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NorKam hairdressing student receives grant Cassandra Galon graduated from the NorKam La Bella Saint Hairdressing program in 2009. She is currently a stylist at Classic FX Head To Toe Services and is the recipient of the Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG).

The ACG is a taxable cash grant of $2,000 maximum available to registered apprentices who have successfully completed their apprenticeship training and obtained their journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal trade on or after January 1, 2009.

The apprenticeship grants are meant to increase access to apprenticeships in the Red Seal trades by helping apprentices cover expenses such as the purchase of tools and other materials required for learning on-the-job and travel expenses associated with classroom training.

Cassandra did the La Bella Saints Hairdressing program back in 2008 and 2009. “I just love doing hair and thought it was a good way to make a career out of it,” adds Cassandra. She came across the grant application by chance. “I was on the Service Canada website and it was kind of random. I knew that they had a grant for those who finish initially,” says Cassandra.

She is excited about receiving the grant because now her dream of opening her own shop is a little bit closer. “It was $2,000 and I plan on

Cassandra Galon is pleasantly surprised to have received the Apprenticeship Completion Grant and plans to open her own shop.

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The hairdressing program at NorKam is a comprehensive program designed to give students both theory and practical experience with hair. The program is a full 800 Ace It program culminating with an Industry Training Authority Certificate of Qualification exam, giving students their full hairdressing license.

Mr. Adrian Parker is the resident teacher at the La Bella Saints Hairdressing program at NorKam; course Hair 666. He couldn’t be more excited for Cassandra and her accomplishments. “We are proud of her, she is the first to get this grant.”

Adrian has been with the hairdressing program since its beginnings seven years ago. “I got it up and running,” says Adrian. “I was moving on from elementary education, it was my wife who said they were looking for a hairdresser.

I had done my training, done my education and now I am using both. This brought me full circle.” Adrian made the curriculum and the format for the program to ensure the students were getting the best education possible.

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(Clockwise from top left) Michelle Lee, Luba Baron, Tara Emary, Karen Palmer and Vikki Brown enjoyed some fresh air and tranquil mountain views when they ventured out to snowshoe trek the beautiful terrain of the North Shore’s trails over the holiday season.

The Kamloops Sport Council 22nd Annual Athletic Awards will once again celebrate the very best in local sports.

To qualify for the annual Athletic Awards, any nominee, able bodied or with a disability, who has made a significant contribution to sport(s) in the past calendar year is eligible.

There are various categories which people can be nominated for.

A panel of judges made up of media and other members of the sports community will determine the finalists.

The awards will be handed out in April in conjunction with the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame’s awards.

To access a nomination form, please visit kamloopssportscouncil. com. The deadline is February 17 for more information, please call 250-828-3822.

Interior Health celebrates 10th anniversary of Telehealth Every day, patients across Interior Health (IH) access medical care without ever having to travel to meet with their specialists. This time-saving service is made possible through Telehealth, which links patient and health care provider through technology.

This month, Interior Health is marking an important milestone – the 10th anniversary of the introduction of Telehealth.

In the decade since, nearly 11,300 thoracic patients have received Telehealth care at 54 different hospitals and health care sites, saving patients more than 8.4 million

kilometres in travel to appointments – the equivalent of 211 trips around the world. The program has reached beyond Interior Health to patients in communities throughout B.C., including approximately 2,500 from Northern Health.

“Telehealth technology helps ensure that patients have access to high-quality health care services they need without travelling hundreds of kilometres to access specialist services,” says Health Minister Terry Lake. “For patients and families who live outside major centres, this program can make a big difference by supporting faster

diagnoses and better health outcomes.”

Since its introduction, the Telehealth program has grown to include more than 20 different medical fields, with nearly 55,000 patient uses per year throughout Interior Health. This includes everything from surgical consults, to wound treatment, to renal care.

Patients are able to reach beyond Interior Health, as well. For instance, patients with high-risk pregnancies are able to consult with physicians at B.C. Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Vancouver via tele-ultrasounds.

“Telehealth is a true patient-centric service. It reduces the patients’ burden of travel and helps to equalize their access to specialty and other health care services,” says Mal Griffin, chief information officer for Interior Health.

Telehealth is also an environmentally friendly way of providing service. The tele-thoracic service alone has helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 2,160 tonnes of carbon dioxide, which is akin to taking about 450 vehicles off the road.

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which isn’t seen at other beauty schools in the area. “If they are picking things up, we teach them advanced techniques,” comments Adrian. The school also goes to Skills Canada every year to compete and develop further skills.

“For three years in a row, we have won gold medals,” proudly adds Adrian.

Cassandra really enjoyed the program. “I loved that it was challenging and wasn’t overwhelming. It was tailored for each of us, which was really great. I did like learning about

hair colouring,” adds Cassandra.

“Mr. Parker, (aka Adrian) should get a lot of credit for handling a room of teenagers and teaching them a trade and turn them into professionals. Most 17/18 year olds don’t think of that.”

The aspect of working with highschool students is both rewarding and heartfelt for Adrian. “They come in as highschool kids and leave as a professional stylists,” says Adrian. “Come in as kids and leave as young adults, it is a huge transition in the year. It is kind of hard to see them go. It is like, now you are ready and now I have to let you go. It is the most

rewarding and hard part,” comments Adrian.

Adian remembers Cassandra or ‘Cass’ very well. “Like most when they start out, she didn’t have a lot of confidence, but she was a quick study and I am so glad she stuck with it,” says Adrian. “Cass was even a teacher’s assistant for a year after she took the course.”

It is great to know that local efforts to educate the next generation of skilled trades people is bringing about so much success.

The La Bella Saints Hairdressing program not only allows students to get a head start on their career, it provides them the skills they

need to be prepared to go from kids to professionals. The La Bella Hairdressing Program was a perfect fit for Cassandra. “I loved it. I was very well prepared when I came into the industry,” says Cassandra. She is a great example of what hard work and dedication can create. Adrian is proud to have one of his student’s receive the ACG. “I would like to congratulate Cass for doing an amazing job and sticking with it. I am just over the moon,” are Adrian’s final words.

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Donated BCLC computers supports students Santa came early again this year with the delivery of 109 computers donated

by BC Lottery Corporation to the local school district. The computers are off the desks at BCLC and will soon be entering classrooms. “The district very much appreciates the on going support of BCLC over the years and is thrilled with the new computers being provided,” says John Cuzzola, director of information technology for the Kamloops/Thompson Rivers School District. “They are going to make a big difference in our schools.”

Mary-Em Waddington, executive director of Computers for Schools, B.C. notes that this is reuse at its best. “Transferring the computers from a business setting to schools extends the useful life of the machines and increases student access to technology, which is good for education and our environment,” adds Mary-Em. “Our role has always been to ensure that students have access to today’s technology in their places of learning,” says Mary-Em. “But now we’re seeing how important our work is for preserving the environment. Electronics have a massive carbon footprint from mining and

shipping and we should do all we can to ensure the useful life is fully realized before resorting to recycling the assets for material recovery.”

“In the spirit of sustainability and furthering IT education in our community we are very glad to have the opportunity to donate equipment that isn’t yet at the end of its useful life. Computers for Schools is a fantastic program and one that BCLC is proud to play a role in,” says Lynette DuJohn, chief information officer, business technology at BCLC. Schools in the Kamloops-Thompson region have received 7,428 computers over the past 20 years through Computers for Schools – 168 in 2013 alone, assisted by 265 monitors over the summer and 109 computers this month from BCLC. Computers for Schools, co-founded in 1993 by Industry Canada and the Telephone Pioneers, refurbishes computers and related equipment donated by governments and businesses. These computers are distributed across Canada to schools, libraries, registered not-for-profit learning organizations and Aboriginal communities.

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January is Alzheimer awareness month The Investors Group Walk for Memories in support of the Alzheimer Society of BC is set to take place on Sunday, January 26 at the Tournament Capital Centre’s indoor track located at 910 McGill Road. The 2014 Investors Group Walk for Memories is dedicated to Linda Blanchet. Linda was born and raised in Kamloops, later moving for work.

Travel gave Linda a wealth of experiences and friendships all over the world.

Community connections returned Linda, her husband Paul and children Matt and Monique to their Kamloops roots. “Linda engages people. She really cares and people know it instantly,” her husband Paul says.

Linda has always been adventurous. She obtained her pilot’s license at 18, was a Gold Cord Guide and has always been a model mentor and volunteer.

In Linda’s words; “I just want to help make a difference, whatever that looks like.” When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, Linda wants to change people’s perceptions and help raise

awareness. A wonderful example of “see me, not my disease,” Linda hopes her story will help families living with the stigma of dementia.

Accessing a variety of services from the Alzheimer Society of B.C., the proactive Blanchet family continues to maintain a positive attitude and move forward making more connections and friendships. Let’s get Walking Kamloops for Linda and 70,000 individuals and families in B.C. who are living with dementia.

Marg Rodgers, volunteer chair for the Investors

Group Walk for Memories strongly encourages people to come down and volunteer their time to raise awareness. “It is a really a family celebration,” comments Marg. “You can walk a few steps or take many steps to honour those who are living with dementia or Alzheimer.” Registration starts at 9:00 am with the walk start at 10:30 am, going until noon. For more information, go to walkformemories.com or call 250-377- 8200. Pledge forms are available at all Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies in Kamloops.

(L-R) Monique, Paul, Linda and Matt Blanchet.

The BC SPCA is offering spay/neuter grants in 2014 to help communities across British Columbia address the tragedy of pet overpopulation. Through several private donations designated to the BC SPCA for spay/neuter programs, the society is providing $87,500 in grants - $80,000 for cats and $7,500 for dogs and rabbits. Now in its second year, the program allocates funds to registered animal charities and nonprofits, municipalities, veterinarians, BC SPCA branches, First Nations governments and First Nations tribal councils.

Successful applicants must meet specific criteria and be able to administer the grant.

“Each year thousands of cats and kittens are dropped off at SPCA shelters or simply abandoned by their guardians in public areas,” says Craig Daniell, chief executive officer of the BC SPCA. “By providing communities with spay/ neuter support we believe we can reduce the number of unwanted litters and help end the suffering of homeless cats.”

The BC SPCA spends nearly $2 million a year on spay/neuter initiatives across the province, including the provision of free and low-cost spay/neuter operations through SPCA clinics in Vancouver, Prince George and Kamloops and by ensuring that every cat, dog and rabbit leaving the SPCA is sterilized prior to adoption.

Deadline to apply for a BC SPCA grant is February 1. For more information, please visit: spca.bc.ca/spayneutergrant the application guide.

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Valley First’s local focus makes Kamloops a better place Despite living in an increasingly interconnected world, many people are turning back to their communities and local businesses of all kinds.

Locally-owned and supported businesses help build strong communities by sustaining vibrant town centres, linking neighbours in a web of economic and social relationships and contributing to local causes.

Valley First is a terrific example of an organization that is embracing and strengthening its local connections – and helping its members do the same. A part of the downtown business landscape in Kamloops for 12 years, Valley First added its new RiverBend branch in Brock last January, bringing its local service to the North Shore.

“We have been in Kamloops since 2001 in our location downtown,” says Donna Erickson, manager of Valley First’s RiverBend and downtown Kamloops branches. “We’ve been looking to expand for some time. And, we saw a great opportunity to serve Brock residents. We knew people would appreciate the availability if there was a credit union out here.”

Valley First is unlike the big banks. As a locallyowned and managed credit union, decisions are made locally by people who live, work and play in the community – there is no going “back east” to for lengthy reviews and approvals.

“Credit Unions are very community minded,” says Donna. “We are locally owned and operated.

Our staff participates in a lot. Our regional office is local. And, decisions are made by our experts who live in the communities and understand the members they serve. Whether you’re opening your first account, embarking on a small business venture or planning for your retirement, we’ve got all the products and services you need, right here on your doorstep.”

With its local focus, the team at Valley First is also dedicated to making Kamloops a better place to live. “We have a community giving program, where we collect gifts for the Boys and Girls Club and seniors outreach program,” says Donna.

“Our team is encouraged to participate in events throughout the community and give back to the community that we live in. This is our home, too, after all. I’m proud to be a part of a company that demonstrates such a strong commitment to acting local.”

Support local businesses who put their community first. Whether it be the needs of the community with financial planning or volunteering and donating to making Kamloops a better place to live. The 2,600-square-foot, boutiquestyle branch, which also has a drive-thru ATM, is joined in the RiverBend seniors’ community near Tranquille Road and Southill Street. For additional information checkout the website at: valleyfirst. com.

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City creates an Energy and Emissions Management Plan The City of Kamloops has put together an Energy and Emissions Management Plan. This plan allows the City of Kamloops to address the challenge of climate change that is happening around the world and in the valley we call home.

The City plans to address these concerns by reducing energy costs and thus positioning the City as a leader of sustainability in Kamloops; leading by example is their mission.

There are three components of the plan; current energy needs and missions profile; reduction opportunities and planned actions; and carbon offset credit opportunities. With this plan the City of Kamloops will be able to create energy sustainability

and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which are central to the community’s sustainability.

The City of Kamloops recognizes the need to act locally to address a global challenge like climate change. Some of the objectives the City has is to be using carbon neutral energy in all City facilities by 2035, reducing consumption of fossil fuels for transportation by 25 per cent by 2020 and constructing all new municipal building to equivalent of LEED gold standard.

If you would like to read more about that the City of Kamloops Energy and Emissions Management Plan please visit: kamloops.ca/sustainable/pdfs/

Waste Facilities taking trees, lights The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s Environmental Services department is gearing up for Christmas this year with opportunities for residents in the Regional District to recycle their Christmas trees and lights.

All TNRD Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Facilities will be accepting, free of charge, bare, natural Christmas trees until January 31, 2014. Broken strings of Christmas

lights can also be recycled for free at the facilities’ scrap-metal piles.

“We know that along with the holiday season can come an increase in waste,” says Jamie Vieira, manager of environmental services for the TNRD. “So we are happy to help residents with these extra recycling options during the holidays and we hope that people will be thinking of ways they can recycle this holiday season.”

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Kamloops Film Festival is back The Kamloops Film Festival (KFF) returns this March bigger and better than ever. This is the 18th annual film festival, which is offering more comedies, more Canadian films and more fantastic events.

The ten-day festival will take place March 6 to 15 at the Paramount Theatre, with events featured at their partner hotel, Hotel 540 as well as other venues.

This year, Canadian films are taking centre stage, with nine out of their fourteen films from the great white north. The Kamloops Film Festival has a mandate to screen at least one-fourth Canadian films, but for the last few years the caliber of the independent films from Canada has been so high, that they now show closer to 50 per cent Canadian content and this year they are up to almost two-thirds Canadian content which is a new record.

They are excited to present hilarious comedies (Sex After Kids, The Husband, No Clue and That Burning Feeling), heartwarming hits (Cas and Dylan and Le WeekEnd), award winning dramas (The Broken Circle Breakdown and The Past and Gloria), family fare (If I Had Wings), thrillers (Whitewash) and powerful documentaries (Oil Sands Karaoke and Finding Vivian Maier). As is always it is their goal to make sure that there is something for everyone and everything for someone.

The all-volunteer KFF committee continues to grow this important event, vital to the cultural landscape of Kamloops. They have secured the best films available from Canada and around the world and are in the midst of planning a plethora of fun and engaging events.

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This year, Canadian films are taking centre stage at Kamloops Film Festival, with nine out of fourteen films from the great white north. Richard Dreyfuss and Tatiana Maslany star in Cas and Dylan, Jason Priestley’s directorial debut.

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Lending a helping hand

Amber Swanson is forever changed by her Project Hands experience.

Amber Swanson finished off her year with a generous act of kindness. Amber works at the Royal Inland Hospital and is a MDR, or in layman terms, a medical device reprocessing tech. Like many of us, she has been trying to figure out a purpose in her life. Something that makes us feel like we are making a difference in our world and doing something positive. This is when she found Project Hands.

“I knew a girl who was planning on doing a trip,” says Amber. “I sent in an email and my application. I had to do a panel interview and was chosen.” Project Hands is a group of people who want to do their part in making the world a better place. They are a Canadian-based, non-profit organization and are currently working among the indigenous Maya in the rural regions of Guatemala. It is their goal to provide healthcare, education and other support to those who, by chance of birth, have lives less fortunate than our own.

Amber got to travel with her Project Hands team to Guatemala from November 6 to 17 of 2013 for a surgical trip to Proyecto Salud y Paz in the small town of Camanchai, near Chichicastenango. Guatemala

is a country, which has minimal healthcare and where many have never seen a doctor, cannot afford to educate this children and lives in the most impoverished conditions. “I was completely out of my element,” adds Amber. “I am forever changed, I am sad to be home honestly. I feel humbled. I had no worries when I was there. It was all about doing good, trying to make a difference.”

Her role was that of a sterilizing technician. It was her job to keep the equipment clean and ready for surgical and gynecological procedures. Along with her was a team consisting of a team leader, a medical director, a general surgeon, a gynecologist, an additional surgeon or surgical assistant, two anesthesiologists, five OR nurses, eight / PACU/post-op ward nurses, a sterilizing assistant and two interpreters (Spanish/English), administration/ non-medical/kitchen crew staff.

Many of the patients were Mayan people and are among the poorest in Guatemala. Amber feels blessed and thankful that she was able to help those less fortunate than herself.

For more information about Project Hands and Amber’s story please visit: projecthands.org/next_trip.php.

Ashley Demedeiros

Echo staff ring in the new year in unique ways Another year has come and gone. The quirky ladies at the Echo got out and enjoyed ringing in the new year in style.

There is nothing quite as enjoyable as new possibilities and of course being around friends and family and doing the things we love. We are forever greatful of our loyal readership and love sharing our memories with you.

Wenda Noonan, publisher, dabbled in some relaxing artwork over her new year celebration. Painting is an indulgent pastime Wenda truly has a passion for.

Left: Echo administrator Carrie Harman rung in the New Year with a few of her favourite people, Heather Lewis and Siobhan Kelly, at a small gathering after a nice dinner out to Mino’s.

Above: Ashley Demedeiros, editor at Echo Newspapers, enjoyed ringing in the new year with a day of pond hockey. This was real Canadian fun as there were even some beavers out chewing trees around the pond.

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Blazers add two new players to roster The Blazers have added 15-yearold Jake Kryski and 16-year-old Deven Sideroff to their roster.

Jake was acquired this summer in a trade that sent 20-year-old goaltender Cole Cheveldave to the Prince Albert Raiders. The Vancouver native was Prince Albert’s first round pick, 12th overall in the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft.

The 15-year-old is joining the Blazers after playing with the Okanagan Rockets. In 24 regular season games this season, Jake has nine goals and 28 points.

Jake will make his WHL debut this weekend wearing #7 with the Blazers.

Deven is joining the Blazers from the Okanagan Hockey Academy Midget AAA Prep team. The native of Summerland, BC has 22 goals and 46 points in only 26 games this season and just competed at the World Sports School Challenge in Calgary for OHA Prep. The 5’10” forward led the tournament in scoring with eight goals and 14 points in six games.

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Elli Terwiel’s Olympic Dreams Sun Peaks local Elli Terwiel is getting closer and closer to her Olympic dream.

She is a slalom specialist as well as a full-time civil engineering student at the University of Vermont.

2013 shaped up to be quite the year for this 24-yearold. She has placed 11th in Levi, Finland in November 17th in Maribor Slovakia and 17th in Flachau Austria in January.

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DRAWING THE LINE - The Wilson House Gallery is hosting artist Melaina Todd from January 7 to February 6 for her Drawing the Line exhibition. The opening reception for this print, mixed media drawing show is on January 11 from 1:30pm to 4:00pm at 115 Tranquille Road. With a preference for industrial materials for printing and labour intensive art practices, Melaina hopes that Drawing the Line contributes to the cross-disciplinary movements and ambiguous areas of printmaking. She also states that this work’s meaning is interpreted depending on the environmental context and the viewer’s subjective experience. It is symbolic of many things: property, ownership, safety, temporary occurrences, construction and progress. Essentially the fence is a sketched line representing conceptual boundaries both spatial and mental.

■■ Chances Barside Jan. 10 Paisley Groove, Jan. 11 Jim Cochran and Mark Perti. 1250 Halston Ave. FMI call 250-554-1030.

■■ BIG Little Science Centre, Jan. 11: Light and Colour Show at 11am and at 1:30pm. Twin Rivers Education Centre, 655 Holt St. Contact BLSC to register. FMI contact 250-554-2572.

■■ Drawing the Line by Melaina Todd at Wilson House Gallery, 115 Tranquille Rd. from Jan. 7 to Feb. 6. Print, mixed media, drawing. Opening reception on Jan. 10 from 1:30 to 4pm. Gallery hours: Mon. to Fri. from 1:30 to 5pm.

■■ KEG Lecture Series with Audrey Dallimore “Epic Earthquakes off BC’s Coast” on Jan. 16 at 7pm in TRU

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■■ Unplugged Acoustic Jam Night on 1st and 3rd Monday each month from 8 to 10:30pm at the Alano Club, 171 Leigh Rd. FMI contact sonicsoup@hotmail.com.

■■ TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Kamloops meet every Mon. at 5 pm at the Mt Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St. TOPS is a support group which offers a fun way to keep healthy. FMI visit tops.org.

■■ North Shore Central Community Association meets at Mount Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum, on the first Tuesday of the month. FMI: 250-554-9949.

■■ Moose Lodge 1552, 730 Cottonwood Ave. open at 11am. Meat draws Fri. at 7pm and Sat. at 3pm. New members welcome!

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■■ Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group invites people who have suffered a stroke and their caregivers to their meetings the second, third and fourth Thursday of the month from 10:30am to 1pm, for various activities and field trips. FMI call 250-3201348.

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Your Horoscope CAPRICORN (Dec. 22.- Jan. 20) You may find that you are being used. A trip to visit relatives should be rewarding and enjoyable. Take a look at investment opportunities. Social events will lead to a strong and stable relationship.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Unexpected bills will leave you a little short when it comes to money. Sign up for seminars that will expand your business awareness. Minor accidents could occur if you don’t take precautions. Your health may have suffered due to neglect or abuse.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You are best to work behind the scenes on projects that require detail or precision. Be prepared to meet new lovers through colleagues. Exhaustion combined with overindulgence could result in minor health problems. Your personal life will be disrupted if you have been too busy with business.

ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Hard work will not go unnoticed. Do something constructive outside. Try to do your job and then leave.

Opportunities to get together with friends will be enlightening and entertaining.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Your changing philosophies may lead you into new circles and open doors that will give you a unique outlook on life. Ease the anguish by offering assistance. A little volleyball or other outdoor sports should be on your agenda. Over spending or unexpected bills could set you back.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Emotional deception is evident.

Emotionally, things may not run so smoothly. Opportunities to get ahead will be evident. Take time to catch up on overdue correspondence.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) This day was meant for love. Make creative changes to your residence. You may want to take a look at the personal papers of elders in your family. You can get support if you’re willing to step out on a limb and voice your opinions.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You can make new friends who could turn into intimate connections if you join clubs or take creative courses.

Emotional partnerships may develop through projects you initiate. If you’ve taken on a lot of work, be sure to leave some time for yourself and family. Uncertainties about your living arrangements may be unnerving.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Deal with the needs of children. Watch for empty promises that may give you false hope. Opportunities will unfold; however, you must be willing to pay the price. Don’t push your mate if you want to keep this union going.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Remain calm and you’ll shine. Passion should be your goal. Stick to your own projects and by the end of the day you’ll shine. Concentrate on work or make changes to yourself.

Work on legitimate financial deals to bring in some extra cash.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You can make some favorable changes to your looks. Loss is evident if you don’t consider all the angles. Job changes are in order. Go for interviews or send out resumes. You may find that your anger stems from lending or borrowing money.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Feeling under the weather may be a result of overindulgence. Someone you like may be receptive and actively seeking your company. Get involved in creative groups.

Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com

January 8, 2014 n 11 Bruce Bruce Dunn Dunn Music Music Director Director

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The Magic of Vienna

January 11/2014 Saturday 7:30 pm Kamloops Classic Series January 11/2014 Sunday 2:00 pm Kamloops Pops Series Sagebrush Theatre Rod Michell, host Cvetozar Vutev, violin

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Kreisler Caprice Viennoise Mozart Rondo in C major Beethoven Symphony #6 - 1st movement Lanner Die Schöenbrunner Schubert Rosamunde: Ballet Music Strauss Tales from the Vienna Woods Furioso Polka Die Fledermaus Overture Czardas from Ritter Pasman

The eternal charisma of Vienna is found in the music of the Strauss family, Lehar, Schubert, and Beethoven who combined charm, manners, and a love of life in a melodious form that has never been equalled. Your host Rod Michell provides a narrative connection to the era.

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