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Bringing homeless “Out of the Cold” The hazards of homelessness are especially rife with danger during the cold winter months: frostbite, exposure, illness, hypothermia, depression and loneliness.

Out of the Cold, a homeless shelter based out of the St. Paul’s Cathedral, has 28 beds available during the cold winter months. As of November 2, the shelter will be open on Sundays and Wednesdays. The organization provides a hot meal, a change of clothes, including fresh socks and new underwear— a good sleep and breakfast in the morning.

Last year, the shelter was receiving around 60 people per night for the hot meal. Allowing these individuals an opportunity to rest, wash, sleep and bundle up against the elements with dignity. Gale Ovington, event organizer, says “It’s not helping out—it’s helping up.”

The “Out of the Cold” Benefit Concert is set for Friday, October 21 at 7:00 pm. The event offers a whole host of musical guests and entertainment for the evening. The Pokotillo Ukrainian Dancers, under the direction of instructor Jeanne Olineck, includes three different age ranges from children to adults. Wearing traditional costumes, the dancers will perform numbers to traditional Ukrainian songs.

Rob Gretsinger will be improvising with his unique gongs and percussion instruments.

Rachel Casponi, soprano, will sing Mozart’s Alleluia and an all time fall favourite - Autumn Leaves. Carmen Ranta will perform Oblivion on alto saxophone. Norris Berg, director of the Thompson Valley Orchestra, and musicians will present the “Maple Leaf Rag”. There will be organ and piano soloists and chamber music ensembles. Gale is not only an organizer, the retired piano teacher and professional pipe organist is also one of the performers! She and

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The Pokotillo Ukrainian Dancers are set to entertain at the “Out of the Cold” benefit concert happening next week.

Rob “will give a hint that Halloween is near raiser, “This event with Boellman’s Gothic Toccata on organ with is the kick off to this season’s Out of the Cold gong improvisation.” and I really want to show that Kamloops is a Finally, the 50-voice community choir, the community that cares!”

Kamloops Choristers will present several St. Paul’s Cathedral is located at 360 Nicoselections and end with “Change to World la Street and admission is by donation. with Love”. Amid the music and singing, Not able to make the concert, but want to there will be time for conversation and volunteer services or donate much needed reflection as St. Paul’s Dean Ken Gray plays funds? The organization is in need of vola piano improvisation. unteers to work shifts on these nights, from Gale invites one and all to this heartfelt fund- continued on page 2

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Run for the Cure

Members of the TRU Recreation Department help participants of Breast Cancer Run for the Cure warm up on Sunday, October 2.

Run for the Cure nationally has over 100,000 participants and raises more than $20 million.

Homelessness Action Week 2016

Kamloops’ HomeFree Collective has announced this year’s Homelessness Action Week (October 9 to 15).

Homelessness Action Week is an annual event in Kamloops, held in conjunction with other municipalities across BC. It aims to inform, engage and listen to what members of our community have to say about homelessness in Kamloops.

Homelessness Action Week will include the following events: Project Connect – a wellness fair at Spirit Square at the corner of Yew Street and MacKenzie Avenue on the North Shore. The event will feature live music, a barbecue, prizes and opportunities to connect with service providers. All members of the public are invited to attend on October 13 from

10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Point-in-Time Count – a oneday event collecting stories and information on homelessness in Kamloops on October 13, starting at 7:00 am.

Activities, educational sessions and giveaways at various agencies that work with vulnerable or marginalized people throughout the week.

The A Way Home committee will be conducting a Youth Homelessness Count in the week following Homelessness Action Week. The Youth Homelessness Count will survey youth who have experienced homelessness.

The survey will be distributed through School District 73 and through planned magnet events to help collect information on youth experiencing hidden homelessness to support agencies and ser-

vices that work with youth. These coordinated efforts make the Youth Homelessness Count in Kamloops the first of its kind in Canada.

Homelessness Action Week, the Point-in-Time Count and the Youth Homelessness Count are partly funded by the Government of Canada’s Homelessness Partnering Strategy - a Federal program aimed at preventing and reducing homelessness by directly funding projects and initiatives in Kamloops and in 60 other communities. Homelessness Action Week is a unique opportunity to celebrate and recognize all citizens of our community.

For more information on HomeFree, to volunteer for the Point-in-Time Count, or to participate in Project Connect as a service provider, please visit www.kamloops.ca/homefree.

Pokotillo Ukrainian Dancers to perform at benefit concert – continued from front Funds are always welcome; donations can be made food prep, making beds and overnight supervision. to “St. Paul’s Cathedral Out of the Cold Program.” Tax Last season, there were 95 volunteers, this year receipts will be issued for donations of $20.00 or more.

For more information, contact Bud Forbes, chairthey are hoping to match that number but more are welcome! In addition to the community volunteers, person of the shelter’s board 250-573-3430 or many of the people using the Out of the Cold ser- Christine 250-318-0236.

Alicia Ashcroft, freelance vices were also offering their help while on site.

School District 73 invites nominations for its annual Owl Award of Excellence in Public Education, which acknowledges an individual, group or organization that has provided outstanding service to support public education in the region.

The prestigious award was created through the board’s long-term plan to recognize outstanding, system-wide contributions to education over an extended period of time, which impact students, parents, teachers, support staff and educational leaders across the school district.

Last year, the Kamloops North Rotary Club won the Owl Award of Excellence for its more than 40-years of support and hard work at the McQueen Lake Environmental Education Centre, which has created an educational legacy for many generations to enjoy.

This year’s winner will be announced in early 2017 and will be presented with a statuette of a burrowing owl sculpted by local artist Terry Norlander, which symbolizes wisdom, hope and vision.

Nominations will be accepted until October 31 and forms can be found on the school district website at www.sd73.bc.ca.

A committee of five, made up of the district superintendent, a board representative and three members of the community are responsible for selecting the winner.

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Meg R Million takes a call as Kamloops Arts Council manager Kathy Sinclair relaxes during Western Canada Theatre’s Cask Night Prohibition themed party held on October 1 at the Rex. The event was a part of the BrewLoops Festival.

Exhibition explores mental wellness Artists of all ages and levels are encouraged to submit their artwork in an exhibit that explores the theme of mental wellness.

“A Piece of My Mind” is an upcoming exhibition by the Kamloops Arts Council (KAC) Crossing Bridges Outreach Program and community artists focusing on the meaning of a healthy mind.

The theme of the exhibit is Inspiration.

Art can be a way of coping with mental health issues, including grief, anxiety, depression, stress and fear. The exhibit is intended to be an exploration of images and ideas around what can have positive effects on state of mind - with an emphasis on mental wellness and health.

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Limited space is available, so enter today.

A Piece of My Mind will feature work from Crossing Bridges participants as well as the larger community. The KAC’s Crossing Bridges Outreach Program takes workshops led by local artists to children, youth and adults at agencies such as the Canadian Mental Health Association Clubhouse, Phoenix Centre, the YWCA Women’s Shelter and more.

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(L-R) Zac Davis, Kelsey Larrosa, Joe Akram, Jennifer Anderson, Theresa Jackson and Nevada Gallant from Thompson Community Services set up outside the Dollarama at Lansdowne Village on Tuesday, October 4 for the Cash Mob in recognition of Community Living Month. Dollarama is one of many businesses in town that embrace hiring people with developmental disabilities. The Echo newspaper is also proud to be one of those businesses!

Play ball hockey with the Blazers and Storm On Saturday, October 22 the City of Kamloops Parks and their City Hall facility for many years. from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at the Recreation Department in February These systems use the same basic techRiverside Park water park, the about the possibility of developing nology as indoor ice making plants and Kamloops Outdoor Skating and an artificially cooled ice skating/ can reliably keep ice useable when the Hockey Association invites kids hockey facility in Riverside Park. air temperature outside gets up to 10°C. and adults to join members of Parks management and staff were There is an opportunity to the Blazers and Storm for some enthusiastic about the idea and transform the existing water ball hockey. The event will hap- started looking for opportunities to park facility in Riverside Park pen at the proposed location of bring the idea to reality. KOSHA into what is known as a ‘2-for-1’ a refrigerated outdoor ice rink members believe that such a facility, system: a splash-park in the summer at the water park in Riverside combining a large pleasure skating and an artificially cooled skating/ Park. Have some fun and area with one or two hockey rinks hockey facility in the winter. find out more about how would be a wonderful draw for Kamloops could get some outdoor locals and visitors alike, and would refrigerated ice. greatly enhance the overall experiBring a stick if you have one. ence of visiting Riverside Park, makQ: Who’s the most important memThere will be a few spares at ing it a true all season park. ber of a ghost’s hockey team? the event and refreshments will be Artificially cooled outdoor ice skat- A: The ghoulie. provided. ing systems have been successfully Q: What is a vampire’s favorite Members from the Kamloops operated across North America for sport?

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Red Wine Meets White Carpet After a hectic workday, I was driving home in the rain sit there in the spillage not quite sure how to proceed. with crumbs all over my lap. There was a lone bran and Ben climbed into bed, puts his hand down on the matberry muffin left in a Tim Horton’s box from the morntresses and his smile wavered as his eyebrows turned ing staff meeting. Standing alone in the staff room, I into a “what the…what?” kind of squiggle. I’m holding stared at it the way a predator hones it on its prey the empty glass, soaked through the sheets, smiling like before attacking. That muffin didn’t stand a chance. I it’s a beauty pageant and the other contestant’s name snapped it up and just sort of shoved the peak into my was called over mine. trap. I wanted to hurry home so I continued the attracSo, when the wine spills, there is this split second tive mushing of muffin into my mouth from behind the moment where we look at each other—my huswheel. Loose and reckless morsels of muffiny goodband giving this “AGAIN?” look, before drinking ness; this kind of eating is not a tidy enterprise. Somein the mess. We then lunge into action, attack the one cuts me off and I bark an obscenity out, mouth full stain with paper towels, hoping to lure the liquid PERFECTLY of muffin. I catch a glimpse of my reflection. from the clutches of the carpet. I search the Internet FABULOUS Girlfriend, you look so stressed. Seriously just covfor stain removers. There are a variety of options, Alicia Ashcroft but here’s a step-by-step approach of what ered in crumbs. Like, it’s all over your face.

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My favourite tip was to pour white wine over the red, which sounds This isn’t a huge surprise. These are things you need to know about a bit wasteful. But hey, maybe carpet sangria has yet to sweep the me. I cry a lot. I mix past and present tenses when I write. I’m nation–what do I know? It seemed to me that it was a bit like putting incapable of giving directions. I’m terrible at basic math and I’m a out a fire with more kerosene. Plus, I’m not much of a chardonnay certifiable food and beverage spiller. That’s why I mostly wear black, kind of girl. it’s five per cent wanting to be chic and 98 per cent wanting clothes Once the stain was out, I congratulated myself with a little ButterI can wear again after an inevitable staining. fingers re-con. Good news y’all, not only is it still a thing, but they When Ben and first moved in together, I was all tucked up in bed, are putting it in ice cream now. That’s just another thing for me to holding a huge glass of water. I don’t quite know how I did it, but I bring home and smear into the carpet. The possibilities are endless just kind of relaxed and let go of the glass. Water everywhere. I just really, my clumsiness knows no bounds.

Majority of residents want a referendum Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops – Thompson – Cariboo, says results from a random telephone survey conducted on October 6 confirm that a majority of residents want a referendum on electoral reform.

The telephone survey reached out to over 8800 individuals and received 736 responses.

The polling company indicated that this is a strong and reliable response rate.

“These numbers confirm my survey responses from the spring where 76.8

per cent want a referendum on changing Canada’s voting system,” said McLeod. “My report to the Special Committee on Electoral Reform will reflect both of these results as well as information I gathered from community forums and direct contact.”

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Kamloops wineries shone brightly Thursday, September 29 when the Okanagan Wine Festival announced the results of the 2016 British Columbia Wine Awards marking the kick off to the 36th annual Fall Okanagan Wine Festival now in full swing.

A panel of ten expert judges from Canada and the U.S. worked for four days to determine which wines were worthy of medal recognition. Competing for that recognition were a record 624 different wines from over 90 wineries across the province.

Among this year’s entries were two Kamloops wineries, which combined earned a total of eight medals. Harper’s Trail Estate Winery won a gold medal for their 2014 Pioneer Block Riesling and a silver for their 2014 Cabernet Franc.

Monte Creek Ranch Winery was awarded a gold medal for their 2014 Riesling ice wine, a silver for their 2014 Cabernet Merlot and handful of bronze medals for their 2014 Ranch Hand Red Reserve, 2015 Reserve Chardonnay, 2015 Hands Up White and their 2015 Hands Up Red.

“This is a tough competition and represents some of the best wines in BC,” says Kamloops Wineries Association director, Trish Morelli. “There were a lot of wines entered and to have two local wineries win eight medals is an incredible outcome and really helps to showcase the quality product coming out of the Kamloops Thompson Valley region,” says Morelli.

Additional notable recognition for Kamloops wineries came last week with the announcement of Cornucopia’s top 20 wine awards in Whistler, BC. Judged against 167 high caliber domestic and international wines, Harper’s Trail Estate Winery was named to the esteemed top 20 list with their 2014 Pioneer Block Riesling. In the 2014 competition, another Kamloops winery, Privato was awarded the prestigious top red wine at Cornucopia with their 2012 Pinot Noir.

The award winning Kamloops wines from Harper’s Trail, Monte Creek Ranch and Privato are available directly from the wineries or from select retail outlets in the province.

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Record-breaking year for research in Interior Health Project Interior Health broke historical records for research in the 2015/16 fiscal year with 73 research study applications approved by its Research Ethics Board – a 30 per cent increase over the previous busiest year in 2013/14.

“Research is critical for us to continue to advance health-care treatments and improve health- care outcomes in BC,” noted Health Minister Terry Lake. “Interior Health should be congratulated for a record-breaking number of research projects being conducted, as well as the many research partnerships it is developing with educational institutions right across the province.”

The University of British Columbia continues to be the primary source for new research studies at Interior Health, accounting for more than half of all studies submitted for ethical review.

UBC Okanagan was the academic institution of 16 principal investigators, almost matching the 18 from UBC Vancouver, and 18 from UBC Vancouver researchaffiliated organizations including the BC Cancer Agency and BC Children’s’ Hospital. Royal Roads University, the University of Victoria and Thompson Rivers University rounded out the BC post-secondary institutions affiliated with principal investigators undertaking research within Interior Health.

The health authority’s Research Strategy identifies health services and population health as target areas of focus. Over the past fiscal year, 80 per cent of all research conducted within IH fell within one of these two target strategies. Aligning with another recommendation of the Research Strategy, approximately 40 per cent of all research studies occurred outside of acute care sites.

“Our current focus is on realigning our health-care resources with a goal to shift the focus of health care from acute care to community programs and services,” noted Interior Health Board chair Erwin Malzer.

“Focusing our Research Strategy on these important system shifts allows us to gain new knowledge that can be applied to improve our service delivery to more effectively and sustainably meet the needs of our patients and communities.”

Student-led research projects have had a huge impact on the number and types of studies approved by the Research Ethics Board. Last fiscal year 38 student-led projects were approved, of which 20 studies were led by Interior Health employees pursuing graduate degrees.

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Habitat for Humanity participates in Carter Work Project Habitat for Humanity Kamloops is proud to be a part of Habitat for Humanity’s 34th Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project, Habitat for Humanity Canada’s biggest build project ever, to help build 150 homes for Canada’s 150th anniversary in 2017. The

Carter Work Project will take place in every province and territory and in over 40 communities including Kamloops.

Habitat Kamloops is partnering with Habitat for Humanity Canada, Habitat for Humanity International and the Carters to help bring this

project to Canada by committing to build homes to help reach the goal of 150 homes. Thousands of volunteers will be helping to build alongside future Habitat homeowners right across the country and Habitat Kamloops is excited to be a part of this Canada-wide project to bring affordable home ownership to more families in need.

Watch your speed “This Carter Work Project is about neighbours helping neighbours. People will have an opportunity to get involved in their local community to help more families have a safe, affordable and decent place to live in. We are truly grateful for former U.S. President and Mrs. Carter’s support and the many volunteers whose commitment has helped us to do just that,” said Celine Calfa, interim executive director at Habitat Kamloops.

“These are homes that provide families with the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life.”

People living in Habitat homes not only help to build their own houses, they also pay affordable mortgages. Habitat for Humanity’s innovative approach helps working families on a new path to better, affordable living conditions that lead to improved health and stronger childhood development.

Habitat Kamloops already has a build site for a duplex that will be a part of the Carter Work Project. To learn how you can get involved and Speed Watch volunteer Esko is counting cars on West Victoria Street. He records how many cars travel support the 2017 Carter Work Project and when through and what speed to gather statistics on. There is a second volunteer on cell phone watch. If the Family Information Sessions will take place, you are seen on your device your license plate is recorded and letter sent to you in the mail. visit the local site www.habitatkamloops.ca.

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Pianist and author in Kamloops this week Serge Mazerand, pianist, composer and author launches his new book ‘7 keys to Serenity’ this week in Kamloops (http://keystoserenity.com/book/7-keys-to-serenity/).

This book is a musical perspective on creating inner harmony and becoming the composer and conductor of a harmonious life symphony.

Serge is in Kamloops for several events: Booth and workshops during the Interior Wellness Festival and Conference that takes place in the Sahali Mall Friday, October 14, Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16.

Presentation at the Golden Buddha, 247 Victoria Street on Thursday, October 13 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Celebratory Concert at St Andrews on the Square on Saturday, October 15 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Tickets are $25/person and can be bought at Eventbrite (://www.eventbrite.ca/e/concert-playingby-heart-beyond-tickets-26627020134) or at the door. Free tickets available for young piano students.

Streak for Cancer event raises funds and awareness

Pink is the new purple - especially for the month of October when stylists are adding a punch of colour to clients’ hair for a good cause.

Salons across the Southern Interior are uniting for “Streak for Cancer,” an independent fundraiser aimed at raising some serious style, awareness and funds for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Breast Cancer Research Fund.

Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, participating salons are arming their staff with pink hair dye. For a $10 donation, clients can get a pink streak to show their support for women facing breast cancer, a disease that affects over 3,000 British Columbian women each year. Each salon will do the event a little differently, including the type of streak (permanent, temporary or hair extension) and whether or not the event is for one day or the entire month.

“This is a fun, simple way for people to show their support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” says Jennifer Harbaruk, Annual Giving coordinator with the Canadian Cancer Society. “We’ve come a long way since 1986 when breast cancer patients had a 73 per cent chance of survival. Thanks to significant investment in breast cancer research, the survival rate is now 88 per cent − that’s more than a 20 per cent increase!”

“When breast cancer is caught early, the chances of successful treatment are far better,” says Jennifer, “and regular mammograms are the most reliable early detection

tool. Another way to prevent breast cancer is to reduce your risks by not smoking, maintaining a healthy body weight and making sure you eat well and stay active.”

Salon owners or stylists interested in Streak for Cancer can connect directly with their local Society office. The community is encouraged to get out and get streaked at participating salons or support the cause by making a donation online at http://convio.cancer.ca/goto/ Streak. The fundraising page is a place for donors to make a general donation to Breast Cancer research.

To follow the colour as it paints its way across the Southern Interior, check out the Facebook page: Streak for Cancer - Canadian Cancer Society.

The Society is open to other independent ideas that raise funds and awareness for cancer research and support programming. Community members with a great idea and the drive to start up an independent fundraiser for the Society are encouraged to pop into the Kamloops office, located at 214141 Victoria Street or call 250-3749188.

To be connected with an expert who can answer questions or find out more about how the Society’s programming can assist an individual on the road from diagnosis, to treatment and recovery, please call 1-888-939-3333 or visit cancer.ca.

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■■“A Tisket A Tasket, a Pine Needle Basket” by June Benesh for the month of Oct. at the Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. Intricate stitching, many shapes and sizes, lidded and open vessels with colour and natural materials added make this a must see exhibition. Open 10am to 5pm Tues to Fri, 10am to 4pm Sat. Free parking, handicap accessible. FMI visit: kamloopscourthousegallery.ca.

■■ Equestrian Views by September Kuromi until Oct. 29 at the Kamloops Arts Council Main Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. A collection of equestrian sport renditions through art. Gallery hours: 10am to 5pm Tues to Fri, 10am to 4pm Sat. FMI visit: www.kamloopsarts.ca.

■■“I Hear Dead People” Burlesque on Oct. 13 at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Doors at 8pm for this 19+ show. VIP tickets at Instinct Adornment or online at kamtix.ca.

■■ Interior Wellness Festival and Conference from Oct. 14 to 16 at Sahali Mall. Marketplace, Healing Centre and much more!

Festival admission is free. FMI and Conference pass available at: www.interiorwellness.com.

■■ Art in the Dark on Oct. 15 at 7pm at a secret downtown location! 19+ fundraiser event for the Kamloops Arts Council. FMI visit www.kamloopsarts.ca.

■■ Beyond Fabulous! Drag Show on Oct. 14 and 15 at 7pm at the Rex, 417 Seymour St. Features some of the best Queens in Western Canada.

Fundraiser for Interior Community Services youth programs. Tickets available at 765 Tranquille Rd. or by calling Kari at 250-819-1919 or Tammy at 250-376-3660.

■■ Barnhartvale Coffeehouse on Oct. 15 with Blu and Kelly Hopkins. Doors at 7pm. Admission at the door or free for open mic per-

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Classic and classy - Proud owner Clark Borth stands beside his 1930 Ford Model A Roadster. Clark was one of the exhibitors from the Kamloops Vintage Car Club spotted downtown recently.

formers and children under 12. FMI on Oct. 22 at Kamloops Curling contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or Club, 700 Victoria St. Cocktails at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30pm and www.barhartvalecoffeehoue.com.

■■ Education Session with nurse dance from 8pm to 12am. TickCheryl Daniels from the MS Clinic ets must be purchased by Oct. 18 in Kelowna on Oct. 18 from 1 to by calling Francoise at 778-2202:30pm at Desert Gardens, 540 8010, Zonia at 250-372-0091 or Seymour St. Pre-registration re- Norma at 250-299-7221. quired by contacting Sherry at ■■ Merival on Oct. 22 from 7 to 9pm at The Art We Are, 246 Vic1-800-268-7582 ext. 7299.

■■ Power of Being a Girl Con- toria St. Admission at the door. ference on Oct. 19 from 8:30am to ■■ Kamloops Garden Club meet3pm at the Tournament Capital Cen- ing on Oct. 26 at 7pm at Heritage tre. Lunch included. Register early House, 100 Lorne St. Don’t know at the Kamloops YMCA/YWCA at what to do with all those vegetables in your garden? Guest speaker is 250-372-7725 or 250-554-9622.

■■ TVASC Dinner and Dance from Community Gardens and will

do a course on canning and pickling.

■■ Society for Creative Anachronism - Shire of Ramsgaard weekly practice/gathering on Mondays at 7pm at Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. FMI call Raynagh at 250-376-6676.

■■ 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. Supplies provided.

FMI call 250-377-2400.

■■ Volunteers Needed at the RIH Thrift Seller. Put your great customer service skills to a good cause. FMI stop by 146 Victoria St. or call 250-374-0487.

ADVERTISING CONSULTANT WANTED We are looking for an experienced sales consultant to work with our tight-knit team at the Downtown and North Shore Echo newspapers. We have to admit though that we’re more interested in finding the right personality fit, so aptitude and enthusiasm are the most important qualities!

The gig entails working with clients to implement effective advertising campaigns - this starts with the sale, continues to getting ad copy, proofing ad with client and then follow up after the sale. Also includes: organization of systems and billing clients. Basic computer skills are a must.

The hours are flexible the work atmosphere is fun!

Submit resume to: #1 - 219 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2A1 Email: echo7@shawcable.com or Fax: 250-374-3247

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echo stargazer Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) With so much love flowing your way it’s difficult to imagine a monkey wrench upsetting the happiness train.

It’s nice to bask in all of the attention but your partner might not be so appreciative.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Love is saying hello in ways you didn’t expect and you may have to make peace with the fact that you missed your astrological chance for this cycle. If smiles turn to conversation, make sure you get their number!

Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) An emotional weight has been lifted and it’s almost time to steam ahead. I know you don’t like to put your goals on hold but a secret romance has your attention. Let love guide your way.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) To say you’re publicly high viz would be a major understatement. In fact this is the most public and successful you’ve been in almost ten years. So if you’re starting a new project, make it a good one.

Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Every part of you wants to get away from the hustle and bustle and just go play on a beach somewhere.

This week however, you’ll see exactly why your heart craves the normalcy of the close and comfortable.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Money through joint ventures continue to be extremely strong but it’s time to have a closer look at what’s in it for you. Success isn’t always about accolades and achievements. Money is important too.

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Changes at the office have you choosing sides to get ahead. Take care as it might all be too much of a dramatic headache that’s not worth the effort. A secret you tried to hide becomes public.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Double check your health, your job, your daily routine and watch for accidents! Something you didn’t expect gets revealed. Love continues to shine brightly.

Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) You’re beginning the most creative cycle you’ve experienced in the last ten years. It’s highly probable that one of your projects will gather life-changing steam. The way forward suddenly becomes clear.

Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Home is where you’ll find your greatest rewards this astro-cycle but don’t forget about the office. Your work/life balance is currently off and the bosses are beginning to notice.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Should you stay or should you go?

Constantly running around with a purpose feels good but when efforts outweigh rewards it’s time to question the game. It’s time to plan a vacation.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Sure, money is strong and getting stronger but you should still keep tabs on what’s happening around you.

Revelations in a join financial project or money from the family could cause concern.

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

Off to the doctors office The orthopedic surgeon I work for was moving to a new office and his staff was helping transport many of the items.

I sat the display skeleton in the front of my car, his bony arm across the back of my seat. I hadn’t considered

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the drive across town. At one traffic light, the stares of the people in the car beside me became obvious and I looked across and explained, “I’m delivering him to my doctor’s office.”

The other driver leaned out of his window. “I hate to tell you, lady,” he said, “but I think it’s too late!”

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