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Page 12 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comJanuary 2007Hearsay from HelenInsurance BrokersSubmitted by Helen WilsonWhat a lovely treat it waso attend the Senior Conector’sevening of appreiation.Sharon F. was kindnough to attend with mewhich meant travelling bywheelchair taxi which wasooked in advance. A bookould be written about ourxperience with cabs – suficeto say we were very laterriving and had a hair-raisngtrip home. But we didet to hear the Hub Cityingers, availed ourselvesf a tasty luncheon and hadn opportunity to chat withfew interesting people.Thank you so much Lori,ike and staff.Now because the Conectorcomes out so earlyhis month I am hopinghat those of you who saveyour coins for us all yearwill not forget that they areue near the end of Janury– maybe write that onyour new calendar! VarietyTelethon is always heldaround Valentine’s Day, sowe do have some time. It islways exciting to see howwe do and my two helpersco-ordinators) Kay Whitean,374-1094 and Shirleyorne 374-2825, are also onhe job so you can alwaysive them a call. My numberis 372-8743 for drop offor pick-up.As a footnote to my lastcolumn where I shared withyou the passing of my 18-year-old granddaughter,at an ecstasy party, whenthe autopsy report camein it showed that Randihad nothing in her systemexcept ecstasy; no alcohol,no other drugs.Her body functionshad shut down, her lungsfilled with water and shedrowned. Had her friendsbeen familiar with this drugthey would have taken herto the hospital and shewould not have died. Howdespicable is it that thesekids are sold these drugsand have no knowledge ofhow dangerous they are, noone warning them of thesigns to watch for? Too latefor my precious girl butmaybe not for yours. Pleasetalk to your young people.Enough of my sad storyeveryone please enjoy theholiday season with yourloved ones, love one anotherand be sure to have somelaughter, it is wonderfulmedicine. Sharon and I hada really good fit of laughterbefore we got home fromour lovely evening of appreciation.Events and activitiesVolunteer wantedMarion Schilling elementaryschool is needs Englishand French speaking volunteersto work with studentsneeding extra help withtheir reading. Call Michelleat 374-8483.Dec. 22 – Dec. 23Spirit of ChristmasKamloops Heritage Railway250-374-2141.Submitted by Kay MillerOur floor curlers have been enjoying abusy season in our bright, comfortablesurroundings with the general meeting,which was held in October.On Nov. 23, we held our club bonspielwith six rinks. We also enjoyed aBy Mike KeetchAt age 78, Edward (Bert)Edgeworth, has beeninvolved with the scoutingmovement in Kamloopsfor over 45 years. Startingin the early 1960s, Bert gotinvolved with the groupcommittee and soon afterbecame a scout leader forthe 1 st Kamloops Scouts. Hecontinued in that positionor as an assistant leader forthe next 20 years.Over time Bert and hiswife Terry raised five sons,Ronald, Gordon, Brian,Michael and Darrell. Asyou might expect, all theboys took part in the scoutingprogram. Today, Mikeand grandson Danny arescouting leaders. To carryDec. 29Blazers gameBlazers VS Moose Jawat Interior Savings CentreTime: 7 p.m.Phone: 250-828-3339 fortickets and information.Dec. 30Acoustic Coffee HouseHeffley Creek CommunityHall. For information, call250-578-0078.great potluck lunch.Winners of the bonspiel were:First – Kay Hankewich, Bill Gray andLarry BakkenSecond – Al Kline, Ann Gerrie, LizRushienski and Kay MillerThird – Helga Bulley, Joan Loehr, Arton with what has become afamily tradition, daughtersin-lawBrenda and Nikki areguide leaders.Over the years Bert hasserved in many capacitieswithin the scouting movementincluding vice-chairmanof the group committee,serving on the districtcommittee and serving asa training leader for otherScout leaders. Bert is currentlythe historian for the1 st Kamloops Scouts. He isalso a member of the CanadianFellowship of BadenPowell Guild.Recognition for hisefforts to the scouts resultedin Bert being awarded the“Silver Acorn.” Notificationof the award came inPhoto By Mike KeetchWarrant Officer Second Class Julie-Anne Ratcliffe (L) and Commanding Officer CaptainMike Keetch (R) present Sally Whitson from Christmas Amalgamated with a cheque for$1,000. The money was raised by the Air Cadets of 204 Black Maria Squadron at severalbottle drives held in the community.Kamloops Senior Floor CurlingBert Edgeworth December’s Hidden HeroJones and Ruby Bodlak.The group is looking forward to ourChristmas party on Dec. 19 with a funcurl and Christmas luncheon.New members are cordially welcomed.Information can be obtained bycalling 376-0917 or 372-7532.Photo By Mike Keetchthe form of a letter fromGovernor-General AdrianneClarkson. Although thegovernor-general was unableto attend the presentation,Bert’s whole family (in theirscout and guide uniforms)made the trip to Vancouverfor the award ceremony.Bert was also honouredwhen he was asked to presentgranddaughters Jamie,Kara and Megan with theirCanada Cords, the topaward for guides.Bert’s job as historian forthe 1 st Kamloops Scouts is asomewhat daunting task asthey have been in existencein Kamloops since 1911.Bert says he started inscouting because he likedcamping and challenge ofgetting out in the bush. Hislove continues today andhe says he likes “touchingelbows with people inall walks of life – all on thesame level.”Our thanks go out toBert, for all his good workover the years with theyouth of our community.Thanks also to MaryMartens for nominatingBert Edgeworth as our HiddenHero for January.★★★Give The Gift Of Good TasteStorms Gift Certificates★★For every $50 receive aFREE Appy Voucher$100 or more & receive aFREE Dinner VoucherNow Booking Christmas Parties!Storms will be closed Dec. 24, 25,& 261502 River Street • 372-1522Open 7 days a week from 4:30Proud to Sponsor Hidden Heroes★★★ ★sto03_decHidden Heroes Enter To WinDo you know someone who’s really made adifference in your community? Nominate avolunteer in your community to be featured as amonthly “Hidden Hero.”Featured Hero will be showcased in Senior Connector and willreceive a gift certificate for $50 for Storms Restaurant. Theperson who nominates the featured Hero will receive a $25Storms Restaurant gift certificate.All submissions must be received at the Senior Connector by the 20 th of each month. Submissions can be sentby mail to Box 729, Kamloops, BC, V2C 5M4, by fax to 374-8802 or by e-mail to editor@seniorconnector.comSubmissions must include the name, address and contact number of both the proposed Hero and theperson submitting their name, and must include, in 50 words or less, why the person deserves to be ourHidden Hero of the month.All submissions should be marked “Hidden Hero Feature.”Those chosen to be featured must agree to have their photo and story published in the Senior Connector.The final decision on the hero for each month will be at the sole discretion of the managing editor of theSenior Connector and all decisions are final. Winners will be interviewed by Senior Connector staff.All entries become the property of the Senior Connector and those not selected will be kept and considered forfuture editions.