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Momma needs a new sofa Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate honouring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. You may think that it is a little early to be thinking about this May 11 event, but your mother always deserves the best. There have already been many Mother’s Day gifts over the years. Many, which got a lot of thought and love, but just didn’t quite turn out right (a painted picture of a flower made in grade four which looks like weird rendition of Van Gough’s Sunflowers.) You know your mom still loves those gifts and they may even still be hung on her walls, but it’s time to truly spoil her. Why not try something new this year? Do you have a mother, grandmother, aunt or friend in desperate need of an update to their livingroom? Has everything changed over time except that floral pattern and harvest gold colour of their muchloved sofa and loveseat? A local downtown business has found a way to take this commercial holiday and make it more special. Portfolio Interiors is hosting an ugly couch contest: Momma Needs a New Sofa. The lady with the most deplorable sofa will win the oppourtunity to get a new one. This may be the best Mother’s Day gift you could
Is your Momma or motherly figure in need of a new sofa? Why not get her a unique and thoughtful gift for Mother’s Day this year. Portfolio Interiors is hosting an ugly couch contest: Momma Needs a New Sofa.
ever bestow. Give to the one who sacrificed to make sure you had the things you needed while growing up. Give her the joy of not having a couch that is coloured on, stained, passed down, and/or chewed up by the dog. All submissions and voting will be anonymous at portfoliointeriors.ca. The entry with the most votes by May 9 will win $2,500 to spend at Portfolio Interiors on a new sofa, chair, loveseat or other needed furnishings. Cori Logan,
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one win the chance to redesign their living room. Visit portfoliointeriors.ca and checkout the Mamma Needs a New Sofa contest and the $2,500 shopping spree up for grabs. You can also stop by Portfolio Interiors at 1216 Battle Street or call 250372-5045. Ashley Demedeiros
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The most recent Kamloops Chamber of Commerce social mixer was a great hit at the Kamloops Art Gallery. The City of Kamloops was the guest of honour.
Louie Anderson, stand-up comedy veteran of 30 years, bestselling author, movie and TV actor, former host of Family Feud and creator/star of the critically acclaimed animated series Life With Louie is coming to Kamloops. He will be at the Sagebrush Theatre on Friday April 25 for an 8:00pm show. The Echo will be giving away two tickets for this show to the first person to call 250-374-3246.
Spring grant application deadline for community foundation The BC Interior Community Foundation, formerly the Kamloops Foundation, is currently accepting applications for its spring granting process. The Foundation provides grants to non-profit organizations which have charitable status and serve the residents of the Thompson, Nicola and South Cariboo region. The Foundation supports community-based programs in the areas of arts/culture, health /welfare, seniors/heritage, youth/education, children/families and the environment/recreation. The goal of the Foundation is to ensure that local groups continue to have access to a growing pool of funds for their community
projects and initiatives. To this end, the Foundation raises funds to support all charitable causes within our communities. These are held as endowment funds, which are invested in perpetuity with the earnings distributed annually to assist charitable organizations in their community work. This type of community investment turns donors into community builders. Managing an endowment base of approximately $5.5 million as of Spring 2014, the Foundation has disbursed a cumulative total of $1.5 million supporting over 270 projects, programs, scholarships and bursaries in the past 30 years.
Over the years, grants from the BCICF have been awarded to organizations like Hope Air, who provide free flights to get financially disadvantaged families to the healthcare they need; Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks who purchased a glide sit/ski as a tool for individuals with mobility issues to be able to participate in ski programs; and the Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society in Merritt to provide low barrier shelters for the homeless, when the health and safety of individuals is threatened during the cold weather months. These are just a few of the many projects that have received funding over time through the
foresight and generosity of the BC Interior Community Foundation donors. Grant Committee Chairperson Ross Parkin says, “It’s a pleasure to be able to help out so many deserving organizations every year, people who are doing good work like Hope Air. My personal favorite is being able to assist in building playgrounds in our communities. The only disappointing part of this process is that we can’t fund all the requests we receive – I wish we could.” Grant applications can be completed online and the deadline to apply is April 23. Please call 250-434-6995 to find out more.
There is more to Easter Eggs than you think Dear Editor, Easter is almost here, conjuring up images of traditional coloured Easter eggs. But before you pick up your eggs from the grocery store, please consider the hens that produced them. Approximately 96 per cent of egg-laying hens in Canada are kept in the most appalling conditions imaginable. Five to seven hens are crammed into wire ‘bat-
tery’ cages, crowded so tightly together that they can barely move or even flap their wings. They spend their entire productive lives of one to one and a half years eating, sleeping and defecating in the same tiny space. They are so crowded that almost all their natural behaviours are denied them: dust-bathing, scratching in the earth, spreading their wings, and most im-
portantly, nest-building. Scientific research has conclusively proven that the stress caused by being denied an opportunity to nest causes significant suffering in caged hens. The tips of their beaks are painfully sliced off to curb cannibalism caused by overcrowding. Other problems too often include painful osteoporosis, respiratory problems from the build-up of urine and
feces and feather loss. It doesn’t have to be this way; consumers have a choice. Purchase certified organic or SPCA-certified eggs that have much higher welfare standards, including no cages or, better yet, choose not to purchase eggs at all. Debra Probert, Executive Director, Vancouver Humane Society
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More funding for community Earlier this month Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo announced funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program for the Interior Community Services. “Our government recognizes the valuable contribution seniors have made to our society and the economy. Through initiatives such as the New Horizons for Seniors Program, we are helping to ensure that seniors maintain a high
quality of life and continue as active, participating members of their communities,” says Cathy. The Interior Community Services received $25,000 to assist their Babies Head Start program, which will mentor young families and other seniors in the knowledge and skills involved in the canning and preservation of fruits and vegetables. “We are very excited to receive funding for this capacity building project that will bring gen-
erations’ together to enhance canning and food preservation skills for seniors and new mothers,” says Valerie Janz, Director of Child and Family Services, Interior Community Services. Since its beginning, the New Horizons for Seniors Program has funded more than 13,000 projects in hundreds of communities across Canada. Economic Action Plan 2014 proposes an additional $5 million per year to support additional projects.
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Lovers of large choral ensembles have another treat in store for them this season with the upcoming production of Mozart’s “Great Mass” at 7:30 pm on Thursday, April 17, at Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way. As this work is written for a double chorus, Kamloops choir, Vivace Chorale, under the direction of Cvetozar Vutev, is joining forces with AURA Chamber Choir from Vernon for this presentation. Tickets are available through Kamloops Live! Box office or at the door.
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Thursday April 10 was the first Annual Boogie to the Beat held at the Plaza Hotel. This event was to determine the main stage act for Boogie the Bridge on April 27. Guests had a pasta dinner and some great entertainment. All lighting and sound was provided by Lees music including the meter used to determine the winner. The Dave Coalmine band will be the mainstage act this year, band members include lead singer Dave Coalmine, drums Randy Sherman and bass and keyboards Brendan Methot.
Day for celebrating the earth What are you doing for Earth Day? Kamloops 350 and the BCSEA have some suggestions, and are hoping that residents will get on board by making a public pledge for an Earth Day action. Everyone who posts a pledge will be entered into a draw for five retractable indoor/outdoor clotheslines, courtesy of BCSEA-Kamloops. Earth Day Kamloops 2014 is a Facebook event where residents are encouraged to share their commitments with the rest of the city. “We’d like people to think about their daily habits and make some adjustments, whether for a day, a month, a year, or forever!” says Gisela Ruckert of Kamloops 350. “Earth Day is a convenient reminder that we need to live more lightly on this planet, and this campaign will hopefully give some
of us that extra bit of motivation to do what we know is the right thing to do.” In addition to making a pledge to do something Earth-friendly, participants are pledging to share their commitment with at least one other person. “By explaining to someone else what their pledge is, and the reason they’re making it, we are hoping to spread the awareness beyond the already “converted,” engaging people who might not think there’s a need to change our habits,” says Nancy Flood, another organizer. “We need to motivate more people to step up and take positive actions on Earth Day and every day, really.” Post your commitment on their Facebook event page (search for Kamloops 350): by making your Earth Day actions public you’ll be inspiring your
neighbours to join in and you’ll be automatically entered for the clothesline draws. Those who make a pledge will be in good company. Every year on April 22, more than one billion people take part in Earth Day. Across the globe, individuals, communities, organizations, and governments acknowledge the amazing planet we call home and take action to protect it. So what can you do? Don’t drive; make a point of walking, cycling or taking transit. Why not mix up a batch of eco-friendly household cleaners that you’ve been meaning to try? (Hint: the City is running a course on making your own eco-friendly cleaners on April 29). Plant a tree, clean up a section of riverbank, the possibilities are endless.
Starting on April 14 the CFBX, the campus/community radio station at Thompson Rivers University, will be doing a spring volunteer drive that will run until Monday, April 28. Anyone interested in getting involved with CFBX can call the station at 250-377-3988, email to radio@tru.ca or drop by the station at House eight, behind the Campus Activity Centre on the TRU campus.
Spring burn Since April 1, 2014, Wildfire Management Branch crews have responded to 19 fires in the Kamloops Fire Centre. All of these fires were human-caused, with most of them attributable to escaped grass fires or careless debris pile burning. The Kamloops Fire Centre encourages the public to exercise caution when conducting outdoor burning. Before conducting a burn, check with your local fire department, municipality and regional district to see if any open burning restrictions or bylaws are in effect.
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Healing your mind, body and soul at Splinter Hill Marianne Ferguson is an Eden Energy Medicine (EEM) Clinical Practitioner and an EEM teacher and is almost the loveliest person you could meet. She currently helps people from her space at Splinter Hill Wholistics, Eden Energy Medicine. Her calming nature helps to put people’s anxieties at ease right away as she explain her process and how it works. “My passion is wholistic health and I have dedicated much of my life to exploring wholistic healing and wellness as well as empowering others to grow in awareness and improve their overall health and wellbeing,” she explains. “I embody a practical approach to healing. The focus of my work is partnering with you to bring your energies to balance and help you to develop a personal relationship with your energetic self.” Eden Energy Medicine combines concepts and procedures from ancient healing traditions with contemporary scientific understanding of health, wellness and healing. It can be used both as a complemen-
tary practice to allopathic (Western) medicine and as a health support system in its own right. Even if you are someone who traditionally does not explore alternative medicines and treatments, you should give Marianne a try. She works the different energy points throughout your body, individually balancing each one. Her balancing techniques and energy work is invigorating and energetic. “As I work with you, I’ll be teaching you about your energies,” continues Marianne. “The mystery that surrounds energy medicine will fade as you begin to know your energetic body like you know your physical body. The ultimate goal of Eden Energy Medicine is to achieve your personal goals that you have set for your health, your happiness and your quality of life.” To experience the wonderful energy work of Marianne Ferguson of Splinter Hill Wholistics yourself, you can contact Marianne at 250374-1628 or read more about her at splinterhillwholistics.ca. Ashley Demedeiros
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Sustainability of Canada’s healthcare is important to the Government Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament released the following statement on March 31 regarding the sustainability of Canada’s healthcare system: Our country’s healthcare system is important to our Government. We are committed to the Canada Health Act and its principles of public administration, comprehensiveness, universality, portability and accessibility. We are investing record amounts in health funding to the provinces and territories. We are certainly not cutting healthcare as the Liberals
did in the 1990s and in fact are providing the highest recorded health transfer dollars in Canadian history to the provinces and territories. The Canada Health Transfer (CHT) has been set to increase by six per cent per year until 2017 to support provincial healthcare budgets. In comparison, the BC healthcare budget is set to be increasing by an average of 3.2 per cent over the next three years. In 2006/2007, when our Government first took office, the CHT was $20.1 billion dollars, this year it reached a record high of $30.3
billion. This funding will reach an unprecedented $40 billion by the end of the decade, providing stability and predictability to the system. Starting in 2017/2018, health transfers will grow in line with a three-year moving average of nominal GDP growth, with funding guaranteed to increase by at least three per cent per year. Through our Economic Action Plan we have also seen significant investment in granting councils and agencies, such as the Canadian Institute of Health Research, Canada Health Infoway, or the Mental
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50 years for youth soccer The 2014 youth soccer season kicked-off on Saturday April 12 with U11 and U12 house league games slated at McArthur Island Park. In all, 227 house league teams, ranging from U5 to U18 will take part in the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association’s (KYSA) local leagues. This represents approximately 3,200 players. Another 370 players on the KYSA’s 20 Rep teams, U12 to U18, have already commenced play in the Thompson-Okanagan Youth Soccer League this past weekend. 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the KYSA. The KYSA was “formed” in 1964 when four school teachers named Geoff Cook (Valleyview-Dallas), Hubie Fynn (South Shore), Brian Ryan (Brocklehurst) and Pat O’Brien (NorKam-Westsyde) thought it would be prudent to start a program that would help develop boys for their senior secondary school teams. They felt that if they had any hope of being com-
petitive with schools on the coast, they’d have to start developing players at a much younger age. The foursome managed to put together a handful of teams and a schedule and began to teach the boys the skills required to play the game proficiently. That seemingly insignificant step (at the time) gave rise to what is now the largest youth sports organization in Kamloops; an organization that has flourished through the hard work and dedication of many volunteers. There are a number of celebratory events that are being planned for the summer and fall. Details will be announced at a later date. HG - 1.4 april.indd 1
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The annual Battle of the Border High School Track Meet will be held on Saturday, April 26 at Hillside Stadium. The competition will start at 10:00am and finish around 6:00pm. Various Alberta and BC High schools will compete.
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The Kamloops Blazers are proud to be an integral part of the community. With the help of their season ticket holders, fans and sponsors, the hockey club contributed $283,222 to many community partners and local organizations. The Blazers also contributed 828 hours of community service between school outings and other charitable events and activities. Some of the highlights from this past season include donating $13,000 worth of tickets to the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association allowing all kids who play minor hockey to attend a game. Their fundraiser ticket program continues to be a tremendous success with more than $47,000 given out to local groups. Other fundraising efforts include the CIBC Run for the Cure,
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Movember, Teddy Bear and Food Bank Nights, Christmas Amalgamated and Bowl for Kids Sake which benefits Big Brother and Big Sisters of Kamloops. The Blazers continue to be greatly involved in the community with different outings including Special Olympics floor hockey, Peter Puck and visiting patients at Royal Inland Hospital. The hockey club visited many local schools throughout the year and also continued their partnership with the Kamloops R.C.M.P for the E.D.G.E (Educate, Develop, Grow, Excel) program. To purchase your 2014/2015 season tickets, or for other ticketing information, please contact Missy Cederholm at 778-4718068 or by email at mcederholm@blazerhockey.com.
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Fun in the Sun
WolfPack women’s soccer team held their sixth annual benefit soccer clinic on Saturday at Hillside Stadium. Charity of choice this year was Family Tree Family Centre. A total of $ 1,678.80 was made all of which will be going to the charity. There were nearly 200 children there to enjoy the beautiful day and playing tag with Alanna Bekkering.
Kamloops Central Business Improvement Assoc. would like to offer Downtown businesses & groups free use of our
DOWNTOWN PUBLIC SPACE FOR EVENT PROGRAMING “We are promoting the use of public space by groups and organizations Think outdoor yoga class, tai-chi lessons, food vendors, health & wellness expo, entertainers, singing, dancing or...”
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niors has called on the federal, provincial and territorial governments to negotiate “a new comprehensive health accord that protects, transforms and strengthens our national health care system.” At a special meeting held in Vancouver, 11 days after the expiry of the national health accord, about 100 seniors unanimously adopted a declaration that quality health care must be available to every resident of Canada without discrimination, and regardless of ability to pay. “All levels of government have a role to play in the delivery of quality and accessible health care,” says Lorraine Logan, President of the 107,000 member Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of B.C. (COSCO). “The federal government should give strong leadership in enforcing national standards, not walking away from the table and refusing to negotiate a new accord,” says Lorraine. “To ensure Medicare is not fragmented, Ottawa must provide coordination, foster innovation and provide financial support at
of the 1984 Canada Health Act,” she says. The meeting of COSCO delegates heard from three health policy experts on the issue. Seniors at the meeting expressed outrage that the federal government has refused to negotiate a new health accord, effectively ending Medicare as a national program. They were also frustrated that four B.C. Conservative Members of Parliament, including Richmond MP Alice Wong, the minister of state for seniors, have refused to meet with them to discuss these issues.
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Cellist Martin Kratky and Pianist Daniela O’Fee present “Openings” featuring the music of Prokofiev, Bruch, Faure, Bloch and more on Sunday April 27 at St. Andrew’s On the Square, 159 Seymour Street. The concert begins at 7:30 pm. This is a pay what you can at the door Chamber Musicians of Kamloops event. For more information please call Daniela O’Fee at 250-372-8678.
PUBLIC SPACE PROGRAMING AVAILABILITY THURSDAY, MAY 22 TNRD Plaza 10am ..............................Available 11am ..............................Available 12pm ..............................Available 1pm ................................Available 2pm ................................Available 3pm ................................Available Gaglardi Park 10am ..............................Available 11am ..............................Available 12pm ..............................Available 1pm ................................Available 2pm ................................Available 3pm ................................Available Plainsman Square 10am ..............................Available 11am ..............................Available 12pm ..............................Available 1pm ................................Available 2pm ................................Available 3pm ................................Available TD Bank Plaza 10am ..............................Available 11am ..............................Available 12pm ..............................Available 1pm ................................Available 2pm ................................Available 3pm ................................Available
FRIDAY, MAY 23 TNRD Plaza 10am ..............................Available 11am ...................POP UP PICNIC! 12pm ...................POP UP PICNIC! 1pm .....................POP UP PICNIC! 2pm ................................Available 3pm ................................Available Gaglardi Park 10am ..............................Available 11am ..............................Available 12pm ........................ MEDITATION 1pm ................................Available 2pm ................................Available 3pm ................................Available Plainsman Square 10am ..............................Available 11am ..............................Available 12pm ..............................Available 1pm ................................Available 2pm ................................Available 3pm ................................Available TD Bank Plaza 10am ..............................Available 11am ..............................Available 12pm ..............................Available 1pm ................................Available 2pm ................................Available 3pm ................................Available
SATURDAY, MAY 24 TNRD Plaza 10am ..............................Available 11am ..............................Available 12pm ....... DANCE PERFORMANCE 1pm ................................Available 2pm ................................Available 3pm ................................Available Gaglardi Park 10am ..............................Available 11am ........................ MEDITATION 12pm ..............................Available 1pm ................................Available Plainsman Square 10am ...........ART ON THE STREET 11am ........ (Includes performers) 12pm ...........ART ON THE STREET 1pm .............ART ON THE STREET 2pm .............ART ON THE STREET 3pm .............ART ON THE STREET TD Bank Plaza 10am ..............................Available 11am ..............................Available 12pm .. OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE 1pm ........................... WORKSHOP 2pm ................................Available 3pm ................................Available TELUS Plaza 10am-1pm ..... Participation Mural
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Enjoy Spring with live music and Easter Egg hunts ■■ Mozart’s Great Mass performed by Vivancce Chorale and AURA Chamber Choir on April 17 at 7:30pm at the Calvary Community Church. Tickets available at Kamloops Live! Box Office or at the door. ■■ Live in the Lounge at Lake City Casino, 540 Victoria St. Mick Cretney on April 19 from 8pm to 12am. FMI call 250-372-3336. ■■ Self Help Trigger Point Therapy with Paul Lavoilette on April 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at 316-141 Victoria St. Pre-registeration required. Contact Wanda at 250-3197292. ■■ Spirituality and Healing in Healthcare cross-cultural discussion on April 24 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Doubletree by Hilton Yellowhead room, 339 St. Paul Street FMI contact jrobertson@tru. ca. Free event. ■■ Celebrating Spring Concert with the Kamloops Happy Choristers on April 30 at 7pm at the United Church, 421 St Paul St. Special guests The Silver Belle Singers. Come join us for a great musical evening. Admission at the door. ■■ Cod Gone Wild on their cd release tour “Cod Gone Wild Battered & Fried” performing on May 9 at 7:30pm at the Ramada Hotel. Tickets available at the Ramada Hotel or contact Denise at 250-299-2468 FMI or codgonewild.com ■■ Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place the 4th Thurs. each month except June, July, Aug and Dec from 7 to 9pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. All are welcome. FMI call 250-3725679. ■■ Council of Canadians meets at 5:30pm the second Wed. of every month at the Smorgasboard Deli, 225- 7th Ave. FMI contact Anita or Dalton at 250-372-0055. ■■ Gordon Manson’s Equine and Partners from Mar. 26 to April 19
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in the Kamloops Arts Council Main Gallery, 7 Seymour St. W. Gallery hours: Tues. to Fri. 10am to 5pm, Sat. 10am to 4pm. Opening reception Mar. 28 from 6 to 8pm. ■■ The Art We Are - Open Mic and Poetry Slam on 2nd and last Wed. monthly from 7 to 9pm. 246 Victoria St. FMI contact 250-8287998. 246 Victoria St. ■■ “Kamloops: Round-andAbout” by Lance Weisser, April featured artist at the Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. Presenting a selection of large and small images capturing the beauty of the Kamloops area and, especially engaging, Lance’s lively and characterful miniatures of birds. Open 10am to 5pm, Tues to Fri and 10am to 4pm, Sat. Handicap accessible, free parking. ■■ Annual Easter Eggs-citement Event April 18 to 21 from 9:30am to 4pm at BC Wildlife Park. Pancake breakfast, Uncle Chris the Clown,
bouncy castles, scavenger hunt and much more! Vancouver Aquarium Aquavan on April 19! FMI contact 250-573-3242 ext. 226 or 259. ■■ Community Easter Egg Hunt on April 20 from 2 to 5pm at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St. Crafts, door prizes, Princesses, Easter basket making and egg hunt. ■■ Barnhartvale Coffee House on April 19 with feature act Doc and the Disorderlies. Doors open at 7pm. Music starts at 7:30pm. Open mic for local musicians and small groups, sign up at the door. FMI contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or barnhartvalecoffeehouse.com ■■ Can-Ital Ladies Spring Fashion Show on April 23 at 6pm at the Colombo Lodge, 814 Lorne St. Traditional Italian dinner, door prizes, 50/50 and basket draws. Tickets available at Danielle’s Silver and Gold, 945 Columbia St West, Cheryl at 250-578-8231 or Arlene at 250-554-2154.
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■■ Dinner & Drinks – An adult comedy by Todd Sullivan presented by Laughing Stock Theatre on April 25 and 26 at Kamloops Convention Centre Theatre, 1250 Rogers Way. Tickets available at Kamloops Live! Box Office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-372-3216 or kamloopslive.ca. FMI or dinner menu visit: thelaughingstock.ca. ■■ Canadian National Institute for the Blind Service Day on May 7 at 546 St. Paul St. Various Services of CNIB will be present. FMI and time call Les Nolin at Kamloops CNIB at 250-374-8080. ■■ The Comic Strippers, a male stripper parody and improve comedy show, on May 9 and 10 at 8pm at the Coast Kamloops Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. Tickets available at Kamloops Live! Box Office 250374-5483 or .kamloopslive.ca.
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Your Horoscope ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You will be tap-dancing really fast to stay out of the fray. You know you don’t want to get tangled in it, but others may be attempting to reel you in. TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) The sun returns “home” to your sign this week. You likely will find it to be energizing. Now is the time to focus on new plans for this next year of your life. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) This looks like a week in which you really want to say your piece, but you have a sense that would be a bad idea. CANCER (June 22-July 22) It is imperative that you stand in your personal truth during this spring. There are pulls and tugs all around you from powerful voices, demanding your service or attention. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Your general attention is shifting for the next month into the arena of your career and overall life direction. Whatever you have created thus far will be noticed and perhaps applauded. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You may be feeling irritable and a little nervous. You can’t be sure whether someone significant in your life is really telling you the truth or treating you honestly. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) During this period you will likely find yourself in various time bind situations that demand your attention. If the pressure is too much your body may break down. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) It is possible that you feel trapped in a situation with no place to go. Keep your nose clean and your mouth shut. You are in a setup that could create explosive circumstances. Do not take the role of the critic, lest you lose something precious. In time you will break free, but you cannot force it now. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You have the desire to become the best you can be. You want wisdom, respect, and the good for everyone in your life. However, something drags you backward and hangs upon you like a leaden sack. It is something you would rather not admit that keeps you in an uncomfortable place. For some it could be financial, for others fear of controversy. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22.- Jan. 20) You are prone to overreact to anything that is in your way. Make an effort to stop and really think about it before indicting anyone. Search for compromising point of view that is strong enough to contain both you and your opponent’s belief systems. Together you could create something much better than you can apart. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) This is a great week for a getaway. Do something novel, even if you don’t leave home. Your mind is open to whatever seems fresh and unique. A surprise may occur related to a roommate, neighbor or a sibling. If you cannot get out of LLS.1.8March2014.indd 1 Dodge this week, then begin plans for a getaway in the near future. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You may be feeling vague and unclear about your financial picture this spring. It is possible that an unexpected expense has developed this month and you may be working at plugging that hole. Love and creative life feels good and it is healing an old wound.
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