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For 16 years, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints has hosted choirs, school classes, seniors’ cen-ters, and community mem-bers in its annual Christmas nativity production, com-plete with nativity displays gathered from all around the world and a live play that reenacted, in Christian tradi-tion, the night Jesus Christ was born. They took a break last year, and for this time around, they have planned something different.

inviting the community once again to partake in the spirit of Christmas, a dra-matic reading production of the Christmas classic, a Christmas Carol, by Charles dickens, has been planned for december 2 and 3, both productions begin at 7pm.

The script is an abridge-ment of the original text, one condensed by dickens him-self, as he desired the story to be performed for an audi-ence and felt the first version was too lengthy for a pro-duction. dickens traveled the world, sharing his acting talent alongside his literary genius, and performed his work to audiences in both theatres and on street corners, with a Christmas Carol being one of his favorites.

while the event is certainly to be a cultural one, the real impetus is to

gather food and supplies for donation to the Kamloops Food bank, an organization that serves roughly 7000 individuals per year and pro-vides almost 40 community agencies with food for meal programs. Free tickets have been supplied at both pub-lic libraries in hopes that people will boost their dona-tions and take the $15 or $20 from their pantry rather than spending it on admission.

Myles olsen, a performer in the event, reflected, “it’s a story about… the kind of transformation that can occur as we begin to think of oth-ers’ needs as our own. There are always times in our lives when we have excess to help with our wants. but espe-cially at Christmas time, we can think of others’ needs, and the Food bank provides us an opportunity to see to the needs of the many.”

donations for the Food bank are accepted year round, and the ten most needed items are: canned fish and poultry, baby food and formula, canned stew, chili, brown beans, canned

vegetables and fruit, peanut butter, dry pasta, rice, canned spaghetti sauce, cereal, and canned soup.

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Local youth groups or leaders have until december 2 to apply for up to $1,500 in funding for a commu-nity project. united way is partnering with TeLus and interior savings so anyone under the age of 25 in the Thompson nicola Cariboo region can apply for a project grant to be completed during 2012. interested youth can contact youth@unitedwaytnc.ca for an application package.

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in addition to being the Canadian Team Champion and the Canadian relay Champions, the FireFit Challenge Team KFr/new gold is now also a world Champion.

Competing in Myrtle beach, south Carolina this past week, the team of graham MacKenzie, Mike brown, shawn davidson, scott Leslie, Mark brise, and don Clarke were crowned world Champs with a time of 4.37.90. graham Mackenzie

finished second in the world for the individual event, adding to his first place Canadian indi-vidual placing and a Canadian world record.

The Challenge seeks to encour-age firefighter fitness and dem-onstrate the profession’s rigors to the public. wearing “full bun-ker gear” and the sCoTT air-pak breathing apparatus, pairs of competitors race head-to-head as they simulate the physical demands of real-life firefighting

by performing a linked series of five tasks including climbing the five-story tower, hoisting, chop-ping, dragging hoses and rescu-ing a life-sized, 175 lb. “victim” as they race against themselves, their opponent and the clock.

Kamloops Fire rescue is proud of the achievements of the KFr/new gold FireFit Team and there is now not a fire department in north america that doesn’t know where Kamloops, bC is.

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As part of the Kamloops RCMP’s Jail and Bail event, a fundraiser for the Thompson-Nicola-Cariboo United Way, several of our North Shore community leaders were arrested this past week. A jail was set up in the lobby of the Tournament Capital Centre and the ‘prisoners’ were held until they come up with $500 bail. Pictured here are (L-R) Peter Mutrie, general manager of the North Shore Business Improvement Association; Dale Bass, reporter for Kamloops This Week and Becky Clement, Interior Savings Credit Union branch manager. Becky raised the most money out of all participants–well over $3,000. The United Way staff are still counting but at press time there was over $30,000 raised.

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Back L-R: Kiera Haney, Eva Darvill, Nic Corno, Ben Creasser, Heidi EsslingerFront L-R: Jaquelyn Webber, Diamond Chwartaki, Tanisha Beattie, Andrea Leavitt, Lisa Jack of NorKam Secondary show off the 67 boxes they’ve finished for Operation Christmas Child. Not only have they have been packing shoeboxes with gifts, school supplies and other items that will be donated to kids in need, but the students have issued a challenge to other schools as they hope to complete 140 shoeboxes.

Training options expand for paramedicsFuture paramedics in Kamloops will

benefit from additional student spaces in the primary Care paramedic pro-gram at the Justice institute of british Columbia (JibC) to help meet immedi-ate and projected employment needs in the health-care field in the Thompson region and throughout the province.

The b.C. government is providing up to $685,600 in one-time funding to support the expanded delivery of the program through the JibC. Kamloops will offer 15 seats, and applications are being accepted for the program starting in March 2012.

This one-time funding will not only increase the number of train-

ing seats in rural b.C. to support the b.C. ambulance service’s paramed-ic recruitment and staffing needs but b.C.’s post-secondary system is help-ing to provide faster, safer and better health care for individuals and families across b.C. by ensuring students in the health-care professions have the skills and training they need to succeed in the future.

“paramedics are an absolutely crucial component to our healthcare system. it’s reassuring to know that people who have an interest in becoming paramed-ics will have an opportunity to do so in Kamloops.” said Kamloops-north Thompson MLa Terry Lake.

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Wagamese to receive National Aboriginal Achievement Award Kamloops author and poet richard

wagamese will receive the national aboriginal achievement award at a spe-cial gala event in February at the Queen elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver.

on behalf of all Canadians, Members of parliament recognized this year’s awards recipients in the house of Commons. after Question period, the speaker of the house of Commons, andrew scheer hosted a reception in their honour.

The awards celebrate excellence in the indigenous community and the limitless potential that indigenous people represent. They recognize the highest level of achievement and provide terrific role models for indigenous youth to achieve their potential.

“each and every one of our award recipients is a leader and role model who has made a profound impact on communities across Canada and worldwide,” said roberta Jamieson, president and Ceo of the national aboriginal achievement Foundation. “by honouring

their achievement we continue to inspire many others waiting to demonstrate their potential - which is why the work of the Foundation in providing much needed resources to First nations, inuit and Métis students is so essential.”

other bC award recipients were richard hardy, who won for his con-tribution to environment and natural resources; grand Chief edward John, recognized for politics; richard peter for sports; and senator gerry st. germain

will receive the Lifetime achievement award.“CibC is proud to support this inspiring program which

celebrates the broad range of talent and skills within the aboriginal community,” said gerry McCaughey, CibC’s president and Ceo. “The recipients of these awards have built awareness of the contribution that aboriginal peoples continue to make to our country’s success and they act as important role models for oth-ers to follow.”

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(L-R) Louise Kennedy, Mary Demers, Gerry Todd, and Muriel Monaghan of Riverbend Seniors’ Community where they are hosting their very first Christmas Bazaar and Tea on December 3 from 1:00 to 3:00pm. There will be crafts, home baking and many items of interest in Granny’s Attic. Come on down and enjoy a spot of tea and some sweet treats in the Tea Room and maybe place a bid in the silent auction! With the purchase of tea or any item you are eligible to put your name in for the door prize as well you may find a Christmas gift or two!

Kick off Christmas Season with Chamber MusicThe City of Kamloops would like

to invite residents to attend the first Christmas Chamber Music recital at the old Courthouse Cultural Centre.

The Chamber Musicians of Kamloops society presents a delightful selection of seasonal and festive instrumental and choral music. Three local groups consist of Vivace Chorale, Trio con brio (brass ensemble) and Kamloops string Quartet. The concert takes place on december 1 at 7:00 pm.

The Chamber Musicians of Kamloops society was formed two years ago to provide more perfor-mance opportunities for local musi-cians as well as offering audiences an informal introduction to chamber music. since then, many recitals have been held in local homes and community venues.

admission is by donation, and all proceeds from the recital go toward boogie the bridge Cultural Fund, making arts and culture accessible

for children and youth. “The society is very excited to

be performing in this wonderful heritage venue. we invite you to bring in the Christmas season and discover chamber music at the old Courthouse,” said robin suddaby, chair of the Chamber Musicians of Kamloops society.

The old Courthouse is located at 7 seymour street west. The building is wheelchair accessible at the rear entrance.

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it only takes one visit to Moose headquarters to figure out why the Loyal order of the Moose have had such a long and illustri-ous past and a bright future here in Kamloops. The Moose; their men and their women are some of the nicest, carefree, giving, good-natured people going. Like their name implies; they are loy-al, stand by their friends through thick and thin and believe that giving back to their community is an honour, not a chore.

“There was a time when our membership here in Kamloops was nearly 600,” explains buckley Lord, treasurer and 45 year lodge veteran. when we sold the old lodge we only had 60 men and 30 ladies and now we are back up to 159 men and 103 ladies.”

Membership is definitely on the rise again with renewed interest in the club beginning to soar. every year more and more people find themselves visiting the Moose

Lodge. It’s what they find inside those doors that make them stay. They find camaraderie and mem-bers both men and women who love to socialize, play games, chat and have fun.

“This is a cozy, comfy place,” says Jack buchanan, Moose Lodge administrator of their three year old location at the north shore Community Centre. “we do great things. The ladies and the men of the Moose are all one big family.”

right now they are encouraging all members to get out there and invite their friends to come and visit the club to see if it is a good

fit. They would like to extend that invitation to you.

so if you are looking for a place to spend your free time, check out the Loyal order of the Moose. The Moose Lodge is a great place to meet, socialize and get involved with the community. The facility is fully licensed and features an outdoor patio as well as has a whole host of planned weekly activities. For more infor-mation about the Moose Lodge, visit them at the north shore Community Centre or reach them by phone at 250-376-8022.

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The City of Kamloops and the pacific storm water polo Club out of Vancouver are excited to announce that the Canada games aquatic Centre will host the 2012 u18 Canadian women’s water polo nationals from May 3 to 6, 2012.

The City has hosted multiple water polo training opportunities and tour-naments including a high performance nCaa Camp, bC/alberta dual training camp and the pacific storm evergreen invitational Tournament.

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which part of Christmas is your favourite? – all the good food, the singing or the general goodwill that is promoted during the sea-son? There is some chaos that happens with those last min-ute shoppers of course but if you are looking for a break and want to enjoy some time in a “leisure” Christmas activ-ity, the nsCC has many for you to choose from.

Coming up on Thursday, december 8 at 2pm there is a free concert being performed by the german Choir. This is your chance to hear the wonderful voices of the choir and enjoy refreshments afterwards.

Friday, december 9 is the last old Time dance of the year, slip on your dancing shoes and give your partner a twirl on the dance floor. Music is provided by the golden serenaders.

The holidays are not always happy days. For many, this time of

year is filled with grief and sadness. on december 20 at 7:00pm there will be a special blue Christmas service, sponsored by Mount paul united and st. george’s anglican churches. This service offers a safe

space for acknowl-edging this grief and sadness, while offering hope and encouragement. all are welcome!

don’t forget that the nsCC is con-tinuing to offer weekly flea mar-kets on sundays up to and includ-ing december 11. There are over 50 tables of gently used items, crafts and more! re-gift-ing isn’t a crime, in fact, it’s being environmentally

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The community dinner is on december 11, this is the last one before the new year. Tickets will be on sale starting november 30. gordie west will be returning for the entertainment. so come out and enjoy an early Christmas din-ner and have a chance to win the 50-50 draw!

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a wise old gentleman retired and purchased a mod-est home near a junior high school. he spent the first few weeks of his retirement in peace and contentment. Then a new school year began.

The very next afternoon three young boys, full of youthful, after-school enthu-siasm, came down his street, beating merrily on every trash can they encountered. The crashing percussion continued day after day, until finally the wise old man decided it was time to take some action.

The next afternoon, he walked out to meet the young percussionists as they banged their way down the street. stopping them, he said, “you kids are a lot of fun. i like to see you express your exuber-ance like that. in fact, i used to do the same thing when

i was your age. will you do me a favor? i’ll give you each a dollar if you’ll promise to come around every day and do your thing.”

The kids were elated and continued to do a bang-up job on the trash cans. after a few days, the old-timer greeted the kids again, but this time he had a sad smile on his face. “This recession’s really putting a big dent in my income,” he told them. “From now on, i’ll only be able to pay you 50 cents to beat on the cans.” The noisemakers were obviously displeased,

but they did accept his offer and continued their afternoon ruckus. a few days later, the wily retiree approached them again as they drummed their way down the street.

“Look,” he said, “i haven’t received my social security check yet, so i’m not going to be able to give you more than 25 cents. will that be okay?”

“a lousy quarter?” the drum leader exclaimed, “if you think we’re going to waste our time, beating these cans around for a quarter, you’re nuts! no way, mister, we quit!”

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after 50 years of wondering why he didn’t look like his younger sister or brother, the man finally got up the nerve to ask his mother if he was adopted.

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An extremely nice boyone night a teenage girl brought her new boyfriend home to meet

her parents, and they were appalled by his appearance: leather jacket, motorcycle boots, tattoos and pierced nose.

Later, the parents pulled their daughter aside and confessed their concern. “dear,” said the mother diplomatically, “he doesn’t seem very nice.”

“oh please, Mom,” replied the daughter, “if he wasn’t nice, why would he be doing 500 hours of community service?”

You know you’re a mom when…you automatically double-knot everything

you tie.you find yourself humming the barney

song as you do the dishes.you hear a baby cry in the grocery store,

and you start to gently sway back and forth, back and forth. however, your children are at school!

you actually start to like the smell of strained carrots mixed with applesauce.

you weep through the scene in dumbo when his mom is taken away, not to mention what bambi does to you.

you get so into crafts you contemplate writing a book called 101 Fun Crafts to do with dryer Lint and eggshells.

you spend a half hour searching for your sunglasses only to have your teenager say, “Mom, why don’t you wear the ones you pushed up on your head?”

you’re out for a nice meal with your husband, when suddenly you realize that you’ve reached over and started to cut up his steak!

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11:00am FSNA5:00pm Weight Watchers6:30pm Zumba7:00pm Duplicate Bridge

12:30pm Carpet Bowling1:00pm Cotton Pickers5:00pm Weight Watchers6:30pm Zumba7:00pm Duplicate Bridge7:00pm Snowmobile Assoc.

9:00am Tuesday Bridge12:30pm Carpet Bowling1:00pm Tai Chi Breathing1:00pm Healing Touch2:30pm Scrabble6:00pm Blazers Booster Club6:30pm Yoga

9:00am Out of Eden

12:30pm Carpet Bowling5:00pm Weight

Watchers6:30pm Zumba7:00pm Duplicate Bridge

10:15am Tai Chi Breathing

8:00am Weight Watchers

8:00am Weight Watchers9:00am Tuesday Bridge

1:00pm Tai Chi Breathing1:00pm Healing Touch2:30pm Scrabble5:30pm Zumba6:30pm Wood Carvers6:45pm Karobics

1:00pm Tai Chi Breathing1:00pm Healing Touch2:30pm Scrabble5:30pm Ladies of the Moose7:00pm Blue Christmas

1:00pm Cribbage7:00pm Duplicate Bridge

9:00am Golfer’s Bridge9:00am Diabetic Clinic10:00am Yoga1:00pm Cribbage1:30pm Line Dancing2:00pm German Choir

Concert6:30pm Social Dance7:00pm Duplicate Bridge

8:00am Weight Watchers

Community Dinner 5pmtickets $10 in advance

Buffet DinnerEveryone welcome

Live Entertainment • 50/50

9:00am Art Class12:30pm Carpet Bowling2:15pm Reflexology

5:00pm Weight Watchers7:00pm Duplicate Bridge7:00pm Cottonwood

Birthdays

9:00am Golfer’s Bridge9:00am Diabetic Clinic10:00am Yoga1:00pm Cribbage6:30pm Social Dance7:00pm Duplicate Bridge7:00pm VV Lions Exec

9:00am Out of Eden

10:00am Eckankar

Flea Market8am

9:00am Art Class12:00pm Heritage Bridge Xmas2:15pm Reflexology6:30pm Gentle Nia7:00pm Line Dancing

Flea Market8am

9:00am Art Class12:30pm Carpet Bowling2:15pm Reflexology5:30pm Duplicate Bridge

Xmas6:30pm Gentle Nia7:00pm Line Dancing

9:00am Out of Eden

9:00am Golfer’s Bridge9:00am Diabetic Clinic10:00am Yoga1:00pm Cribbage1:30pm Line Dancing6:30pm Social Dance7:00pm V.V. Lions Dinner7:00pm Duplicate Bridge

10:15am Tai Chi Breathing10:30am Sing-Along

10:15am Tai Chi Breathing10:30am Sing-Along2:00pm Old Time Dance

7:00pm Duplicate Bridge

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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

Come in and see our bright new store!

Donna’s Yarn & Craft Centre

MooseThe Family FraTerniTy

Loyal Order of Moose • Women of the Moose • Moose Legion

Lodge #1552 • 730 Cottonwood Avenue • 250-376-8022

New members always welcome!Open everyday 11:00am - 8:00pm • Fridays until midnight

Meat Draws Friday at 7pm & Saturdays at 3pm

250.372.3090TOLL FREE 1.877.718.2211

Are you due for new hearing aids?Now located at 414 Arrowstone DriveIn the old Sahali Dental office located behind Sahali Centre Mall. There’s lots of parking available at the side of the building in the Sahali Centre parking lot. (Fox & Hounds side.)

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Christmas gift wrapping being offered by The Canadian Cancer society at aberdeen Mall to dec. 24. FMi contact 250-374-9188 or by email at kamloops@bc.cancer.ca. if you are interested in volunteering, please contact dawn at 250-374-9188.

Christmas Crafts Art Classes for kids 9- 13 years old with Laura bittante at oLph school, 235 poplar st. on Tuesdays to dec. 13 from 3-4:30pm. FMi or to register contact Laura at 250-819-2787.

Weekly Robotics Club for kids aged 10 and up. runs Fridays to dec. 16, 3-4:30pm at big Little science Centre, 985 holt st. registration forms at blsc.org.

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

The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge presented by the Kamloops players, 422 Tranquille rd. dec. 1-3 at 8pm. Tickets at Kamloops united Church, avalon used books, and andrena’s book Co.

Entertainment at Barside Lounge & grill at Chances, 1250 halston ave. Fridays 7 to 10pm. dec. 2, Kelly spencer.

Trevor Caswell Food Bank Fundraiser at The art we are, 246 Victoria st. on dec. 2 at 8pm and admission is by donation to the food bank.

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Steam Back to History Gala and Auction, presented by Kamloops heritage railway society, at Mcarthur island sports Centre on dec. 2 at 5:30pm. rsVp to 250-374-2141.

A Christmas Carol, a readers’ Theatre production, at the Church of Latter day saints, 2165 parkcrest ave. at 7pm on dec. 2 and 3. Free tickets available at downtown and north shore Libraries. Food bank donation required.

Christmas Bazaar and Tea on dec. 3 from 2 to 4pm at the renaissance retirement residence, 628 Tranquille rd. To rsVp and FMi call 250-376-5363

BIG Little Science Centre, 985 holt street, is open for public drop-in Thurs. and Fri. 3-5pm, and sat. 10am-4pm. dec. 3: what’s up with Matter?

Christmas Bazaar and Tea with door prizes and silent auction on dec. 3 from 1-3:30pm at riverbend seniors Community, 760 Mayfair st. FMi 778-470-8304.

“Sway” a tribute to Michael buble. Turkey dinner and dance at Tru Campus activity Centre on dec. 3 at 6:30pm. Tickets 250-828-1844.

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$2 Ski Day at sun peaks on dec. 5. residents of Kamloops and the Tnrd can ski/ride for the day for only $2 plus a non-perishable food bank donation. proof of resi-dency required.

Tour of Doors and Silver Follies entertainment on dec. 8 from 1:30 to 3pm at the renaissance retirement residence, 628 Tranquille rd. To rsVp and FMi call 250-376-5363

BC Wildlife Park’s Wildlights Festival featuring uncle Chris the Clown from dec. 9 to Jan. 2. bczoo.org

Kamloops Adult Learners Society (KALS) Christmas Social invites seniors to attend dec. 15 from 2 to 4pm at henry grube Center. KaLs offers daytime courses for seniors. winter/spring courses begin in Jan. 2012. FMi and course registration visit www.kals.ca or phone 250-819-5153.

Christmas Dinner and Dance on dec. 16 at 5pm at the ukrainian hall, 725 york ave. Tickets available at Centre for seniors information in northills Mall. FMi 250-554-4145.

Kamloops Social Dance Club meets Thursdays from 7-9pm at nsCC, 730

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

SAGITTARIUS (nov 23-dec 21) if you try to manipulate emotional situations you will find yourself alienated. Don’t let children or elders put demands on your time. you may be angry if someone tries to take credit for something you did.CAPRICORN (dec 22-Jan 20) pamper yourself; the self esteem it brings you will be most gratifying. if you can mix business with pleasure much can be accomplished. Love relationships will flourish. Difficulties relating to children will be stressful.AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) you will be able to contribute a great deal to organizations that you join. you can meet new and exciting friends who will provide mental stimulation. Take care that arrangements to spend quality time together are made in advance.PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) accomplishment is yours if you direct your-self accordingly. Try to slow down, and take another look. real estate should be lucrative for you. Travel will be exciting. ARIES (Mar 21-april 20) Try not to be too aggressive or judgmen-tal when talking to your mate. do your best, but don’t make too many promises or you may exhaust yourself. opposition is present and you should be prepared to counteract it as best you can. Try to spend time with those having similar interests.TAURUS (apr 21-May 21) avoid any confrontations with colleagues. residential moves will be in your best interest. you may have been try-ing to do too much, leaving yourself exhausted and open to colds and infections. Make sure that you take time to remember those you love.GEMINI (May 22-June 21) romance appears. Make sure that you make reservations early. Don’t ruffle the feathers of those you care about most. Money problems will get worse if your partner hasn’t been play-ing by the rules.CANCER (June 22-July 22) This will not be the best day to initiate change. someone close to you may need help. Travel could be in order. someone you work with could have a personal interest in you.LEO (July 23-aug 22) someone you work with may be withholding valuable information. you will have splendid suggestions for fund rais-ing events. Overstatement will be your downfall. You will find the per-fect outfit if you shop this week.VIRGO (aug 23-sept 23) set aside any decisions regarding your per-sonal life this week. This may not be the time to lend or borrow. don’t let children hold you back from doing things you enjoy. don’t let others put unreasonable demands on you.LIBRA (sept 24-oct 23) you need to get down to basics with regard to yourself. Frustrations and limitations could cause anxiety this week. Children might be on your mind. don’t hesitate to make special plans just for two. Throw yourself into your work. SCORPIO (oct 24-nov 22) Make plans to attend group discussions or get together with friends who like to talk as much as you do. Keep the promises you’ve made or you can expect to be in the doghouse. oppor-tunities to learn important information will surface through discussions with peers or seminars you attend.

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Annette Glover, SD73 trustee re-elect would like to thank you

for your support! “I will continue to be a strong advocate for SD73 public education system including core education programming, French Immersion

and Fine Arts (K to 12), Science and Technology elementary school, IB secondary school, online learning, career and trades training

for our students.”

Check out SD73 website at www.sd73.bc.ca for more info, district and school calendars for public invites to sports and

an array of fine arts and drama.

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Pratt’s compounding Pharmacy• Corn and Lactose Free Medications and Supplements • Gluten-Free Medications • Bio-Identical Hormones • Topical Pain Gels Chris pictured at left100 - 321 nicola Street • 250.374.7226

Breath integration counselling & training centre Create the life you want! Lynn Aylward and Cory ErlandsonCounselling, Body Work, Training Centre & Sunday Spiritual Service#204 - 535 tranquille road • 250-554-6707

mighty oak midwifery careBC Registered Midwives. Services covered by BC Care Card. Personal family-centered maternity care. www.mightyoakmidwifery.ca • www.bcmidwives.com • 250-377-8611

ExErciSE your Brain By Knitting!Knitting is therapeutic, relaxing and self-satisfying.Donna’s yarn & crafts250-376-3381 • fortune Shopping centre

intuitive Healing - Michele Gieselman offers Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Workshops#2-231 Victoria Street • 250- 851-0966www. intuitivehealer.ca • gift certificates available

melanie roberts, rmt is pleased to announce theopening of Maximum Health Massage Therapy 6 - 665 tranquille rd. • 778-470-5758or book appts. at www.maxhealthmassage.com

Paul laviolette, HHP, actP, rcrtTrigger Point massage, Senior’s Trigger Point chair massage, Advanced Reflexology, Workshops on Self-Treatment for pain.213-141 Victoria St. • 250-319-7292 • triggerpointtherapy.ca

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177 Tranquille Rd.

One Stop Shopping #6 - 177 Tranqui l le Road • 250-376-6643

Holiday Gift Baskets now available!

“Field to Plate Services”

Gift Certificates available

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Let us bring you Comfort & Joy

Dresses that flatter your

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Plus size styles perfect for any party

2–177 Tranquille Roadp: 778.470.5547

hours:Mon-Sat 9am–11pmSun 10am–10pm

Family owned and operated for 27 years• Catering • Take-Out • Deli

Authentic Italian CuisineServing Freshly-made Pasta

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• great specials limited quantities, see store for details

• large selection of cold beer, wine and spirits

• new products arriving regularly• five minutes from McArthur Island

Sports Complex

Wednesdays All-You-CAn-EAtFresh Spaghetti & Meat Sauce

$11.95 all day

1-177 Tranquille Rd. • 250.376.3421

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