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Dec. 2011 Vol. 1 No. 1

Kamloops

Capturing life in the Loops

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Welcome to the inaugural edition of Wink —

defined by its people; those who get out into the

Capturing Life in the ‘Loops. The purpose of the

community and get involved. When you attend

magazine is simple — at Wink, we aim to show

a benefit gala, you might think you’re just there

Kamloops residents all the good news stories out

to have fun and party, but in truth, you’re making

there in the community.

your community a healthy, more vibrant place.

Wink is a showcase of life happening in Kamloops.

Wink is about the people of Kamloops — the city’s

Within this publication, you’ll see the volunteers

bright side.

who make the community tick, the people who attend the fundraisers and the benefit evenings.

You’ll see charity and hospitality. Sometimes, you’ll merely see people out, enjoying the city in which they live.

To help make this publication a success, we need your help. If you’re attending an event, bring your camera, or even your iPhone. Snap some photos, write down a name or two, and send it to wink@kamloopsnews.ca.

In short, you’ll see Kamloops. You’ll see your city, and soon, if you send us your photos, you might even see yourself.

And make sure to send us details of your upcoming event so we can attend or add it to the monthly event calendar.

Even more than its geography, Kamloops is

— Danna Bach, Editor

John Morash Director of Advertising 250-371-6172 jmorash@kamloopsnews.ca

Darlene Kawa Advertising Consultant ABERDEEN 250-371-6135 dkawa@kamloopsnews.ca

Rob Covaceuszach Advertising Consultant DOWNTOWN 250-371-6184 rcov@kamloopsnews.ca

Deb Freeze Advertising Consultant VALLEYVIEW/MOUNT PAUL 250-371-6132 dfreeze@kamloopsnews.ca

Keshav Sharma Advertising Consultant SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS 250-371-6137 ksharma@kamloopsnews.ca

Kevin Dergez Director of New Business 250-371-6128 kdergez@kamloopsnews.ca

Claudine Sleik Advertising Consultant REAL ESTATE 250-371-6102 rew@kamloopsnews.ca

Chad Graham Advertising Consultant SAHALI 250-371-6130 cgraham@kamloopsnews.ca

Karen Kornelson Advertising Consultant SPECIAL FEATURES 250-371-6101 kkornelson@kamloopsnews.ca

Jason Hooper Advertising Consultant NORTH SHORE 250-371-6175 jhooper@kamloopsnews.ca

Brittany Bailey New Business Development Co-ordinator 250-371-6140 bbailey@kamloopsnews.ca

Aj Nijjer Advertising Consultant ONLINE 250-371-6133 anijjer@kamloopsnews.ca

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All That Glitters . . .

The annual Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada’s All That Glitters Gala was held Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Columbo Lodge. Two hundred people attended the event, enjoying an elegant evening of great Italian cuisine, and fabulous entertainment. In total, $24,928 was raised, and all proceeds from the event will go to fund Crohn’s and Colitis Research.

Capturing life in the Loops is published by The Kamloops Daily News Advertising Department Publisher: Tim Shoults Special Publications Manager: Kevin Dergez Design & Layout: Jennifer Poohachoff Editor: Danna Bach Photography: Murray Mitchell, Keith Anderson, Chad Graham, Jana Morash, Hayden King All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without the publisher’s written permission.

Making it happen: The Kamloops branch of the CCFC is Ernie Ware, Pamela van der Woning, Zoe Ware, Mary Jane Finch, April Erickson, Cathy Bliault, Savrina Silano and Fern Wende.

Publisher TIM SHOULTS

Director, New Business KEVIN DERGEZ

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Fun in the air: Rhonda and Kevin Brett

If there are photos you’d like to submit for publication to Wink, please send them, along with a brief description of the event, to wink@kamloopsnews.ca.

All smiles: Kevin Knight and Tamara Duncan

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Dancing the night away: April, Rolynda, Tamara, Deanna.

Supporting the cause: April and Earl

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Sun Peaks 50th Anniversary Sun Peaks Resort at Tod Mountain is celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout the 20112012 season. Several celebration events were held over the weekend of Dec. 3. Lift tickets were 50 per cent off and there were prizes available to be won. Those interested were also

Ski See Scoop

Spot Scoop: The Daily News mascot showed up on the slopes at Sun Peaks.

encouraged to include a memento of Sun Peaks into the 10-year time capsule. The capsule will be closed on Jan. 27, and will be opened a decade from now. Scoop, the Kamloops Daily News mascot, went to Sun Peaks Resort and took in a few runs with the kids on Dec. 5 to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Sun Peaks Resort at Tod Mountain.

Sweet Stuff: The official 50th anniversary cake.

Vintage Style: Bill Kals, Nancy Greene Raine and John McKnight hit the slopes wearing vintage ski gear.

Watch Out!: Scoop makes his way down the bunny hill.

Time Capsule: Anne Haight, Joanne Foster, Harry the Bear, Darcy Alexander and Jamie Tattersfield with the time capsule.

High Fives: Scoop celebrates a successful first run.

Candy Canes: Scoop passes out Christmas treats to the kids.

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Readers Choice Awards The annual Kamloops Daily News Readers’ Choice award ceremony was held Nov. 9, upstairs at the Daily News. More than 150 were in attendance at the event, and awards were given out in 175 different categories. The Readers’ Choice contest winner was also announced, with Brittany Strebchuk receiving

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a grand prize of a $1,500 stay-and-ski package from Sun Peaks Resort and the Delta Sun Peaks.

Best Blog: Daily News advertising director John Morash presents the award for Best Blog to Elizabeth deVries from Kamloopsparents.com.

Best Oil Change: From Great Canadian Oil Change is Jeremy Tilburt, right, with wife Jodi.

Best Daycare: Winners of Best Daycare were Fumiyuki Murakmami and Renee Murakmami of Enriched.

The Guys of Movember: Grayden Flanigan, Mike Miltimore, Al Deacon, Chris Cameron, Cam Blackstock, Barry Wills and Pete Murie.

Serving It Up: Daily News advertising representative Aj Nijjer serves a drink to Sahali Liquor Store’s Linda Coles.

Best Landscaping Company: On hand from Lyons Landscaping were Tania Dohaniuk and Liz Frank.

Best Sushi: Sang and Paul Lee of Oya Sushi took home top prize in their category.

Well Done: Daily News advertising representative Jason Hooper congratulates Senor Froggy’s Julian Stodola.

Best Jewelry Store: Daily News advertising representative Darlene Kawa congratulates Fifth Avenue Jewelers’ Rich Smith.

Best Motorcycle Shop: Daily News advertising director John Morash congratulates Pete Murie of Kamloops Harley Davidson.

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Basics for Babies: Food Bank This years’ event was a resounding success. Held at a new venue, Hotel 540, on Nov. 25, Basics for Babies raised $28,000 in cash donations and $7,500 worth of baby items including diapers, wipes baby formula and baby cereal. This will last the Kamloops Food Bank all year long, providing much needed items for young families. Because of the success of the event,

Fundraising Extra, Extra! TRU WolfPack hockey player Andrew Fisher hands out copies of The Daily News in exchange for donations at a drive-thru in front of Hotel 540.

funds will also go to supporting the Baby Bank, which is stocked with other needed items including blankets, soothers, bottles and most importantly, information for new mothers about services available in the community. B100 and the Kamloops Daily News were media sponsors of this years’ event, and Daybreak Rotary sponsored the breakfast.

Making a Donation: Left, Charlene Cartwright, daughter-in-law D.J. Salo and 11-month-old Haley Cartwright, drop off donation items.

Drive Through: Karla Malm makes a donation and gets a coffee and a newspaper from Valleyview Secondary’s Kirsten Hammond.

Early Start: Left, Kari Traynor and son Blake and Della Lyons with Kaden Lamb, 18-months show up to donate and get breakfast.

Good Haul: Justin Smith of Canadian Linen, and food bank staff Kari Smith and Wesley Graham show a sampling of the donated items loaded into a Canadian Linen truck.

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Digging In: Courtney Evin, left, and Katelynn McCaffrey enjoy breakfast.

Line Up: Lindsay and Nolan Pastoor check out the buffet, sponsored by Kamloops Daybreak Rotary.

Sweet Grin: Brian Ledoux gets a smile out of six-monthold Lane Beatty.

Mood Music: Margit Bull entertains guests. At left is drummer Ron Corea.

United Way Fundraising The United Way fundraising campaign runs from September through to Christmas but November is by far the busiest month. There are more than 100 workplaces in the region that host United Way campaigns for their employees. The Employee Campaign Coordinators at each site are the champions of the campaign, as they organize the campaign, canvass coworkers to collect donations, and they plan fun events to raise awareness.

A Great Cause Pie Toss: As part of its annual United Way campaign, TRU held a pie toss.

Participants paid to toss pies at senior leaders on campus. Here, Dr. Katherine Sutherland is shown with Santa (AKA Dr. Tom Dickinson).

In Cuffs: The Jail & Bail fundraiser organized by the RCMP raised over $40,000 in one day. Here, Deb McClelland is hauled off by Inspector Yves Lacasse.

BCLC Donates: BCLC wrapped up its United Way campaign with BCLC’s Carmen Minger announcing $35,802 raised plus a $20,000 two-year sponsorship of the Day of Caring Program.

Jail & Bail: Participants of this year’s fundraiser included Nandi Spolia, Shane Gottfriedson, Doug Wittal and Vince Cavaliere

Highland Valley Donates: HVC presented a cheque for $50,000 to United Way in support of the Kamloops Homelessness Action Plan. From left, Danalee Coates, Peter Martell, Jacqui Schneider, Nicole Beauregard, Blake Collins and Tangie Genshorek.

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Santa Claus Parade The annual Santa Claus Parade rolled through Kamloops’ downtown core on Nov. 26. This year, the parade featured 76 entrants who entertained hundreds of spectators lining the route.

The day began by Waking Up Santa at 10:30 a.m., and then travelled along Victoria Street, from Second Avenue to Sixth Avenue. Santa’s float was, of course, the last to make it’s way

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along the parade route. This year, the weather held, it was chilly, but there was no snow, and a good time was had by all.

Ready to Boogie? Jo Berry leads a stretching warm-up for Daily News Boogie promoters in Saturday’s parade.

Keeping Warm: From left, Joshua Lansing, Logan Seer, and Samuel Lansing cuddle up under a blanket.

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Playing Along: Layla McLeod, Oliva Sjokvist, and Anna Sjokvist do the cakewalk at St. Ann’s Christmas Bazaar.

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Fairy Tales: A princess and Snow White wave from the Enchanted Teacup float.

Drummer Boy: Kelsey Henderson plays the drum while marching with the Bi-Service Cadet Band.

‘Tis the season for craft fairs. There’s no better place to recognize the talent of people in the community than a local Christmas craft fair. Turns out, Kamloops has some pretty talented artisans and bakers, and there are always some unique gift ideas up for grabs.

Ho Ho Ho: Ruby Liddy tells Santa and Buddy Elf what’s on her list at the St. Ann’s Academy Christmas Bazaar.

Holiday Treats: Alex Duarosan helps organize baked goods at St. Ann’s.

Fashionable Find: Looking at doll clothes created by Joy Long, are Pyper Ansley and Erin McGregor during the BC SPCA Kamloops Branch Craft Fair.

Fill Yer Boots: Little Block Company operator Sue Lissel, left, and Kikkers genuine leather footwear operator Lauren Jensen at the BC SPCA Kamloops branch Craft Fair.

SIFE Program Showcase SIFE Thompson Rivers held its inaugural Program Showcase on Nov. 17, upstairs at the Kamloops Daily News. The goal was to raise awareness about programs while allowing existing program partners to meet. More than 150 people came to the showcase. SIFE Thompson Rivers aims to increase information about SIFE Thompson Rivers, contact sife@mytru.ca.

SIFE Thompson Rivers: The club aims to increase the standard of living and quality of life of those who live in the community.

Supporting SIFE: Dwayne Dueck and Brendan Shaw

Mingling: Cameron Rauschenberger and Acacia Schmietenknop.

Taste Test: At the wine tasting station, a guest, left, samples wine from Megan Kerslake (centre) and Colten Mahood.

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