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Ingredients
For the Cookies:
2½ cups all-purpose flour (300g)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup light brown sugar packed (220g)
½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
1 large egg room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pumpkin puree (240g)
For the Icing:
2 cups powdered sugar (240g)
¼ cup whole milk (60mL)
2 tablespoons butter melted and cooled
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
For the Cookies:
In a medium bowl, whisk to combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or an electric hand mixer), combine the butter, light brown and granulated sugars. Beat on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes until well combined.
Add the egg and vanilla, then mix on low for 1 minute, until lightened in color and fluffy. Add the pumpkin and mix on low for about 30 seconds to combine. With a rubber spatula, scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl and mix again until the ingredients are evenly distributed.\ With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Scrape the bowl down one last time and use a spatula to fold in any remaining flour. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
After the dough has been chilling for 15 minutes, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Use a 1½ tablespoon-sized triggered cookie scoop to portion the cookies to be about 1½-inches in diameter. Scoop the cookies directly onto the prepared pans, leaving about 2 inches of space in between each cookie.
Bake the cookies for about 11 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set. Let cool on the sheet tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the icing:
In a medium mixing bowl, sift the powdered sugar. Add the milk, melted butter, vanilla and and salt and whisk the mixture until it is completely smooth. Cover and set aside until ready to use.
Once the cookies are competely cool, drizzle or dip the tops of each in the icing.
AGRICULTURAL
Laying Hens 4 sale a few months old $15 -20 each. Mother ben and chicks, and a rooster. 694-3228
LOST PETS/ HOUSEHOLD / MISC ITEMS
Juke Box - Photo on page 30 call 778pPaint shaker. . . $200.00 OBO. Call 250 -692-6755 or 250-692-6767
Paint mixer (for General Paint, comes with some tint and approximately 90 gal of tintable paint, for darker colours)$400.00 OBO. Call 250-692-6755 or 250692-6767
20 foot shipping container. In good shape. $3500.00 Call 250-692-9464
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
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 $125.00 778-202-0740
CLOTHING
Burton snowboard pants size large good to new condition $located in Burns Lake call 250-692-0623
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 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
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) and winter rims and tires. Original owner, synthetic oil changes every 10-15k Asking 24000 OBO call 250-692-9849
2002 Toyota Rav 4, manual shift, comes with winter tires on rims, 364,000 km's, transmission replaced in 2020, asking $3500 call 250-692-3862
OFF ROAD VEHICLES/ACC
Polaris 2014 Skidoo Wide Track 1200 Miles $8000 847-4657
AUTO PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
trailer springs $120 call 778-2028764
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
34 socket set $150 call 778-2028764 1 inch socket set $200 call 778-2028764
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 250-692-9849
Wanted to buy 16 ft canoe with a keel prefer V-Stern phone 250-8457171 and leave message if no answer
RV’S/TRAVEL TRAILERS
2005 9ft Adventurer Camper with a pull out slide equipped with jacks for dual tires, very good condition $15,000 Firm 643-0042
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
4 Bridgestone Blizzak DM V-2 26570 R17 winter tires on rims. $500 (250 251-8211)
Set of 4 studded Nokian winter tires. 245/55 R19. Used 1 winter. $600.00 call 250-592-9464.
PETS & ACCESSORIES
30-gallon fish tank with many accessories $50 call 250-694-3495 250-695-6900
FREE/TO BE GIVEN AWAY free dry poplar firewood tree length down and decked you cut 250-69203898
TAURUS
(Apr. 21-May 20)
Something may need to come to an end when it comes to another person or even a group of people, mainly because you realise it won’t fit either where your life needs to head in the future or where you want to take it. There can be a lot building up behind the scenes that could be fruitful financially but details need to be dealt with.
LEO (July 23-August 22)
Getting little jobs out of the way that you have been allowing to drift will free your mind to start concentrating on, to early November, something that needs to become more orderly. You need to develop being more determined so to avoid distractions generated by the expectations of somebody else. Your obligations are of prime importance.
SCORPIO (Oct.23-Nov21)
Mercury, the planet of thought and communication is moving into your sign until3rdNovemberenabling youtomake some definite decisions on whatever you have been weighing up since Venus has been in your sign from 23rd September. Something that has turned into a lot more work than you anticipatedmightbepartofthemix.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
You could either benefit or gain recognition from a group of people or perhaps friends. You could be easily distracted when it comes to routine things that need to be dealt with. It might make you realise which ones might be better dropped so that you can focus on what is more important to early November and get a regulated pattern in place.
VIRGO
(August 23-Sept.22)
Exactly what somebody else expects when it comes to finances can become very clear. If this does not fit with your priorities, now is the time to resist, especially if it generates more obligationsforyou. Youhavelikely sorted much out of late and can move on to thinking about other things or seeking more information to early November.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18)
Definite decisions on something that can have no future can result in a releasing effect, after what might have been a long period of time. Turn your focus, up to early November, towards any commitments you are willing to accept or realise you need to accept. It can enable you to make better choices that you have to deal with on a regular basis.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22-Dec.21)
Something involving you with friends or a group of people could turn out to be more enjoyable than you anticipated. They might push for more, which won’t suit other things you need to focus on. It will be wise to find quiet time to yourself from now to early November to clear your head and contemplate decisions that might need to be made.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
The pressure of somebody else’s expectations of late can result in greater clarity to early November when it comes to the decisions you need to make when it comes to the future. You could tune into certain games that are being played. This can make you more determined than ever to stir things up, which could include asking some awkward questions.
CANCER (June
21-July 22)
You could gain recognition or perhaps an award for anything you have been diligently working on of late. This could also bring benefits, particularly from mid 2025 that would not be evident at the moment. You will be able to mentally relax up to early November. This can have the effect of generating creative ideas.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)
Something about another person can reach a stage of fulfilment that you will feel quite happy about, especially where the future is concerned. This will enable you to move on and think about other things to early November. In some ways it can feel as though you are leaving the past behind and that will free you up to enjoy life more.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan.19)
Make final decisions about obligations, which might have been quite long term, that you realise no longer fit your life. You have probably been weighing up what is important to you since the latter part of September. From now to early November you are in a good position to make clear cut decisions on what your priorities now need to be.
ARIES
(March 21-April 20)
The Full Moon occurs in your sign this week while activating Mars and Jupiter giving you the opportunity to see exactly what needs to be put in place. Information on the best way of doing this will be readily available, which might include advice from someone in the know. Somebody else could be moving on in some way, freeing you up.
BURNS LAKE.
The first Open Mic Coffee House of 24/25 October 18 is Friday, October 18th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Burns Lake Heritage Church on First Avenue. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Admission is by donation. They’ll have coffee, tea and snacks, and homemade treats are always welcome. This event is organized by the Burns Lake Music Society - follow the Burns Lake Music Society on Facebook.
This month (and next month) at the Heritage Gallery The current exhibition at the Heritage Gallery on Highway 16 next to the Visitor Information Centre features 55 works by local artists, all 8” by 8”. The exhibition will conclude on November 20th with an awards ceremony, with cash prizes to be awarded to the artists and a silent auction with proceeds going to the sponsoring organization, the Lakes District Museum. Look for the article in the current edition of the Lakes District News, or follow the Lakes District Museum Society on Facebook or on the Society’s website. And plan on visiting this unique display of local works of art, and voting for your favourite work.
The 24/25 Met Opera broadcasts begin in early November at The Beacon Theatre The 24/25 season of Met Opera: Live in HD broadcasts, co -presented by the Lakes District Arts Council and The Beacon Theatre, begins on Sunday, November 10th at 1:00 pm with a new opera Grounded starring Canadian mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo, one of opera’s most compelling young stars. D’Angelo portrays Jess, a hot-shot fighter pilot whose unplanned pregnancy takes her out of the cockpit and lands her
in Las Vegas, operating a drone halfway around the world. As she struggles to adjust to this new way of doing battle, she fights to maintain her sanity as she is called to rain down death by remote control. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin oversees the Met premiere of composer Jeanine Tesori’s score. The cast features tenor Ben Bliss as the Wyoming rancher who becomes Jess’s husband. Michael Mayer’s high-tech staging, using a vast array of LED screens, presents a variety of perspectives on the action including the drone’s predatory view from high above. Content Advisory: Grounded contains adult language and war sequences.
Tickets for the Met operas this season will be $15.00 each, and are available starting at 12:30 pm at The Beacon Theatre box office the day of the performance. Watch for LDAC ads closer to the broadcast date, in the Lakes District News and The Local Connector NW.
Burns Lake Cup Nov 1-3 2 PM Tom Forsyth Arena
Colleymount Recreation Christmas Bizarre November 10th Call Juanita 695-6306 or Eileen 695-6335 to book a table
Rose Lake Community Hall Annual Craft Fair Nov 2 11-2
SOUTHSIDE
Multigenerational Community Band Every Monday 6-8pm September to March. Venue TBA. FREE program. Beginners to advanced. All ages. Contact 250-6943338 or 250-961-1926
SMITHERS
All Candidates Forum Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. | Forum begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. Della Herman Theatre
Bulkley Valley Farmers Market –Every Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm at Central Park Smithers.
TOPLEY
BINGO Monday Oct 28, 2024
Doors open 6:15, Starts 7:00pm
Door Prizes/Food Concession ***JACKPOT***54#s or less $250.00 next #$100.00 Topley Community Hall Come out for a night of FUN!!!
NO MINORS
Topley Christmas Craft Sale 7TH Annual Topley Community Hall Saturday Nov 23, 2024 10am - 3pm
Tables $10.00 for bookings Call Tina 250-696-3484 Free Coffee & Tea Chili or Soup & bun, or pie $5.00
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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 nonslip walking venue!!
Knitting Club Every Thursday 1:302:30pm 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
