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Jacquie De Bord has a job most dream of: every time she goes to work she gets the satisfaction of helping change someone’s life. As a micro-pigmentation technician (or permanent makeup specialist) she has witnessed what it can mean for people when they correct a feature that has haunted them, whether it’s an unsightly age spot, scar or skin tag or disappearing eyebrows. But it’s a new service she’s added that is making an especially deep impact on the lives of women: post-mastectomy 3D areola re-pigmentation. With October being breast cancer month, there are reminders everywhere about the number of women who are diagnosed with the disease and the long struggle many survivors go through to recover from it. For many women, part of that journey is to undergo a mastectomy, resulting in the loss of one or both of their breasts and with them a part of their feminine identity. For women who elect to have reconstructive breast surgery, the limits of the procedure can be disappointing, particularly regarding the absence of natural looking nipples. “They’re in the shape of a breast, but they don’t fully look like the way their breasts looked before,” explains Jacquie, who has learned that looking in the mirror and seeing a whole, familiar breast can

Jacquie De Bord specializes in all kind of permanent makeup and revision, but her newest service – post-mastectomy 3D areola re-pigmentation – is what she’s most excited about.

in Kamloops had to travel to Victoria for this unique service. “I had people knocking at my door, asking ‘do you do this?’ and very soon I found myself answering, ‘not yet’,” explains Jacquie, who took a paramedical course to learn the technique last April. Now, she is more fulfilled by her work than ever. “It gave me a new chal-

make a real difference for women who’ve been through such a fight for their lives. 3D nipple and areola tattooing, or re-pigmentation, has become standard procedure in breast reconstruction following a mastectomy, but until Jacquie began offering it from her clinic, La Jolie Permanent Makeup and Skin Revision, women

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– continued from page 1 With the same process used in tattooing, the pigment is permanently applied to the skin, leaving a strikingly real impression of an areola and nipple. “When it’s over and they stand up and we’re both looking in the mirror it’s just so amazing to see,” shares Jacquie. “I think I’m the most excited at first. They are quite quiet as they take it in – it’s more “I wanted to let everyone know that for them. They stand emotional I tried the unique curry chicken taller and have a visible sense of pretzel sandwich from Oops Café (274 Third Ave. Downtown)relief. and You it know you’ve made a difference for them, that you’ve was absolutely delicious!” Dale Chenuz, Downtown & Norhtgiven Shore them Echo the final touch of their Over 500 people were present for the 2013 United Way Campaign Kick-off Breakfast on September 24 journey you had a great experience in the Downtown tell us all about it.with breast cancer. Finally at Kamloops Convention Center. United Way CampaignHave chair, Yves Lacasse, announced the 2013 Annual Write #1 - 219 Victoria Street or email echo@shawcable.com. it’s the end.” Campaign goal and awards were distributed from the 2012 Campaign, which raised $2.2 million throughout Not all clients are breast cancer our region. United Way is working to make our community the best it can be by focusing resources in the survivors. Jacquie has also helped following places: poverty, children and youth and strong communities. United Way inspires people from all women who have had breast reducwalks of life to come together to raise funds, volunteer and stimulate policy and attitude changes that lead tions or implants to blend scar tisto lasting change in our entire region. sue or correct the shape of their areola if it was compromised in the process of their surgery. In fact, the technique can be used to address Have you The City of Kamloops will soon struction of the building. As a pursue recovery of its repair costs any spot, or blemish that one had a scar great begin the process of repairing the result, the City of Kamloops will from those parties through legal wishes to remove or camoflauge. experience external walls of the Tournament be engaging contractors to remove action. La Jolie Permanent Makeup and on revision the is located in the Life Capital Centre Fieldhouse build- the exterior wall cladding of the Skin North Shore? ing. These repairs will address building and make the necessary Labs Medical building at 345-546 Tell us all To about it.Jacquie ongoing water ingress problems repairs. Have you had a great experience on the North Shore St. Paul Street. contact all aboutto it.take Write #1 -Join 219 Victoria echo@shawcable.com the BCStreet Native Women’s toEmail: occurring during the fall and winThis processtell is us expected learn more about areola re-pigor email echo@shawcable.com. You can support variety of Write: #1or- 219 Street,serAssociation in honouring the live mentation ter months in the west concourse four to five months and will anot any Victoria of the other 2A1 of interest including of missing and murdered aboriginal vices sheKamloops, and upper hallway areas of the impact theareas day-to-day operations provides,BC callV2C 778-471women in a vigil in the band shell at 5802. building. of the building nor affect theand cus-projects organizations Riverside Park on October 24. In 2012, the City of Kamloops tomer experience in anyyouth way. The Rebecca Stewart that help and education. Please wear something warm hired industry experts in building estimated cost to perform this and RED to show your support for envelope technology to investigate construction Make work aisdonation $855,000.today! Have you signs/posters/| www.kamloopsfoundation.com 250-434-6995 the cause of the water ingress and The City of Kamloops is seek- Sisters in Spirit. Bring had a great to make repair recommendations. ing the cooperation and participa- messages of support and hope.The experience During this process, which con- tion of both the designer of the event will begin with drumming at in the Thank 5:30pm before or the vigil begins at cluded in August 2013, the spe- facility, Stantec Architecture Ltd., someone Downtown area? For more information visit cific causes of the water ingress and the general contractor, Drecognize & T 6:00pm.great Tell us all about it. were attributed to aspects of both Developments Ltd., in the reme- nwac.ca/sisters-spirit service with a star! or contact Barb Morin at 250-314-1565. the design and the original con- diation process and will otherwise Email: echo@shawcable.com Email: echo@shawcable.com

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Lisa and Shawn Burns were among the supporters who donned their pink and participated in the CIBC Run for the Cure last Sunday. Participants rallied at Riverside Park for the 22nd annual Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation fundraiser dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research, education and awareness programs.

Kiwanis workshop and fundraiser The downtown Kamloops Kiwanis club is hosting an entrepreneur’s workshop on October 26 at 9:00am at the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce Office. This is your chance to learn about feasibility, marketing plans, operations and cost budget, company valuation and capital requirements. This event is targeted to entrepreneurs “to be” in Kamloops and the surrounding area. It will also contribute as a fundraiser towards the Kiwanis Eliminate Project, a joint effort with UNICEF to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. This deadly disease steals the lives of nearly 60,000 babies and a significant number of

women each year. The effects of the disease are excruciating — tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch. To eliminate MNT, more than 100 million mothers and their future babies must be immunized. This requires vaccines, syringes, safe storage, transportation, thousands of skilled staff and more. It will take US$110 million — and the dedicated work of UNICEF and every member of the Kiwanis family. Contact Perry Ritchey from the downtown Kiwanis for more information at 250819-7633, perry.ritchey@gmail.com or visit kiwanisdowntownkamloops.org.

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Juno award-winning and critically acclaimed singer songwriter Ron Sexsmith delivered an intimate and impeccable show to an appreciative full house of fans at the Blue Grotto last week.

The City of Kamloops is thanking residents for their patronage of the Tournament Capital Centre by celebrating a week long Customer Appreciation Event. From October 7 to 13, family fun and activities will be taking place. Some free events at the TCC include Kids Fun Zone with face painting and balloon making on Saturday, October 10 from 10:00 am to noon; and refreshments and snacks on Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and Friday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Other initiatives include discounts, draw prizes and a grand prize Family Play Package.

Health care activist to discuss privatization Colleen Fuller, author, researcher and health care activist will be at the Smorgasbord Deli, 225-7th Ave. for a press conference on Thursday, October 10 at 3:30pm. She will be discussing who the forces are which are pushing for privatized health care in Canada as well as other topics, which will not be covered at the Town Hall meeting in the evening.

Ms. Fuller is co-author with Diane Gibson of The Bottom Line: The Truth Behind Private Health Insurance in Canada and author of Caring for Profit, How Corporations Are Taking Over Canada’s Health Care System. She is an independent health researcher for the Parkland Institute and is the president and co-founder of PHARMAWATCH, North America’s first and only

direct-from-consumer adverse drug reaction reporting program. Ms. Fuller is in Kamloops to participate as a panelist in a Town Hall meeting at Parkside Lounge on Thursday, October 10 at 7:00pm. This Town Hall is part of a public information blitz intended to make Canadians aware of the impending changes to our Canadian Health Care system.

Homelessness Action Week is October 14 to 18

Kamloops Homelessness Action Plan joins forces with the Kamloops Working Group on Homelessness for Homelessness Action Week 2013. The week of Thanksgiving in October is a local opportunity to get everyone involved in the issues of homelessness and affordable housing, which affect us all. Homelessness Action Week has been taking place across the province for eight years and is gaining momentum and recognition. In Kamloops this year they are working with over 30 community agencies to provide several important events. There will be a free turkey dinner at the Salvation Army on Wednesday, October 16. Two sittings will be offered to ensure the most people can be fed. The Salvation Army provides free meals to families along with other important faith-based supports. Also on Wednesday, October 16 is a free Documentary Night screening three short films. Community Roots, Youth Against Youth Homelessness and Bevel Up will be presented from 7:00 to 9:00pm at the Paramount

Theatre, followed by a discussion with key players in the productions. The event has no cost, but donations of non-perishable food items, clothing or hygiene items, is encouraged. The week will culminate in Project Homeless Connect, planned for Friday, October 18 from noon to 5:00pm in Spirit Square on the North Shore. The event is all about connecting homeless and at risk people with the supports they need and will include free onsite flu shots from the Interior Health Authority Street Nurses; a free BBQ provided by the Valleyview Overlanders Lions Club; live music by local band Full of Excuses and much more. Funds for Homelessness Action Week 2013 have been generously provided by the Kamloops Working Group on Homelessness (KWGH) through the federal Homelessness Partnering Strategy – for more information on the KWGH, please contact Carmin Mazzotta, Project Manager Housing & Homelessness for City of Kamloops at 250-828-3728 or by email at cmazzotta@ kamloops.ca.

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Keeping Kamloops healthy Kipp Mallery Pharmacy is keeping the people of Kamloops healthy and has been doing so for over 50 years. You will find a variety of health care products, solutions and remedies for immediate, short term and longterm health care needs. Kipp Mallery Pharmacy is more than just a pharmacy; they are apart of the history of downtown Kamloops. The name Kipp Mallery came to be in the 1920’s; there were actually two separate pharmacies: Kipps and Mallery Drugs. One had a fire and they amalgamated into one according to manager and pharmacist Kristina Gifford. The Phillips family has had the pharmacy in their family for two generations. Owner and pharmacist Greg Phillips bought it from his father some 30 years ago. Kristina is one of the many familiar faces at Kipp Mallery. She has been working with Greg since she graduated over a decade ago. “I was fresh out of graduation 13 years ago. There was a satellite store in the same building my husband worked in. A lady retired out of the pharmacy and I was looking for a job and just kind of fell into it,” says Kristina. “I’m glad that I did. There is never ever a dull moment.” Greg’s motto is to meet the needs of the community of Kamloops. “He is big on the community and has been throughout his career. He really likes to give back. He likes a large diversity; keeps life interesting. It is never boring,” comments a smiling Kristina about the vast inventory they keep in store for customers. Kristina is in love with the hus-

tle and bustle that Kipp Mallery is known for. “We are the ultimate multitaskers. We do a little of everything.” The pharmacy provides services for everything from long-term care to addictions. The list also includes renal patients transplant patients, compliance packaging, home health care supplies, wound care and carrying specialty items like stocking fittings. The list of services is extensive. Kipp Mallery is dedicated to serving all types of patients in the community of Kamloops. They offer a unique home delivery service for those who can’t make it into the pharmacy. This service is free within city limits. “People who can’t make it in, are house bound or it’s too cold out. Whatever the reason, we are more than happy to drop it off at their home,” says Kristina. “We have Randy who is our delivery guy and takes everything that needs to be delivered and off he goes.” Some final parting words Kristina has in regards to the ever looming flu season: “Get your flu shot, drink lots of water, get lots of rest and wash your hands regularly.” Kipp Malley is hosting a Flu Clinic October 31st, which is free for seniors, children, health care professionals and anyone who is regularly around chronically ill people. Kipp Mallery is community minded like you. If you want personalized and professional service, this is your pharmacy. Get all your health needs from 273 Victoria street or call 250 372-2531 for information on home delivery. Ashley Demedeiros

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BCLC hits the button for 2014 Tim Hortons Brier in Kamloops As a local sponsor and official Community Partner for the 2014 Brier, BCLC is stepping up to play its part in making the Brier an outstanding experience for everyone in the entire community. “We’re going to play a key role in making this iconic sports event a success for everyone,” announced Michael Graydon, CEO and President, BCLC. “The commitment BCLC and Lake City Casino made when we signed on as sponsors is about creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences for the community through prize giveaways and unique, interactive experiences for everyone to enjoy.” The $100,000 investment BCLC and Lake City Casino made helped secure the 2014 Brier for Kamloops. Now with less than five months to go until the start of the Brier, BCLC announces the plan to give away dozens of event tickets as prizes through a promotion with the Brier’s media partners along with exclusive VIP experiences, including accommodations, gift certificates and tickets to the most popular events. “Tickets will be at a premium during the Brier and it’s expected that most events, if not all, will be sold-out,” said Graydon. “We will be giving Kamloops residents the chance to win coveted

seats to the events.” Once the Brier is underway in March 2014, BCLC will be at the Interior Savings Centre to give everyone a unique interactive photo experience to capture the memories and share the action with family and friends. BCLC’s enthusiasm for the event extends to its employees, with many already registered to volunteer at the Brier. “We’re very proud of our many employees who are dedicating their personal time to help make the Brier an outstanding success,” added Graydon. “Our partnership with the 2014 Tim Hortons Brier is a great opportunity for our staff who demonstrate time and time again their commitment to giving back to the community.” The contest giveaway for tickets and exclusive VIP experiences will begin in January 2014 in Kamloops. The interactive photo experience will offer collectible take-away pieces and will be open to everyone who visits the Interior Savings Centre during the Brier. The 2014 Tim Hortons Brier Curling Championships take place in Kamloops, March 1 – 9, 2014. More information on the 2014 Brier can be found at curling.ca/2014brier-en.

Kamloops families with children who are above a healthy weight will be offered more support with the launch of Kamloops Healthy Weights for Children: Shapedown BC, a provincial initiative that encourages healthy eating and active lifestyles. “The Shapedown program is designed to support children and their families by providing the information and tools they need to achieve healthier lifestyles,” says Minister of Health Terry Lake. “It is great news that families in Kamloops will now have access to this program and we are proud to invest in strategies, which are working to improve health outcomes for young people and their families right across B.C.” Shapedown brings families together for fun and interactive group activities twice a week

over a ten week period. A team of health care professionals and exercise specialists will work to build on the strengths of families so everyone becomes healthier and happier. Through Shapedown families can achieve a more active lifestyle and healthier family eating, as well as increased selfesteem. The group treatment program, led by a dietitian and a mental health professional, will operate in partnership with the Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA at the downtown location. Referral to the program is through a physician or nurse practitioner. Kamloops families are invited to call the Kamloops Public Health Unit at 250-851-7300 for more information, or search “shapedown” under Find a Service at interiorhealth.ca/FindUs.

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and appreciation for art and design. I spent over 15 years ‘living the dream’ of being self-employed and creating and marketing my own ceramic art successfully through galleries, gift shops and trade shows in Canada. A number of years ago I made the decision that I would rather work at a job that gives me purpose and a chance to use my creativity, experience and marketing skills while being able to grow artistically in my spare time. I am very excited to be the new Events and Sponsorship Manager for the Kamloops Art Council and look forward to a very busy and eventful year!” adds an excited Lorel.

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The Kamloops Art Council has some new announcements. The KAC is pleased to announce that Lorel Sternig has been hired as their new events and sponsorship manager. Lorel joins executive director Kathy Sinclair, marketing and membership coordinator Kelsey Gilker and gallery coordinator Hope Mikal. Lorel is an artist/entrepreneur with over 25 years facilitating art shows and events to help local artists promote their work and expertise. “I was born with an urge to create and art school confirmed that I should work where I could use my creativity, problem solving abilities

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New Gleaning Abundance program to fill food GAP This fall the Kamloops Food Policy Council is officially launching the Gleaning Abundance Program (GAP) for the greater Kamloops area, addressing the issue of local food security with an organized effort to ‘glean’ food that would otherwise be wasted, in particular perishable food from local farm harvests, household gardens and fruit trees. “We have so much food in Kamloops, on trees that, if not picked, is going to waste,” says Laura Kalina, co-chair and treasurer of the Kamloops Food Policy Council. The GAP recently received a threeyear, $45,000 grant from the Interior Health Authority’s Community Food Action Initiative to coordinate a regional food security, food gleaning and food recovery initiative that will begin in Kamloops. The project expects to sign up 200 households to glean from. The GAP brings insured volunteer pickers to gleaning sites free of charge, where they harvest, or glean, edible produce and share it with owners, food agencies and amongst themselves. This equal one-third division of food resources is a win/win/win

for all involved in the program and a couple of weeks into the project they are well on their way. “We are on the ground right now – there are people picking as we speak,” says gleaning project coordinator Krystal Williams at a recent event launching the program. “As of this morning, we’ve picked over 800lbs of fruit already this year and donated over 500lbs of that to the Food Bank and other outreach organizations.” Those results came from the efforts and participation of 75 volunteers and 50 registered homes with fruit trees to contribute. When volunteers and/or owners choose not to keep their shares, the total harvest is distributed to food security agencies that use the resources to empower and facilitate healthy meals and healthy lifestyles and transitions for low-income families, individuals, the working poor and the homeless. The community kitchen is already making good use of the food they’ve received from the initial harvest. “Last Thursday night I had 11 people in the kitchen and we canned 87 jars of tomato sauce. Everyone paid $5 and took home a dozen jars

of tomato sauce,” says Dede Bone of Interior Community Service’s Community Kitchens, highlighting the obvious benefits of coordinating an effort like this. “This program is huge for community kitchens – now instead of watching it fall off the tree, or me going to collect it, I can just call Krystal and she will bring it over!” Expansion goals are already in place to include more households and volunteers, as well as the development of a best practices model and on-line resource guide for other communities in the Interior Health region to follow. “The first year is really to get the trees registered and get things going and then afterwards we’re going to spread it throughout the (Interior Health) region to help other communities get gleaning programs going,” explains Laura, who adds that the second- and third-year goals are to look at what can be done through social enterprise with all of the fruit as the harvest numbers grow. Some early ideas include producing dried fruit products, adds Laura: “Maybe we’ll be known as ‘Kamloops Fruit Leather’ and we’ll have some great commodity that’s

10-year-old Julian Coleman-Hilke is the Gleaning Abundance Project’s youngest volunteer. Here he is with some of his bounty, during a media event where the three-year pilot project was announced.

going to come out of it.” For more information about the Gleaning Abundance Program contact Glenn Hilke, volunteer communications coordinator, at 250-3743858 or info@gleaningabundance. com or visit their Facebook page by Kamloops Gleaning Abundance Project – GAP.

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Deli’s creativity supports WCT Until October 20, The Smorgasbord Deli, 715 Victoria St, has a unique plan to promote Western Canada Theatre specifically and the arts in general. On any day between now and then, excluding Sundays, come down to the Deli for lunch between 11:00am and 2:00pm and be prepared to recite a poem, sing a song, perform a skit, etc. and you will almost certainly win a pair of strollers’ passes to any of this season’s productions at WCT. These passes can be exchanged for tickets to any production during WCT’s regular season. Head over and sing while you lunch, or listen to others who do – the hot soup is on everyday.

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■■ Kamloops Family History Society meeting takes place the 4th Thurs. of each month (Sept to May) From 7 to 9pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. All are welcome. FMI call 250-372-5679. ■■ Walks of Life - Significant People of Kamloops oil paintings from Oct, 5 to 26 at Kamloops Arts Council Main Gallery, 7 Seymour St. W. Gallery hours: Tues-Fri 10am to 5pm, Sat 10am to 4pm. Opening Reception: 6 to 8pm on Oct. 5. ■■ 7 Deadly Sins Burlesque at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. on Oct. 10. Doors open at 8pm for a 19+ show. FMI or interested in performing visit: facebook.com/ kamloopsburlesque. ■■ Masquerade and Music on Oct. 26 at Dance Discovery, 224 Victoria St. Everyone Welcome. FMI call 250-372-8080 or email info@dancediscovery.ca. ■■ Annual Teddy Bear Picnic on Oct. 14 from 9:30am to 4pm at BC Wildlife Park. Uncle Chris the Clown, Fun Factor bouncy inflatables, Teddy Bear Doctor and much more! FMI conact 250-573-3242 ext. 226 or 259 or visit www.bczoo. org. ■■ Silent Auction of Pow Wow Paintings by BJ Arnason-Muttitt until Oct. 15 at Strong Picture Framing, 11-711 Victoria St. Store hours are Tues. to Sat. 10am to 4pm. All proceeds going to Kamloops Mission, SPCA, and GawaLing Buddhist Society. ■■ Walk of Life- Significant People of Kamloops oil portraits by Mairi Budreau until Oct. 26 in the Main Gallery, 7 Seymour St. West. Gallery hours: Tues. to Fri. 10am to 5pm and Sat. 10am to 4pm. ■■ Sagebrush Neighbourhood Association is having their 2nd AGM on Oct. 17 at 7pm at Bible Truth Church, 1099 Fraser St. ■■ Barnhartvale Coffee House returns Oct. 19 at the Barnhartvale Community Hall. Doors at 7pm, music at 7:30pm. Feature perform-

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