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Thursday, April 17, 2014Vol. 8 No. 42
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The only solely owned and operated newspaper on the Kamloops North ShorePublished weekly in Kamloops, B.C.
Phone: 250-819-6272 • Fax: 250-376-6272 • E-mail: [email protected]
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RCMP celebrate emergency servicedispatchers and 9-1-1 Awareness Week
9-1-1 Awareness Week is April
13 through 19, and the RCMP
across the province are celebrat-
ing the people that answer those
emergency calls.
It’s a service nobody wants to
use but for people in need 9-1-
1 is a powerful tool to get them
the help they need as quickly as
possible, and for this reason the
BC RCMP is proud to celebrate
Emergency Service Dispatchers
and 9-1-1 Awareness Week.
Last year, B.C.’s 9-1-1 services
received 1, 752,648 calls for a
wide range of emergencies, and
in each instance a telecommuni-
cations operator has been respon-
sible for speaking with the caller,
determining the emergency, di-
recting the call and often helping
The Easter holidays are not only about the mad
dash for hidden chocolate treasures, they’re also
about decorating your home in the season’s vi-
brant colours in preparation to host and spend
quality time with family and friends.
“The holidays are a perfect time for families
to get together and get creative,” said Shelli
Gardner, CEO and cofounder of Stampin’ Up,
a crafting company. “Whether you’re decorat-
ing your house prior to the festivities, creating
a perfect table setting for your holiday meal or
gathering all of your memories in a scrapbook,
there are a lot of opportunities for you and your
family to get inspired by this special time.”
Here are a few do-it-yourself design ideas to
bring the spirit of Easter to your décor this season:
• BURLAP AND BLOOMS. Welcome visitors in
style with a fl owery wreath that will stay fresh
all season long. The Burlap and Blooms Simply
Created Wreath Kit by Stampin Up! features
colorful paper fl owers on an earthy burlap base
that is easy and fun for the family to create.
• EGGSTRA SPECTACULAR. Create and paint pa-
per eggs and eggshells with your children and
hang them on tree branches that you can show-
case in your dinning or living room.
• HANDMADE DECORATIVE CARDS. For treasured
visitors and far away loved ones, handmade
Easter cards are not only fun to make they also
represent your personality and character. Folded
colour cardstock, designer series paper or new
water color custom Easter cards embellished with
themed stamps will surely warm their hearts.
• SPRINGTIME GARLANDS. Nothing says spring
like vibrant colour and the Springtime Hello
Simply Created Garland Kit by Stampin Up!
features a banner bursting with fresh color com-
binations that celebrate spring in a big way. The
beautiful garland kit is a snap to put together
leaving you more time to spend hiding Easter
eggs around the house. More decorative ideas
and tips can be found at stampinup.ca. –NC
How to bring the spirit of Easter to your décor
the person while they are on the line.
“Whether they are helping children in crisis, addressing public con-
cerns in a disaster or even preventing a crime, dispatchers are a vital
link to public and police safety,”
said deputy commissioner, Craig
Callens, commanding offi cer, BC
RCMP. “They save lives every
day, through communications.”
For information on Emergency
Service Dispatchers and 9-1-1
service, visit: Telecommunica-
tions Operators: http://bc.rcmp-
grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteN
odeId=154&languageId=1&cont
entId=413; Operational Commu-
nication Centres (OCC):
http://bc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/View-
Page.action?siteNodeId=154&la
nguageId=1&contentId=10647;
Tips for Calling Emergency
Services: http://bc.rcmp-grc.
gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNod
eId=87&languageId=1&content
Id=6959.
Java Mountain News April 17, 20142
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Publishing Editor: Judi DupontReporter/Photographer: Judi Dupont, Lizsa Bibeau
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reproduced without written permission from the publisher.
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DANCE MOVES. Siblings Shannon and Darin Huston show off some
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Hadym, Wed. April 23, at 7 p.m. at Desert Gardens Community Centre,
540 Seymour St. Everyone is welcome. Admission by donation.Judi Dupont photo
HoroscopesApril 21 - April 27, 2014
You may feel history is repeating itself in some way when it comes to a position you fi nd yourself in related to the expecta-tions others have. The difference now is that you have developed a strong degree of independence in some way. Obligations are involved. How you control this will result in how you’ll build up future growth.
At last you will feel as though there’s some forward movement in life. You will have clarity of mind, as well as the opportunity to focus on yourself & things you consider personally important ‘til May 8. Interaction with others is steady & stable.
Expect to feel held back at times ‘til early May. Your energy level will be low, so get more rest. It’s a good time to withdraw to some degree so you can refl ect upon where things seem to stand in life. There may be the need to let things go, or bring something to an end in preparation for new beginnings.
An important year for you continues to late July. Right now powerful forces are operating that haven’t occurred before in life & won’t not again. You’re in a unique position to secure your fu-ture with the support of someone infl uential. You can over-ride any attempted undermining by someone.
Focus on obligations that have to be dealt with – it may all seem a slow process. It’s just a matter of keeping on, keeping on. The future has much promise, which will likely involve radical change. It’s as if you can sense this but can’t be completely sure about how it’ll all take place. Have faith.
Doubts about where you stand will cease as you begin to gain a clearer picture of what’s possible to acquire in the future. You may also decide on taking up a course to develop skills that’ll be helpful in fulfi lling your goals. Discussions with others can be very helpful, as they have a greater sense of possibilities.
Challenges you’ve had to face since early Dec. can reach a sudden turning point that may see you taking action you hadn’t earlier anticipated. Be mindful of not becoming overburdened because of somebody else expecting greater freedom. Your answers will come from focussing on what’s manageable on a daily basis.
Tension continues to build up as well as the need to keep your own counsel for a while yet. Other people are beginning to come out in the open more & this’ll make it easier for you to see whom you can trust. It won’t be diffi cult to engage them in conversa-tion. There’s also the opportunity for pleasure & enjoyment.
Time spent at home or with family will prove rewarding, even if it’s only to recharge your batteries. You may come across people from the past. Something about them isn’t what you expected. There’s a need for you to deal with details in a methodical & practical manner ‘til early May. Not doing this will bring regrets.
Maintaining control of your own position will be strongly tested by what may seem generosity from others but will likely mask what they really want from you. Resist falling back into old habit patterns when it comes to accepting obligations. You can liberate yourself once & for all by putting your priorities fi rst.
You can become more settled of mind about the most sensible way to structure things, esp. when it comes to home & family matters, to early May. You won’t fi nd your mind jumping from one thing to another as it has been. If you’re mindful of spend-ing, you’ll discover ways of making your money go further.
Whatever you sense is achievable in the future needs to be backed up by some well-structured planning. This may also include gath-ering information of a practical nature. Persistence is the key to improving your situation. You have skills to see what’s possible but don’t always recognise the amount of work required to do this.
Java Mountain News April 17, 20143
AROUND TOWN• Brock Central Lions Club annual COOPERS FOOD LOTTERY.
Eight prizes totalling $2,300 in food certifi cates. Only 4,800 tickets
printed. Tickets are $5/3 from Brock Lions Club members, Coopers
stores or by calling Victor, 250-554-8031.
• Kamloops Symphony BARB’S USED BOOK & MUSIC SALE, April
5 – 19 at Aberdeen Court, 1150 Hillside Dr., 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon.
– Sat. 12 – 5 p.m. Sun. Book & music donations accepted April 1 – 19.
• LET’S DANCE, hosted by Thompson Valley Activity & Social Club
(TVASC), May 10, 8 p.m. – midnight, at Kamloops Curling Club, 700
Victoria St. Music by Union Jack. Tickets: $10 from Ed, 250-374-2774,
Francoise, 250-372-3782, Zonia, 250-372-0091. TVASC Info Line:
250-571-5111; email: [email protected]; website: www.tvasc.ca.
• The Rotary Club of Kamloops hosts FAMILY DINNERS for less
fortunate families at NorKam Secondary school, April 30, May 14 &
27, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
• LET’S GET TOGETHER, a musical social event & open mic/jam/
dance, Thurs. May 15, at the Stage House Theater, 422 Tranquille Rd.,
for all ages. Open mic: 7 – 10 p.m.; dance: 10 – 11 p.m., to the music
of Perry Tucker & the Good Gravy Band, & friends. Admission: free,
$2, $5, $10 or other.
• BC WILDLIFE PARK RAFFLE to raise money to build the habitat for
Clover the Kermode bear. There are a number of valuable & unique prizes
up for grabs. Tickets: $5 from the BC Wildlife Park. Draw date: April 21.
• AT THE BC WILDLIFE PARK: April 18 – 21, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(last admission: 3:30 p.m.): EASTER EGGS-CITEMENT, featuring Van-
couver Aquarium’s AquaVan on April 19; Uncle Chris the Clown;
pancake breakfast; Easter egg hunts; bouncy castles & paintball
target shooting; scavenger hunt; colouring contest; Family Farm;
Wildlife Express miniature train; silent auction in support of building
Clover’s new habitat! FMI, call 250-573-3242 ext. 226 or 259.
• HIPPITY HOPPITY HOORAY, fi rst annual Community Easter Egg
Hunt, Sun. April 20, 2 – 5 p.m., at St. Andrews On The Square, 159 Sey-
mour St. Crafts, ponies; reptiles; photo opportunities (bring your camer-
as); & much more. Admission by donation. Proceeds to Kamloops SPCA.
• SWEET ALIBI, a six-piece soulful folk-pop band, will perform at Red
Beard Coffee, 449 Tranquille Rd., Tues. April 22, at 7:30 p.m. Doors: 7
p.m. Tickets: $20 from Kamloops Live Box Offi ce, 250-374-5483.
• PERRY TUCKER & THE GOOD GRAVY BAND, with a reper-
toire of ‘50 & ‘60s classics, R&B, roots & country, originals & more,
will perform at the Inlander Pub, 2020 Falcon Rd., April 26 at 9 p.m.
• Kamloops Symphony presents the BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL,
May 3 – 10. Indulge in a week-long feast of the music of Ludwig
van Beethoven. Full festival passes from Kamloops Live! Box Offi ce;
single tickets on sale after April 10. www.kamloopssymphony.com.
• RON JAMES Take No Prisoners Tour at Sagebrush Theatre, Sage-
brush Theatre, 821 Munro St., Sun. May 4, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Kam-
loops Live Box Offi ce, 250-374-5483, or tickets.kamloopslive.com.
• The annual BATTLE OF THE BORDER High School Track Meet
happens Sat. April 26, at Hillside Stadium from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. This
BC School Sports inter-provincial sanctioned competition will feature
most fi eld and track events with a number of Alberta & BC high schools
,from Calgary to Kamloops, competing in three age groupings (seniors,
juniors & Grade 8s) as they attempt to win the Battle of the Border.
Come out & cheer on these top athletes in their competitions.
• KAMLOOPS MINOR FASTBALL REGISTRATION at various
locations throughout the city. Call Vina Neuman, 250-554-2138 or
[email protected]. kamloopsminorfastball.com.
• RUBE BAND practises most Mondays, 7:30 p.m., at the Old Yacht Club,
1140 Rivers St. New members welcome. Call Bob Eley, 250-377-3209.
• BC Living Arts & the Brownstone Restaurant present their second
THEMED DINNER SERIES OFFERING: AN ITALIAN FEAST, May
2 & 4, at 6 p.m. The May 4 seating is sold out so a second night has
been added on May 2, featuring a 6-course Italian meal along with a
theatrical & lively atmosphere that’ll surely delight all in attendance,
including the “special guest of honour,” whom will be kept a secret.
Tickets: $80; RSVP at the Brownstone, 118 Victoria St., 250-851-
9939. Dress in your ‘50s best. The third themed dinner series offering
is a HILLBILLY BBQ July 6. Tickets: $50. FMI, call Alan Corbishley,
250-819-7373, or Connie at the Brownstone, 250-851-9939.
• KAMLOOPS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY meets the 4th
Thurs of each month at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St., 7 – 9 p.m. All
welcome. Call 250-372-5679.
• KAMLOOPS QUIT SMOKING support group meets every Thurs
at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St.
• SHAMBHALA MEDITATION GROUP offers meditation in the
Shambhala Buddhist tradition. Sat drop-in 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Mon
7 – 8:30 p.m.; Thurs 7 – 9 p.m. with available meditation instructions.
433B Lansdowne St. Call Liz, 250-376-4224.
• LITTLE FORT COFFEE HOUSE at the Little Fort Hall, featuring
Perry Tucker & the Good Gravy Band, May 2. Doors: 6:30, show: 7:30
p.m. Open Mic. Admission: $4, musicians free. Call Bill, 250-672-5116.
• PERRY TUCKER will perform at the Celista Hall Farmers Mar-
ket every 2nd Wed from July 2 – Sept. 10; market hours 9 a.m. – 1
p.m., music every Wed. 10 a.m. – noon.
• MOUNT PAUL UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP, 140 Labur-
num St., open Tues & Thurs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• PERRY TUCKER & THE GOOD GRAVY BAND will perform
at Chances Barside Lounge Fri. July 4, Fri. Nov. 28, 7 – 10 p.m.
• WESTERN CANADA THEATRE has announced its 2014 – 2015
SEASON. SUBSCRIPTION SERIES: Closer than Ever, Sept. 11 -17,
at Pavilion Theatre; Driving Miss Daisy, Oct. 9 – 18, at Sagebrush
Theatre; Peter and the Starcatcher, Nov. 27 – Dec. 6, (Sagebrush);
Liberation Days, Jan. 22 – 31, (Sagebrush); 2 Pianos, 4 Hands, Feb.
19 – 28, (Sagebrush); The 39 Steps, March 26 – April 4, (Sagebrush);
Are we Cool Now?, April 16 – May 2, (Pavilion). FAMILY SERIES:
The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favourites, Nov.
17, (Sagebrush); Bird Brain, May 23 & 30, Pavilion. SPECIAL EVENT:
High-Wire Festival, Oct. 29, 30 & Nov. 1, (Pavilion). For full descrip-
tions, visit WCTLIVE.CA. Season subscriptions at Kamloops Live!
Box Offi ce, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483, or kamloopslive.ca.
• United Church Women, Community Kitchens, & Sensational
Soups host a STRAWBERRY TEA & PLANT SALE Sat. May 3,
2 - 3:30 p.m. at Mt. Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St. Plants,
home baking, white elephant items & crafts. Strawberry Shortcake &
Tea/$5. Come enjoy a friendly afternoon. Call Ronolee, 250 376-2261
Java Mountain News April 17, 20144
• THE COMIC STRIPPERS, a male stripper parody & improv com-
edy show, May 9 & 10, 8 p.m. at the Coast Kamloops Conference
Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. Tickets: $32; $29/groups of six or more at
www.kamloopslive.ca, 250-374-LIVE (5483).
• A BRIMFUL OF ASHA, by Asha & Ravi Jain, April 10 – 26, at Pavilion
Theatre, 1025 Lorne St. Mother plans & son laughs – & grimaces & sighs
& argues – to put a twist on an old saying. Ravi & his mother Asha, who
play themselves, bring their real-life story of a mother’s dream & a son’s
desire to follow his own path to the stage. The show starts every night with
mother & son serving warm samosas to the audience as they arrive! Tick-
ets: Kamloops Live! Box Offi ce, kamloopslive.ca, 250-374-5483.
• The Laughing Stock Theatre Society of BC presents its production
of DINNER AND DRINKS, a fresh new adult comedy by Todd Sul-
livan, April 25 & 26 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Cen-
tre Theatre, 1250 Rogers Way. *For mature audiences only: Coarse
language, sexual themes.* Dinner at Preston’s Restaurant & the show:
$36. Show only: $16. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Curtain: 8 p.m. Tickets at:
Kamloops Live Box Offi ce, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483, or www.
kamloopslive.ca. FMI: www.thelaughingstock.ca.
• UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC JAM SESSIONS, on the 1st & 3rd Mon-
day of the month (April 7 & 21, May 5 & 19, June 2 & 16), at the Alano
Club, 171 Leigh Rd., 7 – 10 p.m.; hosted by Perry Tucker & the Good Gra-
vy Band. No cover. All acoustic musicians welcome. Call 250-376-5115.
• THE BIG LITTLE SCIENCE CENTRE, 655 Holt St. (Happyvale
School), open Tues – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Daily hands-on fun in the ex-
ploration rooms, & interactive science shows Sat. at 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Fri. April 18: CLOSED: Good Friday. Sat. April 19: EASTER EGG DECORATING
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Using edible boiled eggs, enjoy playing with colour dyes
to discover what colours & designs you can create on your egg. Once at
home, peel your egg to see what’s happened on the inside! SPEAKER’S SE-
RIES, April 24, with Dr. David McKinnon, giving a talk on THROUGH ROSE
AND OTHER TINTED GLASS: A CHEMIST LOOKS AT STAINED GLASS. Doors: 6:30
p.m. Talk: 7 p.m. Free admission. Refreshments. For all ages, but most
appropriate for intermediate level children to adults. Call 250-554-2572.
• GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meetings Thurs, 10 a.m. at Desert Gar-
dens, 540 Seymour St. Call Wally, 250-679-7877, or Sunny, 250-374-9165.
• Kamloops Seniors Activity Centre hosts BINGO every Tues at the
Brock Seniors Activity Centre, 1800 Tranquille Rd. (by Coopers). Doors:
5 p.m. Games: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. 19+ event; fully licensed concession.
• BROCK CENTRAL LIONS CLUB meets the 1st & 3rd Wednes-
day of the month (April 23) at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagles club, 755 Tran-
quille Rd. New members always welcome. Call Victor, 250-554-8031.
• KAMLOOPS SECONDARY 20 YEAR REUNION class of 1994
Aug. 16 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre. Tickets
are limited & selling now! Check out kss1994grad.weebly.com for all
the events happening on that weekend and to purchase tickets.
AROUND TOWN
Java Mountain NewsPh: 250-819-6272 • Fx: 250-376-6272
Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and
hallelujah is our song.– Pope John Paul II
Happy Easter!WANTED: ADVERTISING
REPRESENTATIVEJava Mountain News is seeking an
advertising representative to join the team.
The qualifi ed person will develop and maintain
a client base throughout the city.
Send resume and cover letter to:
Publishing Editor, 273 Nelson Ave.,
Kamloops, B.C. V2B 1M4
or E-mail [email protected]
With the warmer weather, now is the ideal time to bring new life to
home décor. Whether your outdoor items are looking worn and weath-
ered… or your indoor spaces need a pop of colour… spray paint is
the perfect solution. To ensure your furniture update goes fl awlessly,
follow these few tips.
• Prep Properly. Surface preparation is extremely important and the
best predictor of how long your fi nish will last. The goal is to make
your surface as smooth as possible to ensure the new paint adheres
well. Remove any loose rust or paint by lightly sanding. Next, clean
surfaces with soap and water or degreaser, if necessary. Rinse and let
your surface dry completely. Your surface should now be clean, dull
and dry.
• To Prime or Not to Prime. Primer prepares bare metal, wood, canvas
or other materials to create a smooth surface for paint. It also seals the
surface to help smoothen out blemishes, increase spray paint adhesion
and improve corrosion resistance.
While priming is a critical step, research shows that consumers only
use a primer 50 per cent of the time. For high-quality results with
fewer steps, look for a product that says no priming is required.
• Choosing the Right Product. It is important to choose the product
that meets the needs for your substrate – as well as your style.
• Plastic/Laminates. With the popularity of ready-to-assemble furni-
ture made of laminates or the many plastic storage items, these surfac-
es are prime targets for painting. However, without the right product,
your project could turn out less than desirable.
Most consumers don’t realize that not all plastics are the same. In
fact, most spray paints on the market will not adhere to the most popu-
lar plastics found in furniture, toys and storage. Products like Dual Su-
perbond spray paint offers a unique formulation that promises quality
adhesion to 85 per cent of plastics, as well as hard-to-adhere surfaces,
such as melamine and laminates.”
• Metal. For metal surfaces – especially those that are exposed to out-
door elements – it’s important to choose a product that provides rust
protection. Many products that claim rust protection only work when
used with an additional primer. Using a combination product ensures
that all surfaces will achieve superior rust protection without a multi-
step process.
• Wood. Choosing the best spray paint for wood is dependent on the
fi nish, use and location of your surface. A general purpose spray paint
is an ideal choice for wood. This new product offers the widest colour
selection with nearly 70 colours and fi nishes.
• Spraying Specifi cs. Before you spray, shake your can for about two
minutes. Next, hold the can six to eight inches away from the surface
and use several thin coats of spray paint instead of one thick coat.
Begin and fi nish your spray pattern off the object using an even side-
to-side motion, releasing the tip at the end of each pass. Try to overlap
your spray pattern by about one-third with each pass.
As you prepare to paint new life into your home décor, these few tips
and tricks will ensure your project is painless and pretty… for years
to come. –NC
Java Mountain News April 17, 20145
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Watching movies that make you laugh is actually good for you.
Stress experts are chiming in on the positive health benefi ts of
laughter – and as it turns out, a good two-hour movie, especially if
you’re sharing the comedy with others, may be the most upbeat and
enjoyable therapy yet.
We all know how we feel after a good laugh. There’s the emo-
tional pleasure of having fun, especially at someone else’s expense.
Laughing also causes positive things to happen in our heads and
bodies, such as reducing stress hormones and increasing our level of
endorphins, which help build up immunity to disease.
Funny moments are also worth sharing with friends and family.
Putting everyone around you in a positive mood reduces their stress
levels and creates an atmosphere that is friendly and enjoyable.
You actually get a physical workout as well when you laugh. Not
only do the muscles in your face get exercise, but you’re also ben-
efi tting your heart and breathing. Laughter takes our minds off nega-
tive emotions – and it even gives our abs a workout.
Did you know, however, that we don’t get enough laughter in our
day-to-day lives? Researchers have found that an average adult
laughs as little as 15 times a day, which is extremely low on the
humour meter. So why not make a pledge to set up a regular movie
night in the company of a great comedy?
It will make a big difference in the way you feel.
Make your next movie a comedy
Nothing brings the family together after a week of deadlines, home-
work and extracurriculars quite like a movie night, especially when
there are snacks involved.
But while one family member wants “chewy,” another will inevitably
want “crunchy,” this is the time for some guidance. Here are some
suggestions that will satisfy the most diverse of snack attacks.
• MIX IT UP: While popcorn is the obvious choice for a movie night,
you don’t have to stick to the buttered variety. Shake things up – liter-
ally – with everyone’s favourite spice or seasoning or, to satisfy the
sweet and the savory tooth alike, mix in some chocolate or dried fruit.
• DIY SNACKING: There are plenty of mouthwatering store-bought
treats, but nothing beats homemade. Why not make family night a
family day and spend the afternoon making your own goodies to enjoy
in front of the big screen later? Bake some cookies, whip up a dip or, if
you are really feeling ambitious, cook up some cutlery-free appetizers
and have a sampler dinner.
• STAY FRESH: Popcorn and cookies satisfy your taste buds, but not
always the rest of your body. If you want to keep movie night healthy,
there are still ways the family can snack to their heart’s content. Veg-
gie and fruit trays are the perfect solution because they can be both
sweet and savory and there is such a wide variety that every family
member will be able to choose something to crunch and munch. –NC
Finger food quick tips for Family Night
CHARACTER HATS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY:NEWBORN, TODDLER, YOUTH, ADULT.ALSO BLANKETS, SCARVES, SLIPPERS,MITTENS, ETC. WILL MAKE TO SUIT.
CALL JUDI TO ORDER • 250-376-3672
CROCHETED CREATIONS BY JUDI
Since May is National Salad
Month, did you know that this nu-
tritious dish can tell people more
about you than you may think?
Whether you enjoy greens or
grains, here is some insight about
what your salad says about you:
• LEAFY GREENS. If you love leafy
greens, you’re whimsical and en-
joy the carefree days of summer.
You’re also curious and playful
as some of your ingredients may
be playing hide and seek.
• NUTS. If you enjoy the texture
of nuts in your salad, you are
down to earth and enjoy a walk
in the woods or on the beach.
• BERRIES. If you like the taste of
berries you are light-hearted, joy-
ful and outgoing. You enjoy all of
the little things in life.
• VINAIGRETTE VS. CREAMY
DRESSING. If you prefer light vin-
aigrette like the popular brand
Marzetti Simply Dressed Pome-
granate, or Balsamic, you are
health conscious and adventur-
ous. If you prefer a creamy dress-
ing, you savour traditions and
enjoy family get-togethers.
So whether you are outgoing or
a little more reserved, why not
try adding some variations to
your salads and dressings? –NC
Warmer weather and more
sunshine is a welcome relief
from the snow and cold, but for
many allergy sufferers, there is
more than just spring in the air.
Weeds, grass and tree pollen
travelling through the air can
often bring about symptoms
such as nasal congestion, runny
nose and sneezing.
For those with asthma, sea-
sonal allergies can be more than
just a nuisance since the same
environmental factors can also
trigger an asthma attack.
Though avoiding seasonal al-
lergens is not always possible,
it is important to understand
what triggers your symptoms
and how to alleviate them.
• NAGGING NASAL SYMPTOMS:
For nasal congestion, runny
nose and sneezing, there are
many over-the-counter anti-
histamines and decongestants
available to help address these
bothersome symptoms.
Drug-free nasal strips may
offer additional relief of na-
sal congestion at night to help
improve sleep, opening up the
nose and thereby improving
airfl ow.
For more severe symptoms,
talk to your doctor about pre-
scription treatment options.
• ITCHY AND IRRITATED EYES:
Over-the-counter eye drops can
help soothe symptoms, or talk
to your doctor about prescrip-
tion treatment options.
• Long-term Lung Issues:
Seventy-fi ve per cent of asthma
patients also suffer from sea-
sonal allergies. To reduce the
risk of an asthma attack during
allergy season and throughout
the year, it’s important to take
your asthma medication(s) as
prescribed to relieve symptoms
and help maintain control.
At your next visit, talk to your
doctor about your allergy and
asthma symptoms and discuss
which treatment options may
be right for you. –NC
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