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Page 30 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comJanuary 2007Victim Services providesvariety of servicesPhoto by Mike KeetchResident Don Cameron(L) and Manager Kimberley Hunka (R) present Major Martin Ketteringham of the Salvation Army with acheque for $2,500.00. The money is being donated to the Salvation Army by the residents and management of The Shores to assistwith their programs.Crafting the 2007 City of Kamloops budgetCity TalkCouncillor Arjun SinghIn the next month or so,your City Council will beouring over the 2007 cityudget, looking at how tofund all the different servicesprovided by City Hall while,at the same time, keepingtax increases low.I might be a wild eyedoptimist, but it would begreat if we could find a realisticways not to raise taxes,at least one of the years I amon council.The thing is, if not raisingtaxes is to be evenremotely realistic, we willneed your help.We need your ideas andthoughts. How can the cityderive more non tax revenue?Do you feel there areservices that could be cut?How can we be more efficient,as we work on yourAttention all Scouters, BPGuild & Former Scouters!1st Kamloops Scouting Group isCelebrating their 95th YearMemoribilia, T-shirts & hats for sale to commemoratethis achievement.These will be collectors itemsT-Shirts Youth & adult sizes: $ 15.00Hats in Youth & Adult sizes: $ 15.00If you purchase one of each the cost is: $25.00Lets all show our appreciation & support for 1stKamloops Scouting Groups AchievementContact Mary Martens at554-4450 for more informationbehalf?We hold a public consultationevery year on thebudget. The city’s directorof finance, Sally Edwards,is always interested in hearingfrom citizens about thebudget.Unfortunately, not a lotof people attend the publicconsulation or give thoughtsto Ms. Edwards.There is this notion thecity budget is “boring,” orat least, very hard to understand.There is no doubt I alsofeel intimidated as the thickbudget book lands on mydesk.But, probably the budgetis probably the most crucialreflection of community priorities,and if we don’t reflectpriorities accurately, this ismissed opportunity.So, I have ploughedthrough one budget booklast year and am now plougingthrough another.I know you elect peoplelike me to plough throughsome of the stuff you wouldrather not plough through.And I am prepared to dothat. But, some guidancewould also be appreciated– from any quarter.I plan to write about thecity budget discussions onmy website – yourkamloops.com.I will try to summarizethe main points of the discussionand direction.And I warmly ask foryour attendance at the citybudget public consultation –now scheduled for March 5.HELP US END ANIMAL CRUELTYEvery single hour in BC an animal is abused or neglected.The BC SPCA urgently needs your help to speak out for the abused and neglectedanimals who continue to suffer in BC. Please take action today by joining the BC SPCA’sEnd Animal Cruelty Campaign.BCSPCASpeaking for Animalswww.EndAnimalCruelty.comWe have few possessionstruly ours. A promise isone, our credibility another.To increase the latter,we must keep the former.The following is part of a series of informational articles aimedat increasing public awareness about the services provided by theKamloops RCMP Victim Services Unit.The Kamloops RCMP Victim Services Unit offers a varietyof information and services, at no cost, to any victim orwitness of crime or trauma.All unit members have received specialized, comprehensivetraining in victim’s issues, the criminal justice system andcrisis intervention techniques.The unit is located at the main Kamloops RCMP detachmentat 560 Battle St. Victim Services operates 24 hours aday, seven days a week, and may be accessed by calling 250-828-3223.Victim Services offers crisis intervention services andemotional support. Victim Services can provide informationabout the police investigation, the court process, traumareactions and community resources.Practical assistance in completing victim impact statements,applying for compensation and obtaining home securitychecks are also offered.Victims and witnesses who are required to testify in courtmay receive assistance with court orientation and accompaniment.Kamloops RCMP Victim Services is always looking formature, reliable, flexible individuals who are interested insharing their time and talents to assist victims and witnessesof crime and trauma.If you are over 19 years of age, possess a valid driver’slicense and have a desire to make a difference, Victim Serviceswants you.For further information about volunteering and/or ourservices, please contact the office at 250-828-3223.The Christmas cardThere is a list of folks I knowAll written in a book,And every year at ChristmasTime I go and take a look.And that is when I realize thatThese names are a partNot of the book they’ve written inBut of my very heart.For each name stands for someoneWho has touched my life sometime,And in that meeting they’ve becomeThe “Rhythm of the Rhyme.”I really feel I am composedOf each remembered name,And while you may not be awareOf feeling quite the same,My life is so much betterThan it was before you came.For once you have known someonethe year cannot eraseThe memory of a pleasant wordOr of a friendly face.So never think my Christmas cardsAre just a mere routineOf names upon a list, forgotten in-between.For when I send a Christmas cardThat is addressed to you,It is because you’re on that listOf folks I’m indebted to.And whether I’ve known youFor many years or only just a few,In some way you have had a few,In shaping things I do.So every year when Christmas comesI just realize anew,The biggest gift that God can give,Is knowing folks like you.~ Author Unknown
January 2007 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 31The Kamloops 2010 BusiessSubcommittee is lookngfor submissions for auality “Kamloops Spiritcarf.” The purpose of thecarf is to have a high qualty,unique Kamloops scarfhat can be presented toonoured guests, dignitariesnd Olympic hopefuls.The scarf should benique enough that when itAnglemont Seniors #112January Calendar Senior Connector©Drop-in Centre OpenMON-FRI. 1-4 P.M.Coffee is on & hostess on dutyLakeview CentreSquilax/AnglemontSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 Crafts 2 Shuswap 3 4 56Shuswap9:30-4 Carvers 9:30Table Tennis Choir 1:00-3:00WhittlersNew Year's1:00-4:00 Cards (Bridge) Carpet Bowling 9-noonDay Monthly Mtg. 3:30 7:00-10:00Drop In 1-4Drop-in 1-4 Drop-in 1-478 9 Shuswap 10 11 1213Crafts Carvers 9:30Carpet Bowling Shuswap9:30-4 Choir 1:00-3:00Carpet Bowling Table TennisWhittlersCards (Bridge)1:00-4:00 7:00-10:009-noonDrop-in 1-4 Drop-in 1-4Drop In 1-414“Kamloops Spirit Scarf”Request for Submissions15 16 Shuswap 17 18 19 20Crafts Carvers 9:30Shuswap9:30-4 Choir 1:00-3:00WhittlersCarpet Bowling Table TennisCarpet BowlingCards (Bridge)9-noon1:00-4:00 7:00-10:00Drop In 1-4Drop-in 1-4 Drop-in 1-421 22 23 Shuswap 24 25 2627CraftsCarvers 9:30Shuswap9:30-4Carpet BowlingChoir 1:00-3:00WhittlersTable Tennis Cards (Bridge) Carpet Bowling9-noon1:00-4:00 7:00-10:00Drop-in 1-4Drop In 1-4Drop-in 1-428 29 30 Shuswap 31CraftsCarvers 9:309:30-4Choir 1:00-3:00Carpet Bowling Table TennisCards (Bridge)1:00-4:00 7:00-10:00Drop-in 1-4 Drop-in 1-4is seen it is easily recognizedas a Kamloops Spirit Scarf.The scarf must be madelocally, incorporate thecolours; blue, orange, yellow,green (see City of Kamloopslogo) and be easily reproduced.Please include the productioncost and time framewith your submission. Thesuccessful bid will be exclusivelylicensed to the Kamloops2010 Business Subcommitteeup until the Vancouver2010 Olympics.Please submit a ready-towearsample to Anita Groverc/o Venture Kamloops,297 First Avenue, Kamloops,B.C. V2C 3J3 by 4:30 p.m.Friday, January 19, 2007.Contact Anita at 250-828-6818 for information.“If we had no winter, the spring wouldnot be so pleasant: if we did not sometimestaste of adversity, prosperity wouldnot be so welcome.”~ Anne Bradstreetisb04_calTips to personalize your presentsEvery day items around yourhome can add flair to anygift:• Instead of store-boughtwrapping paper and bags,make your own with stickers,glitter and ribbon.Barriere & District Seniors SocietyJanuary Calendar Senior Connector©Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday714Whist 7pmWhist 7pmWhist 7pmWhist 7pm4433 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0POOL • •9:00 am8 9 10 11 12 Play 13Carpet Bowling10amCrafts 1:30Carpet Bowling10amCrafts 1:30Fun Cards 1pmFun Cards 1pmFun Cards 1pmFun Cards 1pmCarpet Bowling10amGen. Meet 3pmCarpet Bowling10amPOOL • •9:00 amChristmas DinnerDoors open 5 pmPlayPOOL • •9:00 am21 22 2324 25 262728 29 30 31Whist 7pm1 2 3 4 56Carpet Bowling Fun Cards 1pmPlay10amCrafts 1:3015 16 17 18 19 20Carpet Bowling10amCrafts 1:30Carpet Bowling10amCrafts 1:30Proud to sponsor the Barriere and District Seniors’ Society Calendar621 Barriere Town Road • 672-9736• Replace labels and gifttags with fun photos ofrecipients.• Use an ink jet printerlike Epson’s Stylus R260 toprint directly on homemademusic and photo CDs. – NCPlayPOOL • •9:00 amPlayPOOL • •9:00 amDo you frequently travel to the US, orhold US investments?We have an account product that maybenefit you - our US Chequing account.Ask us about it today. We’re here for you.Shuswap Lake Park StoreHours: 7am - 8pm DailyProud to sponsor Anglemont Seniors’ Calendarslp01_calScotch Creek • Across from Shuswap Lake Provincial Park • 250-955-2337Merritt Senior CentreJanuary Calendar Senior Connector© 2202 Jackson AvenueBingo 1 pmBridge 7 pmTHE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC.and O.A.P.O. Br. #168Betty Bond, PresidentSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday714ClosedHappyNew YearSeniorsCrafts 1:30Crib &Whist 7 pmSeniorsCrafts 1:30Crib &Whist 7 pmBingo 1 pmBridge 7 pmShut InLucheon 12Rummoli &Pool 7 pm21 22 2324 25 Potluck2627Supper 5:30SeniorsCrafts 1:30Crib &Whist 7 pm1 2 3 4 56Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pmCarpet Bowl.1:30 pmCourt Whist7 pmCarpet Bowl.1:30 pmCourt Whist7 pmCarpet Bowl.1:30 pmCourt Whist7 pm28 29 30 31SeniorsCrafts 1:30Crib &Whist 7 pmBingo 1 pmCarpet Bowl.1:30 pmCourt Whist7 pmFloorCurling 1pmFloor ShuffleBoard 7 pmFloorCurling 1pmFloor ShuffleBoard 7 pmFloorCurling 1pmFloor ShuffleBoard 7 pmRummoli &Pool 7 pmGen.Meeting1:30Rummoli &Pool 7 pmCards & Games 7Rummoli & Pool7 pmFloorCurling1 pm8 9 10 11 1213FloorCurling1 pm15 16 17 18 19 20Bingo 1 pmBridge 7 pmCarpet Bowl.1:30 pmFloorCurling 1pmFloorCurling1 pmFloorCurling1 pmWinter is the time for comfort– it is the time for home.~ Edith SitwellChase Seniors CentreJanuary Calendar Senior Connector©O.A.P.O. Branch #53542 Shuswap Avenue679-8522Open8:30 to 11:30 am1:00 pm to 4:30 pmSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 2 3 4 56Snooker 8:30amSnooker 8:30amSinging "SilverSnooker 8:30Line SnookerBellesSnookerCarpet Bowling8:30 amDancing 10am 8:30am& Beaus" 11am1 pmCarpetBingo 1pmCrib 1:00 pmBowling 1pm78 9 10 11 1213Snooker 8:30amSnooker 8:30amSnooker 8:30 Singing "SilverSnookerSnooker LineCarpet Bowling Belles8:30am8:30 am Dancing 10am1 pm & Beaus" 11amCarpet Crib 1:00 pmBingo 1pmBowling 1pm1415 16 17 18 19 20Snooker 8:30amSnooker 8:30amSinging "SilverSnookerSnooker 8:30Snooker LineBelles8:30amCarpet Bowling8:30 am Dancing 10am& Beaus" 11amCarpet Bowling 11 pm Bingo 1pmCrib 1:00 pmChristmas Dinner21 22 2324 25 2627Snooker 8:30amSnooker 8:30amSnookerSnooker 8:30 Singing "Silver Snooker Line8:30amCarpet Bowling Belles8:30 am Dancing 10am1 pm& Beaus" 11amCarpet Crib 1:00 pmBingo 1pmBowling 1pm28 29 30 31Snooker 8:30Carpet Bowling1 pmSnooker 8:30amSinging "SilverBelles& Beaus" 11amBingo 1pmSnooker8:30 amWe are here on Earth to do good to others.What the others are here for, I don’t know.~W.H. AudenParkside Estate Retirement Residences hope you plan ahead and secure your suite bygetting on the wait list. call Judy at Parkside Estate Retirement Residences1-250-679-4477 Extension 403 for more information or a tour.Parkside Estate - Retirement Residences 743 Okanagan Ave., Chase, B. C. VOE 1MO
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