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The light guiding party-goers home The season of festive merriment is upon us and that means a very full calendar: parties, dinners, dances. With all the food and drink that accompanies these events, a designated driver is a social butterfly’s best friend. Imagine waking up safe and sound the morning after a party, knowing that your car is right outside, delivered safely by a team of friendly volunteers. No epic journey’s to retrieve your car the morning after; the only quest that awaits you is for the ultimate hangover cure in the form of a delicious breakfast sandwich. That’s the beauty of Operation Red Nose.

While you are getting a safe ride home, you are also supporting a worthy cause.

Katie Klassen, Sport Participation coordinator for PacificSport, has been the organizer of Operation Red Nose for seven years. She explains that the service is by donation and “all donations in Kamloops helps support our amateur athletes by providing them travel grants, use of specialty equipment, free sport education workshops. To date PacificSport has handed out over $277,000 in travel grants since 1997”.

With each passing year, Operation Red Nose is becoming an increasingly popular choice. According to Katie, Operation Red Nose provide 1265 safe rides home in 2014, and 1139 rides in 2013. Every year the service becomes more popular and they anticipate to provide over 1300 rides this year. Katie welcomes as many volunteers as possible, “We are always looking to have more teams on the road to be able to provide more rides. It is a challenge to find volunteers for our busy weekends and of course New Years Eve. On our busy nights we have around 21 teams which is about 70

volunteers”. If you call for a ride, you can be assured that you will get a ride home but the number of volunteers does define wait times for those wanting to use the service.

Volunteering for this organization is a great way to give back to the community at Christmas time. Supporting this cause helps ensure safety on the roads and creates opportunities for local athletes. Katie says that there are volunteers who come back each year, “It becomes a social event for most volunteers and they love seeing each other each winter and enjoy meeting new people.

There are lots of volunteers who come in teams of three to volunteer together and Rotary groups and businesses put in multiple teams”. Looking for something different to do on December weekends, or thinking of a creative way to spend New Year’s Eve? Driving for Operation Red Nose can be fun and interesting way to spend an evening with friends. You wouldn’t go hungry either; volunteers will enjoy offerings from Domino’s Pizza, Cooper’s Foods, Save on Foods, McDonald’s and Costco.

Katie encourages groups and individuals to go to the RCMP detachment on Battle Street to complete the volunteer application form, which includes a criminal record check and a driving abstract. Once the check is complete, Katie will contact eligible volunteers regarding availability. The volunteer application form is also available online at www.operationrednose.com or by emailing kamloops@operationrednose.com.

Dates of operation are December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 26 and 31 between the hours of 9:00 pm and 3:00 am. Call 250-372-5110 if you need a ride home.

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25,000 Syrian Refugees are coming to Canada by March 2016 and 2,500 to 3,000 of them will be arriving in BC. Forty per cent of the new arrivals will be children under 18 and will require settlement and community integration support as they adjust to their new life in Canada.

United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo is launching an urgent community fundraising appeal to help these children and families settle in our region. Money raised through United for Refugees will support Refugees and Friends Together (RAFT) in the safe arrival of families and 12 months of support including housing, food, emotional support, community inclusion and connections such as healthcare and employment services. It will also support Kamloops Immigrant Services (KIS) which will be offering wrap-around services to the families such as crisis and trauma counseling, language training and social opportunities.

For many refugees, escaping the harsh realities of their country is just the first step in a long journey.

Once they arrive in Canada, their new life will be overwhelming. To address these challenges, United Way will be supporting RAFT and KIS as well as other local nonprofits who will provide related supports and services for refugees.

United Way will be matching donations to United for Refugees up to $10,000.

Donations are now being accepted online at unitedwaytnc.ca/refugees.

Huge gains in HIV testing as Interior Health marks World AIDS Day Interior Health’s work to expand access to HIV testing and treatment in the region has led to significant increases in screening for the disease, a critical step in controlling and eventually ending the AIDS epidemic. Since 2013, HIV testing in the region has increased by 50 per cent with HIV testing rates now exceeding 3,500 tests per 100,000 people.

The results come as Interior Health marks World AIDS Day on December 1 and the one-year anniversary of the My Health is Sexy campaign, which aims to promote HIV testing and reduce stigma.

“I am very proud of the work we have done to increase the number of people getting tested for HIV in our region. Improved access to testing has played an important

role in this increase but so have other factors such as increasing awareness of the advances in treatment and reducing the stigma that has long been associated with HIV,” said Maja Karlsson, STOP HIV Program implementation leader. “We have worked hard to spread the message that everyone should be tested and that living a long healthy life with HIV is the new reality for those who are diagnosed early.”

Interior Health has launched several initiatives under the provincial Seek and Treat for Optimal Prevention of HIV/ AIDS (STOP HIV/AIDS) program. These initiatives include: A Health Outreach Nurse team that provides HIV testing, care, treatment, and education throughout the region.

A specialized integrated medical team of physicians and nurse practitioners with advanced HIV training to provide clinical expertise to the STOP HIV program and direct care to patients living with HIV across the region.

Six clinical HIV teams across the region who focus on services and supports to meet local needs.

The “My Health Is Sexy” campaign, is aimed at promoting HIV testing and to reduce stigma.

Routine HIV testing in hospitals - offer patients an HIV test when blood work is ordered.

Interior Health and its community partners also hold approximately 90 HIV testing and awareness events a year. Events will be held in several communities across the region to mark World AIDs Day.

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The Rocky Mountain Rangers will be holding a Community Food Drive on Saturday, December 5 from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm at the front entrance of Cain’s Independent Grocers. The Rangers will be collecting perishable and nonperishable donations for the Kamloops Food Bank. The Rangers will have six to eight personnel on locations with two to three Military vehicles open for public access/viewing. They will have a Military tent set up with free coffee for the public. Stop by and help the Kamloops Food Bank and check out the Military vehicles!

Up your online shopping savvy The Monday after American Thanksgiving—November 30 this year—has become well known as Cyber Monday and consumers are increasingly trading over-indulging at the dinner table for splurging on online shopping bargains.

For many, this online shopping spree signals the start of the Christmas shopping season as well as a great way to avoid the chaos at the mall by going digital in pursuit of the perfect holiday gift.

But, with the ever-present threat of online fraud, is trading the crowds for online shopping just trading one headache for another.

Global payments solution provider ACI reports one in every 86 “card not present” transactions is now an attempted fraud.

Before you rush online to cash in on those Cyber Monday sales, make sure your online security savviness is on par with your bargaining prowess, says Charla

Johnstone, a branch manager at It’s likely they will contact you Valley First, a division of First to confirm a suspicious purchase West Credit Union. before you even know your card “If you shop online regularly, you has been compromised. should consider a separate card Dealing with well known for your online transactions,” says online retailers that offer Charla, who leads Valley First’s encrypted security is another Brocklehurst branch. “You can dial obvious safety measure. And, be the credit limit down to the amount wary of retailers that want more you need; setting it to $500 or than just your card number. $1,000 will really limit the impact “Nobody needs to know when of potential losses if you should you were born to sell you a pair fall victim to fraud.” of shoes, for example. But this Early detection is also important type of information can certainly so “get into the habit of reviewing help online criminals to perpetuyour card transactions online rather ate fraud,” says Charla. than waiting for your monthly “Where you shop doesn’t just statement to arrive,” says Charla. refer to the name of the retailer,” “Card fraud transaction amounts are adds Charla. “Inputting your often small at first as a test to see credit card information using an if anyone notices before fraudsters unsecured public network is askmove on to much larger sums. ing for trouble, never mind the While self-vigilance is key, fact that some low-tech fraudster selecting a card provider that offers may simply be looking over your a real time fraud detection moni- shoulder as you input sensitive toring system is equally important. information.”

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You want it, you got it There’s something about the Pogue Mahone Irish Alehouse that makes you want to settle in for the evening. Warm and inviting, the pub is currently being decorated for the Christmas season, which adds a fun festive touch. If you’ve come looking for the traditional Irish pub fare, look no further, but if you want to tantalize the palate with a gastro-pub flair, they’ve got that too. Either way, the food is guaranteed to be fresh and homemade.

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“As things have gotten progressively worse in the middle east, we wanted to contribute to the cause but we were not sure how,” says Timothy. “With the release of our new song, we realized it would be a great opportunity to bring the two things together.”

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He made me promise not to touch the blindfold until he returned and went to answer the call. The beans I had consumed were still affecting me and the pressure was becoming unbearable, so while my husband was out of the room I seized the opportunity, shifted my weight to one leg and let one go. It was not only loud, but it smelled like a fertilizer truck running over a skunk in front of a garbage dump! I took my napkin from my lap and fanned the air around me vigorously. Then,

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■■ Chances entertainment - Dec. 4 Dave Coalmine, Dec. 5 No Live Entertainer UFC 194. Jam Night every Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm. 1250 Halston Ave. ■“The ■ Gift of Magi” on Dec. 4 and 11 at 7:30pm and Dec. 5 and 12 at 2pm at Brock Centre Theatre, 9B- 1800 Tranquille Rd. Presented by the Class Act Theatre Society.

Tickets available at Kamloops Live at kamloopslive.ca or 250-374-5483 and at CSI 778-470-6000.

■■ Country Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 5 from 11am to 2pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Women’s League, 635 Tranquille Rd. Baking, crafts, jewelry, Granny’s Attic, knitting, tea room and much more!

■■Christmas Concert featuring the German Choir on Dec. 10 at 1:30pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. FMI call 250-376-4777.

■■ Fun, Laughter, Friends Social Group Events: Dec. 13 - Christmas Potluck. FMI contact laugh2014@shaw.ca.

■■Christmas Community Dinner on Dec. 13 at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Turkey dinner provided by Harold’s Restaurant, 50/50 draw, door prizes and entertainment. Tickets available at the Centre. FMI call 250-376-4777.

■■ OLPH Badminton Update: there will be no badminton Dec. 15, 22, 29 due to school events in the gym for Christmas. The last badminton night this year will be Dec. 8.

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.

■■ 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.

■■ 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: MondaysEuchre at 1:30pm; Tuesdays- Wood carv-

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Cool tools - Wouldn’t this be great under the Christmas tree this year? Amy Michell shows off this tool chest but could be used for so many things and it’s gorgeous! With a $15.00 purchase of any product at the Pogue Mahone Liquor Store, you can enter to win. The draw will take place December 15.

ing at 10am, Whist at 1pm, Bingo at 6pm; Wednesdays- Cribbage at 1pm; ThursdaysStichers Club at 10am, Bridge at 1:15pm, Whist at 1pm; Fridays- Canasta at 1pm.

■■ Adult Drop-In Badminton at OLPH Gym, 635 Tranquille Rd. Tues. nights at 7pm. Small drop-in fee. Wide range of players. FMI call Robert at 250-579-0193.

■■ 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.

■■ Society for Creative Anachronism - Shire of Ramsgaard weekly practice/ gathering on Mondays at 7pm at Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. FMI call Raynagh at 250-376-6676.

■ Pyrohu Suppers on the last Fri. of each

month from 5 to 7pm at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044 8th St. Tickets at the door.

FMI call 250-578-8266 or 250-376-1978.

■■ 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.

■■ Fraternal Order of Eagles Weekly Events - Sunday Nights 7pm to 11pm Karaoke, Tuesdays 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. 755 Tranquille Road 250-376-4633.

■■ Sushi and Udon Lunch on fourth Friday (except July and August) at the Japanese Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Ave. Call to book your lunch at 250-376-9629.

Christmas Memorial Services Join us in honouring the memory of those you love A non-denominational remembrance program with music by Mike Hilliard & Sabrina Weeks.

Light refreshments to follow.

Monday, Dec. 7 at 7pm First Memorial Funeral Service, #8 - 177 Tranquille Road Please RSVP to 250-554-2429

Thursday, Dec.10 at 7pm Schoening Funeral Service, 513 Seymour Street Please RSVP to 250-374-1454

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Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) It hasn’t been entirely roses as the year unfolded its drama, but was it really so bad that you had to pack away your smile? As our most optimistic and jovial sign, your spark leads the way through our darkest days. When the mood gets heavy tell a joke and watch as glowing eyes light the room.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Life continues to throw unexpected curves but friends are more than willing to lend a helping hand. If love is slow then spend a couple of extra hours at the office finishing up old projects and pushing ahead with the new. The extra effort is noticed as an office romance heats up the holidays.

Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Just as work begins to slow down your social schedule heats up. Expect the phone to ring with offers to get out for new and exciting activities. Recent lessons lead the way to new faces but love has slipped away in your quest to reinvent yourself.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) This is the last week to reap the rewards for a team project. Push the “go” button and get it done. Effort will remain but love and attraction will move on. An exotic new face says hello.

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Your push to get everyone going is beginning to bump those closest to you again. Your mind is currently expanding with new possibilities but use caution before forcing foreign ideas on everyone. Love remains strong but watch your temper.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) It’s still busy! As much as you’d like to slow down and enjoy the day, it’s all errands and money you receive through legal channels. It might be starting to feel like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel but keep putting your pieces together. Love returns in a week and they’ll be looking for you.

Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) It’s still time to play so get out and smile big. There’s a new love waiting and they are definitely not your usual type but the energies are indicating that this person has what it takes to last. If you’re looking long term in love then now’s the time to say hello.

Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Watch your health. A nagging pain could turn out to be more. Love has you grounding your life and preparing a foundation for your future. Reach out today and love will return the favour.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Rally the troops and join in the fun! It’s a week of making money then spending it on the home. As the days begin to tire the holiday spirit fills you with a fresh spark for fun. Expect a surprise decision in legal matters.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) This week is all about the things that make you feel confident, comfortable, and ready to take on the world. Take inventory of your personal possessions and clear out the old. Your new journey has already begun and it’s now time to catch up to your dreams.

Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Put yourself first and wrap up loose ends. Projects, dreams, goals and people all have a time and place along your journey. The remainder of the year finds you evaluating recent triumphs. Look inward as feelings hidden in your past lead to future rewards.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 Nov. 22)good Someone has a crush on you It’s- always news! but they’re too shy to say hello. Your mission is to find out who it is and disarm their#1 fears withVictoria your warm heartKamloops and big smile.

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