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Pickleball courts grand opening

After some repair work and security en-hancements, the City of Kamloops’ bike re-pair stations that were stolen in January are now back in service at Riverside Park (pump only, tools coming soon) and McArthur Is-land Sports and Event Centre. After the disappearance of the stations early this year, the City was pleasantly surprised to hear how much residents value these shared tools, which benefit not only cyclists but also parents

with strollers and people using mobility devices.Also, the story inspired Urban Systems to fund the purchase of another public bike re-pair station, which will be maintained by the City as part of its community network. This newest bike repair station will be located on St. Paul Street at Third Avenue. This location was selected as it serves an existing cycling commuter route, gets great exposure from the Farmers’ Market, and is within view of Urban

Systems’ Kamloops office. “After learning about the stolen bike repair stations, a number of Urban folks came to-gether to explore ways we could transform an unfortunate situation into a community win, said John Kenney of Urban Systems. “This was driven by our collective passion for bik-ing, community vibrancy and environmental sustainability. We hope this gesture contrib-utes to the cycling community of Kamloops.”

Bike repair stations back in action

On Sat. June 11, the City of Kamloops and Kamloops Pickleball Club will be hosting the grand opening of the new pickleball courts at Riv-erside Park. The grand opening celebrations begin at 10:30 a.m., with dignitaries and a ribbon cutting, followed by the official first game of Pickleball played by Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar, City Council-lors, and Kamloops Pickleball Club members. “We are thrilled to have such a nice new facility,” said Thor Fridriks-son, Kamloops Pickleball Club president. “It will be well used by our 260 members,” In partnership with the City, the Kamloops Pickleball Club plays in

excess of 20 hours per week at various City, School District and TRU facilities. The new courts bring the total number of designated tournament standard Pickleball courts in the community to eight: four at McDon-ald Park on the North Shore and four at Riverside Park on the South Shore. The Kamloops Pickleball Club has been playing in Kamloops since 2008 and officially became a society on Dec. 1, 2014. The Sports Legacy Fund contributed $25,000 towards the project.

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A pedestrian received minor injuries af-ter being struck near Aberdeen Mall last Thursday. On May 26 at 4:10 pm a 17-year-old male was crossing Hillside Way in a marked crosswalk and with the pedestrian lights activated. The vehicle travelling in the in-side lane stopped for the pedestrian but the vehicle in the outside lane did not. The victim was taken by BC Ambulance attendants to Royal Inland Hospital with minor injuries. The driver was issued a violation ticket for failing to stop for a pedestrian.

A 32-year-old man was arrested after trying to evade the police. At 5 a.m. on May 25, Kamloops RCMP re-ceived numerous reports of a suspicious male carrying items near the riverbank behind Clif-ford Avenue on the North Shore. Officers attended and located the male but when he saw the police, he dropped the items he was carrying and ran away from the area. Upon inspection, the officers found that some of the items were women’s personal effects and most likely stolen property. One of the police officers was able to iden-tify the fleeing suspect and knew him to have outstanding warrants for possession of stolen property and breach of an undertaking. After enquiries, RCMP were able to locate the male at a residence in the area where he was soon apprehended with the assistance of the Police Dog Service. The suspect was held at Kamloops RCMP and went before a judge for both his previous warrants and for the new charges of posses-sion of stolen property.

A 30-year-old male suspect has been ar-rested after police searched his residence and found property that had been stolen from two separate vehicles. On May 19, a man reported that his vehicle had been broke into while parked on River Street. Stolen were his identification and credit cards. A subsequent police investigation showed that the victim’s credit cards had been used to purchase approximately $700 worth of cloth-ing online, and it was to be delivered to a resi-dence on Alberni Avenue. Officers executed a search warrant for the Alberni residence on May 20. Inside the resi-dence were all items stolen from the vehicle on River Street as well as items stolen from another vehicle the previous day. A 30-year-old man was arrested in the residence and faces charges of use of stolen credit card and three counts of possession of stolen property. The suspect is from Kamloops and was pre-viously known to police. His next court date is June 9.

Suspects arrested in separate property theft incidents

• Pritchard annual community yard Sale, June 4 & 5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.• handmade market, Centre for Seniors Information SPring craft Sale, June 11, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Brock Seniors Activity Centre, 9A – 1800 Tranquille Rd. (Brock Shopping Centre). Concession. Free admission. Call Amber, 778-470-6000.• kamlooPS farmerS’ market: Saturdays, April 23 – Oct. 29, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on St. Paul Street between 2nd & 3rd Ave. Crafts & home-based businesses in the Stuart Wood school yard. Wednesdays, May 4 – Oct. 26, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Victoria Street be-tween 4th & 5th Ave. www.kamloopsfarmersmarket.com.• outdoor flea market, Sundays, to Oct. 23, at Kamloopa Powwow Grounds. Gates: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Vendor stalls: $5; table rent-als: $5. Lots of parking, admission, 50₵ (kids under 10, free).

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HoroscopesJune 5 - June 11, 2016

Sun’s for errands, etc. Sun eve – Tues steers you homeward – em-brace your family, redecorate, garden, enhance your security, rest. Mon’s splendid & fruitful. Tues a.m.’s tough, but p.m. offers real progress – be swift, be precise. Romance, creativity, risk-taking, pleasure, sports, kids tug your sleeve Wed – Fri a.m. Wed.’s okay, stable; Thurs is exciting. Tackle chores Fri/Sat. Sat goes very well.Chase money, buy/sell, cultivate clients, ask for a raise, etc. Sun eve – Tues brings communications, errands, paperwork, trips and casual friends – all these leave you smiling Mon, disturbed Tues. a.m., “effective” Tues p.m. Be home, embrace family, rest, contemplate Wed – Fri a.m. Wed’s stable. Don’t argue etc. Thurs. Romance, pleasure, beauty, sports, kids, games call Fri/Sat.Your energy, clout, charisma, effectiveness, sense of timing are at a yearly high – stride forth & conquer. Chase money, buy/sell, cul-tivate clients, etc. Mon; be cautious Tues a.m.; charge ahead Tues p.m. Errands, casual friends, siblings, etc. fill Wed/Thurs. Wed.’s okay, stable, steady. Thurs p.m.’s great. But don’t argue Thurs. Fri/Sat is for home, family. Splendid luck mid-a.m. – mid-p.m.Rest deeply Sun. Your energy, charisma jump up Mon/Tues. Per-sonal matters, travel recommended Mon, career efforts Tues. Chase money Wed/Thurs. – buy/sell, seek a pay raise, cultivate clients, etc. Both days are good, esp. Wed in career. Errands, communications, friends, travel, paperwork, details fill Fri/Sat – only Sat. offers easy success, mid-a.m. – mid-p.m.Your energy flags, charisma sinks Mon/Tues; rest, recuperate, con-template. Your energy, charisma, clout soar Wed – Fri a.m. Wed keeps you level-headed, cautious. Thurs’s excellent for partnership, public appearances, travel or legal success. Chase money Fri/Sat – it’s good, Fri – Sat a.m. Success Sat mid-a.m. – mid-p.m. Money favours you.Sun eve – Tues brings happiness, optimism, popularity, wish fulfillment, entertainment, flirtations. Be cautious Tues a.m. A fi-nancial discussion benefits you Tues p.m. Retreat, rest, plan Wed/Thurs. Wed’s stable, brings peace, affection at home. Thurs mid-day opens doors to secrets, valuable data, but be cautious – don’t invest. Your energy, charisma, effectiveness soar Fri a.m. – Sat.Sun – Tues brings your ambitions to the fore. Higher-ups are watch-ing: you’ll impress them. Take care Tues a.m. Tues p.m. you may make a temporary financial partnership, etc. – good. Social delights, popularity, wish fulfillment, etc. fill Wed – Fri a.m. Love may grow now. But be cautious with love, romance Thurs a.m., eve – in be-tween, romance, friendships thrive. Retreat, rest Fri – Sat.Sun a.m. helps you start in investment, sex, research, etc. zones. Sun eve – Tues is mellow. Far travel, international affairs, higher education, legal go well Mon, Tues p.m. Be ambitious Wed/Thurs. Wed helps you translate work into a steady income stream. Thurs’s best. Don’t squander money or display temper Thurs eve. Happi-ness, bright horizons, popularity, etc. visit Fri/Sat. Sat’s better.Relationships fill the days ahead – show your support Sun a.m. Sun eve – Tues brings mysteries, sexual yearnings, power plays, finan-cial actions. Charge ahead, success awaits – except Tues a.m. Wed/Thurs is mellow, understanding. Far travel, higher education, law, culture, intellect, media, love are favoured, except Thurs a.m., eve. Be ambitious Fri a.m. – Sat. You can make an impact Sat.Sun a.m. is for chores. Relationships colour Mon/Tues – cheerful Mon, Tues p.m., but sad Tues a.m. Mystery, intuition, sexual urg-es, finances, medical diagnoses, lifestyle changes, etc. visit Wed/Thurs. Be very wary of making investment before June 18. Wed favours you; but be cautious Thurs a.m., eve. Fri/Sat is mellow. Intellect, legal, travel, culture, media, love succeed Sat onward.You’ll ride a winning streak this week, next. Sun p.m.’s power-fully romantic. Tackle chores, protect your daily health Mon/Tues. You’ll succeed both days, but exercise caution Tues a.m. Relationships fill Wed/Thurs. Wed.’s fine, stable, but unexciting. Life’s mysteries, commitment, investments, sexual intimacy, etc. surround you Fri/Sat. To succeed, be wary Fri – Sat a.m.Putter around the house Sun a.m. Romance, creativity, specu-lation, pleasure Mon/Tues. All’s sweet except Tues a.m. Tackle chores, protect your health Wed/Thurs. All goes well except Thurs a.m., eve. Errands, communications, casual acquaintanc-es, paperwork, details, short trips fill Fri/Sat – you’ll succeed splendidly Sat a.m. Otherwise, obstacles irk you.

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Canadian Olympic athlete Dylan Armstrong responded Tuesday to the news that his wife, Russian Olympian Evgeniia Kolodko, has re-portedly tested positive for doping. The 2012 shot put silver medallist Kolodko, 25, and hammer throw gold medallist Tatyana Beloborodova both tested positive for prohib-ited substances from their A samples. Under the rules of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), a sec-ond, or B sample, must reveal a positive test in order for an athlete to be banned from future competitions. It’s unclear what substances the Russian athletes tested positive for. Armstrong is also a shot putter who, ironically, was awarded a bronze medal for his performance at the 2008 Beijing Olympics only after Belarus’s Andrei Mikhnevich was disqualified in 2015 for doping. “[This] news is especially difficult as it affects both the Olympic ath-letic community I am part of, and someone I love deeply,” Armstrong said Tuesday. “News of athlete doping is very disheartening for com-petitive athletes who are committed to competing clean. I have never condoned doping in sport. I also know personally how disheartening it can be after waiting more than six years ... to receive my Olympic bronze medal due to the doping practices of a competitor. I have been consistently outspoken about my position on doping, which is zero tolerance.” Kolodko and Armstrong met in 2012 and were married last Septem-ber in a private civil ceremony in British Columbia. Renowned throwing expert Anatoliy Bondarchuk, who guided Arm-strong’s career, also coached Kolodko. Last Saturday, the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) confirmed eight of the country’s athletes have registered positive in doping re-tests for the 2012 London Games. While the organization did not give names or what disciplines the athletes were in, it said they came from three different sports. Armstrong said he will encourage Kolodko to be fully co-operative with WADA and all governing bodies as they decide which steps should be taken next. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) stores Olympic doping samples for 10 years to re-analyze them when newer methods become available. Last Friday, the IOC said 23 athletes from five sports and six coun-tries had positive findings in retests with improved techniques on 265 samples from the London Games.“I will offer my love, patience and support to Evgeniia as she responds to the news,” said Armstrong. “I will not be speaking on behalf of Evgeniia on this matter.”

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• Kamloops Players present, an evening of culture, by American playwright Mark Landon Smith, at Stagehouse Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd., June 2 – 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20/adults, $16/se-niors (over 65) & youth (under 12) at Kamloops Live! Box Office, 250-374-5483, jan@kamloopslive.ca or at the door.• June is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Join the Kamloops Brain Injury Association in a fun, family-friendly activity & awareneSS day in support of those individuals who face the challenges of brain injury, June 3, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Riverside Park Rotary Bandshell. Live performers, BBQ lunch (by donation), bouncy castle, face painting, helmet fitting.• fun feSt & diSability awareneSS week June 3, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at McDonald Park. Information booths, BBQ (afford-able food choices), presentations throughout the day. An adult-oriented event, and can be a useful experience for those who would like to learn more about disabilities from those who have personal experience. • Join students and alumni from the Thompson Rivers University theatre department for an ‘80s themed crime of the century: a reunion to die for: murder myStery dinner, June 3, at Pacific Inn & Suites, 1820 Rogers Pl. The 10-year reunion of James Cameron High is off to a tense start. Everyone has a secret. . . & a bone to pick with one returning student. Things take a turn for the worse, & the party becomes a murder investigation! Everyone is a suspect. Will you be able to figure out the mastermind behind the crime? Cocktails: 5:30 p.m. Appetizers: 6:30 p.m. Dinner: 7 p.m.• Class Act Theatre Society, in partnership with CSI Kamloops, presents, gotta Song for that!, an all musical event, June 4, 2 p.m., at the Brock Centre Theatre, 9B – 1800 Tranquille Rd. Tickets at CSI or at the door: by donation.• 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. June 4: The Light & Colour Show. A beautiful & enlight-ening interactive, fun show that helps you find some rainbows in your life. Help split light & put it back together again. Discover different ways of making light & how the energy works depending on the sys-tems involved. Summer Science camps: Robotics Camp: July 4 – 8: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Must be 9 or older); Junior Science Camp: July 11 – 15: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Must have finished Kindergarten); 3D De-sign & Printing Camp: July 18 – 22, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Must be 10 or older). Registration form & information at blscs.org or 250-554-2572.

• alzheimer Society workShoPS: at Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 405- 235 First Ave. Family Caregiver Series, 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 cop-ing strategies, & early planning. Covering topics: Understanding Demen-tia, 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, contact Tara Hildebrand, 250-377-8200, or thildebrand@alzheimerbc.org.• 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.• kamlooPS floor curlerS floor curl every Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 9:15 – 11:30 a.m., at Heritage House. Everyone is invited to join. FMI: Maureen, 250-554-2422.• Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music (KISSM) presents a 3-week, all-day muSic camP in July for ages 5 – 18 years, be-ginners 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 chil-dren. Registration at KISSM.ca. FMI: info@kissm.ca or 250-574-5473.• kamlooPS travel club, an informal group that gets togeth-er regularly for weekly meetings to talk about travel at The Art We Are. Call James, 250-879-0873.• droP in adult badminton at the OLPH Gym (rear entrance), 635 Tranquille Rd., every Tues, 7 p.m. Mixed group of players; interme-diates – advanced. Cost: $5. Birds supplied. Call Robert, 250-579-0193.• gamblerS anonymouS meetings Thurs, 10 a.m. at Desert Gar-dens, 540 Seymour St. Call Wally, 250-679-7877, or Sunny, 250-374-9165.• unPlugged acouStic Jam SeSSionS, on the 1st & 3rd Monday of the month (June 6 & 20), 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.• german choir group, under the direction of Peter Young, meet every 2nd Thurs (June 9), 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Call Frieda, 250-376-3814.• 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.

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