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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.