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Celebrating 20 years of safe rides home Want to volunteer but don’t want to drive? Not a problem! While Christmas time is the season of socialization. Mistletoe, tinsel, presents and festive gatherings that ensure your calendar is packed there’s always a need for designated and escort drivers, there is need with staff parties, family feasts, festive gatherings and wine soaked for navigators, phone operators and dispatchers. bake swaps with friends.

Katie says that many volunteers return annually: “it becomes a Have more fun than you can possibly handle, but social event, and people love catching up each winter and know your limits. Drinking and driving is dangerenjoy meeting new people. ous, deadly and completely unnecessary. Operation Liane Kidd, long time Operation Red Nose volunteer Red Nose not only gets you home safely, but your agrees: “the regulars become your Red Nose family vehicle as well. and it’s always a blast to see them.”

Supporting Operation Red Nose helps Liane has been volunteering for four years and ensure safety on the roads and creates this year her fifth season. Last year, she worked opportunities for local athletes. every night totalling approximately 80 hours. Liane Katie Klassen, Sport Participation has been volunteering in the community for 15 years, wincoordinator for PacificSport and organing a Volunteer of the Year award in 2012. She loves RSOE - fr ear jan 25 2012.indd 1 nizer of Operation Red Nose says, the sense of purpose, the people and the community “all donations in Kamloops helps connectedness. support amateur athletes by pro“It’s always an adventure.” viding them travel grants, use of Katie says, “There are lots specialty equipment, free sport of volunteers who come education workshops.” in teams of three to work Celebrating its 20th together. If you want to anniversary this year, be with your friends, be Operation Red Nose sure to specify that on has been a staple of the forms.” holiday road safety.

Looking for someKatie announced, thing different to do on “Operation Red Nose December weekends or thinking of a unique provided 1,211 safe way to spend New rides home in 2015, raising $30,863 in Year’s Eve? Driving for donations.”

Operation Red Nose is As always, Katie a great way to spend an welcomes as many evening with friends. volunteers as possible.

You wouldn’t go hun“Last year we had 235 gry either as volunteers volunteers covering well will enjoy offerings over 500 shifts. There’s from Domino’s Pizza, always room for more Save on Foods and teams so we can provide McDonald’s. more rides.”

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Celebrate the season with Choral Rhapsody

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The City of Kamloops would like to invite residents to attend the 19th Annual Choral Rhapsody of Christmas at the Sagebrush Theatre on December 13 at 7:00 pm.

Throughout the evening, six local choirs and one out-of-town choir will present a delightful selection of Christmas carols with sing-a-longs that invite audience to participate in between sets. Audience members will hear music from the following choirs: Desert Sound Harmony, German Liederkreis Choir, Kamloops Choristers, Mostly Acappella, Sage Sound Singers, TRU Chamber Chorister and Vivace Chorale.

Before the show begins, audience members will be greeted in the lobby by the Kamloops Symphony Junior String Orchestra and Stringendo.

Although the event is free of charge, food and cash donations for the Kamloops Food Bank will be gratefully accepted. To Braxton Bauerochse, son of Mrs. And Mr. M. Bauerochse, was the first baby born after the eleventh hour reserve your seat, book your on November 11 and received the baby layette and piggy bank from the Anavets Club and Ladies Auxiliary. ticket in advance through the Presenting the layette and piggy bank, which was passed around the Anavets, Legion and Eagles, are 1st Kamloops Box Office Live, 1025 vice president Nadine Kammerer and 2nd vice president Cathy Dickson.

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This free community event is sponsored by the City of Kamloops Parks, Recreation and After a successful application pro- greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to adopt zero-emissions vehicles as Cultural Services Department.

For more information, please call cess, the City has been selected to that trap heat and make the planet part of all fleet purchases.” participate in the Fleet Champions warmer.

This is an exciting opportunity 250-828-3611.

Program (FCP). This opportunity If Council gives the green light, because it allows the City to be is worth $35,000. The program, the City will take the West Coast proactive in integrating alternative funded through the Province of Electric Fleets pledge, mean- fuel within its fleet and continue to The FCP funding is available British Columbia and adminis- ing it will join Los Angeles, San reduce its GHG emissions, both until March 2018. After the fundtered through the Fraser Basin Francisco, Oakland, Portland, of which tie into the Sustainable ing ends, the data loggers will Council, will allow the City to use Seattle, Olympia, Vancouver and Kamloops Plan. The City intends become the property of the City, data analysis to understand where several other cities that have taken to apply for charging infrastructure and there is no obligation to renew investment in electric fleet vehicles the pledge. The pledge asks partici- incentives, which are also available the electric vehicle analytics softmay be cost effective. pants to “evaluate the opportunity to FCP participants. ware license.

Pending Council approval, the FCP will equip the City with 29 data loggers, which will be placed in City vehicles (fleet vehicles). – continued from front identification and be prepared for Dates of operation are Over time, the data loggers will a Driving Abstract and a Criminal November 25, 26 and December Katie encourages groups and Record Check. Katie will con- 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 26, generate data reports that will help fleet managers understand the individuals to go to the RCMP tact eligible volunteers regard- 30 and 31. The service will opercosts and savings associated with Detachment on Battle Street or ing availability. The volunteer ate between 9:00 pm and 3:00 adopting electric vehicles. The at the North Shore Community application form is also available am. Call 250-372-5110 if you information collected will reveal Policing Office on 7th Street to online at www.operationrednose. need a ride home. Celebrate the other ways the City can reduce pick up the volunteer application com or by emailing kamloops@ season safely! fuel consumption and cut down on form. Bring along two pieces of operationrednose.com.

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Kamloops Long Blades finish strong in competitions Members of the Kamloops in Abbotsford, BC. Kayleigh be back on the road next weekLong Blades posted strong fin- Roberts (age six) and Jared end, travelling to Salmon Arm for ishes this last weekend, racing Roberts (age seven) skated strong the 4th Annual Ice Jam Interclub in speed skating competitions in in each of their races, achieving a Speed Skating Competition as Abbotsford and Edmonton. combined eight out ten personal well as to Prince George for the Four members of the Kamloops best times. In particular, Jared Central Interior Challenge.

Long Blades skated at the shaved a remarkable twelve secFor more information on the Edmonton fall classic, atten- onds off his previous personal Kamloops Long Blades, please dance at which is one of the best time for the 400 m race. visit http://www.kamloopslongrequirements to attend the seaThe Kamloops Long Blades will blades.ca/. son ending CanWest championship. Leah Turner had a fantastic meet achieving four personal bests. Leah also received a silver medal for the 800m race and a bronze medal for the 1,500m race for her age category. Teagan Lawhead had three personal bests, in the 400m, 800m and 1,500m.

Isaiah Jessie Uribe had two personal bests and Cameron Thomas had two personal bests, one of which was in the 1,500m where he knocked over 4.5 seconds off his previous best time.

Meanwhile, two young members of the Kamloops Long Blades attended their first meet outside of the Okanagan region at this weekend’s annual Cameron Thomas leading the pack in Edmonton. Photo: Darcy Lawhead Fraser Valley Challenge held

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Role and numbers of Nurse Practitioners continues to expand

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The number of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) practicing within Interior Health continues to climb thanks to a successful recruitment strategy and focused efforts to enhance primary care.

“Since their introduction in BC just over ten years ago, nurse practitioners have played a vital role in health care, working in unique circumstances with an emphasis on team care,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “Their expertise is allowing us to support communities as a whole while also focusing on the health of key groups of patients. For example, within Interior Health there are several nurse practitioners with strong rural practice backgrounds, as well as those who specialize in working with marginalized populations.”

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Seven new NPs have been hired since this summer alone. There are currently 51 NPs across Interior Health, up from 21 in 2012. These include NPs in a range of roles and communities, including casual, part-time and full-time.

Nurse Practitioners support Interior Health’s efforts to shift the focus of health care from hospital to community programs and services, focusing on

key populations. This shift is happening across BC, the country and around the world because our population is changing.

People are living longer, often have more complex medical needs and prefer to live at home from birth to death. Interior Health’s intent is to support people to live healthy at home and in their communities for as long as they can.

“NPs are nurses with specialized training who administer quality primary care services for patients, including those without a family doctor or target populations, such as frail, elderly patients or those with mental health and substance use issues,” said Interior Health Board chair Erwin Malzer.

Nurse Practitioners work in partnership with physicians and other health-care

professionals to provide quality care to people of all ages, families, groups and communities. They are registered nurses with additional education at the Master’s level and are qualified to diagnose and treat illnesses, order tests, prescribe medications, manage, monitor and review chronic health conditions.

November 13 through 19 is National Nurse Practitioner Week, a chance to celebrate the contributions of these important professionals and increase awareness about their role.

For more information about the role of NPs in today’s health-care system, visit Interior Health’s YouTube channel to check out at: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=EBD4ynkv2ec created in partnership with UBC Okanagan.

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The trouble with Downton Abbey It starts with a little tickle, a little headFor anyone who’s even been sick ache, a cough an ache and then BOOM— and devoured a television series, you snot, sweat and all kinds of snivelling. can appreciate how one can get pretty “I’m hot. I’m cold. I’m clammy. I’m attached to the characters. I was once burning up. I need a blanket. Take this put on bed-rest with a flu, I got rather blanket off me. I need to eat. I can’t eat emotionally invested in “A Shot at Love that. I need a hot drink. I need a cold with Tila Tequila” marathon. It happens.

One night, after three episodes and two drink. Get me orange juice—no, the war and flu related deaths, we were both good orange juice.”

PERFECTLY feeling rather dehydrated. Then comes Cold and flu season…try as we might, FABULOUS the ‘very special Spanish Flu” episode, it it’s quite difficult to ignore, even toughAlicia Ashcroft er to avoid. Those germs are everywhere. hit a nerve with us. Even though we can’t Sickly folks wandering the streets, disresearch our own medical concerns, there persing their bugs; it’s like “The Walking Dead” are no rules about researching diseases from yore. out there. Although, to be honest, I’ve never seen Described as “the greatest medical holocaust the show, I’m simply gleaning this opinion from in history” this pandemic may have killed more people than the Black Death. This flu killed more what I hear from social media.

Then again, you can’t always trust the Internet, people in 24 weeks than AIDS has killed in 24 which is what I tell my husband when he wants years, more in a year than the Black Death killed me to search his ailments and health concerns. We in a century. Between the war and the flu, a girl have a rather strict policy about these things. It’s would be hard-pressed to find enough men to fill never a good idea because it’s always the worst- her dance card. case scenario. If I have a tumour, I don’t want As dirt is being shovelled onto a grave, talk of Google to break the news to me. our funerals comes up. It’s never a good time to What’s worse than being sick is the whininess mention these things, especially after too much that accompanies the ailment. It happens, we’re all Downton. Still, sometimes it takes the Spanish Flu guilty of it. Tucked up on the couch, wanting noth- to request Loverboy’s “Turn Me Loose”, which ing and everything at the same time. would play right after George Clooney performs My husband’s last major flu bug brought out the an impassioned eulogy, concluding by slamming big bearded baby in him. As the flu ravages his body, the pulpit, screaming “Why God, Why!” Benjamin keeps obsessing that it’s something other Perhaps the First World War and a medical than the flu. My soothing efforts don’t matter as he holocaust was just too much for one night. I stop lumbers around the house, following me around like fretting about the quarantine perimeters and lean a giant shadow. He breaks my heart, his big sad blue in for a hug, and then reach for the hand sanieyes and his feet hanging off the edge of the couch. tizer. Love is love, but germs are germs. Didn’t Of course, one does try to maintain distance. Downton teach you anything?

He needs to get better and I need to stay well. I have a busy schedule; being sick would be wildly inconvenient. I must love this man and take care of him from afar.

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We whiled away the hours watching “Downton The deadline for the submission of applications for Abbey” on Netflix. One week, two seasons and a the Sports Legacy Fund 2017 grants is November debilitating illness later, we experienced the sink- 30. Organizations are encouraged to consult the ing of the Titanic and World War One, rejected Society website, www.kamloopsblazerssportsparamours, star-crossed lovers, scheming staff, society to review the grant eligibility and submit tragic Turks, gossip, intrigue, all steeped in his- the applications. With the completion of the 2016 torical fact. Just when we couldn’t take anymore, grants, $2.45 million will have been invested in the the Spanish Flu came to Downton Abbey. community since the inception of the fund in 2009.

Library hosts evening with healthy living author The TNRD Library System is presenting an evening with author W. Thomson Martin on Thursday, November 17 at 7:00 pm at the North Kamloops Library.

Martin will be reading from and talking about his new book, From Democracy to Biocracy: Finding the River of Life.

Martin’s book brings together the liberating force of outrage in service to life with the meditative rhythms of connecting to nature. Martin inspires readers to explore healing trails that can lead from self-destructive behaviour to a healthier way of being human.

This event is free, but seating is limited. Please call the library to reserve your seat at 250-554-1142 or email question@tnrd.ca, or visit www.tnrd.ca.

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The Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (KYSA) has announced that Forward Law LLP is expanding its sponsorship of the organization.

The law firm has been a partner with KYSA for the past three years.

Initially, the firm sponsored the association’s Fall Season Wind-Up Jamboree. Last year the company became a “jersey sleeve” sponsor.

In 2017 Forward Law is expanding its sponsorship of the KYSA’s “small-sided” program, which involves players in the U5 to U10 age groups. Starting next year, the firm’s logo will appear on the front of every jersey worn by players in those younger divisions.

McDonald’s Restaurants of Kamloops is the long-time sponsor of the U11 to U18 divisions and continues in that role for the 2017 season.

Forward Law is taking on a sponsorship category that was

previously supported by Wendy’s Restaurants, who have chosen to cut back on their involvement with the KYSA starting in 2017.

Forward Law is a Kamloops Law Firm, which offers a broad array of legal services and specializes in personal injury, business and estate law.

Forward Law partner David Hughes says his firm is excited to increase its commitment to youth soccer in Kamloops. “We believe that soccer is a fantastic sport and we are excited to be able to continue to support the growth and development of young players in Kamloops.”

KYSA president Graham Cope says, “I would like to thank Forward Law for stepping up to sponsor our mini-soccer program. Support from our community partners is crucial in keeping player registration fees as low as possible.”

MS Society hosts holiday lunch The MS Society of Canada - Kamloops Chapter is hosting their annual holiday lunch at the North Shore Holiday Inn on Wednesday, December 7 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. Cost is $15 per person (plate) for a wonderful hot turkey lunch provided by White Spot with all the fixings, including coffee or tea and dessert. Your $15 includes a gratuity, however, if you wish to leave an additional tip at the table, you are welcome to do so.

If you would like to register for this lunch or have any questions, please contact Sherry at 1-800-268-7582 extension 7299 or email sherry.wezner@mssociety.ca by November 28. MS Society staff will be collecting money for the lunch in advance at the office. Please contact Leanne at 250-314-0773 or email leanne.fisher@mssociety. ca to arrange a time to drop it off. Cash is preferred, but please contact the Society if this presents a challenge for you. On occasion they receive donations towards lunches for anyone who has limited income, and who may not be able to attend without assistance. Please let the MS Society know if you would like to be considered for a lunch sponsorship or if you’d like to sponsor a lunch for someone in need. Donations of door prizes are also appreciated.

This venue is wheelchair accessible with ample free parking onsite. HandyDART users, please book your ride at least 48 hours in advance (or sooner).

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Out of gas After finishing an outof-town errand, I discovered that my car wouldn’t start because it was out of gas.

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Thoughtful husband Max and Arlene lived by a lake in Northern Minnesota.

It was early winter and the lake had frozen over.

Max asked Arlene if she would walk across the frozen lake to the general store to get him some beer.

She asked him for some money but he told her, “Nah, just put it on our tab.” So Arlene walked across, got the beer at the general

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store, then walked back home across the lake.

When she got home and gave Max his beer, she asked him, “Max, you always tell me not to run up the tab at the store. Why didn’t you just give me some money?”

Max replied, “Well, I didn’t want to send you out there with some money when I wasn’t sure how thick the ice was yet.”

Good Samaritans

A man is at the bar, blind drunk. get to his house, they help him Some of the customers decide to out of the car, and he falls down be Good Samaritans and get him four more times. They ring the home. They pick him up off the doorbell and a woman answers. floor and drag him out of the door. “Here’s your husband!” “Thanks,” On the way to the car, he falls says the man’s wife. “What did down three times. When they you do with his wheelchair?”

Don’t say this during childbirth…

-- Gosh, you’re lucky. I sure wish men could experience the miracle of childbirth.

-- Do you think the baby will “Do you require his services as a come before Monday Night sheriff or as a vet?” the wife asked. Football starts?

“Both!” was the reply.

-- I hope you’re ready. The “We can’t get our dog’s mouth Glamour Shot photographer will open, and there’s a burglar in it.” be here in fifteen minutes.

Small town emergency The sheriff of a small town was also the town’s veterinarian. One night the phone rang and his wife answered. An agitated voice inquired, “Is your husband there?”

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■■ Chances - Live entertainment from 8 to 11pm. Nov. 18: Jamesby, Nov. 19: Pauline Kyllonen. Jam Night every Wed. from 8 to 11pm.

1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Big Little Science Centre Nov. 19: Astronomy Show and activities at 11am and 1:30pm.

Exploration Room is open 10am to 4pm with over 140 different exhibits to enjoy. 655 Holt Street.

FMI visit blscs.org.

■■ A Streetcar Named Desire on Nov. 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26 at 8pm and Nov. 19 at 2pm at the Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. Presented by the Kamloops Players Society. Tickets available at kamloopslive.ca or at the door.

FMI contact 250-554-2388 or kamloopsplayers@hotmail.com.

■■ Annual Fall Tea on Nov. 19 from 2 to 3:30pm at Mount Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St. Baking, crafts and white elephant tables. Scent-free event.

■■ Pyrohy Suppers on Nov. 25 from 5 to 7pm at Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044 8th St. Tickets at the door. FMI call 250-578-8266 or 250-376-1978.

■■ Elvis and Roy Orbison Christmas Show on Nov. 26 at 8pm at ANAVET Club, 177 Tranquille Rd. Door prizes, raffles, money draws and more. Supports BC Wounded Warriors First esponders Foundation. Tickets available online at thecdnbluemoon.ca or by calling 250-319-0402.

■■ Kamloops Artists Fine Arts Show and Sale on Nov. 18, 19, 20 from 10am to 4pm at the Japanese Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Ave. Original paintings, cards and boutique items.

■■ 6th Annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 20 from 1 to 3:30pm at Riverbend Seniors Community, 760 Mayfair St. Christmas crafts and baking, tea room, silent auction and much more!

■■ Thompson Valley RC Race Club Indoor Season races are being held at the OLPH School Basement on various Sundays in the fall and winter. FMI call Brent Wende at 250- 320-1957 or visit www.thompsonvalleyrc.com for full schedule.

■■ Army and Navy Club Events: Tuesday Bingo at 4:30pm, Wednesday Senior’s Darts 55+ from 1:30 to 4pm, Friday Fun with Karaoke at 7:30pm. Support local charities on Saturday and Sunday Meat Draws starting at 3pm. Army and Navy Club, #9-177 Tranquille Rd. FMI call 250-554-2455.

■■ Kamloops Wood Carvers Club meets every Tues. at 6:30pm at North Shore community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave, third Sat. of the month from 10am to 1pm at KMS Tools and a dinner meeting on the first Tues. of each month. FMI contact LeRoy Scott at 250-554-3552 or nonie.leroyscott@gmail.com.

■■ Society for Creative Anachronism - Shire of Ramsgaard weekly practice/gathering on Tuesdays at 6:30pm at 150 Wilson St. (in back). FMI call Raynagh at 250-376-6676.

■■ Perogys and Cabbage Roll Orders are available through The Ukrainian Catholic Church Ladies League, 109 Tranquille Rd. by calling Adelle 250-554-3107, Mary 250-376-8934 or Fr. Pavlo Myts 250-376-3690.

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echo stargazer Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Get out and meet someone new. You’ve held yourself back for reasons known only to you but its time to break out of your shell and get on with your adventure. Love responds to your golden words.

Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Watch for accidents as the pace heats up. You’re currently reflective and surprisingly unfocused. Don’t go overboard helping a friend.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Love stops in to say hello! You’ve been working overtime and it’s time to reap the rewards. Thoughts drift backwards but love is calling from the future.

Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Personal energy gets a boost to help revise a project that’s been on the back burner. If friends have deserted your ambitions then have the confidence to go it alone. The past calls with good news.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Good times with friends kick off an early holiday celebration. Rewards are arriving for a job already completed. Finances hold a pleasant surprise.

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) You’ll feel like staying home this week but don’t. Attraction is amplified while you’re high viz so dress your best and be ready to sign a couple of autographs. Friends might lead you astray.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) A public gaff sends you scurrying for the security of home. Exotic ideas and a new friend from a foreign land carry rewards you hadn’t thought to pursue.

Reach out and say hello.

Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Get ready for action. Your adventure has already begun and quick thinking will be required to keep pace. Love encourages financial rewards for the team.

Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Love is highlighted but a personal transformation has you questioning your relationship path. Write down what you’re looking for and watch your destiny walk up and say hello.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) You’ve been busy and it’s time for a short break and some “Me time”. Go for a walk to clear your thoughts or visit the spa to refresh and rejuvenate. Close relationships come under fire.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) You’ve become super busy just to meet existing demands but a fun and creative project has a real chance to succeed. You’re the best at organizing chores so apply those time management skills and get it done.

Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) You are currently luckier than you realize. Reach for an impossible goal or maybe buy a lottery ticket. Money continues to be made from or through the home.

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

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