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Fast Eddy’s fundraiser There are good people out there, we see them everyday. Random acts of kindness fill our city. A mysterious stranger buys your coffee, someone picks up your lost dog, we return wallets and help stranded drivers get their car to the side of the road. We all try to be nice, helping out whenever we can. There’s kindness and then there is giving fully of one’s self. One Kamloops resident is on a mission to do just this, give of himself – fully. This man’s name is Edward Dostaler, or as he has become to be known, Fast Eddy. A caring man, he has committed to running across the country and back in support of two charities close to his heart, Breast Cancer and Alzheimer’s. The run which is scheduled to start in March 2015 from Victoria, BC will bring him through rugged backcountry, long plains, up and down mountain ranges and take him from sea to shining sea. More impressive than the run itself is planning stops in each of our ten provinces to participate in a 24-hour charity running event. These will not only raise much needed funds for medical research but will help him to spread awareness and concern for these debilitating diseases. Here at home he has many supporters who are helping him plan, prepare for and start his journey. One such friend, Dannielle Port is in the midst of put-

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ting together a fundraising dinner for Fast Eddy on Sunday, November 30 here in Downtown Kamloops and wants to invite everyone to come, join in and learn about the journey. “My friend Fast Eddy is going to be running across Canada twice raising money for breast cancer and Alzheimer’s,” she explains. “Right now he is raising money to fund his run so we are doing a pasta night at Frick and Frack. I met Fast Eddy this summer at the Farmers Market when he was selling tickets for an event he was doing. We became fast friends and now I am using my fundraising knowledge to help him achieve his goals.” The event, which is being held at Frick and Frack, is an all you can eat spaghetti dinner. There are two seatings, one at 4:30pm and one at 7:00pm. For just $20 you receive all you can eat pasta, a starter Caesar salad and garlic bread. “Frank at Frick and Frack has been great,” she continues. “He got on board right away. Because they are family oriented, we are able to invite kids under 12 for a reduced price of $15.” In addition to dinner, there will also be a silent auction and other prizing. The whole event revolves around Fast Eddy and what his journey will mean to the community. His drive and determination is infectious and he has already become an inspiration to those who know him. “Eddy is still very young,” finishes Dannielle. “So many people say they want to help but they don’t ever get around to it. I find Eddy encouraging because he is doing something he believes in and is accomplishing it. We are very proud.” For more information, to order your tickets or donate silent auction items you can reach Dannielle Port at 250-908-7512 or via email dannielleport@live.ca. Tanya Orozco, freelance

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Berwick on the Park staff braved the cold in front of Lansdowne Coopers collecting food for the Kamloops Food Bank. They collected 539 pounds of food and received, coincidentally, $539 in cash donations. Pictured (L-R) is Bev Graham general manager, Michelle Robertson recreation manager and Erin Currie community relations manager.

BCICF awards over $10,000 to local charities On November 18, the BC Interior Community Foundation (BCICF), formerly the Kamloops Foundation, awarded grants to ten worthy projects in the BC Interior. Ten organizations will also be receiving close to $10,000 as part of the fall granting program, a joint partnership with the BCICF and the Stollery Foundation Small Grants Program. BCICF Grant Committee co-chairperson Cara Graden says, “In our fall granting process we received 25 grant applications requesting over $105,000 but we were only able to fund 12 percent of the requests made. With so much need in the community, and so many worthwhile causes seeking funding, the Foundation does its best to ensure we are allocating our granting dollars effectively but unfortunately it’s not enough to meet the demand”. With the support of many community builders the Foundation awarded funding to support a number of projects in a variety of different areas; Supporting Youth and Education: Kamloops Early Language and Literacy Initiative was awarded $1,000 towards family literacy nights to increase awareness and availability of quality literacy activities for families. Big Brothers Big Sisters was awarded $1200 towards a mentorship program for girls ages ten to 14. Supporting Health and Welfare: Mt. Paul United

Church was awarded $1,000 towards the sensational soup program that feeds low income families. Kamloops Food Bank was awarded $1,000 towards the purchase of new tires for the refrigerator truck that delivers fresh food to charities around the community. Supporting Arts and Culture: Kamloops Symphony Society was awarded $500 towards the replacement of a twenty- year old digital piano keyboard. Kamloops Arts Council was awarded $1,000 towards supporting youth as emerging artists in the community. Supporting Environment and Recreation: Kamloops Cariboo Regional Immigrants Society was awarded $1,000 towards engaging new Canadians who are feeling isolated in a ten-week cooking program. Sun Peaks Youth Soccer was awarded $1,000 towards the purchase of equipment for the start up of a youth soccer camp and soccer league in the Sun Peaks community. Supporting Children and Families: Interior Community Services was awarded $1,000 towards First Step Program, providing assistance to young mothers for childcare and parenting program. Habitat for Humanity Kamloops Society was awarded $1,000 towards 2014 housing project for the purchase of kitchen appliances for one of the homes.

Will you be attending the Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 29? Why not warm up afterwards from 12:00 to 3:00pm with free hot drinks at the Sports Day in Canada celebrations taking place following the parade at Stuart Wood Elementary. The City of Kamloops has partnered with PacificSport Interior BC, Sun Peaks Resort Corporation, School District 73 and Kamloops Adapted Sports Association to deliver an exciting line up of activities to celebrate sport in our community. Formalities, including presentations from MLA Ministers Terry Lake and Todd Stone and Mayor Peter Milobar, will take place at noon. Try Wheelchair Basketball, Rocks n Rings Curling, or Nordic Skiing on a man-made track. There will be kids-sized skis, boots and poles for all to try. PacificSport Interior BC will have a Funzone engaging youngsters to get active. There will also be free face painting, bouncy castle and photo booth, with a live DJ. The City is also hosting a dropin street hockey tournament, so bring out your sticks and/or goalie equipment to play four-on-four for your chance to win prizes. There will also be some hockey sticks available. The tournament is for ages eight to 15, with a maximum of seven players per team. Other activities taking place around town in celebration of Sports Day include: On Saturday, November 29 the Canada Games Aquatic Centre will host a free swim from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, with activities and games from RipTech Dive Club, Sun Rays Synchronized Swimming Club, and the Kamloops Canoe Kayak Club. From 6:00 to 8:00 pm there will be free skate at McArthur Island Sports Centre. Kamloops Long Blades Speed Skating Club is offering free classes to come out and try Speed Skating. For more information visit www.sportsday.cbc.ca. Friday, November 28 is also Jersey Day. Show your support for sport by wearing your favourite jersey to work or school. Don’t forget to come on down to Stuart Wood following the Santa Claus Parade to take part in the celebrations!

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With messages of condolence for the Petersen family continuing to pour in from OLPH and St. Ann’s Academy families and students, past and present, many people have been inquiring as to how they can support the Petersen’s in this time of disbelief and immense sorrow. For those wishing to make a donation, an account has been established in support of Judy and Nigel Petersen. Donation cheques can be dropped off at either St. Ann’s Academy or OLPH (cheques should be made out to Judith Petersen) or deposited directly at an HSBC branch (account # CAHKBC 460-043676150 Judith Petersen). Additional means of making donations online are expected to be in place soon. For further information contact Mrs. Kelly Tries – superintendent, Catholic Independent Schools at 250-314-1429.

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Santa Claus is officially in town this Saturday Shynkaruk Santa will be full of holiday spirit on tators allowed in the 600 block of Vichis visit to town this Saturday, celebrating with the kids in Kamloops. Taken into storybook land, the Once Upon a Time theme will engage all residents young, old and in between. This annual event is approaching quickly; it is this Saturday, November 29. The day starts with Wake-Up Santa at 10:30am and the parade beginning at 11:00am. Just like last year, there will be some pre-parade entertainment starting at 10:15am along the parade route for the kids. The parade starts at 2nd Avenue and St. Paul Street, runs down 2nd Avenue to Victoria Street and along Victoria Street until 6th Avenue. The parade ends at 6th Avenue. There are no spec-

toria Street. Santa stops at 6th Avenue and turns left. Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association encourages parade spectators to take public transit or carpool to the event. Downtown parkades are free of charge to park in, but take notice that private off-street lots are not free during the event. This includes Lansdowne Village. This incredibly big community event would not be possible without the countless number of volunteers and sponsors here in Kamloops. Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association would like to thank all their sponsors and volunteers, without all of you, the parade would not happen!

to Warriors The Kamloops Blazers have traded 18-year-old forward Jesse Shynkaruk to the Moose Jaw Warriors in exchange for a fourth round WHL Bantam draft pick in either 2015 or 2017. Shynkaruk, who hails from Saskatoon, had eight points with the Blazers in 18 games this season. “We’d like to thank Jesse for his time with the Blazers and wish him luck in Moose Jaw,” commented general manager, Craig Bonner. With the transaction, the Blazers have 24 players on their roster including two goaltenders, eight defensemen and 14 forwards.

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and selection is just amazing. The staff can help you differentiate the products, recommend particular ones based on your preferences and point you in the direction of what you need. They have a giant selection of almost everything from shoes, wigs and clothes to a whole line of Kama Sutra products, bachelorette party supplies, lubricants, safety items, toys, books and more. “We have a wide selection of DVD’s, games, lingerie, toys and more.” continues Stephanie. “Many of our customers tell us that our products are very attractively priced. We have lots of great gift ideas and we even do customer requests. If there is something in particular you are looking for and we don’t have it, we are happy to order it in.” With customers ranging in age from 18 to 80, they come in for a variety of reasons. Some have been referred, some are curious

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about sex, some are looking for a way to spice up their lives. All find solutions inside the store. “We are happy to do private parties as well,” finishes Stephanie. “We can host parties here at the store or even in the comfort of your own home. We want to thank Kamloops for all their support and want to let them know that we appreciate their business. If you want to stay up to date on us from home, you can visit us on Facebook at One Stop Love Shop.” Do yourself a favour and stop by the One Stop Love Shop for a visit. They are open seven days a week, 10:00am to 9:00pm, Monday through Wednesday, 10:00am to 10:00pm, Thursday through Saturday and 12:00pm to 8:00pm, Sundays and holidays. The One Stop Love Shop is located at 743 Victoria Street and can be reached by phone at 250-377-8808. Tanya Orozco, freelance

MS Society open house The Kamloops Chapter of the MS Society of Canada invites you to join them for an Office Open House on Thursday, November 27 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Chapter office: 1-275 Seymour Street. They will be celebrating all of their supporters, volunteers, and members, and highlighting the services and research supported by the MS Society. Refreshments and snacks will be available along with draw prizes. For more information phone 250-314-0773. RSVP’s welcome, but not required.

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The Kamloops Art Gallery, Kamloops Symphony and Western Canada Theatre joined Mayor Peter Milobar on November 21 to officially announce the highlights of this year’s Mayor’s Gala for the Arts and announce the short list for the Mayor’s Gala for the Arts. Awards will be given in three categories this year on Saturday, January 31 at the Mayor’s Gala for the Arts at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre. Nominations were accepted in the following three categories: Business in the Arts, Emerging Artist and Literary Arts. The following nominees have been short listed in each category. Business in the Arts: 4 Cats Art Studio, Academy of Dance and Noran Printing Ltd.; Emerging Artist: James Bethell, Lea Bucknell and Caitlin Goulet; and Literary Arts: Sylvia Olson and Richard Wagamese. These artists will be celebrated at the annual Mayor’s Gala for the Arts. Community members are invited to share in this annual celebration of the arts. More than 300

community arts, business and political leaders and art supporters are expected to attend this year’s Gala, which features an exceptional gourmet dinner and entertainment related to this year’s theme: 1940’s Hollywood Glamour. Tickets for the Gala are now on sale. Each year, the Kamloops Art Gallery, Kamloops Symphony and Western Canada Theatre partner with the City of Kamloops to acknowledge, celebrate and inspire artists and residents of Kamloops and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. The Mayor’s Gala for the Arts has been a successful event for the past seven years. Last year, this joint fundraising event raised $35,000 for the three arts organizations. This year, their goal is to raise $40,000. Tickets, which come with a partial tax-deductible receipt, can be purchased at Kamloops Live! Box Office by calling 250-374-5483 or visiting kamloopslive.ca or evenbrite.ca. More information can be found at mayorsgalaforthearts.com.

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TRU law students donned their Santa speedos and ran through Victoria Street as part of the second annual Santa Swimsuit Run on November 22. Pictured here is the group from last year’s first annual run. The run is a fundraiser for Royal Inland Hospital and all donations can be made through their website www.kamloopssantarun.com.

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A fundraiser for the Kamloops Arts Council (KAC) and Phoenix Centre, holiday cards are now for sale. Give the gift of local art with these seasonal cards, featuring artwork by participants of the KAC’s Crossing Bridges Outreach Program. All proceeds from card sales will support the Kamloops Arts Council and the Phoenix Centre. The Crossing Bridges Arts Outreach hires local artists to deliver workshops to the children, youth and adults in our community who need it most. Four card designs are available, buy one or mix and match. Stop by the Kamloops Arts Council at 7W Seymour Street. For more information, contact Jenn at admin@kamloopsarts.ca or 250-372-7323.

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Chamber Music Series: Angels – Transcending Time

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Join a quartet of Kamloops Symphony Chamber Musicians on November 29 at 7:30pm for this performance at the TRU Alumni Theatre. The KSO Chamber Musicians are Sally Arai, Clarinet; Naomi Cloutier, Piano; Cvetozar Vutev, Violin; Martin Kratky, Cello. The clarinet, piano, violin and cello is an unusual combination of instruments that few composers have combined. Among the few are Walter Rabl, John Williams, and Olivier Messiaen, which make up this performance programme. The first, Walter Rabl’s Quartet for clarinet, violin, cello and piano, is one of only two chamber works Rabl composed. The Quartet was dedicated

to Brahms, and listeners can hear his influence in the piece. It was composed in 1896. The premiere performance

in 1896 won first prize in a Vienna Musicians Association contest and is described as a “very mature work” for such

a young composer. Rabl had only been composing for two or three years at the time. Olivier Messiaen’s Quatuor pour la fin du temps (Quartet for the End of Time), was composed in a war camp during World War 2. French composer Messiaen was captured by the German army at the age of 31. He was inspired by an image from the book of Revelation. The quartet premiered at the camp in 1941 to 400 fellow prisoners. Tickets for Angels – Transcending are available at the door, at Kamloops Live! Box Office: 250-374-5483 or 1-866374-5483, or online at www.kamloopslive.ca. For more information contact 250-372-5000 or www.kamloopssymphony.com.

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DECEMBER EVENTS

Sat, Dec. 6: Craft Sale Open at 9am Mon, Dec. 15: Foot Care Clinic Appts 778-470-6000 Sat. Dec. 20 : Prostate Cancer Support Group 10am Dec. 25, 26, 27, 29, 31 : CLOSED Dec. 30 : OPEN AT NOON Please call 778-470-6000 to register

The NSCC is proud to host the

GERMAN CHOIR CONCERT Thursday, Dec 4 at 1 pm Everyone is welcome to attend FREE ADMISSION

WEEKLY EVENTS

MONDAYS: 1pm: Euchre TUESDAYS: 10am: Wood Carving, 1pm: Whist WEDNESDAYS: 1-3pm: CRIBBAGE THURSDAYS: 1pm: Whist, 1-3:30pm: BRIDGE FRIDAYS: 11:30am -1:00pm: Lunch 1pm: Hand & Foot Canasta SUNDAYS: 7:30-11pm: Fender Bender Dance $10 at the door. Licensed. BINGO EVERY TUESDAY: 6:00pm Come out for some fun and frolic. Win great prizes! Bingo licence #106053

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COMMUNITY DINNER Sunday, December 14 • 5pm

Turkey and all the fixings - catered by Harold’s Restaurant Live entertainment, door prizes and a 50/50 draw. Tickets $15.00 each (must be purchased in advance at the front desk).

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the North Shore Community Centre HOLIDAY HOURS December 24 and 31 - Closed at Noon December 25 and 26 - Closed January 1 and 2 - Closed All events are held at the North Centre, Own orShore rentCommunity at RiverBend. 730 Cottonwood Avenue, Kamloops Large 1 and 2 bedroom suites with optional support services.

Now the only thing Fred’s kids worried about is a tattoo. Diabetes? Calluses? Corns? Thick Nails? NEWare MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME! CSI Centre for Seniors Information, Northills Centre Call 250-554-4145. Open M-F 9:30am - 4pm

Call or email to learn more

Mayfair Manor We can help! Hammer Toes? Open everyday at 11:00am what you see! won’t (250) 682-4378 or info@theriverbend.ca NOW OPEN When Fred told hisYou family he wasbelieve selling the house Meat Draws Friday RiverBend at 7pm & Saturdays 3pm an elegant Manoratoffers

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Loyal Order of Moose • Women of the Moose • Moose Legion

10 n November 27, 2014

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TALK OF THE TOWN Submit your listing: echo@shawcable.com Gingerbread, novels, fiddlers and tea

■■ Live in the Lounge at Lake City Casino, 540 Victoria St. Nov. 29 Aaron Halliday from 8pm to 12am. ■■ The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. - Joanna Drummond on Nov. 29 from 7 to 9pm. FMI visit theartweare.com. ■■ Gingerbread Boy/Girl Decorating Workshop on Nov. 29 at Erwin’s Fine Baking, 369 St. Paul St. Workshops throughout the day. Preregister at the bakery. Special arrangements can be made to host groups of 15+. FMI call 250-374-1040 or info@erwinsbakery.ca. ■■ Christmas Raw Pot Luck on Nov. 29 from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Come for a wonderful experience and delicious food. Everyone welcome. FMI call Mary at 250-579-8011. ■■ Novel Release on Nov. 29 from 1 to 3pm at Chapters, 1395 Hillside Dr. Join author and screen writer Ian Weir on the release of his novel Will Starling. ■■ Pacific Way Holiday Craft Fair on Nov. 29 from 12 to 4pm at Pacific Way Elementary. Shop from local crafters and home-based businesses and find the perfect Christmas gift! Girl Guides will be offering gift wrapping.

■■ RIH Thrift Seller Weekly Promotions: Last Sat. of month: 50 percent off*, Every Tues. – Senior’s Day: 30 percent off all items*, Last week of month - fill-a-bag selected tags: $5 per bag*, Every two weeks – new silent auction items. 146 Victoria St. FMI call 250-374-0487. ■■ Conversations In Health on Dec. 2 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Caffe Motivo, 229 Victoria St. We will start a conversation, get you thinking, talking, and have you leave with specific action steps that can make a difference right away. RSVP for this free event. Call Janice at 250-574-3734. Limited to 30 participants. ■■ Kamloops Fiddlers’ Christmas Dinner and Dance on Dec. 6 at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. Cocktails at 6pm and Dinner at 6:30pm. FMI or tickets contact Jackie at 250-319-3680. ■■ OLPH Country Christmas Bazaar and Tea on Dec. 6 from 11am to 2pm at the OLPH Parish Hall, 635 Tranquille Rd. Baking, crafts, Granny’s Attic, knitting, sewing and more! ■■ Craft Show on Dec. 6 at Sahali Mall. In support of the SPCA and

“Blithe Spirit”

Swashbuckling shenanigans - (L-R) Andrew Kushnir, Holly Lewis, Amitai Marmorstein and Stephen Jackman-Torkoff rehearse for Peter and the Starcatcher – The Neverland You Never Knew playing from November 27 to December 6 at the Sagebrush Theatre.

other animal rescue organizations in town. FMI or to book a table contact

Suzan at skjarz@gmail.com or call 778-471-1957.

2014/2015 Season | Bruce Dunn: Music Director www.kamloopssymphony.com

Kamloops Live! Box Office 250-374-5483 or 1-866-374-5483

An improbable farce in Three acts

by Noel Coward Directed by: Linda Bezooyen

CHAMBER SERIES

Angels - transcending time

Produced by: Tammi Rose

November 29/2014 Saturday 7:30 pm tRU ALUMNI tHEAtRE

KSO Chamber muSiCianS: Sally arai, Clarinet naomi Cloutier, Piano Cvetozar Vutev, Violin martin Kratky, Cello The unusual foursome of violin, clarinet, cello and piano offers three angelic works – one of them composed in a war camp – exploring the felt-depths of human time.

Presented by:

The Kamloops Players at “The Stage House” 422 Tranquille Road

December 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, Curtain @ 7:30 pm Matinees December 7 and 14, curtain @ 1 :00 pm Tickets are available at kamloopslive.ca or by calling: 250-374-5483

KSO CHAMBER MUSICIANS

Matt Arnott