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Holiday spirit alive and well on the North Shore There is no shortage of Christmas spirit here on the North Shore and there are many events that show just that! The 4th annual North Shore Business Improvement Association (NSBIA) Christmas Open House took place on Thursday, December 8 at their Wilson House location. The Snow Sisters from Kamloops Princess Parties spent the evening performing songs, playing games and posing for pictures. Singer Nikki Clay and pianist Jody Paton performed Christmas carols under the Chances tent. Nikki, a North Shore resident, loves the sense of community and enjoys participating in these family-friendly events, “Also, singing Christmas songs is hands-down the best way for me to get into the spirit of the season…

I’m hoping it will motivate me to get my shopping and baking done!”

Coffee, tea and pastries were on offer, courtesy of Pebblez and Donut King.

The Christmas tree light up began at 6:00 pm. According to the North Shore Business Improvement Association’s administrative assistant Kelsey Ford, everyone sang Oh Christmas Tree together as a group.

‘Christmas Comes to Brock’ was hosted at the Brock Shopping Centre on Saturday, December 10. Heather Fagervik, owner of Heather’s Fabric Shelf, also notes the strong sense of community as

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As organizer, Heather wanted to in Hand Bell Ringers performed. Heather says, “We all know create an event that felt close to There were hot dogs and hot choc- someone who you don’t know home, “You don’t have to leave olate available as well. what to buy them because they your neighbourhood to join in on Fee was by donation and have everything they need. Why the fun.” proceeds support the bell ringers, not buy something for someone Santa Claus was on-hand as well as the Women to Women who needs something?” from noon until 3:00 pm. Kathy program, a charitable initiative that Women to Women works with Cholette’s Photography took pic- started in Heather’s store. Last year the Elizabeth Fry Society and - continued on page 2 tures of Santa and his little visitors 48 stockings were donated, stuffed

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The Wilson House was bustling with activity Thursday night as the North Shore Business Improvement Association (NSBIA) held their Christmas Open House and Christmas tree light up event. The Wilson House was beautifully decorated as Nikki Clay and Jody Paton sang Christmas carols on the porch. Sophia and Josephine Puhallo were delighted to have stories read by Elsa and Anna of Kamloops Princess Parties.

Canada Summer Jobs 2017 now accepting applications from employers MP Cathy McLeod is pleased to inform all not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses with up to 50 employees looking to hire students for summer 2017 to apply now for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs program.

The Canada Summer Jobs program creates summer job opportunities and valuable work experience for full-time students aged 15 to 30 years old.

In Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo, the priorities focus on local special events, location and sector priorities, but all eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. Employers are also invited to include applications that complement this year’s identified national priorities, which include: employers involved in the welcome and settlement of immigrants (including Syrian refugees) in Canada; employers that hire Indigenous people; oppor-

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Engineering and Mathematics The application period runs (STEM) and Information, and from December 7 to January Communications Technology 20, 2017. Applicants approved (ICT); employers involved for funding will be able to hire in activities celebrating students as early as April 2017.

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A new parking payment system will take effect at the Clinical Services Building parkade at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in December.

The existing gated pay-on-exit system will be replaced with a gateless pay-on-entry or pay-inadvance system. This change, intended to alleviate lineups and traffic congestion caused by a single exit gate, responds to public feedback received since the parkade opened in July.

Instead of paying for parking at a payment machine upon exiting the parkade, drivers will estimate their parking time as they arrive and make payment at one of four payment stations. The machine will prompt drivers to enter their license plate numbers while making payment. This is similar to the system used previously for public parking at RIH. For drivers with mobile devices, PayByPhone is a downloadable parking app that enables them to make payment or extend their parking time without having to return to the parkade.

A parking ambassador will be available to assist drivers as they adjust to the new system and there will be new signage explaining payment options. Pamphlets will be provided in the parkade to offer general parking information as well as details on the PayByPhone app.

Interior Health appreciates the public’s feedback during the commissioning phase of the new parkade. Public parking is a vital component of health-care delivery and IH wants to ensure it is as safe and convenient as possible.

Sign up for 2nd annual Spirit of Christmas decoration competition – continued from front local women’s shelters. Donors can give cash or goods. Think comforting and refreshing: hand cream, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, conditioner, lip balm, soap, deodorant, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products and diapers. Also, offer stamps, gift cards, crossword puzzles, magazines, books, scarves, socks, underwear and slippers. Heather laughed, “We’ve got eight ladies sewing stockings for us to stuff.”

If you want to connect with the true Christmas spirit, offer a helping hand to someone in need of supplies, warmth, boosted morale and lifted spirits.

Get friends together to fill a hamper. “It’s all about giving from the heart,” Heather concludes.

The NSBIA is also hosting the 2nd annual Spirit of

Christmas decoration competition. North Shore businesses have been encouraged to join in on the fun. It’s easy, just sign up before December 15, dress up your storefronts and business areas up with a festive flair.

On December 21, directors from the NSBIA will tour the business area and judge the décor. Winners and runner-ups will be selected for the six business categories. The event is free for North Shore businesses and the NSBIA hopes that the event will heighten the Christmas spirit. Kelsey says, “It’s just another fun way for the community to connect over the holiday season.”

For more information, please refer to the website: www.nsbia.com/spirit-of-christmas.

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Karl deBruijn heading 2017 SOBC Summer Games Special Olympics BC (SOBC) has announced that Karl deBruijn, retired School District #73 superintendent, has stepped up to serve as chair of the 2017 Special Olympics BC Summer Games Organizing Committee. Karl, who worked with the school district for 40 years, also volunteered as a member of the organizing committee for the 2015 SOBC Winter Games that were held in Kamloops and Sun Peaks.

“I really believe in the mandate of Special Olympics BC and I am pleased to again have the opportunity to work with this organization,” Karl says. “I really enjoyed being a part of the organizing committee during the 2015 SOBC Winter Games. It was a great opportunity to work with some really talented community members who were dedicated to making the Games a very special event for each of the athletes attending from around the province. We worked hard to ensure that our volunteers and our sport ven-

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Nominations welcomed for annual athletic awards The Kamloops Sports Council 27th deserve to be recognized. The Kamloops Annual Athletic Awards will once again Sports Council awards are designed for that. celebrate the very best in local sports.

I urge everyone in the sports community to Any athlete or individual, able bodied or look at their organization and submit names with a disability, who has made a significant of people they think should be honored.” contribution to sport(s) in the 2016 calendar The awards will be handed out on April year is eligible for nomination in the follow- 8, 2017 in conjunction with the Kamloops ing categories: Coach of the Year, Master Sports Hall of Fame Banquet.

Athlete of the Year (50+), Team of the Nomination forms are available on the Year, Sports Person of the Year, University Kamloops Sports Council Website at Award, International Excellence Award, http://www.kamloopssportscouncil.com/ Female Athlete of the Year Award, Male events/athletic-awards/.

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Deadline for nominations is February 1, Self-nominations are encouraged and 2017. Submit forms via email to info@ welcomed. kamloopssportscouncil.com, by fax: 250“Kamloops athletes, teams and coaches 828-3599, by mail to 262 Lorne Street, continue to excel at home, provincially, Kamloops, BC V2C 1W1 or in person at nationally and internationally,” says the Sports Council Office, located at 262 Awards Committee chair Larry Read. “They Lorne Street.

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The Christmas my Kiwi husband and I spent in Perth, Hit the slopes hard darling, I’ll stay here where it’s warm.

Australia really highlighted how pervasive winter imagOur first winter in Canada was a cruel reminder of ery plays into most Christmas songs. Sure, the Aussies unpleasant weather conditions. The novelty wore off like an ice cream cone melting in the blazing sun. have Six White Boomers, the song about Santa dealing with Southern hemisphere heat and half dozen kangaroos This is greaaaaaat, nope, never mind, this is a disaster.

Heading to work at 5:00 am on a Sunday morning, hattaking over for the reindeer, but other than that…it’s Jingle Bells all the way, no matter the temperature. ing my life and missing the palm trees. My first attempt at Barefoot and baking in the sun, sprawled out on a blanket scraping the windshield was insufficient, so I pulled over to de-ice the glass once more. My fingers numb and my with chilled cider in hand, listening to a local choir’s rendiPERFECTLY tion of Walking in a Winter Wonderland or watching White eyes feeling heavy from want of sleep, I felt vulnerable, FABULOUS Christmas at an outdoor theatre in a summer dress and big alone in the darkness. I wanted to get back into the car, Alicia Ashcroft floppy hat. Sure, there’s a lack-of-snow situation in Vermont lock the door and move along. Spooked by the shadows, when Bing Crosby and crew arrive on the scene, but that is the door shut on my icy hand. remedied by the film’s end. Snow is the happy ending. Even though The pain transported me to a memory of a childhood injury. In the I was sun kissed and day drunk, and lavishing in the hot, hot holiday dead of winter, I was sitting on the slide on this metal monkey bar/ heat I couldn’t help but feel nostalgic for a freezing cold Christmas. swing set combo in the back yard. I was fussing with my mittens and Clearly, I had heatstroke and one too many Christmas cocktails shaking it off my hand, trying to release the fabric from my fingers. because that was a crazy thought.

The mittens released and I thwacked my freezing digits against the Snow is only great if you don’t have to go out in it. If there’s a roaring frosty metal of the slide. I yowled from the pain. In my short life, fire, a blanket, a book, a teapot and a kettle, winter is spectacular. Walking nothing had ever been more excruciating. in the first snowfall is magical, simply magical. Driving in it? Not so much.

My low pain threshold and high tolerance for histrionics is not Even Baby it’s Cold Outside, despite the creepy undertones, that something I’ve outgrown. Rocking gently behind the steering wheel, song kind of speaks to me. I’d seriously consider hanging with Gary my throbbing hand pressed between my knees, whimpering like a Busey, Jabba the Hut or Nickelback if it meant not trudging out into puppy with a wounded tail. The snivelling developed to something the cold night and dusting snow off my car. closer to that of a peasant shucking wheat in the relentless sun, singAs you can imagine, I’m not a winter sports person either. Boy, I ing Amazing Grace to gather strength. sure can appreciate the passion for it, but it’s from the sidelines that Why, why, why did I romanticize winter?

I make the remark. Whipping down a snow-covered mountain, feet I’d shake my fist vengefully at Old Man Winter, but one hand is on strapped to a board, all that wind and snow blowing in your face… the steering wheel and the other looks like a blue latex glove filled yikes. I’m also a klutz, so the whole thing sounds like a recipe for with ice-cold water that’s been forcefully balled up in a fist. Frost disaster. I’m more of an ice skate and hot tub kind of participant. bitten and bone chilled; sneering pitifully and dreaming of sand and Also, I look simply darling in a sweater, sipping cocoa in a ski lodge. sun, I wished that I was watching this miserable season from afar.

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A College Version of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Twas the night before finals, And all through the college, The students were praying for last minute knowledge.

Most were quite sleepy, but none touched their beds, While visions of essays danced in their heads.

Out in the taverns, a few were still drinking, And hoping that liquor would loosen up their thinking.

In my own apartment, I had been pacing, And dreading exams I soon would be facing.

My roommate was speechless, His nose in his books, And my comments to him drew unfriendly looks.

I drained all the coffee, and brewed a new pot, No longer caring that my nerves were shot.

I stared at my notes, but my thoughts were muddy, My eyes went ablur, I just couldn’t study.

“Some pizza might help,” I said with a shiver,

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But each place I called refused to deliver.

I’d nearly concluded that life was too cruel, With futures depending on grades had in school.

When all of a sudden, our door opened wide, And Patron Saint Put It Off ambled inside.

Her spirit was careless, Her manner was mellow, She started to bellow: “What kind of student would make such a fuss, To toss back at teachers what they tossed at us?”

“On cliff notes! On crib notes!

On last year’s exams!

On wingit and slingit, and last minute crams!”

Her message delivered, she vanished from sight, But we heard her laughing Outside in the night.

“Your teachers have pegged you, So just do your best.

Happy finals to all, and to all, a good test.”

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A client called to report an accident and asked if her insurance rates would go up.

“Our underwriting department determines that,” I replied. Then I asked for her license plate number. Verifying her information, I said, “NMF? Is that ‘N’ as in Nancy, ‘M’ as in Mary, and ‘F’ as in Frank?”

“Well ... yes,” she said. “But could you please tell your underwriters that it’s also ‘N’ as in Not, ‘M’ as in My, and ‘F’ as in Fault?”

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Needing the bathroom A boy went to school and he asked the teacher, “May I use the bathroom?”

The teacher replied, “No, not unless you say your abc’s.”

The boys said, “a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o q r s t u v w x y z.”

The teacher asked, “Where’s the p?”

He replied, “running down my leg!”

Crumbs and coffee

A couple walked into a cheap looking restaurant. As they were about to sit down, they noticed there were crumbs on the seat. After cleaning up the seat and wiping down the table, they sat down.

A waitress came over asking them what they wanted, “I’ll just take a coffee”, said the man, “Me too,” said they lady, “and make sure the cup is clean.”

The waitress returned with their drinks.

Dan: “So Bob, what did you get for Christmas?”

“Okay,” she said placing down their cups. “Now, which one of you Bob: “Oh, see that brand new red Ferrari outside?”

Dan: “OOOOH WOW!!!” Bob: “Ya, I got the exact same colour tie!” wanted the clean cup?”

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The twelve days of Christmas has begun!

■■ Operation: Secret Santa accepting new, unwrapped gifts for isolated, low-income seniors until Dec. 16 at Brock Activity Centre, London Drugs, Independent Grocer, Sahali Mall, All Aboard Games, Schoening Funeral Service or First Memorial Funeral Services. FMI contact CSI at 778-470-6000 or brandi@ csikamloops.ca.

■■ Dance With Me Kamloops Christmas Dance on Dec. 15 from 7 to 9pm. Wear your best masquerade ball style, formal wear, or ugliest Christmas sweaters! Spot dances, mixers, prizes and games. Bring appetizers or baking to share. In the Dogwood Room, Cottonwood Manor, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Admission at the door. FMI call 250-377-3743 or dancewithmekamloops.com.

■■ Chances - Live entertainment from 8 to 11pm. Dec. 16- Kelly Spencer, Dec. 17- Gorden James.

Jam Night every Wed. from 8 to 11pm. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Big Little Science Centre Dec. 17 Christmas Science Tricks at 11am and 1:30pm. Crazy, fun science demonstrations are used to try and explain some Christmas mysteries. How does Santa get down a chimney? Suspend your North Pole at Northills - Santa will be arriving at Cain’s Independent disbelief and show up for a great Grocer on December 17 and 18 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. No photographer show. This is a show with some of will be available so bring your cameras to get your own pictures! the science centre’s favourite interactive demos. Exploration Room Tranquille Rd. Doors at 7:30pm from 2 to 4pm at North Kamloops is open 10am to 4pm with over show at 8pm. Tickets are cash at Library. FMI visit www.trndlib.ca 140 different exhibits to enjoy. 655 the door. Ages 16 and up. FMI ■■ Excelsior Rebekah Lodge Holt Street. FMI visit blscs.org. visit: www.chimeratheatre.com/ events: Dec. 19- PNG meeting ■■ Star Wars Improv with thefreudianslipsimprov. at 7:30pm. FMI call Beverlee at the Freudian Slips on Dec. 17 ■■ How the Grinch Stole Christ- 250-374-0949. at Stage House Theatre, 422 mas family event on Dec. 19 ■■ Harry Potter Yule Ball event

Happy Holidays to the Community Thanks for your support and an amazing 2016.

Horizon Dental will be closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2.

See you in the New Year!

on Dec. 21 from 4 to 6pm at North Kamloops Library. A tween/teen event for kids ages 9 to 18. Registration required. FMI visit www. tnrdlib.ca or call 250-554-1124.

■■ New Years Celebration on Dec. 31 at 6pm at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 755 Tranquille Rd. Buffet dinner, dancing, champagne and party favours.

Featuring Geoff Morris. FMI or tickets call 250-376-4633.

■■ Kamloops Wood Carvers Club meets every Tues. at 6:30pm at North Shore community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave, third Sat. of the month from 10am to 1pm at KMS Tools and a dinner meeting on the first Tues. of each month. FMI contact LeRoy Scott at 250-554-3552 or nonie.leroyscott@gmail.com.

■■ Metis Jigging on the first Wed. of the month from 7 to 8:30pm at the Parkview Activity Centre, 500 McDonald Ave. Join the Two Rivers Metis Society for dancing, laughing and fun! All ages welcome. FMI call Donna at 250-574-2806.

■■ Acoustic Jam Nights at The Alano Club, 171 Leigh Rd from 7 to 10pm on the 1st and 3rd Mon. of each month. Hosted by Perry Tucker and the Good Gravy Band.

Great atmosphere, have a burger and try the hand cut fries.

■■ Zumba and Yoga at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Zumba classes on Mondays and Wednesdays and Yoga on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Check for times at www.nsccs.webs.com.

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echo stargazer Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) It’s been all about you lately as a light shines on all things Sagittarius. But what about love?

Share your smile and watch the world reflect love right back into your warming heart.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) How can you make best use of your time? Money and the pursuit of personal goals have distracted you from the every day tasks that have to be done. Finish the paperwork and head to the gym.

Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Blinders are removed on a financial situation, which had become cloudy. You’re not entirely out of the woods yet but you finally see an honest way through. A creative project returns to life.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Fighting gives way to love as a secret admirer steps in to distract combatants. The office is calling but your soul needs some “me time” to heal from 2016 and to prepare your charge for 2017.

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Friends continue to lead the way with fun and opportunities you hadn’t thought of. Don’t stray too far from the fort however as changes reveal themselves at home. Team up for your best chance at success.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Light is shining on the money you share with others but this week you’ll begin to wonder what’s really in it for you. Love continues to push for a vacation with hopes of an exotic rendezvous on foreign shores.

Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) People have been talking about you and this week you’ll find out why. You should be directing your efforts into your relationships but money is calling with an opportunity you didn’t realize was yours for the taking.

Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Don’t be surprised if a face from the past suddenly shows up with news you didn’t expect. You thought you could close your eyes on this one and just walk away but fate has other ideas.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Dress your best and get ready to take a chance on love. A friendly relationship takes a turn for the serious as hearts collide on a creative project. Love says yes.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) News arrives in your professional world with an answer you’ve been waiting for. Stick to your fitness goals and watch the holiday sweets. Home is still where the heart is.

Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Keep your ears open as news from far away could spur a second effort on a forgotten goal. If you make an effort on someone who’s been waiting for you then love will take a sudden turn right into your arms.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Joint finances approach with the final bill. As pockets begin to empty discipline will be required to make it through. Don’t cut corners but don’t overspend either.

Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.

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Bring Joy to a lonely Senior this Christmas

Unwrapped new gifts will be collected until December 16 at London Drugs*, Cain’s Independent Grocer*, Sahali Mall, CSI Activity & Drop-in Centre, Schoening Funeral Service, First Memorial Funeral Services, All Aboard Games *Cash donations accepted at London Drugs and Independent customer service.

Call the Centre to register a low income, isolated senior.

Or learn more about volunteering.

Centre for Seniors Information 9-A 1800 Tranquille Rd 778-470-6000 www.csikamloops.ca

Early Christmas shopping The judge asked the defendant what he was charged with.

“Doing my Christmas shopping early,” was the reply.

“That not illegal! How early were you shopping?”

“Before the store was open.”

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