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OCTOBER 25, 2016 | Volume 29 No. 129

City reaches deal in TCC leakage problem

DIGGING THE GAME

While Kamloops Blazer fans went home happy Saturday with their club’s 4-3 overtime win over the Tri City Americans, two-year-old Ryker Hollman was more thrilled to have met the legendary Digger at the game. The Blazers have won the first three games in a five-game homestand and are back in action tonight at 7 p.m., when the Victoria Royals visit Sandman Centre. For more on the Blue and Orange, turn to KTW’s sports section, which begins on A23.

BUT COUNCILLOR SAYS TAXPAYERS WILL STILL BE ON THE HOOK FOR ABOUT $300,000 CAM FORTEMS STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

A settlement has been reached in the expensive leakage problem at the Tournament Capital Centre — but a city councillor said taxpayers will still be on the hook for hundreds of thousands of dollars. A press release sent out late Friday afternoon by parks, recreation and cultural-services director Byron McCorkell notes the City of Kamloops has agreed to a settlement with all parties involved in the building’s envelope-repair situation. After formal mediation, the city will receive $865,000 in compensation for damages to the TCC fieldhouse building. Council voted to accept the terms of the settlement during an in-camera meeting on Oct. 18. Councillors Tina Lange, Donovan Cavers, Ken Christian, Dieter Dudy, Arjun Singh, Marg Spina and Pat Wallace were in favour. Coun. Denis Walsh opposed accepting the settlement. Mayor Peter Milobar was away on city business. Walsh said the city was informed by its lawyers it had a “fairly airtight case if

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we went back to court.” By his estimate, Walsh said even with the settlement, there is a $300,000 shortfall that will be picked up by taxpayers. “I felt we should take it all the way,” he told KTW. The fieldhouse was designed and built by Stantec Architecture and D&T Developments. The building was constructed in 2007, with moisture leakage following. In May 2013, city council authorized administration to investigate the remediation of the building and to conduct repairs, which were completed in 2014. At the time, council also directed administration to pursue, through litigation, the costs associated with the repair of the building. “These costs were pursued through mediation and the city received a settlement it is satisfied with,” McCorkell said. “By reaching a mediated settlement, the city and all parties involved avoided a lengthy trial and extra associated costs. This settlement concludes the process and the city is pleased to achieve a resolution with all involved parties.”

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HOBAL FACING JAIL, 10-YEAR DRIVING BAN TIM PETRUK

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A Kamloops man who was handed a nine-month jail sentence and a five-year driving probation in 2011 after killing a pedestrian in a downtown crosswalk while dangerously driving his motorcycle is facing six months behind bars and a decadelong ban after being caught multiple times driving while prohibited. Jack Hobal pleaded guilty in Kamloops provincial court on Monday to one count each of driving while prohibited and refusing to provide a breath sample. The 39-year-old was busted after police saw him driving an SUV erratically in downtown

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cycle before striking a pedestrian at First Avenue and St. Paul Street. Gary Pengelly, 55, died in hospital a short time later. When Hobal was

sentenced, more than two years later, court heard he had a blood-alcohol level as high as 0.089 at the time of the collision.

In the incident earlier this month, police reported smelling liquor on Hobal’s breath. He refused to provide a breath sample and was charged.

It’s not the first time Hobal has been found to have been violating the five-year driving ban he was placed on after killing Pengelly. Last year, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail after being convicted on charges of driving while disqualified and failing to stop. In May of this year, he was handed a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition after being caught driving. He’s also facing an outstanding charge of driving while disqualified, to which he has pleaded guilty but not been sentenced. Crown prosecutor Sarah Firestone is seeking a six-month jail term and a 10-year driving ban. Hobal is slated to return to court for sentencing on Nov. 14.

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A pair of men charged with aggravated assault following an attack that left an RCMP constable lying unconscious on a road east of Kamloops have pleaded guilty to reduced charges. Jerry Lee Lamar and Leon Francis Leclerc each pleaded guilty in B.C. Supreme Court on Monday to one count of assaulting a peace officer. The pair had been charged with one count each of aggravated assault with an attempt to wound, maim or disfigure following an incident in Pritchard. Lamar had been facing an addition charge of failing to provide a breath sample. Court has heard Lamar and Leclerc were stopped by a one-man police roadblock on July 5, 2014. According to dash-camera footage played in court at a pre-trial hearing,

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RCMP Const. Paul Koester asked Lamar to provide a sample of his breath. Lamar refused and an altercation ensued, culminating in a beating of Koester that appeared, according to the footage, to leave him unconscious. Lawyers had argued at earlier hearings that Lamar and Leclerc were acting in self-defence, fearful that Koester was reaching for his sidearm. Koester is the Mountie who shot and killed 22-year-old Ian Bush during a 2005 altercation at the RCMP detachment in Houston, a small town near Smithers. Koester was cleared in the subsequent investigation and no charges were laid. Lamar and Leclerc had been expected to stand trial before a B.C. Supreme Court jury starting this week. They will return to court on Monday to set a date for sentencing. KTW is applying through court for a digital copy of Koester’s dash-cam footage to be published online.

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A garden shed was targeted, followed by several vehicles, but Kamloops Mounties managed to arrest suspect in a number of attempted burglaries in the middle of the night as Friday became Saturday. Staff Sgt. Edward Preto said police responded to a report of a break and enter in progress in a garden shed on Anvil Crescent in lower Sahali at 1:12 a.m. The same suspect then tried to break into several vehicles in the 100-block of Columbia Street West. Preto said police officers and a police dog eventually arrested a 40-year-old man who was walking past the backyards of townhouses on Sahali Terrace, on the south side of Columbia. The suspect is known to police, who are recommending charges of breach of probation, two break and enters and mischief.

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F A SUMMER ICE cream or a sweet cold pop this summer sends twinges up your spine... you likely suffer from one of the most Dr. Preety Desai common dental pains: tooth sensitivity. There are many causes of sensitivity but they all result in the outer tough enamel coating of the tooth crown being worn or destroyed, exposing the inner sensitive part of the tooth: the dentin, which has tubules and channels filled with nerves. Whether the sensitivity begins gradually and you ignore it until you can’t anymore or it begins with a broken tooth or a cavity and you HAVE to deal with it - common sense precipitates that treatment sooner rather than later is cheaper, easier and less invasive. Treatment of tooth sensitivity is dictated by how you got there in the first place: a) The drive to have super white hollywood teeth using whitening agents, is a major cause of short term sensitivity as the bleach leaches into the enamel but also reaches the dentin filled with nerves in the canals b) Periodontal disease is the main cause of dental sensitivity, resulting in bone loss followed by gum recession exposing the dentin again - obviously we have talked at length about gum disease treatment with laser earlier rather than later c) Excessive clenching, grinding or aggressive toothbrushing with and without an electric toothbrush causes gum recession independent of gum disease - today we can cover recessed teeth and get back some of what mother nature put there to cover the tooth’s dentin - the alternative is covering this dentin with white fillings but this plastic needs to be replaced and is invasive, unnatural and stains just like teeth do d) Short term fixes like desensitizing toothpastes need reapplication as the active desensitizing ingredient wears away - it is better to apply this toothpaste via finger tip to the sensitive surface as opposed to brushing with it.... you will find it abrasive and this is contradictory to relieving your sensitivity e) Finally the least invasive method of treatment is low level laser therapy (LLLT) as it works to heal and desensitize the dentin from inside out and “calms” the dentinal nerves but repeat episodes may be necessary - in the long run this is the best and least invasive. So if you suffer from even slight twinges of sensitivity - talk to your periodontist and dentist as treatment is cheaper and easier the earlier you seek it out.

CORPORATE PASS DISCOUNT AT TCC BEING PHASED OUT The cost of using recreational facilities in Kamloops will rise by five per cent as of Jan. 1 and the annual corporate pass that gives users a discount at the Tournament Capital Centre will be phased out. The changes are subject to council approval, which is expected today. The increase will affect all recreation facilities, including sports fields, room and hall rentals, single-event permits and ice rentals. Recreation fees were last hiked in 2014 and further increases are planned for 2019 and 2021. In addition to the increases in rates and fees, the city is phasing out the annual corpo-

rate pass at the TCC, but will offer discounted fees with the purchase of an annual membership. For example, an adult monthly membership will be $57.75 as of Jan.1, but will be reduced to $48.30 with an annual membership. A senior membership will be $47.25, or $42 with an annual membership. A family membership will be $115.50, or $93.45 with an annual membership. Under the annual corporate pass program, there are three levels of discounts: bronze (10 per cent), silver (15 per cent) and gold (20 per cent). Bronze applies to companies with five to 50 employees, silver applies to companies with 51 to 100 employees and

gold applies to companies with more than 100 employees. A bronze annual pass charges $41.40 per month for adults and $80.85 per month for families. A silver annual pass charges $39.10 per month for adults and $76.36 per month for families. A gold annual pass charges $36.80 per month for adults and $71.86 per month for families. Linda Stride, the city’s recreation, health and wellness supervisor, told KTW the corporate pass program was being eliminated because the city had heard from employees of smaller companies with fewer than five employees who felt the program was discriminatory, For example, a company

with four employees could have had all four enrol as members at the TCC and not be eligible for the corporate pass program, while a larger company could have had only one employee join the TCC and receive the corporate discount. “It definitely has nothing to do with revenue,” Stride said of the decision to phase out the program, which has about 900 registrants. “It has to do with access.” Those who sign up or renew their membership through Dec. 31 will be eligible for the 12-month corporate pass program, but it will be phased out when they renew on their anniversary date in 2017.

O’Fee new chair of IHA board Kamloops lawyer John O’Fee is the new chair of Interior Health Authority’s board of directors, succeeding Erwin Malzer. O’Fee will guide the board of directors as the organization continues to realign its resources with a goal of shifting the focus of health care from hos-

pitals to enhanced primary and community care. Malzer said he has “come to know John and appreciate his advice and perspective since he joined the board earlier this year.” O’Fee has served Kamloops and the region as a school trustee and board chair,

city councillor, regional district director and chair of the Thompson Nicola Hospital District. He was also a director of the BC Municipal Finance Authority, president of the Kamloops Airport Authority Society, president of the Thompson Rivers University Foundation and CEO of

the Tk’emlups Indian Band. O’Fee is a member of the Health Professions Review Board. He left his role as a director of the finance and audit committee of the Provincial Health Services Authority earlier this summer to join the IHA board.

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Family members of a Shuswap man shot to death more than five years ago wept in a packed courtroom yesterday as a 29-year-old from Blind Bay pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Jordan Larry Barnes made the guilty plea in Courtroom 5B of the Kamloops Law Courts after the hearing was delayed so court staff could bring in temporary

seating to accommodate spectators. Details of the shooting, which were read in court, cannot be published pending a jury trial for Jeremy Wayne Davis, expected to get underway in late November. Nicholas Larson, 24, was shot

dead on June 1, 2011. At the time, police called the attack “targeted” and said it stemmed from a dispute between two groups of men. Investigators said Larson was shot while travelling as a passenger in a friend’s vehicle. In July 2014, police announced the arrests of Barnes and Davis. Davis, 26, is expected to appear in B.C. Supreme Court next week to confirm his trial dates.

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Two Kamloops lawyers have won a case in the Supreme Court of Canada that will require judges to accept joint submissions from defence and prosecutors when a guilty plea is entered. Micah Rankin and Jeremy Jensen represented Matthew Anthony-Cook, who pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge stemming from a fight in February 2013. Michael Gregory, a volunteer at the Kettle Society drop-in centre in Vancouver, died after being punched twice in the head. The second blow knocked him out and he fell back on the pavement, fracturing his skull. Anthony-Cook’s original lawyer struck a deal with the Crown for a guilty plea to manslaughter and avoid a trial. The joint submission to B.C. Supreme Court by Crown and defence called for an 18-month jail sentence. AnthonyCook had spent 11 months in custody awaiting trial. The sentencing judge, however, rejected that submission. Instead, he increased the penalty to two years less a day and added a three-

year probation term. The higher sentence was appealed to the B.C. Court of Appeal, but B.C.’s highest court sided with the sentencing judge’s tougher sentence. The Supreme Court of Canada reversed that decision, saying only in the rarest circumstances can judges alter a deal crafted by defence and Crown. “Crown and defence counsel are well placed to arrive at a joint submission that addresses the interests of both the public and the accused,” the court wrote in its judgement. “Trial judges should not reject a joint submission lightly.” The country’s highest court said judges should reject or alter a joint submission only when the proposed sentence “would be viewed by reasonable and informed persons as a breakdown in the proper functioning of the justice system.” In an interview, Rankin said plea bargains are essential to the functioning of the criminal-justice system because they drastically reduce the amount of court time required to deal with accused persons.

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KGHM Ajax will not pay any more for city review of plan The company behind the proposed Ajax mine south of Kamloops will not be paying any more money toward completion of a city-commissioned study of its application. In a letter to Kamloops council, KGHM Ajax project manager Chris Wild said the company will not offer more than the $300,000 is originally committed to fund the study by SLR Consulting. The consultants have told council the cost of the study has exceeded the original $300,000 estimate and another $200,000 is needed for completion. SLR has cited delays in the environmental-assessment process as the reason behind the need for additional funds. “In 2015, KAM (KGHM Ajax) agreed to support the city’s review,” Wild wrote.

“We fully honoured our commitment by providing $300,000 to the city with no strings attached. “We planned a budget for 2016; however, that is focused on completing the regulatory environmental-assessment process.” On May 4, the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (BCEAO) paused its 180day review of the mine’s impacts at day 107 so KGHM Ajax can answer questions from the public, First Nations bands and other groups. SLR alone has 800 questions about the company’s application. In September, Allan Michener, environmental services supervisor for the city, said SLR will need about $200,000 more to finish its review due to delays in the Ajax assessment process and the difficulties in getting information

from the company. “SLR has delivered on all required tasks to date; however, there has been a significant amount of effort required by SLR and city staff to work through KGHM’s application and to work with KGHM, the BCEAO and other members of the project’s technical working Group,” he wrote. “The official timeline was suspended due to technical components that needed to be worked out and significant work continues in the background to address these components.” The BCEAO has not set a deadline by which the mining company must respond to public submissions, though Wild told council in a second letter the company expects to submit all information “later this year.”

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A mining industry watchdog is urging the city to help protect homeowners in vulnerable parts of the city from potential impacts of the proposed Ajax mine through its negotiations with KGHM Ajax. Based on a class-action lawsuit and compensation offer in Malartic, Que., Mining Watch Canada is urging regulators to ensure the company sets aside money to pay potential compensation. Program co-ordinator Ugo Lapointe, who was in Kamloops last week, said having the city engage with KGHM Ajax on potential compensation could be one option. “At the end of the day, it’s [potential] damage to property owners and residents exposed to dust, noise and vibration,” he said. The group estimates KGHM could face costs of

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Lafarge will close its cement plant in east Kamloops due to poor economic conditions in Western Canada.

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Lafarge’s lost tax cash will be found elsewhere placed on care and maintenance. The new tax bill will be largely STAFF REPORTER determined by B.C. Assessment cam@kamloopsthisweek.com Authority. Any loss of municipal taxes paid “They don’t stop paying taxes by Lafarge following its manufacturbecause they’re closed,” Christian ing shutdown will be small compared said, adding “it will be reduced.” to the city’s budget. As things are today, Domtar and But industry continues to press Tolko will pay whatever amount is for a lower overall rate that would reduced by closure of Lafarge’s manuprimarily benefit Domtar Corp.’s pulp facturing. mill, which contributes several milThe city attempted to broaden its lion dollars a year to city hall coffers. industrial tax base by annexing New Lafarge announced last week it Gold’s New Afton mine, but that was is shutting down its cement plant, a nixed following objections from First move it says is a factor of poor marNations. kets primarily in Alberta in wake of In a statement, Domtar said it will the oil-industry slowdown. continue pressing for the city to levy The cement industry is also feel“a competitive level of property tax ing pain from the province’s carbon when compared to other B.C. municitax, for which it was compensated palities.” $22 million beginning last year, and Mayor Peter Milobar said regardis being challenged by competition less of closures, the city wrestles with from taller wooden apartment and WHEN the rate shared by residential, small condominium buildings. business and industrial taxpayers. The Cement Association of “It will make it a little tougher,” Canada declined to comment on the he said of the potential loss from closure. MAX F. Lafarge. The Kamloops Chamber of “There will be less revenue, but Commerce said the BAILLIE P. city must work to we’re not even sure what year.” reduce its industrial tax rate to help Lafarge expects to continue as a stem loss of the sector in Kamloops. distribution terminal with a reduced The four companies that once workforce from today’s 36 to about composed the sector in the city have 10. been reduced Domtar LO OYA ALTY & to CON Njust QUE UE EST Ttwo: BONUS US GET T UP TO Heavy industry received $ $ a and Tolko Industries Ltd. , that $550,000 tax break this year, with Kamloops Coun. Ken Christian amount shifted to property owners. estimates Lafarge pays about View Inventory “We’ll have to look at that as an $300,000 in taxes to the city. It will at kamloopsford.ca remain as a distribution centre and overall package again this year,” its manufacturing facilities will be Milobar said. CAM FORTEMS

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VICTORIA funding for selected wait-listed surgical procedures and bases transfers on population only. When it was announced, provinces east of Saskatchewan had anxiety attacks. Manitoba’s health minister called it “un-Canadian.” Ontario’s warned that it would “destabilize the federation.” Now, as with international climate change policy, Trudeau is carrying on with Harper’s plan. In the 2015 federal election campaign, unions ran ads accusing Harper of a $30 billion “cut” to health care transfers. This fictitious cut is based on six per cent annual increases that were arbitrarily promised by former Liberal prime minister Paul Martin, and have continued up until this year. Martin called this unsustainable plan to pour in ever-increasing cash “fixing health care for a generation.” In his 2015 campaign, Trudeau promised to put an additional $3 billion towards health care, and negotiate a new agreement with provinces. That “negotiation” is over now. Oh, and the $3 billion is com-

ing, but it must be spent on home care services. Philpott was under pressure in the House of Commons last week, arguing that the previous Conservative government put lots more money into health care but didn’t change the system. It needs to be “transformed,” she said. Cue the outrage, in Quebec especially, as Ottawa tries to direct the key provincial jurisdiction of health care. Philpott, a physician herself, is right. Dr. Granger Avery, the former Port McNeill family doctor who now heads the Canadian Medical Association, agrees. Indeed, the CMA has long argued that Canada still has a post-war acute care model in a country dominated by chronic care patients. B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake and his predecessors have argued the federal formula should account for the share of retirees, who are by far the biggest users of health care. Nova Scotia health minister Leo Glavine described the situation best last week. “We have the oldest demographic in the country, but when I look at that demographic, the big cohort is 53 to 68,” Glavine said. “And it’s not just the age of the population, it’s also a cohort with an extreme number of chronic conditions.” That’s the real issue. The back end of the baby boom, my generation, is the big end. And we haven’t taken good care of ourselves. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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CLOSURE WILL AFFECT MANY MORE WORKERS Editor: Canadian flag can be seen). The Lafarge cloRe: KTW’s Oct. 21 article on the pending sure will affect eight to 10 employees. closure of the Lafarge cement plant (‘Lafarge A third pit is off Hat Creek Road, just past to close cement plant’): Cache Creek on The article mentions 36 Highway 99 to The trickle-down effect full-time employees will be Lillooet. affected, but does not menIt is run by is often as great as the tion the effect on suppliers. a Company original shutdown. Plateau Construction is the called CRY and company that runs the two the number pits supplying raw material to of employees the plant. affected is unknown. One pit is above the LaFarge plant and This also affects sub-suppliers — the comthe other pit is above Falkland (where the panies and employees that also supply goods

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and services to these groups. So, the point is, when a company like LaFarge shuts down, the decision affects more than the direct number of employees at that site. The trickle-down effect is often as great as the original shutdown. These are things to think about when we oppose Ajax and when New Gold, Domtar and Highland Valley Copper come to the end of their lives. Dennis Vollans Kamloops

‘FEMINAZI’ AS HARMFUL AS RACIAL, RELIGIOUS SLURS Editor: I find it irresponsible and disheartening that KTW would print Chris Kempling’s letter of Oct. 21 (‘Signs of vulgar times’), referring to pro-choice protesters as “feminazis.” Kempling is entitled to his opinion about the signs being displayed at the protest at Third

Avenue and Columbia Street, but the question of their vulgarity seemed to be only his opinion and wasn’t even addressed by the paper. I haven’t seen these signs, so I don’t know to what he is referring, but that is beside the point. Labelling a group with whom you disagree “nazis” is as harmful

and divisive as using any racial or religious slur. And, much like the use of racial slurs, a term like “feminize” is a way to turn a group you don’t understand into a separate, vilified and frightening other. By replacing curiosity with fear and hatred, you don’t allow yourself to find out what feminism, in this

case, actually means. For anyone who is wondering, feminism simply means the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social and economic equality to men. It is not really such a scary concept. Jenn Johnson Kamloops

LAWSUIT AGAINST CITY SMACKS OF U.S. MENTALITY Editor: Re: KTW’s story of Oct. 21 (‘Father suing city for playground injury,’): I thought we lived in Canada. Only in the U.S. do people sue at the drop of a hat. Every tree, park bench, sidewalk, grassy slope, ball diamond and piece of playground equipment has the potential for injury. If someone breaks or sprains an ankle play-

ing soccer or baseball, will it be the city’s fault for having a field for them to use? Will we have everyone who sets foot on McArthur Island sign a disclaimer of “use this facility at your own risk”? As a child, I was climbing the A frame of the swings at school. I fell and fractured my wrist. My parents didn’t get a lawyer and sue the school for not having a sign on the swings.

We won’t have any parks or playground equipment for the kids if we sue every time someone gets hurt. How many thousands of kids have used that equipment without injury? The only way to guarantee your child won’t have an accident somewhere is not to have one. Jay Barlow Kamloops

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“The good news is very few really need any of them expensive, smelly, dreary facilities. “For most, great levels of fitness and happiness can be had to just go for a walk or a leisurely hike throughout the great outdoors.” — posted by Pierre Filisetti

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Council Council Chambers, Chambers, City City Hall, Victoria Street Street West DEDICATION AS AHearing HIGHWAY Kamloops City Council willHall, hold7a7Victoria Public toWest consider the following proposed amendments KAMPLAN: City ofPublic Kamloops Official Community Plan Bylaw Kamloops Kamloops City Cityto Council Council will willhold hold aaPublic Hearing Hearing to toconsider consider the thefollowing following proposed proposed BYLAW NO. 18-372 No. 5-1-2146to and City of Kamloops Zoning Bylaw No. 5-1-2001.Plan amendments amendments to KAMPLAN: KAMPLAN: City CityofofKamloops Kamloops Official Official Community Community PlanBylaw Bylaw No. No.5-1-2146 5-1-2146and andCity CityofofKamloops KamloopsZoning ZoningBylaw BylawNo. No.5-1-2001. 5-1-2001.

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Property Location: Property Property PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on November 8, 2016 the Council of the City Location: Location: 213, 223, and 227 Battle Street 213, 213,223, 223, and and227 227Battle Battle of Kamloops intends to adopt Bylaw No. 18-372, a bylaw to authorize Street Street the closure Purpose:

and removal of dedication as a highway road adjacent to Purpose: Purpose: To reconsider rezoning 2045 Stagecoach Drive, legally described as that part of designated road on the subject properties To Toreconsider reconsider rezoning rezoning Crown Grant 6541/1336, See KP16197, as shown below: from RM-1 properties (Multiple the thesubject subject properties Family - Low Density) to from fromRM-1 RM-1 (Multiple (Multiple RM-2A Family Family--(Downtown Low LowDensity) Density)to to Multiple Family - Medium RM-2A RM-2A(Downtown (Downtown Density)Family on a site-specific Multiple Multiple Family --Medium Medium basis to on permit a 20-unit Density) Density) onaasite-specific site-specific multiple-family building basis basisto topermit permitaa 20-unit 20-unit with a floor area ratio multiple-family multiple-familybuilding building of 1.54. with with aafloor floorarea arearatio ratio

Judge discounts testimony given in soup-can beating case, finds accused guilty of lesser charge CAM FORTEMS

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A trucker charged with assault with a weapon following an allegation from his former spouse that he beat her with a soup can has instead been found guilty of a lesser charge. The former spouse of Ernie Horwath testified in provincial court he pulled over the unit he was

driving en route to Edmonton and began assaulting her while she was trying to sleep in the bunk They had earlier argued over whether Western Hockey League players are paid athletes. Judge Len Marchand ruled Friday both Horwath and his former spouse had serious credibility issues in their testimony. The woman

bizarrely accused him of killing her child. “I call this bizarre because I have no information on this,” Marchand said. Discounting most of the testimony of the two as well as a blurry video taken by the woman that Marchand called “entirely unhelpful,” the judge relied on a welt to the woman’s face and bruise on her arm. Marchand found Horwath guilty of

simple assault “in the absence of an alternative plausible explanation.” He sentenced the 47-year-old man to 60 days in jail. Taking the stand in his own defence, Horwath denied beating his ex. He said she threw numerous food items at him while he drove — a can of coffee grounds, a jar of peanut butter and a can of soup.

Hearing set for man charged in connection with motel death CAM FORTEMS STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

A preliminary hearing has been set for a man charged in connection with a violent death in Valleyview. Gordon Paul Camille has been charged with second-

degree murder in the Jan. 26 slaying of 49-year-old Dennis Adolph. Ten days has been set aside for a preliminary hearing to determine whether there is enough evidence to proceed to a trial. The hearing is scheduled to begin Nov. 14.

Police were called to the 4 Seasons Motel in Valleyview at about 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 26 this year to investigate a suspicious death. The following day, police announced they were investigating the death as a homicide. Camille was arrested in early February.

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Property Location: Property Property Location: Location: 1663 Trans Canada Highway East 1663 1663Trans Trans Canada Canada Highway HighwayEast East Purpose: Purpose: Purpose: To rezone the subject property C-4 To To rezone rezonefrom the thesubject subject (Servicefrom Commercial) to property property fromC-4 C-4 C-6 (Arterial Commercial) (Service (ServiceCommercial) Commercial)to to to facilitate the C-6 C-6(Arterial (ArterialCommercial) Commercial) construction of a to to facilitate facilitatethe the mixed-use building with construction construction ofofaa 21 rental residential mixed-use mixed-use building buildingwith with units. 21 21rental rentalresidential residential units. units.

The Bylaw may be inspected at the Legislative Services Division, City Hall, S:\DCS\Jobs (c3)\246480_Notices 2016-07-26_NOT\246591_PH_2016-07-26 - Combined_NOT.docx 7(c3)\246480_Notices Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC, during regular office hours from S:\DCS\Jobs S:\DCS\Jobs (c3)\246480_Notices 2016-07-26_NOT\246591_PH_2016-07-26 2016-07-26_NOT\246591_PH_2016-07-26 - Combined_NOT.docx - Combined_NOT.docx 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or inquiries may be directed to (250)828-3483. All persons who wish to register an opinion on the proposed closure may do so by: a) Appearing before City Council on November 8, 2016 at 1:30 pm at City Hall (7 Victoria Street West); and/or b) Making a written submission for consideration by Council on November 8, 2016. Written, faxed or emailed submissions must be received by the Legislative Services Division no later than 4:00 pm on November 7, 2016 by: Hand delivery or regular mail to 7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1A2; fax to (250)828-3578; or email to legislate@kamloops.ca C. M. Kennedy Corporate Officer

City of Kamloops Notice of Disposition Pursuant to Sections 26(3) and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Kamloops (the “City”) is disposing of a 108.4 m2 part of the road located adjacent to 820 Crestline Street legally described as: That Part Dedicated by Plan M14153, District Lot 251, Kamloops Division Yale District shown as Road to be Closed on Plan EPP65561 (the “Property”). The City is transferring the Property to Grace Contracting Inc. to be consolidated with 820 Crestline Street in exchange for the consideration of $1 and for dedication of another 419.5 m2 part of 820 Crestline Street as road. Any enquiries may be directed to David Freeman, RI(BC), Asst. Director, Dev. & Eng. Services/Real Estate Manager at 250-828-3548.

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An elderly Kamloops-area woman who killed a recent immigrant to Canada in a collision on the Yellowhead Highway last year has been fined $1,000 and banned from driving for a year. Joyce Doll, 72, pleaded guilty in Kamloops provincial court on Monday to driving without due care and attention stemming from a July 2015 crash that claimed the life of 53-year-old Swarn Kaur Shergill. Court heard the two-vehicle collision took place on Highway 5 in Vinsulla, 30 kilometres north of Kamloops, on July 28, 2015. Doll was driving a pickup truck northbound waiting

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to make a left turn on her way home. Shergill and three relatives were southbound in a Volkswagen Jetta. “What occurred was a bus went past in the lane through which Ms. Doll needed to turn,” Crown prosecutor Sarah Firestone said. “The bus went past and Ms. Doll turned, failing to see the Jetta coming behind the bus.” The crash sent both vehicles spinning out of control, Firestone said. Shergill was pronounced dead at the scene and two of her relatives — including her husband, Swarn Singh Shergill — suffered significant injuries.

“The bus appeared to Ms. Doll to be the last vehicle in a line of traffic, but it was not,” Firestone said. “It was the Jetta.” Reading a victimimpact statement in court, Amandeep Chahal said her mother, Shergill, moved to Canada from India in 2014, the year before the crash. “There is nothing left in our lives now,” she said. “We feel like we have lost everything. It is so hard to live without her.” Chahal said her father’s injuries have left him permanently disabled and he will never work. That has forced other family members to pick up

the slack and begin working additional jobs. “We came to what we thought was a safer place and now she’s gone,” Swarn Singh Shergill said in a written statement read to court. “She was the centre of our family. She took care of all of us.” Defence lawyer Eric Rines called the fatal collision “a tragic accident.” He said Doll has been driving for 56 years and had never been involved in a crash before last summer’s fatal incident. “She said she doesn’t know how she didn’t see the vehicle,” he said. “She considers herself a very conscientious driver.” Doll apologized in court. “It was a really bad accident — bad judgment on my part,” she said. “I’m really sorry.”

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Kamloops hotelier Ron Mundi one of the newest board members of B.C. Pavilion Corp. (Pavco), which operates B.C. Place and the Vancouver Convention Centre. Mundi was named by Todd Stone, the minister responsible for the Crown cor-

poration, along with Jatinder Rai, John Dyble and Elizabeth Model. Since arriving in Kamloops from India, where he held a government position nearly two decades ago, Mundi has purchased, operated and sold a number of hotels here and in other cities. His most recent purchase was two units in the Edmonton

market he estimates will cost $65 million when renovations are included. Mundi said in an interview Monday he’s excited to contribute to the organization that operates two of B.C.’ s most famous assets. “It’s good for me to sit on the board with my background in finance,” he said. “I want to contribute.”

Mundi currently owns six properties employing about 400 people. That includes the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre. He also sits on the board of the Thompson Rivers University Community Trust. Mundi estimates the board meets between six to eight times a year.

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During the first two weeks of October’s gun amnesty, police across B.C. have collected more than 480 firearms and replicas. In addition, British Columbians voluntarily relinquished a variety of related items, including holsters, nonfirearms weapons, limited explosives and several thousand rounds of miscellaneous ammunition. The program provides a safe way to dispose of registered or unregistered firearms and dangerous weapons that have not been used in a criminal offence. Some of the unique items police have received

so far include historical weapons — even a First World Wat mortar shell from France. The BC Gun Amnesty is endorsed by the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police. It is led by B.C. RCMP and supported by all municipal police departments in British Columbia. The program runs through Oct. 31. Police are encouraging people to contact their local police, who will go to their residence to pick up the firearms. Firearm owners should not transport the weapons to the police station under any circumstances.

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Inflation deal renewed “It’s a framework that has worked extraordinarily well for 25 years and, after looking at all the evidence, we could find no compelling reason to change it,’’ Poloz said during an appearance before the House of Commons finance committee. The Bank of Canada uses the inflation target when determining monetary policy and setting its key overnight interest rate. Canada started using it to guide monetary policy in 1991 and has kept the target set at two per cent since 1995. Since then, inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, has averaged close to two per cent and only stepped outside the one to three per cent range for short periods. The bank and government said inflation has also been less volatile during that time. CIBC economist Royce Mendes suggested there had been speculation the Bank of Canada would increase the inflation target. “However, the costs of such a change and the uncertainties

associated with being the first major central bank to do so appear to have outweighed the benefits of such,” Mendes wrote in a report. “That said, the bank will continue to research potential improvements to the monetary policy framework in the years ahead given the constraints central banks are currently facing.’’ While the Bank of Canada and government agreed to keep the target unchanged, the central bank said it would stop using its preferred measure of core inflation, which excludes eight of the most volatile components of the consumer price index and the effect of indirect tax changes on the remaining components. Instead, the Bank of Canada will use three new measures that each look to measure core inflation in a different way in an effort to manage the risks associated with the shortcomings of any one indicator. The agreement is set to expire Dec. 31, 2021. — Canadian Press

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VICTORIA — The woman who has been watching out for B.C.’s children and youth for the last decade urged improved child welfare services for indigenous children, more help for kids leaving foster care and a government-wide children’s plan. Mary Ellen TurpelLafond has given her last report to a standing committee on children and youth at the B.C. Legislature.

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ing her tenure and her report outlined several of her office’s accomplishments including reducing the number of children in care and improving their education outcomes. But her report also says more help is urgently needed for the average of 700 youth a year in the province who age out of care when they turn 19 and are more likely to become homeless, run afoul of the justice system and have mentalhealth or substance-

abuse issues. Turpel-Lafond added the percentage of aboriginal children in care has increased in the last decade and both the provincial and federal governments can and should do more to help indigenous young people. Children’s Minister Stephanie Cadieux thanked Turpel-Lafond for her service and said the ministry addressed more than 70 per cent of her recommendations, with the rest either under way or in development.

Tory leadership hopeful Blaney aims to stem ‘erosion’ of Canadian values OTTAWA — Conservative leadership candidate Steven Blaney said he would reintroduce a bill calling for Canadians to have to show their face when they vote. In his first policy announcement since revealing his leadership bid on the weekend, Blaney said yesterday it’s time for a discussion on Canadian identity. He also wants federal employees to have their face uncovered when offering services. The former Harper cabinet minister said he would bring back a new face-covering law as a way of stemming what he calls the “slow and steady erosion’’ of Canadian values.

A Blaney-led government wouldn’t hesitate to use the notwithstanding clause to stop the Supreme Court of Canada from striking down the measure. The former public safety cabinet minister said the discussion has been ongoing for years in Quebec, which he lauded as playing a leading role in dealing with the challenge. He believes Canada is ready to have a similar “robust, mature’’ discussion on identity. “We must ensure that these new Canadians that we welcome understand how we live,’’ Blaney said. “We do not want our country to become like the country they left.” — Canadian Press

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OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada and the federal government have renewed their inflation target agreement for another five years in an effort to foster price stability and sustainable economic growth. The target will continue to be two per cent — the midpoint of a range of one per cent to three per cent that the central bank deems acceptable. The central bank and the government said low and stable inflation has helped underpin the Canadian economy and preserve confidence in the value of money. “Controlling the pace of inflation at a steady and low level protects the purchasing power of all Canadians and helps sustain growth and job creation,’’ Finance Minister Bill Morneau said. Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz said the agreement shows Ottawa supports “low, stable and predictable inflation,’’ while also giving the bank space it needs to independently pursue this goal.

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Federal minister: Ball in ‘Europe’s court’

OTTAWA — International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland came out swinging against her domestic political opponents yesterday as she ratcheted up pressure on European lawmakers to twist the arm of the lone Belgian holdout blocking their free trade deal. Freeland held firm to the government’s political deadline of Thursday, when Canada and the European Union are scheduled to attend a summit in Brussels and formally sign the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Freeland repeatedly brushed aside the question when asked whether the government would be willing to sign the deal after Thursday. “Canada’s job is done,” she said. “Canada is ready to sign CETA, but the ball is in Europe’s court.” Opposition from the Belgian region of Wallonia, with a population of 3.5 million, could kill a deal between more than 500-million EU citizens and 35-million Canadians. Belgium’s constitution gives each of its regions a veto over the actions of its national government. Freeland shrugged off the Conservatives, who assailed her for walking out Friday on talks taking place in Brussels, and for pointedly criticizing the EU’s ability to land a trade deal during an emotional and personal scrum with reporters afterward.

“This was a tough move by Canada, but it was a decision taken carefully and, upon reflection, it was the right and necessary thing to do,’’ she said. “To the Conservatives who’ve criticized walking away, they know it was the right move.” Freeland later brushed back more Conservative attacks in the House of Commons, including from trade critic Gerry Ritz who said the deal was “giftwrapped and left on the doorstep for the Liberals.’’ He accused Freeland of having a “meltdown’’ last week in Belgium and even suggested she was in need of “adult supervision.” But Freeland made no apologies. “As for my visible emotion, I do take this deal very personally. I am all in for Canada when I am at the negotiating table,” she said. “I was disappointed and sad but also tough and strong. I think those are the qualities that Canadians expect in their minister.’’ The EU said yesterday it hasn’t yet given up on the Thursday summit in Brussels. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke by telephone earlier in the day with EU President Donald Tusk, who said there’s yet time to find a way to convince the Belgian region to back the deal. “We think Thursday’s summit is still possible,” Tusk said in

a Twitter message. “We encourage all parties to find a solution.’’ Trudeau’s office had no comment as of last night about future travel plans. Freeland said she was encouraged by Tusk’s optimism. “CETA isn’t dead,’’ she said. “We wish them well and we hope that they can get there.’’ The EU’s executive commission called for patience in an attempt to save the free trade deal and had already dismissed last night’s deadline as counterproductive. Wallonian President Paul Magnette insisted he would agree to nothing under the threat of an ultimatum but remained open to further talks. “Each time they put forward such an ultimatum it makes a serene discussion and a democratic debate impossible,’’ he said. “I indicated that other parallel political contacts are still going on and that we could give counter proposals.” The EU Commission, which has negotiated the deal on behalf of the 28 nations, insisted that this week’s summit was not the final deadline. “The Commission traditionally does not set deadlines or ultimatums,’’ said EU Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas. — With files from The Associated Press

CEO: Plans to expand Tim Hortons unfazed by geopolitics TORONTO — The CEO of the parent company of Tim Hortons said yesterday he plans to keep pushing with an international expansion of the coffee-and-doughnut chain despite softness in the quick-service restaurant industry as well as political unrest and economic uncertainty abroad. Daniel Schwartz, head of Restaurant Brands International Inc., said he wasn’t fazed by geopolitical storms such as Britain’s vote to leave the European Union or the election in the Philippines of President Rodrigo Duterte, who has come under criticism for his approach to human rights. Restaurants can be expected in those markets next year, Schwartz said, adding it takes time to establish the brand’s supply chain and infrastructure in new regions. This summer, RBI announced plans to push the Philippines, which would be the company’s first foray into Southeast Asia, and Britain but had not set timelines. Comments came as RBI, which also owns Burger King, reported a bump in profits for the third quarter, which ended on Sept. 30. RBI, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, earned US$86.3 million, up from US$49.6 million in the same quarter last year. The company said the profit amounted to 36 cents per diluted share

compared with 24 cents a year ago. Revenue grew to nearly $1.08 billion, up from nearly $1.02 billion in the same period last year. Sales at Tim Hortons stores that have been open for 13 months or longer grew two per cent — not accounting for the effect of foreign currency fluctuations — while Burger King’s comparable sales increased 1.7 per cent. All of Burger King’s comparable sales growth came from markets overseas, while sales dropped 0.5 per cent in Canada and the U.S. Industry observers have pointed to lower grocery costs and higher restaurant prices as a reason people may be dining at home more frequently in North America. Tim Hortons added 28 new restaurants in the quarter to end the period with 4,492 locations. Burger King added 143 new restaurants to finish with 15,243. — Canadian Press

HEALTH CANADA LOOKS TO REVAMP FOOD GUIDE AS PART OF HEALTHY EATING STRATEGY OTTAWA — The federal government is moving to replace the outdated Canada Food Guide in an attempt to stem an obesity crisis plaguing the country. Health Minister Jane Philpott announced a consultation process yesterday to update the nutrition guide with better recommendations and the latest scientific evidence. Philpott told the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress in Montreal she recognizes changes will have an impact on the food industry but they are necessary. “We need to make choices that are good for Canadians, that will support them in making healthy choices and we will obviously make sure that we will do that in a way that allows industry time to catch up,’’ Philpott said. The revision is part of a multi-year, healthy eating strategy expected to include regulations to eliminate trans fats and cut the amount of salt in processed foods. Health Canada said four out of five Canadians are at risk of developing can-

cer, heart disease or Type-2 diabetes. Statistics show six out of 10 adults are considered overweight and nearly a third of young people also fall into the overweight or obese category. In March, a Senate committee study found Canada’s Food Guide is in need of a drastic makeover to help combat an obesity crisis. The report painted a bleak picture for people plagued with conditions linked to excess weight and said the guide is no longer effective in providing nutritional guidance. Canadians are not eating enough vegetables, fruits, whole grains or milk and alternatives while certain nutrients such as calcium and fibre are under-consumed. Thirty per cent of calories consumed come from foods high in

sugar, fat and sodium. The guide was last updated in 2007 and Philpott said she has heard from Canadians they find it difficult to navigate or apply its recommendations. The Food Guide revision will include an online consultation on Health Canada’s website with health professionals and everyday Canadians until Dec. 8. The federal Health Department aims to have updated dietary guidelines by the end of 2018 reflecting the most up-to-date scientific evidence on diet and health. Other initiatives include updated nutrition labels on prepackaged foods and restricting marketing to children. Philpott said Quebec has had important legislation in place against marketing and advertising to children, which the federal government will use as inspiration. She also said the government is following international efforts on a sugary drinks tax, but hasn’t made a decision to introduce one in Canada. — Canadian Press

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wo Kamloops’ brothers and restaurateurs caught in the crosshairs of the death of a franchise are back in both spaces they previously managed for the now defunct Ric’s Grill. “We’ve totally turned that page,” Steve Mitton said. Steve and Jeff Mitton ran Ric’s Grill restaurants downtown and in Aberdeen for more than a decade. Two years ago, they told KTW the franchise was in financial turmoil, resulting in closures and the franchise owner leaving them to deal with thousands of dollars owed in salaries, bonuses, investments and more. One Ric’s Grill location remains in Calgary, but the Mittons said it is no longer associated with the franchise. “The owner, actually, he passed away,” Steve said. “I went to small claims court, just to see if I could get even anything, but there just wasn’t anything there,” Jeff added. “The government didn’t even get their money back out of them as far as taxes and that kind of thing.” Steve ran Ric’s Mediterranean Grill downtown at 227 Victoria St. for 14 years

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elson Group Our Property Management greatest was named asset is Business being in of the Year at Saturday night’s Kamloops, 30th annual Kamloops but the Chamber of Commerce/ TD Business Excellence other is Awards. our staff. Kelson’s big award capped a two-award — RON FAWCETT, night for the business, joinKelson Group ing Domtar and iTel in the Property double-award category Management at the awards gala at the president Coast Hotel and Conference Centre in Aberdeen. “Our greatest asset is being in Kamloops, for one thing,” Kelson president Ron Fawcett while accepting the award. “But the other is our staff. I know other people have said staff are a problem. Our staff has never been a problem.” Kelson Group — Fawcett noted the name Kelson was created by combining parts of the names of his two sons, Kelly (vice-president, maintenance and construction) and Jason (vice-president, operations) — began in 1974 with the purchase of an apartment building on Arrowstone Drive in Sahali, a building it still owns. Kelson has expanded its propertymanagement business to nine cities in B.C. and Alberta. The President’s Award, which is not handed out every year, was given to Jo Berry, founder and organizer of the RunClub and the annual Boogie the Bridge, which has raised more than $1 million for charities. The full list of award winners: • City of Kamloops Community Service Award: Kelson Group Property Management; • Rocky Mountaineer Environmental Stewardship Award: The Afternoon Auxiliary to Royal Inland Hospital; • BDC Manufacturer Award: Domtar Inc. • Venture Kamloops Resource Industry Award: Domtar Inc.; • Aberdeen Mall Retailer Award 1-10 Staff: Gord’s Appliance and Mattress Centre;

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and Jeff ran Ric’s Grill in the Four Points by Sheraton on Rogers Way in Aberdeen for 12 years. In the wake of the fallout, they took over the downtown location and opened their own restaurant, Mittz Kitchen. “The first year was great and we didn’t really know what to expect. It took off and the second year was better,” Steve said, noting they surpassed their goal in that first year by 25 per cent. The restaurant is listed No. 2 in Kamloops on Trip Advisor. While the brothers regained their bearings downtown, the Sheraton took over operation of its hotel restaurant, the former

Aberdeen Ric’s location. It operated as Prime Grill until its Sept. 30 closure. This past spring, hotel management approached the Mittons, asking them to return, but the siblings declined as Mittz Kitchen was doing well and Jeff was busy getting his real-estate licence. “I was just like, no,” Steve said. “Our instinct was no.” But, when the Sheraton asked again this fall, the brothers had a change in heart. Twisted Olive will open tomorrow. “We negotiated with them for a little while and, all of a sudden, it sort of made sense for us to come up here,” Jeff said.

They hired former Hoodoo’s manager Ed Penner to run the restaurant and kept the eight remaining Prime Grill staff, hiring another 20-or-so employees to operate the eatery. The space, which includes a lounge in the hotel lobby and a patio, is double the size of Mittz, accommodating about 190 guests. The Mittons are leasing the space and renovations were part of the agreement. Tradespeople have been in and out for weeks, gutting the space. The kitchen was the only part not renovated. Diners can expect updated floors, booths, glass partitions, lighting and more. Tables

have also been rearranged to make the experience cozier. “It was stale. It sort of looked and felt the same as it had since Ric’s had opened,” Jeff said. The menu, he said, is a “Italian-SpanishMediteranneanCalifornia twist” — hence the Twisted Olive name — but the philosophy is the same as Mittz: everything from scratch. Twisted Olive will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Jeff expects hotel traffic through the week and more locals on weekends. “I think we’ve built a pretty good following downtown the last two years, so we’ll be able to transfer some of that up I think,” he said.

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recently read an article telling me the U.S. jobless rate had fallen to a 43-year low. That is to say the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits is as low now as it was around 1973. After the economy was battered and bruised through the housing market crash of 2007 through 2009 that sounds very impressive. U.S. policy makers must be doing a great job. This comes hand in hand with the stated rate of U.S. unemployment of five per cent. This tells us five per cent of Americans 16 years or older cannot find work and, if true, is a strong number and leading indicator for the economy and the equity markets. So why do you sense a slight

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policy makers. He has a long history and a strong reputation as a guy who cuts through the noise when it comes to public stats. Go to his web page to see his posted U.S. unemployment rate is around 23 per cent. That is quite the difference from the two sides of the fence. So, how do we get to five per cent? Ah, the joy of statistics and numbers in general, for that matter. As wealth managers, we have always had the pleasure of trying to filter through the numbers that seem to be able to say whatever people want. Want to make a mutual fund look good over a five-year period? Highlight the five years during which it had one really good year and post a fiveyear average. One year of 35 per

cent (maybe due to a lucky anomaly) and four years of zero still gives you a seven per cent simple average. Miss the one good year and get no return. Your fund had a really bad year four years ago? Then simply advertise its three-year average. The ways marketers can make stuff look good reminds me of pharmaceutical commercials. We see someone enjoying a great life because they have an ailment that is possibly cured, while a sweet voice in the background highlights all the side effects and possible death. The biggest manipulation in the unemployment rate is “discouraged workers.” Anyone who has given up on finding employment for more than four weeks is removed from the data.

If you have onemillion people who just gave up looking for work and retired early, on lower-thanhoped income, moved back in with mom and dad or decided to cut back on life and only have one spouse work they are not counted as unemployed. This is just one way among many the data can be “interpreted” (sounds nicer than manipulated) to get the numbers policy makers want to see. When it comes to unemployment, I like the foggy parameters. What if you now work full time, but make $20 an hour versus your old wage of $30? What if you work 30 hours a week versus 40? What if you only work 25 hours and don’t receive benefits or retirement benefits? There are so many ways to play with

those numbers. Now that I have everyone suspicious of the numbers, as you should be, what could be the current motives? Well, there is the U.S. election for starters. Democrats want to get re-elected and low unemployment sounds good. I will not go into this election as that clown show would take far too much ink to discuss. Where I think this number may be pointing is interest rates. The U.S. Federal Reserve needs to raise rates. Low unemployment hints at inflation and rising interest rates stems inflation. The real reason they need to raise rates is, if and when the bubble bursts again, they need to have some dry powder. They need to be able to cuts rates to

stimulate the economy — and it is tough to cut rates from almost zero. All of this means when you build out your plans for personal or business reasons, you really need to look a little deeper into the statistics and your assumptions. Les Consenheim is a senior wealth advisor with Scotia Wealth ManagementThe Consenheim Group. He can be reached by phone at 250-372-8117 or by email at les.consenheim@ scotiamcleod.com. This article is for general information purposes only. The views of the author do not necessarily reflect those of ScotiaMcLeod. Individuals should seek professional advice prior to acting on any information referred to herein.

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iTel Networks has been recognized for its growth as an earlystage company. iTel received the Startup Canada award for High Growth Entrepreneurship, given to a company exhibiting average annual growth rates greater than 20 per cent per year. Startup Canada supports a national grassroots network of small businesses. The annual awards celebrate “outstanding achievement in advancing Canadian entrepreneurship.” “It’s just recognition for the people who work really hard here,” said iTel founder and chief operating officer Dan Rink. “We’re growing quickly because we do a good job and our

iTel chief operating officer Daniel Rink speaks to guests during official opening of the tech company’s new offices on Mission Flats Road.

customers like us and we get lots of referrals. “I think mostly it’s just nice to have the recognition.” The 10-year-old company recently announced plans to expand to 300 employees from 75 and relocate from Kamloops Innovation to the former headquarters of Weyerhaeuser Canada on Mission Flats.

Rink told media the company is growing by about 10 employees per month. He said accolades from Startup Canada also reflect on the greater startup community that exists in the city. “Kamloops Innovation has done a really wonderful job of helping promote tech in Kamloops and

there’s lots of support from them and the provincial government for companies here,” he said. “You can see a real shift happening in Kamloops for sure. Compared to three or four years ago, there is a huge growing startup community in Kamloops.” Rink said support from mentors

and advisors through Kamloops Innovation, the local technology business accelerator, has been critical to iTel’s growth. John Zubak, entrepreneur-in-residence at Kamloops Innovation, received the Startup Canada Lifetime Achievement Award for making a “long-term impact and enduring legacy” in advancing a culture for entrepreneurial growth. Zubak is mentoring companies at Kamloops Innovation through the BC Innovation Council’s Venture Acceleration Program. It exists to guide and coach entrepreneurs starting new businesses. Kamloops Innovation’s executive director Lincoln Smith said the awards recognize Kamloops as an ideal place for entrepreneurs to start a business.

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know anything.” Sandy was reminded of the maledominated industry on more than one occasion, recalling one instance when a man asked about his truck. She advised him the oil was low, but he insisted his engine oil had been changed. “I said, ‘OK, but I’m not talking about the engine, I’m talking about the tranny,’” she said. “He goes stomping and says to Doug [the mechanic], ‘That dumb bimbette at the front says that the transmission runs on different oil than the car does.’ And Doug says, ‘It does.’ “He says, ‘I guess I’ll book it in. Just don’t tell that bimbette I was wrong.’” Sandy knew what

happened, bit her tongue and gave the man a ride home. “As I’m driving away, I go ‘bim-bette, bim-bette, bim-bette,’” she said with a laugh. Sandy made changes around Man-Mac over the years — she ran a tighter ship than did her late husband — and learned from longtime mechanic Doug Barr, who retired a few years ago after 38 years in the business. “If Doug was talking to the customers, I would listen to everything he said and I’d write it down. Then, after they’d left, I’d ask him,” she said. “And he says, ‘My gosh, you really want to know.’ “After that, if a customer went back to him, he would bring them up front and he’d

say, ‘We have to talk to Sandy, she’s the boss.’ “So I knew what was going on every step of the way.” Business improved and led to what Sandy called “a lot of really wonderful years there.” One sour taste she’s left with, however, was not being able to return some products to her supplier. “My supplier wouldn’t take anything back that was more than three months old and I had $55,000 in inventory I threw out,” she said. “I dealt with him for 20 years. I expected a little more than that.” The day she closed, many customers dropped by to wish Sandy well. She shared champagne with staff and landlords and called Doug. “I phoned him on Sept. 30 and said, ‘Well, Man-Mac is officially closing in an hour. I just want to thank you. I would have never made it without you’ because I wouldn’t have,” Sandy said. She’ll miss the people the most, but has made a deal with AAMCO Transmissions and Auto Repair to take her calls and assume Man-Mac warranties. 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JOIN IN FOR A GOOD CAUSE Wednesday, Oct. 26 The Kamloops Garden Club is hosting a course on canning and pickling on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Heritage House in Riverside Park. The session to show you what to do with all those vegetables in your garden will start at 7 p.m. -----------------------------------------------------Thursday, Oct. 27 The Kamloops YMCA-YWCA is looking for boys in grades five through eight to help organize its Strength in Being a Boy conference planned for next April. The program will run in the same manner the Y does with its annual Power of Being a Girl, with the organizers making all decisions on the conference. The goal is to create a day that will focus on boys, what matters to them and what it means to be a boy in today’s world. The committee will meet weekly for 90 minutes; the first meeting is on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 4 p.m. at the John Tod Centre, 150 Wood St. Boys interested in getting involved can call the Y at 250-372-7725 and register for course code 13252. The conference is scheduled for April 26.

SURPRISE PRIZE: Kamloops’ Kia customer Ramon van der Woning won one of 30 $10,000 prizes given away during Kia Canada’s Drive to Surprise sales event this past summer. Van der Woning was handed the cheque after test driving a Kia. From left to right: Kamloops Kia operations manager Gavin Berry, van der Woning and Kia sales manager Gordon Nuttal. FAMILY FUNDS: The Valleyview Overlanders Lions Club present a cheque the Kamloops Family Tree. The society contributed volunteer hours to assist with the club’s boat and motor raffle ticket sales. Funds will be used for their programs helping moms and kids.

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what you need to do, that can happen. And it did.” Glanville said his frustration with surrendering a playoff position to UBC-Okanagan — a team he felt the Wolves were clearly better than — was tempered by optimism for the future. The way this season ended is going to stick with the WolfPack, but there are good pieces in place. The club won’t lose any players next season and boasted one of the most potent offences in the Canada West. If they can do a better job of keeping the ball out of their net next season — a year in which they will host the U Sports national championship at Hillside Stadium — the WolfPack won’t just be in title contention by virtue of their automatic berth. They could be there on merit. “We just keep building on it,” Glanville said. “This year, it’s another step in the right direction. “Ultimately, it’s going to be disappointment that we didn’t make the playoffs but, at the end of the day, we’re starting to realize how good we can be if we start fixing a couple pieces.”

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his one is going to sting for a while. The Thompson Rivers WolfPack came up short in their final road trip of the Canada West regular season this weekend, losing to both the Victoria Vikes and the UBC Thunderbirds and relinquishing the conference’s fourth-and-final post-season berth to their rivals from UBC-Okanagan. The men’s soccer season is over. “The players were pretty gutted at that point, but when you leave your destiny in someone else’s hands, that can happen,” WolfPack head coach John Antulov told KTW on Sunday morning. “We had many opportunities over the last little bit to put it away and get those extra points. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to do that. So we really have nobody to blame but ourselves for that.” The Wolves had their fate in their own hands entering the weekend, but didn’t perform with their season on the line. They surrendered three goals in the second half against Victoria to lose 3-1 on Friday and dropped a 2-1 decision to the UBC Thunderbirds on Saturday, finishing the season 6-9-1. The losses, coupled with the UBC-Okanagan Heat defeating the Thunderbirds 3-2 in extra time on Saturday, pushed Thompson Rivers out of playoff contention. The Kamloops club needed just a single point in one of its last three regular season matches to clinch a playoff berth for the first time in program history, but was unable to secure even a draw against the Fraser Valley Cascades, the Vikes or the T-Birds. “Obviously, disappointed, no question,” Antulov said.

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The club had good spells in both matches of the weekend, he said, but missed opportunities reigned. Antulov felt the Wolves could have done a better job mentally and it was a few minor lapses that sank their season. “At the end of the day, with what happened yesterday, it really came back to bite us.” As the group left the pitch at Thunderbird Stadium and watched the online scoreboard for

the final 15 minutes of the match between the T-Birds and the Heat, it appeared they may have lucked out and snuck into the postseason. As the clock ran out on the match between the clubs, the score read 2-2. Thompson Rivers had the advantage in a tiebreaker against UBC-Okanagan. But in extra time, the Heat managed to put one more into the cage, shutting out the Pack.

“It’s a pretty frustrating end,” said WolfPack striker Ryan Glanville, who led the club in points and goals. His 11 markers were third in Western Canada. “We felt decent about how we were playing in both games. I think it was the story of our season, right? We’ll be playing well for large portions of the game and then a couple costly mistakes will sort of change the tide for us. “When you don’t take care of

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Autumn Leaves THE VALLEYVIEW SKATING CLUB AND KAMLOOPS SKATING CLUB WERE WELL-REPRESENTED AT THE AUTUMN LEAVES COMPETITION, WHICH WRAPPED UP ON SUNDAY AT MCARTHUR ISLAND SPORT AND EVENT CENTRE. KTW PHOTOGRAPHER ALLEN DOUGLAS SNAPPED PICTURES OF KAMLOOPS SKATERS AT THE EVENT. MORE OF HIS PHOTOS ARE ONLINE AT KAMLOOPSTHISWEEK.COM. MORE THAN 520 SKATERS FROM B.C. AND THE YUKON WERE IN ATTENDANCE.

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Visitors take Kamloops teams to task on gridiron The South Kamloops Titans and Valleyview Vikings suffered identical fates in B.C. Secondary Schools Football Association play at Hillside Stadium on Friday. In the late game, the Vernon Panthers often started with good field position in a 31-0 victory over South Kam. The Titans were able to slow down the Panthers’ potent passing game, but costly turnovers and poor special-teams play were too much to overcome. Earlier Friday, the Clarence Fulton Maroons were dominant in a 31-0 victory over the Valleyview Vikings. The top two teams from the AA Varsity Okanagan Conference will advance to the playoffs. Vernon looks primed to place first, sitting at 2-0 with games against Valleyview (1-2) and Westsyde (0-2) remaining.

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BRIEFS South Kam (1-1) and Clarence Fulton (2-1) will square off in Vernon on Friday in a pivotal game that will likely decide which team nabs the second playoff berth in the division. Westsyde will be looking to score an upset victory over Vernon on Friday at Hillside Stadium, with kickoff slated for 7 p.m.

Raiders rolling

There was a lot to cheer about for fans of the Kamloops Rugby Club Raiders on Saturday. In first-division women’s B.C. Rugby Union play, Kamloops (5-0) downed United Rugby Club of Coquitlam 33-10 in a physical match at Exhibition Park.

Gabriel Graham-Boyd of the South Kamloops Titans makes a shoe-string tackle on Riley Bos of the Vernon Panthers on Friday at Hillside Stadium. Vernon remained undefeated with a 31-0 victory. For more photos, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com.

Kaitlyn Cumming (2), Brooke Miller, Erin Connolly-Reed and Lindsay Stobbe had tries for the Raiders. Jess Oldenburger booted four conversion kicks. Meanwhile, the Raiders edged hometown Langley 34-29 in BCRU men’s second-division action on Saturday, with tries coming from JJ Woldum, Ciaran Hynes, Steve Thomson, Greg Thomson and Dan Gawley. Hynes slotted three penalty kicks. Kamloops improved its record to 3-1 on the campaign. Both the men’s and women’s teams have a bye this weekend.

Award winners

Two Kamloops Broncos received B.C. Football Conference Awards on the weekend. Quarterback Colby Henkel was named rookie of the year, while Jordan Angove picked

up a pair of awards — top defensive back and top return specialist.

Pigskin results

There were three Kamloops Community Football teams in action on the weekend. In peewee play, Kamloops blanked the Kelowna Riders 46-0. Kelowna topped Kamloops 28-0 in atom play and the Riders beat Kamloops 47-6 in a junior-bantam tilt.

Spence report

The Spence siblings raced to personal- and season-best results on the weekend in longtrack speedskating action at the Calgary Olympic Oval. The elder sisters, Josie and Victoria, qualified to compete in the fall World Cup selection portion of the event, placing third and fourth, respectively, in both the 3,000-metre 5,000m women races. Josie raced to a second-place finish in

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the Kamloops Blazers in a 4-3 win over Tri-City at Sandman Centre on Saturday.

Rylan Parenteau and the Tri-City Americans made them work for it, but the Rylan Parenteau and the Tri-City Kamloops Blazers got what they deserved Americans made them work for it, but the on Saturday at Sandman Centre. Kamloops Blazers got what they deserved Deven Sideroff scored in overtime to on Saturday at Sandman Centre. lift the Blazers (7-6) to a 4-3 victory, a win Deven Sideroff scored in overtime to that moves Kamloops’ record on home lift the Blazers (7-6) to a 4-3 victory, a win ice to 5-0. that moves Kamloops’ record on Tri-City home Kamloops was outshooting ice24-7 to 5-0. five minutes into the second periKamloops wasnot outshooting Tri-City od, but could beat Parenteau, the 24-7 five minutes into the second peri20-year-old netminder from Saskatoon. od, but could notcompeted beat Parenteau, thethe “We really hard from 20-year-old netminder from Saskatoon. start to the finish,” Blazers’ head coach “We really competed hard fromthrough the Don Hay told KTW. “We battled start to the finish,” Blazers’ head coach adversity. We kept pushing and coming Don Hay told KTW. “We battled through back.” adversity. We kept pushing Kamloops has won theand firstcoming three back.” games of a five-game homestand that Kamloopstonight has won the first continues against thethree Victoria games of aGame five-game homestand that Royals. time is 7 p.m. at Sandman continues Centre. tonight against the Victoria Royals.The Game is 7 p.m. atbetween Sandman line time of Garrett Pilon Centre. Rudolfs Balcers and Deven Sideroff — The line of Garrett each of whom havePilon been between drafted by NHL teamsBalcers — was and formed thisSideroff month and Rudolfs Deven — is finding chemistry in a hurry. each of whom have been drafted by NHL playing way we teams“If —we waskeep formed thisthe month andare, is I feelchemistry like we could a top line in this finding in abe hurry. league,” Sideroff said. “They have “If we keep playing the way both we are, amazing Putinallthis three of I feel like wespeed couldand be atalent. top line us together and we’re doing some good league,” Sideroff said. “They both have things.” amazing speed and talent. Put all three of Sideroff had twodoing goals on Saturday us together and we’re some good — he leads the Blazers in goal scoring with things.” seven — had while Balcers two assists Sideroff two goalshad on Saturday — had oneinhelper. he and leadsPilon the Blazers goal scoring with seven — while Balcers had two assists and Pilon had one helper.

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Peter Revel exploded out of the gate with the same vigour he summons to chase down his big brother Matt to hug him after Kamloops Blazers’ games at Sandman Centre. The Blazers played host to the Tri-City Americans on Autism Awareness Night on Saturday. Petey, who has Rubinstein– Taybi syndrome and autism, was honoured with ceremonial puck-drop duties. With players on the Kamloops bench standing and those in attendance at Sandman Centre watching intently, Petey flew out of the bench area and onto the carpet that had been laid out at a 90-degree angle — from the gate on the Blazers’ side to centre ice along the boards and then down to the face-off circle. The stage was his and his alone. “He came out pretty hot,” said Matt, a 20-year-old forward from Abbotsford. “I didn’t expect him to come out that

fast. He almost went down, but then he threw his hands up to make sure the crowd knew he made it.” The moment was priceless. Petey had the crowd in the palm of his hand. But he wasn’t done yet. Matt and a member of the Americans moved toward the face-off dot to take the ceremonial draw, but Petey, still opting for a light jog in lieu of a walk, beat them to the circle and launched the puck, overhand as if it were a ceremonial first pitch. If hearts in the crowd weren’t warm enough, that lit them on fire. “The fans liked that,” Matt said of Petey’s unorthodox puck-dropping style. “Maybe that’ll catch on here.” Matt calmly retrieved the puck and handed it back to his little brother. Petey nailed it the second time, dropping the disc at centre ice to warm applause, cheering and incessant stick-tapping from both teams. Petey turned around in a hurry for the return sprint to the Blazers’ bench,

but stopped about halfway through the journey to raise his hands, look to the skies and soak in the adulation, creating a picture those in attendance won’t soon forget. “He’s fully aware that he’s being recognized,” Matt said. “He deserves every minute of it. It was great to see. You saw the way he got out there and put his hands up to acknowledge everyone. I’m just glad he stayed on his feet.” He fought through another near-fall moment when the carpet lost traction with the ice — the crowd gasped — but made it safely back to the bench. Petey has followed Matt on every step of his hockey path. Don Hay was coaching the Vancouver Giants when he caught his first glimpse of Matt’s superfan. “Matt came to Giants’ training camp when he was 14 or 15,” said Hay, now head coach of the Blazers. “Petey was there cheering him on. He’s always happy. He never has a bad day. The guys love having him around. The Blazers love him, too.”

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At long, long last, it’s true: Either the Chicago Cubs or Cleveland Indians will win the World Series. The matchup between teams that forever waited ‘til next year — next century, really — is finally here. A classic Fall Classic, for sure. Do-it-all Javier Baez, flashy Francisco Lindor, MVP calibre Kris Bryant and a bevy of young stars. Lights-out relievers Andrew Miller and Aroldis Chapman, and wily skippers Joe Maddon and Terry Francona. Plus, intrigue if injured AllStar starter Danny Salazar and slugger Kyle Schwarber can play. Oh, and did someone mention something about a drought? Game 1 is at Progressive Field tonight, with the Cubs opening as a heavy favourite to win their first crown since 1908. In the Cubs’ last visit to Cleveland, back in August 2015, they posted a 17-0 rout for the most-lopsided shutout ever in interleague play. It got so out of hand that two Indians outfielders wound up pitching. But that’s ancient history. For the Cubbies, this is their first World Series trip since 1945. They clinched their spot Saturday night at rollicking Wrigley Field as big league ERA leader Kyle Hendricks outpitched Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw for a 5-0 win in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series. Favourites since opening day, Anthony Rizzo, Addison Russell and past October aces Jon Lester and John Lackey helped the Cubs cruise to a major leagueleading 103 victories. Now they’re ready to sweep aside the Curse of the Billy Goat and the spectre of Steve Bartman. And make up for the near-misses by Cubs greats such as Ernie Banks, Ron Santo and Billy Williams. “Obviously we know that it’s something that’s going to be talked about with the history of the organization,’’ pitcher Jake Arrieta said. “But it’s really not something we focus on at all. So we just kind of disregard it and go out and play.’’ The Indians also have a past full of failure and frustration. Their title drought dates to Bob Feller, Lou Boudreau, Larry Doby and 1948, trailing only the Cubs for the longest wait in the majors. In 1997, Cleveland was three outs from winning the championship when closer Jose Mesa blew a one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 7 at Florida. An error by sure-handed second baseman Tony Fernandez

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Kittens are so darling and so prone to disappearing.You have been busy trying to count them.You know four of them have black fur, four have grey fur and three have white fur. Each kitten is of at least one of the three colours and maybe more. One kitten is grey and white only. One kitten is black, grey and white. If there is a kitten that is just of one colour, then there are two of them that are just that colour. There are no kittens that are black and grey only. How many kittens are there of each colour combination, and how many are there in total? The answer to this week’s puzzle will be published in the November 1st edition of Kamloops This Week.

ANSWER TO LAST WEEK’S RACE TO THE MORE MARBLES PUZZLE:

There are 6 red, 5 orange, 8 yellow, 7 green, 4 blue and 3 violet marbles.

Full solutions online at genew.ca

This puzzle is by Gene Wirchenko. His blog, genew.ca, has other puzzles & articles.

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Announcements

Employment

Anniversaries

Lost & Found

Obituaries

Word Classiﬁed Deadlines

Lost: 4 yr/old black medium haired cat on Oct 2nd near 10th & Sudbury St. Tattoo in right ear. (Marco) 250-5545412.

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RICHMOND, Patricia Anne December 1945 - October 2016

Passed away peacefully October 10th, 2016 at home with her husband and daughter by her side. Forever loved and missed by her husband Del, daughter Melissa & grandson Ethan. Survived by her mother Dora Mills and sister Christine Scaife. Pat was an employee of Keyfacts, formally Equifax and was involved with the White Rock Skating Club. Service to be held Saturday, October 29th, 11:00 am, at Lighthouse Fellowship Church, Kamloops.

Career Opportunities

Retail Furniture Salesperson Required Largest major retail store in the Interior carrying major top furniture brands like Ashley, La-Z-Boy, Serta, Simmons and more is seeking a skilled salesperson. We place value on teamwork, positive attitude and ability to learn, along with personal motivation and drive. Guaranteed wage plus bonus/commission for the right top performer. Qualifications: • Ability to develop rapport with clients. • Pursues work with insatiable energy and drive. • High level of creativity and interest in Interior Design. • Strong sales skills an asset. • Able to work weekends.

Drop resume and cover letter off in person at 1289 Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, Attn: Sales Manager

Career Opportunities

Professional Truck Driver Training Program Funding available for those who qualify!

PERFECT Part-Time Opportunity

3 Days Per Week call 250-374-0462

Personals Looking For Love?

CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE October 29-30 • November 5-6 TRAINING TRUCK DRIVERS FOR 28 YEARS!

RETAIL LENDER Clinton; Permanent, Full-Time

Integris is looking for a Retail Lender to work in Clinton, B.C., on a permanent, full-time basis. The primary functions of the position will be to meet the needs of our members, as well as refer the full range of lending, ﬁnancial planning & insurance products and services. The applicant should have a successful track record in actively seeking new customers and clients, analyzing financial information, building consumer lending portfolios, and marketing basic and complex deposit products. Exceptional judgment and analytical skills are essential. Excellent communication skills as well as good time management and organizational skills are a requirement. We offer a professional environment with competitive salary commensurate with experience & education, and a comprehensive beneﬁts package. Relocation allowance offered.

To apply, please upload your resume/cover letter by visiting www.integriscu.ca/careers and locating the corresponding position under the current openings tab. The deadline for this position is Wednesday, November 9th, 2016.

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Have you considered working in the Shopping Centre Environment? Aberdeen Mall and it’s retailers are searching for dynamic, customer service oriented individuals to fulfill a variety of roles.

Visit www.aberdeenmall.ca/careers to discover your opportunity A snapshot of positions available: · Security Supervisor · Retail Managers & Employees · Food Service Positions · Seasonal positions and more!

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Business Opportunities

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Education/Trade Schools

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Home Care/Support

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The Van Kam Freightways Ltd. Group of Companies requires Linehaul drivers. Applicants should have a minimum of three years class 1 highway/mountain driving experience. Basic use of computers would be asset. Winter driving experience is a must.

Career Opportunities JOIN OUR TEAM at Painted Boat Resort on the Sunshine Coast ! We have positions available now with the Front Desk, Housekeeping and the Spa. Please contact Adam Paling at manager@paintedboat.com with your resume and cover letter. www.paintedboat.com

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We are hiring company drivers for the following locations: â€˘ Castlegar, BC â€˘ Kamloops, BC â€˘ Kelowna, BC â€˘ Surrey, BC We offer above average rates and an excellent beneďŹ ts package. To join our team of Professional Drivers, please send a cover letter, a current resume and current driverâ€™s abstract (within the last 30 days) to: drivers@vankam.com If you have any questions regarding the position please contact Bev at 604-968-5488 or 1-800-826-5261 ext. 861 We thank you for your interest in Van Kam; however, only those being considered will be contacted regarding an interview.

SOME SHOES NEED FILLING Looking for Door to Door Carriers. Kids and Adults needed!

ABERDEEN Rte 583 â€“ Butte Pl, Chinook Pl, Mt. Dufferin Dr. â€“ 43 papers

VALLEYVIEW/JUNIPER Rte 617 â€“ 2401-2515 Valleyview Dr, Valleyview Pl. â€“ 58 papers

DOWNTOWN Rte 311 â€“ 423-676 1st Ave, 440-533 2nd Ave, 107-237 Battle St, 135173 St Paul St. â€“ 31 papers

Rte 652 â€“ Coldwater Crt, 1616-2212 Coldwater Dr houses, 1921-1999 Skeena Dr. (odd) â€“ 58 papers

Rte 320 â€“ 483-587 9th Ave, 801-991 Battle St, 804-992 Columbia St (even), 803-995 Nicola St. â€“ 50 papers Rte 333 â€“ 1005-1090 Pine St, 10031176 Pleasant St. â€“ 47 papers Rte 335 â€“ 1175-1460 6th Ave, 11651185 7th Ave, Cowan St, 550792 Munro St. â€“ 63 papers Rte 381 â€“ 20-128 Centre Av, Hemlock St, 605-800 Lombard St. â€“ 45 papers NORTHSHORE/BATCH Rte 187 â€“ 2100-2181 Saddleback Dr, Latigo Dr, Doubletree Cres. â€“ 49 papers

Rte 664 â€“ Kickinghorse Dr & Way â€“ 31 papers DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE Rte 756 â€“ 7410-7510 Dallas Dr, Kelso Cres, Oâ€™Connor Rd, Rambler Pl. â€“ 84 papers RAYLEIGH Rte 830 â€“ Chetwynd Dr, Stevens Dr. â€“ 59 papers Rte 834 â€“ Armour Pl, MattochMcKeague Rd, Sabiston Crt & Rd, 4205-4435 Spurraway. â€“ 66 papers Rte 838 â€“ Strawberry Lane, 45564797 Cammeray Dr. â€“ 62 p.

â€œVan Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Environmental Responsibilityâ€? Experienced Class 1 Produce drivers needed to run California/Arizona, excellent pay and benefits plus safety bonus. email bill@keywestexpress.ca 1-604-539-1700.

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90% of our readers will spend at least 10-20 minutes reading the paper Q: How much time do our readers spend reading the newspaper?

Less than 10 minutes

22%

30 minutes +

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10 - 20 minutes

50%

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiďŹ cation proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com START A NEW CAREER in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, Call: 855-670-9765

Farm Workers

is looking for substitute distributors for door-to-door deliveries. Vehicle is required. For more information please call the Circulation Department at

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Looking for nursery and ginseng workers Mon-Sat 8-10hr per day transportation provided Call 250-319-7263 or fax 250-554-2604

FARM LABOURERS

Horstingâ€™s Farm in Cache Creek, BC requires Farm Labourers 5 to 6 days/week, 40 to 50 hours/week at $10.85 per hour. Farm work includes: planting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting and preparing crops for market. Employment start date is March 1, 2017. Submit application to: fax 604-792-7766, by mail to: 2540 Hwy 97, PO Box 716, Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0 Or email: horstingsfarm@shaw.ca

Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

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Help Wanted Hair Express wanting experienced Stylist. Call 778-5381366 or 250-554-1366. I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

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Financial Services

Handypersons

Landscaping

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance

RICKSâ€™S SMALL HAUL

PETERâ€™S YARD SERVICE

For all Deliveries & Dump

Tree Pruning or Removal

Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420

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Fitness/Exercise

Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!

250-374-7467

Sales ADVERTISING Consultants: Our company is always looking for great sales representatives to add to our team. Our business requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fastpaced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Excellent communication skills, valid driverâ€™s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to:khall@aberdeenpublishing.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Work Wanted HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774. Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /OfďŹ ce Worker/Tutor Detail oriented, organized, problem-solver, extremely computer literate. Strong proofreading, editing, technical writing, public speaking skills. Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match. Gene Wirchenko 250-8281474. genew@telus.net

250-377-3457

Landscaping

call 250-374-0462

Business/OfďŹ ce Service DENIED Canada Pension Plan disability benefits? Under 65 and want to apply for CPP disability benefits? Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call 1-877-7933222 www.dcac.ca

Floor ReďŹ nishing/ Installations

Licensed & Certiďƒžed

250-572-0753

YOUR BUSINESS HERE Only $150/month

Only 3 issues a week!

for a route near you!

Stucco/Siding

Yard clean-up, Hedge trimming, Leaf Raking

Aerate â€˘ Power Rake Yard/Lot/Garden Clean Up Prune Mow â€˘ Weed Whack â€˘ Weed Hedge Trim â€˘ Plant Gravel/Rock/Mulch â€˘ Turf Garden Walls â€˘ Paving Stones Irrigation: Start up & Repairs

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Misc Services

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250-376-2689 Emerald

Cedars

direct from Okanagan grower, acclimatized for this area. SPECIAL â€˘ 5ft. tall - 10 for $200 â€˘ We also have 6,7,8 & 9ft. Delivery Available BUDGET NURSERIES (George) 250-498-2189 georgedemelo@mail.com

RUN TILL Rubbish Removal JA ENTERPRISES Rubbish Removal 778-257-4943

Buying or Selling? ClassiďŹ eds Work!

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RENTED

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Edging

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Bill

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KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462

Businesses

WE will pay you to exercise!

For more information call the Circulation department 250 - 374 - 0462

Courses. Next C.O.R.E. November 5th & 6th, Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. November 13th Sunday. Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

SENIORâ€™S If you require assistance with shopping, medical appt, travel/outings or hshld chores. Call 250-819-7646.

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Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Pets

Furniture

Tools

Animals sold as “purebred stock” must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.

L-shaped desk w/hutch. $75. 5 drawer desk. $50. Office chair. $15. Dresser w/mirror. $50. 250- 554-9981.

Holzer saw $1500, Safety Harness $500, Myte Extractor $2500. 250-377-8436.

PETS For Sale?

Oak dining table w/6-padded chairs. Good condition. $200. 250-554-1264.

TRI-CITY SPECIAL! for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. (250)371-4949

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Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery

$500 & Under Do you have an item for sale under $750? Did you know that you can place your item in our classifieds for one week for FREE?

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A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc.,Custom Modifications Office / Home” Call for price. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Fir

Firearms

Kenmore Microwave stove fan. 250-828-1542.

and

Small office desk (20”x40”) 4 drawers. Small TV 10 years old. You pick-up. 250-3722458.

CLASSIFIEDS

Kubota AV2500 Generator. Kubota AV2500 Oil Watch. $750. 250-374-1988

MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg. Old Wood Table. $100. 372-9540.

250-

BUYING Coin Collections, Olympic Coins, Gold & Silver etc. Call Chad: 250-863-3082

Furniture 8ft Antique Couch $1200. Antique Settee or Loveseat one of a kind $900. Round dining room table w/4-chairs & 2 bar stools. $800. Couch & matching chairs $250. 250-3741541. Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $900. 250-374-8933.

Houses For Sale

Lemond RevMaster Spin Bike. Model 15300-7. $750. Like New. 250-372-8406.

Misc. Wanted

ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine. Stock up now. Campfire wood. (250) 377-3457.

The special includes a 1x1.5 ad (including photo) that will run for one week (three editions)in Kamloops This Week. Our award winning paper is delivered to over 30,000 homes in Kamloops every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday..

250-374-7467

Solid oak table $97, China Cabinet $119 Kitchen cabinet set $395 (250) 299-6477

Firewood/Fuel

For Sale By Owner $55.00 Special!

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Ozburn Wood burning Fireplace EPA rated chimney and acc. $700 (250) 376-1360

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Browning 300 Winchester Mag, Bushnell scope Elite 4200 10pwr. $1500. 371-0115.

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Collectable Box $20. 778470-2145 call btwn 12-12:30.

Savage Arms 308 Winchester model 99 w/clip 4x Bushnell scope $550 (250) 573-3226

For Sale By Owner

Misc. for Sale 40-2”x12”x16’ (250) 372-2380

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Real Estate CHEAP LAND LIQUIDATION! Humboldt County Nevada. 80 acre parcels only $ 200/acre! Great for investment, farm & recreational use. Limited availability! Call Earl 949-632-7066. wwwcheapruralproperty.com

Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110

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The printed paper remains the most popular method of reading Q: How do you generally read the newspaper? *check all that apply.

a Printed Newspaper

91%

Online

17%

tablet

smartphone

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Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday over 65,690 readers in over 30,000 homes and businesses receive Kamloops This Week and find it full of relevant, local news. Communicating with customers must be cost-effective. Our large circulation and reasonable ad rates mean your cost per reader is exceptionally affordable. Your ROI is high!

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Rentals

Transportation

Cars - Domestic

Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

Suites, Lower

Cars - Domestic

THOMPSON VILLA APARTMENTS

3bdrm half duplex on Fernie Rd. N/P. $1800/mo +util. Nov 1st. Ref’s . 250-374-1988.

2bdrm 4 working person or couple a/c, nice yard, new flooring ref, n/p $1000 +1/2 hydro (250) 376-0633 North Kam

1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue. 150,000kms. No dents or rust. $1500. 778-470-0121.

1-Bedroom Apartments $880- $910 Bachelor $680 2-Bedroom Apartments $1,010 • Seniors Orientated • Close to the Hospital • Quiet Living Space • Underground Parking • Newly Renovated Suites • No Smoking

520 Battle Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2M2 Contact Jean: 250-372-0510 #216 Alder Apartments. Logan Lake. 1bdrm $600/mo neg Avail now 250-320-4870 or 250-572-7185. 2BDRM a/c, patio, n/p ref required heat and hot water incl (250) 376-1485. Amazing VIP student fully equipped Dwntn super studio. $1200**. 250-377-8436.

Brock 2bdrms main floor. A/C, N/S. Mature couple preferred. $1100 +util. 250-320-8442.

Homes for Rent 3bdrms Downtown cls to RIH. F/S, N/S, N/P. Avail Oct 1st. $1200/mo. +util+ref’s. 250675-4030/ 250-833-6095 All Furnished4Bd+,nrTRU/RIH viewDeckComfycozynsp.2400. 604-802-5649pg250-314-0909

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Northland Apartments 1 Bedroom Suite Adult Oriented No Pets Elevators / Dishwashers Common Laundry $850 per month North Shore 250-376-1427

NORTH SHORE

1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Clean quiet buildings. Reasonable Rental Rates Utilities not included

CALL 250-682-0312

Bed & Breakfast BC Best Buy Classified’s Place your classified ad in over 71 Papers across BC.

Recreation **Booking for 2016** CALL NOW FOR BEST DATES Shuswap Lake! 5 Star Resort in Scotch Creek BC. Newer 1bdrm 1-bath park model. Tastefully decorated guest cabin. One of only 15 lots on the beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat. Provincial Park, Golf, Grocery/Liquor store & Marina all minutes away. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, Adult & Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground. $1500 week. 4 day, 1 week, 2 week & monthly rentals available. BOOK NOW! Call for more information. 1-250-371-1333.

Rooms for Rent Monthly, weekly. Pets okay. Util incld. Starting $750/mo. Valleyview 250-574-9359.

Shared Accommodation

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Mature working roommate wanted in Valleyview home. $800/mo. 778-538-1958.

CLASSIFIEDS

Suites, Lower 1bdrm clean, perfect for student/working person,n/s n/party,n/p util incl $800/mo. 250851-2025 1Bdrm, N/Shore. Close to all amenities, no laundry, n/p/n/s, $750 inclds util. 250-376-9002

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1brm self contained suite. Fully furnished, bedding, flat TV, Wifi, kitchen plates etc. Sahali. N/S, N/P. $1000/mo. 250-8511193.

2Bdrm main flr near school, bus/shopping, n/s, Northshore $900/mo inclds util. 376-8465

Townhouses

1998 Honda Accord. 4dr, auto. 222,000kms. 4 winters on rims. $1700. 250-554-0528. 1999 Grand Am 250-299-6524.

2012 Hyundai Accent. Factory warranty until Dec. 2016. 75,000kms New winters, clean. $7900. 250-319-8292.

Best Value In Town

NORTH SHORE *Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms *Big storage rooms *Laundry Facilities *Close to park, shopping & bus stop

1999 Olds 88 Anniversary Edition, final year produced. 2nd owner, maintained. Full load leather, alloys, 3.8 V-6. May qualify for Collectors Status. 96,000kms. $4,500. 250-318-2449 after 6pm.

318-4321

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Transportation

Antiques / Classics 1967 Ford Falcon Futura St.6 Auto 2dr all original runs good, $5,000 obo (250) 376-5722

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1982 Mercedes 300 SD TD. 2 owners, original and documented. 242,000km no drips. Show car quality. 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT AWD. 110,000kms. - 90% Hwy Kms. New windshield. Remote start, 4 studded winters on rims. Like new interior. $9,500. 250-981-1272.

Auto Accessories/Parts

Open Road 2007 349, R.L. 36ft One owner, 3 slides, elec/stabilizers, awning. 1 ton 2005 Ford Diesel, 200,000km club cab $38,500 package (250) 372-5401 snoopy05@telus.net

Asking $6000. 250-312-3525 before 8pm

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Obituaries & In Memoriam In Loving Memory of Bill Erickson

May 28, 1938 - October 24, 2015

Joyce Millicent Woodruff (Bader)

Dennis Littleton

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Woody, her daughters Marilee (Greg), Marcia (Alan) and her grandsons Jordan, Daren (Lexi) and Corey (Brooke), brother Gerry, niece Larinda and her children Heather (Joel), Jeffery (Natalie), Haley (Kyle) and Hannah, as well as numerous family and friends. Joyce was predeceased by her parents Dick and Charlotte and her sister-in-law Phyllis.

They say there is a reason They say that time will heal But neither time nor reason Will change the way we feel For no-one knows the heartache That lies behind our smiles No-one knows how many times We have broken down and cried We want to tell you something So there won’t be any doubt You’re so wonderful to think of But so hard to be without

Joyce was born on October 6, 1934 in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Woody and Joyce were married in 1956 and settled in Victoria where Woody was in the Navy. They raised two daughters and then retired to Vernon and Kamloops to be closer to their grandchildren. Joyce was an avid sports fan and golfer, active in the BCLGA in her retirement. She was a wonderful piano player and singer and enjoyed taking part in the choir. She loved animals of all kinds but her main loves in life were her three grandchildren. She didn’t miss a single sports game that they played. A Celebration of Joyce’s Life will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 2:00 pm in the Gathering Place at Overlander Extended Care, 953 Southill Street, Kamloops, BC with Celebrant Glen Peter officiating. Should friends desire, donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the British Columbia Lung Association in memory of Joyce would be greatly appreciated.

He is survived by Doris his loving wife of 57 years and nieces Margot Bodchon and Julie Clayton. Dennis was born in Ucluelet, BC and moved with his parents to Port Alberni where he completed his high school education. He earned a Forestry Degree at UBC and spent the rest of his working life working as a Professional Forester for various companies in Western Canada, the last being with Weyerhaeuser in Kamloops, BC. Dennis and Doris lived out his retirement years in Kamloops where they were very supportive of the local hockey team, symphony concerts and other local activities.

In Loving Memory of Rusty Thompson 1972 - 2009

I feel so alone, We had so much fun. You, Mom and I had so much fun and I am so empty. You were my best friend, My little brother

Miss You Rusty

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Dennis, aged 84, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016.

On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Joyce Millicent Woodruff (Bader) passed away peacefully in Kamloops, BC at the age of 82.

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Leslie Muir

July 27, 1957 - October 15, 2016 Leslie Muir passed away October 15, 2016 at the age of 59. She was born July 27, 1957 to Keith and Margaret (Bubs) Brown and lived her entire life in Kamloops. Leslie reluctantly attended her early years of schooling but with her mother’s loving prodding she attended Douglas Lake, John Todd and AE Perry. Leslie graduated from Norkam Senior Secondary in 1975 and worked in Kamloops as a gas jockey, a child care worker, parts delivery girl and finally as a receptionist for Balco Industries. In 1979, at the age of 21, she married Gordon Muir. Soon after, at the age of 22, Leslie developed the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis but wasn’t fully diagnosed until 3 years later. Once diagnosed she was able to continue her employment with Balco until the winter of 1986. She lived with Gord at their Kamloops home until 2006 at which time her doctors diagnosed that her increased level of care required placement into a Long Term Care Facility. Although Leslie was faced with many physical struggles she rose above them with class and dignity. After visiting with her, people would always say they came away feeling like a better person. She was proud, determined, loving, patient and had an incredible memory. Her very quick wit and keen sense of humour provided much laughter and enjoyment for Leslie and all those around her. She loved fast cars, first her Dad’s T bird and then her own red Camaro which she reluctantly parked in 1987 when she had to rely on her wheelchair for mobility. She also loved and adored her dogs Bimbo, Tasha and Chelsea. Leslie never let her mobility slow her down from enjoying the things she

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wanted to do. Travelling to the sun and sand were highlights of her life and she often spoke about the trips she took with Gord, her parents, cousin Brenda (Doug) and long-time friends Garry and Mary. They travelled to Hawaii, Florida, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta as well as the Yukon and Alaska where she could put her feet in the ocean and sip her favorite Appleton’s rum. She loved clothes and shopping and would embrace any opportunity to visit the mall and her favorite clothing stores. And of course there was Christmas and getting her picture taken with Santa and family members was always on the top priority list of things to do. Les also really enjoyed Blazer’s hockey which she attended for many years and developed a special ‘in’ with the mascot Digger.

Mitchell Poncelet March 8, 1965 – October 18, 2016

We are sad to announce the passing of Mitch Poncelet. Mitch was born and raised in Kamloops and worked as a welder with his father George for 25 years. He loved animals, Cuda and Smokey always held a special place in

The Dreamweaver’s are a close group of individuals who also have MS. Leslie was a proud member of this group and together with family and friends participated in the annual Kamloops MS walk to help raise money and awareness. Leslie touched many lives and will be remembered with love and missed everyday. She is survived by her husband Gord, father Keith Brown, big brother Jim (Sally) Brown and older sister Kathie (Tom) Dunn. She also leaves to mourn her nephews Sean and Kevin, nieces Lindsay (Ryan), Allison and many favorite cousins, friends and caregivers. She was predeceased by her Mum in 2014. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the many care aids and staff from Home Support Services, Ponderosa and The Hamlets. We would like to extend a special thank you to the The Gemstone Care Center for their outstanding support and careful attendance in all aspects of Leslie’s physical care and emotional wellbeing. A Memorial Service will be held at Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 1:00 PM. Following the Memorial, and at Leslie’s insistence, there will be a joyful Celebration of Life at the Brock Activity Center at 9:00 am, 1800 Tranquille Rd. (located in Brock Shopping Center). In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Kamloops Chapter of the MS Society in Leslie’s name. Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Delmar Grant Lillico 1931 - 2016

Delmar Grant Lillico of Kamloops passed away on October 21, 2016 at 85 years of age. Survived by his loving wife Aurelia Lillico and children Nimfa (Eddie) Valenzuela of Kamloops, BC, Arnold (Marilyn) Mendoza of Tarlac, Philippines, Rowena (Eric) Matabang of Mangatarem, Philippines, Sherilyn Mendoza of Makati, Philippines, Lailani (Carrick) Lai of Edmonton, AB, Aileen (Irvin Tom) Tolentino of Kamloops, BC, Jessie Lillico of U.S.A. and Elaine Lillico of Hamilton, Ontario and his grandchildren Brandon Lillico, Jordan Valenzuela, Gabriel Mendoza, Elijah Mendoza, Bristol Lia Tolentino and Aiden Lucas Matabang and his sisters Eva and Jean. He was predeceased by his father George Elmor Lillico and his mother Mabel Edith Patterson. Born in Bay Tree, Alberta, he served in the Canadian Air Force and Army. He eventually moved down to the United States to work for General Motors. After sometime, he decided to move back to Canada, settling in Kamloops, where he would start his own plumbing and heating business. Delmar loved to travel and see the world. Delmar and Aurelia got married and both settled in Kamloops together in 1999. Delmar beat different types of cancer and thoroughly enjoyed life until he was diagnosed with Shy Dragger Syndrome. Delmar stayed at his home as long as he could with a live-in caregiver and his wife by his side. Eventually Delmar had to be taken to the Pine Grove Care Center where he spent the last of his days peacefully. The Celebration of Delmar’s Life was held on Sunday, October 23, 2016 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brian Dellamont officiating. The family would like to offer a special thanks to the staff of Pine Grove Care Center and Doctor Philip Sigalet for the care that Delmar received. The family would also like to thank the staff at Kamloops Funeral Home for all their help during this difficult time. Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

Alexander Savovich

November 11, 1960 - October 19, 2016 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Alexander Savovich at the age of 55. Alexander was born in Kamloops, BC in 1960. He is predeceased by his mother and father Angelina and Djuro Savovich. He is survived by his three sisters Olga Savovich, Jelena (Craig) Beeson, Anka (John) Meyers and his nieces and nephews Angela (Ryan) Dale-Johnson, Matthew Beeson, Crystal Meyers and Julie Meyers. We are so proud of the work Alex did for 20 years as a Certified Driller, Blaster and First Aid Attendant. He worked for R.F.Welch, Cougar Rock (Joe Postarero) and Chimera Springs Rock Works (Mike Hall) helping to keep roads, highways and railroad tracks safe for travellers in BC. His first job in Kamloops at the age of 16 was working for Frank Swiatkewich’s Postal Delivery Service. After retiring from Rock Scaling, he worked at the C Restaurant, the Plaza Hotel and more recently for The Kamloops Daily News. Five years ago, he started up his own small business called North Okanagan Powerwashing Service. Alex suffered from chronic pain and developed a respiratory disease called Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder. This made it very difficult for him to breath. Despite his illness he worked hard and was a devoted and loving friend, brother, son and nephew. He was an amazing chef often delighting us with his culinary expertise being able to serve up dishes from ethnic cuisine around the world - insisting on the best and freshest ingredients for his dishes. Alex was also a talented gardener, carpenter, plumber, brick layer and all around handyman; a generous, warm, kind, sincere brother, son and friend. He liked to read, to watch movies and to learn. He was a true lifelong learner. He especially loved his dog Loki-Alexis and together they would enjoy daily nature walks. “God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be so He put His arms around you and whispered “come to me.” With tearful eyes I watched you and saw you pass away although I love you dearly I could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to me He only takes the Best.” Alex is the best brother that a sister could ask for and he cared deeply for his sisters and their families. We shall miss him more than words can express. He will be with us in our minds and hearts forever. A Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of All Saints, 1044 8th St, Kamloops, BC. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 11:00 am in the Church. Very Reverend Miroslav Dejanov, Celebrant. Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com 250-554-2577

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