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Thursday, March 31, 2016
Emergency crews busy over Easter weekend
Easter accidents. (Above left) An SUV comes to a rest inside the Your Dollar Store and More store in the Brock Shopping Centre after crashing through the front window after the driver attempted to park. (Left) KFR members assess the damage to the store and vehicle. (Above right) Emergency crews work feverishly in an attempt to save the driver’s life after the vehicle he was driving was hit by a train in Valleyview. Submitted photos
Kamloops RCMP, Kamloops Fire Rescue, and BC Ambulance services were busy over the Easter weekend with two major motor vehicle incidents. The first incident occurred Saturday afternoon after an employee at a local dollar store was hurt when a driver smashed into the building while trying to park. Emergency crews were called the Your Dollar Store and More in the Brock Shopping Centre at about 2:25 p.m., March 26, after a vehicle crashed into the store, according to Kamloops RCMP Staff Sgt. J.R. Wessel. “The driver of the vehicle had driven forward while attempting to park the vehicle, with the vehicle coming to rest completely inside of the building,” said Wessel. A store employee was taken to hospital, but the extent of the person’s injuries is unknown. There was no word on if the driver of the vehicle was injured in the crash.
The matter is still under investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident. The second incident involved a train. One person is dead after being hit by a train in Kamloops on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 9:20 a.m. March 28 at the Pat Road crossing between the Trans Canada Highway and Furrer Road. According to RCMP, the older model Hyundai Elantra drove around a railway crossing with activated crossing gates. According to a witness, the vehicle stopped at the crossing before driving around the crossing gates and onto the tracks. The vehicle then stopped on the tracks before the train arrived. The vehicle was struck by the train. Kamloops Fire Rescue worked to extract the lone male from the vehicle, who died on scene. The RCMP Traffic Analyst were called to the scene to determine the cause of the incident.
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Mommyisms As an adult, I have a renowned love of books and reading. I can remember my love of books, reading, and story-telling as a child – and as I read stories to my children, I surprised myself with my story-telling abilities, influenced by some of my favourite teachers, and authors. When I was 10 years old, on a class trip to Vancouver, we went to the Children’s Festival where we were in the presence of the Canada’s bestselling author, Robert Munsch. He was a favourite then. He is a favourite now. I remember Mr. Munsch and his entrancing story-telling ability to capture your attention as he did not just read words on a page or from his memory, but acted out the scenes from the books with
great enthusiasm, hand gestures, and just pure amazement – especially for a 10-year-old. One of my favourite teachers, Mr. Fredrickson, used similar enthusiasm in telling stories. I did not realise the impact of these adults in my childhood until recently, when I myself, was reading to my children. Aubrielle received a couple of Robert Munsch books for her collection. We cuddled on the couch (after my morning coffee had kicked in) and I began to read the story. Halfway through the story, I realised that my voice was raised, I was gesturing with my hands, and screeching as the characters in the story would be – all in the name of good story-telling to my little book worm. I laughed at myself as Aubrielle laughed beside me and told me how silly I was. I immediately had flashbacks of the great storytelling experiences of my childhood. I enjoy watching the love of books grow for my daughter, as we cuddle together and read more stories, where Aubrielle would initially sound out the letters to read a word. This has now grown to recognizing small words and reading them with ease... and enthusiasm! It seems we have a junior storyteller in the making. I look forward to our future stories.
reading break. Aubrielle takes time out to read a favourite book. She can recognise many words and sounds out the rest. She comes by her love of reading honestley – her mother is a bookworm and her baba has been know to write a few tales for her children and grandchildren.
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• Everything You Need to Know About Hormones, a free wellness talk with Sarah Morrisette & Lorna Vanderhaeghe, April 6, 7 – 9 p.m., at Nature’s Fair, 1350 Summit Dr. Stop hot flashes & night sweats, nutrients to help you sleep, treat endometriosis, PMS, fibroids & ovarian cysts. Sign up at Nature’s Fare, 1350 Summit Dr., 250-314-9560, www.naturesfare.com. • Laughing Stock Theatre Society presents Dinner & a Show, short comedies (2 British/2 American), at the Kamloops Conference Centre Theatre, April 21: preview – show only, 8 p.m. April 22 & 23: dinner & show or show only; dinner: 6:45 p.m. Curtain, 8 p.m. Warning: mild language. Cash bar. Tickets: $18/show only; $40/ dinner & show, at Kamloops Live! Box Office, 1025 Lorne St., 250374-5483, or www.kamloopslive.ca. FMI: www.thelaughingstock.ca. • The Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) BC-Yukon division presents the Get Together with Technology (GTT) Workshop, April 22, 1:30 – 4 p.m., at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Workshop Facilitators: Albert Ruel & Betty Nobel, featuring adaptive equipment specialists & a variety of specialized equipment. Learn about assistive devices & technology that’s available to the blind & partially sighted. Everyone welcome. Free admission. FMI: Lori Fry, 1-250-395-2452, ODIFRY@shaw.ca, www.ccbnational.net. • GERMAN CHOIR group, under the direction of Peter Young, meet every 2nd Thurs (April 7 & 21), 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Call Frieda, 250-376-3814. • KAMLOOPS TRAVEL CLUB, an informal group that gets together regularly for weekly meetings to talk about travel at The Art We Are. Call James, 250-879-0873. • 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. • BROCK CENTRAL LIONS CLUB meets the 1st & 3rd Thurs. of the month (April 7 & 21) at 6:30 p.m. at the Brock Centre for Seniors Information, 9A – 1800 Tranquille Rd. New members always welcome. Call Victor, 250-554-8031. • RUBE BAND practises most Mon, 7:30 p.m., at the Old Yacht Club, 1140 Rivers St. New members welcome. Call Bob Eley, 250-377-3209. • DROP IN ADULT BADMINTON at the OLPH Gym (rear entrance), 635 Tranquille Rd., every Tues, 7 p.m. Mixed group of players; intermediates – advanced. Cost: $5. Birds supplied. Call Robert, 250-579-0193. • MOUNT PAUL UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP, 140 Laburnum St., open Tues & Thurs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meetings Thurs, 10 a.m. at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. Call Wally, 250-679-7877, or Sunny, 250-374-9165.
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Whether it’s recycling, switching to public transit or using energyefficient lightbulbs, there are always ways to reduce your carbon footprint. But have you ever thought about making your grocery shopping more sustainable? The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) shares how shopping just a little differently can help. • Shop organic. Organic farming methods are developed proactively with ecological balance in mind, without pesticides that harm the envi-
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• TRU Actors Workshop Theatre presents the 17th annual Directors Festival, April 4 – 9, 7:30 p.m., at TRU’s Actors Workshop Theatre, Old Main, 900 McGill Rd., featuring a night of one-act plays, directed by senior directing students. Night A (April 4, 6, 8): The Thread Man, directed by Emily Thibert; Roots and Wings, directed by Krystine Lucas; Starfishes, directed by Qianpei Lu; This is a Play, directed by Travis Hatt. Night B (April 5, 7, 9): Heart in the Ground, directed by Joe Bunn; Recensio: a light and dark show, directed by Celine Majcher; Subtraction, directed by Maddison Hartloff; The Other Woman, directed by Taylor James McCallum. Tickets: $14 at Kamloops Live! Box Office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483, www.kamloopslive.ca. Group rates/season tickets available. FMI: 250-377-6100. • Elementary Schools Relay Fest, hosted by the Kamloops Track & Field Club, Wed. April 13, at the TCC, beginning at 3:15 p.m. Every welcome. FMI: Joan Cowden, 250-377-4586.
ronment, including the soil, our water supply and your health. It’s easy to identify foods that meet Canada’s high organic standards. Simply look for the Canada Organic logo to ensure that what you bring home to your kitchen contains more than 95 per cent organic ingredients. • Shop local. Shopping local has great benefits for you, your community and the environment. Walking to your neighbourhood health food store versus driving to the nearest big-box retailer can be considered an investment in your own community. When you put your dollars back in your own neighbourhood, you’re supporting jobs of those around you. Also, frequenting a local health food store will help you become more familiar with your grocers. As they learn more about what you and your neighbours are looking for, you’re more likely to find the products you want on their shelves. • Shop ethically. By buying sustainable foods, you’re also supporting organic farmers who work in safer conditions and receive fairer wages. Organic farms avoid the use of pesticides, insecticides and other harmful chemicals which workers can ingest while on the job. Many of these farms are also family owned. By shopping organic and local, you’re contributing to the success of independent farmers who are as passionate about clean food as you are. With more than 1,000 members across Canada, chances are you’re closer to a CHFA Member health food store than you think. Check out chfa.ca to find the closest one so you can make the step toward fostering a sustainable community. – NC
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• Let’s Scrap Breast Cancer, April 9 & 10, Sat, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sun, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Brock Community Senior Centre, 9A1800 Tranquille Rd. (Brock Shopping Centre). A 2-day scrapbooking fundraiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, CIBC Run For The Cure. Work on your projects, door prizes, games, draws, classes, lunch, snacks, and more! Only $60 for both days! FMI or to register, call Jacki, 250-579-0195, or email avonjacki@gmail.com. • Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music (KISSM) presents a 3-week, all-day music camp in July for ages 5 – 18 years, beginners to advanced, with over 50 classes to choose from including band, choir, piano, orchestra, jazz, classical, percussion, musical theatre, song writing, drumline, etc., with specialized group programs for younger children. Registration at KISSM.ca. FMI: info@kissm.ca or 250-574-5473. • SPCA Craft Fair, May 1, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., at TRU Campus Activity Centre, 900 McGill Rd. More than 100 crafts & home based business vendor tables. Vendor tables still available. Contact Elaine, kamloopscraftfair@spca.bc.ca, or 250-376-7722. • Thompson Valley Activity & Social Club (TVASC) presents Let’s Dance, April 16 at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. 8 p.m. – midnight. Music by BC Barn Catz. Tickets: $10, from Francoise, 778220-8010, Norma, 250-299-7221, or Zonia, 250-372-0091. TVASC Info line:250-571-5111; email: tvasclub@gmail.com; website: www.tvasc.ca. • Western Canada Theatre presents the world premiere of HABIB’S UNFORGETTABLE ALL NIGHT HOUSE PARTY, written by Kamloops’ own Janet Michael, March 31 – April 9 at the Sagebrush Theatre. Set in St. John’s, Nfld., in 1947, a Lebanese family prepare to celebrate their parent’s wedding anniversary with a house party full of fun, music and family. Playwright Janet Michael recounts the hilarious and turbulent story inspired by her Lebanese grandparents’ integration into St John’s, raising a family and running a store. • Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s, May 1, at the Tournament Capital Centre Indoor/Outdoor Track, 910 McGill Rd. This year’s Walk is in honour of Brian Mulhern. Make Memories Matter. Start a team, join a team, volunteer, donate or sponsor someone. All moneys raised will support the more than 70,000 individuals and families in B.C. living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Register at walkforalzheimers.ca or call 250-377-8200. • KAMLOOPS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY meets on the 4th Thurs of the month (April 22 ), 7 – 9 p.m. at Heritage House in Riverside Park (Sept. – May, except Dec.). If you’re interested in genealogy, come out; all are welcome. FMI, call Catherine, 250-579-9108.
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• Alzheimer Society workshops: at Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 405- 235 First Ave. Family Caregiver Series, Wed. May 4, 11, 18 & 25, 6 – 8 p.m. or Sat. June 25, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. A 5-session series for family members who are caring for a person with dementia. Learn about dementia, practical coping strategies, & early planning. Covering topics: Understanding Dementia, Understanding Communication, Understanding Behaviour, Planning for the Future, Self-care for Caregivers. Heads Up: Introduction to Brain Health: Thurs. June 16, 1 – 3 p.m. Healthy aging is important for everyone, & it’s essential not to forget the health of your brain as well! This workshop encourages participants to actively engage in protecting & maintaining their brain. Learn strategies & set goals for improving the health of your mind, body & spirit. Anyone interested in brain health is welcome to attend. To register, call Tara Hildebrand, 250-377-8200, or e-mail thildebrand@alzheimerbc.org. • FUN LAUGHTER FRIENDS. Spend time with other adults without discussing jobs; money; marriage; kids or grandkids while having fun doing activities such as cards/game night; watching/participating in sporting events; camping; seasonal & themed parties; pub night; potlucks; etc. in a tech-free atmosphere. Only participate in the activities you’re interested in. When was the last time you met a new friend as an adult – in real life? Schedule: April 5: Meet & Greet. April 12: Ladies Only Morning, time capsule contribution. TBA: Paint your own chair. Keep an eye out for a chair, help gather some paint, & join the fun. FMI & locations: Wendy, laugh2014@shaw.ca. • THE BIG LITTLE SCIENCE CENTRE, 655 Holt St., open for public drop-ins Tues – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., with daily hands-on fun in the exploration rooms; interactive science shows at 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Sat. Spring Break at the BIG Little Science Centre: Open daily to Mon. April 4. Daily at the BLSC, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Construction Time: LEGO! Megablox, MagNext & more! Building materials will be out all day for your creative construction and building pleasure. Lizard Walk & Talks: Discover more about reptiles, & meet & greet the two wonderful lizards; between other activities. March 31 – April 4): Amazing Magnetism. An interactive, fun show that explores magnetism & gives you some magnetic magic tricks to try out at home! Closed March 5, 27, 28. 250-554-2572. • 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. • UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC JAM SESSIONS, on the 1st & 3rd Monday of the month (April 4 & 18), 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.
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Blazers tie series with 5-1 over Kelowna
The Rockets built up a 3-0 lead and hung on for a 3-2 victory over the Kamloops Blazers in Game 1 of a WHL Western Conference quarter-final series in Kelowna last Friday night. The game started tentatively with the two teams feeling it out in the game’s first 10 minutes. The Rockets came on late in the period and got the game’s first goal on an offensive zone faceoff. Lucas Johansen snuck in from the backend and slid a shot five-hole past goaltender Connor Ingram for a 1-0 lead. There was a late flurry of chances for the Rockets, but Ingram was solid between the pipes as the Rockets took a 1-0 lead into the first intermission. The Rockets scored two goals in the second period to build up a 3-0 lead. Dillon Dube showed tremendous patience as he eventually roofed a shot over Ingram 6:20 into the period. Lucas Johansen scored 47 seconds later for a 3-0 lead. He blasted a long shot off a rush that fooled Ingram. The Blazers regrouped and got on the scoreboard midway through the period. Matt Revel found an open Gage Quinney
and he snapped a shot past the blocker of Michael Herringer. The Rockets led 3-1 heading into the third period. The Blazers found their game in the final frame as they generated chances. The best opportunity came off the stick of Revel, but he hit Herringer in the head and the puck stayed out. Collin Shirley got a goal with 55 seconds to play with the goaltender pulled to cut the Rockets lead to 3-2. Quinney had a great chance to tie it late, but Herringer made a toe save and the Blazers lost 3-2. Ingram took the loss with 33 saves, while Herringer earned the win with 19 saves. The two teams met again the following night for Game 2 in Kelowna, where it was the Blazers that edged the Rockets to tie the series at one apiece. The Blazers scored four third period goals to erase 3-1 and 4-2 deficits and stun the Rockets with a 5-4 win. Tomas Soustal opened the scoring 25 seconds into the game. He got a stick on puck that was going wide of the net. It went underneath Ingram for a quick 1-0 Rockets lead. Ingram was solid in the first period, making some terrific saves. Ryan Rehill evened the score with 1:41 to play in the period. His point shot deflected off a Rockets player and past goaltender Michael Herringer. The two teams were tied 1-1 through one period. Rourke Chariter, who had a tremendous game for the Rockets, gave the home team a 2-1 lead
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PLAYOFFS SCHEDULE ROUND 1: BLAZERS VS. ROCKETS Game Visitor Home Date Time 1 Kamloops 2 @ Kelowna 3 Fri. March 25 loss 2 Kamloops 5 @ Kelowna 4 Sat. March 26 win 3 Kelowna 1 VS Kamloops 0 Tues. March 29 loss 4 Kelowna 1 VS Kamloops 5 Wed. March 30 win 5 Kamloops @ Kelowna Fri. April 1 7:05 6 Kelowna VS Kamloops Sat. April 2 7:00 7 * Kamloops @ Kelowna Mon. April 4 7:05 * If necessary
early in the second period. He was sent in on a breakaway and beat Ingram 2:29 into the period. Rodney Southam made it 3-1 converting on an odd man rush shorthanded as the Blazers power play was ending. The second period was full of penalties as the Rockets held a 3-1 lead heading into the final frame. A diving glove hand save early in the third period ignited the Blazers. Ingram absolutely robbed Dube of an open net on an odd man rush to keep the game at 3-1. The Blazers would come back to strike twice on the power play. Garrett Pilon got to a rebound and scored his first goal of the playoffs 6:53 into the period. Dawson Davidson tied the game up four minutes later as his shot found a way underneath Herringer and the game was knotted at 3-3. Tomas Soustal caught a break and gave the Rockets the lead at the end of a power play with 5:27 to play. His shot was stopped by Ingram, but the rebound deflected off a Blazers defender and in for a 4-3 Rockets lead. The Blazers got their redemption in this one. After taking a time out with 37 seconds left, the Blazers scored on the ensuing faceoff. Shirley was there to put
home a rebound off a shot from Quinney to tie the game at 4-4 with 30.5 seconds left. In the dying stages, Matt Needham drove wide and his centering pass made its way back to a trailing Ryan Rehill. He blasted a shot through traffic and in with 4.8 seconds left to lift the Blazers to a 5-4 victory. The Blazers finished the game 3-for-7 on the power play, while the Rockets were 0-for-6. Final shots on goal were tied at 44-44. It was a goaltender battle at Memorial Arena in Kamloops on Tuesday night. Herringer stopped 40 shots for the Rockets to help his team to a 1-0 shutout victory over the Blazers. The win gives the Rockets a 2-1 series lead in the best-of-seven WHL quarterfinal. The game was played in front of a sold out crowd of 3,400 people packed into Memorial Arena. The fans were into it early and the Blazers had some jump, but struggled to get traffic in front of Herringer most of the night. The first period was scoreless with the Blazers outshooting the Rockets 12-9. The Rockets got on the score-
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Shirley scores twice in Blazers’ big win
board at the tail-end of a Blazers power play. A turnover led to Justin Kirkland wiring a shot off the far post and in for a 1-0 Rockets lead less than two minutes into the second period. The Blazers were finding ways to get pucks on goal, but did not find many rebounds in the second period. Ingram was called upon to make a few top notch saves, none better than on Dillon Dube as the period ended. In the third period, the Blazers were tagged with three penalties as they spent six minutes shorthanded in the period. A last effort with the goalie pulled came up short, as the Rockets prevailed 1-0 over the Blazers. These two teams will move over to the friendly confines of the Sandman Centre on
Wednesday night for Game 4. Results were not available at press time. The Blazers evened up their series with Kelowna once again Wednesday night, downing the Rockets 5-1 at the Sandman Centre. Kamloops jumped out to a 2-0 lead with two goals in the first 5:02 of the opening frame. Dallas Valentine opened the scoring at 3:55, and Quinn Benjafield doubled the lead 1:07 later. Kelowna struck back just over 10 minutes later on a goal from Calvin Thurkauf. However, the Blazers regained their two-goal lead 2:42 later, thanks to Shirley’s first of two goals on the night. Revel scored the lone goal in the middle frame at 7:58, tapping in a rebound that trickled behind Rockets goalie Michael Herringer. Herringer was pulled in favour of Brodan Salmond to start the third period.
Shirley would pull down the curtains on game four with a goal at 13:33 of the third, on a centering pass that went off a Rockets’ skate and beat Salmond. After leading for only 4.8 seconds in the series’ first three games combined, the Blazers were ahead for a total of 56:05 in game four. Game 4 had all the emotion you would expect in a tight playoff series. The teams combined for 56 penalty minutes in a game that featured three fights – two coming within the final four minutes of the third period. Ingram was up to his usual tricks, making 37 saves on the night en route to being named the game’s first star. Game 5 goes Friday night, April 1, at Prospera Place in Kelowna. Game 6 returns to Kamloops Sat. April 2. The puck drops at 7 p.m. Game 7 will be played in Kelowna April 4.
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