Friday, November 8, 2012Vol. 8 No. 21

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Christmas Amalgamated will

open its doors for the 2013 holi-

day season on Nov. 12 at 24

– 1800 Tranquille Rd. (the old

Bodyworks location in Brock

Shopping Centre).

Christmas Amalgamated acts

as a clearing house for service

groups and individuals that pro-

vide hampers to people who need

them. The centralised service

prevents families from receiving

more than one hamper from dif-

ferent service groups and helps

ensure those in need are not left

out. The organisation was cre-

ated 35 years ago, and today

almost all the service groups in

Kamloops participate, accord-

ing to Sally Whitson, Christmas

Amalgamated co-ordinator.

Christmas Amalgamated relies

on donations for the hampers and

a gift for each registered child.

“This year could be a real rough

year; donations aren’t what

they usually are,” Whitson said.

“We’re seeing a lot more low in-

come people registering over the

past few years – some for the fi rst

time – and this year looks like it

will be the same.”

As usual, Christmas Amalgam-

ated is in need of gifts for teen

boys and babies.

“We’re not just talking about

things for newborns,” Whitson

said. “What we’re looking for are

developmental toys for the little

ones that they can play with. As

for the teens, we get lots for girls

because they’re cute and frilly,

but the boys seem to be left out.”

When it comes to donations

of foodstuffs, Whitson is asking

people to “think Christmas.”

“We want to give the people

the means to prepare a Christmas

dinner,” she related. “So we’re

looking for food that people

would traditionally serve their

families for Christmas dinner.”

To register your family, you

must do so in person (you cannot

register someone else’s family

for them). You must bring proof

of income (paystub or form from

welfare). Once approved, the

parent can then “shop” in the toy

room, choosing one toy for their

child, which they can take home

and wrap themselves. The week

before Christmas, arrangements

are made for a food hamper to

be delivered right to the family’s

door. The fi rst year the organisa-

tion delivered 100 hampers; last

year, Christmas Amalgamated

distributed more than 1,700 ham-

pers to the area’s needy families.

Christmas Amalgamated hours

are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for regis-

tration, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for

donations.

For information regarding reg-

istering for a hamper, making a

donation, adopting a family, or

volunteering, call 250-376-0777.

Christmas Amalgamated opens for the season Nov. 12

THE GIFT OF GIVING. Christmas Amalgamated co-ordinator Sally Whitson sorts through donations as she prepares to put together gift bas-kets for teens. The central clearing house for Christmas hampers opens its doors for the holiday season on Nov. 12. Judi Dupont photo

CHRISTMAS HAMPER

LIST

Christmas Amalgamated says

the following food items can

be included in a basic Christ-

mas dinner hamper. All home-

baked and canned food items

must be prepared in an Food-

Safe approved kitchen.

If you are adopting a family,

ensure there is enough food to

feed the entire family for their

Christmas dinner. (Extras can

be included.)

• One turkey or turkey certifi -

cate ($25 value);

• potatoes (3 – 5 lb.);

• stuffi ng (1 – 2 package); •

vegetables (2 tins, or fresh if

delivered immediately);

• soup (2 tins);

• juice (1 large tin);

• Jell-O or pudding (2 pack-

ages);

• cranberry jelly (1 tin);

• oranges (1 dozen);

• apples (1 dozen);

• Christmas cake;

• a mixture of nuts and candy;

• tea and/or coffee; and

• bread/buns.

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Publishing Editor: Judi DupontReporter/Photographer: Judi Dupont, Lizsa Bibeau

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• Westsyde Community Development Society annual HUGE CRAFT &

HOME-BASED BUSINESS FAIR, Sat. Nov. 9, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at West-

syde Fellowship Church, 2833 Westsyde Rd. Local crafters, home-based

businesses, fresh baking, & more. Concession. Call Ted, 250-579-2383.

• Thompson Valley Potters Guild FALL POTTERY & WEAVING

SALE, Sat. Nov. 9, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour

St. Pottery, weaving & other art made by local artisans. Free GC draw.

• Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League annual FALL/CHRIST-

MAS BAKE SALE, Sat. Nov. 16, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Holy Trinity

Ukrainian Catholic Church, 109 Tranquille Rd. Perogies, fresh baked

cabbage rolls, homemade baking, pies. Bitaemo! Everyone Welcome!

• Beattie School of the Arts CRAFT & HOME BASED BUSINESS

FAIR Sat. Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 492 McGill Rd. (by

Sahali Mall.) More than 60 vendors. Concession, draws, & more! Ad-

mission by donation. Vendor tables: $30. Call Jacki, 250-579-0195.

• The Kamloops Heritage Society seventh annual CHRISTMAS AT

THE SQUARE Craft Fair, Nov. 15 & 16, at St. Andrews on the

Square, 159 Seymour St., Fri.,11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; & Sat.,10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

jewelry, chocolatiers, pottery, homemade bath products, gift ware and

much more. Admission by donation. Call Mel, 250-377-4232.

• LADIES NIGHT. Nov. 22, 5 – 8 p.m., at St. Andrews on the Square,

159 Seymour St. Snacks & refreshments, & most important SHOP-

PING from a dozen different home based/local businesses that all

have to do with women. So leave the kids & hubby at home & get the

ladies together to do what we do best – SHOP! Free admission.

• HOLIDAY CRAFT & BAKE SALE Nov. 23 at the Brock Activ-

ity Centre. Contact Brandi Allen, 778-470-6000, or brandi@csikam-

loops.ca, for details or to book a table.

• CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, Nov. 23. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the

Cache Creek Community Hall.

• Sk’elep School of Excellence CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, Sat.

Nov. 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Sk’elep School gym (beside the

Kamloops Powwow Arbour). Concession, Loonie auction, & 50/50.

Vendor tables: $15. Free admission.

• SPCA CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE, Nov. 23 & 24, Sat., 10 a.m.

– 3 p.m. & Sun., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Coast Kamloops Hotel & Confer-

ence Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. More than 90 vendor tables of great

gift ideas. Door prizes, 50/50 draws. Admission: $2. For information

or to rent a table, call 250-376-7722.

• CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR at The Rainbow’s Roost, Nov. 24, 11

a.m. – 4 p.m. Tables $25.

• Heffl ey Creek second annual CREATIVE CHRISTMAS MARKET,

a local make it or bake it celebration, Sat. Nov. 30, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at

Heffl ey Creek Hall. Featuring only products made, baked or created by

local artisans. Donations to food bank. Tea room. 15 minutes from down-

town Kamloops. Plenty of parking. Contact Sandra, accessan@shaw.ca,

or 250-578-8519.

• Kamloops Arts & Craft Club ARTISAN SALE & CHRISTMAS

TEA at Heritage House, Nov. 30, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., offering many

handcrafted items in all price ranges that would make wonderful gifts

or stocking stuffers for everyone on your list.

• CHRISTMAS AT THE COURTHOUSE at The Old Courthouse

Cultural Centre, Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. The Old Court-

house will be fi lled with high quality crafts, decorated for Christmas.

Christmas Craft Sales

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REMEMBRANCE DAY

As November begins, two

months of school are all but com-

plete. After the stressful school

year, last year with Zachary, we

were eager to learn how he was

doing in his new, English school.

Although, Zachary seemed hap-

pier, and more self-confi dent, I

was really waiting for the teacher

confi rmation, before I started to

jump for joy. And so, we had our

parent/ teacher meeting.

Over the past eight weeks of

school, I have seen Zachary in-

creasingly happier. He has new

friends – one that lives just a

few doors down from us; he has

told me how he understands the

teacher’s instructions and assign-

ments, how he loves math, and I

have seen that he is exceptional

at spelling after bringing home

100 per cent on his weekly tests –

for many weeks. (Sorry, I had to

gush a little bit.) But still, I was

reserved in waiting until I spoke

with the teacher – as before when

I thought “no news was good

news,” it wasn’t the case.

I noticed immediately that Zach-

ary’s teacher, Mr. Duncan, liked

Zachary with regard to their inter-

action. It was like Zachary was his

“Little Buddy.” It was refreshing.

Throughout the meeting, Mr.

Duncan confi rmed that Zach-

ary was doing well in the class-

room, including math, spelling,

and reading, much to my relief.

The past anxiety issues were also

mentioned to keep an eye on as

Zachary has started to panic once

or twice when he misunderstood

the assignment – but defi nitely

not an issue as it was last year.

It was also brought to our at-

tention of how much of a char-

acter that Zachary can be in the

classroom. While laughing (quite

hard), the teacher continued to

tell us stories of how Zachary

will just stand up and announce

random things while everyone is

working, such as, “I’m on ques-

tion 15!” We all had quite a laugh

and noted that that sounded very

much like Zachary. (We have

since advised our little class

clown that he shouldn’t be dis-

turbing the other students.)

I am quite happy, and relieved,

that Zachary has adjusted very

well in his new school. It is very

refreshing to know that he is im-

proving, and striving to learn in

this new environment. (Knock

on wood!) Now, to keep an eye

out for further antics in the class-

rooms! I look forward to the next

report card.

HoroscopesNovember 11 - November 17, 2013

You may fi nd a unique way to deal with pressure being applied by somebody else for you to accept some sort of obligations or re-sponsibilities. You need to keep your wits about you because there is strong determination on their part & there may also be hidden facts you would discover later. Be mindful of all the details.

Any desire to signifi cantly transform your long-term future will re-quire some radical endings. You may already be aware of this & will now come to accept it as part of the way things need to balance themselves out. Other people can play a strong role with a willing-ness to assist or support you. Important priorities can remain in place.

You can move forward with anything that’s demanded careful at-tention since late Sept. If you’ve been patient & methodical you’ll now realise exactly the right thing to do. If you’ve been lazy, you may make commitments that’ll turn into a lot more work than you anticipate or cost you more money than is necessary.

You can at last be lucky with something you want to develop or pursue in the future. After stops & starts since late Sept. matters should now move forward to early Dec. With this can come a greater sense of personal fi nancial security. Someone who thinks they have power can be frustrated at their lack of control here.

Anything you’ve been trying to put into place over the last month where you have wanted response from others can now start to take shape. There’s still an unknown element though development should be favourable if you ensure there is proper focus on getting a good foundation in place. Controlling details will infl uence the future.

Clarity on a situation involving others can arise – this may occur through a chance comment or it may mean it will open the door to more open discussion. Much of this will need to be generated by you. It can be a major turning point in dealing with others that can have a signifi cant impact in your life for many years in the future.

You determination to set things in place in a way that you consider creates the right sort of balance may not be appreciated by some-body else, esp. if it restricts their freedom of choice in some way. You have not come to this lightly & will need to be prepared to fi ght for your rights as others will not give up in a hurry.

You can now go ahead with decisions that you have perhaps been trying to fi nalise during Oct. Clarity about what is possible as well as optimism in being able to make things a solid reality will combine. Your thought processes will be well balanced & defi nite though you may have to deal with rebellious challenges.

Matters start to move forward after many hold-ups that have been because of others not having a clear impression of the direction they would follow. There hasn’t been much you’ve been able to do about it because details were unknown to you. Agreements can be forth-coming that are pleasing, though the whole picture won’t be clear.

Your personal considerations this week, esp. about anything you need to alter about yourself or what effects, you’ll play a role in your life ‘til March. You’ll be setting things in motion that will continue to develop but which you won’t have the opportunity to alter once set in motion. This is why you need to think seriously.

Whatever you’ve learned about yourself or situations that have involved you can now be very useful in regard to plotting future goals. In part this can involve your health & if you’ve learned to take care of yourself properly you can now move on, even han-dling greater levels of responsibility without it causing a problem.

You can suddenly feel blockages are gone. You can become mentally clear in relation to matters you have been sensing. You may also be interested in taking something up again that you’ve enjoyed in the past though it wouldn’t present the same circum-stances in the future. Friends may try to infl uence you too much.

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Mommyisms

Report card time

Holiday Craft &Home Based Business Fair

Sat. Nov. 16 • 10 AM to 3 PMAT BEATTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, 492 MCGILL RD. (across from sahali mall)

Over 60 fantastic vendors sellingeverything from bacon popcorn to Regal

to quilts, and much more!

Admission by donation

All proceeds to the Beatty Grade 7 Grad & Legacy Project

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Remembrance Day ceremonies

10:30 a.m. The parade will assemble at

the back of Heritage House

10:45 a.m. Mounting of the Guard of

Honour Services at Memorial Cairn

10:58 a.m. “O Canada”

10:59 a.m. The Last Post

11:00 a.m. Two Minute Silence

11:02 a.m. Lament

11:04 a.m. Fly Past by 419 Squadron

(Cold Lake, Alta.)

11:05 a.m. Revelle “Act of Remembrance”

11:06 a.m. Prayers “Abide with Me”

11:12 a.m. Wreath Laying

11:40 a.m. Parade

The parade will move out onto Lorne

Street and under the First Avenue under-

pass, left on Victoria Street past the salut-

ing base in the 200-block of Victoria Street,

continuing along Victoria Street to disper-

sal area in the 400-block of Victoria Street.

The youth groups turn left off Victoria

Street onto Third Avenue to Lorne Street,

for dispersal at Interior Savings Centre

(ISC) Parkside Lounge for refreshments.

All interested organizations and individuals

are invited to participate in the ceremonies

and parade as per Order of March subject to

the direction of Parade Marshal Craig Thom-

son, Parade Sgt. Major MWO Ray Hettick

and Veterans Group Leader Alex Sim.

Scouts, Venturers, Cubs, Guides, Beavers,

Brownies and other youth groups must have

a leader, and be under control at all times.

Bleacher seating is provided for participating

children, as well as for seniors and the dis-

abled.

After the parade, festivities for veterans

and parade participants will be available at:

• Royal Canadian Legion #52, 425 Lansdowne

St.

• ANAVETS Unit 290, 177 Tranquille Rd.

• Rocky Mountain Rangers Canteen, 1221

McGill Rd.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles #44, 755 Tran-

quille Rd.

PARADE AND CEREMONIES AT

THE VETERANS MEMORIAL

CAIRN, RIVERSIDE PARK

LEST WE FORGET

By Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae

In Flanders Fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fl y

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved, and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fi elds.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch, be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fi elds.

IN FLANDERS FIELDS

Hon. Terry Lake, MLA

Kamloops North Thompson

Minister of Health

618B Tranquille Rd. Kamloops

Phone: 250-554-5413

Fax: 250-554-5417

Email: terry.lake.mla@leg.bc.ca

Website: www.terrylakemla.bc.ca

Remembering Veterans on November 11

Thank you to all who served and all those who gave their lives for our freedom

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For all those who served our nation to preserve our freedom,

we’d like to say, “Thanks for a job well done.”

We shall not forget.

WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM

Cathy McLeod, MPKamloops-! ompson-Cariboo

979 Victoria StreetKamloops, B.C. V2C 2C1

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446 Victoria Street, Kamloops V2C 2A7

Phone: 250-374-2880

Toll Free: 1-855-474-2880

Fax: 250-377-3448

Email: todd.stone.mla@leg.bc.ca

Hon. Todd Stone MLA

Kamloops – South ThompsonMinister of Transportation & Infrastructure

& Deputy House Leader

LEST WE FORGETDROP IN. 9 A.M. – 4 P.M.

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY.

250-851-7359

Nov. 1: Tournament Capital

Centre, 910 McGill Rd.

Nov. 7, 8, 22: Full Gospel

Tabernacle, 1550 Tranquille

Rd.

Nov. 14, 15, 25: Calvary

Community Church, 1205

Rogers Way.

FAMILY CLINICS

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

8:45 A.M. – 3:45 P.M.

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When you think of Canada’s

multicultural society and all the

freedoms and opportunities that

we experience on a daily basis,

devoting a few minutes of silence

on Remembrance Day to think of

our troops is an important and

meaningful gesture.

Our soldiers and veterans sac-

rifi ced their time, personal com-

forts, and in many cases their

lives so we could enjoy ours.

Here are some other ways that

you can show gratitude:

• WEAR A POPPY. From the

last Friday in October to Novem-

ber 11, pin a poppy on the left

lapel of your garment or as close

to the heart as possible. This will

publicly remind you of our sol-

diers’ sacrifi ces and will encour-

age others to do the same.

• WRITE TO SOLDIERS. Send

a letter or card to express your

appreciation. Mailing addresses

are listed on the Department of

National Defence website. You

can also post a message to troops

on the site’s message board.

• DONATE IN HONOUR OF A

SOLDIER. Just as the Canadian

Forces aim to bring peace and se-

curity to countries in need, consider

doing your part to help those around

the world who are suffering. Some

organizations offer a gift catalogue

where you can purchase items such

as fruit trees or insecticide treated

bed nets in honour of one of Cana-

da’s heroes. You can also personal-

ize a card and mail your thanks to a

Canadian Forces member.

Remembering to say thanks

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• PRINCESSES AT THE LIBRARY, a storybook event at the downtown

Kamloops Public Library, 465 Victoria St., Sat. Nov. 9. Cinderella, 1 – 2

p.m. & Belle, 2 – 3 p.m. Stories, games, photo ops. Dress your little ones

as princesses & princes for event! Call 778- 471-5767 or 250- 372-5145.

• CFBX, Kamloops’ Campus & Community Radio, sixth annual RE-

CORD FAIR fundraiser, Sun. Nov. 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Sahali Centre

Mall, 945 Columbia St. W. Music of all styles & eras. Door prizes. Admis-

sion: $2. Vendor tables: $25. Call 250-377-3988 or email radio@tru.ca.

• Moscow Ballet performs THE GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACK-

ER, Fri. Nov. 15, at The Interior Savings Centre. Tickets on sale now.

• The UKRAINIAN WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION is taking orders

for cabbage rolls, perogies, & frozen Ukrainian sausage. To order or

for more information, call Bella, 250-376-9680.

• YOUR TOWN THROWDOWN, featuring Chad Brownlee, Deric

Ruttan & Jason Blaine, Wed. Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m., at the Sagebrush

Theatre, 1300 Ninth Ave. Doors: 7 p.m. Tickets $42.50 at the Kam-

loops Live! Box Offi ce, 250-352-6363 or www.kamloopslive.ca.

• ANNUAL FALL TEA & SALE. Mt. Paul United Church Women,

Sensational Soups, and Community Kitchens are hosting a Fall Tea

at Mt. Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St., Sat. Nov. 16, 2 – 3:30

p.m. Tea/refreshments: $5. Home baking, plants, & white elephant

tables. This is a scent free event. Call Ronolee Stevens, 250-376-2261.

• FREE MOVIES! Community Day at Cineplex, Nov. 16. Doors: 8:30

a.m. Movies begin: 9 a.m. Select concession items, only $2. Movies are:

MEN IN BLACK 3, 9 a.m.; THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS,

9:15 a.m.; THE SMURFS, 9:30 a.m.; THE AMAZING SPIDER-

MAN, 9:45 a.m.; and HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (3D), 10 a.m.

• Kamloops Symphony Classic Series presents SPANISH AIRS, Sat.

Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. at Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 Ninth Ave., with guest

conductor Gordon Gerrard, & violinist Marc Djokic. Join host Ray Chat-

elin at 6:45 p.m. in the lobby for a pre-concert chat. Tickets: Kamloops

Live! Box Offi ce, 250-374-5483, www.kamloopslive.ca, or at the door.

• AT THE BLUE GROTTO, 1 – 319 Victoria St., Nov. 8 – 9: Colt 45.

Nov. 10: Matt Mays, with guest Adam Baldwin. Nov. 12: Hollerado, with

the Zolas. Advance tickets: $15 at The Blue Grotto, Long & McQuade

or www.ticketweb.ca. Doors: 8 p.m. Show: 9 p.m. Call 250-372-9901.

• Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League annual FALL/CHRIST-

MAS BAKE SALE, Sat. Nov. 16, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Holy Trinity

Ukrainian Catholic Church, 109 Tranquille Rd. Perogies, fresh baked

cabbage rolls, homemade baking, pies. Bitaemo! Everyone Welcome!

• Thompson Valley Activity & Social Club presents LET’S DANCE

at the Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St., Sat. Nov. 23, 8 p.m. –

12 a.m. Music by Insanity Sound. A wide variety of new & old vocal

entertainment. Door prize, 50/50, spot dance. Tickets: $10 from Zo-

nia, 250-372-0091, Ed, 250-374-2774, or Francoise, 250-372-3782.

• KAMLOOPS SYMPHONY BARB’S USED BOOK & MUSIC

SALE, Nov. 16 – 30, at Aberdeen Court, 302 – 1150 Hillside Dr.

(Note the new location across from Aberdeen Mall.) Most items only

$2. Call Kathy, 250-372-5000, or info@kamloopssymphony.com.

• Thompson Valley Activity & Social Club presents LET’S DANCE at the

Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St., Sat. Nov. 23, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Music by Insanity Sound. Door prize, 50/50, spot dance. Tickets: $10 from

Zonia, 250-372-0091, Ed, 250-374-2774, or Francoise, 250-372-3782.

• GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meetings Thurs, 10 a.m. at Desert Gar-

dens, 540 Seymour St. Call Wally, 250-679-7877, or Sunny, 250-374-9165.

• KAMLOOPS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY meets the fourth

Thurs (Nov. 28) of each month at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St., 7 to

9 p.m. Guests & new members welcome. Call 250-579-2078.

• OLD TIME DANCING AND MUSIC by the Kamloops Old Time

Fiddlers on the fi rst & third Sat (Nov. 16) of the month at Heritage House,

7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Admission: $6/members, $7/non. All welcome!

•KAMLOOPS QUIT SMOKING support group meets every Thurs

at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St. Call Ken, 250-579-8574.

Heffley Creek 2nd Annual Creative Christmas Market

a local make it or bake it celebrationSat. Nov. 30, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

at Heffl ey Creek Hall

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• THE BIG LITTLE SCIENCE CENTRE, 655 Holt St. (Happyvale

School), open Tues – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Daily hands-on fun in the explo-

ration rooms & interactive science shows Sat. at 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Ro-

botics Club, Fri., Nov. 15 – Dec. 13, 2:45 – 4:30 p.m. Build a Mindstorms

Robot; program it to perform tasks and to solve challenges. For children

aged 10 and up. Girls only Robotics Club, Thurs., Nov. 14 – Dec. 12,

2:45 – 4:30 p.m. Register at the centre or mail registration with payment

to BLSC, Box 882 Stn. Main, Kamloops, V2C 5M8. Call 250-554-2572.

• SHAMBHALA MEDITATION GROUP offers meditation in the

Shambhala Buddhist tradition. Sat drop-in 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Mon

7 – 8:30 p.m.; Thurs 7 – 9 p.m. with available meditation instructions.

433B Lansdowne St. Call Liz, 250-376-4224.

• KAMLOOPS ALANO CLUB FUNDRAISERS Thurs, 8 – 11 p.m. at

171 Leigh Rd. Jam session open to musicians & singers. Free admission.

Call Paul or John, 250-376-5115.

• RUBE BAND practises most Mondays, 7:30 p.m., at the Old Yacht Club,

1140 Rivers St. New members welcome. Call Bob Eley, 250-377-3209.

• THE COUNCIL OF CANADIANS meets at 7 p.m. on the second

Wed of every month (Nov. 13) at the Smorgasbord Deli, 225 Seventh

Ave. Everyone welcome. Call Anita or Dalton, 250-377-0055.

• CN RAILROADERS CRIB NIGHT on the fi rst & third Thurs

(Nov. 21) of the month at the Parkview Activity Centre, 500 McDon-

ald Ave., at 7 p.m. Admission is $1. All welcome.

• DESERT SOUNDS HARMONY CHORUS, the local chapter

of Sweet Adelines International, meet Tues. New singers welcome.

www.dshchorus.ca.

• HIGH COUNTRY ACHIEVERS TOASTMASTERS. Learn to

communicate effectively & practice your speaking skills in a friendly

& encouraging environment. Thurs., 7 – 9 p.m. at Desert Gardens, 540

Seymour St. Call 250-299-7317. Everyone welcome.

• A NETWORKING GROUP for those interested in getting to know

interesting people & share ideas, etc., with others meets Tues, 10 a.m.

at The Art We Are. Call Tilly, 250-851-2670.

• VOLUNTEER KAMLOOPS, a charitable organization helping to

provide volunteer placement & support services to community organi-

zations, seeks volunteers. Contact www.volunteerkamloops.org.

• MOUNT PAUL UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP, 140 Labur-

num St., open Tues & Thurs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• BEGINNER’S DUPLICATE BRIDGE, Mon, 7 p.m. Lessons

available. Call 250-828-1993 or 250-571-1069.

• LIEDERKREIS CHOIR, bringing old German folk songs to senior

homes & care facilities; practise every second Thurs, 2 p.m., at North

Shore Community Centre, 750 Cottonwood Ave. New members of

German-speaking background welcome. Call Heidi, 250-372-2973.

• VIVACE CHORALE, a small mixed chorus, meet Tuesday, 6:30 – 8:30

p.m. at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St. New members wel-

come. Must read music. Call Jarrett, 250-372 8464, or jschill@sd.73.bc.ca.

AROUND TOWN

• Free Admission/donations to food bank gratefully accepted.

• Tea room

• Plenty of parking

Sat. Nov. 30, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.at Heffl ey Creek Hall (15 minutes from downtown Kamloops)

•

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• ADVOCATES FOR URBAN WILDLIFE. Join a growing move-

ment towards safely co-existing with, not killing, urban wildlife. Call

250-573-3483 or e-mail advocatesforurbanwildlife@telus.net.

• KAMLOOPS SYMPHONY SUBSCRIPTIONS for the 2013/14

Classic Series, Pop Series, & Chamber Music Series are now on sale

from Kamloops Live! Box Offi ce, 250-374-5483.

• Kamloops Immigrant Services, 448 Tranquille Rd., host the SUMMER

FUN PARK SERIES every Thursday, 2 – 4 p.m. at McDonald Park, for

snacks, painting, crafts, games, sports, etc. Everyone welcome! To register,

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Temporary changes to pedestrian access to RIH

Java Mountain News November 8, 20138

As site preparation continues

for Royal Inland Hospital’s new

Clinical Services Building, resi-

dents are advised to take note of

the following changes when ac-

cessing the hospital campus:

• All foot traffi c using the main

staircase at Third Avenue and

Columbia Street will be rerouted

west to the sidewalk alongside

St. Ann’s Academy. A pedestrian

crosswalk will be marked to pro-

vide access to the hospital’s front

entrance.

• There will be no changes to ve-

hicle access. However, motorists

should be aware that lane closures

will be in effect to accommodate

site excavation.

• Motorists are advised to use ex-

treme caution, and to slow down

for pedestrians at all times. Please

obey traffi c signs and yield to fl ag

people.

Regular pedestrian access at

Third and Columbia will be re-

stored once the current excavation

work is complete.

The pedestrian access changes

will be in effect for approximately

two weeks.

Interior Health is aware of the in-

convenience this may cause, and

appreciate the public’s patience

as this measure is temporary and

necessary for work on the Clinical

Services Building, which will ex-

pand patient care services at RIH.

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Dishcrawl, an international start-up founded on the basis that we

can experience food, drink and community in a new way, is hosting

its fi rst winter event in Kamloops this December! Recent Dishcrawls

have a great success, and the word is spreading.

On Wed. Dec. 4, Dishcrawl will lead the Kamloops community

through the magical adventure to 4 downtown restaurants in 1 night,

all kept secret and all within walking distance. Eat, chat and support

locals! Tickets are available at dishcrawl.com/kamloops.

Participating spots will be kept secret until 48 hours before the

event that adds a mystery element to the adventure!

Dishcrawl creates dining experiences and events to satisfy anyone’s

craving. The mission is to show food lovers the best dishes in local

restaurants. You can fi nd your local Dishcrawl Ambassador leading

you through progressive dinners, prix fi xe dinners, and other fun

food events!

For more information about Kamloops’ upcoming Dishcrawls visit

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KAMLOOPS BURLESQUE F*CK CANCER SHOW

Join the Kamloops Burlesque monthly showcase at The Blue Grotto

on Nov. 14 for the F*CK CANCER Show, featuring sassy local acts

with Miss Coco Creme, Vain Calamity Jane, Melvyn Felske , Lizzie

Borden, Kyleena Moon, Miss Andry, Claire De La Lune, Crimson

Clover, Coco’s Crème Puffs, and music by The Sexy Men!

Kamloops Burlesque is donating a portion of the proceeds to F*CK

CANCER. As well, they have some awesome giveaways and mer-

chandise available for sale, the funds from which will all go to F*CK

CANCER!

Dress up to win special prizes in the best dressed contest! Get Lei’d

for your birthday! Join the cast onstage for their preshow and get your

photo taken on the runway!

As well, the Kamloops Burlesque Calendar will also be available

for sale for only $15! For every calendar sold at the show, Kamloops

Burlesque will make a donation to F*CK CANCER.

As always, the show is 19-plus. Tickets are $5 at the door. VIP tickets

are available at Instinct Adornment, 319 Victoria St., for $10 (cash

only). VIP Tickets get ticketholders early entrance to the show and

exclusive fl oor seating; you must arrive by 9 p.m. to take advantage

of this special seating.

As per the audience’s request, fl oor seating has been signifi cantly

increased!

Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9:30 p.m.

Java Mountain News November 8, 20139

Blazers win one lose two

Nick Chyzowski had a night to

remember last Saturday despite a

4-3 shootout loss to the Vancou-

ver Giants. The 16-year-old scored

two third-period goals to send the

game to overtime as the Kamloops

Blazers fell short in this one.

The Giants got off to the good

start in this one going up 1-0 only

25 seconds into the game as Blake

Orban’s fl oating point shot found

its way past goaltender Bolton

Pouliot to make it 1-0 Giants. The

Blazers had a good fi rst period

though and scored on a nice tip by

17-year-old Collin Shirley to make

it 1-1. The Blazers had a tap in to

take the lead as Josh Connolly set

up Cole Ully on the power play,

but Ully missed the net as the game

stayed 1-1 through one period.

It didn’t take long for the Giants

to take the lead back with a point

shot that rang off the crossbar

and off goaltender Pouliot and in

to make it 2-1 Giants. The Blaz-

ers had a strong second period

though, but weren’t rewarded as

they hit the post twice in the pe-

riod and outshot the Giants 12-7

in the second period.

The Blazers were coming on in

the third period and almost tied

it, but Matt Needham rang a shot

off the crossbar. An unlikely hero

emerged as Chyzowski moved

up on a line with Aspen Ster-

zer and Ully in the third period.

Chyzowski scored his fi rst WHL

goal as he tipped a Sam Grist shot

to make it 2-2 with just under

eight minutes to go. The Giants

grabbed the lead back only 1:16

later to make it 3-2. Chyzowski

did his part again as he went to

the net hard and a puck bounced

off his chest and in with 3:51

to play to make it a 3-3 game.

The Blazers’ hard work eventu-

ally paid off as they were given

a power play with 2:05 remain-

ing in the game. The best chance

came on a breakaway as Chase

Souto was sent in alone beating

goaltender Payton Lee, but his

shot hit the crossbar and stayed

out as the game went to overtime.

Overtime solved nothing and a

shootout had to determine the win-

ner. Cain Franson (of Sicamous)

scored for the Giants right off

the bat, and Matt Needham later

tied the shootout up. Brett Kulak

won it for the Giants as he was

the fourth shooter and the Giants

escaped with a 4-3 shootout win.

Pouliot was terrifi c in making

36 saves in goal against his for-

mer team to lead the Kamloops

Blazers to a 4-1 win over the Red

Deer Rebels Tuesday night.

The Blazers opened the scoring

on the power play. Chase Souto

took a hard shot from the offensive

zone faceoff dot beating goalten-

der Taz Burman to give the Blazers

an early 1-0 lead 6:35 into the pe-

riod. The Rebels had their chances

in the period as the Blazers were

sloppy at times. Pouliot was sharp

in goal making 15 saves to keep it

1-0 Blazers after one period.

Matt Needham extended the

lead for the Blazers in the middle

frame. Earlier in the game, the

18-year-old took a puck to the face

and had to leave the game, but re-

turned shortly after. Mitch Lipon

took a long shot on goal and Need-

ham went hard to the net getting a

stick on the original shot and scor-

ing on the rebound to make it 2-0

Blazers midway through the game.

The Rebels got on the scoreboard

on the power play with 2:14 to go

in the period to make it 2-1.

The Rebels came hard in the

third period and had their chanc-

es, but Pouliot was solid and his

goal posts were helpful as the

game stayed 2-1 for the Blaz-

ers. Aspen Sterzer gave the home

side some insurance streaking in

and cutting across the middle be-

fore scoring his ninth goal on the

season with just under nine min-

utes to go in the game. The insur-

ance goal gave the Blazers some

breathing room which seemed to

help their game as Ully added an

empty net goal to give the Blaz-

ers a 4-1 home ice win.

Ully fi nished the game with a

goal and two assists, while Souto

had a goal and an assist and de-

fensemen Connolly and Jordan

Thomson each had two assists.

Pouliot was the game’s fi rst star

making 36 saves, while Taz Bur-

man played well turning aside 31

shots.

The Blazers lost 3-1 to the Silver-

tips Wednesday night in Everett.

The fi rst period was dominated

by the Silvertips and it showed on

the shot clock as they outshot the

Blazers 17-6 in the period. Taran

Kozun was in goal for the Blazers

and was terrifi c making a few good

early saves to keep it a scoreless

game. The Silvertips got on the

scoreboard on a 4-on-3 power play.

A shot was blocked by a Blazers

defender but then off a ‘Tips player

and in to make it 1-0 Everett with

only 50 seconds left in the period.

The Silvertips kept it coming

in the second period as they took

advantage of a turnover to make

it 2-0 ‘Tips. The ‘Tips added to

that lead with just under fi ve min-

utes to go in the period to make it

3-0. Sterzer had a great chance at

the end of the period off a terrifi c

pass from defenseman Jordan

Thomson. Sterzer took the puck

to the net on a breakaway, but

was hauled down and unable to

get a shot on goal. There was no

penalty called on the play.

The Blazers pushed at times in

the third period but ultimately it

was too late in this one. Sterzer

scored a late goal again taking the

puck hard to the net and scoring

his 10th goal of the season with

Ryan Rehill recording the lone as-

sist on the play. It was all the Blaz-

ers had as they were outshot 38-

18 in the game and outscored 3-1.

The Silvertips enjoyed fi ve

power plays on the night includ-

ing a 5-on-3 and were 1-for-5 on

the power play. The Blazers had

a shortened power play for 1:22

and fi nished 0-for-1.

Kozun played well in goal de-

spite the loss making 35 saves,

while Daniel Cotton had a rela-

tively easy night with 17 saves.

The Blazers are home to host two

weekend games, against he Ed-

monton Oil Kings Friday ad the

Prince George Cougars on Sunday.

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After the season with a 13-3-

0-0 record with a six-game win-

ning streak, the KIJHL Kamloops

Storm dropped their second game

in a row to start off the month,

losing 6-4 to the expansion-team

100 Mile House Wranglers at the

Sports Centre last Friday night in

their only game of the week.

The Wranglers lead 1-0 after

the fi rst period with a power play

goal while Josh Rasmussen was

off for slashing, with less than

six minutes left on the clock. The

Wranglers extended their lead

with a goal 2:04 into the middle

frame. That goal garnered a goalie

change between the Storm pipes

as starting goalie Kyle Micha-

lovsky was pulled in favour of

Ben Giesbrecht. The change gave

the Storm some life as Felix La-

rouche put the Storm on the score-

board with a power play goal less

than six minutes later. The Wran-

glers and Josh Rasmussen of the

Storm traded goals in the last four

minutes of the period to bring

Kamloops to within one goal and

make it 3-2 Wranglers after 40.

Spenser Schoech tied the game

for the Storm 2:37 into the third

period. The Wranglers took the

lead again with a power play goal

while Bobby Kashluba was off for

boarding. Mitch Friesen got that

goal back for the Storm with less

than fi ve minutes remaining in the

game. The Wranglers capitalised

on a 5-on-3 power play while

Marc Dumont was off for hold-

ing and Daniel Buchanan went off

for boarding 29 seconds after Du-

mont’s penalty. With 27 seconds

left on the clock and Buchanan

still in the sin bin and Giesbrecht

pulled for an extra attacker, the

Wranglers sealed their win with

an empty-netter.

The Storm outshot the Wranglers

51-37.

The loss has dropped the Storm

to third spot in the league behind

the league-leading, Kootenay

conference Murdoch division

Nelson Leafs the Okanagan/Shus-

wap conference Okanagan divi-

sion Kelowna Chiefs.

The Storm still lead the Okana-

gan/Shuswap conference Birks

division with 26 points, fi ve

points ahead of the second-place

Wranglers, six points ahead of the

Chase Heat, eight ahead of the Si-

camous Eagles, and 12 ahead of

the basement-dwelling Revestoke

Grizzlies.

The Storm are on the road into

the Kootenays for three games

this weekend. They face off

against the Creston Valley Thun-

der Cats Fri. Nov. 8, the Kim-

berley Dynamiters Nov. 9, and

Fernie Ghostriders Nov. 10. The

Storm wrap up their road trip with

a game in Sicamous against the

Eagles on Nov. 15.

The Storm then host the Heat

Nov. 16; the puck drops at 7 p.m.

Then host the Princeton Posse in a

5 p.m. matchup Nov. 17.

Storm drop two in a row, drop in league standings

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