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Not all kids have the opportunity to be involved in sports. For those who dream of hitting a homerun and making new friends, it’s all possible through KidSport.

Freddy’s Annual Charity Tour-nament (F.A.C.T.) makes it pos-sible for more children to expe-rience the positive benefits of organized sports. Funds raised by F.A.C.T. are donated to Kid-Sport Canada, which is a nation-al not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance for registration fees and equipment to kids aged 18 and under. Grants are provided for kids to play a season of sport.

This year’s F.A.C.T. tourney promises to be bigger and bet-ter than ever! The co-ed slo-pitch tourney is being held May 18 to 21 and is relocating to the Tour-nament Capital Ranch, Kam-loops’ new world- class slo-pitch facility. This facility boasts eight diamonds, two of which have lights for night games, a conces-sion plaza and plenty of green space to lounge.

The support of KGHM Ajax Mining Inc., Kamloops Ford Lin-coln and many other significant contributions from other local businesses has enabled the addi-tion of several live acts to add to the festivities. Confirmed acts that will be playing in the Kamloops

Ford Lincoln Social Zone include The Malibu Knights, Devon Coy-ote, Pardon My Striptease, Dope Soda, Free City Collective and Matt Stanley and The Decoys.

There will be 50/50 draws, a Home-Run Derby (team style), random prize give-aways and

much more fun onsite to ensure everyone has another great May long weekend.

Everybody is welcome. Man, woman, young, old, able to catch a ball, losing the ball in the sun. Even if you don’t play, feel free to come out and grab a bite to eat,

watch, cheer and listen to some live music. You’ll be support-ing a great cause. The weather is starting to heat up and it’s sure to be a weekend of fun. Get out and root for the home team so all kids can play.

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The City of Kamloops has launched its first mobile applica-tion with the new “myKamloops” app. This free app is intended to act as a Report A Problem channel, allowing residents to report civic issues of concern, whether it be graffiti, potholes, fallen trees, over-flowing garbage cans, obscured or fallen signs, or any similar issue.

While this new app does not replace the current methods of reporting a problem via the phone, email or website, it does allow people to report issues quickly and conveniently using their Smartphone, including iPhones, Androids, Blackberries and Windows Mobile. Smartphone capabilities allow for residents to report issues via a photo or video, geo-tag it, and submit it to the City very quickly. The issue is then routed to the appropriate City department for resolution. The

app can be downloaded from the Smartphone’s store or marketplace by searching for ‘myKamloops’. Additional information on this ser-vice and links to download the app can be found at www.kamloops.ca/mobileapp.

“myKamloops makes it very easy for residents to place ser-vice requests or report issues,” states Adam Chadwick, City of Kamloops GIS Manager. “With a simple click on a phone, residents can send a photo clearly illustrating the cause of concern and location. That’s citizens helping the City to make our community a better place.”

For those residents without a Smartphone, this app will be avail-able through Facebook as well, to simplify the Report A Problem process. The City’s Facebook page is located at www.facebook.com/cityofkamloops.

Interior Health is pleased to advise that the Royal Inland Hospital’s heliport upgrade proj-ect continues to move forward on schedule and within the proposed budget.

Led by consultant Ground Effect Aerodrome, design of the expanded heliport was complete in April and following the tender process, Interior Health has awarded Penticton-based Greyback Construction the construction contract.

The Project Team held its initial start-up meeting at the hospital on Wednesday, May 9th and construction is scheduled to begin later this month.

The new design meets current Transport Canada requirements for landing helicopters up to 17.5 m in length and 7,711 kg (17,000 lbs) takeoff weight.

The upgraded heliport is in the same loca-tion as the previously used site, however it has been moved further east with a concrete platform supported on concrete pillars, extend-ing over the hillside. The new design will allow certification as an H3 classified heliport under Transport Canada regulations, which will allow use by both smaller single engine and larger twin engine helicopters.

The Thompson Regional Hospital District is

funding 40 per cent of the estimated $750,000 cost to upgrade the heliport. Project comple-tion is expected this summer, following which Transport Canada certification is required. The air ambulance will then resume landings at the hospital site.

In August 2010, Transport Canada notified Interior Health that the heliport at Royal Inland Hospital was too small and didn’t meet current requirements. The style and size of helicopters

used for patient transport has changed over the years since the original helipad was built.

In response, BCAS had been using the Kamloops airport for landings until fall 2011 when the City of Kamloops offered short term use of a City works yard property next to the river. This site has been used by BCAS since as it allows for landing closer to the hospital, reducing the critical transfer time of the patient to the hospital by ground ambulance.

Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops – Thompson – Cariboo will take part in a fact finding mission to Washington and New York this week as a Member of the Standing Committee on Finance.

“Part of the Finance Committee’s mandate is to monitor economic and financial develop-ments in Canada. Since Canada’s largest trading partner is the United States, issues that affect their economy will directly affect our econ-omy,” said McLeod. “Recent US legislation, such as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Budget Control Act of 2011 and the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, are expected to have a signifi-

cant impact here.”Highlights of the mission include briefings

at the Inter-American Development Bank, the International Monetary Fund, Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the New York Stock Exchange. The Committee is also scheduled to meet with House Banking and Financial Services Committee members, Members of Congress, economists, and with Paul Volcker, Former Chairman of the Federal Reserve.

“This will be a great opportunity to hear from experts and officials on a number of important economic issues. I look forward to using this first hand information as we prepare for Budget 2013 and beyond,” concluded McLeod.

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Tranquille Overpass Closure

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GeaRInG UP fOR BIke TO WORk Week

May 28 to June 3, 2012 was officially proclaimed by City of Kamloops Mayor and Council as Kamloops Bike To Work Week. Mayor Peter Milobar and all City Councillors were the first to don the event’s new orange T-shirts.L-R: Mayor Milobar, Councillor Arjun Singh; front row: Councillors Nelly Dever, Nancy Bepple, Marg Spina and Pat Wallace).

The Tranquille Road/Fortune Drive overpass at the North End of the Overlander Bridge will be closed until further notice. In the interim, the City will be adding an advance Northbound left turn signal at the inter-section of Fortune Drive and Leigh Road. Please use caution when driv-ing in the area and obey all traffic control personnel.

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site of the region’s newest residential care facility later this month and will be complete in 2013.

The new three storey building will house 125 publicly funded beds and five private pay beds, providing a full range of services in a home-like setting. Residential beds such as these provide 24/7 care and support for individuals with complex care needs including the frail and elderly and those with dementia, whose needs may change over time.

Key design features include the cre-ation of a small, ten-bed neighbourhood to provide a more intimate setting and allow care providers to better respond to residents with specific needs. It is a flex-ible space and includes its own outdoor private courtyard and direct entrance, particularly beneficial for the special needs of certain client groups.

“Buron is committed to providing the

best home possible for our residents,” said Mary McDougall of Buron Healthcare. “Our design team has established a plan that is visually appealing while adhering to Interior Health’s design principles. It is homelike, safe, innovative, efficient and environmentally responsible.“

The building is designed to reflect Kamloops’ natural environment, incor-porating a combination of wood and stone. The inner neighbourhood colours and names take their inspiration from the Kamloops mining industry, incorporating the natural tones in copper, quartz, amber and jade.

Buron invites input from the commu-nity to name their new residential care facility. Submissions will be accepted until May 31. A panel of local judges will select the winning entry, to be announced on June 15. Names can be submitted by email to [email protected] or visit www.burongroup.ca.

Interior Health and Buron Healthcare Ltd. held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new residential care on May 11 at the building lot west of RiverBend Seniors Community. Pictured here from (L - R) are Buron Healthcare president Mary Mcdougall, Kamloops North Thompson MLA Terry Lake, Interior Health West Residential Services administrator Deborah Smith, Deputy Mayor Nelly Dever and Interior Health board director David Gillespie.


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Bicentennial Geology Geocaching Tour ContestThe Kamloops Exploration Group

has teamed up with the Kamloops Museum and Archives to present the Bicentennial Geology Geocaching Tour Contest.

This geocaching tour introduces interesting sites and uses of rocks and/or mined products in the Kamloops downtown area. It also incorporates some fascinating Kamloops history and will take approximately two to three hours to complete.

Complete the ballot and fill in the questionnaire available available for download at www.keg.bc.ca or

from the Kamloops Museum and Archives at 207 Seymour Street, then enter it at the Museum for a chance to win one of two prizes.

To be entered for the first prize of a GPS, submit your ballot by 4:00 pm on May 31. The draw

date will be June 1. A prize of a guided downtown

walking tour will be drawn on, August 1, so be sure to enter by 4:00 pm on July 31.

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Kamloops traveler numbers continues to growThe number of travelers in April increased over the same period last year

continuing a modest growth pattern consistent with industry trends. Growth continues in both business and leisure travel sectors with a new type of traveler for Kamloops - the migrant worker. People are choosing to live in Kamloops and work in Alberta.

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It is hard to believe that just a short two years ago, the Tourna-ment City Derby Dolls (TCDD) was nothing but a dream for a handful of determined women.

Now, after a very successful first season and an even more promising second season, the TCDD are making Derby history for the second time. The Tourna-ment Capital is hosting its very first Roller Derby Bootcamp. The Bootcamp consists of three days of classes coached by some of the best Western Canada has to offer. There will be 200 skaters, both male and female, from all over Canada participating. This is ex-citing news for Kamloops.

The plan to have Kamloops as the derby capital of Canada was a goal from the very beginning. It has been well thought out, right down to the name choice for the league. The TCDD want to put Kamloops on the map in the derby community. They had been look-ing to host an event and when the Roller Derby Association of Can-ada approached them last year, the Dolls knew Kamloops would be the perfect setting for such a camp. We have an amazing facil-ity at the McArthur Island Sports Centre, an abundance of lodging and Kamloops is easily accessible from other cities. The City itself couldn’t be more pleased.

“They have been extremely helpful and supportive of this event,” says Yvonne Dmyterko,

a.k.a. Yvonne the Terrible, Di-rector of Training for the TCDD. “Not only does it bring in hun-dreds of people to Kamloops and to the North Shore, but it gives exposure to the city as a forward thinking community who em-braces new sports. It gives us a chance to show off all that Kam-loops has to offer.”

This event has been combined with the second home game for the TCDD’s. Since there will be so many “Derbies” in town, it only makes sense to host an incredible game for the fans. This is the first time the Dolls will be hosting a double header. It is also the first time that the venue will be held at Mac Park. Just to make it a triple threat, it is the first time that the

fans will be introduced to men’s roller derby. The first bout is a co-ed game and Kamloops will get to see men and women on the same teams battling it out. The main event includes our own TCDD’s vs. Edmonton’s Big Rock Stars. This event will not disappoint. So whether you are already a fan of roller derby, or have never seen it before, this is something you will not want to miss.

For more information visit www.tcdd.ca or find them on Facebook. Tickets are $15 in advance at the Ruby Room, 265 Victoria Street, or $20 at the door. The double header starts at 7pm on Saturday, May 19. Doors open at 6pm.

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An Anarchy Angels player takes a good hit from the TCDD’s at the last bout in April. The co-ed bout in May is sure to be highly entertaining! Photo courtesy of Sam Bruno.

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International Museum DayThe 35th Anniversary of International Museum Day will be celebrated

on May 18, with the Kamloops Museum and Archives offering free admission.

Museums in a Changing World: New Challenges, New Inspirations is the theme of 2012 International Museum Day. Today, the world is changing faster than ever. New technology delivers new ideas, gigabytes of information, news of an increasingly unstable climate. International Museum Day will allow its visitors to ponder the role of museums the era of new media, and to discover and rediscover how museums are looking to the future in terms of sustainable development.

The International Council of Museums (ICOM) established International Museum Day in 1977 to encourage public awareness of the role of museums in the development of society. In 2011, International Museum Day garnered record-breaking participation with almost 30,000 museums hosting events in more than 120 countries.

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Senior Stars ready to shineNow in its sixth year, Chartwell’s Annual Senior Star singing and

musical instrument competition will take place on June 19, 20 and 21 across Canada. A regional competition will take place at the Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way on Thursday, June 21 from 2 to 4pm.

Members of the public are invited to attend and be entertained as local contestants 65 and older compete for the opportunity to participate as a top 10 finalist in the annual Senior Star National Finale, taking place in November 2012.

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New Afton Mine funds BLSCThe BIG Little Science Centre

(BLSC) has received support from NewGold New Afton Mine total-ing $25,000 over the next five years. This spring, NewGold New Afton Mine has provided the first $5000, in support of the educa-tional, interactive and fun science that the BLSC provides to the community. The BLSC will be naming a room after NewGold in honour of their long term support.

VP Operations of NewGold Ron Allum stated that, “Science and Engineering are the founda-tion for the success in the min-ing industry. It is important that we have talented young people become engaged in Science so there is no lack of qualified per-sonnel to advance the effective-ness of mining technology in the

future. NewGold is pleased to support the BLSC to help the Kamloops community continue to develop leaders essential for a healthy mining industry.”

Gord Stewart, BLSC Executive Director, indicated that this will be a good partnership and he is very grateful for the long term support of NewGold helping the BLSC develop a passion for sci-ence in our community. “We are confident that this type of multi-year ongoing support will help to make BLSC a success and will also attract other donors, contributing to the long term sustainability of the BLSC.”

Everyone is invited to visit in order to discover and explore fun science at the BIG Little Science Centre.

ROllInG, ROllInG, ROllInG!Brothers Zach and Ben Croft from Airdrie, Alberta stopped by the BMX track at McArthur Island recently on their way to Chilliwack for the ABA Nationals.

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In real life, people drive “the Pacer”, “the Pinto”, and “the Station Wagon;” in Star Wars, people drive “Speeder Bikes”, “X-wing fighters”, and “the Millennium Falcon.”

In real life, people that talk to small fuzzy creatures are called crazy; in Star Wars, people that talk to small fuzzy creatures are called galactic ambassadors.

In real life, people who dress up in tight plastic or leather outfits are considered tacky and queer; in Star Wars, they are called “Storm Troopers” and are feared by all.

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In real life, people must deal with the problems of children; in Star Wars, children do not exist.

In real life, the extremely obese are often sadly shunned by society; in Star Wars, the extremely obese Jabba the Hutt is a pimp daddy, and has his own sail barge, lounge room, and dancers to keep him occu-pied - he is envied by all.

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Congratulations to the 2012 Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library System’s Bulwer-Lytton Bad Fiction Writing Contest win-ner Chris Kempling, as well as the run-ners-up, Nancy Van Veen and Ron Watt, for their skilled bad writing! The literary judge for the compe-tition was Professor

of English, George Johnson, Ph.D.

The winning line by Chris Kempling

was, “Jared idly flicked an excavated booger towards his cat Montague, strik-ing it in the eye, which caused it to knock a tall mug of Darjeeling tea (one milk and a dollop of maple syrup) onto his laptop, frying its circuits and thus destroying a 98,000 word novel he’d just completed.”

Kamloops Storm defenseman Karan Toor has com-mitted to play for the Prince George Spruce Kings for the 2012-2013 season.

Karan, whose hometown is Surrey, played this past sea-son with the Storm and was voted as the Best Defenseman on the team for 2011-2012. The loss of Toor will create a hole on the back-end for the Storm

but they are happy to see him advance in his hockey career. Karan played in 34 regular season games scoring three goals and 14 assists, with 62 penalty min-utes. Due to injuries

he only played in two playoff games and registering only one assist.

During the sea-son Karan also had the opportunity to play 12 games for the BCHL Spruce Kings and assisting on two goals.

Karan’s goal is to get a scholarship through hockey and the Kamloops Storm are pleased to have helped him in his development.

Kamloops Blaze Orange played two league games on Sunday, May 6 at McArthur Island. First game found them defeated 1-3 by Vernon #1. Evan Guizzo had the lone goal for Kamloops and Spencer LeDoux was in net.

Second game was won 4-1 against Vernon#2. Payton Ball had 2 goals, Evan Sonnleitner and Zach Rodrigue each had one goal. Evan Crowe was in net.

School District 73 has received $12,037 from the BC Liquor Store’s Support Dry Grad cam-paign to support alcohol-free high school graduation celebra-tions in their communities.

A total of $540,692 has been donated by BC Liquor Store cus-tomers to support high schools across B.C. that are planning alcohol-free graduation events.

The campaign is part of the BC Liquor Distribution Branch’s corporate social responsibility program to promote the respon-sible use of beverage alcohol, a program that includes the prevention of underage drink-ing and promotion of zero con-

sumption for minors.These funds will help local

high school Dry Grad commit-tees plan alcohol-free graduation events and activities such as boat cruises, ski trips and dances.

The contributions by liquor store customers supplement funds raised by parents, stu-dents and teachers who volun-teer year-round to raise funds.

“These young graduates should be very proud of their accomplishment. The Support Dry Grad campaign helps ensure their well-earned festivities are memorable, yet safe.” Said Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Kevin Krueger.

Bad Fiction Writing winner Chris Kempling

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n Correction Notice! In the May 9 edi-tion of the North Shore Echo, the Salvation Army’s advertisment had an error. The 3rd Annual Penticton Band and Choir Concert is to be held on May 26 and not May 16.

n Book reading and signing by author Suze Casey, M. Ed on May 17 from 1 to 3pm at Mystic Dreams, 419 Tranquille Rd.

n Robert Cuming art show ‘It’s All About Pi’ at Caffe Motivo, 449 Tranquille Road, until July 14.

n Entertainment at Barside Lounge and Grill at Chances, 1250 Halston Ave. Fridays 7 to 10pm. May 18, Johnson Sandwich.

n BIG Little Science Centre, 985 Holt Street, is open for public drop-in Thurs. and Fri. 3-5pm, and Sat. 10am-4pm. May 19: Static Electricity - Shock yourself by hav-ing fun with science! 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+. FMI 250-554-2572.

n ‘Putt For The Cure’ Challenge at the Dunes golf course all summer to support JDRF. Next challenge will be held May 27. The top winners will also advance to the play-off to be held in September. FMI contact Jim at 250-578-2678.

n Fundraising Dinner for Cariboo Manor Senior’s Residence on May 27 between 5 and 8pm at Fox’n Hounds Pub. FMI or tickets contact Janet at 250-579-5262 or Dympna at 250-579-9662.

n Let There be Music a variety concert featuring Mark Betuzzi and Rob Petersen, Martin Kratky, “Crossbow” Neil Burnett and Christina Zaenker, Jane Dyck together with the string ensemble Ordinary People and Twin Rivers Orchestra and local poet Barbara Ballé at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1136 6th Ave. on May 23 at 7pm. Tickets at door. FMI call 250-374-6110 or 250-579-0244.

n Annual Miniature Airshow presented by Kamloops Model Airplane Society on May 26 and 27 from 10am to 4pm. FMI contact 250-434-9956 or [email protected].

n 70th Annual Ceremonial Review featur-ing 419 Squadron from Cold Lake, Alberta in attendance on May 27 at 1pm at the Youth Center at McArthur Island Boys and Girls Club Facility.

n Festa d’Italia Dinner and Dance on June 2 at Colombo Hall, 814 Lorne St. FMI call 250-851-1181 or tickets at The Hair Specialists.

n 28th Annual Kamloops Vintage Car Club Interior Swap Meet featuring vintage and custom cars and parts, antiques and collect-ibles. At the Logan Lake Arena on June 2 from 8 to 4 pm. Free admission. Show and Shine. Stalls available, call Ernie at 250 573-4256.

n “Let’s Dance” on June 9 from 8pm to midnight at the Ukrainain Hall, 725 York St. For tickets or FMI contact Francoise 250-372-3782, Louise 778-471-2220 or Ed

250-374-2774. n Teen Advisory Board at the North

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n Family Storytime at the North Kamloops Library on Fridays from 10:15 to 10:45am. Stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes for the whole family to enjoy together.

n May Plant Sale every Sat. in May from 9 to 11am at Open Door Group, 915 Southill St. For more information call 250-554-9453.

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.

n Flea Markets every Sunday until Sept. 30 in the Big-O parking lot, 160 Leigh Rd. New vendors welcome. FMI call 250-371-4620.

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Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com

YOur HOrOSCOpETAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) You may have the opportunity to get in-volved in some interesting conversations. Make residential changes that will lift your spirits. Travel for business purposes may bring the highest returns. You will need to take a look at the renovations that are necessary and try to find the cheapest way to get things done.GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You can accomplish a lot if you deal with other people’s money or possessions this week. You may experience financial loss if you don’t use good judgment. Be careful not to lead someone on if you truly have no interest. You can make a difference if you’re willing to stand up and be counted.CANCER (June 22-July 22) If you work in conjunction with some-one else you may find they’re trying to steal your thunder. Opportuni-ties for new and exciting relationships will be yours if you get out and join groups. Opportunities will come through long term investments. You can find out interesting information if you get a chance to talk to people you respect.LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Make plans to mix business with pleasure. Din-ner with clients or business associates should be successful. You should be trying to clear up legal contracts that have been pending. Take your time; do not make any decisions in haste. Your high energy and discipline will enable you to complete any seemingly insurmountable tasks. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23) Don’t take advantage of your expense ac-count. You can’t do everything on your own. You may have difficulties with foreigners. You will encounter those who can help you further your goals if you attend functions that attract prominent people.LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23) Make love, not war, and all will be fine. You will find that social activities will be enjoyable and will promote new connections. There may be opportunities to attend social functions that are linked to work. You will find that you can work progressively at im-proving yourself this week.SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22) Do what you can to help them but don’t neglect your own family. It’s time to reconnect with some of the peo-ple you used to know. Be sure to take time for old friends or relatives you don’t get to see that often. Think twice before you agree to take on any new projects.SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21) Don’t overspend to impress others. Confusion is apparent and you’ll need some sound advice if you want to do the right thing. Your ideas can be put into action. Don’t ruffle the feath-ers of those you care about most. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) Keep an eye on your weight. Any dif-ficulties with peers could be unnerving. Your devotion will be persuasive. Try to be understanding AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) Have some fun, but draw the line if some-one tries to fast talk their way into your heart. Your mate may want to pick a fight but if you’re persistent with your affections their anger should dissipate. Socialize with friends, but don’t overspend on lavish entertain-ment. Take care of the needs or responsibilities of elders.PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) Business trips might prove unproductive. Don’t give your heart too readily. You need to spend less time daydream-ing and more time accomplishing. You may find that you can be the re-cipient of valuable information if you’re willing to be a good listener.ARIES (Mar 21-April 20) You may interest some of them in a service you have to offer. Be wary of those who have overly strong convictions. Your practical approach to life may charm someone who has been ob-serving you. Your emotional partner may make you angry this week.

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no matter what side of the political spec-trum you sit on, what your thoughts on war are, no matter how old you are or if you have children, everyone should take a few minutes out of their day this upcoming Thursday, July 28 and head down to riverside park to take a look at the portraits of honour tour that will be rolling into town that day.“157 Canadian soldiers have died in combat in afganistan,” explains portraits of honour artist dave sopha. “The portraits of honour national Tour is centred on a 10’ x 35’ oil painted mural featuring the hand painted por-traits of the 155 Canadian soldiers, sailors and aircrew who have lost their lives while serving in afghanistan. The last two have lost their lives since the tour has started and their por-traits will be in progress along the way.”The mural has taken Kinsmen and volunteer artist dave sopha over 6,500 hours so far to paint but admits that his work won’t be com-plete until our combat mission in afghanistan comes to a close. The mural will be toured across Canada in a specialized mobile display trailer and organizers expect to raise over $1.5 million. The funds raised will support the Military Families Fund and established military charities to assist families of the fallen and to assist the thousands of military personnel who return home with physical or emotional injuries. organizers will also seek to fund other charities who offer additional troop and family support that falls outside of the Military Families Fund mandate.although the journey across Canada only started this May, the whole project has been going much longer. it all started back in

2008 while dave’s nephew was serving in afganistan. “in 2008 my nephew was on his 2nd or 3rd tour in afganistan,” he explains. “we would watch and read the news and hear of fallen soldiers, we always had our fingers crossed that it wasn’t sean and were happy to find out it wasn’t him. i was ashamed to be happy at someone else’s loss as these soldiers are somebody’s child. These postage stamp

size pictures did not give these soldiers justice so i went out and had a special made canvas created and painted bigger than life portraits of all of our fallen soldiers. The response has been overwhelming.”More than coming to see his work, dave hopes that people come out in every city to show support for those families who have lost

Mural at Riverside Park honours fallen soldiers

– continued on page 2

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Dave Sopha has been airbrushing murals and paintings for the past 38 years. He discovered his

artistic talent during an eight-month recovery following a car accident in 1970 that left him with

a broken back. Dave has had an extensive career supporting military murals across the country in

Legions and memorials, receiving numerous awards for his work. The Portraits of Honour mural is

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with a wagon in tow, three of

the hardest working summer stu-

dents make their way to riverside

park every Tuesday through

saturday. These university stu-

dents are andrew Crabbe, Kirsten

sandberg and dianna springford,

also known as the Kamloops arts

Council’s rivertown players.

“Join the rivertown players

as they bring don Quixote, sir

gawain and The green Knight,

and percy and The dragon to

life. This is storytelling of epic

proportions – physical comedy,

songs, and interactive fun with

each character telling their own

story,” explains Jacquie brand,

general manager of the Kamloops

arts Council.The rivertown players theatre

company is only two years old

but the program as a whole has

been going on for seven. They

have been making headlines in

Kamloops for the last few sum-

mers and this season is no excep-

tion. The talented theatre group

stages live theatre shows for kids

of all ages twice daily at riverside

park and special performances

elsewhere throughout the summer

including every day of the western

Canada summer games.

“it’s a lot of fun,” explains

Kirsten. “we’ve all gone to school

to do this. it is great working expe-

rience.” “To get a job within the-

atre in the summer is really good.

There are not many opportuni-

ties,” adds diana. “having a sum-

mer job in your field is definitely

really nice,” finishes andrew.

out of school for the sum-

mer doesn’t mean their learn-

ing has stopped. all three of the

rivertown players, have worked

extremely hard on these summer

performances. They have done

everything from build the sets and

design the costumes to write the

material and do their own set up

each day. a hands on approach to

learning first hand what it takes

to put on a show will help these

young adults for years into their

future careers.with a medieval theme in hand,

the team went to work writing,

designing and producing. what

they came up with was two dif-

ferent productions; part one which

they performed all of July and

now part two which you can catch

down at the riverside park until

the end of august. They have also been making

appearances at different events

and festivals within the city and

were recently were awarded the

first place prize in the commu-

nity street performance category

at the Kamloops Central business

improvement associations sum-

mer busker’s showdown, which

Summer performances under the oak trees


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August 11, 2011

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This summer’s Rivertown Players, who delight audiences with their

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Sandberg (wearing moustache).

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i think i hear the school bell ringing and with that all too familiar sound comes lunch making, extra curricular activities, home-work and the hardest job a parent has to do, which is encouraging and guiding their child through another school year.Like everyone else, children are all indi-viduals; there are kids like my daughter who love school with a capital L, there are kids like my son who are extremely brilliant but just the thought of going to school makes them weep inside. how oh how do you con-vince your children that working hard now and taking an active part in what could be viewed as the most important period in life is something that is worth it for them to do?well no one person has an exact answer for that but by learning what is important to your child sometimes you can think cre-atively and motivate them with something they do care about. Just ask north shoreresident and grandpa harry Madden. at the spry young age of 79, harry promised his granddaughter rose douglas, a north shorehigh school student, that if she buckled down and took an active role in her educa-tion that he would do the unthinkable (to him that is) and get his ear pierced.“i am not a jewelry man,” laughs harry. “i have gone my whole life only wearing a wedding band and sometimes a watch. iam definitely against any kind of piercing. iagreed to get an earring just to motivate my little granddaughter.”The good news – it worked. harry gave his granddaughter a reason to stop procras-

tinating and that little push made her stand up and take an active role in her life. sheworked hard and made the semester honour roll for the first time in her life.“she got on the honour roll,” continued harry, “and i had to put my money where my big mouth is. i didn’t know it was a semester system. i thought i would have been a year until she reached her goal but he got it on the

very first one. she got on the honour roll and i got an earring. she says it’s cute, but i don’t know about that. you have to do anything you can for your children. it’s as simple as that. you do what you have to do to help guide them through life.”The moral of the story is as a parent you need to be an active participant in your – continued on page 2

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we are lucky that we live in the

midst of some of the best farm

land and natural food sources

around. That tied with the fact that

we also have a myriad of amaz-

ing culinary artists and chefs that

could go toe to toe in competition

with chefs from all over the world

make being able to enjoy a great

meal using fresh, delicious, and

sustainable products pretty easy.

The Thompson-shuswap Chef

Farmer Collaborative (TsCFC) is

a non-profit organization made up

of chefs and farmers who seeks to

celebrate local food in our region

using sustainable programs that

inspire and educate our member-

ship and the community about

the benefits of eating local. They

work on helping foster respon-

sible regional agriculture, sustain-

ability, and food security.

in an attempt to showcase this

fact to the community as a whole

the Thompson-shuswap Chef

Farmer Collaborative has come

up with a way to introduce the

community about the benefits of

eating locally. The one day event

is aptly named Farms2Chefs

Fundraiser and it will be one

event that you will not want to

miss.“we take over a farm for the

day, invite the public, and let

our chefs show off the best of

what our farmers/producers

offer,” explains ed walker of


Farmer Collaborative. “Chefs

create tasty one-bite dishes, local

wineries and breweries pour the

finest of beverages. Come enjoy

live entertainment and children’s

activities.”Connecting the best farmers and

producers in the region with the

best chefs from the best restau-

rants, Farms2Chefs is happen-

ing sunday, august 7 from 3pm

to 8pm at Thistle Farms out in

westsyde. Tickets are $60 for

adults, $20 for 12 and under,

5 and under are free. They are

available at wednesday and

saturdays Farmer’s Markets, at

some participating restaurants

and online at tscfc.org. The pub-

lic gets to interact directly with

our membership. Money raised

goes towards the TsCFC grant,

available to farmers and local

food security groups.

“we’ve been connected with

food security issues for a long

time,” explains dieter dudy of

Thistle Farms. “in order to make

the event viable, we had to pick

somewhere close where people

are likely to come, so i offered to

do it. The whole event is thanks

to ed walker who pursued it and

made people aware. This is such

a great opportunity for everyone,


Local farmers and chefs unite at Thistle Farms

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Torch relay this Friday

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Fashionable Finds at 2dz– page 5

Donovan Cavers, chef and owner of Conscientious Catering preparing

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with a wagon in tow, three of the hardest working summer stu-dents make their way to riverside park every Tuesday through saturday. These university stu-dents are andrew Crabbe, Kirsten sandberg and dianna springford, also known as the Kamloops arts Council’s rivertown players.“Join the rivertown players as they bring don Quixote, sir gawain and The green Knight, and percy and The dragon to life. This is storytelling of epic proportions – physical comedy, songs, and interactive fun with each character telling their own story,” explains Jacquie brand, general manager of the Kamloops arts Council.The rivertown players theatre company is only two years old but the program as a whole has been going on for seven. They have been making headlines in Kamloops for the last few sum-mers and this season is no excep-tion. The talented theatre group stages live theatre shows for kids of all ages twice daily at riverside park and special performances elsewhere throughout the summer including every day of the western Canada summer games.“it’s a lot of fun,” explains Kirsten. “we’ve all gone to school to do this. it is great working expe-rience.” “To get a job within the-

atre in the summer is really good. There are not many opportuni-ties,” adds diana. “having a sum-mer job in your field is definitely really nice,” finishes andrew.out of school for the sum-mer doesn’t mean their learn-ing has stopped. all three of the rivertown players, have worked extremely hard on these summer performances. They have done everything from build the sets and design the costumes to write the material and do their own set up each day. a hands on approach to learning first hand what it takes to put on a show will help these young adults for years into their future careers.with a medieval theme in hand, the team went to work writing, designing and producing. what they came up with was two dif-ferent productions; part one which they performed all of July and now part two which you can catch down at the riverside park until the end of august. They have also been making appearances at different events and festivals within the city and were recently were awarded the first place prize in the commu-nity street performance category at the Kamloops Central business improvement associations sum-mer busker’s showdown, which




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next year marks 200 years since

the first Hudson’s Bay Company

trading post was opened up here in

Kamloops, the land where the two

rivers meet. Although there have

been people in this area for many

more years than that, it was with this

first post that the city itself started to

grow and take shape.We see the heritage markers and

plaques on some buildings, notice

the grand architecture of others and

are proud of the Old Courthouse

which still stands proud, tall and

mostly as it has always been atop

its hill. But when we walk down the

street on a daily basis, we tend not

to think where all the oddities and

their stories here in downtown Ka-

mloops actually came from. When

there is an answer to a question

needed, there is almost no one better

in town to ask than Kamloops Mu-

seum supervisor and archive care-

taker Elisabeth Duckworth.

Elisabeth, with the help of her

cherished City archives, rolled out

the answers for many questions;

why does that house at 673 Battle

Street have a plaque that says Ide-

al on it, why are there rumours that

there are tunnels underneath the

downtown, and was there really a

Kitty Kat Theatre? The one ques-

tion that stumped her however was

why is there a giant ‘W’ on the back

of Fratelli’s Foods at 223 Victoria

st..

“The house with the word Ideal

on it is not as a romantic story as I

had wished,” Elisabeth says, as she

retrieves a book with the stories of

various buildings in the downtown

core. “It had something to do with

the type of stone used on the house

as facing.”Dead on, the owner of the home

owned the Small and Dobson Ce-

ment Plant. The plant manufactured

concrete blocks for construction.

The blocks were moulded with a

surface resembling dressed stone.

He used them to build the house at

673 Battle as an experiment to see

if it was easier to construct than the

typical wood house of that era. In

doing this, he thought it was, so he

plaquered the home with the word

‘Ideal” to explain his find.

With one oddity explained, the

next one on the list is not so easy…

or is it? The rumours of tunnels un-

derneath the city are rampant. “At

the turn of the century many of the

buildings were built with double

basements,” explains Elisabeth.

“The buildings were freestanding

but with alleys between them and

basements below their basements.

This is the source of the myths

about tunnels downtown. Today,

the Zack’s building is one of the

few buildings left downtown with a

double basement.For anyone who was here before

the early 1970’s they will be able to

tell you that there was in fact a gi-

ant neon cat here that marked not a

Kitty Kat Theatre but The Bronze

Kitten which was located where

Universal Reproductions is now at

124 Victoria Street. Stop in and ask

the boys and they will be able to tell

you the mess that half of the build-

ing was when they took it over.

The big “W” on the back of the

Fratelli’s building has always been

a talking point for those who wan-

der through the back alley at 2nd

and Victoria Street. I guessed it was

a Woolworth “W” but there was no

record of it at the museum. Luckily

Mario Pietramala from Fratelli’s let

the secret slip and mentioned that

the W stands for Wodlinger’s.

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we are lucky that we live in the

midst of some of the best farm

land and natural food sources

around. That tied with the fact that

we also have a myriad of amaz-

ing culinary artists and chefs that

could go toe to toe in competition

with chefs from all over the world

make being able to enjoy a great

meal using fresh, delicious, and

sustainable products pretty easy.

The Thompson-shuswap Chef

Farmer Collaborative (TsCFC) is

a non-profit organization made up

of chefs and farmers who seeks to

celebrate local food in our region

using sustainable programs that

inspire and educate our member-

ship and the community about

the benefits of eating local. They

work on helping foster respon-

sible regional agriculture, sustain-

ability, and food security.

in an attempt to showcase this

fact to the community as a whole


Farmer Collaborative has come

up with a way to introduce the

community about the benefits of

eating locally. The one day event

is aptly named Farms2Chefs

Fundraiser and it will be one

event that you will not want to

miss.“we take over a farm for the

day, invite the public, and let

our chefs show off the best of

what our farmers/producers

offer,” explains ed walker of


Farmer Collaborative. “Chefs

create tasty one-bite dishes, local

wineries and breweries pour the

finest of beverages. Come enjoy

live entertainment and children’s

activities.”Connecting the best farmers and

producers in the region with the

best chefs from the best restau-

rants, Farms2Chefs is happen-

ing sunday, august 7 from 3pm

to 8pm at Thistle Farms out in

westsyde. Tickets are $60 for

adults, $20 for 12 and under,

5 and under are free. They are

available at wednesday and

saturdays Farmer’s Markets, at

some participating restaurants

and online at tscfc.org. The pub-

lic gets to interact directly with

our membership. Money raised

goes towards the TsCFC grant,

available to farmers and local

food security groups.

“we’ve been connected with

food security issues for a long

time,” explains dieter dudy of

Thistle Farms. “in order to make

the event viable, we had to pick

somewhere close where people

are likely to come, so i offered to

do it. The whole event is thanks

to ed walker who pursued it and

made people aware. This is such

a great opportunity for everyone,


Local farmers and chefs unite at Thistle Farms

August 3, 2011Volume 7 • number 31


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i think i hear the school bell ringing and with that all too familiar sound comes lunch making, extra curricular activities, home-work and the hardest job a parent has to do, which is encouraging and guiding their child through another school year.Like everyone else, children are all indi-viduals; there are kids like my daughter who love school with a capital L, there are kids like my son who are extremely brilliant but just the thought of going to school makes them weep inside. how oh how do you con-vince your children that working hard now and taking an active part in what could be viewed as the most important period in life is something that is worth it for them to do?well no one person has an exact answer for that but by learning what is important to your child sometimes you can think cre-atively and motivate them with something they do care about. Just ask north shoreresident and grandpa harry Madden. at the spry young age of 79, harry promised his granddaughter rose douglas, a north shorehigh school student, that if she buckled down and took an active role in her educa-tion that he would do the unthinkable (to him that is) and get his ear pierced.“i am not a jewelry man,” laughs harry. “i have gone my whole life only wearing a wedding band and sometimes a watch. iam definitely against any kind of piercing. iagreed to get an earring just to motivate my little granddaughter.”The good news – it worked. harry gave his granddaughter a reason to stop procras-

tinating and that little push made her stand up and take an active role in her life. sheworked hard and made the semester honour roll for the first time in her life.“she got on the honour roll,” continued harry, “and i had to put my money where my big mouth is. i didn’t know it was a semester system. i thought i would have been a year until she reached her goal but he got it on the

very first one. she got on the honour roll and i got an earring. she says it’s cute, but i don’t know about that. you have to do anything you can for your children. it’s as simple as that. you do what you have to do to help guide them through life.”The moral of the story is as a parent you need to be an active participant in your – continued on page 2

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