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A community full of great people and giving back Phew! What a year! North Kamloops was action packed with community spirit from January to December. Things kicked off with the Interior Saving Unplug and Play School Challenge, which encouraged more than 5000 young students to reduce their recreational screen-time from January 25 to 29. The Big-Top Circus themed ABC Family Literacy Day was hosted by Kamloops Early Language and Literacy Initiative (KELLI) at the Henry Grube Education Centre on January 23 and included story song yoga, musical performances, storytelling, puppet theatre, live theatre, interactive stations, crafts, face-painting and gymnastics. The Brocklehurst Middle School The staff at the Echo wish choir performed in a Johnny Reid you and yours a Happy concert on February 3 and music Holiday and Best Wishes director Jarrett Schill was thrilled for the New Year! to see the students prepare for such a momentous occasion. “The kids give so much of their time for rehearsals, they really do work for anti-bullying day and selling an Income Tax Clinic as a comhard.” The students sang singing Cookie Grams for Valentine’s Day. munity service for low-income along to Reid’s Today I’m Gonna The project funds Nicaraguan and mobility limited individuals. try to Change the World. All in families, which provides access to Tax returns were e-filed free of all, it was a day the students won’t much needed sustenance. As for charge by Revenue Canada trained soon forget. the students, the charitable efforts volunteers. Throughout the month of also have educational value: mathChimera Theatre had a great year February, School District 73 ematics, social studies, health, with highly successful improv schools fostered fundraising efforts career education and the value shows. “We have a really diverse for the Nicaraguan community El of philanthropy, kindness and team with a variety of different Limonal. Students hosted bake empathy. skills…each actor brings somesales, coin drives, by-donation For the months of March and thing different to the show, some dances, selling pink milkshakes April, People in Motion offered are better with physical com-

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What a year on the North Shore! – continued from front therapeutic horseback riding to individuals with disabilities. In addition to their programs for people with physical and psychological disabilities they also offer equine assisted therapy lessons to youth at risk in our community. Overlanders Day was hosted in McDonald Park and offered a full day of family friendly activities. Following the event, the North Shore Business Improvement Association (NSBIA) and the Canadian Cancer Society hosted a certifiably Canadian event: a live screening of The Tragically Hip’s last concert of their final tour in Kingston, Ontario. Steven Puhallo of the NSBIA says, “Attaching the concert screening to Overlanders Day was an easy decision. The gathering is for a sad reason, but the community is gathering for all the right reasons.” As for the band—this final performance became an immediate touchstone in Canadian history. Sandra Frangiadakias, coordinator of the Gleaning Abundance Project (GAP), a food action program of the Kamloops Food Policy Council, apologized for

not getting to every single apricot tree in Kamloops. “Can we sneak that into the story?” she said with a laugh. One of the greatest challenges for GAP, which runs from July 1 to October 31, is keeping up with the demands of prolific growth and abundant fruit. There were over 300 volunteers hosting harvest parties in the backyards of homeowners with fruit trees, but there was just more trees than time and people. GAP is always on the look out for new ideas and volunteers are always welcomed. The 9th Annual Kidney Walk took place on September 25 at McDonald Park. The family friendly event was a brisk walk in the park, as well as a day of remembering past participants. It was also a day of raised awareness regarding the “silent killer” kidney disease. BrewLoops festivities ran from September 28 to October 2 and offered a wide variety of tastings, classes, parties and adventures. The Block Party was held September 30 in the Red Beard parking lot and spilled out onto Tranquille Road. Mitch Forgie, owner of Red Beard Café, said of this event,

“This is a big high energy party you won’t want to miss.” There were three musical acts performing on the parking lot stage, as well as food trucks, unique food specials, unique one-off beers and special casks. It was one heck of a Block Party! Mitch said, “These grass roots arts events are well supported by the public.” Halloween was a hoot on the North Shore with the NSBIA’s 4th Annual Treat Street on October 31, the 11th Annual Pumpkins of Light Festival was held by Open Door Group’s Gardengate Horticulture Program, and Tranquille Farm Fresh had another remarkable year with their tunnel tours, as well as their Corn Maze Extravaganza and Dr. Padova’s Haunted House. Thompson Community Services (TCS) completed their second annual 12 Days of Giving, which has quickly become one of the favourite events of the TCS’s yearly programming. Megan Seery, TCS employment counsellor, describes the “whole hearted” event as an “opportunity to get TCS supported individuals together, so they can give back to a

community that has been so generous to them.” 12 Days of Giving focused on spreading Christmas cheer and a charitable spirit through gifts and gestures “to the marginalized populations and other community organizations”. TCS encouraged their clients to collaborate on random acts of kindness, connect with the community, engage with others, and share their hobbies and crafts. It’s an uplifting experience for all involved, “it’s not only the generosity and kindness that our individuals displayed to community members, but it’s also the [positive] responses from the community,” Megan said. The 4th annual Christmas Open House was held at Wilson House and Christmas came to Brock Shopping Centre. To heighten the holiday spirit further, the NSBIA also hosted the 2nd annual Spirit of Christmas decoration competition. North Shore businesses were encouraged to join in on the fun. Best wishes to everyone for a bright, shiny and healthy 2017. Make a resolution to get out into the community and enjoy all that the North Shore has to offer! Alicia Ashcroft, freelance

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A year of fun and adventure It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. It’s been a great year and a busy time. I started playing my violin again and joined a fiddle club. I am taking intermediate swim lessons. With my daughter Aurora taking lessons I thought it would be nice to refresh my skills. Over the year, my husband and I got into the habit of having regular date nights with the “Passport to Love” that I gifted him last Christmas. Each month, we “traveled” to a different place in the world. In June we trekked to Australia, a.k.a. Kangaroo Creek Farm in Lake Country, BC, where we were surrounded by wallabies, kangaroos and even got to hold a tiny, precious joey! In July we went to a place we’ve been meaning to get back to for a few years to ride the Kaoham Shuttle in Lillooett, BC. The railbus travels along scenic Seton Lake to the historic rural community Seton Portage that is only accessible by the railbus or a mountain gravel road. It’s been named Canada’s greatest hidden rail trip. If you decide to go, the railbus makes a return trip for tourists on Fridays only. During the summer, we took a family trip to Kootenay Lake to visit my parents, brother and nephews. Aurora calls her grandparents’ cabin

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2016 has been a year of challenge, change and growth When given Lake, it was a on the Square, he loves that spot. lemons you less than desir- My husband’s employer put a have to try to able drive down boat in for the Dragon Boat Fesmake lemona logging road tival this year, it was so fun and ade. I was faced but worth it as we killed it! Our team was the with some big it was so beau- Corporate Champions! I always hurdles this tiful. I spent a try to take part in local events year that I lot of time with so the BCLC Midsummer Jam thought I would my son in Riv- and Ribfest were a given. I spent never get over. erside Park, and almost every Saturday at the I had to step far at the fountain Farmers Market and what a fabuat St. Andrews lous way to start a day. My most out of my comfort zone and recent highlight fight for what was Mamma Mia, was right and which was such a make decisions great production. that impacted our whole famI’m sure lookily. No, not a break up, I’m still ing forward to few days off over happily married! With the supthe holidays to port of friends, family and the right professionals we are on the recharge. right track. Out of the darkness Thank you as comes the light. I learned that I always for your am stronger than I thought but I support of our also can’t do it all! ‘good news’ newsDuring this difficult time in paper. We have a my personal life I tried to keep a unique product that connects you to brave face professionally, which was incredibly difficult. I have your customer with wonderful professional relationour creativity and ships that I am so very grateful enjoyable content. for. You know who you are. It makes people laugh, cry, ponder I didn’t take a holiday this year and smile. but took in some local activities whenever we could. My daughMerry Christmas ter wanted to go zip lining so we and all the best in did that at Tree Top Flyers for her Top: Jodi was thrilled to find Bon Jovi on the cover of 2017. birthday with some of her friends. People. Top: Evan at Riverside Park. Jodi Lawrence, We also ventured to Johnson advertising sales

Best holiday wishes from the North Shore Business Association It’s great seeing the Christmas lights and Christmas trees shining in our neighbourhoods and from our living rooms. It’s the time of year that we celebrate with fun holiday events that help bring our community together. We encourage everyone to shop close to home and support our great North Shore businesses this holiday season. Make sure you check out the Christmas decorations on our business storefronts! Our ‘Spirit of Christmas’ decoration competition is in its second year and we are excited to see the great Christmas and holiday decorations it brings to our North Shore business area! It’s been great to see our North Shore businesses and neighbourhoods getting into the spirit of giving. We’re incredibly proud and thankful for the great community spirit we enjoy. Let’s celebrate this time by making a habit of giving and of spread-

ing joy. Whether it’s presents under the Christmas tree bringing laughter and joy to children, to donating your time or resources to a worthy cause. Let’s challenge each other to find one true way to give this season. Whether it’s for the food bank, a gift drive, a fundraiser, helping the homeless, an orphanage in the

developing world, or helping to shovel the driveway of someone who can’t; seek out and find a way to give. Make it a habit of caring and bringing joy to the lives of others this holiday season and keep it going into 2017! The type of community we build and live in is up to all of us. Let’s show who we are, and how much we care. We wish you joy and health this holiday season, from our businesses, commercial property owners and our Board of Directors and staff, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Make sure you sign up for our e-newsletter and follow our Facebook page to stay in touch about our events and initiatives (www. nsbia.com). We are the North Shore and we’re excited about what 2017 will bring! Merry Christmas, Steven L. Puhallo, executive director, North Shore Business Association

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“I am the one thing in life I can control” What a year. It’s been like living in the Twilight Zone on an intersection of a Margaret Atwood novel, by way of George Orwell. Admittedly, my year began rather beautifully. Day drunk in New Zealand, sand between my toes and whatnot. Holiday me is my most fabulous self. She is fun, good humoured, wears flowing dresses and big hats, eats passionately and enjoys long walks on the beach. It felt like the holiday was never going to end and suddenly, the plane is landing in Vancouver. I’m listening to Adele’s Hello and grimacing mournfully towards the grey skies and slick tarmac. Back to work. Back to routine. Goodbye holiday me. Hello hellish chill of January. After 14 plus hours of flight and airport purgatory time, no matter how badly you want to cling to those bright and shiny holiday feelings, all you want to do is just get home. Entering baggage claim with

blurry eyes, I had to Truth—the list goes on blink and refocus when and on and oooooon. I saw the news on As for the 2016 In the screens above the Memoriam lists… conveyer belt. Breaksheesh, how much ing news—DAVID time to do you have? BOWIE DEAD. What From Willy Wonka the whaaaa? to Mrs. Brady, to the Does anyone else feel Fifth Beatle George PERFECTLY that the death of David Martin; Alan Rickman, FABULOUS Bowie was the preciGlenn Frey, Harper Alicia Ashcroft pice of which the year Lee, Merle Haggard, dove off? It was the Patty Duke, Muhamnature’s siren signifying that 2016 mad Ali, Gordie Howe, Arnold would be straight up bumpy. Palmer, two members of EmerGenerally, I enjoy the many year- son, Lake and Palmer, Leonard end best and worst lists. This year, Cohen and His Royal Badness, though, it does feel like the worst Prince. outweighs the best. 2016 was espeIt’s a long list baby and there cially devastating in regards to, oh I are too many to name. It’s like don’t know… everything? God wanted to make a pop-culAs the year rolled along, the ture greatest hits compilation tape news churning out horrific sto- and just got a little too invested ries about Syria, violent unrest and enthusiastic. It’s like “Dude, in the United States, the refugee you’ve got a lot of Jimi Hendrix, crisis, Hurricane Matthew, Zika Mozart and Audrey Hepburn— virus, Brexit—Al Gore releasing don’t be greedy!” an updated and more depressing Then there’s ole President follow-up to An Inconvenient Elect Tweeter von Tweeterstein.

I’m not here to spout political diatribes, we all have our opinions and I respect that. On the night of the election, I was prepped with a nice bottle of pinot to toast the first female president. By the time Clinton’s campaign manager quietly invited everyone to go home, I was drunk and ugly crying on the couch. Not because a woman didn’t win, but because such a vile, ignorant, bigoted, misogynistic beast did. What the future holds, no one knows. We bank on 2017 being a better year and there’s nothing guaranteeing that. What can we bank on? If I may be so bold and to borrow a quote from Wait for it, from Hamilton: “I am the one thing in life I can control.” Yup, that’s it, that’s all. It’s so simple. You control you. You control how you react to and how you receive the best and the worst. When you catch yourself sinking in the quicksand of hopelessness, ask yourself: what can I do better?

Holiday greetings from Kamloops Self-Advocate Overcoming the odds in life whether you are blind, have a mental disability or a physical challenge; everyone can be a winner in life. Krystian Shaw was born with special needs. He has always been for social justice. He has never just complained about injustice; he’s always fought for it by advocating for the wrong to be righted. When he became an adult, he wanted to do something powerful to get rid of discrimination. So, with the right help and support, he started his own newsletter that focuses on disability awareness and success stories. Krystian can be reached at the Facebook

page called Advocating for People With Diverse Abilities. Krystian says, “I am for social justice. I hate discrimination and stigma. I believe everyone should have their chance in life. That’s why my newsletter entries are all written by ones who have physical or mental challenges, which I call diverse abilities. This is done for the sole purpose of letting people know what we can do instead of focusing on what we can’t do. Doctors told my mom I would never be able to read

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2016: Better than expected! It always seems like a challenge to think of the things that happen each year to write about. Especially after having to do this for over five years now! 2016 has felt like a blah year for some reason, but in reflection a lot of awesome things have happened for me. In March, I went to Penticton to see Megadeth and Suicidal Tendencies in concert and had the best time! Here in Kamloops I saw a few shows as well, including Anti-Flag, Bif Naked and Coleman Hell. This spring, I rediscovered my artistic side when a friend talked me into entering the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association’s Art Alley. Painting among actual artists was a little intimidating but fun at the same time. Having a Red Collar beer afterwards took the edge off, though. In July, a few friends and I started doing drawing challenges and posting our drawings on Facebook, which has not only been a lot of fun but also good practice. I didn’t go on a holiday anywhere this year but after trading my boys’ old trampoline for a friend’s old tent trailer, my son and I went camping for the first time together. It was a nice addition to my love of the great outdoors and new love of paddle boarding. Exploring many of the lakes and back roads in the area has been a fun adventure and has felt way too overdue since I’ve lived in

Kamloops for 15 years now! tance hasn’t changed a thing. and what fun that was! I had an amazing summer of Speaking of amazing women, my And although I was so sad reunions with best friends. I trav- sister got married at the Kitsilano when I lost my Grams this year, elled to the Kootaneys to cel- Yacht Club in September, which I was so happy when I became ebrate Siobhan’s birthday. I went I was a bridesmaid. Luckily the one. My oldest son and his to Enderby to catch up with Tina, rainy Vancouver weather cleared lovely girlfriend welcomed who moved to Alberta last year. up for the ceremony on the pier! their bundle of joy in June and Kim, from my Sheridan Lake days, Since Halloween is my favou- I’ve had the best time with that Left: Camping with my son Justin. Below: Cuddling with my newborn grandson Asher in June.

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WEEKLY EVENTS MONDAYS: 10am: Chair Fitness, 11:30am-1pm: Lunch, 1:30pm: Euchre TUESDAYS: 10am: Wood Carving WEDNESDAYS: 11:30am-1pm: Lunch, 1pm: Cribbage THURSDAYS: 10am: Stitchers Club, 1pm: Bridge, 1pm: Whist FRIDAYS: 11:30am-1pm: Lunch*, 1pm: Canasta (*Potluck Lunch January 13 at 12pm) SUNDAYS: 7:30-11pm: Sunday Night Dance $10 at the door. (Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29)

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Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! ■■ Chances - Live entertainment from 8 to 11pm. Dec. 23The Name, Dec. 24- Closed Christmas Eve, Dec. 30- No Live Entertainer UFC 207, Dec. 31- Pauline Kyllonen. Jam Night every Wed. from 8 to 11pm. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Big Little Science Centre Dec. 20 to 23- The Great Roller Coaster Challenge from 10am to 4pm. Mega Construction Exploration: Use BLSC materials to design and build an amazing roller coaster. From straight track to crazy loop-de-loops- how will you move a marble to get it across the finish line? Closed for the Winter Break from Dec. 24 to Jan. 3.. Exploration Room is open 10am to 4pm with over 140 different exhibits to enjoy. 655 Holt Street. FMI visit blscs.org. ■■ Harry Potter Yule Ball event 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. She’s a peach! - The Echo’s own freelance writer Alicia Ashcroft Featuring Geoff Morris. FMI or wears many hats in the community! Pictured here at Nuleaf Produce tickets call 250-376-4633. Market, Alicia works as an on location personality for B-100. ■■ Ukrainian New Year’s Dinner and Dance on Jan. 14 0091. FMI call 250-571-5111. ratheatre.com. ■■ Free Boxes available by callat Brock Activity Centre, 9A – Ticket deadline is Jan. 4. 1800 Tranquille Rd. Doors at ■■ Freudian Slips Improv ing Regina at 250-314-7019. 5:30pm, dinner 6:30pm, dance “Marvel vs DC” on Jan. 14 at Great for moving. from 8pm to 12:30am. Music by the Stage House Theatre, 422 ■■ Social Ballroom Dancing for Midnite Dancer. For tickets call Tranquille Rd. Doors at 7:30pm, terrified beginners to experienced Francoise 778-220-8010, Norma show at 8pm. Tickets are cash at dancers in the Dogwood Room, 250-299-7221 or Zonia 250-372- the door. FMI visit: www.chime- Cottonwood Manor, 730 Cotton-

We’re too pooped to publish! No paper will be published on Dec. 28 & 29 Closed: Mon. Dec. 26, Tue. Dec. 27, Mon. Jan. 2 Open: Wed. Dec. 28 to Fri. Dec. 30 9am–4:30pm Happy Holidays to all! DOWNTOWN • NORTH SHORE #1 - 219 Victoria Street 250.374.ECHO (3246)

wood Ave. on Thursdays. Lesson at 6:30pm. Jan 12, 19, 26 - Samba. Dance 7 to 9pm. Drop-in fee. FMI contact Dance With Me Kamloops at 250-377-3743 or dancewithmekamloops.com ■■ 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. ■■ Fraternal Order of Eagles Weekly EventsTuesdays 3:30pm to 5:30pm Pull Tab Draws, Wednesdays 4pm to 6pm Horse Races with ‘Big Jim’, Saturday and Sundays 3pm to 5pm Meat Draws. Karaoke with Michelle Sundays at 7pm. 755 Tranquille Rd 250376-1311. ■■ Thompson Valley RC Race Club Indoor Season races are being held at the OLPH School Basement on various Sundays in the fall and winter. FMI call Brent Wende at 250- 320-1957 or visit www.thompsonvalleyrc.com for It’s Christmas ho full schedule. ■■CSI Activity Center events:have ch Mondays- Euchre at 1:30pm; Tuesdays- Wood carving at 10am, Whist at 1pm, Bingo at 6pm; Wednesdays- Cribbage at 1pm; Thursdays- Stichers Club at 10am, Bridge at 1:15pm, Whist at 1pm; Fridays- Canasta at 1pm. ■■ Donations Wanted of old/ damaged bras to be repaired and passed on to those in need. FMI call Grace at 250-554-1065.

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echo stargazer Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) It may have felt like the fates were out to get you in 2016 as unexpected events stripped away cherished perks you’d been accumulating. But there’s a lesson hidden within the struggle. Love wants you to shine from within. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) This holiday season you’ll be attracting money and venturing back into the public spotlight. Don’t hog another’s thunder. You’re on a roll but you’re not the only sign that’s shining. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) With the ship finally floating again, it’s time to set course and get going. For Aquarius, the holidays aren’t about down time. You have an opportunity to reconnect and plot your destiny for 2017. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) A boost of energy lifts humble spirits and marches you into the holidays with a “look at what I’ve just accomplished” attitude. Shine brightly and love will reflect your efforts. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) The holiday spirit helps to heal old wounds and boost the love energy all around you. Get out and have some fun. Love is favouring a social Aries. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Vacations are supposed to be a time of rest and recuperation but you’re fretting details and worried about work. Do the rounds and say hello to old friends. Their success holds secret keys to open new doors. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Love is waiting on a distant shore but travel might not be possible. Find another way to reach out and show your love. Creativity returns big rewards. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Sparks begin to sizzle as you say yes to a holiday romance. The heart is yearning for some home time so invite the gang over and see who tags along. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) You’re talking a good game but love wants more. Action is the signal that love is waiting for. Double check expenses as holiday bills begin to pile up. Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) You’re entering a creative cycle, which will bring a lot of fun into your day. Go easy on a loved one who asks for something unusual. Friends reflect back the change in your outlook. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) The holidays can be emotionally draining for a giving sign like yours. Even as the hustle and bustle begin to peak remember to take time for yourself to appreciate how much you’ve matured and to set new goals in love. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) The holiday spirit favours those who wear smiles. Just because you’re tired and emotionally reflective this week doesn’t mean you can’t share in the joy that’s practically begging you to play. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.

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