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Page 34 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comJanuary 2007UpcomingEventsMike’s Cowboy Calendar• February 10 - The Annual00 Mile House Cowboyoncert, at Martin Exeterall, at 7 p.m. For ticketnformation, phone Mark at50-456-2425 or email:owboys@bcchs.com.February 16 - Westwoldowboy Concert 7 p.m.Westwold Community Hallalfway between Kamloopsnd Vernon on Highway 97.or information, call Mike-888-763-2224 or Sherryimpson 250-375-2274February 17 - Barriereowboy Concert 7 p.m.arriere Lions Club Hall.all Mike at 1-888-763-224 or 250-579-5667March 9, 10 & 11 - The1th Annual Kamloopsowboy Festival, presentedy the BC Cowboy Heritageociety. Canada’s premiereowboy Heritage event justeeps getting better thankso the support of our sponors,fans, and volunteers.This one should be the best.or information, call 1-888-63-2224, email: cowboys@cchs.com or write BCCHS,ox 137, Kamloops, B.C.GroupsThe Evening Diabetic SupportGroup for people livingwith diabetes meet atthe Community LivingCentre, 520D Seymour St.,on the 2nd Wednesday ofeach month, 7 p.m. We havespeakers, share information,and support. All are welcometo attend. Call Audreyat 372-2227.The Old TimeBarberat12th & Halston(in laundromat)Haircuts - $12.00Seniors - $10.00Hours: Tues. - Fri. 9 am to 12 pmSaturday: 9 am to 4 pmSunday and Monday: ClosedPhone: 819-6143The Kamloops OsteoporosisSupport Group providesinformation and supportfor people concerned aboutfragile bones. Meetings areheld the 2nd Tuesday of themonth, from 1:30 to 3:30p.m., at Heritage House,100 Lorne Street. Everyonewelcome. Non-membersdrop-in fee: $2.00. Forinformation, call at Joan374-1159 or Mavis at 828-2050.Chronic Pain Associationof Kamloops (CPAK)meets at 12:30 p.m. the lastWednesday of the month atthe People In Motion office,6E-750 Cottonwood Ave.Resources and support forthose in chronic pain. Freemembership. Call Beverly374-0031.886 (Overland) Wing AirForce Association KamloopsGeneral Meeting heldevery third Wednesday ofthe month at abc FamilyRestaurant. Next meetingJan. 17, at 11:30 a.m. All exairforcemembers and spouseswelcome. For informationcall Mary 250-554-4450.North Kamloops Elksmeets 1st and 3rd Tuesdaysat 1121 - 12th St. at 8 p.m.North Kamloops RoyalPurple meets 1st and 3rdThursdays at 1121 - 12th St.at 7 p.m. North KamloopsElks Crib every Wednesdayat 7 p.m. at 102 – 1121- 12th St. Bring a partner.The North Kamloops Elksand Royal Purple are serviceclubs dedicated to improvingthe lives in our communitywith special emphasis onWith the loss of a loved one,planning a fitting service can bea real challenge.With our personalized serviceand attention to detail, you canbe confident the service will beeverything you wished for.We’ve been servingfamilies in our area forgenerations. We would beprivileged to serve yours, too.Serving the family for generations513 Seymour Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2G8Ph: (250) 374-1454Toll Free 1-800-668-3379old04Notes & Noticessch02_decchildren. Volunteers appreciatedand needed. Call 376-3442, 374-2806, 376-2924or log on to elksandroyalpurple.org.Old Time Fiddlers DancesOCT to APRIL – Danceto the music of the KamloopsOld Time Fiddlerson the 1st and 3rd Saturdayof every month from 8- 11 p.m. at Heritage House,100 Lorne Street (RiversidePark). Everyone welcome.Non-members–$5.00; members–$4.00.For information,call 376-2330.Ladies Auxiliary Br. 52Royal Canadian LegionGeneral Meeting Jan.8 at1 p.m. at the Legion Hall.Start the New Year withyour friends Phone 374-1742 for information.Excelsior Rebekah Lodge#23 Regular meetings will beheld at 7:30 p.m. Jan.9 andJan. 23. The joint installationof the Rebekahs and Oddfellowswill be Jan. 7 at 7:30Call Audrey 372-7143 orBelinda 312-1202 or leave amessage at either number.Ukrainian Dance. Learnand perform Ukrainiandance with the PokotilloUkrainian Dancers. Everyonewelcome! For information,call Jeanne at 376-1188.Parkinson’s meetings areheld the 3rd Wednesday ofevery month at 1 p.m. atDesert Gardens.Tuesday Afternoon Cribbageat McArthur IslandPark Lawn Bowling Clubeach Tues at 1:30 p.m. Reasonablerates and great company.No partner required,but come early and visitawhile. Call 376-0917 or554-9228.Kamloops Floor Curlersresume 2006-2007 season atHeritage House (RiversidePark) Mondays & Tuesday- Thursday & Friday, 9 a.m.- noon. Call 376-0917.Mending Hearts. Supportfor those who havebeen touched by heart disease,meet every month. Themeetings are held at 3:30 onthe third Wed. of the monthat the Kamloops UnitedChurch at 421 St. PaulStreet, Kamloops. Call DickWeller 374-8468, ConnieBerkley 374-1688 or MorleyAboussafy 314-1237.Diabetes Support GroupsThe Downtown Eveninggroup meets the 2ndWednesday of each monthat 7 p.m. at the CommunityLiving Centre, 520DSeymour St. Call Audrey at372-2227. Westsyde Afternoongroup meets the lastMonday of the month at1:30 p.m. at Oakdale TrailerPark. call Marg at 554-0735.North Shore Morning groupmeets the 4th Tuesday of themonth at 10 a.m. at NorthShore Community Centre.Call Marg at 554-0735.McArthur Park AfternoonCribbage meets every Tuesdayat the Lawn BowlingClubhouse at 1:30 p.m. (nopartners needed).DOG & CAT GROOMINGClipper bladesharpening availableFour groomers availableFor Appointment phone:376-6533864C — 8th StreetKAMLOOPSScouts Canada is lookingfor King, Queen, Chief andVenture Scouts.2007 is Canada’s 100th yearof scouting and are tryingto find recipients of honourawards. Call 1-888-855-3336 or email centennial@scouts.ca with your name,address, phone number anda description of when andwhere you received youraward.VolunteersNeededR.I.H. Thrift Seller islooking for volunteers tohelp in the store. If you havea few hours a week to spare,come and help out. 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January 2007 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 35By Mike KeetchHarvey Miner has spentthe last seven or eight yearsbuilding his own town!Now that may sound likea huge task to set for oneselfafter retirement, but in Harvey’scase it’s just somethinge enjoys.When Harvey andianne moved to the Redake area, Harvey started toet bored, so he decided touild a small replica of thechool he went to as a childn Boden, Alberta.He built it from memorynd was quite surprised latrwhen he went to the oldchool and found out howccurate his memory hadPoinsettiasThe “Flor de Noche Buena”or “Flower of the HolyNight” originated in Mexicoand was used by the AztecIndians both as a dye andfor medicinal purposes.Later, because it bloomedin mid-winter, it was used todecorate shrines and churchesat Christmastime. Thepoinsettia was brought tothe United States and Canadain 1851 and has becomeour best-known Christmasflower.The gorgeous redcoloured blooms are actuallyleaves called “bracts” thatsurround the inconspicuousyellow flowers.Poinsettias prefer a coolerroom (65-70ºF) with directsun, part of the day. Checkthe soil daily and waterthoroughly when dry to thetouch. Plant should not befertilized when in bloom.To save the poinsettiaplant for the next Christmas:When bracts begin tofade, pinch the plant back atsix-week intervals, makingthe last pinch in late August.Also fertilize every threeweeks. Repot in late spring.Starting around Oct. 1, itis important to provide asmuch sunshine as possible,six to eight hours, plus 14hours each day of uninterrupteddarkness. Keep at aconstant cool temperaturebetween 60 and 70ºF untilclose to thanksgiving whenthe colour shows again.Continue watering and fertilizingas directed above toenjoy the blooms for Christmasagain.2006–2007Bruce Dunn, Music DirectorBuilding a Townbeen.What has transpired since,I think, has surprised evenHarvey.Beginning with a coupleof items in his front yard,today there are more than 70buildings.Some are based on buildingsin Boden and others arejust buildings he wanted tobuild.Most of the material usedin the buildings Harveyscrounged on trips into townand some he bought.Wife Dianne tried to puthim on a “budget” of $50per trip but that soon grewto about $100.As the collection of buildingsgrew, space to put thembecame an issue.First they were moved tothe banks of the creek thatmeanders through Harveyand Dianne’s property.Now more than 40 ofthose buildings have beendonated to the BC WildlifePark.This collection has beennamed the “Buck and DoeMiniature Western ChristmasVillage.”The name comes fromthe creek near Harvey andDianne’s home.The village will be stayingat the Wildlife Park andrumour has it that whenthe miniature Train line isPhotos by Mike KeetchSome of Harvey Miner’s miniature village creations are currentlydisplayed at the BC Wildlife Park.30th AnniversaryThe Magic of ViennaGuest Artist Cvetozar Vutev, ViolinJanuary 13 & 14, 2007Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 2 pmSagebrush TheatreINFORMATION250-372-5000TICKETSKamloops Live!Box Office374-5483SPONSORED BYWatson Engineering Ltd.✃moved, the village will be setup along the train route.Harvey continues to buildand is currently working ona “mansion” which will probablybe added to the currentcollection.Dianne thinks the collectionis “fantastic” and herpart in the whole adventureis to supply Harvey with hotcoffee in the winter and colddrinks in the summer, as heputs in anywhere from twoto 12 hours a day workingon his projects.Thanks Harvey. The Buckand Doe Village is a greataddition to the WildlifePark and will be enjoyed byboth young and old alike.Enter to Win an Uptown AG Foods$25 00 Gift Certificate!Drop off this entry form in the store for your chance to win!Prize drawn monthly. Gift certificate valid for in-store purchases, excluding tobacco & lottery.Original entry form only—no facsimiles accepted.Name: _________________________ Phone: _____________________Address: ___________________________________________________Must agree to photo and name being used in the Senior Connector NewspaperDenturists are Denture SpecialistsProfessional Personalized Denture ServicesDirectly To The PublicComplete Dentures, Relines,Repairs, Partial Dentures &Dentures Over ImplantsA Proud Tradition of Denture CraftsCorbin, James R.(Corbin Denture Clinic)903 Battle Street, KamloopsGoessman, Allen E.(Goessman Denture Clinic)603 St. Paul Street, KamloopsPryce, Frank E.(Trestain & Pryce Denture Clinic)793 Seymour Street, KamloopsSkok, Ronald A.(Corbin Denture Clinic)903 Battle Street, KamloopsAn optimist stays up until midnight to see the newyear in.A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.~Bill VaughanPhoto by Mike KeetchDecember winner Roy Okos receives his $25. gift certificatefrom Uptown AG Foods owner Larry Bertoncini.Congratulations toour December winner!Roy Okos ofKamloops372-8045374-9443372-3011372-8045✁GOE01_sept
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