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Leave it to quality Canadian television programming to have a special effect on its little viewers. In the mid 80’s all eyes were focused on Jeff the Mannequin from Today’s Special. The Canadian TV icon entertained kids of all ages, singing them songs full of moral messages and values. His claim to fame was that every night when you said, “hocus pocus alamagokus” he would come alive and then that’s when he would have his fun. Taking that message to heart and having a little fun at night themselves, three musically inclined children of the 80’s came together to form the band Alamagokus. Lead singer Airic Schwalb, vocalist and drummer Matt McLaughlin, and vocalist and guitarist Nathan Childs met each other at the ripe age of nine, way back in grade four at the now defunct George Hilliard. They grew up watching Today’s Special and now 20 years later are following their dreams and making magic of their own lives. “We’ve been playing together since 2001,” explains Matt. “We like to go out there and have fun and make it enjoyable. We like to let loose and have a good time. You can expect to hear a little bit of everything except screaming. We play rock, country, latin, jazz, a little bit of everything.”
(L-R) Matt McLaughlin, Airic Schwalb and Nathan Childs are Alamagokus.
Just about to launch their third album, which is aptly named Hocus Pocus, the trio has been steadily climbing in the local music scene and have no plans to stop playing or disband anytime soon.
“Our new album will be out soon,” he continues. “We did the whole thing ourselves so there was a little more to consider. We rented all the sound gear and did all the vocals. We recorded every-
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thing live and just cleaned it up a bit. We also did all the album art. When you get the CD into your hand it is 100 percent handcrafted. The only thing we did differently this time is get a company to produce large quantities. Last time we did all the CD’s ourselves too. It ended up taking 45 minutes per CD to produce. In the end it is worth it, it is so nice to see it sitting out at friends’ houses. Its really nice to have our name out there.” Where will their music take them? Time will only tell. In the near future it is taking them to Pogue Mahones on Saturday, January 28. They are playing a ‘show swap’ with Bad Johnny Law. A frequent thing, show swaps are when you team up with an out of towner, play a show with them in their town and they come play one with you in your town. They previously played together in Vancouver and now Bad Johnny Law is here to play for us. Check them out and their music Saturday, January 28 at Pogue Mahones. Cover is only $5 and the entertainment will be priceless. If you want to learn more about them or hear some of their tunes, google Alamagokus and find them on myspace, reverbnation and facebook. Tanya Orozco, freelance
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family of seven wastes not Six households living throughout the City of Kamloops participated in a Zero Waste Challenge that ran from October to December 2011. The Zero Waste Challenge consisted of two phases. During phase 1 participants weighed and recorded their household waste stream (compost, recycling and garbage). Phase 2 consisted of four weeks where participants tried to reduce their household waste as much as possible. The van Vliets of Rayleigh, a family of seven, took home the grand prize that consisted of an annual family pass to the BC Wildlife Park and a solarheated Green Cone composter that takes all cooked and uncooked food waste. The van Vliet family reduced their waste production by 92 per cent and only produced 100 grams of waste per week compared to 4kg of waste that an average family in Kamloops produces. That’s 40 times less than the average family! Pictured here is Sharleen van Vliet with children (l-r) Asher, Josias and Alyssa.
MP McLeod pleased with One-for-One Rule
Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops – Thompson – Cariboo says the final report from the Red Tape Reduction Committee recommends 90 specific solutions that reduce the compliance burden and alleviate irritants to business that stem from federal regulatory requirements. “After hearing from business people from across the country, the committee was able to identify 2,300 irritants that have a detrimental effect on growth and innovation and produce 90 specific recommendations to deal with them,” said McLeod. “One of the key proposals is to legislate a ‘One-for-One Rule;’ simply put, every time the government adopts a new regulation, it must eliminate an existing one,” stated McLeod. The report also contains 15 proposals for systemic change, including tying the bonuses of senior public servants to their success in implementing the One-for-One Rule, and giving the Office of the Auditor General the mandate of reviewing and reporting on the government’s progress in reducing the regulatory administrative burden. “Personally, I was very impressed by so many of the ideas that were suggested by the business people who participated in the consultation process. A large number of our recommendations follow from their sugges-
tions,” stated McLeod. “I believe there is no better time than to deal with many of these persistent barriers to busi-
ness excellence. If we want our economy to grow, we have to reduce the burden on our entrepreneurs. Now is the time to take
actions to change the culture of regulation so that red tape does not creep back into our system,” concluded McLeod.
TNRD wants your input on financial plan The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is currently seeking public input on its 2012-16 Financial Plan. The Local Government Act states that “a regional district must have a financial plan that is adopted annually, by bylaw, by March 31. The planning period for a financial plan is five years, that period being the year in which the plan is specified to come into force and the following four years.” “Basically the public can go on our website, review the 2012-2016 Financial Plan and its highlights. And if you have comments you can fill out a form and send it to us via mail, email or fax,” said Tanya Garost, Director of Finance. The preparation of the financial plan begins in the fall of each year and a provisional financial plan is presented to the Board of Directors at that time. The
financial plan incorporates requests from Directors and service committees, any new services as well as staff estimates of funding amounts required to maintain current service levels. The final Financial Plan is then presented in March and adopted before the deadline of March 31. The finance department conducts public budget consultation in conjunction with other service related meetings throughout the year at various locations in the Regional District. The TNRD encourages input from taxpayers from either the electoral areas or the member municipalities on the Financial Plan. The form is available at tnrd.ca underneath the orange ‘Financial Plan 2012’ heading. You can also access it directly at https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Documents/ DocumentList. aspx?ID=60835
Province-wide green schools contest
Two new $1000 prizes have been added to Science World’s BC Green Games contest, to promote energy conservation awareness in schools across BC. Students are encouraged to document their energy conservation success stories and submit them online before March 1. The addition of these prizes brings the total prize money to be awarded to BC schools to $24,000. This is the fourth year of BC Green Games, a province-wide competition for students in Kindergarten
to Grade 12, designed to inspire action, enable sharing, and reward and celebrate the green efforts of schools in BC. So far this school year, over 140 teams have registered, and the registration has been extended through to February to allow even more teams the opportunity to share their inspirational environmental action stories. In previous years student teams submitted public education and awareness projects that reached beyond their schools. In March, the public will be
asked to vote for their favourite submissions at bcgreengames.ca. All submissions, including those that fit the criteria for the energy prizes, will be judged by a panel of scientists and environmental and science education experts, based on demonstration of environmental responsibility, a creative action plan, and clear communication about the project. Over 350 projects created for previous years of BC Green Games can be viewed online at bcgreengames.ca.
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A work of art Watch for the works of Kamloops artist Sherri May at this years Kamloops Arts Council Juried Art Show. This is the second year for the show and with last years overwhelming response it’s one you won’t want to miss. Sherri is pictured here in front of some of her work which was recently exhibited at the Wilson House Gallery in the North Shore Business Improvement office. The Juried Art Show is held from Saturday, February 18 until Sunday, February 26 at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 Seymour Street West.
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a gala event Founder of the BC Living Arts Society, Alan Corbishly, took home the Three Muse award at this weekends Mayor’s Award for the Arts Gala. The category for this year’s award was Artistic Innovation. The Mayor’s Gala is a joint fundraiser for the Kamloops Art Gallery, Kamloops Symphony and Western Canada Theatre and includes an award presentation as well as an evening of gourmet cuisine and exceptional entertainment. The intention of this award ceremony is not only to recognize individuals during a single occasion, but to strengthen our community support and loyalty as well. It’s important to help promote the individuals in our community whose contributions have allowed the arts in Kamloops to flourish. Top: Kamloops Arts Council general manager Jacquie Brand (right) and award nominee Janet Whitehead were enjoying the evening. Bottom: Gangsters for the evening were entertainers Derek Rein and Kelsey Gilker. They interacted with audience posing as a gangster and his girlfriend. Although he spent the evening working the party, Derek was also a nominee for this prestigious award.
Kamloops site for 2013 university curling championships Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) and the Canadian Curling Association (CCA) have announced that Kamloops and Regina will host, respectively, the 2013 and 2014 CIS/CCA University Curling Championships. The 2013 edition will be held at the Kamloops Curling Club, March 20 to 24 and will be hosted by Thompson Rivers University. The 2014 renewal will take place March 19 to 23 at Regina’s Callie Curling Club, March 19 to 23, with the University of Regina as host. “CIS is delighted with the selection of hosts for the 2013 and 2014 Curling Championships,” said Marg McGregor, chief executive officer for Canadian Interuniversity Sport. “It is great to see the events will take place in two provinces that are fanatical about curling, and two universities who have a demonstrated track record of hosting excellent CIS Championships.” “The Kamloops Curling Club is honoured to be staging the 2013 University Championships. We
look forward to welcoming teams from across the country, and along with Thompson Rivers University, be able to show off our wonderful Kamloops hospitality,” said Linda Bolton, President of the Kamloops Curling Club. Added Kenneth Olynyk, director, Athletics and Recreation, Thompson Rivers University, “Thompson Rivers University is excited to work with the Kamloops Curling Club in hosting the 2013 national university championships.” “The City of Kamloops and Thompson Rivers have worked together on hosting many national championships and this is another example of that partnership, and in this case working with the local and
national curling associations. We are extremely pleased to be a part of this national curling championship.” The winners of the 2013 CIS/ CCA Championships will represent Canada at the 2014 Karuizawa Invitational in Karuizawa, Japan.” The winning men’s and women’s teams will then represent Canada at the 2015 FISU (International University Sports Federation) Winter Universiade in Granada, Spain. Meanwhile, the 2012 CIS/CCA University Curling Championships, hosted by Brock University (in St. Catharines) take place at the Welland Curling Club, with the winners representing Canada at the 2013 FISU Winter Universiade in Maribor, Slovenia, January 30 to February 9.
Kamloops Players auditions
Are you interested in acting? The Kamloops Players will be hold auditions for the hilarious comedy Dearly Departed on January 30 and 31 at 7:00 pm at the Stage House, 433 Tranquille Road. There are roles for men and women from late teens to late 80’s and the Kamloops Players are also welcoming new members. The play will be presented in late April and for more information contact Pat 250-682-2164.
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Little Shore Store has more than you bargained for! the morning or a snack for the movie you’ve rented, they have it all. Movie rentals are extremely cheap with three day rentals only a twoonie. They have groceries, household goods, a wide selection of beautiful handcrafted items, hats and jewellery from various local designers. “We like to take direction from the neighbourhood on what products they are in need of,� continues Diane. “That’s how we started carrying ingredients for baking. People would run out of milk or eggs or find they were missing baking powder and
flour just when they had started to bake a cake. Immediately we starting stocking these items.� Check out the newest little store on the Tranquille Market, the Little Shore Store. Milk, soda, school supplies, Epicure spices, medicine, car care items, hats‌ if you are looking for something, chances are they have it. The Little Shore Store is conveniently located at 413D Tranquille Road and can be reached by phone at 250-3767344. They are open everyday from 9am until 7pm. Tanya Orozco, freelance
Children’s author comes to Kamloops
Vancouver children’s author Duane Lawrence will be coming to the Kamloops Library on Saturday, February 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event is open to the public and for children ages six and up. Lawrence will be reading from his two Children’s books, which follow Sammy Squirrel and Rodney Raccoon, two lovable animals who inhabit Stanley Park in Vancouver. The books are titled Sammy Squirrel and Rodney Raccoon: A Stanley Park Tale and Sammy Squirrel and Rodney Raccoon: To The Rescue. Lawrence teaches high school French during the day. For more information about Lawrence check out his blog at http:// duanelawrence.blogspot.com.
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Celebrate Scottish heritage; dance the night away 150th Robbie Burns Night Dinner - Jan. 28 at the Kamloops Convention Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. Roast beef dinner and entertainment by the Kamloops Pipe Band and Kamloops Highland Dancers. Dance to the music of Geoff Morris. Tickets at Kamloops Florist, Overland Press, and Movements Dancewear.
n Pema Chodron’s Latest Teachings “Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change” on Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8,15, 7pm at Shambhala Meditation Group of Kamloops, 433b Lansdowne St. (above Frankly Coffee) FMI: www.kamloops.shambhala.org or Liz 250-376-4224. n Teen Games Night on Jan. 25 at North Kamloops Library, 693 Tranquille Rd. at 6pm. Ages 13-18. n Raising Today’s Children: Cris Rowan presentation Jan. 25 at the Henry Grube Education Centre from 6:30-8:30pm. n Balancing Screen Time & Green Time: Cris Rowan Workshop Jan. 26 at Henry Grube from 9am to 12pm. ezreg with City of Kamloops or call 250-828-3500. Course #188984 or call Traci 250-554-5437. n Family LEGO for Literacy Jan. 26 at North Kamloops Library from 6 to 7:30pm. n Family Zumba Jan. 27 at the YMCA, 700 Tranquille Rd. from 4:15 to 4:45pm. 5 years +. n Family Night Dinner and Recreation Jan. 27 at McArthur Island Boys and Girls Club from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Sign-up required. n Entertainment at Barside Lounge and Grill at Chances, 1250 Halston Ave. Fridays 7 to 10pm. Jan. 27, Kelly Spencer n BIG Little Science Centre, 985 Holt Street, is open for public drop-in Thurs. and Fri. 3-5pm, and Sat. 10am-4pm. Jan. 28: Static Electricity: exploring those winter sparks may make your hair stand on end! Super Science Club Thursdays from 2:45 to 4pm. Experiments, games and activities for children in grades 4 to 7. Robotics Club Fridays from 2:45 to 4:30pm for children ages 10+. FMI 250-554-2572. n ABC Family Literacy Day Jan. 28 at Henry Grube Education Centre from 9am
Robert Burns (also known as Rabbie Burns, Scotland’s favourite son, the Ploughman Poet, Robden of Solway Firth, the Bard of Ayrshire and in Scotland as simply The Bard) was a Scottish poet and a lyricist. Robbie Burns Night is celebrated on 25 January with Burns suppers around the world, and is still more widely observed than the official national day, St. Andrew’s Day. The format of Burns suppers has not changed since 1802. The basic format starts with a general welcome and announcements, followed with the Selkirk Grace. After the grace, comes the piping and cutting of the haggis, where Burns’ famous Address To a Haggis is read and the haggis is cut open. The event usually allows for people to start eating just after the haggis is presented. This is when the reading called the “immortal memory”, an overview of Burns’ life and work, is given; the event usually concludes with the singing of Auld Lang Syne.
to12:30pm. Interact with storytellers, musicians, and puppets. Join in for sing-a-longs, dance together, make crafts, play family games and enjoy many hands-on activities. n Potpourri of Activities on Jan. 28 at the Japanese Cultural Centre from 10am to 12pm. Drumming, origami, and dancing. n Kamloops Storm Junior Hockey Club will be playing Chase Jan. 28 at 7pm, Sicamous
Jan. 29 at 5pm. All games at McArthur Park Areana. FMI 250-376-0990. n Alamagokus and Bad Johnny Law on Jan. 28 at Pogue Mahone’s Irish alehouse, 843 Desmond St. Doors at 9pm for this 19+ show. Tickets at the door. n Annual Member Appreciation Night of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Jan. 28 from 6 to 11pm. FMI Theresa at 250-318-3271. n Painting the Town - a one-woman performance highlighting the life of Emily Carr on Jan. 29 at 2pm at the Pavillion Theatre. Tickets at Kamloops LIVE! Box Office. n Kamloops Book Club’s next meeting is Jan. 29 at 4pm at Blenz, 210 Victoria St. to discuss Emma Donaghue’s “Room”. FMI: www. meetup.com/Kamloops-Book-Club. n Thursday Night Jam Night every Thurs. from 8 to 11pm at the Alano Club, 171 Leigh Rd. Equipment provided, musicians bring your own amps and guitars. FMI call Paul 250-3748099. n Murder at Joe’s Cabaret presented by Kamloops Players on Feb. 10 and 11 at 8pm at The Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. Tickets in advance at Andrena’s Book Company, 1-910 Columbia St, Avalon Books, 417 Tranquille Rd and Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St. n Let’s Scrap Breast Cancer scapbooking event at Westsyde Fellowship church, 2833 Westsyde Rd. on Feb. 10 from 4 to 10pm and Feb 11 from 9am to 6pm. All proceeds going to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. FMI or registration contact Jacki at 250-579-0195 or janderso6@shaw.ca. n Let’s Dance sponsored by the Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club at the Ukrainian Hall, 725 York St. on Feb. 11, from 8pm to midnight. FMI or tickets: Francoise at 250-3723782 or Louise at 778-471-2220. n Healing Hearts Fundraiser for Kamloops RCMP Victim Services with special guests on March 3 beginning at 6pm at Kamloops Convention Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. Tickets at Ora Restaurant, The Noble Pig and Rockin’ Firkin. FMI www.kamloopsconventioncentre.ca.
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