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▶ ▷ ▶ GYM NEWS Θ SOARING HIGH AGAIN! VIOLET GYM NOW REOPENED! • Good news for trainers seeking their Zephyr Badge — the Violet City Gym is once again open for business! Last week, as promised in his earlier press conference, Leader FALKNER reopened the gym and resumed taking on trainer challenges! When approached for comment, Leader FALKNER reaffirmed that for the time being, he will only be accepting standard challenges — bad luck for any trainers hoping for an elite battle! "We're simply not equipped to handle elite challenges at this time," Leader FALKNER told our intrepid reporter. "I'm sorry. No further questions, please." Θ STRUT YOUR STUFF! LEADER CHUCK ENCOURAGES CREATIVE BATTLING! • Same old battling methods getting you down? Yesterday afternoon, Gym Leader CHUCK issued a call to action for eager trainers to rekindle their fighting spirit! "I love it when trainers try to trip me up with moves I haven't seen before!" Leader CHUCK enthused. "I recently gave out a badge because a trainer's STEELIX took out my MACHAMP in a wrestling competition! It's always great to see trainers who approach battles as more than just the same old one-on-one fights — and creative battles encourage me to fight even harder, too!"

▶ ▷ ▶ CRIME NEWS Θ INFORMATION LEAK! PROFESSORS TO PATCH UP HOLES! • Multiple reports of stolen information and files from professors and scientists alike have come flooding in these past weeks! While no suspects have been directly identified, Officer Jenny and the Kangaskhan Police are investigating the thefts and urge all trainers to report any suspicious activity they may have observed! Scientist TRAVIS in Azalea Town had this to say: "While I can't fault the thieves for having such a keen interest in my genius... They could have at least put my files back in order! Do you know how much time it takes to file these every day?! They even crinkled up and folded some corners! It's absolutely unforgivable!" Θ PSA: BEWARE OF ROCKETS! • Officer Jenny and the Kangaskhan Police would like to issue this Public Service Announcement: "All trainers in the Johto and Kanto regions are reminded to beware of Team Rocket! This notorious team of do-badders was recently spotted claiming responsibility for the theft of Leader FALKNER's elite team of birds, and we are once again cautioning all trainers and breeders to be safe and careful when potentially crossing members of this villainous organization! And any trainer with information that may lead to the arrest of one of these scoundrels is strongly encouraged to contact Officer Jenny and the Kanghaskhan Police! Thank you for your cooperation, and have a wonderful day!"

▶ ▷ ▶ WEATHER Θ STAY FROSTY, TRAINERS! • Your Channel EV Pokemon Weather Station — the first stop to weather the weather whatever the weather! — is predicting more chilly days ahead! Temperatures will be holding steady without much variation for the next week, with light and regular snowfall throughout! Θ A NOTE FROM MOM! • When the weather gets cold, traveling the routes is tiring work! Why not keep your energy levels up with Mom's Favorite Chocolate-Covered Pretzel recipe? They're easy to make and fun to eat! Just melt one cup of semisweet chocolate chips in a bowl or pan, stirring frequently to keep it from thickening, then add in two tablespoons of instant coffee and one of cinnamon! Dip your pretzels into the chocolate, leaving an inch or two uncovered on the end, then place on a baking sheet and refrigerate them until the chocolate sets! Wow, what a great snack to keep you going in the cold — or to share with a special friend!

▶ ▷ ▶ SWARM NEWS Θ GOT A WARRANT FOR SNORUNT? • With the weather holding steady and cold, Pokemon Professors are expecting to see heightened SNORUNT activity in and around the Ice Path, with migration projected to extend as far as Routes 45 and 46! Professor OAK remarked, "SNORUNT usually move about in small groups of five or six, so they're easy to spot when they're on the move! However, they usually like to stay deep within icy caverns, so they're normally quite hard to find! What an opportunity for a trainer seeking one!" Θ WE'RE ALL SPHEALING PRETTY GOOD! • Also, the Professors are projecting a great deal of SPHEAL movement around the Seafoam Islands in the coming weeks! Trainers traveling Routes 19 and 20, as well as the islands themselves, are advised to keep a sharp eye out! "SPHEAL are poor swimmers, thanks to their round and furry bodies! They're more adapted to rolling to get around, so if you're looking for one, you should keep your eyes peeled for them floating on icebergs or rolling around on solid ground near the caves where they live!"

▶ ▷ ▶ MISC. NEWS Θ EGGSTRAVAGANZA! • Hold your favorite Pokemon couple close, breeders! The business that started small and became one of Goldenrod's most popular services, the YU AND YUUDAI BREEDING CENTRE, is holding a convention just for you! Come to Goldenrod on the 15th and 16th this month and you will be treated to a gathering of breeders the likes of which the city has never seen! Not only will there be eggs at affordable prices, it will be your chance to meet new people, new Pokemon, or even that one true breeding partner you've been searching your whole life for! So grab your favorite egg, give it a bit of shine and be ready to hatch, hatch, hatch! Θ A NEW FRONTIER — A BATTLE FRONTIER?! • A mysterious new battling organization is gaining popularity in the Johto and Kanto regions! It's called the POKEMON FIGHT CLUB, and it has many local shopkeepers and business owners debating what effects its creation may have on the future of the nation! "Sure, I've seen some people around wearing the armbands," Shopkeeper RANDY of Goldenrod City confirmed. "I don't think it's really hurting anything. Most of them seem like nice people who just like to battle. Huh? Me? No, thanks, my FURRET isn't really into that kind of thing — she's a gift from someone special, not a battler." However, other shopkeepers are not so optimistic, citing concerns about vandalism and possible property damage as a result of impromptu battles. For this reason, Officer Jenny and the Kangaskhan Police would like to remind all trainers — whether affiliated with this mysterious organization or not — to please battle responsibly!

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