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Fun Easter Activities the Whole Family Will Love

Easterisatimeforfamilyandtogetherness,andeachyear presentsanewopportunitytomakelastingmemories.Hereare somefunandexcitingEastergames,crafts,andactivitiestoget youandyourfamilyintothespiritoftheholiday nomatterhow youcelebrate!

Read Easter-Themed Books

Reading books is always a great way to get your kids in the spirit of the holiday. Whether you want to read about the Easter bunny, spring chicks, or something more spiritual.

Have Easter-Themed Play-Doh or Lego Challenges

If you have little kids, help them make eggs, bird nests, bunnies, and other Easter-themed things out of Play-Doh. For older kids, harness their obsession with the Lego Masters television series by challenging them to make something for Easter. Set a one-hour timer and let them unleash their creativity. You’ll be amazed by what they come up with!

Decorate Easter Eggs

Lay down some plastic or paper to protect your table, boil some eggs, and get out the art supplies. Even if you can’t get to the store to buy a traditional eggdyeing kit, kids will have a blast with food coloring (which makes a great dye substitute when combined with vinegar and hot water), wax crayons, stickers,

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paint, and markers.

Make Toilet-Paper Roll Bunnies

Hang on to your toilet paper rolls and make this adorable Easter bunny craft! You can find step-by-step instructions here: https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/ cardboard-spring-bunnies

Play Easter Bingo

Print off a few adorable Easter Bingo cards, hand your kids some jelly beans to mark their squares, and have a fun (and tasty) time playing the classic game.

Do the Bunny Hop

If your kids need to burn some energy and stretch their limbs, it’s time for the bunny hop. Form a line, crank up the music, and get hopping! Your kids will love it.

Have an Easter Egg Hunt

This is especially fun for small children, but big kids will want to participate as well. Hide eggs throughout your home and then

let your kids run around with baskets and collect the eggs. I prefer doing this with candy-filled plastic eggs rather than real eggs. You don’t want to lose a real egg in your house, only to find it weeks later when it starts to smell!

Play Guessing Games

Fill jars with various Easter candies like jelly beans or chocolate eggs. Then, you and your kids take turns guessing how many candies are in each jar. The person closest to the actual number gets the jar of candy! You can also opt for a sugar-free prize such as a small toy, book, or bragging rights.

Source: https://www.readbrightly.com/indoor-easter-activities/

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SERVICES

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LOST PETS

HOUSEHOLD/MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

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

2022 frigidaire fridge $600 paid $951.99 has to sell too big for 1 person for more info email sergepare@outlook.com

Electric little chief smoker $35 obo 250-251-5010

Gray with red top lamanite office storage cabinet $40 obo 250-2515010

ELECTRONICS/MUSIC

Nokia 3 phone, 16GB with protective case. No scrapes or cracks. $50.00 New Hazelton 778202-0740

Fotopro CT-4A tripod with Fotopro 53P ball head as new. New Hazelton $125.00 778-202-0740

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 250-6920623

PET & ACCESSORIES

Purebred Cane Corso puppies Now ready to go to their forever home. First shots, dewormed, Vet checkup & vet papers. Mother and father are purebred cane Corso. Born Dec 6 2023.Call or text Genevieve 250-219-0678

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 250643-9924

Roller Skates Vintage call 250-6433337

BUILDING SUPPLIES

Wood for Sale 1x4, 1x6, 1x8 1x10T&G paneling Birch, Cottonwood, Poplar - $3.00 bd ft 5/4 Fir T&G $3.50 bd ft 692-6745

AUTOMOBILES

2008 Toyota highlander 4WD 8 passenger 320,000 kms asking $8,250 call 250-846-9194

2002 Toyota Rav 4, manual shift, comes with winter tires on rims, 364,000 km's, transmission replaced in 2020, asking $3500 call 250-692-3862

2002 Toyota Rav 4 manual shift winter tires on rims 364,000 kms, transmission replaced in 2020 asking $3500 call 250-692-3862

2005 chevy cavalier as a parts car. Clutch slave cylinder is gone, motor and transmission are good, tires are good, 4 cylinder. asking $250 OBO call 780-799-0688

OFF ROAD VEHICLES/

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Carrot Cake Scones

Perfect for Easter + Easy Spring Baking

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup half and half cream

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

• 1/4 tsp ground cloves

• 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

• 1 cup finely shredded carrot

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

• 2 tbsp 2% milk’

Cream Cheese Glaze

• 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature

• 1/2 cup icing sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 3 tbsp half and half cream

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Use Pine Sol Lemon in the bottom of a toilet brush holder. Never thought to do this but I bet the scent left behind is amazing (I mean, amazing for a gross toilet bowl brush!)

DIRECTIONS

To make the scones, in a medium bowl, whisk together the cream, eggs, and vanilla extract. Set it aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Add the chilled butter and mix it into the flour mixture with your hands until it resembles coarse crumbs. Alternatively, this can be done in a food processor. Once the butter is fully incorporated, add the carrots and pecans and stir gently.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until a dough begins to form. The dough will be slightly sticky.

Divide the dough in half and transfer the first half to a lightlyfloured board. Form it into a disc that is about 1-inch high and 8inches across. Using a sharp knife, cut the disc into 6 equal slices. Transfer the slices to a parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat with the other half of the dough. Using a pastry brush, brush the top of each scone with milk.

Transfer the scones to the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes. In the meantime, preheat the oven to 375ºF.

Bake the scones until they just begin to brown on top, between 17 and 20 minutes. Keep a close eye on them. If they begin to brown too quickly, place a piece of aluminum foil over top to slow the browning process. Remove the scones from the oven and allow them to cool completely.

In the meantime, to make the cream cheese glaze, in a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and cream. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones.

Enjoy immediately or store them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Source: https://www.healthymealplans.com/recipe-details/carrot-cakescones

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"TAFFY" is a 6-7 months old neutered tabby, on the shy side, but coming out of his shell in his fosterhome. Taffy is looking for his forever home after his brother was adopted. 250-692-7476

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Think about this…..

Earth's population is approximately 7.8 billion people. For most people, that's a large number, that's all.

However, if you count the world's 7.8 billion people as 100% human, these percentages become clearer.

From 100% of people:

• 11% are in Europe

• 5% is in North America

• 9% - in South America

• 15% - in Africa

• 60% are in Asia

• 49% live in villages.

• 51% - In cities

• 12% speak Chinese

5% in Spanish

5% in English

3% speak Arabic

3% in hindi

3% in bengali

3% in Portuguese

2% in Russian

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TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 20)

Any lack of commitment you may have been experiencing when it comes to involvement with either friends or a group of people could be replaced with a greater sense of stability. This could also be the case with matters that are important to you and if so, you may realise certain obligations need to be dropped.

LEO (July 23-August 22)

You could begin to realise where your own priorities and the expectations of somebody else have some challenges and perhaps where they expect you to take on certain obligations. You could be more of a mystery to them than you realise. They could be more willing to change than you presume. Your goals need to be known.

SCORPIO (Oct.23-Nov21)

You are now in the final stages of gettingagoodfoundationinplacethat began mid February, though pleasurable pursuits could have interfered here and there. This has enabledyoutosortoutwhatmightbe necessary at times and what isn’t. Clear cut regular routines should be implemented over the next month. Therewillbesomechallenges.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

If there is any situation in which you feel you have not been given enough attention, now is the time to take action and put yourself forward. Something that seemed worth pursuing in the future may no longer have the same appeal because obligations attached can now be more obvious. There can be other opportunities.

VIRGO (August 23-Sept.22)

It will be easy to sort out the doubtful ones from the reliable, who will have a greater sense of commitment. What you need to be clear about are the obligations you are willing to accept. In part, that can be dependent upon any work you want to get cleared up and out of the way. Stay on course with this – don’t respond to distractions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18)

Your new 2 year cycle that began mid February is winding up but with this you should be able to recognise benefits available to you. Be careful of spending money on something you don’t really need. Practicality with money right now can lead to a balanced situation as time goes on. You can begin to feel more in control now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22-Dec.21)

The position somebody else intends to take will be quite obvious. You could realise this has been in the planning for a while but on this score they have been more secretive. Asking a direct question could get you a direct answer though this could leave you in a situation of weighing up whether this represents security to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Some sort of hidden agenda can now be coming to an end though you can have a clearer vision of how best to get a good foundation in place. Any lack of self confidence of late can also be fading while being replaced by a sense of gaining more balance and a practical way. Stick to the things that are important to you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Time spent in quiet contemplation could shine the light on the true intentions of somebody else and their plans for the future. Whether there is any intention on their part to make a solid commitment can become obvious once they have wound up matters that will then place them in a situation of taking a totally new direction.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)

You could realise where better efficiency when it comes to regular routines could free you up to take advantage of other opportunities in the long term. There will be commitments attached to this that you should carefully weigh up before coming to any agreement. You and yourskills areseen in agood lightso usethistoyourownadvantage.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.19)

Unforseen distractions could interfere with matters you have planned to get done, which can include things you normally do. Some sort of cost might be involved as well. Remaining mentally calm will enable you to work your way through it all. Whatever you might need to put in place as a resultcouldbeofbenefitfinancially.

ARIES (March 21-April 20)

Some answers could come to you, especially associated with something that has been important but no longer seems that way. It might be more a situation of transforming things rather than letting them go altogether. New information or changing methods or means might be the way to go. It could save you time as well.

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BURNS LAKE

Open Mic Coffeehouse Mar 22 79pm doors open at 6:30pm at the Heritage Church

Spring Break Art Camp hosted by the Burns Lake Public Library Mar 26-28 11am-3pm ages 10+ registration required. Call 250-6923192

Kitchen Party Apr 26 7-9 at the Anglican Church on 1st Ave. admission by donation. Talk, sing & dance. Snacks provided.

CALL FOR INTEREEST If you are interested in participating in a Spring Craft Sale contact Sharon 250-6987626

2024 Youth Soccer Registration now OPEN Register online or in person at the Lakeside Multiplex.

TOPLEY

BINGO Mar 25, 2024 Doors open 6:15, Bingo Starts 7:00pm Door Prizes, Food Concession ***JACKPOT***50#s or less $250.00 next # $100.00 Topley Community Hall Come out for a night of FUN!!!

NO MINORS

Topley Community Club Loonie Auction & Potluck Dinner Apr 20, 2024 Supper at 5:30 sharp Loonie Auction to follow Bring lots of LOONIES, There will be a large selection of items for everyone to enjoy. All proceeds go to the Topley Community Hall maintenance. Come join in the Fun!!!

HOUSTON

BINGO—Mar 20 doors open at 6:30pm at the Houston Community Hall. Door prize and 50/50 included. 19+.

Discover Spring Nature Camp hosted by the Nature Centre Mar

25-28 9am-3pm daily ages 7-10 Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre, Houston, BC (3125 Hwy 16) Cost: $40/day (You can register for one, two or all four days! Save $20 when you sign up for all 4 days!). Max. 10 kids per day. Instructions: Bring your own water bottle and lunch, and dress for the weather! Snacks will be provided. Register here: https:// www.eventbrite.ca/e/discover-spring -nature-camp-tickets845234116997?aff=oddtdtcreator

Spring Market Apr 20 10am-4pm at Silverthorne Elementary.

Houston Minor Softball

Registration now OPEN Pickup and drop off at Brewstirs Café deadline Apr 15 Ages 8-18

Houston Youth Soccer

Registration now OPEN Mar 3Apr10. Birth years 2006-2019. Volunteers needed. For more info visit www.bcsoccer.ca

SMITHERS

Bulkley Valley Farmers Market

2024 General Meeting Mar 22 7pm at the Old Church. Please join us to share your voice about the upcoming season. Coffee and treats provided.

Cat Café Mar 23 Drop in 11am1pm at Ranger Park Building 3736 16 Ave Smithers. Cats, Community, Coffee and Neurodiversi-Tea.

Easter Bunny Climb—Mar 23 2:304pm at the BV Pool & Rec Centre. Sign up for the Easter Bunny Climb! Kids will make crafts, play games, climb the wall and hunt for eggs! Kids 6 and under can attend with an adult. A Climbing Waiver is required. Bring Inside shoes for climbing. Bring your bunny ears and celebrate Easter at the BV Climbing Wall!! $12 Admission, register early to get your spot!

Smithers Rodeo Club

Fundraiser Mar 23 5:30pm at the Paul Lychak Evelyn Community Hall. Join the Smithers Rodeo Club on Saturday March 23rd for an exciting evening of delicious food, LIVE BAND with a dance floor along with an exciting LIVE AUCTION! Dance the night away with LIVE band : Rock Bottom Tickets $35.00 per person. Available at Smithers Feed Store & Bulkley Valley Insurance Services **No Minors** 19 years old+ to attend

Dance all Night Silent Disco Fundraiser Mar 30 7:30pm at Round Lake Hall. 3 live DJ’s mixing dance tunes, pizza and charcuterie. Limited tickets available $25/each. Ages 12+

Free Public Skate Every Thursday 12-1pm & 2:30-4pm & Sundays 4:30 -6pm at the new arena 4202 3rd ave.

Joan Conway: Reading with Harp Music Apr 5 at 7pm at the Smithers Public Library Join Joan Conway as she reads from her memoir of healing, Weave As a River. This book tenderly reveals how an unexpected crisis can invigorate and shed new light on the stories that have shaped us. Jean Christian will accompany her for the poetic component of the evening.

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Weekly/Monthly Community Activities

Burns Lake

Family Fun Basketball Night—Mar 21, Apr 4 & 18 6-7:30pm at the Decker Lake Elementary School Gym.

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 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!

Book Lovers Night In—2nd Tuesday of every month 7pm at the Smithers Public Library.

Junior Curling Thursdays 2:30-4pm $100 per curler. Come down to the rink to register.

Trad Jam Sessions in Smithers. 4th

Wednesday of the month Starting this week Sept 27th 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.

ONGOING EVENTS

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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. March 12 & 26. April 9 & 23. May 7 & 21.

Carpet Bowling every Wednesday at 1pm at the Decker Lake Hall.

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—1st. Saturday each month $12.00 8-11am everyone welcome.

Luncheon—3rd Thursday of each Month 11am-1pm @ $12.00 everyone welcome.

Youth Activities

Burns Lake

Burns Lake Public Library - High 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 3:15-4:15pm. 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 8-12.

Strong Start Monday-Fri 9am-12pm at WKE. Free for children and caregivers ages 0-6.

Mother Goose Wednesday & Friday 1011:30am at Muriel Mould. Free for parents and caregivers ages 0-6.

Movin and Groovin Mondays 12-1pm at Muriel Mould.

Indoor Play Space Tuesdays 10-3011:30pm at the Lakeside Multiplex. Ages 6 and under.

Houston

Houston Public Library—Teen Day Jan

11 2:30-3:30 teens 12 and up! Game Day Jan 18 2:30-3:30 . Pipe cleaner crafts Jan 25 2:30-3:30 ages 7 and up! Call 250-8452256 to register.

Smithers

Developing Play Skills through Play A 10 week family centered activity program for children 2-6. Contact Rebecca to register at 250-691-1395

Programs for Young Children at the Smithers Public Library Introduce your child to the magic of stories and songs while connecting with other parents of young children. All programs are free, drop -in and open to parents and caregivers of young children.

BABYTIME (infants to 18 months):

Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. (January 23 to April 9)

TODDLERTIME (18 to 36 months): Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. (January 23 to April 9)

STORYTIME (age 3 to 6): Wednesdays, 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. (January 24 to April 10)

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MIXERS is looking to schedule fundraising events for 2024 in partnership with our wonderful community organizations. Please don't hesitate to reach out and collaborate with us on how we can support your non-profit group! We have done buffets, dances, paint nights, bake-sales, silent auctions and are open to anything!

We are Minor-Friendly everyday until 8PM

Please email Kayla at mixersbarandlounge@gmail.com

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• 2% in Japanese

• 62% in their own language

• 77% have housing

• 23% have nowhere to live.

• 21% of people eat in excess

• 63% can eat as much as they want

• 15% of the people are malnourished

• The daily cost of living for 48% of people is less than $2.

• 87% of people have clean drinking water

• 13% either do not have clean drinking water or have access to a contaminated water source.

• 75% on the mobile phones

• 25% nu.

• 30% have internet access

• 70% do not have internet access

• 7% received higher studies

• 93% of people never went to college or university.

• 83% can read

• 17% of people are illiterate.

• 33% are Christians

• 22% are Muslims.

• 14% are Hindus

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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 250794-2303

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 250-692-7072

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

34 socket set $150 call 778-2028764

1 inch socket set $200 call 778202-8764

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

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 778-202 -8764

Kawasaki mule wheels 2 $40 call 778-202-8764

4 Bridgestone Blizzak DM V-2 265/70 R17 on rims $400 250 251 8211

4 hankook pike snow tires and rims

90% tread left 195/70R14 $350 250-643-9924

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

Looking for big young rooster call 250-694-3228

Older Tractor (from the 60's) model 303414 international diesel $2500 OBO (250) 692-7072

Belarus model 400 tractor from the early 80's $3000 OBO call 250-692 -7072

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The Local Connector NW March 20, 2024 20 DIY Easy Easter Egg Basket Easter Crafts for Kids Materials List • Paper towel roll • Colored Paper • Glue stick • Sharpies • Sticky tape • Googly eyes • Jewels Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcq6AhQMqcQ

1. There's a fruit that tastes like chocolate pudding. Can we get in on this? Apparently, there's a fruit native to Central and South America called black sapote that tastes like chocolate and sweet custard.

2. Queen Elizabeth II was a trained mechanic. When she was 16, the Queen joined the British employment agency at the Labour Exchange and learned the basics of truck repair. Apparently, she can repair tires and repair engines. Is there anything the Queen can't do?!

3. The Easter Island heads have bodies. Those iconic stone heads - you know the ones. In the 2010s, archaeologists found that two of the Pacific Island figures actually had torsos that measured as high as 33 feet.

4. M&Ms are named after the businessmen who created them. But what do the M's stand for? Forrest Mars and Bruce Murrie, who apparently didn't have the best relationship as Mars leveraged Murrie out of his 20% share of the business before it became the biggest-selling sweet in the US. Ouch.

5. Pigeons can tell the difference between Picasso and Monet. What?! A 1995 study shows that the birds can differentiate between the two artists.

6. The real name for a hashtag is an octothorpe. The 'octo' refers to the eight points in the symbol, but according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary the 'thorpe' part is a mystery.

7. The actors who voiced Mickey and Minnie mouse got married in real life. Russi Taylor (Minnie) and Wayne Allwine (Mickey) tied the knot in 1991.

8. You can hear a blue whale's heartbeat from over 2 miles away. Blue whales weigh an average of between 130,000 and 150,000kg, with their hearts weighing roughly 180kg.

9. The last letter added to the English alphabet was 'J'. The letter dates back to 1524, and before that the letter 'i' was used for both the 'i' and 'j' sounds.

10. There is actually a word for someone giving an opinion on something they know nothing about. An 'ultracrepidarian' is someone who voices thoughts beyond their expertise.

11. The Chupa Chups logo was designed by Salvador Dalí. The surrealist artist designed the logo in 1969.

12. Ketchup was once sold as medicine. The condiment was prescribed and sold to people suffering with indigestion back in 1834.

Source: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/worklife/a33367076/fun-factsrandom/

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Men's Shed—Non Profit Reuse shed for retired men, across from YRB in Fraser Lake. Donate or come and see what we have. Tuesday & Friday 10am-3pm Helping the Community FORALLYOUR SIGNAGENEEDS 250.847.5566 www.randysimagedesign.com #1-3167 Tatlow Rd. Smithers, B.C.
This Week
Jobs!

• 7% are Buddhists

• 12% - Other Religions

• 12% have no religious beliefs.

• 26% live for less than 14 years

• 66% have died between the ages of 15 and 64.

• 8% of people over 65 years of age.

If you have a place to stay, eat healthy food and drink clean water, have a mobile phone, you can travel on the internet and you graduated from a college or university, you're in a small privileged group.

(In the category of less than 7%!)

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The Legion Corner is Generously Donated By Pine Ridge Modular

BURNS LAKE BR #50

158 Francois Lake Dr, Burns Lake, BC 250-692-3232

Thursday

Dinner Service 5pm - 10pm

Friday

Dinner Service 5pm - 10pm CLOSING AT 1am

Saturday

Dinner Service 5pm - 10pm CLOSING AT 1am

Sunday

Breakfast Service 9am - 1pm

TUESDAYS are dart night

from 7-9pm

Meat Draws Starting on March 2!

Every Saturday 2:30pm-4:30pm

Thursdays Crib 7-9pm for more info contact Tina 251-1104

Crazy Ace Fridays 6-9pm

POSSIBLE Cash Prize

PLEASE NOTE: ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #50 IS THE ONLY VALID FACEBOOK PAGE

Check our Facebook page to find our special of the week.

HOUSTON BR #249

3480 11th Street Houston BC

Legion Shuttle: 250 845-8455

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

Only at the Legion!

The Burger March Is On! Come in and check out what burgers are on special for the month of March!

Wednesday’ is Wing Wednesday at the Legion. We offer 12 different flavours!

Our Queen of Hearts progressive jackpot is growing! Check our Facebook page to find out how much it is this Friday!

Every Saturday we host our Meat Draws starting at 4PM. We have 3 draws every ½ hour. 4PM, 4:30PM, 5PM, 5:30PM and the breakfast draw at 5:40PM.

Easter Meat draw will be held on Saturday, March 23rd.

Darts is held every Saturday at 7PM upstairs at the Legion. For more information call Diane at 250 845-8844.

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****

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