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Clothes may make the man… but they define a woman Performing Arts Westsyde is a cross-curricular company from Westsyde Secondary School that weaves together music, art and theatre. An offshoot of this is the Acting Alumni Theatre Company which is comprised of past theatre performers. This alumni group is proud to bring back four of the greatest female actors ever to grace the Westsyde stage. These ladies have gone on to professional and academic careers in theatre and are now returning home to perform once again on their first stage. Stephen Sawka has been involved with running the theatre productions at Westsyde Secondary for 17 years and over time has had the opportunity to previously work with each alumni cast member in their latest theatre show, Love, Loss and What I Wore. Westsyde graduates, Terri Runnalls, Chelesa Isenor, Paige Cross, Kayla Sorley along with special guest Giovanna Rondinelli are the five principal women in the production. Love, Loss and What I Wore was co-written by Nora Ephron (Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail) and her sister Delia. The material was sourced largely from the book by Ilene Beckerman. The Ephron sisters identified with the stories because
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the book “is not about fashion; it is about what clothes really are to us, those moments when we are constantly trying to find our identity through them.” As the director and co-producer Stephen observed, “Women have an emotional connection with their clothes. I wanted to explore this unique emotional connection they have with their clothing. Nearly every woman has their favourite shirt or can remember their prom dress or describe their wedding gown down to the last detail. This is something men don’t do and often don’t understand.” The production is organized as a series of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memories covering all the important subjects—mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why some woman wear only black. Each of the characters uses the interaction of personal relationships and wardrobes as a time capsule for their life. The unapologetically low-tech play has been presented as an ongoing commercial theatrical production at the Westside Theatre in New York, where it continues to run as the second-longest running show in the theatre’s history. – continued on page 2
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Making healthy choices the easy choice for citizens Imagine living in a community where you can walk or ride your bike safely, where the air is fresh and clean, and where healthy food and opportunities for physical activity are easily accessible and affordable for all. Through the Healthy Communities Initiative, Interior Health aims to make this vision a reality. Residents in the Interior are not as healthy as they could be. Over 80 per cent of us have at least one or more risk factors for chronic disease which include being a smoker, being physically inactive, eating an unhealthy diet, or being overweight. Chronic diseases such
as heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes are the largest cause of death in the region. Fortunately, we can prevent or delay chronic diseases by changing those factors that put us at risk. “We all know that healthy eating, being physically active, and not smoking can make us healthier but these changes can often be difficult to achieve on our own,” said Lex Baas, Practice Lead, with Interior Health’s Promotion and Prevention department . “When we live in a healthy community it is much easier for us to make healthy choices every day.”
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The Healthy Communities Initiative strives to improve the health of residents through policy and environmental changes that help make the healthy choice the easy choice. By partnering with local governments, Interior Health will help identify community priorities and develop action plans to address areas such as protection from second hand smoke, access to healthy food, the availability of parks and other green spaces, and opportunities for recreation. “Many local governments have already been doing great work to improve the health of citizens,” said Baas. “Our Healthy Communities Initiative will not only help support this work – it will build upon it to ensure healthy living is top of mind when policy decisions are made.” The Healthy Communities Initiative is part of the Ministry of Health’s Healthy Families B.C. strategy – a comprehensive health-promotion program to improve the health and well-being of all British Columbians and the communities they live in. For more information on the Healthy Communities Initiative online at interiorhealth.ca/YourHealth/HealthyLiving.
Library gets in the spirit with writing contest
Airport Manager, Fred Legace was sprung loose from the United Way’s mock jail at the Tournament Capital Centre on Thursday after reaching his fundraising goal for 2012 Jail and Bail event. Regarding why he was locked up, Fred commented, “It wasn’t me. I’ve led an honest life. See, I was framed - yeah that’s it - I was framed.” Tony Ryan of Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way presided over the group of notable community and business people who were rounded up and thrown in a special cell to raise money for local United Way projects.
The beloved yuletide tale A Christmas Story is coming to Western Canada Theatre and the TNRD Library System is celebrating by holding a holiday-themed essay-writing contest. Families are invited to submit a story about any special Christmas memory. Photographs are optional, but encouraged. Stories should be kept to 500 words. All contestants will be put in a draw for six groups of four tickets, which will be good for any performance during A Christmas Story’s run from November 29 to December 8. All entries will be posted at the Kamloops and North Kamloops Library branches. For more information ask staff at either branch or call 250-372-5145. Deadline for entries is November 24 at 5:00pm.
Westsyde production to benefit BC Cancer Foundation – continued from page 1 A woman, Gingy, acts as the narrator. Experiences and turning points in her life unfold as they are marked by a particular item of clothing. Similarly themed stories are presented by four additional characters, which include a vixen, a gang member, a breast cancer patient and a mature woman with poignant memories. Comic stories of wardrobe malfunctions and the like have been written to illuminate the female identity. Each monologue is a remind-
er of female wiles and insecurities and is paired with sad, bitter or sentimental remembrances of mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers and lovers. This really is a heart-warming collection of stories that every woman, girl, mother, daughter needs to see. All performances are at Westsyde Secondary School in the Rachel Ball Theatre. Curtain is at 7:30pm nightly from Wednesday, November 21 through Saturday, November 24. Tickets are $10 at the door with a portion of the proceeds going to the BC Cancer Foundation.
Stephen added, “At Westsyde, the staff, students and alumni have had a lot of family and friends succumb to cancer. We wanted to give back and felt that the BC Cancer Foundation was the most fitting.” To reserve tickets early, call Westsyde Secondary School at 250-579-9271. This is one of the first productions of Love, Loss and What I Wore in BC and promises to be a beautifully intimate show that should not be missed. Jody Tippett
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Operation Red Nose is back! The holiday season is fast approaching, which means it’s time for Operation Red Nose! PacificSport is hosting their 16th annual campaign of Operation Red Nose. The dates of operation are November 30, December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 and 31. The service is free and confidential and is available to any person operating a motor vehicle who does not wish to drive their car for any reason. A person does not have to be drinking to use the service. In 2011, Operation Red Nose raised $23,000 in client donations and filled over 400 volunteer positions. Operation Red Nose is always looking for more volunteers especially on New Year’s Eve, the busiest night of the campaign. Volunteer positions
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Brief look at Food Bank events B100’s Basics for Babies 2012 The 2012 B100’s Basics for Babies event is set for Friday, November 23 at Hotel 540. Admission is $20 for a full breakfast generously sponsored by Kamloops Daybreak Rotary. This event is really the start of the Christmas season. It follows Kamloops downtown’s Light Up the Night event and the next day is the Santa Claus parade. The monies and donations raised during this event will ensure the most innocent and vulnerable clients at Kamloops Food Bank will have formula, diapers, jarred foods and cereal year round. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Hotel 540, both Canadian Tires Stores in Kamloops and at the door. Breakfast is served from 7:00 am to 10:00am. There is free parking in the back of Hotel 540 compliments of Lake
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First Nations in the BC Interior, the First Nations Health Council and the Interior Health Authority celebrated the creation of a new relationship with the signing of the Interior Partnership Accord on November 14. This forwardthinking agreement will lead to greater collaboration on elevating the health and wellness outcomes for First Nations in the Interior Region and prepares all parties to work together in new ways that will promote the values of ‘collaboration, trust, inclusion, celebration and innovation’. The Accord will establish a culturally appropriate coordinated and integrated First Nations health and wellness system and lays out a number of achievable goals, action plans, accountability structures and measurable indicators to gauge its success. Actions stemming from the Accord will result in improved quality, accessibility, delivery, effectiveness, and efficiency of health care programs and services. It will also reflect the cultures and perspectives of Interior First Nations by incorporating First Nations’ models of wellness, and build First Nations health human resource capacity, along with other initiatives. The agreement embraces knowledge sharing and the discussion of addressing the broader social determinants of health while leaving no Nation behind within the Interior region.
Climate change showdown Provincial elections are still a long way off, but one local group is hoping that British Columbians will vote this month anyway. The BC Sustainable Energy Association (BCSEA) created a video which has been selected in BC Hydro’s Community Champions video competition. The local Kamloops chapter is hoping that residents will propel it into the winners circle by voting for it daily online at el.bchydro.com/communitychampions/entries/ view/bc-sustainable. The video, filmed entirely in Kamloops, highlights the Climate Change Showdown, a BCSEA provincial program that delivers climate change education to students in Grades 4 through 7 around the province. Bert Edwards teacher Steve Bloom and several members of his class are interviewed
in the video. The kids describe the impact of the program and changes they’ve made at home as a result. “We really hope that Kamloops will help this project get to the next level in the competition, where we could win $10,000,” says Cheryl Kabloona, chair of the Kamloops BCSEA Chapter. “You can help by voting every day until the December 7
deadline.” The Climate Change Showdown not only teaches children about ways to reduce their carbon footprint, but it also involves their entire families in changing habits for the better. As Bloom points out in the video, as adults we might already know what we should be doing, but a push from our children is often what it takes
to translate good intentions into action. Simple things like doing laundry with cold water, turning the heat down at night or while out and arranging carpools to get kids to school have a huge impact on reducing our carbon footprint. The competition has a wonderful opportunity for schools too. Classes Kindergarten to Grade 12 can enter a for a chance to win one of 25 $1,000 awards to use towards their own school-based conservation projects by registering to “Support this Organization” online. For more information on the B.C. Sustainable Energy Association and their activities call 604564-0016, email ccshowdown@bcsea.org or visit bcsea.org/ccs. Help propel Kamloops video to winners circle and vote every day until the December 7.
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Friendship Centre presents addiction healing sessions The Aboriginal Friendship Centre is hosting two presentation sessions by Dr. Ross Laird, consultant, teacher, writer and creative artist from Kwantlen Polytechnic University on December 3 at the Pavilion Theatre located at 1025 Lome Street. Ross Laird is an advocate for personal health, educational renewal, and community development. The recipient of the Sussman Award for Academic Excellence, Ross will be speaking from his new book (Labyrinth: Addictions and the Search for Healing). The workshop will be interactive and inspiring. Ross will address issues within the 9:03:13 AM general and11/7/11 Aboriginal-specific contexts in Canada, with relevance for parents, professionals, and youth who seek better self understanding and awareness. The first session, Labyrinth: Addictions and the Search for Healing begins at 8:30 a.m. The second session, Technology Addictions, Youth Development, and the Family is at 12:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for one or both presentations. If you are attending both sessions your ticket price includes a light lunch. Reserve your seat through Kamloops Live Box Office at kamloopslive.ca or in person at 125 Lorne Street from noon to 6:00 p.m. For information, phone Susan at 250-376-1296 or visit rosslaird.com.
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A look at Art Gallery exhibits An Era of Discontent: Art as Occupation Check out the the final exhibition for 2012 at the Kamloops Art Gallery (KAG). An Era of Discontent: Art as Occupation, brings together artwork that speaks to the current momentum of Occupy movements and Arab Spring revolutions, which are radically transforming our global reality. A group exhibition containing work in wide ranging mediums such as silkscreened posters, large-scale sculptures, video and installation works, An Era of Discontent: Art as Occupation offers diverse artistic responses to local and world politics, shifting social moralities, and destabilizing balances of power. The exhibition is curated by Charo Neville, KAG Curator and will run until December 31. Family Art Saturdays - Drop in
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Volunteer today Interior Community Services Meals on Wheels Delivery Drivers needed to deliver meals between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Volunteers use their own vehicles and gas. A tax receipt for mileage is issued. Drivers brighten the day for many people in the community showing concern, making sure all is well and have a friendly chat. 250-554-3134. Kamloops Emergency Support Services Team Volunteers required in the event of any disaster, i.e. fires, floods, avalanches, industrial accidents, police actions, and earthquakes. Volunteers will be asked to complete an orientation and other courses may follow. Minimum age to volunteer without parents or guardians consent is 19+. 250-319-1425. Overlander Residential Care Office Volunteer needed to help calculate monthly volunteer hours, assist to maintain volunteer files, mail outs, update records, photocopies, prepare brochures and information, and special events. 250-554-5569 or 250-554-2323. Ridgeview Lodge Recreation
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The Shoebox Campaign The deadline for Operation Christmas Child, a.k.a. The Shoebox Campaign, is November 23. Shoeboxes from Western Canada are delivered to South and Central America. Last year Kamloops put together 2442 shoe boxes and this year organizers are hoping to beat that record with 2500. Step One Pick up your shoebox at the following locations: Gord’s Maytag, Embellish Esthetics Lounge, BC Wildlife Park, Smith Chevrolet, Kamloops Hyundai, Kamloops Chamber Office, Flight Centre, HPF Engineering, Big O Tires, Lizzie Bits Baby Co. Step Two Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child’s age category: 2 to 4, 5 to 9, or 10 to 14 years old. Step Three: Fill the shoebox – there is a brochure that comes with it to let you know what you can and can’t pack. Gift ideas include: toys such as small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, jump ropes;
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school supplies like pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons, stamps, writing pads, picture books; hygiene items including toothbrush, mild bar soap, comb, brush, hair goodies; a personal note and or a photo; other miscellaneous items might include ball caps, sunglasses, flashlight with extra batteries, clothing and shoes. Step Four If you can, donate $7 or more for each shoe box you prepare to help cover shipping and other project costs. Step Five Place a rubber band around each closed shoe box and drop off at the nearest Collection Centre during collection week before November 23. VALUABLE TIP: Return your full shoebox to Embellish Esthetic Lounge for a $5 gift card or the BC Wildlife Park for a pass to Wildlights!
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OF THE TOWN
Baking, knitting, crafts and more! ■■ Kamloops Poetry Slam on the 2nd and last Wed. of every month at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. Sign up is at 6:30pm and the event begins at 7pm. Minimum donation and/or a donation to the Kamloops Food Bank. FMI call Dianna at 250-852-1068. ■■ Christmas Sale of Gifts and Decorations on Nov. 22 and 29 from 11am to 2pm at Mount Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St. ■■ Barb’s Used Book and Music Sale at Sahali Mall until November 24. ■■ Christmas Bazaar and Tea with door prizes and silent auction on Nov. 24 from 1:30 to 4pm at RiverBend Senior’s Community, 760 Mayfair St. FMI 778-4708315. ■■ Kamloops Arts Council Art Workshop Nov. 24, 9am to noon - Negative Space with Mairi Budreau. Parkview Activity Centre, 500 McDonald Ave. To register: www.kamloops.ca/ezreg or 250-828-3500. ■■ Kamloops Human Library project - fourth Saturday of each month (Nov. 24) from 3 to 5pm at the Smorgasbord Deli, 255 7th Ave. FMI contact Lissa Millar at humanlibrarian@gmail.com. ■■ Community Flea Market from 8am to 12pm on Nov. 25 at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. FMI or table rentals contact 250376-4777. ■■ Enabled Financial Seminar on Nov. 26 at 1pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Free presentation to help people navigate the paperwork required for filing for disabilities or medical conditions in order to take full advantage of the support offered. FMI contact 250-376-4777.
A Cool Yule - Join the High Country Singers for a fabulous evening of swinging holiday tunes as they present their 2012 Christmas concert, “A Cool Yule” on Saturday, December 1 at 7:30 pm. The performance is at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 6th Avenue and Douglas. Tickets are available at the door or from choir members. Phone 250-573-4692 or email razzmusic@shaw.ca for information.
■■ Community Dinner on Nov. 27 at 5pm featuring a buffet dinner catered by a local restaurant, live entertainment, 50/50 draws and door prizes! Tickets should be purchased in advance at North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. FMI call 250376-4777. ■■ The Kamloops Film Society’s Fall Film Series at the Paramount Theatre, 5th and Victoria. Ai WeiWei: Never Sorry on Nov. 29 at 7pm. Tickets and memberships available at Moviemart or at the door. FMI visit kamloopsfilmsociety.ca ■■ Ukrainian Women’s Association has cabbage rolls and perogies available. FMI contact Bella at 250-376-9680.
■■ Christmas Bazaar presented by OLPH Catholic Women’s League on Dec. 1 from 11am to 2pm at the Parish Centre, 635 Tranquille Rd. Baking, knitting, crafts and more! ■■ Let’s Dance on Dec. 7 at the Ukrainian Hall, 725 York St. Cocktails at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30pm and dance at 8pm. Reserve tickets by Nov. 30. FMI and tickets contact Judy at 250374-4109, Zonia at 250-372-0091 or Ed at 250-374-2774. ■■ Kam High’s Class of 1963 50 Year Reunion on Sept. 13 to 15, 2013. Interested class members please send your contact info to the organizing committee at kamhigh1963@gmail.com. ■■ BIG Little Science Centre, 985 Holt Street, is open Tues.
to Sat. 10am to 4pm all year round. Show or activity daily. Science Club for ages 7 and up - Thursdays, Nov. 8 to Dec. 13, after school until 4:30pm. FMI 250-554-2572 or www.blscs.org. ■■ CN Railroaders Crib night meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7pm at the Parkview Activity Centre, 500 McDonald Ave. Admission $1, includes tea, coffee and goodies. Everyone is welcome. ■■ Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group invites people who have suffered a stroke and their caregivers to their meetings the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursday of the month from 10:30am-1pm, for various activities and field trips. To confirm meeting dates, location and FMI call 250-320-1348.
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Your Horoscope SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22) Keep your mind on your work and stay away from situations that could ruin your reputation. You can come up with ways of earning extra cash. Be honest in your communication and don’t lose your cool if someone backs you into a corner. This will not be the best week to make changes or renovations to your residence. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21) You can make financial gains through your unique and creative approach to business. This is a great week for a trip. Control your temper by getting immersed in your work. You are likely to reveal information unintentionally. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) Beware of colleagues who don’t have your best interests in mind. Empty promises will cause upset. You will feel tired and rundown if you have allowed yourself to get into a financial mess. Pay attention to small but important details. AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) It’s time to reevaluate your motives. You will both have to bend if you want this union to work. You will have a little more energy than usual. Your energetic nature and ability to initiate projects will add to your popularity. PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) Changes to your self image will be to your benefit as long as you don’t over pay. Put in some extra hours and finish those careful jobs before you move on to some fun and games. You may want to take a look at courses offered at a local institute. Help with your aspirations is likely, and profits could follow. ARIES (Mar 21-April 20) Sign up for courses that will help you understand yourself better. Use discretion, especially if involved with someone from work. Don’t try to deal with important issues or make changes that will upset the apple cart. Positive changes regarding your personal status are evident. TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) You may have been trying to do too much, leaving yourself exhausted and open to colds and infections. Do not let the reactions of others get you going. Uncertainty about your relationship is prevalent. Don’t say something you’ll live to regret. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You should consider getting your whole family involved in a project at home. Sign up for courses or join fitness clubs. Don’t count on correspondence to clear up major problems. New methods and innovative technology will make your job far easier than you anticipated. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Turn things around, make sure that they do their share. You should be doing something special with children. Your versatile mind and common sense will allow you to come up with various solutions. Be considerate and avoid being overly opinionated, or arguments will ensue. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) New love connections can be made through group associations. Your contributions will be valued and helpful. Your partner may be somewhat irritable this week. Beware of colleagues Don’tinmiss who don’t have your best interests mind. our 4th Annual VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23) Family talks may get a little combative. You will get out of shape easily if you don’t keep on top of things. You are happening 15th apt to meet someone special on your journey.November You can expect your mate to get fed up and make the choices for you or army back off completely. The SalvaTion ThrifT STore PPG - 1.8V May 2012.indd 1 533 Tranquille Road open to Saturday - 4:30pm LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23) Timemonday spent with family,9:30am children, or good friends will be regenerating and positive. Problems with ear, nose, or the throat are likely. You can expect insincere gestures of friendliness this week. Your ideas can be put into action. Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com
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