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Friday, September 13, 2013Vol. 9 No. 13
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House fi re cause undetermined
HOUSE FIRE. A large black plume of smoke rises from the North Shore early Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews were called to a house fi re in the 300
block of Alexander Avenue Sept. 10 where a blaze erupted during the lunch hour. One person was taken to hospital with burns to his head and arms.
The cause of a fi re that left two
North Shore families without
homes after a fi re engulfed a du-
plex on Tues. Sept. 10, remains
undetermined.
Ray Brown said he was work-
ing in the driveway of his home
at 363 Alexander Ave. over the
lunch hour when he heard a loud
bang come from his garage.
“I saw smoke and I grabbed a
garden hose,” Brown said. “Then
another explosion blew me
back.”
Brown suffered fi rst-, second-
and third-degree burns to his
head and arms.
The fi re had spread from
Brown’s garage to his home
before Kamloops Fire Rescue
crews were able to douse the
blaze; unfortunately Brown’s
half of the duplex was destroyed
and the other half of the build-
ing suffered signifi cant damage.
There was also minor damage
caused to the property next door
to the duplex.
Kamloops Fire Rescue fi re in-
spector Arlene Ball said the
explosions could have been
any number of items stored in
Brown’s garage, including single-
use propane cylinders, paint cans
and other chemicals.
“There were many chemicals
in the garage, so lots of the evi-
dence has been ruined,” she said.
“Now, we’re looking for what
was in the garage that could be
an ignition source – electrical or heat sources – and
fi re patterns. You eliminate the causes that you can
and try to determine the cause of the fi re.”
Brown’s wife and two children – ages four and 10
months – were not home at the time, but the fam-
ily’s four-year-old pit bull Caesar died in the fi re.
In addition to the loss of their pet, the family lost
all of their belongings.
If anyone wishes to help the family get back on its
feet – they are looking for food, children’s cloth-
ing, diapers, baby cereal, shoes and winter clothes
– there are ways to do so:
• Contact Ed LaPierre of Ace Courier Services,
who will be picking up items for donation on Sun.
Sept. 15. His phone number is 250-851-1131 and
his email is edatace@shaw.ca.
• Contact Sarah Wade or Vance Tyrrell More on
Facebook on Kamloops Barter Kings, Kamloops
Buy and Sell or Random Acts of Kamloops.
• Drop off donations to Brown’s neighbours, Tam-
my Durand and Willie Prokop at their home at 369
Alexander Ave.
Java Mountain News September 13, 20132
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Twenty-two riders and six sup-
port people from RCMP and
supporting enforcement agen-
cies within South East District
have embarked on this year’s
annual Cops for Kids Ride,
which began on Fri. Sept. 6
from Kelowna.
The ten-day journey will see
the cyclists test their mettle on
some of the province’s most
grueling mountain passes and
scenic highways in the South-
east region of B.C., making
stops in 19 communities rais-
ing awareness and funds along
the way for children in medi-
cal, physical or traumatic cri-
sis. This year to date, the 2013
Cops for Kids Ride Team has
raised almost $85,000 to date
during the various fundraising
events.
Ride captain, Cpl. Brian
Burke, said the team has come
together to make a difference
for local children.
“They’ve all been training and
fundraising all summer, and now
they come together as a team to
ride rain or shine to raise even
more money and awareness for
children in our region,” he said.
The Cops for Kids Ride will
be in Kamloops on Friday af-
ter stops in Salmon Arm and
Chase, then will head out to
Vernon on Saturday before the
Ride ends in Kelowna on Sun-
day. They will be at the RCMP
station on Battle Street at 4 p.m.
Daily updates will appear on
the team blog during the ride.
To follow the team along their
journey or to make a donation,
log on to copsforkids.org/.
You can also like them on Face-
book or follow them on Twitter.
Cops for Kids Ride comes to town Friday
TEACHER
HoroscopesSeptember 16 - September 22, 2013
Communication with others can have some interesting twists and turns. Be sure you pay attention to what they actually mean. This leans more towards enjoyment or pleasure than anything else. There can also be other situations where others are secretive and diffi cult to fathom. Don’t get too tied up in wondering about them.
It’s better for you to understand what is expected of you even if you do feel it involves obligations you would rather not accept. This could encourage you to view your future differently. The opportunity to sort out the details so that a good foundation can be established is there and could lead to surprising results.
There can be much to enjoy and you could easily spend a lot more money than you intend. This is a good time to either go on a holiday or to arrange one for later. Any involvement with a group of people should be stimulating and could produce some fi ery conversations. Maintain a sensible routine when it comes to your health.
A signifi cant turning point involving somebody else can take place – this can have a deep sense of something that is meant to be, bring-ing much growth and development to you personally. You can sud-denly be making plans to establish a different structure to your life that can be both personally and fi nancially rewarding.
There will be a lot going on and you will need to ensure that you re-main focussed as you will be easily distracted and this could lead to wasting valuable time. The more single minded you are, the greater will be your success in establishing a balanced framework that you can continue to work from with almost anything you desire.
Something can become obvious about another person but be care-ful this does not take your attention away from yourself. You can become aware of how you could benefi t by adopting a more care-free approach to letting go, where necessary. Peace of mind is important and this can be established now and continue long term.
The comments or ideas you express could get a surprising reac-tion, especially if obligations are tied into this in some way. This is an important turning point regarding the way you establish a personal sense of peace and security that can remain in place for a long period of time. It won’t just happen – you have to seek it.
You could realise that creating balance on a personal level is something that has to come from within. This will stem from the decisions you make or the way you decide to think about things in your life. There is something about this that you have never expe-rienced before and it can make a profound difference to your life.
Involvement with a group of people can throw up some surprises. Rather than comment too much you would be better observing. You are best to keep important things to yourself, as you cannot be sure of whom you can trust. At the same time, there can be much to enjoy and you need to view this in a light-hearted manner.
Look back over the last 18 months of your life and any experiences that have had a profound effect on you personally. You could gain great understanding of why this was meant to be and how you have contributed to anything that was uncomfortable. A strong message of your purpose in life could emerge as well as your true wishes.
Get comfortable with commitments you are willing to make or ac-cept. Most of all, listen to your inner voice on this, which might mean you need to spend some peaceful time on your own with-out distractions. Others will have no qualms in pursuing what they want, likely requiring you to think about what this means long term.
This week can bring personal matters to a point of completion or to a stage where they cannot be ignored. You could possibly feel detached from most other things going on, or will want to be. Weighing the future up in a serious way could be helpful as well as what needs to become a priority.
Java Mountain News September 13, 20133
Lizsa Bibeau
Mommyisms
Idolizing her big brother in every
way, Aubrielle copies Zachary in
many aspects: some mannerisms
like a sigh when frustrated, pre-
ferring to play Superman, Bat-
man or Wonder Woman with
him than princesses, and follow-
ing him around the house and in
his room. It came as no surprise
when she could not stop talking
about going to school like Zach-
ary too.
“I want to go to pink kindergar-
ten,” Aubrielle announced.
How about preschool fi rst?
The weeks leading up to school,
Aubrielle became more excited
and anxious to start school. Once
we bought her new “fi rst day of
school” outfi t, Aubrielle would
stare at it hanging in her closet
and ask me when she could go to
preschool . . . every day!
And alas, Aubrielle’s fi rst day of
preschool arrived, and she wasn’t
the only one excited!
I excitedly woke up ready for
the day to begin. My big girl
counted from one to ten in Eng-
lish and in French as she ate her
breakfast, and I brought out the
cutest outfi t from her closet that
I had envisioned months ago: a
blue skirt, a purple and green,
plaid, button-up blouse, blue
tights with colourful hearts, and
black Mary-Jane-style shoes.
Was I more excited to dress up
Aubrielle or for this milestone in
her life? (I am still unsure! Ha!)
I do put emphasis on education,
learning, working hard, and try-
ing your best – for both of my
kidlets. I could not help but stare
at my beautiful, big girl
with adoration as she
walked in the room,
immediately went over
to the other kids, and
waved “good-bye” to
me as I stood at the
door, just like her big
brother.
Aubrielle loved her
fi rst week of school and
still asks daily if she is
going to school, and is
sad when I say, “No.”
Now, I am starting to
rethink having her only
in preschool for two
days a week. I may just
put her in for three! (I
can only hope she is
going to be just like me
when it comes to a love
of learning!)
First day of preschool
ANOTHER FIRST.
Aubrielle is all smiles on
her fi rst day of preschool.
And now she loves every
minute of it and want to go
more often.
• 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 no
later than Sept. 26. Prepayment is required. Pick up pies on Oct. 6 at
the Norkam cafeteria, 730 – 12th St., between 1 and 3 p.m.
• AT THE BLUE GROTTO, 1 – 319 Victoria St., Sept. 6 – 7: Earth-
bound. Doors: 8 p.m. Show: 9 p.m. Call 250-372-9901.
• KAM HIGH 50-YEAR REUNION Class of 1963 50-year reunion
Sept. 13 – 15. If you’re a member of the grad class, email your contact
information & your attendance plans to kamhigh1963@gmail.com.
• THE PHILOSOPHERS’ CAFE season kicks off Tues. Sept. 17 at
7 p.m. at the Smorgasbord Deli, 225 Seventh Ave. with the question
Does nature have rights? If so, what are those rights? with Kevin
Pankewich of TRU Socialists Club. Free and open to the public.
• 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 avonjacki@gmail.com.
• 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, tvasclub@gmail.com, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 nsccs@shaw.ca 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 jschill@sd.73.bc.ca.
• 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 instructions.
433B Lansdowne St. Call Liz, 250-376-4224.
• 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. 7: AIR PRESSURE SHOW.
• CN RAILROADERS CRIB NIGHT on the fi rst & third Thurs
(Sept. 19) of the month at the Parkview Activity Centre, 500 McDon-
ald Ave., at 7 p.m. Admission is $1. All welcome.Java Mountain News September 13, 20134
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AROUND TOWN
The Kamloops Blazers couldn’t
fi nd their scoring touch in a 4-0
home ice loss to the Kelowna
Rockets in WHL preseason ac-
tion last Friday night. The Blaz-
ers had a decent start in this one
and likely had their best chances
in the fi rst period as they failed
to score on two separate two-on-
one opportunities. The Rockets
got on the scoreboard fi rst with
about fi ve minutes remaining in
the fi rst period for a 1-0 fi rst peri-
od lead. The Blazers and Rockets
both had 12 shots in the period.
The second period started off on
the wrong foot as the Rockets got
a lucky one from a shot that de-
fl ected off a Blazers defender and
in to make it 2-0 only 2:15 into
the period. The Blazers were far
from their best in the second peri-
od as the Rockets extended their
lead via a power play to make it
3-0. The Rockets took advantage
of three power play opportunities
to gain momentum and outshot
the Blazers 18-5 in the period.
Penalties continued to haunt the
Blazers in the third period as the
Rockets had 10 opportunities in
the game and converted twice,
while the Blazers fi nished 0-for-
5 on the night. Kelowna added
a power play goal with 5:40 re-
maining in the game roofi ng a
shot from the short side to give
the Rockets a 4-0 win on the
night.
Taran Kozun had a busy night
in goal making 36 saves while
Jordon Cooke had the shutout for
the Rockets with 26 saves.
The Kamloops Blazers couldn’t
fi nd ways to score in a 5-1 loss to
the Vancouver Giants in Burnaby
last Sunday night. The Blazers
didn’t have their best start as the
Giants were all over them early
on. The Giants earned a goal to
make it 1-0 Vancouver midway
through the fi rst period. The
Blazers got better as the period
carried on despite being outshot
16-9 in the period.
The Blazers were the better
team in the second period. They
created some good chances and
Deven Sideroff and Matt Need-
ham were both denied in tight
by goaltender Payton Lee. The
Blazers got on the scoreboard as
Landon Cross took a shot from
the point that ricochet in to tie the
game at 1-1. Matt Needham and
Mitch Friesen picked up the as-
sists on the power play goal. The
Giants replied shortly after at the
end of a fi ve-on-three power play
as a stick on a puck in the air
made it 2-1 Giants. Cole Kehler
played the fi rst half of the game
allowing two goals on 21 shots.
Early in the third period, the
Blazers had their chances as
Nick Chyzowski got a great shot
on goal but was denied by Lee.
The Giants added on to their
lead in the third period scoring
three times on only seven shots
to break the game open for a
5-1 win. The Blazers fi nished
1-for-5 on the power play, while
the Giants also were 1-for-5.
The Blazers outshot the Giants
29-28 overall. Payton Lee made
28 saves for the Giants, while
Kehler made 19 saves for the
Blazers in the fi rst half of the
game and Taran Kozun turned
aside seven shots.
The Blazers play their fi nal pre-
season game in Prince George on
Sat. Sept. 14.
The Blazers open the WHL reg-
ular season on Fri. Sept. 20, when
they host the Kelowna Rockets.
Java Mountain News September 13, 20135
Travelling to the Lower Mainland?
Take Exit 58 at 200th Street • Across from the Colossus Theatre
604-513-1673 Taking reservations
of any size
Take a break at Langley’s
The Laughing Stock Theatre is holding an open audition call
for its latest production, “Aladdin – The Panto,” Kamloops Yacht
Club, 1140 River Rd., on Fri. Sept. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sat.
Sept. 21, from noon to 2 p.m.
The third annual Traditional British Panto will take place Dec.
24 to 31 at Sagebrush Theatre.
• Actors will be seen on a fi rst-come, fi rst served basis.
• Bring a résumé and headshot to the audition, if possible.
• Audition will be a cold read from the script.
• Come prepared to show off other talents as well (singing, dance
etc.).
• No previous experience required. Everyone – ages eight and
older – is welcome.
• This is a non-equity production.
Full audition details are on the Laughing Stock website (www.
thelaughingstock.ca).
More information is available by contacting artistic director,
Vance Schneider, at 250-299-7325 or vance@thelaughingstock.ca.
Open audition call
Blazers go down two in a row
• DESERT SOUNDS HARMONY CHORUS, the local chapter of Sweet
Adelines International, meet Tues. New singers welcome. www.dshchorus.ca.
• AT THE NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTRE, 730 Cot-
tonwood Ave. PIE NIGHT, Tues. Sept. 17, at 6:30 p.m. Come enjoy
fresh made pie and coffee or tea for only $3 at the door. Entertainment
by a jazz quartet. Everyone – young and old – welcome. COMMUNITY
DINNER, Tues. Sept. 24, at 5 p.m. Tickets are $12, to be purchased in
advance at the front desk. 50/50 draws, door prizes and live entertain-
ment. FALL ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SALE, Sat. Oct. 5 & Sun. Oct. 6,
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Featuring vendors from throughout the Interior, selling
jewellery, toys, antique kitchen items and furniture. Admission is $4
(under 12 free). All proceeds go to support on-going programs and
activities provided by the North Shore Community Centre.
• MOUNT PAUL UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP, 140 Labur-
num St., open Tues & Thurs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• 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 advocatesforurbanwildlife@telus.net.
• 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.
• VOLUNTEER KAMLOOPS, a charitable organization helping to
provide volunteer placement & support services to community organi-
zations, seeks volunteers. Contact www.volunteerkamloops.org.
• Kamloops Immigrant Services, 448 Tranquille Rd., host the SUMMER
FUN PARK SERIES every Thursday, 2 – 4 p.m. at McDonald Park, for
snacks, painting, crafts, games, sports, etc. Everyone welcome! To register,
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AROUND TOWN
The Kamloops Storm are sad-
dened by the tragic and untimely
death of one of their former play-
ers. Taylor Ward from Dublin,
California, died in a traffi c ac-
cident Sept. 3. The 19-year-old
Ward played in 25 games for the
Storm with fi ve goals and nine
assists. He was well liked by his
peers and left the team at Christ-
mas last year to prepare himself
for his mission with his church.
On Fri. Sept. 6, Kamloops hosted
Chase in an exhibition match, and
the Heat managed to squeeze out
a 6-5 win over the host Kamloops
Storm.
Kamloops wrapped up the ex-
hibition season Wed. Sept. 11, in
100 Mile House where they faced
off against the Wranglers. A score
was not available by press time.
The Storm begin the regular
season on the road Fri. Sept. 13,
when they travel to Revelstoke to
face off against the Grizzlies. The
Storm’s home opener is Sat. Sept.
14, at the Sports Centre where
they will take on the Sicamous
Eagles. The puck drops at 7 p.m.
Former Storm player dies in traffi c accident
Taylor Ward
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