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Fantastical local theatre

Returning to Prince Charles Park this summer is X Fest put on by the Project X Theatre Productions. X Fest 2014 features two wondrous plays that can be enjoyed by the whole family from July 23 to August 9 at the lovely downtown Prince Charles park. Young audience members will get to enjoy Alice in Wonderland, adapted by Mike Griffin which is based on the novel by Lewis Carroll. You and your family will also love the fantastical world in The Last of the Dragons, which is written by Kristin Walter, adapted from the story

by Edith Nesbitt. This play is an adventurous tale of a princess intent on changing the status quo and her destiny. Both productions have a mix of local talents and artists from around the province.

Melissa Thomas directs Alice in Wonderland and Heather Cant directs The Last of the Dragons.

Melissa has wanted to do Alice in Wonderland for many years.

“I’ve been interested in doing Alice in Wonderland for a while,” comments Melissa. “It is a great outside show. All of it takes place outside in the story. I actually have one of the kid actors I had last summer. So we have an 11-year-old girl playing Alice which is really exciting. The audience is going to see all the characters they would expect to see.”

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The Mad Hatter and Alice in Wonderland came out Sunday to promote X Fest 2014. Alice in Wonderland and the Last of the Dragons will be at Prince Charles Park from July 23 to August 9.

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a hit with all members in the audience according to Melissa. “There will be a castle, dragon hunting and battle scenes with sword fighting,” says Melissa. “There will be a lot of theatrical magic. I am excited to see how it all comes together. It is a very interesting story about empowerment. Although written in 1925 it has a very modern take on a princess story. It is really exciting to see how relevant this story is after all of this time.”

This year there will be different seating provided to the audience.

“We will be using bleacher style seating this year,” comments Melissa. “Bring things to make your tushies comfortable, though,” adds Heather.

For Melissa and Heather this is a whole new experience this year.

They have taken over as producers for Project X Theatre Productions. “We took over on the first of March,” adds Melissa. “It has been a whirl wind. I have worked for the company a number of times and it has been essential to my career building. From graduating from university, directing and now professional work.”

“It has been a lot of work to get the festival up and running,” comments Heather. “Rehearsals are starting. It is really exciting for us.

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Not only does Project X Theatre Productions put on an amazing festival, they help to support local actors. “Each show has a role or two, which helps to support youth performers,” says Melissa. “Now we are here helping to give back to other artists.”

The X Fest 2014 show lineup is set to bring an evening or two of affordable family fun. The shows will run Monday through Saturday at 7:30pm plus a 3:30pm matinee performance on August 1, 8 and 9.

You can buy your tickets at kamloopslive.com or by calling them at 250-372-3216. You can get additional information at projectxtheatre.ca/xfestperformanceschedule.

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Justin, Nicholas and Adam prepare to tap in - no putters required - for footgolf at Sun Rivers. This new sport started up this week and combines the skills of soccer and golf.

Patients have enhanced access to diagnostic imaging

(L-R) Dr. Rob Colistro, Department Head of Diagnostic Imaging; Kim Perris, Professional Practice Lead, Radiography; and x-ray technologist Shannon Minty Hembling.

Royal Inland Hospital just completed a renovation within its Diagnostic Imaging department, which includes a new multipurpose fluoroscopic machine that has been installed and is ready to use.

The machine’s purchase and an accompanying room renovation was part of a $1.1 million project, shared between Interior Health and the Thompson Regional Hospital District.

Fluoroscopy is important because it allows physicians to obtain real-time moving images of

the internal structures of a patient.

It is used in a variety of ways, such as examination of the gastrointestinal tract, visualization of joints, and assistance with biopsies.

The new multipurpose fluoroscopic unit will enable RIH’s radiologists and technologists to perform a wider variety of procedures than is currently available.

And, because the new machine has the ability to move around the patient instead of the patient moving to accommodate the machine, the provision of care will be more comfortable and more efficient.

1st Avenue construction update There currently is no through access on the 100 block to 1st Ave, the block has been transformed into a cul-de-sac. This will continue until the intersection at 1st and Lansdowne is active which should be by the end of the month, potentially earlier. The 100 block Victoria businesses are open and accessible. Here is an overview of the work phasing.

July 10 - 11: Median Curbs on 1st; July 8 - 11: Paving Stone along west side of 1st; July 14 - 15: Vic/1st Top Lift Asphalt; July 16 - 17: Lansdowne Bottom Lift Asphalt; July 17 - 18: Lansdowne/Lorne Top Lift Asphalt; July 21: Traffic Signals online; July 16 - 22: Victoria St/1st crosswalk concrete banding; July 22 - 25: Lorne crosswalk concrete banding; July 21 - 25: Crosswalk paving stones; July 21 - 25: Ornamental Lights.

Missing Kayakers located safely On July at 10:00pm, Kamloops RCMP Bike Patrol were patrolling in Riverside Park when citizens notified them they had located an overturned kayak and personal effects floating in the river. The police investigation revealed three males had been kayaking in the river parallel to downtown. The males were highly intoxicated and

they became separated from each other. One of the males fell out of his kayak. With assistance from Kamloops Fire, RCMP Police Dog Service and RCMP General Duty members, all parties were located safe.

Police would like to remind the public during this busy summer that consuming alcohol and boating can be very dangerous.

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Canadian Geographic Electrictree Yarns co-owner Caroline Dick rockin’ out on her homemade cigar box guitar. Cigar box guitars originally stem from Depression era kids who wanted to rock out, but had no money to buy an instrument.

For the Love of Kamloops Lill Scott has won her battle and is ready to dance and play. As a gift of thanks to the community for the generous love and support throughout her journey with breast cancer, Lill is inviting Kamloopsians to be a part of wonderful celebration of wellness to benefit women’s health. Enjoy dance performances by fabulous community artists Bonnie McLean and Swirley Dancer, drumming by Raven and Djembe Django, as well as a tribal dance class.

The fundraiser, Tribalicious Reprise, will be held at Let’s Move Studio this Friday night. This event is open to all ages and ends at 11:30pm.

The public can also participate in a variety of open classes on Saturday, July 19.

Admission is by donating to

breast cancer research and/or the Y Women’s Shelter.

Try out just one or all of these community dance and yoga classes including Belly Fit with Swirley Dancer at 1:45pm, Yoga with Christine at 3:10pm, Chorus Girl with Bonnie at 4:30pm, Line Dance with Betty at 5:45pm, Belly dance with Bonnie at 7:00pm and Power Yoga

with Lill at 8:15pm.

Donations can be made online for those who cannot attend the events on Friday and Saturday. Visit donate. bccancerfoundation.com/ goto/Kamloops or kamloopsy.org/ywomenshelter.htm to support.

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Time to unwind at lunch

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Explore, experience and enjoy Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association’s Zen in the Park. KCBIA has lined up an array of daytime activities at Gaglardi Park, 199 Seymour Street, that will give you the opportunity to come to a quiet, peaceful place to slow down, over your lunch hour. Meditation with Surya Krishna on Tuesdays begins at 12:10pm. If yoga is your way to relax and re-align, at 12:10pm on Wednesdays you can join Christine Schieberle, on Fridays at 12:10pm Let’s Move Studio hosts a session and Saturdays at 10:30am you’ll find the Yoga Loft in the park. Everyone is welcome to attend. Participation is by donation.

Friday at 12:10pm Let’s Get Active by Let’s Move Studio will pick up the pace with some exercise at the Blenz Plaza located at 2nd Avenue and Victoria Street.

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Cap Comments: Merchant Market Mania Well, it’s that time of year again! Merchant Market! The annual event, which will be taking place from July 23 to 26, will be full of lots of fun, music, sales and food!

Everything starts Wednesday, July 23 with the first ever Downtown Kamloops Car Free Day. We are closing down three whole blocks and filling them with fresh farmed goods, carnival type games, activities and sales. This is a day you will not want to miss, it will be like a Saturday Farmers Market on steroids.

The excitement continues on Thursday with everyone’s favourite, Downtown Echo Taste of Downtown! This one day taste-all CAP Team event features 20 of Downtown Kamloops’ Dana. best restaurants. Come down, grab a passport for $10 and taste your way across the downtown core.

“I have been waiting all summer for Taste of Down-

town,” exclaimed Dana, a brand-new CAP Team and TRU Wolf Pack member who originates from Vanderhoof, BC. “As a CAP member I will be patrolling during the event, but will definitely purchase a ‘passport to taste’ so I can get in on the fun too!”

Friday will bring something brand new too – a Street Battle of the Bands will be happening all day from noon until 7:00pm. Local bands will be performing all day; there will be plenty of seating and lots to see and do.

Come on down to support your local musicians and jam out to some rockin’ tunes.

Saturday is the last day of the Merchants member, Market with a good old fashioned giant sidewalk sale. Live music and merchant sales will keep you fueled for this day of shopping spectacular sales.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Lending equipment to HELP improve lives The Canadian Red Cross is well known for its efforts during disasters to help fellow humans in dire times of need. What most people don’t know is that they do a lot to improve the daily lives of Canadians. In Kamloops, the local Canadian Red Cross detachment has been supporting those in need for several decades. One of these programs is the Health Equipment Lending program.

They have approximately 5,000 pieces of health equipment on loan to the community each year, to over 3,000 different people.

Through the Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP), a national program of the Canadian Red Cross, they’re providing health equipment to individuals dealing with illness or injury. HELP also plays an important role in the diversion of used equipment otherwise destined for landfill. Craig Burns, Client Services manager in BC for Health Equipment Lending takes pride in this program.

“We provide short term equipment to those who are recovering from injuries, illness or have been discharged from the hospital,” he explains. “The term of lending is anywhere from three to six months at no charge.”

All of this is possible because of the volunteers and generous donations made by people to the Canadian Red Cross. “The support for our programs comes through financial donations,” comments Craig. “We have 30 volunteers running the office here in Kamloops.” The short term loan program alleviates the pressures that come along with injury or illness; assists seniors with mobility issues, allows people to return home from hospital earlier, and supports those in palliative care who wish to spend their final days in the comfort of their own home. “70 per cent of our clients are seniors and many of them are financially vulnerable,” Craig says. “This program gives clients the opportunity to use the equipment they need without having to rent it or purchase it.”

People who would like to use the equipment need to have a referral from a health care professional or their physician. After that, all they have to do it head down to the depot at 943 Victoria Street and one of the volunteers will find the equipment they need and give them a tutorial on how to use and care for their item or items. “Everytime an item comes back, it goes through an inspection to see if it needs repair,” Craig adds. “Each item is also cleaned and disinfected before it is lent to another person.”

The Kamloops depot is BC Southern Interiors’ largest Canadian Red Cross HELP lender. They have multiples of many items which include: bath boards, bath stools, bath transfer benches, bathtub safety rails, bed cradles, bed handles, canes both standard and quad, commodes

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Tim Larose, the HELP program organizer for Kamloops stands here with the various inventory at their depot waiting to help someone’s life to be a little easier as they heal.

that are wheeled, stationary and shower, crutches both axilla and forearm, IV poles, over-bed tables, raised toilet seats, toilet safety frames, wheelchairs-standard and companion and walkers that are frame, two wheeled and four wheeled. Any of these items can be used to aid those who are recovering from surgery such as hip and knee replacement where the recovery time is generally longer.

It is greatly appreciated if people who use the equipment provide a donation once they bring their item back, but it is not required. “We appreciate the support of the Kamloops residents,” adds Craig. “We are always in need of volunteers.” If you would like to volunteer you can contact volunteer coordinator Brenda Sharhon at 250491-8443, brenda.sharon@redcross.ca, or you can apply online at redcross.ca.

Their hours are Monday 9:30am to 1:00pm, Tuesday to Wednesdays 9:30am to 4:00pm and Thursday to Friday 11:30am to 4:00pm. Tim Larose, the Health Lending Program coordinator for Kamloops can be reached at 250372-2334. The Canadian Red Cross has a century-long history of belonging and contributing to the communities in Canada. Help them keep this legacy alive.

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Sleep Apnea and Diabetes This is an emotionally challeng- sleeping, the “flight or fight” horing article for me to write due to mone cascade is triggered, causing the reason why I was asked to the liver to release glucose spiking write this article. Recently I had your blood sugar levels. Therea loved one of one of my former fore, untreated sleep apnea can can be a contributing diabetes patient's, who factor in developing a had moved away a few pre-diabetic state. Adyears ago, come in and ditionally, obstructive inform me that he had sleep apnea can lead passed away in March to cardiovascular comfrom complications plications such as high related to his diabetes. blood pressure and The attending physiincrease your risk of cian who treated him heart attack or stroke at the hospital before as the lack of oxygen he passed believed HEALTH MATTERS caused by not breaththat his untreated sleep Laura Burgess ing regularly puts a apnea may have conPharmacist, CDE tributed to his erratic (Certified Diabetic Educator) lot of pressure on your cardiovascular system. blood sugars, diabetes, So what can you do to decrease and subsequent passing. Unfortunately, this patient was aware that your risk of major complications he had sleep apnea, but didn't think of sleep apnea or other sleeping he would be able to tolerate sleep- disorders? Well, of course the ing with a CPAP mask, so he left it first step is to talk to your doctor untreated. His family believes he for diagnosis and treatment. It is was unaware of how sleep apnea important to note that the Concould affect his blood sugar levels tinuous Positive Airway Pressure as they certainly were. I was deep- Mask, which forces air through ly saddened to hear of his passing, the aiways to keep them open, is but felt compelled to share this not the only treatment option. Adnews with my readers in hopes that ditionally, there have been sevit could educate others and prevent eral advances in CPAP technology which makes the masks more a similar event from happening.

I have addressed the link be- comfortable to wear and sleep tween sleep apnea and diabetes with. For people with mild cases, and sleeping problems before in weight loss may be effective as it a previous article, but given this decreases the amount of excess recent event, I feel that it warrants tissue that causes your airways a deeper discussion. So what is to become blocked and will help the connection between sleep and improve your blood sugar levels diabetes? Well, the connection is too. Being overweight or obese really two fold. First off, when is a risk factor for developing both your blood sugar is higher than obstructive sleep apnea and diabenormal, you tend to drink more to tes. For those with more severe encourage the kidneys to excrete cases of obstructive sleep apnea, the excess sugar, causing you to there are mouth splints, the CPAP wake up more during the night to machines, and even surgery to reurinate. This causes a disruption in move the excess tissue that may be your sleep, making you feel more the cause.

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