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There is an area in B.C. that has intrigued me since my youth, when the brother of a good friend went there to be a cowboy and stayed. He told his sister that it was the most beautiful place he had ever seen. That area is the Chilcotin.

Finally, after many years, I went there this summer and discovered a place that has some of the most outstandingly beautiful areas I have had the pleasure of seeing. The people that live there are also outstanding in their kindness, warmth and down-to-earth goodness.

My first stop was at the Chilcotin Lodge in Riske Creek, which is the oldest hostelry in the Chilcotin (currently celebrating its 75th birthday). It has been so well maintained and refurbished by the owners, Ria and Hennie van der Klis that you would swear it was much newer and yet it still has the ‘40s feel. Its original charm and warmth are evident, but there are modern conveniences (no outhouses) for the comfort of guests.

While there, I took a drive to Farwell Canyon and was quite

taken by the hoodoos and other formations of the canyon created by the Chilcotin River.

My next stop was Tatla Lake, where I took a side trip south to the spectacular Tatlayoko Lake, which is nestled between the Nuit and Potato Ranges in the western Chilcotin. It is a glacier-fed lake with a beautiful aquamarine colour. It is part of the Homathko River drainage system that flows to Bute Inlet at the coast. Back

in the 1800s Alfred Waddington wanted to build a road to the gold fields. The road would have started at the head of Bute Inlet and continued north past Tatlayoko lake into the Chilcotin plateau and further on towards the Cariboo goldfields. It all came to not when the workers were attacked by local natives. So the area around the lake was saved and is still a wild area on the edge of the Coast Mountains.

By Sharon Brooker

One of the gorgeous scenes enjoyed by Sharon Brooker on her recent trip to the Chilcotin. This shot is of glacier-fed Chilko Lake.

Our very own Sharon Brooker shares her story of traveling through an area of B.C. known as the Chilcotin — the places she visited and the people she met along the way

Oncore Seniors Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Bonnah to the position of General Manager – Programs and Services at our downtown office in Kamloops. We welcome Keith to our team and know that he will help us continue achieving our vision of improving the lives of seniors.

Keith comes to us with 35 years of experience in the social services field. His work experience began back in his home town of Edmonton, Alta. where he spent 11 years working in a major rehabilitation hospital. Since making Kamloops his home in 1991, Keith has worked in the non-

profit, private and public sectors. His experience includes organizations such as Community Living BC, Thompson Community Services and Kamloops Youth Resources Society/Interior Community Services. Keith brings a wealth of experience to Oncore. Positions held include Youth Counsellor, Program Coordinator and Home Sharing Manager and Quality Services Analyst. We look forward to seeing Keith around the office.

An earlier change was the departure of former executive director, Suzan Goguen, who is pursuing other career opportunities. We wish her well in these endeavours.

Curious who is behind all of the decision making and structure at Oncore Seniors Society? Make sure you pick up a copy of next month’s paper and you can meet the board!

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I’ve had the good fortune of visiting many

communities in B.C. What strikes me in every village, district, or city I visit — they each have quite a different “personality,” a different look and feel.

How does Kamloops feel to you? Do you know how our community has developed its distinct look and feel? Do you want to have some input and influence on how we develop in the future?

Our official community plan is called Kamplan. The Kamplan advisory committee has been meeting over the past 18 months to help guide the work.

City staff have created a central webpage for all the information on the

Kamplan update so far. The address is www.kamloops.ca/kamplan/update.shtml. On the left hand column of the page, the links take you to an amazing amount of information on Kamloops.

I’m a particular fan of the “conversation starters,” which provide summaries of different interests, topics and sectors. Topics like economic development, arts and culture, safety and emergency services, housing and much more.

These are meant to be thought provoking, to help citizens develop their own views and to hopefully be inspired to provide input.

Perhaps, you have already had the opportunity to provide some input to phase one of the Kamplan update process. Thank you! There will be many more opportunities. Watch the webpage above and the local media.

If you want to provide immediate input or want more information, feel free to contact me anytime at 250-320-6532 or at [email protected].

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More than 100 years after it was first built, Kamloops’ historical locomotive, 2141, is ready to get back on the rails.

After a two-year hiatus, the locomotive — now known as The Spirit of Kamloops — is once again providing entertainment to the residents and visitors of Kamloops.

The engine, which dates back to 1912, originated in Kingston, Ont. where it was one of 25 locomotives built by the Canadian Locomotive Company. It was originally a coal-burning engine, but was converted to burn oil in 1948.

The Canadian Northern Railway (which eventually merged to become the Canadian National Railway) locomotive transported freight, passengers or mixed trains. It operated primarily in the Prairies, but worked on Vancouver Island before it was retired.

2141 made its way to Kamloops when it was given to the City on Oct. 28, 1961. For more than 30 years it sat on display in Riverside Park.

In February 1994, the 2141 Steam Locomotive Restoration Society was formed, on behalf of the City, to restore the engine back to its former glory.

Restorations continued until early 2001 and included upgrades to its breaks and electrical system. They were conducted by volunteers.

When the restorations were complete, the society changed its name to The Kamloops Heritage Railway Society and shifted its focus to “operating a railway and a tourist train,” according to its website.

At the beginning of the following year, the engine moved — using its own power — to its new location on Lorne Street. At this time some new track and switches were also added.

A few months later, on June 26, 2002, The Spirit of Kamloops carried its first passengers.

Trips were taken three days per week and included the Bill Miner Train Robbery Re-enactment.

It was a popular tourist attraction in Kamloops for about 10 years, until 2013 when the Society required $300,000 for restorations, and the $200,000 that had been granted annually by the city was cut off.

The engine required service that is mandatory after every

1,470 operating hours. Without the funding, the locomotive was once again stagnant.

In 2014 the City agreed to supply funding to The Kamloops Heritage Railway Society and, along with money collected through donations, work on the train began.

Work on the locomotive took most of the summer, but the engine is back up and running now. Tours began again in late August. The Spirit of Kamloops tour runs until Sept. 5, followed by the Ghost Train and the Spirit of Christmas tour to coincide with Halloween and Christmas, respectively.For more information check out www.kamrail.com or call 250-374-2141.

Chugging again after more than 100 years

Kamloops Museum & Archives Photograph Collection No. 9722: 1961 photograph in front of 2141 locomotive.

By Jessica Messerer-Trosin

Kamloops Museum & Archives

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We are fortunate to have a medical system that provides access to many medications. In most cases, these medications are covered by our provincial medication coverage program — B.C. PharmaCare. As long as a B.C. resident is enrolled in the PharmaCare program, the cost of most medications will either be applied toward his or her deductible — a set amount of drug costs that a person or family must pay each year starting in January based on their yearly net income — or they will be covered in part or fully by the B.C. PharmaCare program if the deductible has been met.

Most people with significant medication costs or low incomes will pay enough money for their medications that they will at least reach their first coverage level during the year. At this point, B.C. PharmaCare will pay 70 per cent of eligible dispensing fees and medication costs. Some persons will also reach a second coverage level. At this point, 100

per cent of all eligible fees and medication costs are covered.

While this is a wonderful system to have, it is important to understand that not all medications are covered by the B.C. PharmaCare program. What this means is that some medications will not be covered at all by the provincial program, while other medications will only be partly covered by the program or a medication will require a special authority. It is this last category of medications that is a confusing and complex topic that I hope to clarify.

Special Authority medications are not a group of medications that the B.C. PharmaCare program will pay for initially, nor will any part of the cost be applied to the person’s yearly deductible. These medications are typically more costly than other alternatives available, or the PharmaCare program will require proof from a physician that a medication will be needed for an intended purpose. If a medication falls into this category, PharmaCare will typically provide criteria for a physician to apply for coverage. If the person needing the medication fulfills the criteria, the physician (not the pharmacist)

must fill out a Special Authority application. Once PharmaCare has received the application, it may take anywhere from one hour to four weeks in order to process the application. If the medication is approved, it is then covered for the patient as per a standard PharmaCare benefit. This means that if a person is still paying their yearly deductible, they will still have to pay for a portion or all of the medication cost — even though the medication is approved. If a person has reached the 100 per cent coverage level, then the Special Authority medication will be fully paid for by PharmaCare as with all of the other eligible medications for that person. Most Special Authorities will not require re-approval once approved; however, some medications will require a new Special Authority every six months or yearly.

While we are very fortunate to have a medication coverage program here in B.C., it is not without complexities and frustrations. If you are unsure about your medication coverage, it is a good idea to check with your pharmacist. We just ask that you do not get frustrated with us regarding medication coverage as the system is beyond our control and we are just trying to help.

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North Shore Community CentreGreetings and

salutations! Fall has arrived and the North Shore Community Centre (NSCC) is full of changes. Please pay special attention to the calendar this month. Our number is 250-376-4777 and you can reach us Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The NSCC had a facelift this season. Our Dogwood Room has an updated colour scheme and a new floor.

Please note that we are hosting one Community Dinner

on Sunday, Sept. 13. Tickets are $15 in advance, and all are welcome. Harold’s Restaurant always does a wonderful job with the meal, and the entertainment is top-notch. On Sept.13 at 5 p.m., the Late Bloomers will be performing and the menu will feature a roast beef dinner with all the fixings.

The annual Fall Antiques & Collectibles Sale will take place Friday, Oct. 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is $3, and children under 12 are free. This is one of our biggest fundraisers and all proceeds go towards senior’s programs at the centre. We do have a few table rentals available for $45. Please call 250-376-4777 for more information.

KALS (Kamloops Adult Learners Society) will also be starting some of their courses. Please visit www.kals.ca for courses and dates. The NSCC has much to offer, and we hope you will come and explore your options.

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End of life considerations

On Feb. 6, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada unanimously held in Carter v. Canada (Attorney General) that the current Criminal Code provisions for assisted suicide was unconstitutional. The Court gave governments 12 months to prepare any new law on physician-assisted dying. That legislative process is in the works.

There is an ongoing debate in Canada respecting this issue, but the one thing everyone agrees upon is that end-of-life care and comfort is paramount for the

patient. Respecting a patient’s views and perspective, and ensuring their voice is heard at a time when they are ill and perhaps cannot speak for themselves, has always been an important consideration.

Preparing a “Living Will” used to be a common practice. However, this document is not legally enforceable in B.C. and does not allow for any medical advances between the time of its creation and the time it is used for a patient. Decisions set out in a Living Will are not made based on the most recent available information, but are made far in advance of any medical emergency. Things may have changed in the meantime — remember, even pacemakers were once considered “experimental surgery.” Further, a Living Will may express wishes for a patient’s care, but

often does not authorize a specific individual to make substitute health care decisions for the patient.

To remedy these issues, the Representation Agreement Act was legislated in B.C., allowing for a legally binding contract between an Adult and his or her appointed representative. This document allows for the representative to make health care decisions for an Adult if they are incapacitated, ill or facing end-of-life decisions. These decisions are made by a specifically appointed representative and allow for that person to make decisions, or help make decisions, based on the most recent and up-to-date information and technology.

More than one representative may be appointed in your Representation Agreement, and alternative representatives may also be named.

It is also important to discuss with your representative and other family members, what your care wishes are during an illness or when you face end-of-life decisions. This is called an Advanced Care Plan. Your representative can use the information discussed while making an Advanced Care Plan to make decisions in your best interest and for your comfort, should you not be able to speak for yourself. The BC Ministry of Health has provided a guide free of charge for this purpose. It can be found at: health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2013/MyVoice-Advance CarePlanningGuide.pdf

If you would like advice or for more information regarding preparing a Representation Agreement please contact Chahal Priddle LLP at 250-372-3233 to set up an appointment today.

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The concept of “retirement” has changed dramatically in recent decades. Today’s retirees are travelling, volunteering, pursuing their hobbies — and even working for money. In fact, as a retiree, you can essentially do anything you want, as long as your health and finances permit it. Through

exercise, proper diet and avoidance of bad habits, you can do a lot to stay physically healthy. And by clearly identifying your retirement goals and estimating their financial impact, you’ll know how to stay “financially healthy” throughout your retirement years.

So, what are your retirement goals? Here are some of the more common ones:• Travel. Many people

can’t wait to see the world once they retire. If you’re one of these eager travellers, you’ve got more choices than ever. One way of

dealing with these costs is to place a certain amount of money each year in a liquid account that offers significant protection of principal. Set aside enough money to cover all your travels for a year, and when it’s exhausted, you’ll know it’s time to stay home for a while.

• Rent or buy a second home. During retirement, many people like to spend a few months each year in a more pleasant climate or in a location nearer their grown children. If you are considering a second home, you’ll need to decide whether you want to rent or buy. You’ll find considerable differences from a financial point of view, so you’ll want to think carefully about your choice.

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September is one of those months with so much promise! Everything from kids and grandkids heading back to school, routines being re-established and enjoying crisp mornings followed by warmth of the afternoon sun.

This is when I take stalk of our family’s clutter! The reason I choose the month of September to do this is because our son’s summer vacation is over and with all the kids heading back to school and into a routine, it just feels like a natural progression — everything from activities, to clutter, to finances. We like to sit down with our son to chat about what he wants to do during the new school year. Has he changed his mind? Is there an activity or lesson that he would like to participate in that

perhaps we don’t know about? The one thing about extracurricular activities (or the good ones anyway), is that they fill up fast and before you know it, it may be too late to make any changes. That can become very disappointing for (grand) children.

The next thing I tackle is clutter — it drives me crazy! It’s not that we live in sterile environment free from clutter, but we do live in a home without a lot of “stuff.” Our entire family functions better without visual clutter. Hence why in September I will go through all our cupboards, closets and drawers and eliminate things that either we don’t use or don’t want. When I’m all done, I will send the small items to charity and I then place the large items on sites like Kamloops Classifieds (on Facebook) or Kijiji. The largest benefit if you are able to reduce the amount of clutter in your home, is that your (grand) children will do better in school and be able to increase their

focus. It’s a proven fact! Now the hard one —

finances. My husband runs the other way when I try and track him down with that darned manila file folder with “Budget” written across the sleeve. And while it’s a bland topic, it’s such an important conversation to have. The old: “where are we, where are we going and how do we get there?” I review our expenses to see if there are new ones that have been added or that have crept upon us that we didn’t foresee and if so, how to manage those extra funds needed. There is no getting around it — it’s not a party — but if we want to be financially sound it needs to be done!

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In the August edition of The Connector, a letter (in the form of an email) was addressed to Helen Krueger, from Manfred Borchers of Germany. Borchers was eager to get in touch with Krueger, but had no idea of her whereabouts — only that an article had been written about Krueger in 2009, when the paper was under different ownership

and was known as the Senior Connector.

Following publication of the August edition, this newspaper received several emails and a phone call regarding Krueger. By publishing Borcher’s letter, Borcher was able to get in contact with a family member of Krueger’s and learn the whereabouts of Helen Krueger.

Ironing out the detailsLast month The

Connector ran a story about Kamloops businesswoman Beverlee Steele who has been doing what she loves for nearly 70 years, and currently owns and operates 3B Best Beauty Buys in Sahali Mall.

In recounting Beverlee’s story there were a few details that require clarification or a mention.

For the past six years Beverlee has served as the Queen of the Ravaging Rubies Group of the Crown Jewels of Canada (not as the Queen of the Canadian Crown Jewelers’s Society as was reported in last month’s edition).

Beverlee plays duplicate bridge with the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) and has been a 20 year member of Excelsior Rebecca Lodge #23.

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I hear that question almost every day; people seem to think that scattering a loved one’s ashes (cremated remains) is illegal. So, if they do decide to scatter the ashes, they often sneak out to their loved one’s “favourite spot.” Once there, they anxiously — almost sheepishly — pour the ashes out, fearing that they might “get caught!” That’s a shame. There is nothing in the

British Columbia funeral and cremation law that prohibits a person from scattering a loved one’s ashes, even in a river or on top of a mountain.Of course, an environmental group or government department might have some concerns about that!

I believe that when a loved one’s ashes are scattered it should be treated as a very important moment. After all it is, in effect, the final goodbye concerning the loved one’s cremated body. So, if Murray says, “I want to be scattered by my favourite fishing

hole!” why shouldn’t his wife Alice, the kids and the grandchildren, along with other family and friends, feel comfortable heading out there on a nice sunny day?

Having said all that, there are laws against — pardon the expression — “littering.” So, if you’re going to scatter ashes on someone else’s private property, or on government or crown land, you might be taken to task. But this would be the case whether you were leaving behind your prize geranium, a lovely piece of art or cremated remains. It

would be courteous and important to get permission first. And some people (including some government officials) may say “No…you can’t do that there!” One would have to respect that, wouldn’t one?

Last month’s column was about “No Service by Request” because a lot of people are choosing that option these days. My goal in writing these

columns is to inform you about funerals and cremations. Many people have questions or are curious about this topic but don’t know who to ask! In the months to come, we’ll cover many topics in a light hearted but respectful manner, and I hope you’ll call me (250-377-8225) or send an email with your question ([email protected]). Until next month…

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in cornstarch mixture and boil 1 minute. Place remaining whole berries in a large bowl. Pour cornstarch/berry mixture over them. Toss gently to coat berries with glaze. Spoon into pie shell and chill well. Garnish with whipped cream and a few whole strawberries.Serves 8An easy dessert for hot summer days that can be made ahead of time.

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ACROSS1 Unopened5 Knock down a notch11 Do some needlework14 Sable Island beast15 Weather map line16 Wood chopper's tool17 Fortuitous labour action for

cigarette workers?19 Out of one's mind20 In the land of Nod21 Heated period in Paris22 Legs, to pin-ups23 Something you can drive off24 Miss Piggy's "Me?"26 Eastwood's "The ___

Sanction" (1975)28 Organized gp. on Vancouver's

docks that's into sendingmoney, maybe?

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moonlighting as criminalmiddle men?

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September Weekend Confusion

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32 Tango move33 Aaron Spelling's kid34 Quake's focus38 Chinese dynasty of note41 Ireland's ___ Lingus43 Marked for life44 Add some zing to46 Herbal tea47 Woefully weak50 Willow used for wicker51 Washer cycle portion52 Keep the bird moist53 Dear old Dad54 October's stone56 Prepare to strike, in a way58 The Dead Sea's full of it60 Slice off61 A nice little number from France

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Special events happening at Desert Gardens Community Centre in September include the 2015 Fall Fair, hosted by Desert Gardens, Vista

Community Services Ltd. and Community Companion Program. The Fall Fair will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is by donation. There will be loads of traditional Fall Fair fun — hot dogs, hamburgers and all the trimmings. Exhibit entry forms are available at Desert Gardens or contact Vista at 250-314-6810. Vendor tables are $10 each. You can enter baking, crafts, fine arts, floral designs, fruit and veggie creations, home produce, sewing, etc. Mel Rothenburger, the “Armchair Mayor” and Shirley Culver of Community Futures will be judging. There will be a number of prizes, kids’ activities and live

entertainment. Come one, come all for lots of fun and laughs.

A second event taking place is the Birthday Dinner on Sept. 24. Come and enjoy a full, home cooked roast beef dinner for $15. Please call 250-372-5110 for reservations.

After the summer break we will be returning to many of our regular activities in September. Check out our calendar to see what we have to offer.

Remember, we have meeting and banquet rooms available for your daily, weekly, monthly and/or special events. Feel free to call Seiko for rates and availability at 250-372-5110. We can also cater for you!

Summer holidays are just about over and it’s almost time for the children to go back to school. It went way too fast. There will be a Fall Fair here at Desert Gardens on Sept. 19. There will be fun for the children — lots of things to do, so come down and see what is happening. There will be a “Ladies Basket” full of goodies for raffle. There

is so much I had to put it into two baskets! Tickets are only 50 cents each. So when you come down to have lunch, or do one of the activities here at the centre, make sure you buy a ticket. We are having a white elephant table and a book sale at the fun fair. We still have lots of nice items in the store for sale so come and see. We hope to see you.

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On Aug. 8, 13 blocks of downtown Kamloops were adorned with everything from classic muscle cars, to custom motorcycles and big-rigs. The 21st Annual Hot Nite in the City Show and Shine gave car enthusiasts from Kamloops and elsewhere a chance to show off their hard work in the restoration and maintenance of their vehicles.

A brief but intense rainstorm blew through downtown while the show and shine was winding down. Many Show and Shine participants and spectators, particularly those with open-top cars quickly exited Victoria street.

Among the car lovers who remained after the rainstorm hit was Wally Kloubek, the owner of a 1974 Volkswagen Thing.

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professionally...this is just a daily driver and a hobby,” said Kloubek. According to Kloubek, the unusual looking Volkswagen appealed to him because of its rarity and its peculiar history —an adapted design of a Second World War German staff car.

Another noteworthy, restored vehicle was the 1959 Chevrolet El Camino owned by Don Way of Chase. Way purchased the car partially restored and said that when he bought it, five donor vehicles had already gone into restoring the body. To get the El Camino show and shine ready, Way added a Chevrolet 350 Tri-power, a four-speed transmission and a completely digital set of dashboard instruments.

Better suited to the rain than its more polished counterparts was a Chevrolet Impala that had raced in several demolition derbies. Trevor Williams, who helped to build the badly battered Impala was standing by the car and happily chatting with onlookers about his role in putting the car together and the races it had been in.

“It’s my landlord’s car, but I helped put the engine in,” said Williams.

Prizes were awarded to the show and shine entrants in over 40 categories. Some noteworthy winners were: Brad Pape’s 2007 Porsche in the British/Euro/Asian category, Kevin Jones’ 1931 Ford Model A in the Rat Rod category and Bob Nyeste’s 1965 Cobra in the special interest category (pictured).

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Bob Nyeste’s 1965 Cobra, special interest category winner

1964 Mustang Belonging to Justin Scharien

Wally Kloubek and his 1974 Volkswagen Thing

Toyota 4x4s at the Sportsman Light Truck exhibit

Trevor Williams: Destruction derby Chevrolet Impala

If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would

all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 MPG.~ Bill Gates


Are you a victim of stalking or harassment?

There is no long introduction of characters in this novel: the adult narrator, Theo Decker, propels the reader into his life story. He remembers the day he and his feisty mother are on their way to a dreaded conference with school authorities, the thirteen year old Theo convinced he is about to be suspended from school and his scholarship revoked. Money is already limited. Mother and son take a diversion into the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. One painting entrances his art-expert mom. The Goldfinch, by the Dutch master Carel Fabritius (1622-1654), is an oil painting of a vibrant little bird chained by the leg. The teen-age Theo sees a similarity between the bird and his mother.

Theo is attracted to a red-haired girl (Pippa), who is visiting the gallery with an elderly gentleman of means. When his mother heads for the gift shop, Theo tries to get closer to the girl. A bomb explodes in the gallery. Amidst the chaos and devastation Theo tends to the critically injured gentleman. The dying man seems intent on Theo rescuing the beautiful painting before it is destroyed in fire, and gives the boy a valuable ring and instructions to “ring the green bell” of a particular business he should contact. The injured boy, himself in shock, grabs the painting.

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turned out better if (his mother) had lived, Theo thinks. As it is, his life careens from one disaster to another, including a surreal stint in Las Vegas with his neglectful and abusive father who is hunted by gangsters. Theo and Boris, a more worldly-wise and devil-may-care chum, self-medicate with stupefying drug and alcohol binges, but Theo is resilient, simultaneously smart and naïve, and connected to a few people who care about him. After a harrowing trip to return to New York his life-saver is the gentle Hobie, the partner of the elderly gentleman in the gallery. Ringing the green bell of Hobie’s antique business results in some relief from the dire circumstances of Theo’s life. Even when the adult Theo and Borris are immersed in the business of shady art deals revolving around The Goldfinch, facing the prospect of being murdered for a painting, the reader can’t help but root for Theo.

Theo’s “coming-of-age” story is both profoundly sad and darkly funny, thoroughly entertaining from beginning to end. Although some of the characters, for example, Pippa, are mere sketches, this novel is exceptional in its portrayal of the fallible but likeable Theo Decker. Settle in for some delicious reading.

The Goldfinch won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for literature.

The following is part of a series of informational articles aimed at increasing public awareness about the services provided by the Kamloops Victim Services Unit.

The Unit offers a variety of information and services, at no cost, to any victim or witness of crime or trauma. All Unit members have received specialized, comprehensive training in victims’ issues, the criminal justice system and crisis intervention techniques. The Unit is located at the main Police Detachment at 560 Battle Street. Victim Services operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and may be accessed by calling 250-828-3223.

If someone is threatening you or your children, calling you, sending unwanted text messages or emails repeatedly, in spite of you letting them know you don’t want the contact, you may be the subject of stalking or criminal harassment.

Stalking involves repeated contact over a period of time. Stalking is not a sign of love; it is a form of abuse based on power and control. If you believe you are being stalked or are the victim of criminal harassment, please contact the police to discuss your situation. You may be eligible for a peace bond or family law act protection order.

Keep detailed notes about the incidents of stalking/harassment, including times, dates, places and names of witnesses. Keep copies of threatening letters, emails, text messages and voice mails to help the police investigation.

The Kamloops RCMP Victim Services Unit is available to help you develop a safety plan to protect yourself. Some good practices are to be aware of your surroundings, keep a cellphone on your person and have regular “check ins” with a trusted person. Tell trusted

people in your life, neighbours, coworkers or friends, about your situation.

If you think you are being followed, go to a public place and ask for help. Tell someone you are being followed

and are afraid for your safety. Ask for the police to be called. If you are being followed in your car, drive directly to a police, fire or gas station. Stay in your car and honk your horn until someone comes out.

For more info about stalking or criminal harassment, please contact the Kamloops RCMP Victim Services Unit at 250-828-3223, or stop by the RCMP Detachment at 560 Battle St.

Book ReviewBy Marilyn Brown

The GoldfinchBy Donna Tartt,

A novel, 771 pagesLittle, Brown and Company, 2013

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End of Summer

The wings of summer join the migrants, like the orioles picking seeds from lilacs before they leave

Tiger Swallowtails folding their wings of heat into September’s long shadows

Shifting seasons welcome the change we all long for – perhaps rains will cool the parched earth

Renewal will come

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Above is Sharon’s room with a view at Chilcotin Lodge featuring broad vistas of grasslands, rolling hills and big sky.

Sharon Brooker


The next stop was Anahim Lake where I stayed at Eagles Nest Resort on the south side of the lake. The view from the dining room is lovely — it consists of the lake and all the wonderful birdlife flying and prancing around as well as the old volcanoes of the Itcha and Ilgachuz ranges. Another interesting area is Anahim Peak, which is an old volcanic cone in the Anahim Volcanic Belt. You can hike in these areas or go by horseback. You can also try fishing. You can travel to the multi-coloured Rainbow Range where you can hike in from the trailhead just off Hwy. 20 west of Anahim Lake, ride in on horses or fly above in small aircraft. These mountains were formed by volcanic activity and are multi-coloured due to the different minerals from the volcanoes.

While in Anahim I went on a flight over the mountains. We were scheduled to fly over the Rainbow Range, fly by Hunlen Falls, and finally over the Monarch Icefields. Due to a strong blustery wind we had to cancel the Rainbow Range fly by, but I did get to see the other two. It was a bumpy flight but thoroughly enjoyable.

Next stop was the Bella Coola valley that is reached by continuing west on Hwy. 20 and descending down (The Hill), which from Heckman Pass to sea level is a drop of 1,524 metres. The steep part

of the hill can be rather daunting if you are not familiar with shear drop offs, but the road is reasonably wide and if you take your time it is easily travelled.

Once in the valley you are in a different climatic zone — here are the large cedar trees and green, thickly-treed forests. The surrounding mountains seem to rise straight up from the valley bottom. Here you can hike the many trails around the town or go into Tweedsmuir Park to hike. There is, of course, ocean fishing and exploring. Nearby is the spot where Sir Alexander MacKenzie reached the Pacific and became the first European to cross North America by land.

My next destination was the Nemiah Valley in the more southern part of the Chilcotin. I headed for Hanceville (formerly called Lee’s Corner) and turned south. The road was paved for a short while and then we were back on the gravel. It is a pretty drive to the valley. This valley is on the east side of Chilko Lake. This lake is the largest high-altitude lake in North America. It is 84 km from north to south, covers an area of 20,032 hectares and is exceedingly beautiful. It too is glacier fed and has the aquamarine colouring. You don’t see cabins along its shores, although there are some houses along part of the eastern shore.

The Xeni Gwet’in have lived there for untold years and protect their

land from logging and mining or any industry that would destroy their world. The people I stayed with (Tracy and Jon Tanis) at the Snowy Mountain Outfit were extremely hospitable and knowledgeable about the area, having lived there for over 30 years. I felt totally at home and comfortable. They, of course, have horses, and for the first time in over 45 years I went riding. I was surprised that after three to four hours on a horse there was no pain. We saw wild horses as well as lovely country.

After this last stop it was time to head home.

If anyone who reads this missive is interested in checking out the Chilcotin I would strongly recommend that you do. It is so different from many holiday destinations as the people are real, they are down to earth and want you to enjoy your stay with them. And the country is absolutely beautiful. I give it an AAAAA rating.

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Photos and story by Sharon Brooker Top left: Sharon drinks in the scenery at Chilko Lake despite a stiff and persistent wind. Top right: Outfitter Jon Tanis joins Sharon on a ride on horseback, Sharon’s first ride in over 45 years. Bottom left: Sharon grabs a ride in an old Beaver plane and gets a bird’s-eye view of Hunlen Falls and the Monarch Icefields. Bottom right: Classic scene in the Chilcotin.


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As long as the mosquitoes and wasps leave us in peace and the weather is agreeable, a deck can be a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Although there are many different methods and materials used to build them, decks with cedar or pressure-treated lumber deck floors are among the most common.

These are the decks built so that the surface you stand on is made from rounded edge boards that are about six inches wide and are fastened so that there are small gaps between them. This is a good idea; it allows for drainage and air circulation, and it looks nice too. The boards are nailed or screwed to large

dimension planks (joists) that run underneath. Generally, we stain this type of deck to make it attractive and to help preserve the wood. Unfortunately, this is not a great place for stain to survive — too much moisture, abrasion and sunlight.

A bit of planning and maintenance will help keep your deck from prematurely rotting or needing frequent refinishing.

Keep your deck clean. Don’t let leaves, dirt or other debris build up on the deck or between the deck boards. This isn’t a neatness issue; debris on the deck, between the boards and on top of the deck joists will retain moisture and increase the chance of decay and premature finish failure. Also, try not to add to the water that Mother Nature puts on the deck. This means that those beautiful flower or vegetable pots and planters that are being watered regularly may be hiding wetness underneath. If you must have planters on your deck, at least make sure there is very good air

circulation underneath.Keep the deck’s finish

in good condition. An annual scrub with a deck cleaning solution from your local hardware store using a long-handled deck brush and a garden hose for rinsing will clean away dirt, mildew and some stains. In most situations, it is better to stay away from pressure washers and never use chlorine bleach on wood; both of these are likely to do more harm than good. Once you have the deck clean, evaluate the condition of the finish. If it is in good shape, a re-coat of stain every three to five years is recommended. If it is peeling badly, you probably need to refinish it completely.

It is usually a hard job to refinish a deck, so a re-application of the stain before the finish is badly damaged should save you time and money in the long run. It is always a better strategy to maintain rather than repair, so with a bit of planning and maintenance, you could have more time to relax on your deck.

Back to school for your floors

Back to school is around the corner and the flooring in your home is about to get a lot more use! The days of school projects are upon us and it won’t be long before paint, paper, markers, crayons and glitter will be spread out across your floors. As much fun as these projects can be, a parent’s work does not end once the project is finished; most often there is a bit of a mess to clean

up. This month we’re giving a few tips on how to keep your floors clean during this busy time.

When it comes to different types of flooring, vinyl and laminate are the easiest to clean. This is because they are easy to wipe down, and generally any grime that is left over will come off with some warm water. In more dire cases, a specified cleaner will work to take out any inadvertent marker spots. A couple tricks that you can use to clean up tiny items such as glitter are baby wipes, Play-Doh and vacuuming.

When it comes to carpet, cleaning stains from paint and markers

can be a little more complicated. One thing to remember is that you never want to use a cleaner that leaves a residue. Your carpet may look clean initially but wait a week and dirt will cling to the residue, making that spot a focal point on your floor. For this reason, if it can’t be cleaned up with some warm water, it is always best to get the appropriate cleaner. There are many great products out there that will do a great job and are eco-friendly for yourself, your children and your pets! As always if you have any questions stop by and ask the experts.

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How to get more time to relax on your deck

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Big decks off the private areas of your home are great to have. They add value and curb appeal to your home but most deck materials require some degree of maintenance and care. Regular attention to the longevity of your deck will help keep it in good condition and it will serve as an enjoyable extension to your home for years to come.

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Thank you to all Zone 8 participants who journeyed to the North Vancouver 55+ BC Games on Aug. 25 to 29. We commend your commitment to sporting competition and the benefits of staying physically and mentally active. Results will appear in the October issue of this, our favourite newspaper.

July 25 saw about 40 happy seniors at the Zone 8 picnic/rally in Turtle Valley near Chase. Hosted by Tony and Linda Haas, attendees enjoyed beef on a bun, an awesome selection of potluck salads and desserts, and the camaraderie enjoyed by socially active seniors.

We encourage participants to attend the next zone meeting, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. at the Chief Louis Centre on Tk’emlups Indian Reserve off Shuswap Rd., opposite Sun Rivers. If you won medals, wear them with pride! We will distribute rebate cheques to all participants from the Community Gaming Grant received for 2015. If you cannot make this meeting, the cheque will be given to your area representative or sport representative. But we would like to see you, as well as supporters, and anyone interested in next year’s Games in Coquitlam.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM), 10 a.m.

on Oct.15 at the Chief Louis Centre, will wrap up this year’s business, and elect a first Vice-President and secretary for two-year terms. If you have a nomination for either position, please contact Nina Clearwaters

at 250-672-5944 or [email protected] or come to a meeting. Also contact Nina with your nomination of a senior for the Joe Ziebart award, to be presented at the AGM. This award, honouring Joe Ziebart

who on his retirement became an advocate for seniors, recognizes people aged 55+ for their efforts in Zone 8 and promotion of the 55+ BC Games.

Following the AGM, there will be

a fundraising lunch buffet at the Lotus Inn Restaurant on Tranquille Rd., Kamloops. Tickets are $12 and will be available at the September meeting and from members until Oct. 9. Enjoy also the fun of

a bucket auction, candy guess, and shared pot. The Lotus Inn put on a terrific lunch buffet last April, and we were in a roomy, private meeting place.

Most seniors never get enough exercise. Consider this biblical allusion that Bruce Dahling passed on from a Christian site on the Internet: In His wisdom God decreed that seniors become forgetful so they would have to search for their glasses, keys and other things, thus doing more walking. And God looked down and saw that it was good. Then God saw there was another need. In His wisdom, He made seniors lose coordination so they would drop things, requiring them to bend, reach and stretch. Then God considered the function of bladders and decided seniors would have additional calls of nature requiring more trips to the bathroom, thus providing more exercise. God looked down and saw that it was all good.

So if you find as you age, you are getting up and down more, remember it’s God’s will and all in your best interest even though you may mutter under your breath.

See you on Sept. 17 and in the meantime, think about Yvonne Dowlen, an 88-year-old figure skater who said, “As you grow older, if you don’t move, you won’t move.”

Games are done but Zone 8 still moving

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Nursing foot care: Did you know?

Your feet are your foundation — a true anatomical marvel. In each foot there are 26 fixed bones, 33 joints, 19 muscles and 107 ligaments that hold your foot together! As we walk through our lives, it is estimated that we will walk nearly 185,000 kilometres; that’s akin to circumnavigating the earth four to five times! It’s no wonder that 75 per cent of Canadians will experience a foot-related health problem at some point in their lives. Feet can hurt, no matter your age! Often pain is caused by ill-fitting footwear, neglect, or being unaware of what constitutes adequate foot care.

Luckily, a trained foot care nurse can help. Foot Care Nurses (FCNs) are Registered Nurses (RNs) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who take specialized training in foot care and are dedicated to understanding the foot and its functions in relation to the rest of the body. Foot Care by an FCN includes assessing the overall health of your feet and treating any nail, skin, and/or foot conditions. The foot assessment considers circulation, sensation, edema (swelling), and the potential risk of ulcer development and falls. The FCN works with you to decrease your risk of developing foot complications.

Nursing Foot Care is a practice that respects a client’s holistic needs. FCNs often work with a team of health care professionals such as family doctors, podiatrists and pedorthists, to assist numerous areas of your life, ensuring well-being in body, mind, and spirit.

Foot care treatments are performed on dry skin — there is no foot soak in the process, to reduce the risk of

infection. Ingrown and fungal nails can be treated, easing pain and discomfort. Heavy calluses, corns and deformed or thickened nails can be reduced to a more manageable level. High-risk patients such as those with arthritis, cardiovascular problems and diabetes require regular nursing foot care. A large part of a nurse’s job involves education, advising on preventative treatment for your foot health and to maintain your renewed feet. Regular monthly to bi-monthly treatments ensure a lifetime of mobility!

Nursing Foot Care can be done in the home, at seniors’ residences, continuing or acute care facilities, and Foot Care Clinics throughout B.C. FCNs in British Columbia must follow the Best Practice Guidelines for Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization in Health Authorities B.C. (December 2011). Instrument sterilization destroys all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, fungus and viruses. Unsafe nail and foot care practices have been shown to contribute to foot trauma. Be sure to find a foot care provider who uses individually packaged and sterilized instruments for each client.

Although Nursing Foot Care is moving into the private sector of health care, Canada Revenue Agency and Veteran Affairs Canada recognize it as a medical expense. Your extended health care plan may also cover Nursing Foot Care services. Be sure to call your provider to see if it is included in your plan. For more information on how Nursing Foot Care may help you, phone Colleen at 250-374-1735.

Tony Haas attempts the hammer throw — going, going, gone!

Submitted by Linda Haas

Submitted by Colleen Thom, RN


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Providing custom care in a unique, home-style assisted living facility. Spacious, private bed-sitting rooms and large common areas. Theatre room, full salon, craft room, games room.

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Berwick on the Park60 Whiteshield Crescent S.

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Affordable living in an active independent retirement community on Peterson Creek Park, just five minutes from downtown. 24-hour staff on duty. Coffee bar, billiards, hair salon, exercise room, library-den with computer, conservatory, movie theatre, private dining room, chapel/meeting room, guest suite, cards & crafts room, grounds featuring patios, recreation areas, walking paths and water gardens.

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Chartwell Kamloops Retirement Residence628 Tranquille Road

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Chartwell Kamloops offers truly gracious retirement living with many well appointed amenities, and close proximity to shopping and parks. With our on-site funded home care, we are able to offer residents a continuum of care that meets their individual needs. Choose from a host of services and activities, and let our trained staff take care of the rest.

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Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence1789 Primrose Court, Kamloops, BC V1S 0B7

250-851-8800 • 1-877-841-8999www.chartwell.com

Affordable luxury in Pineview Valley. All-inclusive independent living. Three meals per day (chef prepared), weekly housekeeping/linen service, on-site amenities and recreational programs, parking, scheduled shuttle service, emergency monitoring system. Call Allyson today and ask about our promotions. Limited suites available.

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Cottonwood Manor730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops, BC V2B 8M6

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Safe and secure, affordable independent living in the heart of the North Shore. Access to events and activities at the North Shore Community Centre (located in the same building). Beautifully landscaped with award-winning gardens. Underground parking. Within walking distance to all amenities, including McArthur Island and Northills Mall.

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A community where health & happiness are truly a way of life, close to shopping, pub, public transit, away from the hustle & bustle of the city of Kamloops, with a theatre, greenhouse for gardening, lounges, dining rooms, tuck shop, secure courtyard & covered patio areas, & exercise room. Or enjoy the scenic, flat outdoor walking trails. Utilities included. Telephone not included.

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Assisted living and Residential Care in beautiful Aberdeen overlooking a spectacular view of the valley, river and mountains. Delicious home-cooked meals served in the Dining Room and all day snacks in the Bistro. Community and Recreational activities, private Dining Room, large Library with two fireplaces, Exercise room, Spa, Theatre, Multi-purpose Activity roms in All-inclusive retirement residence.

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Mayfair - Part of RiverBend Seniors Community755 Mayfair Street,

Kamloops, BC250-682-4378

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Affordable rental opportunity in seniors community. Flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support services w/optional meals, cleaning & laundry services. Large suites with 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, in-suite laundry & private patio. Private dining room, fitness centre, workshop, theatre room, community gardens & guest suite for visiting family/friends. Level parking, sidewalks & easy access to shops and services. * Shuttle bus outings.

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Mayfair Manor 755 Mayfair Street,

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Located on the river near Brock mall, Mayfair Manor has joined Riverbend Seniors Community to offer a modern & affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors. Independent/supported living is offered including 3 meals daily, weekly housekeeping, cable TV, fitness centre, theatre room, workshop, recreation & bus outings.

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RiverBend Seniors Community760 Mayfair St., Kamloops, BC

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Affordable rental in pet-friendly 4 storey facility designed for seniors. Only seniors facility in Kamloops providing flexibility in use and cost of age-in-place support options (meals & housekeeping). Large 2 bd (924.5 sq. ft.) suites with full kitchen and in-suite laundry. Common facilities for all: dining room, media and theatre, exercise room, in-house spa/hair salon. Walking distance to shopping and services with *shuttle bus outings. Easy vehicle/scooter access.

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The Shores Retirement Residence870 Westminister AvenueKamloops, BC V2B 1N9

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Large suites with full kitchens and balconies. Active, vital and fun community of independent living seniors. Professional staff and resident focused services. Healthy complimentary continental breakfast and home style nutritious dinner meal included. Private dining room, walking distance to shopping and external services. A great reputation that is only getting better.

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Located on the river near Brock Mall, RiverBend Manor is a modern & affordable retirement residence for low to moderate income seniors. Independent/supported living is offered including 3 meals daily, weekly housekeeping, cable TV, fitness centre, theatre room, recreation and bus outings.

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q endometrial polypsq early onset of

menstruationq PMS (premenstrual

syndrome)q menstrual painq suffer miscarriageq premenopausal bone

lossWhat Your Score Means:

Regardless of your gender, the higher your score, the more likely you have estrogen dominance. Before jumping to a conclusion, please note that it is the cluster of symptoms, the combination of them, and not the existence of any one of them, that indicate a problem. What can you do if you do score high? First, don’t panic or over react by trying to battle it out with drugs or progesterone supplements. This will

only aggravate the imbalance. A holistic approach yields the best results. Next month we will discuss specific things you can do and eat to restore hormone balance. In the meantime you can start by eating organic whenever possible and avoiding pesticides.

John Lee, M.D. and Virginia Hopkins. What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause, Warner Books, New York, 2004, p. 42-43.

Cathy Lidster, Health Educator/Nutrition/Allergy Practitioner, offers free seminars monthly (see ad for schedule). She can be reached at Centennial Building Wellness Centre, 250-819-9041, or [email protected]

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Your estrogen score

Margaret “Madge” Robertson Watt was a key driving force in the foundation of the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) in 1933. A major international rural women’s organization, she served as its first president from 1933 to 1947.

Born in 1858 in Collingwood, Ont., she became the first woman to earn a MA from the University of Toronto in 1890. Following a successful career in journalism, she married Dr. Alfred Watt in 1893 and moved to British

Columbia. In addition to holding various positions in a number of women’s organizations, in 1912, Mrs. Watt became the first woman appointed to the senate of the University of British Columbia. A pioneer organizer or rural women, she helped to establish a number of Women’s Institutes in British Columbia from 1909 to 1913. Mrs. Watt was a member of Metchosin Women’s Institute and secretary of the Women’s Institute Advisory Board for British Columbia

When Dr. Watt died in 1913, Mrs. Watt

moved to Britain. There she established numerous Women’s Institutes, modelled on the Canadian example, and the organization helped to alleviate food shortages during the First World War. In recognition of her efforts to increase wartime food supplies through the Women’s Institutes, she was awarded the

title member of the Order of the British Empire in 1918. When the Nation Federation of Women’s Institutes was formed following the Great War, Watt helped organize the first Women’s Institute School to train local organizers. Returning briefly to British Columbia, Watt continued to spread the Women’s Institute idea

Once you retire, though, you’ll probably have a lot more time to do what you like, whether that’s driving your classic car, painting landscapes, golfing, fishing, building furniture — whatever. Be aware, however, that some people do get over-exuberant and spend more money on their hobbies than they can really afford. So have fun with your pursuits, but set a budget — and stick to it. • Get back to work. Upon

your formal retirement, you may decide to do some consulting or open a small business. Any wages you receive can greatly improve your retirement income picture.

As you can see, your retirement goals will be closely tied to your finances. So think carefully about what you’d like to do when you retire — and connect these objectives to the money you’ll spend and the money you may earn. By being aware of both your dreams and your “bottom line,” you should be able to enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Member – Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada.

Continued from page 8

Budget for hobbiesFrom left to right: Cathy Inskip, Gladys Haines, Anne Dunn and Lynda Desrocher were present for the unveiling of the Madge Watt plaque in Victoria, B.C.

See "Celebrating women” page 20

Overlander WI celebrate founding female Margaret RobertsonBy Cathy Inskip

Photo submitted


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Revelstoke Seniors Phone: 250-837-9456 www.revelstokeseniors.caSEPTEMBER 2015 Calendar of Events - The Connector ©

Genealogy Workshop1 - 4 pm

Bingo 1 pm Carpet Bowling9 am

Billiards 9 amSenior Exercise

10 amWhist 7:30 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am

Coffee Drop In 9:30 am

Crib 1 pm

Senior Exercise10 am

Duplicate Bridge 1 to 5 pm




10 amWhist 7:30 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am


Crib 1 pm


Duplicate Bridge

1 to 5 pm




10 amWhist 7:30 pm

Carpet Bowling9 am


10 amWhist 7:30 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am


Crib 1 pm


Duplicate Bridge 1 to 5 pm

Visit our website: www.revelstokeseniors.ca




10 amWhist 7:30 pm

Carpet Bowling 9 am


Crib 1 pm


Duplicate Bridge

1 to 5 pm

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre

170 – 5th Ave. SESalmon Arm, B.C. V1E 4P2

Phone 250-832-1065Facebook: 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre

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SEPTEMBER 1ST DOORS OPEN AGAIN MONDAY - FRIDAY 9-4

RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 11:30 - 1:00


Office & Cafe ClosedTable Tennis 8:30 am

Keep Fit 10:45 amCrib 1:30 pm

Social Bridge 7 pm

Weightwatchers 8:30 am

Scrabble 9:30 am Weightwatchers

5:30 pmChess 7 pm

Scrabble 7 pm

Table Tennis 8:30 amCanasta 10 am

Keep Fit 10:45Social Bridge 1:30 pm

Table Tennis 2pmCrib 7 pm

Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast8-11:30 am

Jammers Dance7 pm

Table Tennis 8:30 amKeep Fit 10:45 am

Crib 1:30 pmSocial Bridge 7 pm



5:30 pmChess 7 pm

Scrabble 7 pm

Table Tennis 8:30 amCanasta 10 amSquare Dancers

6:30 pm



Whist 10 amBridge 1 pm

General Meeting1:30 pm





5:30 pmChess 7 pm

Scrabble 7 pm


6:30 pm



Sing-a-long 10 amWhist 10 amBridge 1 pm





5:30 pmChess 7 pm

Scrabble 7 pm


6:30 pm




5:30 pmChess 7 pm

Scrabble 7 pm

Table Tennis 8:30 amCanasta 10 am



Whist 10 amBirthday Lunch

12:00 noon Bridge 1 pm

For Rent - 280 Seat AuditoriumWeddings, Anniversaries, Celebration Of Life,

Meetings, Fundraising Events A Stage For Concerts & Dances, Kitchen Facilities

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society 601 BANCROFTAshcroft, B.C. 250-453-9828

Pat Kirby, PresidentSEPTEMBER 2015 Calendar of Events - The Connector ©

FALL FAIR BridgeCarpet Bowling,

Cards & Pool12:30 - 4 pm

Closed

Pot Luck Lunch 12 pm

General Meeting

1pm

Carpet Bowling,Cards, & Pool12:30 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling,


Closed ClosedCarpet Bowling,Cards, & Pool12:30 - 4 pm

Bingo

Closed BridgeCarpet Bowling,


Closed

Closed Closed Closed Closed ClosedCarpet Bowling,Cards, & Pool12:30 - 4 pm

Bingo


Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed

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Lakeview Community Centre Society Lakeview CentreSquilax/Anglemont

Drop-in Centre Open: Mon-Fri 1–4 PM Coffee is on and hostess on duty


Drop In Table Tennis10 am

Bridge 7 pm

Table Tennis Drop-In1-3 pm

Drop In Table Tennis10 am

Bridge 7 pmBreakfast

8 to 11 am


Drop In Table Tennis

10 am Bridge 7 pm



10 am

Bridge 7 pm



10 am Bridge 7 pm

Murder on the Waterfront Murder Mystery Dinner

September 25 & 26

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Little Fort Community Centre PO Box 140Little Fort, BC

V0E 2C0



Carpet Bowling 9:30 am

LFFD 7 pmBowling 7 pm

Carpet Bowling9:30 am

Crib 1-3 pm


Al-Anon 7pmBowling 7pm

Hospice Meeting

5pm - 9pm




Crib 1-3 pm






Crib 1-3 pm






Crib 1-3 pm





CLEARWATER ELK’S PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

every Saturday!We look forward to seeing you there!

Canada and ultimately the world. She is best known for the key role she played in the establishment of the Associated Country Women of the World in Stockholm in 1933, serving as president until 1947.

The ACWW remains active and influential, representing 365 member societies in more than 70 countries, and retains non-governmental status at the United Nations. The ACWW continues to develop programs for clean water, sanitation, health, hygiene, improved food productions, nutrition scholarships in home economics and citizenship, family planning and skill training, all in an effort to bring independence and prosperity in families, particularly in developing countries.

On Aug. 14, 2015, a special plaque was unveiled at the Colwood Hall near Victoria. Four of Overlander Women’s

Institute members were in attendance — Representative of Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada Dr. Harold Kalman, President of British Columbia Women’s Institutes Mrs. Janet Bangs, Provincial Historian of British Columbia Women’s Institutes Mrs. Ruth Fenner and Field Unit Superintendent, Coastal British Columbia Field Unit, Parks Canada Dr Helen Davies was also in attendance. It was a very beautiful ceremony with a reception following.

Overlander Women’s institute will reconvene on Sept. 18, 2015 after a beautiful summer. The members had an outing to The Pond in Barnhartvale and then had a tour of Blackwell dairy along with a hayride — oh what fun was that. We are making plans for a Rural Women’s Day in October so stay tuned.

For more information please call Cathy at 25-376-9810.

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Chase Seniors Centre Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue • 250-679-8522

Open 8:30 to 11:30 am, 1:00 to 4:30 pm SEPTEMBER 2015 Calendar of Events - The Connector ©

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm

Silver Belles& Beaus10:30 am

Bingo 1 pm

Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pmJam Session 7 pm

Wood Carving 9 am

Carpet Bowling 10 am

Crib 7 pm

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Mini Crib Sign Up 10:30 am Starts

11 am

Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pmCanasta 1 pm


Bingo 1 pm


Wood Carving 9 am


Crib 7 pm




Bingo 1 pm




Wood Carving 9 am

Crib 7 pm


Additional Information:Thursday 9 am Wood Carving: Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI

Lessons given, gals welcome.Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling: New members welcome,

lessons provided. Lots of fun and low impact exercise. Friday 1 pm Crib: Come early please. Help needed to set up tables & chairs.



Bingo 1 pm


Wood Carving 9 am


Crib 7 pm


Monthly DinnerDoors open 4:15 pm

Dinner at 5 pm

Join Creekside

Senior Centre!

101 - 365 Murtle Crescent • Clearwater • (250) 674-2213

Hours8 am -9 pmEVErYDaYProud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events #38 - 1800 Tranquille Road, Brocklehurst,

Kamloops, BC V2B 3L9

250-376-5757coopersfoods.com

Need help shopping? Call or see us in-store for details.

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Clearwater Seniors’ Activities Evergreen Acres(unless otherwise noted)

Phone: 250-674-8185



Seniors’ Lunch10:30

Elks HallCarpet Bowling

1-3 pm

Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall

Carpet Bowling1-3 pm

HikeMeet @ Info Ctr

8 am Coffee & Crafts

10 am

Pancake Breakfast

8-11 am • Elks HallDinner

5 pm LegionBunco 1:30

Seniors Drop InDLCC


Crib 1pm Legion

Music & Refreshments

1 pm


Writer’s Circle2 pm Library

HikeMeet @ Info Ctr


10 am

Pancake Breakfast 8-11 amElks Hall

3rd Sunday Social12:30

Wells Gray Inn


Crib 1pm Legion

Bingo 5 pmElks Hall


Book Club 2 pmLibrary

HikeMeet @ Info Ctr


10 am

Pancake Breakfast

8-11 am • Elks HallDinner & Music

5 pm Legion

M&M Lunch 1 pm

Wells Gray Inn


Pot Luck Lunch 12 noon

Crib 1pm Legion Elks Hall

Elks HallCrib 1pm Legion

Wells Gray Seniors Mtg 10 am Srs CtrFriendly Club 1 pm


Writer’s Circle2 pm Library

HikeMeet @ Info Ctr


10 am

Pancake Breakfast 8-11 amElks Hall

Hike Information Phone Bonnie: 250-674-2331

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Brock Activity Centre 9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops, B.C. V2B 3L9

778-470-6000Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 4 pmSEPTEMBER 2015 Calendar of Events - The Connector ©


Closed

Wood Carving10 am

Crafts 1 pmWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pm

Stitchers Club 10 am

Whist 1 pmBridge

1:15-3:30 pm

Potluck 12 noonVolunteer Meeting1:30 pm

Euchre 1:30 pmWood Carving

10 amWhist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmStitchers Club

10 am Whist 1 pm

Bridge 1:15-3:30 pm

Lunch 11:30-1pmCanasta 1 pm

Pancake Breakfast

9 am

Footcare 9 pm250-574-8939

Euchre 1:30 pm

Wood Carving10 am

Whist 1 pmBINGO 6 pm

Cribbage 1-3 pmTRU Law Workshop

6pm

Wood Carving10 am



6pm


Whist 1 pmBridge

1:15-3:30 pm


Legal Info Session 2:30 pm

Footcare 9 pm250-574-8939

Euchre 1:30 pm

Wood Carving10 am



6pm


Whist 1 pmBridge

1:15-3:30 pm


Legal Info Session 2:30 pm

Prostate Cancer Support 10 am

Check out our website at

www.csikamloops.ca to see additional information on activities, events, programs

and services. Also, “like” us on facebook!

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Royal Canadian Legion Br. #52 425 Lansdowne St.Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1Y2

Office: 250-374-1742 SEPTEMBER 2015 Calendar of Events - The Connector ©

Office Hours:1 pm to - 4 pm

Monday - Friday


Bar Open12pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-11pm

Texas Hold’em PokerOpen to Public

Bar Open12pm-11:30pm

Crib 7pmDarts League

7:30pm

Bar Open12pm-11:30pmHome Brew

7:30-11:30pm$10p

Bar Open12pm-1am

Meat Draw2:30 pm

Bar Open 12pm-7pm

Meat Draw 2:30 pm

Bar Open3pm-7pm

Steak BBQ • $10ppMP Relay Riders!

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-11pm



Crib 7pmDarts League

7:30pm


Al Weldon7:30-11:30pm

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-1am

Meat Draw2:30 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw2:30 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-11pm



Executive Meeting 4:30pm

Crib 7pmDarts League 7:30pm

Bar Open12pm-11:30pmDan Dameron7:30-11:30pm

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-1am

Meat Draw2:30 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Meat Draw2:30 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Branch General Meeting 7:30 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Bar Open 12pm-11pm



Crib 7pmDarts League 7:30pm

Bar Open12pm-11:30pmFender Bender7:30-11:30pm

$10pp

Bar Open12pm-1am

Meat Draw2:30 pm

General Mtg noonBar Open

12pm-7pmMeat Draw2:30 pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-7pm

Bar Open12pm-11pm


OFFICE HOURS: 1 PM - 4 PM • MON-FRIPHONE: 250-374-1742

FAX: 250-374-1708

The Canada Safety Council reminds drivers to be extra cautious on the roads during this busy time of the year.

“We owe it to the young people in our communities to review and respect the rules around school zones,” says Jack Smith, president of the Canada Safety Council. “As the summer break comes to a close, remember that extra traffic on the road means increased likelihood of collisions.”

Driving tips to keep kids safe1) Reduce your speed. Be more careful in residential areas where children are present. Respect speed limits in school zones and playground zones.2. Stop for school buses displaying the flashing red lights and the extended stop arm. In most cases, traffic in both directions must stop for school buses. Do not continue on until the flashing lights stop.

3. Obey crossing guards.4. Never overtake other vehicles within a school zone or within a half block of any crosswalk.5. Avoid u-turns and three-point turns in school zones. Children can have a difficult time predicting these types of vehicle manoeuvers. 6. Give cyclists a wide berth (a minimum clearance of one metre is the rule in some jurisdictions).

7. Shoulder check before opening your vehicle door. 8. Leave extra time to reach your destination. 9. If you observe reckless driving or suspect a driver is impaired, pull over as soon as it is safe to do so, and report the incident to police by calling 911. 10. Choose public transit and active modes of transportation, if and whenever possible. One less car on the road makes the road

that much safer for everyone.11. If you must drive your children to school, let kids off away from traffic, usually that is the passenger side of the vehicle. 12. Walk a block. To help avoid vehicle congestion in the immediate vicinity of the school, consider parking a short distance away, and walk your kids the rest of the way. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Let’s

all do our part to keep kids safe this back-to- school season. The Canada safety council is an independent, knowledge-based, charitable organization dedicated to the cause of safety. We provide national leadership in safety through information, education and collaboration. We are Canada’s voice and resource for safety.

BACK TO SCHOOL - 12 TIPS FOR DRIVERS


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Savona and Area 50+ O.A.P.O Branch #1296605 Buie Road/Savona Access Rd

Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334SEPTEMBER 2015 Calendar of Events - The Connector ©


Savona Weight Loss Club 8:15 amExercise 9:30 am

Exercise 8:30 am

Potluck Dinner Meeting 6 pm

Exercise 8:30 amCoffee 9:30 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 8:30 am


Crib 7 pm


Exercise 8:30 am


UPS 7 pm

Exercise 8:30 am


Crib 7 pm


Exercise 8:30 am


UPS 7 pm

Exercise 8:30 am


UPS 7 pm

Exercise 8:30 am


Crib 7 pm


Exercise 8:30 amExercise 8:30 amCoffee 9:30 am

UPS 7 pm

Exercise 8:30 am Exercise 8:30 amCoffee 9:30 am

Crib 7 pm

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Sorrento Drop-In SocietyPasschendaele Road, Sorrento, B.C.

Phone: 250-675-5358President: Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282

Hall Bookings: J. Chisholm 250-675-3835SEPTEMBER 2015 Calendar of Events - The Connector ©


Church Group 9 am AA 8 pm Pool 1 pm

Crib 1:30 pm

Executive Mtg 10 amCarving

8 am - noon Cards 1-4 pm

Pool 6 pm

Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm

Carving 8am-noon

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Church Group 9 am

Mammogram Clinic

AA 8 pm Pool 1 pm

Crib 1:30 pm

Carving 8 am - noon

Cards 1-4 pm Pool 6 pm


Carving 8am-noon

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

9:30 am-noon

Church Group 9 am

Glee Club 9:30 amAA 8 pm

Pool 1 pmCrib 1:30 pm

Wheels to Meals

Carving 8 am - noon



Carving 8am-noon

Ladies Snooker1-4pm

Scottish Dancing

9:30 am-noon

Church Group 9 am

Glee Club 9:30 am AA 8 pm


Carving 8 am - noon



Carving 8 am - noon


Quilting 10 amPool 1 pm Private Party

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Merritt Senior Centre THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC. and O.A.P.O. Br. #168

1675 Tutill Court • Phyllis Riley, President



Bingo 1 pmDuplicate Bridge

7 pm

Carpet Bowling 1:30 pm

Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Floor Curling1 pm

CLOSED


7 pm


Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

General Meeting1:30 pmRummoli

7 pm

Floor Curling1 pm

Seniors’ Exercise 1:30 pm

Cribbage 7 pm


7 pm


Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Floor Curling1 pm

Pot Luck Supper 5:30 pm

Foot Care All Day By Appt.Seniors’ Exercise

1:30 pmCribbage 7 pm


7 pm


Court Whist 7 pm

Seniors’ Exercise 1:30 pm

Cribbage 7 pm


7 pm


Court Whist 7 pm

Floor Curling 1 pm

Rummoli7 pm

Floor Curling1 pm

Footcare is available at the Merritt Senior Centre one Monday per month.

To make a reservation, call Colleen Thom at 250-374-1735 (W) or 250-819-1632 (C)

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Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society Box 1552 — 31 Hudson Ave. NESalmon Arm, V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday



Spiritualist Church10:30 am - 1 pm

Mt. Ida Painters9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 8:30 am - 2:00 pmSpiritualist Church

7 pm - 9 pm

Elder Services Senior Outreach12:30 - 2:30 pm

Elder Services Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon

Bingo 5-10 pmDoors open 4 pm

Walk-ins 6 pmRegular Games 7 pm




7 pm - 9 pm


Elder Services

Seniors Outreach10 am - 12 noon






7 pm - 9 pm

Elder Services Senior Outreach12:30 - 2:30 pmPotluck Dinner5:30-7:30 pm


7 pm - 9 pm





Spiritualist Church10:30 am - 1 pm Mt. Ida Painters

9 am - 2 pm


7 pm - 9 pm





Bingo: ................................................................ Wendy 250-253-3516 Hall Rental: ........................................................... Dave 250-833-0902 Elder Services: ....................................... Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Better at Home: .............................................. Wysteria 250-253-2749 Computer Class: .............................................. Jennifer 250-833-2095 Tuesday Art Group: ...............................................Ross 250-832-3579 Spiritualist Church: ..............................................Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters: ...................................................Al 250-832-5149

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Seniors’ Resource Centre - Salmon Arm320A Second Ave. NESalmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1H1

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



Office Closed Foot Care(by appt. only)

Foot Care(by appt. only) Day Away Day Away

Monday Morning Market

Caregiver Support Group

10 am

Foot Care(by appt. only)

Lunch w/FriendsFoot Care

(by appt. only)

Day AwayGood Food Box

Pick Up10 am Board

Meeting

Day Away



Lunch w/Friends


Day Away Day Away


Caregiver Support Group

10 am


Lunch w/Friends



Foot Care(by appt. only) Day Away Day Away

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Logan Lake Seniors 50+ Drop-in Centre 80 – 150 Opal

Village Centre MallSEPTEMBER 2015 Calendar of Events - The Connector ©


Open 9 am - 12 pm

Drop-In Bowling

10 am - 2pmOpen

9 am - 12 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Drop in Bowling 6:30 pm

Closed Open 9 am - 12 pm

Drop-In Bowling

10 am - 2pmOpen

9 am - 12 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Open 9 am - 12 pmWHY Bingo

Doors open 6pmStarts 6:30 pm

Open 9 am - 12 pm

League Bowling 10 am - 3 pm

General Meeting 1 pm

Open 9 am - 12 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Drop in Bowling 6:30 pm

Closed Open 9 am - 12 pm


Open 9 am - 12 pm

Open9 am - 3 pm

Bingo1 - 3 pm

Open 9 am - 12 pmWHY Bingo

Doors open 6pmStarts 6:30 pm

Open 9 am - 12 pm


At the halfway point of the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples, He continues with, “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who have sinned against us.”

Before you can seriously pray this particular petition of the Lord’s Prayer, you have got to have a sense of your own sin: what it is, how it affects your life, what it does to you and to those around you.

The New Testament treats in very seriously.

So much so, that it uses five different Greek words (the original language of the New Testament) to describe it.

The first word is hamartia, which means “missing the target.”

The second word is parabasis, which means “stepping across.”

The third word is paraptoma, which means “slipping across.”

The fourth word is anomia which means “lawlessness.”

The last word is opheilema.This is the actual

word used in the Lord’s Prayer. It means “debt.” “Forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors.” (Matthew 6:12)

It means “a failure to pay that which is due.” It’s means to fail in your responsibility to care for and love your neighbour and God. And, there ain’t nobody can say that they’ve perfectly fulfilled their duty to their neighbour and to God.

The Bible uses these five Greek words about sin, because its approach to sin is holistic. Sin corrupts every part of our being — our thoughts, our words, our deeds. It is detrimental to us physically, emotionally and spiritually.

In other words, the Bible views sin is a universal disease and we’ve all got it! This is called the doctrine of original sin and it’s the one theological word

empirically validated by thirty-five hundred years of human history.

A small boy, fighting the town bully, was winning the battle. But while sitting astride the bully, he kept calling for help at the top of his voice. A passer-by asked him why he needed help.

“I need help,” answered the boy, “because I can feel him starting to get up.”

So it is in our battle with sin. We constantly need God’s help to win.

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GroupsTo all Royal Inland Hospital Retirees, fall “Coffee Connections.” Date: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. Time: 10 a.m. to noon. Location: North Shore Community Center, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Admission: $5. For more information call 250-374-2209 or visit our Facebook page.

The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month with the exception of July, August and December at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743.

Rebekah Lodge No. 23 dates for September: Sept. 7 - Hall Society Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 8 - Regular meeting, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 21 - Past Noble Grand Meeting, 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 22 - Excelsior Regular Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club, 1140 River St. News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us, having fun with music. For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or [email protected].

Learn to play the Ukulele. We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners, a one time charge of $10, you are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along. For more information visit our website www.ukuleleorchestraofkamloops.com or call Lynne at 250-372-7485 or Dorene at 250-376-5502. The CanGo Grannies of Kamloops meet monthly (except in the summer) to fundraise for the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, which supports African grandmothers raising AIDS orphans. New members welcome.

Contact Ann Milliken at 250-374-0114.The Council of Canadians meets at 5.30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli, 225 - 7th Ave. Please join us. Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055 for more information. You can also visit www.kamloopscanadians.ca.

It has been said that change is better than rest. We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club invite you to find out for yourselves. Bowling takes place six days a week from April to September. Come as an individual or a group. The first three sessions are free. For more information contact Irene at 250-374-427, Bruce at 250-554-5177 or visit www.kamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclub.com.

The Kamloops Naturalist Club meets on the third Thursday of each month, September through June at 7 p.m., Heritage House, Riverside Park. Guests are welcome. We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural world. Please call 250-554-1285. Kamloops’ original Coffee House. Warm atmosphere, excellent music, and wonderful coffee and treats. From town, take the Trans Canada Hwy. east to the Dallas Petrocan. Follow Dallas Dr. to Barnhartvale Rd. and keep going for seven km. Barnhartvale Hall is on the left. Thank you for supporting local live music! Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you, 755 Tranquille Rd. Saturday and Sunday: Meat draws from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday: Pull Tab draws from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: Horse races from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Ping Pong / Table Tennis: experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game — all ages and beginners are welcome. Make new friends, have fun and be fit. Experts say it is also good for your brain. We play on Tuesday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday 12 :30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Desert Garden Community Centre, 540 Seymour St. For more information call 250-372-3965.

The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meet the first Monday of the month (except July and August) at 1:30 p.m. at the Calvary Temple. Everyone is welcome. Come join us and find out what we are all about or call the office at 250-314-2331.

Cribbage every Tuesday evening at Mt Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St., North Shore. Doors open at 6 p.m. for coffee and social. Games begin at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays (Sept to June) for learning and sharing. Meeting are held at the Henry Grube Education

Centre, 245 Kitchener Cres., Rm. 1B. Phone: 250-372-1778, or our website is www.kamloopsphotoarts.ca for more information.

Overlander Women’s Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon on the North Shore. For women to meet other women, to become informed, involved and to enjoy an abundance humor. For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (not including June, July, August, and December) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Heritage House in Riverside Park. All are welcome. For more info call 250-372-5679

Kamloops Antiques, Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month, September to June at Heritage House on Lorne Street (Riverside Park). 7 pm. Guests and new members welcome. All meetings start at 7 p.m. For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce

Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. Contact 250-314-1021.

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 7 p.m., with an arrival at 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. Free parking, free instruction and free use of bowls for first years. Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm. For more information or to make arrangements for instruction, call 250-376-0917 (Kay) or 250-319-3255 (Ron).

Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Heritage House, top floor, Riverside Park. New members always welcome. Free parking for members. No special equipment needed. New teams are drawn each day. There are two games and coffee each day. The group runs all year. Call Kay at 250-376-0917, Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493. Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan. to Nov.) from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd. (side entrance). All are welcome. FMI call 250-314-1404. Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs? Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts. We meet every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Heritage House. For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505.

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Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave, 250-372-3448. Our hours there are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday. We have excellent merchandise and prices, and welcome new customers.Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494, which will connect you with the Regional Office in Kelowna. There are two support groups in Kamloops. Community speakers are always welcome.The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Come and investigate a great hobby. Call 250-554-3233 for more information.North Kamloops Royal Purple: We are a fun-loving, dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community. Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon. New members are welcome. Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941.Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 12 p.m., Cece Restaurant, 1835 Rogers Pl. New members welcome. Call 250-828-1765.North Kamloops Elks Lodge #469, #102-1121 12th St., 250-376-2924 (leave message). We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. New members are welcome. Crib tournaments every Wednesday, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group, a support group for people who’ve suffered a stroke and their caregivers, meet the second, third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group also offers a speech software program to help those with speech recovery. To confirm dates of meetings, location and other information, call Shona at 250-320-1348.Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre, 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd. Phone 250-376-4011 or email [email protected] Canadian Cancer Society, Cancer Connection a source for cancer information can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333.Are you serious about writing? Network with people who are supportive, informative and interested in publishing. Why not check out Kamloops’ own Interior Authors’ Group, which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 6:30 p.m. at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview), 1789 Primrose crt. Call Elma, 250-374-1750, or go to www.interiorauthorsgroup.ca.M&M Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 1 p.m. Call 250-587-6503.Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 1:30 p.m. at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse, next to Norbrock Stadium. Come for crib, coffee and good-company. Free parking. Call 250-579-0228, 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917.

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, 555W Columbia St. Call 250-372-3660.Enjoy walking? Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 8:30 a.m. Yearly cost is $10. All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Everyone is welcome. Call Sharon, 250-374-0688.Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets first Wednesday of each month, except July and August, 10 a.m. at the Seniors’ Drop In Centre, Dutch Lake Community Centre; Third Sunday Social at 12:30 p.m. at Wells Gray Inn all year long; Writers’ Circle, 2 p.m. at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays; Book Club also at the library at 2 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month. Contacts: Eileen at 250-674-2400 or Evelyn at 250-674-3688.Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (except July and August). This is a group for ostomates and their support persons. Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy. FMI call 250-819-0945.Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon at People In Motion, 182B Tranquille Rd., for resources, support and fellowship. Parking in back. Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email [email protected]+ Kamloops Senior Swimmers meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 to 9 a.m. at the YMCA/YWCA. Call Elizabeth, 250-573-2818.Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 662 Seymour St., home of the clothing and footwear bag sale!The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept. to June, at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street — 1:00 p.m. For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798.Army Navy & Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community. We are located at #9-177 Tranquille Rd. Contact information: 250-554-2455. We still have our Tuesday night free bingo starting at 4:30 p.m. and our Wednesday darts starting at 1:30 p.m. We have our karaoke on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. and on the weekends we have our meat draws on Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m.The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation: A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients. Through our parent organization, the Kidney Foundation of Canada B.C. and Yukon Branch, programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease. There are two main events held in Kamloops every year. World Kidney Day is the second Thursday in March and the Kamloops Kidney Walk is now scheduled for late September. For more information and/or to volunteer, call Linda at 250-579-2274.

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EventsKamloops Adult Learners Society (www.kals.ca): Lifelong learning for seniors and adults. Fall 2015 courses will soon be ready. Watch for KALS information booths at Farmers Market on Aug. 29 and September 9, 12, and 19. Course registration sessions will be held on: September 21, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Northills Mall and on Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to noon at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. (following the AGM). KALS AGM will be held on Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the North Shore Community Centre (730 Cottonwood Ave.) October 2 and 3 is the North Shore Community Centre annual Fall Antiques & Collectibles Sale. Please note the date change to Friday/Saturday! Sale runs Friday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission prices are only $3 per person, children under 12 free! This is a fundraiser and all proceeds go towards seniors’ programs. There are a few vendor tables left, so if you’re interested please contact Jo-Ann at 250-376-4777.Kamloops Kidney Walk: Sunday, Sept. 27 (registration at 10 a.m., Walk at 11 a.m.). Please email [email protected], call Linda at 250-579-2274 or visit www.kidneywalkbc.ca. This Walk is a community-led event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for kidney transplantation and organ donation. Lunch for Walkers will also be provided by donation by the generous staff at Cora. Volunteers are still needed for this event.“Urban Gypsy,” Alanna Westerman, Sept. 1 to 30 at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour St. Creating new from old, combining eras from past to present, Alanna presents vintage style and redux jewellery handmade to a high standard of quality. Timeless creations, fascinating and edgy with bold bursts of colour that work with today’s fashions yet reflect the past. Visit the old Courthouse Gallery and take the opportunity to meet the artists and browse beautiful and unique locally made fine arts and crafts. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Free parking, handicap accessible. Visit www.kamloopscourthousegallery.ca for more information.Your Pathway to Health: The Kamloops Chapter of the CCA is excited to host “Your Pathway to Health” Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity Conference and Vendor Exhibition. It will take place Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Calvary Community Church, 1250 Rogers Way. Registration is $50 and includes conference, lunch (gluten free) and vendor exibition. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. To register, please contact Diane at 250-318-3543, visit www.kamloopsceliac.org, or pick up a registration form from Oncore Seniors Services. 330 Seymour St.

KamHigh65 is hosting a 50th Kam High Reunion for the classes of 1964 and 1965. Two days of celebration planned for Sept 18 and 19. Come join the fun. Registration requested as soon as possible. Email [email protected] call 250-571-6507 for details and to register.

The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents “Let’s Dance,” on Sept.19. Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St., the dance will run 8 p.m. to midnight. Music will be provided by HOME BREW and tickets are $10 or free with the purchase of a TVASC membership. Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091, Franscoise at 250-372-3782 or Ed at 250-374-2774 for more information.

Climbing out of the Valley: Discovering Life after Loss: A six-week journey exploring the challenges and gifts of grief. Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St.,

Sept. 23 to Oct. 28. The suggested donation is $90 and there is financial support for those on a fixed income. For more information and to register, please contact the KUC at 250-372-3020 or by email at [email protected]. You can also visit www.kamloopsunited.ca. Final date for registration is Sept.16.Just because summer is coming to a close doesn’t mean that you can’t still enjoy the Farmers’ Market every Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Wednesday market takes place on Victoria Street, between 4th and 5th Ave. Western Canada Theatre presents Miss Caledonia at the Pavilion Theatre. It’s 1955, and Peggy Ann Douglas is hitching her wagon to the pageant circuit in the hope it’ll steer her from her farm to the bright lights of a Hollywood movie set. A play packed with baton twirling, song belting, and some fantastic fiddle playing. Starring Kamloops’ Holly Lewis, it’s for anyone who knows what it’s like to dream big and hustle to make it happen. The show runs Sept. 10 to 26. Visit Kamloops live Box Office for more information.Thompson Rivers University 45th Anniversary Celebration: Join us on Sept. 11 to celebrate our 45th Anniversary with a jam packed night of fun, music and entertainment! This outdoor, family friendly event is free to attend and will be hosted by Steve Ayres from B100 Kamloops’ at Work Music Station! Purchase dinner from one of the multiple food stations, or grab a beverage in the Beverage Garden.Enjoy live music from Van Damsel, Anita Eccleston and Serious Dogs. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair to lounge in the grassy commons “music in the park” style! There is limited VIP seating available for Cariboo College, UCC, and Thompson Rivers University Alumni & Friends. There will be a Children’s play area that will have activities to make sure the kids are celebrating too, featuring a bouncy castle and face painter. There will be free parking on campus during the event.Tranquille Tunnel Tours Presents: Crossroads At Tranquille Farm Fresh. After over 50 years of fighting against tuberculosis, the King Edwards VII Sanatorium is being closed. Les King might lose his job and his wife, a former teacher who has contracted tuberculosis, is being transferred to another facility in Vancouver on short notice.The battle for Tranquille’s future is about to begin as the debate between the betterment of the community and hidden personal agendas ignites. Tickets available through the Kamloops Live Box Office. Three times to choose from: 7 p.m., 8:15 p.m. or 9:30 p.m.

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Kamloops has been chosen to host the 2015 Communities in Bloom Symposium and Awards from September 30th to October 3rd.

Volunteers are needed to help welcome guests from around the world as we showcase all that is beautiful about Kamloops and compete with other cities from all over the globe for the national and international titles of Best Blooming Community. Roles include:

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Volunteers receive: • Delicious meals

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• The chance to meet the master gardeners and planners that create our city’s beautiful, sustainable landscapes

The 2015 Communities in Bloom Symposium will be filled with fun, camaraderie, and goodwill. Volunteers are key in creating an unforgettable experience for our guests from all over the world, and your time, energy, and enthusiasm will make for an unforgettable event showcasing Kamloops, the amazing city we all call home.

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term treatment plan, refining follow-up appointments, regular ongoing evaluations and any additional care that you may need to make sure you stay satisfied with your hearing in the years to come.

6. 90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE We realize it takes time to make an

educated decision so we allow you a full 90 days to assess your hearing aids in your everyday environment.

7. WE COMMIT TO YOU FOR A LIFETIME We will always do our best to service and

maintain your hearing aids - whether you have just purchased new ones or are still wearing the old faithfuls. The more often we service them, the better they will work for you!

IT COULD JUST BE EAR WAX...As part of our commitment to your hearing healthcare, call and make an appointment to have us look in your ears with our state-of-the-art video otoscope projected onto a flatscreen tv.COME IN AND LET US HAVE A LOOK!

FREE HEARING EVALUATIONBOOK AN APPOINTMENT TODAY for your no charge hearing evaluation.We want you to be as comfortable as possible so we encourage you to bring a loved one or family member for support.

THANK YOU FORTRUSTING US!

september 2015

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