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The Stanley Cup may not yet have been awarded but all of our Canadian hockey teams have polished off their clubs and have hit the links. So, it doesn’t matter if you love the Canucks, Leafs, Canadiens, Sens, Jets, Oilers or Flames, permission has been granted for all lovers of the game to take their riotous passion to the streets.

Ah, street hockey. If memory serves, while growing up it was pretty popular with the neighbourhood kids and everyone had fun. If a guy wound up for the cage, an effort was made to keep the shot below all of the important stuff. These were friendly games, filled with beauti-ful hockey smiles and based on sportsmanship and respect.

Greed, egos and arguing over money in “The Show” may have cast a shadow over the skill, work ethic and most importantly the integrity hockey players were once known for, but for-tunately players that embody all that is right about the game of hockey do still exist. On our North Shore, a group of gentlemen have been celebrating the sport they love, playing it on the street in its purest form and giving back to their communities with true humanitarian spirit.

A crew of local hockey bro’s who live on Royal Avenue have played pick up games of road puck together for decades and have main-tained a consistent camaraderie. For the past four years, Royal Avenue has become the venue for an annual road hockey challenge where the neighbourhood hits the street to watch teams compete for Royal Cup bragging rights.

More than just a lot of fun, this is a road hock-ey tournament with heart. Teams and players have returned year after year for the love of the

game and for the cause. All of the tournament proceeds are donated to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, an organization that funds medical research to develop life-altering treatments and eliminate Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

Veteran Royal Avenue player Bryce Eberle explained that a close friend from within the original crew that grew up playing together was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. A number of friends lived on Royal Avenue and one of the homeowners put a road hockey team together. The idea has since grown into an annual one-day event with a mission to raise funds for

IBD. “It’s something we all look forward to every year. There are a lot of big-hearted people involved,” commented Bryce.

Bryce, along with fellow players Jaime Rose and Andrew Horton, helped to organize this year’s weekend round-robin style tournament that was held in early May. Friends, family and fans crowded an area of Royal Avenue that was sectioned off for the sole enjoyment of a little street hockey, fist pumping, burgers on the barbie and a couple of road pops. This year’s tournament saw seven teams of five players

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North Shore BIA welcomes new director

TRC to hear from Residential School Survivors

The North Shore Business Improvement Association (NSBIA) has named Steven Puhallo of Kamloops, BC as its new executive director. Steven brings with him 15 years of government and corporate experience. He is a public affairs and strategic communications professional with a broad range of skills learned from senior positions in government and the private sector.

“We had a great group of candidates for this posi-tion and a thorough selection process. I’d like to thank everyone who applied.” said Lynda Douglas, president of the NSBIA. “We’re excited to have Steven become part of our organization. His experi-ence, skills and expertise will be a vital part of the Kamloops North Shore’s upcoming renewal and ongoing revitalization strategies.”

As a North Shore resident with strong family ties

to the area, Mr. Puhallo hopes to bring his experi-ence and skills to further the North Shore’s growth. “Focusing on the upcoming renewal of the NSBIA is the first order of business. I look forward to working with the Board of Directors, this is a great opportu-nity,” said Puhallo. “When my wife and I decided to move back to Kamloops to raise our family there was no question we’d be on the North Shore. It’s a great place to live, work, and play.”

The North Shore Business Improvement Association (NSBIA) is an association of commercial property and business owners with a mandate to expand busi-ness opportunities on the North Shore of Kamloops. The office is located in the historical Wilson Street Heritage House at 115 Tranquille Road. Visit nsbia.com for more information.

Former students, their family members and others who have been affected by Canada’s Indian Residential Schools are invited to share their experiences with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC), Tuesday, May 28 and Wednesday, May 29 at Moccasin Square Gardens (Old Gym), 200-330 Chief Alex Thomas Way, beginning at 8:30 a.m. each day.

Statements may be made publicly at sharing panels conducted by Justice Murray Sinclair, Chair of the TRC, or privately. Health support workers will be on hand. This event is free to the public. Everyone who would like to learn about and bear witness to the legacy of the schools is encouraged to attend. It will be streamed live at www.trc.ca .

Chief Shane Gottfriedson states: “Our dream is to bring wellness and healing for our people and our community as we seek re-dresses for our people. The primary theme of this gathering is focusing on ‘Forgiveness within our families, communities and nations, to forgive does not mean to forget but it’s an opportunity to move forward. Healing is facing the

truth and cleansing the mind, body, heart and spirit.’” There will be representatives from the various churches to hear the truth

from the KIRS survivors. For program details, visit www.trc.ca.

City fields reopen

Conquering Crohn’s and Colitiscome out to play. The tournament fees netted the charity organization $1400.

Oh Canada was sung before the last game where the top two squads faced off for final victory and the mysterious Royal Cup. Rumour has it that no one has actually seen The Cup except for former champions. After many hard fought battles for balls stuck inside hockey bags or under pile of sticks everyone shook hands and slapped high fives like good hockey players always do.

“It’s a neat event to be a part of,”

Bryce laughs. “It’s a lot of fun to hack up the shins of your friends for a good cause.”

Within this very personal experience are hockey play-ers that are making a difference. Neighbourhoods and old friends are brought together, memories are created and public awareness and support is generated to improve the lives of those affected by these chronic diseases that are often shrouded in silence.

Hats off to these players. No matter who won The Cup, all of you are royal heroes.

Jody Tippett

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Experience the “Real Kamloops”Tourism Kamloops has launched a multi-media summer campaign

inviting visitors to engage with real people and partake in real experi-ences. The campaign will run for six weeks showcasing a different niche tourism product and introducing the real people behind that experience. The campaign aims to drive visits to Tourism Kamloops’ Facebook page where visitors will be able to enter to win accommodation and dining credits and then choose from a variety of prizes to customize their own Kamloops experience.

“We chose this campaign as the people of Kamloops are extremely passionate about their city and dedicated to creating and sharing their experiences and tourism products with visitors,” says Lee Morris, CEO.

After the field closures at McArthur Island and Hillside Stadium due to last week’s unseasonably wet weather, all City fields are now open for play. For further information call 250-828-3551.

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Join the fun and excitement of Capital One Race for Kids on Saturday, June 1. Taking place in Kamloops, and 19 other communities across Canada, Capital One Race for Kids is an urban adventure race like no other! The event begins with a pancake breakfast start at 8:00am at McArthur Island Boys and Girls Club, 1515 Island Parkway South, McArthur Island. The race begins at 10:00am!

In support of your local Boys and Girls Club, teams of four will compete in a series of 10 Checkpoint Challenges in a race to the finish line. It’s a cross between Minute-to-Win-It and the Amazing Race and the checkpoints feature activities that focus the mind and challenge the body.

Funds raised will support children that rely on the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops Power Start Program, which transports children to school and provides a nutritional breakfast each morning. To register your team of four or to support a team entry, visit www.raceforkids.ca

The BC SPCA Kamloops Branch is seeking the public’s help to cover the medical costs to remove a basketball-size tumor from the shoulder of a Labrador retriever mix.

Casey was surrendered to the SPCA shortly before the long-weekend because his guardian could no longer care for the eight-year-old dog. The massive tumor was assessed by a veterinar-ian who recommended removal of the mass of fatty-tissue that has dis-placed his front left leg.

“We were shocked to see Casey with such a large, untreated mass when we accepted him to the shel-ter,” says Charleen Holloway, manager of the BC SPCA Kamloops Branch. “This could have been easily remedied years ago but now there could be major complications.”

The SPCA says that the surgery will cost upwards of $2,000 and needs help from the public to offset its medical budget.

“Casey’s surgery would have been less

costly and required less recovery time had this been treat-ed when discov-ered two or three years ago,” says Charleen.

He is expected to make a full recov-ery from the sur-gery on May 24. Currently in foster care, he will be available for adop-tion once fully recovered and will make a healthy, happy family pet.

If anyone is able to help with the on going medical costs for Casey and other animals

in need, donations will be gratefully received online at spca.bc.ca/support, by calling the Kamloops shelter at 250-376-7722 or by dropping off or mail-ing your donation to the BC SPCA’s Kamloops Branch at 1211 8th St., Kamloops, B.C., V2B 2Y3.

Editor’s note: Casey had his surgery on May 18 and is doing well and has returned to his foster home!

Despite the mass on his shoulder, Casey remains very active and still acts like a puppy.

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Don’t paint all senators with the same brushDear Editor, This past week I have heard from constituents express-

ing their outrage over recent events involving four Senators and the former Chief of Staff in the Prime Minister’s Office. Firstly, I hope the actions of these few individuals don’t lead you to paint all Senators with the same brush. We are fortunate to have Senators like Nancy Greene Raine who are dedicated to serving the people of British Columbia and Canada with integrity and honour.

In regards to the recent allegations, all taxpayers are rightfully intolerant of any abuse of their hard earned dol-lars, and this case is no different. I am equally frustrated and unhappy with these allegations of abuse of public funds. I am troubled that Parliament is constrained by a set of legislative rules that do not allow us to remove someone from public office for a breach of trust. However, if someone is in contravention of the law there are a number of actions that can be taken.

As this situation continues to unfold, we must under-stand that one of Canada’s founding values is that of fair and due process under the law. This is a situation that is

currently being investigated by the Ethics Commissioner, independent auditors and the RCMP. We all anxiously await their findings in order to fully understand who is ultimately responsible. It is important that in the name of fair and due process we allow the truth to be uncovered, and to take appropriate action based on the facts once they are known.

In the meantime the Supreme Court of Canada is reviewing a reference by Parliament as to whether the reforms we have proposed to the Senate can be accom-plished by Parliament alone, and to rule on options for abolishing the Senate completely. These reforms are intended to hold the Senate to a higher standard of accountability. The Supreme Court decision is expected to come out this fall.

At the end of the day, there is no excuse for any individ-ual who holds public office to claim ignorance of the law. If an individual at the highest level of government doesn’t abide by the rules, they simply aren’t fit for the position.

Sincerely,Cathy McLeod MP

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Aidan Stewart, Rhiannon Bukkos and Zoey Bukkos (L-R) were out with the rest of their class from David Thompson Elementary School planting the Marigold Mile last week at Tranquille Road and Singh Street as a part of Kamloops’ Communities in Bloom initiative. They did a great job nestling the colourful flowers into their summer homes, even with piles of juicy worms threatening to distract them!

Make the JUMP to help those in your communityDear friends, colleagues acquain-

tances and coincidences,As you know the need for volun-

teers in Kamloops is always criti-cal. And the need for free, healthy meals for low-income families, individuals and the homeless is always in critical need.

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does or can during the week and weekend. We fill in the gaps.

We can only keep on going to meet the growing needs – 200 meals per week and counting.

With a little bit of your volunteer help once, twice, three times or regularly, as you wish!

This is how you can help: Prepare something/anything that you think will feed 10 or more people, including desserts. Donate any fresh produce, frozen pro-duce or ready made breads or

desserts. Come down to the New Life Mission any Saturday morn-ing and help cook and serve from 10:00am to 1:00pm or meet us behind 448 Tranquille Road any Saturday afternoon between 5:00 to 7:00pm and help serve.

This is the real deal folks. People in Kamloops are in need. Anything you wish to prepare, buy or share we will pick it up. Don’t be shy, make the JUMP!

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Local author’s environmental novel captures honourable MentionThe Green Book Festival is a

North American-wide competi-tion for books with an environ-mental theme or subject matter. Katie Welch’s The Bears, received the Honourable Mention in the General Fiction category of the San Francisco-based festival.

The local author is delighted that her book was recognized. Less than five percent of Festival entrants are honoured in the Festival, which has Non-Fiction, Children’s and Spiritual categories as well. The Bears is a mythological adventure

based upon a hypothetical oil spill in Northern BC. Three of the char-acters are bears, and the reader can “hear” their thoughts. The Bears is

available at Chapters, Bookland, The Grind and The Art We Are here in Kamloops, as well as on Amazon.com.

Sweet City Boutique is a full service lady’s con-signment store conveniently located on the North Shore, and you’re invited to come in and discover a world of all your favourite brand names at low, low big box prices! Enjoy the boutique shop atmo-sphere; racks and racks of beautiful clothes in all sizes, including plus; shelves lined with stunning shoes for every occasion; funky and func-tional jewelry; and handbags galore. They already have hundreds of clients bringing in lots of new, exciting and unique items daily.

After mere months in business, Sweet City placed third last fall in the Kamloops Daily News Readers’ Choice Awards, just behind thrift store giants Penny Pinchers and Value Village. Come in and find out what it is that makes Sweet City Kamloops hottest new shopping adventure! While you’re there, enjoy tax-free shopping all summer long.

On Friday and Saturday May 31 and June 1 every-one is invited to the big Grand Opening Event! There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony by city councilor and Sweet City client, Marg Spina, who supports the Kamloops Sexual Assault Center with

her consignment proceeds. They will also be featur-ing three fabulous-and-they-do-mean-fabulous door priz-es, plus manicures, facials and demon-strations by Secret Agent Tina Juliet, alongside some lovely appetizers and refreshments.

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Support for a local athleteMira Singh has earned a spot in

the top 20 to return to California for a third time to “prove her fitness” in her age group (50 to 54) at the Reebok CrossFit World Games in Los Angeles this July. This year the CrossFit Open com-petition was held from March 6 to April 7 and Maria held her spot by placing 17th.

She is looking for support to get to the Games and is kickstarting the fundraising effort with compe-titions, a silent auction as well as 50/50 draws. All details regarding her sponsorship and fundraising events can be found at the link discover-your-natural-strength.com/blog/get-mira-to-the-games.This will be the third year in a row that Mira has qualified. In 2012 and 2011 she placed in the top 7.

Gear Up to end MS!The MS Society, Kamloops and

Area Chapter would like to invite Kamloops Bike to Work Week participants to continue biking and join in the fun and commu-nity of the MS Bike – Kamloops Thompson River Ride on Sunday, September 22.

This ride is for every level of rider with 12km, 28km, 40km, 57km or 100km distances. Join as an individual or put a team together.

The Thompson River Ride is fully supported with great light snacks before the ride begins and at each distance there are rest stops with more snacks from local farms. The whole event wraps up with a rewarding lunch in Riverside Park. For those cyclists completing the shorter distances, and not the 100km Century, there

will be fun mini-adventure chal-lenges. Every rider who com-pletes a challenge will get their names into great draws for local prizes. This ride is guaranteed to be a September highlight. As well, the MS Bike raises impor-tant funds to help people affected by Multiple Sclerosis in our com-munity.

From now until June 16 Kamloops Bike to Work Week participants can register for 50 percent off the registration fee for the MS Bike. Enter the promo code BTWWKAM when you register online. You can also phone the MS Society, Kamloops and Area Chapter at 250-314-0773 to register at the reduced rate or for more information about the MS Bike – Kamloops Thompson River Ride.

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So off to the pet shop she went. She searched and searched. Nothing seemed to catch her interest, except this ugly frog. As she walked by the jar he was in, he looked and winked at her. He whis-pered, “I’m lonely too, buy me and you wont be sorry.”

The old lady figured “what the heck,” she hadn’t found anything else. She brought

the frog and put him in the car.

Driving down the road the frog whispered to her “kiss me and you wont be sorry”.

So the old lady figured “what the heck”, and kissed the frog. Immediately the frog turned into an abso-lutely gorgeous sexy young handsome prince. The prince kissed the old lady back and guess what the old lady turned into?

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A man comes into the ER and yells, “My wife’s going to have her baby in the cab!”

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“Big breaths,” I instructed.“Yes, they used to be,” replied

the patient.Dr. Byrnes, Seattle

One day I had to be the bearer of bad news when I told a wife that her husband had died of a mas-sive myocardial infarct.

Not more than five minutes later, I heard her reporting to the rest of the family that he had died of a ‘massive internal fart.’

Dr. Susan Steinberg

During a patient’s two-week follow up appointment with his cardiologist, he informed me, his doctor, that he was having trouble with one of his medications.

“Which one?” I asked. “The patch. The nurse told me

to put on a new one every six hours and now I’m running out of places to put it!”

I had him quickly undress and discovered what I hoped I wouldn’t see.

Yes, the man had over fifty patches on his body!

Now, the instructions include removal of the old patch before applying a new one.

Dr. Rebecca St. Clair, Norfolk

While acquainting myself with a new elderly patient, I asked, “How long have you been bed-ridden?”

After a look of complete confu-sion she answered, “Why, not for about twenty years, when my husband was alive.”

Dr. Steven Swanson, Corvallis

Why do ducks have webbed feet? To stamp out fires.Why do elephants have flat feet? To stamp out burning ducks

Embarrassing medical exams

A quack and a whack Asked by a reporter how he had managed to live to the age of 100, an old man explained: “Well, son, I got married when I was 21. The wife and I decided that if ever we argued the loser should take a long walk to cool off. So I guess I’ve benefited from 79 years of fresh air.”

The wild old man

An old man shopping at a d e p a r t m e n t store for a gift for his wife was intent

on watching a teenage girl

who was going through the sale racks. The teenage girl had a mohawk dyed in various colours: pink, purple, green, and yellow. The old man kept staring at her.

Irritated by his staring, the teenage girl finally broke down and sneered, “What’s the mat-ter, old dude? I bet you haven’t tried anything wild in your whole life, have you?”

The old man did not miss a beat when he replied, “I was drunk one time and was with a Macaw. I was just curious if you were related!”


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n Bike To Work Week May 27 to June 2. Snacks, drinks, cel-ebration stations and prizes all week! Wrap-up BBQ on May 31. Register online at biketowork.ca/kamloops.

n Conceptual Perceptions by Thompson Valley Potters Guild at the Wilson House Gallery, 115 Tranquille Rd. from May 28 to June 26. Gallery hours: Mon. to Fri. 1:30 to 5pm. Opening recep-tion on May 31 from 6 to 8pm.

n Northcote with The Matinee on May 29 from 8 to 11:30pm

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n Garage Sale Fundraiser at North Hills CIBC for BC Children’s Hospital on May 31 from 10am to 4pm.

n Alamagokus with special guests The Back Alley Sallies on May 31 at 9pm at the Halston Pub, 1271 Salish Rd. Tickets at the door.

n BIG Little Science Centre, 985 Holt St. June 1: Static Show at 11am and 1:30pm. FMI contact 250-554-2572.

n Mother/ Daughter Hair Wraps with instructor Una Connor on June 1 from 9am to 12pm at Parkview Activity Centre, 500 McDonald Ave. To register con-tact 250-828-3500 or online at www.kamloops.ca/ezreg. Course #207837

n Strawberry Tea and Open House Tour on June 1 from 1 to 4pm at House of Ruth, 290 Maple St. Tea and strawberry shortcake. Sweet treats, garden and tea bas-kets for sale.

n 29th Annual Interior Swap Meet sponsored by Kamloops Chapter Vintage Car Club of Canada on June 1 from 8am to 4pm at the Logan Lake Arena, 31 Chartrand Ave. Free admission. For registration call Ernie at 250-573-5965.

n Westsyde Support Group for people and families living with Diabetes, meets June 3 from 1:30 to 3pm at the Hamlets, 3255 Overlander Dr. FMI call Diane at 250-579-2526.

n Westsyde Community Development Society Annual General Meeting on June 6 at 6:30pm at the Westsyde Activity Centre, 859 Bebek Rd. Reports and activities for the past year will be presented. FMI contact Ted at 250-579-2383 or westsyde.info

n Swingin’ Fiddles with Scott Woods on June 7 at 7pm at Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers. Tickets are available at The Horse Barn, 517 Mt Paul Way or by call-ing toll free 1-855-726-8896 to charge. For a complete tour sched-ule, visit www.scottwoods.ca.

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n Book Launch and AGM from 5:30 to 7:30pm for Kamloops Women’s Resource Group Society on June 11 at North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. To RSVP or FMI: [email protected] or 250-374-3949.

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GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Don’t make mountains out of molehills if you want to avoid conflict. You may be more emotional than usual. Help those incapable of taking care of their personal affairs. If you’re single, get out there and you’ll meet someone new.CANCER (June 22-July 22) You will have the getup and go to contribute a great deal to groups of interest. Disappointments are likely if your mate embarrasses you in front of friends. Look into real estate. Try to stay calm and understand both sides of the situation. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Cultural activities open your eyes to new ways of doing things. Enjoy some socializing this week. Friendships could be ter-minated quickly if disappointments occur. Join humanitarian groups and let your leadership ability take over.VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23) Don’t expect anyone else to pay your bills for you. Be supportive in order to avoid confrontations. Keep an open mind when dealing with youngsters. Your emotions may get the better of you. LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23) Travel will promote new romantic encounters and additional cultural knowledge. You can find out important information if you listen to friends and relatives. Get busy. Make changes around your house and plan to do some entertaining.SCORPIO (Oct 24 - Nov 22) Opportunities to make financial gains will de-velop through your connections with other people. Don’t let any money slip through your fingers this week. You may find that your plans will cost a little more than you had expected. Opportunities to pamper yourself may unfold.SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21) Your creative imagination will help you in coming up with unique ideas. Look into real estate. Delve into worthwhile causes that will show results if you put in the effort. Family members will not be happy with the amount of time you are spending away from home.CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) Be sure to pay attention to your bank ac-count. Do not lend money to friends, or contribute more than necessary to groups unworthy of your cash. Short trips will prove to be more fruitful than you imagined. Deception is likely.AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) Opportunities to get involved in investment groups will payoff. It may not be the best time to socialize with clients or colleagues this week. You will have no problem getting your point across to those in a position to help you. You can make financial gains through your unique and creative approach to business. PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) Opportunities for advancement at work are ap-parent. Try to curb overindulgence this week. Nagging has never been some-thing that you could tolerate, and it’s once again driving you into a lonely state of affairs. Sign up for courses or join fitness clubs.ARIES (Mar 21-April 20) Visit friends or relatives you rarely see. Concen-trate on work. Put your efforts into making changes to your domestic scene. Look into joining groups that can give you hands-on advice about business.TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) Try to make amends by planning a nice dinner for two. Don’t shy away from potential mates they want to introduce you to. Put your energy into your work or moneymaking ventures rather than into your emotional life this week. You are ready to blow up and your stress level has gone into over drive.

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