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Having a ball with ballroom dancing Dance With Me Kamloops (DWMK) is all about fun and fancy footwork. The ballroom dance club’s goal is to provide a venue for ballroom dancing. Their objective is to bring all dancers—from novice to expert levels together for an evening of dance magic.

Twylia Kartz, organizer and representative for DWMK, is also a longtime been dancer and instructor. “Anybody can dance,” she says.

“There’s no need to feel intimidated or nervous, the lessons are helpful and the teachers are very supportive.”

“The music is varied, and there is a nice mix of dances, we do the waltz, foxtrot, jive, tango, salsa, samba, swing, cha-cha, and much, much more,” she continues. “It’s active, it’s social, and everyone is welcome to come out!”

Todd Paquin, has been a DWMK instructor for 10 years, and has a rich teaching history. He’s taught at the University of Saskatchewan Ballroom Dance Club,

the Kamloops Y and TRU Activity Programs with International students. He has been working with the Miss Kamloops Ambassador program for the past eight years. Todd also teaches dance classes offered in the City of Kamloops’ Activity Guide.

“I always loved shaking it up on the dance floor in nightclubs,” Todd says with a laugh.

“But when it came to formal dancing at weddings or events, I didn’t have a clue.”

When he was in university, Todd took a ballroom dance class with a girlfriend. “I was scared stiff to get started, but they were welcoming and non-judgmental. I really started to enjoy myself and enjoy the process.”

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Above: Dance With Me Kamloops invites all dancers, novice to expert, to the dance floor. Left: Todd Paquin and Amelie Samson practicing the samba on January 12.

It was a welcomed break from his studies, and became an event to look forward to each week. Eventually his teacher invited him to become an instructor— and the rest, as they say is history. Now, it’s a thrill to see his students have that same experience. “It’s exciting to see students release that fear and anxiety, and embrace the pleasure of dance.”

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DWMK is heating up January with the samba on January 19 and 26, February is all about the foxtrot.

There are boundless benefits to ballroom dancing; it’s a great cardiovascular exercise, a real calorie burner that engages all major muscle groups.

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Cathy McLeod MP Kamloops Thompson Cariboo stopped by Heather’s Fabric Shelf to see what the team at Heather’s made for Northcott Fabrics Canada 150 challenge. The team made a quilt block to mark Canada’s 150th birthday with the classic ‘Canadian EH!’. Pictured (L-R) are Bill Fagervik, Coral Deschenes, Heather Fagervik, MP Cathy Mcleod, veteran John Cameron and Kenna McKenna.

Over $500,000 in bursaries for local students remain unclaimed

For the fourth year in a row, Interior Savings is proudly continuing its commitment to award up to one million dollars in bursaries annually. That is one thousand $1000 bursaries in 2017!

The goal of the Million Dollar Bursary program is to support young people in realizing their full potential. And with over $500,000 still available for students to access, Interior Savings wants to ensure this funding doesn’t go untapped. The program is a benefit offered to Interior Savings’ members. According to Kathy Conway, Interior Savings’ CEO, “there’s still time for students to become an Interior Savings member to qualify for a $1000 bursary.”

To be eligible for a bursary this year, students have until February 1 to become an Interior Savings member. With that deadline just

Kamloops-North Thompson NDP candidate Barb Nederpel welcomes news that the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) has secured a deal to add much needed teachers and resource staff to schools around the province.

“Christy Clark’s government stripped class-size, class-composition, and specialist teacher language from the teachers’ contract in 2002,” said Nederpel. “It took the BCTF 14 years to get those rights back, having to go all the way to the Supreme Court to get fairness for students and their families.”

“Christy Clark has not been working for people,” said Nederpel.

“Instead of putting money into education, Clark chose to waste millions of dollars fighting the BCTF at every level of the court system.

The announcement today by the education minister is a good first step however there is much more to do to ensure a quality education for our students.”

“Many children entering the school system in 2002 will have graduated now without benefit of smaller classes, special education teachers, speech language pathologists, Aboriginal support staff, and even librarians,” said Nederpel.

“Now, with an election looming, Clark is putting back some of the resources she ripped out of the education system in 2002 when she was the education minister.”

“This is a good day for students, their families, and the hard-working teachers and staff,” said Nederpel.

“But teachers are telling me that they won’t forget the shameful way they have been treated by Clark and the BC Liberals.”

two weeks away, Interior Savings secondary institution, with classes is making one final push to get the starting between September 2017 word out to local students who may and August 2018. The deadline for need a little help with their tuition. members to submit a bursary appliThe bursary program is intended cation is May 1. for students between the ages of 17 In the past three years, all those and 24, who are entering or return- who applied and met eligibility For more information or to subing to full-time study towards a criteria received a $1000 bursary. degree, diploma or trade certifica- That’s great news for students, and mit your bursary application go to www.milliondollarbursary.com. tion program at a designated post- very bankable odds!

Dance With Me Kamloops offers affordable rates – continued from front for a fun challenge sure to sweep you off your feet!

DWMK strives to offer affordable rates; dropment, which promotes flexibility and agility.

The social dynamic of the dances equates to bet- in sessions are $10.00, student rates are $7.50 per ter mental health and all round happiness. It’s a fun class. Yearly memberships are also available.

Dances are offered every Thursday at the North date night, an evening with friends, or a great way Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Avenue. to meet new people.

Dancing is not only good for the body, it’s excep- Lessons are included in the cost of your entrance fee, tional for the mind. Ballroom dancing improves mental and runs 6:30pm to 7:00pm. The dance kicks off after aptitude; researchers have noted that dancing can even the lesson and runs until 9:00pm. For more information, refer to the website, dancewithmekamloops.com help prevent Alzheimer’s disease in senior citizens.

Alicia Ashcroft, freelance Working with music, rhythm and timing will make

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Travel down at Kamloops Airport In December travelers were down due to a later ski season start at Sun Peaks and a continuing fall off in the Northern Alberta market. The traffic for Sun Peaks is expected to strengthen with excellent ski conditions and a low Canadian dollar.

December travellers for 2015 were 32,221 with 29,256 travellers in 2016 a drop of -10.1%. Overall for the year there was a -0.5% decease with 322,339 travellers for 2016 down from 324,042 in 2015.

For the past year a strong start to the year has helped to maintain annual traveler numbers to be on par with 2015.

For the coming year, there is evidence that with Alberta economy recovering, the Kamloops air service market may see an improvement as the commuting workers return.

The following aircraft movements were recorded in December as compared to the same period in the previous year. For the month IFR dropped -22% from 1,181 in 2015 to 931 with a yearly change of -10% with 13,722 in 2015 deceasing to 12,438 in 2016. VFR increased 22% in December going from 591 in 2015 to 722 in 2016 with a yearly increase of 7% with 16,632 in 2016, up from 15,439 in 2015.

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This group of dedicated runners get out at least three times a week no matter the weather. When it’s really cold like it has been they don¹t go as long but they go. This was Saturday morning at MacArthur Island.

Kysa hires full-time senior staff coach

The Kamloops Youth Soccer Island Soccer Academy, as well as Technical Director, who, since joinAssociation (KYSA) has announced Bays United, Prospect Lake, Lakehill ing the association over two years the hiring of a new full-time Senior and Gorge soccer clubs in Greater ago, has been working extraordinary Staff Coach.

Victoria. He also had the opportunity hours expanding and improving upon Thirty-eight-year-old Mark Bell to work with the Victoria Highlanders the association’s coach and player will take up his new position in Women’s semi-pro team who played development programs.

February, moving from Langley, BC in the USL W-League.

Bell was selected from 60 appliwhere he currently resides.

“We are delighted to welcome Mark cants with resumes being received Mark is a Canadian Soccer National to Kamloops and to our associa- from all four corners of the globe.

B Licence coach. He also holds a tion,” says KYSA President Candace Bell, who gained valuable experiNational Soccer Coaches Association Dodson-Willis. “He will be a big help ence working in the Arsenal Football of America Advanced National to our Technical Director (Ciaran Club’s summer programs in England Coaching Diploma. He most recently McMahon), who is stretched to the in 2000, before moving on to start his served as an assistant coach of the limit trying to service a membership professional coaching career a year Douglas College Women’s Soccer of 3,500 players, 400 coaches and a later with Total Soccer Systems in Team in New Westminster. The myriad of coach and player develop- Richmond, BC, says, “I have worked Douglas College Royals reached the ment programs. in some great environments that finals of the 2016 CCAA National “We see Mark having a very vis- include youth clubs, high schools, priChampionships held in Montreal, ible on-field presence and spending vate academies, and most recently at November 9-12, where they finished a lot of time mentoring our volun- the college level, but to now have this with the Bronze Medal––the first teer coaches,” adds Dodson-Willis. opportunity with KYSA is a dream time the College Women’s Team has “He was a high level player in his come true! I am very excited and returned with some silverware. younger days and has since become honoured to work alongside Ciaran In addition to his role with the a well-qualified and very experienced and the rest of the KYSA board and College team, Mark was a staff coach coach. We expect him to become an staff who have done an amazing job for the Westview High School Soccer integral part of our organization going turning this soccer club into what it Academy in Maple Ridge as well as forward.” is today and I’m hoping my passiona paid coach with the West Coast The KYSA board of directors ate, positive, patient style of coachAuto Group FC in Maple Ridge/ moved to hire a new full time coach ing helps impact all the players and Pitt Meadows. He also runs his own in October of last year with the goal coaches in Kamloops for years to “Simple Soccer” Player Academy in of providing assistance for their come!” the summer months.

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New Year’s resolutions and the junk food junkie New Year’s resolutions are fabulous to make—once you’ve had your third glass of champagne on December 31. It’s like when you’re all tucked into bed, thinking about getting up early to jog. I’m going to get up at 5am, I’m going to run 10k, have a smoothie for breakfast, and just be a better person. Then the alarm goes off, and it’s as if those intentions belonged to another person. Following the brouhaha of the holidays, those resolutions were made by a different person, all boozy and jacked up on butter tarts and boxes of chocolates. Sure, it’s a great idea…but I’m not actually going to do it. Come January 2, all you want to do is slip into a monthlong turkey coma. Better yet, send me away on a cruise ship so that I may return when it’s spring.

Once all semblance of the holiday season has passed, all that remains is the carb bloat that gives you a fat Elvis glow—or whatever the opposite of glow is. Kind of like when a cheese platter is left out too long and it gets kind of… sweaty. That’s the one good news about the recent cold snap, layers, layers, aaaaall the layers. I’m like Oprah over here: YOU GET A LAYER, YOU GET A LAYER, EVERYBODY GETS A LAYER! Of all the resolutions going, “Dry January” just feels like punishment.

When the scale is higher and the bank account is lower than you’d prefer—a glass of wine is absolutely in order. Of course, to each their own with the resolutions and best of luck to those setting and maintaining intentions. I’ve always loved the notion that we can reset our internal clocks and try our hand at being healthier, happier human beings.

Why try to tackle these changes during a dull and blah time? On

the other hand, what an entire pizza, dipping head like I was a cartoon character. else is there to do? slices mercilessly in Yowza, that got out of hand quickly.

What better way to batranch dressing. I simThat’s the thing about indulgtle the misery of Januply can’t have just one ing—it’s Christmas—it’s the time ary by implementing French fry—I want to do it, relaaaaax, enjoy yourself. small improvements aaaaaaall the French Except, now you’ve got a taste that will set you up for fries. If I go down that for that melted cheese dripping in success for the rest of route, you’ll find me gravy, it makes a crisp salad on a the year. Although, are lurking around food frosty January evening look like a PERFECTLY these goals like civilicourts and fast food res- total chump. But—there’s someFABULOUS taurant parking lots hus- thing about your underwear hugzations that crumble by Alicia Ashcroft the time we get back to tling customers for deep ging you a little closer than normal December—and then fried goodies like a pan- to make you think: Wait. What? does it become a vicious cycle? handler looking for change. Got a But I had salad that time…as a Are we stuck on the futile ham- fry to spare? I just need a taste man. starter…for all that poutine. I may ster wheel of gain and loss?

My Kiwi sister-in-law’s visit real- have gone off the rails a wee bit.

For me, food and weight man- ly knocked me off the clean eating It’s a balancing act. Lose track? agement is the albatross around pedestal. Our Sun Peaks holiday Reset the intention. Yoga classes my neck. I’m a steadfast foodie, was not a ski vacation, but more and the 60-day Barre Kamloops and am quite passionate about all an arctic eating tour. Sure, there challenge will be keeping me off things yummy; and those yummy were salads, but they were swiftly the couch for January and Februthings are equally as passionate trumped by other caloric delights. ary. The fabulous gals at Herbal about lingering in my fat cells. As There was a day that included One are always willing to pick me much as I detest the expression, pulled pork poutine, movie theatre up from the food court and deliver “a moment on the lips, forever on popcorn and a plethora of curry. I me to poutine rehab so I can get the hips” is painfully apt. Linger stepped on the scale the next day through my gravy detox, and over the flavour my friends, there’s and my eyes bugged out of my learn to love salads once again. about a 1000 burpees worth of calorie burning coming your way.

Throughout the holiday season, I was an active participant in healthy Do you love to bake and eat tend in exchange for a donation to choices. I was hydrated, eating cupcakes? On Monday, Febru- your SPCA or Humane Society of balanced meals, walking briskly ary 27th join thousands of fellow choice. It’s a super fun and easy and taking yoga classes. Bolstered animal-loving bakers by hosting a way to “bake a difference” for the by the Herbal One’s Little Black cupcake party at work, home, or animals in your community who Dress challenge, I was cruising school to fundraise for animals in need you most. through holiday parties unscathed. need. Helping BC’s animals has Save a puppy, kitten or pony and I did attend one function with a never tasted so sweet! make everyone’s day a little brightmammoth cream puff buffet, partNational Cupcake Day is the er with a scrumptious treat. nered with a vast ocean of delicious most delicious way to show What could be sweeter? options. You could really give those your support for animals Register now for Nacream puffs some personality. I did in need of your help! tional Cupcake Day for not partake, but admittedly, stared at Register for free today free and receive a coma co-worker the same way my dog and start planning your plimentary host kit in watches me eat. It was captivating. Cupcake Day party. the mail. Go to spca.

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Interior Health to apply for mobile supervised consumption services This past Friday, Interior Health met with community stakeholders in Kamloops and Kelowna to discuss its decision to submit an application to Health Canada for mobile supervised consumption services to operate in both Kamloops and Kelowna. The decision comes following extensive stakeholder consultation in both communities.

“Kamloops and Kelowna continue to experience the highest number of overdose deaths in Interior Health,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “Kamloops had well over four times as many overdose deaths last year than in 2015 and in Kelowna the numbers have doubled.

Supervised consumption services are one of a number of tools we are employing in the province to help address this crisis, and Interior Health’s application to Health Canada puts us one step closer to implementing this important service that can help save lives in the two hardest-hit communities in the Interior.”

The decision to submit an application was based on the outcome of meetings with key stakeholders, public feedback, data on where overdoses are occurring in the two cities, and operational considerations. The proposed mobile units would allow supervised consumption services, support, and other health-care services to be provided in an outreach model to more than one area of each community.

“Our data shows that in Kamloops overdoses are occurring most often in both the North Shore and downtown areas. In Kelowna, our data also shows two hot-spots – one being in the downtown core and the other in Rutland,” said Dr. Trevor Corneil, Chief Medical Health Officer with Interior Health. “A mobile service is the best way to make supervised consumption services accessible in the areas where it is needed most.”

the day. The specific hours of operation and locations where a mobile unit would stop have not been finalized.

“Through our conversations with people who use drugs and other community stakeholders, we know that selecting the right time and place to offer this service will be crucial to its success,” said Dr. Corneil. “It is important that we continue to work together to come up with a plan that will allow the service to be easily accessible for people who use drugs, while also addressing any potential concerns our stakeholders may have.”

Interior Health is in the midst of compilFrom L-R: MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson Todd Stone, IH Chief Medical Health Officer Trevor ing all the required material for the application. Once the application is submitted, it is Corneil, and Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar. unknown how long it will take for Health A mobile unit would offer supervised con- Canada to make a decision. If approved by sumption services from a small bus, RV, or Health Canada, mobile supervised consumpvan that has been retrofitted with the nec- tion services in Interior Health would be essary equipment. The mobile unit would among the first in Canada. park at pre-determined locations throughout

Show your support for Heritage Tax Credit On December 6, Peter van Loan, Conservative critic for Canadian Heritage and National Historic Sites, introduced a Private Member’s Bill for the rehabilitation of historic buildings in Canada. Designed to support those who invest in our cultural heritage, this Bill will have the potential to encourage rehabilitation of properties in the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

This is an important opportunity for the heritage community and supporters to come together to support the long-awaited heritage tax credit.

In collaboration with the National Trust of Canada, Heritage BC is offering three easy steps to support the passage of this Bill.

1. First, use their template letter to write to your Member of Parliament, and let your MP know about historic places in your riding that could benefit from the tax credit.

2.Write a letter to the Minister of Environment, who is responsible for built heritage in Canada.

3. Let Heritage BC know what action you’ve taken! Copy them on your emails or send them a copy of your letters to info@heritagebc.ca.

Everything you need to support the proposed tax credit is available on their website at http://www.heritagebc.ca/heritage-tax-credit-bill-c323, including the downloadable template letter and a list of MPs.

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The recent snowfalls have made this little old man a happy sledder. As a senior dog Harry Ha Ha doesn’t get around like he use to, so his Mom takes him out sledding to get some fresh air. Watch for his little blue sled out and about on the North Shore. Photo Shirley McCaffrey.

TRU partners with Zipcar to offer car sharing on campus On January 9, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) launched a new partnership with Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network, to offer a car sharing program on campus.

The service gives students more mobility options to choose from and helps TRU meet sustainability goals by reducing the need for personal vehicles on campus.

The convenient, self-service transportation option is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for students, faculty, and staff ages 18 and older, and members of the local community ages 21 and older.

Cars can be reserved for as little as an hour or for multiple days.

Two vehicles are now available: a Nissan Sentra named “Bernie” and a Hyundai Elantra named “Jackson.” The Zipcars will have designated parking spots located at Sk’lep Trail Road between the bike shelter and daycare for convenient pick-up and return.

TRU students can join for $15, with rates starting as low as $7.75 per hour and $56 per day. After

the first year, members will pay an annual membership fee of $25.

Gas, maintenance, insurance, and up to 200 kilometers of driving per day are included in Zipcar rates.

Members with iPhones and Android devices may download the Zipcar mobile app to make reservations, lock and unlock the vehicles and honk the horn to help locate the vehicle. Reservations can also be made over the phone or on Zipcar’s website.

“Zipcar offers all the benefits of owning a car without the hassles that come along with it like circling for a parking spot before class, paying for gas or worrying about oil changes,” said Katelyn Bushey, director of university programs, Zipcar.

Zipcar is the largest and most longstanding campus car-sharing provider with a presence on more than 500 colleges and universities across North America, from small private colleges to large public universities. For more information and to become a member of Zipcar at TRU, visit www.zipcar.com/tru.

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Audition call for Let’s Murder Marsha!

The Laughing Stock Theatre Society is holding auditions for Let’s Murder Marsha! by Monk Ferris. It will be performed at the Kamloops Convention Centre Theatre from April 20 to 22.

Happy housewife Marsha Gilmore, who is hopelessly addicted to reading murder mysteries, overhears her loving husband discussing her upcoming birthday surprise with an interior decorator.

To her ears, though, it sounds like they are planning to murder her! When her own mother shows up for her birthday a day early, Marsha thinks she is also in on the diabolical scheme. With the assistance of her next-door neighbour she tries to turn the tables on them.

Then when her maid’s date, a policeman, shows up to take the maid out, Marsha thinks he is on to her. This is a terrific show for family audiences who like their comedy fast and nonstop.

Auditions will be held on Friday, January 27 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturday, January 28 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Kamloops Convention Centre Theatre, 1250 Rogers Way. Actors will be seen on a first-come, first served basis and are asked to please bring a résumé and headshot to the audition, if possible.

The audition will be a cold read from the script. No previous experience is required and everyone is welcome, ages 16 and up for this non-equity production.

All cast and crew will be required to become paid members of The Laughing Stock Theatre Society by first rehearsal.

Membership forms will be available at first rehearsal.

Full audition details can be found on the website: www.thelaughingstock.ca.

For more information, please contact: Vance Schneider, president and artistic director of The Laughing Stock Theatre Society, at 250-299-7325 or vance@thelaughingstock.ca.

Challenge Penticton Champ races 4xMixed Relay Indoor Triathlon promoting gender equality in sport Jen Annett, the 2016 female Challenge Penticton Champion and local hometown hero, will be racing alongside her teammate and fellow professional triathlete, Nathan Champness, in the Runners Sole 4xMixed Relay Indoor Triathlon in Kamloops on January 29.

The race, which features an innovative format to triathlon racing known as 4xMixed Relay, comprises of mixed gender teams – 2 men and 2 women – who each complete a super-sprint triathlon of 300m swim, 6.6km stationary bike and 1.6km run on the indoor track at Kamloops’ Tournament Capital Centre before tagging their next teammate to repeat the process.

With numerous lead changes, lots of unpredictable drama and the display of team pride, the 4xMixed Relay attracts new generations and new audiences to the sport of triathlon while also promoting gender equality in sport by showcasing that men and women can – and should – compete on the same field of play.

In its third year, the Runners Sole 4xMixed Relay Indoor Triathon is attracting both beginner and elite teams of competitors with It Smells Like Team Spirit and Spandex Superheroes awards as well as category and overall finisher awards featuring local beer and wine

Local racer Jen Annett will compete January 29.

from Monte Creek Winery and the Noble Pig Brewhouse. Registration for the 2017 Runners Sole 4xMixed Relay Indoor Triathlon is only $30 for Triathlon BC members at www.trytri.org.

BC Hydro offers customers extra time to pay their bills BC Hydro has announced a special 2016/2017 on weekday evenings. This is when the majority of Winter Payment Plan option that will give resi- British Columbians come home, turn up the heat, dential customers the choice to spread bill pay- switch on the lights, do laundry and make dinner.

The 2016/2017 Winter Payment Plan proments over a six month period.

With the colder than average temperatures this vides residential customers with the option to season, BC Hydro is seeing electricity consump- spread out payments of winter bills over a sixtion reach record levels. On January 3 between month period. The winter billing period runs 5 and 6 p.m., BC Hydro set a new record for from December 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017. power consumption when demand for electricity Customers who would like participate in peaked at 10,126 megawatts. This new record the 2016/2017 Winter Payment Plan can breaks the previous record that was in place for call BC Hydro’s customer service team at more than a decade. The old record was set on 1-800-BCHYDRO (1-800 224 9376).

November 29, 2006 when consumption reached To save energy and money, BC Hydro is also 10,113 megawatts between 5 and 6 p.m. encouraging their customers to take advantage BC Hydro records the highest demand for elec- of the free electricity tracking tools available tricity in the winter months between 4 and 8 p.m. on bchydro.com.

Please remember to clear your sidewalks. Our carriers, the eldery and mobility challenged appreciate it!

THE EUTHANASIA DECEPTION!

BELGIUM’S 15 YEAR EXPERIMENT WITH EUTHANASIA HAS GONE TERRIBLY WRONG Come and view the video Tuesday, January 24.

OLPH Parish Centre, 635 Tranquille Road Doors open 6:15pm ~ Session at 7pm Discussion to follow For further information ~ Marlene 250-554-3631 Open to general public. Sponsored by Catholic Women’s League.

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Here today gone tomorrow

Size Does matter!

And this space is the perfect size.

The Downtown Echo targets the people who live and work in your area, the ones most likely to buy your goods and services.

Well this is one way to do a renovation. A home on Yew Street was gone by day’s end. Nothing left but the foundation.

Just Eat It! The Food Waste Solution Films For Change We all love food. Food is more than just sustenance - food is part of our culture, food brings people together, food nourishes and grows our children and us.

So how could we possibly be throwing nearly 50 percent of it in the trash?

The Kamloops Food Policy Council is bringing attention to the food waste issue, showcasing what local groups are doing to address the problem with an information session and film screening of Just Eat It on January 25 at 7:00 pm at the TRU Alumni Clocktower Theatre as part of the Films For Change series. A panel discussion will follow at 8:30 pm.

“Kamloops is ahead of the curve,” says Laura Kalina, Kamloops Food Policy Council chair. “I am very proud of what our group and network of groups and organizations do in strengthening our community’s food resiliency and sovereignty. But when it comes to personal food waste, we can all do better so we hope to inspire more community action with this information session and documentary screening [of Just Eat It].”

The information session will Just Eat It follows the story showcase many of the local com- of filmmakers and food lovmunity groups that are working ers Jen and Grant, as they dive to divert food waste including into the issue of waste from ICS Community Kitchens, the farm, through retail, all the way Gleaning Abundance Project, to the back of their own fridge. the Kamloops Food Bank, Farm After catching a glimpse of to School BC, and more! Each the billions of dollars of good group will be preparing a snack food that is tossed each year in made from food that may have North America, they pledge to otherwise been thrown away. quit grocery shopping cold turThe session is sponsored by key and survive only on foods Farm2Chef and will take place that would otherwise be thrown in the TRU Clocktower Rotunda away. Watch the trailer at www. from 6:00 to 6:45 pm. foodwastemovie.com/.

Current volunteer opportunities There are many organizations and events around the community, which are currently looking for volunteers.

The Canadian Mental Health Association is accepting applications for new directors of the Board and are particularly in need of people with expertise in human resources, fundraising and Aboriginal mental health services. Board meetings are held every two months and directors are asked to commit to additional committee and event participation. Please contact 250-828-0355.

Volunteer Kamloops has an account at all General Grants Recycling Facilities. When you return your empties at either the 611 Fortune Drive North Shore location or at the 963 Camosun Crescent location behind TRU, request that the refundable amount go directly to Volunteer Kamloops. In return, we support the volunteers and nonprofit agencies in our community.

For these and many other volunteer opportunities please call 250372-8313 or check out the website: www.volunteerkamloops.org.

Call Jodi to book this or any other space

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Interior Savings Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week Events Sat., Jan. 21 • ABC Family Literacy Day 9am – 12:30pm. Storytellers, entertainers, interactive stations, physical literacy room, face painting, crafts and more! Henry Grube Education Centre, 245 Kitchener Cres Jan. 23–26 • *XploreSportz Activity 3:30–5:00pm, John Tod Centre, 150 Wood St Mon., Jan. 23 • Lego Club, 2:30-4pm, North Kamloops Library, 693 Tranquille Rd Tue., Jan. 24 • Seniors’ Tea (Ages 60+), 2-3:30pm, North Kamloops Library, 693 Tranquille Rd, Register at 250-554-1124 Wed., Jan. 25 • Stretch, Read and Relax (Ages 0-5) 3:45-4:15pm, John Tod Early Years Centre, 150 Wood St • Mannequin Challenge (Ages 13-18) 4pm, John Tod Centre Youth Room, 150 Wood St • Teen Take Apart Night, 6-7:30pm, North Kamloops Library, 693 Tranquille Rd Fri., Jan. 27 • #Readfor15TNRD, 12;00am11:59pm. Read anywhere for 15 minutes and report your reading to the library.

• Happy 150th Birthday, Canada!

2:30-4:00pm, North Kamloops Library, 693 Tranquille Rd • Family Games Night, 5:307:00pm, John Tod Centre Boys & Girls Club, 150 Wood St. Register at 250-554-5437 Sat., Jan. 28 • Science Stories and Activities, 10am-4pm Big Little Science Centre, 655 Holt St. blsc.org

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Drop-in events from Jan. to Chef David, door prize of steak ■■ Thompson Valley RC Race March: Tiny Tunes (toddlers) on and seafood dinner with proceeds Club Indoor Season races are being Mondays 10:30-11am. Lego Club going to Heart and Stroke. Tickets held at the OLPH School Basement on Mondays 2:30-4pm. Jitterbugs at the bar, $25 for members and on various Sundays in the fall and (2-4 years old) on Tuesdays $30 for non-members. Please note: winter. FMI call Brent Wende at 10:30-11am. Family storytime on the club is currently doing renova- 250- 320-1957 or visit www.thompFridays 10:30-11am. Story dog on tions and is open for business from sonvalleyrc.com for full schedule.

Saturdays 10:15-11:15am. Mega 11 am to 5 pm daily, until Jan. 31.

■■ CSI Activity Center events: Fun on Thursdays 3:30-4pm.

■■ Excelsior Rebekah Lodge #23 Mondays- Euchre at 1:30pm; Tues■■ Chances - Live entertainment events: Feb. 14: Valentines Party at days- Wood carving at 10am, Whist from 8 to 11pm. Jan. 20 Margit Sky 7:30 pm. General Meeting on Feb. at 1pm, Bingo at 6pm; WednesdaysProject Jan. 21 Jamesby. Jam Night 28 at 7:30 pm, 423 Tranquille Rd. Cribbage at 1pm; Thursdays- Stichevery Wed. from 8 to 11pm. 1250 ■■ Freudian Slips Improv ers Club at 10am, Bridge at 1:15pm, Halston Ave. “Dungeons & Dragons (Mission Whist at 1pm; Fri.- Canasta at 1pm.

■■ Big Little Science Centre- Improvable)” on Feb. 18 at the ■■ Metis Jigging on the first Wed. Jan. 20 and 21: Construction Days: Stage House Theatre, 422 Tran- of the month from 7 to 8:30pm at LEGO! Megablox, MagNext and quille Rd. Doors at 7:30pm show the Parkview Activity Centre, 500 more! Building materials will be at 8pm. Tickets at the door. FMI McDonald Ave. Join the Two Rivers out all day for creative construc- visit www.chimeratheatre.com Metis Society for dancing, laughing tions. Included with standard entry ■■ Kamloops Wood Carvers and fun! All ages welcome. FMI fee. Unplug and Play! 10am to 4pm. Club meets every Tues. at 6:30pm call Donna at 250-574-2806.

Exploration Room is open 10am to at North Shore community Centre, ■■ Acoustic Jam Nights at The 4pm with over 140 different exhib- 730 Cottonwood Ave, third Sat. of Alano Club, 171 Leigh Rd from 7 its to enjoy. 655 Holt Street. FMI the month from 10am to 1pm at to 10pm on the 1st and 3rd Mon. of visit blscs.org.

KMS Tools and a dinner meeting each month. Hosted by Perry Tucker ■■ Kamloops Track and Field on the first Tues. of each month. and the Good Gravy Band. Great Track Rascal Group winter ses- FMI contact LeRoy Scott at 250- atmosphere, have a burger and try sion runs Jan. 11 to March 1 for 554-3552 or nonie.leroyscott@ the hand cut fries. athletes who will be 6 to 8 years old as of Dec. 31. Register online at http://kamtrack.ca/club-registration.html.

■■ Free Wellness Talk “Health From Head to Toe- - Raging hormones and lack of sleep affecting your quality of life?” at Nature’s Fare Market with Dr. Jennifer Dyck, Jan. 18 from 7 to 9 pm at 1350 Summit Drive. Sign up at the vitamin desk or at www. naturesfare.com.

■■ Valentines Luncheon Feb. 7, 12 to 2 pm Frick and Frack Taphouse, 577 Victoria St. Come and bring an RIH friend who has For more Jackbyor Jodi • 250.374.ECHO (3246) • #1 - 219 Victoria Street retired or information is on LTD. call RSVP moon on Feb. 2 to marnie.strong@ shaw.ca or call 250-828-2724 Christmas Spirit continues - Ed the Security Guy’s Annual Charity ■■ Valentines Dinner and Christmas Tree Pick Up was another great success. For people who want Dance with Michelle Simpson to recycle their trees but don’t have the time or the means, Ed LaPierre Band, Feb. 11 at Fraternal Order takes them to the recycle areas for a donation for the Kamloops Hospice of Eagles. 755 Tranquille Rd. Association. This year Ed hauled away 38 trees and raised $550 in donations.

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echo stargazer

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Networking leads to professional success. You’re in the public spotlight and fans require attention but there is a lot of busy work that has to be completed before the fun can begin. Love encourages you to work the phones.

Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) It’s a great week for a behind the scenes adventure! Get out and have fun but let discretion be your guide. Money is well aspected but don’t bet the bank.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) You’re going through an energy rebirth that will place your image on a larger stage. Think carefully about which of your gifts you’d like to share the most. Double check joint finances.

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Mend fences with those closest to your heart. A bumpy start to 2017 has you running around behind the scenes causing mischief that your goals don’t have time for. Love urges you to refocus your efforts.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Your break was fun and it did wonders to recharge your emotional batteries but it’s now time to return to work. Paperwork is mounting and messages have to be returned. Love will understand.

Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Creative projects lead to financial rewards greater than expected. Keep pushing the envelope and explore beyond what you think is possible. You’re playing with house money so go big.

Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Your current struggle to find a higher life purpose and upgrade your overall game will lead you on a romantic adventure you hadn’t expected. In the meantime, stay close to home and let the world unfold as it desires. Love is looking from more experienced eyes.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) It might feel like there’s never enough time for fun with constant schedule changes and interruptions messing up plans for love. On the bright side, you’re extra busy making new contacts and signing big deals! It’s money time, true love will wait.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Although you’re half way through a love cycle, this week you’ll want to double check your finances. You’re attracting money in a big way but you can never be too careful. Expenses surprise at home.

Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Hitting the snooze button might give you an extra couple of winks but at what expense? Paperwork is mounting with offers that will lead to more offers if you’re up for the adventure. Children are about to enter your story.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You’re all cylinders go in a fun and playful romantic cycle. Enjoy the adventure with your usual grace and dark humour. You have more support than you realize.

Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Attention continues to be required at home but your adventurous spirit wants to get out and play. You could call some friends and check in on the action but love wants you to spend time with someone special.

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

The speech

The CEO was scheduled to speak at an important convention, so he asked one of his employees, Jenkins, to write him a punchy 20-minute speech.

When the CEO returned from

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“What’s the idea of writing me an hour-long speech?” he demanded. “Half the audience walked out before I finished.”

Jenkins was baffled. “I wrote you a 20-minute speech,” he replied.

“I also gave you the two extra copies you asked for.”

Event sponsored by: Children’s Therapy & Family Resource Centre • Make Children First Kamloops • SD73 District Parent Advisory Council

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