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INSIDE ALSO downtown Kamloops art lovers have a feast of colour and form to look forward to this week at the Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter (TNSC) 6th Annual National Open Art Show, running from April 19 to 28 in the Courthouse Gallery. “We’re the only place outside of the lower mainland that runs a show at this level. You won’t find another art show of this caliber any- where else,” says Cathy Peters of the TNSC of the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) about this twice-juried national show. “In the first round, pieces were chosen for quality out of over 200 submissions; then they will go through a second jury process for the awarding of prizes. The quality of the pieces in this show is guaranteed.” There will be two working artists onsite every day the show is open, so guests can watch them at their craft and witness their tech- nique, ask questions or just chat for a while. In addition to the ten-day show, there are two days of demonstrations and talks by the show’s jurors and signature artists at St. Andrews on the Square on April 19 and 20. “One of the reasons we offer demonstrations is to fulfill the mentorship goals of the FCA,” explains Cathy. “Local artists can come learn from Canada’s top artistic talent. We get so many different groups coming through: art groups, school groups, faculty and students from the Fine Arts program at TRU. Often just coming to see the quality of work is a very enriching experience for them.” There will also be an opportunity for artists to bring in some of their own work to be critiqued by senior FCA members on Friday, April 19 YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD. YOUR NEWSPAPER. Kamloops babies attempt to break world record – page 3 April 18, 2013 Volume 12 • Number 16 50¢ Newsstand Price Takahashi Optometry Centre celebrates 60 years – page 5 302 -141 VICTORIA STREET 250-314-6555 Do you need immigration help? Art show brings Canada’s best to Kamloops Of Earth and Sky #5, painting in oils, by Trish Armstrong-Gibson, SFCA – continued on page 2

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Kamloops art lovers have a feast of colour and form to look forward to this week at the Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter (TNSC) 6th Annual National Open Art Show, running from April 19 to 28 in the Courthouse Gallery.

“We’re the only place outside of the lower mainland that runs a show at this level. You won’t find another art show of this caliber any-where else,” says Cathy Peters of the TNSC of the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) about this twice-juried national show. “In the first round, pieces were chosen for quality out of over 200 submissions; then they will go through a second jury process for the awarding of prizes. The quality of the pieces in this show is guaranteed.”

There will be two working artists onsite every day the show is open, so guests can watch them at their craft and witness their tech-nique, ask questions or just chat for a while.

In addition to the ten-day show, there are two days of demonstrations and talks by the show’s jurors and signature artists at St. Andrews on the Square on April 19 and 20.

“One of the reasons we offer demonstrations is to fulfill the mentorship goals of the FCA,” explains Cathy. “Local artists can come learn from Canada’s top artistic talent. We get so many different groups coming through: art groups, school groups, faculty and students from the Fine Arts program at TRU. Often just coming to see the quality of work is a very enriching experience for them.”

There will also be an opportunity for artists to bring in some of their own work to be critiqued by senior FCA members on Friday, April 19

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Venture Kamloops recently hosted an event to celebrate small business awareness day. The event, at the Commodore Grand Café and Lounge, unveiled a new video featuring small business owners from around the province. Venture Kamloops executive director Jim Anderson says that the video and event are following up on the Small business Accord launched earlier in the year.

The Accord was a direct result of listening to the 35,000 individu-als who participated in a process to better help government under-stands the priorities and needs of the small business community.

“Small businesses create the

overwhelming majority of jobs in b.C. and the Accord recog-nizes the economic importance of the tens of thousands small business owners. The event today helped to raise awareness of the economic and social contributions of small businesses and highlight some of the programs available to them at all levels of government to help them grow,” said Anderson.

dino bernardo, owner of the Commodore Grand Café and Lounge, says that a vibrant small business community requires strong partnerships with larger businesses and all levels of gov-ernment.

“Small businesses are the eco-

nomic and social backbone of hun-dreds of bC municipalities. They are our kids’ coaches and mentors and the volunteers that contribute so much. A vibrant small business community requires that we all work together. Municipal govern-ments, larger businesses and the province must all make a con-

scious effort to do their part. We are fortunate in Kamloops to have a municipal government that rec-ognizes the critical role played by small business,” said bernardo.

Kamloops is a recipient of the b.C. Small business Roundtable’s Most business Friendly Community Award.

Celebrating small business awareness day

from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.This national art show will include 73 pieces from roughly 20 art-

ists at the associate member level, and a dozen more from nationally acclaimed senior member artists. They come from all around the coun-try, bringing work in mediums ranging from acrylic, oil and watercolour to mixed media.

“The caliber of your work has to be very high,” says local artist and Shuswap Chapter member Mairi budreau of the way shows like this keep pushing the quality of art higher and higher. “You are competing against the best in the country and have to up your ante if you hope to get into this show.”

All pieces are for sale and it’s an opportunity like no other for art collectors to choose from among the country’s highest quality art at reasonable prices. Or if you’re feeling lucky you can purchase a raffle ticket while at the show and try to be one of three people to take home a painting, donated by one of this year’s competing artists.

The show is open to the public. Opening night is Friday, April 19 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm when $2800 in prizes will be awarded. The Gallery will be open everyday of the show’s run from 10:00am to 5:00pm. For more information about the show or to see the demonstration schedule visit tnsc.ca.

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(L-R) Elaine Sedgeman, Thompson Shuswap master gardener and Erin Edwards, garden co-ordinator with the Kamloops Food Policy Council get to work digging up the public produce garden located in the 100 block of Victoria Street on April 12. The garden is moving to Elm Street and Tranquille Road with ASK Wellness to be a Public Produce anti poverty garden.

Many in Motion exceeds expectations

Community Spirit Luncheon

Congratulations Kamloops! Many in Motion 2013, which was a legacy of the Rick hansen 25th Anniversary, has come to an end with Kamloops residents walking, running, rolling, bik-ing, and swimming a combined 19,500 kilometers in recognition of accessibility and disabilities in our community.

Kamloops residents surpassed the original goal of 18,000 kilo-meters, not surprising for a com-munity with a strong reputation for being active and committed.

Many in Motion highlighted what makes an accessible city; accessible buildings and com-

munities, organizations working alongside people with disabilities; and individuals of all abilities making a difference with their actions and attitudes.

Thank you to the businesses and groups for their generous dona-tions and support for Many in Motion 2013: Runners Sole, Run Club, At Your Service Catering, and Kamloops Swim and Fitness Shop.

Watch for Many in Motion 2014 as we continue celebrating all that our city has done and continues to do building accessible com-munities and Making Kamloops Shine!

The United Way invites you to join them on Thursday, May 9 for their 2013 Community Spirit Luncheon. Jessica Vliegenhart, a 29-year-old Paraolympian from Kamloops will be the keynote speaker and address-ing the topics of community and resilience. The event will take place in the TRU Mountain Room from 12:00 to 1:15pm. For tickets and to RSVP call 250-372-9933.

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in the cloth diapering movement, along with Snug Glee bumz diaper Service, have joined forces with the nonprofit Real diaper Association to participate in the third annual Great Cloth diaper Change international event and break last year’s world record of 8,251 babies changed at one time. The event aims to raise aware-ness about the ease and environmental effects of cloth diapering and show the world that cloth diapers are a real option for today’s families.

Guinness World Record requires each Great diaper Change site to have a min-imum of 25 participants in order to count towards breaking the current world record. In Kamloops, there are currently 23 babies reg-istered. The first 50 partici-pants will receive goodie

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each year billions of disposable diapers enter landfills where it will take hundreds of years for them to decompose. The Great Cloth diaper Change is an eye-opening experience for thousands of modern parents who choose to use a more planet-friendly alternative or those who deserve to know about

their eco-friendly diaper-ing options. It doesn’t hurt that cloth diapering also saves cash-strapped fami-lies a substantial amount of money too.

The event takes place from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday, April 20, with the big change happening at 11:00am. For more infor-mation, contact dawnica Flatt at 250-554-2381 or visit GreatClothdiaper Change.com.

Last year these local babies were some of the 8,251 babies who were cloth-diapered at once around the globe to set a world record. This Saturday babies can come out again to try to beat that record.

Upgrades to Princes Charles ParkThe plans for the new playground at Prince Charles

Park include accessible playground equipment designed for children ages 2 to 12, and a new playground theme that will enhance the existing wading pool. The pool itself will receive a fresh coat of paint along with a new look. The existing swing set will remain. The City is working with Kamloops Fire and Rescue and Operation haiti to recycle the old accessible playground equipment.

The project value is approximated at $250,000 with a projected opening of summer 2013. The park will remain open during construction, although construction areas will be fenced off for the safety of the public.

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it’s big, it’s a bargain, and it’s on right nowbarb’s Used book and Music Sale has been a favou-

rite of music and book lovers for more than 20 years. Come to Sahali Mall from now until Saturday, April 20 and see for yourself. The fiction selec-tion includes the work of bestselling authors, sections for mysteries, science fiction, children, classics, poetry and more, much of it arranged alphabetically by author.

You’ll find books on every imagin-able subject in the non-fiction section – investing, gardening, cooking, art, history, photography, pets and animals, reference books such as dictionaries, biographies, etc. - all arranged by sub-ject so it’s easy to find what interests you.

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Almost everything at the sale is priced at $1 or $2. In the very popular “better books” section, find such things as mint condition books of all kinds, history and local interest books, and beautiful coffee table books, all individually priced.

donations of good quality used items are welcome throughout the sale. Just bring donations with you when you

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In the last 50 years, immunization has saved more lives in Canada than any other health intervention. April 20 to 27 is National Immunization Awareness Week, and this year Interior health would like to remind you that we can all play an impor-tant role in stopping the spread of vaccine preventable diseases.

When most people are vaccinated for a disease, it makes it harder for that disease to spread from person to person. When people stop immu-nizing, diseases come back and that

becomes especially risky for those who may be more vulnerable like young children, seniors, and people with certain medical conditions or compromised immune systems.

“This year we saw an increase in cases of whooping cough (pertussis) here in Interior health and some parts of our province experienced significant outbreaks,” said dr. Rob Parker, Medical health Officer with Interior health. “This is an impor-tant reminder that we need to keep our immunization rates high to help

prevent outbreaks like this from happening.”

Factual vaccine information can help people make informed deci-sions about their health and the health of their families. It is very important to make sure you get vac-cine information from reliable and credible sources. The ImmunizebC website www.immunizebC.ca or your local public health nurse are excellent sources of information about vaccinations. For more infor-mation: immunizebc.ca.

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Create a float to parade along with Walk for PeaceThe annual Walk for Peace, the

environment and Social Justice is always a colourful event, but orga-nizers thought they’d take it up a notch by challenging participating groups and individuals to come up with creative conveyances to ride, push or pull along the way.

The theme for this year’s walk is Why We Walk. Participants can choose to decorate their float to reflect their concerns.

Floats must be non-polluting, constructed of reused or recyclable materials and should not pose a hazard for fellow walkers. There will be a trophy for the best float.

Registrations will take place prior to the walk, which takes

place on May 4. The event will begin at 10:00am on the Stuart Wood schoolyard with a program of music, speeches and family activities. The walk will set off at noon, circle the downtown area

and return to Stuart Wood for more music and merriment.

For more information, call Anita Strong, chair of the Council of Canadians Kamloops chapter at 250-377-0055.

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A symbol of quality and service since 1953Takahashi Optometry Centre

is celebrating 60 years of providing complete eye care through the use of the latest technology and training.

A truly family run business, the clinic was established in 1953 by the late dr. edward M. Takahashi, and grew to include his son edward T. in 1990. his second son, Syd, joined the Takahashi team as general manager in 1995.

As the clinic continues growing, its pleased to announce the addition of dr. donald Sanford, who brings over 30 years of experience with him.

“It’s great to be working in a clinic with such a his-tory and patients who keep coming back year after year,” says dr. Sanford of his new practice.

This full service clinic provides children’s eye exams, management of age-related visual/ocular con-ditions and management of post-surgery patients recovering from retinal, corneal, cataract and laser-refractive procedures. They offer digital retinal imag-ing to help document and diagnose various ocular conditions and fit specialty contact lenses, and the on site lab can provide same-day service for many prescriptions.

The clinic staff loves the Kamloops community and giving back to it through sev-eral charitable initiatives.

“We will often do small repairs by donation instead charging a fee,” says office manager Yalena Sheldon. “We match those donations and raise funds for Optometry Giving Sight, an organization

giving sight to over 600 million people who do not have access to basic eye care and the glasses they need. In 2012 we received an Award of excellence from them for our fundraising. We also work with the Lion’s Club, collecting old glasses for their their Recycle for Sight program and donating eyewear cleaning packages to their school backpack program.” And they give their time, volunteering as a team at local events like the 2011 Western Canada Games.

Why else consider Takahashi Optometry Centre? The clinic’s purpose is to provide the highest level of eye care to its patients, whose visual needs are the first priority and everything they do communicates that purpose to them. Their business is providing personalized care in an increasingly impersonal “self-serve” world. Visit them at 202-153 Seymour Street in Centennial building for all of your eye-care needs.

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World premiere of local writer’s work adapted for stage

Western Canada Theatre is proud to present the World Premiere of Never Shoot a Stampede Queen, playing April 18 to May 4 at the Pavilion Theatre.

Starring Ryan beil (star of WCT’s Billy Bishop Goes to War) and directed by TJ dawe (famed comic monologist), Never Shoot a Stampede Queen is a hilarious comedy adapted from the Leacock Medal win-ning book by the author, Mark Leiren-Young.

In 1985 a young journalist from the big city of Vancouver is hired by the Williams Lake Tribune.

before his stint in the legendary cowboy town is over, this urban cowboy has covered stories he couldn’t have imagined and met people he couldn’t have made up. he’s even able to have a little effect on the town, but not nearly

as much as the town has on him. The play is based on Leiren-

Young’s memoir Never Shoot a Stampede Queen: A Rookie Reporter in the Cariboo, which won the Leacock Medal for humour in 2009 and spent 16 weeks on the bC bestsellers list.

Twenty years after Robin Nichol (now Coordinator of the Theatre Program at Thompson Rivers University) first sug-gested that he turn some of his stories of his time in Williams Lake into a one-man come-dy, Leiren-Young heeded that advice of dawe to do exactly that. The result is an unforget-table comic memoir of a city boy learning about – and learn-ing to love – life in a cowboy town. Get your tickets now for the World Premiere, on sale at kamloopslive.ca.

Author and playwright Mark Leiren-Young reads from his book, Never Shoot a Stampede Queen, at the Cornerstone Cafe in Victoria, B.C. The play, adapted from his book, has its world premiere in Kamloops this week.

organ donor challengeApril 21 to 27 is Transplant Week. There will be a table set up

in Sahali Mall where the public can get information and/or sign up to be an organ donor. donation via Motor Vehicle license is no longer valid, and donor numbers are low. Kamloops is being chal-lenged to be one of the first communities to have over 25 percent of the population registered as organ donors. For more information contact edna humphreys, volunteer for the Kidney Foundation of Canada, bC branch, at [email protected].

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T’ error? What’s that? In case I need to fix it again.”eric grinned, “haven’t you ever heard of an Id ten T error before?”“No,” I replied.“Write it down,” he said, “and I think you’ll figure it out.”So I wrote down: ‘Id10T.’ I used to like eric, the little jerk.

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n WCT’s Never Shoot A Stampede Queen from Apr. 18 to May 4 at the Pavilion Theatre. For tickets call Kamloops Live! box Office at 250-374-5483, or www.kamloopslive.ca

n Spring Speaker Series pre-sented by Kamloops Women’s Resource Group Society on Apr. 18 from 5 to 6pm at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. with Cathy Lidster, b.Sc., GCFP, NRMC, AbF, health educator and Nutritionist. Free event!

n 2013 Seniors’ Chorfest Gala Concert on April 19 at 7:30pm at the Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way. hosted by Kamloops happy Choristers. Tickets available at the door or from Kamloops happy Choristers. FMI visit: http://kamloopshappy-choristers.wordpress.com.

n Printmaking: Relief Printing by Hand with instructor: Sherri May on Apr. 20 from 9am to 12pm at Parkview Activity Centre, 500 Mcdonald Ave. Register at www.kamloops.ca/ezreg or call 250-828-3500. Course #205883

n Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers Dance on Apr. 20 from 7:30 to 10:30pm at heritage house, 100 Lorne St. enjoy Waltzes, Fox Trots, Polkas, Two-Steps and more! Last dance of the season! FMI or tickets call 250-376-2330.

n The Annual Battle of the Border High School Track Meet will be held on Apr. 20 from 10am to 4pm at hillside Stadium. This is a bC School Sports inter-provin-cial sanctioned competition featur-ing most field and track events. Come out and cheer on these top athletes in their competitions.

n Save the Wild Salmon Gathering on Apr. 20 at 11am with speakers at 12pm at Adams River spawning grounds in Roderick-haig brown Park. bring a picnic lunch and learn how to help. FMI contact [email protected] or [email protected].

n Barnhartvale Coffee House on Apr. 20 with feature act: Just Like That from Kamloops. doors at 7pm. Music starts at 7:30pm. FMI contact 250-372-3461 or visit barnhartvalecoffeehouse.com.

n The Sun Life Amazing Race for JDRF will take place Apr. 20. enter the race in teams of two. Travel by city transit to various locations in Kamloops and per-form fun, physical challenges. To register call 250-374-0599, email [email protected] or visit jdrf.ca

n Fundraising Concert for the diabetes Association by the Kamloops Community band and the Kamloops Twin Rivers Orchestra on April 21 at the Clock Tower at TRU.

n Earth Day Kamloops - What are you doing on Apr. 22? Make a public pledge on Facebook. Commit to do something just once, all week, or all year! FMI visit Kamloops 350’s facebook page.

n Can-Ital Ladies Spring Fashion Show on Apr. 24. doors at 6pm. Traditional Italian dinner at 7pm at the Colombo Lodge,

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n 15th Annual ‘Evening to Remember’ on April 27 at 6pm at The Colombo Lodge. Funds raised to go to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden hospice house reno-vations. For tickets visit or call hospice house at 250-372-1336.

n Simon Walls at The Art We Are on Apr. 27 from 8 to 10pm. 246 Victoria St. 250-828-7998.

n Kamloops Family History Society meeting takes place the 4th Thurs. each month (Sept to May). From 7 to 9pm at heritage house Riverside Park. All are wel-come. FMI call 250-372-5679.

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