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Anti-Bullying Week: Stand up and speak out! A sea of pink shirts fills workplaces, schools and streets this week for the annual Pink Shirt Day. The day that aims to help take a bite out of bullying came from humble beginnings but to date has done a world of good. “In 2007, two Nova Scotia students decided to take action after witnessing a younger student being bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school,” explains Jen Schaeffers, executive director of the CKNW Orphans’ Fund. “The students bought 50 pink t-shirts and encouraged schoolmates to wear them and send a powerful message of solidarity to the bully. CKNW Orphan’s Fund was inspired by the story and to date have raised more than $1.2 million for anti-bullying programs in British Columbia with the sales of Pink Shirt Day T-Shirts.” workplaces we call home. It is inspirational tales such as Although the quintessential bully this that warm our hearts and help – think Nelson, the boy who beats strike action across the country us up and steals our lunch money but unfortunately bullying is not a on The Simpsons - doesn’t pop up thing of the past and is something in our lives too frequently, bullies that happens every single day in live all around us in our daily lives. the schools, neighbourhoods and Unknowingly or without thought,
hurts or scares another person on purpose and the person being bullied has a hard time defending themselves. It is behaviour that makes the person being bullied feel afraid or uncomfortable. There are many ways that young people bully each other, even if they don’t realize it at the time. Some of these include: punching, shoving and other acts that hurt people physically, spreading bad rumours about people, keeping certain people out of a group, teasing people in a mean way, getting certain people to gang up on others. Just so we are on the same page, the four most common types of bullying are firstly verbal bullying - namecalling, sarcasm, teasing, spreading rumours, threatening, making negative references to these bullies can even turn out to one’s culture, ethnicity, race, relibe people we know or even our- gion, gender, sexual orientation or selves. You may not even recog- unwanted sexual comments. There nize the bully around you, but it is social bullying - mobbing, scapeis certain that someone does, and goating, excluding others from a that is the person who is affected group, humiliating others with public gestures or graffiti intended to by the behaviour. Bullying happens when someone - continued on page 2
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Marina Stephenson came in all the way from Cache Creek for the opening of Save on Foods in downtown Kamloops on Friday, February 19. Maria spun the wheel and won 250 Save on More points. The wheel to win Save on More points was a fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital during the opening. For being a good sport, store manager Ernie Cordonier gave Maria a book on the 100 years of Overwaitea history. Congratulations, Maria!
Public invited to discuss TNRD financial plan The members of the public are The Thompson-Nicola Regional and invasive plant management invited to meet the director of District currently provides more as well as access for residents to finance at a public consultation than 100 local government ser- libraries and recreation facilities. session to discuss the Thompson- vices to taxpayers, including fire Visit the TNRD website at Nicola Regional District’s 2016- protection, 911, land use planning, www.tnrd.ca for more informa20 Five-Year Financial Plan. solid waste management, water tion and to view the Board agenThe public consultation session and sewer, regulatory services das and meeting schedules. will take place on Friday, February 26, between 10:00 am and noon in the Board Room of the TNRD The Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association Building located in Kamloops. For those unable to attend, all of (KCBIA) invites you to join them for their 2016 Annual General the information from the consul- Meeting at the Hotel 540 in downtown Kamloops. In addition to nominations of new directors, a review of 2015 and a tation session will be available online and feedback can be made look ahead to 2016, the KCBIA will be hosting a Downtown Safety Panel complete with representatives from RCMP, City of Kamloops through the online input form. The TNRD Board will consid- Bylaws, CMHA, Graffiti Task Force and ASK Wellness. This will be an excellent opportunity to see and learn about what er and adopt the financial plan at its regular board meeting on each of these organizations do to contribute to the safety of the March 24. Board meetings are downtown core and to have your questions answered. For more information about the KCBIA AGM and happenings at kcbia.com. open to the public.
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- continued from front put others down. Physical bullying - hitting, poking, pinching, chasing, shoving, coercing, destroying or stealing belongings, unwanted sexual touching and last but not least, cyber bullying - using the internet or text messaging to intimidate, put-down, spread rumours or make fun of someone. For some, especially in a school environment, they think ‘kids will be kids’ but for the person and family affected this can cause extreme stress and years of unbalance in their lives. Some people think bullying is just part of growing up and a way for young people to learn to stick up for themselves. Can you imagine having to see your child withdraw from their life and be so traumatized they don’t want to go to school? No! So, everyone needs to get involved to help stop it. Bullying is wrong! Bullying makes people upset. It can make children feel lonely, unhappy and frightened. It can make them feel unsafe and think there must be something wrong with them. Children can lose confidence and it may even make them sick. Bullying can have long-term physical and psychological consequences. Children who learn they can get away with violence and aggression continue to do so in their adult lives. They have a higher chance of getting involved in dating aggression, sexual harassment and criminal behaviour later on in life. We could go on and on about how frequently this is happening – studies show 25 per cent of elementary school children have dealt with bullying and one in ten is bullied repeatedly. But the reality of the matter is, we need to all band together to be more understanding, to teach our children the difference between right and wrong and to have compassion for others, especially when other are different. Our kids will never all get along but the line needs to be drawn when it comes to harassing and bullying their counterparts. No matter the situation, lets help our kids be the better person. So the next time you see a sea of pink on a beautiful February day, stop and think about the behaviour in our own lives and environments and think about how we can be better people. Let’s put a stop to bullying today! Tanya Orozco, freelance
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A Night with Oscar: The Sequel You don’t need to be a movie star, a nominee or some celebrity plus one to walk a red carpet and watch the Academy Awards in style. On Sunday, February 28, The Commodore Grand Cafe and Lounge and the Kamloops Film Festival (KFF) welcome you to the second annual “A Night with Oscar”. Enjoy a gorgeous meal followed by a scrumptious chocolate fondue. Grab a ballot and make your best predictions for the winners-maybe a lovely prize will be coming your way! There will also be
prizes for the best dressed, so be sure to call Valentino and have him whip you up something daring! Tickets are $35 and include entertainment, dinner and dazzle. Vegetarian options are also available. Prizes Galore! Doors will open at 4:00 pm with dinner served promptly at 5:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at River City Realty. Call Katrina at 250-374-1925 for more details or contact the Kamloops Film Festival through Facebook for ticket information.
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Come check out what the girls at Main Street Clothing have been up to. (L-R) Meagan James and Jen James have been busy putting up new stock. At Main Street there are new spring arrivals daily.
Join local author for book launch party Local author Coreena McBurnie is launching her It is a mythological retelling from the point of view of new young adult novel Prophecy on March 5 from Antigone, Oedipus’ daughter. 12:00 to 3:00 pm at Frankly Coffee. Join Coreena for When the mysterious and devastating prophecies sura book reading and signing as well as door prizes and rounding her family are revealed, sixteen year old Prinsnacks. The book launch party also features special cess Antigone must choose where her allegiance lies: guest, “No Feet” the snake. With the gods who have betrayed her family but who she Prophecy is Book 1 in the Antigone: The True Story is obliged to serve? With her plague ridden city? With the series is a young adult, historical fiction set in Ancient snakes who speak to her? With her family which lay in Greece, based on the Oedipus Rex play by Sophocles. ruins? Or even with herself?
Dark lyricism performed for next New Gold Chamber Music series Kamloops Symphony’s zar Vutev, Martin Krátk, cipal pianist and harpist in next New Gold ChamNaomi Cloutier and Dan- the Kamloops Symphony. ber Music series perforielle Faulkner. Together they will mance is Piano Trio with Soprano singer Danielle perform songs about Soprano on February 27 Faulkner graduated from romance, friendship and at 7:30 pm at the TRU the University of British the darkness of the night, Alumni Theatre. The Columbia with a Bachelor all in a more intimate setprogramme begins with of Music in Opera Perfor- ting at the TRU Alumni one of Beethoven’s most mance. She has appeared Theatre. The New Gold epic piano trios known as a soloist with the Van- Chamber Music series is as Archduke Trio. It will couver Symphony, Van- followed by a reception. be followed by three couver Opera Orchestra More information can works for piano trio and and the Northern Czech be found at www.kamsoprano: Shostakovich’s Philharmonic Orchestra. loopssymphony.com. Seven Romances on Cvetozar Vutev is Kam- Tickets can be purchased Verses, Rachmaninoff’s Singer Danielle Faulkner. loops Symphony’s concert- through Kamloops Live! Four Songs and Holst’s master, while Martin Krátk Box Office at 250-374will be a performance of is the principal cellist and 5483, www.kamloopslive. Four Songs. This chamber music local musicians Cveto- Naomi Cloutier is the prin- ca or at the door.
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Look what’s new at the Look Boutique Sharlene Patko has always had an eye for fashion. The owner and operator of the fabulous Look Boutique here in the downtown core knows that you must love what you do and it shows through almost every part of her boutique women’s clothing and accessory store. “I have owned and operated the Look Boutique for six years now and I love it,” she tells us. “You have to have passion in this industry because without it, it would just be a job.” Just one step into the wildly impressive store and you can instantly tell that her lust for fashion is true. She hand picks her clothing and accessory lines which include big names like Joseph Ribkoff, Yoga Jeans, Artex Fashions and a unique Suzie Blue accessory line. She carries great shoes from Miz Mooz, Keds and Lindsay Phillips. “About 80 per cent of the store is Canadian now, with a few Italian lines,” explains Sharlene. “I do a lot of research and spend a lot of time sourcing my designers. We have great Canadian brands like Yoga Jeans, which is made in Montreal. They are over-dyed so even after four years of wearing and washing black jeans, they are still black. They also are true to their Sharlene Patko shows off her brand new line of wallets, name, they have lots of give and you can bags and cell phone carriers designed by BC artists. actually do yoga in them.”
The store, which caters to the mature woman who likes to have fun, is indeed that. In addition to featuring a wide array of clothing to take you from the office to a cocktail party, Sharlene also carries the shoes and accessories to match. She has brought in a wonderful line of jewellery and accessories called Suzie Blue. “We have the Suzie Blue fair trade jewellery from Bali,” continues Sharlene. “There is not a piece over $30 in the entire line. They are all unique and gorgeous pieces that have been selling like crazy. The ladies are loving it. Jewellery is a great way to dress up an outfit and people already spend enough money on clothes so we want the jewellery available to be well priced. She also recently brought in an original line of wallets, bags and cell phone cases that feature the work of a couple of BC artists. They are absolutely stunning and are a great way to personalize your look or the perfect gift for travellers or friend’s abroad. There is no time like the present to check out the Look Boutique. Right now there are some great end of the season sales going on and she is adding fresh looks for spring to the store daily. The Look Boutique is located at 125 4th Avenue right here in downtown Kamloops. Tanya Orozco, freelance
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I had one patient experience Breathing might be abnormal or a heart attack in our pharmacy no breathing. and since February is Heart What to do when we see some and Stroke Month, I would like one experiencing cardiac arrest: to write about the 1. Call 911 symptoms of heart 2. Use AED (Autoattack, cardiac arrest mated External Defiand stroke and what brillator) if available. to do if you see or 3. Start CPR (Push experience one. hard and fast until Thous ands of person starts to Canadian die of heart breath or someone attack every year with more medical because they do not training that can receive medical treat- HEALTH MATTERS take over). Missagh Manshadi ments quick enough. Any interruption Pharmacist/Owner Certified Compounder Let's start with to blood flow to signs and symptoms the brain can cause of heart attack: stroke. There are two types Chest discomfort, discomfort of stroke, those by blood clot in other areas of upper body, (ischemic) and those caused by shortness of breath, sweating, bleeding (hemorrhagic). TIA nausea and light headedness. (Transient ischemic attack) is What to do when you see signs basically a mini stroke. of heart attack: For signs and symptoms of 1. Phone 911 and listen and stroke remember 'FAST'. answer clearly. Face is drooping. 2. If you take nitroglycerin, Arms - Can you use both? take your normal dosage of Speech is it slurred or jumbled . nitroglycerin. Time to call 911 right away. 3. If not allergic to Aspirin, chew Your heart on average beats and swallow one adult size aspirin 115,000 times per day and we of 325mg or 2 tablets of 80mg. have approximately 100 billion The second condition is cardiac neurons in the human brain. Look arrest. This is a medical emergency after these two most important and requires immediate action. organs in the body and know how Cardiac arrest happens to people of to respond when they are in need all ages and all fitness levels. Signs of your help. and symptoms include: Missagh Manshadi, B.Sc. Pharm., Sudden collapse and no Certified Compounder, Pharmacist/ response to voice or touch. Owner, Manshadi Pharmacy
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Things you never use Donna arrived home from work early one day and found her husband, Glen, in bed with another woman. “That’s it!” she shouted, “I’m leaving and I’m not coming back!” “Wait honey,” Glen pleaded, “Can’t you at least let me explain?” “Fine, let’s hear your story,” Donna replied. “Well, I was driving home when I saw this poor young lady sitting at the side of the road, barefoot, torn clothes, covered in mud and sobbing,” explained Glen. “I immediately took pity on her and asked if she would like to get
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cleaned up. She got into the car and I brought her home. After she took a shower, I gave her a pair of the underwear that doesn’t fit you anymore, the dress that I bought you last year that you never wore, the pair of shoes you bought but never used and even gave her some of the turkey you had in the refrigerator but didn’t serve to me.” “Then,” Glen continued, “I showed her to the door and she thanked me. As she was walking down the step, she turned around and asked me, ‘Is there anything else your wife doesn’t use anymore?’”
A bear walks into a bar… A bear walks into a bar. The bartender asks, “So what are ya having there big fella?” The bear says, “Give me a… beer.” The bartender says, “What’s with the big pause?” The bear throws his arms up in the air and says, “I don’t know, I was born with them!”
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In an attempt to balance work and motherhood, I delegated the grocery shopping to my young babysitter. But the job proved a tad daunting. One day while I was at work, she texted me from the supermarket. “Can’t find Brillo pads,” she wrote. “All they have are Always and Kotex.”
Texting acronyms can stump even the best parents
An hour later, a pony walks into the same bar and whispers to the bartender, “I’ll have a beer, please.” The bartender asks, “Why are Mom: Your great-aunt just passed away. LOL. you whispering?” Son: Why is that funny? “I’m a little hoarse.” Mom: It’s not funny, David! What do you mean? Son: Mom, LOL means Laughing Out Loud. Mom: I thought it meant Lots of Love. I have to call everyone back. Daughter: I got an A in Chemistry. Mom: WTF! Daughter: Mom, what do you think WTF means? Mom: Well That’s Fantastic. Mom: What do IDK, LY and TTYL mean? Son: I don’t know, love you, talk to you later. Mom: OK, I will ask your sister.
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Carved luminaries, free health talk and more… ■“From ■ Winter’s Low Light” by Karen Clark, featured artist, March 2 to 31 at the Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. Long dark winter nights inspired Karen to create beautiful, softly textured, carved porcelain lanterns and luminaries. Open 10am to 5pm Tues to Fri, 10am to 4pm Sat. Free parking, handicap accessible. FMI visit kamloopscourthousegallery.ca. ■■ Free Health Talk on March 2 at 5pm at CB Wellness Centre, 153 Seymour St. Do you wonder how to resolve health issues such as allergies, pain, fatigue, digestive problems? Find out more with Cathy Lidster, Health Educa-
tor/Practitioner. FMI or to reserve seating call Call 250-819-9041. ■■ Fun Laughter Friends adult social group events: Cards and Games on Feb. 27, March 1- Meet and Greet, March 20Plant and Seed Exchange. FMI contact laugh2014@shaw.ca. ■■ World Day of Prayer on March 4 at 1pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola St. Everyone welcome. Fellowship and light refreshments will follow the service. ■■ Wellness Day on March 5 from 9am to 6pm Nature’s Fare Markets, 1350 Summit Dr. Meet wellness experts and bring your health questions. FMI call 250314-9560.
■■ Old Time Fiddlers Dance on March 5 from 7:30 to 10pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. Admission at the door. FMI call 250-376-2330. ■■ The Art of Being Human retreat weekend with Geoff Bannoff on Mar. 5 from 8:30am to 5pm and Mar. 6 from 8:30am to 1pm at Shambhala Meditation Group, 7 – 231 Victoria St. FMI contact Evelyn 250-573-5519 vipondschmidt@yahoo.com. ■■ Comedy for a Cause on March 5 at Cactus Jacks Nightclub. Featuring Yuk Yuks comedians Winston Spear and Greg Kettner, with local MC Arron Buttowski. Tickets in advance or
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The KYSA is pleased to welcome two new sponsors for the 2016 season!
Errol Wild Memorial Active Start Mini-Soccer Festival
Fall Season Wind-Up Jamboree
Fresh Is Best & The Chopped Leaf join a growing list of KYSA corporate partners, including: BMO Bank of Montreal ~ Select Program; Wendy’s Restaurants ~ U5/U10 player jerseys; McDonald’s Restaurants ~ U11/U18 player jerseys; Forward Law ~ player Jerseys (all age groups); 7-Eleven Canada ~ KYSA Slurpee Cup; Hansport ~ Coach & Player Development Programs including the KYSA’s Annual Soccer Schools, also sponsored by Kamloops This Week, Radio NL/The River/Country 103, Umbro Canada and Sure Print & Kamloops Copy Centre. There is still time to register for the upcoming soccer season starting in mid-April, on a space available basis! 2016 REGISTRATION FEES: U5 to U10 (Born 2011–2006) – $225.00* U11 to U18 (Born 2005–1998) – $245.00*
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at the door. Silent auction, 50/50 and more. Tickets online at bit. ly/Comedy4ACause or call 250 314 0773. All proceeds benefit the MS Society, Kamloops and Area Chapter. This is a 19+ event. ■■ 13th Annual APEGBC/ TRU Popsicle-Stick Bridge Competition on March 5 from 9:30am to 3:30pm at TRU Trades and Technology Center. Entries accepted in categories of: Elementary, Secondary, Open and Corporate. The contest rules and Entry Form will be posted: www.tru.ca/science/ happening/annual.html. ■■ Fiddle Concert featuring Gordon Stobbe and JJ Guy on March 15 at 2pm at Hal Rogers Centre, 2025 Summit Dr. Hosted by the Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers. FMI or tickets call 250-376-2330. ■■ Seedy Saturday on March 19 from 9:30am to 1pm at OLPH Parish Centre, 635 Tranquille Rd. Local, Heritage and Heirloom seeds available and much more! Teahouse, Eats Amore Food Truck, children’s activities and door prizes. Sponsored by Kamloops Regional Farmers Market. FMI contact info@ssolgardens.com. ■■ Addictions with Author Lorelie Rozzano and co-facilitator Lorne Hildabrand on March 24 beginning at 8:30am at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. FMI and to register contact Julie John at 250-572-6215 or Julie_joh@hotmail.com. ■■ Drink and Draw on second Wed. of each month from 6 to 8pm at Red Collar Brewing, 355 Lansdowne St. Minors welcome with an adult. Free event. No experience necessary and supplies provided. FMI call 250-377-2400. ■■ Kamloops Food Bank Fundraiser every Saturday from 12 to 2pm at The Grind Coffeehouse, #100 125 4th Ave. Music by Will Lardie. Admission by donation. ■■ The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. on the fourth Thurs. of each month from 7 to 9pm. (Sept. to May, except Dec.) If you are interested in genealogy, come join us, all are welcome. FMI call Catherine at 250-579-9108.
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Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Wherever you go people are noticing your every move, which is great for that creative project you’ve been working on. A new job is presenting itself and you’ve got the green light to make it happen. Love is closer than you think but you’ll have to go more than half way to ignite that spark. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Your career and public image are in the spotlight but all you can think about is escaping to some exotic location. If you don’t have time for a full out vacation then perhaps a quick weekend getaway with someone special will do the trick to calm the travel bug. Love is expanding your reality and opening your heart to more than you thought possible. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) You’re frisky and you’d like to get out and play with your closest playmate but you’re not sure that your friends agree with your latest infatuation. If you think it’s meant to be and you believe that it has the staying power and security that you’ve been looking for then go for it. It’s your life. Speak from a loving heart and loving hearts will listen. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) You’re currently attracting love in large doses but your heart is really focused on your income and personal security. You are still very lucky in personal finances and although it’s time to team up for best results, be careful. Some members of the team will make promises they won’t be able to keep. Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) The spotlight shifts to your partner and closest relationship, which is great but somehow you’re feeling lost or neglected in the mix. Yes, you’d like everyone to recognize how special you are all on your own but this week it’s team time. Step into the spotlight together and see how much brighter you’ll actually shine. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) A secret you’ve wanted to keep about your past might come to light this week. Be careful of prying eyes. Children are bringing you rewards beyond the obvious so keep your heart open and your attitude light and playful. It’s time to look at the fine print hidden inside of a recent decision. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Even though you’re our most intense and passionate sign, you’re still remarkably patient. Although it’s not emotionally easy and you do tend to put yourself through the ringer when waiting for others, it’s something you’re actually very good at. Have some faith in the knowledge that destiny hasn’t forgotten about you. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) It’s time to tell the bosses at work about what’s happening at home. This week you’d like nothing more than to put in some extra hours and complete that project you’ve been working on but home and family require your attention. Problems with your past begin to ease. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Dreaming of a winter escape but stuck at home in the snow? Don’t let it get you down. You are in a very strong money cycle and although you could really use a break, you should make the most of the opportunity while it’s here. Love is waiting in line at the bank. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) The spotlight is on your personal finances but this week you’d like to lend someone else a hand. Be careful where you place your trust. Love is looking for you but your friends are still causing problems. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Sudden smiles of affection give your ego a need boost of love. Work and your public image are taking a hit but that’s no reason to hide yourself away. A secret affair or love from the past returns with interesting news. You’ll want to go the extra mile for your partner but this week is your turn to shine. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) The plan you’ve been working on behind the scenes comes to light. It hasn’t been easy but somehow you pulled everything together and things are going to be ok. Even though the gym is calling and you’d like to spend some quality time with the treadmill, don’t forget about your mental and emotional health. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
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