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Rivertown Players coming to a park near you! Scheduling has been completed and the Kamloops Art Council’s Rivertown Players are back in full swing for another stellar season of interactive theatre entertainment. Trying to get an interview with these busy actors was not easy but well worth playing phone tag with booking coordinator, Erik Stephany. With fun, free children’s theatre performances at local Kamloops parks and events five days a week throughout the summer, the plays are accessible to everyone and the enthusiastic players are busy as can be! Each May, the KAC hires post-secondary theatre students through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Under the mentorship of a local theatre professional, the students then create full-scale productions from beginning to end. They cover every aspect of the production themselves including writing scripts, building sets, designing costumes and directing the actual production and learn first hand what kind of effort and commitment it takes to put together a series of plays in a short period of time. The dynamic trio of Rivertown Players this year includes Celine Majcher (stage manager), Josh Sunderman (director) and Erik Stephany (booking coordinator). All three actors attended TRU arts programs and feel their experience with Rivertown is unique
Rivertown Roll Call! Left to right: Josh Sunderman, Erik Stephany and Celine Majcher are this year’s talented Rivertown Players, bringing their family-fun interactive show to a park near you this summer.
and holds valuable future applications in careers, family and even daily life; and the children absolutely adore them! “We had a group of daycare children stay for both performances in Centennial Park, interacting with us and having fun with the productions,” says Josh, “When we finished the show and took our bows, the children all rushed up and hugged us. It was great!”
They were in full costume and full swing at the Art in the Park celebrations on Canada Day, interacting with the crowds and promoting activities they are involved with this summer. The unique contributions this troupe brings to live theatre helps foster the next generation of performing artists and inspire as well as entertain audiences who learn just how much fun it can be to get involved.
Students who have worked with the KAC Rivertown Players tend to secure paid positions with professional theatre companies after they finish the program and build careers in theatre, empowered with the confidence, support and knowledge they have taken from their experiences and applied to life. Seeing the players in action, I saw first hand how these able - continued on page 2
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Once again the River City was treated to another stirring Kamloops International Baseball Tournament (KIBT). The action took place at Norbrock Stadium from July 9 to 12. The eventual winners of the tournament were the Seattle Studs as they defeated Langley in the final. The Kamloops Sun Devils captured bronze.
Emterra Environmental, the City of Kamloops’ contractor for processing recyclables, continues to experience a labour dispute resulting in a strike. As a result, the City remains unable to pick up recyclables as part of its weekly collection. The City apologizes for the inconvenience the lack of recycling services has caused, and hopes for a resolution between Emterra and its union soon. In the meantime, residents are asked to continue to store their recyclables on their property if possible. Alternatively, small quantities of residential recycling can be taken to the following Multi-Material BC recycling locations, however, all materials must be separated and sorted prior to drop off (i.e. paper, plastic, foam, glass, etc.): Lorne Street Bottle Depot, General Grant’s North Shore and General Grant’s Sahali. While suggestions for refunds on recycling fees have been considered, at this time the City anticipates increased pickups and subsequent costs when the dispute is resolved. Current recycling fees charged to residents on their utility bills amounts to $33 per year or approximately 63 cents per week. For regular updates, check www. kamloops.ca.
Overlanders Bridge Project – Closure of West Off Ramp Motorists are advised that starting Wednesday, July 22, the west off ramp at the south end of the Overlanders Bridge will be closed for approximately three weeks as construction moves into the next phase. During the closure, detour signage will be in place directing all southbound traffic to Seymour Street. Motorists are reminded of the 30 km per hour posted speed through the construction zone. If possible, heavy trucks should avoid the Overlanders Bridge and use alternate routes. All heavy trucks traveling south bound across the bridge will be detoured to the Trans Canada Highway via Seymour Street. Detour signs will be posted. Be advised that heavy trucks (over 10,900 kgs) are not permitted access up or down 1st Avenue off Seymour Street. “More than 40 per cent of the Overlanders Bridge project work is now complete. We’re on schedule and on budget,” says Jen Fretz, director of Public Works and Utilities. “We’ve tried
to be transparent with residents right from the beginning of this project about anticipated congestion and delays. We ask that people continue to be patient during their commute.” The Overlanders Bridge Rehabilitation project includes repairs and resurfacing of the bridge deck, as well as reconstruction of
the west side pedestrian sidewalk and the Fortune Drive overpass, and resurfacing of the north and south roadway approaches. Work is scheduled for completion in October. 12th Street Road Reconstruction Update - During the week there will be intermittent, rolling closures on 12th Street between
KAC Rivertown Players’ popularity soars – continued from page 1 ambassadors engage the public and with a finesse born to the creative mind they are able to draw conversation from even the most timid and shy children in the audience. Their vibrant energy attracts locals as well as visitors to join in the entertainment and their popularity just keeps growing. The Players have each written their own play and perform two shows a day with 25 to 35 children attending each show. The numbers just keep growing, just as their popularity does and a recorded 64 children were in attendance at their last show. For
their productions this year, the players have some really exciting story lines and leave the audience with the ability to write the action as they perform. In “Bloom the Badger, the Dapper Scamper” Bloom finds herself at the BC Wildlife Park, asking the animals what they do that makes them special and by discovering who they are, ultimately finds herself. The next presentation is entitled “Captain Cool and the Blubtonium Trouble” which features Kamloops’ greatest super hero as he thwarts the evil mastermind, Zarino from robbing all the banks of Kamloops! Help Captain Cool bring Zarino to justice and save
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our City! The third production offered is a story about three of the biggest villains in fairy tale history: Captain Hook, the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Big Bad Wolf. In ‘The Rotten Rivalry” these three narcissistic ne’ere do wells compete to decide who is the most villainous of them all. Help settle the bet once and for all as to whom is vile and wicked enough to win the title! Check out the KAC Rivertown Players on social media for show times and places or their website at http://www.kamloopsarts.ca/ for more information. ~Trina Budai
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The Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (KYSA) U13A Girls team won silver at the BC Soccer A Cup Provincials on the weekend of July 9 to July 12 at the South Surrey Athletic Park in Surrey, BC. Way to go, girls!
Annual Soccer School program returns
The Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (KYSA) is once again offering its annual Soccer School program through the month of August under the primary sponsorship of Hansport. This is the fifth straight year the association has offered a soccer school program during the summer. The first week of schools will once again feature three returning coaches from Stoke City of the English Premier League; Mick Murphy, Warren Leat and Wayne Allerton. The English instructors will be in Kamloops for the third straight year teaching at the KYSA’s High Performance (HP) schools for both boys and girls, August 3 to 7. The HP schools are primarily tailored for select or development level players aged 11 to 17. The boys camp is set to run from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, while the girls camp runs from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Thereafter, the KYSA is offering three weekly camps as follows: August 10 to 14 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am – Open to boys and girls born in 2010 through 2003.
August 17 to 21* from 9:00 am to 11:30 am – Open to boys and girls born in 2010 through 2003 +. Advanced Goalkeeper Camp for ‘keepers born in 2006 through 1998. August 24 to 28* from 9:00 am to 11:30 am – Open to boys and girls born in 2010 through 2003 +. Advanced Striker Camp for players born 2005 through 1997. *Potential registrants also have the option to add a Hockey Skills Camp in the afternoon from 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm (six to eight years of age, August
17 to 21 and nine to 11 years of age, August 24 to 28). Interested players can visit the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association web site at www.kamloopsminorhockey.com for more information. All KYSA Soccer Schools are held on McArthur Island. Cost, on-line registration and additional information is available on the KYSA web site at www. kysa.net or by calling the KYSA office at 250-376-2750 between the hours of 9:00 am and 2:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday.
Airport traffic Kamloops Airport announces the traveler numbers for the month of June and year-to-date as compared to the same period in the previous year. Monthly Travelers from 2014 to 2015 increased from 23,475 to 25,045, up 6.3 per cent. Traveler numbers have improved following the earlier decline attributed to fewer resource workers traveling to the Northern Alberta. All routes to and from Kamloops are performing well contributing to the increase in year
over year numbers of travelers. Growth continues in movements that are attributed to the earlier than normal forestry wildfire season. Kamloops Airport, with the assistance of Transport Canada, is currently in the midst of reconstruction of 6,000 feet of its main runway. The project has been coordinated to minimize impacts on scheduled passenger flights, wildfire activity and Medivac traffic with the majority of construction being conducted overnight.
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The Volunteer Kamloops Community Wide Colouring Contest was a great success! Lots of individual, family and group prizes have been awarded. Here is a picture at Between Friends Day Care Center. The youth volunteers made a special delivery of the goodie bag prizes stuffed with candy and vouchers from Sticky’s Candy Shop, A&W, Fun and Games Arcade and Tutti Frutti frozen yogurt shop. Volunteer Kamloops would like to thank all of their sponsors, like The GenNext youth initiative grants program and to all of the schools, youth groups, families and children who participated and helped celebrate Volunteer Kamloops’ 30th Anniversary.
New equipment prepares students for jobs The provincial government is investing $857,142 in new trades equipment to support local students training for occupations critical to the economy, as part of BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint. Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will use the funding to purchase heavy mechanical trades equipment including an electrical test bench, pipefitter flange lab kit, transmission for a grader and an air conditioning recharging system. “We’re taking action through BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint to provide education and training opportunities that align with the needs of our economy, and contribute to building industry and employment in and around Kamloops,” Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake said. “This funding will help ensure students develop
relevant skills for in-demand jobs.” The BC government is investing $185 million over three years in new trades training equipment and facilities to support students entering in-demand sectors, including LNG, shipbuilding and ship repairs and construction. Earlier this year, the government announced $325,274 to purchase new tools and equipment at TRU. In addition, $652,560 in funding since 2014 has created 122 ad-
ditional seats at TRU, helping to reduce wait lists in high-demand trades programs. BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint lays out a major shift to a datadriven system where training dollars and programs are targeted to jobs in demand. Funding and programs are evolving to meet labour market needs. Quick facts: · By 2022, there will be one million job openings in BC – more
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than 78 per cent of jobs will require some form of post-secondary education. · Approximately 13 per cent of the one million projected job openings to 2022 are for in-demand trade occupations in BC. To learn more about BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, go to www. workbc.ca/skills. For more information on BC’s 2022 Labour Market Outlook, go to http://ow.ly/ DOw6R.
GenNext Kamloops is hosting their second annual Pop-Up Picnic at a secret location on Thursday, July 23. The first picnic, hosted at Harper’s Trail Winery in July 2014, was a sell-out event with more than 85 guests attending. It raised more than $2,000 for the United Way Youth Initiative Grants. This fundraising event includes local wine, gourmet picnic fare and live entertainment. It begins at 5:30 pm when guests will be shuttled to a secret location, which is announced 24 hours ahead of time. To learn more about the Pop-Up Picnic and to purchase tickets visit www.popupkamloops.com. To learn more visit www.gennextkamloops.com.
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The Gleaning Abundance Proj- having a short friendly chat. The ect is looking for harvest leaders to volunteers use their own vehicles help ensure the success of each and and gas, with a tax receipt issued every pick. They make sure all the at the end of the year for mileage volunteers know how to pick and driven. Must be 18 years of age or sort the fruit and use a ladder safely. older for this position. Call 250They weigh the harvest and coordi- 554-3134 for more information. nate the split and delivery. Harvest Ridgeview Lodge at 920 Desleaders are personable, and reliable mond Street is looking for volpeople and must be 18 or older to unteers to help with a number of apply. Harvest season is from June recreational programs including to November, seven days a week cribbage, board games, bingo, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Call 250- sing-alongs, dancing, crafts, out851-6111 for more information. door walks, special events or one Interior Community Services to one visits. Volunteers will also needs drivers for their “Meals on assist in transporting the residents Wheels” program to pick up meals in wheelchairs to the programs and from Royal Inland Hospital and help the staff serve refreshments deliver them to clients’15 homes and with the programs. for a minimum dollar donation receive 8 tokensYou must around Kamloops from 9:00 be 17oforyour olderfavourite to apply and possess to enjoy sample sizedam portions to 12:30 DOWNTOWN pm every Tuesday and signature good communication skills, be reEATERIES’ dishes. Thursday.Extra The drivers the liable,forresponsible, punctual and tokensbrighten can be purchased $2. day for many people in our com- physically able to push a wheelmunity that are home bound by chair. Call 250-376-3131 Ex. 224 showing concern, checking in and for more information.
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First youth Innovation Camp a huge success
What happens when you put 14 kids in a room together with experienced entrepreneurs? The answer is 14 exciting new businesses! Kamloops Innovation teamed up with Vancouver’s Early Entrepreneurs last week to deliver Kamloops’ first Innovation Camp, held onsite at the TRU Generator. Targeted at youth aged ten to 12 years old, the team of facilitators covered topics such as HTML coding, logo design, 3D printing and prototyping, business marketing, budgeting and what it takes to start a successful business. The weeklong camp wrapped up at Kamloops Innovation with a friendly pitch competition to parents and local tech startup companies at Kamloops Innovation. “It was a lot of fun to see the unconstrained thinking that comes from young people”, says Lincoln Smith, executive director at Kamloops Innovation. “The participants in our first Innovation Camp learned about and had the opportunity to experience the process of starting
a new venture, and their final business pitches were impressive.” Starting with an idea and progressing to the development of a small business plan and website, the kids had a great time exploring creativity in a business context. The new ventures ranged
from improvements to existing products, to service businesses, to new app development and more. “Our goal is to get youth to start thinking about entrepreneurship early and to look at businesses differently. We encouraged them to build some-
thing that makes a difference in their community and to add value,” adds Kim Cope, founder of Early Entrepreneurs. The Innovation Camp may be over for the summer, but who knows the next local product or service you buy may be one of theirs!
BCLC celebrates 30 years in Kamloops at Midsummer Music Jam BCLC and the City of Kamloops will host the biggest free outdoor concert of the season featuring hundreds of prizes, free ice cream, entertainment, and of course, music. On Thursday, July 23, BCLC and the City of Kamloops present a special night of Music in the Park called ‘Midsummer Music Jam’ featuring the best music of the 80’s from concert headliner, Catch 22. Global BC’s Mark Madryga, proudly born and raised in Kamloops, will host the Midsummer Music Jam. “The City of Kamloops is thrilled to feature this iconic event in the heart of Kamloops,” said Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar.
“Each year our city enjoys incredible entertainment at this great summer tradition.” Said Mayor Milobar. “We’re proud to have Music in the Park as the longest free music festival in Canada right in our backyard and the Midsummer Music Jam will be a highlight of the summer concerts.” The original Music in the Park concert series was launched in 1993 to celebrate the Canada Summer Games and is the longestrunning free music festival in BC. The outdoor concert series runs for two months every summer and has entertained more than half a million people over the course of the last two decades.
“We are extremely proud to have copresented Music in the Park for the last 22 years alongside the City of Kamloops,” said Jim Lightbody, BCLC president and CEO. “BCLC has been an important part of this community for 30 years and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate this milestone.” The entire community is invited to the Midsummer Music Jam at 7:00 pm on Thursday, July 23 in Riverside Park. Over the last 30 years, BCLC has delivered more than $18 billion to the BC government to support communities, provincial programs and services, charities and major events that have helped shape BC.
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Salutation to the sun! The Tuesday evening 7:00 pm hot yoga participants at Macdonald Park stretch the stress away in the setting Kamloops sun. What a great way to end a busy work day!
■■ Chances entertainment - July 24 Axel Montaner, July 25 Kelly Spencer. Shows from 7 to 10pm. No cover. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Big Little Science Centre - Week of July 21 to 25: Magnetism Show at 11am and at 1:30pm. Electricity Month: This week, discover the connection between electricity and magnets! Move objects without touching them: just like magic! Enjoy the science tricks while learning about magnets. The super Exploration Room is open 10am to 4pm with over 140 different exhibits to enjoy. 655 Holt Street. FMI visit blscs.org. ■■ Music in the Park at McDonald Park. July 24 Dodie Goldney’s Instamatics, Classic Rock; July 31 - Anita Eccleston, Girl with a Horn. Listings subject to change. ■■ Mother Goose Special Summertime Session at North Kamloops Library, 693 Tranquille Rd on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30am July 8 to Aug 12. Rhymes, songs and stories with your babies. Free event, includes snack. Register in person or by calling 250-554-1124. ■■ Annual Parkinson SuperWalk on Sept. 12 at the Riverside Park Bandshell. Registration at 10am and Walk begins at 11am. Everyone is
welcome! To register visit: www.parkinson.bc.ca. ■■ Volunteers needed for the 35th annual Terry Fox Run on Sept. 20. Please contact April at 250-851-0207 if interested. ■■ Climbing Out of the Valley: Discovering Life after Loss. A 6-week journey held on Wednesdays from Sept. 23 to Oct. 28 from 3:30 to 5:30pm at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St. FMI or to register by Sept. 16 contact 250-372-3020 or kuchurch@shaw.ca. ■■ “Your Pathway to Health” Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity Awareness Conference presented by The Kamloops Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association on Sept. 26 from 8:30am to 5pm at 1205 Rogers Way. This conference is open to all members and nonmembers. ■■ “What’s Under the Dome?” Icon Tours on Saturdays in July and Aug. from 1:30 to 3:30pm, or other days/times by request, at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044 8th St. Refreshments available. Donations optional. FMI call 778-220-5584. ■■ The Wildlife Express Volunteer Society is looking for new members to help operate the “Wildlife Express” train at the BC Wildlife Park. People needed
for helping to run or maintain the train, perform cashier duties or assist with track maintenance. FMI call 250-579-8938 or email emrobinson@telus.net. ■ Pyrohu Suppers on the last Fri. of each month from 5 to 7pm at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044 8th St. Tickets at the door. FMI call 250-5788266 or 250-376-1978. ■■ Acoustic Jam Nights at The Alano Club, 171 Leigh Rd from 7 to 10pm on the 1st and 3rd Mon. of each month. Hosted by Perry Tucker and the Good Gravy Band. Great atmosphere, have a burger and try the hand cut fries. ■■ Meet An Elder on Wednesdays from 9am to 4:30pm at Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services, 707 Tranquille Rd. RSVP to 250554-9486. Free. ■ Army and Navy Club Events: Monday Crib at 1:30pm, Tuesday Bingo at 4:30pm, Wednesday Senior’s Darts 55+ from 1:30 to 4pm, Friday Fun with Karaoke at 7:30pm. Support local charities on Saturday and Sunday Meat Draws starting at 3pm. Army and Navy Club, #9-177 Tranquille Rd. FMI call 250-554-2455.
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echo stargazer Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Leaving the past in the past will free the emotional energies necessary to make room for the success you’re supposed to be attracting. Get out and get busy networking and making new business connections. Kind words attract more love than you expected. Trust your heart. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) You’re already very lucky this year but you’ve also just entered into a money cycle. Put the two together and buy a lottery ticket or visit the casino. Luck is on your side. Love attracts someone stable with hints of a hidden an adventure. Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Forget the nonsense from recent weeks and take some time for yourself. A new look or health program or outlook on your daily activities will change your attitude. This change will shift your energy from confrontation to attraction and suddenly you’ll receive the attention you’ve been wanting all along. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) If things get too hot at the office or in the public spotlight, take a break. You do have your career to think about but it’s time to recharge your emotional energies. Moments of nostalgia, introspection, and even a secret affair are all on the way. Love visits from the past. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Scorpios are on the move this month as distant shores call for a visit. For some it’ll be a short vacation and for others it’ll be a permanent move. Just know in advance that things aren’t going to be smooth but it’s a journey you still have to take. Love is waiting socially so keep networking and say hello. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Get ready for a public display of appreciation. Normally, this astro-cycle indicates success at the office but it also means love is looking for you somewhere public. Whatever you do attract, know that you’re currently on full display and people like what they are seeing. Smile with confidence and attract the free spirited, fun loving and supportive love that you deserve. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) It’s time to take a much needed vacation or at least, get outside to clear your mind and recharge your emotional energies. Recent adventures left you at odds financially but moving on will lead to new opportunities. Love is waiting with an exotic stranger from a foreign land. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) You’ve been super busy but love was on your side. You’re now entering a cycle where joint finances will take the lead. Talk to your partner and see if you guys are on the same page. There’s a good chance that you’ll succeed together. Keep watching for accidents. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Travel plans meet with resistance and the kids kick up a fuss but love is still on the rise. This astro-cycle you’re very lucky in love and if someone new is on your radar then it’s time to seal the deal. That workout program begun a couple of weeks ago is beginning to show signs of success and you look great so keep going. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) There’s one particular family member who just doesn’t get the message but that’s no reason to keep arguing just for the sake of arguing. As the planets shift signs this week it’s a good idea to follow suit and adjust your focus from home and family to love, creative expressions, and children. Health problems begin to clear and you’re once again ready to help those who were there for you. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) After weeks of running around, meeting new people, and generally being busy, the planets are suggesting you spend some time at home. It’s not a time to rest however. Creativity is on the rise and children are entering into the picture. Love will also be watching closely so dress your best and say hello and to a passing smile. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Money continues to cause fits of confusion but an aggressive air will push you through to a better conclusion. You’re entering a cycle where your home life will settle and if you play your cards right, it’ll even attract money. It’s a great time to move or to generally spruce up the apartment. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net. When one of our advertisers asks you where you saw their ad...
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City of Kamloops Major Road Construction Projects Overlanders Bridge
Starting the week of July 27, the west off ramp at the south end of the bridge will be closed for approximately 3 weeks. Detour signage will be in place directing all south bound traffic to Seymour St. All heavy trucks traveling south bound across the bridge will be detoured to the Trans Canada Highway via Seymour St. Detour signs will be posted. Heavy trucks are not permitted access up or down 1st Ave off Seymour St. Due to heavier than normal traffic on 1st Ave due to rerouted traffic, the west bound curb lane of Columbia St between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue will be temporarily closed to allow a dedicated right turn onto Columbia Street from 1st Ave.
Columbia Street ~ Phase 2 ~ starting July 19
Work will focus mainly on the two center lanes between 3rd and 6th Avenue. Traffic will be restricted to the east bound and westbound curb lanes; one travel lane in each direction. Hydro will be working on the south side of Columbia St at 4th Ave until Fri, July 24. There will be some night work involved. During this week, access to Ponderosa may be closed intermittently (access can be made via 5th Avenue).
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