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Hello 2016! So much in store for the North Shore! Another year has come and gone and 2015 was very busy with many milestones and events that enriched the City of Kamloops. From January to December, there was so much to see, do and celebrate! In commemoration of the millionth animal that would be adopted in 2015, the BCSPCA launched their Million Acts of Kindness Campaign. It was a wonderful way to kick off the New Year and celebrate such a worthwhile organization. The 2015 Special Olympics BC Winter Games took place February 19 to 21. More than 600 athletes and 200 Volunteer staff came from all over the province. Many events were hosted on the North Shore at McArthur Island Sports and Events Centre. Earth Hour took place on March 28 and the City of Kamloops celebrated with a free double feature and donations for the Kamloops Food Bank were collected. Valley First’s Feed the Valley program nity were transformed into fierce celebrated it’s five-year anni- queens and fought for the title. All versary. By April 1, they were funds raised went directly to the celebrating phenomenal success, ASK Wellness Society and were since it’s beginnings in 2010, given out as crisis grants to peothe Kamloops Food Bank and ple in need. The event also raised Outreach Society has received awareness about stigma and the nearly $20,000 and more than importance of social inclusion and about how hard it is to walk 1600 pounds of food donations. The Mz. Judged Beauty Pageant around in high heels. The fifteenth Annual Fun was hosted by the ASK Wellness Fest was hosted by Interior Society in May as ten male members of the Kamloops commu- Community Services adult
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(L-R) Bonnie, Myah and Jodi hitting the beach in Florida.
What a wonderful year it’s been! Yet another year has gone by forgot how nice it is. We were and as always, it seems hard to there for July 4th so you didn’t believe. I want to start out by need to go far for a stellar firesending out a big thank you to works show. It is very different all my clients in both the North than Canada Day! We rented a Shore and Downtown. Without car and I did awesome I must say, your support there would be no on those busy highways with Echo newspaper. I have truly mom navigating, we were quite made many friends over the last a team. We spent the first half of two years; I feel welcome in your the trip on the beach where the businesses as a representative of water on the gulf was like a baththe Echo and as a customer. I’m tub. My daughter and I decided also fortunate to spend my days to have some fun and do a little in a nice work environment. swimming at sundown. We had We all get along and work well the ocean and the beach to ourtogether most of the time. selves and it was delightful. The Last Christmas, my bestie gave next day at the Olive Garden, our me a ticket to see Def Leppard waitress knew straight away we with her. Yes I am a were tourists. We chatchild of the 80’s and ted and mentioned our yes it was awesome, great night swim and I actually felt young she said, “Oh my god, at this one! People you do not go swimcame dressed in 80’s ming at night, its clothes so I’m not sure shark season!” I guess if that was intentional that is why no one else or that’s just they way was out there, ignothey rolled. rance is bliss and we I took a trip to We couldn’t resist did not do that again! Florida in July with adding Jodi’s high We got home at the my mom and daugh- school photo. Look start of Shark Week ter; it was a much- at that hair! on TV and the same needed getaway. It beach we were swimwas hot and humid and I loved ming at was shown from an aerial it! It has been a long time since I view and there were hundreds of have had a holiday like that and I sharks! Yikes!
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– continued from front ing on the Tranquille Sanitarium’s closure in 1957. The show was wildly popular with over the 50 to 60 performances and well over 2600 guests experienced the tour. Brittany McCarthy, artistic associate of Chimera, says of her second year with Tranquille: “it’s endlessly fascinating, you think you know everything about Tranquille and then new secrets are revealed”. After a period of grueling commutes, the Overlander Bridge was finally completed. Drivers everywhere rejoiced! Kamloops Early Language and Literacy Initiative International (KELLI) hosted an International Children’s Day celebration on November 20 at Northills Mall. River City Gymnastics, Kamloops Princess Parties, Big Little Science Centre, Drummer Dave and Mother Goose came out to enjoy the festivities. The North Shore was brightly lit with Christmas spirit as there was plenty of holiday cheer spread around. North Shore businesses were encouraged to decorate their storefronts and the Christmas open house at Wilson House on Tranquille was a big hit! The community offered many fun and friendly events that celebrated and encouraged diversity and inclusion. The team at the Echo wishes the very best to residents and businesses of the North Shore in 2016 and beyond! Alicia Ashcroft, freelance
Another highlight to the year was a trip to Vancouver to see Jon Bon Jovi. He is my most favourite musician and quite possibly human being ever; ask anyone who knows me. It was an emotional roller coaster, as they had to cancel the event due to issues with the event organizer. I was going with my co-worker Erin, who had never seen him perform; I have seen him a few times, but I was still devastated. At the last minute everything was a go, and there was lots of clapping and jumping with that news. I knew Jon would not let down his fans; he is just not that type of guy. So Erin and I headed to Rogers Arena where they had everything worked out like a welloiled machine. In the end we had fantastic seats because we snuck into the VIP section like teenagers, we were so close I could see Jon’s pearly whites! It was different than a traditional Bon Jovi concert as he played with the Kings of Suburbia and they did not disappoint. I am hopeful for a 2016 concert. Wishing all my friends, family and clients a very Merry A few favourite Elf on the Shelf Christmas and Happy New Year! ideas we’ve seen! Jodi Lawrence
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A year of gratitude It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. It seems with everyone being so busy day-to-day we don’t realize just how quickly the weeks and months slide by. It’s ironic that all the technical gadgets we have to make our lives more efficient seem to make us all busier than ever. 2015 marked the first full year at the helm of Edge Publishing for me. I must say that in my career in the publishing world that began in the ‘80’s (yes, I’m that old!) 2015 has definitely been one of the most satisfying. We at the Echo have a tremendous staff that brings their best efforts to the office each and every day. Of course that includes lots of fun and laughter along the way. As I have mentioned to them on many occasions “I wouldn’t be here without you”. I know this to be a valid statement, as once in awhile they will remind me of this. It tends to keep a guy humble. Of course we could print all the newspapers we want but unless we didn’t have them delivered to our neighbourhood friends there would be no point. Our delivery specialists are an amazing team that bubbles over with enthusiasm. Most have challenges of their own to overcome however you wouldn’t know it. Their loyalty and can-
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2015, a festival of experiences! Another year has come to a close In August we went to Lac Le Jeune and oh, what a year it has been! At the and I tried paddle boarding for the beginning of the year I decided, along first time. Surprisingly, I didn’t with my very delightful best friend, fall in! We also went to a themed that 2015 was going to be our own Halloween wedding for two wonfestival of experiences and it sure has derful friends. December was a little been! Each month our plan was to do slow but I hosted my annual Ugly something worthy of a fun memory Christmas Sweater Party and that is and we’ve been pretty successful. always a good time. Along with the We started in January with snow- many other shenanigans in between shoeing at Stake Lake, which and throughout the year, we always was way more of a workout than found something fun to do! anticipated! We carried on with a During the summer months, I took trip to Las Vegas in March to cel- my youngest son on a few little trips ebrate our sisters’ birthdays. Vegas as well. Justin and I made our way is always a favourite! In June to Nelson in July for the first time we went to a Ministry concert in to visit my other best friend and Vancouver and it was so much fun. absolutely fell in love with the little The next day while shopping on city Steve Martin made famous in Granville Street, we were witness the movie Roxanne! So much so, I to World Naked Bike Ride Day. would seriously consider moving That was rather unexpected! there one day. We had a failure of a
camping trip to Deka Lake due to poor weather, but I did get to visit some old friends I haven’t seen since high school in 100 Mile. It was also neat to show my son where my sister and I grew up and took him places we would go. We also made our way to Vancouver to visit my sister and to see the Celebration of Light fireworks. I do love a good fireworks display! As always, it’s been a busy year at work and there are always our favourite events, such as the Taste of Downtown and In It To Win It. Having such wonderful coworkers makes coming to work easy, not to mention the fact I just love working in downtown Kamloops! I look forward to all the surprises 2016 has in store for me and I am thankful for the fabulous year 2015 has been! Carrie Harman
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The Judge’s tie At a clearance sale, the wife of a federal district court judge found a green tie that was a perfect match for one of her husband’s sports jackets. Soon after, while the couple was vacationing at a resort complex to get his mind off a rather complicated cocaine conspiracy case, he noticed a small, round disc sewn into the design of the tie. The judge showed it to a local FBI agent, who was equally suspicious that it might be a ‘bug’ planted by the conspiracy defendants. The agent sent the device to FBI headquarters In Washington, DC for analysis. Two weeks later, the judge phoned the Washington office to learn the results of their tests. “We’re not sure where the disc came from,” the FBI told him, “but we discovered that when you press it, it plays ‘Jingle Bells.’”
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A year full of new experiences Merry Christmas everyone! This year has been exciting and full of learning. My daughter has entered the terrible twos but she’s really not that terrible, most of the time. I have learned that giving five-minute warnings to prepare her for a change in activity works wonders! If not, I am guaranteed to experience the tantrum. It has been amazing to watch my daughter progress from using one or two words to full sentences. She makes us laugh everyday with her imagination. Her favourite joke is to say, in a hushed tone, “Dinosaurs are coming.” One highlight of my year included a trip to Las Vegas in June. This was the first time I had been away from Rory more than a day! I prepared her (or perhaps myself) by reading How to Babysit a Grandma. My husband and I had a grand time. I relaxed by the pool the first day, Carrot Top handed us a shot of Crown Royal during his show. If you go, sit in the front row. One evening we saw Tournament of Kings, a dinner show with joust-
ing knights, dancing maidens and Cornish game hens. In August, Jodi and I traveled to Vancouver to see Jon Bon Jovi in concert. That was an amazing show! In September my family attended the geocaching event ‘Gold Country Cache For Gold’. The four-day journey began in Lytton and ended in Merritt with prizes, games, hiking and adventure in between. Recently, I started Pound classes at Let’s Move Studio and I love it! It’s a cardio workout including squats, lunges, jumps and stretches, all the while drumming along with Ripstix to rock and pop music. In retrospect, 2015 has been a great year and I have a lot to be thankful for. A healthy family and home, Children’s Circle Daycare for providing outstanding care and early learning for Aurora and a wonderful place to work with the best coworkers I could ever ask for. May everyday of the New Year glow with good cheer and happiness for you and your family! Erin Johnson
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Year in review
ANAVETS on the river
NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME!
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NORTH SHORE SENIORS CALENDAR events and activities for the month of January
Brock ACTIVITY & DROP IN Centre
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JANUARY EVENTS Friday, January 1: Closed Happy New Year! Fri. January 15: Potluck 12:00pm Friday, January 15: Family Law 2:30pm Sat, January 23: Prostate Cancer Support 10:00am Sat, January 30: Pancake Breakfast 9:00am
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JANUARY EVENTS Happy New Year from the North Shore Community Centre FiTNeSS FUN For SeNiorS will start Friday, January 8 at 10:30am
WEEKLY EVENTS KAlS ClASSeS
MONDAYS: 1:30pm: Euchre, 10am: Chair Fitness TUESDAYS: 10am: Wood Carving, 1pm: Whist WEDNESDAYS: 1-3pm: Cribbage THURSDAYS: 10am: STICHERS CLUB, 1pm: Whist, 1:00-3:30pm: BRIDGE FRIDAYS: 11:30am-1pm: Lunch, 1pm: Canasta SUNDAYS: 7:30-11pm: Fender Bender Dance $10 at the door. Licensed.
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Year in review
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Merry Christmas! ■■ BC Wildlife Park’s Wildlights Festival from Dec. 11 to Jan. 3, 5pm to 9pm. Hundreds of twinkling lights and entertainment. bcwildlife.org ■■ Big Little Science Centre: Construction Day - Dec. 22 and 23. LEGO! Megablox, MagNext. Building materials will be out all day for creative constructions. Winter Wonderland Holiday Camp - Dec. 21, 22 and/or 23 from 9am to 3pm. Join in the science fun for 1, 2 or 3 days. Maximum of 15 children: ages five to eight and must be in school. Crystals, snow, cold and heat, frozen bubbles, walk on water and more! Call or drop in to register. The super Exploration Room is open 10am to 4pm with over 140 different exhibits to enjoy. 655 Holt Street. FMI visit blscs.org. ■■ Chances entertainment Dec. 25 Closed for Christmas, Dec. 26 Spoiled Beats. Jam Night every Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ OLPH Badminton Update: there will be no badminton Dec. 22, 29 due to school events in the gym for Christmas. Badminton will start up on Jan. 12. ■■ The Ukrainian Women’s Association is again taking orders for cabbage rolls and perogies. FMI or to order call Bella at 250-376-9680. ■■ Citizenship 101 beginning Jan. 5 for 8 weeks on Tuesdays from 12 to 2pm. Offered by Kamloops Immigrant Services. This class will help those who are studying for their Canadian citizenship exam. Childcare may be available. FMI contact Coby Piazza at 778-4706101 or by e-mail at communityconnection@kcris.ca.
■■ Ring in the New Year with the Eagles on Dec. 31 at the Eagles Hall, 755 Tranquille Rd. Cocktails at 6pm, Chinese buffet at 6:30pm and dance at 8pm. Music by Geoff Morris. Party favours and midnight snack included. 50/50 draw. FMI or tickets call 250-376-1311. ■■ Meet An Elder on Wednesdays from 9am to 4:30pm at Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services, 707 Tranquille Rd. RSVP to 250554-9486. Free. ■■ Army and Navy Club Events: Monday Crib at 1:30pm, Tuesday Bingo at 4:30pm, Wednesday Senior’s Darts 55+ from 1:30 to 4pm, Friday Fun with Karaoke at 7:30pm. Support local charities on Saturday and Sunday Meat Draws starting at 3pm. Army and Navy Club, #9-177 Tranquille Rd. FMI call 250-554-2455. ■■ Variety and Line Dancing on Tuesdays from 3 to 4pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Drop in fee required. FMI call 250-376-4777. ■■CSI Activity Center events: 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. ■■ 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.
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jovi chronicles Some of us at the Echo are huge Bon Jovi fans. Here’s a collage of Jovi related events that happened during the year. 1 In February, Jodi Lawrence celebrated her birthday with a custom Jon Bon Jovi cake! 2 In the summer Jodi spotted Kamloops’ very own Jon Bon Jovi look alike, Troy Larson from Alliance Traffic Control. 3 Erin and Jodi’s big adventure at the Bon Jovi with Kings of Suburbia concert in Vancouver.
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December 22, 2015 n 11
Year in review
echo stargazer
Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) There’s no rule that says you have to go out and party even if it’s the holidays. 2015 was a busy year and you’ve come farther than you realize. Take a break and enjoy some time away from the world. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) You’re working extra hard to finish projects before you step out for fun but a snag in the paperwork will keep you at the office. When you finally do meet up with friends you’ll find open and receptive arms. Everyone already knows you like to work late anyways. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Someone at a distance who once had your heart now has your wrath. It’s not like they did anything on purpose but you don’t have the time for casual nonsense either. A career goal is within reach. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) The social circle has you in the spotlight helping out at the office. It might feel like an obligation forced upon you at the worst time but it’s actually a surprise blessing to show the team another side of your brilliance. Love is encouraging an exotic adventure. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Love has you hooked into the mysterious and unusual. With a bit of investigation and a little Aries aggression they can be yours. Be creative and don’t let the opportunity pass. You can be game changers for each other. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) The Moon will have your heart watching your pocket book and wondering how you can afford that next gift but love continues to look your way, asking when you’re going to say hello. 2015 was a great year for learning some difficult lessons in love but class is over and it’s time to play. Smile from your heart and say hello. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) You’re super frisky but love is going through a major transformation. Those who couldn’t keep up are being left in 2015 but those who can, will be by your side for a long time. In the meantime, keep focusing on your health and finish up all your chores before the weekend. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Home and family might be causing bumps in your everyday routine but it’s definitely your time for love. There’s more waiting behind a special hello and you won’t have to chase or bend to turn a spark into an adventure. Watch for accidents while driving. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) With a little creative intuition you can be making money from home but the moon has you wanting to get out and play. It’s the season for fun and socializing and although you’re super busy, get out and say hello. Family offers a pleasant surprise. Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Luck and expansion continues to bless your journey. The bigger your goal, the more chance it has to succeed. Money is a fight but a quick smile and well-timed apology saves the day. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) You’re loving on all cylinders and new challenges look more like fun bumps than painful obstacles. So what’s holding you back from the dreams you know you deserve? A secret reveals itself publicly. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Love is looking directly at you so shake off the stress from 2015 and say hello. There’s still drama coming at you from behind the scenes but it’s about to end and then you’ll have an opportunity to rebound brilliantly in 2016. Rewards arrive at their own pace so it’s up to you to accept them when they do. Not when you think you’re ready. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
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