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Page 20 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comJanuary 2007CallTollFreeKevin KruegerMember of the Legislative AssemblyKAMLOOPS - NORTH THOMPSONMay the true spirit of Christmas reignin your hearts and with your familiesand loved ones this holiday season andthroughout the coming year314-6031 for calls from Darfield to Kamloops1-888-299-0805 for calls from Little Fort to Blue River#9, Oriole Road, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 4N6 Fax: 314-6040A Season’s Greetings AChristmas ... A Season of RemembranceThe embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,Transforming the yard to a winter delight.The sparkling lights in the tree I believe,Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep,Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep.In perfect contentment, or so it would seem,So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.The sound wasn’t loud, and it wasn’t too near,But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear.Perhaps just a cough, I didn’t quite know,Then the sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow.My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear,And I crept to the door just to see who was near.Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night,A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight.I can stand at my post through the rain and the sleet,I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat.I can carry the weight of killing another,Or lay down my life for my sister or brother.Who stand at the front against any and all,To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall.”“So go back inside,” he said, “harbor no fright,Your family is waiting and I’ll be all right.”“But isn’t there something I can do, at the least,“Give you money,” I asked, “or prepare you a feast?It seems all too little for all that you’ve done,For being away from your wife, daughters or sons.”Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret,“Just tell us you love us, and never forget.To fight for our rights back at home while we’re gone,To stand your own watch, no matter how longFor when we come home, either standing or dead,To know you remember we fought and we bled.Is payment enough, and with that we will trust,That we mattered to you as you mattered to us.”~ Author UnknownLet your homes and hearts be warm withthe spirit of Christmas and the New Year!High Country Health Care Inc.#108A-540 Seymour St.Kamloops, BC V2C 2G9 • 372-2252BUDGETWISE BOOKKEEPINGRAPID REFUND TAX SERVICEOur team of experts...Budget prices!CATHY BURDENIUKPersonal Income Tax SpecialistMIRIAM KEMPBusiness & Income Tax Specialist —LAURA FENTONVELMA DEANLINDA SEARFOYOLANDA ANDREWSSeniorsdiscount15%Wishing everyone a veryMerry Christmas and aHappy New Year#2 - 860 8th St.North Shore, Kamloops 554-8188Brown’s Repair Shop Ltd.220 Lansdowne Street, KamloopsEst. 1922 • Eric Brown 372-3656The Key ManWe In Your support Business seniors!• Safe sales & service• Lock sales & service• Keys by code• Window grilles• Locks rekeyedWhat fun it is to celebrate Christmas,especially when the folks you treasurebring you so much pleasure. Thanks!bud05_XMAShch04_xmasbro12_xmasA soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old,Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold.Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled,Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child.“What are you doing?” I asked without fear,“Come in this moment, it’s freezing out here!Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve,You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!”For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift,Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts..To the window that danced with a warm fire’s lightThen he sighed and he said “Its really all right,I’m out here by choice. I’m here every night.”“It’s my duty to stand at the front of the line,That separates you from the darkest of times.No one had to ask or beg or implore me,I’m proud to stand here like my fathers before me.My Gramps died at Vimy on a day in December,”Then he sighed, “That’s a Christmas Gram always remembers.”My dad stood his watch in the jungles of ‘Nam,And now it is my turn, and so, here I am.I’ve not seen my own son in more than a while,But his wife sends me pictures, he’s sure got a nice smile.Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag,The red, and the white ... the Canadian flag.I can live through the cold and the being alone,Away from my family, my house and my home.“At the Heart of the North Shore”730 Cottonwood Avenue,Kamloops, B.C.Adult Livingat Affordable Prices!Seasons Greetings fromthe board of directors, staffand residents of Norkam Senior Housingand North Shore Community Centre(250) 376-4777 Fax: (250) 376-4792cot10_xmask k kLocal and long distance, by container or vanMerry Christmas and bestwishes for a happy andprosperous New Year.wil06_xmasA Jolly Christmas to AllFamily Restaurantat the KamloopsTravel CentreSeason's Best...We hope the holidaysring in on a joyous notefor you and yoursJoin us for a TraditionalChristmas Dinner.Best wishes for a“Thanks” to all ofour customers.1885 West Trans Can Hwy • Open 7 days a week ~ 24 hours a day!OVERLANDPRESS (1990) LTD.441 Tranquille Rd.Kamloops(250) 376-8031Email: overlandpress@telus.net2073 Falcon, Valleyview Kamloops372-9525 • Toll Free 1-877-372-9525www.williamsmoving.comk k kver16_decove01_rem
January 2007 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 21Submitted By Janet SchneiderSeasons greetings from ourlittle home to yours!Our board president,June, and I enjoyed appetizrs,wine, interesting conversationsand the fantasticinging voices of Hub Cityingers at an appreciationvening at Desert GarensCommunity Centre inecember.Special thanks to theenior Connector forarranging this event. Wetoo were both inspired andentertained by Maisie; whatan incredible lady!Also deserving thanksare the many groups andindividuals who supportour home through financialdonations or volunteerism.We are deeply grateful toeach of them. Without theirsupport, we could not provide“extras” in the way ofmaterial needs of the homeChristmas Light TourBy Elaine DonaldsonWe waited patiently by the store,To see the Christmas lights galore.The city bus came on the scene,With elfin driver dressed in green.With Speedy, the elf, to drive the bus,And a nice young man to look after us,We set off down the city street,And saw displays that can’t be beat.All the work that some folks do,To make others happy, like me and you.They have such patience and talent plus,To please the folks on every bus.Kamloops City and volunteers,Should be given, three big cheers.For all the fun along the way,And the goodies they gave awayThey gave us coffee, oranges and cake,We danced and sang, till the walls did quake.The band was good, they had great tone.Then the buses drove us home.This poem is a “Thank You” card,For all the ones who worked so hard.Lake Havasu, Arizonaand our residents, as wellas make available new programs.Anyone interested inassisting with our volunteerprograms may contact theManor at 579-9350.Several seasonal events arescheduled over the next coupleof weeks. The ChurchWomen of Cleopas are hostingtheir annual Christmasparty for our board ofdirectors, staff and residents.By Wilf SchneiderLongstay VacationsLake Havasu offers tennis, casinos, championship golf and the world famousLondon Bridge. The Havasu Dunes is perfect forlong stay guests as it's near all amenities andclose to the water. Experience Arizona's uniquebeauty and diversity. 300 days of sunshine a yearisn't too shabby either.The resort offers:Havasu Dunes is located 1.5 miles from thedowntown area. There are 3 outdoor pools a hottub, a BBQ area, activity centre, laundry facilities,video rental, 24 hour front desk & free parkingavailable at the resort. Accommodation includes1 queen size bed and 1 queen sofa pullout, A/C,cable TV/VCR, hairdryer, telephone, iron/board &kitchen. Kitchen includes 2 burner stove, microwave,mini-fridge, tea/coffee maker, blender,toaster, can-opener and utensils.Call 852-4600 Travel Dept.or toll-free 310-8286Visit 500 Notre Dame DriveClick bcaa.com/travel BC Reg No. 294-0From $2149.00per person based on double occupancyPrice is based on Jan 11/07 departure and is subject to change based on airfare available at the time of booking. Not included:bca19_decgas, tax and insurance on car rental, air taxes and fuel surcharges. Non members add $20.00 per person.News from Cariboo ManorThis is always a fun eveningwith games, a sing-a-long,and lots of goodies.We were also entertainedby the Silver Belles on Dec.12. What a delightful afternoonof entertainment.Christmas wraps us insentiment and nostalgia.We celebrate surroundedby family and friends, andwarmly remember thosewho are unable to be withus, such as my dad, Bill, andB.C. Seniors GamesZone 8Package includes:• Round trip airfare on HarmonyAirways Vancouver to Las Vegas• 28 nights Accommodationin a mini suite• Compact car rental for 28 days• Bonus: Lake Havasu welcome package,Friday evening snacks, Saturdaycontinental breakfast & other dailyactivities. BCAA members: Play 18holes at London Bridge Golf Courseincluding cart plus breakfast or lunchfor $49 USD per person.We have a new year comingand so we now have to thinkand plan ahead for the 2007B.C. Seniors Games.The Games this year arein Nanaimo and are plannedfor August. In 2008, theGames will again be inPrince George.We sometimes hear negativecomments about theGames but we didn’t hearanything negative when wehad the Games in PrinceGeorge a few years ago.Everyone who attendedthose Games enjoyed theirhospitality.Anyone who has questionsor who wants informationabout the B.C. SeniorsGames can contact our officein Northills, telephone number554-4145 or e-mail us atsirrs@kamloops.netQuite a number of formerparticipants were giventhe loan of a Zone 8 shirtand jacket. If you still haveone of these and don’t planon participating in futureGames, please return themto Pearl Thompson or toanother member of our executive.This will give others achance to use them.We do have a membershipmeeting planned forThursday, Jan. 18, starting at10 a.m. at the Henry GrubeEducation Centre, 245Kitchener Ave. The MooseHall, where we formerlyhad our meetings, is beingreplaced by a housing project.All are welcome to attendour meetings.father-in-law, Otto.At Cariboo Manor, welovingly remember Carolineand Betty and send our bestwishes to their families andfriends.We also wish Woody,NewTired of being retired?Contact us Today!Convergys CMG Canada Limited Partnership1-2121 East Trans Canada Hwy.Kamloops, BC V2C 4A6Phone: (250) 571-5800 Fax: (250) 571-5870Email: jobs.kamloops@convergys.comWebsite: www.convergys.comDo You Have:Martha, Helene and Helena happy holiday in their newhomes.May all the joy and blessingsof the season be yoursnow and in the year to come.Happy holidays!SHUSWAP LODGERETIREMENT ◆ RESIDENCEFor a guided tour ormore information call(250) 832-7081#200 Trans Canada HwySalmon Arm, BC•Loose Dentures?•Problems Chewing?•Missing Teeth?•Ever Considered Implants?For A Consultation AppointmentPlease Call Dr. Henri Ferber At372-2333◆ 40 charming units◆ 3 meals/snacks andtreats daily◆ All utilities includedexcluding phone◆ Weekly laundry andhousekeeping◆ Full range of assisted livingand professional careservices available◆ Medical Clinic on location◆ Convenient downtown location◆ Relocation assistanceavailableDo you miss working?The challenge, the financial reward,the satisfaction of seeing a job well done?At Convergys we recognize that matureworkers make up a very important part of theworkforce. We are looking for mature workersbecause we know YOU bring leadership,experience, and skills to the job.We Offer:• The ability to supplement your income withcompetitive wages• Family medical benefits• Prescription drug coverage• Full and part-time schedules• Full paid training• Satisfaction of helping others• Safe and supportive environment• Sales or customer service positionsVisitmycvg.convergys.comfor online introductionferb04_decshu02conv01_dec
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