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Easy Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe
Rich, fudgy, and so moist, this chocolate zucchini bread is a must try. Bursting with decadent chocolate
flavor and melty chocolate chips, it is impossible to tell that there is a serving of vegetables in this quick bread!
Ingredients
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour (180g)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
• ½ cup dutch-processed cocoa powder (50g)
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder or instant coffee
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• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup vegetable oil (120ml)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter melted (60ml)
• 3 large eggs room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1½ cups packed shredded zucchini (220g)
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (180g)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or baking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, espresso powder, and salt.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Add to the flour mixture, along with the zucchini, and chocolate chips. Stir together until combined. (The batter will be very thick). Scoop the batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Remove the bread and cool completely on the rack or until slightly warm before slicing and serving. The bread can be wrapped and stored at room temperature for up to 4 days. Individually wrapped slices freeze great, too!
Source: https://preppykitchen.com/chocolatezucchini-bread/
GARAGE SALES
Yard Sale 407 3rd Ave Burns lake Starting June 8th and running every Sat from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm June-August. We have toys, dolls, household items, jewelry, books and so much more adding new items every week. Cheap, cheap prices
SERVICES
Advertise your service here for $10/week
LOST PETS
HOUSEHOLD/MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Baby Items white crib converts to toddler bed 120.00, vtech toddler riding train 40.00,vtech toddler 3 wheeler 30.00,fisher price play and learn chair 40.00,little tykes play table with drawers 50.00,kidco travel bed 40.00,bright stars deluxe door jolly jumper 40.00 new,fisher price cheer for me potty new 50.00,bumbo booster seat 30.00,plastic safety gate 40.00,little tykes basketball net 30.00,fisher price laugh n learn crawl around car 50.00,pop n play ultamate play yard 60.00,car play mat 10.00,rocking horse 40.00,activity quilt 35.00,fisher price baby swing with music 65.00. call or text 250-692-9755
Vintage oak 4 drawer filing cabinet $150 call 250-695-6900
2 propane space heaters $200 each call 778-202-8764
Firewood For Sale Dry pine firewood. Has been under cover for at least 4 years. Well seasoned. About 22”long. $200.00 for pickup load. You pick up. Located on Ebenezer Flats at Smithers. 250 847-3614
Electric little chief smoker $35 obo 250251-5010
ELECTRONICS/MUSIC
Nokia 3 phone, 16GB with protective case. No scrapes or cracks. $50.00
New Hazelton 778-202-0740
Fotopro CT-4A tripod with Fotopro 53P ball head as new. New Hazelton $125.00 778202-0740
Sony wireless subwoofer like new with manual $150 phone 845-2488
CLOTHING
Burton snowboard pants size large good to new condition $located in Burns Lake call 250-692-0623
Sandals size 12 Vans single wide flat velcro slip on sandals, checker board pattern, good condition $25 located in Burns Lake call 250-692-0623
PET & ACCESSORIES
For sale ACD Red and Blue Heeler puppies $800 EACH COMES WITH ALL VACCINATIONS AND DEWORMED Exceptional pups and only 2 males left. Strong natural herding instincts. Please call for more information, 250-968-4505
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
snow shoes $30 call 778-202-8764
CCM men's mountain bike has dual disk brakes and front suspension paid $700 asking $375 OBO call Ed at 250-643-9924
Roller Skates Vintage call 250-643-3337
BUILDING SUPPLIES
Wood for Sale 1x4, 1x6, 1x8 1x10 - T&G paneling Birch, Cottonwood, Poplar - $3.00 bd ft 5/4 Fir T&G $3.50 bd ft 692-6745
AUTOMOBILES
2010 Ford F150 (the “heavy half”), HD trailer towing pkg, step up tailgate, includes a set of studded tires winter tires on rims. 221,000 Kms. $7500.00. Located in Burns Lake. 250 695 6484
2014 Chev Silverado 1500 LTZ GFX edition, fully loaded, 175000 New GM tranny at 162000 Rear brakes fall ‘23 (calipers, rotors , pads) Tonneau cover, spray in box liner and undercarriage, summer (American eagle black chrome)
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 20)
You could see the results when it comes to any situation where you have not maintained proper focus of late. Those who have any authority might view you as having lost interest. Being practical is necessary on the more pleasurable side of life particularly when it comes to spending or general finances if you are to avoid difficulties.
LEO (July 23-August 22)
What interests another person or exactly where they stand could become very obvious to the point where you realise you need to rethink your own position or what you actually want from the situation. You need to be sure that what they are used to in life would not inhibit any freedom of choice that isimportantto you.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
If you have been leaning more on the side of enjoyment of late now would be a good time to start balancing things up a little more by focusing on any obligations that have been left wanting. You might also see the benefit in reconsidering something you have previously wanted to pursue in the future but had put to one side.
VIRGO (August 23-Sept.22)
SCORPIO (Oct.23-Nov21)
Something you thought was settled, particularly with family matters, could come up again, mainly because of somebody wanting to please themselves. You need to stand your ground especially if this will interfere with your own priorities that have commitment attached to them. A steady attitude will keep frustration under control.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18)
The Full Moon this week occurs in your own sign which can certainly see you in situations where there is either much attention coming your way from others or that you need to give greater consideration to how they are perhaps reassessing their position. When it comes to finances, you must stay focussed on what you can afford.
Lowering the level of something that involves you with others is possible. It will be up to you to initiate this. You may not get instant results, especially if you have been too generous when it comes to the obligations you have already taken on, but this is a good time to start winding things back. You will need to slowly persist.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22-Dec.21)
Future plans could unexpectedly require some rethinking because more facts have come to light that could alter normal routines in ways you didn’t anticipate. You could feel that someone else has more influence over matters than you do. This is something you need to accept to some degree until the middleofnextyear.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Something could begin to come to light where details have been not been properly dealt with in the past. This could still take a while to become entirely clear but a turning point is happening now. Applying yourself in a consistent manner can actually give you more energy to get through a lot and this can take the pressure off you.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
Somebody could let their guard down when it comes to what they expect, making you realise that you need to reconsider where you stand. Some sort of questioning might be required in a harmonious way as to not arouse suspicion. You need to give yourself plenty of time to mull things over so you are ready to act in September.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct.22)
You could realise that your priorities need to change, which might include going back to something you were more comfortable with in the past. Your main consideration needs to be what you will enjoy or generating the ability to have more down time for yourself. You cangeta lot done when youhavetimetoyourself.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan.19)
Seriously look into the amount of detail that could be involved with any future commitments you might consider taking on that seem to have a degree of balance attached, but actually may not. Just how important any independence you have been able to establish for yourself since 2019, may not be evidentto other people.
ARIES
(March 21-April 20)
Go over matters in your mind when it comes to any doubts or whether recent decisions might have been the best ones. This might be set off because of being questioned as to practicality or responsibilities. You might be surprised to find that something that has been extremely important at all costs could be modified after all.
BURNS LAKE
Lakes District Fall Fair—Sept 6, 7 & 8 at the Eagle Creek Fairgrounds. Watch for scheduling!
Terry Fox Run Sept 15 at the Francois Lake Community Hall
Knitting Club Tuesdays 1:302:30pm at the Burns Lake Public Library. Need help with your knitting project, bring it along! Supplies available or bring your own.
Burns Lake Farmers Market
Every Friday 10am-3pm at the Burns Lake Chamber.
Omineca Ski Club Call for Volunteers Join our 2024/25 Volunteer Skier Development Coaching Team and be part of the winter fun! If you or someone you know is passionate about skiing and enjoys working with kids, this is the perfect opportunity to give back to the community while inspiring the next generation of skiers. Our goal is to ensure that more children can participate by having enough coaches! Want to learn more? Please email amykdash@hotmail.com about this opportunity and our coaching courses.
SOUTHSIDE
Alcan BBQ Aug 23 4-7pm at the Spillway Campground
Chinook Open House & BBQ Steak Dinner—August 30 38pm at the Chinook Ootsa
Recreation Site. RSVP by text 250-692-6823 or email accounting @chinookcomfor.ca
Ootsa Lake Fishing Derby— Aug 30-Sept 2 Preregistration Friday 4-8pm. Register and weigh in Saturday and Sunday 8am-8pm. Prizes awarded Monday 12pm. $40/person. 1st prize $2000 2nd prize $1000 3rd prize BBQ 4th prize $500.
Multigenerational Community Band Every Monday 6-8pm September to March. Venue TBA. FREE program. Beginners to advanced. All ages. Contact 250-694-3338 or 250-961-1926
TOPLEY
Car Show Sept 110am 2pm at the Topley Fire Hall. Car show with a cause! Entry fee: bring out a new unwrapped toy which will then team up with the Houston Toy Run held later in the fall.
HOUSTON
Spanish Dancing at Mixers–Every Monday 7:30pm at Mixers bar & lounge. Hosted by the talented and kind Carlos, who is volunteering his time to share his passion for dance, bringing Spanish flavour and fun to our community! No experience
necessary! Bring your partner, bring your BFF or just bring yourself! We look forward to clearing the tables away and opening up the space for something new! Make this first event a success and see it become a regular activity in our community
TELKWA
Telkwa BBQ—Aug 20 Sept 3 at the Telkwa BBQ Grounds. This annual event has been a Telkwa tradition for years. Now in its 112th year it is the longest running event in BC. Put on by the local Bulkley Valley Kinsmen Club on the Labour Day long weekend in September. Please see their facebook page for more information. https:// www.facebook.com/TelkwaBBQ/
SMITHERS
105th Annual Bulkley Valley Exhibition Aug 22-25 at the Bulkley Valley Exhibition Grounds. Visit BVFair.ca for up to date details.
Membership Drive & Movie in the Park Aug 29 8pm at Ranger Park. FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY OUTDOOR EVENT! Join us for EdGE Learning Centre's Membership Drive and a community outdoor movie night. Concession by donation Washrooms available Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Bulkley Valley Farmers Market
– Every Saturday 8:30am12:30pm at Central Park
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Weekly/Monthly Community Activities
Burns Lake
Walking Club Tuesdays and Fridays 1-3 p.m. in the Island Gospel Fellowship gym. Everyone welcome to a warm and non-slip walking venue!!
Knitting Club Every Thursday 1:30-2:30pm at the BL Public Library. Bring your project! Supplies not provided.
Community Badminton Wednesdays 7pm at LDSS. Racquets available for use.
Roller Blading Friday 5:30-7pm and Sundays 3:30-5pm at the Lakeside Multiplex. Bring your own pair of roller blades or borrow a pair of ours.
Whist Wednesdays 7pm at the Decker Lake Hall.
Basketball Tuesdays 7-9pm at LDSS
Houston
Walking Group Thursdays 10:30am. Meet at the Credit Union parking lot.
SMITHERS
Games Night Every Friday 7-8:30pm 3974 10th Ave. Board, card and other table top games. Bring a game, friend or family and come have some fun!
Trad Jam Sessions in Smithers. 4th Wednesday of the month at the Smithers Senior Center. Come play tunes!
Bachata Lessons Tuesdays at 3830 2nd Ave from 8-9pm. Come learn how to dance bachata! No partner or experience required $15/class
Smithers Boardgame Group Meets on the third Sunday of every month at Smithers Public Library. Come solo and make some new friends or bring your crew! Admission: $2 donation to the Library.
Walking Group Starting May 1. Mondays & Wednesdays 10:30-11am at the Willowvale Marsh Trail. Meet at parking lot.
ONGOING EVENTS
Thanks to our sponsor this is a FREE service.
Seniors Events
Burns Lake
Seniors Drop in at the Link—
Every other Tuesday 10:30am12:#0pm at the Heritage Church 1st Ave Join us for coffee, sandwiches and a lovely visit.
Houston
Floor curling—Every Monday 1-3pm, Tuesday and Friday
Carpet bowling Thursday13pm Genealogy, Pool.
Shuffleboard and Darts 1-3pm
Price $2.00 per event. plus $10.00 annual membership fee.
Breakfast and Luncheons are now done for the summer. But will resume in October!
Senior Gathering—Every Tuesday at the plaza 10am12pm. Free bowling, mini golf, games & Refreshments
Youth Activities
Burns Lake
Burns Lake Public LibraryHigh Five Gamers Tuesdays 3:15-4:30 afterschool gaming club ages 7-12. Community Storytime with Miss Bonny. Wednesdays 10:30am. Paws for Cuddles Wednesdays 3:154:15pm. Come read to Clive! Ages 6+.Lego Hour Tuesdays 11am-12pm & Fridays 3:30-4:30pm ages 6+. Manga Club Every second Thursday 3:30-5pm grades 812.
Indoor Play Space
Tuesdays 10-30-11:30pm at the Lakeside Multiplex. Ages 6 and under.
1. The TV show "Big Little Lies" is based on a book by which author?
2. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown opens with a murder in what French location?
3. Samuel Langhorne Clemens is more famously known by what pen-name?
4. Who wrote the book "To Kill a Mockingbird?"
5. What mystery writer holds the Guinness World Record for the most translated works?
6. What is Dr. Seuss' real name?
7. Who wrote the James Bond series of books?
8. In "A Christmas Carol," how many ghosts visit Scrooge?
9. What is the name of the theater where many of Shakespeare's plays were brought to life?
10.What is the name of Stephen King's first published novel?
Answers on Page 11
TRIVIA ANSWERS:
1. Liane Moriarty. 2. The Louvre museum of Paris. 3. Mark Twain. 4. Harper Lee. 5. Dame Agatha Christie, who has sold around two billion copies worldwide in at least 103 different languages. 6. Theodor Seuss Geisel. 7. Ian Fleming.
8. Four: The Ghost of Christmas Past, The Ghost of Christmas Present, The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, and the ghost of his friend Marley. 9. The Globe Theatre, located in London. 10. Carrie, published in 1974.
1. There is a company in Japan that has schools that teach you how to be funny. The first one opened in 1982. About 1,000 students take the course each year.
2. The Lego Group is the world’s most powerful brand. There are more Lego Minifigures than there are people on Earth.
3. The Bagheera kiplingi spider was discovered in the 1800s and is the only species of spider that has been classified as vegetarian.
4. There is a boss in Metal Gear Solid 3 that can be defeated by not playing the game for a week or by changing the date.
5. The Roman-Persian wars are the longest in history, lasting over 680 years. They began in 54 BC and ended in 628 AD.
6. Elvis was originally blonde. He started coloring his hair black for an edgier look. Sometimes, he would touch it up himself using shoe polish.
7. If you translate “Jesus” from Hebrew to English, the correct translation is “Joshua.” The name “Jesus” comes from translating the name from Hebrew to Greek to Latin to English.
8. Ed Sheeran bought a ticket to LA with no contacts. He was spotted by Jamie Foxx, who offered him the use of his recording studio and a bed in his Hollywood home for six weeks.
9. German Chocolate Cake is named after an American baker by the name of Samuel German. It has no affiliation with the country of Germany.
Source: https://www.thefactsite.com/1000interesting-facts/
OrphanedBearCubsCanbe Prevented
Human negligence continues to orphan bear cubs. The lack of proper waste and attractant management is simple intolerable. Two young Grizzly bears are the latest victims. Hearing their cries and watching their hopeless movements is heartbreaking. These cubs came from Stewart, a town that advertises totouriststhatyoucanviewGrizzlies there and yet the mother bear had easy access to birdseed and garbage. But Stewart is not alone in mismanaging their waste and attractants. Smithers Bylaws still allow residents to put out their garbage the night before pickup, which recently got another young grizzly killed. Smithers and Prince George are also lacking bylaws to deal with unharvested fruit bearing trees, in fact both towns have planted crabapple trees on town land. That has gathered them the dubious high ranking place in BC's
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and winter rims and tires. Original owner, synthetic oil changes every 10-15k Asking 24000 OBO call 250692-9849
2002 Toyota Rav 4, manual shift, comes with winter tires on rims, 364,000 km's, transmission replaced in 2020, asking $3500 call 250-6923862
2002 Toyota Rav 4 manual shift winter tires on rims 364,000 kms, transmission replaced in 2020 asking $3500 call 250-692-3862
OFF ROAD VEHICLES/ ACCESSORIES
Polaris 2014 Skidoo Wide Track 1200 Miles $8000 847-4657
Polaris 2005 ATV 600 with plow 2200 miles $3000 847-4657
AUTO PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
trailer springs $120 call 778-2028764
aluminum headache rack for a long box $500 call 250-794-2303
chrome step bars $200 call 250-7942303
82" rampage K2 snowplow with electric lift $1200 located in Houston call 250-845-8279
14ft gravel box complete with hoist and sub frame $1000 OBO call 2507072
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
34 socket set $150 call 778-2028764
1 inch socket set $200 call 778-2028764
Stihl 29 inch 084 bar $80 call 778202-8764
12”x4” four speed Logosol PH260 planer/moulder 3 Phase Converter with Switching & Panels Fan/Vacuum System with Hopper set up to Fill Feed Bags Complete Wood Fired Kiln & Shop Heating System
Sharpening Equipment, Heads and Knives Fork Lift $50,000.00 Call 250-
692-6745
BOATS
2011 Bayliner 185/BR. 190hp 4.3 mercruiser, very low running hours Swim grid, monster wakeboard tower, awesome stereo, great shape, Text for photos Asking $24500 OBO 250-6929849
Wanted to buy 16 ft canoe with a keel prefer V-Stern phone 250-845-7171 and leave message if no answer
RV’S/TRAVEL TRAILERS
2010 Cougar fifth wheel 28 ft long ultra lite polar package 1 big slide, new tires, new awning, new vent cover and new flooring everything works good shape $9300 OBO call 250-794-2303
TIRES
Ford f350 wheels $80 call 778-2028764
Kawasaki mule wheels 2 $40 call 778202-8764
4 hankook pike snow tires and rims 90% tread left 195/70R14 $350 250643-9924
4 polar trax iron man gen2 snow tires and rims 205/55R16 $480 comes with 1 free hankook 205/55R16 with 35% tread left and 2 free max tour summer tires 205/55R16 with 55 tread left call 250-643-9924
PETS & ACCESSORIES
30-gallon fish tank with many accessories $50 call 250-694-3495
Harness for large dog or small pony. Leather; felt lining; brass buckles. Like new. $40. Call or txt for pic. 250-845-8247.
AGRICULTURE
Western saddle 15.5" seat like new fleece and neoprene sinch $125 call 250-695-6900
Looking for big young rooster call 250 -694-3228
Older Tractor (from the 60's) model 303414 international diesel $2500 OBO (250) 692-7072
list of towns that get the most bears killed due to the lack of proper attractants and waste management. Come on People, town officials are elected, you have the powertomakechanges,useit.Nowildlife should have to die because we as people are not putting the right measures in place. It's not rocket science, just commonsenseandaheartthatcares.
To help us raise these two cubs, donate here:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/ dn/10649
For anyone that thinks it is okay to not pick their apples or secure their garbage, birdseed etc. listen to the grief you are causing. Hermes lost his mom on July 31st and still cries for her after 12 days. He and his sister Gaia will never be the same, their carefree youth was stolen. We are entering the worst season at NLWS were we deal with this daily and we thought we share what we see and hear. Maybe some will be moved enough to change their way and maybe one or two cubs will not loose their mom to preventable circumstances. We will celebrate the day when cubs we rescue have been orphaned due to accidents andnothumannegligence.
Written by Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter
Two of Burns Lake's early churches!
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BURNS LAKE BR #50
158 Francois Lake Dr, Burns Lake, BC
250-692-3232
Thursdays Karaoke 8pm-1am
Crazy Ace Fridays 7-9pm POSSIBLE Cash Prize
Happy Hour
Thurs, Fri & Sat 4-5pm
DISCOUNTED DRINK SPECIALS!
Meat Draws
Are now done for the summer!
Kitchen is temporarily closed.
Bar Hours:
Thursday & Friday 4pm-1am
Sat 2pm-1am Sun 11am-1pm
Members Meeting:
Next one: July 17 at6:30pm
(3rd Wednesday of every month)
Hall rental for private functions $150 + GST
PLEASE NOTE: ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #50 IS THE ONLY VALID FACEBOOK PAGE The Legion Corner is Generously
HOUSTON BR #249
SAVE THE DATE! We will be celebrating our 70th on Saturday, September 14, 2024
11AM to 2PM: Community BBQ, Music provided by: Rocky Mountain Music
4PM to 6PM: Branch 249 Meat Draw
7PM: Doors open upstairs
8PM to 1:30AM: Celebration Dance
Music provided by: Rock Bottom Band
Admission: $10 per person ~ tickets at the door
Ladies Auxiliary will provide the midnight buffet
We are open for lunch 6 days a week!
Tropical Fun n’ the Sun is back ~ Come check out our specials!
Every Tuesday is Taco Tuesday!
Soft tacos * hard tacos * taco salad in taco bowl
Every Wednesday is Wing Wednesday 14 different flavours
Every Friday is Fish Friday
Clam Chowder * Fish n’ chips
Our Queen of Hearts progressive jackpot is growing! Check our Facebook page to find out how much it is this Friday!
Legion Shuttle: 250 845-8455
ANNOUNCEMENT! The Legion Shuttle price will increase to $15 each way within the District of Houston. This price increase takes effect September 1, 2024.
Shuttle Hours of Operation:
Monday & Tuesday: 9AM to 4PM
Wednesday & Thursday: 9AM to 9PM
Friday: 9AM to Midnight
Saturday: Noon to Midnight
Sunday: prebook only
Thank you for supporting your local Legion!
SMITHERS BR #63
3840 1st Ave Smithers BC (250) 847-5082
Wednesday 3pm - 6pm
Friday 3pm - 9pm
Saturday 2:30pm - 7pm Drop In Darts
Every Wednesday 7pm - 9pm
Friday is Karaoke Night & Meat Draw 5:30pm
Saturday Meat Draw 3pm
Saturday Pool Tournament 3pm Bar opens at 3:30
Chase the Ace Every Wednesday 3:30-6pm receive a ticket for every purchase. 6PM draw
FREE popcorn on Wednesdays pool table, darts, and keno available Drop in darts at 7:00 pm
****everyone 19+ welcome, no membership required****
Meet Donna Brochez
Our Silviculture Specialist and Registered Forestry Technician at the BLCF! Donna has been with BLCF since 2021 and has overseen many aspects of the BLCF since. Donna oversees all planting within the BLCF, planting around 1.2 million seedlings annually. In addition to managing all aspects of planting, Donna manages summer students, silviculture surveys, and prescribed fire activity. Donnas favourite part of the job is mentoring summer students, specifically during planting season!
