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Femme For All is a womb for creativity You may have noticed that a new space has opened its doors to the downtown core.

Located at 829 Victoria Street, Femme For All is offering a free space to the community and their goal is to eliminate racism, hate, cruelty and fear. The collective is planning to do this through changing culture and supporting creativity and communication. They aren’t your average downtown business.

“We want to create a new culture with older values and traditions. We want people to be interactive,” says Athena Gradwell, collective organizer. “We chose feminism as it is the safe womb for creativity- no judgment just for learning which will allow people to grow in a healthy way. Femme For All offers an environment to learn how people treat one another and how people treat animals, to celebrate the good things.”

This location will be utilized to enhance awareness toward understanding social, environmental, cultural, ethnic, linguistic and religious or spiritual diversity and progress among our local community. They will provide a free space that assists unity through collaborative and strength’s based practices with a holistic view open to all individuals.

The idea for Femme For All grew organically between Athena and her friend Teresa Parisone. “We started putting the idea together about two years ago. It has just started to take form to a building and something tangible for people to get interactive with,” adds Athena. “The tools are there for anyone to use. Your ideas and can be helped and created there. There has to be collaboration, teaching and learning which is always going around in the space. The more people show interest, the

Femme For All Collective grew organically between Athena Gradwell (inset right) and Teresa Parisone (inset left). Athena and Marisa Etchart perform alongside a shadow puppet show (above) at one of the first events in the new space on Victoria Street. Top photo: Rhiannon Guerra.

more we can pull in there.”

The concept of Femme For All is to provide a space where the community can utilize tools and supplies, which bring joy to their lives. It is also a space where ideas and discussions can be brought up freely on how to make our community a better place.

There is also a space for healing through mediation, morning Yoga classes and open

learning sessions. The collective will also be putting out a monthly Zine, which is a book of how-to’s to help people learn their crafts, or get information about issues in the community.

Femme For All brings art and activism together as well. Not only can you use paints, – continued on page 2 Let us take care of your special event.

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Precautionary measures to address C. Difficile at RIH

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Mayor Milobar and the City of Kamloops along with the Communities in Bloom Committee officially unveiled the Red Bridge Kiosks/Benches and shared a brief celebration acknowledging the recent success in the Communities in Bloom International Challenge. Pictured here are (left to right) Communities in Bloom members Andrew Yarmie and Glenn Grant.

Help shine the light for 39th Seniors’ Christmas Light Tour The City of Kamloops, First Canada ULC and Seniors Outreach Society is looking for citizens that will have Christmas light displays at their residences this holiday season. The 2013 Senior’s Light Tour will be releasing a new route this year and would like to include as many new house displays as possible. If you are interested in displaying your house please contact Nicole Beauregard at 250-828-3653 or nbeauregard@ kamloops.ca by November 29, 2013.

This event will take place on Thursday, December 12, 2013.

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As published in the Downtown Kamloops Shopping Directory, the 39th Annual Seniors Christmas Light Tour was wrongly dated for December 7. The tour is actually on December 12 for this year. Sorry for any confusion.

Seniors can join this free bus tour around town to see the best lights in the city. A tea service, singalong and entertainment will be held at Interior Savings Centre following the tour. Bus pickup locations will be published in the December issue of the Senior Connector and various other publications.

To register please call 250-8283500 and quote program number #215496. Registration deadline is Thursday, December 5.

Officials at Royal Inland Hospital are reporting that no new patients have displayed symptoms of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection since November 7.

Due to an outbreak of C. difficile in 10 confirmed patients, Royal Inland Hospital remains vigilant to reduce the risk of spreading this gastro intestinal infection. This includes posting of signs throughout the hospital to enhance patient, visitor, physician and staff awareness.

“We are encouraged with the news this morning, however, C. difficile can be a serious infection for our patients and we are monitoring this situation closely and taking all measures to prevent its spread,” says Marg Brown, RIH Health Services Administrator.

While this outbreak poses minimal risk to the public, RIH is recommending individuals not requiring medical attention limit their visits to the hospital and, when on site, ensure vigilant hand washing, as this is the first line of defense in the prevention of illness. However, patients should continue to come to scheduled appointments or to the Emergency Department if they require emergency services.

To date, 10 patients have tested positive for the C. difficile bacteria.

It is important to note that not all patients who have gastro intestinal symptoms will test positive for C. difficile. Testing remains in progress on any patients showing symptoms.

Enhanced cleaning practices are

New space unites art and activism – continued from front canvas, sewing machines, a small stage, silk screening, a bike fixing workshop and musical instruments at the space, there will also be events and discussions.

They are hosting the Greed Can Not Lead festival at the end of November. This is a free event where there will be folk music, theatre and comedy and an ongoing art show and live art. “There will also be a discussion about the Ajax mine or other industries that would be harmful for the

environment,” says Athena.

“Coming together with minds that want to see change and talking about how we can make that happen,” sums up Athena about the purpose of Femme For All. Everyone is welcome to the free space on Victoria Street. Check out their equipment/supplies or become a part of change. “You have to go to one of the events or drop by the space to get a true understand of the concept,” adds Athena.

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occurring in areas of the hospital where confirmed cases have been located, including the use of a specialized sporicidal cleaner. In addition to priority treatments, added efforts in housekeeping practices are being exercised throughout the hospital and additional staff has been called in.

Due to the outbreak, and the necessity of isolating and limiting movement of patients, this week a total of 14 surgical procedures have been postponed. Interior Health regrets the inconvenience this has caused for impacted patients.

C. difficile is a bacterium that causes mild to severe diarrhea and intestinal conditions such as inflammation of the colon. For healthy people, C. difficile does not pose a health risk. Those at increased risk for contracting a C. difficile infection are those on antibiotics, undergoing chemotherapy and/or taking medication to reduce stomach acid.

Ten Thousand Villages Sale The 2013 Ten Thousand Villages Sale runs two days at Desert Gardens on 540 Seymour Street.

From 12:00pm, until 6:00pm on Friday November 22 and from 10:00am to 4:00am on Saturday November 23, Kamloopsians can select from a variety of distinctive, handmade goods from around the world.

Ideal for both personal and gift shopping, the event features jewellery, books, CD’s and select food items. The large variety of home décor items such as rugs, baskets, vases, fine dishes and kitchenware is always a highlight of the sale.

Kamloops Chapter, Council of Canadians, invites the public to this annual sale. 10,000 Villages is a non-profit program of the Mennonite Central Committee Canada, the oldest and largest Fair Trade organization in North America. The artisans’ income pays for food, education, healthcare and housing.

For more information, please contact Anita at 250-377-0055.

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Lost earrings to benefit women’s shelter This is your chance to take your old, mismatched, unwanted earrings and help a worthwhile cause here in Kamloops. The Old Courthouse Gallery and Gift Shop is asking the public to donate these “Lost Earrings” for an event to raise funds for the Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA Women’s Shelter.

If you, or anyone you know has earrings that are sitting at the back of a jewelry box, that have lost their mate (sometimes your favorite earrings), or maybe you just don’t wear these earrings any more and would like to see them go to help a good cause, bring your earrings into the Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 Seymour Street W (on the corner of Seymour and 1st) during regular business hours Tuesdays through Saturdays. The Courthouse Gallery will be accepting these “Lost Earrings” during the months of November and December.

During the months of January through March of 2014, local artists who are members of the Kamloops Art Council and the Courthouse Gallery will use these “Lost Earrings” and turn them into a new, one-of-a-kind piece of art.

This may be wearable art or may be incorporated into a sculpture, painting, cards, or other jewelry or art pieces. These new art works will be available for sale at a “Lost Earring” event that will

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Pictured here, Patti Schween, textile artist at the old Courthouse Gallery and Jacquie Brand from the Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA Women’s Shelter.

be scheduled in March of 2014 with 50 per cent of the proceeds from that art going to the artist and 50 per cent going to benefit the Kamloops Women’s Shelter. As a “Lost Earring” donor, you will have first chance to see and purchase your old friend in its new form in 2014.

You may also wish to donate your “Lost Earrings” at the popular annual art and craft show, Christmas at the Courthouse, to be held at the Old Courthouse, 7 Seymour Street W on Saturday November 30 and Sunday December 1 from 10am to 4pm.

If you are an artist wishing to sign up to be part of this worthwhile project and turn the “Lost Earrings” into a new work of art, please sign up at the Courthouse Gallery during Christmas at the Courthouse or contact

Kathy Richins at kathyrichins@yahoo.com.

Jacquie Brand, Program Coordinator at the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter, is excited about this event. “We are really excited about The Lost Earring Project and love the involvement of the local arts community. We appreciate the Kamloops community taking part in something that will not only raise funds for the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter, but also help bring awareness to the women and children who have experienced violence in their lives,” says Jacquie Remember to take in your “Lost earrings” to The Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, West Seymour St, Kamloops during the annual Christmas at the Courthouse event November 30 and December 1 any time from 10am to 4pm.

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A theatre for constructive community dialogue “The messages from corporations tell us hundreds of times a day, what to buy, how to feel, how to perceive and the kind of person to aspire to be. Can we use the theatre to become aware of these messages and to change our relationships to them?”

David Diamond thinks so, inviting Kamloops residents to engage in constructive social change through interactive community theatre dubbed ‘Corporations in our Heads’. He is the originator of Theatre for Living.

His theatre group will be coming to Kamloops on November 22 and 23 for two free performances that will explore an issue unique to Kamloops. The group recognizes that communities are complexly integrated living organisms and the shows here in Kamloops will focus on how strategic messages about the proposed AJAX Mine, designed by the company; health, environmental and community organizations; the media and government influence our social relationships within the family, workplace and the community in profound ways.

Glenn Hilke is the show’s

producer. “I decided to “In the end, whether the produce these shows as an AJAX Mine goes through independent, non-affiliated, or not, we will still have concerned citizen. I have to live side by side here not asked the in Kamloops yes or no or and hopefor or against In the end, whether fully happy, sides, nor the the AJAX Mine goes healthy and in corporate or through or not, we peace.” g r a s s r o o t s will still have to live Indeed, one side by side here organizaof the fundations for any mental goals in Kamloops and financial of this type hopefully happy, help to bring healthy and in peace. of theatre is this event to to make the — Glenn Hilke Kamloops. event relKamloops resident The City of community theatre producer evant, at a Kamloops grassroots has recognized this level. So how does it approach and allowed me achieve this with no actors, to produce the event in script or stage? a city owned facility, the ‘Corporations in our Kamloops Yacht Club.”

Heads’ is an experience for Glenn describes the event the audience to participate as a non-partisan, com- in. As experts of their own munity experience and a lives they become the expeplace where all people and rience as their stories are groups can feel safe and ‘theatricalized’ on stage. free to express themselves During the performance, in personal ways, through David, in the role of joker/ community stories. He facilitator, will freeze the noted, “I am hoping that scene in a moment when this innovative and unique ‘corporate voices’ appear approach will bring our to be present. A volunteer community together in a becomes and develops ‘the healing and productive voice of the corporation’ way that inspires some character. Audience memnew insights, strategies and bers are given the opportumost important, acceptance nity to disarm the voice and and tolerance for our dif- can enter the playing area fering views,” he adds, to try out their ideas. It’s

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entertaining yet intelligent and challenges how media affects us and how we might change our response to it. Sounds heavy, but it is a lot of fun!

David has directed/facilitated over 500 community-specific projects on issues such as racism, civic engagement, violence, addiction, street youth, intergenerational conflict and homelessness. You can read more about David and Theatre for Living’s current tour online at theatreforliving.com.

Glenn plans to reach out to all sectors of the community, asking association members, realtors, artists, small businesses, church groups, students, teachers, the working poor and the homeless, just to mention a few, to attend and participate.

A community potluck at the the Kamloops Yacht Club, 1140 River Street will happen before the show on both Friday and Saturday evenings at 6:30pm. The theatre performances begin at 7:30pm. If you have questions about the production, you can reach Glenn at 250-879-0465 or by email, glennhilke@ yahoo.com.

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Savory and sweet treats at Swiss Pastries and Bakery Café Romann’s Swiss Pastries and Chocolates is under new ownership and has been renamed the Swiss Pastries and Bakery Café.

This historic local pastry shop will continue to provide the community of Kamloops with quality pastries as well as some new items. If you are looking to indulge your sweet tooth or enjoy a savory meal, the Swiss Pastries and Bakery Café on 359 Victoria Street is your one-stop-shop! They take pride in using quality ingredients in the chocolates, pastries and café items with a strong focus on consistency and of course, quality.

New owner Jean Gotro is excited about this new endeavor, which they took ownership of on the first of August of this year. “We liked the idea of this type of business. It was a successful business with a good reputation,” says Jayne of the pastry shop that is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 am to 5:00pm. “I enjoy working with the people and I like the service industry and cooking.”

The Swiss Pastries and Bakery Café stands out from other shops because of their healthy options and roots in European cuisine. “Most of our products are European recipes and products, most places are not producing that type of product,” comments Jean.

“We use only high quality ingredients, like real whipping cream.

There are no substitutes at all; just like the old traditional methods of baking. It is very healthy.”

The bakery also has gluten-free options such as a sweet treat which is a tort where the recipe has been adapted to make the gluten free option.

When asked about her favorites treats from the kitchen, Jean had

a hard time deciding. “Oh gosh, it is hard to pick. We are famous in Kamloops and beyond for our raspberry torts,” she comments.

Customers will continue to see the traditional favorites that the bakery has been making for 30+ years. There will also be some new products added to the menu.

“We will still be making traditional items that people in the community have always loved,” says Jean. “We are lucky to have the Swiss baker who has been at the shop, for more than eights years, continue on with us.”

With Christmas around the corner, the bakery is gearing up with holiday specials. “We are doing a Lights in the Night dessert and coffee special,” says Jean.

“We will also have traditional Christmas cookies, short bread and ginger bread.” You will also see new daily lunch specials, new hot panini’s, expansion of catering services, more in-house bread options and weekend specials.

If you are looking for the best place in town to get cakes, chocolates, Christmas, Valentine’s and Easter specials, party and wedding favours, something to eat for lunch, pastries and gluten free products, the Swiss Pastries and Bakery Café is your shop. The icing on the cake is that they are dedicated to contributing to the well being of the environment and planet. From ‘green’ cleaning products to recycling in their business, every part counts to reduce, reuse, recycle and repeat. Please visit fineswisschocolate.ca/ or call 250-372-2625 for more information on the exciting new products and traditional favorites from the past.

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Renowned marketing guru to speak at fundraiser for Moms Against Hunger Tom “Big Al” Schrieter, an International Marketing Guru is donating his time to come to Kamloops for the fundraiser for Mom’s Against Hunger. He will be at the Plaza Hotel at 405 Victoria Street, on December 2 at 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Tickets are available through eventbright. com/Kamloops for $20 each or if there are any left at the door for $25 each.

Big Al is world renowned for his marketing genius and he will introduce the audience to expertise on how to prospect, sell and close a sale in 17 seconds. He

also entertains his audience with his four-word sell and two word closes. Big Al will show his audience how to make their business easier than they ever thought possible. He has written eight books and has over 36 years experience with proven easy to use methods.

There will be door prizes, local vocalists a small presentation video of the work Mom’s Against Hunger does in the world today and an intermission with dessert, coffee and tea. This presentation is geared to anyone in sales or marketing especially MLM, Direct Sales and Retail Sales.

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Laundered tree cozies from the Yarn Bombing Kamloops project will be reworked and up-cycled into warm clothing, pet beds and blankets for donation to local service organizations. This ReKnit and ReWind part is set for Thursday November 28 from 5:00pm to 8:00 pm at the Kamloops Art Gallery located at 101-465 Victoria Street. Transform your cozy into a useable item for donation or help us unravel and rewind yarn balls for donation to women’s groups. Music, tea and cookies will be provided for this free event.

Aladin Panto coming to Sagebrush The Laughing Stock Theatre Society of BC announced its 2013 December production of AladdinThe Panto! This is the third season of bringing this unique traditional British Panto of epic proportions, written and directed by Vance Schneider.

This show is a perfect holiday outing for the whole family at the Sagebrush Theatre at 821 Munro Street. Slapstick comedy, toe-tapping tunes and enough innuendo of

the ‘nudge-nudge, wink-wink’ variety to keep everyone thoroughly entertained!

There matinees at 1:00pm on December 24, 26, 28 and 31.

Evening shows are at 7:00pm on December 27, 28 and 30.

Get your tickets at the Kamloops Box Office Live on 1025 Lorne Street, Kamloops, BC, call 250374-5483 or toll free: 1-866374-5483 or visit online at kamloopslive.ca

Theatre BC’s Playwriting Competition The 2013 Theatre BC Provincial Playwriting Competition is seeking submissions from all British Columbian authors.

Theatre BC has been a parent organization for community theatre across the province since 1932. It annually hosts Destination Mainstage, a competition amongst community theatre companies each July. The 2014 Destination Mainstage Theatre Festival will be held in Kamloops and is the largest provincial theatre festival of its kind in Canada.

The Provincial Playwriting

Competition is open to original scripts of drama or comedy, either full-length or one-act. Deadline for entry is December 31. Independent jurors will decide upon winners in each category with a prize of $1,000 awarded for the chosen full-length, $750 for the one-act and $500 for a script of special merit.

Competition details and entry forms are available online at: theatrebc.org/playwriting-competition/.

For more information, please call 778 471-5620 or email pwc@theatrebc.org.

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Building on previous years’ successes, the B3 Kings has become Made from scratch, an annual Christmas home style, comfort fo concert in Kamloops. od are set to perform with a unique twist! They on Friday December 20 at 7:30 pm at Saint Andrews on the Square located on 159 Seymour Street. Their take on the classic holiday repertoire is super funky and makes singing along to Christmas tunes fun again! Backed by the propulsive drumming and lush vocals of Denzal Sinclaire, the grooving bass and funky organ of Chris Gestrin, the tasty comping of guitarist Bill Coon and punchy, funky horns of Cory Weeds, The B3 Kings are a must see over the holiday season.

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STEPS: Pick up your shoebox.

The Kamloops area needs your help to collect 2500 shoeboxes!

Each year, Operation Christmas Child collects millions of gift-filled shoe boxes to more than 94 million children in over 130 countries suffering from poverty, disaster, disease and war. Kamloops Collection Week. Shoeboxes from Western Canada go to South and Central America and Haiti.

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• Gord’s Maytag & More • HUB International (4 locations in Kamloops) • Smith Chevrolet Kamloops • Kamloops Hyundai • Embellish Esthetic Lounge • Flight Centre Kamloops • Diverse Training Center • The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce • B.C. Wildlife Park • Lizzie Bits Baby Co. • Classic Woodcraft in Westsyde • HPF Engineering on McGill • Mortgage Intelligence

Deadline - November 22 • Smith Chevrolet • Kamloops Hyundai • Any Kamloops location of Hub International Barton Insurance Brokers • Gord’s Maytag & More • Embellish Esthetics Lounge • BC Wildlife Park – you’ll get a free pass for Wildlights • Flight Centre in Sahali • Lizzie Bits Clothing Co • Greyhound Bus Depot (this location is also if you’re late and miss the deadline)

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Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child’s age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14.

Fill the shoebox – There is a brochure that comes with it to let you know what you can and can’t pack. Gift ideas include: TOYS – small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, jump ropes, SCHOOL SUPPLIES – pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons, stamps, writing pads, picture books HYGIENE ITEMS – toothbrush, mild bar soap, comb, brush, hair goodies PERSONAL NOTE/PHOTO OTHER: ball caps, sunglasses, flashlight with extra batteries, clothing, shoes If you can, donate $7 or more for each shoe box you prepare to help cover shipping and other project costs.

Place a rubber band around each closed shoe box and drop off at the Collection Center nearest you during our collection week – deadline is November 22.

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This is the sixty third article in a up the sugar in the blood, but the livseries of articles discussing type er is unable to release any to prevent 2 diabetes. With the incidence of it from going too low. diabetes being on the rise in our So, what can you do to make sure population, at Manshadi Pharmacy that your blood sugars stay conwe have taken a great interest in trolled while you are drinking and diabetes care and would be happy that you stay safe? Of course, make to answer any questions that you sure that if you choose to drink, that may have regarding the diagnosis, you are testing your blood sugars treatment and managemore regularly during ment of diabetes and its and over the following related complications.

24 hours. This includes As I mentioned in my setting an alarm for evlast article, I would like ery few hours during take the time to review the night to check your in greater detail the ins blood sugars. If you and outs of consumare not willing to test ing alcohol for diabetyour blood sugar more RETAIL STORE HOuRS ics so that for those of HEALTH MATTERS often while drinking to Tuesday to Friday 10:30 am to 6:30 pm Laura Burgess you who do so, can ensure that it is safe for Pharmacist, CDE do so safely. This is a (Certified you, then you should Diabetic Educator) obstain from alcohol. good topic to review with your friends and loved ones, Additionally, people with type 1 as diabetics have to be extra care- diabetes need to monitor their blood ful when consuming alcohol as it sugar extra carefully the following can lead to unpredictable blood glu- morning as that is when hypoglyce680 Athabasca Street West cose levels. Also, I thought that it mia is most likely to occur if they Retail Store Direct Line 778.471.8210 @Riverfresh1 RiverFresh Sales 778.471.8225 would be a good idea to review this consumed alcohol 2-3 hours after RiverFresh Wild BC Salmon Email info@riverfreshkamloops.com before the upcoming festive season, supper. Always make sure that you so that you can celebrate concien- have something on you to treat hytiously. In general, it is considered poglycemia, such as glucose tablets. www.riverfreshkamloops.com safe for most diabetics to consume While drinking, make sure you eat alcohol, as long as it is done so in regularly to prevent a low blood moderation (up to 1 drink per day sugar later on, never skip meals and A music teacher who comes to your home for women and 2 drinks per day for choose alcoholic beverages that use men) and you monitor your blood sugar-free mixes to avoid an initial sugar levels carefully before, during spike in your blood sugar levels.

Make sure you tell a responsible and after doing so.

The affect of alcohol on a diabetics person with you that you are diabetblood sugar levels is actually two ic, how to monitor you for the signs fold. First, the carbohydrate con- and symptoms of hypoglycemia tent of the alcohol itself or what it and how to treat you if it were to ocis mixed in can increase blood sugar cur. Finally, make sure you wake up levels initially making blood sugars at your normal time the following too high (hyperglycemia). Second- morning, take your medications, eat ly, alcohol can caused delayed low breakfast and test your blood sugar PROOF in order to avoid any compliblood sugars or ADVERTISING hypoglycemiaADVERTISING for levels PROOF up to 24 hours after drinking. This cations of drinking with diabetes.

If you have any other questions reis because it prevents the liver from garding this topic, please feel free to releasing any stored glucose it may Please Approve The Layout Please Approve For Printing The &Layout Submit For Approval Printing By & Submit Return E-mail Approval By Return E-mail Why study with a Registered Music Teacher? have. Therefore, people on insulin contact me and I would be happy to or insulin secretegogues, such as answer them for you.

• Assurance of knowledgeable, competent Sincerely, glyburide or gliclazide, should be and qualified instruction Laura Burgess, B.Sc. Pharm., especially careful while drinking.

• Progressive ideas on music teaching Certified Diabetes Educator They may be at a higher risk of this • Ongoing professional workshops and Pharmacist, Manshadi Pharmacy as the insulin tells their cells to take development programs

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rockin’ the love

James Love loves curling with the Special Olympics Curling Team. He even shows up before everyone else to organize the equipment and make sure everything is in order before practice.

The Tim Hortons Brier is coming to Kamloops, March 1 to 9, 2014 at the Interior Savings Centre and with the launch of two new ticket packages at the upcoming Canadian men’s curling championship.

Mini packs go on sale November 14 at 10am. to reserve seats to see the top 12 teams in the country compete in Kamloops for the right to hoist the Tim Hortons Brier Tankard.

The First Rocks mini pack, priced at just $119, guarantees the same great seat for the opening five draws on Saturday and Sunday at the Tim Hortons Brier.

The Last Rocks ticket package features a prime seat for the final six draws, including all the action of the playoffs and championship final, at a cost of $179.

Along with the two mini packs, the Host Committee has introduced the Rocks In Your Socks promotion, just in time for the festive shopping season. For $39 fans can purchase a pair of tickets for draws six through 16 of round

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The complete schedule is available online at curling.ca/brier to assist fans in choosing the draws when Team B.C. and any other of their favourites from across the country are on the ice.

The Old Classic full event pass, with a guaranteed seat for all 22 draws, is also available at a price of $499.

Every ticket to the Tim Hortons Brier comes with complimentary admission to the Patch, just down the street from the arena, where curling fans gather to party in between and following the draws.

For a more relaxing break from the action fans can drop in for a bite and a beverage in the Purple Heart Lounge – right next door to the Patch in the Kamloops Curling Club. It’s also the place to meet the athletes at Team Autograph sessions and Up Close and Personal interviews.

Tickets to the 2014 Tim Hortons Brier can be purchased online at curling.ca/tickets or by phone at 1-877-985-2875.

Ocular Supplements: We often have patients ask us what they can do to protect their eyesight. Many of these patients have macular degeneration or early macular changes or have a close family member with macular degeneration.

A large portion of our patients also suffer from tear deficiency, causing them to have chronically irritated eyes.

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Macula 2 Essentials: Macula 2 Essentials is a supplement specially formulated to help delay or prevent age-related macular degeneration. It is also a great regular daily multi-vitamin and promotes overall good health.

See Takahashi Optometry for more information on how nutraceuticals can help your vision and overall health.

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■■ An Enemy of the People presented by TRU Actors Workshop Theatre on Nov. 21 to 23 and 28 to 30 at 7:30pm at Black Box Theatre (Old Main, TRU Campus). Tickets available at Kamloops Live! Box Office at 250-374-5483 or kamloopslive.ca.

■■ The Art We Are - The Royal Oui with Madison Olds on Nov. 23 from 8 to 10pm at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. ■■ Free Lantern Making Workshop for Lumiere Lantern Parade on Nov. 21 and 28 from 3 to 6pm at Lansdowne Village. Free workshop.

■■ Fish On Five on Nov. 22 at 7pm at the Old Courthouse, 7 W Seymour St. FMI visit chambermusiciansofkamloops.org.

■■ Lost Earrings are being accepted at the Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour St. during Nov. and Dec. to help raise funds for the YMCA/YWCA Women’s Shelter.

FMI contact Kathy at kathyrichins@yahoo.com.

■■ Britten Solo Cello Suites by Benjamin Britten with Martin Kratky, Cello on Nov. 28 at 7pm at Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 W Seymour St. Tickets at the door by donation.

■■ Barb’s Used Book and Music Sale until Nov. 30 at Aberdeen Court, 1150 Hillside Dr. from 9:30am to 5pm Mon. to Sat. and 12 to 5pm Sun. ■■ Interested in learning more about Genetically Altered Foods (GE or GMOs)? Two Canadian scientists will address the topic on Wed. Nov. 27 at 7 pm at the TRU Clocktower Alumni Theatre.

Refreshments provided- please bring a plate and/or cup. Admission is free. FMI contact Anne Grube at 250-374-3234 or annecgrube@ gmail.com.

■■ Christmas Items on sale now at Thrift Seller146 Victoria St. Affordable seasonal decorations have been given a separate section.

Great selection, great prices and all proceeds to RIH for equipment.

■■ Phoenix Centre 40th Anniversary on Nov. 29 from 1 to 4pm in the Kamview Room, 922-3rd Ave. ■■ A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten on Nov. 30 at 7pm at Kamloops United Church,

Kamloops Impressions in Paint and Ink presented by Maureen Hove from November 28 to December 21 at the Old Courthouse Main Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. Opening night on November 29 at 7pm.

Gallery hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 5pm and Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

387 4th Ave. Tickets available at Kamloops Live Box Office, 1025 Lorne St. or by calling 250374-5483. Vivace Chorale and Sycamore String Quartet Naomi Cloutier-Harp, Carlene WiebeSoprano, Ingrid Mapson-Soprano.

■■ Christmas Concert with Vivace Choral, Chamber Musicians of Kamloops and Brandenburg Orchestra on Dec. 2 at 2pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola St. Tickets at Kamloops Live! Box Office. FMI visit chambermusiciansofkamloops.org.

■■ Pro-D Day Kids Camp “Respecting Wildlife” on Dec. 2 from 9am to 4pm at BC Wildlife Park. Learn the difference between domestic and wild animals. We are surrounded by wildlife so we need to learn how to observe them without impact! Experience a bearded dragon and a snake up close! FMI and to register visit bczoo.org.

■■ Christmas Dinner and Dance with the Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers on Dec. 7 at 6pm at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. Everyone welcome! FMI or tickets contact 250-319-3680.

■■ TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Kamloops meet every Mon. at 5 pm at the Mt Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St. TOPS is a support group which offers a fun way to keep healthy. FMI visit tops.org.

■■ Kamloops Travel Club Travel Socials Thursdays at 7pm

at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. Get to know other travellers, share travel experiences, photos, trip ideas and advice. FMI contact James 250-879-0873.

■■ Kamloops Floor Curlers invite you to join them Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri from 9am to 12pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. Free parking for members. Membership is for one year of curling plus two to three Bonspiels, two games and coffee each day. New teams made each day. FMI call 828-0819 or 376-0917.

■■ Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members age 55+ for fun, singing, harmony and a variety of songs on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11am at the Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. FMI call Sharon at 250579-9505.

■■ Free workshop presented by the Kamloops Duplicate Bridge Club on “Weak Two Bids” on Dec. 4 at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. from 7 to 9pm. All welcome, partner not necessary. FMI contact Jim Thompson at jim-dianethompson@shaw.ca or 250-571-1069.

■■ Indoor Farmers Market at Sahali Centre Mall, every Sat. until Dec. 21 from 10am to 2pm.

Features meat products, farm produce, baking, arts, crafts and more. New vendors welcome, if you “Bake It, Make It, Grow It”. FMI contact Andy at 250-5773810, or DandyMe2@hotmail. com.

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Your Horoscope SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You may be emotional and quick to judge others. Your self esteem will come back if you take part in organizational functions that allow you to be in the lime light. Mingle with those who can help you get ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Be careful not to exaggerate when interacting with your lover. Don’t trust a deal that looks too good, or a lover who appears to have it all. Concentrate on yourself or your work.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22.- Jan. 20) Plan a day of enjoyment with them. You have the ability to motivate others. Don’t give up what you have until you can be certain just what it is you’re getting.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Don’t blow situations out of proportion. Deal with the needs of children and get into groups that deal with self awareness. Put your thoughts into action.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Real estate investments will payoff. Be honest if you wish to solve the problem. You are likely to reveal information unintentionally.

ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Don’t be a pest or a troublemaker today.

You can make a difference if you’re willing to stand up and be counted. Children will want to help, too.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Things at work have been moving quickly and you may be feeling a little uncertain about the changes taking place. You will have to check your cash flow before you decide to indulge in hobbies or entertainment that may be beyond your budget. Accept the inevitable and opportunities for advancement will follow.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Your anger may be impossible to contain if you get into debates with family members. You can meet new and exciting friends who will provide mental stimulation. Sudden changes at home will affect family members more than you anticipated.

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Thursday, november 28 • 4-8pm stroll from party to party and shop the night away in Downtown kamloops!

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