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Kamloops is Best Blooming Community The City of Kamloops, a participant in the Circle of Excellence category of the 2010 National Edition of Communities in Bloom, received Best Blooming XXX )FBMUIZ5BO DB Community Designation for UI "WF … 2010! As well, our city was awarded a “5 Bloom� rating and a special mention for the Community Gardens Expansion Program. Kamloops also received the Outstanding Achievement Award for Urban Forestry. Following their evaluation of the community, volunteer judges Wendy Maurer of British Columbia and Jim Baird of New Brunswick had this to say about our community gardens initiatives: “the City of Kamloops is committed to Community Gardens. The city has been active for a number of years in supporting community gardens and decided to double the number of plots by 2011. It is well on its way, with over 240 plots now available in locations throughout the community. The City ensures that water pipes are installed, compost provided and fencing installed. It works with local businesses to ensure the gardeners are ready to go. Volunteers undertake most of the day-to-day operations and the results are impressive. The citizens and the environment both benefit from this aggressive expansion of community gardens in Kamloops. This is a significant commitment to local food production that other communities will be envious of. Kamloops has demonstrated that it is possible.� Communities in Bloom is a national organization dedicated to the promotion of green spaces in community settings. Within the actual context of climate changes and environmental con-
Best Blooming Community Award presentation at the Communities in Bloom (CIB) Symposium in Halifax last week. Pictured are (l-r): City of Kamloops parks crew leader Ken Jansen, City of Kamloops parks supervisor Shawn Cook, CIB co-chair and BC Wildlife Park general manager Glenn Grant, CIB national chairman Ted Blowes, Kamloops CIB committee member and City councilor Tina Lange, Kamloops CIB co-chair and KCBIA general manager Gay Pooler, CIB national founding president Raymond Carriere.
cerns, communities involved in the Communities in Bloom program can be proud of their efforts, which provide real and meaning-
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Are you playing it safe? – continued from page 1 us for a safe community.� So this year during Crime Prevention Week take the time to secure your home, your business and your vehicle. ‘Playing it safe’ is not difficult or time consuming and it may save you countless hours of heartache and loss in the end. Doing simple things like not leaving your holiday shopping in plain view, parking in well-lit areas, and paying attention to your surroundings can make the biggest difference. Know what ‘normal’ activity is, versus what might be suspicious or unusual.
Share that information with your neighbours and report it to the police, where appropriate. Each and every concerned citizen in our community can make a difference. Be a good neighbour. Get to know the people you share space with in an apartment building, a business complex, a cul-de-sac, or a city street. For more information on Community Safety you can contact the City of Kamloops Community Safety office at 250-828-3818 or read more online at www.kamloops.ca/ communitysafety. Tanya Orozco, freelance
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Discover the world of ceramics Going to a Thompson Valley Potters’ Guild sale is like discovering another world where clay comes to life in hundreds of astonishing ways. Doggies, angels, tiles, mugs, teapots, plates, platters, and almost anything you can imagine in clay will be on display at the Annual Potters’ and Weavers Christmas sale on November 6. In total there will be approximately 24 vendors displaying their work, from hobbyists to full-time potters. You will see work made in dramatically different ways. Some of the senior guild members such as Jeanne Hungar, Margaret Stewart-Smith and Sheryl Willson make functional pottery in stoneware, a hard clay body that was developed in China over 2,000 years ago, and in Europe in the middle ages. Laura and Bruce Nyeste fire in a gas kiln to create their beautifully unique crystalline vases. Newer members like Donna Bowie will have many wonderful organically formed pieces, and Karen Palmer combines wheel-thrown and hand-built techniques to form her functional wares. Luba Baron will have her whimsically colorful handbuilt paper clay creations. Some of the newest members showing at this sale are Arimathea Pappas, Tracey Reynolds, Tammi Allante and Tara Emary. This
sale offers many paths into the world of pottery, and you could win $50 worth of the pottery-of-your-choice by entering your name in a free draw. This event will be held on November 6 at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street, from 10am-4pm.
Defenseman Linden Saip has decided to leave the Kamloops Blazers and contemplate his hockey future. The 19year-old from Delta, B.C. has played in 142 games with the Blazers and has
18 goals, 35 assists for 53 points over the past two and a half seasons. The Blazers roster now sits at 23 players including 14 forwards, 7 defensemen and 2 goaltenders.
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Michelle Finlayson is a ceramics artist and member of the Thompson Valley Potters’ Guild. She was raised in Kamloops and started creating pottery in 2001, with a focus mostly in functional pots. She teaches wheel classes at the Kamloops Arts and Craft Club, and attends many workshops to gain knowledge of new techniques and styles.
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During the month of November the Aeroplan Charitable Pooling Program allows the Kamloops non-profit group Developing World Connections (DWC) to collect, pool and use donated Aeroplan miles. DWC strives to steward donations with an ever-increasing level of efficiency and they will use your donated Aeroplan
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hALLOWEEN weekend The Old Courthouse was full of spirits and magicians last Friday night including the talented young magician Jacob Wurzer (left) who dazzled our Echo reporter and audience with magnificent card tricks.
The Annual Zombie Walk lurched along Downtown streets this past Saturday and participants were fully in character as they moaned and groaned along their walk. This is the fifth year that local dance teacher and belly dance performer Bonnie McLean (bottom right) has organized this fun-filled event.
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Judy Basso wins B.C. Event Industry award Kamloops’ own Judy Basso of Judy Basso Events and Décor has won the 2010 B.C. Event Industry Award for Best Wedding. The B.C. Event Awards (BCEA) is a regional awards program recognizing outstanding achievements in special events, meeting management, and conference planning and exhibition management. Winners were presented at the Canadian Special Events and Meetings Expo West held on Wednesday, October 27 at Rocky Mountain Station in Vancouver. BCEA winners whose events fall into the national Star Awards eligibility period will be eligible for
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wedding which occurred on August 7, 2010 with 80 local and international guests in attendance. “Unique, overwhelming circumstances, both on a personal and logistical level made this wedding truly momentous,” states Judy Basso. “The bride’s parent’s gardens, decks and patios were transformed into a stunning setting. In my 21 years of working in this industry this was the most unique and interesting wedding I have ever worked on.” The wedding theme was “East Meets West” with cherry blossom branches incorporating part of the bride’s Japanese heritage and the groom’s last name, Branch.
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Hurrah for RA at their new location
It is a bittersweet day for us here in the downtown core. We have to say goodbye to the wonderful RA Hair Salon, which for the last almost five years has called the downtown core its home. RA Hair Salon, the OM Day Spa and all the wonderful people who staff each are packing up and moving into their new home on the hill. “We are really sad that we won’t be coming downtown to work everyday,” explains Mandy Sanders, manager at RA Hair. “We are going to miss it but we couldn’t pass up the incredible opportunity at our new location. It is twice the size, two floors and a big, shiny new space. Having so much space is giving us the perfect opportunity to be able to expand our services and provide more experiences to our customers. We have been busy painting and making it our own, and will be opening the doors of the new location November 1.” It has been a treat working in the near vicinity of RA Hair all these years and we will miss their laughter and smiling faces but are excited to see their expansion at their bright and big new location. Their new building is located at #101 - 805 Notre Dame Drive and their phone number and website will remain the same. As part of their expansion they will be adding a new esthetician to the team who will work with resident OM Day Spa owner Josh Kozuki and bring with her a new set of skills and procedures. “Cezanne is joining us from Merritt,” explains Josh. “She will specialize in laser hair removal and laser spa treatments. She
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is fabulous and we are happy to welcome her to the team. At the OM Day Spa, in addition to your traditional esthetics and the new laser spa, we will also be expanding our services to include body firming. We now have an Accent Machine which works to break down cellulite in your body and helps your body to lose inches.” So when you notice that the RA Hair Salon and OM Day Spa
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If there was ever a question of what to buy the woman who has everything this Christmas, the Kamloops Firemen have a great suggestion – the 2011 Kamloops Firemen’s Calendar. More than 3,700 firefighters in BC dedicate and donate their time and skills to support burn survivors and increase the public’s
knowledge about fire and burn safety issues. All proceeds from the calendars will go to the B.C. Professional Firefighters’ Burn Fund Building and the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. Calendars are on sale at the #1 Kamloops Fire Hall on Summit Dr. and Arrowstone Dr., and at City Hall.
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TALK n ‘Out of the Cold’ shelter for the homeless is looking for volunteers. If interested, contact Ron at 250-318-4704. n The 4th Annual Ladies’ Diamond Dinner takes place Nov. 4 at Hoodoos at Sun Rivers. The evening includes a 3-course dinner prepared by executive chef Willie Petz and served by 12-14 local fire fighters in their dress uniforms! Call 250-828-9404 for more info. n Craft-a-Fair at Interior Savings Centre on Nov. 7 from 10am to 4pm. $20 gift certificates randomly awarded every 10 minutes! Sponsored by RIH Evening Auxiliary with proceeds to hospital equipment. For info contact Lynne McLean at 250-372-1340. n Kamloops Woodworkers are having a Show and Sale Nov. 5 to 7 at Hotel 540, 540 Victoria Street. See woodworking, wooden toys, wood turning carving and more. For more information check www.kwwg.net. n Kiwanis 47th Annual Radio Auction airing on B100, November 8 and 9 at 6pm. Visit www.kamloopskiwanis.org for more information. n Hogger for a Day Contest – Be a guest engineer on a CP train from Kamloops to Ashcroft, in support of United Way. Tickets available at United Way, 203-239 Victoria St. or Kelly’s Caboose, 639 Victoria St. n Did you know? Our eyes are always the same size from birth. Earth is not round, it is slightly pear-shaped.
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n Scottish Country Dancing - Tuesdays 7:30pm at Stuart Wood School gym at 245 St. Paul St. No kilt or experience necessary. For more information contact Diane Coulombe at dicoulo@gmail. com. n Overlander Toastmasters meet Tuesday nights from 7 to 9pm at Maurya’s Fine Indian Cuisine Restaurant, 165 Victoria St. Call Jen at 250-554-5058 for more information. n Kamloops Family History Society meets monthly on the fourth Thursday at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. 7-9pm. For info call 250-372-8839. n Interested in the Canadian Air Force? 886 Overlander Wing of the Air Force Assoc. of Canada meets monthly on Wednesdays. For more information call Mike at 250-318-5777. n Mighty Oak Midwifery Care Information Nights - Learn more about midwifery in a relaxed setting every third Friday of the month at 202-322 Victoria St. For more information, visit www. mightyoakmidwifery.ca. n Speaking Club on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7pm at the Kamloops Society for Community Living, 523 Seymour St. Work on your public speaking skills! Everyone is welcome! For more info call Jessica at 250-374-3245. n Fraud programs for seniors -Book a one-hour presentation with the Centre for Seniors Information, ABC’s of Fraud Program. Presentations to groups of ten or more anywhere within
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fantasy hair and cos metology competition - Interior Academy of Hair’s 6th annual Fantasy Competition this past Friday was a giant success! Hair, nail and esthetics students teamed up to create (l-r) the Sea Creature, the Goddess of Ice and Snow, Miss Mardi Gras, Medussa, the Goddess of Fire and the Goddess of Nature. The Ice Cababes team (Bree Holstein, Tracey Waterhouse, Amy Grewal and Amanda Skilnick) took first prize for their Goddess of Ice and Snow.
a two-hour drive from Kamloops. Call 250-320-7384 for a fall booking, or leave a message for Donna at 50-554-4145. n Women’s Housing Support - Elizabeth Fry Society presents group sessions the last Tuesday of the month from 10am to noon at Hilltop Apartments at 455 Hilltop Ave. To RSVP contact Jody at the Elizabeth Fry
Society at 250-374-2119 ext. 205. There will be a different topic each month. n Holiday Trade Show hosted by Sheer Radiance with local home-based businesses. Nov. 14, 1-4pm at Hoodoos at Sun Rivers. For more info contact Amber at sheerradiance@shaw.ca. n Know of an event? Email us at echo@shawcable.com.
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Four strangers traveled together in the same compartment of a European train. Two men and two women faced each other. One woman was a very wealthy and sophisticated 70-year-old lady who was decked out in the finest of furs and jewelry. Next to her sat a beautiful young woman who looked like something right off the cover of a fashion magazine. Across from the older lady was a very mature looking man in his mid-forties who was a highly decorated sergeant major in the army. Next to the sergeant major sat a young private fresh out of boot camp. As these four strangers traveled, they talked and chatted about trivial things until they entered an unlit tunnel, and there they sat in complete darkness and total silence, until the sound of a distinct kiss broke the silence; following the kiss a loud slap could be heard
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Recruits got a shock when their air force basic-training instructor turned out to be an attractive female sergeant. Her assistant, however, was a burly, hawk-nosed veteran whose glare could freeze water. At the end of training, the attractive instructor congratulated the recruits and
said that if there was anything she could do for them, just ask. From the back, a voice called out, “How about a kiss from the sergeant?” “Sure,” she replied, raising her hand to quell the laughter. “But I’ll let my assistant take care of it!”
No worse punishment An air force cargo plane was preparing for departure from Thule Air Base in Greenland. They were waiting for the truck to arrive to pump out the aircraft’s sewage holding tank. The aircraft commander was in a hurry, the truck was late in arriving, and the airman performing the job was extremely slow in getting the tank pumped out.
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n Kamloops Film Society Fall Series, Paramount Theatre, 503 Victoria St. Nov. 4, 7pm: Mid-August Lunch. An Italian comedy with English subtitles. Advance tickets available at The Original Movie Mart, 520 Seymour St. Hot yoga n Kamloops Art Gallery, Bikram’s 465 Victoria St. Beginning In the gallery: Construction yoga class Sites: Identity and Place until Dec. 31. In the Cube: Jana Sasaki: Hapa Family, on ‘til Nov. 6 n Alive with Colour, Opening classes 7 days a week 340 Victoria st (Downtown next to Boston Pizza) reception Nov. 4, 6:30-7:30pm. 250.314-3636 | www.bikramkamloops.com Sagebrush Theatre Lobby Gallery. Original art works by SKSS senior art students. Show runs to Nov 30. n Christmas show opening reception, Hampton Gallery, 167 4th Ave. Nov. 6, 10 am-5 pm. New works by gallery artists and introducing new artists Valerie Deacon, Linda Franklin, Michael Soloman, Peter Stulhmann. Exhibit and sale continues through Christmas. 250-374-2400 n Jon McPhail and his family band, The Art We Are, 322 Victoria St. Nov. 12 at 8pm. Alt country, folk, pop, and retro fuzz rock. n Eastern Echoes, Kamloops Symphony, Nov. 13 at 7:30 pm at the Sagebrush Theatre. With guest violinist Erika Raum. Tickets available from Kamloops Live! Box Office, www.kamloopslive.com or 250Craft Fair: 10:00am - 3:00pm Admission by Donation 374-LIVE. Bake Sale: 10:00am n Crohn’s and Colitis Tea Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm Cost for Tea is $4.00 Foundation “All That It’s always good news! Glitters” Gala, Nov. 13, cocktails at 6:30pm, dinner at 7pm. North Shore Community Centre #1 - 219 Victoria Street Colombo Lodge, 814 Lorne St. 730 Cottonwood Avenue Elegant fall fundraising dinner 374-ECHO (3246) 250.376.4777 • nsccs@shaw.ca and dance. Tickets available at email us at: echo@ Viva Bridal, 418 Victoria St. shawcable.com For more info contact Pamela at
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the crystal skull tour Joshua Shapiro, world traveler and crystal skull explorer, is in Kamloops with his partner Katrina Head to share the mysteries of the crystal skulls at a workshop and slide show on Sunday, November 7 from 12-6pm at the Art We Are at 322 Victoria St. In addition, there will be a chance to book private healing sessions with the crystal skulls. For more info and to register contact the Art We Are at 250-828-7998 or by email to theartweare@gmail.com.
250-371-1909. n 3!, presented by the Kamloops Players Nov. 25-27 at 7:30pm at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St. A night of one-act comedies and delicious desserts. Tickets available at Kamloops United Church, Long & McQuade and Avalon Books. For more information call Helen. 250554-3255. n Arnica Artist Run Centre, Kamloops Old Courthouse, 7 Seymour St. W. Runs to Nov 27. “Bad Nuns” - Lara Odell’s humorous portraits with medieval texts by mystical nuns. “Between the Lines”- Tara Bauer’s 2D and 3D images of the beauty of laundry. n Kamloops Arts Council Main Gallery 7 Seymour St. W., Old Courthouse Cultural Centre: Kelly C. Perry’s “Hidden Works” until Nov. 20 Extension Gallery at Instinct Adornment, 319 Victoria St.: Strangeland’s “Marvin Strange & Scarlet”. To Nov. 30 n Jan Seedhouse presents “Weaving, Weaving, Everywhere”, Courthouse Gallery, 7 Seymour St. W. until Nov. 30. Table runners, napkins
and place mats, as well as wearable art in scarves, ruanas and shawls. Open Tues to Fri, 10 to 5 and Sat. 10 to 4. Free parking. n Jams / Open Mic Nights Commodore Grand Cafe & Lounge - 369 Victoria Street. Every Friday The Scattered Atoms (Funk) 7pm, free. The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St Sunday night Jam session. 8pm.- midnight. House band the Serious Dogs. Singers, guitarists, drummers or whole bands. Open to everyone. Grinders Coffee Bar, 705 Victoria St. Every Wed. open mic 8pm. Every Thursday Jam Night (Electric & Acoustic) PA, Drums provided, 8pm. Kami Inn, 354 Victoria St. Jam Session Saturday afternoons from 2-5pm. n Unplugged House Band Competition, Inlander Bar & Grill, 2020 Falcon Rd. Every Friday at 7pm through February. All proceeds to Boogie the Bridge cultural fund. Winning band and runner-up each get a 6-mo. house gig to Sept. 2011. If interested, email inlanderunplugged@yahoo. ca for more info.
Christmas Craft Fair Bake Sale & Tea Saturday, November 6th
Craft Fair: 10:00am - 3:00pm Admission by Donation Bake Sale: 10:00am Tea Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm Cost for Tea is $4.00
North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Avenue 250.376.4777 nsccs@shaw.ca
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SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22) Be careful not to come on too strongly. Do not let your mate annoy you; patience will be the key. Travel will be favorable. A passionate party for two might be just the remedy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21) Take the time to close deals that have been up in the air. Kick your shoes off and relax. You could have a tendency to spend too much on your home or entertainment. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) You can meet a new romantic partner or secure the love connection you already have by going out and entertaining yourself. Your knowledge and good sense will help more than you think. Be careful not to take on other people’s problems. AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) Take time to deal with the concerns of children. Be careful; you may say something you’ll regret later. It may be a disappointing day emotionally. Rely on the one you love for support and affection. PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) Reciprocate by offering helpful hints. You can find solutions if you are willing to communicate. You may want to sign up for courses that will encourage you to have more confidence in your“Come littleorquilt self. False information is likely see if you the listen best to idle chatter gossip. ARIES (Mar 21-Aprilshop 20) Be on careful not to confuse issues when disthe North Shore” cussing the matters at hand. Put your efforts into your work or money making ventures rather than your emotional life. Pleasure trips will be favorable and bring about romance. TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) Stress coupled with diet will add to stomach problems. Your intellectual charm will win hearts • and bring opportunities that you least expect. Your ability to help others will win you points. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Sudden changes regarding friendships 455 Tranquille Road (across from Total Pet) are likely to occur if you haveOpen tried Mon to change - Sat others. 10am - You 5pmwill find it easy finalizing personal papers if you make an effort. Don’t expect anything for nothing and you won’t 250.376.7630 be disappointed. www.fabricshelf.ca CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your mate could get on your nerves if he or she backs you into an emotional comer or puts restrictions on your time. You may want to make changes that will turn your entertainment room into a real family affair. Oct 13, 20, 27 LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Someone you live with will be quite unreason able this week. Curl up with a good book or go for a drive in the country. Residential moves will be hectic and may be unsatisfactory. Be diplomatic and honest, and that person will only be made to look bad. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23) Avoid lending or borrowing. Put your thoughts on paper. Don’t overextend your self in order to add luxury items to your entertainment center. You will meet new and exciting people if you attend social activities or sporting events. LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23) Children will keep you busy. Restrictions may be difficult for you to live with, but try to do things by the book. MisLynne is acould nail cause technician that and loves to work Gels, or understandings confusion upset. Clubwith memberships Acrylicscould and the newest nail product “Shellac.” donations be expensive andenhancement prove unnecessary. Do you hate waiting your nailsMichael to dry then come in Horoscopes courtesy of for astrologer Thiessen. Foranddaily horoscopes go toletwww.astrology-online.com Lynne introduce you to “Shellac.”
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proactive crime prevention practices in Kamloops n Citizens on Patrol (COP) Volunteers work in pairs and act as additional eyes and ears for the police. They patrol their community and observe and report suspicious occurrences to Kamloops RCMP. COP members are also involved in the identification and recovery of stolen vehicles through information supplied by ICBC and the RCMP.
n sPeed WatCh This educational program is aimed at reducing incidences of speeding. Volunteers monitor speeds in high visibility and high volume areas to raise awareness about the actual speed drivers are traveling.
n auto Crime Prevention (Lock Out Auto Crime) Volunteers engage with the public through seasonal projects that deliver specific information related to reducing the risk of theft from or theft of vehicles.
n Crime Prevention Presentations A variety of topics are offered that encompass specific community requests and issues of concern (i.e. fraud, senior’s safety, etc.)
n Kids Prints This program targets primary school-aged children. Fingerprints are taken and a personal identification record is provided. The purpose is to encourage parents/guardians to keep an ongoing, up-to-date record for each child to assist in identification where necessary.
n sPeCial events Several times during the year targeted events are held with displays and information booths to promote crime prevention and safety messages. Interactive information sharing with community partners is designed to engage the community (i.e. National Police Week, Crime Prevention Week, Health and Wellness Expo, Senior’s events).
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