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The moment Dame Wash-a-lot appears front and centre on stage you know its going to be a good show! The buxom lady, full of flavour and ready to clean is the host of every Laughing Stock Theatre production and she does not disappoint. She brings you, the audience, into her land of fun, frolic and laughs and schools you on all the rules of panto. Don’t worry, there is no need to bring a pen, the rules are simple and involve a lot of yelling, pointing and just plain old having fun. This year’s Laughing Stock Theatre panto is Snow White created by the lovely and talented Vance Schneider. “This is my fourth year bringing panto to the Kamloops stage,” explains Vance who also may or may not be Dame Wash-alot. There is lots of speculation but no one has ever been able to fully conclude it’s him. (Editors note: Dame Wash-a-lot and Vance have never been seen in the same room together.) Don’t go in expecting your traditional Snow White and the Seven Dwarves because you will find this and a whole lot more! If history proves itself to be correct, expect men dressed like women, lots of silly, not too smart villains and of course for the hero to come out the winner at the end. It is a panto of course and it’s meant to be fun! “In the UK a Pantomime, or ‘Panto’ as it is usually affectionately called, is a form of interactive the-
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CBC Kamloops gave back to our community by helping those in need at the CBC’s Open House and Food Bank Day on Friday, December 5. Daybreak Kamloops host Shelley Joyce was joined by musical guests to ring in the holiday season and help support Food Banks in the Kamloops area. The CBC Open House and Food Bank Day has brought in $203,880 to date. Pictured here is CBC staff Doug Herbert and Samantha Garvey.
Cpl. Michaud moves out of ICU Kamloops RCMP are pleased to report that Cpl. Michaud, who was critically injured on December 3, has been moved out of the intensive care unit. Cpl. Michaud was shot during a traffic stop in the early morning hours of December 3, 2014 while on shift in Kamloops. He stopped a vehicle in the Bachelor Heights subdivision area and was shot as he approached the car. A day-long manhunt ensued, leading up to the arrest of 36 year old Kenneth Michael Knutson. Cpl. Michaud continues his recovery in the hospital and our prayers are that he may be able to spend Christmas with his family.
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There is nothing quite like the bright, colourful Christmas light displays to get you in the holiday spirit. Now you can take your own tour of the impressive displays around our city as the City of Kamloops has published a map that will highlight the must-see Christ-
mas light displays for 2014 in the community. To view the map visit: kamloops.ca/seniors/pdfs/15ChristmasLightDisplayMap.pdf. A few noteworthy streets include: 6th/Pine, Thor Drive; end of McGill/Bestwick; and 1400 Finlay Avenue in Juniper.
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- continued from front more entertaining to bring them to a place where their inappropriate outbursts are not only expected, but encouraged! Fun for the whole family, this year Snow White: The Panto should be a homerun. Make sure you grab your family a pass and start a new tradition. We do, and it is one of our most looked forward to event of the holidays. Snow White: The Panto will be at the Sagebrush Theatre on December 24, 26, 27, 29 and 31 at 1:00 pm. There are also a couple of special evening performances at 7:00 pm on December 27 and 30. Tickets are available at the Kamloops Live Box Office, 1025 Lorne Street, 250-374-5483, kamloopslive.ca. You can read more about the Laughing Stock Theatre Company, their staff and productions at http://thelaughingstock.ca/. Tanya Orozco, freelance
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Looking for Leadership Award recipients It’s time to submit nominations for the annual Downtown Kamloops Leadership Award that is awarded at the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association’s (KCBIA) Annual General Meeting. The very first Downtown Leadership Award was presented to Gina Caputo, which was accepted by sister Anna Harrison of Genesis Fashion and Beauty and the Caputo Family. Gina along with her partners opened Genesis in June of 1987, Genesis has been it the same location all these years, and as a hairstylist Gina touched many lives over
the years; many of her clients had been coming to her from the very beginning and became her extended family. The KCBIA want to know whom you think is deserving of an award like this. Your chosen person or organization should have contributed to the business landscape and the environment in Downtown Kamloops and to be active in the community. To submit a nomination, visit: www. kcbia.com/nominations-for-the-down town-leadership-award/. Deadline for nominations is January 12, 2015.
Stay safe on the roads this holiday Kamloops RCMP is out with a full complement of officers to take impaired drivers off the road during the holiday season. This is a reminder to the public that the roadblocks will continue throughout the holiday season and that there are plenty of alternatives to get home safely, including cabs and Operation Red Nose.
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Two Blazers to play in World Junior Championship The Kamloops Blazers will have two of their import defensemen compete for their respective countries at the 2015 World Junior Championship in Toronto and Montreal from December 26 to January 5. Patrik Maier will play for Slovakia and Michael Fora will play for Switzerland. Maier was selected by the Blazers with their first pick in the 2014 CHL
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All Aboard for a new stop! For anyone who has ever visited All Aboard Games you already know what you will find behind the doors at the creatively named store; a socially interactive world full of new and used card, video game and board games. Derek Johnson, who has been at the helm of All Aboard Games since September 2008, is the king of games here in Kamloops Derek Johnson and faithful friend, Joe Black, in front of and his pasAll Aboard Games’ soon to be new location. sion shows through in ues. “There will be a dedicated every facet of his business staff member who will be able including stock, selection, custo serve up to eight Magic customer service and knowledge. tomers at once.” The store in fact has been so You will be able to check out well received here in the comthe all-new All Aboard Games, munity that it is relocating up which is moving to 240 Lansthe street into a building Derek downe Street as of January 2, hand-picked, purchased and 2015. They will have everything remodelled specifically with his you love about the current locustomers in mind. cation plus much more. Look “We will be opening January for an expanded retail section 2nd in our new location,” he for video games, board games explains. “The community has and an enhanced Magic playresponded by saying they want ers area. Until then you can still my store to exist and doing ev- find them before the New Year erything in their power to make at 334 Seymour Street. Their that happen. We are all very ex- hours are Sundays 11:00am to cited about the move. We will 5:30pm, Monday and Friday be increasing our square footage from 10:00am to 10:00pm and and the floor plan is drastically Tuesday through Thursday from different. There will be an in- 10:00am to 5:30pm. Word on creased open area for retail and the street is the hot game of the a more defined play space. It season is Cards Against Humanwill be much easier to find what ity, a party game for really horyou are looking for.” rible people. They fly out of the Part of the renovations in- store! cludes a dedicated Magic Pit You can also read more about specifically designed with the All Aboard Games at www. Magic player in mind. “It’s a allaboardgames.com or reach dedicated area for Magic play- them by phone at 250-377-0745. ers and product,” Derek continTanya Orozco, freelance
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What excuses are you using to justify unhealthy eating?
Recently I was listening to a podcast ing what situations tend to lead to me featuring Dave McGillivary, the race to make unhealthy food choices and director of the Boston Marathon, when thinking of the solutions. For example, he disclosed that he was diagnosed today was a busy day and I didn't get a with heart disease earlier this year be- chance to eat enough before I ran, so cause despite being a runner he wasn't I was starving by the time I finished as careful with is dietary choices as he making it difficult to not want to eat should have been. Hearing this made something fast and convenient for dinme take a closer look at my own eat- ner afterwards. A good solution to this ing habits and I realized that I have would be to have easy healthy snacks started to slide backwards, using the on hand at all times, such as a handful same excuse, that I could get away of nuts or a piece of fruit, so I can eat with it because I'm physically active. properly before I run or to tie me over I know that I have risk factors for type until I can cook a healthy supper. Alter2 diabetes, including family history on natively, I could have leftovers ready both sides. Therefore, running alone for after I run so that I have a healthy supper that is ready quickdoesn't cut it, I need to be ly. Another thing that both be watching my intake of my husband and I are both sugar and refined carbodoing is getting out of the hydrates as well in order to habit of snacking on unreduce my risk of develophealthy snacks after dining diabetes down the road. ner and saving the treats So how did I and so many for a special occasion such others like me get here? as date night or a holiday There was a period of time when I first graduated and HEALTH MATTERS gathering. One way we Laura Burgess are doing this is by drinkwas working really hard on Pharmacist, CDE ing herbal tea after supper changing my sloathingly (Certified Diabetic Educator) or having a piece of fruit university student ways that I was more careful about what I if we are craving something sweet. ate. Then, slowly little by little I started Speaking of holiday gatherings, I have making exceptions as it seemed like also been thinking about the upcoming there was always a reason to have a holiday season, where there is ample little treat and before I knew it my ex- opportunity to sneak in a few extra ceptions started to blend together until treats. I plan to manage this by making I came to the place where I was all no sure I don't show up to holiday celelonger abiding by the 80/20 rule (mak- brations hungry so I can make smarter ing sure that at least 80% of what I eat choices about what I am eating and if is healthy), but am now some where I do decide to enjoy a treat a smaller closer to 70/30 and loosing ground. amount will satisfy me. I hope that by being open and honAnd all along the way I kept on running, making it easier to justify what est about my own challenges with healthy eating will help you evaluate I ate. What really struck me when I listen what may be stopping you from eatto the podcast was Dave McGilli- ing clean and inspire you to make a vary's advice on how he has changed change as well. As you can tell, I am his diet, nothing fancy, he just lets his not an extremest, I believe in moderaconscious guide him, because if we tion, but sometimes it is good to take a are all truly honest with ourselves we step back and make sure that you are know when something isn't good for achieving that balance because over us. Wow! I know it seems so simple, indulgence today can lead to health but it really hit home with me because consequences tomorrow. I wish you it made me realize how often we try all a joyful holiday season spent with to cheat ourselves into thinking eat- your loved ones and all the best health ing poorly is okay, when truthfully we for the New Year! Laura Burgess, B.Sc. Pharm., know its not. So, what am I doing to turn this Certified Diabetes Educator and around? Well, first of all I am evaluat- Pharmacist, Manshadi Pharmacy
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Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) As everyone wants to play, you’ll want to just stay home and focus on what makes you happy. Recent events have left you in a whirl and it’s time to take some time for yourself. If you’re looking for love it’s waiting somewhere you already know. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Even if you’re usually shy and reserved, you’re looking beautiful, approachable, and like someone people should know. Expect a stranger to say hello. Extra work paves the way towards a healthy wallet. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Even though you feel a boost of moving forward energy and you’d just like to get a move on, the past is going to come calling. It’s good news but it’ll make you rethink your decisions. Begin changes in the way you communicate. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) The busy days continue with a full social schedule added to the usual office mix. You’ve been shining lately and you’d like to get out and have some fun but be careful, hidden enemies are lurking. A surprise is waiting in your checkbook. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) The holiday season comes calling as the pace heats up and you’re thrust into the spotlight. You’ll want to attend as many parties as you can. Luck is still following you so don’t be shy. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Love is on the mind and a rendezvous waits. Finish up chores and get to the gym. You’re going to want all of your energy for the weekend. A fresh attitude towards love settles in. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) You’re still hot from the weekend and as Monday rolls around you want to continue to play! Go ahead and have some fun but mid-week you’ll want to ease up and check the pocketbook. Love gets difficult shortly. Take your chances now. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) You may appear business as usual but love is in the air for Cancer. You can’t deny the admiring glances as you walk down the street. Say hello to a stranger at the coffee shop. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Details and lists fill the week. I know, not very fun but you’ll add your personal Leo charm and melt hearts during your daily routine. This also means the gym. Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) A creative project takes off and it puts you in the mood to promote your efforts. You’re lucky in both love and money so take a chance and expect the best. Help arrives from the past. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) The Moon gives some much-needed emotional stability and a general feel good boost to the ego. And just in time as a creative project heats up. Love brings a practical nature to the home but a real tree would be nice too. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Shake off the blahs and get to work. You might not be into it at the moment but you’ve got deadlines and gifts to wrap. Love has changed but once again you’ll be ok. Your daily routine takes a hit. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
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