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i always wonder what happens to all those people and their inspiring stories that you hear, see and read about. you encounter them every day; people doing good, taking care of other people’s children, helping out in their community, overcoming obstacles and all sorts of other things that you always wished you could do. do they keep it up? are they still inspiring and helping or did they squander everything? it’s not often you get a follow-up but if you were won-dering how a couple of the numer-ous people we have highlighted in the north shore echo have been doing, then keep reading.

one such person is the hard-working Len smith, profiled in the echo in May of 2010, who was spending his days, often long days, delivering papers on his bicycle six to seven days per week just to make ends meet. searching for a better life, he went to the open door group with aspira-tions of employment that could pay the bills and not require all of his time.

“he started working with me,” said Joanna Clark, employment placement specialist at open door group’s aspire program. “on Len’s behalf i negotiated a customized position for him at northills Centre. we were able to customize his hours and responsi-

bilities to suite his strengths and preferences. he now works a few hours a morning, Monday to Friday with weekends off. he came to us with a goal of creat-ing more time for himself, and he now has it. as a bonus, he is earning more in this job than he was delivering on his multiple

routes. Len has seen an increase in his quality of life and gains an immense sense of satisfaction through work. he prides himself on a job well done and continues to be one of the hardest working and committed individuals we’ve seen come through our (open) doors! his employer has come to

rely on him as he has now been working there for almost one year. They know he will show up rain or shine, and is particularly reli-able in the winter months where he is responsible for the grounds, snow removal and salting the walkways.”

“Len has proven himself to be a very punctual, trustworthy and well-liked employee,” adds Christina newton, operations manager at northills Centre. “rain or shine, sleet or snow you can count on Len to be here.”

definitely a success story, Joanna, Len and northills Centre prove that with a little thought and planning, there is a definite need and use for non-traditional employment.

The next north shore success story is Marcia dick and her goal of living a waste-free life along with husband Trevor and young daughter elianna. she was inspired by Jen rustemeyer and grant bladwin and their Clean bin project One Month of Waste-free Living presentation she saw back in 2009 at a recycling Council of bC conference. Marcia’s family started their waste-free life back in april of this year and through pure determination, six months later, the dicks are still waste free

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The City of Kamloops invites interested non-profit organizations to submit applications for the 2012 social planning grants. social planning grants are allocated once a year, with $70,000 in funds available for allocation, $10,000 of which is specifically designated to seniors’ initiatives. The social planning Council reviews these applications and makes recom-

mendations to City Council. City Council makes the final decision on allocation of funds. a sub-mission of an application does not guarantee funding support. activities utilizing the funding must: adhere to the principles of the City of Kamloops social plan and sustainability plan; strengthen and enhance the well-being of our community; promote volunteering;

address social concerns; improve the community’s ability to identify needs and to implement self-help programs; promote cultural under-standing; partner with other service providers in the community; be well publicized in the community; and occur within the City of Kamloops.

For full application details includ-ing application forms visit www.kamloops.ca/socialdevelopment/socialplan. For more information, please contact nicole beauregard, recreation supervisor - social and Community development at [email protected]

and don’t ever plan on returning to a life of garbage.

“we still unavoidably produce a little bit of garbage, but not very much,” explains Marcia. “we have accumulated under 1kg since april 1. some waste is hard to control. people give us garbage all the time, even people who know what we are doing.”

Marcia says that going mostly waste free is not as difficult as one may think. it requires a little bit of planning, a little bit more laundry and a desire to do it, but as with any lifestyle change would be hard to go back to the way things were before. she attributes a lot of her success to her gener-ous compost pile. she composts everything from table scraps to scraps of paper, which apparently because of its carbon base is not only great for your compost but also recommended.

now six months later with no

desire to go back to their dis-posable life, Marcia is traveling around the Tnrd with the duo that initially inspired her and their Clean bin project Film Tour. They are visiting seven communities around the Tnrd as well as pre-senting at high schools.

in addition to organizing and traveling with the Tnrd spon-sored tour, Marcia has been out and about in town inspiring oth-ers to take their own one-month waste free challenge. she already has nine households ready to go. starting at the end of october, they will spend one month tak-ing a look at their consumption and waste and another month working on reducing it. Marcia invites anyone who wants to embark on the one-month chal-lenge to email her at [email protected] or via her waste naught blog at www.wastenaughtbc.blogspot.com.

Tanya Orozco, freelance

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When preparation meets opportunity; luck happens

Elianna with parents Trevor and Marcia Dick and their family’s four month’s worth of garbage!

SPINA’S HAT IN RING (AGAIN)

Last week at a meeting at Minos Restaurant, incumbent City Councillor Marg Spina made it official by announcing that she is running for re-election in the November 19 municipal election. Marg is very honoured to have had the opportunity to serve Kamloops for the past three years as a City Councillor. She prefers a consultative approach involving stakeholders, and believes that regular stakeholder forums on issues of public projects, safety, parks, housing and transit would provide opportunities to the public to be heard and weigh in.

Senator Pamela Wallin visitsCathy McLeod, Member

of parliament for Kamloops Thompson Cariboo and the Conservative electoral district association will host senator pamela wallin at Thompson rivers university on october 15.

senator wallin is well known to Canadians through her dis-tinguished career as a journalist with both CbC and CTV televi-sion, and as a Canadian Consul general in new york. she is also a recipient of the order of Canada, an honourary Colonel of the air Force and served on the indepen-dent panel on Canada’s Future role in afghanistan. she has 14 honorary doctorate degrees, has authored three books and serves on a number of corporate boards. Currently, senator wallin is the Chair of the senate of Canada’s

national security and defence Committee, a member of the Veterans affairs subcommittee, the special Committee on anti-terrorism and on the Foreign affairs and international Trade Committee. her wealth of expe-rience gives her a unique per-spective of Canada in the world today.

“This event offers an intrigu-ing viewpoint of Canada as seen through the eyes of a highly regarded journalist, diplomat, entrepreneur and now senator,” says McLeod.

Tickets can be reserved by calling 250-372-2277. Cost is $25 for general admission, $15 for students, seniors and veter-ans. The event includes compli-mentary hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar.

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FireFit Team smokes the competitionKamloops Fire rescue/

new gold FireFit Team once again showed that they are some of the fit-test in the country at the Canadian national Firefit event, coming home with three first place finishes. Kamloops Fire rescue (KFr) Team new gold won its third national Championship in a row with a first place total team time of 4.01.11.

graham Mackenzie from KFr Team new gold was successful in defending his individual title, taking first place in the fastest male category with a time of 1.15.66, setting a new Canadian record. The world record that graham broke was his own record set last year. The KFr Team new gold also won the Team relay event for the sec-ond year in a row.

The FireFit Champion-ship is a demanding com-petition based on fire-fighting tasks. wearing full turnout gear, the team members must perform challenging tasks such

as stair climbing to the 6th floor of a building while carrying a 4-foot bundle of hose weigh-ing 42 pounds, or per-forming a victim rescue. Competitors range from seasoned veterans to first time rookies. events con-sist of individual, team and team relay for both

men and women. KFr Team new gold consist-ed of graham Mackenzie, don Clarke, Mike brown, shawn davidson, scott Leslie, and Mark brise. The next event for Team new gold is the world Championships in Myrtle beach south Carolina held november 14 to 19.

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Flight Sergeant Ethan Bugden of Kamloops’ 204 Black Maria Squadron pilots a glider to a textbook landing in Trail recently. Ethan earned his Glider Pilot Wings this past summer in Comox, B.C. through a scholarship provided by the Air Cadet League of Canada. The Air Cadet League, in partnership with the Department of National Defense, operate a program for young men and women between the ages of 12 and 19 with a focus on citizenship, leadership and air related topics.

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Farewell to old Time Fiddler founderKamloops old Time Fiddlers members and friends gath-

ered recently to bid farewell to Leo ready, a founding mem-ber of the Kamloops branch of the british Columbia old Time Fiddlers’ association. Leo has returned to his home-town of pembroke, ontario and will be sorely missed.

it was in 1982 that Leo and art waite, with the help of a handful of other musicians, organized the Kamloops branch. in 1983 the group officially became a branch of the british Columbia old Time Fiddlers’ association. The purpose of this branch, along with 12 others in b.C., is to preserve and promote the art of old time fiddling.

Leo has contributed a tremendous amount of his time and energy to old Time Fiddling of british Columbia for the past 30 years. he served as president for 11 years, vice-president for four years and also as a director. at the provincial level, he served the association for 24 years, 11 of them as presi-dent. he was a driving force behind the committee to estab-lish the first b.C. fiddle camp, which still operates annually at gavin Lake. he was honored with a Life Membership in the b.C. old Time Fiddlers’ association in May of 2004.

For the last 27 years the branch has hosted an old Time Fiddle Contest on the first weekend in May. Leo served as the event’s chairperson for 25 of those 27 years. Leo

himself competed in many contests in the province and won numerous trophies and plaques. he was also chosen to represent b.C. at the Canadian grand Masters Fiddling Championships in ontario on several occasions.

The Kamloops old Time Fiddlers, in addition to playing at dances at heritage house twice a month, on the first and third saturday nights of each month, often entertain at many of the senior homes in Kamloops. The residents of pine grove, overlander extended Care, ridgeview Lodge, and The hamlets, to name a few, look forward to these occasions when the fiddlers come with their lively entertainment.

if you enjoy the old time style of fiddling you are invited to come out to some of the practices and become involved. practices are now being held each sunday at 7:00 p.m. at heritage house. if you would like further information, con-tact Clark hiles at 250-376-6209.

Submitted by Florence Tellier, Kamloops Branch, British Columbia Old Time Fiddlers’ Association

Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers President Jackie Davis (L) presents former president Leo Ready with a 30-year service pin and a certificate of appreciation prior to his departure to Pembroke, Ontario.

BloW oFF Some STeAm!(L-R) Councillor Pat Wallace, Westsyde Community Development Society executive member Steve Delaney, and Mayor Peter Milobar were on hand to commemorate the official opening of the newly constructed sauna and steam room at the Westsyde Pool and Community Centre at 859 Bebek Rd.

New Chamber presidentThe Kamloops Chamber of Commerce has announced

that Maurice hindle, marketing and sales manager of Moly-Cop Canada, has been named Chamber president for the 2011-2013 term.

hindle has served on the board of directors for the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce for five years and moves into this position mid-year due to a re-aligning of the executive last March. he will continue in this role until March 2013. peter aylen served in the capacity of president for 18 months to facilitate that change.

The new board executive will be voted upon at the next board meeting in november.

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it can be said with absolutely certainly that almost no one likes anything better than a big sale. if that is the case then what do you think they would have to say about an over the top sale bigger than anyone has ever seen? no need to guess at an answer, as you can see their reactions when the north shore business improvement association (nsbia) hosts the big-gest sale Kamloops has ever seen on october 29.

The nsbia and a core group of organizers have been busy for months planning, preparing and ham-mering out the details on a giant sale that will include stores throughout the north shore in all of its busi-ness districts. it doesn’t matter if you are in brock, on the halston, 8th street or sitting on the Tranquille Market you as a business are invited and encouraged to join, participate, have a sale, and most of all show-case your business and what you do for and in the city.

“This is all part of the overall ‘i Love north shore’ marketing campaign,” explains ula Chauvet of the nsbia. “we are organizing the biggest sale Kam-loops has ever seen and we need everyone’s help to make it happen. we are showcasing all the business

districts on the north shore.”For stores, merchants, service providers and busi-

nesses to benefit from all the activity, they need to do something. it can be anything that makes sense to that business, from holding a litre sale on all hair care products to having free demos and tastings. people will be out and about on saturday, october 29 shopping in all the excitement and you don’t want them walking on by your front door.

“There are so many things you can do to partici-pate,” continues ula. “have a special markdown section, put out a table of fabulous deals, host a clown, have a musician, offer a special draw for a gift certificate. Each and every business on the North shore is unique and has something to show off. if you can’t think of an idea, give us a call and we will brainstorm with you.”

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billet co-coordinator doris rubel passed away last week. doris’ contribution to the Kamloops sports scene is immeasurable. in 2005, doris was selected as a Kamloops blazers legend, and in 2010 she was selected to the Kamloops sports hall of Fame.

doris was a billet co-ordina-tor in Kamloops for well over 40 years, making a significant impact on the lives of many young hockey players. her ser-vice originates to the 1960’s when she worked with the Craft Kings, braves, rockets, Chiefs, Jr. oilers and the blazers, coor-dinating finding a roof for every other player on every junior hockey team in Kamloops.

“The passing of doris is extremely difficult to hear,” says

general Manager, Craig bonner. “doris has impacted myself per-sonally, and the hundreds of young junior hockey players that have played in Kamloops. she was a remarkable person, and will be dearly missed by the organization and every junior hockey player who has been through Kamloops.”

Public invited to parks meetingKamloops residents are invited to attend a public meeting regarding

the future management direction of the City’s nature parks, including areas such as petersen Creek park and Kenna Cartwright park.

The purpose of this meeting is to start the process of establishing a Kamloops natural areas advisory Committee. The committee will start by advising on the updating of nature park management plans.

The meeting is on october 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the sports action Lounge at interior savings Centre. For more information contact the City of Kamloops parks, recreation, and Cultural services department at 250-828-3551.


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New theatre troupe is laughing Fresh to the arts scene in

Kamloops is the new and very interesting Laughing stock Theatre society of b.C.

The Laughing stock’s main goal is to produce funny, come-dic works that will entertain their audiences while at the same time inspiring residents to come out and try their hand at working in theatre.

“it’s a wonderful thing to have a new theatre group in the city,” comments Vance schneider, executive director of Theatre bC. “we are excited to have them join Theatre bC, and encourage everyone who is interested in the-atre to go out there and do it.”

The society aims to produce at least three shows a year, includ-ing an annual british pantomime (known informally as “panto”), and will also perform at vari-ous events throughout the city, starting with the santa Claus parade and Christmas at the old Courthouse. The group also plans to join Theatre bC and participate in zone festivals for the chance of

performing at Mainstage, Theatre bC’s annual provincial drama Festival.

“we are bringing a completely new form of theatre to town, a new product as it were” says don Levasseur, president of the society, “Comedy is challeng-ing to perform, especially getting the timing right, but when you accomplish it, the reaction from the audience can literally move you. what we are looking to do is produce new and entertaining comedy shows in the Kamloops area and provide more ‘all ages’ family entertainment, starting with the announcement of our version of Cinderella, a traditional british panto - the classic fairytale with a twist! happening december 23-31 at the Kamloops Convention Center Theatre with matinees and evening performances through the Christmas season and it is suitable for all ages.”

For more information about the Laughing stock Theatre society, visit their website at www.the-laughingstock.ca.

Members of the Laughing Stock Theatre Society of BC recently performed at a local wedding. Back row (L-R) Clive Lawrence (white robe), Torrey Owen, Andrew Dagg, and Pat Buchanan. Front Row (L-R) Jennilee Fraser, Ruth Roe, Jessica Buchanan, and Don Levasseur (black robe).

Three older ladies were discussing the problems of get-ting older. one said, ‘sometimes i catch myself with a jar of mayonnaise in my hand, in front of the refrigera-

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The Kamloops youth soccer association (Kysa) has announced that Kamloops will be the site of nine games in the new ea sporTs bC soccer premier League pilot season, which runs from early september through november. The Kamloops’ games will be played october 15 and 16 and will match Thompson-okanagan Football Club (ToFC) teams against Fusion FC squads, the Vancouver/richmond based entry in the league. ToFC is operating teams in the u-13 up to u-

17/18 boys and girls age groups in the bCspL.

The ea sporTs bC soccer premier League has been introduced to support player development through increased competition for top soccer ath-letes. eight founding franchises representing more than 80 per

cent of the bC population were announced February 17, 2011. The first full season of com-petition will begin in March 2012, and will feature divi-sions at the u-13, u-14, u-15, u-16, and u-17/u-18 lev-els. Competition will continue through november 2012.

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Kamloops companies and organizations can learn to cut costs and green their businesses at a Climate smart training pro-gram and community initiative. The City of Kamloops has part-nered with Venture Kamloops and Fortis bC to host this series of half-day training sessions starting october 25.

as a joint partnership, the City of Kamloops hopes to align their sustainable Kamloops plan strat-egies with local corporate actions to support local business partici-pation in the Climate smart pro-gram. Climate smart helps local businesses reduce their carbon footprint while cutting costs.

program participants will learn to look at streamlining their busi-ness practices from an energy and materials efficiency perspec-tive by measuring and reducing their carbon emissions. Through hands-on training and software, Climate smart can help busi-

nesses: develop strategies to cut costs and improve operational efficiencies; reduce risks and costs associated with carbon emissions; navigate and access local utility incentives and rebates; gain a competitive edge, and take action on something they care about. participating businesses will be showcased for their leadership and innovation in making Kamloops a more sus-

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Local author Richard Wagamese has won the 2011 George Ryga Award, for his book One Story, One Song. This prize is given to a B.C. writer who has achieved an outstanding degree of social awareness in a new book. “Wagamese artfully weaves sixty-some short essays into an unpretentious philosophy of life rooted in personal observations and experiences, transposing an understanding of traditional Ojibway principles (humility, trust, introspection and wisdom) into modern-day life,” said Andrew Steves of Gaspereau Press, one of the award judges. Richard was selected from a shortlist of five books, and received his prize this past Saturday at an award ceremony in Summerland.

Last Tuesday, the children of Chez Tintin et Milou French immersion daycare and preschool went on a special field trip to the royal inland hospital (rih), to present the rih Foundation with a donation check in the amount of $805.00 to be given towards the pediatrics ward.

The donation is a result of a fund raising raffle with half of proceeds going toward buy-ing new toys and educational resources for the daycare and preschool, and the other half to the rih.

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daycare and preschool is an early Childhood education Centre, providing an introduc-tion to French language and culture. They send their sincere thanks to the raffle’s generous sponsors, nintendo of Canada Ltd., Trueform Fibreglass and doing it right appliances.

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The bike, bus or boogie Challenge was as one of the final events of the great green Transportation Tune-up. seven different modes of travel were pitted against one another, where the scoring weighed both travel time and carbon emissions produced. The seven volunteers completed a set list of five errands while travelling a distance of about 13 kilometres.

bill hunter, riding a surly big dummy electric bike, arrived at the meeting point at st. andrew on the square with a time of about half an hour, slightly ahead of cyclist donovan Cavers. subaru driver rebecca Farad was only a minute behind having lost time in trying to find parking. but perhaps the most unexpected result was that runner bruno Mazzotta was just seconds behind Mitch stefanek, who was riding his 1983 suzuki motorcycle! heather stefanek, driv-ing a hybrid honda Civic, enjoyed a cup of coffee while waiting for one store to open, as well as visiting with friends along the way. needless to say, she ended up in sixth place time wise, but ahead of both the subaru and the suzuki in lower carbon emissions. Kaitlin Clement, who had bravely volunteered to attempt the route by bus, walked in from Valleyview rather than waiting an hour after a schedule glitch left her stranded and unable to finish the course.

Combining the scores of the finishing places

and the estimated carbon emissions, grube declared hunter and Cavers to be tied for the overall preferred mode of travel, with Mazzotta coming in next as he had placed fifth in time but had the lowest carbon footprint. The results were zero emissions for Mazzotta

on foot and Cavers on his bike, 0.02 kg. for hunter on his e-bike, 0.89 kg. for Clement on the bus, 2.1 kg. for heather stefanek in her hybrid honda, 2.4 kg. for Mitch stefanek on his motorbike, and 4.4 kg. for Farad in her subaru. at the panel discussion follow-ing the event, the volunteers described their experiences highlighting the benefits of their respective modes of transport.

organizer anne grube wishes to thank the participating local businesses and services that agreed to take part and were chosen because they represent places we can visit to reduce our carbon footprint: the bicycle Cafe (1648 Valleyview drive) to purchase a bike or have it repaired, the smorgasbord deli at 225 7th avenue and heartland Foods at 177 Tranquill selling local food, the Kamloops public Library where one can enjoy read-ing and borrowing books rather than buying individual copies, and the st. Vincent de paul Thrift store at 168 briar avenue, to acquire used rather than newly manufactured articles.

studies have shown that for trips under 4 or 5 kilometres in cities, alternative modes of transportation are just as quick as using a vehicle, and they create fewer carbon emis-sions as well as being healthier for the indi-vidual. The Kamloops 350 committee hopes that the results of this fun event will encour-age people to “bus, bike, or boogie” to school, work, or the local store.

Bus, bike, or boogie for green transportation

Participants in the Bike, Bus, Boogie Challenge: From back L-R Kaitlin Clement, Heather Stefanek, Bill Hunter, Donovan Cavers, Mitch Stefanek, Bruno Mazzotta, Rebecca Farad.

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985 holt street, is open for public drop-in Thurs. and Fri. 3-5pm, and sat. 10am-4pm. There is a special show or activity at 1:30pm saturdays. oct. 15, dinosaur exploration- dinosaur fossils and build a dinosaur head!

Super Science Club for chil-dren grades 4 to 7. Thursdays, oct. 6 to dec. 22, 3 - 4pm. at big Little science Centre, 985 holt street. 250-554-2572 to register.

Let’s Dance, oct. 15 from 8pm to midnight at the ukrainian hall, 725 york st. Music by Copper Creek. sponsored by Thompson Valley activity and social Club. Tickets Francoise at 250-372-3782 or Louise at 778-471-2220.

Fall Coffee Connections for all rih retirees, oct. 18 from 10am to noon at the north shore Community Center, 730 Cottonwood avenue. FMi call 250-374-2209 or visit www.rih-retirees.com

Can-Ital Ladies Dinner and Fashion Show at the Colombo Lodge on oct. 19 at 6:30pm. Tickets available at genesis, 3-319 Victoria st.

Famous Pie Night on oct. 18 at 6:30pm. Live entertainment, dancing, pie and coffee at north shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood ave., 250-376-4777

WINC Breakfast at the renaissance retirement res-idence, 628 Tranquille rd. on oct. 18 at 7:30am. Come to network with other women in business. Learn what retirement living has

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Boo at the Zoo at the bC wildlife park with a Kid’s haunted house, Freaky Family Farm, spooky Light displays, haunted Maze and Trick or Treating. Fireworks show at 8:30pm. oct. 28th - 30th 5pm-9pm.

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TRU Actors Workshop Theatre presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream by william shakespeare, oct. 26-29 and nov. 2-5. general admission tickets at the TruawT box office open the week of the performances, Monday to Friday, 11am to 2pm.

Fall Tea and Sale. Tea, bak-ing, and crafts, oct. 29 from 2- 3:30pm at Mt. paul united

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Diabetes Self Help/Support Groups meet monthly: oakdale park in westsyde on Mon at 1:30pm oct 24 and nov 28; renaissance seniors residence, 628 Tranquille rd at 10am on Tues oct 25 and nov 29; riverbend Manor Library 760 Mayfair st. at 3pm on Tues oct 25 and nov 29. FMi call Marg 778-470-8316.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Events, wednesdays- Free bingo from 2 to 4pm, horse races from 4 to 6pm; Fridays- Meat draw at 7pm; saturdays- Meat draw at 3pm; sundays- Free bingo from 1 to 3pm and Meat draw from 3 to 5pm and Karaoke with Jan and steve from 7 to 11pm.

Kamloops Writers Fair is nov. 4 & 5. registration deadline is oct. 21. register at www.kam-loopsarts.ca.

Kamloops Social Dance Club hosts ballroom dancing every Thursday from 7-9pm at the north shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood ave. 250-819-3743.

Community Canning Kitchens offered by interior Community services. preserve the bounty of local gardens, your own produce or harvest donated by local growers. supplies are also provided. Call or email dede at 250-554-3134 or [email protected]

Alano Club - a safe environ-ment for recovering addicts. 171 Leigh rd. 250-376-5115.

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QuITe THe ColleCTIoN - Shannon Stenson, a North Shore resident herself, was one of the vendors who made the North Shore Community Centre’s recent Antiques and Collectibles Sale such a success. The sale, which happens twice a year in spring and fall, features a wide assortment of treasures, including jewellery, kitchen items, vintage toys and tools, amazing knick-knacks, and collectibles of every shape and size.

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YOur HOrOSCOpELIBRA (sept 24-oct 23) be sure to sidestep those who are eccentric or unpredictable. don’t complain, do the work yourself. you need to make your lover feel wanted, not like a piece of the furniture. involvement in groups will be favorable. business partnerships will prove lucrative.SCORPIO (oct 24-nov 22) health problems may prevail if you haven’t been getting enough rest. you can win if you’re open and up front with your boss. you need an energetic outlet that will help you dissipate your anxiety. Children may be on your mind.SAGITTARIUS (nov 23-dec 21) Make sure that all your legal pa-pers are in proper order. don’t second guess yourself, just go to it. self-improvement projects will payoff in more ways than one. get back into a routine that promises a better looking, more aware individual.CAPRICORN (dec 22-Jan 20) payoff all your debts before you go out and celebrate. you can ask for favors and get sound advice from close friends or relatives. group endeavors will provide you with en-tertainment. put your efforts into making constructive improvements to your environment and to your state of mind.AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) you must look into your options. your emotions may get the better of you. do not invest in joint ventures. you need to get down to basics with regard to yourself.PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) Consider starting a small business on the side. Look for a marketable gimmick. You may have difficulty trying to get your mate to understand your position. you should be raising your self esteem and confidence in order to promote your work. Help those incapable of taking care of their personal affairs. ARIES (Mar 21-april 20) You need to fulfill your needs and present your talents. Focus on details, and keep to yourself in order to finish your work. They won’t pay you back and you’ll be upset. escapist ten-dencies will result in a poor reputation and a lack of confidence.TAURUS (apr 21-May 21) Make arrangements with close friends or relatives to spend a few days away. don’t try to hide your true feelings from your mate. emotionally, things may not run so smoothly. you can finish projects early, which will bring you praise from superiors.GEMINI (May 22-June 21) your position may be in question if you haven’t been pulling your weight. You may find your plans will cost more than you had expected. Travel should be on your mind. get in-volved in a competitive sport that’ll bring the challenges you thrive on.CANCER (June 22-July 22) You will find that money could slip through your fingers. Think twice before you agree to take on any new projects. opportunities for travel and socializing are evident. don’t be too quick to respond to a plea for help.LEO (July 23-aug 22) Compromise will be necessary. don’t hold yourself back because you think you’re too old. romantic relationships should stabilize. don’t hold back.VIRGO (aug 23-sept 23) you will be extremely sensual; take precau-tions and don’t take any risks. you’ll be dropping friends for no appar-ent reason. you will attract new love interests. The emotional state of peers may cause a problem for you.Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com

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