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For some kids, summer vacation is about doing nothing. In reality, within a few days this turns into “Mom, I’m s-o-o-o bored!” So as the ever-dutiful parent, you spend the summer in a hot car shuttling your prodigy (ies) from one activ-ity to another or you sign the child up for summer camp.

When people hear, “This one time at band camp…” they usual-ly start chuckling. All jokes aside, summer music camp is an enrich-ing and rewarding experience for young musicians.

Since 1978, Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music (KISSM) has provided high cali-ber musical instruction in a fun, relaxed, camp-like atmosphere that attracts students from all over western Canada. KISSM offers three weeks of lessons and oppor-tunities that inspire children and young adults through the uni-versal language of music and is an an excellent outlet for all that creative energy that may be pent up within them. Students can be involved in variety of musi-cal programs that hone skills and offer a well-rounded experience in a wide range of musical styles.

Your children will also be around positive role models. The faculty has a great impact because they are often listened to as peers, not as parents!

Assistant faculty member, Jordan Baker, was a camper back in the day. He was initially dis-gruntled by the idea of attending summer Music Camp but soon warmed to the experience. “I attended KISSM from 2002 to 2005. I was in high school at the time. I was reluctant at first, but once I went, I couldn’t wait to go back! It really is a camp-like atmosphere.” Jordan has served on the KISSM board of directors and is currently in the educa-tion program at Thompson Rivers University and is looking forward to the classroom experience that KISSM will provide.

So, little Suzie has never played an instrument before? Then it’s time she did! Beginners of all ages are welcome at KISSM! The exceptional staff wants to prove that everyone can sing, everyone can dance and everyone can learn to play an instrument. When it’s all over you will feel like a pro!

Those with music experience that attend music camp can keep their chops up over the summer and grow as a musician. KISSM provides a collection of experi-ences that everyone learns from. Is there going to be a test at the end? Absolutely not! You go to summer music camp to have fun, period.

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The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce con-firmed yesterday that the Kamloops Airport has reached a tentative agreement with Canada Border Services Agency for after-hours service. This agreement brings an economic boost to the region and acknowledges the vital role that customs service can play at regional and com-munity airports like Kamloops.

Although a cost recovery agreement is not ideal (as it adds costs that make Kamloops

Airport less competitive) the service is essential for developing the economy of the region. The value of just one of the targeted flights can be more than $150,000. Kamloops generally sees an average of 6 international flights per week during the winter season.

new Chamber president Bob dieno stated: “The Kamloops Chamber presented a position paper to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce on this issue last September and they have been

lobbying for us to the federal government.”“While this is a win for the Kamloops region

economy, there are still blocks to develop ser-vice in all areas of the country that move our nation’s economy forward,” stated Maurice Hindle, policy Committee Chair. “We are pleased that our airport can now offer visitors arriving in Kamloops after normal office hours with extended service hours.”

Tentative agreement for after-hours service at airport

2013 Camp is schedule July 8 to 26, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 2:45pm at Beattie School of the Arts (Jp Campus) on 9th Avenue. Classes will include jazz band, glee, show choir, strings, marimba, drum line, beginner band, song writ-ing, musical theatre, world music, acoustic piano and more!

KISSM Camp is also a great way to meet new people, learn new things about instruments and almost all wind up wanting to go back in future years.

As a parent you are obviously looking for a safe environment

for your child at a reasonable cost. You can expect KISSM to far exceed in terms of value and impact. There is a family discount for second and subsequent family members and a limited number bursaries for students wishing to attend. The deadline for bursary applications is June 1. Additional sources for bursaries or schol-arships may be found through school music support organiza-tions, school parent Advisory Councils and some community service organizations.

The full days at KISSM are made even fuller and more exciting with the inclusion of

special event days and special events. Weekly outdoor con-certs feature ensembles, solos, special presentations and usual-ly some nonsense from faculty. There are also special theme days, like Tacky Tourist day and Christmas in July!

Showcase concerts feature final performances by Core program ensembles in the final week. These community outreach con-certs are open to the public.

There is an extensive list of course options to choose from, so that students can customize the experience most suited to their interests and needs. Forms

and course info are available at kissm.ca.

Find out what your child wants to gain from music camp. If a particular style is their dream, choose courses based on this and study that style of music. If you need help deciding what KISSM courses to take or have other questions, contact 250-574-5437 or email [email protected]. They will set you up with options that will fit perfectly and have everyone heading home after an exciting musical day with a spring in their steps and a song on their lips!

Jody Tippett

With the transition back to gST and pST just around the corner, small businesses across BC are preparing for the re-introduc-tion of the two-tax system.

Ahead of the April 1 change, the Ministry of Finance has been contacting businesses previously registered under the old gST/pST system. Business that opened since the HST introduction on July 1, 2010 will need to reg-ister for pST.

To ensure you know what will be pST taxable after March and what will be pST exempt, visit the provincial government website pstinbc.ca.

If you are a small business owner, it’s impor-tant to speak to your accountant to ensure you are ready for the April 1 transition.

Register to collect pST online at www.etax.gov.bc.ca/btp/eservices, at a Service BC Centre or call 1-877-388-4440 for more information.

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Shea Hrycan, Thompson Rivers University (TRU 3rd year nursing student, and Becky Rugolo, Health Services for Community Living, Interior Health Authority, participated in the Kamloops Health Fair for Developmental Disabilities on March 25 at the Kamloops United Church. Organized by Interior Health’s Health Services for Community Living and TRU nursing students in partnership with the City of Kamloops, the event was designed specifically to cater to the learning ability and needs of developmentally disabled adults and included information displays and presentations.

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Summer days filled with the sound of music

Innovative open houseKamloops Innovation is hosting an open

House on April 4 to reach out to the local busi-ness and technology community and spread the word about exciting changes that are taking shape within the centre.

The open House will feature a technology showcase with local entrepreneurs and a great chance to meet with the businesses in resi-dence at Kamloops Innovation, located at 348 Tranquille Road.

If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, and technology and wish to attend, tickets to this 19+ event are required and free of charge.

Visit kicstart.ca to reserve your tickets.

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hours of electricity and reduced the pro-vincial electricity load by 1.95 per cent during earth Hour Saturday night – the equivalent of turning off more than 10 million 12.5-watt Led light bulbs.

earth Hour is an annual global event hosted by the World Wildlife Fund and supported by BC Hydro. This year marks the sixth year of BC Hydro’s support of the event. The goal of earth Hour is to encourage individuals to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics in an

effort to conserve power and in doing so, demonstrate support for climate change reduction efforts.

Many communities across the province successfully improved their earth Hour energy savings from the previous year.

The top five B.C. communities for this year’s earth Hour were Comox, Courtenay, north Saanich, Sidney and Qualicum. Kamloops achieved a 2.2 per-cent reduction in energy usage for earth Hour 2013. For more information on earth Hour, visit bchydro.com/earthhour.

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Western Canadian Theatre and Kamloops Symphony’s production of Fiddler on the Roof will feature a cast of some of Canada’s finest musical theatre performers singing alongside Kamloops Symphony. Pictured are cast members Stephen Aberle, Jeffrey Pufahl, Leon Willey and Alan Corbishley.

The RCMp is warning the public to be aware of three suspects who are selling gold chains that they claim were made from Taliban gold belonging to osama Bin Laden that was smuggled out of Iraq after one local Kamloops man was duped out of $760.

police are again cautioning the public about the high risk of loss associated with deals that purport to offer high yield returns for inordinately low expenditures. These deal structures are the typical underpinnings for a fraud scam and extreme due diligence is required on the part of the buyer prior to exchanging any money.

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connecting ourselves to our food systemDear Editor,The Kamloops Food

policy Council is conduct-ing a survey of local pro-vincial candidates to see where they stand on food security. I’d urge all of us to take the results into con-sideration when voting.

Knowledge is maintained through practice, and when we don’t practice, we lose that knowledge. our soci-ety has shifted away from practicing knowledge around food. We don’t grow it, we buy it. We don’t cook it, we reheat it. We don’t preserve food. Instead, the biggest area of growth in our super-markets (the main source of food for most people) is packaged and prepared foods. When we need to rely on that knowledge, how can we when we have not practiced it?

Without application of knowledge, our food sys-tem is very vulnerable to outside influences. one way to create a resilient food system is to increase knowledge of food pro-duction in the general population. A second component for success is skilled farmers; thus farm-ing needs to be a profit-able venture and provide

a living wage. When we grow some of our own food, we recognize its value and can acknowl-edge the value of food produced by farmers. Through knowledge we become connected to our food and the world around us, enhancing local food security. Food becomes not just a commodity but a valued aspect of life. Thus we see and understand the importance of sustainable local agriculture.

Supporting community development and access to knowledge are impor-tant for building capac-ity. politicians can help with these efforts. They can support programs

which help people learn to grow, prepare and pre-serve food. They can help with opportunities to share knowledge. even more, politicians can work to keep farmland in the ALR (agricultural land reserve). They can support: farmers’ markets, so there are plac-es of exchange for local food and urban agriculture initiatives like urban hens and public produce ven-tures. politicians also need our input to know these issues are important to us. When politicians see com-munity support for these ideas it helps them resist development pressures and say yes to local food initiatives like community

orchards and urban farms. our BC politicians need

to give food security a greater priority. Show our politicians that you support local food security initia-tives by asking candidates what they are doing to improve food security.

My food security vision is one where there is an abundance of local food, and people enthusiasti-cally enjoy the wonder of growing, preparing and preserving food. Food is not just fuel: it’s suste-nance, celebration and a beautiful part of our lives.

Sincerely,Deanna Hurstfield,Co-owner, City Cycle

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winning HearTsVolunteers at the Brock Seniors Activity and Drop-in Centre, Leona Whitehead and Larry Reynolds have been checking their Heart Month Calendar every day hoping to win big. Those who purchased one of the Heart & Stroke Foundation’s 2013 lottery calendars have 365 chances to win daily cash prizes of $3000, with weekly prizes of $10,000 and monthly prizes of $20,000. The pair plan to donate any winnings back to the centre.

Creative Cartography art workshopInspired by

Kamloops Art gallery (KAg) e x h i b i t i o n Germaine Koh: Weather Systems, a BY4Y Youth Art Workshop will introduce participants to the creative represen-tation of “place” by investigating the function of maps and the kinds of information they can transmit. Join art-

ist Lea Bucknell for Creative Cartography and an examination of imaginative map making and the multitude of ways artists have used maps in their own practices.

This free work-shop will be held April 4 from 4:00

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doWnToWn eCHo March 28, 2013 n 5 Business profile

The Look Boutique is full of colour and fun styles for the upcoming season at this store that dresses mature women who want to have fun.

They always offer very stylish and clas-sic designs. They are the retail representative for Joseph Ribkoff and, as always, this season’s styles are fabulous. They also carry Ido, Miko and Yoga Jeans, (jeans that are so forgiving you actually can do yoga in them!) These lines all showcase Canadian designs. new lines for this season are Vex casual wear and Stella Carakas. This line along with Color Me Cotton, are from California. They also throw a little european flair into the mix with the addition of g’oze, Soya Concept and Cativa.

Are you a shoe nut? They have some of the best in town with hand-made shoes from portugal, Spain and germany. They are introducing a new line called Cloud. When you slip a pair on, it will be understood how they came into this name, you will feel like you are walking on a cloud!

The most unique footwear is the Switch Flop. For crazy ladies or those who do a lot of travel-ling, these shoes are fun to own as each style has

a Velcro strap that can be switched out with dif-ferent colours. great for travel, these shoes have multiple straps, take up little room in your suit-case and can be coordi-nated with any outfit. If you love shoes, this is an awesome choice!

The Look Boutique dresses mom for wed-dings, graduations and special occasions. Items can be special ordered and her outfit can be matched with shoes. Most of all, the Look Boutique will make sure she has a great shopping experience.

“We never come to work thinking it’s work,” remarks owner Sharlene patko. “We all love what we do and we come to “play” with the ladies. It’s wonder-ful being in an industry where you are always doing what you love.”

They focus on ser-vice and experience. As a unique boutique that

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Sharlene Patko, owner of The Look Boutique is enthusiastic about their new spring line.

A few days after easter, Mark age 6, went to the refrigerator to get a piece of his chocolate candy.

He asked his mother if she wanted a piece. “no,” his Mom said. “I’m trying to lose weight.”

“Well,” Mark said, “When you wanna gain weight, my easter candy will be in the ‘fridge. eat all you want.”

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Students explored character, storytelling and emotions while building their confidence and theatrical abilities at Stage One Theatre School’s Acting Essentials Spring Break class. Photo: Jen Jones

The KCBIA is hosting the Business Improvement Associations of British Columbia (BIABC) annual conference in downtown Kamloops from April 15-17. Titled ‘positioning for the Future,’ it’s about the need to be aligned to ensure organizations are meeting needs and anticipat-ing trends. What should current and future strategic priorities be? How will they be funded? And, how will your business stay focused and relevant?

As the host BIA, involvement of area businesses is key. 120 delegates from all over BC and Alberta will come to downtown Kamloops to learn, network, sight-see and shop and there are many ways to be involved. Interested in attending the conference? There is a comprehensive line up of workshops, seminars, roundtables and speakers. Check out program online at conference.bia.bc.ca.

or sign your business up for downtown neighbourhood’opoly, a get-to-know-your-neighbour-hood networking game. Teams of delegates will roam the downtown Kamloops streets to discover all the cool things the neighbourhood offers: invite them to your busi-ness to learn about what you do. At least 20 participating businesses are needed.

There will be a ‘dine Around’ after the networking game and six to ten restaurants are needed

to hold a few tables or section for conference guests in the eve-ning. Attendees will sign up in the morning and restaurants will have exact numbers by early afternoon. A few restaurants are also needed to be part of the ‘guided dine Around.’ groups of six will be guided through three restaurants: one for appetizers, one for entrees and one for desserts. This was very popular at the last conference.

Be a part of the ‘Flash Your Badge’ annual discount pro-gram, in partnership with Tourism Kamloops, by giving a special deal or discount to con-vention and conference groups coming to Kamloops: guests will simply ‘Flash their Badge’ to get the discount.

or donate items to the Swag Buffet. Instead of giving attendees swag in their delegate bags, it will be laid out buffet style for guests to choose themselves. Businesses wishing to promote themselves may donate items in any quantity from 5 – 120.

And finally, there will be a couple of Kamloops-style baskets and any ‘Kamloops-ish’ items are being gratefully accepted: local art, coffee, tea, foods, chocolate – anything that represents our area!

If you would like to your business to be a part of this downtown neighbourhood experience, please email [email protected].


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self-deprecation and mortgage financeChicken legs, quad kick-stands,

drum sticks….I have no calves. In fact if you’ve played sports with me or are a close friend you may even be tired of the amount of times that I refer to them as such. This self-deprecating behaviour is humorous, but it also tells people that I’m self-conscious and a little embarrassed about them (even though they’re not that bad).

I have seen a similar behaviour in a lot of people that want to con-solidate debt into their mortgage. They have been through a separa-tion, divorce, or had a lapse in judgement (of one or two years) and are now in a tough situation with their finances.

They come in with their head hung low and ashamed at the situation they’re in and ready to take the “punishment” of a higher rate or fee to get it fixed. Some even have accepted and signed a loan from a private mort-gage lender or com-pany at 10 percent rate with an $8,000 fee.

The “funny thing” is that they may not deserve a high rate loan. In fact, this self-deprecating behaviour is compounding the problem because they are costing

themselves money that they shouldn’t have to spend.

depending on how the situation is characterized and how their credit and income is at that point, they could get a loan with the bank. This could mean the difference between a 2.99 percent 5 year

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If you have good credit, but you

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If you have none of the above and think you have no options… ask.

Believing that you are worse off than you actually are can cost you thousands of dollars. Assume that the situation is not as bad as you think it is and talk to someone about your options. It wouldn’t cost you a penny, but it could save you a lot.

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Volunteer for Rotary Food DriveThis year marks the 10th Semi-Annual Rotary Food drive. 60,000

pounds of food was collected in April 2012 and the Food Bank is hop-ing to exceed this at this year’s drive, scheduled for Saturday, April 13.

Volunteers are needed to help Kamloops Food Bank sort the food donations collected in this city-wide food drive. give an hour or come for the day. There are jobs for all abilities. Help onsite at Interior Vault/Milton’s Moving at 661 West Athabasca. Shifts are 11:00am to 1:00pm or 1:00pm to 3:00pm. To volunteer or more information call the Food Bank at 250-376-2252.

One Easter Sunday morning as the minister was preaching the children’s sermon, he reached into his bag of props and pulled out an egg. He pointed at the egg and asked the children, “What’s in here?”

“I know!” a little boy exclaimed. “Pantyhose!”

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Treat Yourself to Hawaiian Massage Kathy Richins is now offering relaxing Hawaiian Massage & Life Coaching at the Bodymind Centre #205-635 Victoria St. • 250-574-7521 • findstrengthinaction.com

Dr. Tracy Levins, ND at Kamloops Naturopathic ClinicClinical focus in female hormones, IV therapies, neural prolotherapy (lyftogt technique)754 Seymour St. • 250-377-3077 • drjones.ca

Paul Laviolette, HHP, CCP, RCRT Roots Therapeutic Pain Management Centre, Trigger Point Table and Chair Massage, Advanced Reflexology. 316-141 Victoria St. • 250-319-7292 • www.triggerpointtherapy.ca

THE FOCUS IS ON SUCCESSFUL AGING!Discover all natural, non-invasive facials for successful aging.KamloopsEsthetics.com Healthy skin is beautiful skin!301-141 Victoria Street (above Bikini Bills) • 250.828-0909

Registered Massage Therapist & Yoga Teacher Craniosacral Therapy • Visceral & Myofascial release • Osteopathic Techniques. Private & semi private yoga sessions. Gift certificates.Darlene Fair: 405-153 Seymour Street • 250-318-6300

Intuitive Healing - Michele Gieselman offers Massage, Cranial Sacral, Intuitive Readings, Meditation, Workshops & Shamanic Healing. Gift certificates available. [email protected] | 250.851.0966

exercise your brain by Knitting!Knitting is therapeutic, relaxing and self-satisfying.Donna’s yarn & crafts 250-376-3381 • Fortune shopping centre

exercise your brain by Knitting!Knitting is therapeutic, relaxing and self-satisfying.Donna’s yarn & crafts 250-376-3381 • Fortune shopping centre

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

Colette Swain, Registered Massage Therapist Also trained in Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapy #360 - 546 St. Paul Street • 250-299-3636

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The French horn section from Kamloops Symphony was captured rehearsing prior to their most recent performance, The Oscars, which featured the best music from the greatest motion pictures throughout film history. Photo: Kathy Humphreys

screenwriting workshopThe Thompson-nicola Regional

district’s Film Commission (TnFC) is sponsoring a Weekend Blitz Screenwriting workshop for aspiring and seasoned screenwrit-ers that will be run by two well-established screenwriters in the TV and film industry. The work-shop takes place at Thompson Rivers University from Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19.

This in-depth seminar will be restricted to nine participants on a first-come, first-service basis and the first three, TnRd-based responders will receive a bur-sary. The workshop will take

writers through hands-on ses-sions in screenwriting structure, character development, creating visual action scenes, and building sequences that grip the audience.

participants are encouraged to bring their ideas, treatments, out-lines, and unfinished or finished screenplays to the workshop. novel and short-story writers who might be thinking of adapt-ing one of their works for the big or small screen should bring a one-page outline.

To apply, go to westcoastscreen-writing.com; or contact the TnFC at [email protected], or 250.377.8673.

I figured that at age seven it was inevitable for my son

to begin having doubts about Santa Claus. Sure

enough, one day he said, “Mom, I know something about Santa Claus, the easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy.”

Taking a deep breath, I asked him, “What is that?”

He replied, “They’re all nocturnal.”

I know something…

waiT! I’m getting a signal.


n Notice: Canadian national Institute for the Blind is moving from Desert Gardens to #190 - 546 St. paul St. on Mar. 28.

n Annual Easter Eggs-Citement Event on Mar. 29, 30, 31 and April 1 from 9:30am to 4pm at BC Wildlife park. FMI visit www.bczoo.org.

n Easter Brunch on Mar. 31 from 9am to 2pm at South Thompson Inn and guest Ranch, 3438 Shuswap Rd. FMI or reserva-tions contact 250-573-3777.

n Join Dr. Richard Menkis, co-researcher and writer of “More Than Just games” Canada and the 1936 Olympics on Apr. 4 at the Kamloops Museum. Course #211033. To register online visit www.kamloops.ca/ezreg or call 250- 828-3500.

n Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers Dance on April 6 from 7:30 to 10:30pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. enjoy Waltzes, Fox Trots, Two-Steps, polkas and more! FMI or tickets contact 250-376-2330.

n A Very Spicy Fundraising Dinner for Mainstage 2013 on April 7 at 5 or 7pm at Flavours of India. Tickets include full buffet dinner, spicy entertainment, door prizes and 50/50 raffle. FMI or tickets contact 778-471-5620.

n The Burlesque Assassins Movie Fundraiser for the Tournament City Derby Dolls 2013 season on Apr. 11 at 7pm at the paramount Theatre. Tickets avail-able at the paramount Theatre. FMI visit https://www.facebook.com/events/173861156096607.

n 2013 Seniors’ Chorfest Gala Concert on April 19 at 7:30pm at the Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way. Hosted by Kamloops Happy Choristers.

Tickets available at the door or from Kamloops Happy Choristers. FMI visit: http://kamloopshappy-choristers.wordpress.com.

n Spirit Warriors Dragon Boat Team is a group of breast cancer survivors meeting every Tues. and Thurs. at 5:15pm at pioneer park boat launch beginning on April 30. new members welcome. FMI call Colleen at 250-578-7334 or Sandy at 778-471-3021 or visit www.spir-itwarriors.ca.

n 46th Annual Ashcroft Art Show from April 19 to 23 from 12 to 5pm with opening night April 19 from 6 to 9pm at the St. Alban’s Anglican Church Hall, 501 Brink St. Ashcroft.

n Shambhala Meditation Group offers meditation in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition at 433b Lansdowne St. Sat. drop-in 9:30 to 11:30am, Mon. 7 to 8:30pm, Thurs. 7 to 9pm. FMI visit www.kamloops.shambhala.org or call Liz 250-376-4224.

n Kamloops Happy Choristers meet at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11am for the upcoming Seniors’ Chorfest.

n Meditation in Kamloops at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St. on Thursdays from 12:30 to 1:45pm. FMI visit www.dorjechang.ca.

n Kamloops Family History Society meeting on the 4th Thurs. of each month (Sept to May) from

7 to 9pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. All are welcome. FMI call 250-372-5679.

n Sip and Knit at The noble pig Brewhouse, 650 Victoria St on the first Monday of the month at 5pm. FMI contact Kamloops Art gallery at 250-377-2400.

n Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tues. of each month (Jan. to nov.) from 7 to 8:30 pm at 1361 McGill Road. FMI call 250-314-1404.

n 55 Plus Seniors’ Fellowship - gatherings held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 10:30am, September to May in the lower auditorium of First Baptist Church. FMI call Allen at 376-1607.

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ARIES (Mar 21- April 20) don't let others take advantage of your good nature. You can visit clients and make a big impression just by giving them some hands-on help. don't hesitate to sign up for lectures or seminars that will enlighten you. You are apt to meet someone special on your journey.TAURUS (Apr 21- May 21) Attend to things that you should have done yesterday. You are best to avoid joint ventures, and whatever you do, don't lend to friends or relatives. Focus on what's important rather than spread-ing yourself too thin and accomplishing little. You may be emotional about the way an organization you belong to is handling its business.GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Risky financial ventures will result in unre-coverable losses. Luck is with you. You're in the mood to spend time with your lover. Try not to let your emotions interfere with your work. CANCER (June 22-July 22) pleasure trips should be on your agenda. don't let peers distract you or push their work your way. Advancement can be yours if you put your efforts into work related matters. Creative educational pursuits will payoff. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Pay attention to small but important details. Resi-dential moves will also be advantageous for all concerned. You can expect changes at your work place. Be professional, and you will advance much more quickly.VIRGO (Aug 23 -Sept 23) Talk to an older family member you have helped in the past. You will have opportunities to advance, but you may have to be willing to make some changes and possibly a residential move. You will do best to entertain those you wish to close deals with. LIBRA (Sept 24 -Oct 23) You can convince others to follow suit. Take care of chores that have been hanging over your head. problems with col-leagues are likely. don't get talked into get rich quick schemes.SCORPIO (Oct 24 - Nov 22) Take a long look at your present direc-tion and consider your professional options. Face any emotional problems head-on to avoid situations getting out of hand. Changes could be over-whelming. Unreliable people will be negative about your ideas. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23 -Dec 21) Be willing to listen, but don't be fooled. You can get good solid advice from relatives or close friends you trust. You'll be able to discuss your ambitions with your mate. You may find your mate somewhat perturbed.CAPRICORN (dec 22- Jan 20) Try to be honest when dealing with your mate. You may need to make a few alterations to your living arrange-ments. Trips will be exciting. You will have some problems with children, but if you are patient you will win their favor.AQUARIUS (Jan 21 -Feb 19) Try not to be so demonstrative. only of-fer to do the things you have time for. Luxury items will cost you more than you can truly afford. don't overreact to someone's advances. Avoid extravagance or risky financial schemes.PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) You will be subject to pushy individuals if you get involved in uncertain organizations. You will find that joint ventures could easily turn out to be dead end projects. Set the ball in motion and be relentless until you complete the project. You will meet new friends and enjoy a multitude of new activities. Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com

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