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KISSM calls on the community to collect gently used instruments Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music (KISSM), a not-for-profit organization, has been supporting the musical, theatrical and artistic aspirations of children and youth in Kamloops for nearly 40 years. KISSM is currently building a lending library of instruments for participants to use.

The three-week, all-day music camp is available for students aged 5 to 18 years. The camps explore a wide array of musical genres and offer voice, band, percussion, piano, strings, guitar, symphony orchestra, jazz and musical theatre. Due to popular demand, KISSM will offer additional musical theatre courses this year.

After time spent working with restricted income families, Kim has learned that “young musicians aren’t always playing the instruments that they want.” Furthermore, when a novice musician first gets started, they don’t know what instrument they want to play.

This lending library allows them to explore their options.

Kim Mangan, KISSM Executive Director reported that they have already collected six instruments, which gives Kim a sense of donations to come when the donation drive officially kicks off. If you have a gently used instrument, consider giving it a new life in the hands of a musician. “The recipients will be benefitting in a huge way.”

You can deliver donations to Kamloops Ford Lincoln on 940 Halston Avenue, where the trunk of a vehicle will be filled with instruments. “We are so grateful for Steve Davidson and the whole KFL team,” Kim says.

As for KISSM enrolment, registrations have already started, and are 10% higher than last year. The 2017 season runs from July 10 – 28.

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KISSM are reaching out to Kamloopsians to donate musical instruments collecting dust in their attics and garages.

The location is still to be announced, but Kim says, “We are hoping to host the camp at the Kamloops School of the Arts.”

In addition to performances, there will be numerous opportunities for collaboration, creativity, and crafts. Participants will be able to make their own instruments. “A local plumber donated pipes and tubes for noisemakers, and New Gold kindly donated 250 Kazoos.

In addition to the KISSM camps, the newly implemented Whole Note program, which supports emerging musicians and assists with accessible education lessons and programs has been wildly successful. The organization will be accepting new applicants on May 15.

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BC powers down for Earth Hour

British Columbians saved 24-megawatt hours of electricity and reduced the provincial electricity load by 0.3 per cent during Earth Hour last night – the equivalent of turning off about 1.1 million LED light bulbs.

Earth Hour is an annual global event hosted by the World Wildlife Fund that encourages individuals to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics in an effort to conserve power.

Nearly 190 countries and territories across seven continents participated as the global community came together to power down between 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 25.

Reduction in electricity load by region was as follows: Lower Mainland: 16.5 megawatts less BC New Democrat Leader John Horgan was in town on March 27 to announce a plan to revitalize BC’s (0.4 per cent); Vancouver Island: forestry sector and create thousands of jobs in interior communities, including Kamloops. Horgan’s plan is 3.3 megawatts less (0.2 per cent); available here: https://www.bcndp.ca Southern Interior: 7.9 megawatts less (1.7 per cent) and Northern Interior: 3.4 megawatts more (0.4 per cent).

BC Hydro customers can view their individual electricity use The Thompson Rivers has invested in communities TRU now joins Simon Fraser for Saturday evening by logging University Community Trust across Western Canada. “We University and the University onto their online account. They is pleased to announce Cape pride ourselves on hard work of British Columbia as the only can get an hourly breakdown of Construction as their first devel- and attention to detail and are universities in British Columbia their electricity use and compare opment partner for the master- dedicated to building beauti- to have property trusts. “The it to the same time period the planned community, known as ful communities with beautiful TRU Community Trust was previous Saturday (March 18).

Since 2002, BC Hydro has The Reach. Cape’s proposal structures,” says Cape President, made possible by the support includes a 57,000 square foot, Reisa Schwartzman. “We are of the Government of British invested over $1.4 billion in con4-storey, market condominium excited to be part of creating a Columbia and the tireless work servation – about $100 million development, with plans to meaningful, lasting community of local Kamloops MLAs Todd per year on average. Last year, Stone and Terry Lake,” Sinclair conservation programs achieved break ground this summer. for Kamloops.”

This initial project with Cape “The Reach embodies the adds. “We would also like to cumulative energy savings of will generate $20 million dol- vision set out in the 2013 recognize the outstanding sup- 5,091 gigawatt hours. That’s lars in economic activity in Campus Master Plan, and I am port we have received from the enough to power 485,000 homes.

BC Hydro is offering in-store Kamloops. It’s the first develop- delighted we are on our way,” City of Kamloops mayor and discounts on select energy-effiment in a 25-year plan to create says Dr. Alan Shaver, TRU’s council.” a walk-able urban community President and Vice-Chancellor.

For more information: contact cient LED bulbs and lighting containing 3,500 multi-family “The Reach will vitalize the Finlay Sinclair, CEO of TRU fixtures until April 13. For tools, housing units and a mix of retail TRU experience and provide Community Trust fsinclair@ resources and incentives to help you be smart with power yearand services on TRU’s endow- financial support for students truct.ca, 778-471-8393 round, visit powersmart.ca. ment lands. and research.”

“Cape is an experienced and enthusiastic development partner who has agreed to build The year’s theme is Broadway with a cocktail hour featuring exactly what we envisioned for – continued from front If you are interested in sup- to Brass; MASK, the Musical local wine and beer from supportour first land offering,” says Finlay Sinclair, President and porting these worthy organiza- Actors and Singers of Kelowna, ing sponsors Monte Creek and CEO of the Trust. “We couldn’t tions, it’s as easy as enjoying a will perform Broadway numbers Red Collar Brewing Co. The show be happier with this historic beautiful night of music and local that range from “Phantom of the gets underway at 7:30 p.m.

Refer to their website for spirits. The annual Music in the Opera” to “Jersey Boys.” Beyond partnership.”

Founded in Brandon, Manitoba Round fundraiser takes place on Brass, a lively local band will fin- more information about events, in 1956, Cape is a three-gener- Friday, May 12 at Thompson Riv- ish off the evening with a series registrations and donations at ation family-led corporation, ers University’s Irving K. Barber of instrumental Broadway classics. www.kissm.ca The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m.

Alicia Ashcroft, Freelance now based in Vancouver that BC Centre.

Phase One now underway for The Reach, Kamloops’ newest community

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The Canada150 Beavers can show up at anytime for tea or snacks. They will be helping the Kamloops Museum and Archives (KMA) to celebrate Canada’s 150 birthday. Watch for them at various events throughout the year. Go to http://www.kamloops.ca/museum for upcoming exhibits, events, and information on the history of Kamloops.

Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Campaign The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers for their daffodil campaign for the month of April.

Pin Distribution Volunteers - If you have a car and can make once a week stops during April into a few retail outlets near your work, school or home, a Pin Distribution Volunteer could be a good position for you. These volunteers should have access to a vehicle, be mature, and have good communication skills.

Canvasser Volunteers – Volunteers will donate a few hours of their time to canvass their neighbourhood, workplace, friends and family or online in support of the Daffodil Month Campaign. These shifts are very flexible, as you pick the day and time of your shift.

Daffodil Pin Table Sales – If you like working indoors and talking to the public is easy for you, the Daffodil Pin Table Sales volunteer position could be a good fit.

Located at the Aberdeen Mall, volunteers will work 4-hour shifts on April 8th or 9th. Volunteers should be reliable, trustworthy and friendly.

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Staff at The Echo were delighted with Erin Johnson and son Gideon Logan Dashiell popping by to say “hello” this past week.

Poetry Workshop with John Pass, Governor General’s Award Winner The TNRD Library System and the Kamloops Society for the Written Arts are hosting an all-day poetry workshop with John Pass on Saturday, April 8th in celebration of National Poetry Month (April).

Join Governor General Award winner John Pass for a special one-day workshop to help aspiring poets learn the basics. This workshop will include feedback directly from John and a visit to the Kamloops Library to see Jen Sookfong Lee, a novelist, CBC radio personality, and poet, followed by a voluntary poetry reading.

The workshop will begin at Desert Gardens Seniors Community Centre in the Boardroom at 8:30am. Participants can expect to be immersed in the world of poetry until approximately 5:00pm.

There is a $20 fee for the workshop, with $10 to be refunded to participants on the day of the workshop. Registration and payment must be made in person at the Kamloops Library. All profits will go to the 2017 Kamloops Writers Festival. Seating is limited.

If you would like more information, please call the Kamloops Library at 250-372-5145 or by email at questions@tnrd.ca.

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Refreshments galore at the Lansdowne Liquor Store

At Lansdowne Liquor Store, the friendly and knowledgeable staff want you to enjoy your shopping experience as much as they want you to enjoy your beverage once you get them home.

Manager, Ileene Nielsen said, “We have a lot of regulars and our staff has an excellent relationship with them. We know many customers by name—and we are ready to answer your questions. Whatever you are looking for, we either have it in stock, or we will try to find it for you.”

Lansdowne Liquor Store offers spirits, ciders, coolers, wine (VQA, sparking), beer (craft, imported). Searching for craft beers from homegrown microbreweries or wine from around the province? Look no further than LLS. They pride themselves on their wide range of international offerings, as well as a bevy of brands from British Columbia’s backyard. Explore your options at their weekly tastings.

LLS offers regular sales and red-tag promotions—keep an eye out for their monthly flyer for all current specials and contests. There are great prizes up for grabs, so do not miss your chance to enter the draw.

“The beer is cold, and our staff is super-accommodating.”

We offer a fantastic selection of spirits, brews, and specialty VQA wines, and are conveniently located downtown, at the Lansdowne Mall between London Drugs and Tim Horton’s,” Ileene said.

LLS is fully wheelchair accessible and free parking is available for customers.

Ask the staff about discounts that are offered on microbrew and wine. Buy six bottles and get 5% off or buy 12 and get 10% off. “It’s perfect for parties or weddings, or whatever you are celebrating.”

Lansdowne Liquor store is located at 225-450 Lansdowne Street.

Open seven days a week, Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more information, call 250-571-1377 or refer to their website www.lansdowneliquor.ca/

Kamloops software company first in first response A software company from the B.C. Interior is leading in emergency management technology by redefining how the federal government organizes disaster response.

Lightship Works, a Kamloops company developing cloud-based data management and communication applications, is growing thanks to its use of software to aid emergency management services in Canada, along with the opening of a U.S. division.

Lightship has partnered with the Government of Canada as part of the Build in Canada Innovation Program – an initiative encouraging Canadian companies to sell

their products to government – to improve the way disaster responders generate an overall picture of an emergency.

“Complex work environments, such as an ongoing emergency scenario, need the most up-to-date information along with the tools to communicate that information immediately to the right people,” said Jaethan Reichel, CEO of Lightship. “Lightship enables this collaboration and immediate communication, ensuring teams make the best decisions in evolving situations.”

Lightship participated in Exercise Coastal Response, led by

Emergency Management BC. Its is being taken to a whole new level assistance allowed emergency through the mobile asset tracking services to better prepare the developed by Lightship. I couldn’t province’s south coast for major be prouder that this program is earthquake and tsunami scenarios being developed in our own backby providing a reliable way for yard.” responders to update a shared map Lightship opened its first U.S. and database in real-time. office in Washington, D.C. last “It is exciting to see up-and- year, where the company has coming companies like Lightship begun partnering with several U.S. embrace the tech-friendly environ- firms. ment in B.C. and create products “It’s great to see a Kamloopsthat benefit us all,” said Transpor- based company helping to meet tation and Infrastructure Minister the needs of emergency planning Todd Stone, the minister respon- services across North America and sible for Emergency Management demonstrates the growing imporBC. “Emergency preparedness for tance of the tech sector in our city,” both the private and public sector said Health Minister Terry Lake.

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Insomnia or sleep disorders are characterized by or chemical imbalances in the body. They include not falling asleep and/or not staying asleep. sleep apnea, narcolepsy and others.

Sleep disorders can be the cause of daytime Let's talk about some good sleep habits and treatdrowsiness which can lead to accidents, impaired ments for sleep problems. memory, depression, moodiness, 1) Some people could handle and inability to concentrate dura daytime nap and good night ing the waking hours, worsening sleep, however if you have sleep pain management, high blood problems limit daytime napping. pressure, diabetes, obesity, lower 2) Fluid intake before bed or a sex drive, premature wrinkling heavy meal is not recommended. and dark circles under the eye.

3) Healthy diet and regular We sometimes forget the exercise earlier in the day importance of sleep and our 4) Make your bedroom uncluthealthy lifestyle should include tered, comfortable temperature good diet, exercise and havinvest in good quality matHEALTH MATTERS and ing on average at least 7 hours tress, pillows, and covers.

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Older Adults 65+ years 7-8 7) Turn off technologies such as TV, phone or Adults 26-64 years 7-9 computers 1 to 2 hours before sleep.

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Teenagers 14-17 years 8-10 Average of at least 7 hours of sleep is a good start.

School-age children 6-13 years 9-11 9) Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a talk therapy that coaches you how to improve Preschool children 3-5 years 10-13 your sleep environment, reduce stress, use Toddlers 1-2 years 11-14 relaxation techniques and better manage your Infants 4-11 months 12-15 sleep schedule.

10) Melatonin and/or Magnesium supplements Newborns 0-3 months 14-17 11) Valarian root tea or supplement Once again to simplify our topic, I would like to 12) Tryptophan is an amino acid that can convert divide sleep disorder into three different categories: to serotonin ,and can help up your Melatonin.

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RCMP name the puppy contest

NAME THAT PUPPY

Mama dog Haley nurses three German shepherd puppies at the RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre. The puppies were the first to be born at the RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre in 2017.

Haley was named in the 2015 RCMP Name the Puppy Contest.

Kamloops RCMP is home to Eric, Fargo and Griff, police service dogs who were all born at the RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail, Alberta and now all work together in Kamloops.

Again this year, the RCMP needs help in naming the puppies that will become Canada’s future RCMP police service dogs. Children under the age of 14 can submit names that may be chosen for one of 13 German Shepherd puppies born throughout the year.

Rules of the contest: puppy names must begin with the letter ‘K’ and have no more than two syllables and nine letters, contestants must live in Canada and be 14 years old or younger, only one entry per child can be sent, entries must be received no later than April 11.

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children can participate online at www.rcmp-grc.ca/depot/pdstccdcp/name-the-puppy-nommele-chiot-eng.htm or mail your puppy name, own name, age, complete address and telephone number to: Name the Puppy 2017 Contest RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre P.O. Box 6120 Innisfail, AB T4G 1S8 There will be one winner from each province and territory.

Non-winning puppy names will be considered for other puppies born during the year. Contest winners will be announced on May 11, 2017.

Who knows? Maybe the name you submit will be chosen for a puppy. And maybe some day that dog will come to work at Kamloops Detachment alongside Eric, Fargo and Griff!

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The Cure for Death by Lightning, bestselling novel now on stage

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Our roaming reporter found a little Peace On Earth outside of 4Cats Art Studio, 250 Victoria Street.

Mystery, magic and hope infuse Western Canada Theatre’s production of The Cure for Death

by Lightning, adapted from the best-selling novel, will be at the Sagebrush Theatre stage April 6 to 15. The Cure for Death by Lighting is set in Turtle Valley, near Chase, in the shadow of WWII. The fifteenth summer of Beth Weeks’ life is full of strange happenings: a classmate is mauled to death; children go missing on the nearby reserve; and an unseen predator pursues Beth. It’s also a summer of magic and mystery. Through it, she must face the darkness within her own family and the dangers of the bush.

Playwright and Director Daryl Cloran, WCT’s former Artistic Director, has adapted the magic realism of the award-winning novel by Gail Anderson-Dargatz through theatrical storytelling magic. With puppets as animals and spirits, beautiful, dream-like staging, and characters of intense richness, the evocative images

and story of the novel breathe with new life. And through the blending of stark reality and the dream world, relationships are vividly explored. As Daryl says, “At its core, the story is very much about the relationship between Canada’s settlers and Indigenous people and our shared connection to the land – all seen through the unique perspective of a 15-year-old girl.”

This work is one of the (RE) Imagine Series WCT is presenting in recognition of Canada’s 150th Anniversary and the recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The series explores the relationship between the Indigenous peoples and the settlers in Canada from different perspectives.

Advisory: Not suitable for all audiences. Mature subject matter and Strong language.

Recommended Ages: 14+ Tickets are available at Kamloops Live! Box Office: www. kamloopslive.com or 250-3745483. www.wctlive.ca

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April 15 • 10 am Prostate Cancer Support Group April 22 & 23 Quilt Show Saturday, April 29: Thompson Valley Social Club Dance 8pm-12am $10 at the door

INDOOR GARAGE SALE Tuesday, April 4 to Friday, April 7 9am to 4pm

*CENTRE IS CLOSED Good Friday, April 14 & Easter Monday, April 17

WEEKLY EVENTS MONDAYS: 10am: Chair Fitness, 11:30am-1pm: Lunch, 1:30pm: Euchre TUESDAYS: 10am: Wood Carving 6pm: Bingo WEDNESDAYS: 11:30am-1pm: Lunch, 1pm: Cribbage THURSDAYS: 10am: Stitchers Club, 1pm: Bridge, 1pm: Whist FRIDAYS: 11:30am-1pm: Lunch*, 1pm: Canasta (*Potluck Lunch April 21 at 12pm) SUNDAYS: 7:30-11pm: Sunday Night Dance $10 at the door. (Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23)

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Dinner menu changes weekly!

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■■ The Kamloops Family History Society meetings at Heritage House (100 Lorne St, in Riverside Park) Fourth Thursdays of the month 7-9p.m. (September to May, except December) NEXT meeting Thurs, Mar. 23. FMI http://www.kfhs.org/ ■■ Art Exhibit at TRU in Old Main in the Art Gallery. March 27-April 7. Visual arts certificate and diploma students showcase their projects.

FMI http://inside.tru.ca/events/event/ art-show-certificate-and-diplomastudents/ ■■ Any Mummers ‘Lowed In exhibition of Emily Hope’s work at Arnica Artist-Run Centre (old Courthouse Cultural Centre 7, Seymour St) Mar28-Apr22 FMI email arnicaarc@ gmail.com or visit www.ArnicaArtistRunCentre.ca ■■ FREE Wellness Talk at Nature’s Fare Markets - “Feed Your Way to a Whole New You” Thurs, Mar 30 7-9p.m., #5-1350 Summit Dr. FMI or to sign up visit the Vitamin Desk at Nature’s Fare Markets or at www. naturesfare.com ■■“Every Person Fits Differently” Benefit Concert for the Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism Fri. Mar. 31, 7pm @ St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola St. ■■ Annual Van Ryswyk Indoor Track and Field Invitational Mar.31-Apr. 2 at the Tournament Capital Center (910 McGill Rd) FMI visit kamtrack.ca or call 250-851-2512 ■■ Music For Easter: from Medieval to Baroque Sun, Apr. 2, 2pm at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (1136-6Ave) Tickets at www.kamloopslive.ca FMI 250-372-3540.

■■ Padlock Studio Live Music Elsewhere’s EP Release Show, featuring Echo Beach, and Chatterbox. Mar. 31 at 8pm. Come out to hear these local up and coming legends, 1st Floor 1752nd Ave, Tickets at the door, but space is limited so don’t be late! FMI call 250-320-5452 ■■ Kamloops Fiddlers Live Music and Dance Sat, Apr.1 at 7:30-10pm at Heritage House (100 Lorne St, in Riverside Park). Members and Non-members welcome! FMI call 250-376-2330 ■■ Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association’s 2nd Annual Gallop Sat, Apr 1. 10am - 12pm. Register today at Runners Sole, there is a small entry fee. BBQ by donation after the run plus prizes from businesses. FMI Ashley Sudds 250-554-3811 or ktraexecutivedirector@gmail.com ■■ Women’s Health & Sexuality

AT THE OLD COURTHOUSE GALLERY - Kamloops photographer Dave Snider presents stunning images of nature’s show of color in spring “The Promise of Spring”. Light, weather and misty mornings, all these play into Dave’s colorful, intimate photographs taken in and around the Kamloops area. Located at 7 West Seymour Street, the gallery is open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday to Saturday. For more information visit: kamloopscourthousegallery.ca.

Workshop. Sun, Apr 2. 9am - 6pm 253 Victoria St. Kamloops FMI see the website at Wildlywoman.com or call 778-319-9211 ■■ Life Drawing Exhibition 2017 at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre (7 Seymour St West). Opening Reception Thurs, Apr. 6, 6-9pm.Show times April 7, 8, and 9 10am-4pm FMI www. kamloopscourthousegallery.ca/ ■■ April Live Music at Art We Are Sat, Apr.8 Doug Koyama. Show starts at 7pm. 246 Victoria St. FMI and ticket info visit https://www.theartweare.com/ ■■ 27th Annual Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame Banquet Sat, Apr 8.

At the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre (1250 Rogers Way). Tickets are available to the public at the Sandman Centre box office. Please give the Sports Council a call at 250-828-3822 for reserved group seating. For the list of Nominations and Sponsors visit http://www.kamloopssportscouncil. com/athletic-awards/ ■■ Kamloops Burlesque Presents Fan Favorites 2016 Thurs, Apr 13 at The Blue Grotto (319 Victoria St).

Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 9:30pm. Tickets available in person at Instinct Adornment or purchase online at www.KamTix.ca VIP tickets available.

■■ Boogie The Bridge Sun, Apr. 30 sign in/registration 7-8am, Boogie starts at 8:30am. FMI visit http://boogiethebridge.com ■■ All Inclusive Drop-In Yoga at

Let’s Move Studio (831 Victoria St) Mondays 1-1:50pm. By donation. FMI contact thekamloopsselfadvocate@ yahoo.com or letsmovestudio.com ■■ Drop-In Ping Pong Desert Garden Community Centre (540 Seymour St) Tuesdays 7-9pm, Thursdays 12:302:30pm. Small Drop-In Fee. FMI call 250-372-3965 ■■ Barnhartvale Coffee House Open Mic Nights are usually the 3rd Saturday of each month, but please note the change of dates for the open mic fundraiser for the music program at RL Clemitson Elementary School - moved to April 22 at 7pm. FMI: Chrisy @ 250-573-0025 or www. barnhartvalecoffeehouse.com ■■ Council of Canadians meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Smorgasbord Deli (225-7th Ave) at 5:30pm. FMI call Anita or Dalton 250-377-0055 or visit http://www. kamloopscanadians.ca/.

■■ Walk for Alzheimers Sun, May 7, Registration 9am; Walk at 10:30am – noon at Tournament Capital Centre (910 McGill Rd) Indoor and Outdoor Tracks, FMI or to Volunteer contact Marg Rodgers 250-377-8200 Email: mrodgers65@telus.net or walkforalzheimers.ca or kamwfm@hotmail.com or see the facebook Page “Kamloops Investors Group Walk for Alzheimers.”

■■ Toastmasters meetings every Thurs. 7pm at Desert Gardens (540 Seymour St) FMI Leah Knight 250571-4657

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ECHO STARGAZER

DEAR ARIES: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Money takes center-stage, as a financial situation requires personal attention. An aggressive attitude and fast thinking saves the day. You’re made for this so go get ‘em.

DEAR TAURUS: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Love may not currently be in the stars but that shouldn’t stop you from trying. Put on your best dress and put yourself first. It’s not selfish to believe in yourself.

DEAR GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) You’re more than halfway to resolving a situation you might not realize you’ve been involved in. It only takes one side to argue. Let them talk to the hand.

DEAR CANCER: (June 22 - July 22) Friends raise a jealous eye as sirens echo through the land of love. Push through all high profile projects. The bosses are watching and they’re impressed.

DEAR LEO: (July 23 - Aug 22) Step out with confidence and let your fans feel the warmth of your roar. Toes will be stepped on as you ascend through the ranks but it’s your destiny and it’s well within reach.

Love is waiting for your call.

DEAR VIRGO: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) It’s time to raise your vibration.

Spirituality and the larger picture fill your mind with a new adventure.

Distant lands hear your call.

DEAR LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Partners let you down as a joint project fails to impress. Second efforts are required but you’re more than ready to take the lead. Love wants to be seen.

DEAR SCORPIO: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) After burning the candle at both ends you realize it’s either time to prioritize your schedule or get more candles. Love takes an aggressive stance but you’re more than ready the answer the call. Close your eyes to distractive noises and let love guide your adventure.

DEAR SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You’re finally in the mood for a romantic adventure but the phone is ringing and the office needs your attention. There’s no way to avoid personal responsibilities so plan ahead and keep those feet moving. It’s time to call home.

DEAR CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Home is where the cheques are so check the mail and search the back of kitchen drawers for forgotten money. House prices or rent on that new apartment are better than expected. Don’t fight with the kids.

DEAR AQUARIUS: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) You’re vibrant, personable, and ready to save the day. Fans receive your offer with better than expected enthusiasm. Be on alert for clogged drains and leaky pipes.

DEAR PISCES: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) With your New Year festivities put to bed for another year it’s time to hit your stride financially.

Money is good but your words aren’t. Make that sale but false promises will return to haunt you.

Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.

Golf Ball Two Golfers were approaching the first tee.

The first guy goes into his golf bag to get a ball and says to his friend - “Hey, why don’t you try this ball.” He draws a green golf ball out of his bag. “Use this one - You can’t lose it!”

His friend replies, “What do you mean you can’t lose it?!!”

The first man replies, “I’m serious, you can’t lose it.

If you hit it into the woods, it makes a beeping sound, if you hit it into the water it produces bubbles, and if you hit it on the fairway, smoke comes up in order for you to find it.”

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The man replies, “I found it.”

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