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Support local and buy beautifulDo your part. Go shopping. This may seem like a blatant plea to

make you spend money. But don’t worry. I have my reasons. You like shiny and pretty things, right? You will really like what

you’ll be spending your money on at the Thompson Valley Potters Guild (TVPG) Sale on Saturday, November 10. Stained glass, silver jewellery and weaving are but a smid-gen of the gorgeousness available amongst Guild members’ ceramic offerings.

You can be sure that local collectors will be waiting for the doors to open. From 10:00am until 4:00pm, 18 artisans will be at Desert Gardens on Seymour Street to sell their creations. Stop by. The most difficult decision will be choosing one piece over another.

For me, there is a certain rush of adrenaline associated with spot-ting a new piece of pottery for sale on a shelf. So, I’ll be doing my part. I will be shopping. But I certainly can’t be expected to keep the city afloat on my own. You have to do your part too. This is great chance for you to uncover some unique holiday gifts and support our local small businesses.

Buying from an artist is also a reward-ing opportunity to connect with the unique hands that have taken part in the development of your gift. When you introduce a piece of locally made art to a friend or family member, the recipient of your gift essentially becomes a caregiver to a piece of local history.

There are many reasons why people collect pottery. Pottery has pur-pose, even if it is only to look pretty. Many pieces are artfully utilitari-an and can be used daily. Food is served, flowers are displayed, plants are grown and books are supported by these pieces of art.

Much devotion goes into creating a pottery piece. The work is

labour intensive and results can be fairly unpredictable. This year’s TVPG featured potter, Michelle Finlayson, derives an enormous amount of pleasure from her work with clay.

It is wonderful to have a career in the arts as art is a very nourish-ing activity. Focussing her attention on each task is almost

meditative for Michelle. “I really appreciate the spiri-tual process and zen-like zone I experience when

I create pottery,” she confides.Clay has been her artistic medium of expression for over ten years and for the

past three years Michelle has worked full time as a production potter.

Her skills turn to craft mainly functional pieces that balance beau-ty and form. Nature and histori-cal ceramics are her muses and texture also holds a strong pull. These influences give Michelle’s work a unique voice among Kamloops’ potters. Her work is available at The Art We Are, The

Smorgasbord Deli and Essentials and Beyond.Clearly, Michelle knows a thing

or two about how to throw pots and she shares this knowledge by teach-

ing pottery classes at the Kamloops Arts and Crafts Club. Her next class starts in

January and beginners enthusiasts can learn the basics of working with clay and go on to throw

their own masterpiece. From elegant to casual to kitschy, one of a kind pottery can be

found to suit any personality. Handmade gifts support the local economy and are a great alternative to the mass produced. So come on, do your part. I mean really, how often does doing the right thing result in pretty dishes?

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A new and improved Medical Device reprocessing depart-ment at royal Inland Hospital was unveiled today as part of a $10.75 million overhaul to the unit, which included a major renovation and new state-of-the-art equipment.

“The redevelopment of the Medical Device reprocessing unit at royal Inland, along with the introduction of new, cutting edge equipment, will help ensure uninter-rupted quality care for Kamloops-area patients for years to come,” says Kamloops North Thompson MLA Terry Lake.

The Medical Device reprocessing area is responsible for the clean-ing and sterilization of medical equipment and surgical tools.

In 2010 Interior Health enlisted an external consultant to conduct a thorough review of the rIH Medical Device

reprocessing unit. This was in response to issues raised that year regarding equipment cleaning and sterilization. The result-ing report made several recommendations, the most significant being unit redesign and reno-vation and the purchase of new equipment.

This major project was approached in phases to allow surgical procedures to continue uninterrupted at the hospital. The first phase, which consisted of the redesign and expan-sion of the MDr unit and installation of new steril-ization equipment, is now complete.

With the new area com-plete, a new dedicated elevator is being installed to support delivery of surgical tools between operating rooms and the MDr unit, and renova-tions to the supply room and implementation of a new case cart delivery system will now occur. This second phase will be complete by early 2013.

“The MDr redevelop-ment provides our techni-cians the tools and space they need to do the best job possible. Improving the MDr is about ensur-ing safe, quality care for our patients and provid-ing the best environment possible for our staff,” says Interior Health

Board chair Norman Embree.

More than 11,000 items surgical tools and pieces of medical equipment are cleaned, sterilized, packaged and delivered by the Medical Device reprocessing department each month. The department sup-

ports rIH as well as the health centres in Merritt and Chase.

The Thompson regional Hospital District funded 40 per cent of the $10.75-mil-lion total project cost, with the remaining capi-tal expense coming from the province.

New department ensures continued safe surgical care at RIH

(L-R) MDR manager Becky Geeson with Health Services administrator Marg Brown following speeches in the new MDR department at RIH.

The Okanagan Arts Awards, now in its sixth year, is an annual celebration recognizing winning nominees for their out-standing achievement. The arts awards serve to underline the importance of the arts in our communities, and to recognize individuals and groups for their significant contributions and for their exceptional support of arts and culture in BC’s Central Interior.

Nominations are open to all ages, and to anyone who resides from Kamloops to the Nicola Valley, Princeton to Osoyoos and through to revelstoke.

The Central Okanagan Foundation Community Arts Association Awards categories include: Music (singing, song writing, performance); Theatre (producer, director, actor, com-pany); Dance (performance, choreographers, companies); Literary Arts (fiction, non-fic-tion, news, weblogs, poetry);

Visual Arts; Design (industri-al, fashion, jewelry, furniture); Media Arts (film, video, anima-tion); Graphic Arts (advertising, web design, commercial graph-ics); Arts Educator (a teacher in any context, public school, com-munity); Supporter of the Arts (through financial, volunteer or other significant contribution); and Lifetime Achievement

Award. This award will be pre-sented on the basis of overall contributions to the arts.

The deadline for nomina-tions is January 11, 2013. Presentation of the Awards will be held March 2, 2013.

The Central Interior has some of the most talented individu-als that deserve recognition for their continued contributions to

the Arts.Take the time to nominate your

star of the arts, raising their pro-file and honouring the calibre of art in your community. Go to the Okanagan Arts Awards website at www.artsco.ca

For more information contact the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan 250-861-4123 or e-mail: [email protected].

As of Tuesday, October 23, the city-wide fire ban is now rescinded due to the favourable weather con-ditions and the wildfire danger rating being reduced to ‘Moderate’.

Open burning for the purposes of yard clean up will be permitted from November to November 30. Permits may be purchased at Fire Station 1 at 1205 Summit Drive from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The cost of the permit is $50.00 cash or cheque only.

Farm, Hazard Mitigation (Pine Beetle) and Land Clearing permits will be available from November 1 to March 31, 2013. These permits require a site

inspection.The sale and discharge of consumer fireworks will

be permitted from October 24 to November 1 as per Fire Prevention Bylaw 10-35.

As a reminder, any open burning within the City of Kamloops and Kamloops Indian Band requires a permit. Anyone burning without a permit will be subject to a fine minimum of $500.00. Please remember that the Wildland Urban Interface areas are still dry so ensure to take precautions when hav-ing an open fire.

For additional permit information, please call 250-372-5131 or visit www.kamloops.ca/firerescue.

Okanagan Arts Awards recognize all forms of the Arts

Fire ban rescinded in Kamloops

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Got a book idea? Looking to get some guidance on your fiction, poetry or non-fiction? Sign up for the 3rd Annual Kamloops Writers Fair, which takes place November 2 to 3 at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre.

You can take part in an open-mic night, writing workshops, networking opportu-nities and even get one-on-one feedback on your work from an established author or literary agent.

The Kamloops Writers Fair welcomes writers of all genres, as well as published and emerging writers.

The TNrD Library System’s Kamloops Library is looking to help you turn over a healthy leaf with a free webinar hosted by dietitian Laura Kalina and personal trainer Cheryl Christian on Thursday, November 1 at 7 p.m.

Building on the success on their international bestseller Low GI (Glycemic Index) Meals in Minutes Cookbook, Kalina and Christian are excited to announce the launch of their newest project, the Low GI Challenge. A dynamic online weight-management and lifestyle program, the Low GI Challenge has helped thousands achieve optimal health.

In the free November 1 webinar you will learn how to boost your immune sys-tem, increase your energy and lose weight, especially around the waist.

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Faber Drive braved the cold weather and took time to entertain an all ages crowd outside of the Pogue Mahone Irish Alehouse on Tuesday, October 23. After a four song set, the band signed CD’s, posters and clothing and got their photos taken with young fans. Next month, 97.5 The River will be hosting shows with The Faceplants and Kuba Oms!

‘like’ Kamloops Fire Rescue to promote fire safety

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There’s a new fire safe-ty house on its way to Kamloops and it’s going to be more effective than ever before in teaching kids about fire safety.

“The new fire safe-ty house is fun,” says Captain Sheldon Guertin, Life Safety Educator for Kamloops Fire rescue. “This new house is a bouncy house, so we know kids are going to love it. The house itself is 675 square feet with fire

safety messages on the walls and will allow us to teach kids how they can be fire smart at home.”

The old fire safety house, previously used by Kamloops Fire rescue, served its purpose, but because of the weight of the unit, wasn’t as easy to bring to community events and schools, and has now been taken off the road. “We can now bring in this new fire safe-ty house to many more

venues and it’s our goal to reach more kids than even before with our messages on safety.”

Donations for the house and trailer to tow the unit have been made possible by community organiza-tions and businesses, and Guertin is pleased that McDonald’s of Kamloops has come on board to help take the donations over the top.

“We have a Facebook ‘like’ campaign starting

up with McDonald’s,” says Guertin. “For every new ‘like’ we get on our www.facebook .com/KamloopsFirerescue page, McDonald’s will donate $1, up to $1000 towards the new house. Not only will we raise the needed donations for the house, but we’ll have 1,000 new people that will receive our messag-es on fire safety to share with their friends and families.”

The Bear Aware program and the Thompson-Nicola regional District would like to remind everyone to ensure their neighbourhoods stay free of bear attractants this fall so bears and people can stay safe.

recently, there has been an increase in bear sightings around town and most have involved bears looking for easy snacks in the form of garbage and unpicked fruit. As the bears try to pack on the pounds before hibernation, they are often rewarded for visits into town with high-calorie treats such as garbage, fruit, bird feed and com-post. Once a bear learns to equate homes with easy meals it becomes very difficult to keep it away from towns, campgrounds, or neighbour-hoods where it has previously found food. Please help

your neighbourhood be Bear Aware this fall by follow-ing these simple steps:

• Store garbage inside or in a bear-proof container until disposal. Do not put garbage outside the night

before pick-up. • Pick fruit and berries from trees and

shrubs. If you have more fruit than you can handle, ask your friends and neighbours if they’d like to pick some for themselves and

share. • Feed pets inside and store pet food indoors.

• Use bird feeders only during winter months. • Mix compost regularly or treat with lime to

reduce odour. • Keep barbecues clean and free of residual food

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NOrTH SHOrE ECHO October 31, 2012 n 5 Business profile

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When people are given a chance to rebuild credit, everyone benefits.

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They have access to thousands of new and used vehicles through a dealership network Buying Group Database. If you imagine

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If you prefer, you can speak about their financing options with them in person, check out their selection of used cars, trucks and vans and test-drive vehicles from their inventory. A&B Car Sales is the longest established used car and truck dealer in BC and they are committed to providing the best customer service. Their newly renovated sales centre is located at 102 Tranquille road on the North Shore. Managing Partner, Gavin russell, has been in the car busi-ness for 20 years; and Business and Sales manager, Mike Vaskic, has 13 years experi-ence in financial services. As a community car dealer, they pride themselves on having a clean record at

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AB Car Sales is a proud North Shore business and has invested heavily in improving the quality of their car lot on the North Shore. Their sales building was physically moved to another location on their lot and upgrades were made to outdoor lighting.

The City of Kamloops is seeking applications from one representa-tive from the retirement residence community focused on providing housing and care for seniors and serving on a voluntary basis for a two year term (2013/2014) for the Seniors Advisory Committee.

This role involves acting as an advisory body to the Social Planning Council regarding access to City services for seniors, the elderly and their families, and to enhance the lifestyles of seniors in our community. Additionally, this committee identifies and sug-gests solutions regarding barriers to seniors and seeks to form part-

nerships with the community as an advocate for seniors’ issues. This committee will meet four times during each calendar year (with a potential of up to eight meetings for special occurrences).

To apply, submit a brief cover letter outlining your background and interest in the area and com-

plete the application form, which can be found at www.kamloops.ca/socialdevelopment/social-plan/seniorscommittee.shtml by Thursday, November 1, to Nicole Beauregard, Active Living Coordinator, City of Kamloops, 250-828-3653, [email protected]

With cold roads and winter driving condition approaching, the rCMP are reminding motorists that they must reduce their speed and adjust their driving habits to accommodate the prevailing road and weather conditions. In addition to reducing speed, extra distance must be left between vehicles to allow for the longer stopping distance required on wet or slippery surfaces.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThursday, November 29, 2012 • 7:00pm

Banquet Room, Bread Garden Urban Grill Restaurant, McArthur Island (Above the KYSA Office)

•Anyone interested in serving on the Association’s volunteer board of directors

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Director’s terms are for two years.

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interest across countryAt just 18 years old, multifaceted

Sophia Mock has become one of Canada’s hottest emerging art-ists. Who does she have to thank? That’s right, Kamloops, BC!

This year her performance at The Pogue Mahone helped break her song “Sunglasses” and made it into a national and international hit. It was the number one played song in Kamloops; ranked number one in Sudbury, Ontario; hit the number three spot on the OZ FM weekly top 40 charts in Indonesia and had her nominated for the Bell Media Emerging Artist Award.

Equipped with all the right quali-ties, Sophia is now making waves in the national and international pop and r&B scene. She recently signed on with Prodigy records and after releasing two top solo hits, she decided to mix it up a bit and has started collaborating with A-Lo; a Prodigy records artist known for his diverse ability to fast-rap, sing and song write. Their first single together “Tonight” was released October 23.

When asked about being on the brink of international fame, Sophia, who is also a full-time visual arts student, said “As much as I love singing, my career is not all about winning awards and

becoming famous. I really feel strongly about using my skills to make a difference.”

Sophia, a passionate animal lover, will be donating all proceeds from the first year of “Tonight” to the Kamloops branch of the SPCA.

Next up for Sophia is work-ing alongside Grammy nominated mixing engineer Damien Lewis and award winning video producer Alon Isocianu for “Superhero”.

For more information visit www.theofficialsophia.com.

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The new temporary exhibit at the Kamloops Museum and Archives, Tried, Tested and Proved: Cookbooks, Family and Traditions, is a local, home grown collection of recipes, organic and deliciously presented until February. Museum hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30am to 4:30pm.

Museum Curator, Dennis Oomen, (right) with his mother’s cookbook from The Netherlands.

One particular book on display (right) is 300 years old! It’s an heirloom recipe book owned by Enid Damer, who was quite involved with the exhibit until her recent passing.

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I was a railway fireman back in those days, working on the CPr line in Alberta. I did a hard day’s work and earned me a fair wage. I was young then, and my pretty little bride was just set-ting up housekeeping in the little cottage that was all we could afford. Life was good, and I thought everything would continue rolling along that way.

Then came that fateful day in May of 1908. I was working nights that month, and my buddy Twohey was the engineer. We were about three kilometers out of Medicine Hat when a blaz-ing light appeared in front of the engine. It was another train on a collision course with us. Twohey yelled at me to jump, but there was no time. The light was right on top of us. I thought we were dead. Then the oncoming train veered off to the right and ran passed us, its whistle blowing and the passengers staring at us through the windows. But there was only a single track in that stretch of hills, and it was the one we were on. I looked over at the shrieking, rumbling Ghost Train and saw that the wheels were not touching the ground!

Well, we were mighty spooked by the incident. Twohey decided to take some time off from engineering and began working in the yard; but I kept working the night shift as a fireman, not wanting some Ghost Train to drive me away a job I enjoyed.

A few weeks later, I was stoking the fire for an engineer named Nicholson when we heard the shrill whistle blast through the calm night air. We were on the same single track just outside of Medicine Hat, and the brilliant light of the Ghost Train burst out of nowhere, blinding us. Nicholson gave a shout of terror and I thought my heart would stop. As before, the Ghost Train veered off to the right at the last possible second. I saw it race passed us on tracks that did not exist, its passengers staring curiously at Nicholson and I from out of the windows.

That did it. I wasn’t about to go back on the tracks after that. I did yard work for the rest of the month of May and a few weeks in June. Finally, I decided that enough was enough, and I gritted my teeth and resumed my role as fireman.

I was firing up an engine in the yard one evening in early July when the report of an accident came in. The Spokane Flyer and a Lethbridge passenger train had a head-on col-lision on the single track three kilometers out-side of Medicine Hat, on the exact spot where the Ghost Train had appeared. The Lethbridge locomotive had derailed and its baggage car was destroyed. Seven people were killed in the accident, including the two engineers. One was my buddy Twohey, and the other was Nicholson. Retold by S. E. Schlosser

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The Kamloops Playerspresents

kamloopsplayers.com

$15Tickets available at

Adrena Book CompanyKamloops United Church

Mystic Dreams

At the Stagehouse Theatre

334 Seymour Street250-377-0745

www.allaboardgames.ca

Gharraghah! Braaaiiinnzz! Graaaagh!WE HAVE A LARGE SELECTION

OF ZOMBIE GAMES!Bowling Zombies • Zombies!!! • Zombie Survival

Munchkin Zombies • Zombie Fluxx Arkham Horror • Betrayal at House on the Hill

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A Socially Interactive Gaming Experience Gharraghah! Braaaiiinnzz! Graaaagh!HAVE A SPOOKY

HALLOWEEN!We have: • Zombie Games

• Murder Mysteries • Werewolf • Nightmare

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funny pages

StaR WaRS HaS goNe to tHe dogS

Perhaps an AT-AT hound or Pug Vader will show up on your door step this Halloween. “Luke, I want your candy.”

Beethoven’s decomposingA daring vacationer in Vienna is walking through a graveyard on

Halloween when all of a sudden she hears music. No one is around, so she starts looking to see where it’s coming from.

She finally locates the source and finds it is coming from a grave with a headstone that reads, “Ludwig van Beethoven.”

Then she realizes that the music is the Ninth Symphony and it is being played backward. Puzzled, she leaves the graveyard and persuades a friend to return with her.

By the time they arrive back at the grave, the music has changed. This time it is the Seventh Symphony, but it is also being played backward.

Curious, the ladies agree to consult a music scholar. When they return with the expert, the Fifth Symphony is playing and the expert concludes that the symphonies are in fact being played in reverse order.

By the next day the word spread and a huge group gathered around the grave to hear the Second Symphony being played backward. Just then the graveyard’s caretaker approaches the group. Someone in the crowd asks him if he has an explanation for the music.

“Oh, it’s nothing to worry about.” Says the caretaker. “He’s just decomposing!”

Three vampires went into a bar and sat down. The barmaid came over to take their orders. “And what would you gentlemen like tonight?”

The first vampire said, “I’ll have a mug of blood.” The second vam-pire said, “I’ll have a mug of blood.” The third vampire shook his head at his companions and said, “I’ll have a glass of plasma.”

The barmaid wrote down each order, went to the bar and called to the bartender, “Two bloods and a blood light”.

Vampire’s night out


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NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

FOR INFO & REFERRAL

Nov. 13: Crafts with Ruby 1-3pm Please preregister.

Nov. 17: Prostate Cancer Meeting 10am-noon

Every Monday 1:00-3:00: Floor CurlingMonday, Wednesday and Friday

11:30am-1:30pm: LunchTuesday, Thursday 7:00pm: Bridge Lessons

Every Wednesday 1:00-3:00: CribbageThursday, 3-5pm:

Grief Support Drop-In for all ages, no chargeThursdays: Bridge1:30-3:30pm • Whist 1pm

Fridays 10:00am: Carpet BowlingFridays, 1:00pm: Bingo, $1 per card

THURSDAY, NOV. 8Drop-in 1:00pm

start on NOV. 7 9:45am NOV. 9 1:30pm

Fortune Shopping Centre (Old Pizza Hut location)Open Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm • 250-376-3381

• Yarn • Beads • Needle Craft Supplies • Alterations • Teddy Bear Parts • One on One Classes

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n Formation meeting for the Thompson Rivers Probus Club on Oct. 31 at 9am at Kamloops Japanese Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Ave. retired and semi-retired interested in stimulating conversation and various activi-ties are invited to join. FMI call Sylvia 250-573-5136.

n The Kamloops Film Society’s Fall Film Series at the Paramount Theatre, 5th and Victoria. Cosmopolis on Nov. 1 at 7pm. Tickets and memberships avail-able at Moviemart or at the door. FMI visit kamloopsfilmsociety.ca

n The Queen of Bingo present-ed by Kamloops Players Society on Nov. 1, 2, 3 at 8pm at the Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille rd. Tickets available at Andrena’s Book Co. 1-910 W. Columbia St., Mystic Dreams, 419 Tranquille rd. and Kamloops United Church 421 St. Paul St.

n Photographer Brad Hill public slide show presented by Kamloops Photo Arts Club on Nov. 2 from 7 to 9pm at TrU Clock Tower Alumni Theatre. Tickets at Kamloops Live! Box Office 250-374-5483.

n Christmas Craft Fair, Bake Sale & Tea on Nov. 3 at North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Craft Fair: 10am to 3pm. Entry by dona-tion. Bake Sale: 10am, Tea Time: 11am to 2pm. FMI or to book a craft table call 250-376-4777 or stop by.

n “Let’s Dance” on Nov. 3 at 8pm at the Ukrainian Hall in Kamloops, 725 York St. Music by Steel Buzz’n. FMI and for tickets contact Francoise 250-372-3782, Zonia 250-372-0091 or Ed 250-374-2774.

n Cake/Pie Walk on Nov. 3 from 5 to 7pm at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 755 Tranquille rd. FMI contact 250-376-1311.

n Ballet Kelowna at Sagebrush Theatre with Double Variations on Nov. 4 at 7:30pm. FMI and tickets visit balletkelowna.ca

n RIH Craft-A-Fair on Nov. 4 from 10am to 4pm at Interior Savings Centre.

n Marlene Wildeman - Wildebirds, Wildebeasts and Wildewoods in acrylic until Nov. 14 at the Wilson House Gallery, 115 Tranquille rd. oopen Mon to Fri 1 to 4pm.

n Bicentennial Christmastown Parade November 24. Entry deadline is Nov. 5. Floats, bands, businesses or organizations wel-come. Fill out an application form at christmastown.ca.

n Artist submissions wanted for TrU Gallery exhibition ‘Games People Play’ Feb. 4 to 8. Deadline is Dec. 14. Drop proposals off to Arnica Artist run Centre, 7 Seymour Street West. FMI con-tact Tricia at 250-573-0059 or [email protected].

n Kamloops Arts Council Art Workshop Nov. 10, 9am to noon - Painting with Acrylic Texture with Judy Mackenzie. Parkview Activity Centre, 500 McDonald Ave. To register: www.kamloops.ca/ezreg or 250-828-3500.

n Auxiliary Fall Bazaar on Nov. 10 from 8 to 11am at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 755 Tranquille rd. FMI contact 250-376-1311.

n Barney Bentall and guests benefit concert for Kamloops Alano Society on Nov. 11 at the Sagebrush Theatre. Tickets at Kamloops Live Box Office, kam-

loopslive.caor 250-374-5483. n Fall Bake Sale on Nov. 17 from

10am to noon at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 109 Tranquille rd.

n Christmas Bazaar and Tea with door prizes and silent auction on Nov. 26 from 1:30 to 4pm at

riverBend Senior’s Community, 760 Mayfair St. FMI 250-376-5873.

n Kamloops Arts Council ongoing events - Art Night is an open art drop-in held on the last Wed. of each month at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St.

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YOur HOrOSCOpEHoroscopes

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

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22) Opportunities for travel and communica-tion are evident. Unforeseen changes in your location are apparent. Your lover may cost you financially. You will be in a high cycle regarding work.SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21) You may not have the same ideas when it comes to what you both enjoy. Get help setting up a reasonable budget. Look into ways of making extra cash. Unstable relationships are likely. Too much of a financial burden you may make yourself ill.CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) You have the stamina and determina-tion to succeed. Take work home but be sure to spend some time with your mate. Put your efforts into being creative. rely on yourself and you will look good to superiors.AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) Take a long look at your present direction and consider your professional options. Travel and entertaining conversa-tion will be informative and uplifting. relationships will be emotional this week. Children may be less than honest with you.PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) Your determination and stamina will make your work look flaw less and effortless. Make a point of working on your-self. Try not to be too emotional with those around you. You’re ready to take action and take over.ARIES (Mar 21-April 20) A change of attitude has probably disrupted your home environment. Don’t share your dilemma with those you work with. You will be looking for creative ways to make a little extra cash. Females may put demands or added responsibilities on you.TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) Don’t let any small misunderstandings get in the way. Be careful; your ideas are good but make sure that you’re real-istic and start off on solid ground. Problems with in-laws or relatives may be more damaging than you realize. Don’t be critical or overly opinion-ated with dislikes; it could cause disapproval and unwanted opposition.GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You’ll be able to break bad habits if you put your mind to it. Entertainment should include your whole family. Chil-dren or friends may try to talk you into lending them money. Over spend-ing or unexpected bills could set you back.CANCER (June 22-July 22) Travel may be confusing. Help with your aspirations is likely, and profits could follow. This is probably causing upset and confusion on the home front. Take a look at the possibilities of starting a small part time business with friends or relatives. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Make changes in your domestic scene. Don’t be too hard on your mate. You must not let fellow workers take advantage of your fine talents. Your high energy will enable you to take the role of leader in group functions.VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23) You can make new connections through friends or relatives. Sudden changes will occur through communications with friends or in-laws. You can meet interesting new friends if you join worthwhile groups. Don’t let your emotions get out of hand.LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23) You will be attracted to unusual forms of en-tertainment and foreign cultures. Travel should be on your mind. Take a long look at your present direction and consider your professional op-tions. You can elaborate on creative ideas and get involved in arts groups. Are you looking

for a way to get involved without getting the crap

knocked out of you?

Join the league as a Referee, or as a Non-Skating Official.

Volunteers also needed.

No experience necessary. Must be 18+.

2012 Home Bout

Schedule

TCDD are looking

for a home to play & practice

in year round.

A wide open space at least 80’ x 100’

with concrete flooring.

If you think you can help us out then contact us!

www.tcdd.ca

www.tcdd.ca

www.tcdd.ca

Are you looking for a way to get involved

without getting the crap knocked out of you? Join the league as a referee, or as a non-skating official. Volunteers are also needed.

www.tcdd.ca

www.tcdd.ca

No experience necessary. Must be 18+.www.tcdd.ca

tcdd.ca

www.tcdd.ca

Are you looking for

a way to get involved

without getting the crap

knocked out of you?

TCDD are looking

for a home to play &

practice in year round.

Join the league as a

referee, or as a

non-skating official.

Volunteers are

also needed.

No experience necessary.

Must be 18+.

A wide open space at least

80’ x 100’ with concrete flooring.

If you think

you can help

us out then

contact us!

are looking for a

home to play and

practice in year round.

A wide open space at least

80’ x 100’ with concrete flooring.

If you think you can help us

out then contact us!

May 19 @ McArthur TCDD vs. Big Rock Stars Black vs. White Co-Ed

June 23 @ McArthur TCDD vs. Candy Strykers TCDD vs. Gold Pain City

July 14 @ McArthur TCDD vs. Dam City Rollers TCDD vs. Bad News Betties

May 19 @ McArthur TCDD vs. Big Rock Stars Black vs. White Co-Ed

June 23 @ McArthur TCDD vs. Candy Strykers TCDD vs. Gold Pain City

July 14 @ McArthur TCDD vs. Dam City Rollers TCDD vs. Bad News Betties

May 19 @ McArthur

TCDD vs. Big Rock Stars

Black vs. White Co-Ed

June 23 @ McArthur

TCDD vs. Candy Strykers

TCDD vs. Gold Pain City

July 14 @ McArthur

TCDD vs. Dam City Rollers

TCDD vs. Bad News Betties

Tickets available from The Ruby Room or The Columbia

Springs Water Company

Tickets available from The Ruby Room or The Columbia Springs Water Company

2012 Home Bout Schedule

2012 Home Bout

Schedule

www.tcdd.ca

Tickets available from The Ruby Room or The Columbia

Springs Water Company

1.877.508.9631

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ChristmasChristmasChristmas Craft FairCraft FairCraft Fair

Bake Sale & TeaBake Sale & TeaBake Sale & Tea Saturday, November 3

Craft Fair: 10:00am-3:00pm Admission by Donation Bake Sale: 10:00am

Tea Time: 11:00am– 2:00pm Cost for Tea is $4.00

To book a craft table call 250.376.4777

or stop by the office. Tables are $15 each.

Time to start shopping for Christmas!

North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave

Kamloops BC V2B 8M6 Phone: 250.376.4777 Fax: 250.376.4792

730 Cottonwood Avenue • 250.376.4777nsccs.webs.com

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• New members welcome • Military experience not required • Now taking Christmas Bookings

Enjoy the view from our 3 beautiful riverside patios

177 Tranquille Road (the Old Beach House)250-554-1345 | www.anavets.ca

ANAVETSON THE RIVER

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Annual General Meeting & Elections

Dinner & Dance with Buzz Byers

Navel Cadets Charity Dinner

RCMP Curlers

Remembrance Day

2:00pm Drop-in Darts

Wing Night1lb. for $4.00

with a beverage



with a beverage



with a beverage



with a beverage



with a beverage

3:00pm Meat Draw

3:00pm Meat Draw

3:00pm Meat Draw 5:30pm Dinner 6:30pm Meat Draw 8:00pm Karaoke

5:30pm Dinner 6:30pm Meat Draw 8:00pm Karaoke

5:30pm Dinner 6:30pm Meat Draw 8:00pm Karaoke

3:00pm Meat Draw

3:00pm Meat Draw

3:00pm Meat Draw

3:00pm Meat Draw Lion's Meeting

Lion's Meeting

Executive Meeting

Mel & Steve's Wedding

Live Music - Pheonix

RCMP Curlers

RCMP Curlers

Free Bingo

Texas Hold'em Tournament

Free Bingo


Free Bingo


Free Bingo


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COME CELEBRATE REMEMBRANCE DAY WITH US.It is a day to reflect and pay respect to our fallen comrades.

All are welcome, drop by to say hello or just to have a libation or two. If you have a story you will have

many here who will listen.

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North Shore Echo, October 31, 2012