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Derby Dolls host night out at the Dirty Jersey For those who don’t know about the Tournament City Derby Dolls, they are a skilled crew of empowered women who compete in the amazingly challenging flat track roller derby league. They laced up their roller skates for the first time in September of 2010 in Kamloops and have been thrilling audiences ever since.

The Deadlies are the appointed gatekeepers of flat track roller derby in Kamloops and the upper echelon of the Tournament City Derby Dolls. Their sanctum is the track and they have been rumored to be a part of a global conspiracy of roller domination. Believe it, when these warrior women of roller derby competition throw a fundraiser it is going to be epic!

Meet the Deadlies, enjoy a steak dinner, bid on some fantastic auction items while you rock out to Johnny 2 Fingers and ZigZagJeZus at the Tournament

City Derby Dolls Steak Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser at The Dirty Jersey located at 1200, 8 Street on June 5 with dinner starting at 5 pm. Too early for you? There will be a second sitting for a delicious steak dinner complete with spuds and salad at 7pm as well and a vegetarian option just in case meat is not your thing. The silent auction will feature the impressive talents of our local artists and

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many other local artisans and businesses who have contributed generously to bring a wide variety of items to bid on.

Of course, if you would rather eat at home and join in the party a bit later, drop in at the Dirty Jersey and check out the rocking musical stylings of Johnney 2 Fingers and the Deformities as well as ZigZagJeZus for a small cover fee. Great food, great music and a great cause so be there and

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Justene DionGlowa who is known in the Tournament City Derby Dolls as Gunner says, “We have an extensive travel schedule this season. We are now trying to host a home bout, which will be June 27 and that is what we are fundraising for.”

The women who make up the league come from all walks of life and are committed to promoting athleticism and women’s empowerment. They are passionate about their chosen sport and through countless volunteer hours and community involvement they have inspired and continue to educate Kamloops about the fascinating world of roller derby. For tickets or more information please contact the Tournament City Derby Dolls via their facebook page or email them at fundraising@tcdd.ca. ~Trina Budai

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Fire service proposal for Pinantan Lake The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has conducted two public information meetings in Pinatan about a proposed fire-protection service area and has distributed petitions to the owners of the 436 properties wihin the proposed area as part of a public-assent process.

Property owners who support the establishment of a fire protection service and borrowing up to $470,00 for construction of a fire hall and purchase of equipment have until noon on Tuesday, June 30

to submit their completed petitions to the TNRD. Property owners within the proposed service area who have not yet received their petition are encouraged to contact the TNRD as soon as possible.

Final petition results will be published after June 30. The presentations from the community meetings and other information about the proposed service and borrowing are available on the TNRD website.

Outbreak of Salmonella infections related to contact with live baby poultry

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Several of these cases occurred in the Interior Health region.

Anyone who has contact with live poultry or has eggs from hobby farms, non-commercial organic farms and backyard flocks are advised to take precautions to protect their health. Members of the public who have acquired poultry from a hatchery in Alberta, and are concerned they may be affected by this outbreak, should contact their supplier or their local Health Protection Unit for more information.

On Friday, May 29 the TRU board of governors will discuss a motion to impose a $1600 per semester tuition fee on all Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English as a Second or Additional Language (ESAL) programs. Â The increases would take effect in the Fall 2015 semester. Â These programs, which provide students with employment, learning and language skills, and remedial courses necessary for access to further post-education at TRU, have been tuition-free since 2008.

Interior Health is collaborating with the BC Centre for Disease Control, BC health authorities, BC Ministry of Agriculture, Public Health Agency of Canada and provincial partners to investigate an outbreak of salmonellosis in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.

The cases of human illness are related to contact with live baby poultry originating from a hatchery in Alberta.

To date, there have been thirteen cases of salmonella infection and two hospitalizations in B.C. connected to this outbreak.

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What is your most unusual posession?

Kay Bingham student Harley Wyant with her display. Never too young to start planning for the future, PowerPlay Strategies and Valley First held a PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs Showcase on Wednesday, May 27 at Kay Bingham Elementary School. At the show students were selling products made during a six-week comprehensive educational program highlighting financial literacy, business planning and entrepreneurship.

As a part of the PowerPlay program, staff at Valley First volunteered time to teach students the fundamentals of good business planning, as well as the value of community investment.

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A lucky rock. My son gave it to me when he was a kid 33 years ago and I’ll keep it forever!

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WW1 medals belonging to my great uncle.

Kamloops’ famous weed-eating goats return After successful application of the program over the last three years, the City of Kamloops has brought back Rocky Ridge Vegetation Control to use goats for controlling weeds as part of the city’s invasive plant management program.

The use of goats is not a not a one-time treatment; generally several years are required for significantly reducing infestations. We have found a reduction of weeds in the areas where the goats have been used over the last few years. Goats can also be used on sites where mechanical and chemical methods are not feasible due to topography, size, or sensitive nature. A prime example of this is the use of goats around the Dallas/Barnhartvale nature park wetlands, and the Pineview Valley wetlands, where they were introduced last year to help control thistle and other noxious weeds in the riparian areas.

Conrad and Donna Lindblom will use their herd of 450 goats, consisting of

Boer-saanen, Spanish, Nubian and Kiko goats, to target Dalmation Toadflax, leafy spurge and various invasive species in Kenna Cartwright Park. They use their highly trained herders, dogs and horses to manage their goat herds.

The goats are ideal to use as noxious weed seeds are not viable once the seed has passed through their digestive system. In addition, what they are consuming is not an issue for wildlife since the goats are targeting species that other animals will not eat and they move on once the weeds are consumed.

Want to come out and see the goats?

Rocky Ridge Vegetation Control will be at Kenna Cartwright Park from May 19 until the beginning of June, and then will be headed out to Dallas/Barnhartvale Nature Park for a week. Please note that all park users with dogs must keep them on a leash in target areas during this time.

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After many months of work the new Kamloops Kia location is open for business at 880 – 8th street. It was all hands on deck this past weekend to get the new site ready to go. Steve and Ladonne Davidson (owners) are thrilled with the larger lot which is easily double the size and the showroom is a good 3 times bigger. Kamloops Kia prides itself on being a family owned business and you can tell when you come in and talk to the staff. Kia has a huge selection of both new and pre-owned units and if they don’t have what you are looking for they will find it for you even if its not a Kia. Come on by and take a look.

All the world’s a stage Three arts and culture groups in Kamloops are receiving $60,000 from the province’s Community Gaming Grants program. They are: Project X Theatre Productions Society at $35,000 for the X-Fest Outdoor Summer Theatre Program; Kamloops Arts Council at $15,000 for the KAC’s Performing Arts Program, Visual Arts Exhibitions Program and Workshops Series Program; and the British Columbia Living Arts Society at $10,000 for artistic performance events in 2015to 2016.

“From theatre to music to visual arts, Kamloops is home to a vibrant arts and culture community and our government is proud to support it,” KamloopsNorth Thompson MLA Terry Lake said.

“By providing access to high-quality performances and exhibitions, these organizations make our city an even more dynamic and exciting place to live.”

“Arts and culture groups like these help bring communities to life,” KamloopsSouth Thompson MLA Todd Stone said. “Kamloops is fortunate to have a thriving arts and culture scene which

puts on many events throughout the year. They allow families and individuals to come together as a community and enjoy life in Kamloops.”

“The ongoing support Project X Theatre has received from the Community Gaming Grants program has been an integral part of our summer outdoor theatre festival, X Fest, celebrating its tenth anniversary this year,” said Heather Cant, co-artistic producer of Project X Theatre. “Not only is this funding essential to allowing this family festival to continue, it also allows us to provide subsidized ticket programs so cost needn’t be a barrier for young people and their families to embrace the arts.”

Every year, the provincial government approves $135 million in gaming grants that benefit more than 5,000 local non-profit organizations that serve communities throughout British Columbia.

Organizations interested in applying for Community Gaming Grants can find information and applications at pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming.

RCMP warn of social media scams The RCMP is reminding the public to be aware of online scams that utilize social media. On May 20 a senior citizen was contacted through social media, advising she had won a large sum of money.

She only needed to wire $300 in order to claim the winnings.

Unfortunately, in this incident the senior citizen did wire the money, but then became suspicious when the person requested further funds.

The victim in this incident advised that it was very believable, as the culprit used a friends list on social media during their interactions.

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Tri-Rom Industries Ltd. began operation twenty years ago right here on the North Shore. They have certainly come a long way since 1995 and Dennis Rombough with the team at Tri-Rom would like to invite everyone to celebrate with them on Wednesday, June 3 at 9-1251 12th Street on the North Shore to meet the team and enjoy some refreshments!

A locally owned and operated company; construction, maintenance and sheet metal were only the beginning. Tri-Rom is an authorized Carrier dealer and is committed to serving the Kamloops area with heating and cooling equipment, customized sheet metal fabrication, service and repair of restaurant and kitchen equipment. All installations, services and repairs are done efficiently by this motivated and enthusiastic group of friendly professionals.

With their seasonal preventative maintenance program for commercial or residential, you can feel confident that your equipment will run cleaner and more efficiently.

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Join them on Wednesday, June 3 from noon until 2:00 pm to celebrate 20 years of serving the Kamloops area. Enjoy hot dogs, chips, slushies and pop and meet the staff! Dennis Rombough owner/ operator; Shane, gas fitting and

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New strategy supports Aboriginal health and wellness Improved mental wellness, better access, increased collaboration, and building cultural competence are goals outlined in the new aboriginal health and wellness strategy, approved by Interior Health’s board of directors.

“We’ve seen great progress in our work to support innovative, culturally appropriate patient-centered care that meets the needs of First Nations and Aboriginal peoples across the province,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “Interior Health’s strategy is an example of this collaborative work and will help set a path to further enhance the health and wellness of Aboriginal people in this region.”

The document sets the path for Interior Health to work with First Nations and Métis partners on improving health outcomes for the approximately 50,000 Aboriginal people living within the Interior Health region.

“Everyone has unique health needs but, as this document points out, the needs of the Aboriginal population within Interior Health

are markedly different than the rest of our population,” said Interior Health Board Chair Erwin Malzer. “We have a responsibility to ensure equal access and appropriate health services.”

For example, individuals of Aboriginal ancestry have higher rates of mental illness than the general population (approximately sixteen per cent compared to eight per cent) while they have lower rates of cardiovascular disease (approximately six per cent compared to thirteen per cent).

The document follows the principle that health care touches people at all stages of life including: staying healthy, getting better, living with illness and coping with end of life. Services provided at these various stages must all meet Aboriginal people’s needs.

The four priority areas identified in the strategy are: advancement of cultural competency within Interior Health; ensuring meaningful participation of the Aboriginal population in health care planning and decision making; improving health equity; and improving mental wellness for Aboriginal people.

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“Cinnamon Ridge” by Darryl Nelson

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by Darryl Nelson will be on display at the Kamloops Arts Council Main Gallery, Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, from June 4 to 24.

“My work reflects an appreciation of the natural diversity of our province,” says Darryl. “I have experienced what being in the outdoors can do for one’s spirit, and I strive to find strong compositions that will draw the viewer in and create a feeling of connection to the landscape. I like to paint a diverse selection of scenes, as there are

just so many possibilities for great paintings everywhere I look! It is important to me to capture the details that make each tree, hill and cloud unique.

It is like a portrait where the individual features give it life and meaning. I hope my work inspires others to appreciate and protect this great land we live in for future generations.”

The Kamloops Arts Council’s Main Gallery is open to the public and located in the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre at 7 Seymour Street West. The gallery is open five days a week with hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday to Friday, and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday. Admission by donation is encouraged, although all are welcome to visit and appreciate this local gem.

June MS Education Session High Performance Living with Pain and MS. will be held at the Desert Gardens in the Mohave room located at 540 Seymour Street on Tuesday, June 9 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

What would you ask for more of in your life if you could have it today? Most people respond with two answers: purpose and meaning. These two words hold the promise to improve the lives of people with MS and their caregivers. Join mental health professionals and high performance coaches Michael Koehn and Samantha Carto for a heartfelt, direct and uplifting talk about your life and how to live better with MS and pain today.

Join them also for a discussion of commonly asked questions about medical cannabis and how to access local support and resources.

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He is known for his enthusiasm, heart, and practical ways of explaining complex health issues. He learned about MS intimately as a primary care giver nearly 20 years ago.

Samantha Carto is completing her Master of Arts in counseling psychology degree and Level 1 nutrition coaching certification. She is a certified high performance coach and an administrator and counselor of Mindteams Solutions. Sam is passionate about self-care and dedicated to improving the quality of life of those around her.

RSVP for this free education session by contacting Cyndi Lion at the Kamloops Chapter office at 250-314-0773. They will have light refreshments and a door prize.

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from his body and hurls his baseball cap onto a pile of hay.

Having seen enough, Cletus rushes in and says, “What the world are ya doing, Billy Bob?” “Good grief, Cletus, ya scared the bejeebers out of me,” says an obviously embarrassed Billy Bob. “But me ‘n the wife been havin’trouble lately in the bedroom department and the therapist suggested I do something sexy to a tractor.”

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Water quality centre celebrates 10 years The Kamloops Centre for Water Quality is a state of the art facility that has been in full operation since 2005. This is one of Canada’s largest membrane water treatment plants and is capable of supplying up to 160 million liters of clean drinking water daily to its citizens, regardless of the turbidity in the raw river. Every liter of water produced has exceeded and will continue to exceed drinking water standards.

Since it first came into operation, there has been numerous process improvements and efficiency that

have rendered this facility a leader in the water treatment in industry, including the diversion of over 15 million lbs of residual waste from the landfill.

The Kamloops Centre for Water Quality marked their 10 anniversary with a special event recognizing key contributors over the years, including Thompson Rivers University, General Electric, Interior Health Authority, Urban Systems and Stantec, and well as past City of Kamloops employees who were integral to the development of this facility.

Government invests in Kamloops Airport MP Cathy McLeod, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and for Western Economic Diversification, on behalf of the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, recently announced that the Government of Canada is investing $4,401,747 to enhance safety at the Kamloops Airport.

Funding will pay for the rehabilitation of pavement on Runway 08-26 and the replacement of two runway sweepers. This work and equipment will allow for timely and effective removal of snow, slush and ice from runways and taxiways, ensuring continued safe operations for flight crews, passengers, employees, and aerial firefighting services.

Funding is provided through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP).

“The City of Kamloops appreciates the huge level of support Transport Canada has shown the Kamloops Airport. The runway rehabilitation project is a significant capital project that would have been difficult to complete without its contribution. This funding means that airport improvement fees will not increase, allowing the airport to keep costs down for travellers.” said Mayor Peter Milobar.

Come out to see the Pride of BC! The City of Kamloops, in partnership with the BC Lions Football Club, are hosting the 5th Annual BC Lions Fanfest day, presented by BG Egg, this upcoming Sunday, June 7 and are inviting fans of all ages to join in on the festivities.

Fanfest will take place from 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm at Hillside Stadium. The Lions will be in action during their practice from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, followed by an autograph session at 3:15 pm.

Additionally, the Lions will be conducting a football clinic from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm, offering local kids aged six to thirteen a chance to learn from the professionals! The BC Lions will also be participating in interviews throughout the day. Fans will enjoy a multitude of entertainment, including performances by the Felions (BC Lions cheerleaders) and a chance to meet Leo the Lion.

“Kamloops is our home away

from home for training camp so it gives us great pleasure to bring Fanfest to the city of Kamloops again this year,” said Jamie Taras, director of community relations for the BC Lions. “Fanfest is all about embracing the community and interacting with the fans, so come on out and meet the 2015 BC Lions! We look forward to seeing you at Fanfest on June 7.”

Other activities include inflatable games, face painting and more.

Make sure to pick up some 2015 Lions gear at the merchandise tent! There will be free hot dogs from Premium Brands, or both Kamloops Lions Paddlewheelers and local food truck Eats Amore will have lunch available for purchase with proceeds going to Kamloops Community Football.

For more information or to review the agenda, visit the City’s website at www.kamloops.ca/ events/bclionsfanfest.shtml.

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■■ German Choir Free Concert on June 4 at 1:30pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Refreshments included. FMI call 250-376-4777.

■■ Hotdog Day on June 5 from 11am to 1pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. This is a fundraiser for the Community Centre and enjoy a taste of summer. Small book and puzzle sale at this time too. FMI call 250-376-4777.

■■ Chances entertainment June 5 Noosa, June 6 Spoiled Beats. Shows from 7 to 10pm.

No cover. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Big Little Science Centre - June 6: Air Pressure Show at 11am and at 1:30pm. Air is a force of nature that demands respect; join us for this interactive show to learn why!

The super Exploration Room is open 10am to 4pm with over 140 different exhibits to enjoy.

■■ Excelsior Rebekah Lodge events: June 1- Joint roll call and memorial at 7:30pm, June 7- Tea fundraiser for Women’s Shelter from 2 to 4pm, June 9- Meeting at 7:30pm, June 15PNG club meeting at 7:30pm, June 23- Pot luck dinner at 6pm.

■■ Steak Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser for the TC Derby Dolls on June 5 at 5pm at The Dirty Jersey, 1200 8th St. Features live music from Zig Zag JeZus and Johnny 2 Fingers. Tickets available at the Tournament City Derby Dolls facebook page or by emailing fundraising@tcdd.ca ■■ 5th Annual Schubert Drive Yard Sale on June 6 from 10am to 4pm. 22 households participating. Something for everyone!

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WHO NEEDS ICE? - The Kamloops Ball Hockey League season is well under way including this action between the Jets and the Bulldogs at McArthur Park arena. The 11-team league features players aged 16 and up.

Club 31st Annual Swap Meet on June 6 at the Logan Lake Recreation Centre.Breakfast at 7am, gates open at 8am.

Antiques and collectibles, vintage and custom car parts.

Show and Shine on the grass.

Free admission. FMI or stall rentals contact margorernie@ telus.net or 250-573-5965.

■■ Rocks and Minerals with geologist Donald Bouffard on June 16 with “What’s My Rock?” at 6:30 to 7pm and “Earth Treasures: Rocks, Minerals and Gems” from 7 to 8pm at North Kamloops Library.

■■ Senior’s Got Talent Contest on June 19 at 7pm at Chartwell Renaissance Retirement Home, 628 Tranquille Rd. Auditions for 60+ contestants will be held on June 12 from 3 to 5pm in

the Theatre Room at Chartwell Kamloops. FMI or to register contact Glenna at 250-3123266.

■■ Volunteers Needed for the Kids of Steel Triathlon on June 28 at Brock pool.

Kamloops Triathlon Club is looking for volunteers to help with course set up, course marshaling (to keep the kids safe on the route), helping the kids in transition. If you are able to lend some time it is lots of fun to cheer on triathletes aged four to 19 years of age. Please koskamloops@gmail. email com.

Express ■■ The Wildlife Volunteer Society is looking for new members to help operate the “Wildlife Express” train at the BC Wildlife Park. People needed

for helping to run or maintain the train, perform cashier duties or assist with track maintenance.

FMI call 250-579-8938 or email emrobinson@telus.net.

■ Pyrohu Suppers on the last Fri. of each month from 5 to 7pm at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044 8th St. Tickets at the door. FMI call 250-5788266 or 250-376-1978.

■■ Sushi and Udon Lunch on fourth Friday each month (except July and August) at the Japanese Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Ave. Call to book your lunch at 250-376-9629.

■■ Acoustic Jam Nights at The Alano Club, 171 Leigh Rd from 7 to 10pm on the 1st and 3rd Mon. of each month. Hosted

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echo stargazer Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Happy birthday! You’ve been waiting for something to move on the relationship front and patience is wearing thin. Logic takes a back seat as an emotional outburst signals time for a new type of love to bloom.

Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) You’ve been thinking about a change in lifestyle that gets your health back on track. A little time at the gym will do wonders. You’re still attracting smiles wherever you go so pump up that inner strength and say hello.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Friends continue to confuse and leave you wondering what’s going on but one person has caught your attention and you like it. Do your best to bridge the gap and say hello. They’re just as impressed with you as you are with them.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Luck is still flowing behind the scenes in secret affairs and relationships. If someone tries to sneak something past you, they’ll be caught. Take the high road and simply do your best to be your best.

Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Lately you’ve wanted to be anywhere and do anything other than what you feel is a dull and ordinary life. This week the daydreaming catches up. An important document will arrive in the mail shortly and with it comes a bit of the freedom that you’ve been looking for.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Joint projects might still work out so don’t completely throw in the towel but if you want to make things succeed then you’re going to have to say something. Don’t wait until it all boils over into an emotional mess.

Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You’re craving the spotlight in love and you’re willing to fight to get it. You’re in a love cycle so your partner might shine the attention you’ve been wanting. Although you’re our most direct sign, a subtle reminder is all it will take.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Love is coming from your partner but this week you need some alone time. You’re not fed up with anyone, just drained. Rest and recharge those batteries. If none of that helps then a jog by yourself should clear the emotional cobwebs.

Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) You’re more important to your friends than you may have realized. Did you know they count on you for emotional inspiration and levelheaded answers? Spend some time with the team and let the past fade into a distant memory.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Time to put your best foot forward and shine! You may want to spend time at home but both the planets and the office have other ideas. Dress to impress and definitely take the leadership role when called upon.

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) This week’s full moon highlights your need for personal freedom, expansive thoughts and getting away.

Take a break outside to clear you mind and recharge your emotional batteries. Love is still waiting close to home.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) You may have been saving for a rainy day but your partner has other thoughts. Hidden activities in joint finances and behind the scenes power struggles come into the spotlight.

It’s a public display of affection kind of week.

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