jmnews june 13, 2014

It’s been nine years since the fi rst issue of

Java Mountain News hit the streets, and a lot

has happened with us since then.

From its fl edgling start with a limited run

and distribution area, Java Mountain News

has become the paper to turn to for informa-

tion on what’s happening in and around town.

Our readership has more than quadrupled

and our print run has gone up more than 150

per cent. Our distribution has tripled since we

fi rst hit the streets in June 2005. When we be-

gan nine years ago, the paper was only deliv-

ered to a few select businesses in and around

the Northills Mall. We now distribute on both

the North Shore and South Shore.

We now offer weekly horoscopes; an Around

Town section, which expands from the pages

of our print issue to our online issue; a Market

Report; sports – from Blazers and Storm hock-

ey to recreational baseball and soccer to BC

Lions football, and so much more; entertain-

ment, featuring local talent as well as national

and international events such as the Rockin’

River Music Festival and Sturgis Canada Mu-

sic Festival and All-Makes Motorcycle Rally.

And who hasn’t enjoyed reading the antics

of Lizsa Bibeau’s children as they grow up

before our eyes in her Mommyisms column!

We also like to hold ticket giveaway con-

tests for our readers for the music festivals

and events we promote during the year; right

now in our pages, you can enter to win tickets

to the Rockin’ River Music Festival, which

takes place Aug. 7 to 9 in Mission, as well as

full event pass to Sturgis Canada, which takes

place Aug. 21 to 24 in Merritt.

We are back to publishing on Fridays, with

special publications on Thursdays to accom-

modate holiday and work scheduling.

And we are now on the Internet and have

our own FaceBook page, with loyal readers

tuning in not only in Kamloops and across the

province, but also across Canada, throughout

the United States and as far away as Australia

and Great Britain.

It’s been a long haul and we’ve persevered.

And that is largely in part thanks to our loyal

readers and our advertisers. Without both we

couldn’t have survived.

June 26 marks the start of audi-

tions for BC Living Arts’ presen-

tation of Kamloops Got Talent,

which replaces previous years’

Kamloops Idol.

Auditions will begin at Aberdeen

Mall and will finish up with semi-

finals and finals being held at

Riverside Park on Canada Day.

Contestants can enter in a vari-

ety of talent categories and age

groups: adult (ages 18 and over);

teen (13 to 17); mini (5 to 12);

silly human tricks (all ages).

The first round of auditions takes

place at Aberdeen Mall June 26

and 27 beginning at 4 p.m. and

June 28 at 10 a.m. Semifinals

take place at Riverside Park at

the BC Living Arts booth/stage

on Canada Day beginning at 10

a.m. Finals take place July 1 at

the Rotary Bandshell from 6:30

to 7:30 p.m.

Each round of competition will

be judged by a panel of experts

from various genres of the per-

forming arts. All contestants will

be judged on the following cri-

teria: stage presence, originality,

overall performance, overall tal-

ent, audience appeal, and profes-

sionalism.

Prizes will be awarded to the

top talent in each category.

Register for auditions before

June 25 at Lee’s Music, 1305A

Battle St. Competitor may regis-

ter on the day of the auditions at

a higher fee. For detailed contest

rules and registration forms, visit

www.bclivingarts.ca.

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is independently owned and operated and published weekly by Racin’ Mama Productions.

Publishing Editor: Judi DupontReporter/Photographer: Judi Dupont, Lizsa Bibeau

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HoroscopesJune 16 - June 22, 2014

From now – mid-July you may fi nd yourself in a position to get agreements in place that may not have worked in May. This may also be the case with any decisions you wanted to make on a personal level. You may feel your fi nancial position is more favourable right now, making it easier to see your way ahead.

Much can open up for you but with this there can be more choices than you know what to do about. Gaining a clear idea of long-term outcomes may be rather diffi cult & this would warn you not to jump into anything too optimistically. You’ll need to re-assess your fi nances to maintain a balanced position.

You can fi nd yourself having to either complete or revisit a situation that came up in May. If you thought then that you’d made fi nal deci-sions on personal matters you may now discover there’s more to do from now – mid-July. Your natural skill to be able to weave things together in clever ways can come to the fore. Utilise them.

Many things will be swapping around that personally involve you. You may have had a particular path in mind so far in June only to discover you now need to retreat & review. It may also involve bringing something to an end so you can move ahead with new opportunities that are presenting themselves.

You can fi nd yourself busy with friends or anything that in-volves you with a group of people from now – mid-July. You may also reconnect with people you haven’t seen in a while. It’s also a good time to re-assess important priorities; then your life will be launching into a new 12-year cycle.

You may need to revisit obligations you were dealing with in May & thought had been sorted. This may be a tussle between being responsible for your own needs rather than allowing others to put you under pressure to make things easier for them. Weigh up what will produce greatest balance in your life in the long term.

Based on pressures you had to deal with in May you’re now be-ing given the opportunity, to mid-July, to re-assess your long-term aims. In some ways you’ve felt powerless in being able to move forward but this’ll begin to change. An opportunity can present itself to effectively deal with undue expectations of others.

What others really think, expect or want can again become hard to gauge. In early July there’ll be a turning point, though you may not be aware of this ‘til mid-July. You’re still dealing with a waiting game that’s been going on one way or another since Dec. Enjoy light interactions for the moment.

Interactions with others will become highly activated from now – mid-July. You can experience more openness rather than se-cretiveness on their part as well, when it comes to matters of the past. But, they’ll be focussed more on their needs than yours – you’ll benefi t from being secretive yourself.

Anything you meant to tidy up in May but didn’t complete can now be dealt with to mid-July. It’s also an excellent time to ap-ply your mind to anything that requires an analytical focus, par-ticularly if there’s an element you haven’t fully understood in the past. Social pleasures abound now.

Whatever’s worried you or put you in a position to look closer at in a detailed way should now be treated with at an attitude of be-ing prepared to take a chance on things to mid-July. This doesn’t mean risking money but what you have to say or ask for. You have nothing to lose & everything to gain doing this.

Go back to what you’ve planned or anything you attempted to get established in May. You may also discover you hadn’t moved on as you thought. You’ll be clearer now on what suits you more with a sense of rebellion at having to accept something other than this. A much broader perspective is possible.


The rumble of motorcycles

filled the air as motorcyclists

and music enthusiasts from

across the province, Alberta and

Washington converged on the

Vernon Motoplex Speedway last

week for the five-day motorcycle

rally, trade show and music festi-

val that is Sturgis North.

Although attendance was lower

than anticipated, organizers said

the numbers were good enough

that plans are already in the

works for the next event.

“We had nice crowds and every-

body had lots of fun,” said Ray

Sasseville, Sturgis North presi-

dent. “Considering the bitter

elements we had (rain Friday and

Sunday), it went pretty well. You

could always have more (people

and vendors), but it’s a growing

situation. This is our first year

here (in Spallumcheen).”

Along with the motorcycles and

trade show, the event included

biker rodeo games, stunt rid-

ers, an incredible Biker Build-

off, daily burnout competitions

in Sicamous, as well as daily

show ‘n’ shines and charity rides,

Cabbage Patch Wrestling, which

saw 11 beauties wrestling in a pit

of crushed (and soaked) cabbage

for a top prize of $1,000, and,

of course, musical entertainment

from more than 20 bands.

Wednesday night saw headliner

Jerry Doucette take to the stage

in front of a small but enthusias-

tic crowd, who danced the night

away. Following Doucette was

Rick Derringer, who played all his

old hit and new material before

ending his set with “Hang on

Sloopy,” a song he wrote when he

was only 17 and went to the top of

the charts in the summer of 1965.

Thursday saw mid-‘70s blues-

rock band Foghat rock the stage.

Rain didn’t dampen the spirits

of the crowd Friday night when

Kamloops’ own Henry Small

Band took to the stage and wowed

the audience. Then Kim Mitchell

walked on stage and rocked the

audience with his hits. Brian

Howe, former lead singer of Bad

Company, closed out the night

with Bad Company hits along

with songs from his latest album

Circus Bar, including “I’m Back.”

The sun shone on Saturday as

Nick Gilder & Sweeney Todd

took to the stage and played to a

packed house. Gilder stated that

he hadn’t played a concert in the

Vernon area since he was a kid.

He played almost all his hits.

The audience was well warmed

up when The Guess Who were

introduced, and they rocked the

entire night away. Drummer Garry

Peterson, the only original mem-

ber of the band, told the audience

stories of how and when specific

songs were written and recorded.

Lead singer Derek Sharp was able

to hold his own with songs that

Burton Cummings made hits out

of for the Who.

Sunday proved to be trying for

everyone involved as first wind

and rain then a few thunderstorms

rolled through, putting the perfor-

mances on the final day in doubt.

But the show went on, although

the Stampeders’ performance was

postponed for about 45 minutes

while one of the storm fronts

passed. Despite the rain the band

rocked the audience.

After a quick change-over, Lee

Rocker of the Stray Cats rocked

the stage with his stand-up bass

and rockabilly sounds, much to the

delight of the audience, who were

all huddled in the VIP sky box out

of the elements for Rocker’s set.

CONTEST TIME

If you know a deserving per-

son or family that would love

to attend the four-day festival at

no cost, including free camping,

send us their story to javamoun-

[email protected], the Sturgis

Canada Rally Facebook page or to

[email protected]. All win-

ners will be announced one week

before the event. For privacy con-

cerns, names of nominator only

will be posted, not the families.

Also enter our Ugliest Bike con-

test for a chance to win a four-

day pass to javamountainnews@

yahoo.ca, the Sturgis Canada

Rally Facebook page or to info@

sturgiscanada.com.

Sturgis North revisited


• THE NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTRE, 730 Cottonwood

Ave., is in need of a few volunteers for its front desk/reception area to

do a 4-hour weekly shift, as well as some to fi ll in in an on-call capacity

when people are sick, on vacation etc. Call Jo-Ann, 250-376-4777.

• CIRQUE DU SOLEIL presents DRALION at Interior Savings

Centre Dec. 24 – 28 for 7 performances only. Wed. Dec. 24, 4 p.m.;

Fri. Dec. 26, 4 & 7 p.m.; Sat. Dec. 27, 4 & 7:30 p.m.; Sun. Dec. 28,

1:30 & 5 p.m. Tickets on sale June 20: adults/$45 – $145; children

(12 & under)/$36 – $126 at ISC Box Offi ce, 300 Lorne St., www.

cirquedusoleil.com/dralion, www.ticketmaster.ca or 1-855-985-5000.

• UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC JAM SESSIONS, on the 1st & 3rd

Monday of the month (June 16), 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.

• GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meetings Thurs, 10 a.m. at Desert Gar-

dens, 540 Seymour St. Call Wally, 250-679-7877, or Sunny, 250-374-9165.

• Project X Theatre presents X FEST 2014, at Prince Charles Park,

July 23 – Aug. 9, with two fantastical plays, both adaptations of beloved

children stories, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and The Last

of the Dragons by Edith Nesbit. Follow Project X Theatre on Twitter

(@projectxtheatre) and Facebook for up-to-the-minute updates.

• BC Living Arts & the Brownstone Restaurant present their third

THEMED DINNER OFFERING: A HILLBILLY BBQ, July 6.

Tickets: $50. Call Alan Corbishley, 250-819-7373, or Connie at the

Brownstone, 118 Victoria St., 250-851-9939.

• 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.

AROUND TOWN• AT THE BC WILDLIFE PARK: DO IT FOR DAD fundraiser for the

Prostate Cancer Foundation of BC, June 15. Registration: 8 – 9 a.m. Event

start: 9:30 a.m. Pancake breakfast, entertainment, a 5K walks, draws, &

more. Free parking. Call 604-574-4012 or 1-877-840-9173.

• BC LIONS 2014 SPRING TRAINING CAMP, continues to June

19, at Hillside Stadium. For a full schedule of events, go to www.

bclions.com/page/training_camp.

• 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), June 21, 8 p.m. – midnight, at Kamloops Curling Club, 700

Victoria St. Music by the classic country & rock band, Transplant.

Door prize, 50/50 raffl e, spot dance. Tickets: $10, from Zonia, 250-372-

0091, Francoise, 250-372-3782, Ed, 250-374-2774. TVASC Info Line:

250-571-5111; email: [email protected]; website: www.tvasc.ca.

• MULTI-FAMILY FATHERS’ DAY YARD SALE, Sat. June 14, 8 a.m.

– 3:30 p.m., at Southwest Community Church, 700 Hugh Allen Dr. (corner

of Hugh Allen & Hwy 5A). Be sure to bring Dad for sports & fi shing gear,

tools, gadgets, books & more. Something for everyone!

• CITY OF KAMLOOPS WATER PARKS (Riverside Park, Albert

McGowan Park, McDonald Park & Prince Charles Park) are now open

daily from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Call 250-828-3551.

• THE BIG LITTLE SCIENCE CENTRE, 655 Holt St., open 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. Fri. June 13: Lego

& Construction Day: Open during teachers strike day. All day, Lego &

other great construction materials out for creative building. Sat. June 14:

Flight & Kite Day. 10 a.m. – noon: Mark Betuzzi radio controlled aircraft

demonstrations. 1 – 4 p.m.: Don Bouffard’s fantastic trick kite & Q&A

about fl ight. All day: make your own kite, fl y your own kite brought from

home, & to try out fl ight-related exhibits! Call 250-554-2572.

• HUGE CHARITY BOOK & RUMMAGE SALE, Fri. June 14 &

Sat. June 15, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 1980 Fleetwood Ave., with all proceeds

to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, CIBC RUN FOR THE CURE.

Tons of treasures priced to sell for a great cause. Together we can fi nd

a cure! Contact Jacki, 250-579-0195, or [email protected].

• BROCK CENTRAL LIONS CLUB meets the 1st & 3rd Wed. of

the month (June 18) at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagles club, 755 Tranquille Rd.

New members always welcome. Call Victor, 250-554-8031.

kamloops insurance

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www.kamloopsinsurance.ca#220-450 Lansdowne Street (Next to London Drugs)

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open Monday to Saturday til 6pmopen Monday to Saturday ‘til 6 pmSundays & Holidays 11 am - 5 pm

IN MEMORY. The Maple leaf fl ies at half mast outside the Kamloops

RCMP detachment Tuesday afternoon during a service to honour Const.

Fabrice Georges Gevaudan, Const Douglas James Larche, and Const.

Dave Joseph Ross, the three Mounties killed in Moncton, N.B., on June

4. Two other Mounties were shot and injured. About 250 people attend-

ed the service, including local offi cers, many dressed in Red Serge, fi rst

responders, politicians, and the public. Judi Dupont photo

• KAMLOOPS FARMERS MARKET at the 400-block of Victoria

Street, every Wed. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., May 7 – Oct. 29.

• KAMLOOPS QUIT SMOKING support group meets every Thurs

at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St.

• KAMLOOPS SECONDARY 20 YEAR REUNION class of 1994

Aug. 16 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre. Tickets

are limited & selling now! Check out kss1994grad.weebly.com for all

the events happening on that weekend and to purchase tickets.

• 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.

• THE BC WILDLIFE PARK is offering an exciting KIDS DAY CAMP

on June 18 due to the teachers’ strike from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. for kids aged

6 – 10. Agenda: crafts, games, birds of prey & snake encounters, cou-

gar feeding, miniature train, playground & splash park, snacks. Cost:

season’s pass-holders: $40/day; non-pass-holders: $45/day. Register

at To register: http://bczoo.org/kidscampsage6to10.htm. SUMMER KIDS

CAMPS. New WILDLIFE RANGERS day camps, exciting kids’ science day

camps designed to instill enthusiasm & an appreciation for wildlife *

nature for ages 10 to 12, Thurs. July 17 & Aug. 14, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ex-

plore wildlife & their habitats through interactive educational programs

& activities. Wildlife Ranger participants receive a free camp T-shirt!

Agenda: animal encounter, games, snacks, miniature train, birds of prey

show, behind-the-scenes tour, grizzly bear & cougar encounters. Cost:

Season’s pass-holders: $45/day; non-pass-holders $50/day. Discounts:

$5/day discount on payments received at least 14 days prior to camp

date. Register at http://bczoo.org/kidscampsage10to12.htm.

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]

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• PERRY TUCKER will perform at the Celista Hall Farmers Mar-

ket every 2nd Wed from July 2 – Sept. 10; market hours 9 a.m. – 1

p.m., music every Wed. 10 a.m. – noon.

• PERRY TUCKER & THE GOOD GRAVY BAND will perform

at Chances Barside Lounge Fri. July 4, & Fri. Nov. 28, 7 – 10 p.m.

• AT SUN PEAKS: THE WESTCOAST LUMBERJACK SHOW, fearless skills

& daredevil displays, blending humour, heroics, & showmanship. June

28 & 29. Sat. 11– 11:45 a.m. & 3 – 3:45 p.m. Sun. 11– 11:45 a.m. &

2 – 2:45 p.m. Fun for all ages. Free admission. Call 250-578-5542 or

email [email protected]. SUMMER KICK-OFF featuring

Mountain of Beer & Chili June 28 – 29, featuring fi re truck display,

rock climbing wall, performances from clowns, bouncy castle, kids’

zone face painting, live music & more! Phone: 1-800-807-3257 ext 1

or email [email protected]. SUN PEAKS & REGION FARMERS’

MARKET, June 29 – Sept. 9, every Sunday, 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.

• LET’S DANCE, hosted by Thompson Valley Activity & Social Club

(TVASC), July 19, 8 p.m. – midnight, at Kamloops Curling Club, 700

Victoria St. Music by Strange Brew. Tickets: $10, from Zonia, 250-372-

0091, Francoise, 250-372-3782, Ed, 250-374-2774. TVASC Info Line:

250-571-5111; email: [email protected]; website: www.tvasc.ca.

• WESTERN CANADA THEATRE 2014/2015 SEASON. Closer

than Ever, Sept. 11 -17, at Pavilion Theatre; Driving Miss Daisy, Oct.

9 – 18, at Sagebrush Theatre; Peter and the Starcatcher, Nov. 27 – Dec.

6, (Sagebrush); Liberation Days, Jan. 22 – 31, (Sagebrush); 2 Pianos,

4 Hands, Feb. 19 – 28, (Sagebrush); The 39 Steps, March 26 – April 4,

(Sagebrush); Are we Cool Now?, April 16 – May 2, (Pavilion). The Very

Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favourites, Nov. 17, (Sage-

brush); Bird Brain, May 23 & 30, Pavilion. SPECIAL EVENT: High-Wire

Festival, Oct. 29, 30 & Nov. 1, (Pavilion). Subscriptions: Kamloops

Live! Box Offi ce, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483, or kamloopslive.ca.

CHARACTER HATS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY:NEWBORN, TODDLER, YOUTH, ADULT.ALSO BLANKETS, SLIPPERS, BOOTIES,

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Send your information and payment to Java Mountain News,

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USE THE JMNEWS CLASSIFIEDS

Kamloops RCMP are warning the public about a heartless scam that is

targetting people that have lost their pets.

Police have been notifi ed that people who have posted ads online or

put up fl yers in neighbourhoods, have been receiving phone calls from

a male caller indicating that he has their pet.

While the scammer doesn’t actually have the animal, he knows specifi c

details about each pet from the ads, and demands the monetary reward

offered.

Police say the scam has been reported four times, and in one case,

money actually changed hands, according to Cpl. Cheryl Bush.

She said that in at least once instance, a pet owner did an etransfer to

the caller, and when they went to pick up their pet only to realise they

had been scammed.

“This is very devastating to the pet owners who get their hopes of hav-

ing their pet returned,” Bush stated. “We advise people not to engage in

this kind of transaction no matter how tempting it may be. Always meet

in person and insure they have your pet, then offer payment.”

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A message is spreading on Facebook that claims popular HBO fan-

tasy television series “Game of Thrones” has been cancelled. Users

are prompted to click on a link from “Googonline.com” to learn more.

Of course, the message is a hoax designed to piggyback off the show’s

large viewership and the rabid online discussion it creates.

When users click on the link, they are directed to a website that tells

users that their Java plug-in needs to be updated. The hoax page then

offers a “download” of Java Version 7 Update 25, though what’s actu-

ally being offered is likely malware.

As pointed out by Graham Cluley, the anti-virus expert who uncovered

the scam, the version of Java that the webpage is offering isn’t even real.

“Even if Java Version 7 Update 25 was the latest version of Java

(which it isn’t – at the time of writing, Java Version 7 is at Update 60,

and Java version 8 is at Update 5),” he stated. “You should always be

wary of downloading updates from anything other than the offi cial

website. Chances are that this download is malicious, and designed to

infect your computer.”

Scams like this one play on the “click-bait” factor of big, bold head-

lines and what’s popular in culture. However, one look at the phony

URL the message purportedly represents should be enough for users

to know it’s a hoax.

“Game of Thrones” cancellation hoax spreads on Facebook

BIG CATCH. Boundary Dam is stocked with large-mouthed bass and other fi sh, but not koi like this brute. Offi cials think pet owners are slip-ping them in when they get too big for the backyard pond. Submitted photo

Some mighty big fi sh are be-

ing landed at the Boundary Dam

Reservoir near Estevan, Sask.

— and people are expressing

surprise.

They’re koi fi sh, a species that

is neither native to Saskatche-

wan, nor among the species that

the reservoir is stocked with.

Recently, Landon Polk caught

himself a 30-pound (13.6-kilo-

gram) koi and then, a little later,

one that weighed 20 pounds.

“I thought it was pretty weird,”

said Polk, who had been looking

for a large-mouthed bass before

shooting the koi with a bow and

arrow. “People’s goldfi sh swim-

ming around here?”

Conservation offi cers told him

they suspect the fi sh had been a

pet that got too big for a back-

yard pond before being placed

into the reservoir.

Jennifer Merkowsky, a fi sher-

ies biologist with the Environ-

ment Ministry, said there’s a

warm-water outfl ow from the

dam that’s likely kept the big

fi sh alive over the winter.

Koi are bottom-feeders and

can stir up sediment, something

that’s not good for other fi sh in

the reservoir, she said.

The government is telling peo-

ple not to put invasive species

like koi into provincial water-

ways, she said.

Big koi fi sh making a splash at Boundrary

Dam ReservoirSPECIES TYPICALLY FOUND IN FISHPONDS SHOW-

ING UP AT SOUTHERN SASKATCHEWAN WATERWAY

Gift ideas for Father’s Day are

always welcome. So if you know

that your dad has a special inter-

est, like music, here are a few op-

tions with a personal touch that

won’t break the bank:

• Summer Concert Tickets.

We’ve all heard the same answer

when asking pops what he wants

for Father’s Day and as nice as

“quality time with you” sounds,

he would probably enjoy some

QT even more when paired with

his favourite tunes. There’s no

shortage of classic hit-makers

touring this summer with Cana-

dian dates, including: Aerosmith

with Slash, Beck, Boston with

Cheap Trick, Dave Matthews

Band, Billy Joel, Mötley Crüe

with Alice Cooper, Alan Jackson,

Rod Stewart with Santana and

James Taylor so grab a pair of

tickets online and treat him to a

night out.

• Music on the Road. It’s possi-

ble that dad already has an inac-

tive SiriusXM radio installed in

his vehicle so why not buy him

a one year subscription to enjoy

his favourites from every decade

and genre? Whether he’s a clas-

sic rock kind of guy who hasn’t

bought an album since 1986, a

Parrothead who would rather

spend his time in Margaritaville

or the kind of guy that prefers

fi shin’ in the dark to Nitty Grit-

ty, there’s something for him.

Doesn’t have a satellite radio

installed? Pick one up with an

easy-to-install vehicle kit at any

major retailer across Canada.

• Re-live the Magic. From a Gene

Simmons-signed KISS t-shirt

to Lou Reed’s guitar pic, scour

eBay, Etsy or local indie record

stores for music memorabilia

that will have dad feeling like a

kid again. You may not be able

to ever get him a meet-and-greet

with Chuck D or Joe Strummer,

but this will be the next best

thing.

• Wireless Luxury. For the music-

lover who is a bit more tech-sav-

vy, what about a Sonos wireless

speaker system so he can enjoy

his tunes in every room of the

house? All controlled from one

app, he can play what he wants

over a dedicated wireless net-

work, including his music library,

SiriusXM Internet Radio and

podcasts using his smartphone,

tablet or computer. It may be the

only day you all let him listen to

whatever he wants, so why not

make it special?

Whichever way you choose to

bring some music into your dad’s

life on Father’s Day, the best

present you can give is enjoying

it with him. So forego the usual

eye roll and hunker down to hear

about when music was “actually

good” . . . you might even learn

something. –NC

Thoughtful gifts for your music-loving dad

Preheat barbecue on medium and turn down to low. Prepare ribs for

grilling by removing the membrane from the underside of the ribs.

Prepare several foil envelopes and place 2 strips of ribs into each

envelope, with 1/4 cup of water and seal tightly. Cook for 2-2 1/2

hours on low (300°F) with the lid closed. Check the thermometer on

the front of the grill lid frequently and adjust the cooking tempera-

ture accordingly. This may require turning one or two burners off and

cooking indirectly.

To prepare sauce: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and set

aside until ribs are ready to remove from foil. Gently heat the sauce

on the side burner for 10-15 minutes before using.

Carefully remove ribs from foil and place on grids. Baste generous-

ly with sauce, and grill for 10 minutes per side, leaving the lid open,

turning several times, and basting with sauce after each turn.

Heat remaining sauce to a boil and then allow it to simmer for 5 -10

minutes and serve on the side as a dipping sauce.

Find additional recipes and grilling tips online at www.broilking-

bbq.com.

Gather around the grill this Father’s Day


5 lbs baby back ribs

Sauce:

1 cup ketchup

1/2 cup hoisin sauce

4 tbsp. soy sauce

2 tbsp. grainy mustard

3 tbsp. honey

2 tbsp. orange juice

2 tbsp. Asian chili sauce

1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp. ginger

Grated zest of an orange

Salt and pepper

It’s all about remembering Dad’s favourites on Father’s Day. While

everyone relaxes and enjoys the serenity of the backyard, these ribs

will be slowly cooking to mouth-watering perfection.

ORANGE-GINGER BABY BACK RIBS


In support of National Water Safety Week, June 7 to 14, the Kam-

loops RCMP are working to raise awareness and provide advice on

how to keep yourselves and your loved ones safe while playing in or

near the water.

While most water-related accidents occur in the summer time (May

through August) when the weather is warm and the water is an in-

viting playground, water-related deaths occur year-round. According

to the Canadian Drowning Report 2013 Edition, the second biggest

seasonal increase in reported accidental drownings occurs during the

winter months because of accidental deaths involving walking on fro-

zen bodies of water (more than 52 per cent) or involving recreational

snowmobiling (more than 39 per cent).

Other statistics from the Canadian Drowning Report are consistent

with the BC Coroners Service Accidental Drowning Deaths 2008-

2012 Report:

• Half (51 per cent) of fatalities between 2006 and 2010 occurred on

the weekend (Friday to Sunday) and half (49 per cent) during the week

(Monday through Thursday);

• The majority of deaths occur during daytime hours between 5 a.m.

and 6 p.m.;

• The biggest increase in drownings is among “Baby Boomers” be-

tween the ages of 50 and 64 years;

• The risk-taking age group between 18 to 24 years old continue to

have the highest water-related death rate of any age group in Canada

at 2.2 per 100,000 population;

• The vast majority of drowning victims continue to be men. Each

year, eight out of 10 drowning victims are male. Between 2008 and

2012 in British Columbia, 81.1 per cent of drowning victims were

males, which is slightly under the 83 per cent rate across the country;

• The leading risk factor contributing to accidental drowning among

the high risk groups (Baby Boomers/seniors and young males) seems

to be the reluctance of wearing a life jacket.

Most of these water-related accidents are preventable. Below are

some tips on how to play it safe on the water so you and your loved

ones can avoid a tragic ending to your outing.

• Don’t push your limits when playing in water. Many drowning in-

stances we have seen over the years have been as a result of fatigue

and being too far from shore;

• If you cannot swim stay out of the water;

• Wear a personal fl otation device. This is always a good idea for kids

and adults alike. They could save lives and are the best defense for

surviving cold-water shock and hypothermia;

• Do not put your feet in fast moving water that is deeper than the

length of your arm. If a foot becomes entrapped by rocky bottom in

deep water, the current will eventually push the swimmer over face

fi rst into the water;

• Remember alcohol and water don’t mix.

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BC RCMP support National Water Safety Week

The RCMP remind the public to al-

ways be mindful of young children

around water such as backyard pools,

kiddie pools and bathtubs.

Backyard pools are the number one

location where children under fi ve are

most likely to drown. In most cases,

the young victims were alone at the

time and wandered into the water ac-

cidentally. Be mindful it only takes

one inch of water for a small child to

drown, and it often happens within a

few seconds and silently.

Tips to reduce the risk of drowning:

• Install a four-sided fence with a self-

closing/latching gate around the home

pool;

• Ensure rescue equipment such as a

life preserver or long pole are available

nearby pools;

• Always stay within arm’s reach of

your child when playing in or near wa-

ter;

• Never leave your child unattended,

not even for a moment to grab your

phone or answer the door;

• Put your child in swimming classes.

If you or your child’s guardians such

as grandparents do not now know how

to swim, take the time to learn as well;

• Know fi rst aid and CPR;

• Young children and weak swimmers

should always wear life jackets in or

around water.

Water safety for children

jmnews june 13, 2014

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