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Looking for something to beat the heat? Swim or skate - the choice is yours for ways to cool off and stay active this summer on the North Shore.

With the ice open year-round, the Brock Arena, 2479 Fleetwood Av-enue, is one of the main attractions in the Brocklehurst neighbourhood.

Skating provides great exercise and a fun opportunity to get out of the house and summer is the per-fect season to put in some hours on the ice and keep cool and busy. Skating has great aerobic and car-diovascular benefits but does not have the joint impact that other ac-tivities such as running or jogging have. Skating also tones muscles, promotes weight loss, increases mental control such as alertness and is terrific for building self-esteem and confidence.

Active Living Programs Coordinator, Nicole Be-auregard spoke of the three free public skate days being offered at the Brock Arena. “A free skate ses-sion will be offered each month throughout the year to encourage families to get involved in low cost activites. It’s a great way to have fun and cool off in the summer. Being able to spend an afternoon skating and then heading to the pool or park gives options for families with kids interested in different activities.” This is a partnership with the City of Kamloops and Tim Hortons.

The free sessions will be Thursday, June 14, 8:30 to 10:00 pm, July 21, 11:00am to 1 pm and Saturday, August 18, 11:00am to 1:00pm. The

aim is to support families in getting physically active and spending time together in a fun and positive environment.

Stretch your legs and get skat-ing with three other public skat-ing programs this summer.

Public recreational skating welcomes all ages, while hard-core hockey players can show off their finesse and gain con-fidence at stick and puck ses-sions. CSA-approved helmet and gloves must be worn for these sessions and participants 14 years and under must be ac-companied by an adult.

The ice is also available for adult, self-organized, non-

contact drop-in hockey sessions through-out July and August. Full gear is manda-tory for these sessions. Get a group together and lace-em up

and get on the ice. Afterwards, go jump in the pool! The 25 metre, 8 lane outdoor Brocklehurst pool shares the facility with the arena. There is also a separate tots pool for the little ones. This is a fantastic way for the entire family to exercise, relax and have fun! After splashing in the pool, the adjacent park is perfect for families to picnic and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding area.

There are so many cool ways jump in to a healthy lifestyle and lap up all that the North Shore has to offer. Jody Tippett

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Memorial for fallen Kamloops RCMP Officers heldActive living on Kamloops North Shore

A visit to picturesque McDonald Park makes for a great day of play in the sunshine. The McDonald Park Pool at McArthur Island Sport and event Centre, 262 King Street, is a year-round multi-sport destination. Cool off at their outdoor facility that boasts a 25 metre 7 lane pool as well as waterpark and outdoor playground.

The outdoor pool sched-ule offers a public swim that starts at 3pm and wraps up at 8, seven days a week until August 24.

Also located on McArthur Island are numerous ball diamonds, soccer fields, BMX Park, Skate Park, Lawn Bowling, executive Golf Course, numerous walk-ing trails and a boat launch - truly a sport destination.

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The North Shore YMCA, 700 Tranquille Road in the Northhills Shopping Centre, is the perfect place for families to have their health and fitness needs met! They invite you to get fit, be healthy and have fun! Their programming is delivered with the goal of providing opportuni-ties for recreation, fitness, health and education with-in a safe, nuturing environ-ment. They are equipped with the latest fitness tech-nology and supervised by a well-qualified staff and offer a comprehensive array of high quality health and fitness programs and services for every age and fitness level. Check out their programs at kam-loopsy.org/nsfit.htm

The Kamloops RCMP is hosted a memorial service to commemorate the memory of Constable elwood Joseph Keck, Constable Donald George Weisgerber and Constable Gordon eric Pedersen, who lost their lives in the line of duty in Kamloops on June 18, 1962. This year is the 50th anniversary of this tragedy, one that rocked the com-munity and the nation.

Senior RCMP executive officers, public and elected offi-cials, the wives and families of the deceased members, retired officers who were on duty that day, gov-ernment dignitaries and Canadian Military officials were all present for the ceremony.

The three young Kamloops Mounted Police officers were responding to a call of a man with a rifle and followed the armed suspect into the Peterson Creek area. They continued to talk to the man in an effort to convince him to put his rifle down. In the area of Peterson Creek close to where a memorial now stands, the suspect turned and opened fire on the three officers. Within minutes, all three police officers were killed.

After a two-hour manhunt, the suspect, 32-year-old George Booth, was located in the upper Peterson Creek plain and was shot and killed in an exchange of gun-fire.

The chase was over but the grieving had just begun. Three young wives were widowed. The entire community in Kamloops

was paralyzed with shock. The nation shook its head in disbelief.

on Friday June 22, 1962, a com-bined funeral service for the 3 fallen officers was held at the Kamloops Memorial Arena. 1500 citizens from all walks of life listened somberly as Reverend Irving gave the eulogy over the flag-draped coffins. each mem-

ber’s Stetson rested atop the Union Jacks (Canada’s official flag was still three years away). After the service, thousands lined the streets as the bodies of Cst Keck and Cst Weisgerber passed in a proces-sion to the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops. Cst Pedersen’s remains were taken to Vernon for burial in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

SwiNg TO wiN!The Special Olympics golf team recently played at the regional qualifiers in Vernon. The event was held at Spallumcheen golf course next to the O’keefe Historic Ranch on June 10.The three golfers from Kamloops participating were Joe Clouse, Rick Dewitt and Kent Plettl.Joe Clouse placed second in the M-1 division and had the second lowest score in the event. Rick Dewitt placed third in the M-3 division and Kent Plettle placed third in the M-2 division. The strong results mean that the three golfers should advance to next years Special Olympics Summer Games Provincial qualifiers in Langley.Pictured here are (L-R) coach Parry Dickie with Rick Dewitt, Kent Plettl and Joe Clouse proudly displaying their award ribbons.

Hundreds of people lined the street in front of the Downtown RCMP detachment to honour the officers who lost their lives 5o years ago in the Peterson Creek area. The ceremony was followed by a private tea for the family members in attendance.

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Proposed Firearm regulations tabledCathy McLeod, Member of

Parliament for Kamloops – Thompson – Cariboo was pleased that proposed Firearms Information Regulations (Non-Restricted Firearms) were tabled in Parliament this week.

The implications of these regulations mean that businesses would not be required as a condition of their license to collect and keep point-of-sale data with respect to long guns.

“The ending the Long-Gun Registry Act repealed the requirement for law-abiding hunters and farmers to regis-ter non-restricted firearms, and these

proposed regulations will ensure that a long-gun registry is not created through the back door,” said McLeod.

Businesses will continue to be able to keep normal business records, but they would no longer be required to keep the information that identifies the buyer of a non-restricted firearm. This will elim-inate the potential for the re-creation of the federal long-gun registry.

“This is welcome news to many of my constituents, and I know it will ensure fairness to firearms owners across the country,” concluded McLeod.


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New community garden is a green ideaThe City of Kamloops

in partnership with Interior Community Services is proud to announce the brand new Kamloops Showcase Community Garden at McDonald Park. Kamloops Community Gardens are fenced subdi-visions of land sectioned into individualized plots enabling people to grow and eat healthy, nutritious foods at a low cost. Plots are available for residents to grow their own vege-tables and socialize with other gardeners. Water is supplied; gardeners only need to supply their own equipment and seeds.

Join the local commu-nity to celebrate the open-ing of a unique GRo1000 community and learning garden. Spearheaded by Scotts Canada, GRo1000 is an initiative of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company to establish 1,000 gardens and green spaces in Canada, the United States and europe. It partners national and local groups to advo-

cate for and demonstrate the benefits of gardening and green space develop-ment in local communities.

Kamloops Communities in Bloom and Scotts Canada invite you to cel-ebrate on Friday, June 22 at McDonald Park on the

North Shore. The event takes place from 11:00am to 2:00pm with opening remarks at 11:15am, and a ceremonial planting at 11:30am. Be a part of the Bi-Centennial pic-nic, games, BBQ and dress-up costumes. Get

informed about planting tips and tricks at their educational booths.

For more information or to register your own plot please contact Interior Community Services at 250-554-3132.

fRidAy fARMeR’S MARKeT MAKeS A MOveVendors of the Friday Farmer’s Market on the North Shore have packed up the tents and moved their Market to the Total Pet parking lot in the 400 block of Tranquille Road.

The Market has seen a number of locations, including their 2011 home in Spirit Square, but has never quite caught on on this side of the river. Merchants are hoping that this new location will increase the visibility of the market and remind customers that they will be back each and every Friday from now until late September.

Last weeks market featured some mighty tasty fresh squeezed lemonade; Fresh Is Best salsa, chips and sauces; farm fresh eggs and many great arts and craft items.

Once again, community groups were also invited to set up a table and hand out information.

If you haven’t yet been to a Friday Farmer’s Market stop in. There’s something new each and every week!

Pictured here, in her booth, is artisan Sylvia Weedmark and North Shore Business Improvement Association’s general manager Peter Mutrie.

Reader says, “Keep It Simple Silly”Dear editor,on the matter of Bill C-38, the pro-

posed federal budget, I say to my MP, Ted Menzies, follow the KISS principle. That’s right, Keep It Simple, Silly.

The budget would have passed last week if it had been confined to taxation and fiscal policy, and Canadians would not be asking why are there 70 non-budget items in this bill.

To promote this Trojan budget, cabinet ministers fanned out across Canada with a zombie-like chant, “It’s about jobs.” I am not buying it.

Canada’s unemployment is at 7.3%, lower than its 36-year average of 8.5%, and equal to the euro anchor and power-house Germany.

The federal government has already hinted at the beneficiaries of our new low-employment strategy by foreshad-owing the use of foreign workers in the

resource industry. Their gain is our loss at the hands of unbridled, hyper resource development.

If “it’s about jobs” doesn’t ring true, then who does benefit from the changes? In my opinion, it’s the foreign sharehold-ers in the oilsands, like the Chinese gov-ernment and Royal Dutch Shell.

How is this budget about jobs when the government’s own watchdogs are cut? By reducing the powers of the Auditor General and the cutting of civilian over-sight of CSIS, the Canadian spy agency, our democracy loses more than a few jobs. More cost overruns and liberty vio-lations could be the norm.

To my MP I say limit the the budget to fiscal and taxation items and “KISS” off the rest.

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NoRTH SHoRe eCHo June 20, 2012 n 5 Business profile

A cozy little craft store found in the Fortune Shopping Center is home to a blossoming friendship.

About five years ago, following her retirement, Diana Costain want-ed to expand her knitting skills and approached Donna Romaniuk at her store, Donna’s Yarn and Craft Cen-tre, to ask her if she would be willing to assist her.

What made her request an unusual one was that Diana is legally blind.

Donna is no stranger to giving one-on-one lessons. She claims her teaching is more effective, students tend to be more at ease and are more apt to ask questions when not in a group setting.

For some of Diana’s lessons, Don-na said she would make the effort to knit in the dark prior to the lesson. For popular knitting patterns, Donna would read and record the instruc-tions on tape for her student as well as adapt patterns specifically for her to be able to overcome challenges.

While Donna tends to promote the easiest way to knit, she recognizes that not everyone knits or learns the same way.

Diana herself has no light percep-tion. originally she learned the ba-sics of knitting through the Canadi-an National Institute for the Blind in 1960. often she will choose wools that not only differ in colour but tac-tile quality.

“I’ve lost track of how many pairs of socks and teddy bears Diana has made, and her skills have advanced to where she has completed more complex patterns including cabled scarves and mittens, an adapted pat-tern for a log cabin pattern afghan, and a classic white and blue sweat-er with a snowflake on the yoke for her grandson. Some patterns she has memorized,” Donna confided.

“She is very in tune with her craft and knows if she has made a mis-take. She will bring her work into the store and either my mother or I will assist her in backing off the stitches to get her on track. She keeps me on my toes.”

Donna’s lessons are available upon request, either one on one or small groups, and can be a great way to ei-ther learn the basics, help you start or finish your projects, learn a different stitch, how to read a pattern, or help you if you get stuck on your project. Classes and times are flexible to best meet your creative needs.

Her store carries a variety of yarns, threads, anchor tapestry wool, buffa-lo wool, cross stitch supplies, beads, buttons and zippers. You can find a

wide variety of knitting, crochet and sewing magazines, books, patterns and kits. enthusiasts are also able to purchase back-issues of some popu-lar publications should they find an older featured pattern online. Donna says her new bead section is growing and attracts native beaders, jewellery makers and kids who are just learn-ing to string.

Don’t have time to create an item yourself? She also offers many ready

to wear accessories, can custom make items to fit your needs as well as offering a tailoring service.

Be inspired. A hobby is a great way to relax, gain experience and discover your hidden talent or re-kindle old passions. Find all the supplies you’ll need to get creative at Donna’s Yarn and Craft Centre. Store hours are Monday to Friday 10:00am to 5:00 pm and Saturdays 10:00 until 3:00pm.

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Mini-Idol added to Kamloops IdolBC Living Arts is getting set to

host Kamloops Idol once again this coming July 1 during the Canada Day Celebrations in Riverside Park.

The competition is open to singers ages 14 to 100 and registration is being handled via Kamloops Live Box office (250-374-LIVe, www.kamloopslive.ca, at 10th Avenue and Lorne). The first round of audi-tions will start on June 28 and 29 at centre court in Aberdeen Mall with the Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals and Finals all taking place on Canada Day in the Park.

Last year’s winner, Amy Watters, who won both the audience choice and the judges choice as Kamloops Idol 2011 and she will be perform-ing on the Rotary Band shell at approximately 6:00pm on July 1.

This year, a new division has been

added to the mix – Kamloops Mini-Idol and is for singers aged 8-13! BC Living Arts is very excited to involve more of the youth into what is already a very popular event.

The first auditions will be held at four different schools throughout Kamloops starting on June 25 and ending on the 28. From those first auditions, 50 singers will be invit-ed to perform at Aberdeen Mall on June 30 for the Semi-Finals. Ten kids will then be chosen to compete in the finals on Canada Day in Riverside Park.

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Donna Romaniuk of Donna’s Yarn and Craft, offers guidance to Diana Costain, who is legally blind, with her knitting. Their friendship blossomed after Diana approached Donna nearly 5 years ago about lessons to advance her knitting skills.


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I urge you to beat the summer rush and apply for your passport today. For more information please don’t hesitate to contact my offi ce or visit Passport Canada’s website at www.ppt.gc.ca

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WHY SHOULD I JOIN? By joining The Royal Canadian Legion you will have the opportunity to make new friends, become involved with your community and to develop and share your leadership skills. You will help to perpetuate the Remembrance of those who gave so much for the freedom and prosperity we enjoy today. The proud heritage of this great Canadian organization will be enriched by the enthusiasm, energy and new ideas that you bring to it.

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Cathy McLeodMember of Parliament Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo979 Victoria Street, Kamloops B.C.V2C 2C1250-851-4991

Honouring and remembering all those who served Canada.

Proud to support our seniors in the sharing of their skills, knowledge and experience.

Cathy MCLeod Member of Parliament Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo

979 Victoria Street, Kamloops BC V2C 2C1Phone 250-851-4991






We proudly salute our Veterans

#100-529 Seymour Street, Kamloops BC • Phone: (250) 434-1700

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LEGION MEMBER?If you are a Canadian Citizen, Commonwealth Subject or citizen of an Allied Country then you are eligible to join!With your membership you will receive exclusive savings through our partners in the Member Benefits Program. Also included with your membership is a subscription to Legion Magazine. You will receive 6 issues a year.

WHY SHOULD I JOIN? By joining The Royal Canadian Legion you will have the opportunity to make new friends, become involved with your community and to develop and share your leadership skills. You will help to perpetuate the Remembrance of those who gave so much for the freedom and prosperity we enjoy today. The proud heritage of this great Canadian organization will be enriched by the enthusiasm, energy and new ideas that you bring to it.

TIDBITS OF BACKGROUND AND HISTORY• With over 340,000 members, Legion is one of Canada’s largest community based service organizations contributing millions of dollars and volunteer hours• Legion is non-profit, self-sustained with over 1500 branches in Canada, United States and Europe• Legion founded at Winnipeg in November, 1925 as the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Services League (BESL) and incorporated in 1926• Since inception in 1926, Legion strives to secure adequate pensions and benefits for veterans and their dependants, dealing

directly with Federal Government• From the outset of the Second World War, the Legion prepared for the troops’ return with financial compensation, clothing allowances, pensions, medical treatment, training and land settlements. This nation-wide network of professional assistance continues today• In 1960, the word ”Royal” was added to the Legion’s name with the Queen’s consent• The Legion’s Annual Poppy Campaign reminds Canadians of the 117,000 men and women who gave

their lives in the wars and military missions around the world• Poppy funds collected are used for assistance to veterans, ex-service members and their families who are in need• Legion supports programs for seniors, community, housing, Long Term Care, youth, education, sports, Cadets, Guides and Scouts• In 1999, the Legion implemented the “Two Minutes Wave of Silence”• Legion continues pressure on the federal government to improve benefits for those who serve and have served as their needs change

We proudly honour and

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Congratulations to all participants!

DR. TERRY LAKE, MLAKamloops North Thompson

Constituency Office618B Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC V2B 3H6Phone: 250-554-5413 Fax: 250-554-5417Email: [email protected]: www.terrylakemla.bc.ca

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Interior Health and communi-ty physicians have developed a unique collaborative approach in Kamloops to ensure primary care services are available to those people with significant mental health and substance use issues.

Since November last year Mental Health and Substance Use clients have been able to come to the clinic at King Street to see a general practice physician about medications, side-effects, rehabil-itation, chronic disease manage-ment, prevention strategies such as smoking cessation, and other health concerns.

By ensuring access to primary care and other support services for this particular target popula-tion, the program is expected to reduce the use of more expensive but less effective points of care such as the hospital emergency Department.

“The King Street model has been incredibly well received since its launch last November,” says Darlene Arsenault, IH Program Director Primary Health Care/Chronic Disease Management, Community Allied Health. “We are already seeing more than 700 clients.”

In addition to physician appointments, the King Street clinic offers a range of other ser-vices: intake assessments, refer-rals to other resources, diabetes education, life skills including

kitchen groups, counseling, assistance with disability appli-cations, access to psychiatry, and pharmacist services. A Street Nurse Clinic runs Wednesdays from 1to 4 p.m.

“The process has included col-laboration between psychiatry, the Division of Family Practice, and Interior Health’s Mental Health and Substance Use pro-gram staff,” says Dr. Shirley Sze, Physician Lead for the Thompson Division of Family Practice. “It is the enthusiasm of all the parties involved that have made King Street a true multi-disciplinary clinic serving patients who may have never received primary care.”

The clinic’s collaborative model is currently being evalu-ated and has recently drawn attention from Mental Health and Substance Use practitio-ners and policy leaders from throughout the province.

“King Street Mental Health and Substance Use facility has been a huge asset to the com-munity as a whole,” says Bob Hughes, executive Director, ASK Wellness Centre. “Through the provision of a wide range of medical, therapeutic, and sup-port services many of our mutual clients are receiving appropriate and timely services that did not exist in our community before. We are proud to work aside this

valuable service and applaud Interior Health for providing this innovative and effective service to Kamloops.”

King Street Centre is located at 126 King Street, on Kamloops’

North Shore. The Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Contact Interior Health Project Lead Tara Mochizuki at (250) 376-7855 ext. 4307 for more information.

unique program connects at risk population with medical help

King Street Mental Health and Substance Use Services staff, physicians, and clients were on hand to celebrate the program’s success providing primary medical care and mental health services.

Orange league soccer results Kamloops Blaze U12 Boys Development concluded their league

play in Kamloops Sunday June 10, at MacArthur Island. Winning their first games against Vernon #2 with a final score of 2-1, the scorers were Kolton Storzuk and Tyson Gayfer. Spencer LeDoux was in net. Game 2 they were defeated by Kelowna #2, 2-0, evan Crowe was in net. They will finish the season with Baker Blast tournament in Bellingham, WA June 22-24.

A Cabaret Revue will showcase the amazing Kamloops performing arts community. on Saturday June 23 at 8:00pm, join in the fun at the Pavilion Theatre, 1025 Lorne St. for some great entertain-ment, live music, dancing, tapas, drinks, and so much more! There’s something for everyone!

Bonnie McLean, Corrie Tucker, Marie Jackson and Caroline Dick are known for their bellydance, bur-lesque and comedy performances. This showcase of talent aims to raise funds to support fellow dancer,

Alicia Denison when she heads off to the Culinary Institute of Canada in PeI in September.

Many items have been donated by local sponsors and artisans, includ-ing Pandora’s Costume Box, Arwen’s Apparel and electrictree Yarns, and will be up for bidding at a silent auction. This is a 19+ event and cash only tickets are available at Pandora’s Costume Box, 753 Victoria Street, or at the door: For more information please e-mail [email protected] or visit their Facebook event: Garden of earthly Delights: A Cabaret Revue.

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once again, children can join the TNRD Library System for its Summer Reading Club “Strange … But True?” which runs from July 3 to Aug. 25. For emerging readers, the TNRDLS offers a Read-To-Me Club, and for teenagers, a teen reading club can be accessed through www.tnrdlib.ca.

When children sign up for the program they will receive a read-ing log to record their summer reading; collect weekly stickers; take part in a variety of fun activities; enter exciting contests for great prizes; and every reader that completes the program will receive a special award.

Regular reading during the summer helps kids maintain or even improve their reading and literacy skills and studies show that voluntary reading is the No. 1 factor in establishing good reading habits. Summer Reading Club makes reading fun and the expert staff at your library can help kids find just the right book or magazine from among a wide variety of library materials.

Summer Reading Club reaches more than 80,000 children across B.C. with funding assistance from Libraries and Literacy, Ministry of education. Last year more than 2,300 children across the TNRD participated in the Summer Reading Club.

Children can start registering for the Summer Reading Club at the Kamloops Library and North Kamloops Library.

Mike Strange is in the process of completing a huge feat - running Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope. He will be passing through Kamloops on June 20, 2012.

Mike is a former olympic boxer that is very passionate about helping children with health issues, primar-ily cancer. on April 12, 2012, he set off from Thunder Bay, ontario, the same spot Terry Fox had to end his run, - the same day Terry Fox started his Marathon of Hope! Mike has now completed 59 days and dedicates each day to someone who has lost or is still fighting the

battle with this disease. He also runs an entire marathon, each day, every day, regardless of the weather. He will run a total of 3,300 kilometres (over 2,000 miles) in under 90 days. He is more than halfway through and could use Kamloops’ support! He has been stopping at schools and local busi-nesses to do interviews and tell them more about what he does and pick up donations.

Follow Mike’s journey and make a donation to support his dedication to the cause. For more information visit

boxrun.ca or Box Run on Facebook.

The Kamloops Youth Soccer As-sociation has announced its sched-ule of soccer schools for 2012. This will be the fourth consecutive year that the Association has offered soccer camps in July and August.

Under the title sponsorship of McDonald’s and Hansport, the As-sociation has scheduled six camps that will each run from 9:00am to 11:00am, Monday through Fri-day, at McArthur Island. There are

schools offered for players ranging from 6 to 17 years of age.

The schedule includes a special week-long camp for goalkeepers as well as a week dedicated to high performance players who compete at the Rep level.

Find schedule and camp loca-tions, and register on-line through the KYSA web site (www.kysa.net) or in person at the KYSA of-fice on McArthur Island.

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n Strawberry Tea at Cariboo Manor, 831 Serle Rd. Westsyde on June 23 from 1 to 3pm. Good tea and company assured! FMI call 250-579-9662.

n Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Bouts! Cheer on the TC Derby Dolls vs Candy Strykers and TCDD Rookies vs Gold Pain City on June 23 at 6pm at McArthur Island Sports Centre. Tickets at the door or at The Ruby Room, 265 Victoria St.

n BIG Little Science Centre, 985 Holt Street, is open for public drop-in Thurs. and Fri. 3-5pm, and Sat. 10am-4pm. Saturday, June 23: Sound and Waves explore how sound is created during our interactive show. Super Science Club Thursdays from 2:45 to 4pm. experiments, games and activities for children in grades 4 to 7. Robotics Club Fridays from 2:45 to 4:30pm for children ages 10+. Summer camps: Junior Camps - 9 to 12 daily for a week. For children 6 to 8. A week of crazy fun doing age appropriate science experiments, games and activities. Senior Camps - 9 to 3 daily for a week. For children 8 and older. A week of crazy fun doing senior science experiments, games and activities. Robotics Camps: 9 to 3 daily for a week. For children 10 and older. Build robots and program them to perform tasks and solve challenges. FMI 250-554-2572.

n 10th Annual Kamloops Kids of Steel Triathlon at Brock Rec Centre on Sunday, June 24. FMI www.trytri.org/kidsofsteel.htm

n Alamagokus with Bell Tower and Sharks Aren’t Scavengers on June 24 at 8pm at The Dirty Jersey, 1200 8th St.

n Kamloops and District Crimestoppers 18th Annual Car Raffle fundraiser. enter at Northills Centre Liquor Store on June 22 or at the airport and North Shore Flea Market on June 24.

n Theresa Leigh Tahara’s “Decadence” until June 20 at Wilson House Gallery, 115 Tranquille Rd. Gallery hours: 1 to 4pm.

n TNRD Library Summer Reading Club runs July 3 to Aug 25. FMI www.tnrdlib.ca

n Kamloops Interior Summer School of

Music (KISSM) from July 9 to 27. Beginner to advanced, ages five to 18. Concerts, water fights, BBQ’s, Mini olympics and more! FMI visit www.kissm.ca or [email protected].

n CN Railroaders Crib night meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7pm at the Parkview Activity Centre, 500 McDonald Ave. Admission $1, includes tea, coffee and goodies. everyone is welcome.

n Karaoke - 8pm Wednesdays and Saturdays at Brock Centre Pub, 1800 Tranquille Rd.; 8:30pm Fridays at Rock’n Firkin, 726 Sydney Ave.; 8:30pm Thursdays at The Westsyde Pump, 3020 Westsyde Rd.

n Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group invites people who have suffered a stroke and their caregivers to their meetings the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursday of the month from 10:30am-1pm, for various activities and field trips. Also

offer a speech software program to help those with speech recovery. To confirm meeting dates, location and for more information call Shona 250-320-1348.

n Thursday Night Jam Night every Thurs. from 8 to 11pm at the Alano Club, 171 Leigh Rd. everyone welcome. equipment provided. Musicians bring your own guitars and amps. FMI 250-376-5115.

n North Shore Central Community Association meets at Mount Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum, on the first Tuesday evening of the month. Next meeting: June 5 at 7:00 pm. FMI call 250-554-9949.

n McArthur Park Lawn Bowling every Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun at 6:30pm. Flat soled shoes required. FMI contact 250-376-9905, 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917.

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