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Friday, September 20, 2013Vol. 9 No. 14
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The only solely owned and operated newspaper on the Kamloops North ShorePublished weekly in Kamloops, B.C.
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Many natural gas bills to drop this winter
HOUSE FIRE. About 900,000 FortisBC customers will see their natural gas bills
decrease this year. Submitted photo
About 900,000 FortisBC cus-
tomers, including Kamloops
residents who use natural gas
supplied by Fortis, will see less
expensive bills as the price of
natural gas plummets amidst a
North American market glut.
FortisBC has received approval
from the B.C. Utilities Commis-
sion to decrease prices for most
of their customers starting Oct. 1.
The company says the savings
will amount to approximately
Residential customers in Kam-
loops will see a decrease to the
commodity rate of 64.1 cents per
gigajoule (GJ).
This will result in a decrease of
approximately $61, or about $5
a month, over the course of the
year for an average residential
customer in the Lower Mainland,
the Interior and northern B.C. us-
ing approximately 95 GJ.
Customer Choice program par-
ticipants will not be affected by
changes to the commodity rate.
A mild summer in eastern Can-
ada signifi cantly reduced demand
for natural gas, which is com-
monly used to cool homes, and
advancements in the extraction
process have both contributed to
the decrease in price, according
to FortisBC.
“Natural-gas prices have fallen
since spring,” said Cynthia Des
Brisay, vice-president of energy
supply and resource development
for FortisBC. “The mild summer
on the East Coast resulted in a
reduced continental demand for
power, which is often generated
by natural gas.
“Despite the fact that natural-
gas prices are still near their
lowest levels in a decade, as
we approach the winter heat-
ing season, we encourage our
customers to continue using en-
ergy wisely, helping keep costs
down.”
Natural-gas customers are con-
tinuing to benefi t from lower
production costs and increased
supply.
APPLE PIE SALE
Homemade apple pies
We make them - you bake them!
$8$8
Order by Sept. 26 from
Norkam & BMS Music Students
or email: [email protected]
Orders will be ready for pick-up on Oct. 6between 1 & 3 PM
Java Mountain News September 20, 20132
is independently owned and operated and published weekly by Racin’ Mama Productions.
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Refusing a BC Hydro smart me-
ter will cost holdouts as much as
$35 per month.
BC Hydro’s planned fee of $35
a month for people who continue
to refuse wireless smart meters is
“outrageous” and isn’t justifi ed
based on what other jurisdictions
charge, according to B.C.’s lone
Green Party MLA.
Andrew Weaver (Oak Bay-
Gordon Head) said the proposed
charge for manual meter readings
is as high as many people’s entire
power bills.
“People perceive it as price
gouging,” he said, adding the fees
should accurately refl ect Hydro
costs and not generate extra profi t.
Weaver pointed to some U.S.
states that have similar opt-out
programs from smart meters but
charge much less.
California charges $10 a month
after a $75 up-front fee, while
low-income customers pay $5 a
month after a $10 initial fee.
Maine charges $12 a month for
analog meter readings, after a $40
initial charge.
BC Hydro’s fees still require ap-
proval by the B.C. Utilities Com-
mission.
Weaver said he’s urging the reg-
ulators to reject the $35 fee here
based on the disparity with charg-
es elsewhere.
Holdouts can also opt to take a
smart meter with the transmitter
disabled for a $100 one-time fee
followed by $20 each month.
Maine’s radio-disabled smart
meter option costs $20 up front
then $10.50 a month.
Weaver said he doesn’t oppose
wireless smart meters but added
Hydro must provide a reasonable
opt-out.
He said BC Hydro’s price would
be more logical if it were charged
not monthly but on each actual
meter reading every few months.
Smart meter opt-out fee much lower in U.S.: MLA
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HoroscopesSeptember 23 - September 29, 2013
Putting effort into enjoying yourself could create some tension with somebody else. The way to avoid this is to ensure there is a construc-tive element to what you are doing or that you will achieve some-thing practical. It might be as simple as giving them the feeling that you are willing to involve them rather than just pleasing yourself.
The opportunity to test your ideas with someone else could arise. It would be best to do this in small stages, paying attention to the response you are getting. If it involves things you have participat-ed in together in the past or ideas you have shared you will have a better chance of success. They could be demanding though.
Overindulgence could be hard to control – this is more likely to be connected to food. You could also be tempted to overspend in any area and will need to be careful that this will not affect what you require for routine commitments. You could also feel it is time you changed a habit. Keep mentally focussed on this.
You will enjoy any social situations that involve you with people where you share something in common. This is more likely to have practical undertones. There can be a sense of wanting to do things your own way, while at the same time there will be a lack of clarity about how this could be achieved in the long term. Take one step at a time.
You could intend to do a lot and feel very energetic about it but when it comes to the point more pleasurable activities could dis-tract you or you could simply fi nd you prefer restful pursuits. You will fare better in situations where you have made a commitment, especially if it involves family. This will ensure your involvement.
Someone else could prove confusing and this could be telling you to let it go rather than trying to sort something out. There is much to enjoy with people that you know you have something in com-mon with – this is where you should put your attention. You might also be interested in taking up a learning course. Go for it.
You can begin to feel more confi dent about things you have been thinking about since early September, though moving onto the next stage may not be as straight-forward as you would like. You can enjoy increased responsibilities as long as they won’t interfere with daily routine too much, so be on the alert for this possibility.
You will thoroughly enjoy involvement with others that is connect-ed to delving into the unknown or seeking to gain greater knowl-edge in some way. Having this common thread can provide you with a strong bond that will stay in place long term, even if there is not regular contact. Find a balance with any recent obligations.
There is a lot going on behind the scenes and this will make it dif-fi cult to realise the true state of affairs. This does not mean things will be unpleasant even though you can be put under pressure. You will not know the true intentions of others so your best mode of action is to let matters surface of their own accord and then decide.
Anything that involves you with a group of people can be most enjoyable. If you meet new people you will fi nd you have some-thing in common. Be aware of jealousy from some quarters. This could surface as annoyance or a desire to control you in some way. Looking at priorities based on what pleases you is also likely.
Only take on obligations or responsibilities that are connected to commitments that you see as a necessary part of your life. A domi-nant attitude from someone else is not reason enough for you to fol-low through when it comes to their desires. You can handle a huge amount on a daily basis as long as you enjoy what you are doing.
To be able to turn future goals into reality you need to concentrate on all the small steps that will need to be taken. It is not enough just to have the vision – it has to be turned into what needs to be done on a regular daily basis. This will not appeal to you but if you are willing to handle it this way your progress will increase greatly.
Java Mountain News September 20, 20133
Lizsa Bibeau
Mommyisms
As Aubrielle approaches the age
of four years, I’m remembering
the many activities Zachary was
once enrolled in at that age – in
hopes of fi nding something he
gravitated towards. So, this was
the time to enroll Aubrielle in an
activity – ballet.
Aubrielle prances around the
house daily and is always starts
dancing when a song comes on
the radio or if she watches some-
one dancing on the TV. I thought
Aubrielle would love ballet and
signed her up a month ago. . .
And for a month, Aubrielle has
asked daily when she was going
to ballet.
I could hardly contain myself
as I dressed my little ballerina
in her pink tights and tutu, and
I brushed her hair back into a
make-shift bun. Aubrielle was an
explosion of cuteness that I just
didn’t want to let go!
As we stepped out of the car at
the ballet studio, Aubrielle an-
nounced, “Mom, I so essited to
go to bayyay.”
And so was I!
Daddy, Zachary and I stood at
the studio viewing window as
Aubrielle (fi rst in line) entered
the room, stood on her mark at-
tentively and excitedly did as she
was told.
Pointing her toes, bouncing
around the room, and crouching
down, my little ballerina was
adamantly listening and doing
her best, even as others tried to
distract her. (Aubrielle gave a
stern, and possibly dirty, look to
one little girl that stood on Aubri-
elle’s mark – until that little girl
moved.)
Aubrielle left the studio elated
and asking if she was going
back the next day. . . And every
day since asks if she is going to
“bayyay” today.
We sure love our little ballerina!
Now, I guess I really do need to
master the art of making a bun in
her hair.
Our little ballerina
PRIMA BALLERINA. (L) Aubrielle
can hardly contain herself as she waits
for her time to enter the ballet studio.
(Above) Aubrielle hits her mark during
her fi rst ballet lesson.
• PIE SALE. Norkam and Brock Middle School music students are
holding a PIE SALE FUNDRAISER. Purchase a 9-inch apple pie – ready to
bake or freeze – for $8 – from any music school student or parent by
Sept. 26. Prepayment is required. Pick up pies on Oct. 6 at the Norkam
cafeteria, 730 – 12th St., between 1 & 3 p.m. [email protected].
• AT THE BLUE GROTTO, 1 – 319 Victoria St., Sept. 20 – 21: Frapp
City. Doors: 8 p.m. Show: 9 p.m. Call 250-372-9901.
• AARON PRITCHETT, in an acoustic solo show, with special
guest, Andrew Christopher, Fri. Sept. 20, at On The Rocks Pub &
Grill, 1264 Rogers Way, 8 – 11:59 p.m. Tickets: Reserved seating:
$60/early admission, includes dinner; $40/general admission: 7:30
p.m. entry, at http://kammerce.ticketleap.com/aaronpritchettacoustic/.
• YOUR TOWN THROWDOWN, featuring Chad Brownlee, Deric
Ruttan & Jason Blaine, Wed. Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m., at the Sagebrush
Theatre, 1300 Ninth Ave. Doors: 7 p.m. Tickets $42.50 at the Kam-
loops Live! Box Offi ce, 250-352-6363 or www.kamloopslive.ca.
• LET’S SCRAP BREAST CANCER round 5! Fri. Sept. 20, 4 – 10
p.m. and Sat. Sept. 21, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at St. John Vianney’s Church.
All proceeds from this 2-day scrapbooking fundraiser go to the Cana-
dian Breast Cancer Foundation, CIBC Run For The Cure. Door priz-
es, draws, games, classes, lunch, snacks. $35/day or $50/both days!
To register, call Jacki, 250-579-0195, or email [email protected].
• ART CLASSES, at North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cotton-
wood Ave., BEGINNERS: Session 1: Wed: Sept. 18 – Oct. 16. Session 2:
Wed. Sept. 30 – Nov. 27. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: Session 1: Mon.
Sept. 23 – Oct. 28. Session 2: Mon. Nov. 4 – Dec. Time: all classes:
9. 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (set up by 9:15 a.m.) Cost: $98/session to be
paid by Sept. 14, (cash/cheque) to Rose Rodrigues, 1024 Pembroke
Ave., V2B 1Z4, or call 250-376-3198 FMI. Supplies required.
• SABRINA WEEKS & SWING CAT BOUNCE will be perform-
ing Sept. 20 – 21 at 8 p.m. at the Fireside Steakhouse & Bar, 405
Victoria St.; Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. at Chances Barside Lounge, as Ryan 7;
and will be doing a live recording Oct. 11 at the Blackwell Hall in the
Plaza Hotel. Tickets at the Plaza or www.sabrinaweeks.com.
• Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club presents LET’S DANCE
Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St., Sat. Sept. 21, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Music by Jaccard Music (DJ) Services. MEMBER APPRECIATION DANCE
& MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: Tickets: $10 or free with a TVASC membership,
from Zonia, 250-372-0091, Ed, 250-374-2774, or Francoise, 250-372-
3782. TVASC: 250-571-5111, [email protected], www.tvasc.ca.
• The 12th annual VW TURTLE RIVER RACE Sept. 22. Turtles: $10 or
$25/3 from 250-374-3000 or participating businesses. Free family fun event at
Pioneer Park, 12 – 3 p.m., includes prizes, BBQ, games & live entertainment.
• VENDORS WANTED. Fall Antiques & Collectibles Sale, North
Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave., Oct. 5 & 6. Vendor
tables: $40 each. Contact Brenda at 250-376-4777 or email nsccs@
shaw.ca for an application form.
• AT THE BC WILDLIFE PARK: Farmers’ Market every Sun, 10
a.m. – 2 p.m. in the parking lot. Call 250-573-3242 ext. 226 or 259.
• KAMLOOPS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY meets the fourth
Thurs (Sept. 26) of each month at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St., 7 to
9 p.m. Guests & new members welcome. Call 250-579-2078.
• Country-music legend REBA MCENTIRE with special guest, Gord Bam-
ford, will perform at the Interior Savings Centre Fri. Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $69.50 & $89.50 at the ISC box offi ce, online or 1-855-985-5000.
• OLD TIME DANCING AND MUSIC by the Kamloops Old Time
Fiddlers on the fi rst & third Sat (Sept. 21) of the month at Heritage
House, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Admission: $6/members, $7/non. All welcome!
• LIEDERKREIS CHOIR, bringing old German folk songs to senior
homes & care facilities; practise every second Thurs, 2 p.m., at North
Shore Community Centre, 750 Cottonwood Ave. New members of
German-speaking background welcome. Call Heidi, 250-372-2973.
• VENDORS WANTED. Artisan Sale, North Shore Community Centre,
730 Cottonwood Ave., Oct. 20, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Vendor tables: $40 each. Call
Brenda at 250-376-4777 or email [email protected] for an application form.
•KAMLOOPS QUIT SMOKING support group meets every Thurs
at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St. Call Ken, 250-579-8574.
• VIVACE CHORALE, a small mixed chorus, meet Tuesday, 6:30 – 8:30
p.m. at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St. New members wel-
come. Must read music. Call Jarrett, 250-372 8464, or [email protected].
• GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meetings Thurs, 10 a.m. at Desert Gardens,
540 Seymour St. Call Wally, 250-679-7877, or Sunny, 250-374-9165.
• KAMLOOPS SYMPHONY SUBSCRIPTIONS for the 2013/14
Classic Series, Pop Series, & Chamber Music Series are now on sale
from Kamloops Live! Box Offi ce, 250-374-5483.
• 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.
• A NETWORKING GROUP for those interested in getting to know
interesting people & share ideas, etc., with others meets Tues, 10 a.m.
at The Art We Are. Call Tilly, 250-851-2670.
• HIGH COUNTRY ACHIEVERS TOASTMASTERS. Learn to
communicate effectively & practice your speaking skills in a friendly
& encouraging environment. Thurs, 7 – 9 p.m. at Desert Gardens, 540
Seymour St. Call 250-299-7317. Everyone welcome.
• 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 instruc-
tions. 433B Lansdowne St. Call Liz, 250-376-4224. A WEEKEND
RETREAT directed by Mark Hazell from Victoria. THE ART OF BEING
HUMAN introduces mindfulness/awareness meditation that can benefi t
people of any spiritual tradition. Sept. 28, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sept.
29, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Contact Evelyn, 250-573-5519, or vipond-
[email protected], www.kamloops.shambhala.org.
• BEGINNER’S DUPLICATE BRIDGE, Mon, 7 p.m. Lessons
available. Call 250-828-1993 or 250-571-1069.
• KAMLOOPS ALANO CLUB FUNDRAISERS Thurs, 8 – 11 p.m.
at 171 Leigh Rd. Jam session open to musicians & singers. Free ad-
mission. Call Paul or John, 250-376-5115.
• THE COUNCIL OF CANADIANS meets at 7 p.m. on the second
Wed of every month (Sept. 11) at the Smorgasbord Deli, 225 Seventh
Ave. Everyone welcome. Call Anita or Dalton, 250-377-0055.
• THE BIG LITTLE SCIENCE CENTRE, 655 Holt St. (Happyvale
School), open Tues – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Daily hands-on fun in the
exploration rooms & interactive science shows at 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Sat. Sept. 21: CHEMICAL REACTION ACTIVITIES.
• CN RAILROADERS CRIB NIGHT on the fi rst & third Thurs
(Oct. 3 & 17) of the month at the Parkview Activity Centre, 500 Mc-
Donald Ave., at 7 p.m. Admission is $1. All welcome.
• DESERT SOUNDS HARMONY CHORUS, the local chapter of Sweet
Adelines International, meet Tues. New singers welcome. www.dshchorus.ca.
Java Mountain News September 20, 20134
AROUND TOWN
APPLE PIE SALE
Homemade apple pies
We make them - you bake them!
$8$8
Order by Sept. 26 from
Norkam & BMS Music Students
or email: [email protected]
Orders will be ready for pick-up on Oct. 6between 1 & 3 PM
The Kamloops Blazers were
in this one until a third-period
outburst by the Cougars as they
scored three times for a 6-1 win
in Prince George last Saturday
night. Matt Needham had the
Blazers’ lone goal in this one,
goaltender Bolton Pouliot saw
action for the fi rst time in the
WHL preseason going the dis-
tance while making 34 saves.
The Blazers acquired the
19-year-old goaltender earlier in
the week from the Red Deer Reb-
els in exchange for a sixth round
WHL Bantam Draft pick in 2016.
The Kamloops Blazers begin their
regular season action Fri. Sept.
20, at home against the Kelowna
Chiefs. The puck drops at 7 p.m. at
Interior Savings Centre. The Blaz-
ers then travel to Kelowna for a
rematch Sat. Sept. 21, for the sec-
ond half of their home-and-home
season opening weekend.
Three Blazers have returned
from NHL training camps. Tim
Bozon (Montreal Canadiens),
Cole Ully (Dallas Stars) and Sam
Grist (San Jose Sharks) will all
be in the line-up opening night.
Colin Smith (Colorado Ava-
lanche), and JC Lipon (Winnipeg
Jets), are both with their respective
NHL teams. Lipon suited up for an
NHL Exhibition game against the
Washington Capitals on Saturday
night. The potential return of both
Smith and Lipon is unknown.
The Blazers will be featured
on SHAW-TV four times this
upcoming season including two
home and two away games: Jan.
28 vs. Spokane Chiefs; Feb. 14
vs. Portland Winterhawks; Feb.
28 at Calgary Hitmen; and March
7 at Victoria Royals.
Java Mountain News September 20, 20135
Travelling to the Lower Mainland?
Take Exit 58 at 200th Street • Across from the Colossus Theatre
604-513-1673 Taking reservations
of any size
Take a break at Langley’s
There will be
plenty of open-
ing night festivi-
ties on Friday to
celebrate the start
of the Kamloops
Blazers’ new reg-
ular season.
The public is in-
vited to come ear-
ly and hang out on
the ISC plaza and
take in the festivities, including
live entertainment, a Fun Fac-
tor infl atable, Uncle Chris the
Clown, A&W Root Beer fl oats
by donation, and more.
Plaza activities take place
from 5:30 to 7 p.m. while the
doors to ISC
will open at 6
p.m.
As always, the
Blazers’ home
opener pregame
show will in-
clude player in-
troductions.
This year, there
is a special treat
for fans in the
form of Canadian country star,
and Kelowna resident, Aaron
Pritchett, who will be on hand
to sing the national anthem be-
fore his acoustic performance
at a local nightclub later that
evening.
Blazers tailgater
Blazers open season at home Friday night
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APPLE PIE SALE
Homemade apple pies
We make them - you bake them!
$8$8
Order by Sept. 26 from
Norkam & BMS Music Students
or email: [email protected]
Orders will be ready for pick-up on Oct. 6between 1 & 3 PM
• AT THE NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTRE, 730 Cotton-
wood Ave. COMMUNITY DINNER, Tues. Sept. 24, at 5 p.m. Tickets are $12,
to be purchased at the front desk ‘til Mon. Sept. 23. 50/50 draws, door
prizes & live entertainment by Danny Case. Menu provided by Moon
Wok restaurant featuring several Chinese dishes. FALL ANTIQUES & COL-
LECTIBLES SALE, Oct. 5 & 6, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Featuring vendors from
the Interior, selling jewellery, toys, antique kitchen items & furniture.
Admission is $4 (under 12 free). All proceeds go to support programs
& activities provided by the centre. BOOK SALE, Oct. 15 – 17, 9 a.m. – 9
p.m. All funds raised go to NSCC seniors’ activities. PIE NIGHT, Tues.
Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a slice of delicious pie and ice cream along
with coffee or tea, plus entertainment for only $3.
• VOLUNTEER KAMLOOPS, a charitable organization helping to
provide volunteer placement & support services to community organi-
zations, seeks volunteers. Contact www.volunteerkamloops.org.
• The Interior Blues Association of British Columbia is hosting a
FUNDRAISING DINNER at the Fox & Hounds Pub (in the Sahali
Mall) on Sun. Sept. 22, from 5 – 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for a full steak,
chicken or salmon dinner with potato & Caesar salad. 50/50, prizes,
give-aways including ATC swag and 2 tickets to the Sabrina Weeks &
Swing Cat Bounce Live Recording show. Price does not include bev-
erages or gratuity. For tickets, email [email protected] or mike.
• SISTERS IN SPIRIT VIGIL honouring the lives of missing and
murdered Aboriginal women, Oct. 4, 6 p.m. (Drumming, 5:30 p.m.)
at the Band Shell at Riverside Park. Please wear something RED (and
warm) to show your support for Sisters in Spirit. Bring signs/posters/
messages of support and hope. Bring pictures of lost loved ones or
missing person’s posters. Everyone welcome. Coffee/hot chocolate
after the event. Call Barb Morin, president of BC Native Women’s As-
sociation, 250-314-1565, email [email protected]. www.nwac.
ca/sisters-spirit.
• Kamloops Immigrant Services, 448 Tranquille Rd., host the SUM-
MER FUN PARK SERIES every Thursday, 2 – 4 p.m. at McDonald
Park, for snacks, painting, crafts, games, sports, etc. Everyone wel-
come! To register, call Allison, 778-470-6101, email allison@kcris.
ca, or drop by the offi ce.
• ADVOCATES FOR URBAN WILDLIFE. Join a growing move-
ment towards safely co-existing with, not killing, urban wildlife. Call
250-573-3483 or e-mail [email protected].
• MOUNT PAUL UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP, 140 Labur-
num St., open Tues & Thurs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
CREATIVE FIREWOOD
BUSINESS CARD HOLDERS
PLAYING CARDS HOLDERS
BULL DOZERS
EXCAVATORS
HOES
BACKHOES
LOADERS
PADDLEWHEELER BOATS
TO ORDER,
CALL WALLY
250-578-0211
Java Mountain News September 20, 20136
Promotions, Media Relations & Publisher of the Java Mountain News
273 Nelson Avenue Kamloops, B.C. V2B 1M4
Phone: 250-376-3672 E-mail: [email protected]
AROUND TOWN
Join the Project X Theatre gang
Fri. Oct. 4, at St. Andrews on
the Square for their next evening
of made-up stuff! It’s quick-fi re
comedy at its fi nest. Mostly. (Hey,
they can’t ALL be hits.)
Either way, it’s a great evening
out that you have to experience.
The show will feature Robin
O’Reilly, Harmony Maher, She-
anna James, Doug Herbert, Ali-
cia Ashcroft, and special guest
Dusan Magdolen!
Tickets are $20 at the door. Cash
bar. Probably not suitable for
kids. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.,
show starts at 8!
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be complete without suggestions
from the audience! Whether or
not you are planning to attend,
please send your suggestions
now! Post on our Facebook page
or Tweet @ProXTheatre any or
all of the following before Oct.
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SO WHY NOT MORE IMPROV!
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Bobby Kashuba scored a hat
trick last Friday night as the Ka-
mloops Storm opened their regu-
lar 2013/14 KIJHL season with
a 4-1 win over the Grizzlies in
Revelstoke.
Kashuba opened the scoring
4:46 into the fi rst period with a
shorthanded goal while Nick
Landry was sitting out for an el-
bowing minor.
Rourke O’Briain gave the Storm
a 2-1 lead just 36 seconds later.
Then, with 4:18 remaining in the
opening frame, Kashuba scored
again to give the Storm a 3-1 lead
after 20 minutes.
The Grizzlies scored the only
goal in the middle period – their
only goal on the game – on the
power play as Ian Chrystal took
a 10-minute major for a hit to the
head – just 4:11 into the period to
make it 3-1 after 40 minutes.
Kashuba scored his hat trick
goal halfway through the fi nal
period to give Kamloops the 4-1
win.
Kamloops was 0-for-11 on the
power play while the Grizzlies
were 1-for-9 on the PP. The Storm
outshot Revelstoke 42-20 on
the night. Ben Giesbrecht back-
stopped the Storm to the win,
stopping 19 of 20 shots on goal.
The following night, the Storm
held their home-opener in front
of a full house at the Sports Cen-
tre, as they hosted the Sicamous
Eagles.
The Eagles lead 2-0 after the
fi rst period with two goals 1:33
apart midway through the frame.
Felix Larouche put the Storm on
the scoreboard 2:20 into the sec-
ond period to make it 2-1 after 40
minutes.
Daniel Buchanan tied it up with
4:46 remaining in the third period
to send the game into overtime.
Luke Gordon proved the hero for
the home team, scoring the win-
ner with 3:24 remaining in OT.
Giesbrecht stopped 26 of 28
shots on goal for the win. The
Storm outshot the Eagles 50-28.
The Storm are on a three-game
road trip into the Interior this
weekend, making stops in Princ-
eton Sept. 20 to take on the Pos-
se, Osoyoos Sept. 21 to face off
against the Coyotes, and Kelow-
na Sept. 22 to face the Chiefs.
The Storm then are on a four-
game home-stand to fi nish off
September and open October.
They face the North Okana-
gan Knights Sept. 27; Golden
Rockets Sept. 28; Creston Valley
Thunder Cats Oct. 4; and Griz-
zlies Oct. 5. The puck drops at 7
p.m. each night.
Storm open regular season with a pair of wins
Java Mountain News September 20, 20137
It’s a fall ritual to get our
homes, cars and even our-
selves ready for the colder
weather. How many of us,
though, consider the impact
of the changing season on our
pets? Michele Dixon, a health
and nutrition specialist, says
there are simple things we can
do to keep our pets healthy and
safe through the fall and winter
months. Here are some that top
the list:
• Cooler weather usually
brings dry air, so using a hu-
midifi er will help to keep the
nose and throat of our dogs and
cats from drying out. It’s the
same for their coat and skin.
A dog or cat food with omega
oils will help support a healthy
coat and skin.
• Choose pet-friendly ice and
snow melters that won’t irri-
tate paws or stomachs, espe-
cially if your dog or cat licks
its paws after being outside.
• Protect your dog’s paws
with a wax product designed
for this purpose by forming a
dense, breathable bond, which
helps prevent snow buildup
during outdoor exercise. After
walks, wipe away any snow or
ice from your dog’s feet, legs
and belly.
• Poor weather and decreased
daylight may cause limited
visibility for drivers at night,
so take extra precautions, in-
cluding using a leash, when
walking your pets. –NC
Time to prep your pets for
cooler weather
Sept.