Downtown Echo, January 15, 2015

your neighbourhood. your newspaper.

Art Exposed Open Exhibition

KEEP CALM

downtown

z | Page 2

AND

KNIT ON

Manshadi Pharmacy

electrictree yarns

z | Page 5

nue 290 3rd Ave

Volume 14 Number 2 | 50¢

Open late Fri Mon-Sat 10-5 • ectrictree.ca • el 778-471-6073

January 15, 2015

Benefit dinner and dance for Cpl. Michaud Do you know what Kamloops family out. What many don’t is good at? Helping other peo- realize is no matter the tragedy ple, especially when they are and no matter how much insurin need. We are spectacular at ance and healthcare they have, lifting each other up in times of tragedy puts a great deal of need and looking out for one an- strain on a family. other in our community.

“He probably still gets a pay The routine traffic stop shoot- cheque,” explains Nick Grabas. ing of Corporal Jean Rene Mi- “But imagine all the extra costs electrictree chaud in December is no ex- the family has to endure. He yarns ception. When the 40-year-old has a wife and two kids, he is in nue 290 3rd AOpve officer was near fatally shot in Vancouver. There is hotel, transen late Fri • -5 10 at n-S Mo .ca Batchelor Heights it was like the portation, parking and meals • electrictree 778-471-6073 entire community stopped in its just to name a few. I am trying tracks. People were shocked that to help subsidize in a very minor something of this nature could way to relieve some of the finanhappen in our own cial stress.” backyard. We all If you think about awaited news on it, he is right. Imaghis wellbeing and ine one trip to a hosthe hunt for his pital in Vancouver. The benefit dinner and dance will feature live music by the Serious Dogs. would-be killer.

Parking alone is asMost of that has tronomical, let alone ture Sandman Hotel right here have art from artists in town inpassed now, Cortrying to find a place in downtown Kamloops. Ticket cluding a framed print and a soap sales are cut off on January 19 stone carving, a wakeboard and poral Michaud to stay nearby.

“We Bannock” hurry and order yours today. boots from Ocean Pacific, two survived, the sus“Quite had honestlyyou I soat For only $100 you get a beau- iPads from Rivershore Chrysler pect was caught am not doing this e ctreVolkctrifrom ofle prizes but now the real because he is a po- tiful dinner catered by Moxie’s and a number e All meals s rn a y Kamloops fight begins. He is lice officer, I would Catering, live music by the Seri- swagen of Kamloops, with r n 3rdmore. omuch e supous Dogs, a chance at a number of Dodge andC29 The venu still in hospital and do it served for anyone,” A 0 Bannock S o uatp 10-5 •tremendous.”

Open late Fri his family is still he continues.

“But supreme door prizes and a silent port has been Mon-Sreally .ca • electrictree 6073only 778-471-can His auction be sought suffering. This is Cpl. Jean Rene Michaud it is his job to be auction. Nick has been really hard and you can where Nick Grabas and his family are in our out there and pro- at work collecting prizes and even after on facebook Wildberry https://www. came in. The Any- thoughts and prayers as tect us, its nice to is auctioning off $5000 worth of find his page at Buffalo Vancouver. a c o at his shop facebook.com/anythingpaint.

Mon-Satbe9-9, 10-2back paint and nbodywork thing Paint and he recovers inOpen ableSun to give I d ia n T Ribs 705 victoria st.in• a250-828-1131 live on facebook right now.

“Anything Paint and Auto Body Body Shop owner little way.”

“We have lots and lots of re- Ltd. has donated a $5000.00 who has absolutely no connecThe fundraiser is the Cpl. tion to the officer has decided to J.R. Michaud Benefit Dinner ally nice door prizes,” he finishes. Gift Certificate toward body throw a dinner dance fundraiser and Dance, which is happening “The community has been really work and painting to the Cpl. to raise a little capital to help the January 24 at the new Signa- fabulous with door prizes. We - continued on page 2

KNIT HAPPENS

Painted Pony Café

STAY ALIVE DON’T KNIT AND DRIVE

Catering Available

Painted Pony Café “We had you at Bannock”

Corn Soup

Catering Available Open Mon-Sat 9-9, Sun 10-2

705 Victoria Street • 250-828-1131

Wildberry Buffalo Ribs

aco I n d ia n T

All meals served with Bannock

2 n January 15, 2015

DOWNTOWN echo

Operation Red Nose successful

Snow covered beauty

Although the recent snowfall that hit Kamloops early last week caused a multitude of problems on the roads, it left a beautiful cover over the city. Pictured here is a snowy Wildfire Memorial statue at the corner of Fifth and Victoria. Photos by: Sean Luciw

Art Exposed call for artists of any medium Residents of the TNRD who create artwork in any medium are invited to enter the Kamloops Arts Council’s Art Exposed Open Exhibition. The registration deadline is Saturday, January 31; deadline for youth (ages ten to 16) is Saturday, February 6.

Now in its 5th year, the Kamloops Arts Council’s Art Exposed is a community-centred visual arts exhibit. Unique to Kamloops, Art Exposed is open; all works (up to two per artist) will be accepted in this non-curated exhibition, which runs February 27 to March 8 at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre.

Residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork in any medium. There are two distinct entry categories: 2D (paintings, photography, drawings, etc.) and 3D (sculptures, clay art, glass art, fibre art, etc.).

Art Exposed provides artists, especially emerging artists, with

a supportive opportunity for constructive criticism and visibility.

This year’s jurors are Kelowna artist/curator Katie Brennan, local artist Emily Hope, and local

carver, painter and graphic artist Vaughn Warren.

For more information and to download an entry form, visit www.kamloopsarts.ca.

19th Annual Kamloops Film Festival The Kamloops Film Festival is back, March 5 to 14, with another exciting lineup of films from across Canada and around the world.

With a focus on award winning, comedic and inspiring films, and featuring a series of engaging events and special industry guests, the ten day festival is sure to once again be a cultural triumph in the community.

All screenings take place at the Paramount Theatre in the heart of downtown Kamloops. For more details on the film schedule and tickets, please visit kamloopsfilmfest.ca.

Get your bids in before January 24 – continued from page 1 J.R. Michaud Benefit. You just place your bids there.” he explains. “Just hit LIKE, COMMENT and enter the dollar value you would like to bid. Online bidding will end at 3:00pm on

the 24th of January. The certificate may be shared and/or used on multiple vehicles at the high bidders discretion.”

For more information about the fundraiser or to order tickets, give Nick Grabas a call at 778-471-1941. You can pick up

The 18th Operation Red Nose campaign in Kamloops finished strong by providing 1265 safe rides home over 11 nights of service and raising close to $30,000 in donations. Kamloops finished first in the province by providing the most rides out of the 13 host communities!

The success of the campaign would have not been possible without the support of the volunteers. Operation Red Nose had 220 volunteers fill close to 600 volunteer positions over the 11 nights of service. These volunteers drove 25,070 kilometers over the 11 nights to get clients and their vehicles home safely.

The donations raised from the campaign go to PacificSport Interior BC. All proceeds will go toward developing services and programs for amateur sport in the Kamloops region. Operation Red Nose started in Kamloops in 1997 and PacificSport has given almost $266,000 in athlete travel support, $35,000 in coach travel support and a variety of equipment bought to help support athletes and their training.

TNRD meetings The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s (TNRD) regular Board of Directors meetings are scheduled for 1:15pm in the TNRD Civic Building boardroom at 300 - 465 Victoria Street unless otherwise posted.

The schedule is as follows: January 16, February 5 and 26, March 12 and 27, April 23, May 14 and 28, June 18, July 16, August 20 (out of town meeting at Sun Peaks), September 17, October 8 and 22, November 5 and 19, and December 10.

Visit www.tnrd.ca for more information and to view Board agendas when published.

tickets at his shop, 904 Victoria Street or at the Sandman Signature Hotel. If you aren’t mobile, Nick will even deliver to you!

There are only 100 in total, so don’t delay and let’s show everyone what Kamloops is made of!

Tanya Orozco, freelance

DOWNTOWN echo

January 15, 2015 n 3

Welcome to the neighbourhood!

ECHO ASKS Opinions of the people who matter – you.

Will you take in any events during Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week?

Bonnie White

Beverly Butterfield

I’ll stop by the Henry Grube Centre.

I’ll read an extra book.

RIH Thrift Seller

PDK Café opened its doors just before Christmas serving coffee, pastries, soup, sandwiches and their fresh baked donuts. The café has a very homey, rustic vibe that makes you want to sit for hours and in fact it is encouraged! Owner Kim Cecile took advantage of the snow day and had her triplet sons Devon, Keegan and Payten give her a hand. Come on by and welcome them to the neighbourhood at 438 Victoria Street.

Public artist’s tour at Kamloops Art Gallery

downtown

Pam Hall: HouseWork(s), showing at Kamloops Art Gallery from January 17 to March 14, represents a decade (2004-2014) of creative work. This exhibition shares Pam Hall’s reflections, daily gestures, invitations and exchanges with people across the nation and around the world. Pam makes visual art, constructs installations, works with language and is engaged in film, video and, most recently, performance.

Prominent throughout this exhibition are four suspended “five-pole houses.”

These structures hover above the floor of the Gallery. They invade, inhabit and physically reconfigure the space.

Join the Kamloops Art Gallery on Saturday, January 17 for a public and free artist’s tour starting at 5:30pm and opening reception at 6:30pm.

Don’t miss the artist’s performance on Monday, January 19 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Visitors are also invited to contribute their own prayers to a Prayer House in the exhibition, throughout the duration.

WANNA TAKE ME HOME?

spend local. enjoy local. it takes you to Shar Patko start trend Lookthe Boutique

I’ll give up my phone.

4

shop loca eat loca

spend loca

enjoy loca

it takes you start the tren I will read bedtime Crystal Imrie Fresh Inc.

stories, with real books rather than the iPad.

shop local. spend local. it takes you to start the trend

BAG REMOVAL DONE RIGHT! Try Instantly shop small. shop local.

Ageless

The Echo is delivered free for the enjoyment of businesses and their customers. If you’d like to take a copy home, please pick one up at:

for only 5 eat local. spend local.

Call 250-574-1776 or to Facebook page enjoygolocal.

39 Forever By Monika $ .00

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #52 Zack’s Coffee & Tea • Caffe Motivo The Grind • Blenz Coffee Frankly Coffee All proceeds are donated to charity!

shop local. eat local.

Kamloops Downtown Paking Corp.

After

Before

for more details!

it takes you to start the trend

4 n January 15, 2015

Edge Publishing Inc.

DOWNTOWN echo

COMMUNITY Cats on the move

Design | Digital Printing Echo Newspapers

meet our team JACK BELL

Publisher Sniffles

JODI LAWRENCE Advertising Consultant Jovi-itis

Carrie Harman

Administrator Unholy bile

Erin Johnson Production Manager

Black and White Fever

4Cats Art Studio is officially open at the new location on Victoria Street, 250 Victoria Street. Owners Mike and Jennifer O’Brien are so excited about the new space. Come check out the new and improved studio space, and huge retail area.

There will be experience stations set up on January 18th from 1:00 to 4:00pm for the grand opening.

Marilee Manning, wayne Kulchyski, & kelly trainor, Delivery

CommUnity Innovation Lab to inspire new ideas

downtown echo

Marcia Dick of Waste Naught BC hopes that the Fresh Outlook Foundation’s first-ever CommUnity Innovation Lab (CIL) will inspire Kamloops’ residents to adopt more sustainable practices at home, work, and play. As a wastereduction expert and advocate, Marcia is particularly excited about event organizers’ commitment to zero waste. The first of its kind in Canada, CIL combines best facilitation and public engagement practices with emerging social innovation tools in a step-by-step, vision-to-action process that will help participants from all sectors make Kamloops healthier, happier, and more prosperous. Marcia thinks this unique and innovative event will help establish Kamloops as a sustainability leader, and that cross-sector collaboration will be key to enabling and encouraging waste-related efforts such as small and large-scale composting, widespread recycling, and creative thinking about

Independently owned and operated by Edge Publishing, the Downtown Echo is distributed weekly throughout downtown Kamloops. We focus on activities and events at the neighbourhood level, and on larger events with direct impact on our neighbourhood.

The Downtown Echo is available free to you because we are advertising supported. Please support the local businesses that support this newspaper through their advertising - remember when you shop locally, the money you spend remains in our community.

Disclaimer: The publisher will not be responsible for errors or omissions. Due care and attention is used in checking advertising copy for accuracy and legitimacy, but no warranty is implied or given by the publisher. The publisher reserve the right to refuse any advertising or editorial submissions which they believe to be inconsistent with the concept of this publication.

The opinions and views expressed herein are those of the contributors/writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of the publisher.

contact us at: PHONE: 250-374-ECHO (3246) FAX: 250-374-3247 EMAIL: echo@shawcable.com snail mail: #1 - 219 Victoria St, Kamloops, BC V2C 2A1

our community’s waste outputs.

“I think that by working together across all sectors we can create a resilient and self-sustaining community,” said Marcia.

“Each sector plays an important role, and this conference facilitates that dialogue so that we can all move together in the same direction with less effort than if we operated in isolation.”

As a Kamloops mother of two who founded a waste management consulting company in 2010 called Waste Naught BC, Marcia said “I have been passionate about waste my whole life,” a passion which stemmed from her childhood lifestyle. Growing up in rural Paul Lake, near Kamloops, Marcia said her family “never wasted anything” and they always recycled and composted.

After completing a business degree at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), Marcia landed a job with the Thompson-Nicola Re-

gional District as an environmental services technician. Working with the region’s authority for waste management for many years, she learned the ins and outs of waste reduction and waste management.

“I would like to see Kamloops as a city without the need for a landfill,” said Marcia, who has seen firsthand the abundant resources that are buried in our landfills every day. “If we start to look at waste as more of a commodity, then we are less inclined to just bury it. The first step is sometimes the hardest, but once we start to realize that doing the right things like buying quality products [that are built to last], setting up recycling systems, composting, and repurposing materials - not only feels good, but there are economic benefits as well.”

Marcia now performs waste audits for businesses and institutions. “Most people don’t like garbage,” said Marcia. “People also don’t like things to be

messy, and so we have garbage cans everywhere, which are inefficient and wasteful. Waste audits help decision-makers understand how waste is generated and handled in their organizations, and also how to set up a system that is more efficient and ecofriendly.”

Marcia is looking forward to the event in February and she hopes that the CIL will raise awareness and get more people thinking about their future in sustainability.

“A lot of innovative ideas are being brought to the table,” Marcia said, “and I hope that these topics will help educate and inspire our community to create a future of forever.”

The Kamloops CIL 2015 is being hosted at the Campus Activity Centre at TRU from February 3 to 5. For more information and to register visit http://freshoutlookfoundation.org/ events/community-innovation-lab-kamloops-bc/.

by Racheal Estok, TRU

DOWNTOWN echo

BUSINESS PROFILE

Manshadi Pharmacy provides best service possible Did you know that Manshadi Pharmacy has been in Kamloops for 15 years? Locally owned and operated and located on the corner of 5th and St. Paul, Manshadi Pharmacy has been a staple in the downtown core and now on the North Shore of Kamloops and for good reason. Under the direction of owner and head pharmacist Missagh Manshadi, the pharmacies pride themselves on not only providing your medications but helping each and every person that walks through their door on a path to better wellness.

“Our name is right on our pharmacy,” explains Missagh. “We do everything possible to uphold the integrity of our name and go the extra mile every single time. It is needed to attract new customers and maintain our existing ones.”

Being locally owned and operated is very important. It means that each dollar that comes through the doors, stays right here in Kamloops. This is very self evident and in addition to the 18 staff that is employed at Manshadi Pharmacies, we also witnessed the construction of a major building development in North Kamloops which houses its second location, walk-in clinic and much more.

“We are the only independent and locally owned pharmacy on the North Shore,” he explains.

“Every penny that we make is invested back into our local community. It took a lot of faith to build that building. We are pleased with the support. As a result with what we have done we

Start the year off right. Volunteer!

Oncore Central Services Snow Angels Program is still in need of volunteers this winter.

The volunteers will shovel the driveways and/or walkways of seniors with mobility or health issues in their neighborhood within 24 hours of each snowfall. Additionally, all volunteers will receive a free medium pepperoni pizza from Domino’s Pizza every time they shovel a driveway. You must be 17+ to volunteer. Call 250-828-0600 to volunteer.

For these and many other volunteer opportunities call 250-372-8313 or visit www. volunteerkamloops.org/.

January 15, 2015 n 5

SALE

3 DAYS ONLY FRI SAT SUN 16 17 18 NEW YORK STRIP LOIN STEAKS $6 per pack.

4$

FOR Meet the friendly faces of Manshadi Pharmacy: (L-R) Katie Dimora, Lani Dyck, Regan Wetherill, Lisa Milner and Mary McKenzie.

are getting a lot of support. We invested and now the community is investing in us.”

Much more than a building, the pharmacies and the services they give are what keep bringing people back. In addition to providing your common pharmaceutical services, Manshadi Pharmacy also has a big compounding lab, specializes in diabetes support and focuses on medical equipment and supplies. It is common for the pharmacists and staff to know each of their customers personally and they work together with you to achieve your health goals.

“We run our pharmacies with three things in mind,” continues Missagh. “Empathy, kindness

and humility. We deal with everyone who walks through our business with those three virtues integrated with sound pharmaceutical advice. This is what sets us apart from other pharmacies here in town.”

You can visit Manshadi Pharmacy here in the downtown core at 477 St. Paul Street. They have on-site certified diabetes counsellors, provide compounding, home health care products, vitamins and supplements, medical equipment and supplies, quality prescription services, blister packing, rentals and daily free delivery. For more information you can also reach them by phone at 250-372-2223.

Tanya Orozco, freelance

GranFondo and Family Festival

Kamloops’ 3rd Annual Indoor GranFondo and Family Festival will be held on Family Day weekend Sunday, February 8. Starting at 10:00am, enjoy an active day with the kids at the Tournament Capital Centre!

The Kamloops Indoor GranFondo is an epic indoor cycling event to benefit the MS Society of Canada. Participants can ride for up to six hours, and may bring their own bike and bike trainer (bicycle stand), or the City of Kamloops has a limited number of free bike trainers and spin bikes available.

Participants of the Indoor GranFondo will be treated to exclusive swag, live entertainment, lunch, snacks, a “Warm-Up Mixer” the night before the event and a train-

ing plan from Fitness for Mortals.

Those who raise $100 will receive an Indoor GranFondo T-shirt. Register at kamloopsgranfondo.ca.

The Family Festival is free to attend, with activities going on all day. There will be a Pacific Sport Kid Zone with supervised activities such as XploreSportz, wheelchair basketball with the Kamloops Adaptive Sports Association, face painting, an art station with 4Cats Arts Studio, River City Gymnastics Obstacle Course and Princess Party characters, yoga for kids with the Yoga Loft, a science centre with BIG Little Science Centre, community booths, photo booth and more. There is also a free family swim at the Canada Games Pool.

24

WHOLE FRYING CHICKENS

9

$ 00 EACH

MCCAIN FROZEN PIZZAS

3

$ 87 EACH

BLACKBERRIES

5

2/$

FUEL FOR FOOD

When paying by cash, debit or gift card, customers will earn 5 cents in grocery coupons for each litre purchased. When paying for fuel by credit, customers will earn 3.5 cents in grocery coupons for each litre purchased.

Sahali Mall 945 W Columbia St 250-374-2811

Fortune Shopping Centre 750 Fortune Dr 250-376-4129

6 n January 15, 2015

DOWNTOWN echo

Goodness on the go

G IRIN INSP MA DRA

Eat in or take out, either way you can’t go wrong at Dorian’s Greek House located at 430 Victoria Street. Pictured here is staff member Olivia Watt, and oh – if you could only smell what is in that bag!

Faster than the Speed of Sound at KAG

By David van Belle Produced in collaboration with Theatre Calgary

“Powerful, sweet, poignant and often surprisingly funny”-Calgary Herald “Certified crowd pleaser” -Calgary Sun

January 22 to 31, 2015 SAGEBRUSH THEATRE Pay-What-You-Can Matinée: Sat., Jan. 31, 2:00 pm

SPECIAL OFFER FOR VETERANS: Buy 1 Ticket, Get 2nd at Half Price Tickets available from Kamloops Live! Box Office 250.374.5483 1025 Lorne St. wctlive.ca

Michael Markowsky’s practice comFrom January 17 bines painting and performance. He to March 21, Michael typically draws and paints while riding will occupy The Cube inside or on top of moving cars, buses, and transform it into a boats, trains, airplanes and even dogworking art studio. He sleds. In July 2013, Markowsky made will use the space to build his fighter plane 100 postcard-sized drawings while flysculpture. Every Tuesing faster than the speed of sound in a day from 11:00am to Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 “Hor4:00pm for the duranet” jet plane. tion of the exhibition, Over the past year, Markowsky has the artist welcomes painted five 3 x 6 metre paintings based members of the public on the drawings he made in the jet to participate in a vaplane. The final project will be to build a riety of activities, from scaled down fighter plane sculpture out drawing to assisting of wood and canvas around which the with the construction paintings will be displayed. of the sculpture.

When it is complete, viewers will be able to sit inside the sculpture’s cockpit, thereby simulating the artist’s supersonic flight.

Similar to his other drawings in motion, Markowsky is simulating the experience of moving through space and, in this case, sharing a situation that very few people have the opportunity Artist drawing while flying in CF-18 in 2013. to experience.

funny pa g e s DOWNTOWN

January 15, 2015

This could be your spot!

Advertise your business in the little newspaper that everyone loves - the Downtown Echo.

Affordable, effective advertising.

(It made you look, didn’t it?)

warning! This publication is not suitable, and not intended, for children and those with a weak sense of humour. If you meet these requirements, stop reading immediately and secure your parents permission. In fact stop and call your parents anyway. Thank them for bringing you into the world. Thank them for raising you. How long has it been since you told Mom you loved her? Too long, I bet. Go ahead, call her now.

not bragging

Bad driver

374-3246

The one thing that drove me absolutely crazy about my boyfriend Bill was the way he drove. He would insist on driving in the dead centre of a two-way intersection, and no matter how much I complained, sulked and threatened, nothing made a dent.

The only consolation I found was the thought that at least the cars coming towards us, were staying in their lane.

Sure enough, I soon resigned myself to my fate, but I would still cringe all too often while on the road.

Well, the day finally came when I was to meet Bill’s family. We headed to the small hick town that he was from in Pennsylvania, and had a grand ol’ time with his folks. It was when we went out for a drive in the old family pick up that I learned that things could get quite a bit worse. “Don’t worry about my husband’s driving in the centre of the road,” said Bill’s mom with a big friendly smile, as we headed onto a two-way intersection. “That’s what everyone around here does!”

Lecture tour with a difference On New Year’s Eve, Daniel was in no shape to drive, so he sensibly left his van in the car park and walked home. As he was wobbling along, he was stopped by a policeman. ‘What are you doing out here at four o’clock in the morning?’ asked the police officer.

‘I’m on my way to a lecture,’ answered Roger.

‘And who on earth, in their right mind, is going to give a lecture at this time on New Year’s Eve?’ enquired the constable sarcastically.

‘My wife,’ slurred Daniel grimly.

did you know that we not only deliver good news & great stories

WE ALSO DELIVER FLYERS

For more information call Jack or Jodi • 250.374.ECHO (3246) • #1 - 219 Victoria Street

8 n January 15, 2015

DOWNTOWN echo ADVERTORIAL

hipsters vs. hamsters

BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS Here are three simple, yet powerful pieces of advice that will help you on your route to success.

Strategy You are probably very good at what you do. You started your business because you have entrepreneurial flair. But do you have a vision for where you want your business to be in e.g. 3 years? You want to grow your business, but to what level?

Imagine you invited your family and friends to go with you on holiday.

You all get into your car and set off on your way? But have you all decided where you will be spending your holiday? How long time will you be there? What will you do when you arrive at your destination?

That is exactly the reason why you need to create a strategy for your business. You need to know how your business will look in e.g. 3 years. Then everything you do in your business is related to achieving that strategy. By working that way, you will avoid wasting time, money and energy on activities that do not lead you to your goal.

Your numbers The second piece of advice I would like to share with you is about knowing the numbers of your

business. I am not only talking about your revenue and expenses. But every number. Let me give you an example, how much does it cost you to keep your business open? That is without making a single $ of revenue?

How much money do you earn on each product or service you provide to your clients?

Who is your best client? Whom you make repeat business with?

Your stakeholders Your stakeholders are your customers – your staff – your shareholders.

Always be good to all three.

Provide a product/ service that meets or slightly exceeds the expectation of your client Treat your staff with the respect you want from them. If they feel appreciated, they will work hard for you and enable your success Your shareholders (you and your family perhaps) deserve to be paid for their contribution. So make sure you get a good Return on Investment from your business while having the time to spend with your family.

My name is Aida Andersen and I am a Business Coach.

A business coach is much like a business consultant in that a coach is educated to analyse your business and identify areas of improvements.

A business coach is also like a teacher who can help you learn how to run your business using tried and tested tools. Finally, a business coach is – a coach. Someone who asks you the tough questions, supports you in implementing changes, keeps you accountable to your own goals, and motivates you all the way until you achieve the success you desire.

Hair today, gone tomorrow A very popular film was being shown at the local cinema and the place was packed.

Suddenly a woman stood up and with a scream rushed out into the foyer to search out the manager. “I’ll never come back here again,” she complained.

“I’ve just been interfered with.”

A short while later another woman ran out looking distressed, complaining of the

Speedy knitter www.aidacom.ca | 250-674-3655

An old lady was knitting and speeding on the highway. A cop pulled up to her and yelled “Pullover!” She yelled back, “No, they’re mittens!”

same thing.

“I’m not having this,” said the manager and he decided to track down the pervert. Shining his torch along the rows he eventually discovered a man crawling along under the seats. “What the hell do you think you’re doing?” he roared.

“It’s my toupee,” replied the man. “I’ve lost it. I had my hand on it twice, but it got away.”

DOWNTOWN echo

January 15, 2015 n 9

Will I Live to see 80?

I recently picked a new primary care doctor. After two visits and exhaustive lab tests, he said I was doing ‘fairly well’ for my age as I just turned 62.

A little concerned about that comment, I couldn’t resist asking him, “Do you think I’ll live to be 80?”

The doctor responded by asking, “Do you smoke tobacco, or drink beer or wine?”

“Oh no,” I replied . . .”I’m not doing drugs, either!”

Then he asked, “Do

90’s flashback

you eat rib-eye steaks and barbecued ribs?” I said, “Not much since my former doctor said that all red meat is very unhealthy!”

“Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf, sailing, hiking, or bicycling?” “No, I don’t.” I said.

He asked, “Do you gamble, go on vacations or have a lot of sex?”

“No.” I said.

He looked at me and said, “Then, why do you care to live that old?”

Reliving the good ole’days The old couple had been married for 50 years. They were sitting at the breakfast table one morning when the wife says, ‘Just think, fifty years ago we were sitting at this same break-

fast table together.’

‘I know,’ the old man said. ‘We were probably sitting here naked as a jaybird, too.’

‘Well,’ Granny snickered. ‘Let’s relive some old times.’ Where upon,

If you ever wondered how Right Said Fred measured sexiness, this bar chart should help.

the two stripped to the buff and sat back down at the table. ‘You know, honey,’ the little old lady

breathlessly replied, ‘My nipples are as hot for you today as they were fifty years ago.’ ‘I wouldn’t

be surprised,’ replied Gramps. ‘One’s in your coffee and the other is in your oatmeal.’

Join us for this community changing conversation!

February 3 - 5 at Thompson Rivers University Whatever your passion, CIL will help you get informed, connected, and inspired so you can get busy making Kamloops healthier, happier, and more prosperous.

This exciting event combines emerging public engagement and social innovation tools in a step-by-step, vision-to-action process that will help you help this great community you call home!

Pam Hall, Dressing up Works (detail), 2006, site research in Port Rexton and Maberly, NL giclée print on archival paper

Pam Hall: HouseWork(s) January 17 to March 14, 2015

Special discounted rates for students, seniors, and people from nonprofit/community groups. $29/day or $79 for 3 days. Some free sessions.

For more info and to register: www.freshoutlookfoundation.org

Free admission every Thursday sponsored by BCLC

465 Victoria Street • 250-377-2400 • kag.bc.ca

10 n January 15, 2015

It's a new year!

Don't let your hair suffer from winter blues.

Andrea would love to help put bounce back into your life!

Visit Andrea to get refreshed to start the New Year head-on!

men + women

• free parking • sulphate free • easy access • Gluten free shampoo and • ammonia free conditioner colour HOURS: TUES-SAT 10-6

250.314.7998 1326 Battle Street

www.facebook.com/downtown.northshore.echo

(across from Lee's Music)

Find The Echo on Facebook It’s always good news!

It’s always good news! #1 - 219 Victoria Street 374-ECHO (3246) email us at: echo@ shawcable.com

TALK

DOWNTOWN echo

OF THE TOWN

Submit your listing: echo@shawcable.com

START THE 13 NEW waysYEAR to ring in the new year!

■■ Obsolete Spaces

by Wendy mount Theatre. FMI on film Open to local vendors, if you HEAD-ON! Weseen from Jan. 9 to Feb. 7 in schedule and tickets, visit: kam- “Make it, Bake it, Grow it.”

Kamloops Arts Council’sVis Main FMI contact Andy at 250-577loopsfilmfest.ca. ea it Andr Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. FMI 3810, or dandyme2@hotmail.

■ Pagan Coffee Meet-Up on t to ge visit: info@kamloopsarts.ca or thed third Thurs. of each month com. Visions Farmers Market refreshe call 250-372-7323 Society (non-profit). d putfrom 7 to 9pm at The Art We ■■ Live in the Lounge atan Lake Are, 246 Victoria St. FMI visit: ■■ 2015 Art in the Park apboun City Casino, 540 Victoria St. ceKamloops Pagan Community plications are now available to facebook.

Jan. 17 - Caitlin Goulet. back inon to be a part of the premiere ! life ur yo ■■ Philosophers’ Cafe on Jan. ■■ Indoor Farmers Market artist show and sale July 1. To 20 at 7pm at the Smorgasbord at Sahali Centre Mall on the register, visit: https://www.

Deli, 225 – 7th Ave. Bill Sundhu 1st and 3rd Sat. from 10am to eventbrite.ca/e/2015-kamloopsis the presenter, discussing The 2:00pm until April 18. Meat arts-councils-art-in-the-parkT Word - Terrorism. What does products, farm produce, baked artist-application-registrait mean post 9/11? goods, arts, crafts and more. tion-7907562733.

■■ ‘80’s Night’ on Jan. 21 during the Blazers vs Tri-City Americans game at Interior Savings Centre. Win prizes for men + women dressing up, 80’s themed games, free parking • sulphate free contests and •music.

• easy access • Gluten free and ■■ Café Français! onfree Jan. shampoo 24 • ammonia conditioner colour at the Smorfrom 10am to 12pm HOURS: TUES-SAT gasbord Café, 715 Victoria St. 10-6 Great presentation by Canadian Parents for French.250.314.7998 Parents will 1326 their Battle Street learn how to support chil(across from Lee's Music) dren learning French in French Immersion, Core French or French schools. Free event.

■■ Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk on Jan. 24 at 7pm at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. FMI visit: laurenmannmusic.com.

■■ Fun 4xMixed Relay Indoor Triathlon on Feb 7 at 1pm at TCC Indoor Track. To register call 250-828-3500 or online at Kamloops.ca/ezreg.

■■ TVASC “Let’s Dance” on Feb. 14 from 8pm to 12am at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Music by McIvor in Motion DJ Services. For tickets contact Zonia at 250-372-0091, Francoise at 250-372-3782 or Ed at 250-374-2774. FMI call 250-571-5111.

■■ “Winter Wildlife” Pro- D Day Kids Camp on Feb. 20 from 9am to 4pm at BC Wildlife Park for kids age six to ten. FMI and to register visit: http://bczoo. org/kidscampsage6to10.htm.

■■ Barnhartvale Coffee House on Feb. 21 at barnhartvale Hall.

Doors at 7pm, music at 7:30pm.

FMI contact Chrisy at 250-5730025 or www.barnhartvalecoffeehouse.com.

Snowy adventures - Three-year-old Gavin Mahoney enjoys one of ■■ Kamloops Film Festival the snow banks in the Lansdowne Village parking lot. from March 5 to 14 at the Para-

DOWNTOWN echo

January 15, 2015 n 11

echo stargazer Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) There’s a lot to think about these days Sag. Change is in the air and it’s time to clamp down on the spending and freewheeling. Home renovations come up and it could be expensive.

Unexpected developments with children pop up.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) As much as the week begins with you wanting to get out and network, there’s work to be done at the home office. Expect something you just blurt out to cause a fuss at home. Words aren’t working so speak with your actions.

Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) With all you’ve been through recently you might want to stay out of trouble this week. The Saturn energy is going to make it feel as if your friends have left you behind but Venus is bringing you back into the romantic spotlight. Focus on what you really want and allow it to come to you.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Mars brings a welcome surge of energy to help balance the days. You’re still working things out with your past but the fight should now be over. Smile at a stranger and you’ll feel the love returned.

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) The world is changing around you and as much as you’d like to just bend everything to your will or outperform the competition, this time it’s not going to happen. Something or someone from your past is going to stop by and put a kink in your plans. Say hello and take them out for some fun. Love is waiting somewhere social.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) You may seem pushy with your dreams and the people who can help but you finally have your passion back and it feels great! Say hello to a stranger and tell them your story. It’s time to attract some help on that project.

Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Forgive, forget and move on. If you were caught in Karma’s lurch recently you learned the importance of patience, honesty and grace under pressure. Simple values you’re going to need shortly as you’re tested again. This time, you’ll be better prepared.

Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) If you’ve been angling for a raise or promotion then cross your fingers. This might be the week your dreams come true. Take in a class and begin a new hobby. Love is waiting in the travel section at the bookstore.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Love is still good but it’s time to look at the joint finances. An inheritance or gift from a family member arrives out of the blue. News from a distance will disrupt your daily routine.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) An unexpected development in joint finances has you screaming at your partner. Calm down. The details have already been taken care of so even if you were taken by surprise, it’s still a great time for love.

Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Sudden and unexpected developments in your closest relationship could send you for a spin. Keep your wits. You’ve been through a lot with this person and one bump shouldn’t sink the ship.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Your daily routine will change shortly and it’s making you nervous about the seemingly unavoidable developments but stay strong. The change is meant to be and if you can keep your feet moving ahead of the energy then you’re going to succeed.

Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.

4th Avenue Hair & Esthetics

WINTER WREAKS HAVOC ON YOUR HAIR. KEEP IT HEALTHY. Book your appointment now with Carolyn or Chelsea

We’ll give you a reason to smile NEW PATIENTS WELCOME

• General & Family Dentistry • Emergency Care • Oral Surgery • Implant Reconstructive Dentistry

Dr. Henri Ferber

387 4th Avenue, Kamloops

250-372-2333

Salon Hours: Tues. to Sat. by appointment Wig Shop: by appoinment

250.851.2130 361 4th Avenue KERASILK SMOOTHING SERVICES NECTAYA AMONIA FREE COLOUR

12 n January 15, 2015

DOWNTOWN echo

THE TEAM THAT KEEPS YOUR EQUIPMENT MAINTAINED

Did you know we carry more than just paper?

We’re your one stop shop for:

Ricoh Photocopiers & Printers Ricoh offers a complete line of network-capable printers that print in black and white, color, or both. Ricoh multifunction printers offer scanning, fax and copier options as well as advanced finishing capabilities.

From small offices to centralized production printing environments, Ricoh printers enhance your productivity.

• Buy or Lease equipment • Copying • Printing • Faxing • Network Scanning • Document Serving • Document Finishing

Simple, straight forward solutions Call us today and book a free print assessment for your business.

261 - 6th Ave, Kamloops • 250-372-0955 www.KamloopsOfficeSystems.com

• Office Furnishings • Phones & Accessories • Cleaning Supplies • Office Decor • Storage & Organizers • Cameras, Scanners & Electronics Networking & Cables Power & Backup Chairs & Mats Armoires & Bookcases Teaching & Art Supplies And much more!

• • • • • •

And we deliver at no extra charge!