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Somebody call 911! The city is burning up! Yes, it is that time of year again. It’s the time when the women (and a few men) of Kamloops flock in groups with one burning desire: To pick up the new Kamloops Firefighters Calendar! The anticipation is over and the 2013 gem can now be in your hot little hands by the end of the day. This is year number three for the charity and it has proven itself to be one of Kamloops most popular fundraisers. This year’s recipients are the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation Fund and a charity that is very close to the firefighters hearts, the BC Professional Firefighters Burn Fund. This incredible, province wide charity helps the victims of fire and their families with support and life enriching services. Local firefighter, Ryan Cail is a long time volunteer of the Burn Fund. “More than 3800 professional firefighters dedicate and donate their time and skills to support burn survivors and create public awareness on fire prevention.” Says Ryan. What is most impressive about this charity is the fact that not a single position is paid. It is 100 percent volunteer based. Last year, the 2012 calendar raised $40,000 that was split equally between the two charities. This year,
Mike Haines, Tyler Smid, Ryan Cail, Shawn Davidson and Clayton Smith are some of the heroic volunteer firefighters who performed the extra brave act of posing in partial uniform for the 2013 Kamloops Firefighters calendar.
the Kamloops Firefighter’s have printed 2500 calendars. If they sell out, like they usually do, they will raise $50,000! “Every single dollar raised goes directly to the charities,” says Ryan. The calendar is completely paid for by the generosity of local sponsors. So what can we expect from this years work? Exactly what we have all come to know and love. A handful of Kamloops finest getting out of their comfort zone
(and shirts), to strut their stuff for a great cause. There are a handful of new faces this year to grace the glossy pages, but some of the past calendar favourites as well. When asked the obvious question, “Why do you think this calendar is so popular?” Ryan replies with a smile, but in all modesty, “We always try to have something that can go on grandma’s wall as well as have enough sex appeal to entice all. It’s something that
looks decent to the eye but is for a great cause.” No argument here. Your 2013 Kamloops Firefighters Calendar can be picked up at Fire Hall Number 1, 1205 Summit Drive, or go to www.kamloopsfirefighters.ca for a list of events and appearances where you can not only buy your calendars, but get some of your favourites to get out their Sharpie and sign it for you. Or for grandma. Cristina Ostapovitch, freelance
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downtown briefs Downtown parking updates
Proposed Downtown Parking changes and suggestions are live on the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association website at kcbia.com. If you have any concerns, questions or suggestions, please call or email them.
Seniors flash mob
October 1 is Seniors Awareness Day and some of the Seniors residences in the City are embarking on a Senior’s Flash Mob Dance Off in the Downtown core.
Back Alley Art Gallery
The latest piece of the Back Alley Art Gallery is complete! Stop by the back of the Fuoco Block to check out Ken Wells’ latest piece of work. (219 Victoria Street) It is quite amazing! The crew is now moved on to the 300 block and is working behind Viva Bridal/Lavender Lingerie (351 Victoria Street). Stop by to see their latest work come to life. A third mural location is now secured as Castles & Cottages has come on board the intitiative.
Homeless count
ASK Wellness and Kamloops HAP are about to embark on their 2012 Homeless Count October 18 to19. They are looking for volunteers. If you would like to get involved, contact Ken Salter at ASK Wellness, 250-8515949, ken@askwellness.ca or Tangie Genshorek, Kamloops HAP at 250-372-9933 ext 110, info@kamloopshap.ca
2nd Annual Scarecrow contest
It is time for the 2nd Annual Scarecrow contest in conjunction with the Wednesday, Farmer’s Market. Businesses, daycares, school classes, individuals and families interested in participating should bring their scarecrow creations down to the Farmer’s Market on October 3. Details and sign up can be found at kcbia.com
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Make plans to attend World Rivers Day The City of Kamloops invites residents to come celebrate World Rivers Day, an event sponsored by BC Hydro, on Saturday, September 29th, near the band shell at Riverside Park. The goal of this event is to increase awareness of water related issues. World Rivers Day is a free, family event from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Booths will be set up by local not-for-profit agencies and businesses to share information on how they support the environment and promote sustainability within our community. Some of the exhibitors include BC Hydro, BC Wildlife Park, Bear Aware, Kamloops Museum and Archives, TRU SIFE, TRU Sustainability, the
Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and many more. Musical guests “Just Like That” will be attending along with guest speakers and face painting for the kids. A drumming circle will be performing a song for Mother Earth as well. Additionally, throughout the day there will be various activities and interactive games for the whole family. Everyone will have opportunities to win water saving gadgets and the chance to “fish” for prizes. There will be a grand prize draw for those who complete the event passport of SCUBA lessons tuition, courtesy of Ocean Pacific Watersports. Free lunch will be provided for those who participate in the Great
Canadian Shoreline Clean-up. Ocean Pacific Watersports will be cleaning up the riverbed as well with their scuba gear. The event began in 1980, when Mark Angelo founded BC Rivers Day. In 2005, the event expanded to the entire world, creating World Rivers Day. With close to 100,000 people participating in British Columbia alone, World Rivers Day will continue to increase awareness of water-related issues and promote core values associated with sustainability, conservation, and river stewardship. For more information about the event, please contact Amanda Wells, Environmental Educator with the City of Kamloops at 250-828-3377.
People Unite! Take Back the Night! People who want streets and homes to be safer places for women and children once again came out to rally and march to call an end to violence. On Friday, September 21, women and men of all ages gathered for the annual “Take Back the Night” March. This year, the speeches and rally began at 5:30pm at The Grind, 476 Victoria Street with Dodie Goldney’s great singing beforehand. This years “Take Back the Night” March in Kamloops continued its emphasis on “Safety Rights for all Women” – including those who are most marginalized due to poverty, street or drug involvement or being homeless. For Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre’s (KSACC) 30th anniversary year, men were also being invited to March with the women and children to show solidarity and support!
At Second Glance Used Book ends a chapter After serious consideration the at Second Glance Used Book Store will turn the final page and close the cover. Second Glance is closing its doors. Technological change in the book selling industry is largely at the heart of the decision. Second Glance Books owner, Pat DiFrancesco says, “It has been a difficult two years. We’ve put our heart and soul into Second Glance, but browsing in bookstores is just not the way people shop
for books anymore.” The At Second Glance Used Book store on Victoria Street in downtown Kamloops has been a vibrant location and landmark on the city’s main street for 13 years. Thousands of people from all over the BC Interior and beyond have browsed, bought and swapped books or just dropped into to say hello to book store owner Pat DiFrancesco and the dogs.
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New hours and new team member! The Kamloops Foundation would like to welcome Tracy Croucher to the team. Tracy brings a wealth of administrative/book keeping knowledge to the office and will be a wonderful addition. Tracy has taken on the role of office assistant as Tania moves into the Foundation development officer role. The office, located at #2219 Victoria Street, will now be open from 9:00am to 2:00pm Monday through Thursday. Tania will be in to cover the office Monday from 9:00am to 2:00pm and Tracy will be in the office Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Stop in and say hi!
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Zap! Bang! Kapow! The TNRD Library System’s Kamloops Library, in partnership with High Octane Comics, is hosting its first ever Mini Comic-Con. The event takes place Saturday, October 6, starting at 2:00pm and features an appearance by a well-established comic-book artist, as well as fun art and costume contests that offer prizes. Open to teens 13 to 18 years old, the inaugural Mini Comic-Con will be highlighted by the appearance of Vancouverbased manga artist Nina Matsumoto, a.k.a. “Space Coyote.” Matsumoto is an Eisner Award-winning comic-book artist who has released two volumes of her original manga Yokaiden through Del Rey Manga. A lifelong fan of The Simpsons, she also regularly pencils for Bongo Comics (Simpsons Comics, Bart Simpson Comics).
Matsumoto, with some help from High Octane Comics, will also act as judge for the Mini Comic-Con’s art contest. Budding artists are encouraged to create an original 2-D art piece in comic or manga style on any topic (keep it clean!) and in any media. Contestants are asked to keep the size of their artwork to a maximum of 18 inches by 24 inches for display purposes. Entries should be dropped off at the Children’s Desk at Kamloops Library by Wednesday, October 3, at 5:00pm. All art will be displayed in the library and judging will take place the day of the event. Winners will be announced that day, too, with first prize supplied by High Octane Comics. There will also be an entry selected as a fan favourite. And don’t forget to dress up, as there will be a prize for best costume!
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Eleanor Hancock is looking forward in sharing her love of writing. Take her interactive course that incorporates the generating of ideas, plot development, use of the five senses, place, dialogue, editing, and critiquing, all leading to the writing of two to four short stories. There will be several no-stress writing activities per session. In this supportive atmosphere, discussion will precede each writing activity. Eleanor is an amateur historian and author. She writes emails, short stories, tries to write humour and attempts to turn a mere letter into an elevated art form. Eleanor was the editor of the Kamloops Museum Association’s newsletter for 11 years and education director on the board of the Kamloops Wildlife Park for seven years. A primary teacher, she was a teacher-on-call with the School District 73 for 12 years. She is a member of the Interior Author’s Group, the Unitarian Church and sings in two choirs in Kamloops. Her course is appropriate for those writing fiction and non-fiction. The program runs Mondays from October 15 to November 26, 7:00pm to 9:00pm at South Kamloops Secondary. To register please call 250-828-3500 and quote course #199329 or online at kamloops.ca/ezreg.
Volunteer drivers needed Interior Community Services (ICS), provides the Meals on Wheels program for Kamloops’ residence in partnership with the Royal Inland Hospital. Meals on Wheels provides nutritious meals delivered directly to participants’ homes. Meals are available for purchase to anyone who is homebound or in any way unable to provide food for themselves, regard-
less of age or income. ICS is in need of Volunteer Drivers for meal delivery to participants’ homes, Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the city. Please contact 250554-3134 to volunteer. If you or someone you know may benefit from this service, please contact 250-554-3134 for more information or email adm@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca
Husband and wife co-owners, Klaus Mey and Marcia Wilson, celebrated the opening of The Yoga Loft, 201-409 Seymour Street, on the weekend. Friday featured a yoga class with live music by Kris Ruston on acoustic guitar and Leanne Fisher on harmonium and voice. Saturday, The Yoga Loft hosted a Family Class, an open house and a Slow Flow/Deep Stretch Yin class. To celebrate the occasion Klaus cracked open a coconut.
Photo contest raises awareness of wasteful behaviour Don’t waste a chance to win! BC Hydro is calling for photos for the fourth annual Team Power Smart photo contest. Original photos can be submitted online until October 15 for a chance at winning a digital camera. This year’s theme is wasteful behaviour and judges will look for how entries capture wastefulness – whether that’s a kitchen tap left running, a thermostat set to high or half-empty clothes dryer. A judging panel will choose the top ten photos and the winning entry on November 1. The winner will receive a Nikon D7000 SLR camera pack-
age from London Drugs and the winning photo will be featured in newspaper advertisements in the winner’s community and in newspapers on the Lower Mainland and in Victoria. The top ten photos will be displayed at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria during a photography
exhibition this winter. Team Power Smart members are eligible to submit an entry. All British Columbians can join Team Power Smart for free at bchydro.com to get access to exclusive member contests and rewards and to learn about saving energy. BC Hydro runs the
Team Power Smart photo contest each year in the lead up to Power Smart Month. Each October, for Power Smart Month, BC Hydro provides increased rebates and incentives to residential and commercial customers to encourage them to adopt energy efficient products and behaviours.
2012 Santa Claus Parade sign-up Its that time of year again! Time to start thinking about your entry in the 2012 Kamloops Santa Claus Parade. This years theme is ‘Celebrating Kamloops’ Bicentennial’. It is the 200 year anniversary of Kamloops’ shared history with the people of the Tk’emlups. Look to this theme for inspiration when decorating your float or entry. Your enthusiasm is what is going to make this parade an unforgettable one. For those of you who still need to become a part of the fun, go to christmastown.ca and take the few minutes to fill out the parade sign-up sheet. For more information call the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association at 250-372-3242.
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Jiffy Lube helps to keep your engine clean Your car-care family may have a new name, but the quality, service and people you’ve always trusted remain the same. Jiffy Lube is conveniently located at 1395 Battle Street. Formerly Lube X, the shop still offers quick, drive-up service in one of their two bays. The shop is hosting a Customer Appreciation Day on October 5 so drop by! They are warranty-approved, use high quality products for all vehicle makes and models and are able to provide you with preventative and recommended maintenance that your vehicle manufacturer requires. Jiffy Lube is in the business of keeping vehicles running right - so you can “Leave worry behind.” Customer education is a priority and their highly trained technicians continue to offer sound advice and a broad range of services for your valued investment - your vehicle. Taking care of a vehicle can be stressful. Everyone wants to keep their car on the road as long as possible. The services Jiffy Lube provides are all designed to help keep you and your vehicle out of the repair shop. Sandra Simpson of Jiffy Lube wants to remind drivers. “Now is a good time to try synthetic oil. It’s better for your engine and is the best for cold starts.” One of the main functions of oil is to keep moving parts separated from each other, preventing damage and wear. Some of the parts within your engine never really touch but rather ride on a thin film of oil. The oil within your engine is constantly cleaning and it picks up dirt, contaminants and combustion by-products. When the oil becomes saturated the “sludge” takes over. This sludge is one of the top enemies of your engine so you want to take action before. It’s preventive maintenance - chang-
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Tickled pink for desserts From now until October 16, there’s a good reason to say YES to dessert! A number of restaurants in Kamloops are joining forces for the annual Tickled Pink Desserts campaign in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. Ric’s Grill, The Commodore Grand Café and Lounge and The Firesde Steakhouse and Bar at The Plaza Hotel have created a special pink dessert or identified an existing dessert from their menu as part of the campaign. For each dessert sold, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation to support breast cancer research, education and awareness programs. “This is the third year the Tickled Pink Dessert campaign is running in Kamloops and we are very excited to once again work with a number of fantastic restaurants to help raise awareness and funds for breast cancer,” said Starr Webb, Co-Run Director for the Kamloops Run site. “We hope the community gets a chance to visit at least one of the participating restaurants and support the cause by sampling their Tickled Pink dessert.” The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is the largest single-day, volunteer-led national event in Canada in support of breast cancer. The CIBC Run for the Cure takes place at Rotary Bandshell, Riverside Park on Sunday, September 30 at 10:00am. To I R E visit C cbcf.org. T O R Y participate, donateDor volunteer,
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The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is the largest single-day, volunteer-led national event in Canada in support of breast cancer. Last year, in Kamloops, 1300 walkers and runners raised over $189,000. This year’s CIBC Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Run for the Cure is on Sunday, September 30 at 9:00 a.m. at the band shell at Riverside Park. While most children are spending their Saturday afternoons playing with friends, one six-year is raising funds for the cause and having plenty of fun in the process. Mikaela York has been collecting bottles since mid August as a fundraiser for her participation in the CIBC Run for the Cure. After volunteering to hand out water to local Boogie the Bridge runners with her mother earlier this summer, Mikaela found she enjoyed volunteering and jumped at the suggestion to join a local Run for the Cure team. As a participant in the Seeds of Hope Team, Mikaela has shown drive and determination not found in many
adults. She has been a creative fundraiser, spending Saturday afternoons collecting bottles from family, friends, neighbours and even collecting at her own daycare for a week. Her mother, Denise York remarks “She has certainly learned that it is hard work raising money, but she has also learned that it is important to help people and this is an important cause.“ Mark your calendar for this non-competitive family event. To join the run as an individual or team, volunteer or to make a donation visit cbcf.org. On Sunday, September 30, who are you running for?
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Farms, Fall fashion and film are fun for all ■■ The Kamloops Film Society’s Fall Film Series at the Paramount Theatre, 5th and Victoria. Sept. 27 at 6:45pm - Feel the Wind and Villon’s Wife. Oct. 4 at 7pm - Safety Not Guaranteed. Tickets available at Moviemart or at the door. KFS membership required. ■■ BY4Y Youth Art Jam official launch on Sept. 27 from 4 to 6pm at Kamloops Art Gallery, 465 Victoria St. Art materials and refreshments provided. BY4Y will meet monthly to work on new projects throughout the year. To participate or FMI contact Marlaina Buch at 250-377-2405. ■■ Dale Redfern Solo Art Show specializing in Black on White pencil at the Kamloops Art Council’s Main Gallery at the Old Courthouse, 7 West Seymour St. from Sept. 27 to Oct. 27. Opening night Sept. 28 from 6 to 8pm. ■■ The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. 250-8287998. The Art We Are is now hosting music on Saturday nights only. Hazen Sage with JP Mortier on Sept. 29 at 8pm. ■■ “Celebration of our Rivers” Walk on Sept. 29 at 10:30am at the Farmers’ Market to Riverside Park. Join several environmental groups walking in honour of World Rivers Day. Bring the whole family for a fun experience. FMI call 250-377-8045. ■■ Brilliant Beethoven on Sept. 29 at 7:30pm at Sagebrush Theatre with guest artist Stephane Lemelin, piano. Tickeets at Kamloops Live! Box Office 250-374-5483. ■■ TC Derby Dolls 1st Annual Sports Day in Canada Outdoor Charity Scrimmage on Sept. 29 at 12pm at McArthur Island Sports Centre. Fundraiser for KidSport and JumpStart to help kids participate in sports in Kamloops. ■■ Ryan McMahon on Sept. 29 at Desert Gardens Community Centre, 540 Seymour St. Doors at 6pm and show at 7pm. Tickets at Secwepemc Cultural Education Society, 274A Halston Rd or contact Julie at 250-572-6215 or Justin at 250-318-1056. ■■ Free Kick Off Skate on Sunday, Sept. 30 at Memorial Arena from 11am to 1pm. FMI visit kamloops.ca/arenas
■■ White Water, Black Gold on Sept. 30 at 2pm at The Clocktower Theatre. The film is a sober look at the untold cost to land, water, wildlife and people associated with developing the second largest deposit of ‘oil’ in the world and the pipelines that would carry it to it’s ultimate markets. Discussion to follow with Jim Cooperman fielding questions. ■■ Fall Fashion Show and Dessert Fundraiser presented by the Pregnancy Care Centre on Oct. 1 doors at 6:30pm at the Gateway City Church, 163 Oriole Rd. FMI or tickets contact 250-376-4646. ■■ Home Routes Tour with Larry Hanks and Deborah Robins on Oct. 2 at 7:30pm at 4664 Spurraway Rd. Tickets at Erwin’s Fine
Two Farms at Tranquille = twice the fall fun! ‘Tis the season for fabulous fall family activities out at the farms. Get lost and connect with the land in the corn maze at Tranquille FarmFresh, 4600 Tranquille Road. The 5 acre maze is open during market hours on Saturdays from 9am to 4pm and Sundays from 10am to 4pm. Where will you find your perfect pumpkin? At the pumpkin patch of course! Visit the Pumpkin patch at Tranquille Farm, 3275 Tranquille Road. The farm will allow you to choose a pumpkin directly from the field. Isn’t that better than a grocery store? Not only have you made a memory, but you will also help a family farm to be more sustainable in the process. Call ahead to 3769426 or 852-1464 to book a tour of the farm.
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Baking; 369 St Paul St. FMI contact Shawn or Robyn 250-374-1040 or 250-682-6679. ■■ The Arrival of Autumn with artists like Bird, Dunfield, Langevin, Min Man, Stuhlmann and more. At the Hampton Gallery, 167 - 4 Ave. FMI contact 250-374-2400. ■■ Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members age 55 and over to join for fun, singing, harmony and a variety of songs under the direction of Mary Jackson. Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11am at the Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. FMI call Sharon at 250-579-9505. ■■ Back to Black Fundraiser Banquet presented by New Life Mission on Oct. 25 at 6pm at The olombo Lodge, 814 Lorne St. FMI or tickets contact 250-372-9898.
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