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May 26, 2010
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Secondary students attend
RCMP Academy – page 2
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Hiring from an untapped market
For those of us who live on the North Shore,
at some time or another you will or have come
across Len Smith, who by definition is the
hardest working man in Kamloops. Len is the
guy you see out six days a week, through sun,
rain, sleet, hail and snow, delivering newspapers
with the help of his self-modified trike bike
and the carriers strung along behind.
For the past two years Len has gone out
faithfully everyday to deliver his papers. He
works six days a week and over time has
acquired 10 routes. Never missing a day, he
deserves the title “Hardest Working Man in
Kamloops,” working up to 16 hours to get
the routes finished. To top it all off Len’s next
birthday will be his 50th, and as he moves
towards his golden years he would like the
chance to move into employment that will not
be such a strain on his body.
“Our hope is to find him something else
easier to go into his retirement years,” tells
Angela Veltri from the Open Door Group, who
is working with Len on his future employment
goals. “Len has applied for other jobs on his
own before, but because he has some barriers,
does not get the recognition he is deserved.
The organization that it takes to know all of
his ten routes and 600 houses by memory is
phenomenal.”
“I would like to do just about anything,” says
Len. “I have mechanical skills, can fix bikes,
anything. I worked in a restaurant for six years.
My dream and goal right now is to be able
to take a vacation or at least have a day off.
I would like to work hard right now so I can
Len Smith, who faithfully delivers newspapers to North Shore residents on his trike bike everyday,
is hoping to find a less arduous job as he moves towards his retirement years.
relax when I get older.”
Angela and the Open Door Group are
working hard to make employers realize that
there is an untapped market of top-quality
work force at their fingertips. Employees like
Len are loyal and have adaptable skills. They
are flexible for a number of part-time positions
– continued on page 2
Mom loves to cook.
Now she loves having one.
Sophia never allows anyone in her kitchen.
Her recipes and her special pots are sacred.
But she’s decided she’s going to simplify life a bit.
And let the people at RiverBend
do the cooking - once in a while!
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n May 26, 2010
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Secondary students attend RCMP Academy
Eight School District No. 73 secondary
students successfully completed a full week
at the RCMP Jean Minguy Memorial Youth
Academy. The graduation ceremonies were
held on Saturday, May 8 at the Vernon Army
Camp.
The experience began on Sunday, May
2 when 48 students from throughout the
Okanagan and Thompson School Districts
began their journey on a condensed version
of the training RCMP recruits are required
to go through in six months in Regina. The
training was conducted by regular RCMP
officers who volunteered their time and
expertise to conduct the camp.
The program is designed to place students
in an RCMP Academy environment. The
students experienced a variety of activities
that a police cadet would experience in
a condensed format. Students received
instruction and lectures on law, police
tactics, social skills, physical training, selfdefense and a variety of other topics. They
were involved in a great deal of role-playing
scenarios where they took on the role of a
police officer. Further to all of this they had
to learn how o work in a team capacity and
participate in all planned activities.
The Youth Academy is an excellent
learning experience, which is extremely
challenging, both mentally and physically.
School District No. 73 had five female and
three male students attend and all reported
they would like it to be longer. “Some of the
students have mentioned that this experience
has helped them create their career plan,
that of becoming a police officer,” said Greg
Howard, District Principal – Trades and
Transitions. “The greatest comment from
all of the students was their realization that
they could accomplish all that was asked of
them,” Howard said.
Some of the other highlights that the
students enjoyed were visits be the Dog
Team, Air Support Helicopter, Tactical
Squad and Emergency Response Team.
The graduating students are Elsa Langill
An Emergency Response Team (ERT) member shows a group of student cadets the various
items and gear that ERT members use in the deployment of their job. The students were broken
into three groups and each group handled items, from protective gear to weapons.
and Shelyse Cameron of South Kamloops
Secondary School; Tyler Bonderud, Adaira
Good and Brealyn Haney-Slusarchuk of
Brocklehurst Secondary; Nichole Hare of
NorKam Secondary; and Joseph McLeod
and Steven Sieb of Clearwater Secondary
‘Senior Star’ regional competition
Now in its fourth year, Chartwell’s
Annual “Senior Star” singing and musical
instrument competition will take place
June 15 to 17 across Canada. In Kamloops,
regional competitions will take place at
the Renaissance Retirement Residence,
628 Tranquille Rd., on June 16 at 7pm.
Members of the public are invited to attend
and be entertained.
Local contestants, 65 and older, compete
for the opportunity to participate as a top 10
finalist in the Annual Senior Star National
Finale, held in Toronto on October 18.
For more information on Senior Star and
the National Final, please visit www.
chartwellreit.ca.
One of the most dedicated men in Kamloops
– continued from page 1
and work that you have around
the job place that would be hard to
hire traditional employees for.
“I get excited when I meet
someone like Len,” continues
Angela. “As an employee he is
absolutely amazing, he is the
hardest working guy I have ever
met. It is my goal to find him a
less strenuous job. I want people
to realize that there are people
who can easily fit into customized
employment. Some people don’t
fit into a job but jobs large and
small can be customized to fit
them.”
It is true, many workplaces and
employers find that they have a
multitude of non-traditional jobs
that don’t fit into their normal
workweek.
Outstretching
your hand and embracing nontraditional workers can help you
with all the day to day stuff that
you don’t really have time for but
have to do anyways, like filing,
cleaning, mail sorting, and the list
goes on.
Many people spend so much
time focusing on tasks that don’t
actually relate to their final goal
that it would just make sense to
bring in some casual help, which
could take some of the pressure
off, allowing them to get back
to using their skills and talents
to enhance their business and
productivity.
If you are that workplace and
you want to reach out into your
community and change peoples
lives, try hiring a hardworking,
loyal, organized casual employee.
To get started, call Angela at Open
Door Group 250-377-3670.
Tanya Orozco, freelance
North Shore echo
May 26, 2010 n Rabies risk higher during summer
The upcoming summer months mean
more people are outside enjoying the
warmer weather and opening summer
cabins. This warm weather can also
mean increased risk of contact with
bats, which are the primary carrier of
the rabies virus in BC. So, if you’re
going to be outside this weekend
and throughout the summer months,
Interior Health (IH) is reminding people to avoid contact with bats.
Between 4 to 8 per cent of bats that
come into contact with people and
are tested from BC are positive for
the rabies virus,
so it is important that people
stay away from
touching live
or dead bats
and for parents
to remind their
children not to
play with or
touch bats. IH
also
recommends
batproofing your
home or cabin,
as bats can fly
into
poorly
sealed cabins
and homes, or roost in attic spaces.
Domestic pets such as dogs, cats or
ferrets that were born and raised in BC
pose a very low risk of transmitting
rabies to humans. Vaccinating your
pets will protect them from rabies.
Last year, about 150 people were
treated in BC for potential exposure
to rabies. Treatment is most effective
when administered soon after exposure. Without vaccination to prevent
its onset, rabies is almost always fatal.
Bats have tiny sharp teeth and claws,
so scratches or bites to people from
handling are not always visible, and
it usually takes weeks or even months
for symptoms to appear. Anyone who
has handled a bat should contact their
Public Health Unit or their physician
for an assessment.
Interior Health offers these tips to
protect yourself:
Prevention:
• Do not touch live or dead bats.
• Make your home or cabin “bat proof”.
Keep your doors and windows closed,
make sure your window screens don’t
have any holes and keep your attic
area free of bats by keeping all vents
properly screened and closing off other
openings.
• If you find a live bat in a room of your
home, open the
window and
close interior
doors until the
bat leaves.
• Seek professional batcontrol advice
(from a professional specializing in pest
control or a
wildlife specialist) if your
work or home
is inhabited by
bats.
• Avoid locations or activities where bats are likely
to be found (eg. caves).
• If you have a pet dog, cat or ferret,
make sure they’re vaccinated regularly
against rabies.
If you have been exposed:
• Thoroughly wash any bite wounds
with soap and water.
• Contact your local Public Health Unit
or family doctor immediately.
Safely contain the bat to prevent
others from being exposed but do not
risk further exposure, and keep the bat
until Public Health can arrange pick-up
for testing for rabies. If those tests are
negative, the month-long immunizations for the bat-exposed person are
not necessary.
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Students from George Hilliard
Elementary teamed up to
plant marigolds along the
Marigold Mile on Tranquille
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Monthly causes may cause mayhem
It’s not easy keeping up with what exactly we out all the stops in the proclamation arena. If we had
are supposed to be aware of each month. Did you the impetus for all the nationally designated issues
know that there are numerous causes and
for the month of May, we would be also
public awareness issues that have a month
be attending to Cystic Fibrosis Month,
every year dedicated to them? Take for
Foot Health Month, Hepatitis Awareness
instance the month of May. Right here in
Month, Huntington’s Disease Awareness
Kamloops, our city councilors have made
Month, Medic Alert Month and National
recent proclamations to designate the month
Physiotherapy Month. I’m getting a bit
of May as Asian Heritage Month, Multiple
weary thinking about all the knowledge
Sclerosis Awareness Month, Mental Health
and good healthy habits I will have to adopt
Awareness Month, and Speech and Hearing
to be a truly aware citizen. Wait, there is
Month. This is wonderful… but I’m still be our guest still also Emergency Preparedness Week,
not sure what I am supposed to do to mark
National Mining Week, National Nurses
You tell us!
the occasion. Are you? Luckily for us, local
Week, National Police Week, and National
community groups have organized excellent public Missing Children Week all in the month of May.
events to bring attention to their endeavors and the
And I haven’t even begun to think about the
issues they represent. For the purposes of celebration, proclamation frenzy they get into south of the border.
though, I wish our mayor and council had seen fit to Get a load of this: in the USA, they’ve got May
proclaim May as Ice Cream Cone Month, Sleeping In officially recognized as, among other things, the
Month, or Walk the Dog Month.
month for Clean Air, Lupus Awareness, Lyme Disease
To add another layer of awareness to the month of Awareness, Motorcycle Safety Awareness, National
May, you will be happy to know that the city has also Celiac Disease Awareness, National High Blood
made several recent weekly proclamations, namely Pressure Education, National Osteoporosis Awareness
Bike to Work Week (May 10-16), Local Government and Prevention, National Physical Fitness and Sports,
Awareness Week (May 16-22), and Public Works National Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Ultraviolet
Week (May 16-22). Looks like I will be able to Awareness (hmm, I wonder what that is). And here’s
celebrate my love of two-wheeled transportation AND my favorite: Older Americans Month. Now that’s
hug my favorite civil servant, all in one week.
something to celebrate, don’t you think?
But here in Kamloops, we really haven’t pulled
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May 26, 2010 n Business profile
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a touchless carwash and a team
on-hand ready to give your car a
professional scrub down, inside
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“We have three different wash
options,” tells Chris Brookbank,
manager of Robo Carwash.
“Our guys can wash your car
for you with a soft brush or
mitt, you can go through the
touchless automatic or you can
do it yourself. We also have
oversized bays for larger vehicles
like semis and motorhomes – no
job is too big or too small for us.
We do interiors on all vehicles
Mischief at the public pool
The lifeguard told
the mother to make
her young son stop
urinating in the
pool.
“Everyone knows,” the
mother lectured him,
“that from time to time,
young children will urinate
in a pool.”
“Oh really?” said the lifeguard.
“From the diving board?”
or recreation vehicles.”
Aside from their expertise,
the greatest thing about Robo
Carwash is their attitude
towards their work. Their staff
cares about the jobs they do
and strive to do their best every
single time. They are all trained
and skilled at their craft, and put
their heart and soul into every
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If you are a do-it-yourself kind
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“Come and visit us to get a great
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yourself to a clean car. Robo
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As unlikely as it may seem Kamloops has
become a hotbed of Argentine Tango. What started
out as an introductory tango workshop earlier this
year by Larry Sullivan, an accomplished tangoist,
who travels here monthly from Nanaimo, has
mushroomed into a vibrant community of tangoholics.
Mike and Lynne Lukow, the movers and shakers
of Kamloops Tango are very enthusiastic students
of tango, “Once you get bitten by the tango bug you
just can’t get enough of it, it is a dream come true...
We have taken a couple of Argentine Tango lessons
when out of town, but never imagined it would be
coming to a neighbourhood near us.”
Argentine Tango is many times misunderstood
often thought of as steamy and tempestuous, but in
fact is more about connection and personal growth
with your partner. This is not a “formula dance”
where you memorize figures hoping eventually you
get it, this dance encourages intuition and mutual
creativity. In tango you have no idea what your
next step is but somehow it just evolves from one
step to the next.
Taking this one step further, international touring
masters of tango, Michael Young and Beatrix
Satzinger will be holding tango dance workshops
in Kamloops on May 29. Michael and Beatrix, both
Canadian with extensive background in dance,
live in Buenos Aires now – they live and breath
tango. They have been touring and teaching tango
though out Canada, USA, Germany and Japan for
years and are exceptional coaches, with the gift of
explaining and demonstrating tango in a way that
makes it easy to understand making even the most
complicated steps effortless and full of feeling.
They have a wonderful playful connection and are
personally invested in helping every student finding
their own “personal tango.”
Michael and Beatrix’s workshops are at the
Northshore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood
Ave. on Saturday, May 29 from 11am to 2pm. For
more information, visit www.OkanaganTango.
com or contact Mike or Lynne at 250-372-7485 or
[email protected].
International touring masters of tango, Michael
Young and Beatrix Satzinger will be holding tango dance workshops in Kamloops on May 29.
Playing golf equals a new ICU at RIH
The 13th Annual South Central
Trucking & Industry’s Charity
Golf Tournament and Dinner
Auction is being held Friday,
May 28 at Rivershore Golf Links.
Sponsorship opportunities are still
available for the golf tournament
and auction. Hole-in-one prizes
include a new GMC Canyon,
and $25,000 cash. Exciting
auction items up for bid include
whitewater rafting expeditions,
vacation packages to BarrettJackson Auction and a NASCAR
event. This year, proceeds will
go to the Royal Inland Hospital
Foundation’s new Intensive Care
Unit Campaign.
“We are so thankful to everyone
who makes this event such a
tremendous success every year,”
says Veronica Carroll, Executive
Officer of the Royal Inland
Hospital Foundation. “The South
Central Trucking & Industry
organizers are champions for
raising funds toward much
needed programs at Royal Inland
Hospital.”
To date, The South Central
Trucking & Industry’s Charity
Golf Tournament and Dinner
Auction has donated over
$1.2 million toward the ER
Department and Trauma Centre,
Cancer Centre, and other patient
care equipment at Royal Inland
Hospital. This event has become
the largest community fundraising
event in Royal Inland Hospital
Foundation History.
Royal Inland Hospital and
its current ICU has served the
community well, but to meet
our community’s increasing
healthcare needs, RIH must
replace the existing ICU with a
new, expanded unit that will treat
their most severely injured and ill
patients. Royal Inland Hospital
Foundation supports the needs
of our tertiary hospital, which
serves approximately 225,000
people from the area, as well as
regional facilities, and carries on
the tradition of raising funds for
crucial patient care equipment,
health sciences bursaries, and
special programs.
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May 26, 2010 n Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards announces new award
The
Kamloops
Chamber of Commerce
and TD Canada Trust
representatives are now
accepting nominations
for the 2010 Business
Excellence Awards.
The Chamber has
added a new Community
Service Award to its
roster of 16 awards
to be handed out in
October. This award is
sponsored by the City
of Kamloops and will
recognize a Kamloops-
Find a summer job now!
The Kamloops Service Canada Centre for Youth
(SCCY) is now open to the public. The office is ready
to assist businesses and young workers with their
summer employment needs.
“Whatever the job–big or small, short or long term–
we can help you fill it,” said Theresa Jackson, Lead
Youth Services Officer. “In the coming weeks, Youth
Services Officers will be contacting local employers
to make them aware that our SCCY is now open and
ready to assist them in any way it can.”
SCCYs link youth and employers. The centres
provide young people with job postings, interview
advice, résumé building and job search strategies
and employers with a location to post job openings.
SCCYs also provide valuable information on health
and safety in the workplace.
Employers interested in using their services
and youth looking for summer employment,
can visit the Kamloops SCCY between
8:30am – 4pm at 317 Seymour St., call
250-372-2515, fax 250-372-2195, or email
[email protected]. Job postings
are available online at www.jobbank.gc.ca. For more
information on Service Canada services for youth
call 1-800-O-Canada or visit servicecanada.ca/sccy.
student works
North Shore Business Improvement Association manager Peter Mutrie welcomes summer student Samantha Balan to the North Shore. Currently attending the
University of Victoria, Samantha has been chosen to
work with the NSBIA for the summer.
based business that has
voluntarily engaged in
activities that enhance
the community’s quality
of life.
“The City of Kamloops
proposed this award
to us and we were
happy to agree to the
new category,” stated
Peter Aylen, President.
“Businesses that promote
community involvement
should be recognized and
the Business Excellence
Awards is the perfect
program to do so.”
The awards categories
are: Excel Personnel
Business Person of the
Year, Community Futures
Business of the Year,
First Nations Business
of the Year, Aberdeen
Mall Retailer Award,
Underwriter’s Insurance
Brokers Retailer Award,
Business Development
Bank
of
Canada
Manufacturer
Award,
Tourism & Hospitality
Award,
Venture
Kamloops
Resource
Industry
Award,
Technology Innovator
Award, Berwick on the
Park Service Provider
Award, Service Provider
Award, Home Based
Business of the Year
Award, TRU School of
Business & Economics
Young
Entrepreneur
of the Year, BC Hydro
Power Smart Green
Award, RBC Royal Bank
Green Award and City of
Kamloops Community
Service Award.
Anyone can make a
nomination and any
business or business
person
from
the
Kamloops area can be
nominated. Nominations
will be accepted until
June 30, and can be
made online at www.
K a m l o o p s C h a m b e r.
ca or at the following
Kamloops locations: TD
Canada Trust Downtown,
102-301 Victoria St.; TD
Canada Trust Northills
Mall, 29-700 Tranquille
Rd.; TD Canada Trust
Columbia Square, 600500 Notre Dame Dr.; TD
Canada Trust Valleyview
Square, 8-2121 East
Trans Canada Hwy.;
and Kamloops Chamber
of Commerce Office,
1290 West Trans Canada
Hwy.
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May 26, 2010 n United Churches celebrate 85 years
The three United Churches of
Kamloops will be hosting a special 85th Anniversary service
and celebration at Riverside
Park on Sunday, June 6.
“Since 1925, we have sought
to live into the Spirit’s active
prodding for a world where
peace, justice, abundance, and
hope pervade all life,” said Mardi Tinsdale, moderator of the
United Church.
Kamloops is served by three
United Churches: Plura Hills,
located in the Abderdeen area;
Kamloops United, in the downtown area; and Mount Paul United, on the North Shore.
“The United Church of Canada has a rich history in the Kamloops area, and our congregations decided the best way
to celebrate that history was to
have a joint worship experience
which is open to the community,” according to Rev. LeAnn
Blackert, minister of Mount
Paul United Church. “This worship service will celebrate our
history, as well as our future in
this community, and we hope
our friends and neighbours in
Kamloops will join us for this
special event.”
The service, to be held at the
Rotary Bandshell in Riverside Park on Sunday, June 6, is
scheduled to begin at 10:30am,
preceded by a hymn sing at
10:15am. Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring
their own lawn chairs. Hot dogs
and drinks will be served after
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Paul United Church, 250-3762261.
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n River Burger – Until May 28,
97.5 The River and Frick & Frack
Taphouse are encouraging people
to create the Ultimate River Burger.
The winning burger will be sold
at Frick & Frack Taphouse for the
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n Super Science Saturdays – Big
Little Science Centre hosts special
activities. May 29 - Pond Creatures.
Similar shows at 11:00am &
1:00pm. Info at www.blscs.org
n BC Wildlife Federation's
Wetlands Institute in Kamloops!
May 31 - June 6. Six days of
fieldwork and dialogue with experts
to learn wetland construction,
restoration and stewardship skills.
For an application form and course
schedule contact Carolyn Anne
Budgell, Wetlands Education
Coordinator. 1-888-881-2293 ext.
232 or [email protected]
n Canada’s Pride - View
Linda McKenny's collection of
landscapes in oil depicting rugged
terrain and changeable weather at
the Kamloops Arts Council Wilson
House Gallery, 115 Tranquille Rd.
until June 2.
n Kamloops Arts Council Wilson
House Gallery - From June 8 29, view Judy Mackenzie's acrylic
paintings inspired by the hot dry
sagebrush and pine country of the
interior of BC. 115 Tranquille Rd.
n Pinantan & Paul Lake
Community Association - Annual
Fathers’ Day Fishing Derby, June
20 from 7am to 12pm at Pinantan
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n Speaking Club on Wednesday
evenings from 6 to 7pm at the
Kamloops Society for Community
Living, 523 Seymour St. Work
on your public speaking skills!
Everyone is welcome! For more
info call Jessica at 250-374-3245.
n What do you call a fish with no
eyes? A fsh.
n The F.O.R.C.E. - Networking
group for parents whose children
struggle with mental health issues.
They meet every second Thursday
of the month at the Henry Grube
Education Centre, 245 Kitchener
Cres. Childcare provided upon
request. For more info call Gail 250318-5289 or visit www.forcesociety.
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n Friends of McDonald Park Monthly meetings at the Parkview
Activity Centre, 500 McDonald
Ave. Newcomers welcome. For
info call 250-554-1285.
n Kamloops Roller Derby League
is looking for female players. The
league practises three times a week:
Sun. at Westsyde Centennial Park,
Tues. and Wed. at the Juniper Ridge
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n Bizarre Bazaar - The Kamloops
Arts Council is looking for artists,
artisans, agri-vendors and more for
Bizarre Bazaar 2010 from May
to August on Thursdays, noon to
7pm at the Old Courthouse Cultural
Centre.
n Chronic Pain Association of
Kamloops brings you resources,
Join Honourary Chair Mike Haines (in the middle wearing sunglasses), in the
quest for the cure at the Heel ‘n’ Wheel-a-Thon for the Chrohn’s and Colitis
Foundation of Canada. This event takes place May 30 at the McArthur Island
Xeriscape Garden and Path. Registration times is 9am, with the official kick
off at 10am. For more information, contact Dorothy at 250-372-2329 or
Pamela at 250-434-4298 or register online at www.heelnwheelathon.ca
support and fellowship. They meet
the last Wednesday of each month at
12:30 pm at People in Motion, 182B Tranquille Rd. For more info call
Jackie 250-372-1912, Steven 250
554-1706, or Kris 250-376-2608.
n Kiwanis Club of Kamloops
meets Thursdays at 6:30 pm at the
new Orchard Grill in Valleyview.
Phone 250-376-3356 for more info.
n Toastmasters has three groups
to choose from. Meetings are
Tuesday nights at 7pm at the Plaza
Hotel, Thursday mornings at 7am
at Desert Gardens and Thursday
evenings at 7pm at the Henry Grube
Centre. Call Barb 250-377-8969 or
e-mail [email protected] for
more info.
n The Canadian Cancer Society
is phasing out its Cancer Support
Groups as of April 30. In their
place will be the Cancer Connection
program. You will be matched with
a survivor who has gone through the
same type of cancer and treatments.
Call 1-888-939-3333 for more info
and to register. Also available is the
Cancer Information Service at the
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GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Talk to an older family member you
have helped in the past. You can ask for favours and get sound advice from close friends or relatives. You should want to feel good
about yourself and your goals.
CANCER (June 22-July 22) Put some energy into getting back into
shape. Listen to reason. Take part in stimulating debates that will allow you to show off your intelligence. Don’t expect the whole family to be overjoyed. Don’t back down but don’t ignite the situation.
LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You should catch up on correspondence. You
may be tired of working for someone else. Don’t overspend on items
for your home. Your hypnotic eyes will capture the hearts of those
who interest you.
VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23) You can make gains if you look at longterm investments. You can make new connections through friends
or relatives. Avoid purchasing expensive items. You will be accident
prone if you aren’t careful this month.
LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23) Double check your work and be sure that
your boss is in a good mood before you do your presentation. Your
self esteem will come back if you take part in organizational functions that allow you to be in the lime light.
.SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22) Try to join groups of interest such as
ballroom dance classes or perhaps an internet organization. Be discreet about your personal life or whereabouts. Be mysterious. Expect temper tantrums on the home front if you haven’t been letting
someone have their way.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21) Things at home may be somewhat rocky. Don’t torment yourself. Disharmony in the home will
be extremely stressful. You may find that lectures or travel will be
highly successful. You need time to think things through.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) You will be able to get along well
with colleagues. Stay out of other people’s affairs. Travel and social
activity will bring about interesting talks, not to mention contacts.
AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) Your persuasive nature will win the
heart of someone you’ve had your eye on. Don’t be afraid to lay
your cards on the table. You may want to take a trip; however, before
you do, make sure that your car is serviced properly.
PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) Look into alternate means of supporting
your financial burdens. Don’t let your partner goad you into wearing your heart on your sleeve. Do not trust others with important
information.
ARIES (Mar 21-April 20) Your ideas may be good, but they aren’t
necessarily right for everyone. Be sure to take time for old friends
or relatives you don’t get to see that often. If you’ve taken on a lot
of work, be sure to leave some time for yourself and family. Get involved in sports events that will benefit your physical appearance.
TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) You may want to clear the air where
older relatives are concerned.Changes in your home will be positive. If you’re preoccupied, be careful while operating a vehicle or
any kind of equipment or machinery. You may have the day off but
your thoughts will be on your work and your cash situation.
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