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Thursday, August 21, 2014Vol. 10 No. 09
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Bringing the mountain to the people
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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The volunteers and staff have begun converging on the former Mer-
ritt Mountain Music Festival grounds in Merritt in anticipation of this
weekend’s Sturgis Canada music festival and motorcycle rally.
The four-day festival begins Thursday, Aug. 21, at 7 a.m. when the
gates open to the campgrounds open to the public. The opening cer-
emonies take place at the main stage at 4 p.m.
Besides the classic rock concerts each night, events and entertain-
ment take place on the festival grounds throughout the day. Each day
begins with a church service at 8 a.m. A daily show ‘n’ shine happens
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with daily awards taking place at 2 p.m.; burn-
out competitions, with prizes awarded daily; as well as , motorcycle
cowboys and rodeo games from noon to 2 p.m.; and Cabbage Patch
Wrestling in the afternoons. There will also be a Miss Sturgis Canada
pageant, and a fashion show featuring the Sturgis Canada Calendar
Girls. There will also be charity bike rides – the Veterans’ Celebrity
Poker Run Ride on Saturday, and the Ladies Cancer Ride on Sunday.
There will also be a number of merchandise and food vendors, some
of which cater to specifi c allergies (gluten-free, diabetes).
There is also live entertainment by the likes of musical groups Topaz,
Stampede Queen, and Mike Van Eyes & The Wolf Gang, perform-
ing daily on the Iron Mountain Saloon stage leading up to the main
stage performances. Also, on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m., Mad Mike
Hughes will be attempting a new world record rocket jump in cel-
ebration of the 40th anniversary of Evel Knievel’s record Snake River
jump. (The public is invited to come out to the festival grounds to take
in this event for a minimal $20 admission fee.)
The concert lineup for the event is as follows: Thurs. Aug. 21: 5 p.m,
Alkatine; 7 p.m., Teenage Head; 9 p.m., Coney Hatch; 11 p.m., Alias.
Fri. Aug. 22: 5 p.m., Killer Dwarfs; 7 p.m., Nick Gilder & Sweeney
Todd; 9 p.m., Canned Heat; 11 p.m., Jefferson Starship. Sat. Aug. 23:
5 p.m., Jasmine Cain; 7 p.m., Moxy; 9 p.m., Molly Hatchet; 11 p.m.,
Burton Cummings with the Burton Cummings Band. Sun. Aug. 24:
12 p.m., Franklin’s Dealer; 2 p.m., The Carpet Frogs; 4 p.m., Jerry
Doucette; 6 p.m., The Stampeders.
As always, there is a federal mandatory “no colours” rule in place in
all licensed areas at the festival.
Merritt hosts Sturgis Canada this weekend
UP FRONT AND CENTRE AT STURGIS CANADA. (Above)
Nick Gilder of Sweeney Todd fame is scheduled to take to the main
stage Friday night. (Top right) Expect to see motorcycles of all genres
at the daily show ‘n’ shines. (Right) Cabbage Patch Wrestling has
become a popular spectator sport at the festival. Judi Dupont photos
Java Mountain News August 21, 20142
is independently owned and operated and published weekly by Racin’ Mama Productions.
Publishing Editor: Judi DupontReporter/Photographer: Judi Dupont, Lizsa Bibeau
Sales: Judi DupontProduction & Design: Judi Dupont
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on Friday (except when Friday is a holiday, then deadline is 4 p.m. Tuesdays for
publication Thursday).
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right to edit all material and to refuse any material deemed unsuitable for
this publication. Articles will run in the newspaper as time and space permit.
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that appears in an advertisement will be adjusted as to only the amount of
space in which the error occurred. The content of each advertisement is
the responsibility of the advertiser. No portion of this publication may be
reproduced without written permission from the publisher.
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Date Artist Name Music Style
21 Cod Gone Wild Maritime Music 22 Frapp City Rock23 The Steadies Reggae Pop Rock 24 The Blue Voodoo Blues Duo 25 Scott Cook Hi Tech Hobo 26 Gary Kehoe Country Johnny Cash Tribute
27 Blackdog Blue Original Classic Rock
28 Dark Lark Indie Electro Pop
29 The Blue Mules Blues
30 Sally & The Melo Hearts Great Cover Band
31 Earthbound Funky World Music
Music in the ParkAt Riverside Park (Rotary Bandshell)
August 2014
22 Matt Stanley & The Decoys Rock29 Sabrina Weeks Blues Country
At McDonald Park (Gazebo)
Free musical entertainment - all summer long - 7 to 8:30 p.m. Weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair or blanket & come early for
the best seats. *Schedule subject to change.
Tickets to the Kamloops Blaz-
ers annual intra-squad game and
two home WHL preseason games
are now on sale at the Kamloops
Blazers Box Offi ce located at the
Interior Savings Centre (ISC).
The annual Blue vs. White intra-
squad game on Tues. Aug. 26, at
7 p.m. at the ISC is a chance to
see some of the prospects and re-
turning players in action for the
fi rst time. Tickets are only $5.
The Blazers will host two WHL
preseason games: Fri. Aug. 29,
against the Vancouver Giants,
and Fri. Sept. 12, against the
Prince George Cougars. Tickets
to these games are $10 for adults,
$8 for seniors, and $5 for youth/
children.
The Blazers also play three pre-
season road games: Sat. Aug. 30,
7:05 p.m. at Kelowna against the
Rockets. Sat. Sept. 6, 3 p.m. at
Victoria to take on the Royals.
Sun. Sept. 7, 5 p.m. at Vancouver
for a rematch against the Giants.
To purchase your 2014-2015
season tickets contact Ticketing &
Promotions co-ordinator, Missy
Cederholm at 778-471-8068 or
Blazers begin preseason with Blue/White game
The Kamloops Storm begin their KIJHL preseason Sat. Aug. 30 with
an exhibition game in Princeton against the Posse.
The preseason continues Sept. 3 when the Posse come to Kamloops
for a rematch. The Storm are at home for another pair of pre-season
games, Fri. Sept. 5, against the Kelowna Chiefs, and Sun. Sept. 7 in a
12 p.m. matinee game against the Chase Heat.
The Storm fi nish off the preseason with a pair of back-to-back games
against the 100 Mile House Wranglers; the fi rst Sept. 9 in Williams
Lake, and the second Sept. 10 in 100 Mile House.
The Storm open the regular season at home Sat. Sept. 13, against the
Summerland Steam then against the Sicamous Eagles Sun. Sept. 14,
in a pair of 5 p.m. games at the McArthur Island Sports Centre
Storm face Posse in fi rst preseason game Aug. 30
SUMMER CAMP WORD SEARCH
HoroscopesAugust 25 - August 31, 2014
How much more love can you possibly handle? The news is so good on Mon it’s impossible for you to not feel deeply loved or in love with someone. Your heart will be wide open; if you’re in a close relationship you may receive a lovely gift or even a proposal! You can certainly expect mushy, gushy, over the top expressions of love. Enjoy every drop! You may get a confusing mixed message from your love to con-tend with on Mon – your love will make you feel overjoyed if you’re in a domestic arrangement together. You’ll have lots of fun “playing house” but you may not get a straight answer on an important topic – they’re not being evasive. Address the situ-ation on Thurs – you’re likely to have a promising dialogue.You’ll feel over the top after a special conversation with your sweetheart Mon. You’ll have an unforgettable dialogue about romance. You & your sweetie may exchange that fi rst “I love you.” Another possibility is that you may write or receive a love letter so amazing you’ll want to frame it. If single, ideas about love become more optimistic. As it should be.This week you’ll be in the mood to spend serious cash on your lover – the urge will be esp. strong on Mon – & if you do it will be something that actually makes you happy as well. On Thurs a conversation with your partner will be powerful, transforming... in a good way. Don’t hesitate to bring up a delicate topic that really matters.Seriously, how much happier can you possibly get? You’ll fi nd out Mon! You’ll receive the most extraordinary dose of cosmic luck possible. While this blessing may not be exclusively related to your love life, you can assume that at least part of it will be. Don’t hold back if there’s someone you have feelings for. You’ll be downright irresistible.A secret romance may be esp. rewarding this week. On Mon, you’re likely to feel more loved & in love than you ever have. If you have feelings for someone but have kept them quiet due to a fear of rejection, it’s time to toss that fear aside. You’re in a good place to get what you want out of love. Ask for it Thurs.
Everything good about your love life continues to connect to the rest of your social life. If attached, the joy you’re experiencing these days as you participate in a humanitarian endeavor will be incredible. If single, your friends/Internet are the best way to meet someone special now. Look to Mon for an invitation you can’t possibly refuse.Love may not be as it appears early this week. A fuzzy opposition will only add to any already existing confusion between you & someone special. If you’re unsure about how this person truly feels about you, don’t even try to clear the air on Mon. You’ll only end up disappointed, befuddled. Instead, wait ‘til Thurs.
If you’re single, this week may bring a stellar opportunity for you to fi nd love in places that expand your mind & horizons. For example: you may be walking along & see someone who literally stops you in your tracks, or you may meet someone who captivates your heart during your travels. A blessing in love is yours for the taking. All you need to do is have faith.If you’re in a relationship you may experience the most intense, transformational, heart opening intimacy with your partner this week. The ability you have now to “go there” with your mate & to allow him or her to see the depths of your psyche are un-matched now – you’re ready! If you’re single, what’s stopping you from achieving this type of love now?Your relationship potential is only getting better these days. On Mon, Venus & Jupiter – the two lucky planets in astrology – will embrace one another in a very benefi cial conjunction. This link happens in your partnership sector, promises to bring you as much joy as you, your mate can possibly handle. Yummy!If you’re married or in a committed relationship, don’t make any important decisions together or have a conversation that’s meaningful to either one of you on Mon. It may lead to misun-derstandings, confusion or even disappointment in communica-tion – or it may manifest as an outright lie. Wait ‘til Thurs to talk to one another – it will be positively transforming.
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DOWNHILL CRUISE. A pair of off road dirtbikers ride down a
dirt bowl on the hills overlooking Kamloops Lake directly across
from Tobiano and Bruker Marina. The duo was being fi lmed by
friends who were not only taking still shots from different vantage
points but were fi lming their descent with a camera mounted on a
remote controlled helicopter. Judi Dupont photo
Year after year, scientifi c research makes clear the benefi ts of music
in people’s lives. Whether it’s our mood or our overall state of mind,
music is an enriching addition to the listener’s life, and with such a
variety of music genres available, we can all benefi t from the powerful
attributes of listening to song. Here are just four examples:
1. It’s all in your head. Music is to the brain as physical exercise is to
the human body. Listen to a song to help tone your brain for auditory
fi tness. It will help keep your hearing sharp and your mind focused.
2. Move it or lose it. Listening to music while exercising measurably
improves physical performance. Popping on headphones during your
time at the gym will help your concentration and keep you energized
for a longer, more effective work out.
3. Try a concert cure. Attending a live music event is recognized as a
powerful bonding experience, creating a unique link between the art-
ists and attendees.
4. Calm one, calm all. The medical industry uses music as therapy for
patients with both physical and mental ailments, helping to lower stress
levels and calm their state of mind. If you feel overwhelmed, play a
song that’s comforting to you to help ease nervousness or anxiety.
FOUR REASONS WHY MUSIC CAN ENRICH YOUR LIFE
• WHAT’S UNDER THE DOME? Ukrainian Orthodox Church of
All Saints, 1044 Eighth St., will open its doors for its ICON TOURS, Sat,
1 – 3:30 p.m., (other days/times by request), all Aug. Learn the history
of Ukraine & the Orthodox Church through the pictoral murals & other
icons Refreshments available. Donations optional. Call 778-220-5584.
• BRIGHT RED BOOK BUS free books for students literacy pro-
gram, Aug. 1 – 31. SCHOOLS (10 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 – 3 p.m.): TUES:
Kay Bingham, Parkcrest; WED: Bert Edwards, Arthur Hatton; THURS:
Stuart Wood, Marion Shilling; FRI: AE Perry. PARKS (Fri, 1 – 3 p.m.):
Aug. 22, Centennial; 29, Prince Charles.
• 13TH ANNUAL VW TURTLE RIVER RACE, Sun. Sept. 21,
Turtle tickets at: Save-On Foods; Cooper’s; Ocean Pacifi c; Volkswa-
gen of Kamloops; Surplus Herby’s; Kamloops Live Box Offi ce; Purity
Feed; Home Hardware; Andre’s Electronics, or www.wctlive.ca/turt-
lerace.htm. Proceeds to Western Canada Theatre. Call 250-374-3000.
• THE BIG LITTLE SCIENCE CENTRE, 655 Holt St., open for
public drop-ins Tues – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Daily hands-on fun in the
exploration rooms; interactive science shows Sat. at 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Aug. 19 – 23: STATIC ELECTRICITY SHOW. Time for a Science Centre Hair-
do! Discover fun static activities that you can try at home, plus have the
powerful van de Graaf Generator make your hair fl y. Aug. 26 – 30: AIR
PRESSURE SHOW. Air is a powerful force that infl uences our lives in many
ways. We’ll use air pressure to play with water & fi re! Call 250-554-2572.
• WCT is moving its performance of CLOSER THAN EVER to
Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 Ninth Ave. New show dates: Sept. 11 – Sept.
19. Pay-What-You-Can Saturday Matinee, 2 p.m. Sept. 13. Opening
Night, Sat. Sept. 13. Pavilion Theatre pricing! Kamloops Live! Box
Offi ce, kamloopslive.ca, 250-374-5483.
• MEMOIRS ON THE WALL, an exhibit by Wendy Weseen, at Ar-
nica Artist Run Centre, Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 W. Sey-
mour St., July 25 – Sept. 6. Free admission. [email protected].
• 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.
• LET’S DANCE, hosted by THOMPSON VALLEY ACTIVITY & SOCIAL
CLUB (TVASC), Sept. 13, 8 p.m. – midnight, at Kamloops Curling
Club, 700 Victoria St. Music by DJ Jaccard Music Services. Tickets:
$10, $10 or buy a $20 TVASC membership & this dance admission is
FREE, from Zonia, 250-372-0091, Francoise, 250-372-3782, Ed, 250-
374-2774. TVASC Info Line: 250-571-5111, email: tvasclub@gmail.
com, website: www.tvasc.ca.
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• FREE CHILDREN’S SUMMER THEATRE. The Rivertown
Players, a small children’s theatre company, performs twice a day 5
days a week in fun, interactive shows at different parks in Kamloops,
Tues – Sat. 1 & 3 p.m. all summer (Show times subject to change):
Aug. 21: Prince Charles. Aug. 22: Centennial. Aug. 23: Riverside.
• SABRINA WEEKS & SWING CAT BOUNCE: Aug. 28: performing a
free country & classic rock electric show at the Ramada on the Rooftop, 555
W Columbia St., 7 – 10 p.m. There will be dancing. Aug. 29 & 30: perform-
ing their jazz & blues duo electric show at the Fireside in the Plaza Hotel.
• Gardengate’s 11th annual SUMMER SALSA CHALLENGE
takes place Fri. Aug. 22, 12:30 – 3 p.m., at 915 Southill St. A salsa
challenge where teams of 4 compete for the titles of Chef’s Choice
& Team Spirit. Most produce for the salsa is grown at Gardengate’s
organic farm & donated to the teams in order to create their best salsa
recipe. Lots of entertainment & activities such as garden tours, a photo
booth, garden trivia, music & food. Everyone is welcome to attend
this free event to see fi rsthand what they do at Gardengate! Call Erica
McLellan, 250-319-9796, [email protected].
• The inaugural TKA’S ETERNAL LIFE BALL HOCKEY TOUR-
NAMENT takes place at Westsyde Centennial Park Aug. 23 & 24, Sat., 11
a.m. – 6 p.m. & Sun., 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Bronze medal game: 1 p.m. Cham-
pionship game: 2 p.m.). Kids’ block party, beer gardens & great games.
All welcome. A fundraiser for Kidsport. Contact www.tkaseternallife.org.
• THE LAUGHING STOCK THEATRE SOCIETY: Back by popular
demand: the smash adult comedy hit, DINNER & DRINKS, by Todd Sulli-
van, Sept. 11 – 13, at Kamloops Conference Centre Theatre, 1250 Rogers
Way. Buffet dinner: 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. Curtain: 8 p.m. Tickets: $40/buffet
dinner & show; $16/show only at Kamloops Live Box Offi ce, 1025 Lorne
St., 250-372-3216, or www.kamloopslive.ca. CASTING CALL FOR SNOW
WHITE – THE PANTO! by Vance Schneider, Sept. 5, 6 – 9 p.m. & Sept. 6,
11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Kamloops Convention Centre Theatre, 1250 Rogers
Way. Audition details at www.thelaughingstock.ca. Audition notes: cold
read from script; fi rst come fi rst served; bring a resume & head shot (if
available); non-equity production. SNOW WHITE – THE PANTO! runs Dec
24 – 31, matinees & evening shows, at Sagebrush Theatre, 821 Munro
St. Tickets: $16/adults, $13/seniors, students, children 14 & under, $48/
Family Pack, children under 5/free, at Kamloops Box Offi ce Live, www.
kamloopslive.ca on sale now. Oct 21 – 23: HAUNTED KAMLOOPS, join us
as we “historically” haunt some of Kamloops’ cemeteries! Oct. 24 – 26:
CREEPY CORN MAZE. In for a fright? Navigate your way through the corn
maze, but watch out for the unexpected! Contact Vance Schneider, 250-
299-7325, [email protected].
• THE CANADIAN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION CIBC
RUN FOR THE CURE Sun. Oct. 5, at the Rotary Bandshell at Riv-
erside Park. Final registration/donation drop-off: 9 a.m. opening cer-
emonies: 10 a.m. warm up: 10:17 a.m. Survivor Parade: 10:30 a.m.
start of lead by survivors: 10:45 a.m. awards celebration: 11:45 a.m.
Register for the Walk/Run 1K or 5K as a team or as an individual.
FMI, 250-571-5050, or [email protected].
• THE NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTRE, 730 Cottonwood
Ave. VOLUNTEERS WANTED for NSCC front desk/reception area (4-hour week-
ly shift & on an on-call capacity). Call Jo-Ann, 250-376-4777.
• THE CAN-ITAL LADIES are celebrating 50 years with a DINNER &
DANCE, Sat. Sept. 20, at the Colombo Lodge, 814 Lorne St. Traditional
Italian dinner includes appetizer, pasta, roasted chicken, a bottle of red &
white wine, fresh bread, salad, dessert, coffee/tea. Music by A.M. Enter-
tainment. Doors: 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Tickets: $50 (cash or cheques only)
from Danielle’s Silver & Gold, Sahali Mall, 945 W. Columbia St., Fran,
250-376-7794, or Linda, 250-320-5582. Proceeds to RIH Foundation.
• AT SUN PEAKS: FARMERS’ MARKET every Sun. to Sept. 9, 9:30
a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Sun Peaks Resort. SUNBURST EXPRESS CHAIRLIFT
June 27 – Sept. 1, daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. servicing the bike park, alpine
hiking trails, & sightseeing.
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• CIRQUE DU SOLEIL presents DRALION at ISC Dec. 24 – 28:
Dec. 24, 4 p.m.; Dec. 26, 4 & 7 p.m.; Dec. 27, 4 & 7:30 p.m.; Dec.
28, 1:30 & 5 p.m. Tickets at ISC Box Offi ce, 300 Lorne St., www.
cirquedusoleil.com/dralion, www.ticketmaster.ca or 1-855-985-5000.
• KAMLOOPS FARMERS MARKET at the 400-block of Victoria
Street, every Wed. to Oct. 29, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• FARMERS’ MARKET at the BC Wildlife Park (parking lot), every
Sun. to Sept. 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• PERRY TUCKER performs at the Celista Hall Farmers Market
every 2nd Wed, July 2 – Sept. 10; market hours 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., music
every Wed. 10 a.m. – noon.
• UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC JAM SESSIONS, on the 1st & 3rd
Monday of the month (Sept. 15), at the Alano Club, 171 Leigh Rd., 7
– 10 p.m.; hosted by Perry Tucker & the Good Gravy Band. No cover.
All acoustic musicians welcome. Call 250-376-5115.
• BROCK CENTRAL LIONS CLUB meets the 1st & 3rd Wed. of
the month (Sept. 3 & 17) at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagles club, 755 Tran-
quille Rd. New members always welcome. Call Victor, 250-554-8031.
• MOUNT PAUL UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP, 140 Labur-
num St., open Tues & Thurs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 QUIT SMOKING support group meets every Thurs
at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St.
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Mountain News Classifi eds section for only $15/week (up to 30 words).
Email your information to [email protected] or call 250-819-
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Back to school means back to making school lunches. Why not start
the year off right with healthy foods they will love to eat – and with
foods you can love too for their simplicity and nutritional content? Try
these three, quick and easy recipes that are sure to please your kids –
and stop them from swapping their lunch with anyone!
GRANOLA SQUARES
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, add 1 cup of oats, 1
can of sweetened condensed milk, ¼ cup butter, ¼ cup unsweetened
coconut, and a handful of oats, chocolate chips and cranberries. Then
mix. Press fl at into prepared 9’’x13’’ greased pan and bake for 20 min-
utes – sensational snacks the kids will devour.
HOMEMADE HUMMUS
In a food processor, combine one can of garbanzo beans, one can of
chickpeas, a clove of garlic, a pinch of cumin and salt and a table-
spoon of olive oil. Blend on low speed until smooth. Cut up some of
your kids’ favourite veggies and dip into the homemade goodness.
This processor will allow you to process larger batches so you can
freeze some for later.
FRUIT SMOOTHIES
Take one full banana, a handful of strawberries, a scoop of plain yo-
gurt and toss into a blender. Fill up with enough fruit juice to cover
all the fruit and blend. Your kids will defi nitely want seconds of this
nutritious and delicious smoothie.
Another way to liven up lunch is to try fun shapes to engage your
kids in eating healthy. Use an ice cream scoop to create watermelon
or pineapple balls or a large cookie cutter to turn a regular ham and
cheese sandwich into a star. – NC
Three fun and fast back-to-school recipes
CHEWY GRANOLA COOKIES
Preparation time: 10 minutes.
Total time: 30 minutes.
Makes: 18 cookies.
½ cup (125 ml) margarine
⅓ cup (80 ml) brown sugar
¼ cup (60 ml) white sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
⅔ cup (160 ml) all-purpose fl our
½ tsp (2 ml) baking soda
½ tsp (2 ml) salt
1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon
2 ½ cups (625 ml) granola (nut-free, if you
have allergy concerns or plan on sending
cookies to school)
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet
with parchment paper and set aside.
Cream together margarine and sugars, using
an electric mixer, until smooth. Add vanilla
and mix for 1 more minute.
Combine fl our, baking soda, salt and cinna-
mon in a separate small bowl; add to marga-
rine mixture. Mix until combined, then add
granola. Stir on low speed until just combined.
Place batter in small mounds onto baking
sheet, spaced 5 centimetres (2 inches) apart.
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from
oven. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 2
minutes before transferring to a wire rack to
cool completely. – NC
Recipe originally appeared in Walmart Live
Better magazine. For more family food ideas,
visit WalmartLiveBetter.ca/recipes. Additional
recipes and snacking ideas can be found at
www.walmart.ca/recipes.
Homemade cookies allow you to control the ingredients Once the kids go back to school, weeknights can become hectic. Take
time on the weekend to whip up a homemade batch of scrumptious
treats that you can keep on hand all week long for your hungry bunch.
Whether you’re looking for snacks to pack in your daughter’s lunch-
box, or fi nding the perfect remedy to fi ll your active son’s tummy after
school, these cookies are the perfect fi t.
