic Approach to Health Concerns Wed., Oct. 30. $10. 1 class.

From a Buddhist Perspective Fri., Nov. 1. $25. 4 weeks.

Discovering Meaning: Midlife and Beyond Mon., Nov. 4. $35. 5 weeks.

Plastics and Polymers Wed., Nov. 6. $10. 1 class.

Kamloops Film Society: theatre, films, people Thurs., Nov. 14. $10. 1 class.

Developing World Connections Mon., Nov. 18. $10. 1 class.

Transition Kamloops Tues., Nov. 19. FREE. 1 class.

Ephemera Wed., Nov. 20. $10. 1 class.

Fire: The Hot Topic Wed., Nov. 27. $10. 1 class.

Art and Conversation “Hexsa’am: To Be Here Always” Tues., Dec. 10. FREE. 1 class.

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Letter to the Editor: I just wanted to thank Nancy Van Veen for her article in the Srs. Connector of (September) where she recommended winery ideas. We had planned to meet family in Penticton ... and ultimately made dinner and show reservations at the Dream Café & also visited a couple of her winery choices. She was very accurate with all of her recommendations. We are now fans of the Dream Café and will return in the future. ~Barb Cameron, Kamloops

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In November of 2006 a middle-aged man goes missing – a “no-show” on day one of his new job as a manager of a bookstore in Whitehorse. The man is David Gillmor, talented musician, past participant in the drug scene of the 1960s, recently re-married and about to start a regular job. David’s snow-dusted truck, windows down, is found later at the edge of the Yukon River.

Ominously, it appears David has carefully placed his cowboy hat on the river bank.

The alarm is raised, but he is one of many missing in the North.

Don, his older brother, begins the process of investigating what could have happened. As the months pass with no new information his family believes there are three possibilities: David is

alive and living incognito in a beautiful place such as Vancouver or Mexico; “foul play” is involved; or he has committed suicide. In June, the frozen river is finally icefree: Don is preparing to paddle and search the river when the RCMP find the body.

Don searches for insight into his brother’s life, complicated by the fact that as adults they rarely saw each other.

It is the image of his brother as a child that is particularly well drawn: the innocence of children, the dynamics between siblings, the idyllic setting of Wildwood Park in Manitoba. As a young man David is successful in one band after another. It is as a mature man that he has trouble sustaining relationships, sustaining himself.

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told with a loving but unsentimental eye. The myriad of emotions is, if anything, muted.

In Don Gillmor’s quest to understand his brother, the author examines the high rate of suicide in men, particularly middle-aged men. Although this is primarily a story of one individual’s experience with a brother’s suicide, included are useful acknowledgements of those who study suicide in a broader context.

One such reference is the (Canadian) McMaster University study “The Reason to Go On Living” that delves into the stories of people who come very close indeed to committing suicide, asking, “How did they manage to pull back from the brink?” Other experts include David Lester, who posits that

suicides increase not when things are bad, but when things are good, and Atul Gawande’s “Being Mortal” on the incremental decline of the body.

To the River: Losing My Brother is exceptionally thoughtful and thought-provoking.

The author, Don Gillmor, is a skilled writer in many different genres, including history and children’s books. He lives in Toronto with his family.

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For 2020, the award categories are Emerging Artist, Corporate Champion and Enduring Supporter.

Emerging Artist: Recognizes an emerging Kamloops artist/ musician/performer (age 18-35) working in the visual and/or performing arts for their current accomplishments and future potential. The recipient of the Emerging Artist award will also

receive a $500.00 cash prize sponsored by the Kamloops Arts Council.

Corporate Champion: Recognizes outstanding Kamloops business leaders and/ or medium to large businesses/corporations that have made a significant contribution supporting local arts and culture through donations (cash or inkind), sponsorships and/ or volunteer services in support of a local arts organization and/or Kamloops artist.

Enduring Supporter: The Kamloops Art Gallery, Kamloops Symphony and Western Canada Theatre are now all mature, nationally recognized arts institutions. Each have dedicated 40+ years to sharing performances, exhibitions and associated programs with residents and visitors of Kamloops and

the TNRD. This award recognizes the longserving and foundational commitment of an outstanding individual through contributions of time and potentially support (cash or in-kind) that has contributed to the success of one or all of these arts organizations Nomination forms can be found on the Mayor’s Gala for the Arts website at mayorsgalaforthearts. com. Deadline for submissions is Friday, October 11, at 5:00 p.m.

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As the long days of summer descend earlier and earlier into the ever vibrant horizon, an onset of plumed bobbing bodies often goes unnoticed. Speckled, spotted, streaked and striped, this array of chop stick legged birds are tailor made to blend in. Though sporting the best natural camouflage, the true hindrance to spying this particular species is usually terrain and behaviour.

Shorebirds, aptly named, are built to forage along the mudflats, coastal/ freshwater shorelines and water permeated habitats dispersed throughout our region.

But lacking an expansive coast or waterline the reedy edges of our marshes provide a natural barrier as they go about probing the pliable ground with their slender beaks.

Kamloops’ natural environment poses a challenge when searching out these bobbled birds, and to see a greater variety a quick drive east to Salmon Arm Bay is very rewarding. (I was fortunate enough to have a Virginia and Sora Rail emerge right before me at the same time!) But don’t rule out our arid piece of desert yet. Separation Lake, a few kilometers down

from Knutsford, has been known to play host to a few interesting species such as: Short Billed Dowitchers, White face Ibis, Wilson’s Snipe, Solitary Sandpiper, Bonaparte’s Gull, Wilson’s Phalarope and Greater Yellowlegs.

With this tidbit of information in mind, I packed my three boys in and set off with great anticipation of which species we would see.

A brief eight minutes later we pulled off at what looks like a private lane and entrance to the appliance recycling drop zone. The 2 km lake is dotted with water fowl and my nerdy birdie excitement rises. In the back seat my two youngest have binoculars poised and ready. I slowly creep down the little dirt road to where it cuts between a pond and the lake.

Reeds encompass much of the habitat making it tough to get a visual.

After a few disappointing minutes and repeated attempts at shooshing my chattering children, I was about to give up and move on when suddenly a giant dragonfly was snatched from its lazy flight. I managed to quiet the boys enough to hear the poor thing being dismembered as

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a frenzied call broke out to my right. A tiny nest woven between the natural protection of the reed, erupted in hunger fueled activity while a little Marsh Wren mother dutifully broke down her catch.

It may not have been what I had set out to see, but it was still a rare and exciting moment to witness. Marsh Wrens are skilled at remaining hidden and to glimpse it in a moment of natural behavior was a real treat. Later that evening the kids and I took a stroll along the slough at MacArthur Island and happened across two Great Blue herons, a small group of teeter tottering Spotted Sandpipers and an anxious looking Killdeer.

In the world of birding, seeing what you set out to find doesn’t always come to fruition. But with the hundreds of species that migrate or call our land home, you are bound to see something new and exciting. That is for “shore!”

Fun Fact: Shorebirds will molt on average twice a year to ensure their flight feathers remain in top flight condition.

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Chamber Musicians of Kamloops present On An Overgrown Path Submitted by Chamber Musicians of Kamloops The Chamber Musicians of Kamloops are pleased to present the second performance in their 10th anniverary concert series, “On An Overgrown Path,” taking place on Friday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Kamloops United Church.

This concert features KSO principal cellist Martin Krátký with his mother Alena Krátká, performing (mostly) Czech works for cello and piano. From the intimacy of Dvořák’s characterpiece “Silent Woods,” Janáček’s alternately dreamy and dramatic “Fairy Tale,” and Martinů’s gripping 2nd Sonata, this music spans a huge expressive gamut.

Already performing this program in the Vernon Proms festival to huge acclaim, Martin and Alena offer virtuosic, gorgeous interpretations of these works. Some of this music was featured in the 1988 film, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, providing a haunting, unforgettable Martin Krátký with his mother Alena Krátká. backdrop to the movie.

Tickets for the performance are $25, the door. appreciation of the beauty Chamber Musicians $20 Youth (under 19) and of chamber music, and CMK members, FREE for of Kamloops is made up they have been presenting of classical musicians children under 12, and chamber music concerts and supporters. Their are available in advance mission is to inspire an from eventbrite.ca or at since 2009.

KSO presents The Music Of Chicago For their next concert the Kamloops Symphony is teaming up with Brass Transit, the world’s foremost Chicago tribute band, to present The Music of Chicago. There are two performances of this dynamic and crowdpleasing performance; Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26, both at 7:30 p.m. Barring any delays on the repairs to the roof, this concert will be taking place in Sagebrush Theatre.

Brass Transit was formed in 2008, with its accomplished, award-winning roster intent on paying tribute to the decades-long, multiplatinum songbook of Chicago. Since then Brass Transit has toured North America steadily, dazzling audiences with flawless performances and spectacular attention to detail. Their performances have left crowds in awe, inspiring

Guest Conductor Bruce Dunn multiple standing ovations and comments like: “Spine-Tingling!” and “Perfect in every detail!”

Brass Transit goes far beyond just replicating the songs; they embody the music. They also recently scored their show for full symphony orchestra with original arrangements that are truly spellbinding. Hear hits like, Saturday In The Park, 25 or 6 To 4, If You Leave Me Now, Feelin’ Stronger Every Day, and You’re The Inspiration enhanced with the full sound of the KSO. Leading the orchestra for this concert will be Guest Conductor Bruce Dunn, the KSO’s Music Director Emeritus.

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2019 Kamloops Kidney Walk

By Gregg Drinnan

Western music legends Sons of the Pioneers return to B.C. for 85th anniversary tour

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About 100 people took part in Kamloops’ 10th annual Kidney Walk on Sunday at McDonald Park.

The seemingly unending drizzle couldn’t dampen the spirits of those who participated in Kamloops’ 10th annual Kidney Walk on Sunday.

The annual walk was held at McDonald Park near McArthur Island.

Despite the damp conditions, there were about 120 people on hand, with close to 100 of those walking all or part of the course along Rivers Trail.

“Pretty good for a rainy day in Kamloops,” said a beaming Edna Humphreys, the executive director of the Kamloops chapter of the B.C. and Yukon Branch of the Kidney Foundation of Canada.

Humphreys, who also is the head of the walk’s organizing committee, was “absolutely thrilled” with the way things turned out.

“We went in with a goal of raising $20,000,” she said, “and when all the counting is done we hope to have surpassed that” by

perhaps $4,000.

In 2018, the Kamloops Walk raised $21,764, after bringing in $16,736 in 2017.

People with kidney disease can be susceptible to warm weather, so the coolness of the day wasn’t a problem, and those in attendance certainly didn’t let the rain bother them. “We had tents set up and also were able to put tables under the gazebo at McDonald Park,” Humphreys said.

“People could have stayed there and kept dry, but almost all did the walk. It really was something to see all those people head out into the rain to walk in support of their friends and loved ones.”

With Larry Read as the emcee, organizers recognized cowboy and radio personality Hugh McLennan, who is the host of the Spirit of the West podcast, and Louis (Big Rig) McIvor, a former long-haul truck driver and radio morning-show See “Kidney Walk” page 13

L-R: Paul Elliott, Tommy Nallie, Dusty Rogers, Chuck Ervin, John Fullerton, Ken Lattimore.

Celebrating their historic 85th anniversary, the Sons of the Pioneers will ride into British Columbia for seven performances in October.

Long regarded as the most influential and prolific Western music group, the Pioneers will tour through the beautiful theatres in the British Columbia cities of Cranbrook (Oct. 7), Trail (Oct. 8), Oliver (Oct. 9), Penticton (Oct. 10), Vernon (Oct. 11), Kelowna (Oct. 12) and Chilliwack (Oct. 13).

Come celebrate the group’s historic anniversary and meet Tommy Nallie (lead guitar and vocals),

Roy (Dusty) Rogers, Jr., (MC, vocals), Ken Lattimore (vocals, fiddle), John Fullerton (vocals, rhythm guitar), Paul Elliott (fiddle), and Chuck Ervin (bass, vocals). The Sons of the Pioneers are the gold standard for Western music, delivering thrilling harmonies, iconic yodeling, and poetic images of the West.

Signature songs like “Cool Water,” “Tumbling Tumbleweeds,” and “Ghost Riders in the Sky,” forever rooted in Western lore, are stirring new audiences of all ages.

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In celebration of the historic anniversary, the Pioneers have also released their first album in eight years, “85 Years of Harmony,” to wide acclaim.

When Roy Rogers (then Leonard Slye) and gifted songwriters Bob Nolan and Tim Spencer began developing their trademark “Pioneer sound” in the 1930s, little did they realize they were launching a juggernaut that would become one of the most decorated and longestlived groups in American music history. Since then, 47 official members have rotated through to keep the Pioneers’ musical campfire burning brightly.

“We stay true to the music—so many of these songs are masterpieces— and audiences just get really excited,” says Nallie, the current leader and only the fourth “trail boss” in the group’s history.

Another development that Rogers—whose storied film, TV, and recording career earned him the sobriquet “King of the Cowboys”—might not have foreseen is the recent addition of his son, Dusty, into the group in 2018. “How many guys get to join their father’s group that their dad started 85 years ago?” says Rogers. “I think it’s almost unheard of.”

The Pioneers’ songs have appeared in more than 100 Western films and continue to be used widely, such as in the Coen brothers’ “The Big Lebowski” (1998) and “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs” (2018), Clint Eastwood’s “The Mule” (2018), and in Ken Burns’ epic “Country Music” TV documentary (2019). A Broadway musical about Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, “Happy Trails,” is due out in 2020.

The Pioneers are the most decorated group in Western music, winning honours such as the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Western Music Association Hall of Fame, the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Texas Swing Hall of Fame, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, to name a few. The group’s renditions of “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” and “Cool Water” have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and the Smithsonian Institution has named the group one of America’s “National Treasures.”

“We are honoured to return to British Columbia,” says Nallie.

“Canadians really know and appreciate Western music, and that makes it really fun for us, too.”

For all B.C. shows: Donations and pledges will benefit Ronald McDonald Houses in B.C. & Yukon.

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Calendar of Events Kidney Walk 2019 a great success Xeriscape Plants for Pollinators with Eva Antonijevic. Friday, Sept.

27, 7 p.m. TRU House of Learning, HL190. FMI contact Elaine Sedgman: emsedgman@gmail.com The Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers First Dance of the season will be held on Sat, Sept. 28th at the “Brock Activity Centre, 9A - 1800 Tranquille Road. Dancing is from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Cost is $6 for members. $10 for non members.

Everyone is welcome.

On September 30th, a fiddle concert featuring Calvin Vollrath (from Alberta) along withJeremy Ruso on accordion and piano and Rhea Labrie step dancing. This event will be held at St. Andrews On The Square, 159 Seymour St.The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 (advance purchase) - $25 at the door. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.

For tickets please call Florence at 250-3762330.

Transition Kamloops and the Kamloops Chapter of the BC Sustainable Energy Association invite the public to a preelection Debate on Environment. The goal is to create a nationwide conversation about the environment, giving voters an opportunity to learn about what is shaping up to be one of the top issues of this federal election.

Thursday, October 3 from 7–9 p.m. at TRU in the House of Learning, Rm 190 (the “pit house”).

The moderator is Mel Rothenburger. Free! Just show up! Parking on the TRU Campus is free in the evenings.

Chamber Musicians of Kamloops second concert in their 2019/20 concert series, On An Overgrown Path, takes place on Friday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kamloops United Church. Tickets for the performance are $25, $20 Youth (under 19) and CMK members, FREE for children under 12, and are available in advance from https:// cmk.eventbrite.ca, or at the door.

Let’s Dance with the Kamloops Social Club Saturday, October 12 we are holding a dance at the Brock Activity Centre, 1800 Tranquille Rd. Featuring

live music by The Journeymen. They play a wide variety of dance music, from country to rock n roll. Doors open 6:30 p.m. New time as of October will be 7--11 p.m. Doors open 6:30. $10 @ the door.

The Kamloops Garden Club is having its monthly meeting on Wednesday October 23rd at 7 p.m. at the Heritage House, 100 Lorne Street (Riverside Park). The guest speaker will do a presentation on Fire Hazard Plant Material.

Come and join us to listen to the speaker, meet our members and enjoy coffee and goodies.

Thompson Valley Potters Guild Annual Sale - Sat. Nov 2 Desert Gardens Senior Community Center, 540 Seymour St., Kamloops, 10 a.m - 4. p.m. Annual showcasing of local potter’s recent studio work & complimentary artisan’s ware. Beautiful sale of valley potter’s claywork.sale.

Kamloops United Church’s 2019 Fall Fair November 2nd.

This year’s offerings will include many favourites of years past and some new vendors as well.

We are welcoming several vendors offering collectibles. We anticipate those items to be affordable, not high end, but know they will bring new ideas into our market. There is still free entry to the Fair for our guests as well as the popular free hourly draws. This year we can offer lunch served at a nominal cost. 421 St Paul Street 250-372-3020 FMI RIH Craft-A-Fair Sunday, Nov. 3, 12 noon to 4 p.m. Proceeds raised from this event go towards Royal Inland Hospital Equipment.

This is the BIGGEST and BEST Craft Fair in Kamloops, you do not want to miss out!! FREE PARKING Admission $2 - funds raised from attendance at this event benefits the Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital FMI rihcraftafair.ca Japanese Cultural Centre Craft and Bake Sale Saturday, November 16, 12 noon to 2 p.m.

Lots of handmade gifts and yummy Christmas baking. 160 Vernon Avenue, across from Northills Mall.

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host, as the 2019 honourees. McLennan underwent a kidney transplant on Nov. 22, 2017, with McIvor giving his long-time friend one of his kidneys.

Organizers also saluted Dorothy Drinnan as the

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HORSIN’ AROUND Thanks for the tickets to the Merritt Rodeo, We really did have a lot of fun. There was a great crowd there, lots for all ages to enjoy. I’ve sent a few photos.

Thanks again for the opportunity to do a staycation in Merritt. We did have an extra ticket that we cashed in to get 2 seniors into the rodeo compliments of The Connector. Thanks again for the tickets. ~ Deb Fransen

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Erin Johnson photo Above, Aurora Johnson, 6, meets impressive ventriloquist Kellie Haines and her puppet pal, Magrau the Bird, at the 20th Annual Kamloops Children’s Arts Festival on September 14.

From start to finish, both kids and adults were captivated by Kellie’s dance, puppetry, music and audience participation. Some fans even followed her around after the show for some extra time with Magrau.

Dave Snider photo Above, the Reumper family takes in the 20th annual Children’s Art festival together as does the young lady, below. The theme was “Wizards and Wonder.”

Last month the topic was on what to do with our summer pleasure toy, otherwise called the RV and, if properly executed servicing has been performed, we can use it again for next year, so that’s one job out of the way.

Now it’s time to prepare our current vehicle for the changing seasons before us. October signals the start of winter travel restricts the engine’s drive. preparations to insure ability to draw in air. This While driving, you maximum vehicle use condition equates to a have more control of the with minimal down time loss of power and a large front of the vehicle by due to repairs. The main providing inputs through drop in fuel economy. items on the list are tires, the steering wheel, at the If concerned, take your oil and filter changes, vehicle to the dealer or rear you don’t. wiper blades, anti a trusted repair shop to Some pickup truck freeze both engine and see if there has been any drivers follow a very windshield washer, and build up, that is if you incorrect practice of winter comfort devices. putting weight in the very aren’t a bit of a do-itDue to the well known yourself person. back of the vehicle for adversities of winter Winter wiper blades better winter traction. driving in a mountainous This effect causes the perform a very necessary and snowy terrain, the function that summer back of the vehicle to use of the correct tire is blades may not, they swing out (pendulum not only wise, it is a must effect) instead of clean the snow off the and is also required by windshield. Blades following the track of law for highway travel idealistically should be the front wheels when starting October 1st. Each turning. If weight is to replaced summer and tire must have the “snow winter to get the best be installed in the back flake” symbol or M+S, clearing abilities for the of the truck locate it in indicated on the sidewall drive ahead. the box on or slightly and a recommended Blades sometimes tear, in front of the location minimum of 4/32nd break or become really of the rear axle. This of an inch of tread if hard which “chatters” positioning gives the you wish to use them, when moving across the advantage of weight for because replacement of glass. Replacement is not traction minimizing the winter tires is at 3/32nd too complicated. pendulum influence of tread. This 1/32nd Be sure to use winter thus maintaining better of tread will not last windshield washer fluid control. the winter but is usable Oil and filter, especially as the weather (-10 while you are researching the air filter, will give or less) gets cooler to replacement tires. Also to your vehicle that better prevent ice-up of the maintain reasonable road opportunity to handle washer nozzles. safety all four tires are Have the antifreeze winter’s conditions. recommended to be the *Note: When driving in checked for strength or same type. freezing point with -35 very stormy conditions to -45 being the norm *Note: If two of the snow has been known to and also check if the fluid tires have more wear accumulate inside the air is rusty looking. The than the other two but filter box and gradually greatest concern with starve the engine of air. are within spec, install pricing, Competitive convenient The snow melts a bit then testing the coolant is to them on the rear of scheduling, technicians, check for acid content! freezes up becoming a the vehicle, even if the factory-trained This is performed by solid ice block that slowlyNissan vehicle is front wheel and Genuine Nissan Parts make

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either using litmus paper to measure the amount of acid or a voltage multi meter. Antifreeze when it ages gets acidic to the point where it creates or generates a small voltage, just like a battery. When measured, the reading must be below 0.3 volts to be still usable. If above, it’s time to flush the cooling system and install fresh antifreeze to spec. One vehicle I worked on, it created 1.4 volts in it’s system, a fresh system is 0.0 volts.

It totally decomposed 75 percent of the engine’s aluminum components that were in contact with coolant and was a very costly repair. There are varying coolants for each application so please again, check with the dealer or a trusted repair location.

Winter driving comforts are usually items that help the engine start which includes block heaters, battery blankets or oil pan heaters. Then there are our creature comfort items such as remote start, heated seats, heated steering wheels and interior car warmers, all designed to provide that quick level of heat as we travel to our destinations.

Any concerns or questions please feel free to contact me at bigsix8280@yahoo.ca Drive wisely and well.

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“I’m from Canada, so Thanksgiving to me is just Thursday with more food. And I’m thankful for that.” ~ Howie Mandel

E-cigarettes are no panacea

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E-cigarettes are changing and are now in 4th or 5th generation configurations and are getting smaller and sleeker.

E-cigarettes work by heating vegetable glycerin or propylene glycol containing nicotine. It creates an aerosol with small particles suspended within and it is inhaled into the lungs.

It changes to a complex chemical by heating them to a high temperature. The vehicles such as glycerin and Propylene Glycol and Vitamin E are considered safe for ingestion but they are not safe for heating and inhaling.

We just recently started to count and report the number of illnesses related to vaping in Canada and recently there was one report of a young person that was on life support as result of vaping.

In the United States it has recently been reported

that eight people have died and 530 people have reported cases of vapingrelated lung injuries. It is important to mention that many affected patients reported used THC and Nicotine together. Symptoms of vaping-related lung injury include cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, fever or abdominal pain according to the CDC report.

It is possible that some of these illnesses are a result of some sort of contaminant in the products.

Beside all these injuries we should not forget that nicotine is a very addictive substance. It is harmful especially in developing adolescent brains and causes problems in their attention and concentration, memory, learning, mood and impulse control.

Some experts believe vaping is safer than smoking, however, the impact may take ten to 20 years before we see the real side effects of vaping. Also, research shows that most people that vape will eventually turn to cigarette smoking. If you do not have access to vaping in order to feed your nicotine addiction, you will most likely turn to the most accessible product which

would be cigarettes.

Let’s talk about what to do if we ourselves would like to quit or perhaps help our teens to quit: Start with a plan of action and the sooner the better.

There is a website called quitnow.ca which points to BC’s free quit smoking services funded by the government of British Columbia and it is full of tips and information to help you quit smoking or vaping. It is important to remember that people that are addicted to nicotine require our support. When we quit smoking we are more irritated and usually reach out for comfort food.

We should remember to have mostly good food in the house and do some form of exercise. It is also helpful to discover what your triggers are and have a plan in place to combat the cravings.

We are also fortunate to have nicotine replacement therapy free of charge for three months a year provided to us through pharmacies. You can chose between gum, patches, lozenges or inhalers to quit your habit of vaping or smoking. Talk to your pharmacist for consultation and recommendations.

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D I D YO U We were originally established in 1984 as the Kamloops Foundation, by a group of local citizens including Mike Latta, Peter Wing and Ray Fuoco with a $2,500 loan from the City of Kamloops.

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M ESSAG E HUGH FALLIS

t was 33 years ago that a few citizens of Kamloops and area had the vision to start a Community Foundation. From the initial $2,500 donation to the Kamloops Foundation, now known as the BC Interior Foundation, our pool of Funds has grown to over 200 individual Funds.

The principal value of these Funds under our administration has grown to nearly $9 million. This principal value can never be touched and it is only the annual income that is generated from these funds that is available for distribution, according to the intent of these Funds.

For the first time in 2017 we have reached an income level of just under $500,000 that was available for granting in 2018, according to the intents of the deeds that the Foundation administers on behalf of our valued Fund holders and donors.

It is so rewarding when we visit with the grant recipients to give them their grants to see the delight on their faces because of the impact the money from the Foundation will have on their programs. These might be grants of $100 up to $40,000.

There are many charitable organizations that have started their

own Funds with the Foundation so that they will receive a stable source of income that they can count on receiving year after year.

The real success of any of the 200 community foundations across Canada is because of the generous citizens and companies that believe in creating or adding to endowment funds so that the money donated will continue to give back to the community for the years to come.

This could be to support charities, service organizations or our youth so they can further their education by way of scholarships and bursaries.

As the BC Interior Community Foundation grows it is able to help our citizens be they in Lillooet, Lytton, Ashcroft, Cache Creek, 70 Mile House, Clinton, Logan Lake, Merritt, Chase, Barriere, Clearwater, Sun Peaks or Kamloops. Many of these communities have their own Funds with the Foundation.

Organizations in these communities are welcome to send in a grant application by the April 1 or Oct. 1 deadline each year.

And finally, a ‘Special Thank You’ to all our donors who continue to support the excellent work that the Foundation does throughout the Nicola, South Cariboo and Thompson regions.

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CHRISTMAS LUNCH & LIGHTS The grant was used to provide a group of local Seniors with the opportunity to see the Christmas lights and enjoy a meal in Kamloops. The purpose

was to improve social and emotional wellness for a demographic in need. Especially during the holiday season, Seniors in our communities are often

not enjoying the kind of socialization they once did, and opportunities like this allow them to enjoy the fun of the season and to connect with others.

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DRAMATIC PLAY CENTRE Through the generosity of our donors, our centre purchased three mini sofa and chair sets for our infant & toddler rooms.

The furniture provides a comfortable welcoming place for the infants to read and imitates a mini living room setup for dramatic play.

September 19 donation to the Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way

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D I D YO U There are nearly 1,900 Community Foundations globally with about 200 based in Canada.

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THE BC INTERIOR CO M M U N I T Y F O U N DAT I O N N OT J U ST A N OT H E R C H A R I T Y ROBERT MILLER Executive Director

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henever I’m asked, “What is a Community Foundation?” I smile and answer, “The most significant charity you’ve never heard of!”

People often want the ‘elevator pitch’ to explain what a community foundation is because we’re all familiar with single purpose charities (think of a hospital foundation or food bank), which can explain their Mission in one easy sentence. It’s a bit more complex for community foundations!

Let’s take the example of the B.C. Interior

Community Foundation (BCICF). Since 1984 the BCICF (formerly the “Kamloops Foundation”) has supported communities in the Thompson, Nicola and South Cariboo regions. From health and the environment, to youth and education, seniors, families, arts and culture, we champion community vitality!

Donations to the BCICF are invested in permanent, endowed funds currently valued at just over $9 million. The principal is protected (never diminishes) and the annual earned interest income is used to support a wide variety of charities. The BCICF currently holds nearly 220 endowed funds and disperses almost $500,000 annually among various grants, scholarships and bursaries.

Here’s a snapshot of how the process works for different types of funds: • Donors give an unrestricted gift to our Smart and Caring Community Fund: In this case, the community foundation makes decisions about how to allocate distributions from the fund towards the greatest needs and priorities.

• Donors establish their own Legacy Fund (a named, memorial fund for example): Here a donor sets up a fund in their name or the name of someone they wish to honour. Donors can choose to distribute grants to any registered Canadian charity or seek assistance from the community foundation for more giving ideas.

• Donors contribute to an existing, designated Fund (targeting their preferred sector / field of interest): This may range from the SPCA, local Food Banks, Kamloops Hospice Association, Western Canada Theatre Society, Kamloops Art Gallery, Royal Inland Hospital, United Way, etc. These funds are distributed on an asneeded basis to provide support for local charitable organizations.

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COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS Community Project Grants are awarded by the BC Interior Community Foundation twice a year. Deadlines for grant applications are April 1st and October 1st. Please ensure that your project falls approximately 4-6 weeks following the granting deadline as the review process is by committee and does take time. We will notify all grant applicants, both successful and unsucessful via email following the granting committee’s decision. Grants are only able to be disbursed to non-profit organizations which hold charitable registration with Revenue Canada or projects/programs which are sponsored by an organization with charitable registration.

Should you have any questions regarding the grant application, process or eligibility, please contact the office by phone 250-434-6995 during our open hours. For more information, visit www.bcicf.ca.

BC Interior Community Foundation 2018 Spring Community Project Grant Recipients

COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANT RECIPIENTS • VZ Lateral Sclerosis Society of British Columbia • Equipment Loan Program • Gavin Lake Forest Education Society • 2018 Grade Six Fall Education Program • Habitat for Humanity Kamloops • A Safe Place to Play • Junior Achievement of BC • Bright Futures for Interior Youth • Kamloops Brain Injury Association

• Education Outreach for Prevention of Brain Injury • Kamloops Child Development Society • Kamloops Food Policy Council • Arthur Hatton Elementary School Community Garden • Kamloops Museum & Archives • Veterans Street Sign Project • Kamloops Music Collective Society • Living Our Local History out Loud

• Lillooet Area Library Association • Literacy in Kamloops (Stewarded by School District # 73) • Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week • Nicola Valley & District Food Bank • Pregnancy Care Centre Society of Kamloops • Mentorship Programs: Empowering Moms & Dads

• Project X Theatre Productions • The Adams River Salmon Society • The Ashcroft Hub Society • Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way • North Shore Lived Experience Street Outreach Ambassadors • Tk’emlups Community Mountain Biking Program “TteSRIDES” • Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge • Two Rivers Farmers Market

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Community Foundations are efficient tools for philanthropic giving beyond the flexibility they provide in the variety of endowed funds. The administrative costs are the lowest among all charities (for the BCICF, only 1% of the annual interest income is used for operational expenses).

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T EST I M O N I A L S “Last year the BCICF showed its commitment to improving the quality of life for youth in Kamloops by supporting Whole Note, an innovative new project launched by the Kamloops Music Collective. Whole Note is a unique community-based initiative supporting youth musicians who face financial barriers. Planned as a multi-year program beginning in the fall of 2016, Whole Note provides a comprehensive yet fun approach to music education through lessons, mentorship and performance opportunities for students in Grades 7 through 10. The Whole Note program was developed by Kim Mangan (Executive Director of the Kamloops Interior School of Music – KISSM – along with the support of the KISSM Board)”. ~ Kamloops Music Collective “Your kindness and caring allows us to make sure that our donkeys continue to have a safe and healthy home.” ~ Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Society (Chase, BC) “Your contributions go a long way towards keeping the BIG Little Science Centre operational.” ~ Big Little Science Centre “We are grateful to the BCICF for its $3,000 contribution towards the Crossing Bridges Arts Outreach Seniors’ Programming.” ~ Kamloops Arts Council “On behalf of the Kamloops Heritage Commission, the Kamloops Museum and Archives would like to express gratitude for your generous support of the Veterans’ Street Sign Project.” ~ City of Kamloops “Pursuing post-secondary education is both incredibly challenging and rewarding. However, school is expensive.

Thank you for this award and reminding me how much the kindness of others can impact someone’s life”. ~ Scholarship recipient “The Kamlooops & District SPCA is very grateful for the donation of $2,450.00 towards the new building. It is so needed and the staff and animals we support are very appreciative. Thank you to Hugh Fallis and the Bostock and Fallis Families of the Monte Creek Heritage Fund.” ~ Kamloops and District SPCA “On behalf of our volunteers, ALS patients and their families in Kamloops, I would like to thank you for your support in 2018”. ~ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of BC “Your support will enable Junior Achievement British Columbia (JABC) to continue to prepare, inspire & empower BC youth to become the next generation of community leaders.” ~ JABC “Thank you for the $2,500 grant to assist with the safety upgrades tour to our Family Stepping Stones building.” ~Elizabeth Fry Society “On behalf of everyone at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), we can’t thank you enough for your recent donation to our Charitable Foundation. Your gift comes at a crucial moment and will have a profound impact. Every year, hundreds of TRU students struggle financially to achieve their educational goals. Your investment in the future of higher education at TRU, and the advancement of our community and region is very much appreciated.” ~Thompson Rivers University

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n celebration of autumn, a generous anonymous donor has offered to match donations to three endowed funds held with the Foundation. During the fall, from Aug. 1 until Dec. 31, 2019 up to $2,500 in private contributions will be matched per agency for a total of up to $7,500 in leveraged funds.

The Kamloops SPCA, the Kamloops Food Bank and the Kamloops Hospice Association are all intended beneficiaries of this anonymous donor’s generosity.

Donations over $25.00 will receive a tax receipt from the Foundation. Donations can be

made by mail, or in-person at the Community Foundation Office (#2 – 219 Victoria St, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2A1), or online at www.bcicf.ca/donate (be sure to put the agency name in the fund name/comments box).

Cheques must be made out to ‘BC Interior Community Foundation’ with the agency name on the notes line.

The BCICF is very grateful to this wonderful donor and

his mission to leave a legacy for future generations; he is a firm believer in the benefit of endowed funds to help local organizations strengthen our communities.

Canada-wide, community foundations are set up with the intention to provide long-term charitable funding and this is reflected in the BC Interior Community Foundation’s intention to encourage donors to “Give Today, Grow Tomorrow.”

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UNPLUG AND PLAY FAMILY LITERACY WEEK The grant money was used to help community organizations host free events for families to participate in during the week.

We provided an honorarium to 11 organizations to help cover the costs of materials and supplies that were needed for putting on a green event. The project was an outstanding success. We had 40 free activities/events for families to attend. 1000 more participants than last year attended events - a total of 3067. About 8000 students challenged themselves to reduce their screen time during the week and spend more time with their family and try more activities.

D I D YO U The BCICF supports educational opportunities for students across the region . Almost 150 young people are supported annually through scholarships and bursary awards.

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ragically, Lisa Tavender and Kirk Hein lost their only son Brandon when he was only 19 years old. For his parents, remembering their kind, adventurous son is easy — he never leaves their minds — but they want to keep his memory alive for others as well.

“I didn’t want people to forget him,” Lisa explained from the family home in Dallas, where an entire wall is covered with framed photos of the couple’s cherished only child.

Lisa and Kirk keep Brandon’s memories alive in many ways from sharing stories and keeping in touch with many of his friends and acquaintances to creating multiple legacy funds in his name.

Brandon graduated from Valleyview Secondary School in 2009, and starting a

scholarship in his name seemed like a perfect way to honour him. Even though he wasn’t the most dedicated student, according to Lisa, he knew what he needed to do to graduate and made it happen. Therefore, in choosing students to receive the Brandon Kirk Hein Memorial Award, it’s not the top students that make the cut, but rather students who have overcome adversity and shown grit and determination in earning their diplomas.

To date, they have awarded $8,000 between 13 students. This year for the first time two female students were chosen to receive the Brandon Kirk Hein Memorial Award. The 2019 recipients are Shelkinah Bless Jimenez and Amielia LeBlanc.

They each received a $500 award.

A passionate fisherman, Brandon also loved dirt biking and spent much of his

BCICF presentation to the Kamloops Hospice

BRANDON KIRK HEIN free time on his bike and with his friends.

Although an only child, he was “Uncle B” to many of his friend’s children.

“They often speak of him still and those that weren’t born yet hear the stories today and know who Uncle B is,” said Lisa. “When he passed away we had a service at Dallas Elementary and over 400 people showed up — from babies to people in their nineties — there were people there we didn’t even know he knew.”

Various fundraisers over the years have been so successful that Lisa and Kirk started a second fund

Mayor of Lillooet and Hugh Fallis with donation for District of Lillooet

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to support seniors and youth in Kamloops and surrounding areas.

Through non-profit grant submissions, the BC Interior Community Foundation (BCICF) manages Brandon Gives Back, a fund available to support community projects. The BCICF annual fundraising dinner is held Oct. 5 at the Columbo Hall. For more information visit www.bcicf.ca.

Every year friends, family members, and even strangers come together, some from long distances, to honour Brandon. Lisa and Kirk say they are grateful and appreciative of neighbours that never complain when

KIRK HEIN & LISA TAVENDER one month of the year their yard fills with people congregating to celebrate Brandon and keep his memory alive.

For Kirk, the majority of his best memories of life with Brandon centre around fishing and spending time outdoors.

For Lisa, Brandon was her concert buddy, and together they rocked out to AC/DC live twice as well as Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Collective Soul, and Def Leppard live.

Hugh Fallis with presentation to the First Steps Childcare Centre

“Brandon and I were concert junkies,” she recalls with a smile.

While the pain of losing Brandon will never diminish, knowing his memory lives on in the gifts he bestows on others provides comfort to his family.

“I would like to let people know there is a way to remember loved ones after they pass by giving back in their loved one’s names,” explained Lisa.

Mayor Ken Christian and Hugh Fallis - BCICF presentation to the City

D I D YO U

You can start a permanent, endowed fund with as little as $100

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The BCICF has distributed nearly $1.5 million in the last 5 years in grants and project funding across the region?

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D I D YO U Globally, Community Foundations have provided $5.7 billion dollars in grants to make local communities more sustainable, liveable and accessible (including educational scholarships).

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THE KIRSTEN FUND KIRSTEN MCDOUGALL In My Own Words

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pring 2017 brought many things full circle for me.

Due to an unexpected medical incident I have learned to appreciate life and all the things that give us joy and pleasure. One of those things is the fact that I have an Endowment Fund with the BC Interior Community Foundation that will continue to assist the community forever and ever.

In 2000, I was on the board of the Kamloops Foundation when it was suggested that board members should create a Fund. After much thought, I decided that I could help the community in two areas — palliative care and environmental education. In 2004 I started The Kirsten Fund.

My initial intention was to split the income

generated by the Fund equally between the McQueen Lake Environmental Education Centre and the Kamloops Hospice Association.

In 2006 a fellow Board member, Carolyn Scarborough, passed away. She had an insurance policy naming the Foundation as the beneficiary, with stipulations that the money should create a Fund in her name that would support sports and outdoor recreation.

In 2007, I realized that discretionary funds were of a greater benefit to the community than designated funds. Therefore, I requested that my Fund become a discretionary fund with the stipulation that the fund support charitable organizations in the areas of health and welfare as well as the environment and recreation.

In the spring of 2014, there was a grant request from the Kamloops Thompson Trails Alliance for funding to build a trail around Isobel Lake that was accessible to the handicapped. This request

fell into the parameters of what the Scarborough / Koslowski Recreation and Environment Fund and The Kirsten Fund would support. The grant request was approved and funds were sent to the Kamloops Thompson Trails Alliance.

After much hard work and fundraising by the Alliance, the Foundation was pleased to receive an invitation to the official opening of the ‘Special Trail’ at Isobel Lake. On June 1 2018, as I sat beside Isobel Lake waiting for the official opening of the trail, I listened to the birds singing and thought what a wonderful privilege it was to have a Fund with the BCICF. This was a magical moment in time to know that my Fund had been able to contribute to the completion of this trail so that handicapped people can enjoy what nature has to offer.

Each year I realize that my annual donation to my Fund gives me great joy knowing that I am contributing to the ongoing welfare of the community that I have grown to love over the last 50 years.

L I ST O F F U N DS • 1979 Winter Games Sports Legacy Fund • 1993 Canada Summer Games Legacy Fund • 2006 BC Summer Games Legacy Fund • Anne Collier Memorial Fund • Archie McLaughlin Memorial Fund • Art Gallery Reserve Fund • Arts and Cultural Field of Interest Fund • Arts Legacy Fund • Ashcroft - Cache Creek Community Fund • Barriere Community Fund • BCICF Disaster Relief Fund • Beverly Bullock Outdoor Education Fund • Bostock and Fallis Families of Monte Creek Heritage Fund • Boys & Girls Club Endowment Fund • Brain Injury Alliance Dr. Gur Singh Memorial Education Fund • Brandon Gives Back Fund • Brandon Kirk Hein Memorial Fund • Bruce Dunn Legacy Fund • C.J. Bessette Memorial Scholarship/Bursary Fund • Carolyn Scarborough Memorial Fund • Cavlek Family Memorial Fund • Chase Community Fund • Children and Families Field of Interest Fund • Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism Fund • Clearwater Post Secondary Fund • Clinton Millennium Community Fund • Colombo Lodge and Italian Cultural Center Scholarship Fund • Dallas MacPhee Memorial Fund • Damian Jensen Memorial Scholarship Fund • Denice Marr Scholarship Fund • Derek Johnston Fund

• Dianne Parkin Fund • Downtown Kamloops Food Bank Community Fund • Dr. and Mrs. William (Bill) and Marguerite Elliot Fund • Dr. David A. Stewart Legacy Fund • Dr. Gur Singh Fund • Duncan and Marie MacRae Education Fund • Environment and Recreation Field of Interest Fund • Fooks Business Bursary Fund • Founders Fund • Fred Doubt Memorial Foundation Fund • Friends of Errol Wild Fund • Gabriel Palmer (Ignace) Memorial Fund • George Allistair Campbell Fund • Gloria Fraser Fund for Animal Welfare • Gordon Francis Ellis Memorial Fund • Gordon R. Gore Scholarship/ Bursary Fund • Harrington Fund • Health and Welfare Fund • Helping Hands Fund • Hope Hermance Worsnop Fund • Howling Coyote Education Fund • Interior Savings Community Builder Fund • Jann L.M. Bailey Foundation Fund • Jann L.M. Bailey Legacy Fund • Jesstin Zulinick Memorial Fund • John Willoughby Scholarship Fund • Josh Guido & Mike Young Memorial Bursary Fund • Junko N. Ikebuchi Memorial Scholarship/Bursary Fund • Kam High Girls’ Fund • Kam High Homecoming Fund • Kamloops Advocis Fund • Kamloops Art Gallery Foundation Fund

• Kamloops Centennial Fund “A” • Kamloops Centennial Fund “B” • Kamloops Community Fund - Smart & Caring • Kamloops Curling Club Scholarship Fund • Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts Fund • Kamloops Food Bank Endowment Fund • Kamloops Foundation Operations Fund • Kamloops Heritage Society Legacy Fund • Kamloops Hospice Association Fund • Kamloops Masters 2000 Legacy Fund • Kamloops Minor Baseball “Diamonds & Dreams” • Kamloops Museum Association Fund • Kamloops Rugby Club Legacy Fund • Kamloops Rugby Scholarship Fund • Kamloops Student Leadership Legacy Fund • Kamloops Symphony Fund • Kamloops Symphony Society Heritage Sustainability Fund • Kidsport BC, Kamloops Chapter Fund • KISSM Legacy Fund • Larry & L. Dwayne Reay Memorial Fund • Latter-Day Saints Fund • Lillooet Community Fund • Lillooet Millennium Community Fund • Lloyd and Rae Nixon Fund • Logan Lake Community Enhancement Fund • Logan Lake Community Fund • Lytton Community Foundation - Health Trust Fund • Lytton Community Fund • Marcel and Mary Ann Gysel Memorial Fund • Marg Spina Community Enhancement Fund

• Marie Patricia Laroche Fund • Merlin Books Fund • Merritt Community Fund • Mickey Martino Bursary/ Scholarship Fund • Mykel Frank-Rothenburger Bursary Fund • Nathan Floyd Memorial Fund • Nick Weiser Sn. Memorial Fund • Noble Endeavours Fund • NorKam 2011 Grad Fund • NorKam 2013 Grad Fund • NorKam Extra - Curricular Assistance Fund • NorKam IB Financial Assistance Fund • NorKam Millennium Fund • NorKam Music Society Fund • Norkam Trades Scholarship/ Bursary Fund • Performing Arts BC Festival Fund • Peter Collins Memorial Fund • Peter G. Botta Memorial Fund • Peter Hamming Memorial Bursary Fund • Pilatzke Family Fund • Railways and Ranchlands Fund • RC of Kamloops Daybreak Fund • Reagan Lee Downie Memorial Fund • Rev Msgrs John Miles and John MacIntrye Education Fund • Richard Dickens Music Scholarship Fund • Ronald C Wells Geological Education Fund • Ross Parkin Fund • Rotary Club of Kamloops Children’s Fund • Sacred Heart Cathedral Catholic Women’s League Fund • Sam Seright - Young Artist Bursary Fund • Sandy and Ellen McCurrach Family Fund Scarborough/Koslowski Recreation and Environment Fund Continued page 7

D I D YO U Community groups, not-for-profit organizations and charitable agencies within the BCICF region, are encouraged to submit a Community Project Grant Application by the April 1st or October 1st annual deadlines.

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THE RICHARD DICKENS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP JAMES WATSON August 19, 2019

M

y third year of music studies at the University of Calgary was a very productive one. I was encouraged by the fact that looking back I could quantify my growth as a musician. I believe that the hard work and energy I put into my courses has paid off.

This was reflected by my violin teacher, Joan Barrett, who told me that I had developed more that year than any other year and only expects this trend to continue. I was also very pleased to make the Dean’s List with a GPA of 3.6.

For the second year in a row I was awarded the Hertz Trio Prize from the UofC Music Department, a prize given to a student in the Strings Program for “Jury performance and contribution to ensemble work within the department.” In addition I was also granted the Alice Cobb Scholarship for a second time.

This year I pushed myself to perform as much as possible. I gained further experience in this field with my continued participation in the University of Calgary Orchestra and the University of Calgary Jazz Orchestra.

Last semester alone I performed no less than seven student compositions, helping my fellow students with their juries and/or festivals. Parallel to this, I had the pleasure of being named the first Mentorship Fellow of the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra in September under the direction of Music Director Dina Gilbert. My university schedule permitted me to return to Kamloops and perform in four KSO concert programs, in addition to a masterclass with Canadian Violin Soloist, Yolanda Bruno.

I have had a productive summer as well. I was asked to perform in a fundraising concert for the Peter Collins Memorial Bursary, which helps young musicians with the cost of music lessons. For this I challenged myself and worked hard to perform my

most difficult repertoire to date, Vieuxtemps’ Violin Concerto No.5 in D minor, to well-received applause.

In July, I auditioned for and was accepted into the Orchestre de la Francophonie in Montreal for their entire summer season (July 4-Aug 14). This was an amazing opportunity to go to Montreal and work with Maestro Jean-Philippe Tremblay and many guest conductors.

We even recorded the debut recording of three works by the Canadian composer Airat Ichmouratov, including an hour long symphony written for us. I am looking forward to starting my fourth year of Music studies next month. Thanks again to the BC Interior Community Foundation for your support”.

V I N C E L E AV ES A L E GAC Y

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ince O’Hara was a longtime resident and business owner in Kamloops. He was active in the Knights of Columbus and the Royal Canadian Legion (having crossed the Atlantic 18 times while in the Navy).

When planning his estate, he became familiar with the Kamloops Foundation, now the BC Interior Community Foundation, and the benefits of establishing an endowment fund.

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• School District #73 Scholarship Bursary Funds • Scouts Canada - Kamloops Area Fund • Seniors and Heritage Fund • Skeetchestn Community School Scholarship Bursary Fund • Sk’elep School of Excellence Scholarship Bursary Fund • Sons of Norway, Leif Erikson Lodge Fund • South Kam Sec. Marc Lamothe Memorial Award • South Kamloops Music Society Fund • South Kamloops Secondary School Dry Grad 2012 • SPCA (Kamloops Branch Endowment Fund) • St. Andrew’s Caledonian Society Fund • Telus Community Connections - Kamloops Fund • The A.E. Perry Elementary - Brian Hitchens Scholarship Fund • The Alan Newman Memorial Scholarship Fund

With endowment funds, the principal is never touched, with just the interest and dividend revenue generated annually being available to support charitable organizations.

This fact caught his interest as a way he could leave a lasting legacy.

Vince pursued this idea as a method of helping organizations that meant a lot to him.

Unfortunately, prior to Vince’s death

earlier this year, at the age of 95, his wife and all their siblings and their spouses had passed on. Due to these facts, he had decided to start the Vince O’Hara Fund with the foundation.

The fund came into existence upon his death, with an extremely generous donation of more than $600,000.

Currently, the donation will generate close to $24,000 annually, which will be split equally between four organizations

that were dear to Vince’s heart.

The BC Interior Community Foundation invests the initial donation and then sees that the funds generated annually from this donation are distributed to the four organizations that Vince wanted to support each spring.

This procedure will go on year after year, leaving a lasting legacy for Vince O’Hara.

• The Boogie the Bridge Cultural Fund • The Brocklehurst Secondary School Pride Promotes Performance Fund • The Camp Grafton Fund • The Chris Gaffney Fund for Downtown Ministry • The Dave Eburne Memorial Fund • The David Mardon Memorial Fund • The Dennis Hendsbee Fund • The Don MacKenzie Memorial Fund • The Edith Noble Memorial Fund • The Harriett Fund • The Heritage Fair Fund • The Jacob Befurt Memorial Scholarship Fund • The Kamloops North Rotary Fund • The Kamloops North Shore Performing Arts Fund • The Kamloops Seniors Citizens Housing Society Fund • The Kamloops Seniors Citizens Housing Society Palliative Care Fund • The Karl Grauer Memorial Fund

• The Kirsten Fund • The Koslowski/Scarborough Fund • The Kyle Price Memorial Scholarship • The McQueen Lake Environmental Education Centre Fund • The Murray/Bullock Fund • The Music Fund (Pamela Hughes Memorial Fund) • The Pat Behe and Stan Bennett First Nations Education Fund • The Ross Dickson District Citizenship Award Fund • The Sahali Secondary Scholarship Fund • The Shana Megan Budnaryk Memorial Fund • The Stollery Capacity Building Fund • The Stollery Charitable Foundation Fund • The Stollery Charitable Foundation Small Grants Fund • The Stollery Foundation Administration Grant • The Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way Fund

• The Toby Love Memorial Award Fund • The Westsyde Secondary School Legacy Fund • The Westsyde Secondary School Music Fund • The Youth Advisory Council Fund • TNRD 70 Mile House and Area Community Fund • Twin Rivers Education Fund • Village of Lytton Community Fund • Vincent Spina Scholarship Fund • Wally Denault Memorial Scholarship Fund • We Remember Fund (YAC) • Wells Gray Park Fund • Western Canada Theatre Company Endowment Fund • Western Canada Theatre Company Society Heritage Fund • Women Helping Women • World Curling Championship Fund • Youth and Education Field of Interest Fund

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Community Foundations and donors work together to realize their philanthropic goals matching their interests and community needs.

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The Community Foundation invest in many ways grants, building partnerships and pooling knowledge, resources and expertise to stimulate ideas and strengthen community.

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Community Foundations work with the donor to establish a new endowment fund or give to an existing fund

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Community Foundations distribute grants to all corners of the community in arts and culture, education, health, social services and the environment

H OW E N D OW E D G I V I N G WO R KS People with a philanthropic desire to give back to their community make a contribution to a community foundation.

Then what happens?

Contributions are pooled and invested: • The pooled investment grows through careful stewardship • Income is generated and used to make grants, as directed by the donor • Community foundations make sure donor wishes are fulfilled every year, now and forever Endowment allows for continuous growth and giving • Since the profit on the original investment is granted out to charities, it allows for continuous growth and giving, year after year from the original gift

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Give to an existing fund Make a donation in support of community needs that are important to you. With almost 190 funds, you are able to support all areas of the community. We would be happy to guide you through the various options available. You may already have a preference and we would be pleased to honour your wishes.

Create a legacy fund We work with you to establish a fund to fit your needs and honours your wishes. You may want your fund to benefit a particular Canadian charitable organization(s) that holds special meaning to you. You may want to support the community or region in general.

You can also decide how involved you want to be with your fund.

Make a Memorial Donation Recognize achievements or mark milestones with a donation to the Foundation in honour of someone.

Planning now for giving later When you think about what will happen to your assets once you are gone, you can strengthen your community for your children, grandchildren and future generations. Planned giving ensures that those causes that matter most to you are realized in your estate planning. It may be as simple as naming the Community Foundation in your will; or you may wish to establish a fund today, with an option to add to it over your lifetime. We are happy to work with you and/or your professional advisor to ensure that your wishes are honoured.

INVESTMENT

The donor’s gift is pooled with a Community Foundation’s endowed assets, invested through careful stewardship and income is used to make grants.

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There are also ways to give to the BC Interior Community Foundation at a later date.

Charitable Bequest Gifts in wills allow you to make extraordinary gifts and to continue the charitable support you have given during your lifetime and for generations to come. This also provides a valuable tax savings to your estate. Please let us know if you have named the “BC Interior Community Foundation” in your Will and talk to us about your gift intentions. We will help ensure that your wishes are honoured.

Life Insurance You can provide a sizeable future gift to the Foundation at an affordable current cost, without reducing what you give to family and friends through your estate. The BC Interior Community Foundation is named as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy and you designate the BC Interior Community Foundation as the irrevocable beneficiary or owner and beneficiary of your life insurance policy. The Foundation is able to provide you with an official receipt for income tax purposes for the premiums paid each year.

RRSP/RRIF/TFSA Name the BC Interior Community Foundation as the beneficiary of your Registered Retirement Savings Plan, Registered Retirement Income Fund or TFSA while saving your estate from paying probate tax fees on the proceeds.

W H Y CO N T R I B U T E TO A CO M M U N I T Y FO U N DAT I O N ?

COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE A deep understanding of local needs and opportunities

EXPERTISE

Community Foundations are credible stewards of assets with granting expertise

LEADERSHIP

Community Foundations are led by a volunteer board of directors comprised of knowledgable community leaders

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Breast cancer signs and symptoms Breast cancer is a formidable foe. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 627,000 women lost their lives to breast cancer in 2018. But women are not helpless in the fight against breast cancer, as the WHO notes early detection is critical and could potentially save thousands of lives each year. Female breast cancer death rates have decreased an estimated 48 percent since they peaked in 1986.

A proactive approach is a key component of protecting oneself against breast cancer. While experts note that many breast cancer symptoms are invisible and not noticeable without a professional cancer screening, women can keep an eye out for certain signs of breast cancer they might be able to detect on their own. Monthly self-exams can help women more easily identify changes in their breasts. During such self-exams, women can look for the following signs and symptoms and are advised to report any abnormalities they discover to their physicians immediately.

• Changes in how the breast or nipple feels: Nipple tenderness or a lump or thickening in or near the breast or underarm could indicate the presence of breast cancer. Some women may notice changes in the skin texture or an enlargement of the pores in the skin of their breast. In many instances, skin texture has been described as being similar to the texture of an orange peel. Lumps in the breast also may indicate breast cancer, though not all lumps are cancerous.

• Change in appearance of the breast or nipple: Unexplained changes in the size or shape of the

breast; dimpling anywhere on the breast; unexplained swelling or shrinking of the breast, particularly when the shrinking or swelling is exclusive to one side only; and a nipple that is turned slightly inward or inverted are some signs and symptoms of breast cancer that can affect the appearance of the breast or nipple. It is common for women’s breasts to be asymmetrical, but sudden asymmetry should be brought to the attention of a physician.

• Discharge from the nipple: Any discharge

from the nipple, but particularly a clear or bloody discharge, could be a sign of breast cancer. Experts also advise women that a milky discharge when they are not breastfeeding is not linked to breast cancer but should be discussed with a physician.

Learning to recognize the signs and symptoms of breast cancer can increase the likelihood of early diagnosis, which greatly improves women’s chances of surviving this disease.

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Pass along your belongings Continued from page 7

NOT an option. Well, with the remaining belongings, call your children, extended family or friends to determine if there are any favourite items they would like to cherish. Another option, if that does not fit your circumstances, is to hold an estate sale making sure you advertise in as many ways possible. I ensure this is done when my business carries out this type of service and it works amazingly well. Have charities pick up the remainder of the belongings or deliver them yourself. We have found that running an estate sale followed by a charity pick up works well.

Once the home has been stripped of all material belongings, make sure that the space has been completely cleaned inside and the yard tidied. This will make a huge difference in resale pricing. Now, if after all that the whole process remains too onerous for you feel free to give us a call, we’d love to help!

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

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Caution for those receiving needle-free filler treatments BC Health Authorities and the BC Ministry of Health are issuing a public service announcement for persons considering undergoing needle-free filler treatments. These procedures use a pressurized pen to insert hyaluronic acid fillers into the skin without the use of needles or injections.

At the time of this announcement, no needle-free pressurized pen has been approved for use by Health Canada. Therefore no one, even regulated health professionals, should be providing fillers with this type of device.

The administration of fillers by any means is a restricted activity and should only be performed by regulated health professionals such as a physician or surgeon. Anyone undergoing a filler treatment should ensure the fillers are administered by a health professional and that both the filler and the device used to administer the fillers have been approved by Health Canada.

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Makes 15 servings 1 fresh turkey, about 15 pounds, preferably freerange 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 quart apple cider 2 teaspoons dried poultry seasoning Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Remove the giblets from the turkey and discard (or save for another use). Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Rub it all over with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 12 hours and up to 24 hours. During that time, the surface of the turkey will become visibly dry and the skin will tighten; this encourages a nice crisp skin on the finished bird.

Remove the turkey from the refrigerator 1 hour before you plan to start roasting. Preheat the oven to 450 F. Put the turkey on a rack set in a large, flameproof roasting pan. Drizzle the oil over the top.

Roast for 1 hour. Reduce the oven temperature to 175 F. Pour the cider into the roasting pan and sprinkle the poultry seasoning in the liquid. Continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh (but not touching bone) registers to 170 F. Transfer the turkey to a carving board, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for about 15 minutes (see tip). Meanwhile, skim the fat from the surface of the liquid in the pan. Put the roasting pan over two burners and bring the pan drippings to a boil over high heat. Cook until the juices reduce and thicken slightly, enough to coat a spoon, about 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning.

Carve the turkey and serve with cider pan juices.

Resting tip: Slow-roasted meats need far less resting time (pretty much none) than those that are traditionally roasted. The reason for resting meat that has been roasted at a high temperature is to allow juices that have collected in the cooler center time to migrate back into the dryer (hotter) exterior sections after it comes out of the oven.

Because slow-roasted meats are cooked evenly and a temperature that keeps most of the juices in place, a resting period is largely unnecessary. A brief resting time does allow the meat to become a little firmer as it cools, making it easier to carve.

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Kudos to all of you. Huge thanks to everyone who worked so hard to plan, organize, donate, bake and volunteer so tirelessly to provide an event for so many folks to enjoy.

Our programs are back into full swing. We hope you will drop down to the Seniors’ Community Centre @ Desert Gardens and see everything we have to offer from card games, table tennis, square dancing, mahjong, scrabble, chair yoga, chair fitness and the list goes on. If not able to pop in feel free to give us a call and get an update - 250-372-5110 and/or check out our calendar below.

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Christmas party early as reservations have already begun.

We are able to cater to your function with a varied menu being offered. Feel free to call 250-3725110 FMI. October 10 we will be holding our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner ($15). Reservations must be made in advance by Friday, October 4.

Call 250-372-5110.

Stroll on down anytime and enjoy a cup of coffee/tea and one of Cheryl’s cookies all the while meeting some new friends.

The Centre is open Mon. -Fri. from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Tues. and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. for dinner. Menus available at the front desk.

Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. weekly is Two Toonie Tea where you can have a cuppa and sweet with friends.

Autumn leaves are falling - what a beautiful time of the year - cooler weather, colours galore and a time of harvesting. So much to be thankful for. Hope you are able to get out and enjoy. See you soon.

Happy October and Thanksgiving.

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

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY EVERY THURSDAY 3 EVERY TUESDAY 1 EVERY WEDNESDAY2 LINDY IN THE Centre Hours: Oasis Cafe: 4 LOOPS M.S. Toastmasters 7 am Chair Fitness 9:30 am Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4pm Open Mon-Fri: Coffee Club 10 am SOCIAL DANCE Chair Fitness 9:30 am Coffee Club 10 am 8:30am until 1pm Chair Yoga 11 am Weddings & private 7:30 PM Coffee Club 10 am Scrabble 1 pm functions: Anytime! Dinner Tue/Thu 5:30pm Weightwatchers 11:30 am EVERY FRIDAY Grape Vine 12 pm Kiwanis Club 11:45 am Mahjong 1 pm Weightwatchers 9 am Table Tennis 12:30 pm Grape Vine 12 pm L.A. Gift Shop (Proceeds to SCC): Two Toonie Tea Coffee Club 10 am SCC Dinner 5:30 pm Bridge 1 pm Mon-Fri: 10am - 1:30pm TGIF 10 am 2:30 pm EVERY SUNDAY 6 The Gospel Message 3pm

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All the groups welcome new players and/or participants. For your information, if you do not know how to play any of these games - they are more than willing to teach the fundamentals. Let’s get together and meet new friends and socialize.

October is “Community Inclusion Month” and to celebrate, Vista and Community Companion Services are hosting a Spaghetti Dinner here on Wednesday, October 16 at 5:30 p.m. The event is open to everyone and promises to be an exciting evening with a silent auction and a raffle (tickets are available now at the Centre) Now is your chance to win a handmade quilt, a beautiful piece of jewellery or a Reflex Soothe Foot & Calf Massager. Give us a call at 250372-5110 to register for dinner ($15) and/or purchase your tickets for the draw. The draw will be held during the dinner. Hope to see you there.

Square Dancing has started once again and no experience needed.

Everyone welcome.

Don’t forget to book your

EVERY MONDAY 7 Coffee Club 10 am Chair Yoga 11 am Table Tennis 1 pm Weightwatchers 5:30 pm

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KAMLOOPS BLAZERS BOOSTER CLUB DINNER 6:30 PM

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The flu virus is transmitted from person to person.

It has nothing to do with cold weather or failing to dress appropriately for frigid temperatures. Regardless of the season or weather, it’s possible to get the flu.

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The Community Dinner, hosted by the NSCCS, will be on Sunday, October 20 at 5 p.m. You can look forward to live entertainment by Linda Fenrich, 50/50 draws, door prizes and a Turkey dinner provided by the Jamaican Kitchen with all the holiday fixings.

If you haven’t been to one of our dinners, come on in, buy a ticket and enjoy some great company and delicious food in a welcoming environment.

Another major event coming up for the North Shore Community Centre is our Christmas AND Craft Fair & Bake Sale on Saturday, ON Nov. 2. There will be crafts, and a great THE selection of delicious baking for you to enjoy! The Craft Fair will run from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., the Bake Sale will run from 10 a.m. for as long as kamloopssymphony.com supplies last. This will Kamloops Live! Box Office red white be a great chance to buy 250-372-1522 www.kamloopslive.ca your Christmas baking mission ridge premium dry mission ridge premium dry Street 1502 River Street 1025 Lorne andred unique gifts stormsontheriver.ca 250-374-5483 white valley, bc 6oz 8 / 9oz 12 okanagan valley, bc 6oz 8 / 9oz 12 all okanagan in the same / half liter 26 / half literto: 26Kamloops Connector, 1365B Mail or drop off your entry place.

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Amid the changing leaves and the cooler temperatures, we wave goodbye to summer and for some, grudgingly acknowledge that autumn is here.

The crisp morning air, the snapping of frostbit grass and the smells of decaying vegetation prepare us for the colder months ahead.

The month of October is a busy time in Kamloops, and the North Shore Community Centre is no exception as we begin the Fall 2019 season. Several new classes have appeared for you to try out.

Do you enjoy grooving and moving to the sounds of the 50’s and 60’s? If so, then we have several new exercise classes for you! Cardio-Fit is the newest addition to our calendar. This class runs for an hour on Monday afternoons from 4-5 p.m.

Instructor Leah will bring your heartrate up and then slowly cool you down.

Come try out a class for $5 and see how the music moves you. Next up in our nostalgic line up is Dancercise!

This class will teach you simple routines to dance music from the 50s and 60s. After warming you up, host Jan will then cool you down with a relaxing stretch.

Dancercise is on Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. Do you wish to have a stronger core? Are your slouching shoulders getting you down?

Come try Medi-Fit Posture/Balance/Strength and see if you can help those muscles with some exercises.

Instructor Leah will guide you through different motions and stretches designed to target areas needed for stability. Come try out a Wednesday morning class from 9-10 a.m.

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TUESDAY

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Community Dinner 5-7 pm Entertainment by Linda Fenrich

Warren’s Yoga 9 am 7

Pattern Dancing 10 am8 Fitness Fun Whole Health Care 9 am for Seniors 1:15 pm Chair Yoga 10:30 am Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Meditation Circle 1:30pm Ukulele 1:30 pm 50’s & 60’s Cardio-Dance 4pm Gentle Nia 6pm Jan’s Dancing Class 6 pm Zumba 6:15 pm Woodcarvers 6:30 pm

Thanksgiving

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Election’s Canada 7 am - 9 pm

P/B/S Medi-Fit 9 am 10 Warren’s Yoga 9 am 9 Diabetic Clinic 8:30 am Whole Health Care 9 am Cribbage 1 pm Joe The Egg Man 9:30am Tina’s Ukulele Group 6 pm Chair Yoga 10:30 am Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Dance with Me 6:30 pm Weightwatchers 5 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm Zumba 6:15 pm Interior Authors Group 6:30pm

NSCCS Board Mtg 9 am 16 Diabetic Clinic 8:30 17 Partner Bridge 9 am15 am P/B/S Medi-Fit 9 am Pattern Dancing 10 am Golfers Bridge 9am Warren’s Yoga 9 am Fitness Fun Cribbage 1 pm Chair Yoga 10:30 am for Seniors 1:15 pm Tina’s Ukulele Group 6 pm Meditation Circle 1:30pm Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Weightwatchers 5 pm Dance with Me 6:30 pm Ukulele 1:30 pm Zumba 6:15 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm Jan’s Dancing Class 6 pm Snowmobile Club 7pm

22 Warren’s Yoga 9 am23 Election’s Canada21 Pattern Dancing 10 am P/B/S Medi-Fit 9 am 7 am - 9 pm Fitness Fun Joe The Egg Man 9:30am Warren’s Yoga 9 am for Seniors 1:15 pm Meditation Circle 1:30pm Chair Yoga 10:30 am Tai Chi 9 am Ukulele 1:30 pm Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Chair Yoga 10:30 am 50’s & 60’s Cardio-Dance 4pm Jan’s Dancing Class 6 pm Weightwatchers 5 pm CPA Seminar 6 pm Gentle Nia 6pm Zumba 6:15 pm Partner Bridge 9 am

Woodcarvers 6:30 pm

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Diabetic Clinic 8:30 24 am Golfers Bridge 9am RIH Coffee Connections 10am Cribbage 1 pm Tina’s Ukulele Group 6 pm Dance with Me 6:30 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

7 am - 9 pm Warren’s Yoga 9 am Chair Yoga 10:30 am Fitness Fun for Seniors 10:30 am

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Warren’s Yoga 9 am Chair Yoga 10:30 am Fitness Fun for Seniors 10:30 am BCGREA Lunch 11 am

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October 18 is Health Care Assistant Day

October 18, 2019 marks Health Care Assistant Day in BC. Health Care Assistants may have many different job titles including Community Health Worker, Residential Care Aide, Home Support Worker, Long-Term Care Aide, Home Health Aide, Continuing Care Assistant, and Personal Care Aide. The one thing that all 35,000 Health Care Assistants in BC have in common is that they provide frontline personal care and service to people who cannot care for themselves.

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

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

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

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

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

Revelstoke Seniors SUNDAY

MONDAY

6

Genealogy 1pm

7

Bingo 1 pm Bridge 7 pm Darts 7 pm

13

Genealogy 1pm

Thanksgiving

“On the Auto Mile”

250-374-4949

Toll Free: 1-800-555-8373

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

WEDNESDAY

Drop-in 7 pm

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Bingo 1 pm Bridge 7 pm Darts 7 pm

Genealogy 1pm

Bingo 1 pm Bridge 7 pm Darts 7 pm

Drop-in 7 pm

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Carpet 15 Bowling 9 am

16 18 Carpet 17 Bowling 9 am Billiards 9 am Senior Exercise Coffee Drop-in Senior Exercise Crib 1 pm 9:30 am 10 am 10 am Ballroom Dance Whist 7:30 pm Ballroom Dance

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23 25 Carpet 24 Bowling 9 am Billiards 9 am Senior Exercise Coffee Drop-in Senior Exercise Crib 1 pm 9:30 am 10 am 10 am Ballroom Dance Whist 7:30 pm Ballroom Dance Drop-in 7 pm

Carpet 29 Bowling 9 am

30 Carpet 31 Bowling 9 am Billiards 9 am Senior Exercise Coffee Drop-in Crib 1 pm 9:30 am 10 am Ballroom Dance Whist 7:30 pm Ballroom Dance Drop-in 7 pm

Drop-in 7 pm

9A - 1800 Tranquille Road

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

OCTOBER 2019 Calendar of Events MONDAY

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 4 pm

TUESDAY

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ASK US ABOUT OUR “TAKE AND BAKE” MEALS!

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Rentals until 4 pm BINGO 6 pm

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Thanksgiving

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

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THURSDAY 2

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

FOR INFO ON ALL LEGION EVENTS call 250-374-1742 or

We couldn’t have done it without the support of our volunteers, the Community Partners, the hard working staff and performers and an extra big Thank You to our Sponsors!

email Secretary@kamloopslegion.com

Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm

6

Meat Draw 2:30 pm

Children’s Arts Festival takes place the second Friday and Saturday of every year.

Mark down the 21st Annual Children’s Arts Festival in your calendar now!

September 11 & 12, 2020

kamloopsarts.ca

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Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm

Meat Draw 2:30 pm General Mtg Noon

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Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm

Darts Tournament

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

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Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

7 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm Thanksgiving

14

Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

21 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

28 Lounge Open 2 pm - 10 pm

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

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16 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

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30 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

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Stitchers Club 9 am Bridge 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm

3

Stitchers Club 9 am Chair Fitness 10am Stroke Group 10:30 Social Club Dance Bridge 1 pm Canasta 1 pm Potluck Lunch 12 pm 7:30 - 11:30 pm Fall Dinner 5pm Canasta 1 pm

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

SATURDAY

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

Stitchers Club 9 am Bridge 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

OCTOBER 2019 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

FRIDAY

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

Royal Canadian Legion Br. #52

20th Annual Children’s Arts Festival and to everyone who helped make it such a big success!

McElhanney I Lil Monkey’s Treehouse Modern Family Boutique I Lee’s Music Senor Froggy I Sandman Signature Kamloops

Drop-in 7 pm

Brock Activity Centre SUNDAY

5

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Drop-in 7 pm

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Chair Fitness 10 am Rentals until 4 pm Euchre 1:15 pm BINGO 6 pm

THANK YOU to all who attended the

THURSDAY

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Genealogy 1pm

Tel:

TUESDAY

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We’ll eliminate all the problems for you!

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

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17 Lounge Open 2 pm - 11 pm Crib & Darts

24 Lounge Open 2 pm - 11 pm Crib & Darts

31 Lounge Open 2 pm - 11 pm Crib & Darts

425 Lansdowne St.

Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1Y2

Office: 250-374-1742

FRIDAY

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11 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm Crib 2 pm

18 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm Crib 2 pm

25 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm Crib 2 pm

SATURDAY Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm

5

Meat Draw 2:30 pm

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

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Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm

Darts Tournament

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Shuswap Lake Senior Citizens Society

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

OCTOBER 2019 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

MONDAY

Bingo, Olena Bramble ...........................250-803-9688 Carvers, Olena Bramble ........................250-803-9688 Elder Services, Lee Ann or Brenda.......250-833-4136 Hall Rentals, Olena Bramble .................250-803-9688 Mount Ida Painters, Olena Bramble .....250-803-9688 Move With Music, Olena Bramble ........250-803-9688 Spiritualist Church, Gloria Makey ........250-832-8058 Tuesday Painting, Ross Chester ..........250-832-3579 Zen Meditation, Vaught McArthur .........250-804-3139

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Spiritualist Church 7 pm - 9 pm

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Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 9 am - 2 pm

Meeting 10 am - 12 pm

Spiritualist Church 7 pm - 9 pm

Thanksgiving

14

Centre Closed

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

2 Elder Services By referral only

10am - 12pm 12:30 - 2:30pm Zen Meditation 7 pm - 9 pm Elder Services9 By referral only

10am - 12pm 12:30 - 2:30pm Zen Meditation 7 pm - 9 pm

THURSDAY

Carving 9 am - 12 noon

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Carving 9 am - 12 noon Director’s Meeting 1 pm - 2:30 pm

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10am - 12pm 12:30 - 2:30pm Zen Meditation 7 pm - 9 pm

Carving 9 am - 12 noon

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Painting Group 9 am - 2 pm

Spiritualist Church 7 pm - 9 pm

By referral only

10am - 12pm 12:30 - 2:30pm Zen Meditation 7 pm - 9 pm

Carving 9 am - 12 noon

30 Elder Services By referral only

10am - 12pm 12:30 - 2:30pm Zen Meditation 7 pm - 9 pm

31 Carving 9 am - 12 noon

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Foot Care (by appt. only)

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Thanksgiving

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Foot Care (by appt. only)

Office Closed 21

Monday Morning Market

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Foot Care (by appt. only)

Caregiver Support Group 10 am Lunch w/Friends

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Monday Morning Market

Pool & Cards 10am - 2pm Elder Services By referral only 10am - 12pm Hall Rented 5-9pm

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Pool & Cards 10am - 2pm Elder Services By referral only 10am - 12pm Hall Rented 5-9pm

18 Pool & Cards 10am - 2pm Hall Rented 5-9pm

25 Pool & Cards 10am - 2pm Hall Rented 5-9pm

Drop-In Pool & Cards

SATURDAY

5

Move with Music 10am - 12pm Bingo 4 pm Doors Open 6 pm Walk Ins

12

Move with Music 10am - 12pm Bingo 4 pm Doors Open 6 pm Walk Ins

19

Move with Music 10am - 12pm Bingo 4 pm Doors Open 6 pm Walk Ins

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Move with Music 10am - 12pm Bingo 4 pm Doors Open 6 pm Walk Ins

Computer Lab

Mon•Tue•Thur•Fri 10 am - 2 pm Except Holidays

Mac & PC Mon•Tue•Thur•Fri 9 am - 2 pm Except Holidays

Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1H1

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

OCTOBER 2019 Calendar of Events MONDAY

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Seniors’ Resource Centre - Salmon Arm SUNDAY

FRIDAY

17

Elder Services By referral only

3

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Spiritualist Church Mt. Ida Painters 10:30 am - 1 pm 9 am - 2 pm Spiritualist Church 7 pm - 9 pm

27

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29

Foot Care (by appt. only)

Lunch w/Friends

THURSDAY 2

Foot Care (by appt. only)

FRIDAY

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Foot Care (by appt. only)

Foot Care (by appt. only)

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and corporations are made to pay their share. The profit motive shouldn’t exist in the delivery of people’s fundamental rights – that includes housing, healthcare and environmental protections.”

“I had my eyes opened early when, as a kid, I got to travel to the old Soviet Bloc, and realized that a lot of what I was told about how awful life was there, was a total fabrication.

The fact was that my working class Hungarian relatives were living more comfortably than my working class family in Canada. It was a time when I started questioning a lot of what we were being told by Canada’s ruling class and their propaganda outlets – both in our media and our schools.”

Editor’s Note: No response was received to our request for a profile by press time from the People’s Party of Canada. The NDP will apparently be announcing a candidate as we go to press so unfortunately we won’t have a profile from them either.

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Peter Kerek Communist Party of Canada Peter Kerek is the Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo candidate for the Communist Party of Canada.

He is a 39-year resident of Kamloops and an Honours Grad of Norkam Secondary.

The 46-year-old father of four has been a labour activist for over 20 years including twice holding the Presidency of the largest democratically organized NGO in the Kamloops area: the Kamloops and District Labour Council (13,000 members). He has spent most of his working life in the fields of labour relations, community social services and transportation while also attaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree from UBC (1997) and a Bachelor of Journalism Degree from TRU (2003).

Peter is committed to

fighting for a just society where the needs of people are placed before the needs of corporations and profit.

The Communist Party has a long history in Canada of being at the forefront of the struggle to improve the living conditions of the working class.

“Capitalism remains reliant on institutionalized poverty, underemployment, unemployment, exploitation and desperation. I am the only candidate, in my riding, to be fighting for an end to all these social and economic ailments. As we’ve seen, since the downturn of the international communist movement some 30 years ago, unfettered capitalism has only led to greater and greater hoarding of wealth and an ever-expanding pool of impoverished working people. We’re giving this riding’s residents a chance to vote their conscience and demand better on October 21st ,” says Kerek.

“Our platform includes a massive restructuring of Canada’s tax system in order to ensure all people’s needs are met, tax gifts to the super rich are ended,

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Behind the building

SUDOKU

Street lamps were just going dim outside the heritage building, and the sun was coming up. The house backed onto a game reserve and was open as an over-night tourist abode in the summer season. Marny loved the locale so she and her elderly father, Ray and five youngsters all under seven, took advantage of the opportunity to stay at the site for a night.

The reasonable fees went towards helping the Heritage Society look after buildings bordering the reserve.

From an inside window, Marny’s eyes followed the headlights of heavy traffic. A flight had just landed at the airport, and the jammed vehicles included taxis and busses transporting tourists en route to Windfall Waterfalls. It was a lovely destination in the heart of the small community of Shale in the Rockies.

Coffee in hand, Marny turned to Ray, “It was interesting to learn the English name for those falls, wasn’t it dad. Sure beats trying to remember the Cree name, ‘We-tikwas-ti-kwan Waterfalls’.”

“Yeah,” he agreed. “The translation to English makes perfect sense; it’s so much easier to say, ‘Windfall Waterfalls’ than to say that mouthful… what was it, weety-steeky or something?”

Marny laughed, “I can just imagine how it got its name. Perhaps natural wildflowers drop their petals down over the banks and into the water like miniature windfalls.”

“Perhaps,” the old fellow went along with his daughter’s poetic thoughts as usual. “Well, we better give those boys a wake-up call n’ get ‘em moving,” he

suggested.

Marny looked out behind the building to the woodsy backdrop behind the boys’ large tent. She smiled to herself thinking how the cavity of the tent, standing tall in the zenith of the yard, bulged with little bodies all crammed together for a sleep-over under the stars. She rubbed her eyes and marveled at the beautiful morning as she wondered if anyone was rousing yet. Coming out of a daydream, or so it seemed at that hour, she spotted a doe wandering from the woods... her twin babies in tow. The three halted in their tracks; for, they smelled something amiss. The scent of oranges, peanut butter and licorice was unfamiliar to them—as was the size and shape of the strange looking ‘bush’.

The doe hesitated then cautiously herded her babies a few steps away from the ominous outcropping. A moment later, flicking her white tail in the air, she signalled the alarm and all three wary animals froze to listen.

Meanwhile Marny, gazing from the window, took a deep breath in awe of the wildlife sighting.

The raucous group of kids were unusually subdued… a definite sign they were groggy. Marny couldn’t hear a thing, of course, but the doe’s ears twitched at the strange sounds coming from the unnatural mound.

Someone sneezed again and again from the fresh morning pollen. An eruption of giggling and kidding around sounded like croaking frogs as the waking voices disrupted the long speechless overnight silence.

From the screen door,

Marny heard the snakelike tent zipper hiss from bottom to top. It was enough to spook the doe; for, she’d never heard such an awful threat. She took a sideways glance and, assured her babies were together, signalled them by osmosis and the trio bounded into the woods.

A ratty-haired red head emerged in wrinkled jammies and sprinted across the yard. The door squeaked as he ran through it past Marny. She wondered where an oil can was stored when, in a high pitched voice, a child’s loud comment distracted her.

“Too bad we’re not a real family!” The baffling statement Marny heard over the chaos was followed by another youngster’s bewildered question.

“Aren’t us cousins a real family?”

“Nope.” another lad chirped in… and the argument ensued as a parade of little people darted out across the lawn, stretching, yawning and chasing. They rushed past Marny slamming the screen door and crowding near the bathroom door.

Grandpa checked his watch. “Get in here and get your cereal down, boys, it’s almost time to leave for our hike at Windfall Waterfalls.”

“Not so fast, dad,” Marny responded. “I counted only four kids inside; someone’s missing.”

Grandpa went to the back door and yelled for the youngest, “Jimmy, Jimmy you out there?”

There was no response.

“C’mon, Jimmy; git in here, where are you?” Still no reply so, grabbing his cane, the kindly old man went outside and snuck a peek into the tent to wake up the little slug. He found only a

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bunch of crumpled sleeping bags, stale sandwiches and candy wrappers.

“Shshshsh,” a wee voice called from behind the tent.

When his grandpa looked around, Jimmy shushed with a finger over his lips, and whispered, “Hi, shshsh, there’s two baby deers behind those trees with their mama! I’ve been watching ‘em. That’s a real family, isn’t it, Grandpa!”

“Well, I dunno about that. There’s only a doe and two fawns in that thicket… no buck!”

The little one mimicked a common cliché the old man often used, “Hey, ten bucks says…” he giggled, “they don’t need a daddy deer!

Dads just take up too much room in the thicket.”

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Submitted by Cathy Inskip Congratulations goes to our sister WI group from Watch Lake BC. They celebrated their 80th anniversary as being a community minded group in the Cariboo.

About 40 people were in attendance along with Cathy McLeod our MP at the time and also Donna Barnett, the MLA for the Cariboo, who gave a special presentation to the six members of Watch Lake WI. Overlander WI had nine members attend the lovely afternoon on Saturday, September 14.

Overlander WI is already planning their ACWW Rural Women’s Tea. This year it will be on Tuesday, October 22 at the Heffley Creek Hall from 1 – 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

There will be door prizes and donations will be used to support rural women in developing countries.

Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) is one of the largest development

organizations for rural women, working with 412 member societies and affiliates to represent more than 9 million women in 77 countries worldwide.

Through cooperation and understanding we empower women to exercise more power and change their own lives for the better. We engage with, and advocate for, women at local, national and international levels.

We seek to achieve the following: • To raise the standard of living for rural women and their families through education, training and community development programs.

• To provide practical support to our members and help them set up income-generating projects.

• To support Educational opportunities for women and girls, and help eliminate gender discrimination and to give Rural women a voice

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at an international level through our links with UN agencies. Current priorities for funding include projects that focus on basic literacy, skills-training, incomegenerating businesses, organic smallholder agriculture, improved nutrition, maternal health and access to water and sanitation.

Overlander WI is planning their Annual General Meeting for Oct. 4 where we will have reports on Educational Convenorships – Agriculture, Citizenship & Legislation, Education and Cultural Activities, Home Economics & Health, International Affairs and Canadian Industries and Environment.

If you would like to know more about Women Institutes of BC please call Ruby Reynolds at 250-376-4011 or Cathy Inskip at 250-376-9810

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I’m thinking of scattering Murray’s ashes.

What could possibly go wrong?

Where should I begin?

With your permission I will restrict this column to discussing the physical process of scattering Murray’s ashes; we’ll perhaps cover the moral, cultural and religious aspects of scattering ashes another time. In fact, given the intensity of emotions the subject of scattering can raise it might be best to avoid these areas indefinitely.

So, what could possibly go wrong when scattering Murray’s ashes? Well, I’m no chemist, but it seems to me that ashes behave in paradoxical ways. On the one hand, if you cast Murray’s ashes to the wind — even if there doesn’t appear to be any wind — you can probably expect to go home with at least some of Murray’s ashes on your shoes, your pants or your upper garments. Hold them at arm’s length by all means, but it probably won’t prevent at least a little bit from finding you. This would suggest that Murray’s ashes are light and airy and float on the

breeze toward you. Not so, and thus the paradox.

Because if you intend to gently pour Murray into the lake or a calm ocean, do not be surprised if most of them sink immediately like a stone to the ocean or lake floor. However, there will likely be a residual amount floating and gradually dispersing on the water’s surface.

Some people try to avoid potential discomfort by using a biodegradable urn. Perhaps they imagine watching Murray’s ashes as the biodegradable urn falls gently to the bottom of the shallow ocean, like an Autumn leaf falling from the tree. Sadly, the urn typically free falls to the bottom without a moment’s notice. And the urn takes quite a long time to biodegrade; it doesn’t disappear instantly by magic.

Why do Murray’s ashes behave this way? Again, I’m no scientist, but I think it has a lot to do with the cremation process. You may not wish to read on, especially if reading about the process of cremation might upset you. But, in the interest of science, here goes.

Basically, cremation involves reducing the human body to bones and a small amount of the remaining cremation container. There are some larger bones and lots of small pieces left after the cremation.

All Hallowed Eve

The convent I was to stay in was close to the Francesco Basilica. I hadn’t planned my arrival in Assisi Italy to coincide with All Saints Day, a big national holiday in Italy.

Only a limited number of trains ran on festiva days and rain pelted the train windows all the way from Cesenatico where I had been for 10 days to Assisi.

After a drenching hike up a steep hill to the old town with my hood tightened by the draw strings, I wondered why I hadn’t just bought an umbrella.

Dragging my suitcase behind me praying its wheels and handle would withstand the cobbled street, the wind drove rain into my face and stung my cheeks and my feet squished in my shoes as water crept under the sleeves of my jacket. I was a little bit lost.

Finally finding my convent hostel, I rose in slow motion to my room in a quaint elevator the size of a British telephone booth, fiddled with the lock, and entered a dark room. Rolling my backpack off my shoulders onto the bed, I stripped

off my jacket, looked longingly at the pristine shower and fluffy white towels in the bathroom, but went straight for the one vodka cooler I had left. Cracking it open, I lay on my stomach on the bed looking at a picture of Saint Francis on the front of a magazine picked up in the lobby, a reproduction of the famous painting

by Cimabue. I wondered if it was a true likeness.

From under a large halo that must require a lot of polishing, a monkish fringe of hair surrounded his bald head. He had full sensuous lips, protruding ears, and his almond-shaped eyes had

a not-quite-sleepy look.

Arms were crossed over his chest as if hugging himself, the fingertips of his left hand creeping into his right armpit. I saw the raw wounds of stigmata on the hand holding a fat book. I don’t know how he could stand the draped brown cowl—I couldn’t bear to have something like that around my neck, rubbing and chafing.

And I’m sure I’d never take on stigmata wounds on either hands or feet

no matter how faithful I was to Christ. Looking hard at him, I tried to decipher the mystery of greatness and if there was something in his appearance that told why he became one of the greatest saints that ever lived. Glancing out the window I saw the rain had stopped and a sickle moon held up the night sky.

The next morning there were the calming coos of doves under the eaves and resonant bells from the 14th Century bell tower of Francesco Basilica pealed out All Saints Day. I headed for the silent belly of the church before the onslaught of the pilgrimage people.

I lowered myself onto the front pew in a nave crowned with a deep mahogany ceiling. A painted Franciscan Cross was suspended in the apse against a backdrop of brilliant frescoes. I breathed in a way I never had before.

But here now in the 21st Century, I am the Grinch of Hallowe’en which big business has unashamedly exploited for profit, losing its soul to rearing horrible heads even before the end of August.

Now every Hallowe’en since can never measure up to my visit to Assisi ten years ago on All Saints Day, Hallowe’en, Hallowed Eve, or All Soul’s Day - take your pick - when my life was transformed knowing the loving spirit of St Francis and understanding the meaning of sacred.

I suspect if you took the small pieces and placed them into the water, they would behave like the ashes from a fire place and gently fall to the body of water’s floor. However, in order to produce a consistent texture, the cremationist processes all of Murray’s bone fragments using a high speed blender. The result is approximately six to eight pounds of concentrated bones. This concentration of ashes contains very little air. As a result, it’s mass is significant. So, when Alice pours Murray’s ashes into the still water, she may be expecting them to flow as smoothly as sugar from a jar, or perhaps like salt from a shaker. Instead, Murray comes out in a heap like a bag of cement, or perhaps like a box of corn starch. In all cases, there will likely be a film of ashes floating on the surface.

This column was intended for readers who are contemplating scattering ashes in water. It’s based on my limited experience (believe it or not, families usually take care of scattering themselves; I’m seldom called upon to help) and upon feedback I’ve received from clients who have shared their experience. If your experience is different I’d love to hear from you.

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BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND YOUR APPETITE! Brock Activity Centre in the Brock Shopping Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille Road 778-470-6000 BCLC License #70136. Must be over 19 to play.

Kamloops Social Club provides activities & get-togethers for members to socialize, have fun and make new friends. Our monthly dances are open to the public. Other activities for members include potlucks, appie nights at various pubs, dining out, hiking, easy-terrain bike rides, snowshoeing, X-country skiing & other social get-togethers proposed by members. Our themed potlucks are in September, December and March. Meetings followed by a social are every other month, starting September, at 7pm at the Oddfellows Hall, 423 Tranquille Rd. We welcome new friends to join us. FMI, check our website: http://www. kamloopssocialclub.com. or call Bonnie @ 250-319-8510.

Join us as we continue our search in Genealogy!

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

Nearly 49,000 Canadians are being treated for kidney failure. If you are one of those people, the Kamloops Kidney Support Group is here for you. We meet on the second Wednesday and the second Saturday of every month. We will meet both days at Chances (Barside Lounge and Grill), 1250 Halston Ave. There isn’t anything formal about KKSG. We have coffee, maybe some breakfast, and talk about life and kidneys.

You won’t get any medical advice, but we will be there to share our experiences and offer our support, whether you are pre-dialysis or on dialysis, a kidney donor or a recipient, a family member, or anything in between.

For more information, call Edna Humphreys at 250-376-6361 or Dorothy Drinnan at 250-573-2988.

Don’t forget the 2019 Kamloops Kidney Walk at McDonald Park on Sept.

22. Register at 10 a.m.; walk at 11 a.m.

Lawn Bowl on the North Shore at Beautiful McArthur Island. Lawn Bowling is low impact, easy to learn and very affordable.

There is something for everyone; drop-in social bowling; leagues and tournaments; provincials and 55+ Games. Lawn Bowl free August and September when you pay 2020 membership fees. McArthur Park Lawn Bowling Club welcomes you. Contact Brenda at 250 579-5775 or Ron 250 319-3255 Senior Curlers - 50+ curlers are welcome at McArthur Island Curling Club. If you once a curler, you will be surprised to see the various curling adaptations that allow people of all ages to curl. It

is easy to stay active, make friends and have fun. If you have curled before, it is time to get back into it. If you are a new curler, you may want to try the “Learn to Curl” Program or talk to any of our experienced curlers for a “try it”. Spares are also needed. Senior curlers curl Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Call Dan or Toni at 250 376-4104 or Brenda 250 579-5775 or Ken at 778 470-4402 Lawnbowling on the South Shore at beautiful Riverside Park with the Kamloops Riverside Lawnbowling Club. Learn a new sport! Keep your body & mind active with this low impact activity. FREE LESSONS. Virtually anyone can learn to play successfully. You can play competitively or at the social level. There is a huge social component in our club, in fact, we even meet outside the season for social gettogethers. There is no team commitment since we have an open draw each time we play. For more information call Bruce or Laurel at 250-554-5177 or email bruceclary54@gmail.com.

Kamloops Street Rod Association meets: Oct 2 - A&W Northshore, Oct 9 -KSRA Meeting at Valleyview Hall, Oct 16 - A&W Valleyview, Oct 23 - A&W Northshore, Oct 30 - A&W Valleyview. FMI call Rae at 250-374-5251 or Brian at 250-851-0586.

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

423 Tranquille Rd. Multiple Myeloma Support Group for Kamloops and Region.

Meetings will be scheduled at the Kamloops Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre once an agenda is in place for a meeting and/or a speaker have been arranged.

If you are interested, please contact one of the following people and provide us with your email address (or phone number) and we will notify you of future meetings.

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

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

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

Army Navy & Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290. ANAVETS by the river is a non-profit organization

dedicated to helping veterans and the community.

We are located at #9-177 Tranquille Rd. Contact info: 250-554-2455 anavets290. ca. The club is open 7 days a week. On Wednesdays fun darts starts at 1 p.m. and welcomes everyone. We have our karaoke on Friday nights at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday meat draws at 3 p.m.

Everyone is welcome.

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

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

Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 1:30 p.m. at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse, next to Norbrock Stadium. Come for crib, coffee & good company.

Free parking. Call 250-5790228, 250-579-8259 or 250376-0917.

Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs? Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts. We meet every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Heritage House. For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505.

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

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

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

Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Come and investigate a great hobby. Call 250-554-3233 FMI. Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre, 9A1800 Tranquille Rd. Phone 250-376-4011 or email larubekam1947@gmail.com Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month (except July) at Southwest Community Church, corner of Summit and Hugh Allen Drives (go south on the 5A). FMI 250314-1021.

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

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

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

Email: kmshelton@hotmail. com or phone: 250-377-1961.

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop, 421 St. Paul St. To volunteer, call 250-372-3020. New items daily, great prices! Different specials every day, Check us out.

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

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

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

FMI call 250-372-3965.

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

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

Kamloops Antiques, Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month.

September – June at Heritage House on Lorne Street, Riverside Park 7 p.m.

Guests and new members welcome. FMI call: 250-3720468 Bernice or 250-3778364 Joyce.

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

Kamloops Chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except July, August and December) at the Hal Rogers Center, 2025 Summit Drive. Contact number 250 320-3038.

Anyone with an interest in

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Interior Authors Group Interested in writing?

Maybe you’d like to join us.

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

If you want to learn more about the craft of writing, or about publishing and self-publishing, or anything else related to writing, come check us out. Meetings are the second Wednesday of every month except July and August, 6:30 pm at North Shore Community Centre (in Cottonwood Manor), #307-730 Cottonwood Avenue, Kamloops, V2B 8M6. Driving directions: North on Tranquille, left on Poplar, right on willow, left on cottonwood. FMI visit interiorauthorsgroup. wordpress.com/about/ or look for Interior Authors Group on Facebook. Or contact Elma 250 374-1750, elmams@shaw.ca Municipal Pension Retirees Association meetings will be on June 18, Sept. 17 and Nov. 19 at 9:30 a.m. at CSI Activity center, Brock Shopping Centre. Join us to talk to other retirees, meet former co-workers and have a voice about your MPP Pension. FMI call Jean 250374-1191.

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

3rd Monday of each month.

Crib-Tues & Wed, 7 p.m.

Everyone welcome.

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Heritage House, top floor, Riverside Park. New members always welcome.

Free parking for members.

No special equipment needed. New teams are drawn each day. There are two games and coffee each day. The group runs all year.

Call Kay at 250-376-0917, Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493.

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STOP, DON’T TOUCH THAT CLOCK!

By Trudy Frisk “Welcome to the bi-annual meeting of STOP (Saving Time Offends People). Hands up, all those who agree that daylight ‘saving’ time is a devious plot perpetrated on a gullible public!”

“There, in the back, is that a hoof raised? Two hooves, actually. And, you are?” “Molly Moo, a cow from Saskatchewan.”

“Good to have you with us Molly.

You, ma’m, you’re new here aren’t you? You’re the Premier of British Columbia?

Well, I’m sure the power situation is stimulating lots of new ideas.We expect some enlightening discussion tonight. Thank you all. I’m gratified to know I’m not alone.”

Few comments reduce me to gibbering incoherence as quickly as the inane, “Oh, good, it’s daylight saving time. Now we’ll have more light!” Honey, we’ve got all the light we’ll ever have. If you want to play golf at 5 a.m., get up an hour earlier.

But don’t demand that the entire Canadian population join you.

Equally ludicrous is the touching declaration, “We’re turning the clock back this weekend. I can sleep in an extra hour!” Has it come to this? Are Canadians actually waiting for government approval before sleeping in? George Orwell, come back, it’s not over yet!

Every spring and fall I spend at least a week, my circadian rhythms wobbling wildly out of sync, muttering about sleep deprivation and jet lag. The name of Stanley Coren, U.B.C., sleep researcher, features prominently in my conversation with any friend who hasn’t dived for cover. Dr. Coren has documented that these biannual time shifts adversely affect Canadian’s safety and productivity.

But what does that matter to a

nation

of sheep?

Far better we should follow the Holsteins as they did in Saskatchewan. Farmers there, assured by urban pundits that all the smart people in the world were switching to daylight saving; that it would aid the war effort, help on the 14th tee, and get them to their computers earlier to click onto the Sydney, Australia, stock exchange, were skeptical. They did the wise thing. They consulted with their cows.

“Nope,” said the cows. “Milk is milk and we won’t alter production just because you humans want to mess with time.”

The farmers pondered. Should they trust the cows? They went out and kicked a few clods (dirt clods, not urban time manipulators).

They noticed the fields were wet with dew and would stay wet until that plucky old sun rolled high enough in the heavens to dry them.

No point in harvesting wet grain.

Saskatchewan farmers stood firm.

No time change.

Saskatchewan stays on bovine time and durum time.

Natural time. But it’s the prairie anomaly.

Manitoba and Alberta went along with urban time. Are Saskatchewan folk just independent thinkers? Or, is agriculture more important there than in neighbouring provinces?

Whatever the reason, Saskatchewan’s stubborn stand should be the way of the future.

Saskatchewan does make a concession from its commitment to Central Standard Time. In the winter Lloydminster, which straddles Alberta and Saskatchewan, goes on Mountain Time. Otherwise, Saskatchewan stands as a bastion of independence, a light to follow.

B.C., however, is the real free spirit. Here the boundary between time zones is very different from the provincial boundary. During the summer ranchers in the Peace and Cranbrook regions are on the same time as the rest of B.C. But, in winter, they’re on Alberta time.

In 1972 a referendum was held in those ridings asking voters “Are you in favour of Pacific Standard time, including Pacific Daylight Saving Time as it is applicable now throughout the Province?”

The ‘Nos’ won. Two subsequent referenda haven’t changed their minds. The practical people there recognize that their strong economic link with Alberta requires doing business on Mountain Time Alberta time.

Ah, common sense! If only it were more common.

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

Kamloops United Church

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250-554-1611 www.kamsa.ca

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Plura Hills United Church

Ah, October. The month of Thanksgiving, shorter days and falling leaves.

Maple trees offer bright splashes of red, yellows and oranges. Aspens turn golden. Forests turns from 50 shades of green to a veritable rainbow of colours. Even the sun’s rays seem to offer a warmer tone of brightness.

As the days grow shorter, the trees know what we know: winter is coming soon. The glorious colours of fall begin to happen as the sun shines less and the chlorophyll that keeps those leaves green all summer long begins to fade, allowing the other colours, which were always there, to shine for a brief time.

Soon the trees will release those leaves and they will

fall to the ground.

They have to let go of the old leaves if new life is to emerge next spring. Every leaf that is released from a tree will be replaced by a new leaf next year. And as those old leaves tumble to the ground, they take with them all the toxins that have been stored up in the tree.

In her poem “Lines Written in the Days of Growing Darkness,” Mary Oliver reminds us that this is the annual cycle of death…and life: Every year we have been witness to it: how the world descends into a rich mash, in order that it may resume.

Later in the poem she articulates how the “vivacity of what was is married to the vitality of what will be.”

Without death there is no new life. Without a letting go of this year’s leaves the trees would not have room for next year’s buds.

The prophet Isaiah speaks of this in terms of

faith when he writes that God says: Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?

This quote comes right after the prophet mentions the great exodus, the time when God led the people of Israel out of slavery in Egypt to the “promised” land.

Isaiah invites us, like the trees, to let go of former things – to let those leaves drop so that something new can emerge in time.

Our past can inform our future, but we will not be able to move on if we hold too tightly to what was. So often I hear people who long for the days of old – the way things used to be.

Those days have become the rich mash out of which our todays have grown.

And the vivacity of today will become the vitality of tomorrow.

This week I saw an image of a car’s rear view mirror with a comment

that the rear view mirror is smaller than the windshield as a reminder that we need to spend less time looking at where we’ve been and be more focused on what is ahead of us.

Fall is falling all around us. It’s a good reminder that we, too, might benefit from releasing a few things. And maybe dumping a few toxins as well. Who knows what new thing is waiting to spring forth?

Thanksgiving blessings to you.

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

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We offer nursing services such as medication administration, wound care, tube feeds, and communications with family, doctors and community resources. Don’t hesitate to call us at 250-320-1024. Free consultations and estimates. Custom care to suit your needs. Don’t put your loved ones in a “home”.

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PROVINCIAL WINTER FAIR – Event Volunteers – The Provincial Winter Fair is an annual event that celebrates agriculture with a focus on 4-H, youth, and local food production. They need various volunteers for their event.

BC AG EXPO – Office Volunteer – Volunteers are needed to help at the BC Ag Expo office. Volunteers must have a good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and good people skills. The annual expo is Sept. 2730.

BREWLOOPS CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY – BrewLoops Festival 2019 Volunteers – Volunteer opportunities include the following: Setup Team, Door Staff/Greeters, Ticket Selling & Merchandise, Brewery Support, Runner/Table Clearing, and Cleanup Team. Some duties require heavy lifting while the Brewery Support volunteer must have their Serving It Right Certificate. Volunteers are needed from Sept 26th to the 29th.

REPAIR CAFÉ – Fixer and General Help Volunteers- Fixer volunteers will teach clients how to repair items they bring in. Helpers will show people where to go and how to register items.

DIABETES CANADA – Diabetes Information Table Volunteers - Volunteers will sit at the information table at North Hills Mall are needed to talk to people diagnosed with diabetes, give out information and collect data.

ASK WELLNESS SOCIETY – Shuttle Driver – Volunteers will drive the company minivan.

Two shifts available daily. Route is to Lansdowne Mall and North Hills Mall from Mission Flats.

Volunteers will transport clients between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

KAMLOOPS IMMIGRANT SERVICES – Various Volunteers – Volunteers are needed for various duties including cooking instructors, recipe book editor, conversation circle, gardening workshop instructors, indoor and outdoor events assistants, kids activities and program volunteers, mentorship volunteers, yoga instructors, workshop/instructor and guest speakers, workshop and events photographer, and computer mentors.

KAMLOOPS BLAZERS HOCKEY CLUB – Hockey Staff Volunteers – Various duties include registration clerks, room attendants, security, and more.

Volunteers must be 19+, be physically fit, and be able to attend

40 percent of all events. Most events are evening and weekends.

VOLUNTEER KAMLOOPS – Board of Directors – Join an energetic team that is the backbone of our community.

Volunteer Kamloops is looking for board members.

– Admin. Assistants – An Admin Assistant volunteer is needed to help in our office. Duties includes phone calls, filing, minor cleaning, using a database, and more.

OVERLANDER – Trinity Care- Volunteers will Assist in short stay 4-bed area community hospice. Responsibilities include 1-1 Visiting, Reading to Patients, Preparing Coffee/Light Refreshments. Volunteers must be Reliable and Responsible, able to work as a team, and willing and able to take Hospice Training offered at no charge.

FOR THESE AND MANY OTHER POSITIONS PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT: www.volunteerkamloops.org 250-372-8313 We are a non-profit charity supporting community volunteering.

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8-ball

M55-64 M65+ W55-64

Dan McKerracher 2, Larry Popadynetz 1; Fred Camille, 2 Lianne Kidd,2

Archery—Target-Compound

M70+ W63-69 M70+ W63-69

Frank Gaspard,2 Valery Gaspard,1 Frank Gaspard,2 Valery Gaspard,1

Bridge-duplicate

M/W55+

Dale Moorehouse, Walter Schleiss: 300-1000 master points

Carpet bowling

M/W 55+

Linda Verhoeven, Hector Denton, Sharon March, Pete Verhoeven; Louise Phoenix, Roland Phoenix, Marie Lewis; Donna Smith, Adrienne Campbell

M60-64 M65-69 M70-74 M75-79

Perry Grunenberg:,2, 3 Michael Nesterski, 2,3 Michael Nesterski,,1 Anthony Dufficy, 2,3 Mike Stewart-Smith, 3,2

Darts

M/W55-64 W65+

George Harvie/Cindy Radcliffe, 3 Linda Bruder, 2; Ruth Boettger, 3

Equestrian

M&W 55+

Arena driving, training level: Pat Johannson, 3 Western dressage, walk-jog: Gail McMahon,3; training level: Lisa Rawn Western performance/ranch trail horse: Karen Kunkle, 2 Mtn. trail In-hand,Novice: Sue Brownell, 1; Open, Donna Barker, 2; Karen Kunkle, 3 Mtn. trail, Under saddle, Novice Sue Brownell, 2; Open, Karen Kunkle, 1; Donna Barker, 3

5-pin Bowling M 55+

Div. A Div. B Div. A Div. B Div. A Div. B Div. A

High scratch single:: Steve Walton, 1; Gene Popadynetz,2; Kari Koivisto,1; High Pins over Average: Doug Marchuk, 1; Steve Walton, 2; Kari Koivisto,1; High 6 over Average: Doug Marchuk, 1; Steve Walton, 2; Kari Koivisto,2; Kamloops A: Warren Cameron, Doug Marchuk, Gene Popadynetz, Bill Smedley, Steve Walton Chase Champs: Karen Baker, Len Baker, Kari Koivisto Mosimann, John Mosimann.

3D-Compound

Cycling: Time Trial, Road Race Time Trial, Road Race Hill Climb Time Trial, Hill Climb Time Trial, Road Race

Div. B Golf

M60-64 M65-69 M70-74 M80-84 M85+ W55-59 W65-69 W80-84 W85+

Div. A, 0-17Index, Low net Jay Barlow, 3 Div. A, 0-17Index: Low net Robert Sirianni, 1 Div. A, 0-17Index: Low net Lewis Hendrickson, 3 Div. A, 0-17Index: Low Gross,John Tasko, 1; Div. B: Phil Froment, 1 Div. A, 0-17Index: Low Gross: Ludwig Faisthuber, 1; Div. B, 17.1-36.4, Low Net: Mathew Schmidt, 1 Div. A, 0-24.3 Index, Low Gross: Heather Sirianni, 3; Low Net: Tanya Desjarlais, 3 Div. A, 0-24.3 Index, Low Net: Diane Sharp, 3; Div. B, 24.4-40.4, Low Net: Judith Urquhart, 2; Div. B, 24.4-40.4, Low Net: Sharon Tippe, 2 Div. B, 24.4-40.4, Low Net:Audrey Lally, 1.

Horseshoes

M65+ 30’ W55+ 30’

Group D: Kevin Scallon, 1; Group E: Ted Honkala, 1; Group B: Cinday Krczizanowski, 2; Muriel Scallon, 3

Ice Curling

M/W55-64 M/W 65+

Wayne Mertens, Cristal Odenbach, Elaine Prest, Howie Berry-3; Janny Merwin, Wayne Merwin, Larry Stevenson, June Stevenson-1

Lawn Bowling

M55+ pairs M70+ pairs W55+ W70+ M/W70+

Rheal Bosse/ Bruce Clary, 3; Raymond Arnott/Bud Tennant, 2 Brenda Clark/Pam Jones, 2 Helen Bettles/Alice Tennant,2 Ronald Bell/Sylvia McManus, 3

Zone 8 Rises to the Challenge at 55+BC Games Submitted by Linda Haas

Thank you to all Zone 8 participants who journeyed to Kelowna 55+ BC Games Sept.1014. We commend your commitment to sporting competition and the benefits of staying physically, socially and mentally active.

No matter how many competitors in your event, or your placing, to participate is to win.

Following are gold (1st), silver (2nd) and bronze (3rd) results available as of Sept. 15; more to come in November.

Due to space constraints and some sport results not posted yet, read the November issue for more info.

We regret we could not name all participants, just medal winners but everyone who tried, is certainly a winner!

The annual general meeting on Oct. 17, 10:00 a.m. at Chief Louis Centre, Tk’emlups Indian Band, off Shuswap Road opposite Sun Rivers, will wrap up this year’s business, and elect Zone

8 Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice-President for 2-year terms. If you have a nomination for any position, please contact Peter Hughes, 778471-1805 or zone8pres. peterhughes@shaw.ca or nominate at the meeting.

The Joe Ziebart award will also be presented at the AGM. This award, honouring Joe Ziebart who on his retirement became an advocate for seniors, recognizes people aged 55+ for their efforts in Zone 8 and promotion of the 55+ BC Games.

Following the AGM, there will be a fundraising lunch buffet noon at the Lotus Inn Restaurant, 512

Tranquille Road. Tickets are $15 and will be available from members or contact Linda Haas at 250-573-9263 or haaslindatony2@gmail. com to reserve. The Lotus Inn put on a terrific lunch buffet last April, and we were in a roomy private meeting place. For extra fun and an opportunity to get a jump on Christmas presents, there will also be a bucket auction, a shared pot draw, one silent auction item,and a candy guess. Tickets must be purchased or reserved

by Oct. 12, with payment at the meeting or restaurant. Let’s combine business with pleasure.

See you on Oct.17!

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What makes you thankful for hearing?

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to pause and reflect on what we are grateful for. Hearing aids may not be the first thing that spring to your mind. It’s easy to take them for granted, or maybe even to harbor some resentment toward them. But we would like to take this opportunity to list eight reasons to be thankful for these fantastic, life enhancing devices.

Having the option. Although hearing aids can be expensive, we cannot forget how lucky we are to have them as an option. In the past, and even today in certain parts of the world, many individuals do not have the option.

Health benefits. Studies have shown that using a hearing aid to treat hearing loss has many additional health benefits such as improving quality of life, reducing the chances of depression, social isolation and Dementia.

Having a choice. Hearing technology offers tailored solutions for treating hearing loss conditions that suit all lifestyles. Various styles, sizes and colors of hearing aids are available with several different features, accessories and apps. Add to this other products such as amplification devices, cochlear implants etc.

Improved communication. Hearing Aids can greatly improve communication by giving back the sounds you hadn’t realised were lost. Missing high frequency sounds like the consonants ‘s’ ‘h’ and ‘f’ ‘k’ or ‘t’ or the sounds ‘ch’ or ‘sh’ ‘th’ makes some words difficult to understand.

The stigma is changing. The stigma of hearing loss is fast changing with more individuals working, socialising and participating in activities more confidently. Hearing technology has become less obvious and bulky, and has hugely advanced.

Sounds of the world. Some simple everyday pleasures return to you again. Bird song, bees buzzing, or the wind in the trees to name a few.

Directional microphones. Hearing aids have builtin directional microphones, which help you determine where a sound is coming from and if it is background noise or speech. This helps you know what to focus on.

Reminder of their importance. Every time you remove your hearing aids, clean them and reinsert them – you have the opportunity to acknowledge how much they do for you. Things instantly sound more sharp and loud. This helps demonstrate how easily we adapt to a slow reduction of sound in our life.

Our hearing is precious. If we lose it, we lose contact with the people we love and the world around us. Call today to book a free hearing exam.

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