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Summer Games full of community spirit We are only days away from one of the biggest celebrations of sport this side of Canada. The lead up to the Western Canada Summer Games (WCSG) has been long and exciting. We have seen glimpses of games mascots Sage and Marigold, many of us have been participating in Games Wear Fridays and people from all over the interior have been training to volunteer to help bring this whole event together. “The Opening Ceremonies for the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games will be at 7 pm on Friday, August 5th at Interior Savings Center,” explains Paula Kully, Marketing & Communications for the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games. “The program will follow traditional Games form with a parade of athletes, entertainment, live music, lighting of the torch, and some surprises! It will run for approximately 90 minutes. It will be a grand celebration of athleticism and spirit. It will honour the work and dedication these athletes have accomplished as proven through their involvement in the games. Through live performance and unique presentations, this will be an opening not to be forgotten. Producers Alan Corbishley
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Collaborative project results in new City facilities The City has collaborated with BC Transit in the construction of the new Transit Centre, resulting in the concurrent construction of two new City facilities: a new BMX Park and a satellite Public Works Facility. The synergies between the projects have created cost savings and efficiencies for both parties. The Public Works satellite facility will be created by refurbishing part of the existing transit centre once BC Transit has vacated the existing building, and will allow Public Works to deliver services more efficiently and conveniently by storing equipment and materials on the North Shore. The BMX park construction will take advantage of excess materials onsite to build a permanent national calibre venue. The
track will be an expanded version of the existing McArthur Island track complete with parking and bleachers. The existing track will remain open until the new location is complete. The City is looking forward to embarking on this project, which was made possible by funding contributions from the Government of Canada – Building Canada Fund, and the Province of British Columbia, as well as municipal funds. “We’re excited about the opportunities that we’ve been able to take advantage of while working with BC Transit on this collaborative project. We look forward to future success as the project continues,” said Kristen Meersman, Capital Projects Manager for the City of Kamloops.
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New CT scanner unveiled at Royal Inland Hospital Guests, donors, and staff joined the RIH Foundation recently for the unveiling ceremony of the new CT Scanner at Royal Inland Hospital. In March 2009 the RIH Foundation launched a $1.5 million dollar campaign to raise funds for the CT Scanner over a twoyear period. With tremendous help from the community this goal was met on March 19, 2010. “We were thrilled with the
generosity of our community”, said Veronica Carroll, Executive Officer at RIH Foundation. “Our supporters sensed the urgency for this piece of equipment right away,” finished Carroll. Over the last decade the demand for CT imaging has continued to increase as the medical community has come to rely on this technology for a growing number of diagnoses and treatments. Technological innovations have
50/50 ticket not yet claimed The Kamloops Arts Council is looking for the winner of the 50/50 draw that was held on Canada Day at Art in the Park. The winning ticket number is #455105. The winner must produce the
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also fed the demand. Dr. Bilbey, RIHF Radiologist said, “The CT scanner is and will continue to be an essential component in the diagnosis, staging and treatment follow-up for most forms of cancer.” The need for this equipment is growing with more than 16,000 patients requiring a CT scan each year at RIH.
Dr. Bilbey added, “I’m absolutely delighted that the community has demonstrated such generosity for the purchase of this vital equipment.” Many services of the hospital rely on CT scans, including orthopedics, gastroenterology, neurology, vascular, cardiac, oncology and trauma.
Cool off with summer skating On July 14, the City of Kamloops re-opened the Brock Arena for public skating and adult drop-in hockey sessions for the summer. These sessions will continue until the end of August. The drop-in hockey sessions are allocated for adult, 50+ and women’s ice hockey groups. Everyone is encouraged to
take advantage of this great way to stay active and cool off during the warmer months. Take advantage of the outdoor swimming pool at Brock Arena, in the same facility as the ice-rink! Details on schedules and rates for the outdoor pool are available at www.kamloops. ca/swim.
Western Canada Summer Games almost upon us – continued from page 1 being an all around sports complex that can handle large competition and provide everything athletes and their families need to do great and feel good. “Hosting a large multi-sport event like the Western Canada Games is more than just 19 sport competitions. It is a 10 day festival, a community celebration of
sport, arts, culture, entertainment, and community spirit,” continues Paula. “In the proud tradition of the 1993 Canada Games, and the 2010 Olympics (but at a smaller scale), the organizing committee for the 2011 Games is pleased to partner with the City of Kamloops, the Province of BC, and BCLC to host a Nightly Festival in Riverside Park from August 6th to 13th.”
Each day during the games, the festival grounds will open at Riverside Park at 4pm. There will be local performers, a Communities Celebration stage will feature entertainers from our 7 Provinces and Territories. Music in the Park will follow at its usual time of 7pm followed by medal ceremonies and then a final main music act. The site is open to all and everyone nightly
and is absolutely cost free. The Western Canada Summer Games run from August 5 to 14. Baseball runs from August 6 to 9, Wresting from August 7 to 9 and soccer from August 11 to 14, all at McArthur Island. More information and a full schedule of events can be found at www.2011wcsg. com or by calling the office at 250-372-1157. Tanya Orozco, freelance
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GAMES CELEBRATIONS No strangers to the local arts scene, Amy Baskin and Alan Corbishley are the coproducers of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the Western Canada Summer Games in August 2011 in Kamloops. They have designed ceremonies that will celebrate the inspiration, dedication, drive, focus, purpose and accomplishment of the athletes. Amy and Alan are pictured here briefing the media on their exciting plans. Tickets for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies are now on sale through Kamloops Ticketmaster Interior Savings Centre Box Office.
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not horsing around We caught up with (L-R) Jo Wyers and Lauren Kilpatrick of the Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association (KTRA) at the United Way Community Carnival last Friday. Through horse care and riding the KTRA teaches social and behavior skills necessary to function and succeed in a social world to children and adults with a wide range of disabilities. If you would like to learn more about their program drop by their 3rd Annual Horse Show from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on August 13 at the KTRA grounds, 730 Crestline Street. There will also be a barbecue and tack sale from 9 to 1 p.m.
Mentor recruitment campaign launched July 8 marked the start of The Big Brother Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region’s summer recruitment campaign entitled ’50 Boys in 50 Days’ the campaign is being headed by summer students Danielle Haourt and Kelsey Hryhirchuk who state, “Our goal is to get at least 50 male
volunteers to come forward and start the application process - for any of our mentoring programs - in order to help decrease our waiting list. There are currently over one hundred children waiting for a mentor, most of whom are boys.” Many people don’t realize that Big
Show spirit at the Summer Games The countdown is on, The Western Canada Summer Games are less than a month away! Showcase your pride in our city by becoming a volunteer. The Games are seeking additional volunteers to help host one of the City’s biggest sporting events ever. Although there are currently 1,700 registered helpers, the Games Committee is seeking a total of 2,500. Specific areas that
are in need of volunteers include food services, security, tickettakers, administration and daily festival support. Volunteers are asked to give 15 hours of their time, and in return receive the volunteer recognition package. The time to register is now! Volunteers can register as a group or individually by going to www.2011wcsg.com or calling 250-372-1157.
Brothers Big Sisters offer many different types of mentoring program including the Traditional program, In-School Mentoring program, Teen Mentoring program, and our newest pilot project the Sports Mentorship program. Volunteers can make a BIG difference in as little as 1 hour a week in a child’s life! Although our summer campaign is specifically targeting male volunteers, we are always looking for any suitable volunteers - females, couples or even teenagers over the age of 16. So spread the word to help make our summer recruitment goal a reality! If you are interested in becoming a mentor, you can get more information by going to our website at www. bbbskamloops.ca or by contacting us directly at (250) 374-6134, or via email at bbbsadmin@shaw.ca
Keeping kids safe on the road is the law Car crashes kill more children than any other injury. Car seats, booster seats and seat belts, when used correctly, play an important role in keeping children safe and sound while traveling. Canadian law requires that all newborns and infants use a rear-facing car seat. When your child outgrows their infant seat, use a convertible car seat in the rear-facing position. Rearfacing car seats support and protect the head and spine in the event of a crash. It is safest to keep your child in the rear-facing position as long as
possible - until the child reaches the height or weight limit for the seat. Children who have reached the minimum requirements of 9 kg and at least one year of age may transition to a forward-facing car seat. Forward-facing car seats are designed for children who are at least one year old because their spines, bones and muscles have grown stronger. Children should continue to use a forward-facing car seat until they have reached the maximum weight restrictions for the model they are using. When a child weighs 18 kg or more
they can start using a booster seat, which raise a child up in the vehicle seat, so the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt are positioned correctly with the lap belt resting low across the hips, and the shoulder belt resting in the middle shoulder region - not touching the neck. In B.C. all children must use booster seats until their 9th birthday, unless they have reached the height of 145 cm. For more information on child passenger safety visit the Safe Kids Canada website at www.safekids canada.ca.
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Summer reading programs an adventure There is nothing more artful than the collection of words strung together to create books, stories, poems and even comic books. When we read, we imagine. We imagine a world outside of our own and uniquely visualize what we think the author is trying to tell us. Words and books can and will affect people differently and if that is not the purpose of art than I don’t know what is. This art form is the foundation of our society. It allows us to communicate by telling stories and sharing information. Being successful in school and in life requires the ability to use words both verbally and in written form and there is no better place to start a child’s journey of language than at your local library. This summer, for the first time ever, each library in the entire Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is participating in the very popular summer reading program. Running until the week of August 27, the TNRD is hosting the Summer Reading club, with this year’s theme being “Savour Each Word�. There are three distinct age groups covered. The Read to Me, which is emerging readers aged 0 to 5, the elementary kids aged 6 to 12 and a Teen reading club aged 13-18 who register and keep track online but can still come in and participate in the activates. “We have four summer students from the Canada Student Summer Jobs program,� explains Andy Finnen, who is Head of Children’s Services based at the North Kamloops Library. “Because of this we were able to have a student at the outreach libraries. This is exciting for us because now it doesn’t matter if you are in Kamloops, Merritt, Kelowna, Chase, Barriere, everyone has access to the summer reading program. You can come in and get books to take out with you to the lake and while you are out there check in at the Chase library. It is fantastic!� “The summer reading program is a completely free program offered by the TNRD library system,� continued summer student Brianna McIlquham. “It is a flexible at-home reading program that encourages children to continue their love of reading over the summer. If we can keep them reading, keep it fun and build up a love of reading it makes a huge difference to their reading level when entering the next grade.� Last year more than 2000 student signed up for the program at the three biggest libraries branches: Kamloops Main, North Kamloops and Merritt. This year they expect and hope that the numbers will increase because of its district-wide availability.
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To keep all the little ones intrigued, the library has exciting events planned each Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the North Kamloops Library. These events include a Harry Potter party, build your own sundae, make your own cupcakes, a marshmallow roast right in the library and more. There are also smaller activities throughout the week if you can’t attend the big ones. So this summer, bring your kids out to celebrate art and reading at the library. There is no better time than now to become more involved in your local library and re-introduce your children to books and start them on their journey for knowledge. You can find out more about your local library at www.tnrdlib.bc.ca. Registration for the program is on now, so stop by today! Tanya Orozco, freelance
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if there is one thing that we can look forward to every year it is the grand Canada day celebrations down at riverside park. every year a ton of organizations come together to produce one heck of a celebration. Those organizations, which include the City of Kamloops, Kamloops arts Council, Kamloops Multicultural society, and many more community partners, work for months leading up to the celebrations. Their hard work definitely pays off, as Canada day at riverside park is the most widely attended celebration in this city all year long. people come from near and far to peruse the widely acclaimed art in the park, take their children to the interactive community booths, eat a pancake breakfast, catch some great acts on the Kamloops arts Council performing stage, attend the annual lumière lantern parade, watch some great international dances and music shows and sample the menus at the international food booths. For many, Canada means much more than maple leaves and flags. it is a time to celebrate a nation that does not discriminate and is home to probably every culture across the world. it is here, at the park on Canada day, that we watch all of these cultures come together in unison to celebrate with open arms and happy smiles. here on the north shore, the awesome crew over at the Kamloops Japanese Cultural Centre has also attended and participated in
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Betty Inouye is seen here folding the origami cranes for a Japan Relief initiative held this spring. Betty and the many members and volunteers of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre are long-time, dedicated and hard-working participants in their community’s participation in Canada Day festivities.
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Brain freeze!
On Monday, July 11, or 7-Eleven Day, as it’s called in many of the continent’s hippest circles, 7-Eleven gave away one thousand (yes, you read that right) free 7.11 oz Slurpee cups in every store. Autumn Gillingham (R) took advantage of free Slurpee day as he grabbed two for his kids seen here with Brock 7-Eleven employee Caitlin Carr (L). Sadly, July 11th only comes once a year.
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Boy and Girls summer camps The Boys & Girls Club of Kamloops is offering weekly summer day camps again now to September 2, 2011 for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Each week a variety of activities are provided to satisfy the desires of all campers. Children will enjoy arts and crafts, group games, science, outings, swimming and
much more. The five programming components are offered every week: physical, community, creative, social and educational. To register or for more information contact 250-554-KIDS, visit the McArthur Island Community Boys and Girls Club or check out our website at www.bgckamloops. com. Spaces are available.
Track and Field Club meet
The Kamloops Track and Field Club is hosting a major provincial meet on July 22 to 24. Events begin Friday at 5 pm and 8:00AM on Saturday/Sunday at Hillside Stadium (TRU). This sanctioned BC Athletics Meet is for boys and girls, 9-13 years of age. Since this is a provincial
championship meet, there will be top athletes competing from all over BC. Records are sure to be set or broken. Spectators are free to watch and cheer these PPG - 1.8V June 15.indd young competitors. For more information, contact Alwilda van Ryswyk at 250372-9640.
Ducking and Diving A duck walks into a shop, and asks for a red lipstick. The cashier says, “Cash or check?” and the duck says, “Just put it on my bill.”
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Bear Aware program
The Bear Aware program, offered by the B.C. Conservation Foundation, is back for another year and looking for volunteers throughout this summer and into the fall. Bear Aware is an education program that works with communities to manage bear attractants - things that attract bears in our communities such as garbage, tree fruit, bird feeders, pet foods, compost, beehives, barbeques, and almost anything else that is edible. Over 900 habituated bears are killed in B.C. each year. A habituated bear is a bear that is comfortable around humans. A foodconditioned bear relies on finding food near people. When bears become habituated and/or food-conditioned they may become a safety risk to people. “Bear Aware strives to reduce the number of habituated bears and potential human-bear conflicts and the program has been effective in many B.C. communities,” said TNRD Bear Aware Community Coordinator Katelyn Leitch. “B.C. is bear coun-
try, so we will always be living with bears. We need to manage our attractants to keep bears out of our communities. We want to continue to educate the public about keeping their properties free of animal attractants.” With recent changes to the Regional District’s Solid Waste Management Plan, the Bear Aware program will also be focusing on the importance of responsible disposal of household waste as well as the negative environmental impacts of illegal dumping. The program works with communities in many different ways such as presentations, door to door campaigns and garbage tagging. Bear Aware relies heavily on volunteer participation and if you would like to get involved in any of the above activities, you can contact Leitch at 250-3196265 or email bearaware@ tnrd.bc.ca. More information is also available online at bearaware.bc.ca. To report damage caused by bears or human safety issues, call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.
This year, July has 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays. This happens once every 823 years. Kind of interesting - read on!!! This year we’re going to experience four unusual dates. 1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11,
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Only 10,000 tickets are offered for sale but there were 266 prizes awarded in this years Y Dream Home Lottery. The main prize of a $600,000, 3,100 square-foot home was awarded to Frank Veszely. Unlike many other lotteries, the Y Dream Home Lottery returns every drawn ticket to the barrel, which means that, theoretically, one person could win all 266 prizes. Pictured here with Bryce Herman and Colin Reid of the Kamloops YMCA/YWCA and John Garland of Surplus Herby’s is the winner of a Surplus Herby’s $100 gift certificate. The store and the Kamloops Y awarded 35 of these gift certificates in all. The Dream Home Lottery is a project of the Kamloops YMCA-YWCA,supported by CHBA-Central Interior and Thompson Rivers University. If you want to see a full list of the 266 winners just go to ydreamhome.org
Spend the day at Sun Peaks The Mountain Biking and Alpine Hiking seasons are fully underway at Sun Peaks Resort. Whether you’re looking for a punch of adrenaline in the bike park or want a lift into the alpine blossoms on Tod Mountain, the Sunburst chairlift takes guests up to midmountain for a day of play! Ride 2,000 feet of vertical terrain in the bike
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park or hike on one of 15 trails up to the very peak of Tod Mountain. And don’t forget to stop by the Sun Peaks & Region Farmers’ Market set up throughout the village on Sunday from 2:30pm to 6:30pm to pick up fresh fruits, vegetables, fish and meat for your family’s dinner table! Enjoy a plethora of outdoor adventures available
all summer at Sun Peaks Resort from the 18-hole golf course to carriage rides to canoe and kayak tours, to alpine hiking and downhill mountain biking, custom-design your weekend to appeal to every interest in your family! For more information visit the events calendar at www.sunpeaksresort.com or call 250-578-5542.
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How to stay cool during your summer workout If the temperature soars to 32 C or higher, or if the humidity is higher than 75 per cent, be even more aware of the following considerations: Since the sun is most intense between 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., schedule your outdoor workouts for early morning or late afternoon. If the temperature rises during your workout, seek out shade, decrease your intensity, or move indoors. Swimming can be a great cooling option, but outdoor pools can still cause overexposure to the sun, and exercise will still increase your body temperature -- and you may not be aware it’s happening. Shorten your swim time in high sun, and don’t forget to drink plenty of liquids while you’re working out in the water! As you begin to exer-
cise and produce more heat, you cool your body by sweating. In a dry environment, sweat is evaporated. In a humid environment, where there is a high level of water vapor in the air, evaporation is limited, and therefore the cooling effect of sweat decreases and body temperature can rise dramatically. Interestingly, with every one-degree increase in core body temperature, your heart rate increases by about 10 beats per minute, so heart rate monitoring can be a good way to monitor heat exposure, provided you know what’s normal for you. An essential way to aid cooling is to stay well hydrated. In extreme heat conditions, fluid needs can increase five or six times above normal. Since your thirst mechanism is slow in respond-
ing to fluid loss and dehydration, you need to force yourself to drink, even if you do not feel thirsty. Prolonged dehydration, which can lead to heat exhaustion, characterized by rapid, weak pulse, low blood pressure, faintness, profuse sweating and disorientation, can be lifethreatening, so it’s smart to have a regimented plan for ensuring you’re adequately hydrated at all times. u Drink about two cups of water 20 to 30 minutes before exercising. u Drink a half cup every
10 to 15 minutes during exercise. u During intense exercise or training, weigh yourself before and after to be sure there is not more than a 1 per cent weight loss. u At the end of your workout, drink two cups of water for every pound of weight lost, then up the intake for your next workout. Adequate hydration means no post-workout weight loss! u Eat up. The heat can decrease your appetite, but it’s important to eat normally. Try to eat small
meals five to six times per day. Include lots of fruits and vegetables. Aside from being nutritious, fruits and veggies also tend to help with hydration. Remember, it’s easy to shy away from your exercise responsibilities when it’s hot and sunny and the patio is calling, but excuses can make an entire summer go by without exercise. Get smart about your summer fitness regime with these guidelines, and you’ll safely sweat your way to a fabulous fall.
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This is so frustrating! Give it a go. This is so weird that it will boggle your mind. And if you are stubborn, you will keep trying at least a few more times to
see if you can outsmart your foot, but you can’t. 1) While sitting at your desk, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles. 2) Now, while doing this, draw the number “6� in the air with your right hand. 3) Your foot will change direction. I told you so. And, there’s nothing you can do about it! Go ahead, Keep trying all you want.
(L-R) Scott Thom, Larry Bertoncini, Dan Magee, and Ernie Cordonier of Coopers Foods at the July 8 Christmas in July fundraiser for the Kamloops Food Bank in the London Drugs parking lot. Coopers donated bags of food to the Food Bank as well as 25 cents from every can of Campbell’s Nourish sold goes directly to local food banks.
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n Thompson Valley Activity and Social n BIG Little Science Centre is open for public drop-in 10am-4pm Mon-Sat. Amazing Club Events (TVASC) Monthly meeting, held and interactive science shows daily at 1:30pm. on the 1st Wednesday of every month. Next Week of July 18: Light and Colour. Week of meeting is on August 3 at 7pm at the Odd July 25: Circuits and Electricity Robotics Fellows Hall at 423 Tranquille Rd. For more Camp, July 25 to 29 from 9am to 3pm. For info call the information line at 250-571-5111 ages 10 and older. Build your own robots, n Icon Tours at the Ukrainian Orthodox program them to do special tasks and try them Church, 1044 8th St.. Tuesdays and out on the testing grids Call 250-554-2572 for Wednesdays from 1–3pm in July and August. more information. 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CANCER (June 22-July 22) Invite friends over rather than spending money on lavish entertainment. You may find that your emotional partner will not be too eager to accommodate you. Your emotional attitude with respect to your status and direction in society may be unrealistic. You need to concentrate on the areas where you can make a difference. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Disappointments regarding partners will be subject to the way you react to their personal comments. You can meet new and exciting friends who will provide mental stimulation. Social events held in your home will be successful and entertaining for all. Take whatever time you can to get to know each other all over again. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23) Opportunities to make financial gains will develop through your connections with other people. Take time to look at any outdated papers or possible investments. Balance is required if you want stability. Don’t be too hard on your mate. LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23) You should make sure that your personal papers are in order. If they want help that’s great, but if they try to take credit for your work, you will have to set them straight. Your time, not your cash, will do a lot more for your relationship. Stomach problems could prevail if you haven’t been watching your diet. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22) Someone is trying to pull the wool over your eyes, and if you’re gullible, it may cost you. Start sending out those resumes. You may have a tendency to put on weight. You would be wise to socialize with as many people as possible. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21) Your mate will be pushing you to do things that you really don’t want to do. You can make life easier for an older member of your family. You will have a blowup this week if your partner does things that you feel are not aboveboard. You might have a problem hanging on to your money this week. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) Insurance pay outs, tax rebates, or just plain luck. Put your emotional energy into passion not anxiety You will find the excitement gratifying. Opportunities to upgrade your living standards will come through your lover or through joint financial investments. AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) You may be more emotional than usual. If you’re in the mood, go out and socialize, or get involved in sports acThe Salvation Army ThrifttoStore, located 533your Tranquille Road, is oftivities. Someone is trying pull the woolatover eyes, and if you’re fering an outstanding sale!make For just $1purchases you can purchase all clothgullible, it may cost summer you. Don’t large unless you have ing and toys, except for display gridmate. items. You read it right, $1 will buy discussed your choices with your any pair of(Feb jeans, pants,20) Pay shirts, blouses, formal wear, children’s PISCES 20-Mar attentiondresses, to small but important details. clothing and toys. It even includes outerwear such as jackets and coats. Changes at home might come fast and furious. Don’t overdo it. Your Major Sharleen says: never had a sale of this maginvolvement withMcTaggart children will be “We’ve most rewarding. nitude before, but the community is so giving and generous with comtheir ARIES (Mar 21-April 20) Don’t let your emotions interfere with donations that we want to pass along the savings to our customers. pleting your chores. Go out with friends. The talk you have may be “All monieswith raised by the Salvation Army Store are eye-opening regard to Kamloops your present situation. You Thrift are best to keep used in our community. In fact they have just expanded the programs your money tied up in a safe and secure place. that are offered in their family services ministry to include the hiring of TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) Do not ruffle feathers if possible. You amay full-time addictions for women alsoathe inclusion a be emotional andcounsellor quick to judge others. and There’s good chance of that 12-step biblically based program titled Celebrate Recovery,” continues they won’t come back. Avoid confrontations with coworkers who aren’t Sharleen. “We’re very excited about the new Celebrate Recovery Propulling their weight. gram. It’s an international program that provides help for those dealing GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You will be able to enlist the help of colwith addictions and dependency issues as well as those having a probleagues who believe in your ideas. Take time to make physical improvelem with management financialGet bondage. Theschemes bottom line ments thatanger will enhance your and appearance. rich quick will isnot - ifbesomeone has HABITS, HURTS AND HANG-UPS causing them successful. Start sending out those resumes. distress - Celebrate Recovery is for them.” So get on down to theofSalvation Army Thrift store, spendFor a buck or Horoscopes courtesy astrologer Michael Thiessen. daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com two, and in the process you’ll be helping our community!
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