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instead of sitting at home why not put some of those electronic devic-es to work, grab the kids and go out searching for treasure in your patch of the world? The game is called geocaching and all it takes is a gps and a person to operate it.

“geocaching all started 11 years ago when the u.s. flipped the switch, as we say,” explains rod smith, Kamloops geo-cacher extraordinaire. “That was when the u.s. government allowed everyone to use its gps system. it all ballooned from there.”

basically geocaching is a hide and hunt game where people hide cach-es which are essentially treasure which can come in the form of little trinkets, themed items, a gorgeous view or even just a little history of the area. it humbly began after de-regulation with a guy hiding things out in odd places for his friends to find. it caught on, people became hooked and now there are caches in nearly every corner of the globe.

Kamloops has many, many caches and a very active community of geocachers who call it their hobby. rod is one of them and because he loves the activity so much, he wants to be able to share his passion with anyone who wants to learn how to do it. with the full support of the City of Kamloops, a group of local volunteers, the Mcarthur island Treasure hunt (MiTh) group, have established Mcarthur island as a geocaching training ground. This is a place

where new and experi-enced geocachers can find a large number of hidden treasures in a rela-tively small area. with a total of 16 caches includ-ing one night cache, this will be a great place to learn and fall in love with the art of geocaching.

The Mcarthur island Treasure hunt officially launched on october 29 at a family-friendly event.

“This is a new and permanent thing on the island,” he continues. “i came up with it a while ago because new cach-ers need to learn how to do this sport properly so they can be successful. There was nowhere for new cachers to learn the sport. This is a safe envi-

ronment; it has level ground and is a great place to start. it is family friendly and there are four caches that are wheel chair accessible. we wanted to make this for everyone. we have been putting this together since august and we are excited to be able to share it.”

These caches will include a variety of cache types and difficulty levels. all caches promote the highest standards of geocaching eti-quette by encouraging participants to practice low impact caching, respect other park users, and trade responsibly. Most of all, they are meant to be fun!

so if you ever were curious about the this form of adventure, sim-ply grab your gps or smart phone with a geocaching app and head

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(L-R) Rod Smith, Jade Caulfield, Lee Caufield, and Tracy Odber check their GPS settings before heading out on the inaugural McArthur Island Treasure Hunt on Saturday morning.

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a public forum for mayor and councillor candidates for the 2011 elections for the City of Kamloops and adjacent Thompson nicola regional district electoral areas on the proposed ajax mine will be held on Monday, november 7 at 7:00 p.m. the barber house of Learning Centre at Thompson rivers university (Tru).

The forum will begin with a short presentation by the Kamloops area preservation association on the geographi-cal aspects of the project. The mine proponent, KghM ajax has been invited to attend and will be given an equal amount of time to present their project to the forum.

Candidates will be given an opportunity to present their views on the project to the forum, fol-lowed by written and oral ques-tions to the candidates from the floor.

The moderator is david Charbonneau, retired Tru instructor. The forum is spon-sored by the Kamloops area preservation association (Kapa) and the human rights Committee of the Tru Faculty association, political science at Tru.

some of the issues to be dis-cussed at the forum include the public’s request for a federal review panel for the project, and the potential powers of the City

of Kamloops to regulate propos-als such as this open pit mine within city boundaries.

For further information, please contact: Judith naylor, Kapa

president at 250-374-5495, or ruth Madsen, Kapa, 250-828-1984. For information on this Kapa initiative, go to their web-site: stopajaxmine.ca.

down to Mc arthur island and in no time you will be on the road to an pastime that can fill a life-time. For more information, log on to www.geocaching.com.

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KURZAC HAMMERS THE COMPETITION

At the Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards dinner event, the President’s Award went to Rick Kurzac, owner of the Halston Home Hardware. He’s pictured here (R) receiving his award from Kamloops Chamber of Commerce president Maurice Hundle. Photo courtesy of Kent Wong.

Proposed Ajax mine candidates’ forumMovember

since its humble begin-nings in Melbourne australia, Movember has grown to become a global move-ment inspiring more than 1.1 million participants. during november each year, Movember is respon-sible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces, in Canada and around the world. with their “mo’s”, these men raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer.

on Movember 1st, guys reg-ister at Movember.com with a clean-shaven face. supported by the mo sista women in their lives, Movember mo bros raise funds through spon-sorship for their mo-growing efforts. Mo bros effectively become walking, talking billboards for the month of november. Through their actions and words, they raise awareness by prompting pri-vate and public conversation on the often-ignored issue of men’s health.

in 2010, nearly 119,000 Canadian mo bros and mo sistas raised $22.3 million to support the number one male cancer, prostate cancer. The funds go to programs run directly by Movember Canada and prostate Cancer Canada to support a broad range of innovative, world-class programs in awareness and education, survivorship and research.

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NSBIA hosts election forumThe north shore business

improvement association (nsbia) is hosting a municipal election all Candidates Forum on the evening of wednesday, november 2 in the dogwood room of the north shore Community Centre at 750 Cottonwood avenue.

given the high number of candi-dates, the forum will be moderated to a fairly strict scheduled to begin

at 7:00 pm sharp and finish no later than 9:30 pm. each candidate will have both an opening and clos-ing remark as well as be able to respond to two questions.

This is a chance for the vot-ers of Kamloops to see who the Candidates are and what they stand for.

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Members of the Vancouver Marine Squad, Sgt. Norm Webster, Cst. Jamie Gibson and Cst. Graham Webb, welcomed members of the Kamloops Blazers hockey team on their recent EDGE Program awareness/education trip to Vancouver. Jordan DePape, Dylan Willick, Cam Lanigan, Ryan Hanes, Tyler Hansen and JC Lipon were accompanied by Kamloops detachment R.C.M.P members in order to learn firsthand about drug and alcohol addiction and the drug trade in Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. The players will present their message to local Grade 6 classes in the Kamloops regional district throughout the school year.

Team up for youth at Risk program interior Community services (iCs)

is a registered not for profit agency in the City of Kamloops that offers close to 50 programs in 32 communities and provides support and services to approximately l100 people a day to the interior of british Columbia.

The Kamloops blazers, Kamloops storm and a&w have partnered togeth-er to raise funds for interior Community

services’ youth at risk programs. This partnership undertaking a fundraiser that is a fabulous deal where for just $20.00 you receive a value of $62.00 that includes 2 tickets to a Kamloops blazers game (prior to dec. 15), 2 tick-ets to a Kamloops storm game (prior to dec. 15), and a coupon for an a&w Teen burger Combo

proceeds are going towards interior Community services youth at risk programs.

packages can be purchased at any a&w Location, Fortune & sahali safeway locations, at all home games of the blazers and storm or at interior Community services at 765 Tranquille road.

For more information on interior Community services, visit their web-site at www.interiorcommunityser-vices.bc.ca.

In praise of Doris Rubel The Kamloops blazers play-by-play

man, Jon Keen, put together a doris rubel audio tribute that played on radio nL earlier this year. doris rubel, who died in late september, was the longtime coordinator of the blazers billeting program. To listen to this tribute, go to the link at: blazerhockey.com/media/audiolist/138115.

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The Kamloops Blazers went head to head with the Kamloops Special Olympics athletes at an all-out fun floor hockey game on October 24. The game was held at the Brocklehurst Middle School, and the score was Blazers - 10, Special Olympians – 9.

The health and economic impact of Smart MetersTo the editor:The people of Kamloops were for-

tunate to have information about bC hydro smart Meters presented to them on Monday night. The facts discussed were supported with logical arguments, and a citizen is left won-dering why the bC Liberals are having these meters installed before adequate research has been completed.

radio frequency electro-magnetic waves have been linked to cancer development and other health prob-lems. before we attach devices that emit these waves to every house in Kamloops we should have all the facts reviewed. The bC Liberals are not exercising due diligence, and this is irresponsible given the seriousness of these health concerns.

politicians claim that time of use billing will benefit citizens. in ontario, smart Meters have allowed this billing method to increase hydro bills by up to 150 per cent. we should not tolerate the same increases in bC as our economy will be hurt when our citizens have even less money to spend.

by searching the internet for ‘smart Meters’ the people of Kamloops will quickly understand why the group Citizens for safe Technology has been created. installing these meters will erode our privacy, harm our health, and hurt the economy.

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Storm hockey player of monthThe Kootenay international Junior

hockey League has announced the players of the month for the month of september. Kamloops storm goalie Lyndon stanwood, who was rookie of the year in the doug birks conference last season, has started off the new season in great form and has been

selected as september player of the month for the okanagan shuswap division. Lyndon led or was near the lead in almost all of the goaltending categories. his record was 4-0-0-1 with the only loss in double oT. he leads the league in shots against: 204 and saves: 195.

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one thing that stands out about Lynda douglas is her passion for education. The longtime pCT Kam-loops Computer and business school owner and in-structor is currently running for school Trustee and hopes to bring her passion to the job.

“someone asked me the other day if i was interest-ed in politics,” she says. “i have never wanted to be a politician but this isn’t politics, it’s passion. i have a daughter in high school and i have been frustrated with the unclear guidelines set out by the district. i want to be there to represent all the other high school parents who also need a voice.”

For anyone who knows Lynda, they could tell you that when she sets her mind to something it gets done. her passion for education runs through each facet of her life. she knows what a difference education can make in your life and she sees it every day.

“it is almost impossible to get by in the business world without having good computer skills,” she ex-plains. “as the years go by, the skill sets you need increase and change. everyone, no matter what po-sition they are in, needs to have a good foundation with Microsoft Office. When Microsoft released Of-fice 2007, they changed much of the program, the menus, and the func-tions. now that this soft-ware is becoming the industry standard, it is important to learn it be-fore you fall behind.”

Lynda knows what she is talking about. at pCT Kamloops their focus is on teaching their students the necessary skills to be able to operate efficiently in the work force. Most of Kamloops’ biggest em-ployers have already made the switch to the new soft-ware and Lynda has come in to many of those busi-nesses to train and guide their employees through the change.

“we focus on personalized, one-on-one instruction and small class sizes,” explains Lynda. “we have a series of instructor-led classes and provide in-class instructor assistance for hands-on learning in every program we offer. we also offer on-site instruction and custom classes to meet your company’s needs. Our instructor-led Microsoft Office 2007 classes are so popular that students are starting to book for Jan-uary. we will also be starting a windows 7 class. please call for more details.”

Computers are a way of life now and with the con-

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check their email and get by using the basic pro-grams, but it is not un-til you spend some real time with it can unleash its power. having good computer skills can and will change your life in

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Symphony’s Mahler equals magnificence Magnificent Mahler, the upcom-

ing program in the Kamlooops symphony’s 35th anniversary season, represents a much-antici-pated milestone for the orchestra. This will be its first performance of a major work by gustav Mahler (1860-1911), one of the most fre-quently performed and recorded of all composers throughout the second half of the 20th century, a position he has sustained into the 21st century.

on saturday, november 5 at 7:30 pm in sagebrush Theatre, the Kamloops symphony and soloists peter Collins (pictured bottom right), tenor, and alan Corbishley (pictured top right), baritone, perform Mahler’s das Lied von der erde (The song of the earth). although this work is called a “song,” it is actu-ally a large scale symphony for orchestra with two vocal solo-ists, written in six movements, each of which is a separate song. The songs themselves come from

translations of ancient Chinese poems, adapted by Mahler.

not every community of Kamloops’ size can claim two gifted classically trained singers as their own. both peter Collins and alan Corbishley started their training in Kamloops and later completed bachelor of Music degrees at the university of Victoria and the university of british Columbia, respectively, before going on to further stud-ies in Canada and internationally. it is our good fortune that both of these accomplished musicians once again make their homes in Kamloops.

das Lied von der erde will be performed in german with english surtitles to enhance the experience and understanding of the songs for the audience.

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Journeying to the Thompson Valley potter’s guild sale this nov 5 is like discovering another world filled with the wonders and delights of artisans working in clay. everything imaginable in functional pottery like mugs, bowls, platters and the ubiquitous French butter dish are available to you. and if your tastes run more to the artistic you can find amaz-ing examples of that as well.

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“well, she replied, “he has one cat house in Kansas City and another in new orleans.”

Seniors’ marriage proposalThere were two elderly people

living in a Florida mobile home park. he was a widower and she a widow. They had known one another for a number of years.

one evening there was a com-munity supper in the big activity center. The two were at the same table, across from one another. as the meal went on, he made a few admiring glances at her and finally gathered his courage to ask her, “will you marry me?”

after about six seconds of ‘care-ful consideration,’ she answered. “yes. yes, i will.”

The meal ended and, with a few more pleasant exchanges, they went to their respective places. next morning, he was troubled.

“did she say ‘yes’ or did she say ‘no’?” he couldn’t remember. Try as he would, he just could not recall. not even a faint mem-ory. with trepidation, he went to the telephone and called her. First, he explained that he didn’t remember as well as he used to. Then he reviewed the lovely evening past.

as he gained a little more cour-age, he inquired, “when i asked if you would marry me, did you say ‘yes’ or did you say ‘no’?”

he was delighted to hear her say, “why, i said, ‘yes, yes i will’ and i meant it with all my heart.” Then she continued, “i am so glad that you called, because i couldn’t remember who had asked me.”

email: deverforyou@yahoo.ca

www.nellydeverkamloops.com

“Together We Can”

Have questions? Please feel free to contact me.

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Submitted by Barrie OgdenDiabetes has, and will, for

years to come, continue to be a major medical and financial challenge both to individuals and society as a whole with BC seeing the 2nd highest increase in diabetes compared to other provinces.

But, even more shocking, is the growing number of citizens who remain undiagnosed and, therefore, completely unaware of the life-threatening consequences which can result from a lack of medical intervention.

To assist citizens by providing knowledge of the disease and the tools to live well with diabetes, especially with depression,the Kamloops Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association, will be hosting its 4th Annual Diabetes Expo in Kamloops on Saturday, November 5 from 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Kamloops Alliance Church, 233 Fortune Drive, just off the Overlander Bridge.

This free event is co-sponsored by the Alliance Church which has made its facilities, including significant free parking, available for use by the CDA. The Expo begins with registration and check-in as well as the opportunity to circulate around the Trade Show which will feature more than 20 displays by business

and community medical and health-related organizations. Pre-registration to reserve a seat by calling 1-888-628-9494 or emailing interiorbc@diabetes.ca is strongly recommended.

As in the past, the event will again see TRU nursing students on hand to check both blood pressure and blood glucose levels, often with results that should be a warning sign for participants.

Keynote speaker for the afternoon is Diane O’Grady, recently retired from the Diabetes Clinic in Vernon, who will speak about “My Diabetes Journey”, highlighting the significant changes, innovations, and modifications in treatment which occurred during her 26 year career.

Following her talk will be 2 sets of presentations by members of a 4-person panel including; a pharmacist, a dietician/certified diabetes educator, a registered clinical counsellor and a research scientist, specializing in nutrition

and diabetes, who will be sharing current information about their unique hands-on, every day involvement with those with a diabetes diagnosis.

After each set of presentations will be the opportunity for those in the audience to ask questions of panel members.

Between the 2 presentations will be a refreshment break, the opportunity to interact with speakers and to further check out the Trade Show exhibits. Throughout the afternoon there will also be prize draws and the opportunity to buy, as part of a fundraising initiative, raffle tickets to win an original matted and framed painting, a Bayer USB meter or a diabetes cookbook.

Whether you’ve been living with diabetes for a period of time or you’re newly diagnosed, come out to the Expo to discover you are not alone and that there’s a wealth of tools and information available to help deal with your medical issues.

Diabetes expo 2011saturday, November 5 For info and support!

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• Lowering insulin secretion

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• Lowering after-meal blood sugar levels

• Reducing the gylcemic index of meals

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What are the risk factors for diabetes?If you are aged 40 or older, you are at risk for type 2 diabetes and should be tested at least every three years. If any of the following risks factors apply, you should be tested earlier and/or more often.

Being:• A member of a high-risk group (Aboriginal, Hispanic, Asian, South Asian or African descent)• Overweight (especially if you carry most of your weight around your middle)

Having:• A parent, brother or sister with diabetes• Health complications that are associated with diabetes• Given birth to a baby that weighed more than 4 kg (9 lb)• Had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy)• Impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose• High blood pressure• High cholesterol or other fats in the blood

• Been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, acanthosis nigricans (darkened patches of skin), or schizophrenia

The Expo is free but you are asked to pre-register by calling 1-888-628-9494 or emailing interiorbc@diabetes.ca.

730 Cottonwood Ave., North Kamloops 250-376-4777

Healthy Community ActivitesThe North Shore Community Centre offers many activities to help

you lead a healthy lifestyle. Come in and check us out!Diabetes Clinic • Tai Chi Breathing • Healing Touch • Zumba

Karobics • Out of Eden Footcare • Weight Watchers • Carpet BowlingGentle Yoga • Reflexology • Dance Aerobics • Gentle Nia • Social Dance

For more info and a complete list of activities: http://nsccs.webs.com

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TALK of the TownFall Adult Drop-In Badminton

at oLph Catholic Church hall, 635 Tranquille rd. from 7 to 8:30pm every Tues. birdies are supplied. FMi 250-579-0193 until oct. 29.

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

TRU Actors Workshop Theatre presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream by william shakespeare, nov. 2-5. general admission tickets at the TruawT box office open the week of the performances, Monday to Friday, 11am to 2pm.

Entertainment at Barside Lounge & grill at Chances, 1250 halston ave. Fridays 7 to 10pm. nov. 4, Johnson sandwich.

BIG Little Science Centre, 985 holt street, is open for pub-lic drop-in Thurs. and Fri. 3-5pm, and sat. 10am-4pm. special show or activity at 1:30pm saturdays. nov. 5: electrical Circuits; Light up your Life!

Home Routes Tour featuring Jim Moffat, nov. 4 at 8pm at 4664 spurraway rd. in rayleigh. Tickets available at erwin’s deli, 369 st. paul st. FMi 250-374-1040.

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The DGB with Alamagokous at pogue Mahones, 843 desmond st. on nov. 4. doors at 8:30pm. Tickets at door.

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Annual Fall/Christmas Bake Sale on nov. 5 from 11am to 1pm at holy Trinity ukrainian Catholic

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nov. 5 from 10-3 pm at the north shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood av,. bake sale 10am and Tea 11am-2pm FMi 250-376-4777.

Christmas Crafts Art Classes for kids 9- 13 years old with Laura bittante at oLph school, 235 poplar st. on Tuesdays nov. 8 to dec. 13 from 3- 4:30pm. FMi or to register contact Laura at 250-819-2787.

All Candidates Breakfast on nov. 10, at 7:45am-10am at Kamloops Convention Centre, 1250 rogers way. FMi call deb McClelland 250-319-2774.

Let’s Dance at the ukrainian hall, 725 york st. on nov. 12 from 8pm to midnight, music is by union Jack. sponsored by the Thompson Valley activity and social Club (TVasC). For ticket info contact Louise at 778-471-2220 or ed at 250-374-2774.

Santa Claus Parade on nov. 26 with wake up santa in Kamloops square at 10:30am and parade at 11am starting at 2nd ave. to Victoria st. to 6th ave. FMi www.christmastown.ca. There are still spots left to join the parade! Call 250-372-3242 for details.

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#21 - 750 Fortune Shopping Centreemail: drdex@kamloops.net • www.drdextraze .com

DR. BARRY DEXTRAZEGeneral Practioner

Providing preventative, restorative, cosmetic, dental implants and

family dentistry.

Dr. Dextraze

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• Actively engaged in this community.• Part of the team responsible for the first US

web-based science education software (Science Brainium) which was adopted as curriculum for K-8 in various states.

• Past Deputy Director of Education for Wired Women International Vancouver.

• Ability to work well with a team and support group decisions.

“I believe in the democratic process and the understanding that the role of the board is to act strategically, in line with the interests of the entire school community.”

A cAndidAte with A vision

tanya orozcoschool board trustee

P: 250.852.1815E: tanyaorozco@shaw.ca

www.facebook.com/torozcoschool

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Kamloops’ own Sage Hill Drummers have been nominated in the Best Pow Wow CD-Traditional category at the 2011 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards to be held November 4 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Sage Hills are regular performers at the annual Kamloopa Pow Wow and many other events. Way to go, drummers and singers!

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YOur HOrOSCOpESCORPIO (oct 24-nov 22) you will easily blow situations out of pro-portion. Try to be as mellow as possible. you won’t have to look for the action. you’re ready to take action and take over..SAGITTARIUS (nov 23-dec 21) you may blow situations out of pro-portion when dealing with the one you love. unfortunately, your per-sonal life may suffer from a lack spare time. Moneymaking opportuni-ties will surface. your need to be in a leadership position will help you surpass any rivals you might encounter.CAPRICORN (dec 22-Jan 20) don’t hesitate to present your unique ideas. you will feel so much better about yourself if you can control your addictions. use your high energy and dynamic approach to win favors from superiors. a long discussion is in order if you wish to clear the air.AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) extravagance and overindulgence are not a cure if you’re feeling sorry for yourself. problems with in-laws or relatives may be more damaging than you realize. opportunities for financial gains through investments and games of chance are likely.PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) secret enemies will be eager to spread ru-mors about you. your suggestions for fund raising events will be well received. you should avoid getting involved in the personal problems of colleagues. Lack of responsibility and attention has been a key issue in relationships. ARIES (Mar 21-april 20) gambling will be a waste of time and mon-ey. in-laws or older individuals may give you a bit of a hard time this week. assist a relative or good friend by setting of a budget for them. your high energy should be spent pleasing your mate.TAURUS (apr 21-May 21) Loans will be attainable and legal matters easily taken care of. Don’t be too pushy or demanding, or you may find yourself all alone. help elders get their personal papers in order. oppor-tunities for travel and communication are evident.GEMINI (May 22-June 21) your own small business on the side sounds pretty lucrative. you may have major blowups with someone you love if you don’t back down. draw up contracts regarding your personal situation. reciprocate by offering helpful hints.CANCER (June 22-July 22) don’t let others bait you into arguments. uncertainties about your home may cause tension. responsibilities with respect to older relatives may be a burden. avoid social unpleasantness.LEO (July 23-aug 22) romance will be yours if you get out and do things in large groups. Trying to deal with your mate will be unproduc-tive and possibly hurtful. your communication skills will bring you pop-ularity and increased self esteem.VIRGO (aug 23-sept 23) you need to interact with others if you want to expand your knowledge. Sports, physical fitness programs, exercise in general will make you feel better and show some pretty quick results. peers may not be on your side.LIBRA (sept 24-oct 23) you will enjoy interacting with those who come from different backgrounds. be precise in your communications to avoid any misunderstandings and arguments. Take your time and try not to overload yourself. be careful what you consume this week.Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com

North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Avenue250.376.4777 • nsccs@shaw.ca

Craft Fair: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Admission by Donation

Bake Sale: 10:00am

Tea Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Cost for Tea is $4.00

Saturday, Nov. 5

Christmas Craft FairBake Sale & Tea

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NaturalHealth

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Small Space for rent!Small space, frequency advertising works!

Keeps your Wellness business top of mind by advertising in the Echo’s Natural Health Directorycall 250-374-ecHo (3246) for more info.

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

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

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

natural Healing, Usui, Karuna & celtic reikiA non-invasive form of energy and body workInnovative changes • Kim Jensen 250-376-6676 www.innovativechanges.com

exercISe yoUr BraIn By KnIttIng!Knitting is therapeutic, relaxing and self-satisfying.Donna’s yarn & crafts250-376-3381 • fortune Shopping centre

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

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

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

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• Connected to the community• Prominent advocate for seniors• Member of the Kamloops Seniors Advisory Council• Board of Directors River City Seniors Society

Let’s put open communication & transparency back into the decision making process!

P: 250-371-0234E: brendaprevost@telus.net

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Brenda Prevost for City CounCil

P: 250-371-0234E: brendaprevost@telus.net

• Connected to the community• Prominent advocate for seniors• Member of the Kamloops Seniors Advisory Council• Board of Directors River City Seniors Society

Let’s put open communication & transparency back into the decision making process!

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Brenda Prevost for City CounCil

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12:30pm Carpet Bowling1:00pm Cotton Pickers5:00pm Weight Watchers6:30pm Zumba7:00pm Duplicate Bridge

12:00pm Cotton PickersEstate Sale

12:30pm Carpet Bowling5:00pm Weight Watchers6:30pm Zumba7:00pm Duplicate Bridge

9:00am Tuesday Bridge10:00am Carpet Bowling

vs. Blazers1:00pm Tai Chi Breathing1:00pm Healing Touch2:30pm Scrabble5:30pm Zumba6:30pm Yoga6:45pm Karobics7:00pm Bridge Lessons

9:00am Out of Eden

11:00am FSNA12:30pm Carpet Bowling1:00pm Cotton Pickers5:00pm Weight

Watchers6:30pm Zumba7:00pm Duplicate Bridge

10:15am Tai Chi Breathing10:30am Sing-Along12:00pm BCGREA

8:00am Weight Watchers

8:00am Weight Watchers9:00am Tuesday Bridge

1:00pm Tai Chi Breathing1:00pm Healing Touch2:30pm Scrabble6:00pm Brock Lions6:30pm Wood Carvers / Yoga6:30pm Pie Night7:00pm Ladies of the Moose

9:00am Tuesday Bridge1:00pm Tai Chi Breathing1:00pm Healing Touch2:30pm Scrabble5:30pm Zumba6:30pm Yoga6:45pm Karobics

9:00am Golfer’s Bridge9:00am Diabetic Clinic10:00am Yoga1:00pm Cribbage1:30pm Line Dancing2:00pm German Choir6:30pm Social Dance7:00pm Duplicate Bridge

9:00am Golfer’s Bridge9:00am Diabetic Clinic10:00am Yoga1:00pm Cribbage1:30pm Line Dancing2:00pm German Choir6:30pm Social Dance6:30pm CML Properties7:00pm Duplicate Bridge

8:00am Weight Watchers9:00am Steel Workers

8:00am Weight Watchers

Community Dinner 5pmtickets $10 in advance

Buffet DinnerEveryone welcome

Live Entertainment • 50/50

9:00am Tuesday Bridge1:00pm Tai Chi Breathing1:00pm Healing Touch2:30pm Scrabble6:30pm Wood Carvers5:00pm Community Dinner6:30pm Yoga

10:15am Tai Chi Breathing10:30am Sing-Along12:00pm Retired Teachers2:00pm Old Time Dance

9:00am Art Class12:30pm Carpet Bowling2:15pm Reflexology5:45pm Dance Aerobics6:30pm Gentle Nia7:00pm Line Dancing

12:30pm Carpet Bowling5:00pm Weight Watchers6:00pm Columbia Property

Mgt6:30pm Zumba7:00pm Duplicate Bridge7:00pm Cottonwood

Birthdays

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Remembrance Day

9:00am Golfer’s Bridge9:00am Diabetic Clinic10:00am Yoga1:00pm Cribbage1:30pm Line Dancing6:30pm Social Dance7:00pm Duplicate Bridge7:00pm VV Lions Exec

9:00am Out of Eden

CRaftfaiR10am-3pmAdmission by donation

BakEsalE10amtEa 11am-2pmAdmission: $4

10:00am Eckankar

flea Market8am

9:00am Art Class12:30pm Carpet Bowling2:15pm Reflexology6:30pm Gentle Nia6:30pm Blazers

Booster Club7:00pm Line Dancing

12:30pm Carpet Bowling2:15pm Reflexology5:45pm Dance Aerobics6:30pm Gentle Nia7:00pm Line Dancing7:00pm Movie Night

9:00am Out of Eden 9:00am Out of Eden

flea Market8am

9:00am Art Class12:30pm Carpet Bowling2:15pm Reflexology5:45pm Dance Aerobics6:30pm Gentle Nia7:00pm Line Dancing

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9:00am Out of Eden 9:00am Out of Eden

12:30pm Carpet Bowling5:00pm Weight Watchers7:00pm Duplicate Bridge7:00pm Civic Candidates

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9:00am Tuesday Bridge1:00pm Tai Chi Breathing1:00pm Healing Touch2:30pm Scrabble5:30pm Zumba6:00pm Brock Lions6:30pm Wood Carvers / Yoga6:45pm Karobics7:00pm Bridge Lessons

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

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

Fortune Shopping Centre (Old Pizza Hut location)Open Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm • 250-376-3381

• Yarn • Beads • Needle Craft Supplies • Alterations• Teddy Bear Parts • One on One Classes

Come in and see our bright new store!

Donna’s Yarn & Craft Centre

MooseThe Family FraTerniTy

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

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

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

Meat Draws Friday at 7pm & Saturdays at 3pm

250.372.3090TOLL FREE 1.877.718.2211

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

Christmas Craft fair, Bake sale & teasaturday, November 5

Craft Fair: 10am - 3pm (Admission by donation)Bake Sale: 10am

Tea: 11am - 2pm (Admission: $4)