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FreeTake one ~ and please rememberto support our advertisers!SeniorConnectorThe Award Winning Voice of Seniors throughout the Thompson/Nicola/Shuswap Districts • Over 35,000 distributed monthlyVolume 20, Number 5, November 2011The Seniors’ Own NewspaperTo inform, serve and entertain those 45 and better • Locally owned and operated • Visit us on the web at www.seniorconnector.comVeteran Affairs stilldoesn’t get itBud Petit - Pilot, Officer, GentlemanMike’sMusingsMike Keetch, publisherVeterans Ombudsman GuyParent appeared before aSenate committee recentlyto defend the proposal tocut 226 million dollars fromthe Veterans Affairs budgetover the next two years.The reason given bythe department for thecut was because of thenumber of vets from WorldWar II and Korea aredropping. Parent informedthe committee that thosenumbers are not droppingas fast as projected.Now don’t get me wrong,I’m not against keeping allgovernment budgets undercontrol but the real worldsituations must prevail inmaking these decisions.In the case of VeteransAffairs, according to theOmbudsman, the numberof veterans is actually goingup to a current estimate of700,000.Most of the currentprograms are aimed atthe older veterans andtheir needs and I have noargument with that.What the senior folksat the department failto recognize is that ourcurrent armed forcespersonnel have beeninvolved in many actionsthat are at a minimumequal to what has beenexperienced in the past andin some cases actually mayvery well have been morehorrific and may have hadlonger lasting effects on thepeople involved.Please note I usedthe word PEOPLE notpersonnel as in the finalanalysis that’s what theyare, just people doing a jobwe sent them to do.See Veterans page 25Bud Petit with Japanese banner during the Burma campaign.Submitted photoBy Mike KeetchA few weeks ago I had the pleasure ofmeeting with a gentleman named Harold(Bud) Petit. At 91 years young, Bud spendsmuch of his time looking out over theKamloops valley from his home in RoseHill, tending his yard and reminiscingabout his remarkable life.Bud was born in Ontario and was theyoungest of eight children (4 boys and 4girls) of which he is the sole survivor. Thefamily was involved in the shoe businessand young Bud followed in the familytradition.Along the way World War II happenedand Bud felt it was his duty to sign up.In 1940 Bud joined the Royal CanadianAir Force. Originally he signed up as an airgunner, but Bud soon realized that being apilot was a better choice.Bud Petit became a Hurricane bomberpilot and was shipped overseas, near theend of the Battle of Britain. Bud spent timein many squadrons and flew many assortedmissions. Later, he was shipped by seaaround Cape Horn to Cape Town. Thenhe says with a sly smile of remembrance,he was sent to Calcutta on an Army NurseTransport.Bud ended his flying career in the AirForce, attached to 43 Squadron RAF in theBurma campaign, flying 200 missions outof the Imphal Valley, supporting the battleagainst the Japanese forces in the area ofMandalay.See Bud Petit page 34Don’t let hearing lossstand in the wayof your life.DowntownNicola Street372-2683Northills Mall700 Tranquille Road376-4188Convenientlylocated downtownfor over25 years.Registered under the Health Professions ActWhen you lose your hearing, you lose yourconnection to your world. Conversation withloved ones, social well-being and even yourindependence can all be altered.At Canadian Hearing Care we understandwhat you‘re going through. Our team oflocal experts has over 55 years combinedexperience. We can help find a solution to fityour lifestyle and your budget, allowing youto hear more naturally with less effort in allkinds of environments.Call to book your appointment today.

November 2011 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 3Getting the family vehicleready for winterAs we approach November,almost all of us that owna vehicle will be thinkingabout winter driving safety.From an organizationalperspective this means notonly mechanical safety butalso about what is going oninside the vehicle as well.I know that for me,driving in a vehicle thatis not tidy is irritating. Idon’t feel good about beingin my truck when thereare crumbs littered in thebackseat (all be it from ourdarling 6 year old son),along with toys or fast foodwrappers. It makes me feelcagey. This is especially truewhen the challenges outsidethe vehicle have increasedand now I need to payattention to ice, snow andother hazards. I recommendtaking the time to empty thegarbage at least once a weekand give it a quick vacuumat least once every month.This will make you feel lessannoyed and you will be ableto concentrate on the road.Five tips for overall vehiclesafety are:1. Get a vehicle inspectionSimple OrganizationKim Watt-Sennerdone on your vehicle priorto the snow flying just tomake sure everything is ingood working order.2. Make sure you have goodsnow tires.3. Check tire pressure.4. Ensure that the gasolineyou purchase has no waterin it…this can wreak havocin the gas tan.5. Make sure you travel witha full tank of gas.Another suggestion isto travel with a survival kitand a medical emergencykit. Costco carries a greatmedical emergency kit fora reasonable price. Thesurvival kit should includethe following: Ice scraper,snowbrush, shovel, sand orother traction aid, tow rope/chain, booster cables, roadflares or warning lights, gasline antifreeze, flashlight andbatteries, fire extinguisher,small tool kit, extra clothingand warm footwear, blanket,non perishable food (i.e.:chocolate, granola bars,water), candle and a smalltin can and matches.After you spend a littletime ensuring your vehicleis ready for winter…don’tforget to call the grandkidsto see when you can takethem tobogganing!Kim Watt-Senner is thefounder of Canada’s largestProfessional OrganizingCompany. The corporate headoffice is located in Kamloops,BC with additional offices inKelowna and Vancouver. Shespecializes in Downsizing,Senior Transition,Estate Liquidation &Preparation. Kim is trainedto deal with hoarding andchronic disorganizationrelated issues as well. Youcan visit her website ateverythingorganized.net.So nice to come home to.Enjoy warm weather all winter long withMedipac TravelInsuranceTake Advantage of:Over95%Full!✔✔Loyalty Rewards✔ ✔Claims FreeCredits✔ ✔EmergencyAssistance✔✔MedipacPLUS✔✔Savings up to 17%1220 Hugh Allan Drive250.571.18041455 Western Avenue250.305.1131Call Shelley for informationor to arrange a personal visit.250.571.1804KamloopsSeniorsVillage.comWilliamsLakeSeniorsVillage.com1-888-MEDIPAC1-888-633-4722 • www.medipac.comUnderwritten by The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company

November 2011 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 5Smoking cessation helpfrom the BC GovernmentThose who stay away from the election think that one vote will do no good:‘Tis but one-step more to think one vote will do no harm.~ Ralph Waldo EmersonAs of Oct 2, 2011, the BCgovernment will now covercertain forms of smokingcessation aids. Whilethis is a big step forwardin helping people quitone of the most addictivedrugs known, it is not assimple as walking in to apharmacy and getting freemedications. This month,I will try to explain theguidelines and how you ora loved one or friend canbenefit from it.There are two arms of thenew BC Smoking CessationProgram. The first is thepublicized arm that coversthe nicotine patches andgum (collectively knownas nicotine replacementtherapy or NRT). Thesecond is the prescriptioncoverage program that willcover the two prescriptionmedications used forsmoking cessation, Zyban®(Bupropion) and Champix®(Varenicline). They bothhave very specific guidelinesand requirements.In order to take part inthe Nicotine Replacement(NRT) arm of the program,you MUST call HealthlinkBC (the BC Health Line)at 8-1-1 to register with theprogram. Without this call,you CANNOT get NRTfor free. Once you haveregistered, you have twooptions: You may have theBC government mail onemonth of Habitrol® nicotinepatches or Thrive® nicotinegum to you or you can goPharmacist ReflectionsAdam Sawula, pharmacistto a pharmacy and pick-upone month of either product(gum or patch). If youchoose to go to a pharmacy,the person you are on thephone with at HealthlinkBC will give you a referencenumber. You MUST givethe pharmacy the referencenumber when you go in torequest the products. Theprogram allows you to pickup one month at a timeand you may only receivethree months of productin each calendar year. Youmust call 811 each month torequest a refill or get a newreference number for yourpharmacy. As a note, boththe patches and gum havebeen in short supply lately,so some pharmacies may nothave the stock you need. Itwould be wise to call aheadand check!The prescription coverageprogram is relativelystraightforward. You needto see your doctor for aprescription for eitherZyban® or Champix®. Thisprescription is brought intoyour pharmacy as normal.A officer noticed one of his soldiers behaving oddly. Thesoldier would pick up any piece of paper he found, frownand say, “That’s not it” and put it down again. This went onfor some time, until the officer arranged to have the soldierpsychologically tested. The psychologist concluded that thesoldier was deranged, and wrote out his discharge from thearmy. The soldier picked it up, smiled and said, “That’s it.”Cariboo Manor831 Serle Road, Kamloopswww.cariboomanor.caBefore the program, neitherof these medications werecovered by the BC FairPharmacare program(meaning that unless youhave private insurance,you would always pay fullprice). Under the newprogram, these medicationswill be covered under theBC Pharmacare programsfor 3 months of eachcalendar year. If you havenot met your Pharmacaredeductible for the year, youwill still have to pay for themedications, however theywill now count toward yourtotal for the year. If you aregetting a prescription forZyban® or Champix®, youDO NOT need to call 811.Although the coverageof these medications willbenefit many people, it isimportant to note that themedications are not a magicbullet. The key to smokingcessation is being mentallycommitted to stopping forgood. It is a big challenge. Ifyou need other information,support or assistance, talkto your doctor, pharmacist,local Lung Association(www.quitnow.ca) or 811.Remember, you are notalone in your task!City of KamloopsARJUN SINGH FOR CITY COUNCILI humbly present to you a balanced platform which brings together manydifferent community concerns:• Responsible, Accountable Governance• A Strong, Vibrant Business Climate• A Healthy, Social Responsible Community• A Healthy, Green CommunityI have always been happiest being very involved in community and engaging inlife long learning. I served as a city councillor from 2005-2008. Since I was laston council, I have obtained an Master of Arts in Professional Communication anda Certificate in Dialogue, Deliberation, and Public Engagement. My educationhelps me more effectively bring people together to make the best decisions forthe community as a whole.All the very best,Arjun SinghCandidate for City Council250 377 1797 • www.yourkamloops.com • www.facebook.com/arjunforcouncilPHOTO: The above photo features members of my amazing campaign committee. Pictured above are GiselaRuckert, Norm Moss, Cam Rauschenberger, Bryan Strome, Pyara Lotay, Manju Singh, Gur Singh, and TerryRogers. Not pictured committee members are Gail Cameron, Peter Cameron-Inglis, Pat DiFrancesco, Jim Gural,Bonnie Klohn, Bob MacIntosh, Dennis Piva, Marlowe Tahara, and Tania Vidovic.- SMART THINKING, COMMUNITY LINKING -37th Annual Seniors’ Christmas Light TourAll Seniors Welcome! Free!*Food Bank Donations are gratefully accepted.Wednesday, December 14th - 6:00 to 10:00 pmRegistration Deadline - December 6thJoin us on a tour around town and see the best lights of the City. There will be atea service and sing-a-long at the Interior Savings Centre. A bus will pick you upand return you to your pick up location. Pick up locations will be advertised in theDecember issue of the Senior Connector.To register call 250-828-3500 ~ Program #184699Affordable supported living home in friendly WestsydeWholesome home-cooked mealsWeekly housekeeping servicesCapable, caring live-in staffCompanionship and security provide peace of mind.Get your name on our wait listCall Janet at 250-579-5262car09_marVolunteer Hosts Needed - Call 250-828-3582

November 2011 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 7Kerri D. Priddle• Personal Injury Claims• ICBC ClaimsHardeep S. Chahal• Corporate Law• Wills & EstatesA Partnership of Law Corporations460 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC250-372-3233 • 1-877-372-3233102 – 2840 Voght Street, Merritt, BC • 250-378-4966Donna’sYarn & Craft CentreZ Anchor Tapestry WoolZ Yarns & Patterns Z Embroidery SuppliesZ Knitting Needles Z Crochet HooksZ Tatting Shuttles Z AlterationsWill try to fill special ordersOPEN: Mon. – Sat. 10 AM – 5 PMCLOSED: Sundays250-376-3381Fortune Shopping Centre19 – 750 Fortune DriveNorth Shore Community CentreTuesday Bridge 9 am 15Out of Eden 9 amTai Chi Breathing 1 pmHealing Touch 1 pmScrabble 2:30 pmYoga 6:30 pmWood Carvers 6:30 pmLadies of the Moose 7 pmPie Night 6:30 pmdyc04_febWagner DentureClinic Ltd.Warren Wagner, Denturist• Dentures – Partials• Relines – RepairsDedicated to Excellence(Over 30 Years Experience)Complimentary ConsultationsDental Benefit Plan Accepted!Mon – Thurs 7:30 am–12 pm / 1–3 pm • Fri 7:30 am–12 pmSaturday By Appointment Only30 – 789 Fortune Drive, Kamloops250-554-0055452 – 730 Cottonwood Ave. Kamloops V2B 8M6Phone: 250-376-4777 • Fax: 250-376-4792 • E-mail nsccs@shaw.ca8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday • Dwight Hoglund, ManagerNovember Calendar Senior Connector©Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayFlea Market 8 amEckankar 10 amFlea Market 8 am613Community Dinner 5 pm$10/ticket in advanceBuffet DinnerEveryone WelcomeLive Entertainment. 50/50Flea Market 8 amArt Class 9 amCarpet Bowling 12:30 pmReflexology 2:15 pmGentle Nia 6:30 pmBlazers Booster Club 6:30 pmLine Dancing 7 pm714Art Class 9 amCarpet Bowling 12:30 pmReflexology 2:15 pmDance Aerobics 5:45 pmGentle Nia 6:30 pmLine Dancing 7 pmTuesday Bridge 9 amOut of Eden 9 amCN Pensioner’s Lunch 11 amTai Chi Breathing 1 pmHealing Touch 1 pmScrabble 2:30 pmZumba 5:30 pmYoga 6:30 pmWood Carvers 6:30 pmKarobics 6:45 pmBridge Lessons 7 pmTuesday Bridge 9 am 8Blazer Carpet Bowling 10 amTai Chi Breathing 1 pmHealing Touch 1 pmScrabble 2:30 pmZumba 5:30 pmYoga 6:30 pmKarobics 6:45 pmBridge Lessons 7 pm202122Tuesday Bridge 9 amArt Class 9 am Tai Chi Breathing 1 pmCarpet Bowling 12:30 pm Healing Touch 1 pmReflexology 2:15 pm Scrabble 2:30 pmDance Aerobics 5:45 pm Zumba 5:30 pmGentle Nia 6:30 pm Yoga 6:30 pmLine Dancing 7 pmKarobics 6:45 pm1Out of Eden 9 amCarpet Bowling 12:30 pmWeight Watchers 5 pmDuplicate Bridge 7 pmCivic Candidates Forum 7pmHeritage House Bridge 12 pmCarpet Bowling 12:30 pmCotton Pickers 1 pmWeight Watchers 5 pmZumba 6:30 pmDuplicate Bridge 7 pm16Out of Eden 9 amCotton PickersEstate Sale 12 pmCarpet Bowling 12:30 pmWeight Watchers 5 pmZumba 6:30 pmDuplicate Bridge 7 pm29Golfer’s Bridge 9 amDiabetic Clinic 9 amYoga 10 amCribbage 1 pmLine Dancing 1:30 pmSocial Dance 6:30 pmVV Lions Dinner 7 pmDuplicate Bridge 7 pmGolfer’s Bridge 9 amDiabetic Clinic 9 amYoga 10 amCribbage 1 pmLine Dancing 1:30 pmSocial Dance 6:30 pmDuplicate Bridge 7 pmLions Exec 7 pm23 24Golfer’s Bridge 9 amFSNA 11 amDiabetic Clinic 9 amCarpet Bowling 12:30 pmYoga 10 amCotton Pickers 1 pmCribbage 1 pmWeight Watchers 5 pmLine Dancing 1:30 pmZumba 6:30 pmGerman Choir 2 pmDuplicate Bridge 7 pmSocial Dance 6:30 pmDuplicate Bridge 7 pm10Golfer’s Bridge 9 amDiabetic Clinic 9 amYoga 10 amCribbage 1 pmLine Dancing 1:30 pmGerman Choir 2 pmSocial Dance 6:30 pmCML Properties 6:30 pmDuplicate Bridge 7 pm34Tai Chi Breathing10:15 amSing-Along 10:30 am17Closed11RemembranceDayTai Chi Breathing 10:15 amSing-Along 10:30 amBCGREA 12 pm2518Tai Chi Breathing10:15 amSing-Along 10:30 amRetired Teachers 12 pmOld Time Dance 2 pm5Weight Watchers 8 amChristmas Craft Fair10 amWeight Watchers 8 am1219Weight Watchers 8 am26Weight Watchers 8 amSteel Workers 9 amFlea Market 8 am272829Tuesday Bridge 9 amCarpet Bowling 12:30 pm Out of Eden 9 amReflexology 2:15 pm Tai Chi Breathing 1 pmDance Arobics 5:45 pm Healing Touch 1 pmGentle Nia 6:30 pm Scrabble 2:30 pmLine Dancing 7 pm Yoga 6:30 pmWood Carvers 6:30 pmMovie Night 7pmCommunity Dinner 5 pm30Out of Eden 9 amCarpet Bowling 12:30 pmWeight Watchers 5 pmZumba 6:30 pmDuplicate Bridge 7 pmCottonwood Birthdays7 pmRent one of our conferencerooms for yourprivate function!Call 250-376-4777or email nsccs@shaw.ca

Page 8Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comNovember 2011Ladies Auxiliary enjoytime spent withforeign studentsDesert GardensLadies AuxiliaryGloria MartinI can’t believe a month haspassed by since I sat down towrite my little article aboutthe activities of the auxiliaryladies. This morning as I sithere its three degrees on mydeck and bright sunshine,makes a person glad to bealive.Our Thanksgiving bakesale and raffle went well.The winner of the basketwas Iris Watcher, who livesupstairs at the Gardens.Our thanks to all of you,who supported us. As I havesaid before all money raisedgoes back into the centre forneeded items.Things are well withthe Gift Shoppe, but likeeveryone else we could usemore volunteers and somenew ideas.Our Tuesday get togethersand meetings will now startat 11 a.m instead of 10 a.m.,but craft Fridays will be thesame 1 to 3 p.m., these arealways fun times with muchconversation and laughter.Foreign students from TRUcome as part of their studies,to volunteer their time inthe community. This year wehave two young women fromSaudi Arabia join us, Fatimaand Amnah (this gal waswith us two years ago). It issuch a learning experiencefor all of us and for me itis such a privilege to havemet these women—makesa person realize that mostwomen in the world wantthe same things.Enough of my ramblings,Happy Halloween. Soontime to start thinking aboutChristmas.The language of friendship is not words but meanings.~Henry David ThoreauComfort & Securityin a Beautiful SettingWe have a vacancy in our nine-bed facility!Introducing a day program - limited spaces.New expansion opening in January!- 11 more beds and exciting amenities.Book early for chance to win free month’s rent.For more information on our unique,homestyleassisted living residence,call Darlene at554-9244or email acss@shaw.caMaking Diabetes Prevention a family affairI was recently inspiredby local author CherylChristian of the nationallybest selling cookbook, “LowGI Meals in Minutes”,to revisit this topic andencourage families to makehealthy living a priority inour busy lives. Many peoplehave the misconception thatchoosing to eat low glycemicindex foods and portioncontrol is only for diabeticsand don’t realize that thisis how everyone should beeating in order to preventdiabetes and other healthcomplications in the future.With the incidence ofchildhood obesity and type2 diabetes on the rise, now isthe time to embrace healthyhabits as a family in order toensure many long and happyyears together.Type 2 diabetes is a diseasethat used to be almostexclusively diagnosed inadults, as it develops overtimedue to our naturalmechanisms for managingTalk To your family,Then Talk To usWills • Powers of attorney • living WillsEnjoy peace of mind; ensure your wishes aremet. Contact our estate planning team today.Visit our website at mjblaw.comBusy November atDesert Gardens Community CentreWhat beautiful fall weather we havebeen experiencing; hope all of you haveenjoyed the warm sunshine and thefruits from the gardens.First of all I would like to thankeveryone for all their support forour Oct 1, fundraiser, it was agreat success. Special thanks to ourextremely talented performers, SherryLenchewski, Chuck Harmon, CarlMcLaughlin & the spectacular bellydancers from Corrie Tuckers troupe,you were awesome! Without your helpwe could not have had such a fantasticnight. To all our volunteers a big handof applause, you all worked so hardbehind the scenes and pulled off abeautiful venue! Thanks everyone!For November we have a lot ofHealth MattersLaura Burgess, B.Sc. PharmCertified Diabetes EducatorSubmitted by Heather Cannellgreat events happenings. To startoff the month on Nov. 5, we havethe Thompson Valley Potters Guildback with their annual Fall sale.Doors open at 10 a.m. and close at4 p.m., the Oasis Café will be openfor breakfast and lunch as well. Inthe evening we have the KamloopsStock Association Dinner and Dancewith Ed Peekeekoot, to serenade you.Tickets can be purchased at our frontdesk or you can call, Shirley 250-320-3549 or Kari Lynn 250-374-6151 formore information. Tickets are $35 perperson.On Nov. 14 at 11:30 a.m. therewill be a Civic Election Forum withthe candidates running in this yearsKamloops elections. This is openour blood sugars becomingfatigued after years ofbeing overloaded by poordiet, overeating, and inactivity.Unfortunately, it isbecoming more common inteenagers and even childrenwith a 10-30-fold increasein American children beingdiagnosed in the last 10-15years. It is estimated thatevery 1 in 3 children bornin the States in 2000 willbe diagnosed with diabetesin their lifetime and similarrates are expected in Canada.Canadian First Nationchildren, which belong toa high-risk ethnic groupfor developing diabetes, arebeing diagnosed as young as8 years old. As 95 percentof children diagnosed withtype 2 diabetes are overweight,and the number ofCanadian children who areoverweight has tripled inthe last 30 years, we need totake an active role in protectingour children fromdeveloping this disease.Remember, developinghealthy living habits doesn’thave to be complicated oroverwhelming. Start bychoosing one thing thatyou could do differently asa family such as eating offof smaller dinner plates toencourage portion control,switching to sprouted grainbread, or no longer havingpop in the house. Don’tforget to try and have somefun with it too! For example,get out there and be moreactive together as a family,by choosing an extra familyouting, such as a hike orafternoon at the park everyweek. Have a contest tosee which family membercan eat the most servingsof vegetables and fruit ina day or the most varietyof different colored fruitsand vegetables. Try to limitthe amount of time yourchild spends watching TV,playing video games, or onthe Internet and encourageMANSHADI PHARMACYPrescriptions, MedicationCompounding, MedicalSupplies, Diabetes Specialistto everyone, so come and meet thecandidates running this year and feelfree to put your questions to them.Nov. 18 & 19 brings the 10,000Villages annual sale to Desert Gardens.Nov. 18, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 19, 10a.m. to 4 p.m.Nov. 30 Hub Insurance will againserve up their fabulous seniors dinner,feel free to call the Insurance office formore information.That about wraps up our activitiesfor November, check out the Calendarand if you have any questions give us acall at 250-372-5110Have a great November everyoneand we will see you in December.Free Flu ShotsAvailablethem to be active byenrolling them in a healthyactivity of their choice. Ifyour child seems to haveissues surrounding eatingor tends to use food forcomfort, make sure you sitdown with them and discussthis to try to support thememotionally and spirituallyas well to develop healthierhabits.I hope that this reviewof the measures to preventdiabetes as a family hasinspired you to make thatone change that you coulddo differently this week andwill lead to many more inthe future that will nurtureyour family. If you have anysuggestions you would liketo share to support othersin their quest towardsachieving a healthy lifestyleas a family, I would be happyto hear them so that I maypass them on.Manshadi Pharmacyhas taken a great interestin diabetes care and wouldbe happy to answer anyquestions that you may haveregarding the diagnosis,treatment, and managementof diabetes and its relatedcomplications.mair Jensen Blair llP – lawyers700-275 Lansdowne St, Kamloops, BC V2C 6H6Ph: 250-374-3161 • TF: 1-888-374-3161mjb_ad#3Missagh ManshadiB.Sc. PharmPharmacist/Owner* Free Prescription Delivery in Kamloops *Free Daily A1C Blood Glucose Lab Result ($20 value)Trusted Advice, Wholesome Care477 St. Paul Street, Kamloops • 250-372-2223Laura BurgessB.Sc. PharmPharmacistCertified Diabetes Educator

Page 10Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comNovember 2011Beware of heating contractors offering fake furnace fixesThe cool autumn weather has arrived and, for many people,now is the ideal time to have your furnace serviced orupgraded before the busy winter season starts. The BetterBusiness Bureau warns the public to be cautious aboutmisleading heating contractors who may use scare tacticsto convince homeowners to buy a new furnace or authorizeexpensive, but unneeded, repairs to their existing heatingsystem.“At this time of year we see an increase in complaintsabout heating contractors offering everything from ductcleaning to furnace inspections,” says Lynda Pasacreta, BBBPresident and CEO. “While most furnace companies arereputable, competent, and fair, there are fraudulent andunethical companies that may try to frighten consumers intounnecessary installations or repairs using fear as their maintactic.”Last fall, the BBB received complaints about a heatingcontractor making unsolicited phone calls offeringinexpensive, even free, cleaning services, only to show upwith inadequate equipment and recommendations forexpensive and unnecessary upgrades.BBB has also received reports in the past of fraudulentcontractors soliciting door-to-door and attempting tofrighten consumers into purchasing a new heating systemwith warnings that their current system was leakingdangerous gases that could explode or poison those insidethe house. Last year, BBB received 61 complaints againstbusinesses in this industry. So far this year, BBB has alreadyreceived 71 complaints.Before you choose a heating contractor consider thefollowing tips:Start with the BBB. You can find out helpful informationlike owners, company addresses, and customer serviceinformation by visiting the company’s reliability report at:www.mbc.bbb.org.Hire heating contractors who:· Are licensed with the BC Safety Authority; call 1.866.566SAFE (7233)· Are or employ certified gas fitters· Are bonded and insured for liability and property damage· Can provide you a copy of the gas permit authorizing thecompany to work on your heating system· Offer warranties that cover equipment, materials andlabour· Offer maintenance and service after installation and afterwarranties have expired· Provide customer referencesGet at least two estimates for the work. All bids shouldbe in writing and should provide a full description of theservices to be provided and the materials to be used.Compare more than just cost. Check the size and ratedefficiency of the equipment each contractor recommends.Ask each contractor how he or she arrived at recommendinga particular sized system. Check the warranty offered andmake certain you understand it.Report misleading door-to-door sales practices. Directsales contracts can be cancelled for any reason within 10days of the consumer receiving a copy of the contract.Consumer Protection BC can help with allegations ofmisleading door-to-door sales practices. For complaints,contact the Consumer Protection BC at 1.888.564.9963 orgo to: www.consumerprotectionbc.caPine Cones &PoinsettiasChristmas Bazaar, Bake Sale & Teapresented by:Pine Grove Care CentreResidents’ Society313 McGowan Ave., KamloopsSat. Nov. 19 • 2–4 pmA fantastic 2-hr event!Supporting Seniors in Our CommunitySubmitted by Lianne MilobarThe Kamloops ClassicsSwim Team continuedtheir winning ways forthe third year in a rowat the Penticton IronSprint Invitational SwimMeet. The Classics had26 swimmers attend the10 team, 320-swimmerWALLACEPatTHE CHOICE IS✔YOURSEXPERIENCE DOES COUNT!Politics with PrincipleAccountabilityFiscal ResponsibilityA Social ConscienceRE-ELECT PATFOR CITY COUNCILLORKamloops Classics swim teamcontinue winning streakcompetition, winning 49medals.Outstanding performancesinclude: Sky Camille, inthe 15 & over categorytook second place in the50 Freestyle Eliminatorrace, second in the 100Freestyle and third in the400 IM. 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Page 12Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comNovember 2011Good Morning Folks’That was the heading on the Leland Hotel breakfast menu in 1949How many of you rememberthe Leland on the corner ofThird and Victoria?The Leland Hotel had along and checkered history.It was built in 1886 as theArlington, soon taken overby John Peterson who closedit, and reopened it as theOriental Hotel. It developeda rather rowdy reputation,not a place frequented bythe more genteel residents.In 1898 the name waschanged again—this timeto Montreal House. Thewooden construction wasdestroyed by fire and rebuiltas a brick building in1905. A year later, it againchanged hands and renamedthe Leland. By 1908 it wasenlarged with a beautifuldining room. Two years later70 rooms were added andthe Leland was proclaimedthe finest hotel in theInterior. It was also theHome Support Services• Respite Care • Personal & Home CareHouse CleaningWeekly, bi-weekly, monthly or one timeCall for a free in-home assessment250.852.3212Lest We Forgetlargest between Vancouverand Calgary. By 1949 itsdining room and coffee shophad air conditioning and adishwashing machine. Whata shame it burned to theground in 1979.As I read the menu andthe prices, I thought, “Howtimes have changed.” Thebreakfast began with avariety of juices at 10 to 15cents each. Berries in seasonwere more expensive, 35cents.All cereals cooked or cold,cost 20 cents. Bananas were15 cents extra. There werehot cakes with maple syrupfor 30 cents or there wereplenty of egg dishes, costsvarying from 45 to 75 cents,boiled, poached, scrambled,with bacon or ham, andomelets. Each dish includedtoast, potatoes, tea or coffee.Buttered toast was cheapat 10 cents, French toastBradwinsAMAzing TechnicoLoR®DreamcoatLyrics by Tim RiceMusic by Andrew Lloyd WebberNovember 24 to December 6Sagebrush TheatreMonday & Tuesday – 7:30pmWednesday to Saturday – 8:00pmSaturday Matinee (Dec. 4) – 2:00pmPay What You Can Saturday Matinee (Nov. 26) – 2:00pmwctlive.capresentsKAMLOOPS AIRPORTFood forThoughtEnid Damerwith jelly cost 40 cents.There were a couple ofmysterious items: creamtoast and beverages were themost amazing items; all cost10 cents.A deluxe breakfast combocost 95 cents and included:Apple, grapefruit or tomatojuiceAny dry or cooked cerealwith creamHam or bacon with fried orscrambled eggsToast, potatoesTea or coffeeOh for those good olddays when one could buysuch a great breakfast foronly 95 cents! But, and thisis a great big but...minimumwage in 1949 was 40 centsan hour. To earn enoughto buy that breakfast, theaverage wage earner wouldhave to work 2 hours and15 minutes. Which led meto wondering how much acomparable breakfast at anice restaurant on VictoriaStreet would cost today.Juices $2.75Cereal with milk or cream$7.50Two eggs, bacon, sausageor ham with toast and hashbrowns $10Coffee $2.50Total: $22.75.At today’s minimum wageof $8.75, one would have towork 2 and quarter hours topay for breakfast. Identical!I was very surprised and I’llnever compare present daycosts to “the good old days”Check your shampoo bottle labelSubmitted by Gord WilliamsonI don’t know WHY I didn’tfigure this out sooner!!!!It’s the shampoo I use inthe shower!When I wash my hair, theshampoo runs down mywhole body and (duh!)printed very clearly onthe shampoo label is thiswarning…For extra volume and body!NO wonder I have beengaining weight!!!Well! I have gotten rid ofthat shampoo and I amgoing to start using Dawndish soap instead.Their label reads,Dissolves fat that isotherwise difficult toremove.Problem Solved!!!If I don’t answer the phonewhen you call…I’ll be in theshower!!!without factoring in thedifference in income.I discovered a deliciousbreakfast recipe, which callsfor cranberry jelly and Briecheese. It takes a bit of workto assemble and cook but ohmy, it is good. It is definitelya company dish.Brie and OrangeFrench Toast1 can jellied whole cranberrysauce1/4 cup orange juice1 tablespoon orange zest1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup port wine, or sherryBring the jelly, juice andzest to the boil. Removefrom heat and add port orsherry. Set asideOranges: 2 oranges sliced1/4 inch thick1 tablespoon sugar sprinkledon top. Set aside.Brie: 8 slices or wedges.Set asideFrench Toast: combine3 eggs, 1/2 cup milk and1/4 teaspoon vanilla.Whisk. Cut 8 slices challisor French bread (the widekind)* Dip bread into eggmixture, coating each side.Fry in butter, turning soeach side is golden brown.Keep warm.Assembling: Place theslices of French toast on abaking sheet. Top each withone, or more, slices of cheeseand a slice of orange. Dustwith sugar. Place underbroiler until cheese melts.Place warm sauce on eachplate, then a slice of toast,drizzle remaining sauce overtop.* The bread must be aporous kind that absorbs theeggs. Also, buy soft Brie. Ibought some in a box andit was so hard, it never didmelt.Good luck and rememberthis is your last chance tobuy fruit and vegetables atthe Farmers’ Market.A very real dreamSpiritual thoughtPastor David SchumacherMy good friend Linda Jasonpassed away a few years ago.For as long as I’d known hershe had been confined to awheelchair. One day, duringa long period of time whenshe was struggling with herhealth, she had a very realdream about dying.In this dream, God walkedher through her body as eachof her internal organs shutdown. As her body gaveup the ghost, so to speak, itbecame darker and darker.Finally, when her lungs collapsed,it was pitch black andshe felt like she was falling– like when you’re dreamingabout falling out of bed.She told me it scared thewillies out of her. Falling –headlong into utter darkness!She had no idea what to doand so she did the only thingshe could do! She whisperedher Savior’s name – Jesus.And right then and there,she stopped falling and alight appeared behind her,illuminating her way. Sheturned towards the light, andthere was Jesus, a smile onHis face and His arms open,inviting her to come to Him.“To you the night shinesas bright as day.” (Psalm139:12)“For God so loved theworld that He gave His oneand only Son, that whoeverbelieves in Him shall notperish but have eternal life.”( John 3:16)I first memorized thisscripture verse in VacationBible School. I didn’t do itbecause I really wanted to,but because I got a rewardfor my efforts. It was a littleporcelain teacup and saucerwith the words, Jesus LovesYou imprinted on the inside.It’s amazing the things you’lldo when you’re eight yearsold!What this verse meansthough, is that when youbegin that walk throughthe valley of the shadow ofdeath, Jesus will be rightthere with you, a smile onHis face and His arms wideopen inviting you to comewith Him to heaven.

November 2011 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 13Voting on election day made easyCariboo Manor has annual pie marathonWith the municipalelections on SaturdayNovember 19, here is someuseful information to know.First, bring two piecesof identification with youto the poll. One shouldhave your signature on it,the other your address.These include governmentissued id, utility bills,credit card bills or a swornaffidavit. You can vote ifyou’re 18 years or older,a Canadian citizen, havelived in BC for at leastsix months, and havelived or owned propertyin Kamloops for 30 daysprior to election day. Takeyour grandchildren who areeligible to vote, as youngpeople vote far less thanseniors.Second, if you requireassistance to vote, you cantake someone else into thepolling booth with you. IfEnglish is not your firstlanguage, you may bringyour own translator toassist you. Ask the electionofficials at the poll forfurther instructions.Third, because ofthe work of the Mayor’sAdvisory Committee onDisability and especially itschair Todd Harding, peopleCity TalkCouncillor Nancy Bepplewith visual impairmentswill be able to vote usinga touch-sensitive ballot.Previously, someoneelse would have markedtheir ballot for them in amunicipal election.Fourth, there will bespecial polls at manyseniors’ residences. Askyour building managerif there will be a poll atyour building and the dateand time of voting. Therewill also be a poll at thehospital. You may voteat the advanced polls onNovember 9, 10, or 16,2011 at Heritage House,100 Lorne Street from 8am to 8 pm. Mail ballotvoting is only available tothose electors who have aphysical disability, illness orinjury that prevents themfrom voting at anothervoting opportunity, orpersons who expect to beabsent from the city onNovember 9, 10, 16, or 19.On Election Day,November 19, you canvote at any poll. All pollsare in schools and arefully accessible. Theseinclude the followingelementary schools:Stuart Wood; LloydGeorge; Arthur Hatton;Parkcrest; Westmount;Beattie; Aberdeen; SouthSahali; Dufferin; MarionSchilling; Dallas; RobertL. Clemitson; ArthurStevenson; Rayleigh;Heffley Creek. You canalso vote at the followingsecondary schoolsand centres: NorKamSecondary School; TwinRivers Education Centre;Valleyview SecondarySchool; WestsydeSecondary School.For further informationgo to www.kamloops.ca orcontact Legislative ServicesDivision at 250-828 3483,email legislate@kamloops.ca.Nancy Bepple is one ofyour city councillors. She canbe reached at 250-372-1925or nbepple@kamloops.ca.Submitted by Janet SchneiderDay One of our annual piemaking marathon … andI’m pleasantly surprisedand relieved at how wellthings went … so far. Withvaluable help from some ofour residents and staff, somegood friends andour favouritesororitysisters, ourboard ofdirectorspumpedout 125 applepies! Tomorrow’sgoal is another 75 pies.We were honoured toprovide the venue for asurprise birthday celebrationfor our very own superman,Verne. It was such a pleasuremeeting Verne’s family. Philand Lise did a phenomenaljob with the decorationsand refreshments and thepictures on display werepriceless! Congratulations,Verne. You are truly onein-a-million,your humouris infectious, your caringis heart-warming, andyour willingness to helpappreciated. But thosepictures … who knew?Frank, our own littleveteran, is currently inthe hospital, doing wellI am told. He will be inthere for a while, but weare all looking forward tohis return to the Manor.Everyone misses hisgentlemanly manners andsmiles.Picking apples recently,I couldn’t help but noticehow peaceful it was out inthe back yard and howbeautiful. The new treeswill provide a certainamount of privacyand a lot of visualinterest over the years.I was drawn to the pavedwalkway completed thisyear by Pronto Enterprisesand the Rotary Clubs.Our residents have beenspending more time outside,enjoying the flowers andwatching the birds. Theyfeel secure and comfortablemoving around in theiryard. We can’t thank theRotary Clubs enough, orPronto Enterprises, forall their hard work onthe ramp and walkwayprojects. Undoubtedly,their generosity has greatlyimproved our resident’squality of life by increasingtheir options and providingsafety and peace of mind.Sometimes the simplethings mean the most.electrictree yarns• yarns • crochet supplies • knitting • spinning290 3rd Ave, Kamloops, V2C 3M3 • 778•471•6073Mon- Thurs10 am - 5 pmSTore HourS:Friday10 am - 9 pmSaturday10 am - 5 pmA student fell into a cycle of classes,studying, working and sleeping anddidn’t realize how long he had neglectedwriting home until he received thefollowing note:Dear Son,Your mother and I enjoyed your lastletter. Of course, we were much youngerthen, and more impressionable.Love, Dad.Lawyer: I have some good news andsome bad news.Client: Well, give me the bad news first.Lawyer: The bad news is that the DNAtests showed that it was your blood theyfound all over the crime sceneClient: Oh no! I’m ruined! What’s thegood news?Lawyer: The good news is yourcholesterol is down to 130!Nancy Bepple for Kamloops City CouncillorRe-electNancyBepple• Expand transit & HandiDartservice• Focus on seniors, disabled,children & youth• Support high tech &manufacturingA community that meets theneeds of seniors, children,youth and people withdisabilities is a communitywhich is liveable for everyone.✘for council250.372.1925 • nancy.bepple@gmail.comCaring • Committed • Connected

Page 14Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comNovember 2011Technology and Modern Day MannersBy Eileen WackerThis summer we dined out with myextended family in Boston. In the middle ofthe meal, my mother remarked, “I’m sorry, Ijust have to say something. Ethan is wearinghis hat to dinner and I find it disrespectful.”I was quite surprised but asked my 8 yearold to take off his new Patriots cap. Thenshe sighed and went on to say about myniece, “and Kate is doing that email thing.Kids today just do not have manners.” Shemeant texting but you get the point. Sincethen I have been polling people abouttechnology and the potential demise ofmanners.The technology revolution has beenraging for some time but today’s accelerationis toward electronic devices used byindividuals. Every child, teenager andyoung adult has some electronic device andlikely has more than one. Are we raising adisaffected generation with no manners?After some research, we may need to shiftour expectations and assumptions and adopta more modern approach to “manners.”Along with the “electronics” technologyrevolution, is a cultural revolution. Here areseven observations:This is a common scenario in ourminivan. My youngest two children arewatching a Scooby Doo video, listeningwith headsets. My ‘tween is playing a loudgame on his iTouch and my 13-year-old islistening to music with earphones on heriPhone. I feel like an unpaid taxi driver andthey do not even make an attempt at politeconversation. Do my children have badmanners? Actually, they are being typicalkids that have more options for passing thecar ride than we had when we were kids.But I have to shed my feeling that my kidsare being rude – times have changed andthis is not rude behavior as long as they sayhello and thank you.Kids text a lot and probably more thanyou are aware. And their words look likeold-fashioned shorthand – no one taughtthem specifically, but they all know thesymbols and jargon (“b4, lol, r u” forexample). One surprising thing they text isbad news. They cancel, break up and givebad news in truncated sentences via text.Most adults consider this very rude. Butto them it is not rude because they texteverything, good and bad. As many adultsdid not grow up texting, sometimes textingis used as an avoiding tactic, so we put thismotive on kids. But the motive simply isnot there and it is not bad manners on theirpart.In the past, the only people walkingdown the street, talking out loud to no onein particular were assumed to be “crazy.”Now, this much more common sight issomeone talking on the phone, using theirheadset. They do not consider it rude towalk in a store, coffee shop or office elevatorcontinuing their call. This is simply not rudeto them. Kids sleep with their cell phonesand carry them, every waking moment,even to the bathroom. The beeping soundsand vibrations are part of their culture.They exchange texts, pictures and news thisway, and, news they care about spreads likewildfire. This is not bad manners to them;this is how they communicate. If you reallywant them to turn off their cell phone for aclass or other reason, ask them specificallyand they will oblige. Of course, they will stillRe-ELECTMARG SPINACITY COUNCILLORwatch for texts.This next one will be hard for people toaccept - hand written thank you notes onstore bought stationary are a thing of thepast unless your child wants to do this. Theimportant thing is they acknowledge receiptof the gift. This can be done via phone call,email, youtube video, facetime, etc. Stopmaking your kids hand write notes becauseit makes you feel better; it’s a legacy of guiltyour parents put on you. I asked a group ofkids about mailing thank you letters fromthe post office -- they said the post officewas a good field trip; other than that theyhad never been!Teenagers and young adults do not listento voice mails. In fact, many young peopleare annoyed by them. Their peer-to-peerbehavior is to call and hang up if no oneanswers. They can see the number on theirphone and will call back if they want tospeak to that person. Or, you can text themsomething important you want them tosee. They find it funny that we continue todisplay bad manners and annoy them withlong, boring voicemails.With access to technology comes contentwith lots of “bad language.” You can limityour child’s exposure to the worst of it, butyou can’t stop all of it. It is just too prevalent.So we need to modify our definition of goodmanners. Instead of asking them to “neverswear,” we need request each child become“a smarter swearer” and understand thedegrees of bad language. They need to bemature enough to know when NOT to useinappropriate language. I tell them I knowchildren say, “something sucks” every secondon the playground, but I do not allow it inthe house, around teachers, or in front ofyounger children. We also have taboo wordsthat should never be uttered and we don’tuse bad language in front of an older person,whom I define as over 60; otherwise theyassumer “older person” means someone over30.Another formally important goodmanners issue is how you address someone.For today’s 18-25 year-old crowd, how toaddress older adults when they becomeyoung adults is truly a dilemma for them.This is an evolving issue as I write this. Doyou really want them to address you as Mrs.Henslow forever? And email and technologymakes it harder so they will often write “Hi!”or “hello” with no title, just the salutation.They are not trying to be rude or overlyfamiliar, they honestly do not know whatyou want to be called.Given everything, I still hold some “goodmanner” habits dear and want to keep themgoing for as long as possible:Eye contactFamily meals unplugged at least twice aweekBoys with manners (hold the door, etc.)Being able to have a polite conversationBut be sure to leverage this knowledge– let them know you know they have thatcellphone with them every second andthere is never an excuse not to respond...immediately! But you have to learn to textto use this advantage.We created the technology; they are justusing it in ways they determine withoutchecking with us. Because we do not get tochoose the norms of their generation or theetiquette of their peer-to-peer interactions.Yes, we can lament the demise of someaspects of a less-wired generation; we caneven set limits but we cannot halt theculture change they are driving.Eileen Wacker lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, withher husband and four children. She is the authorof the new children’s book, Pink Hamster andthe Birthday Surprise, the fourth installment ofthe award winning Fujimini Adventure Series.Two confirmedbachelors sat talking,their conversationdrifted from politicsto cooking.“I got a cookbookonce,” said one, “butI could never doanything with it.”“Too much fancywork in it, eh?” asked the other.“You said it. Every one of the recipesbegan the sameway - ‘Take a clean dish.”I believe in Kamloops- a strong, diverse economy, and a safe,welcoming and inclusive community✔✔✔✔✔✔IntegrityHold the line on taxesHardworkingPositiveThoughtful decisionsAdvocate for seniors, women & childrenand people with disabilities250 372-0440 • mspina@kamloops.caLansdowne VillagePhone 250-374-4187Fax 250-374-5178200 – 450 Lansdowne StreetEnter to Win a Cooper’s Foods*$25 Gift Certificate!Drop off this entry form in the store for your chance to win!Hours: Mon.–Sat. 8 am to 9 pmSunday & Holidays 9 am to 6 pmLicensed to OperateLocally Owned & OperatedEspecially for Seniors: Free DeLiVery in the downtown area Wed. & Fri.Congratulations toMary aikensof Kamloopsour October winner!Prize drawn monthly. Gift certificate valid for in-store purchases, excluding tobacco & lottery.*Offer available at Lansdowne Village location only. *Original entry form only — no facsimiles accepted.*One entry per address per month. 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November 2011 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 15Local Spirit Warriors donateto lift the spirits of cancer patientsable to donate to RoyalInland to support othersbattling cancer.The Spirit Warriorsdonated $2,000 to theAuxiliary’s hat, scarf andwig loan program. “TheAuxiliary volunteers arealways at the cancer clinicoffering cookies, coffee, andsupport when I was in fortreatments. It was always sonice to have them aroundand a treat always helpedthe medicine go down whilegoing through the chemo.We are happy to supportthem,” says Spirit WarriorLisa Somogyi.Spirit Warriors welcomesother breast cancer survivorswho wish to try dragonboating. Practices areTuesdays and Thursdaysat the Kamloops PioneerPark boat launch fromapproximately 5:45 p.m.until just after 7 p.m.For more informationvisit http://www.spiritwarriors.ca/.KAMLOOPS DENTURE andIMPLANT CENTRE LTD.GARY SALLAWAY, RD • DENTURISTThe Spirit Warriors dragonboat team in Kamloopsconsists of breast cancersurvivors who get togetherand support each otherand at the same time enjoypaddling and even racing.Now in its fourthyear, the team regularlyparticipates in festivals andraces survivors from otherareas.Earlier this year theteam hosted a comedyshow called the ‘Boob Tour’which featured a line-upSubmitted photoLocal breast cancer survivors donate: (left to right) Kamloops Spirit Warrier JoanEley and Lisa Somogyi, Afternoon Auxiliary president Trucy DeLuca, Spirit Warrier Midge King, RIHCancer Clinic coordinator Janice McDonald, and Spirit Warrier Alison Bepple.of comedians from EasternCanada. While the show’soriginal intent was toraise money for upcomingfestivals and to help withteam expenses, communitysupport was such that inaddition the team is now903 BaTTLE STREET(DoWNToWN)250-372-80452 - 685 TRANqUILLE RD.(NoRTh ShoRE)250-376-8045TwO gREATLOCATIONS TOSERvE ALL yOURDENTURE NEEDS.VOTE BRENDAPREVOSTFOR CITY COUNCIL• Connected to the community & a prominent advocate for seniors.• Executive Director for the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI).• Developed many community programs & services providing supportfor seniors and their families.• Focused on job creation and the reduction of barriers to employment.• Active member of the Kamloops Seniors Advisory Council.• Member of Board of Directors River City Seniors Society - RiverBend.• Over the years has served on numerouscommunity & provincial boards includingthe BC Environmental Secretariat.• Previous experience in health care& small business management.Let’s put open communication& transparency back into thedecision making process!Alwaysdo yourhomework.Everyone’s tastes, needs and budgetsare unique. As such, we encourageprospective residents to do yourresearch. We are confident that ourcombination of outstanding amenities,excellent services and generouslysized suites will win you over. Comesee our true value today. And bringthat checklist!valueamenitiesroom sizesreputationsecurityrecreationownershipbuilding qualityoutdoor spacesdining excellence60 Whiteshield Cres. S.Kamloops, BCwww.berwickretirement.combrendaprevost@telus.net214 Park Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 4A7(cell) 250-371-0234FOR MORE INFORMATIONCALL 250.377.7275

Page 16Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comNovember 2011L est We For getRemembrance Day - November 11, 2011Remembrance Day is AlwaysRemembrance Dayshave come and gone,and yet…For some they stay,The bugler’s had hisfinal word,The crowd has gone itsway.Today one man stoodall alone,Until a boy came near,Royal Canadian LegionBranch 2424673 Shaver Road, Barriere, BC250•672•5913“Remembrance Daywas yesterday, yetNow…I find you here.”Three words they sawupon the stone,And this…The man did say;“Remembrance Day isalways, sonIt’s not just yesterday.”~ Daryl WedleyHonoring those who bravely servedRemembering to say thanksWhen you think of Canada’s multicultural societyand all the freedoms and opportunities we experienceon a daily basis, devoting a few minutes of silenceon Remembrance Day to think of our troops is animportant and meaningful gesture. Our soldiers andveterans sacrificed their time, personal comforts and, inmany cases, their lives so we could enjoy ours.Here are some other ways that you can showgratitude:• Wear a poppy. From the last Friday in Octoberto Nov. 11, pin a poppy on the left lapel of yourgarment or as close to the heart as possible. This willpublicly remind you of our soldiers’ sacrifices and willencourage others to do the same.• Write to soldiers. Send a letter or card toexpress your appreciation. Mailing addresses are listedon the Department of National Defence website. Youcan also post a message to troops on the site’s messageboard.• Donate in honour of a soldier. Just asthe Canadian Forces aim to bring peace and securityto countries in need, consider doing your part to helpthose around the world who are suffering. Charitieslike Christian Children’s Fund of Canada offer a giftcatalogue where you can purchase items such as fruittrees or insecticide treated bed nets in honour of oneof Canada’s heroes. You can also personalize a card andmail your thanks to a Canadian Forces member. –NCIn Flanders FieldsIn Flanders Fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below.We are the dead. Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved and were loved, and now we lieIn Flanders Fields.Take up our quarrel with the foe:To you from failing hands we throwThe torch; be yours to hold it high.If ye break faith with us who dieWe shall not sleep, though poppies growIn Flanders Fields.By Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD(1872-1918)Canadian ArmyLocal and long distance, by container or vanRemembering thosewho gave the ultimatesacrifice. They shallnot be forgotten.2073 Falcon Road, Kamloops250-371-7212 • 1-866-967-6683www.williamsmoving.comBrown’sRepairShop Ltd.220 Lansdowne StreetEst. 1922 • Eric Brown250-372-3656• Safe sales & service• Lock sales & service• Keys by code• Window grilles• Locks rekeyedHEROESHonouring those bravemen & women who gavethe ultimate sacrifice.100 – 1055 Hillside Drive • Kamloops250-374-1591Lest we ForgetKamloops Seniors Villagethanks all Veterans andtheir familiesLestWeForgetFor more informationcall 250.571.18041220 Hugh Allan DriveKamloopsSeniorsVillage.com451 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC • 250-376-55501200 Summit Drive, Kamloops, BC • 250-314-6818RIVERBEND MANOR760 Mayfair Street, Kamloops, B.C.TEL: 250-376-6536 • FAX: 250-376-6513rivercityseniors.ca

Page 20Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comNovember 2011L est We For getRemembrance Day - November 11, 2011A Tribute To The VeteransAs we approach Remembrance Day, lets paytribute to the “Veterans”It is the Veteran, not the preacher, who hasgiven us freedom of religion.It is the Veteran, not the reporter, who hasgiven us freedom of the press.It is the Veteran, not the poet, who has givenus freedom of speech.It is the Veteran, not the campus organizer,who has given us freedom to assemble.It is the Veteran, not the lawyer, who hasgiven us the right of fair trial.It is the Veteran, not the politician, who hasgiven us the right to vote.It is the Veteran, who salutes the Flag, whoserves under the Flag.Eternal rest grant them O Lord, and letperpetual light shine upon them.Let us take a moment onRemembrance DayLili A. SeeryFinancial Advisor4A – 1315 Summit Dr.Kamloops, BCV2C 5R9250-374-1882www.edwardjones.comMember – Canadian Investor Protection Fund...Continued from Page 19As the Russians approached fromthe east, we were ordered onto theroads, with all our belongings on ourbacks. It was cold with considerablesnow about. Some nights we slept forshort periods, by the side of the road,while on other occasions the guardswere able to get us into churches,factories and sometimes warehouses.Normally we covered 20 to 30 K’s,per 24 hour period, however, afterbeing strafed by our own fightersduring the day the guards decided wewould only walk at night. One nightthey put us in a glass factory, but aftera very short period of time we were onthe road again. Unfortunately, quite anumber of us had taken off our boots,and in my case discovered much toolate, that I had been sleeping next to abin containing glass polishing sand. Asa result, myself and many others endedup with the sand in our socks andboots. The end result was our feet bledbadly, resulting in our socks having tobe soaked off our feet. After gettingback to freedom, it took almost threeyears before my feet stopped peeling.The next troublesome part of ourtrip came about as a result of thedecision by the Germans to use thetrain for the last stages of our trip toBremen. On the surface it appearedgreat, to be able to ride and give ourpoor old legs a break. Our joy wasshort lived when they loaded 80or more of us into cars capable ofhandling 40 men or eight horses. Wetravelled for two and a half days interrible conditions, people sick withdysentery and other maladies, socrowded that people had to stand up sothat others might rest, and four littleopenings (approx. 6” x 12”), one in eachcorner, about 6 feet off the floor whichprovided very limited ventilation.Urinating in small cans required thatthe contents had to be thrown outthe aforementioned windows whilethe train was still moving. One doesnot have to be a nuclear scientist tovisualize the problems posed—showeranyone?In any event, we finally arrivedlate at night, at Marlag Milag Jordjust outside the port city of Bremen,where we had to stand in a downpourfoe several hours before we could getinside.I can’t recall how many dayswe stayed at this camp before weheard heavy guns to the south of us.Obviously the Allies were coming,therefore, the order to move out camein the middle of the night, so off wewent to the NNE, ending up in barnsof large estates (just outside of Lubeck),100 miles from Bremen.A British Armoured Brigade arrivedseveral days later and our days asKriegsefangers were finally over. Afternumerous delousing sessions we werefinally taken to Brussels where wereceived clean clothing, 500 francs anda ride to town, where many of us werein the right place at the right time. Wewere able to march arm in arm withthousands of Belgians, singing theBelgium equivalent of the Marseillaise,while marching down the mainthoroughfare.Finally, after the hundreds of timeswe wondered if we would ever seeour love ones again, AT LAST WEWERE TRULY FREE.OVERLANDPRESS (1990) LTD.441 Tranquille Rd. Kamloops(250) 376-8031Email: overlandpress@telus.netLest We Forget700 Tranquille RoadHonouring thosewho have bravelyserved our countryLest We ForgetServing the familyfor generations513 Seymour Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2G8Ph: 250-374-1454 • Toll Free 1-800-668-3379Lest we forgetLest we forgetLest we forget Lestwe forget Lest weforget Lest we forgetLest we forgetLest we forgetLest we forgetRemembering and honouring the brave menand women who gave theultimate sacrifice for our freedom.They shall not be forgotten.Tel: 250-579-9061 • www.thehamletatwestsyde.com3255 Overland Dr., Kamloops, BC V2B 0A5A Salute tothose whofoughtfor ourfreedom.the home medical equipment specialists#210 – 450 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops250-571-1456 or 1-866-571-1456KLRH Society & Ponderosa Place250-372-0651ponderosaplace.comOn Remembrance Day,let’s take a moment tohonour all the servicemen and women whogave the ultimatesacrifice for our freedom.Lest We Forget

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Page 22Author UnknownI am lying here my comradesLying “neath my friends and foe”Trying to be “ok” so brave nowAll around me – death and woe.They are lying all around meMost are wounded and aloneSomeone get my brother for meI must send a message home.I must tell him to be brave nowHold the torch up, straight and highI must hold his hand dear comradesFor I know I’m going to die.Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comSoldier’s Last FarewellHold my hand my dearest brotherWhile I send this message homeTo my parents whom I love soFrom the son who will be gone.Tell them that I died for freedomAnd for peace to end all warsThat I died to save my countryAnd to bear the battle scars.Tell them that I loved them dearlyAnd I know they loved me tooGive them back my bible brotherIt has been a blessing true,For they know we fought for freedomAnd for what we thought was rightVolunteers neededApplications at Tournament CapitalCentre, Volunteer Kamloops,Kamloops RCMP and DesertGardens Community Centre.For information or to volunteer, call 250-320-0650.Make this your last call before you hit the road:250-372-5110Call from anywhere in the city of Kamloops and we’lldrive you and your vehicle safely home.. . . . . . . . .9 p.m. – 3 a.m.Nov. 25, 26, Dec 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 30 & 31ResidencesBachelorapartments for rentStarting at$700per monthAnd the love of friends and familyHelped us through all trials and strife.Let me rest my head dear brotherCan you hear the music playI can hear the angels singingListen to what they have to say.We are far away from home dearIn a far and distant landBut distance can not divide usWhen we reach the golden stand.Now his voice was growing weakerLow his head sank to his breastFar away from home and countryHe, on the battlefield found rest.Daylight Savings endsSunday, November 6th.Remember toturn your clocks back1 hour the night before.250-372-5550info@totalconceptdev.comOwn your own homeStarting under$212,900including the net HSTwww.librarysquarekamloops.comDennis Pagetfor CouncillorTwenty-five years municipalfinance experience – notraining required.- No Hype: Just Honestyand Hard Work- No political agenda toadvance his career Provinciallyor Federally.- No to Ajax Mine: In alignmentwith the views ofKAPA on this issue. Insteadof putting all the emphasison the mine to createprosperity we need to leveragebusiness and others toincrease our business sector.- Parkade: Needpartnership(s) with businessto build parkade(s) that workfor all citizens – women,handicapped and seniors.- Counsellor/therapist – listens,mediates, and negotiateswith a high level of ethics/integrity.- Supports local governmenttransparency – create CitizenAdvocate or Internal Auditorposition.- To assist citizen’s navigatingmunicipal departments.To facilitate and providesupport for those wantingto make presentations toNovember 2011Council. Everyone deservesto have their voice heardeven if they are anxiousabout making presentationsto Council.- Create a task force to proposea once a month familyday for the entire City.- Freeze facilities user feesfor seniors to promote keepingour elders healthy, exercisingand engaged withothers.- Increase Social PlanningGrants from the $70,000 to$140,000 with $30,000 designatedto seniors’ initiatives.- Encourage neighbourhooddriven programs under theNeighbourhood MatchingFund to create safer streetsand reduce crime.- Strive to reduce department-operatingbudgetsfrom 1percent to 5percentover three years.- Improve street maintenanceand replacement.- Create more biking lanes.For information anddetails please contact DennisPaget at drpaget@telus.netor call/text 250-574-2102.RE-ELECT✔ MILOBARTHE POSITIVE VOTE250 374-8119petermilobar@msn.comA healthy &safe communityis importantThat is why my priorities include:• RIH Expansion• Improved HandiDart Access• Safe/Affordable housing• Public SafetyExperience is valued:Mayor 2008-PresentCity Council 2002-2008TNRD Chair 2006-PresentTournament Capital Chair2002-2006Police Committee ChairCo-ordinated EnforcementTaskforce ChairElect DennisPagetFor City CouncilA Seniorworking for,and caringabout,seniors.• More government transparency.• A parkade that works for women,seniors, and the disabled.• Freeze on seniors rates atCity facilities.• Increase in social planninggrants for seniors.For more information and detials,please contact Dennis Paget at:drpaget@telus.netor call/text250-574-2102

November 2011 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 23Lest We ForgetRemembering — Flight Sergeant William Francis MillerdBy Marie Slade (niece)A wonderful piece waswritten about my UncleBill, whom I never met butfeel drawn to through themany recollections of myfamily. My cousin, FrankMillerd, researched hisuncle’s war time experiencesand drew together his storyfor our family. I thankhim most heartedly forhis work on behalf of us. Ishare this now, as a tributeto young Bill and hope Imight shed a little lighton those experiences ofour present day soldiers inthese troubled times and thecourage they display.William (Bill) FrancisMillerd was born and raisedin Vancouver and PrinceRupert. He applied to theRCAF on May 29, 1940, asthe Dunkirk evacuation wastaking place. His interviewerwrote “that he was very keento join, wants to be a pilotand will probably be OKas such, but to get in haschosen Observer Course.He is of the right type. Welleducated, good demeanorand correct attitude.” Hewas considered “fullyqualified in personal respectsfor commissioned rank” andrecommended for pilot. (1)June 26, 1940, the newlyenlisted trainee left theToronto Manning Depot forwireless school in Calgaryand then on to bombingand gunnery training inMossbank, Saskatchewanwhere he also took his airgunner courses. Boarding,most likely, the Georgic, aCunard White Star linerin Halifax, he left for theUnited Kingdom on April10, 1941. (2)When he reachedEngland, he attended radioschool and underwentvarious operational trainingcourses, where the specialistsfor a crew trained together.He wrote in his lettershome about his food andhis quarters, remarkingabout the difficulty inkeeping warm in hisaccommodations. “This fireplace is our main attractionin this house. Ken and Ispend half our day gettingit going, and trying to solvethe mysteries of the drafts.”(April 25, 1941). He noted,“For breakfast we had, tomy amazement, herrings intomato sauce!” The familymust have smiled with himat that, as the family wasin the cannery business onthe Pacific Coast and wereWilliam Francis MillerdSubmitted photowartime suppliers of thevery thing!In September 1941, UncleBill was selected for pilottraining and recommendedfor commissioning as anofficer. He wrote home thatit would be several monthsbefore seeing action as anair gunner. (Letter, Sept.3,1941) He was finallyassigned after nine monthsin England to an operationalbomber squadron, the408 (RCAF) Squadronstationed then at Baldron,Nottinghamshire.The squadron flewHandley Page Hampdenmedium bombers, servingthe RAF on the front lineat the beginning of thewar. In 1932 the BritishAir Ministry had requesteda twin-engine, mediumday bomber be built.The Handley Page hadtwin Bristol Pegasus ninecylinder radial engines.All metal, it had a deepfuselage to accommodatebombs, extremely narrowat one meter wide, withtwin tail booms to supportits twin-finned tail. It wasnicknamed “the flyingsuitcase”, “the flying tadpole”and “ferocious frying pan”!The narrowed fuselage’saerodynamic streamliningmeant that it was difficultfor the four man crew tomove around. As such, thepilot could not be replacedif necessary and there couldnot be powered turret gunsfor its defense. (3)It carried a crew of four,a pilot positioned forward,high up in the fuselage, anavigator forward in thenose, a wireless operator/gunner perched in the toprear fuselage spot and the2nd wireless operator/gunner crammed downinto the lower rear fuselage.My Uncle Bill occupiedthis latter turret position.A former pilot commentedthat the “rear bottomgunner had the least spaceof all. How the gunnersever folded themselves intotheir positions, I’ve oftenwondered.” (4) “The gunnerscould often spend very long,very boring hours staringout into space. But they hadto remain alert and vigilantconstantly looking forenemy fighters. Constrictedin their tiny turrets theirjoints stiffened and theirbottoms became absolutelynumb.” (5)The Hampden wasdesigned to carry mines.Mines were laid inenemy shipping channels,waterways and harboursto thwart the Germanmerchant marine. It couldcarry two 250 lb. delayedaction bombs under eachwing, as was the caseduring Bill’s fatal flight.The Hampdens and theircrews significantly impactedthe Germans’ shipping,and tied up critical enemyresources but not withoutsignificant loss to theBomber Squadron. TheGermans positioned flakbatteries on the shippingchannels’ shores and hadarmed mine sweepers,fishing boats and other shipswith flak guns ending someruns in disaster with manyplanes lost. For example, onMarch 27/28 1942, fifteenHampdens were sent tolay mines on the Germannorthwest coast. Three, withall veteran crews were notheard from again. “BetweenApril 13/14,1940 the firstHampden mine layingflight, and July 12/13,1942,the last, 75 Hampdenswent missing with 260crew members killed, 42became prisoners of warand one escaped captureand managed to return toEngland.” (6)In 1995, the pilot thatflew my Uncle Bill’s lastflight wrote a letter tomy family recalling thatlast operation for us. Hehad come to realize overthe years that there wasnothing he could havedone differently. He hadto carry out is duty, but hewanted the family to knowof the crew’s bravery anddedication. They had laidtheir mine at the necessaryaltitude of 700 ft and werestill flying the low altitude,when they came upon themine sweeper they hadspotted on the way over. Hehad previously discusseda plan of attack with hiscrew and it was unanimousthat they would fly overthe ship on their way backto England, release theirtwo 250 lb. bombs, the twogunners raking the ship withmachine-gun fire. The pilotrecalled that he had linedup with the target and hadto slide back the windscreento get a better view asthe moon was shiningblindingly bright. The pilotrecalls the ship openingfire hitting the port engine,fire racing along the wing.As their altitude was onlyabout 200-300 ft., screamedat each other trying to helpone another. On November11, 2007, the pilot recalledthat disastrous flight toan interviewer from theToronto Star, “Skipper we’vebeen hit…No, no there’sno time!” Helpless, theywere catapulted into thefrigid Baltic Sea. The pilotrecovered consciousness in aGerman Hospital, a prisonerof war, having been thrownout of the plane. The rest ofthe crew went down withtheir bomber. My uncle Billdied after only seven weeksof missions on May 16 th ,1942 at the age of 24.His body drifted ashoreat Odder, south of Aarhus,Denmark, on Sept. 12,1942.The Aarhus Chief of Policenoted a funeral would beheld and later described it.The German commanderhad come to his office,telling him of a recoveredEnglishman’s body andthat it was to be buried thefollowing day. They buriedmy uncle Bill with militaryhonours, recognizing hisdeath in the line of duty,his rank and perhapsappreciating his youthfulcourage. Pictures, most likelyby those Danes present,were taken and eventuallyforwarded to the family,show the German DefenseForce was represented bythe commanding majorand two other officers.They processed graveside accompanied by a 21piece military band and 30soldiers. The police chiefand three Danish militarypersonnel also attended.The coffin was drapedwith an “English flag” andthe German padre readthe service. Wreaths wereprovided by the GermanDefense Force, the AarhusCity Council and the PoliceChief at the grave side.Three volleys were fired inthe ensuing silence. (7)It would seem that anamazing grace surroundedmy young uncle in hisdeath. The Germans’deliberate efforts to honoura life, not knowing Bill,but perhaps recognizing inhim a soldier carrying outhis duty, an energetic son,a carefree brother, full ofthe devilment and a friend,loyal to the last, were quietlycarried out across the oceanon a family’s behalf andunbeknownst to them.The pilot should yearslater summon the courageto contact my family todescribe his crew’s last hour.In total agreement, fouryoung men focused all theircourage to do somethingthey believed in, to helpmake a difference. Theyfaced their destiny withdetermination and strength,quietly accepting whatmight come and in fact did.Cared for by the very peoplethey tried to stop, they restnow in peace and in Grace.The Province of B.C.named and dedicatedMillerd Point off theprovince’s coast to my uncleBill Millerd for his serviceand life. It is so named, LestWe Forget.1Attestation Paper,William Millerd.See Flight Sergeant Millerd page 24Books for EveryoneSheet MusicMoviesRecords and CDs2011November 12-26Sahali MallInformation 250-372-5000Most items only $2Donations gratefully accepted

Page 24Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comNovember 2011Dancing In The RainType 2 Diabetes seminar, inspires recipientsIt was a busy morning, about 8:30, when anelderly gentleman in his 80s, arrived to havestitches removed from his thumb. He said he wasin a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 a.m.I took his vital signs and had him take a seat,knowing it would be over an hour before someonewould to able to see him. I saw him looking athis watch and decided, since I was not busy withanother patient, I would evaluate his wound.On exam, it was well healed, so I talked toone of the doctors, got the needed supplies toremove his sutures and redress his wound. Whiletaking care of his wound, I asked him if he hadanother doctor’s appointment this morning, ashe was in such a hurry. The gentleman told meno, that he needed to go to the nursing home toeat breakfast with his wife. I inquired as to herhealth.He told me that she had been there for a whileand that she was a victim of Alzheimer’s disease.As we talked, I asked if she would be upset ifhe was a bit late. He replied that she no longerknew who he was, that she had not recognizedhim in five years now.I was surprised, and asked him, “And you stillgo every morning, even though she doesn’t knowwhom you are?”He smiled as he patted my hand and said,“She doesn’t know me, but I still know who sheis.”I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goosebumps on my arm, and thought, “That is thekind of love I want in my life.”True love is neither physical, nor romantic.True love is an acceptance of all that is, hasbeen, will be, and will not be.With all the jokes and fun that is in e-mails,sometimes there is one that comes along thathas an important message. This one I thought Icould share with you. The happiest people don’tnecessarily have the best of everything; they justmake the best of everything they have. I hope youshare this with someone you care about. I justdid.“Life isn’t about how to survive the storm,but how to dance in the rain.”presentsJamie Farr from M*A*S*H in Mitch Albom’sby Jeffrey Hatcher & Mitch AlbomBased on the book by Mitch AlbomAlso starring Réjean Cournoyer. Directed by Ron UlrichNovember 3-12, 2011Kamloops Convention CentreMonday & Tuesday – 7:30pmWednesday to Saturday – 8:00pmSaturday Matinees – 2:00pmwctlive.caBy Wendy WeseenI have Diabetes Type 2.This is the kind you getlater in life after a wholelot of living. For 8 years,I’ve stayed off insulin. Itried many diets to keep myblood sugar balanced - thetraditional diabetic diet,vegetarian and even vegan.Sometimes, I pretended Ididn’t have diabetes andwould take on carbohydrateslike a bear going intohibernation. Daily exercisehasn’t got rid of my appleshapedtummy (an organ allof its own Dr Oz tells me)and losing weight has eludedme. When my feet startedto become numb, the truthhit me. This disease couldimpact the quality of my lifefor the rest of my life. If Ididn’t get it under control, Icould become disabled.Recently, Manshadi Pharmacysponsored a workshopand potluck supper withLaura Kalina and CherylChristian of Kamloops, theauthors of Low GlycemicMeals in Minutes, a nationalbest seller available at everypharmacy in Kamloops. Theevent was illuminating andthe twenty-five participantswent away both inspired andshaken by its message.Diabetes has become oneof the most widespread diseasesin Canada. Over thepast thirty-five years, thenumber of diabetes cases hasmultiplied fivefold but themost amazing fact is thatapproximately half of ournation doesn’t yet know theyhave it.Canadians have believeda high-carbohydrate dietis the healthiest way toeat. Fast food outlets andour busy lives have easilyhelped us fall into this path.Carbohydrates are longchains of sugars that arereleased at various rates inthe body. The rate sugarsare absorbed and increaseblood sugar is called theglycemic index (GI).Carbohydrates such as whitebread (with a GI of 100),white flour, pasta, whiterice, and potatoes releasesugar rapidly and have ahigh-glycemic index. Theyincrease blood sugar fasterthan if you slapped whitesugar onto your tongue.Because blood reaches everypart of the body via everytiny little capillary, highblood sugar causes dreadfulA woman went her doctor complaining that she wasexhausted all the time. After the diagnostic testsshowed nothing, the doctor finally asked her how oftenshe has intercourse.“Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday,” she says.The doctor advised her to cut out Wednesday.“I can’t,” said the woman. “That’s the only night I’mhome with my husband.”damage to eyes, kidneys,liver, the circulatory systemand heart.A rapid rise in bloodsugar after a high glycemicmeal stimulates the releaseof insulin from the pancreas,and is needed to controlblood sugar level. Whenthe blood sugar drops, ourbody craves more calories touse up the left over insulin.Generally in haste, we grabfor readily available highglycemic foods, setting upa pattern of cycles day afterday. Over time, this causesus to become less and lesssensitive to our own insulin(insulin resistance).Laura and Cheryl reassuredus that insulin resistancecould be preventedand treated by making someFrom page 23In a World War 1 bomber anobserver, whose main duty wasreconnaissance, was often theonly crewmember other than thepilot. In World War 2, however,bomber crewmembers were neededwith specialized training in areassuch as navigation and gunnery.Charles Webster and Noble Frankland.The Strategic Air OffensiveAgainst Germany 1939-1945.Vol. I. (London: H.M.S.O, 1961)Bill’s acceptance for the ‘observercourse’ meant he would receivetraining for a role other thanpilot, although he had been recommendedfor pilot training.2This assumption is basedon information in a September2, 1941 report from CanadianMilitary Headquarters in theUnited Kingdom (http://www.duchessofbedford.com/cmhq045.pdf ) and a listing of naval eventsfor April 1941 (http://www.naval-history.net/xDKWW2-4104-31APR01.htm), which listthe Georgic as sailing when Billdid. Also, in his on-line memoirs,Sergeant Pilot William AubreyBrew of the Royal Australian AirForce, who trained in Canada,states that he traveled to the UKon the Georgic at the same timeas Bill did. (http://brew.clients.ch/BillRAF2.htm). The convoyof two troop ships, escorted by abattleship and various destroyers,arrived at the River Clyde inScotland on April 19, 1941. SeeJ.L Raybould, “MVGeorgic”, http://www.norfolkbc.fsnet.co.uk/archive_collection/georgic/georgic.htm for informationon the Georgic. The ship,which carried 1,600 passengersbasic lifestyle changes. Carbohydrateswith high fiber(over 3 g) such as sproutingwheat bread, sweet potatoes,brown rice, whole-wheatpasta, beans, apples, berries,a whole host of vegetableswith low-glycemic index,raise sugar slowly. Consistentlyeating these foods andavoiding simple processedcarbohydrates keeps ourblood sugar from spikingand balances it throughoutthe day. I’m not saying thischange is easy. For carbohydratejunkies like me, ina world of temptation andconstant food advertising, itis a hard slog but if you areat risk for diabetes due toobesity, family history andlife style, the alternative isdeadly.Flight Sergeant Millerdin peacetime, carried 3,000 as atroop ship.3Chaz. Bowyer, HampdenSpecial (London: Ian Allan Ltd.,1978); Hugh A. Halliday, “Canadaand the Hampden.” CAHS:The Journal of the Canadian AviationHistorical Society 36, no. 1(1998): 22-32; J Brian Johnsonand H. I. Cozens, Bombers: TheWeapons of Total War (London:Thames Methuen, 1984); HarryMoyle, The Hampden File (Tonbridge,Kent, UK: Air-Britain,1989).4W. J. Lewis, “Hampden Opswith 44 Squadron RAF.” CAHS:The Journal of the CanadianAviation Historical Society 44,no. 4 (Winter 2006): 124-133,156-158, p.129. Lewis also commentsthat, with no washroomfacilities on the aircraft, crewmembershad to ‘carry a bottle’.5Mark Connelly, Reaching forthe Stars, and A New History ofBomber Command in World WarII, p.146Brereton Greenhous, StephenJ. Harris, William C. Johnston,and William G. P. Rawling. TheCrucible of War, 1939-1945;Harry Moyle, The Hampden File;Denis Richards, The Hardest Victory,RAF Bomber Command inthe Second World War; MartinMiddlebrook and Chris Everitt,The Bomber Command War Diaries,An Operational ReferenceBook, 1939-1945 (New York:Viking, 1985)7Letter from the Ministry ofForeign Affairs to the Danishconsulate in Vancouver, March28, 1947.

November 2011 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 25Seniors can’t wait...Coopers owner, Larry Bertoncini, awards October’s winner, Mary Aikens her $25 Coopersgift certificate.The Cooper’s Contest runs monthly in the Senior Connector.Submitted photoSubmitted by Linda HaasWhat can’t the Zone 8Seniors wait for? Well, ofcourse there are the nextBC Seniors Games inBurnaby August 21-25.Already many people 55+are actively participating intheir favourite sport or recreationalactivity, for currentenjoyment and future challengeamong the 12 zonesin the province. Some haveeven booked their accommodation.The AnnualGeneral meeting has justtaken place, with the windupfundraising dinner afterwardsat the Anavets, andthe Registrar is waiting forcoordinators of archery,cycling, mountain bike racing,one-act plays, and slopitch.But the big wait is for theannouncement about wherethe 2013 and 2014 Gameswill be held. Kamloops putin a bid for one of theseyears, and the announcementfrom the Ministerof Community, Sport, andCultural Development wassupposed to happen by theend of September. We figurethat must be governmenttime, because as ofOctober 18, it hadn’t beenannounced.What seniors in SalmonArm don’t have to wait foris the start up of floor curling.After a demonstrationby Liz Karpluk and WilfSchneider, Kamloops floorcurlers, seniors’ floor curlinghas begun at the Fifth AvenueSeniors Hall in SalmonArm, with 30 interestedparticipants.Readers will have to waitto the December issue tohear who will be the newexecutive, and who were thelucky people who won theshared pot and bucket auctionitems at the fundraisinglunch held after the AGMon October 20.And all BC SeniorsGames members and thosewho would like to share thecamaraderie of preparingfor and taking part in about30 sports and recreationalactivities in Burnaby willhave to wait until the nextmeeting on Thursday, February16 at the Anavets, 444Tranquille Road, 10 a.m., toget involved officially in thefun and excitement of theBC Seniors Games 2012.VeteransFrom page 1Jack Robinson, RCAFEstelle Kirby, RC NavyHerb Karras, RCAFStu Dexter, RCAFThe responsibility of our Veterans AffairsDepartment should be to always look afterthe people we put in harm’s way to the bestof our ability.We have been fighting this mentality inthis department for years and it’s high timethey stopped thinking they are an insurancecompany and start thinking like the supportsystem they are meant to be for all our veteranswho are in need not just those frommajor conflicts of over 50 years ago.Alex Sim, ArmyL. Col Al TrotterAllan Gilmour, ArmyTony Bellows, RCAFHow would you get help at a moment like this?Lifeline is the only medical alert service that automatically callsfor help even if you or a loved one can’t.Thompson Lifelinewww.lifeline.caOrvel DoveRCAFOlive Dove, WAAF1888-339-6588250-374-3540Wayne EverettUS Army & Air CorpsNorm Haywood, RCAFCSI:Centre forSeniorSinformationSenior Activity &Drop-In CentreOPENING SOONIn Brock Shopping CentreWatch for our GRAND OPENING to beannounced in NovemberAt CSI we are thrilled to announce the Activity & Drop-InCentre which will be located in the former Penny Pinchers at9A – 1800 Tranquille Road. CSI will not be closing our veryactive Information & Referral Centre located in Northills Mall.Our goal is to enhance the opportunity for senior inclusivenessthrough the development of an activity centre. The activitycentre will be coordinated primarily by seniors for seniors, toenhance the opportunity to learn and socialize while creatingan age friendly community.For information about how you can volunteer your timeor to make a financial contribution towards this importantcommunity project, you can contact us at the following:Call Thompson Lifeline todayLocal: 250-374-3540 or Toll Free: 1-888-339-6588and receive a free insTaLLaTionPlease quote the code below to receive this special offer.Quote this code:Coupon valid until:XX169 December 31, 2011✃Brenda PrevostExecutive Director - CSI(office) 250-554-4145 (cell) 250-371-0234Email: brenda@csikamloops.caWorking together to help seniors findthe answers to their questions and thesolutions to their concerns.

Page 26Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comNovember 2011Searching for Investment Income?Explore All Your OptionsAs an investor, you obviouslywant your money togrow over time. But at manypoints in your life, you’llalso need your investmentsto provide you with income.Fortunately, you’ve got somegood choices available tohelp produce the incomeyou’ll need — today and inthe future.Consider the followingtypes of income-producingvehicles:• Fixed-income laddersFixed-income investments,such as bonds and GuaranteedInvestment Certificates(GICs), provide income inthe form of interest payments.Typically, longertermbonds pay higher interestrates to reward you forlocking up your money foran extended time period.However, you may not wantto just stock up on longtermbonds, because wheninterest rates rise, longertermbonds tend to fall morein price. To help reduce thisvolatility, you may want tobuild a fixed-income “ladder”of bonds and GICs ofvarying maturities. Wheninterest rates are low, you’llstill have your higher-paying,longer-term bonds workingFinancial FocusSubmitted by Lili Seery of Edward Jonesfor you. But when marketrates rise, you can reinvestthe cash from your maturingshorter-term bonds andbuy new ones that pay thehigher rates. • Income guaranteesUnless a bond issuerdefaults, you can generallycount on receiving regularinterest payments. But ifyou want an even strongerincome guarantee, you maywant to invest in an immediateannuity or segregatedfunds with guaranteed minimumwithdrawal benefits(GMWBs). As its namesuggests, an immediateannuity will make paymentsimmediately, or very soonafter purchase, and thesepayments can continue forthe rest of your life. A segregatedfund with a GMWBprovides some protectionby allowing you to withdrawa percentage of yourinvestment annually guaranteedfor life. The downside of immediate annuitiesand segregated funds isthat they may give you lessaccess to your principal thanother investment vehicles,as well as less inflation protectionand higher fees. Butthe opportunity to have aguaranteed income for lifemay outweigh those disadvantages.• Dividend-paying stocksYou can invest in stocks orstock-based mutual fundsthat provide income in theform of dividends. If youdon’t currently need theincome, you can reinvest thedividends, thereby increasingthe amount of shares youown. Of course, you will beincurring greater risk to yourprincipal than if you investedin fixed-income vehiclesor immediate annuities.Also, companies can reduceor eliminate dividends at anytime without notice. However,dividend-paying stockstypically offer much higherreturns than bonds. And infact, for the last 10 years, theaverage return for dividendpayingstocks exceeded thereturn for stocks that don’toffer dividends.Furthermore, many companieshave consistentlyincreased their dividendsyear after year. This meansthat by investing in somedividend-paying stocks, youcan achieve rising income,which you will need to stayahead of inflation. This isespecially true during yourretirement years, when youmay no longer be able tocount on regular increasesin earned income fromemployment. A professionalfinancial advisor can helpyou choose the right mix ofincome-producing vehicles— bond ladders, immediateannuities, segregatedfunds with GMWBs anddividend-paying stocks — tomeet your needs, given yourrisk tolerance, family situationand other factors. Bycreating an effective investmentstrategy, you can goa long way toward achievingthe income you need toreach your goals. Canadian Investor ProtectionFund Member Capt. Joe JasperMike Keetch, Egypt 1966Bud and Rose PetitBill ValliRita WallaceDan and Joyce DunnG r o c e r y S h o p p i n GPhone and placeyour grocery& prescriptionorders.A S S i S tA n c eSeniors Outreach Services Societyin conjunction with Canada Safewaywill help you do your shopping.No extra cost!FREE DELIVERY(with minimum $35 order)Service available to seniors in need ofassistance, shut-ins and disabled only9 am – 4 pm128 – 540 Seymour StreetFor more information, call250-828-0600Every Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.Mon – FriAvailable at Sahali & North Shore Safeway, KamloopsSahali 374-2811North Shore 376-8439saf02

November 2011 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 27Book review“Saddles and Service”Mary Howard, RCAFGordon Williamson,RCAFVolunteer Kamloops is acharitable organizationproviding volunteer placementand support services tocommunity non-profitorganizationsCanadian Cancer SocietyVolunteer positionsneeded include: Eventcoordinator - coordinatingthe unit’s representation athealth fairs & fundraisingevents. Engagementcoordinators - recruitvolunteers, organize &facilitate training andorientations, assess volunteerneeds and coordinatevolunteers for variousevents. Unit Secretary –creates meeting agendas,take minutes at meetings,distribute the meetingminutes amongst members& set up unit meetings.Thursday office volunteer(& spare volunteer) –answer phones, assistwalk-in enquiries, receivedonations & handleincoming mail.Centre for SeniorsInformationSoon opening: SeniorsActivity & Drop-In Centrein Brock Shopping Centre(former Penny Pinchers) – anew program, not replacingthe current informationcentre. Senior volunteersare encouraged to considergetting involved withhelping to present andpromote a wide range ofactivities and events: healthyliving, lunch and learnsessions, cultural activitiesand enhanced drop-inprogram.Girl GuidesSeeks an individual withDoug Daws,Royal Air ForceVolunteerKamloopsan accounting backgroundand proficient with SimplyAccounting to take on theposition of Area Treasurer forthe Thompson Nicola area.Operation Red NoseWe are once againproviding a pick-up anddrop-off location forvolunteer forms at 645Victoria Street. A widerange of volunteer positionsincludes dispatch, volunteerreception and support,YMCA/YWCAVolunteer positionsare now needed include:Steve Nash Basketballreferee (youth Gr. 4-7);fitness, group fitness andweight room instructors,weight room supervisors– require qualifications;Member services (frontdesk); Housekeeping andfacility attendant; Fitnessequipment preparation andmaintenance (physicallycapable); Child CareResource and ReferralVolunteers, After SchoolCare for children 6-12years old, Playcare (birth topreschool age) and StrongKids Campaign fundraisingassistance.BIG Little Science CentreVolunteers will workwith visiting school groupson weekdays to work for atime that fits your schedule.Activities might include:cleaning up, preparingsignage, helping to designprograms, helping with and/or running labs or shows,and many other options.Location is in formerGeorge Hilliard School onHolt Street.For these and many othervolunteer opportunities, checkout our new website: www.volunteerkamloops.orgVolunteer Kamloopsacknowledges the supportof the Province of BritishColumbia.Enjoy our riverside ambience whilesavouring a delicious meal.NowbookingChristmasparties.Gordon Monford, ArmyKit Tassell, RC NavyCol. Robbie Robertson Al Tassell, RC Navy Bill Bedwell, RCAF“Lobsterfest”Lobster & Seafood Platter4 oz Lobster tail, fresh spring salmon and jumbo prawnsoven-baked in garlic butter, served on a bed of rice withvegetables. Only $25.99!Lobster DinnerCaribbean rock lobster tail oven-baked in garlic butter,wine and seasonings, served on a bed of rice withvegetables. 4 oz tail $18.99 2-4 oz lobster tails $27.99Steak and Lobster6 oz New York steak charbroiled & served with a 4 ozCaribbean lobster tail oven-baked in garlic butter, servedwith rice and vegetables. Only $25.99!250-372-1522 • 1502 River StreetReservations AppreciatedProud to Sponsor Hidden HeroesBy Mike KeetchThis book chronicles thelife of 93-year-old WinstonParker of Okotoks, Alberta.The book takesus through the veryinteresting life of awell known Albertanfrom his time asa child growing upjust outside Calgary,through World War2 and back in Albertafrom the end of thewar in 1945 to thepresent day.Elaine TaylorThomas tells Parker’sstory as he told it toher. She has knownParker since the ageof six, so the tellingwas comfortable forWinston and a labourof love for Thomas towrite.Winston Parker was andis a quiet gentleman whoprefers to get things donerather than talk about it.As the book movesthrough the years, hisaccomplishments surpriseyou. Yet you get the feelingthat the things he did justwhat needed to be done.During World War II,Winston joined the AirForce in 1940 and wasshipped overseas in June1941 as a wireless gunneron Wellington bombers.Shot down, he spent almostthree years as a prisoner ofwar at Stalag Luft VIII B inPoland. Near the end of thewar he was part of a largeORTNERVoteChris Ortnerfor CityCouncillor.Supporting Seniors’ Needs• Walking Routes with Benches• Affordable Housing• Health Services• Safety and Security• Involvement in Decision Making• Respectchris.ortner@shaw.cagroup that the Germansmarched west starting inJanuary 1945 ahead of theRussian advance. They weresent out in groups of 1500over a two-day period.In the end, they walkedin all kinds of weatherfor over 1000 miles untilthey were liberated onApril 11, 1945.Following his returnto Alberta, Winstonset about making anextraordinary life forhimself and his familyto come.This is the type ofbook that needs to bewritten more often. As asource of history for hisfamily, it will be invaluablein years to come.It’s a shame more of ourpioneers don’t take onthis kind of a project.This is an entertainingread and well worth the$30 cost. The book will beout on November 10 andwill be available on line atwww.saddlesandservice.comor contact you local bookstoreto see when it will beavailable.

Page 28Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comNovember 2011Upcoming EventsWantedCraft Vendors& Shoppers• for the 35 th Annual •Little FortFall Craft Fair!Sunday, Oct. 3010 am - 3 pmLittle Fort Community HallHighway 24Tables $25 eachHost: The Little FortRecreation SocietyConcession: The Little FortVolunteer Fire Dept.All proceeds to supportthe community hall.Come on out for a fun day!To book tables and more info:Barb Denton250-677-4367hecbarb@gmail.comFall Tea & Sale October 29 from 2 to 3:30 pm at the Mount Paul UnitedChurch, 140 Laburnum Ave. Sweets and tea or coffee $5. There will betables with home baking, white elephant items, crafts, etc. Take time out ofyour busy week to enjoy a friendly afternoon break.Fall Bake Sale sponsored by Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League, Nov. 5th,11 am to 1 pm at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 109 TranquilleRoad. Potato & cheddar cheese perogies, fresh baked cabbage rolls,homemade baking and garlic sausage will be available for sale. Bitaemo!!Everyone Welcomed!DIABETES EXPO 2011- featuring 5 speakers. (Free to the public) Nov.5, 12:30 to 4 pm at the Alliance Church, Fortune Drive, Kamloops. Reserveyour seat 1 888 628 9494 or email: interiorbc@diabetes.caRegistration & Trade Show, 12:30 to 1pm. Speakers begin at 1 pm (Speakers:Diane O’Grady. RN, Diabetes Nurse Educator, Karen Kieper, RD, CDE,Blaine Martens, Pharmacists, CDE, Michael Koehn, BA, MCCP, RCC andPriya Mir, PhD Senior Research Scientist, Agri-Food Canada). Refreshmentswill be served at the afternoon break.Dance to the music of the Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers Nov 5 & 19, 7:30-10:30 pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne Street. Members $6; non-members$7. Everyone is welcome. FMI call 250-376-2330.Royal Canadian Legion Br52 ladies auxiliary general meeting will takeplace Nov.7 at 1 pm at the Legion Hall, 425 Lansdowne Street.All Royal Inland Hospital Retirees the “Christmas Luncheon” is on Dec. 9,from 11:30 am to 1 pm. at the ABC Country Restaurant, 1835 Rogers Way.RSVP is required by Friday, Dec. 2, call Marnie 250-828-2724..Remembrance Day Memories - Join us for a Lemon Chicken dinner, followedby songs and stories from the war years, Nov. 12, at 5 pm at St. Paul’sCathedral, 360 Nicola St. Adults $12; Children $5; Family $30. For ticketscall the Cathedral office 250-372-3912 or Elaine 250-374-2316. There willbe no tickets available at the door, as this event is usually sold out. Pleasebuy your tickets early, or call to reserve, we hate to turn folks away the nightof the dinner. Everyone is welcome.Huge Craft Fair & Home Based Business Sale, Nov 12, 10 am to 3 pmat the Westsyde Fellowship Church, 2833 Westsyde Rd. Over 45 fantasticcrafters and home based business’ to help make your Christmas shopping abreeze. Concessions, draws, free admission and much more, come check itout. All proceeds to the Westsyde Community Development Society community-buildingfund.Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club are sponsoring “Let’s Dance”,Nov 12,8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Ukrainian Hall in Kamloops, 725 York St. Music isby Union Jack. Admission is $10. There will be door prizes, 50/50 draw &spot dances. For tickets call: Francoise 250-372-3782, Louise 778-471-2220or Ed 250-374-2774.Lights in the Night Christmas Party - Nov 24, 4 - 8 pmCome and celebrate the kick off to the Christmas season in DowntownKamloops. Many merchants will be throwing customer appreciations, holidayparties and tastings. There will be hay wagon rides, the annual Christmastree lighting at St. Andrew’s on the Square, hot chocolate and activitiesfor the kids and fireworks!Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Women’s Leaque Country ChristmasBazaar & Tea will be held Nov. 26, 11 am to 2 pm at the OLPH ParishHall, 635 Tranquille Rd. Tea room, Granny’s attic, jewellery, crafts and more.Brenda Bepple, B.S.W.250-374-3022Email: brendabepple@royallepage.cawww.brendabepple.ca322 Seymour StreetKamloops, BC V2C 2G2KAMLOOPS REALTYINDEPENDENTLY OWNED& OPERATEDHelping you is what we do. ANAVETS UNIT 290444 Tranquille Rd.,Kamloops, BC V2B 3H2Service Officer Availableby appointment only ~ please call firstTO HELP ALL SENIORS30 years of serviceFor more information call 554-2455Don't miss our meat draws Fridays at 7pm, Sat. & Sun. at 3pmInterior Home HandymanServicesEst. Since 1998• Plumbing • Installations • Vents • Drywall • Painting •Moulding • Shelving • Tub Surrounds • Doors •• Bathrooms • Basements • Garages • Fencing •• Storage Areas • Basic Electrical • Yard Work •Free Estimates • Seniors Discount250-376-7230Rodney H. White 1015 Schreiner St. KamloopsIHHS01_JUNE ASeniors ServicesEvrO05_septThe Late BloomersSinging Duo• Full Funeral Provider• Pre-Arrangements• In Home Service• Prices Quoted• We Accept All Pre-ArrangedMemorial Societies &Funeral Policies• Enquiries Welcome,Call 24 Hours a DayEasylistening songsyou remember.For booking informationMike: 250-318-5777Kamloops:314-1081Salmon Arm:833-11294060-1st Ave. Swffs01_marKamloops Footcare NurseTourHERO1.855.764.8500 toll free www.tourhero.caGreat Motorcoach Tours2011Kamloops - Laughlin (12 Days) River Palms Hotel & CasinoSept 24, Oct 15*, Nov 5, Nov 9Single: $709.00 Double: $589.00 Triple: $489.00 Quad: $399.00Kamloops - Las Vegas (9 Days) Golden Nugget Hotel & CasinoApril 16, Oct 22*, Dec 22Single: $689.00 Double: $549.00 Triple:Lets$469.00 Quad:Go!$399.00* guaranteed departureSt. Andrews Lutheran ChurchJoin us for worship & fellowship• Familiar hymns • Encouraging words• Friendly, caring people • Intercessory prayer• 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning service• Community in Prayer offering 24 hour supportPrayer line: 250-851-4202815 Renfrew St. • 250-376-8323ERIN MOSTOWYLPN, Advanced FootcareFootcare provided in your home.Veterans Affairs provider.Call today to book an appointment.250.819.9548Raising standards in motorcoach touringSALuther03_feb

November 2011 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 29Kamloops Stock Association presents a Dinner Show & Dance with Ed Peekeekootat Desert Gardens Community Center, 540 Seymour, Nov. 5 from 6 – 11:30 p.m.Cost $35 pp. Ticket can be purchased at The Horse Barn, Desert Gardens & BC LivestockYards. FMICall Shirley 250 577 3549 or Kari Lynn 250 374 6151Little Fort Community CentrePO Box 140November Calendar Senior Connector©McNab Rd. Little Fort V0E 2C0250-677-4272Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1Carpet Bowling9:30 am2Badminton 7 pm3 4Carpet Bowling9:30 am5How graceful are the fallingchestnut leaves,In a frosty morning’s sunlitshinning light,That reflect from roofs asgleaming diamonds,Now that daylight hasreplaced the dark of night.Falling LeavesSubmitted Doug DawsTo bring a clear and sunnymorn in OctoberWith promise of anotherday of earthly glory,From a moon that hangstranslucent in the sky.With a brilliance from itsown nocturnal story,Joined by heaven’s flickeringstars on high.To give a feeling ofexultation on a welcome day,For the mysteries andwonder that surround us,Are so clearly seen, in such amagnificent display.613Merritt Senior CentreNovember Calendar Senior Connector© 2202 Jackson AvenueSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayBarriere & District Seniors SocietyNovember Calendar Senior Connector©4433 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday6136137 8 9 10 Carpet Bowling 1112Carpet Bowling Flu Clinic 10 am Carpet Bowling Badminton 7 pm 9:30 am9:30 am3 pm Recreation Society Recreation SocietyLFVFD Prac. 7 pm AGM 7 pmAGMRemembrance DayCarpet Bowling9:30 am20 21 2223 24 2526Carpet Bowling9:30 am27 28Carpet Bowling9:30 am14 15 16 17 18 19Carpet Bowling9:30 amLFVFD Prac. 7 pmBadminton 7 pm Carpet Bowling9:30 amTNRD MunicipalElections8 amBingo 1 pmBridge 7 pm2Fun Cards 1 pm20 21 2223 24 2526Whist 7 pm Carpet Bowling10 amFun Cards 1 pm Carpet Bowling10 amCraft Fair10 am - 2 pmCrafts 1 pm27 28 29 30Whist 7 pm Carpet Bowling Fun Cards 1 pm10 amCrafts 1 pm1Exec. Mtg. 1 pmGeneral Mtg. 2 pmPotLuckTHE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC.and O.A.P.O. Br. #168Laura Cornies, PresidentSeniors Meeting 1:30 pmGames, Cards,Rummoli & Pool 7 pm7 8 9 10 1112Crib & Whist 7 pm Bingo 1 pm Carpet Bowling 1:30 pm Floor Curling Closed Floor CurlingBridge 7 pm Court Whist 7 pm1 pm1 pmRemembrance Day14 15 16 17 18 19Crib & Whist 7 pm Bingo 1 pm Carpet Bowling 1:30 pm Shut-In LuncheonFloor CurlingBridge 7 pm Court Whist 7 pm12 pm Rummoli & Pool 7 pm 1 pm20 21 2223 24 2526Crib & Whist 7 pm Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pmCarpet Bowling 1:30 pmCourt Whist 7 pmFloor Curling1 pmPotluck Supper5:30 pmFloor Curling1 pmRummoli & Pool 7 pm27 28 29 30Crib & Whist 7 pm Bingo 1 pm Carpet Bowling 1:30 pmBridge 7 pm Court Whist 7 pmFloor Curling1 pm3 4Flu Clinic9:30 am - 3 pmFloor Curling1 pmFall Bazaar11 am - 1 pm7 8 9 10 1112Pool 9 amCarpet Bowling Fun Cards 1 pm Carpet Bowling10 amWhist 7 pm 10 amCrafts 1 pmRemembrance Day14 15 16 17 18 19Carpet Bowling Fun Cards 1 pm Carpet BowlingWhist 7 pm10 am10 amCrafts 1 pmPool 9 amProud to sponsor the Barriere and District Seniors’ Society Calendar29621 Barriere Town Road • 672-9736Carpet Bowling9:30 amLFVFD Prac. 7 pm30Carpet Bowling9:30 amLFVFD Prac. 7 pm12Carpet Bowling 1:30 pmCourt Whist 7 pmBadminton 7 pmCarpet Bowling9:30 amLittle Fort Craft FairOctober 3010 am - 3 pm3 4Peace cannot be achieved through violence,it can only be attained through understanding.~Ralph Waldo EmersonPeace cannot be achieved through violence,it can only be attained through understanding.~Ralph Waldo EmersonIs reliable investment income important to you?Check out Interior Savings’ 18 month, 3 year and 5year term deposit specials. They offer market-leadingrates guaranteed for the length of the term.Call or visit your branch for full details.55isb04_calClearwater Friendly ClubNovember Calendar Senior Connector©Evergreen AcresPhone: 250-674-3365Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayHymn Sing7:30 pmHymn Sing7:30 pmBar open12 – 7 pmMeat Draw2:30 pm6137 8Carpet Bowling10 am – 12 pm1 – 4 pm9Friendly SocialClub 1 – 3 pm10Carpet Bowling1 – 4 pm11Coffee &Crafts 10 am12Remembrance Day14 15 16 17 18 19Carpet BowlingFriendly Social Carpet Bowling Coffee &10 am – 12 pm1 – 4 pmClub 1 – 3 pm 1 – 4 pm Crafts 10 am20 21 2223 24 2526Friendly Social Carpet Bowling Coffee &Club 1 – 3 pm 1 – 4 pm Crafts 10 amCarpet Bowling10 am – 12 pm1 – 4 pm2Friendly SocialClub 1 – 3 pm27 28 29 30Carpet BowlingPotluck 12 pm10 am – 12 pm1 – 4 pmProud to sponsor the Clearwater Friendly Club calendar of eventsSafety Mart AG FoodsBrookfield Shopping Centre, Clearwater(250) 674-2213Royal Canadian Legion Br. #52November Calendar Senior Connector©Bar open12 – 7 pm13 4Carpet Bowling Coffee &1 – 4 pm Crafts 10 amTreat everyone with politeness,even those who are rude to you,not because they are nice,but because you are.~Author Unknown425 Lansdowne St.Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1Y2Phone: 250-374-1742 Fax: 250-374-1708Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayBar open12 – 7 pmMeat Draw2:30 pm13Bar open12 – 7 pmMeat Draw2:30 pmBar open12 – 7 pmMeat Draw2:30 pm6Bar open12 – 7 pmLA Meeting1pmElection of OfficersBar open12 – 7 pmMeat Draw2:30 pm7 8 9 10 1112Bar open12 – 7 pmBar open12 – 7 pmBar open12 – 7 pmMeat Draw2:30 pm14 15 16 17 18 19Bar open12 – 7 pmBar open12 – 7 pmBar open12 – 11 pmBar open12 – 11:30 pmBar open12 – 7 pmCrib 7 pm Dance toMeat DrawExecutive Meeting Darts 7:30 pm Carl McLaughlin $8 2:30 pm1:30 pm7:30 – 11:30 pm20 21 2223 24 2526Bar open12 – 7 pmBar open12 – 7 pmBar open12 – 7 pmBar open12 – 11 pmCrib 7 pmDarts 7:30 pmBar open12 – 7 pmMeat Draw2:30 pm27 28 29 30Bar openBar openBar open12 – 7 pm 12 – 7 pm 12 – 7 pmBranch Mtg7:30 pmElection of Officers(Have your card)Bar open12 – 7 pm1Bar open12 – 7 pm23 4Bar openBar open12 – 11 pm 12 – 11:30 pmCrib 7 pmDance toDarts 7:30 pm Sid Cope $87:30 – 11:30 pmBar open12 – 11 pmCrib 7 pmDarts 7:30 pmsty01_calWalmartHoursMon-Thurs......9am-6pmFri.................... 9am-8.pmSat................... 9am-6.pmSun.................. 10am-5pmRemembrance DayBar openupstairs and downDancing UpstairsDinner Down 5pmBar open12 – 11:30 pmDance toHome Brew $87:30 – 11:30 pmRemembrance DayNovember 11Please Remember the VeteransLest We ForgetLest we ForgetSave money. 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Page 30Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comNovember 2011Logan Lake SeniorsNovember Calendar Senior Connector©Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayClosedCrib TournamentReg: 12 pmCrib 1 pmClosed6 7 8 9Open9 am – 12 pmGames 1 - 3 pmOpen9 am – 12 pmCarpet bowling10 am - 2 pmDarts & Bowling7 pm10Open9 am – 12 pm13 14 15 16 17Open9 am – 12 pm OpenOpenGames 1 - 3 pm 9 am – 12 pm9 am – 12 pmWHY Bingo 7 pm20 21 22 232425 26OpenOpen9 am – 12 pm9 am – 3 pmGames 1 - 3 pmOpen9 am – 12 pmOpen9 am – 12 pm27 28 29Crib Tournament OpenReg: 12 pm 9 am – 12 pm OpenCrib 1 pm Games 1 - 3 pm 9 am – 12 pmWHY Bingo 7 pmPot Luck5 pmNovember Calendar Senior Connector©1 2Carpet bowling10 am - 2 pmDarts & Bowling7 pmCarpet bowling10 am - 2 pmDarts & Bowling7 pmCarpet bowling10 am - 2 pmDarts & Bowling7 pm30Carpet bowling10 am - 2 pmDarts & Bowling7 pmDrop-in Centre80 – 150 Opal Village Centre MallOpen9 am – 12 pmGen. Mtg. 1 pmOpen9 am – 12 pmSavona and Area 50+O.A.P.O BRANCH #1296605 Buie Road/Savona Access Road3 4Open9 am – 3 pmBingo1 – 3 pmOpen9 am – 3 pmBingo1 – 3 pmOpen 189 am – 3 pmBingo1 – 3 pmBingo1 – 3 pm11Remembrance DayDrop in Bowling7 pmDrop in Bowling7 pmCrafters Market10 am – 2 pmNo man is an island, entire of itself;every man is a piece of the continent.~John DonneJennifer Coburn250-373-0081Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday6 7 8Savona WeightPotluck 6 pmLoss Club 8:15 amExercise 9:30 amGen. Mtg. 7 pmCoffee 10 amUPS cards 7 pmSavona WeightLoss Club 8:15 amExercise 9:30 amCoffee 10 amUPS cards 7 pm20 21 22Savona WeightLoss Club 8:15 amExercise 9:30 amCoffee 10 amUPS cards 7 pm27 28Savona WeightLoss Club 8:15 amExercise 9:30 amCoffee 10 amUPS cards 7 pmExercise 8:45 amCoffee 9:30 am13 14 15 16129Exercise 8:45 amCoffee 9:30 amExercise 8:45 amCoffee 9:30 am923Exercise 8:45 amCoffee 9:30 amExercise 8:45 amCoffee 9:30 amFletcher Park Seniors’ Resource CentreNovember Calendar Senior Connector©23031017Exercise 8:45 amCoffee 9:30 amCrib 7 pm5121911 12Exercise 8:45 amCoffee 9:30 amCrib 7 pmRemembrance Day18 19Exercise 8:45 amCoffee 9:30 amCrib 7 pm24 25 26Exercise 8:45 amCoffee 9:30 amCrib 7 pmI take it that what all men are really after is some form of,perhaps only some formula of, peace. ~ James ConradSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayRegularOffice Hoursresume Sept. 6Mon - Fri9 am - 3 pm613MMM(Monday Morning Market)AnnualGeneral Meeting1:30 pmMMM(Monday Morning Market)Caregivers SupportGroup 10 am320A Second Ave. NESalmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1H1Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-05507 8 9 10 1112Foot Care(by appt. only)Foot Care(by appt. only)(LWF)(Lunch with Firends)14 15 16 17 18 19Foot CareFoot Care Day Away(by appt. only)(by appt. only)(LWF)(Lunch with Firends)(LWF)(Lunch with Firends)Day AwayFlu ClinicPrestige Inn9 am - 4 pmGood Food BoxPick-upBoard Meeting10 am20 21 2223 24 2526MMM(Monday Morning Market)Foot Care(by appt. only)Foot Care(by appt. only)Day Away27 28 29 30MMM(Monday Morning Market)Foot Care(by appt. only)Foot Care(by appt. only)Caregivers SupportGroup 10 amWhy pay money to have your family tree traced;Go into politics and your opponents will do it for you.Foot Care(by appt. only)1(LWF)(Lunch with Firends)(LWF)(Lunch with Firends)~Author UnknownFoot Care(by appt. only)2Day AwayFlu ClinicRec Centre9 am - 4 pm3 4Flu ClinicRec Centre9 am - 4 pmRemembranceDayA good character is the best tombstone.Those who loved you and were helped by you willremember you when forget-me-nots have withered.Carve your name on hearts, not on marble.~Charles H. Spurgeon455Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior SocietyNovember Calendar Senior Connector©Sunday Monday Tuesday WednesdayLest We ForgetClosedClosedClosedClosedRevelstoke Senior CitizensPhone:250-837-9456November Calendar Senior Connector©Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayGenealogy Mtg.1 pm13Genealogy Mtg.1 pmGenealogy Mtg.1 pmGenealogy Mtg.1 pm6Bingo 1 pmWii Games 7 pmBingo 1 pmWii Games 7 pmCarpet Bowling9:30 - 11 amDarts 7 pm7 8 9 10 1112Selkirk Singers 1:30 pm Carpet Bowling 9:30 am Duplicate BridgeWhist 7:30 pmDarts 7 pm12:45 pmCarpet Bowling9:30 - 11 amDarts 7 pm14 15 16 17 18 19Selkirk Singers 1:30 pm Carpet Bowling 9:30 am Duplicate BridgeWhist 7:30 pmDarts 7 pm12:45 pmCarpet Bowling9:30 - 11 amDarts 7 pm20 21 2223 24 2526Bingo 1 pmSelkirk Singers 1:30 pm Carpet Bowling 9:30 am Duplicate BridgeWii Games 7 pmWhist 7:30 pmDarts 7 pm12:45 pmCarpet Bowling9:30 - 11 amDarts 7 pm27 28 29 30Bingo 1 pmWii Games 7 pmSelkirk Singers 1:30 pmWhist 7:30 pmNovember Calendar Senior Connector©Carpet Bowling9:30 - 11 amDarts 7 pm12Selkirk Singers 1:30 pmWhist 7:30 pmSeniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre3 4Carpet Bowling 9:30 am Duplicate BridgeDarts 7 pm12:45 pmRemembrance DayIf we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten thatwe belong to each other. ~ Mother TeresaCentre OpenMonday – Friday9 am – 4 pmSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday12 34Duplicate Bridge12:45 - 4 pmJammers 7 pmPancake Breakfast8:30 am - 11:30 amDuplicate Bridge12:45 - 4 pmDuplicate Bridge12:45 - 4 pmJammers 7 pmDuplicate Bridge12:45 - 4 pm620276 7 8Table Tennis 8:30 amKeep Fit 10:45 amCrib 1:30 pmShuffleboard 1:30 pmSocial Bridge 7 pmRound Dance 7 pmTable Tennis 8:30 amKeep Fit 10:45 amCrib 1:30 pmShuffleboard 1:30 pmSocial Bridge 7 pmRound Dance 7 pm20 21Table Tennis 8:30 amKeep Fit 10:45 amCrib 1:30 pmShuffleboard 1:30 pmSocial Bridge 7 pmRound Dance 7 pmWeight Watchers 8 amScrabble 9:30 amDarts 1 pmLadies Pool 1 pmDance Lessons 3:30 pmWeight Watchers 5:30 pmScrabble 7 pmWeight Watchers 8 amScrabble 9:30 amDarts 1 pmLadies Pool 1 pmDance Lessons 3:30 pmWeight Watchers 5:30 pmScrabble 7 pmWeight Watchers 8 amScrabble 9:30 amDarts 1 pmLadies Pool 1 pmDance Lessons 3:30 pmWeight Watchers 5:30 pmScrabble 7 pmTable Tennis 8:30 amCanasta 10 amFloor Curling 10:30 amLine Dancing 3 pmChess 6 pmSquare Dancers6:30 pm13 14 15 1627Bridge12:30 – 4 pm13 14 15 16Bridge12:30 – 4 pm Carpet bowling, Closedcards & pool12:30 - 4 pmBridge12:30 – 4 pm28Bridge12:30 – 4 pmTable Tennis 8:30 amKeep Fit 10:45 amCrib 1:30 pmShuffleboard 1:30 pmSocial Bridge 7 pmRound Dance 7 pm28Carpet bowling,cards & pool12:30 - 4 pm17 8Carpet bowling,cards & pool12:30 - 4 pmWeight Watchers 8 amScrabble 9:30 amDarts 1 pmLadies Pool 1 pmDance Lessons 3:30 pmWeight Watchers 5:30 pmScrabble 7 pm22ClosedClosed21 2223Carpet bowling, Closedcards & pool12:30 - 4 pm29 30Carpet bowling, Closedcards & pool12:30 - 4 pmTable Tennis 8:30 amCanasta 10 amFloor Curling 10:30 amLine Dancing 3 pmChess 6 pmSquare Dancers6:30 pmTable Tennis 8:30 amCanasta 10 amFloor Curling 10:30 amLine Dancing 3 pmChess 6 pmSquare Dancers6:30 pm23Table Tennis 8:30 amCanasta 10 amFloor Curling 10:30 amLine Dancing 3 pmChess 6 pmSquare Dancers6:30 pmWeight Watchers 8 am Table Tennis 8:30 amScrabble 9:30 am Canasta 10 amDarts 1 pmFloor Curling 10:30 amLadies Pool 1 pm Line Dancing 3 pmDance Lessons 3:30 pm Chess 6 pmWeight Watchers 5:30 pm Square DancersScrabble 7 pm6:30 pm2 3OPENYour Choice12:30 – 4 pm99Thursday10OPENYour Choice12:30 – 4 pmPotluck 12 pmRegular Mtg. 1 pmKeep Fit 10:45 amSocial Bridge 1:30 pmTable Tennis 3 pmCrib 7 pm10Keep Fit 10:45 amSocial Bridge 1:30 pmTable Tennis 3 pmCrib 7 pm17Keep Fit 10:45 amSocial Bridge 1:30 pmTable Tennis 3 pmCrib 7 pmKeep Fit 10:45 amSocial Bridge 1:30 pmTable Tennis 3 pmCrib 7 pm601 BANCROFTAshcroft, B.C. 250-453-9828Pat Kirby, PresidentFridayCarpet bowling,cards & pool12:30 - 4 pmClosedRemembrance Day17OPENYour Choice Closed12:30 – 4 pm170 – 5th Ave.Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 4P2Phone 250-832-1065Sing-A-Long 10 amBirthday Lunch 12 pmShuffleboard 1:30 pmDance Classes 3:30 pmOffice & Kitchen ClosedRemembrance DaySing-A-Long 10 amAnnualGeneral Meeting1:30 pmDance Classes 3:30 pmSing-A-Long 10 amShuffleboard 1:30 pmDance Classes 3:30 pm18 1924 25 2629 30For Rent11 12Bingo 12:30 – 4 pm18 19ChristmasBazaar511 12200 Seat AuditoriumWeddings, Anniversaries, Celebration Of LifeMeetings, Fundraising EventsA Stage For Concerts & DancesFull Kitchen Facilities4Saturday5Bingo 12:30 – 4 pm24 25 26Carpet bowling, Bingo 12:30 – 4 pmcards & pool12:30 - 4 pmOnly the dead have seen the end of war. ~ Plato5

November 2011 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 31Sorrento Drop In SocietyChase Seniors CentreNovember Calendar Senior Connector©Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue250-679-8522Open8:30 to 11:30 am1 to 4:30 pmSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday613Leaque CarpetBowling 10 amSnooker 1 pmLeaque CarpetBowling 10 amSnooker 1 pm20 21 2223 24 2526Exercise 9 amCrib 1 pmLeaque CarpetBowling 10 amSnooker 1 pmSilver Belles &Beaus 10 amBingo 1 pm7 8 9 Fun 10Silver Belles & Exercise 9 am Carpet BowlingClosed 1112Beaus 10 am Snooker 1 pm10 amBingo 1 pm Games 1 pmSilver Belles &Beaus 10 amBingo 1 pm12Exercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmGames 1 pmExercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmGames 1 pmOpen DailyExcept SundayGeneral Mtg. 1 pm(Guest Speaker)14 15 16 17 18 19Silver Belles & Exercise 9 amFunBeaus 10 am Snooker 1 pm Carpet BowlingBingo 1 pm Games 1 pm10 amFunCarpet Bowling10 amPasschendaele Road, Sorrento, B.C.Phone: 250-675-5358President: Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282Hall Bookings: J. Chisholm 250-675-3835November Calendar Senior Connector©Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday123 45Pool 1 pm TOPS 8:15 am Quilting 10 am Ladies Snooker Scottish DancingCrib 1:30 pm Pool 6 pm Pool 1 pm2-5 pm10 am - 12 pmYouth Group 6-10 pm Bingo 6:30 pm6Jammers2:30 - 5 pm13Glee Club 9:30 amAA & AlAnon 8 pmGlee Club 9:30 amAA & AlAnon 8 pm7 8 9 10 1112Ladies SnookerTOPS 8:15 amScottish DancingPool 6 pm2-5 pm10 am - 12 pmPool 1 pmCrib 1:30 pmWheels to Meals14 15 16 Footcare 17 18 19Pool 1 pm TOPS 8:15 amCrib 1:30 pmPool 6 pm20 21 2223 24 Mammography 2526Glee Club 9:30 am Pool 1 pmFootcareJammersClinicMammographyTOPS 8:15 amAA & AlAnon 8 pm Crib 1:30 pmQuilting 10 am2:30 - 5 pmPool 6 pm Pool 1 pmLadies SnookerClinicWheels to MealsYouth Group 6-10 pm 2-5 pm27 28 29 30Glee Club 9:30 am Pool 1 pm TOPS 8:15 amAA & AlAnon 8 pm Crib 1:30 pm Pool 6 pmQuilting 10 amPool 1 pmYouth Group 6-10 pmQuilting 10 amPool 1 pmYouth Group 6-10 pmRemembrance DayLadies Snooker2-5 pmBingo 6:30 pm3 4FunExercise 9 amCarpet Bowling Crib 1 pm10 amRemembrance DayExercise 9 amMini Crib 10:30 am($5 pp)Dinner 5 pm($10 pp)Scottish Dancing10 am - 12 pmPrivate Meeting 6-9 pmWe often take for granted the very things thatmost deserve our gratitude.~ Cynthia Ozick5Annual Craft Fairat theCommunity HallRoyal Canadian Legion Br. #107November Calendar Senior Connector©Giant CribReg 10:30 amClosedClosedClosedShuswap Lake Senior Citizens’ SocietyNovember Calendar Senior Connector©Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday6Spiritualist Church 11 amDoors Open 10 amSpiritualist Church 11 amDoors Open 10 amIf you don’t like how things are, change it! You’re not a tree. ~ Jim Rohn6 7 8Leaque Darts 7:30 pm Free Meat Draw4-6:30 pm13 14 15 16Leaque Darts 7:30 pm Free Meat Draw General Meeting4-6:30 pm7 pm20 21 22Leaque Darts 7:30 pm Free Meat Draw4-6:30 pm13Painters 9 am1Painters 9 amArt Group 9 amChurch Study Group7 pmNew Members Always Welcome2Drop in PoolRemembrance DayParade 10:30 amall day & evening eventswith band CharismaentertainingShuswap Lake Senior Citizens SocietyBox 1552 — 31 Hudson St. NESalmon Arm, V1E 4P6 250-832-30153 4Drop in Art Group Drop in Pool9 amLunch11:30am - 1 pm515 Shuswap Rd.Chase, B.C.250-679-3536Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayNew Branch Hours:12 345Mondays: 6-10 pm. Tuesdays: 3:30-8 pm. Free Meat Draw Closed Leaque Darts 7:30 pm Ladies Dart Leaque Meat Draw, 50/50,Wednesdays: Closed Thursdays: 6-10 pm.4-6:30 pm2:15 pm Fun Darts 2 pmFridays: 2-8 pm. Saturdays: 1-8 pm.Sundays: Closed27 28Leaque Darts 7:30 pm29Free Meat Draw4-6:30 pmClosedClosedClosed910Leaque Darts 7:30 pm17Leaque Darts 7:30 pm11 12Meat Draw, 50/50,Fun Darts 2 pm18 19Meat Draw, 50/50,Fun Darts 2 pmKaraoke 7 pm2324 25 26Leaque Darts 7:30 pm Ladies Dart Leaque Meat Draw, 50/50,2:15 pm Fun Darts 2 pmDinner 5:30 pmMembers $6; Guests $730Ladies Dart Leaque2:15 pm5BingoDoors open 4 pmWalk-in 6 pmRegular 7 pm7 8 9 10 1112Painters 9 amDrop in Art GroupBingoArt Group 9 am Elder Services9 amDoors open 4 pmChurch Study Group 10 amWalk-in 6 pm7 pmRegular 7 pm14 15 16 17 18 19Painters 9 am Painters 9 am Directors Meeting Drop in Art Group Drop in PoolBingoPhoto Club 7 pm Art Group 9 am10 am9 amLunch Doors open 4 pmChurch Study Group11:30am - 1 pm Walk-in 6 pm7 pmRegular 7 pm27 28 29 30Leaque CarpetBowling 10 amSnooker 1 pmSilver Belles &Beaus 10 amBingo 1 pmExercise 9 amSnooker 1 pmGames 1 pmLet there be peace on earthAnd let it begin with me.~Seymour Miller & Jill Jackson, "Let There Be Peace on Earth," 195520 21 2223 24 2526Painters 9 amDrop in PoolBingoSpiritualist Church 11 am Painters 9 amDrop in Art GroupArt Group 9 amLunch Doors open 4 pmDoors Open 10 amElder Services9 amChurch Study Group11:30am - 1 pm Walk-in 6 pm10 am7 pmRegular 7 pmLakeview Community Centre SocietyNovember Calendar Senior Connector©Drop-in Centre OpenMON–FRI 1–4 PMCoffee is on& hostess on dutySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday6 7 8Drop In Pool;Coffee & Hostess1 – 4 pmCarpet Bowling10 amDrop In Pool;Coffee & Hostess1 – 4 pm13 14 15 16Drop In Pool; Begin Line DancingCarpet BowlingCoffee & Hostess 10 am10 am1 – 4 pmAdvance Line DancingDrop In Pool;10:30 amCoffee & HostessAnglebay Entertainers1 pm1 – 4 pmSocial Bridge 7 pm20 21 22Drop In Pool;Coffee & Hostess1 – 4 pmCarpet Bowling10 amDrop In Pool;Coffee & Hostess1 – 4 pm27 28Carpet Bowling10 amDrop In Pool;Coffee & Hostess1 – 4 pm1Drop In Pool;Coffee & Hostess1 – 4 pmBegin Line Dancing10 amAdvance Line Dancing10:30 amAnglebay Entertainers1 pmSocial Bridge 7 pm9Begin Line Dancing10 amAdvance Line Dancing10:30 amAnglebay Entertainers1 pmSocial Bridge 7 pmBegin 23Line Dancing10 amAdvance Line Dancing10:30 amAnglebay Entertainers1 pmSocial Bridge 7 pmGardener's Club 7 pm(upstairs Hall)29 30Drop In Pool; Begin Line DancingCoffee & Hostess 10 am1 – 4 pmAdvance Line Dancing10:30 amAnglebay Entertainers1 pmSocial Bridge 7 pm2 3Carpet Bowling10 amDrop In Pool;Coffee & Hostess1 – 4 pm10Carpet Bowling10 amDrop In Pool;Coffee & Hostess1 – 4 pm17Carpet Bowling10 amDrop In Pool;Coffee & Hostess1 – 4 pmCarpet Bowling10 amDrop In Pool;Coffee & Hostess1 – 4 pmTable Tennis 1 pmDrop In Pool;Coffee & Hostess1 – 4 pmTable Tennis 1 pmDrop In Pool;Coffee & Hostess1 – 4 pmTable Tennis 1 pmDrop In Pool;Coffee & Hostess1 – 4 pmLakeview CentreSquilax/Anglemont11 12Remembrance Day CommunityService 10:55 am Breakfastfollowed by 8 - 11 amLunchandEntertainment18 1924 25 264Brit Night Dinner&SocialHappy hour 5 pmDinner 6 pmToday I bent the truth to be kind, and I have noregret, for I am far surer of what is kind than I amof what is true. ~Robert Brault527 28 29 30Spiritualist Church 11 amPainters 9 amPainters 9 amDrop in PoolDoors Open 10 amArt Group 9 amPhoto Club 7 pm Church Study GroupPot Luck Dinner 5 pm7 pmANAVETS Unit 290November Calendar Senior Connector©444 Tranquille RoadKamloops, B.C. V2B 3H2250-554-2455Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayMeat Draw 3 pMMeat Draw 3 pMMeat Draw 3 pMMeat Draw 3 pMgeneraL Meeting6 7 8Soup & SanDwicheSSportS nightLeague pooL & crib7 pMDartS 7:30 pMSoup & SanDwicheSSportS nightLeague pooL & crib7 pMDartS 7:30 pMSoup & SanDwicheSSportS nightLeague pooL & crib7 pMDartS 7:30 pM27 28Soup & SanDwicheSSportS nightLeague pooL & crib7 pMDartS 7:30 pMSoup & SanDwicheSFree bingo 4:30 pMSoup & SanDwicheSFree bingo 4:30 pMSoup & SanDwicheSFree bingo 4:30 pM20 21 22Soup & SanDwicheSFree bingo 4:30 pMSoup & SanDwicheSFree bingo 4:30 pMSoup & SanDwicheSoLD geezer DartSKMDL13 14 15 161Soup & SanDwicheSoLD geezer DartSKMDLSoup & SanDwicheSoLD geezer DartSKMDLSoup & SanDwicheSoLD geezer DartSexec. 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Page 32ThompSon Valley poTTerS GuilDPottery &WeaviNgSaleClassifiedBed Rail, needed. Call 250-554-1261.Wanted 65+ senior, to share my 2-bedroom home.Available immediately. FMI call Ingrid 250-376-5570.2 Bed Suite in 55+ RiverBend SeniorsCommunity, Kamloops, $2,100/m,River View. Welcoming. Wheelchairfriendly. Avail. immediately.catherine_steele@hotmail.com1-604-408-1023 (Vancouver)Upcoming EventsSaturday, November 5, 2011Join us at our fall sale. pottery and weaving - made by local artisans.31 st Santa Claus Parade – Nov. 26, 11 amIt is almost time for the most fabulous celebration of theyear… the annual Kamloops Christmas Town Santa ClausParade! This is the city’s biggest outdoor winter celebrationof the year and we are inviting all residents, businesses,organizations and groups to come out and help us celebratein style. 2011 Theme – Celebrating Kamloops! Sports, BestBlooming Community in Canada, lifestyle and more! Thiswill tie into the 2012 theme, which will celebrate Canada’sBi-Centennial, so get those ideas rolling!Wake Up Santa in Kamloops Square at 10:30 am. Route:2nd Ave to Victoria St to 6th Ave - dispersal in 600 blockVictoria St.Abbeyfield Coffee House, Falkland Community Hall, Nov.26. Doors open 7 pm; music starts 7:30 pm. All proceeds goto much needed seniors housing.182B Tranquille Road,Kamloops1-877-414-4241peo06_disableDesert Gardens540 Seymour St. Kamloops, BC10:00 am to 4:00 pmwww.tvpg.caPAWS-N-TAILSDOG & CAT GROOMINGFor appointmentplease call:Clipper bladesharpening availableThree groomersavailable864C-8thStreetKamloops376-6533Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comNotes and NoticesKamloops Adult Learners Society (KALS) offers 14 daytimecourses this fall/winter! For more info, visit www.kals.ca or phone KALS at 250-819-5153. Office hours at Centerfor Seniors Information, Northills Mall are Mondays9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 1:30 to 4:30p.m.Grey Cup Party, Nov. 27 at Desert Gardens. Cost $5 pp.Hot food, cold snacks, liquid refreshmnts.“Almost Christmas” at the Courthouse Gallery, 7 WestSeymour St., Kamloops. Featuring one of a kind gifts all bylocal artists, painting, photography, tapestries, textiles, glassart, sculpture, hand painted cards, weaving, felting, pottery,table art, jewellery, stained glass and “Tiny Tidings”, smallhandmade artwork for stocking stuffers and token gift items.An excellent opportunity to shop for unique gifts and meetthe artists. No HST, free parking and handicap accessible.Open 10-5 Tues-Fri, 10-4 Sat. Visit kamloopscourthousegallery.caGroupsInterested in writing, publishing, honing the skills youalready have? Each meeting is filled with information, tactics,exercises and fun. Check out the Interior AuthorsGroup, Nov 3 at the Kamloops Art Gallery 6:30 pm. Checkout or blog site www.interiorauthorsgroup.wordpress.com orphone Elma at 250-374-1750.Spend time with like minded people and learn something!St. Paul’s Thrift Shop, 360 Nicola St., is open Fridays from9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Wheelchair accessible from back laneentrance. Great bargains every week.Learn to lawn bowl at the picturesque Kamloops RiversideLawn Bowling Club. Lessons and equipment are free butthe park setting is priceless. The club offers social bowlingsix times a week. For more information please contact Irene250-374-4273 or Bob 250-377-4026.Interested in the Canadian Air Force? 886 Wing of the AirForce Association of Canada meet the third Wednesday ofthe month for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at the ABC Restaurant,1835 Rogers Place. New members always welcome. CallMike 250-318-5777.Ladies Auxiliary RC Legion Br52 will be holding an executivemeeting 12:30 p.m. and general meeting 1 p.m. onSept 12 at the Legion Hall, 425 Lansdowne St.Soroptimist International of Kamloops - working toimprove the lives and status of women, locally, nationally,and internationally. New members welcome. Call, Shirley250 828-2185 or Sara 250 578-7906.Kamloops Elks Lodge #44 meets at 7:30 pm every 2ndThursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St. We haveserved the community since 1920. You are invited to comeand meet the members. New members are welcomed. Thehall is also available for gatherings, meetings, etc. Inquiries:250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632Are you a breast cancer survivor looking for fun, fitness andfriendship? The Spirit Warriors Dragon Boat Team is agreat group of women who meet Tuesdays and Thursdays5:45 pm at the Pioneer Park boat launch starting in May.They are always looking for new members. No experiencerequired! Call Laima at 250-377-1947 or Midge at 250-374-2566 for information.Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved acrossthe road to 387- 4th Ave, 250-372-3448. Our hours thereare from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday. We haveexcellent merchandise and prices, and welcome new customers.November 2011The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets onthe first Friday of each month at 7 pm. Come and investigatea great hobby. Phone 250-554-3233 for information.The Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached bycalling toll free 1-888-628-9494, which will connect youwith the Regional Office in Kelowna. Volunteers who manthe phones most weekdays can give you local information orthe name and number of local speakers, dates and locationsof meetings and remember volunteers are always welcometo help with events. There are two support groups in Kamloops.Community speakers are always welcome.McArthur Park Lawn Bowling Club (beside Nor Brock)meets Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6 pm. Bowling at 6:30. Everyonewelcome. Flat soled shoes essential. Enjoy bowling, coffeeand good company. Call 250-376-0917, 250-376-9905,250-579-8259 or 250-376-5463.Kamloops Immigration Services Introduction to EnglishLife Skills, a free, introduction to English classes and otherservices. Tell anyone with limited English. Classes’ take placethe second Friday in the month from 3 to 4 p.m. at SahaliCentre Mall.The tradition of service requires a legacy of support. Considerjoining the Order of the Royal Purple #277. Meetingsare the first and third Tuesday each month. Call EleanorVernon, 250-374-2806.We are looking for more Ping Pong/Table Tennis playerswith or without experience. Come out to Desert GardensCommunity Centre, 540 Seymour St. on Tuesdays 7p.m.and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. for fun, fitness and making newfriends. Guests and new members are welcome. Call Guenter,250-372-3965Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesdayof the month at 12 p.m. at the ABC Restaurant, 1835 RogersPlace. New members welcome. Call 250-828-1765.Kamloops Family History Society meets the fourth Thursdayof each month at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St., from7 to 9 p.m. (Sept. to May). Guests and new members arewelcome. Call 250-579-2078.Crib Tournaments, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. and the secondSunday of each month at 1 p.m. at the North KamloopsElks, 102 - 1121 Twelfth St., call 250-376-2924. Everyonewelcome.Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group, a support group forpeople who’ve suffered a stroke and their caregivers, meetthe second, third and fourth Thursday of the month from10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for activities and field trips such asbowling, guest speakers, etc. The group also offers a speechsoftware program to help those with speech recovery. Toconfirm dates of meetings, location and other information,call Shona at 250-320-1348.The Canadian Cancer Society has phased out its supportgroups. The service, Cancer Connection, will take theirplace; as well, cancer information can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333.Kamloops Happy Choristers meet Wednesday from 9:30to 11:00 a.m. at Heritage House. New members age 55 andolder are invited to join for fun, singing, harmony and avariety of songs under the direction of Mary Jackson. CallSharon, 250-579-9505.M&M Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the lastSunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 5 p.m. Call250-578-6503.

November 2011 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 33Watch out for the fraudsterThe following is part of a series of informational articles aimed at increasing public awarenessabout the services provided by the Kamloops Victim Services Unit.The Unit offers a variety of information and services, at no cost, to any victim or witness of crimeor trauma. All Unit members have received specialized, comprehensive training in victims’ issues,the criminal justice system and crisis intervention techniques. The Unit is located at the main PoliceDetachment at 560 Battle Street. Victim Services operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week andmay be accessed by calling 250-828-3223.Professional Nursing and Home Support24 hour service • 7 days a week• Personal care • Homemaking and cleaning• Meal preparation • Companion care• Foot care services • Drug and Alcohol Testing• Flu Immunization ClinicsCall Us ForA Free In-HomeAssessmentKAMLOOPS250-851-2911#101-635 Victoria Street www.wecare.cawcs25_febRelationships with other people are based on trust and there are a growing number ofpeople who use relationships to commit fraud. This fraud is known as affinity fraud.In affinity fraud, fraudsters join a religious, ethnic or community group and builda trusting relationship with members of the group and then defraud them. Fraudstersintroduce the scam to a few prominent members of the group. Once the relationship isestablished, the respected group member introduces him/her to other members of the group.The fraudster makes the investment appear legitimate. He/she uses the pyramid or ponzischeme. This is a ploy, often very elaborate, in which the con artist uses money from newinvestors to make payments to earlier investors. Believing their investment is successful,excited investors enthusiastically endorse it and others are convinced. As the scam runs itscourse, the supply of new investors inevitably runs out, the whole scheme collapses and mostinvestors lose their money.To avoid being a victim of an affinity fraud, beware of the following:· Watch out for investments or advisers who exploit a religious connection. Hold religiousfinancial planners to the same standards as you would anyone else.· Don’t trust any claim that religious-based investments are not regulated; mostinvestments are regulated by security laws and must be registered for sale.· Don’t be rushed into making a decision; if someone is pressuring you to make a decision,be suspicious.· Be skeptical of anyone who discourages you or other investors from seeking professionaladvice from neutral, outside experts, such as lawyers, accountants, investment counselors,bankers, or the Better Business Bureau.· Beware of any new member of your group who begins talking about wealth-buildinginvestments.· Get a prospectus or other written information. A legitimate salesperson must providedetailed written materials outlining the nature of the investment, the risks involved, financialstatements and any restrictions on getting your money out.· Check out the promoter and the investment. Contact the BC Securities Commissionto find out if the salesperson is registered to sell securities in BC and if the investment isregistered for sale.If you have been the victim of affinity fraud, or want to check out an investment, contactthe BC Securities Commission at 1-800-373-6393.Vote AndyAndy Philpot is committed to:• Making decisions that acknowledge the needsof each sector in our community includingseniors, youth, ethnic, cultural groups, specialneeds and lower income families• Fulfilling current and future community needswhile ensuring fiscal responsibility• Continuing to support the Tournament Capitalprogram and TRU• Addressing the growing needs of our vibrantlocal arts communityPhilPot✔for City CouncilAndy Philpot, a recently retired Kamloops Fire Chief, asks you for your vote inseeking a seat on city council.Andy not only believes in a city council that is fair, open and approachable, buthas been committed to making our local and global community a better placeto live for most of his life.Andy has been a resident ofKamloops since 1964, graduatingfrom North Kamloops SeniorSecondary School. Before startinghis 30 year career with KamloopsFire Rescue, he apprenticed in therefrigeration field, worked for alocal Industrial supply company as✔✔✔✔well as spending 20 years on theMV Wanda-Sue.After retiring from KamloopsFire Rescue, he continues tohold the volunteer position ofDivision Superintendent with St.John Ambulance, volunteers withOperation Nicaragua as well asandykamloops@gmail.commaintaining the aids to navigationon the South Thompson River.To learn more about Andy Philpotand how he is committed tomaking decisions that representall sectors of our community,email him or visit his website.www.andyphilpot.caAdjacent to Northills MallKamloops’ Newest 55+ IndependentLiving Seniors residenceNOW SELLINGStarting at only$149,900!COMING SOONSilvercrest Suites is Kamloops Newest 55+ Independent LivingSeniors residence. 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Page 34Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comNovember 2011(l) Bud Petit sporting bulletholes in his HurricaneBomber after a missionduring WWII.(r) Flying Officer, BudPetit’s flight log book fromSeptember 1944.- Submitted PhotosProvidingPreventative,Restorative,Cosmetic andFamily DentistryAsk us about:Dental ImplantsZOOM! Whitening SystemDr. BarryDextrazeGeneral PractitionerNewPatientsWelcome!Free ParkingBud Petit reflects back on his#21 Fortune Shopping Centre • 376-5354military days.email: drdex@kamloops.net • www.drdextraze.com Continued from page 1A Gift of Selfless LovePlanning & Prefunding your funeralFuneralPre-PlanningProgramoffers:• Flexibility• Affordable Monthly Plans• Worldwide TravelProtection Plan• Peace of MindBud Petit meeting British Indian Army General Thomas Reesin Mandalay.Flying Officer,Bud PetitFollowing the 200 missions, Bud wasgrounded and served as a spotter for theremainder of the Burma campaign and theend of the war.One of his highlights during this timewas meeting British Indian Army GeneralThomas Rees in Mandalay. General Reeswas the commander of the Indian 19thInfantry division. A memory that standsout about General Rees was that he alwayswore a red scarf around his neck. Budlearned later on that hisolder brother Bill, who wasa bomber pilot, was shotdown on D-Day and did notsurvive.In the early 1960’s, at theurging of his older brotherEverret, who managed ashoe factory, Bud packed uphis wife Rosemary and fourchildren and moved to theCapilano area of Vancouver.Bud spent his career sellingshoes and at least one ofhis son’s continues in thebusiness.Bud and Rose Mary retiredto Kamloops in 1987 andhave been here ever since.Rose Mary passed away ashort time ago. Bud continuesto live in the home she lovedand filled with her chosenantiques. He spends timewith his children. The oldest,Robin lives in Kamloops andkeeps close tabs on her Dad.Bill, the oldest boy lives in West Vancouver,Harry lies in Kelowna and the youngest,Jim, lives in North Vancouver. All of Bud’schildren are close to their Dad and visit often.Bud is unassuming and a pleasure to spendtime with. He has led an interesting and attimes exciting life and it was my pleasure tohave met him and to have shared a bit of aninsight into his life with you.Bud, thanks for your service and forhelping to protect our freedom.Continued health and happiness.Nurse Next Door Home Healthcare ServicesCall Kim MacKinnon,Certified Pre-arrangement CounsellorBook your appointment now.• Homemakers• Care Aides &• Nurses513 Seymour Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2G8Ph: (250) 374-1454 • Toll Free 1-800-668-3379Helping people lead happier and fuller lives within their homes.Our home health-care services include:• Respite/Companionship• House Keeping & Meals• Pre- and Post-Operative Care• Personal Care• Nursing Care• Palliative Care• Live-in (24 hour) Care250-377-0011 2 www.nursenextdoor.ca

November 2011 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 35A great way of using up ham, a nice warm meal on acold night.Ham Pie1-1/2 cups chopped ham1 c. grated cheese (Swiss, cheddar, a light cheese is excellentto reduce fat)1/2 c. Bisquick1 c. milk2 eggsChopped green onion, salt and pepper to taste. (Add anyspice you want...)Instructions:Beat milk, Bisquick and eggs, salt and pepper (spices)together. Grease pie plate. Spread cheese, ham andgreen onion onto plate. Pour egg mixture over. Bake at 400degrees for 1 hr. (Watch it doesn’t get too well done on top.I place a piece of foil on top if it starts to get too brown)Let stand for 5 min. Enjoy with a red onion and orangebroccoli slaw or green salad!You could follow it with fruit and these for dessert:Lassy Mogs (alantic Canada)3/4 c. unsalted butter, softened3/4 c. packed dark brown (Demara) sugar1/3 c. fancy molasses1 egg1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour1 c. large-flake oats1 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. cinnamon,1/4 tsp. each ground cloves and nutmeg. Pinch allspice1 c. toasted chopped pecans1/2 c. chopped dates and 1/2 c. raisinsMarie’s KitchenSubmitted by Marie SladeInstructions:In lg. bowl, beat butter with sugar until fluffy, beat inmolasses. Beat in egg. In separate bowl, whisk togetherflour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, saltand allspice. Stir all but 1 c. into butter mixture, forminga wet dough. With hands, mix together pecans, dates,and raisins and remaining flour mixture to coat; stir dough.Drop by rounded 1tbsp. about 2 inches apart onto parchmentpaper-lined sheets, press to flatten slightly. Bake in350-degree oven until edges are golden (14-15 min.) Letcool on pans for 5 min. Transfer to racks to cool completely.(Taken from Canadian living - Special Cookbook Issue- Fall 2010)GoessmanDenture ClinicA Proud Tradition of Denture CraftsProfessionalPersonalizedDenture ServicesAllen E. Goessman603 St. Paul Street, Kamloops374-9443goes03_octA man placed some flowers on the graveof his dearly departed mother and startedback toward his car when his attentionwas diverted to another man kneeling at agrave.The man seemed to be praying withprofound intensity and kept repeating, “Whydid you have to die? Why did you have todie?”The first man approached him and said,“Sir, I don’t wish to interfere with your privategrief, but this demonstration of pain is morethan I’ve ever seen before. For whom doyou mourn so deeply? A child? A parent?”The mourner took a moment to collecthimself, then replied, “My wife’s firsthusband.”VOTE NELLY DEVERfor City Councillor“We can and shouldbe environmentallyresponsible, sociallyprogressive andeconomicallythriving.”“TogetherWe Can”Have questions? Please feel free to contact me.250-377-8576email: deverforyou@yahoo.cawww.nellydeverkamloops.comLiving at RiverBend meansBella finally got to Bella Coola.The first thing Bella did when she sold her house was hit the road.Edmonton. Vegas. And several trips to Bella Coola.Renting at RiverBend gave Bella the space she needs, luxury shewants and the freedom to lock up and go.Now, the only thing she has to worry about is helmet hair.(Until she returns to visit the RiverBend Salon)Rent from $1,400 per monthOwn starting at $172,500seniors communityTo learn more, call(250) 682-4378 or emailinfo@theriverbend.caWeb: www.theriverbend.caWhen you RENT at RiverBend:1. Receive $1000 off your 1st months rent OR2. Enjoy 90 evening meals OR3. Enjoy a rent-freeze for 3 years

Page 36Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comNovember 2011Are youdue for newhearing aids?‘‘ not tinny at all! When you already have to workI haven’t had new hearing aids in over six years andfrankly I’m amazed at how different they are. Thisnew technology works well; the sound is natural,to listen anything that hinders your hearing is ahuge annoyance. These hearing aids are extremelycomfortable, you hardly noticethem and there’s no feedback tocontend with.I have been a customer ofKamloops Hearing Aid Centrefor the past eight years. Thestaff have always shown a keeninterest in helping me hearbetter and with their up to dateknowledge and approachability I don’t ever feellike I’m putting them out when I ask questions.I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend KamloopsHearing Aid Centre to anyone looking toimprove their hearing!”- Les Goddard (Kamloops, BC)‘‘RemembeR to check youR heaRing...1. Have you ever been exposed to loud orcontinuous noise? .................................................n Yes n No2. Do you find men’s voices easier tounderstand than women’s? ...................................n Yes n No3. Do you find it difficult to follow conversationin a noisy restaurant or crowded room? ...............n Yes n No4. Do you get accused of hearing onlywhen you want to? ...............................................n Yes n No5. Do you have difficulty understandingspeech on the telephone? ......................................n Yes n No6. Do you hear better with one earthan the other? ......................................................n Yes n No7. Does your family and/or friends complainabout your hearing? ..............................................n Yes n No8. Do you sometimes feel that people aremumbling or not speaking clearly? ......................n Yes n NoIf you checked yes to more than one of these questions, call for an appointmentfor a FREE, compREhEnsivE, hEaRing Evaluation.DVATaps CardsAccepted