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Now wait just a cotton-picking minute! Tucked back in a room at the Cottonwood Community Centre is a group that meets just twice a month but produces big results. The Cotton Pickers, as they have named themselves, are a group of dedicated quilters who enjoy each other’s company and their art form.
They came together 11 years ago and since that time have been using their skillsets for good throughout our community. “We are a little guild of about 40 people,” explains Val McDougall, a member of the club. “We are not a big group, small like sisters.
We try to help out in our community. When we started we took on the hospice as our charity to make quilts for the beds and it grew from there.” The group now not only makes quilts for the hospice beds but also makes items to sell in the hospice’s
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annual holiday storefront with proceeds going to the charity. They have also always collected food for the Food Bank at Christmas but this year decided to do something a little bit different. “This year we decided to quilt baby blankets for Basics for Babies,” continues Val. “Every child deserves to be warm and have a baby blanket. We all have extra fabric. We phoned Wes Graham at the Food Bank and after he came and spoke to us about the program we were all on-board.” What happened after that was magical. The little group managed to create 65 baby quilts and five afghan blankets. The quilts will be presented on stage at the Basics for Babies breakfast by four members of the club. This one act shows us the spirit of community that is alive here in Kamloops. Their one act of kindness will give 70 babies in the Kamloops area the gift of warmth this year and no matter how you look at that, it is priceless! “When you join a group like this,” finishes Val. “You are a bud that just blossoms. We are just like a family. There is a real kinship in quilting.” The Kamloops Food Bank Basics for Babies breakfast happened last Friday, November 21. The money and goods raised ensures the most innocent clients at Kamloops Food Bank have formula, diapers, jarred - continued on page 2 Instructions: Mix Protein & Greens with water, juice or non-dairy beverage, shake and go! Or blend into your favorite smoothie recipe.
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On November 18, the BC Interior Community Foundation (BCICF), formerly the Kamloops Foundation, awarded grants to ten worthy projects in the BC Interior. Ten organizations will also be receiving close to $10,000 as part of the fall granting program, a joint partnership with the BCICF and the Stollery Foundation Small Grants Program. BCICF Grant Committee co-chairperson Cara Graden says, “In our fall granting process we received 25 grant applications requesting over $105,000 but we were only able to fund 12 percent of the requests made. With so much need in the community, and so many worthwhile causes seeking funding, the Foundation does its best to ensure we are allocating our granting dollars effectively but unfortunately it’s not enough to meet the demand”. With the support of many community builders the Foundation awarded funding to support a number of projects in a variety of different areas; Supporting Youth and Education: Kamloops Early Language and Literacy Initiative was awarded $1,000 towards family literacy nights to increase awareness and availability of quality literacy activities for families. Big Brothers Big Sisters was awarded $1200 towards a mentorship program for girls ages ten to 14. Supporting Health and Welfare:
Mt. Paul United Church was awarded $1,000 towards the sensational soup program that feeds low income families. Kamloops Food Bank was awarded $1,000 towards the purchase of new tires for the refrigerator truck that delivers fresh food to charities around the community. Supporting Arts and Culture: Kamloops Symphony Society was awarded $500 towards the replacement of a twenty- year old digital piano keyboard. Kamloops Arts Council was awarded $1,000 towards supporting youth as emerging artists in the community. Supporting Environment and Recreation: Kamloops Cariboo Regional Immigrants Society was awarded $1,000 towards engaging new Canadians who are feeling isolated in a tenweek cooking program. Sun Peaks Youth Soccer was awarded $1,000 towards the purchase of equipment for the start up of a youth soccer camp and soccer league in the Sun Peaks community. Supporting Children and Families: Interior Community Services was awarded $1,000 towards First Step Program, providing assistance to young mothers for childcare and parenting program. Habitat for Humanity Kamloops Society was awarded $1,000 towards 2014 housing project for the purchase of kitchen appliances for one of the homes.
See quilters in action at Northills
Basics for Babies was held on Friday, November 21 at Hotel 540. The annual fundraiser for the Kamloops Food Bank raised $45,000 and 15,000 pounds of baby products. Jason Watt, son of the Echo’s delivery specialist Ian Watt, was helping out!
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– continued from page 1 foods and cereal year round. Although the event is over, the Food Bank is always happy to accept donations. You can also see the Cotton Pickers work in action at the Marjorie Snowden Hospice retail outlet in Northills Centre this holiday season. The storefront will be open from November 28 through December 21. There will be quilted items for sale and a quilt up for raffle.
This is a reminder to us all that giving of our skillset and ourselves can have a far reach within our community. We all have different talents, find yours and find a way to make it reach beyond yourself. For more information on the Cotton Pickers Club please contact Jeanie at 250-374-0851 for more information. The Food Bank at 171 Wilson Street can be reached by calling 250-376-2252. Tanya Orozco, freelance
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Chamber Music Series: Angels – Transcending Time Join a quartet of Kamloops Symphony Chamber Musicians on November 29 at 7:30pm for this performance at the TRU Alumni Theatre. The KSO Chamber Musicians are Sally Arai, Clarinet; Naomi Cloutier, Piano; Cvetozar Vutev, Violin; Martin Kratky, Cello. The clarinet, piano, violin and cello is an unusual combination of instruments that few composers have combined. Among the few are Walter Rabl, John Williams, and Olivier Messiaen, which make up this performance programme. The first, Walter Rabl’s Quartet for clarinet, violin, cello and piano, is one of only two chamber works Rabl composed. The Quartet was dedicated
to Brahms, and listeners can hear his influence in the piece. It was composed in 1896. The premiere performance
in 1896 won first prize in a Vienna Musicians Association contest and is described as a “very mature work” for such
a young composer. Rabl had only been composing for two or three years at the time. Olivier Messiaen’s Quatuor pour la fin du temps (Quartet for the End of Time), was composed in a war camp during World War 2. French composer Messiaen was captured by the German army at the age of 31. He was inspired by an image from the book of Revelation. The quartet premiered at the camp in 1941 to 400 fellow prisoners. Tickets for Angels – Transcending are available at the door, at Kamloops Live! Box Office: 250-374-5483 or 1-866374-5483, or online at www.kamloopslive.ca. For more information contact 250-372-5000 or www.kamloopssymphony.com.
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Fund to support Petersen family With messages of condolence for the Petersen family continuing to pour in from OLPH and St. Ann’s Academy families and students, past and present, many people have been inquiring as to how they can support the Petersen’s in this time of disbelief and immense sorrow. For those wishing to make a donation, an account has been established in support of Judy and Nigel Petersen. Donation cheques can be
dropped off at either St. Ann’s Academy or OLPH (cheques should be made out to Judith Petersen) or deposited directly at an HSBC branch (account # CAHKBC 460-043676150 Judith Petersen). Additional means of making donations online are expected to be in place soon. For further information contact Mrs. Kelly Tries – superintendent, Catholic Independent Schools at 250-314-1429.
We are the North Shore. For over 25 years the North Shore Business Improvement Association (NSBIA) has been a positive leader and voice of business in Kamloops.
Half-off adoption fees at SPCA
Winter is coming to BC, and as temperatures across the province start to drop, the BC SPCA is encouraging people who are thinking about adopting a furry family member to consider cats, and is offering 50 per cent off adult cat adoption fees until November 30. The Kamloops SPCA’s special will coincide with the adoption promotion now that the facility is out of the ringworm quarantine and have several animals ready for adoption. “It’s cold outside. We’re reminding British Columbians that when one cat is adopted, it frees up shelter space and allows us to bring another cat in from the frigid winter condi-
tions experienced in much of the province,” says Lorie Chortyk, BC SPCA general manager of community relations. “The BC SPCA takes in thousands of cats each year – there were 13,000 in 2013 and of those, 7,000 were adult cats.” Chortyk notes the adoption fee includes vaccinations, spaying or neutering, permanent ID, any necessary medical care, and internal and external parasite treatment. Normal adoption counseling and matching takes place to ensure animals go to a good home, and Petsecure provide six weeks of free pet insurance. Visit spca.bc.ca/adopt to find a furry friend, today!
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Patient’s journey showcased For the last six years, a partnership between the City of Kamloops and Interior Health has helped hundreds of Kamloops residents with chronic diseases better manage their health challenges through guided exercise and education resources available at the Tournament Capital Centre (TCC). These individuals are now enjoying a healthier lifestyle, thanks to programming developed by this partnership, called the Strategic Health Alliance (SHA). Last year alone, a total of 634 people participated in SHA programming through 6,957 visits to TCC. Earlier this month, SHA showcased its chronic disease exercise programming as seen through the patients’ eyes, during an open house for Kamloops physicians and medical professionals, giving health-care providers an opportunity to learn more about ways their patients can independently manage their disease. “It’s really important that people have a safe environment in which to
learn about their disease, and access to health-care professionals who can help them independently manage their day-to-day symptoms. We’re thrilled that the partnership between Interior Health and the City of Kamloops has resulted in such excellent programming for our patients,” says Cathy Thibault, Interior Health’s Community Integrated Health Services administrator in Kamloops. “By continuing to follow a chronic disease self-management approach, Kamloops residents with chronic conditions will continue to achieve better health outcomes and quality of life.” The Open House showcased several of the SHA’s exercise programs, covering a variety of chronic diseases. While many of these programs have been running for several years, their content has been broadened and enhanced with additional resources such as Mental Health, Home Health and Diabetes education, in order to better meet the needs of Kamloops residents.
MS Society Holiday Social Lunch The Kamloops Chapter of the MS Society’s annual holiday lunch will be held at the Army, Navy and Airforce Veterans (Anavets), 9 - 177 Tranquille Road on Wednesday, December 3 from 12:00 to 1:30pm. Join the Chapter for this fun, social event. As usual, there will be lively discussion, door prizes and some festive activities to keep things entertaining. The holiday lunch includes a full hot turkey dinner, and coffee or tea. People
living with MS, care partners, family members, friends, MS Society staff, volunteers and board members are all welcome at the holiday lunch. RSVP by Monday, December 1. Payment for lunch is to be made in advance at the Chapter office (no later than December 2). Anyone wishing to contribute to this event (prizes, cash donations, grocery store gift cards, etc.) can contact the Chapter office at 250-314-0773.
Christmas Memorial Services Complimentary non-denominational remembrance program with carols & light refreshments
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LODGE #1552 • 730 Cottonwood Avenue • 250-376-8022
(250) 574-8939
Jessica Soderstrom LPN, Advanced Foot Care Nurse
Promoting Healthy Feet, Mobility & Independence
NORTH SHORE SENIORS CALENDAR events and activities for the month of December
Seniors ACTIVITY & DROP IN Centre
North Shore COMMUNITY CENTRE
9a - 1800 Tranquille Road (Brock Shop) • 778-470-6000
730 Cottonwood Avenue, Kamloops • 250-376-4777
DECEMBER EVENTS
DECEMBER EVENTS
Sat, Dec. 6: Craft Sale Open at 9am Mon, Dec. 15: Foot Care Clinic Appts 778-470-6000 Sat. Dec. 20 : Prostate Cancer Support Group 10am Dec. 25, 26, 27, 29, 31 : CLOSED Dec. 30 : OPEN AT NOON Please call 778-470-6000 to register
The NSCC is proud to host the
GERMAN CHOIR CONCERT Thursday, Dec 4 at 1 pm Everyone is welcome to attend FREE ADMISSION
WEEKLY EVENTS
MONDAYS: 1pm: Euchre TUESDAYS: 10am: Wood Carving, 1pm: Whist WEDNESDAYS: 1-3pm: CRIBBAGE THURSDAYS: 1pm: Whist, 1-3:30pm: BRIDGE FRIDAYS: 11:30am -1:00pm: Lunch 1pm: Hand & Foot Canasta SUNDAYS: 7:30-11pm: Fender Bender Dance $10 at the door. Licensed. BINGO EVERY TUESDAY: 6:00pm Come out for some fun and frolic. Win great prizes! Bingo licence #106053
For current listings check our website at www.csikamloops.ca
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COMMUNITY DINNER Sunday, December 14 • 5pm
Turkey and all the fixings - catered by Harold’s Restaurant Live entertainment, door prizes and a 50/50 draw. Tickets $15.00 each (must be purchased in advance at the front desk).
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the North Shore Community Centre HOLIDAY HOURS December 24 and 31 - Closed at Noon December 25 and 26 - Closed January 1 and 2 - Closed All events are held at the North Centre, Own orShore rentCommunity at RiverBend. 730 Cottonwood Avenue, Kamloops Large 1 and 2 bedroom suites with optional support services.
Now the only thing Fred’s kids are worried about is a tattoo. CSI Centre for Seniors Information, Northills Centre Call 250-554-4145. Open M-F 9:30am - 4pm
Call or email to learn more
Mayfair Manor won’t (250) 682-4378 or info@theriverbend.ca NOW OPEN When Fred told hisYou family he wasbelieve selling thewhat house you see!
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Sahali Mall 945 W Columbia St 250-374-2811
Fortune Shopping Centre 750 Fortune Dr 250-376-4129
Myrna Boettger throws the boule at the Wednesday carpet bowling at the North Shore Community Centre located at 730 Cottonwood Avenue. To find out the other fun activities for seniors, call the centre at 250-376-4777.
■■ Chances - Nov. 28 Perry Tucker, Nov. 29 Kelly Spencer and Guests. Shows from 7 to 10pm. No cover. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ The Ukrainian Women’s Association is taking orders for Cabbage Rolls and Perogies. FMI or to order call Bella at 250-376-9680. ■■ BIG Little Science Centre – Nov. 29: Magnetism Show at 11am and 1:30pm. 655 Holt St. blscs.org ■■ Dessert and Dance Night on Nov. 25 at 6:30pm at North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Dessert, coffee, and ice cream available. Open dance floor with live entertainment. Last dance before the new year! FMI call 250-376-4777. ■■ Fun Laughter Friends 2014: Kamloops Santa Parade on Nov. 29. Come early to the marshaling area, take notes/pictures to help prepare for next years parade and enjoy the parade. Then join in the bonfire and wiener roast with the group. FMI contact: laugh2014@ shaw.ca. ■■ Excelsior Rebekah Lodge Events: Dec. 1 Hall Society Meeting at 7:30pm, Dec. 7 Joint Christmas Party at 6pm, Dec. 9 Lodge Christmas Party at 6pm,
Dec. 15 Past Noble Grand Club Meeting at 7:30pm. 423 Tranquille Rd. FMI call Beverlee at 250-374-0949. ■■ 3rd Annual Christmas Cookie Walk on Dec. 6 from 10am to 12pm, or until cookies are sold out, at Mt Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St. ■■ Country Christmas Bazaar and Tea on Dec. 6 from 11am to 2pm at OLPH Parish Hall, 635 Tranquille Rd. baking, crafts, Granny’s Attic, knitting, sewing and more! ■■ Blithe Spirit presented by the Kamloops Players on Dec. 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 at 7:30pm and Dec. 7 and 14 at 1pm. Tickets available at Kamloops Live! Box Office by calling 250-374-5483 or kamloopslive.ca. ■■ Dinner and Dance with the Margit Sky Band on Dec. 6 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 755 Tranquille Rd. Dinner at 5:30pm and dance at 7pm. FMI or to reserve your tickets by Dec. 3 call 250-3764633. Everyone welcome! ■■ The Canadian Bluemoon Elvis Christmas Gala on Dec. 6 at Salajai Thai Restaurant, 542 Tranquille Rd. Charity fundraiser for The Canadian Hemophilia Society
(BC Chapter) and BC Childhood Cancer Parents Association. Door prize, raffles, prize draws, 50/50 tickets. Cocktails at 5pm, dinner at 6pm. Tickets at Salajai Thai Restaurant or call Elvina at 250-3190402 or Lucille at 778-257-2879. ■■ Christmas Memorial Services on Dec. 8 at 7pm at First Memorial Funeral Service, 8- 177 Tranquille Rd. FMI or to RSVP call 250-374-1454. ■■ Volunteers Needed at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. for the Front Desk and in the coffee room. Regular shifts are three hours a week, or on-call subs to fill in. FMI call 250-376-4777. ■■ Acoustic Jam Nights at The Alano Club, 171 Leigh Rd from 7 to 10pm on the 1st and 3rd Mon. of each month. Hosted by Perry Tucker and the Good Gravy Band. Great atmosphere, have a burger and try the hand cut fries. ■■ Pogue Mahone Irish Alehouse Weekly Events: Tues. Jam Night, Thurs. Music Bingo. Fri. Karaoke, Sun. Acoustic Jam Night. 843 Desmond St. FMI call 250-376-4397. ■■ Fraternal Order of Eagles Weekly Events, 755 Tranquille Rd. Sat. Men’s Meat Draw and Sun. Ladies Meat Draw from 3 to 5pm, Sun. Karaoke at 7pm, Tues. Pull Tab and Keno from 3:30 to 5:30pm, Wed. Horse Races at 4pm, Thurs. Darts at 7pm. FMI call 250376-4633. ■■ Adult Drop-In Badminton at the OLPH Gym, 635 Tranquille Rd. at 7pm every Tues. night with a small drop in fee. Birds provided with a wide range of recreational players. FMI call 250-579-0193. No badminton on Dec. 9 due to a Christmas concert. Regular badminton on Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 16. ■■ Fraternal Order of Eagles Weekly Events, 755 Tranquille Rd. Sat. Men’s Meat Draw and Sun. Ladies Meat Draw from 3 to 5pm, Sun. Karaoke at 7pm, Tues. Pull Tab and Keno from 3:30 to 5:30pm, Wed. Horse Races at 4pm, Thurs. Darts at 7pm. FMI call 250376-4633.
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echo stargazer Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Life lightens up and you begin to shine. If you’re looking for love, a smile is all it will take to spark an adventure. Be a little pushy and you’ll get your way. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) It’s been busy and although you’d like to keep pushing through, it’s time for a break. Pamper yourself and tally recent adventures. Love returns from the past. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) It’s been tough but the team is still looking at you for the answers. Clean up the mess once and for all. You’re almost there. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Jump into the holiday spirit and spruce up the office. You’re a dynamo and the bosses notice! Lead the festivities and rewards will follow. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) The financial fight is almost over and it’s time to begin thinking about the holidays. The travel bug catches your eye but it’s important to remember recent lessons and stick to the budget. Love is waiting outdoors. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Recent partnerships have romantic ups and downs but it’s now time to focus on the money you could make together. Trust your decisions and give your team a chance. By week’s end you’ll have a good reason to smile. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Love is in the air and you’re being seen as love doll #1! Do your best to be your best and talk to strangers. You’re going to unexpectedly bump into some who’ll help you towards your goals. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Take a moment and look at all the good you recently created for yourself and your family. There’s a lot to be proud of. As we begin again, take more care of your body and your mind. This means a little more yoga and meditation. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Feeling frisky? You’ve worked hard lately and the rewards were slow to arrive but it’s now your turn to play. Make sure you finish your chores and get to the gym before you head out on Friday Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Words spell trouble so watch out! Sometimes you can’t avoid trouble but don’t go looking for it. Money arrives from an unusual source Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) A happy home is not too much to ask for but trouble within the family upsets the balance. Stand up for what you believe. Your smile returns for the weekend. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Well Scorpio did you take that chance in the darkness and reach for your dream or was it more of the same? Now that you’re here, you’re going to have to up your game and create some opportunities in your new world. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
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250.376.4188 SOUTH KAMLOOPS #208-321 Nicola St.
250.372.2683
Daniel Allen Registered Audiologist
Rosemary Saint Michaels Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner