July 2009 Thompson Edition - North of 50

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Twenty months ago, while sitting in a doctor's office at Vancouver GeneralHospital, Jann L.M. Bailey's world stopped turning.

Acute myelogenous leukemia - those were the three powerful words the oncologistdelivered to Jann's ears on November 7, 2007. Her energetic lifestyle was throwninto a complete tailspin.

The disease strikes less than five in 100,000 people - and now, Jann was one ofthem. She became a reluctant participant in an exclusive club for those afflictedwith cancer of the blood and bone marrow.

The Kamloops Art Gallery executive director was forced to make a critical decision:accept an invitation to a personal pity party or throw on the boxing gloves and TKOthe disease that was so mercilessly ravaging her body.

"It came as a very big shock, but in typical form, she said, 'Okay, how do we dealwith it and fight it?'"

Her trip to Vancouver was intended to be for one doctor's appointment. It wouldbe seven months before Jann returned home to Kamloops.

"I've learned much more about blood than I want to, or care to, but that's part ofthe process-learning how it all works," says Jann while running her fingers throughthe strands of her newly grown curly, black hair.

A tenacious and tireless advocate of the visual arts since her early years inHamilton, Ontario, Jann spent the better part of a year-and-a-half advocating forher own survival.

"I took it one day at a time and was determined to fight it with dignity, pride, andrespect for those who were helping me."

With three bouts of chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant behind her, theskip's returned to Jann's step.

Back at the helm at the KAG on a part-time basis, the executive director's leadingher troops forward the only way she knows how-with commitment and passion.

"It all comes down to passion. Passion spelled with capitals."

Born with the creative gene, Jann's passion for photography and printmaking ledher to the Ontario College of Art and Design in 1973. A scholarship provided herwith the opportunity to spend her final year of college at the Lacoste, Francecampus of the New York based Sarah Lawrence College.

"My art history professor there, Julien Levy, is literally the reason why I'm in thisposition here today," she says.

While studying in France, Jann spent weekends with Levy and his wife at theirBonnaire home. Levy, one of modernism's pre-eminent art dealers, operated theJulien Levy Gallery in New York from 1931 to 1949.

"One weekend we were talking about my future. He asked me what I was thinkingof doing and I told him teaching. He said, 'I think you would be better suited for themuseum field. That's where you should work-you would be great.' So it was Julienwho set me on the path that I'm on today and I've never looked back."

Through work at the Hamilton and Peterborough Art Galleries, and throughteaching arts administration and conservation at Fleming College, Jann promptlyestablished a solid reputation for her work in the country's Eastern arts arena.

But she knew, she had to spread her artistic wings in the country's west in order togain a comprehensive understanding of the nation's visual arts sector and fulfill alonging to work internationally

Jann accepted the position as the KAG's executive director in 1987 and spent adecade tucked away in the cramped and crowded museum basement, all the whilelobbying ardently for a bright and modern space to house her gallery.

For 22 years, Jann and her collective of dedicated gallery supporters plotted along,one step at a time, raising the gallery's stature from a small regional gallery intoone of B.C.'s premiere galleries.

"I'm passionate about arts and believe in them for our social, economic and culturalwell-being. When you are passionate you don't mind telling the story and selling it.I think I've become very good at that."

Jann's volunteer affiliations are extensive and run the gamut from board memberof the Kamloops Hospice Association to past-president of the Canadian MuseumAssociation.

Her tenures with the Canadian Art Museum Directors and the Canadian MuseumAssociation were positions centred in advocacy and provided her with theopportunity to promote the artistic medium so near and dear to her heart.

In June of 2008 her strong leadership at the regional and national levels earnedher double accolades, first with an appointment as a Fellow of the CMA, followedby an honorary doctorate from Thompson Rivers University. "I was on cloud nine. That was a pretty tough year. To be recognized not only withinmy own community, but nationally, made me feel good. I was very proud."

"The only problem was that with my bald head, the doctoral cap didn't fit," Jannadds with a laugh.

Her grand vision to posture her regional gallery on the international stage came tofruition with her selection by the Canada Council to serve as co-commissionaire torepresent Canada in organizing an exhibition of First Nations Artist RebeccaBelmore at the 51st Venice Biennale in 2005.

"The Venice Biennale was a huge undertaking for a regional gallery. Viewed bymore than 300,000 people, it defined the Kamloops Art Gallery's reputation on theinternational stage."

Still subscribed to a cocktail of anti-rejection drugs and steroids to combat herchronic case of Graft-versus-host disease, a side effect of her bone marrowtransplant, Jann's not out of the woods yet, but is well on her way down thepathway to remission.

"I'm not Wonder Woman. I still find myself looking over my shoulder. I've not beena woman who has had many fears in life, but every now and then I catch myselfworrying a wee bit that it might come back. I have to correct that by looking to thefuture and enjoying the day for today."

An advocate for many causes, Jann's anxious to add one more cause to the list bysharing her experiences with leukemia with others who have suffered the samefate.

"There's such a synergy and camaraderie with people who've experiencedleukemia. Because it's so rare, it's important that we talk about it."

"What I've learned from all of this is that we need to support each other. We needto look after each other."

"We get so wrapped up in going from A to B. Stuff like this makes us stop andappreciate. It's made me more humble and more passionate."

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Jann has been KAG’s executive director since 1987


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From its earliest days, the allure of the feisty trout inKamloops' lakes beckoned anglers from near and far.

Viewed through Roderick Haig-Browns eyes, theKamloops region as fisherman's country where every manseemed to be an angler of some sort or another, anddiscussed the fighting trout with vigour at every hotel,barber shop, general store and street corner.

Playing host to some of the planet's mostbeautiful and healthy waters, the region's lakes have longheld their own unique charm and distinction. Among thelakes, Paul, Pinantan, Knouff, Adams, Beaver, Tunkwa,Kelly, Pennask and Hyas have all observed infamy fortheir underwater runners.

The popularity of the region's legendary'Kamloops trout' grew in the latter part of the 19thcentury, receiving a boost of legitimacy from thescientific community after a biologist from StanfordUniversity gave the trout its own distinct place in theregister of recognized fish species-Salmo Kamloops.

But subsequent research carried out in Paul Lakein 1931 disputed the species by pointing out that thedifferences that led to the distinct species classificationwere environmentally induced rather than genetics. So ended the legend of the so-called Kamloops Trout.

In stark contrast to modern times where one percent of fish register at five pounds or over, the region'slakes of yesteryear teemed with magnificent, plump rainbows.

With a good catch comprising 50 to 100 fish in the 1890s, unwonted was the need to spin a yarn of thebig one that got away. On more than one occasion, the angler was said to have hauled in more than his ownweight in fish.

Originally, lakes in the region were barren of resident trout, including Paul and Knouff, which were two of thefirst to be stocked and quickly become great producers.

Famous for its evening fishing, Paul Lake was stocked with 5,000 fry in 1909 and by 1922, visitorsfrequenting the charismatic Echo Lodge were enjoying the adrenaline rush induced by 10 pound trout peelingthe fishing line off the reel.

By the 1930s, whoppers were being pulled from virtually every lake in the region. A 33-pound fightertugged in from Pavilion Lake. A 23.5 pounder lured with an earthworm on the shores of Knouff Lake. And theregion's largest recorded trout ever pulled in-a 46-pounder from Jewel Lake (now Long Lake) in 1932.

Against the advice of experienced anglers, Knouff Lake was stocked with 175,000 fry in 1932,subsequently depleting the lake's food supply. In this lake that once swarmed with fish, the average weightplummeted from five pounds to one pound.

The heydays featuring 20 pound trophy trout are merely memories now, but just as they did a centuryago, feisty trout lurking in the depths of the Thompson/Cariboo's lakes and rivers are still gulping up the fly andscreaming out the line for thousands of sports fishermen from around the world.

Facts contained in this piece extracted from articles by Ken Favrholdt and Robert Koopmans.

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Thompson Rivers University Partners With Dr.Halstrom Sleep Apnea & Snoring Clinics ToLaunch Mobile Center For Respiratory HealthGround-breaking Not For Profit Mobile Outreach Program Aims to Educate Public on Sleep Apnea ViaHealth Screenings and On-site Information Sessions

Dr. Halstrom Sleep Apnea & Snoring Clinics, a pioneer of sleep apnea and snoring devices and therapy, hasbecome the major sponsor partner of Thompson Rivers University’s Mobile Center for Respiratory Health(MCRH) program, a Province-wide, multi-city initiative designed to identify and demonstrate the role of allhealth professionals in supporting and participating in primary screening for sleep apnea, which is a widespreadhealth condition that remains undiagnosed and untreated.

According to the Canadian Lung Association sleep apnea is actually quite common, however, most people whohave sleep apnea are unaware of the symptoms and subsequently have not been effective diagnosed. We knowthat:

! 20% of adults have at least mild sleep apnea (1 in 5 adults) ! almost 7% of adults have at least moderate sleep apnea (1 in 15 adults) ! 2 - 3% of children are likely to have sleep apnea

Given the prevalence of this condition within our population, and the devastating consequences ThompsonRivers University, in conjunction with Dr. Halstrom, launched the MCRH program, which aims to significantlyraise the awareness, spark meaningful dialogue and present workable solutions for this important healthinitiative.

As part of the MCRH program, Dr. Halstrom, who is the inventor of The Silencer, will provide his guidanceand expertise to assist with the screening and treatment efforts of Thompson Rivers University students anddoctors from the MCRH program’s advisory group. Further, via a specialized MCRH Trailer, retrofittedspecifically to host screening events, students and doctors will travel to various communities across theProvince of British Columbia and hold public information forums along with lunch & learn presentations forthe staff of local health professionals.

The following are a few of the health consequences that underscore the serious nature of sleep apnea:

! Sleep disordered breathing is an independent risk factor for insulin resistance ! Untreated Mild – Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) – is almost double risk of a cardiovasculardisease ! Untreated Severe OSA is greater than four times risk of cardiovascular disease ! Moderate-severe sleep apnea is independently associated with a large increased risk of all-cause mortality ! Patients with OSA have increased rates of motor vehicle crashes and personal injury

“The MCRH team at Thompson Rivers University has consistently demonstrated strong leadership and aproactive approach when it comes to the education and study of sleep disorders and apnea, and we areextremely excited to help raise the bar even further,” said Don Halstrom, President and CEO of Dr. Halstrom’sSleep Apnea and Snoring Clinics. “This milestone program will not only enable Thompson Rivers Universityto enhance their own internal program, but also represents the first step in a larger scale effort to effectivelyincrease much needed screening efforts for the public over the long term.”

The MCRH program has a planned five-year term.During this term the MCRH Trailer will travel to andhave a positive impact on all regions of the Provinceof British Columbia. The MCRH Trailer will bevisiting the following regions/cities during its firstfive-months of operations:

Kamloops: June 2009 Kelowna: July 2009 Prince George / Williams Lake: August 2009 Nanaimo / Comox / Campbell River:

September 2009 Victoria: October 2009

In addition to the public health benefits the programexpands and enriches the educational experience forthe Thompson Rivers University students. BetweenQ4 2008 and Q1 2009, the MCRH Trailer is plannedto be in use in various high-profile locations withinthe Vancouver and Fraser Valley areas.

Re: Bleeker Lake articleDear Editor:In your June issue, on page ten, you feature an article

describing Terasen's creation of a picnic site atBleeker Lake.

The impression given, in what I assume was aTerasen press release, is that the company did all thework.As you see from Jim Woodward's letter to KamloopsThis Week, other groups were involved. I don't wishto denigrate Terasen, but I feel that it is very importantthat volunteer groups be recognized for their efforts.(I am not affiliated with any of the groups ororganizations.)Sincerely Yours, Marie Hicks

EDITOR’S NOTE: Jim Woodward’s letter, whichappeared in the Kamloops This Week acknowledged thecontributions from various groups, including Kamloopsand District Fish and Game Association, Charlie’s BackHoe Service, Dawson Construction, Scouts, St. John’sAmbulance volunteers, The Miistry of Tourism Cultureand the Arts, RONA, and Terasen.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

As British Columbians jump into their cars to go to CanadaDay celebrations or take their families to the beach, theywill be feeling the pinch at the pumps. On July 1st, thecarbon tax goes up again, as the government continueswith its plan to force people out of their cars, sit around inthe dark, and wear sweaters in their homes to stop whatsome people believe is a looming global warmingArmageddon.

But as political parties have discovered to their dismay,voters are not willing to sacrifice their wellbeing today toprevent something that may or may not happen 100 yearsfrom now. It's time to get rid of the carbon tax and use thetax system for what it was intended -- financing essentialgovernment services -- not as a tool to distort the price ofenergy to engineer a colour-of-the-month social outcome.B.C.'s carbon tax started at $10 per tonne in 2008 and on

July 1st, the carbon tax goes up by 50 per cent, to $15 pertonne. Of course, that’s before the GST is charged. That’sright, the federal government charges GST on the carbontax, bumping the carbon tax increase to 58 per cent - apure tax grab. Why are citizens forced to pay more for energy? Because

governments adapt their policies to consensus opinion towin votes. The green lobby convinced the Premier of aconsensus on global warming, and the popularity ofcreating policies around it. So imagine his surprise when,after gasoline prices popped over $1.50 per litre mark forthe first time ever (thanks in part to the carbon tax), theNDP's popularity jumped as well. Coincidence? Doubtful.

The federal Liberals learned this the hard way after theircarbon tax was overwhelmingly rejected by Canadianvoters in the 2008 General Election. The so-called GreenShift was rightly seen as a tax grab designed to shift moneyout of consumers' pockets for new social engineeringschemes.

The green lobby says government should add a carbontax to fossil fuels because they insist carbon dioxide is apollutant and a carbon tax would force polluters to pay fortheir misdeeds. Except carbon dioxide is not a pollutant.According to Environment Canada, "air pollution is made ofvarious chemicals and particles that contaminate theatmosphere around the Earth.” Carbon dioxide is a clear,colourless, odourless gas that each one of us breathes outevery second of every day.

People still have to drive and heat their homes andincreasing the cost of energy will do little to force people tobehave otherwise. It will create hardship and difficultchoices as people decide whether to enroll their children insoccer programs because of the cost of driving. But asmore people realize the climate changes, always has andalways will, the carbon tax will fall out of favour as a tool ofcoercion.

People pay taxes so government can provide essentialservices, not to be manipulated in some social engineeringexperiment. Heating our homes and driving our cars arealready expensive enough. It's time for government toeliminate the carbon tax and stop creating more worries forfamilies who are already concerned about jobs, theeconomy and their future wellbeing.

Carbon tax coercion continues Submitted by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Adult Tutoring ProgramA new program providing adults with tutoring islooking for learners and volunteer tutors.

Partner Assisted Learning (PAL) is a volunteer basedliteracy organization that offers free tutoring to adults.Learners are individually matched with tutors whowill help them reach their goals. Tutors can assist withreading, writing, spelling, and basic math and receivetraining and ongoing services and support.

PAL is a community partnership between theSecwepemc Cultural Education Society, ThompsonRivers University and the Ministry of AdvancedEducation and Labour Market Development.

“This program will appeal to anyone interested inreading for pleasure or work, or who wants tocontinue their studies,” says Regional LiteracyCoordinator Fred Cunningham. “It is a chance toreceive help with your reading, for free. It only takesyour time and commitment."

For more information, please contact PAL coordinatorJanessa Mckenzie at 250-852-3091 [email protected]

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Old GGuys RRuleThe television news is generally filled with stories that anger, disappoint, scare, sadden and annoy me, butoccasionally one comes across the wire that just makes me smile and cheer.

Yesterday was one of those days. While the news (including the Canadian networks) was dominated by anannoying story about a US senator who’d disappeared to Brazil for several days, been unfaithful to his wife, andwho may or may not have destroyed his political career, one story gave me an “Aw shucks” moment. It wasthe story of 84 year old Bob Bennett of Vancouver Island, who’d been trapped in a well shaft for four daysbefore being rescued. By all accounts the senior is just fine, thank you very much. You knowthat he’s the toughguy who’s got the guts and the stamina to chew off his own arm to save his life.

He belongs on a billboard that says, Old Guys Rule.

Just as this story came out, CNN was reporting on its crawler that 5 senior citizens in Germany had been chargedwith kidnapping. Now, that’s not an everyday occurrence. Turns out, the group in their 60s and 70s kidnappeda much younger 56 year old who allegedly owed them money on an investment scheme gone bad. Two of theolder gents tied up the younger with electrical tape, stuffed him into the trunk of a car, held him for four days,and beat him senseless in an attempt to get their money back. Who the heck did this young whippersnapperthink he was dealing with? Didn’t he know that Old Guys Rule?

Generally, I try not to advocate violence or taking the law into your own hands, but my delight in this storywould make Ghandi cringe. I am hoping these kidnapping seniors don’t turn out to be part of a huge crimefamily trying to collect on a loan sharking debt. That would be disappointing … because, I may be inspired bystories of old guys fighting back, but I’m annoyed by stories of seniors committing criminal acts. Tsk, tsk.

Seniors turning the tables on criminals is an entirely different story. Here’s a recent headline that, I’m sorry tosay, made me smile: “Bad assed Senior Citizens taking down criminal dirtbags.” I was tickled pink to readabout a senior who beat a would-be robber with a cane, an elderly woman who fought back against anunscrupulous corporation – and won, an old guy in a wheelchair who drop kicked a couple of carjackers, whoran away crying like little girls.

It’s a bit like being proud of your child for standing up to the school yard bully. As a parent, you wag yourfinger, admonish your offspring for their inappropriate behavior and send them to their room for a couple ofhours of contemplation and soul searching. But secretly, you’re impressed. And you’re relieved -- because nowyou know your child is capable of defending himself. A part of you wants to give them a pat on the back forhis courage, but on the other hand, you don’t want to send the message that violence is an acceptable way tohandle disputes.

But when the person standing up to the bully is over the age of 65, chances are he doesn’t need a finger wagginglecture from yours truly to explain to him what’s right and wrong. He’s already learned his life lessons … andone of them is: Don’t mess with old guys, because Old Guys Rule

So, next time you notice a baseball cap or a T-shirt that boasts, “Old Guys Rule,” give ‘em the thumbs up,because you know it’s true.

Calvin White is a retired high school counsellor who lives in the North Okanagan. He hashad over 70 essays published in the various Canadian daily newspapers, including theGlobe and Mail, the Ottawa Citizen, Toronto Star, Vancouver Sun and Province. If youhave any comments on this column, you can write to Calvin White [email protected] or to Calvin White, c/o North of 50, Box 100, Armstrong, BCV0E 1B0


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conditions while awaiting transit to the death camps. But Terezin was more than aninternment centre to expedite Hitler's Final Solution. It was also used as apropaganda tool to convince the world, through the International Red Cross, that theNazis' treatment of the Jews was benign and misunderstood.

In preparation for an inspection by the Red Cross, Terezin was rigged upto look like a pleasant, spa town created for Jews. A bogus town council was set up,money printed, phoney shops set up replete with goods previously confiscated bythe Jewish prisoners, and play-grounds, sports competitions and other trappingsorganized to con the Red Cross team of inspectors. Evidently it worked, as they laterwrote positive reports about Terezin. The lice, disease, vermin, over-crowdedconditions, vicious police measures, and oppressive captivity somehow escapedtheir purview.

Flash forward sixty-seven years and the same deceptive propagandatechniques seem to find favour with the Chinese government in the treatment ofTibetans. This is not to accuse China of the same style or degree of evil embodiedby the Nazis. But last March, when a coterie of international journalists was usheredto Lhasa to observe how orderly, progressive, and peaceful life there is in the wakeof widespread demonstrations and consequent suppression, the hope was that themanipulation of reality would be convincing. Unfortunately for the Chinese, somebrave Tibetan monks were prepared to sacrifice their future by cracking the glossand exposing the ruse. Because of that courage and risk, the journalists were forcedto formally report on a reality contrary to what China hoped would be presented.

It's human nature to want to believe in good and to want to avoidemotionally unsettling situations. Since 1959 when the Chinese governmentdecided to militarily exert full control over Tibet, the world has chosen to downplaythe oppression. Political arguments about sovereignty have been used to distract usand shift focus from the ground reality in which a people have had their centuriesold religion and culture systematically attacked. The desire to do business and makemoney has weighed more than the moral responsibility to condemn the forcefulrepression of the Tibetan people and the imprisonments and deaths that have beenperpetrated against all opposition for almost fifty years.

For many years, China has allowed tourists into Tibet for a controlledholiday. There has been no lack of willing customers. Cultural genocide is too bigof a mouthful to be an impediment. Thinking too much can be such a downer. AndChina has been given full acceptance on the world stage. The last Olympics weremerely a reflection of that.

The world's media have been careful to always include the official Chineseversion of events. Should there be too much credence given to the lived truth ofTibetans, we'd have to ask ourselves where we've been the past fifty years. Thus, theabsolutely ridiculous terminology that the Chinese government uses to describe thesituation - calling the Dalai Lama a "splittist" and naming the "Dalai clique" asmasterminding the chaos is reported as though it makes sense.

The archaic language and thinking harkens back to the stilted vision andjargon of the fifties' Chinese Communist Party propaganda mills.

During the days of the Cold War, it was normal for media reports to coverrepression behind the Iron Curtain. When brave people tried to escape over theBerlin Wall and got shot, images and condemnation would flutter through the "FreeWorld". Defectors would be given respect and acceptance, hockey stars particularly.Even today, Cuban defectors are lauded. Every year, Tibetans take their chances toescape into Nepal by crossing the high Himalayan passes. Less than three years ago,Chinese border guards shot at a group trying such an escape and killed a nun. Theirversion was that the border guards fired in self-defence. Luckily, independentwestern mountain climbers witnessed the assault and attested it was simple targetpractice.

Isn't it time to understand the reality in Tibet in a similar way to what washappening in Terezin? None of my students could understand how our world couldhave been so self-interested and so dense as to allow the Holocaust and to fall forthe deception at Terezin. They were emotionally shaken up after their visit. That isas it should be. They could feel the dark energy still tangible in that sorry town.They didn't think of themselves as tourists even now, so long after all the bodieshave settled into dust; they saw themselves as learners and witnesses. With bodiesstill warm and anguish still pulsing, what does Tibet deserve from us?

For the past five years I've taken school groups tothe Czech Republic. While there we spend a dayat Terezin, the small town north of Prague whichserved as a Jewish ghetto town during World War2. Tens of thousands died there in terrible

blogs that inflicts misinformation on the uninformed. No, AHSA is dedicated toencouraging dialogue and reflection on issues that affect Salmon Arm and,inevitably, the global community we are all part of. Glancing through thesubmissions on the site, I was reminded that Salmon Arm is a very odd community.Here I'm using "odd" affectionately and in its original meaning as something that is"singular in a positive sense of renowned, rare, choice." Oh, I know. All of ourtowns and cities are different, unique even, each with its own charm and assets.But Salmon Arm is something else. It's really quite an amazing place.

For starters, we are the only town in Canada we can find that hassuccessfully fended off "Smart Centres," Canada's largest shopping malldeveloper. (In this case, the massive development was proposed for anenvironmentally sensitive area at the mouth of the Salmon River and would havenearly duplicated in size the entire commercial area of the downtown core.) Thiswas not easy. Led by an all-volunteer group called the Committee for a Strong andSustainable Salmon Arm (CASSSA), it took the collective effort of hundreds ofcommunity members researching environmental and economic issues, appearingat council meetings, organizing rallies, preparing and distributing informationpamphlets, discussing the issues door-to-door, making presentations to communitygroups, and, finally, hundreds of concerned community members coming out nightafter night (staying, in one case, until 2:00 am!) to voice there concerns at a seriesof council meetings.

But that's not the only remarkable display of Salmon Arm communityengagement and resourcefulness. Not by a long shot. The SALMAR CommunityAssociation is celebrating its 50th anniversary as the owners and operators oftheatres in Salmon Arm - currently five of them. So what? Well, they may be theonly non-profit group in all of North America to operate a first-run multiplex, pouringthousands of dollars back into the community each year. (Why send profits to LosAngeles when we can keep them right here in town supporting dozens ofworthwhile community projects?).

Salmon Arm is home to one of the most successful film societies andfestivals in the country (and the only 3-D festival.) The Salmon Arm Roots andBlues Festival, celebrating its 16th anniversary this summer, has become one ofthe premier summer music festivals in Canada, drawing around 15,000 people tothe magnificent site adjacent to the downtown. We have a vibrant downtown thatthrives despite economic downturns and big box blandishments. Salmon Arm hasone of the top fairs in the province, with one of the highest per-capital participationrates.

We have a municipal trail system that is the envy of BC - and under theleadership of volunteer committees, we will soon have one of the most extensivesystems in the country. We are in the midst of a community initiated Smart Growth(not to be confused with Smart Centres!) project that is providing new and moresustainable ways of looking at how our community can grow for everyone's benefit.We have the Larch Hills trail system, one of the largest Nordic tracts in westernCanada, maintained by the Larch Hills Ski Club, a volunteer community group thatfor 20 years has made the Larch Hills synonymous with excellence in community-managed sports venues.

But why am I telling you all of this? Because there is another word I'd liketo analyze: community. Community comes from the Latin word communis,"common, public, general, shared by all or many." Communis becamecommutatem, "fellowship, community of relations or feelings." I like that. Acommunity of common feelings. Salmon Arm, like all communities - has its deepphilosophical and political divisions. But somehow despite these, there is aremarkably high level of shared engagement, caring and commitment - acommunity of common feelings - I have rarely seen elsewhere.

While walking a while ago, I exchanged greetings with a woman sharingthe path. "Aren't we luck to have such wonderful trails?" she asked. I nodded,smiled and went on, but as I thought about the woman's comment, I realized shewas wrong. It wasn't luck we had the trail. It was vision and lots of hard work.Dozens of people had lobbied at the political level, as well as wielded shovels andmattocks to build the trail itself.

And it is these people that make Salmon Arm special. We have a longhistory of self-reliance, cooperation and stubbornness, traits often seen inagricultural communities. It has resulted in a tradition of volunteerism andcommunity responsibility. Maybe it's this tradition that keeps us from becoming justanother cookie-cutter town. Or maybe we're just cantankerous. Either way, keepyour eye on Salmon Arm. We've got something good going up here.

A friend here in Salmon Arm recently createda blog site called Aim High Salmon Arm(www.salmonarm.wordpress.com). This isnot one of your run of the mill self-indulgent

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Coming Events


Clinton Country Jamboree. Set amid the peacefultranquility of Clintons Reg Conn Centennial Park,the 10th Annual Clinton Country Jamboree is a feastfor the senses. Hosted once again by LegendaryCowboy Poet Mike Puhallo Saturday, August 15 from8am to 9pm. Your free admission provides a full dayof celebrating western heritage. Bring your lawnchairs and stay all day to enjoy live music, cowboypoetry, demonstrations, open market, beer garden,meals, prizes and much more! For more informationcontact Robin Fennell, Chairperson at (250) 459-2284.

Free informative Tours of Thompson RiversUniversity Gardens are offered very Wednesdayevening, 6:00pm to 7:30 through July and August.Guides are Volunteers from TRU's "Friends of theGardens" and are ready to answer your questionsabout the plant you see.. Topics vary weekly andeach tour is unique. Prepare for an easy walk anddress for the weather. lMeet at TRU Horticulture,House 10, far West end of campus. Free parkingnearby in Lot N. Call 1-250-828-5181 for moreinformation.

Lillooet Apricot & Tsaqwen Festival Friday July 24@ 9:00Am - Sunday July 29 @ 9:00PM Celebratingthe apricot & the Tsaqwen Saskatoon Berry. Livemusic, great food & more. Contact Information: 250-256-4308

Everyone is invited to come out for 'Hot July Nights'in the South Cariboo, downtown 100 Mile House,Friday July 10. Building on last year's successful re-launch of the 100 Mile House Show n Shine, there willbe even more shiny chrome on display over ourthree-day event. Starting Friday afternoon withanother 'Cruzin the Dub' gathering at the local A & Wand ending Sunday afternoon with the windup of thetraditional Show n Shine competition, there will belots happening for participants and spectators alike.Highlights include a two-day Swap Meet, cruises, anddancing the night away to Bobby B & the Beaumont's!For more information, or to pre-register for this greatevent, please visit hotjulynights.ca.

Starting July 3, 2009 to Sept 5, 2009 the Spirit ofKamloops runs every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00am and every Friday, Saturday and Monday at 7:00pm Full schedule and more information, tickets visitwww.kamrail.com or phone 250-374-2141

The 17th Annual Merritt Mountain Music FestivalJuly 9th to July 12th is the largest outdoor CountryMusic Festival in Canada. The Merritt MountainMusic Festival 2009 proudly presents: Paul Brandt,George Canyon, Kenny Chesney, Steve Miller Band,Emerson Drive, Pam Tillis, Jaydee Bixby, Ridley BentAnd many more stars and soon to be stars!! Up andComing stars will beperforming on the LittleBig Stage and in thePump House Saloon.Camping on site - newBeach for Fun. Busservice from thegrounds to townavailable. For moreinfo call 604-525-3330.

30 Bulls - 30 Riders -Only 8 SecondsNicola ValleyMemorial ArenaMerritt, Jul 10th, 2009to Jul 11th, 20095:30PM to 3:00PMWitness Pro RodeoAction at thisweekends greatBullfest. $15 per

AUTHOR’S SHOWCASE ANDTRADE FAIR

The Kamloops Arts Council and Partners inPublishing are looking for authors to participate intheir Author's Showcase and Trade Fair. This is anopportunity for authors to network and liaise withother authors, publishers, editors, illustrators, andothers from "the biz". Authors may also promote andsell their work (15% commission to the KAC on allsales). If you are interested or have questions, pleasecontact the Kamloops Arts Council at 250-372-7323or [email protected]

person at the door. Concession & Beverage Gardenon site. For more info call 250-378-0349.

The Annual Sturgeon Derby is fishing and fun allrolled up in one at Various River Locations Lillooet,BC! Jul 25th. Great Prizes and post derby BBQ andCelebration at the Reynolds Hotel on the Patio!Entrance fee $70.00. For more info contact Steve at250-256-4848.

Cambie Farm Theatre’s Third Annual OutdoorSummer Production August 6-10 "Don’t CountYour Chickens Until They Cry Wolf" by Carol LynnWright Pearson is a fast-paced, mad cap Musicalbased on Aesop's fables for children of all ages andadults young at heart. This play includes all of yourfavourites; the tortoise and the hare, the lion and themouse, the boy who cried wolf, and many more.Cambie Farm Theatre is situatied 9 km E ofSicamous, surrounded by spectacular mountains,forest and fields. All plays take place outdoors withavenue-style seating for the audience, which is oftennose-to-nose with the actors. Thursday throughSunday, August 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Tickets are $12.00 foradults, $7.00 for students, and children under 6 arefree. For info and reservations call 250-836-2763 [email protected] . Tickets areavailable at True Value in Sicamous and Wearaboutsin Salmon Arm.

The Little Britches Rodeo July 25 at Logan LakeRanch and Country Club. 9:00Am to 5:00PM. TheLittle Britches Rodeo consists of youth competitors inJunior and Senior divisions. Junior boys compete inracing, stake, goat tail tying and steer riding. Juniorgirls compete in pole bending, barrel racing, and goattail tying. Senior Boys compete in the stake race, calftying, breakaways roping, undecorating, and cowriding. Senior Girls compete in pole bending, goattying, breakaway and dobbing. Pancake Breakfast at7 am for $5/person - concessions are available on thegrounds. Admission to this year's rodeo is byDonation! For more info contact Sabrina Caniball at250-523-6716.

Switzmalph Cultural Day & Pow-Wow on July 20. 1pm - 7 pm - First Nations pow-wow, archery, atlatl,stick games, hand drum contest, village tours,storytelling, native theatre, live entertainment andconcessions. Phone for further details. SwitzmalphCultural Centre, 1st Ave SW 250-803-0395

www.shuswapcentre.org

JOBS: Western Canada Theatre requires aTechnical Director to begin August 24, 2009. This is afull-time salaried position with benefits on a 10 monthcontract; during July and August, maintenance isscheduled in both venues and work is on an on-callbasis. Western Canada Theatre is also looking for aTechnician to start August 24, 2009. More info andjob descriptions are available on the websitewww.westerncanadatheatre.bc.ca

Sun Peaks and Region Farmer�s MarketSustaining the local economy is even moreimportant this summer and visitors and residents atSun Peaks Resort will once again be supportinglocal farmers, ranchers and artisans. The awardwinning Sun Peaks & Region Farmers� Market isreturning for a 4th season and will be set up inthe heart of the Sun Peaks Village on Sunday,June 28 from 10am to 2pm and will continueevery Sunday all summer.

The Farmers’ Market at Sun Peaks had a recordbreaking season in 2008, with an average of 16vendors each week and close to 20 during theBC150 Feastival Celebration during the Augustlong weekend. The Sun Peaks Market wasawarded the Best Small Market from the BC150Farmers’ Market awards for its continued efforts topromote sustainable agriculture in the region.

Local vendors are extremely pleased with how theSun Peaks Market has grown and say they arehoping people will continue to recognize the valueof supporting local producers.

“The money you spend at my booth, I spend at thegrocery store or the farmers market or the gasstation,” says Kelsey Kashaluba of Fisherman’sCatch. “It’s a great big circle.”

The Sun Peaks Farmers’ Market will continue be anintegral part of the community this summer. TheVillage will be alive with buskers and entertainment,creating a unique ambiance for customers whilethey shop for fresh fruits, organic vegetables,meats, seafood and crafts from local artisans.

Come up for the market and stay for the day in thenatural mountain environment surrounding SunPeaks. Ride the chairlift and hike in the alpine, gomountain biking, horseback riding or canoe atMcGillivray Lake.

The Sun Peaks & Region Farmers’ Market will takeplace every Sunday this summer from 10am to2pm.

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100 MILE HOUSE100 MILE - Diabetesdrop-in is held everyTuesday from 1-2 p.m. atthe South CaribooCommunity Health Centre.Speak with the nurse ordietitian. Everyonewelcome. For informationphone 395-7676.

Farmers Market andCraft Fair. Loon BayResort, Sheridan Lake.Runs Saturdays, 10 am to 3pm May Long Weekendthrough Labour day. Call250-593-2353 for moreinformation.

100 Mile Legion All-Veterans get-togethers areheld Saturdays at 2 p.m. atthe legion. Meat draws at 3p.m. For more informationcall 395-2511.

Creekside Seniors Centreoffers activities for seniorssuch as pool, darts, bridge,whist, cribbage and carpetbowling. For moreinformation call (250)395-3919.

108 Newcomers Group.First and third Thursdayof every month at 10:30am in the CommunityCentre upstairs room.Meet other newcomers

over a cup of coffee in aninformal setting. Drop-infee: $2. Caroline 791-9250.

ASHCROFTVisit the AschroftFarmers Market,Saturdays 8 am - 2 pm.4th Ave, Between Railway& Brink. For info call (250)453-9235.

BARRIEREThe Barriere & DistrictHeritage Society will behaving their 5th AnnualQuilt Show from July 25 toAugust 8, 2009 At theNorth Thompson Museum– 343 Lilley Road, Barriere,BC. Open – Tuesday toSaturday, 10am – 5pm.One day only – 25thAnniversary Tea –Saturday, July 25, 2009Please contact ShirleyWittner at 250-672-5916for more information.

Barriere Survivors meet2nd Monday of the Month10:30 am to 12:30 @Volunteer Centre. Anyonewho has suffered a BrainInjury Ph. Kamloops BrainInjury Assoc (250) 372-1799 ask for John for info.

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CHASEChase Village FridayEvening Market 5-9 pm.Live music, local produce,baked goods, cheeses, fish,meats, arts & crafts. Therewill be various arts &cultural presentations,watch for Native dancers intraditional costume,Mounties in uniform &more.

KAMLOOPSThe newly formedKamloops GardenRailway Club is lookingfor donations of large-scaletrack, buildings & rollingstock for a permanent "G"scale layout at TheKamloops Wildlife Park.Tax reciepts will beissued. To donate or formore information on ourorganization ~ call Hans @250-828-1418.

Breast cancer supportgroup meet the secondSaturday of the month atLansdown Village, lowerlevel, 111-450 LansdowneSt., from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Call 250-374-9188.

WonderCafe SoupKitchen at Mt. Paul

United Church, 140Laburnum Ave.(Kamloops North Shore),serves hot lunch everyThursday from 11a.m. to1p.m.

Kamloops OstomySupport Group meets at 7pm on first Thursday ofmonth at Medichair,boardroom. 210-450Landsdowne Street,contact for info: Ken at250-819-0315 or Evelyn at250-828-6647.

Pottery classes for theFab 55+. Discover orrediscover the great feelingof creating in clay- Handbuilding, sculpture, coils orslabs. Held everyTuesday from 1-3:30PMat Heritage Housepottery studio inRiverside Park. $5 fornon members $3 formembers. Free clay isavailable for small projectsand fee covers firing,glazing and use of tools.For more informationcontact Diane Britt at 573-2604 or 377-8793.

Kamloops Garden ClubMeets every 4 th Wed. ofthe month in HeritageHouse at 7:00 pm.Jeanette Moslin (250) 372-9669.

The Wells Gray CountrySeniors Society meet thefirst Wednesday of eachmonth at 10 a.m. at theResource Centre; ThirdSunday Seniors Social at1p.m. in the Munroe Roomat Wells Gray Inn; SeniorsBook Club meet on thefourth Thursday of eachmonth in the Clearwaterlibrary. Contact LoisG e i g e r ,[email protected].

The Kamloops RagingGrannies is a non-partisangroup of women who usehumor to actively raise theconsciousness of citizensthrough peaceful means topromote positive changewithin our communities.More info 372-3105.

Tuesday afternooncribage at the McArthurpark lawn BowlingClubhouse (besideNorBroc Stadium) at 1:30p.m. Everyone welcome.No partners needed. Crib,coffee and good company.Call 250-579-0028.

Are you a breast cancersurvivor looking for fun,fitness and friendship? TheSpirit Warrior dragonboat team is a great group

of women who meetTuesdays & Thursdays at6pm at Pioneer Park inKamloops. We are lookingfor more members, noexperience required! CallLiama at 377-8514 or Dellat 320-1765 or [email protected].

Bridge at Desert GardensCommunity Centre,every Tuesday, at 12:30p.m. 540 Seymour Street.For info call (250) 372-5110.

The Kamloops FamilyHistory Society meetsevery fourth Thursdaythroughout the year Sept -May. We meet at theHeritage House from 7:00- 9:00 pm.

To all bridge players: Wewelcome new players toour 12:30p.m. Tuesdaygatherings at DesertGardens CommunityCentre on Seymour Street.If you know thefundaments of the game,you can learn as you go.Call Dave, 250-374-4963,or Peg, 250-376-0250

The Alzheimer Society ofBC, Central Interior, 543Battle St. Kamloops, offersprograms and services forpeople whose lives areaffected by Alzheimer’sdisease or a relateddementia. Programs andservices include educationworkshops and informationand support groups forfamily caregivers and forpeople diagnosed withearly dementia. Call 250-377-8200 or 1-800-866-6946.

Interior Authors Group,a group that brings peopletogether who are interestedin the art of writing, meetsthe second Wednesday ofthe month at the KamloopsArt Gallery, 465 VictoriaSt., at 7p.m. Call TedJoslin, 250-374-8910.

Dance to the music of theKamloops Old TimeFiddlers the first and thirdSaturday of the monthfrom 8 to 11 p.m. atHeritage House. Everyonewelcome. Members $6,non-members $7. Call250-376-2330.

Join a fun men’s andwomen’s a cappella chorus,The Hub City Singers, inrehersals every Tuesday, 7to 9p.m., at the Old YachtClub, 1140 River St.Members don’t have to beable to read music. Call250-578-7503.Seniors Dance with the

Golden Serenadors everysecond Friday of the monthat the North ShoreCommunity Centre, 730Cottonwood Ave.Admission $4 Call 250-376-4777

PATCHS, a grassrootscommunity-based groupworking to achievepositive changes in thehealth care system, meetsthe first Monday of eachmonth at Kamloops UnitedChurch, 421 St. Paul St., at6:30p.m. Call Rick, 250-579-8541 or [email protected].

Kamloops OstomySupport Group meets at 7pm on first Thursday ofmonth. Contact: Ketina at250-571-1456. (Jan mtgmoved to Jan 8 due toholiday)

LILLOOETVisit the weekly LillooetFarmers Market - EveryFriday. Centrally locatedon Main Street, acrossfrom the Post Office.Featuring the best in localproduce, meat, crafts andartisan products.

Royal Canadian LegionBranch 66 737 Main StreetLillooet BC 250-256-7332Meat draws every Friday5 : 3 0 - 8 : 3 0 P MMembers and Guestsalways welcome

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LOGAN LAKELogan Lake Seniors holdsBingo Fridays 1-3, 80 -150 Opal, Village CentreMall. Call (250) 523-2759.

MERRITTBingo Tuesdays at 1 p.m.at the Merritt SeniorCentre. Rummoli and PoolFridays at 7 p.m. 2202Jackson Avenue.

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A touch of Hollywood came to the South Okanagan on a hot mid-June weekend recently, at the firstannual Osoyoos Celebrity Wine Festival. Leading the glitzy celebrity lineup was well-known B.C. born actorJason Priestley, who played host for the event along with Emmy award winning producer Chad Oakes. Priestleyis a co-owner in Black Hills Estate Winery, located between Oliver and Osoyoos. The winery along withDestination Osoyoos were co-sponsors of the unique opportunity for guests to mingle with television and moviestars, and enjoy area fine wines and cuisine.

“There are so many exceptional wineries in the area, and this event and the media coverage we’re creatingwill help bring some richly deserved exposure to the great wines of the region,” explains Priestley. Priestley isbest known for his 10 year stint as an actor/director on the hit show Beverley Hills 90210, and coming along toOsoyoos with him was another cast member from that show Tiffani- Amber Thiessen.

Also mingling with the mainly out of town guests were seasoned movie actor Bruce Greenwood, Canadianradio personality Terry David Mulligan, Canadian Olympic Gold medal winning athlete Michelle Cameron,representing Miracle Hydrate cosmetic line, The Medium t.v. star David Cubbitt and Cameron Daddo of CSI.

President of Black Hills Estate Winery and festival organizer Glenn Fawcett says proceeds from the festivaltotaled $45,730, and went to support several good causes, Providence Children’s Center in Calgary and theOsoyoos Child Care Centre. A banner evening was held at Osoyoos’s new Walnut Beach Resort, with winetasting, some high stakes wine auctioning, and a stellar performance by the silky smooth voices of theinternationally recognized Canadian Tenors. With a record that just went Gold in Canada and upcoming tours toIreland, Holland and Asia, the four member group has taken the world by storm. This, however, was their firsttime in Osoyoos, and as member Remigio Pereira observes the town was “very hot, fantastic, it’s so beautifulthough.”

On the following evening, Black Hills Winery celebrated the release of its popular Nota Bene blend wine, withfestival guests once again enjoying wine and food, live music, vineyard tours and barrel room tastings. Priestleyand gourmet celebrity chef Ned Bell of the Food Network did their part by serving up BBQ halibut on a grill.Priestley patiently paused in his cooking duties intermittently to sign autographs, chat warmly with guests andpose for photos with fans. Priestley has that born in Canada, down to earth personality, grew up on hockey andfishing persona that has never left him despite his Hollywood fame. He also has an obvious sense of humour.North of 50 chimed in with a few questions for Priestley, and inquired about whether or not he cooked at homein Beverly Hills. “Yes, I do, all the time. Every day,” he answers smoothly. “Every day?” we persist. “Every day,”he assures us. “What is your specialty?” we wonder. “Everything is my specialty. I love to cook,” he replies. Wetake him at his word about the cooking, and pursue another line of enquiry, his interest in the sport he grew upwith in Canada, that of hockey. Priestley said he does indeed still play hockey, in L.A., and points out that he is,after all, Canadian. Didn’t he become an American citizen?

“ I have duel citizenship,” he says. “I would never give up my Canadian citizenship. I’m a Canadian. I justhappen to have more than one passport now.” Priestley adds jokingly, “It’s all the rage these days. All the kidsare doing it.”

Meanwhile, Priestley says that he and his wife Naomi are awaiting a special addition in their family life, thearrival of a second child. And with his customary humour, “I do have another baby on the way, yeah. Comingsoon to a theatre near you.”

Priestley’s counterpart on 90210, Tiffani Amber Thiessen, also travelled from L.A. to Osoyoos to appear at thewine fest, and she added a gracious presence that comes from a lifetime in the public eye. “I was invited by mydear friend Jason Priestley,” says Thiessen. Born and raised in southern California, Thiessen has been a workingt.v. and film actress ever since the age of 15 when she joined the t.v. show Saved by the Bell. She has a newshow entitled White Collar coming out in August on the USA Network. She says she has spent a lot of time inVancouver and loves it there, but has never been to the South Okanagan until now. She is well acquainted withtwo elements in this weekend festival, fine wines and charity causes. “Especially being from California, we havewonderful wines,” she says, noting that Osoyoos is not that far really from her home state, “so I can imagine thatit’s got wonderful wine.”

Like many successful celebrities, she believes in giving back to others. “I run a cancer clinic for kids out inIdaho which I do,” she says, with a trip planned there as soon as she returns from this event. The cause of thefight against cancer became personal for her in her own family. “My grandmotherpassed away on my dad’s side, but I think cancer touches everybody,” she says. “I think

A Touch of Hollywood comes to Osoyoos by Andrea Dujardin-Flexhaug

Well-known movie and television actor Jason Priestley practices his interviewing skills at the Osoyoos Celebrity WineFestival recently with B.C. radio host Terry David Mulligan (l) and Oliver wine expert Jay Drysdale. Photo by AndreaDujardin-Flexhaug

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Lifeguard Service atRiverside Park Begins

Beginning Saturday, June 27 to Sunday, September6, lifeguard service will be available at theRiverside Park beach from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pmdaily, weather permitting.

To promote a safe river swim experience, when the"Lifeguard on Duty" sign is displayed, the Cityrecommends swimming within the designatedswim area and to keep within arm's reach of youngchildren.

Lifeguard training will be held on June 26 atRiverside Park from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Formore information about the training please call250-828-3754.

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everybody has a story, andanything that involves kids,and if I can put a smile on akid’s face I feel like I’m inheaven.”

Familiar actor BruceGreenwood also mixed withthe guests, “and I’m just herefor the charity really,” hecomments. Greenwood hasappeared in numerous moviesover the years, most recentlyas Captain Pike in the newStar Trek movie. A busy actor,he has a movie coming out inOctober entitled Mao’s LastDancer, which he says is“about a ballet dancer basedon the book by the samename.” And for a completechange of pace, he adds hewill probably be doing awestern in the “deserts” ofOregon in the fall.

Global t.v. showEntertainment Tonight was atthe festival to capture all of theexcitement, and planned totour other areas of the SouthOkanagan to broadcast aspecial week of coverage.Radio host and wineconnoisseur Terry DavidMulligan also planned tofeature it on his radio showand on his websitewww.tastingroomradio.com.“It’s a great way to dialoguewith the audience andindustry,” he says about thisinaugural festival. He giveskudos to the celebrities whogave up their time andattended it, noting “it wasJason and Chad that got theball rolling.

“It was great to see all thewineries supporting theevent,” he comments.Mulligan sees the festivalbecoming an annualattraction, adding, “It can onlyget better and better,” andproclaims it “a solid charityevent.”

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The year 2009 marks the 142nd celebration of Canada Day,which commemorates the day that Canada became a nation.

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The region is an endlessly fascinating network ofmarine mammal habitat, bird rookeries, rich old-growth forests, glaciers , tiny ancient fishing villagesand modern towns.

This splendor prompted 19th century naturalist JohnMuir to declare his trip through Southeast waters"pure wildness."

The network of waterways, called the Inside Passage,is integral to life in the region. Every Southeastcommunity is connected by this marine highway, andmany residents know the region from top to bottom.Alan Chaffen grew up in Haines, the northernterminus of the Alaska Marine Highway system, ridingthe ferries that ply those waters. Now the manager atthe ferry terminal in Petersburg, located at thesouthern half of the passage, he recommends the

traveling waters of Southeast to anyone.

"There's a way of life you see and it's all set in thisamazing place," he said. "I'm always telling peoplethey need to see it."

Alaska's Inside Passage is one of the most popularcruiseship destinations in the world, welcoming over600,000 visitors a year. The journey takes travelersthrough a rich tapestry of rivers, fjords, waterfalls, tidalpools and expansive straits. Along the way, thenetwork of waterways provides access to miles ofpristine coastline, glaciers and vast populations ofporpoises, whales, sea birds, seals, sea lions, ottersand eagles.

From Vancouver, British Columbia, one- and two-week itineraries include stops at various ports of callwhere passengers spend the day taking optional land-based tours such as flightseeing, fishing, goldpanning, hiking, and touring Alaskan Native culturalattractions.

The natural formations and vegetation in SoutheastAlaska are equally impressive. A temperate, maritimeclimate feeds forested shorelines, carpeted moss,giant wild ferns, towering spruce and countlesswaterfalls cascading down rocky mountainsides.

Southeast is home to major attractions such asGlacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Misty Fiordsand Admiralty Island National Monuments,Mendenhall Glacier at Juneau, LeConte Glacier nearPetersburg, and the Stikine River near Wrangell.

Some 70,000 people live along the Inside Passage.Among the residents is a large Alaskan Nativepopulation of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian Indians.Southeast's seaside communities offer a glimpse into

life in both urban and rural Alaska. You can explore theshops, restaurants and museums in Juneau, the statecapital, or wander among charming older homesweathered by saltwater and sea winds in smallercommunities like Petersburg and Sitka.

The question is, which sort of watercraft is best forexploring Alaska's Panhandle?

If you want to recall the days of the 19th centuryKlondike Gold Rush, when steamships carriedpassengers to the land of adventure and wealth, takea cruiseship. This option allows travelers to combinethe luxuries of a hotel with the adventure of a tripthrough America's most spectacular wilderness.Cruiseships range in size and luxury, from megalinersto small ships and formal to casual atmospheres.

Or maybe you're more of an independent traveler. Youcan jump a ferry at Bellingham, Washington and ridethe Alaska Marine Highway, sleeping in recliners onthe deck or in berths onboard and others nights inbed-and-breakfasts in the towns and villages alongthe way. Ferry stops along the Inside Passage routebegin in the south, with Ketchikan, Wrangell andPetersburg. Sitka, Juneau, Skagway and Hainescomprise the northern section of the trip. A car orcamper can be easily loaded onto the ferry, expandingindependent travel options even further.

For the truly adventurous, consider loading a seakayak onto the ferry and designing a trip that allowstime to explore the silent coves and tiny islands thatpepper thousands of miles of the pristine coastalwater. Sea kayaks are easily checked onto ferryvessels, or can be rented in most Southeast townsand villages along the route. Many tour operators offerfully-guided sea kayaking trips for all ages and skilllevels that range from one day to one week andinclude gear and support services such as camp set-

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and AAwayand AAwayNorthern BC offers up the Great Bear RainforestEco-ChallengeSustainability is more than a buzz word in BritishColumbia, where everyone from the VancouverOrganizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic andParalympic Winter Games to the most remote eco-lodge is striving to keep things green. One to watchis the King Pacific Lodge in the Great BearRainforest, in Gitga'at territory on BC’s central coast.Set in one of the most ecologically and culturallysensitive parts of the province, the lodge is a leaderin sustainable initiatives, from its close cooperationwith the local First Nations community to its carbonneutral vacation packages. And now the latest: TheGreat Bear Rainforest Eco-Challenge. As part of a“giveback getaway" available throughout the 2009season, guests are set a series of challenges, alldesigned to help them gain a deeper understandingof the culture and ecosystem of the area; successearns donations in the guest’s name to localcommunity and conservation groups. And the eco-challengers really have to earn their donations.Tackling a five-mile open water kayak trip ormastering vocabulary in the Sm'algyax language will,for example, earn a $100 donation to the local HartleyBay School. Participants may also try capturing fourmarine or land mammals on film, releasing threesalmon caught on self-tied flies, photographing two ofthe three bear species living in the area, or climbinga nearby mountain and snapping shots of edible plantspecies to prove they’ve been there. Any onechallenge will earn a donation to the school, to theNorth Coast Cetacean Society, or to the Gitga'atCultural Centre; completing all seven tasks will earna $1,000 donation to the Hartley Bay School. It’s notentirely altruistic: three challenges will win a luxuriousspa treatment. A well-deserved eco-challenge win.www.kingpacificlodge.com

Get Artsy this AugustGet artsy at the 8th Annual BC Cultural Crawl. Thiscelebration of art and culture kicks off on BC Day.From August 1 to 31 a diverse mix of artists andbusiness owners in throughout each region BC willhost a “Crawl” which includes many community-initiated events: musical, theatrical and danceperformances, visual arts displays, festivals, museumand heritage exhibitions, culinary and wineryexperiences, art-walks, and more. Every communityhas its own unique cultural footprint. View seasidecreations of the Sunshine Coast or chat with award-winning artists and enjoy a good belly laugh atAbbotsford’s hilarious dinner theatre. The BC CulturalCrawl will lead you to a unique cultural experience ina distant town, or right in your backyard. For moreinformation visit www.art-bc.com.

Tobiano Wins BigUnquestionably, one of the most coveted awards aCanadian golf course can receive is Golf Digest’s“Best New Canadian Course” honour. After all, the listof recipients of this prestigious award is packed withheavy-hitters: The Links at Crowbush Cove on PrinceEdward Island, Ontario favourite Devil’s Pulpit, andBritish Columbia’s own Greywolf Golf Course have allreceived the nod and continue to draw rave reviews.Now you can chalk up another win for a great new BC

course: in 2008, the awe-inspiring Tobiano took thecrown. Soaring high above the shores of KamloopsLake, Tobiano simply wows. But, just to prove theaward wasn’t a fluke, later in the year, SCOREGolfMagazine, Canada’s leading voice in the golf world,also gave Tobiano the “Best New Course in Canada”title. Our recommendation is this: if you’ve neverplayed it, get thee there. www.tobianogolf.com

Speak with Loons, Sample the Plants on Vancouver IslandIf immersing yourself in nature proves to be, well,natural, then discover a wilderness treasure or twowith the Qualicum Beach-based adventure crew fromCoastal Revelations. Indeed, with this team at thehelm, guided eco-hikes and walking tours throughVancouver Island are sure to unearth more than afew finds. Summon the salty fragrance of the seaand learn more about the bizarre and fascinatingaquatic life just below the water’s surface; lookwaaaay up for a full view of the giants of the forest inCathedral Grove - 800-year-old Douglas Fir, andWestern Red Cedar that rival skycrapers fromcosmopolitan hubs; check out the birthplace oflegendary BC salmon or learn to identify a bird’s songwhile photographing the Island’s 200-plus species.Should this prove too sedate, take to the trails for anEdible Plant Walk where berries, tangy needles,candy roots and fragrant mushrooms tantalize. Orkick it up a notch with Die Another Day – WildernessSurvival Play, a half-day bit of exploration that blendstreasure hunt games, edible wild food, fire buildingskills and coaching on how to construct a shelterfrom scratch. With two-hour to full-day outings – notto mention a diverse setting that boasts ancientrainforests, seaside scapes and mountainous heights– adventures are sure to prove a welcome revelation.www.coastalrevelations.com

Be a Tourist in Your Own Province this summerup and meal preparation.There is no greater scenicadvantage than the perspective offered from sittingbehind the paddle of a sea kayak. These narrow, sleekboats can access secluded harbors and hiddenestuaries too small for larger vessels.

If you prefer a trip that combines ambiance without thecrowds of a cruise, hop aboard a yacht. Often ownedby local Alaskans, small yachts offer the luxury of acommercial cruiseship and the intimacy and flexibilityof exploring from a private boat. Larger yachts canaccommodate 12 guests in six private staterooms andoffer fishing, kayaking, hiking and wildlife viewing fromthe boat and onshore. Many larger yacht chartershave on-board naturalists and itineraries can becustomized to fit any schedule or interest.

For an Alaska Inside Passage Travel Planner, call 800-423-0568. For information on the Alaska Marine HighwaySystem, call 800-642-0066. For Alaska Visitor Informationwrite to: Dept. 712, P. O. Box 196710, Anchorage, AK99519-6710, call 800 862-5275 or visit the web sitehttp://apr.travelalaska.com

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2009 GOLD RUSH EVENTGold Country Communities Society is pleased toannounce the inaugural event of their pilotGeoTourism Program. Marking the public launch ofthe ongoing Gold Country GeoTourism Program,these events offer participants a preview of thisground-breaking Program. The first of its kind inBritish Columbia, the GeoTourism Program will alsobe available online and in Gold Country InformationCenters following the local events. Visit a communityof your choice, enjoy a morning of fun, family activitiesand then race for fabulous First-To-Find prizes!

"It is very exciting to see international interest for anevent in our region," says GeoTourism Director TanyaWong. "We have participants registered from as faraway as the Netherlands and emails come in everyday."

Come relive the Gold Rush with a modern daytreasure hunt on July 4th! All the fun of a geocachingevent, with an added tourism twist; discover tales ofour pioneers, unearth geological wonders or revealmagnificent sites of beauty. Visit sites throughout theregion, collect stickers and win great prizes!

Newly returned board chair Ida Makaro shares, "Wewill be working hard to ensure that all of our membermunicipalities and regional areas benefit from thisprogram and in turn, encourage their excitement andparticipation with us. The Gold Country GeoTourismProgram offers a great economic opportunity."

Simultaneous launch events will be occurring inCache Creek, Clinton, Lillooet, Logan Lake, Lyttonand Merritt. Choose a location, dust off your hikingshoes and grab a few friends for a day of adventureand fun. This event features G.P.S. use tips,geocaching basics, chances to win unique collectorcoins, promotional items and FREE cake! Those whopre-register by July 2nd for the event will receive acomplimentary 'goodie' bag.

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For more information on the Geotourism program visitwww.goldtrail.com, for other Gold Country initiativesplease visit www.exploregoldcountry.com, or contactthe office during business hours


PPaauull CCrraawwffoorrdd - OOuuttssiiddee tthhee FFrraammee story & photos by Christine Pilgrim

Penticton Art Gallery's Director/Curator, Paul Crawford, thinks outside the box - orin this instance, outside the frame. With a mind like quicksilver and speech tomatch, he fires others with his enthusiasm to explore avenues not previouslydreamt possible.

For instance, the gallery's latest exhibit which opens on Saturday, July 18, willexplore the art and culture that surrounds skateboarding.

Outside the gallery, Crawford will install 8ft square panels and invite Penticton'syouth, including some graffiti artists, to cover them with a multitude of different artforms. He aims to recognize and validate the contributions of marginalized youngpeople, to show respect for their talents and give them an opportunity to expressthemselves legitimately.

In Crawford's opinion, taking such risks is necessary in order to make connectionsbetween art objects and the culture from which they derive. "It's all about engagingthe public and breaking down the preconceived notion of what art is," he explains,"Not to deify it or wrap it in mystery."

Crawford partners within the community, using music, theatre, literature ... andgraffiti, to make art accessible to the widest possible audience.

He never knows the outcome, but so far it has always been positive.

Three years ago, when he installed an exhibition of several leading Tibetanpainters' work at the Penticton Gallery, he linked the exhibit with the lifestyle inTibet by inviting eleven Tibetan monks to create a sand mandala. (Heaccommodated them at his home which he vacated for the duration of their stay.)People still speak of their experiences interacting with the monks as life-changing.

So what influenced Crawford's philosophy, particularly in regard to his outreach tothe younger generation, which he deems essential if galleries are to keep their doorsopen? He gives several examples of the way art impacted his early life, althoughhe came from a household with no interest in the subject.

As a boy, his parents would drop him off at their local library in West Vancouverto amuse himself for the afternoon. It was a glorious building and he loved toexplore the multiple levels and sunken rooms within its expansive open floor plan.One day he came across a small landscape painting in a back hallway. Next to it,on a piece of paper of equal size, was the story behind the painting. He wasimpressed that this story was given the same value, from a visual standpoint, as thepainting itself. (It transpired that the painting and story wereEmily Carr's.)

Then, in Grade 6, impressionist Daniel Izzard amazed thetwelve-year-old when he skillfully completed a painting ofmountains overlooking a lake in a 45-minute classdemonstration.

In Grade 11, when he took a Western Civilization course, theteacher brought in an object from whatever time period the classstudied, thus making tangible connections and more palpable,interesting lessons.

As a self-confessed "failed" university student (although henonetheless boasts a degree in Art History), Crawford wasbrowsing through a thrift store when he came across an oldphotograph for $5. It was signed by Yousuf Karsh. Thinkingthat his find might be valuable, he wrote to Karsh to get the storybehind the photograph. Karsh, wrote back, enclosing a signedphoto of himself.

If a renowned Canadian photographer like Yousuf Karsh wouldrespond to a young man's questions, then how approachablemight other artists be? Crawford soon found out. As a result, henow enjoys a close friendship with poet P. K. Page and has beenon regular speaking terms with artists like Jack Shadbolt, TVjournalists like Pierre Burton and composers like MurrayAdaskin. The permanent collection exhibition space at thePenticton Gallery was re-named after another friend, famedwatercolourist Toni Onley.

Crawford hastily points out that he speaks to famous artistsbecause he is curious, not star-struck.

And he encourages others to follow his example. In his experience, most areaccessible, gracious, generous and willing to share anecdotes, knowledge andideas.

His personal art collection, which has been exhibited throughout British Columbiaand stems from that $5 Karsh photograph, is as extensive and breath-taking as hisknowledge of the background to each piece.

Barely forty, he humbly ascribes his curating success to his uncanny knack of beingable to draw upon the countless pieces of trivia he has stored in his brain in orderto interpret exhibits. He loves to see how the threads intercept his own existenceand cultural history. For example, when Murray Adaskin gave a first hand accountof what it was like to sit down to tea with Emily Carr, he felt an instant connectionwith the Group of Seven.

While others more qualified might have been appointed to direct and curate theGrand Forks Art Gallery, which he put firmly on the map several years ago, and thePenticton Art Gallery which currently thrives under his direction, it's PaulCrawford's eclectic knowledge and dauntless courage, coupled with his ability towork collaboratively, that Boards and Trustees appreciate.

Whether writing, publishing or curating, he enjoys running with the flame of anidea and once it flares, passing it on to others. He is adamant that he should bedispensable. Not that he abandons projects - far from it! He frequently returns toWells, near Barkerville, where he and actor Charles Ross started the One MinutePlay Festival, now in its tenth year, and he was present at the June opening of thenew gallery building in Grand Forks, an enterprise he instigated back in 2002.

He remembers when, three years ago, he relocated Penticton's then 29th Annual ArtAuction from its traditional home and, in a collective effort, almost doubled itsincome. This year's 32nd Annual Art Auction and Dinner - Starry, Starry Night -on Saturday, July 4th, will extend from the gallery into the exquisite JapaneseGardens and Okanagan Lake Park adjacent. The auction will be presided over byDoug Levis from Levis Fine Arts in Calgary. Dinner in the Japanese Gardens willbe catered by the Black Iron Grill, with music by the Rob Dewar Trio.

"Music is an ideal catalyst. It's so universal," says Crawford. The monthly concertseries he introduced in the gallery tea rooms is "sound proof" of that! For completedetails of the Penticton Art Gallery schedule call 250-493-2928.

As for Paul Crawford's schedule ... look somewhere outside the frame!

Paul Crawford, curator at the Penticton Art Gallery believes it’s important to engage the public andbreakdown preconceived ideas of what is art. Photo: Christine Pilgrim


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PRINCETON'S TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVALLife in Princeton is mostly slow and sleepy. There are no traffic lights and rush hour consists of two cars infront of you waiting to cross the one-lane bridge over the Tulameen. By six o'clock the streets are quiet.

But if you had been in Princeton on August 16th and 17th last year you would have experienced streets crowdedwith smiling people and heard bagpipes, fiddle music, cowboy songs or loggers' poetry wafting through the air.The town square would have been filled with people in strange costumes and blackened faces dancing to buttonaccordion music. This was the First Annual Princeton Traditional Music Festival.

Two years ago my husband, Jon Bartlett, and I moved to Princeton. I had just retired from almost 25 years ofteaching elementary school in Surrey and Jon was a retired teacher and researcher. We were tired of the urbanrat race and the rain and chose Princeton because of its climate, its history and its easy access to the coast.

On June 30, 2007, the day after I retired and the day after we moved to Princeton, the town was in the throes ofits "Sounds of Our Heritage" Festival, a three-day event that included a Canada Day parade, horse races, anddance. Jon and Iorganized the music forone of the stages and hadso much fun that wewanted to do it again. Weformed the PrincetonTraditional MusicSociety and the Society,with tremendous supportfrom the localcommunity, began toorganize for thefollowing year the FirstAnnual PrincetonTraditional MusicFestival. We beat thebushes for local talentand invited musicianfriends from the coast.

The final result was atwo-day free festival heldon two stages indowntown Princeton. Nearly one hundred performers donated their talents in the form of Celtic music,bagpipes, logging, mining and cowboy songs, cowboy poetry, accordion music and traditional ballads.Performers came from the local area, the coast, Vancouver Island, and we even had a band from San Francisco.The weekend was non-stop music from Friday afternoon until Sunday evening. It exceeded our wildestexpectations. The musical party on Saturday evening had bluegrass in our front yard, accordion tunes on theporch, Celtic music in the back yard, singing in the living room, singing on the museum steps across the street,more singing in the local park and still more in the town square down the block. We were in musical heaven!

Plans are already afoot for this year's Princeton Traditional Music Festival to be held on August 21st to 23rd.We begin with a participatory street dance on Friday evening followed by music from 10 am until 6 pm on twostages Saturday and Sunday. Once again the Festival happens right in town and admission is free.

Our experience with the Festival has shown us that the kinds of things we like to do and believe in are mucheasier to pursue in a small community. Another project that has come to fruition, thanks to Princeton, is theproduction of a CD of local songs and poems.

Jon and I have been collectors and singers of Canadian songs for decades. Our passion is the songs of BC andthe history that goes with them. Jon worked for years with the late Phil Thomas on his collection of BC songs,and was editor of Phil's book, Songs of the Pacific Northwest, a seminal work combining songs and history inan unprecedented way. During visits to Princeton over the past five years we spent much time in the PrincetonArchives, and in newspapers dating back to 1900 we found a wealth of song and poetry. With the help of thearchivist as well as financial support from the Princeton Arts Council, BC 150 and the Princeton and DistrictCommunity Forest Corporation we produced a CD called "Now It's Called Princeton: Songs and Poems fromBC's Upper Similkameen". The CD contains 27 songs and poems found in the newspapers and is accompaniedby a 24-page booklet with historical background and photos. All proceeds from CD sales go to support thePrinceton Museum and the Princeton Traditional Music Festival.

Princeton is one of the oldest communities in BC and next year it will celebrate its 150th birthday. In honourof the occasion the Princeton Traditional Music Society will be producing a book, tentatively called The Witand Wisdom of Princeton. The book will contain the many songs and poems that didn't make it onto the CD.

Moving to Princeton has given us a new lease on life. Being retired has given us the time and energy to pursueour passions and the opportunity to give back to our new community.

Quicksbottom Morris from Victoria dancing at last year's festival. Photo supplied


Health MattersWest Nile virus has not yet arrived in BC, however, ithas been found in areas adjacent to us (Alberta andWashington State.) So, Interior Health is remindingresidents to take extra precautions against mosquitobites when travelling this summer.

In 2008, the only human case in BC wasfound to be travel related. Western Canada had 19reported human cases; 17 in Saskatchewan, 1 inAlberta and 1 in BC. The Western United Statesreported a combined human case count of 63 humancases in Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.

Interior Health is continuing to collectmosquitoes for testing to detect the virus through the2009 season, if, and when, it arrives. While West Nilevirus has not yet been detected in mosquitoes or birdsin BC, Washington State has reported positivemosquitoes early in the season. IH reminds residentsthat establishing a routine at home to reduce mosquitobites will help protect them while travelling outside ofBC this summer.

West Nile virus infection is a disease thatprimarily resides in birds, and can be spread frombirds to humans by infected mosquitoes. About 20%of infected people may experience mild to severe flu-

Interior Health Advises to Take Precautions Against Mosquito Bites like symptoms, and a small number of people (lessthan 1% of those infected) may develop a seriousneurological disease.

The best protection against West Nile Virus isto avoid mosquito bites, and reduce mosquitobreeding areas. Here are some things you can do toprotect yourself from West Nile virus: $ Use mosquito repellent - Apply mosquito repellentto areas of exposed skin. Check the product label forinstructions on proper use. Repellents containingDEET are safe if the label precautions are followed.DEET-free products are available, but may not provideas long-lasting protection.$ Wear protective clothing - Avoid dark clothing, as ittends to attract mosquitoes. If you are in an area withlots of mosquitoes, wear loose fitting, full-length pantsand a long-sleeved shirt to keep mosquitoes frombiting. Mosquitoes that can carry WNV are most activeat dusk and at dawn. Avoid using floral fragrancessuch as perfumes, soaps, hair care products, andlotions. $ Install mosquito screens on windows - Considerstaying indoors between dusk and dawn and in theearly evening.

l Prevent mosquito breeding around your home -Anything that can hold water is a likely mosquitobreeding area. Try to identify and remove these areason your property. A few things to do include: emptysaucers under flowerpots; change water in bird bathstwice a week; unclog rain gutters; drain tarps, tires,and other debris where rain water may collect; andinstall a pump in ornamental ponds or stock them withfish. Stagnant backyard pools can be a big source ofmosquitoes and should be maintained regularly toprevent mosquito growth.

The Province of BC conducts a surveillanceprogram for West Nile virus which includes testing ofdead birds in the corvid family: crows, ravens,magpies and jays. These birds are more likely thanothers to die from West Nile virus. It also includestrapping and testing of mosquitoes from numeroussites in the province. Interior Health traps mosquitoesat 20 sites across the Southern Interior and sendsthem to the provincial lab for testing. Interior Healthalso works with local governments in efforts to controlmosquito populations and coordinate planning. Thepublic will be notified when, and if, the first positivemosquitoes and/or birds are found in the province.

Health Canada is advising Canadians to carefullyread the labelling of iron supplement products asthere is potential for confusion about dosage.Products currently on the Canadian market displaythe dose in different ways on the product label andconsumers may misinterpret the amount of iron in theproduct and potentially take an incorrect dose. Thepotential for harm from consuming too much ironincludes adverse effects such as constipation,nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. At very high doses,iron may cause serious harm. Children may beparticularly at risk for overdose.

This update comes in light of Health Canada's actionto update how information is presented on labels sothat consumers can easily compare the iron contentof different products and make informed choices withconfidence. As of January 1, 2010, all productscontaining iron on the Canadian market will berequired to have consistent labelling information withrespect to daily dosage. Until January 1, 2010, it ispossible that consumers may find similar products onthe market that have different labelling and as such,Health Canada will continue to work with industry toensure there is consistent labelling of iron products.

In 2004, the Natural Health Products Regulationscame into force requiring all natural health products,including those containing iron, to have consistent

Important Labelling Information for Iron-Containing Productslabelling with respect to dosage information. Prior tothe Regulations coming into effect, single ingredientiron products were authorized as drugs and identifiedthe quantity of the source of the iron (iron salt) on thefront label e.g., ferrous gluconate 300 mg; this mayalso apply to other iron salts such as ferrous sulphateor ferrous fumarate. Details about how muchelemental iron this quantity of the iron salt provides(for the example above, 37.5 mg of iron) are generallyfound on the side or back panels of the label. A reviewof currently marketed products shows that theplacement and arrangement of the information on thelabels varies.

With all authorized iron supplements currently on themarket, the information necessary for the safe andappropriate use of the product is present on one ormore panels of the label.Consumers should carefullyread the labelling of these products and consult withtheir health care practitioner if they still have anyquestions or concerns.

Health Canada would also like to remind Canadiansthat the maximum daily dosage for elemental iron is45 mg per day for adults and youths between the ages14-18 years and 40 mg per day for children betweenthe ages of 0-13, unless a health care practitioneradvises otherwise.

Health Canada is warning consumers that all lots ofthe prescription drug pms - Phenobarbital tablets inthe 60 milligram (mg) format (DIN 00178810) arebeing recalled because some oversized tablets wererecently found on the Canadian market. Theoversized tablets were found to contain morePhenobarbital than the label indicates, exposingpatients to the potential risk of accidental overdose.The Canadian distributor, Pharmascience Inc. ofMontreal Quebec, has initiated a recall of all lotspresently on the market.

Phenobarbital is widely used as an anticonvulsant forthe treatment of seizure disorders, and it is also usedto treat anxiety and sleep related disorders as it hassedative and hypnotic properties.

Health Canada advises consumers currently usingpms -Phenobarbital 60mg to return this product totheir pharmacist for a replacement. Consumersshould not stop taking their medication withoutconsulting a health care professional, as abruptdiscontinuation of this medication can causesymptoms of withdrawal (such as irritability,headache, dizziness, sweating, tremors, nausea,vomiting, abdominal cramps, weight loss or anorexia,nightmares, insomnia) and, if used to treat seizures,can result in an increase in seizures.

To date, no adverse reactions from the use of pms -Phenobarbital 60mg tablets have been reported toHealth Canada. The oversized tablets may containsignificantly more phenobarbital than the 60mgindicated on the label. Symptoms of an overdose mayinclude uncontrolled eye movements, lack of musclecoordination, impaired speech, extreme drowsiness,decreased breathing and heart rate and may beginwithin 1-2 hours after taking a Phenobarbitaloverdose. An overdose may be life threatening andcan result in a coma and/or cardiac arrest.Consumers who have used this product and areconcerned about their health should contact theirhealth care practitioner for advice. Consumersrequiring more information about this advisory cancontact Health Canada’s public enquiries line at (613)957-2991, or toll free at 1-866-225-0709.

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Survey shows Canadians well aware of melanoma skin cancerbut half don’t check their skin often enough.Canadians are well aware of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, but 1 in 2 people don't checktheir skin often enough, according to a recent survey conducted by Angus Reid Strategies for the CanadianDermatology Association. Melanoma, unlike many cancers, is clearly visible on the skin. Early detection isdirectly linked to a very high survival rate - 90% for Canadians.

However, 940 Canadians - 3 people a week - will die from melanoma this year, and 5,000 will be diagnosedwith it. Melanoma is now the 8th most common cancer found in Canadians. It is one of a small number ofcancers that continues to increase in incidence.

The first ever "Melanoma Awareness and Attitudes Survey of Canadians" revealed that most Canadians knowwhat melanoma is and what it looks like - a new or existing mole, freckle or spot that is changing in colour,shape or size.

However, when it comes to actually checking the skin, fully 55% do not check their skin often enough. Thatcomprises 24% who never check their skin and 31% who say they check "less often" than every couple ofmonths. As a guide, people should check their skin for signs of skin cancer once a month or every couple ofmonths.

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"The good news is that people are actually very goodat detecting melanoma on their own skin or that of afamily member," says Dr. Cheryl Rosen, nationaldirector of the Canadian Dermatology Association'sSun Awareness Program. "Research shows up to 70%of melanomas are first found by the patientthemselves or close family members," she adds.

Melanoma is most common on the backs of men andthe legs of women but can appear anywhere on thebody including the arm, scalp or face. While lesscommon in darker skinned people, melanoma mayappear on the soles of the feet, palms of the hands orunder the nails among other sites.

Many Canadians were aware that having a lot ofsunburns is a major risk factor for melanoma (80%),the survey showed. However, less than half of thosesurveyed (42%) knew that having many moles orlarge moles is a strong risk factor too. Even fewer(34%) recognized that having skin that freckles or isunable to tan, or red or blond hair (30%) are also riskfactors.

Of course, it is much better to prevent melanoma.When it comes to ways to protect the skin fromultraviolet radiation, many would use a sunscreen(75%), hats and clothing (69%). However, only 56%would seek shade.

"There is a need to have more shade available inparks, playing fields and schools so that this naturalprotection, as well as built shade, is more available forpeople. When shade is available, it is another optionfor sun protection," says Dr. Rosen.

SKIN CCANCER,CONT�D FROM PAGE 19

New Eco-BBucks help youRecycle Now…and Save TNRDintroduces new $1 Eco-buck stickers for your waste.

For people that are keen on recycling and have littlewaste to dispose of, the Thompson-Nicola RegionalDistrict (TNRD) has introduced a new $1 "Eco-buck"sticker to make paying for waste even easier.

"The new blue bag recycling program is becomingmore popular since it was first introduced in January,"says Peter Hughes, Director of EnvironmentalServices. "People are taking control of their wastedisposal costs by recycling more and disposing of lesswaste. That's why we've taken the next step tointroduce the new "Eco-buck" to give people moreoptions when it comes to paying for the garbage theyhave leftover."With the Recycle Now…and Save program launched

this January, residents and businesses can recycle asmuch as they need - using the convenient blue bagrecycling program available at most TNRD transferstations and landfills - and pay for the waste that's leftusing a prepaid "Eco-card".

Now, in addition to the Eco-cards which come in$10, $20 and $50 amounts, residents can purchase ahandy $1 Eco-buck sticker that can simply be placedon the bag of garbage for disposal in the appropriatebins at your local transfer station or landfill.

"In response to requests from our residents, we'veadded the Eco-buck sticker that offers even morecontrol over garbage disposal costs," adds Hughes."This is especially helpful for weekend and summerresidents, as well as those who are avid recyclers andwho may not need a $10 or $20 Eco-card."

Residents and businesses will need to pick up theirEco-cards and Eco-bucks to pay for the waste theytake to their local transfer stations and landfills. TheEco-cards can be purchased from most municipaloffices and more than 40local retailers or online atwww.tnrd.bc.ca. The Eco-buck stickers are alsoavailable at mostmunicipal offices andmany retailers. The handypunch cards and stickerscan be used to pay forgarbage disposal at $1 perbag or a set rate for largerloads starting at $5 for ashort-box pickup truck or$10 for a full-sized pickuptruck. For convenience,local businesses and largerwaste generators can alsoset up an account with theTNRD.

Since the programstarted, TNRD residentsand businesses haverecycled more than 800metric tonnes of materialsand by doing so havehelped to save preciousspace in our landfills aswell as to conserve naturalresources.

For more information onwhere to buy your Eco-cards or Eco-bucks,including what you canrecycle and the recyclingdepot nearest you, visitour website atwww.tnrd.bc.ca or call theTNRD toll free at 1-877-377-8673.

Ask the Expert: Dr. Sophie Jamal

(NC)—Dr. Sophie Jamal, Director of the OsteoporosisResearch and Clinical Programs at Women's CollegeHospital in Toronto, answers questions aboutosteoporosis.

Question: I'm 52 years old and although I've alwaysbeen a healthy person, I've heard that women over 50are at higher risk of osteoporosis. I want to doeverything I can to help make sure I don't get it – whatdo I need to know?

Answer: Osteoporosis is often called the “silent thief”because it can cause bone loss, increasing your riskof fracture without any symptoms. Because it is silent,the key to prevention is being aware of your riskfactors. If you are at risk for bone loss and fractures,there are several measures that you and your doctorcan institute in order to reduce your risk of developingosteoporosis, or to help prevent further bone loss andfractures if you have already been diagnosed.

Although anyone can develop osteoporosis,postmenopausal women are especially at riskbecause of the drop in estrogen levels that happensat menopause. Estrogen plays an important role inkeeping women's bones healthy.

There are five main factors that can increase aperson's risk of fracture. These are: low bone mineraldensity (BMD); a prior history of a fragility fracture(one that occurs as a result of minimal trauma or notrauma, like falling from a standing height); being 65years of age or older, use of oral steroid pills for atleast 3 months; and a family history of osteoporosis.

If you believe you are at risk, I encourage you tospeak with your doctor. He or she can perform a bonemineral density test to assess your bone mass andevaluate your fracture risk. Your doctor can alsodiscuss lifestyle measures you can take to keep yourbones healthy.

Healthy lifestyle habits, including regular weight-bearing exercise such as walking and eating ahealthy diet rich in calcium and vitamin D can helpprotect some people from developing osteoporosis.For others, these measures may not be enough, andthey may require a prescription medication, whichcan prevent further bone loss and reduce your risk offracture by up to 50 per cent. There are severalosteoporosis medications that can be taken indifferent ways (e.g. oral tablets, injections, an intra-nasal spray or an intravenous infusion). There is alsoa range of dosing options (e.g. daily, weekly, once-a-month, or yearly), so you and your doctor can tailorthe treatment to your individual needs andpreferences.

17th ANNUAL SALMON ARM ROOTSAND BLUES ANNOUNCES NIGHT

SCHEDULELights up, music on!! Nighttime is gonna rock at theSalmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival! The line-upis complete! Fifty of the best, most exciting,diversely programmed, and talented artists you'llever find gathered in one place, and they're allcoming to perform for YOU! Presenting only thevery best that blues, roots, soul, R&B, gospel andworld music has to offer, this year's Roots and Bluesline-up is one you surely won't want to miss. Unlessyou've just awoke from a six month nap, you knowby now just what we're talking about - thespectacular 2009 line-up includes Serena Ryder, theSam Roberts Band, Johnny Winter, Dr. John and theLower 911 and so much more. Look for theschedule and ticket info on-line atwww..rootsandblues.ca

August 14-16 at the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds.


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Where British Columbia BeganAUTHOR: Marie Elliott

The shape of modern British Columbia was firstwoven in uncharted rivers, sketched along secret trailsand conceived in the long, perilous winters of thecentral interior. These raw beginnings are linkedfamously to Simon Fraser and his founding of the furtrade empire known as New Caledonia. Today, onlythe outlines of these ancient trials and a restoredtrading post of Fort St. James remain.

In Fort St. James and New Caledonia, Marie Elliotweaves a tapestry of colorful characters including thegreat Carrier chief Kwah, Nor'westers John Stuart andJames McDougall, as well as a surprisingly strongcast of women including Miyo Nipiy, GovernorSimpson's country wife, Margaret Taylor and thetragic Elizabeth Pruden. These characters lived thestories that built British Columbia, from tales of along and lonesome winter in the mysterious interior tothe murderous relationship between the North WestCompany and the Hudson's Bay Company.

Fort St. James and New Caledonia is the first book torelive this history in over one hundred years. MarieElliott brings to the surface previously unpublishedreadable historical accounts, offer an intimate andfascinating look at the day-to-day lives of the peopleand companies that built British Columbia. The bookoffers rare glimpses into the astonishing lives of thefirst fur traders and visions of the harsh realities theyfaced, including the unremitting threat of starvation,merciless terrain, extreme isolation and the loomingunknown.

Marie Elliott has written about BC history for twenty-five years. She is the author of Gold and GrandDreams (Horsdal & Schubart), has publishednumerous articles, edited BC Historical Newsmagazine and recently contributed to The Trail of1858 (Harbour Publishing). Retail price $26.95.

OutlanderWell, I confess, when I picked this one off the shelf I didn’t realize it was a “creature” movie. Somehow, Imissed the tag line on the DVD cover that said, “Beowulf Meets Predator.” Soundslike a ridiculous fusing of Vikings and spaceships but this seemingly crazy premise fora movie works at all levels. Sci-fi isn’t really my thing, but I have to tell you, this oneI liked. Non-stop action, fantastic visual effects, good acting and a story line thatworks.

It stars Jim Caviezel (The Passion of the Christ) as Kainan, a futuristic soldierwho crash lands on Earth in 750 AD. Unfortunately, a hellish, fire-breathing monster,intent on destroying the village lands along with him. It’s a time of warring Vikingtribes here on earth. Fusing advanced technology with Iron Age weaponry, Kainanmust unite the fierce Vikings and hunt the bloodthirsty beast before it kills them all.Featuring Ron Perlman (Hellboy films), Sophia Myles (Underworld films), and John Hurt (Indiana Jones andthe Crystal Skull), Outlander is “visually spectacular” (Michael Wilmington, Chicago Daily Herald), combiningstunning special effects, fast-paced action, and a fantastic story to explosive effect.

The DVD includes 40 plus minutes of deleted Scenes; visual effects tests; animatics, production designgalleries. Released by Alliance Films.

He�s Just Not That Into YouRecently released on DVD, this comedy is based on the wildly popular bestseller from “Sex and the City”scribes Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo, “He’s Just Not That Into You” tells the storiesof a group of interconnected, Baltimore-based twenty- and thirtysomethings as theynavigate their various relationships from the shallow end of the dating pool throughthe deep, murky waters of married life, trying to read the signs of the opposite sex…and hoping to be the exceptions to the “no-exceptions” rule.

I’d like to insert my own theory of relationships / dating here: If you have toplay this many games or analyze a relationship that much, it probably isn’t worth thetrouble. But then, it’s the games and over-analysis that provide fodder for relationshipmovies, so just ignore me and watch the movie. But watch it with someone so youcan moan and roll your eyes together at the crazy world of movie love.

The film boasts an all-star cast, including Academy Award® winner BenAffleck as Neil; Jennifer Aniston as Beth; Drew Barrymore as Mary; Academy Award® winner JenniferConnelly as Janine; Kevin Connolly as Conor; Bradley Cooper as Ben; Ginnifer Goodwin as Gigi; ScarlettJohansson as Anna; Kris Kristofferson as Ken; and Justin Long as Alex.

The DVD contains both the widescreen and full frame versions of the film.There are also five additional scenes. Two of these are expansions of Scarlett Johansson’s character, withTheresa Russell playing her mother. Director Ken Kwapis provides an optional commentary for these scenes.Available now in retail outlets, the movie is distributed by Alliance Films.

Crossing OverMany critics didn’t like this movie, but I thought the film was very successful in portraying the underlyingreasons, the dilemmas and the lengths to which people will go to stay in the United States, illegally if necessaryIt’s a very heavy movie and I didn’t crack a smile through the whole 1 hours and 43 minutes.

Crossing Over explores the allure of the American dream, and the realitythat immigrants find—and create—in 21st century Los Angeles. The movie isthought provoking, if not a bit slow to get off its feet. Max Brogan (HarrisonFord) is an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent (ICE) who is,unfortunately, not a heartless bastard. His job is to track down illegals, but hetends to get personally involved inh their cases, which translates into considerableinner turmoil. His partner, Iranian-American Hamid (Cliff Curtis) awaits hisfather's naturalization ceremony and suffers from his own inner conflicts,balancing family and American values.

As the duo runs routine busts on illegal immigrants, several other storiesare revealed. A defense lawyer (Ashley Judd) negotiates for a new family for anorphaned child and must also orchestrate the deportation method of a familywhose 15-year old daughter is accused of having ties to terrorism; a young Jewishman (Jim Sturgess) tries to use his unpracticed religion to secure a job; and ColeFrankel (Ray Liotta) uses his position as a green card approval supervisor to forcea beautiful Australian model (Alice Eve) into some compromising positions.

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