jmnews sept 20, 2013

Friday, September 20, 2013Vol. 9 No. 14

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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.

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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

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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.


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.


AROUND TOWN

APPLE PIE SALE

Homemade apple pies


$8$8





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.


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

Have an item to sell? Looking for an item? Having a craft fair or

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Send your information and payment to Java Mountain News, 273

Nelson Ave. Kamloops, B.C. V2B 1M4 or call 250-819-6272 at

least one complete week before the event.

Pre-payment is required.

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APPLE PIE SALE

Homemade apple pies


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• 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.

[email protected].

• 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

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TO ORDER,

CALL WALLY

250-578-0211


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!

An improv performance cannot

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.

1, and you could win 2 tickets: a

location; an unusual hobby/habit;

an occupation; a sentence.

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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


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.

jmnews sept 20, 2013

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