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When art comes to life What would our world be without art? Although art is subjective, it is also all around us, especially here in Downtown Kamloops. It can be seen in the pattern of the bricks in which we walk, throughout our alleyways, public plazas, flowers in our parks and street corners. It can even be seen in store windows and if you don’t believe, just stop and check out Anthony Salituro’s Viva Bridal windows on any given day. “Life is art.” A simple statement from Kamloops artist Donna Cale who sees herself as a perpetual student of life and art. Right now she is working on an interesting goal, one that is being created live and every week right here in Downtown Kamloops at the Art We Are. “My interest and current goal is to become a member of the Stroke of Genius,” explains Donna. “The qualifications are you must complete 25 portraits live as one body of work. You also must draw live and the minimum fee for your work must be $2000. This is sort of like an art Olympics for me. I’m 56 so I should be able to tackle something like this.” Donna has been painting for most of her life. As a small child she would save up her allowance to buy oil paints, the medium she
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works in. To date this year she has completed five new portraits, of which many can be seen right on the front walls of the Art We Are, her chosen place to paint live while building her portfolio. “I just love the Art We Are,” continues Donna. “You just have to look around, it’s wonderful. They just let me come in here, set up and paint. They are very welcoming. The atmosphere is
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After more than six years since the 2008 Beijing Games, Dylan Armstrong finally received his bronze medal on Sunday, February 15 at a ceremony at the Tournament Capital Centre. About 1500 enthusiastic people attended to celebrate Dylan’s success.
Travis Lulay and Don Hay will lend star support to the 2015 Special Olympics BC Winter Games in Kamloops this week, serving as honorary coaches walking with regional teams into the Games Opening Ceremony on February 19. BC Lions quarterback Lulay, the 2011 CFL and Grey Cup most valuable player, has a long relationship with Special Olympics, as he started giving his time and support to the movement during his university years in Montana and got involved with Special Olympics BC in 2011 after joining the Lions. Lulay has attended three previous Special Olympics Provincial and National Games as an honorary coach, and is an enthusiastic, engaging, and articulate supporter of Special Olympics athletes. “Special Olympics gives these athletes such a sense of self-worth, and you can see it come out every single time they compete. That’s what’s really encouraging. And knowing the families of Special Olympics athletes are such giving people, they’re so excited to see that person compete and have fun doing it, and have such a sense of self-worth, and getting better time and again,” Lulay says.
Kamloops Blazers head coach Hay, the three-time Memorial Cup-winning team leader, has also graciously jumped on board to give added star power to the 2015 SOBC Games Opening Ceremony and help celebrate the achievements of the athletes coming to Kamloops. Lulay and Hay will enter the Opening Ceremony at the Tournament Capital Centre with the regional teams comprised of more than 700 Special Olympics athletes and coaches from all over BC and the Yukon. “I am honoured to represent the Kamloops Blazers and be a part of the SOBC Games Opening Ceremony in my hometown of Kamloops. All of the participants are tremendous athletes that strive to achieve the very best. This is a terrific event for our community and I wish the best of luck to all the participating athletes,” Hay said. “We welcome everyone to join us at the Opening Ceremony to watch these inspirational athletes enjoying the proud moment of walking in together with their teams to represent their regions, and to check out the great show we have planned,” says 2015 SOBC Winter Games chair Pat Davis.
Laundry Services request goes forth with Interior Health Interior Health is entering the next stage of a process that will determine the future of its laundry services, by seeking Request for Solutions (RFS) from prequalified service providers identified through the recent Request for Qualifications process. The RFS will determine what options may be available for using external providers for laundry services, allowing Interior Health to avoid significant capital costs associated with updating industrial laundry equipment when it needs to be replaced. “We know this is difficult news for our employees who have worked hard to make our laundry plants efficient,” said Alan Davies, Interior Health’s director for Support Services. “But as we’ve noted from the outset, the decision to explore alternatives isn’t about the efficiency of our operations. It’s
about avoiding future significant spending to replace aging equipment, an investment we can’t make when considering other health-care medical equipment priorities.” Laundry services are currently provided by Interior Health staff working at five large and six small laundry sites throughout the health region. The sites offer linen services to hospitals, health centres and IH owned and oper-
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laundry services would be spring 2016,” said Alan, noting the impact to staff is unknown and dependent on the outcome of the RFS, including the scope of laundry services and sites covered. Interior Health is moving forward with the RFS in conjunction with Lower Mainland health authorities, which are currently retendering existing private contracts for laundry services.
Creating art has been a life long passion for Donna Cale – continued from page 1 lennia Atelier at 153 Seymour Street, but you should stop by the Art We Are any given Friday morning before 11:30am to see her work on her art piece live. It really is quite a sight to see, the magic of portrait painting come to life right before your very
eyes. It is amazing how, with talents unbeknownst to most, a skilled and naturally talented artist can recreate life accurately just with strokes of paint. Watching her for just a few moments was intriguing. If we can learn anything from Donna, it is to never lose the passion in your life, no matter
where your talents lie. No matter what stage of life you are in, or what is going on around you, there is always a goal to strive for and a new level to reach. We can’t wait to see the finished body of work, it is sure to be spectacular! Tanya Orozco, freelance
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Art Exposed biggest show yet From February 28 to March 8, more than 115 area artists ages ten to 80 will reveal their latest creations at Kamloops Arts Councils’ Art Exposed. Every nook and cranny at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre will be filled with more than 200 works of local art. Paintings, drawings, fibre art, carvings, clay works, photography, glass and more will be on display, for sale and for rent. This year’s jurors are Lake Country artist, curator and art consultant Katie Brennan; local carver and graphic artist Vaughn Warren; and local artist / Kamloops Art Gallery public programs coordinator Emily Hope.
Meet the artists at the opening reception, which takes place Friday, February 27, 7:00 to 9:00pm at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre. All are welcome; prizes will be awarded at 8:00pm. Can’t make the opening? Art Exposed runs February 28 to March 8 from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily. Admission is by donation. New this year, the Kamloops Arts Council is launching a three-month
art rental pilot project. Selected works displayed at the exhibition will be available for sale and rent. Upload photos of your lackluster workspace to the KAC’s “Boring Office Contest” page on Facebook by 5:00pm on Monday, February 23 for a chance to win three months’ free rental of artwork for your workspace! For more information, visit www.kam loopsarts.ca.
Volunteers needed for Art Exposed
The Kamloops Arts Council is looking for volunteers for Art Exposed 2015. Are you experienced at hanging artwork? Help out between February 23 to 25. Like to chat people up? Join us February 27 during the VIP Preview or Opening Reception. For more information on volunteer opportunities, during this one of a kind event contact Jenn at admin@kamloopsarts.ca or 250-3727323 with any questions.
Five Kamloops organizations have been awarded grants worth more than $231,000 from the BC Arts Council: Kamloops Art Gallery, BC Drama Association/Theatre BC, Kamloops Museum and Archives, Kamloops Arts Council and BC Living Arts Society. “These organizations contribute much to Kamloops’ vibrant arts scene,” says KamloopsSouth Thompson MLA Todd Stone. “These BC Arts Council grants will help them continue to showcase the exceptional talents of our local artists and performers, and we thank them for their contributions.” “It’s important that we engage people of all ages in arts and culture, and these organizations have something for everyone,” says Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake. “From the museum that preserves our local history to the gallery that supports up-and-coming artists, there’s always something new to delight Kamloops audiences.” The funding comes from a record-high $24 million that the BC Arts Council has received from the Government of British Columbia to support artists, arts activities and culture in 2014-15. As BC’s lead agency for arts funding and development, council enlists the expertise of British Columbia’s artists to evaluate grant applications through a peer review process independent of government. For a list of recipients or for more information on BC Arts Council grants, visit the BC Arts Council’s website at: http:// www.bcartscouncil.ca.
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Make the best of your hearing with Canadian Hearing Care No one wants to admit to themselves that they may in fact be experiencing hearing loss and most people are surprised to find out that it can be a very gradual process. Every day we encounter many different sounds in many different tones and pitches and it can be very difficult to tell when you have lost some of your hearing capabilities. You may be able to hear all the sounds you Rosemary Saint Michaels, registered hearing instrument practitioner and Annette Gauthier, are familiar with; office assistant. the phone ringing, the doorbell chiming and your forms,” continues Rosemary. their clients and that is to find them neighbour mowing the lawn but “Trouble understanding speech is the best hearing solution possible. you may be missing out on chirp- often an indication that you may They know that there is many difing birds, footsteps approaching or have a hearing loss in the higher ferent reasons you may not being have a hard time following conver- speech frequencies. Typically, hearing to the best of your abilities people with this kind of hearing and it is their job to find out why. sations in a busy room. “If your hearing is good, you are loss can get by in quiet situations That is why they offer a variety of fortunate and we encourage you when there are no other competing hearing services including audio to protect it,” explains Rosemary or masking sounds, but struggle logical assessments, auditory rehaSaint Michaels, Hearing Instru- when there is. A hearing test will bilitation, counseling, hearing aid ment practitioner at Canadian help to identify where your hearing sales with generous warranty proHearing Care here in Downtown is affected. Counseling, hearing grams and trial periods and reports Kamloops. “If, on the other hand, aids and other assistive listening to physicians if needed. They also you are experiencing the frustra- devices along with coping strate- have a nice selection of sleeping plugs, musician plugs, listening tion of hearing loss, you should gies may help you hear better.” It is important to remember or systems and devices including TV know that help is only a phone call away. Canadian Hearing realize that going to see a hearing and telephone amplifiers as well Care is dedicated to providing its practitioner does not mean you as custom fit industrial noise earpatients with the highest level of are not young and virile anymore. plugs. Don’t ignore your hearing, make hearing care possible through the Many things are corrective and implementation of leading tech- knowledge is power. That is why it a point to get it checked. You can nology, superior client service and is important to stay on top of your make an appointment with Canaadvanced staff training, thereby hearing. Rosemary and her col- dian Hearing Care Downtown, enabling our hearing care profes- leagues at Canadian Hearing Care which is conveniently located at sionals to serve the hearing needs are dedicated to making your visit 208-321 Nicola Street. You can to the centre as comfortable and reach them by phone at 250-372of tomorrow, today!” You may not even be aware convenient as possible. They only 2683. Tanya Orozco, freelance that your hearing has degraded. A have one goal when it comes to big indicator that it may be time to get your hearing checked is if your friends and family are tellThe Sierra Club BC and the Kamloops Chapter of the BCSEA are coing you to do so. They frequently hosting the next selection in Kamloops’ newest community film series, are the first to realize that you may Films for Change. The award-winning documentary The Future of Enbe having issues. This can come ergy: Lateral Power to the People will be shown Wednesday, February from something as simple as them 25 at the TRU Alumni Theatre (Clocktower Building). Doors open at speaking to you when your back is 6:30pm, the film starts at 7:00pm, and it will be followed by a panel disturned and you not responding. If cussion and question period. Admission is by donation. friends or family members tell you The film presents a fresh look at renewable energy technologies, how the TV is too loud or you frequent- fast they’re being adopted, and what happens in a society where energy is ly think people are mumbling, this produced on every rooftop. may be a sign of hearing loss. The series features a film on the last Wednesday of every month, hosted “Hearing loss can exist in many by a local non-profit each time. For more information visit bcsea.org.
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TRU Actors Workshop Theatre is presenting “As You Like It” by William Shakespeare, directed by Heidi Verwey, on February 26 to 28 and March 5 to 7 at 7:30pm. Matinees are on Friday, February 27 at 11:00am and Friday, March 6 at 11:30am at TRU’s Blackbox Theatre, Old Main Campus. Tickets are available at AWT Box Office or www.kamloopslive.ca . For more information call 250-377-6100.
BC SPCA’s Million Acts of Kindness This year, the BC SPCA is celebrating 120 years of serving and protecting B.C.’s most vulnerable animals. To mark this special anniversary the nonprofit society today launched a year-long campaign, entitled Million Acts of Kindness, which invites all animal lovers to join together to carry out a million acts of kindness for companion, farm and wild animals in 2015. Each week throughout 2015, the millionacts.ca website will feature a new act of kindness for animals - participants can choose to do one act or challenge themselves to do more. The acts will be tallied and updated monthly on the millionacts.ca website and will include acts of kindness for abused, injured, neglected and homeless animals carried out by the BC SPCA. Sign up now at millionacts.ca and share the link with your family and friends. If one kind act can change the life of an animal forever, imagine what a million acts will do!
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31st Annual Rotary Seniors Community Dinner The Kamloops West Rotary Club hosted their annual Seniors Dinner this past Valentine’s Day at Desert Gardens downtown. This is the 31st year the Club has hosted this event that is free
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We want to hear from you. Join us on Tuesday, February 24th as we continue with the 2015 budget discussions. Our Finance Department will provide an overview of the 2015 supplemental budget to be followed by discussions with your City Council and senior staff in a casual roundtable format. Tuesday, February 24th 7:00 to 10:00 pm Parkside Lounge - Interior Savings Centre We will have six tables to seek your input on the additional budget items suggested by City administration, community groups and the public. We would like your comments on what should or should not be included in the 2015 City budget. These items will impact this year's tax rate and your City tax bill. Please come out and tell us your thoughts. Your feedback will be recorded and considered when Council makes its final decisions. We hope to see you there! So let’s talk.
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North Shore Community Centre Events Antiques & Collectibles Sale March 14 & 15 Saturday 9am - 4pm | Sunday 9am - 3pm Admission: $3 (Kids under 12 FREE)
730 Cottonwood Avenue (behind Library Square) More information 250-376-4777 • nsccs@shaw.ca
the GALLERY store
at the Kamloops Art Gallery 465 Victoria Street • 250-377-2400
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■■ Live in the Lounge at Lake City Casino, 540 Victoria St. Feb. 21 - Ryan7. ■■ K a m l o o p s photographer Dave Snider will be feature artist from Feb. 3 to 28 at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. Come in to meet the artist, browse the gallery for local fine art and craft. Open year round, 10am to 5pm Tues to Fri and 10am to 4pm Sat. Free parking, handicap accessible. FMI visit kamloopscourthousegalTereza Tomek will be performing at The Art We lery.ca. ■■ The Kam- Are, 246 Victoria Street on Saturday, February 21 loops Natural- at 7:00pm. Audiences can expect an interactive ist Club meet- presentation of unique songwriting delivered with ing on Feb. 19 richly toned vocals, catchy guitar riffs, endearing stage at 7pm at Heri- presence and a good dose of humour. tage House, 100 Lorne St. TRU Botany Professor, ■■ Father/Daughter Winter Ball Lyn Baldwin, will speak on her on Feb. 28 from 6:30 to 9:30pm history art/writing project, based at Hotel 540. Red carpet evening on the natural history of the Ka- with food, photography, door mloops area. Guests welcome. prizes and dancing. All proceeds going to the Heart and Stroke FMI phone 250-554-1285. ■■ Creative Writing Workshop Foundation. Tickets available by with Eleanor Hancock on Mondays calling the Heart and Stroke FounFeb. 16 to March 9 from 7 to 9pm dation at 250-372-3938. at South Kamloops Secondary. To ■■ Kamloops Film Festival from register call 250-828-3500 or on- March 5 to 14 at the Paramount line www.kamloops.ca/ezreg and Theatre. FMI on film schedule and tickets, visit: kamloopsfilmfest.ca. quote course #235438. ■■ Art Exposed from Feb. 28 ■■ Comedy for a Cause on to March 8 from 10am to 5pm March 7 at 7:30pm (doors at at the Old Courthouse Cultural 6:30pm) at Cactus Jacks. Laugh Centre, 7W Seymour St. View to End MS fundraiser with Yuk local artwork of many different Yuk’s comedians James Ball and types, including paintings, draw- Ryan Paterson, silent auction and ings, sculpture, jewelry, pottery, more! FMI or advance tickets conphotography and more. Admis- tact: mssociety.ca/Kamloops. sion is by donation, artwork is available for purchase or rent. ■■ Drop-In Meditation in the FMI visit www.kamloopsarts.ca. Shambhala Buddhist tradition ■■ “Winter Wildlife” Pro- D on Saturdays from 9:30am to Day Kids Camp on Feb. 20 11:30am, Thursdays 7pm to 9pm from 9am to 4pm at BC Wildlife with available meditation instrucPark for kids age six to ten. FMI tions at #7-231 Victoria Street. and to register visit: bczoo.org/ FMI visit www.kamloops.shambhala.org or call Liz 250-318-6257. kidscampsage6to10.htm. ■■ Barnhartvale Coffee House on ■■ Fun, Laughter, Friends Adult Feb. 21 at barnhartvale Hall. Doors Social Group meets for fun events at 7pm, music at 7:30pm. FMI and socializing. FMI and upcomcontact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or ing events email: laugh2014@ barnhartvalecoffee house.com. shaw.ca.
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2014/2015 Season | Bruce Dunn: Music Director
Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Have another look at that recent financial problem. There might be another way. The group is letting you down but you’re actually quite strong on your own. You can do it. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Clear up the past and you’ll emerge with a beautiful new smile. Your image is what’s selling so keep going to the gym and continue to impress. Money arrives in two weeks. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) You’ll feel a shift of energy this week giving you a second chance to take care of yourself. Monitor the efforts you’ve spent helping others. Old becomes new as you look inwards to recharge. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) When Venus aligns with Mars in your astro-sector of getting out and having fun, fireworks finally find their way into your heart. You get that rare second chance to make a first impression to someone who can make a difference. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Recent setbacks clear and you have the green light for higher learning, distant travel, and exotic love. Put that energy and expansive outlook to use in your career and fortune will follow. Love is waiting at the office. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) If only the world would just do what you tell it. Things would be so much easier. You’re not a nag. You just care. It’s time to get away and expand your view of things but before you go have a second look at that investment. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Love might have been a bit up and down recently but this week you get to try again. Leave last week’s flubs in the past and start fresh. You deserve the best of a second beginning. Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) It’s the beginning of a new chapter of a close relationship. There’ll be bumps but give it a chance and focus on the positive. Unexpected money arrives with mixed emotions. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) It may not be life changing but there’s a new way that you’d like to run the business of your day that’s been problematic recently. Try again and you’ll see the efforts pay off quicker that you would have believed. Love is waiting at the gym. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You’ll have a new beginning with a family member. Take it in stride. As for love, get out and smile with confidence. You’re hotter than you realize. A creative venture is worth a gamble. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Things are about to get frisky, but first home requires one last look. The mind is on new business and the running around of the day but luck arrives from a foreign source. Love can change your day in a heartbeat. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) It’s not just about making money this time. There’s a message that you’d also like to get across. Go ahead and be a little pushy. It’ll bring in the business whine spreading the word. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
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