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Reading Challenge makes time for storytime The Public Libraries of Alberta issued a fun, reading challenge and the TNRD Library system accepted! #Readfor15TNRD is a challenge for people of all ages to spend at least 15 minutes reading to celebrate National Family Literacy Day on Friday, January 27. The goal of this event is to bring awareness to the importance of reading, while hopefully earning the title of Most Readerly Community in Canada.

Let’s be honest; we could probably read a little more. Sure, we’re reading our Facebook newsfeeds, tweets, Instagram captions, Tumblr pages, grocery lists, road signs, menus, school newsletters, but it might be wise to expand the literary palate. It doesn’t have to be War and Peace, there is a world of literature out there that is truly engrossing and entertaining.

The public library is always a great and cost-effective place to get started. Meg Ross, Youth Services/Literacy Librarian at the North Shore TNRD Library North Shore TNRD Library patron Jaek Greenwood will be participating in the Read For 15 challenge. is happy to give a tour around the facility. If you happen to read, but Meg is adamant that social media, catch up on an memory and concentration, notice that many visitors in the you do! Meg wants everyone to article or two and maybe even and it’s also a lot of fun. Gather library are using computers, Meg know that even online reading win a gift card, what’s not to like some friends for a book club to ignite some thought-provoking is quick to point out that using or reading on your phone counts about that?

Reading is a great way to conversation. Set time aside for the computer involves read- towards this challenge! This is - continued on page 2 ing. You may think you don’t an open invitation to scroll on reduce stress, can help improve

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Over 500 people turned out to the 11th Annual ABC Family Literacy Day on Saturday, January 21. It was an “Under the Sea” extravaganza filled with crafts, story time, music and face painting! Pictured are the Djembe Django Drummers and (inset) Cat in the Hat and Thing 1. Don’t forget that Interior Savings Unplug and Play week is currently running. Try spending at least 15 minutes a day of ‘Unplugged’ family time.

The Dr. Robert and Elma Schemenauer Awards are now open for submissions until March 21. There are two categories of awards -Writing with a Kamloops Theme and Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature. A novel, short story, poem or other form of writing where an understanding and appreciation of the category’s topic is clearly incorporated and expressed may be entered.

Each award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group based in Kamloops. There’s no cost to enter the awards however there is an IAG membership fee.

An award will consist of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the winner; a cash award of $200 to the recipient; and a cash award of $100 to the Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational activities of the IAG. For more information on the awards, please visit http://elmams. wixsite.com/awards. For information about the Interior Authors Group visit https://interiorauthorsgroup.wordpress.com/about/

MPs join the calls to declare Opioid Crisis a Public Health Emergency Conservative MPs Cathy McLeod (Kamloops–Thompson– Cariboo) and Dianne Watts (South Surrey – White Rock) released the following statement echoing BC Health Minister Terry Lake’s plea for the federal government to declare the opioid crisis a National Public Health Emergency: “With over 900 deaths in our province in 2016, the call is loud and clear for the federal Liberal government to take action and declare this crisis a National Public Health Emergency.

December was the deadliest month, with 142 deaths from illicit drug overdoses and there is no end in sight to this epidemic.”

“We are calling on Health Minister Jane Philpott to: 1) Declare a National Public Health Emergency; 2) Enhance border security measures to stop the flow of fentanyl and carfentanil into

Canada; 3) Immediately under- “BC’s Public Health Officer, Dr. take a National Fentanyl and Perry Kendall, declared a Public Carfentanil Education Awareness Health Emergency back in April Campaign; and 4) Support detox 2016. However, the first piece and treatment facilities and men- of federal legislation targeting tal health in our communities and the epidemic was not tabled in provinces.” the House of Commons until

December 12, 2016, two days before Parliament rose for its winter break. This legislation has not gone through the process and it will be several months before it is implemented. Action needs to be taken now.”

Library challenges community to Read For 15 – continued from front storytime; reading with children helps develop closer bonds, enriches vocabulary, and boosts self-esteem and communication skills.

Looking for a suggestion? Meg recommends short story collections The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling as well as You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You by Mary Ann Hoberman. There’s Home from The Vinyl Café by Stuart McLean, Dark Tower- The Gunslinger by Stephen King, as well as National Geographic’s Traveller magazine.

The young adult books that Meg recommended are Unnatural Creatures by Neil Gaiman and Zombies vs. Unicorns which is a collection of stories by many popular young adult authors. Also recommended is For Your Safety Please Hold On

by Kayla Czaga, a poet that will be visiting the library on March 15.

When you complete the reading challenge, use the hashtag #Readfor15TNRD on Facebook or Twitter to let the library know you’ve completed the challenge. You can also email the library at questions@tnrd.ca or go in to the library on January 27 for the Great Read In. Participants will be entered in a draw to win a gift certificate to Chapters. The draw will take place and the winner will be announced the following week.

Questions about the Read for 15 challenge can be sent to questions@tnrd.ca or by going in to your TNRD Library and asking the librarians.

Alicia Ashcroft, freelance

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Organizers Angela Frye and Carlin Bolt (right) speak at the Kamloops Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, January 21. The March began outside City Hall and continued down to Riverside Park. This all inclusive and non-violent event’s purpose was to show the incoming U.S. administration that the rights of all matter. Visit the Canadian Women’s March website canadianwomenmarch.ca for more information.

Fundraiser for Mutrie family The Kamloops Storm believes in community and are hosting a fundraiser for the Mutrie family.

Evan Mutrie was a young athlete playing football with the Kamloops Broncos.

He was struck by a rare virus that has left him a quadriplegic.

On Friday, January 27 at 7:35pm the Kamloops Storm host the 100 Mile Wranglers. The game is downtown at Memorial Arena on Victoria Street. The Storm are donating half of the sales on

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SD73 strategic plan to be shared at public meeting A five-year strategic plan, developed come to attend. over the past 12 months through multiUnlike previous plans, the District’s stakeholder input and feedback, will Strategic Plan was developed through guide School District 73 in its decision- an extensive, year-long consultation making processes and delivery of edu- process, which included focus group cation services in support of more than engagement with our education part14,000 students in the District. ners along with the appointment of a Highlights of the plan, including key multi-disciplinary Strategic Partnership priorities and goals, will be shared at Committee. More than twelve groups, a public meeting on January 25 at the representing a variety of education partHenry Grube Centre, 245 Kitchener ners, had the opportunity to contribute Crescent at 6:00 pm. Everyone is wel- to the crafting of a new vision and mission, along with key goals to advance the plan.

Alison Sidow, School District Superintendent will present the Strategic Plan to the Kamloops Thompson District Board of Education Have a business using or developing new technology that would benefit from hiring a student? The BCIC Innovator Skills Residents of the TNRD practisInitiative Grant unites students ing visual art of any kind, and at any with valuable training opportu- level, are encouraged to enter the nities in BC’s technology sector Kamloops Arts Council’s 7th annual with the ultimate goal of fueling Art Exposed Regional Exhibition. the growth of BC’s vibrant tech- The exhibit will run March 3 to 11 at nology sector and furthering the the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre. momentum of the BC Jobs Plan.

In this open, non-curated art show, all Application Deadline is January entered works (2D and 3D) will be 31 for projects to be completed displayed. New this year is a special

by March 31. For an application category for youth ages 8-14. form and more details go to http:// Due to space restrictions, maximum kamloopsinnovation.ca/grants/ size of artwork is 12 sq ft. Though the entry deadline is Feb. 14, artwork

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and the public at the January 25 meeting.

BC’s Education Plan, the new provincial curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 12, also influenced the development of the plan. Curriculum has been introduced from Kindergarten to Grade 9 this year, with the graduation program being introduced by 2018. It focuses on the competencies of critical and creative thinking, social and personal awareness, foundational skills in literacy and numeracy, design thinking, and career education - all elements that factor in to the priorities and goals of the district over the next several years.

The Board of Education will be asked to officially approve the plan at the Wednesday meeting.

Share your artwork with the public need not be ready until the drop-off dates of Feb. 24 and 25.

Cash prizes and honourable mentions will be awarded. This year’s jurors are Kamloops artists Wendy Weseen, and Christine Beaton and along with Logan Lake artist Trish Armstrong-Gibson. Entrants may book a feedback session with a juror.

Complete guidelines and online registration form may be found at www.kamloopsarts.ca. Or visit the KAC office at the Old Courthouse to register.

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Super Bowl prize a memory in the making A Kamloops woman just won the prize of a lifetime. All it took was a large Papa John’s pizza, a bottle of soda and a confirmation code, and the rest is Super Bowl history for Andrea Veitch and her son Daniel.

A representative from the National Football League contacted Andrea directly, leaving the news on her voicemail. “I heard the message, and you know, there are so many scams out there, I didn’t believe it at first” Andrea said. Upon the second listen, things felt a little more real. They had won tickets to the Super Bowl.

Receiving the news mere days before Christmas, Andrea considered saving the news for December 25, but alas, couldn’t keep it to herself. “I’m terrible at keeping secrets” she laughed. Instead, she called her son in the room, they listened to the message together, “he just fell flat on the ground.”

John Stokes, general manager of Papa Johns Kamloops, was thrilled to hear that the winner was local “these things always seem to happen somewhere else, to someone else, so it’s fantastic for a local family to win such a great prize.”

Congratulations to Andrea Veitch and her son Daniel!

And oh, what a prize it is: sport, he’s picked up so much flights to Houston, Texas, hotel info, now he’s teaching me accommodation, two tickets to about football.” the Super Bowl, and tickets to Andrea noted that attending see Bruno Mars the night before the Super Bowl was a wish the game. that Daniel noted in his school Daniel, a Pittsburgh Steelers journal. “When we first heard fan, has never been to a con- about winning, he said, ‘mom, I cert or a professional football wished for this!’” game before. The nine-year-old The mother and son duo are is an enthusiastic player for the heading off on their whirlwind Kamloops Community Football adventure on February 3.

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Speeding along with the Kamloops Long Blades After just returning from the Long Track Championships in Dawson Creek, the Kamloops Long Blades will be hosting the Train to Train Western Circuit #2 Short Track Speedtacular Competition on January 28 and 29. This competition is being sponsored by ViaSport and Fraser Financial with the best girls and boys from 9 to 15 years old from across BC and Alberta attending.

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On Saturday, January 28, there will be a tribute to Kamloops’ Olympian Jessica Hewitt.

There will be an unveiling of a commemorative plaque honoring Jessica’s accomplishments and contributions. The ceremony will take place at 5pm on the Olympic rink concourse.

The Kamloops Long Blades invite you to attend all events. For more information go to: http://www.kamloopslongblades.ca/

Hospitality Awards program The Tourism Kamloops Hospitality Awards have arrived!

Need an opportunity to nominate for your fellow hospitality ambassadors who continuously serve up customer service excellence with a side of awesomeness? That’s exactly what Tourism Kamloops is up to!

These awards highlight and honour the best of the best on the front lines providing exceptional customer service when welcoming and engaging with visitors to our city and inspiring repeat visitation. Tourism Kamloops has teamed up with the Kamloops Blazers Hockey Organization to kick off a super fun, homegrown awards program that you’ll want to be a part of!

Four awards categories for nominations include: Most Valuable Player in Food and Beverage, Accommodation Service Captain, Attraction Services Leader and Top Scorer in Tourism Services.

A must-attend event for your whole team - nominees, finalists and winners will be recognized at an entertaining reception at the Parkside Lounge at Sandman Centre on Sunday, February 19. Stick around for some hometown hockey action by cheering on the Kamloops Blazers as they take on the Prince George Cougars.

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FEBRUARY EVENTS

Monday, Feb. 6: Ostomy Support Group 1:30pm Monday, Feb. 13: Closed - Family Day Friday, Feb. 17: ALS Support Group 1pm Saturday, Feb. 11: Thompson Valley Social Club Dance 8pm-12am $10 at the door Saturday, Feb. 18: Prostate Cancer Support Group 10am Saturday, Feb. 25: Pancake Breakfast 9am-11am

WEEKLY EVENTS MONDAYS: 10am: Chair Fitness, 11:30am-1pm: Lunch, 1:30pm: Euchre TUESDAYS: 10am: Wood Carving WEDNESDAYS: 11:30am-1pm: Lunch, 1pm: Cribbage THURSDAYS: 10am: Stitchers Club, 1pm: Bridge, 1pm: Whist FRIDAYS: 11:30am-1pm: Lunch*, 1pm: Canasta (*Potluck Lunch February 10 at 12pm) SUNDAYS: 7:30-11pm: Sunday Night Dance $10 at the door. (Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26)

BINGO EVERY TUESDAY: Doors open at 4pm. Games start at 6:10pm. Win great prizes!

Dinner menu changes weekly!

Bingo licence #70136

For current listings check our website at www.csikamloops.ca

FOR INFO AND REFERRAL STOP IN TO

COMMUNITY DINNER Sunday, Feb. 12 • 5pm Roast Chicken menu

with entertainment by The Posse Tickets $15 each (must be purchased in advance at the front desk).

USED BOOKS & CRAFT SUPPLIES SALE Tuesday Feb. 21 to Friday Feb. 24 from 9am to 4pm

KAMLOOPS ADULT LEARNERS SOCIETY winter session in progress

For more information, please visit www.kals.ca

NEW YOGA WITH WARREN

classes Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays

Now the only thing Fred’s kids are worried about is a tattoo.

CSI Centre for Seniors Information, Northills Centre Call 250-554-4145. Open M-F 9:30am - 4pm

Own or rent at RiverBend.

All events are heldLarge at the 1North Community Centre, andShore 2 bedroom suites with 730 Cottonwood Avenue.

FMI call 250-376-4777. optional support services.

Call or email to learn more

Mayfair Manor won’t (250) 682-4378 or info@theriverbend.ca NOW OPEN When Fred told hisYou family he wasbelieve selling thewhat house you see!

RiverBend Manor offers an elegant

www.theriverbend.ca door to RiverBend) and moving to RiverBend, they were thrilled.

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• Media, activity and exercise rooms at 250-376-6536 or drop to arrange a tour What Fred failedCall tousmention were hisin plans for MANOR 760 Mayfair Street • North Shore Kamloops • www.rivercityseniors.ca hitting the road from time to time – care free.

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■■ North Kamloops Library ■■ Chances - Live entertainment Drop-in events from Jan. to March: from 8 to 11pm. Jan. 27: The Tiny Tunes (toddlers) on Mondays Woody James Band, Jan. 28: Dave 10:30-11am. Lego Club on Mondays Coalmine. Jam Night every Wed. 2:30-4pm. Jitterbugs (2-4 years old) from 8 to 11pm. 1250 Halston Ave. on Tuesdays 10:30-11am. Family sto- ■■ Big Little Science Centrerytime on Fridays 10:30-11am. Story Jan 25: The Art and Science dog on Saturdays 10:15-11:15am. of Geology lecture by Donald Mega Fun on Thursdays 3:30-4pm. Bouffard at 7pm, for older chilJan 25-Canadian Sports Games and dren and adults. Free. Jan. 28: Trivia, Feb 1-Crafty Sock Snowmen. Construction Days: Lego, Megablox, Events for Tweens Winter Weds, MagNext and more! Building mate3:15-4:15pm. Ages 9-12. Registration rials will be out all day for creative required 250-554-1124. constructions. Nature stories and activities all day long for Science Literacy Day.Exploration Room is open 10am to 4pm with over 140 Interior Savings different exhibits to enjoy. 655 Holt Street. FMI visit blscs.org.

Unplug and Play ■■ Social Ballroom Dancing for Family Literacy terrified beginners to experienced dancers in the Dogwood Room, Week Events Cottonwood Manor, 730 CottonJan. 23–26 wood Ave. on Thursdays. Lesson at • *XploreSportz Activity 6:30pm. Jan. 26 - Samba, Feb 2, 9, 3:30–5:00pm, John Tod Centre, 16: foxtrot westchester, Feb. 23: fox150 Wood St trot society. Dance 7 to 9pm. Dropin fee. FMI contact Dance With Wed., Jan. 25 Me Kamloops at 250-377-3743 or • Stretch, Read and Relax (Ages dancewithmekamloops.com.

0-5) 3:45-4:15pm, John Tod ■■ Heads Up: An Introduction Early Years Centre, 150 Wood St to Brain Health by the Alzheimer • Mannequin Challenge (Ages Society of BC. Jan. 31 from 6:30 to 13-18) 4pm, John Tod Centre 8:30pm at #405 - 235 1st Ave. By Youth Room, 150 Wood St donation. Pre-registration required.

• Teen Take Apart Night, 250-377-8200 or thildebrand@ 6-7:30pm, North Kamloops alzheimerbc.org Library, 693 Tranquille Rd ■■ Family Caregiver Series by Fri., Jan. 27 the Alzheimer Society of BC. Feb • #Readfor15TNRD, 12;00am1, 8, 15, 22, and Mar 1 from 6:30 to 11:59pm. Read anywhere for 15 8:30pm at #405 - 235 1st Ave. By minutes and report your reading donation. Pre-registration required. to the library.

250-377-8200 or thildebrand@ th • Happy 150 Birthday, Canada! alzheimerbc.org 2:30-4:00pm, North Kamloops ■■ Valentines Luncheon Feb. 7, Library, 693 Tranquille Rd 12 to 2 pm Frick and Frack Tap• Family Games Night, 5:30house, 577 Victoria St. Come 7:00pm, John Tod Centre Boys and bring an RIH friend who has and Girls Club, 150 Wood St. retired or is on LTD. RSVP by Register at 250-554-5437 moon on Feb. 2 to marnie.strong@

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Head over to Chances Barside Lounge on Friday, January 27 and rock out with The Woody James Band! From 8:00 to 11:00 pm, enjoy a free show and great atmosphere!

shaw.ca or call 250-828-2724 ■■ Life in Residential Care by the Alzheimer Society of BC. Wed, Feb. 8 from 1 to 4pm at the Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Centre, 1955 Tranquille Rd. By donation. Pre-registration required. 250-377-8200 or thildebrand@alzheimerbc.org ■■ Valentines Dinner and Dance with Michelle Simpson Band, Feb. 11 at Fraternal Order of Eagles. 755 Tranquille Rd. Threecourse meal, door prize of steak and seafood dinner with proceeds going to Heart and Stroke. Tickets at the bar. Please note: the club is currently doing renovations and is open for business from 11 am to 5 pm daily, until Jan. 31.

■■ Excelsior Rebekah Lodge #23 events: Feb. 14: Valentines Party at 7:30 pm. General Meeting on Feb. 28 at 7:30 pm, 423 Tranquille Rd. ■■ Army and Navy Club Events: Tuesday Bingo at 4:30pm, Wednesday Senior’s Darts 55+ from 1:30 to 4pm, Friday Fun with Karaoke at 7:30pm. Support local charities

on Sat. and Sun. Meat Draws starting at 3pm. Army and Navy Club, #9-177 Tranquille Rd. FMI call 250-554-2455.

■■ Society for Creative Anachronism - Shire of Ramsgaard weekly practice/gathering on Tuesdays at 6:30pm at 150 Wilson St. (in back). FMI call Raynagh at 250-376-6676.

■■ Meet An Elder on Thursdays from 9am to 4:30pm at Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services, 707 Tranquille Rd. RSVP to 250-554-9486. Free.

■■ Variety and Line Dancing on Tuesdays from 3 to 4pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Drop in fee required. FMI call 250-376-4777.

■■ Mother’s Community Michif Kitchen. Create nutritious meals for your family on the first Thurs. of every month from 10am-1pm.

Hosted at Lii Michif Otipemisiwak, 707 Tranquille Rd. Childcare provided. Space limited. RSVP required. Call 250-554-9486.

SPECIAL EVENT FUNDRAISER Special Event Fundraiser Evan Mutrie former Kamloops Broncos Player FOR EVAN MUTRIE who succumbed to a rare virus and is now paralyzed.

A former Kamloops Broncos Player Storm vs 100 Mile House Wranglers Game who succumbed to a rare virus and is now Kamloops paralyzed on Friday January 27th Game Time 7:35pm

KAMLOOPS STORM VS 100 MILE HOUSE WRANGLERS

At the Historic Memorial Arena Special Event Fundraiser

Evan Mutrie former Kamloops Broncos Player

succumbed to a and rare virus and is now paralyzed.

Prizes, Silent who Auction Items more.

Storm 100 Mile Family.

House Wranglers Game Friday, January 27 @ Historic Memorial Arena Proceeds to helpKamloops support thevsMutrie

Game Time: 7:35pm

on Friday January 27th Game Time 7:35pm

Atsales the Historic Memorial Arena 50% of all advance ticket goes to the PRIZES, SILENT AUCTION ITEMS AND MORE! Silent Auction Items and more.

MutriePrizes, Family Proceeds help support the Mutrie Family.

PROCEEDS TO SUPPORT THE MUTRIE FAMILY. For tickets pleasetocontact: 50% of all advance ticket sales goes to the Barry @ 250 574-2811 50% of all advance ticket sales go to the Mutrie Family Mutrie Family For tickets please contact: Peter @ 250 574-6314 For tickets please contact: Barry @ 250-574-2811, Peter @ 250-574-6314, Pete @ 250 318-3332 Barry @ 250 574-2811 Pete @ 250-318-3332 or email dewar@vip.net Or email dewar@vip.net Peter @ 250 574-6314

Pete @ 250 318-3332 Or email dewar@vip.net

Please remember to clear your sidewalks. Our carriers, the eldery and mobility challenged appreciate it!

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echo stargazer Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Ready or not, the universe casts a light on all things Aquarius. You might feel reclusive and nostalgic but the fans are call for another encore. Love returns from the past.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Sometimes an abundance of opportunities actually spreads our energies thin. As you enter a reflective cycle take a moment and prioritize your dreams. Looking back will lead you forward.

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) A light begins to shine on an adventure you had doubts with. Life energies push unfavourably against long range plans but it’s a challenge you’re up for. Tie up lose ends.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Watching the weather brings dreams of travel and a long desired vacation but the daily focus has shifted to your career. Wear that cute scarf when out in public. Fans walk up and say hello.

Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) As long term goals come into reach you’re faced with a decision to either keep working your career or to devote some time to love. Your neglected love life requires attention but business is rarely this prosperous. Subconscious efforts reveal your answer.

Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Close relationships continue their transformations but you’ll have the assets to make the best of a trying situation. A light begins to shine on joint finances and an inheritance. Love uncovers a mystery.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Even as days continue to evolve with uncontrollable and sometimes undesirable results, you knew from the beginning that this journey would have bumps. Money challenges but your “fight to win” spirit will save the day. It’s hero time and love is watching.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Even though life feels blessed with all things Virgo, this isn’t the time to rest on your rewards. There may be bumps but the energy is still pushing you forward. Keep shining.

Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Romantic overtures serenade with words you were hoping to hear but the pace of the day is just too busy to indulge the heart. Stick to your schedule but make an active plan to balance your energies. Love is walking beside you.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Spring cleaning arrives early.

Casual hopes, memories, and fallen dreams have been cluttering both your physical and emotional worlds. It’s time to clean things up before you trip on forgotten illusions.

Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Romance and playful adventures are both on the horizon but for now you’re in a cycle of grounding and taking care of what will allow those dreams to manifest.

Lean on your friends for help and sign as many new contracts as you can.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) A break is on the way but not before you sort a new beginning to your financial streams. Plan carefully because your decisions during this astro-cycle will set your financial template for the next journey. Love pushes for a new home.

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

The principal’s daughter “Isn’t the principal a dummy!” said a boy to a girl.

“Well, do you know who I am?” asked the girl.

“No.” replied the boy.

“I’m the principal’s daughter.” said the girl.

“And do you know who I am?” asked the boy.

“No,” she replied.

“Thank goodness!” said the boy with a sign of relief.

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MEMORY PROBLEMS? Are you or a loved one missing words or forgetting names?

Our research team is working on some of the latest potential advances in care.

You may qualify to participate in a study and receive: • All study-related medical care at no cost • An MRI and PET scan of the brain at a qualified private clinic • A stipend of $62.00 to the patient and caregiver each per visit to cover expenses • The opportunity to participate in research for yourself and future generations

Patients who could benefit should: • Have mild memory loss (no prior diagnosis required) • Be in general good health • Have a study partner (partner should see patient at least 10 hours per week)

Contact the study team at

1.888.490.4320 healthresearch.ca

KAMLOOPS YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2017 SEASON! The 2017 youth soccer season gets underway in mid-April.

The registration deadline to guarantee a place on a KYSA House team and secure an early bird registration fee is February 1st!

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2017 PLAYER REGISTRATION FEES: U5 to U10 (Born 2012–2007) – $225.00 • $250.00 after Feb. 1!

U11 to U18 (Born 2006–1999) – $250.00 • $275.00 after Feb 1!

Family Rates (3 or more children) Available!

• Visit the KYSA web site to register on-line or visit the association’s office on McArthur Island. VISA, MasterCard, American Express & Debit Cards accepted. Debit cards at the KYSA office only!

Tel. 250-376-2750 • kysa@telus.net • www.kysa.net

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We’re looking for people like you, who may be experiencing difficulty hearing in noisy environments to evaluate a remarkable new digital hearing aid and a rehabilitative process that could be the solution to your difficulties. There’s no cost or obligation to participate!

Call us toll-free today to see if you qualify for this Field Test. Potential candidates will be given a FREE hearing test to determine their candidacy.

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Hearing tests are provided free of charge for adults ages 18 and older. Some conditions may apply. Please see clinic for details.

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