Kamloops This Week January 5, 2018

30 CENTS

AT NEWSSTANDS

INSIDE TODAY▼

!

Y A D N U S S D N E E SAL KTW friday

L AST CHANCE!

see page a2 for details!

WHAT’S HAPPENING

THIS WEEKEND

Page B2 is your guide to events in the city and region

JANUARY 5, 2018 | Volume 31 No. 2

kamloopsthisweek.com

kamloopsthisweek

kamthisweek

GRANDFATHERED CASH

KAMLOOPS CURLERS AT SCOTTIES

Kamloops mayor will be able to use unused byelection corporate donations in 2018 despite new election financing rules

Local rinks, including that of Corryn Brown, are faring well on the ice in Victoria

SPORTS/A17

NEWS/A5

PROVINCE FILES LAWSUIT Victoria wants to hold nursing home responsible for death after 2015 assault

NEWS/A7

RECORD HAUL FOR KTW CHEER KTW’s Christmas Cheer Fund brought in more than $73,000 in most recent campaign

NEWS/A3

Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian, shown here on a successful byelection night on Sept. 30, will be allowed to carry over corporate cash raised for the byelection to this year’s municipal vote.

KTW FILE PHOTO

COME FOR LUNCH & THE BEST VIEW IN THE CITY!

LUNCH BUFFET

Tues-friday • 11:30am - 2pm DINNER

Tues-saTurday 4:30 - 9pm

DINNER BUFFET suNday ONLy 4:30 - 9pm

610 West Columbia St, Kamloops (at the Panorama Inn) • 250-374-0340 • flavoursofindiakamloops.com

BOXING

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

$1000 TV STAND WEEK prIce

288 SOFA cHAISE

$

prIce

SAVE

888 500 $

$

588

SAVE

400

$

SOFA

prIce

688

SAVE

55%!

600

$

ANDERSON

399

$

cANADIAN mADE

Over 500 CustOm FabriCs!

$

WEEK

599

SAVE $

1000

BOXING

SAVE

WEEK SOFA ONlY!

$

SAVE

$

prIce

688

$4000 WArm ruSTIc cOmplETE quEEN bEDrOOm SET BOXING

WEEK

BOXING

ChoiCe of Custom designer fabriCs!

500

$

1499

CONNOR

$

prIce

SOFA

BOXING

588

SAVE

WEEK

SAVE

700

$

288

TAKE ONE HOME TODAY

BOXING

5 pc DINING SETS

$

NOW ONLY AT

Canada’s Top Quality Brand Decor-Rest Sofas!

WEEK

prIce

$

600 IN-STOCK

rEclINING SOFA

BOXING

$

prIce

KAMLOOPS

eNDS SUNDAY!

BOXING prIce

WEEK

L AST cHAN

SOFA WEEK

BOXING

SALece!

BOXING

WEEK

$1000 quEEN SIzE SlumbEr cOmFOrT mATTrESS

K E WE

BOXING

$

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

WEEK prIce

1000 $1299

$

SAVE

2200

$

prIce

1799

MATTRESS SPECIALS PLUS! BOXING DAY ONLY! PAY NO GST!

FREE BOXSPRING! FREE BEDFRAME FREE DELIVERY FREE SETUP *

*

*

*

NO PST!

ON SeLecTed mOdeLS. iN-STOck iTemS ONLY. See iN-STOre fOr deTAiLS. NOTRE DAME BIG O TIRES

1289 Dalhousie Drive See in-store for details. We reserve the right to limit quantities.

Some pictures may not be identical to current models.

Some items may not be exactly as shown. Some items sold in sets.

DULUX PAINTS

DALHOUSIE

A2

250-372-3181

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

LOCAL NEWS NEWS FLASH? Call 778-471-7525 or email tips@kamloopsthisweek.com

INSIDE KTW Viewpoint/Your Opinion . . .A8-10 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A17 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A23 Comics/Crosswords . . . . . . . . .A26 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A28

TODAY’S FLYERS *Selected distribution

Budget Blinds, Healthylife Nutrition*, Highland Valley Foods*, Maritime Travel, Michaels, Nature’s Fare, Princess Auto, Shoppers, The Source*

WEATHER ALMANAC

One year ago Hi: -15 .1 C, Low: -10 .5 C Record High 10 C (1902) Record Low -30 .6 C (1909)

ONLINE

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

facebook.com/ kamloopsthisweek

twitter.com/KamThisWeek

youtube.com/user/ KamloopsThisWeek/videos Instagram: @kamloopsthisweek

HOW TO REACH US: Kamloops This Week 1365-B Dalhousie Dr .

Kamloops, B .C ., V2C 5P6 Switchboard 250-374-7467 Classifieds 250-371-4949 Classifieds Fax 250-374-1033 Circulation 250-374-0462 classifieds@kamloopsthisweek .com publisher@kamloopsthisweek .com editor@kamloopsthisweek .com

A3

kamloopsthisweek.com Stay up to date on breaking local news and updates 24/7 at home, at work and on your mobile device

KTW Christmas Cheer fundraising efforts surpass $73,000 in 2017 Fundraising total is a record for KTW’s Cheer campaign, and final tallies are yet to be completed before money doled out DALE BASS STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

Y

ou all may think Christmas is over but for five local non-profit agencies, there’s one more gift each they will be receiving.

It won’t come for a few weeks, however, but it will be worth the wait because they will receive their share of this year’s Christmas Cheer campaign, one that surpassed the expectations of at least some of us here at KTW. We always say we end the campaign on Christmas Eve but again this year, money continued to come in through New Year’s Day. It’s boosted our total again and we’re just waiting for the final tally from our friends at the United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo (UWTNC), who let us use its online donation portal and handle all the money that came in.

They’ll also prepare the cheques and then meet here at KTW’s office, 1365B Dalhousie Dr., alongside representatives of the agencies — Y Women’s Emergency Shelter, Sensational Soups, Family Tree Family Centre, Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre and New Life Community Kamloops — to gather for one last photograph and accept their money.

While the entire Cheer campaign can be a roller-coaster of emotions, that last moment is the best one because of all of you who came together to send the fund to a record high for us at KTW. So here’s who you are helping

DAVE EAGLES/KTW Kamloops This Week front office worker Marilyn Emery added a new total on Wednesday to this year’s KTW Christmas Cheer Fund tally.

again this year: the homeless. the hungry, the lonely, the victims, the survivors, the women and children who witness and sometimes flee violence, men and women dealing with their addictions to better their lives, mothers and babies who need to connect with others like them — likely thousands of people in some way through the combined work of the five agencies will be touched by the proceeds of the Cheer Fund.

And that just helps to build our already amazing community.

Your Trusted Local News

Thanks for donating • Morelli Chertkow, $350 • Anonymous, $100 • Findlay’s Vacuum and Sewing, $76.50 • Movie Mart Home Video, $350 • Anonymous, $100 • Heidi, Glenn and Julian Coleman Hilke, $100 • Dave and Irene Edamura, $100 • Amy Elliott, $200 • Anonymous, $200 • Anonymous, $100 • Stephen and Marlene Harrison, $300 • Anonymous, $50 • Ralph and Dora Sherbo, $200 • Edith Pletzer, $25 • Jack and Eileen Jones, $76 • KTW Social Fund, $428 • Sukhwinder and Bhagwant Sawa, $640 • Lynn Littlejohns in memory of Ken Littlejohns, $100 • Anonymous, $1,000 • Naomi Geczi in memory of my son David Geczi, $20 • Dr. Tracey Smillie, $100 • Taya Berkhout, $100 • Mike and Maureen Carr, $75 • Anonymous, $50 • Anonymous, $150 • Geoff and Judy Gibbard, $100 • Graeme Hope, $50 • Mairi MacKay, $100 • Ernie Norman, $25 • David Whitson, $100 • South Star Equipment, $8,083 • M. Pilatzke in memory of Jack Pilatzke, $50 • John and Joanne Soberlak, $100 • Anonymous, $50 • Anonymous, $20 • Angie Edgson Yoga, $150 • BC Hydro employees Kamloops, $503.25 • Free Radicals hockey team, $9,120 • Neil and Julie Rachynski, $100 • Christmas Cheer Fund Dinner and a Movie, $2,670 • Judy and Mark, $500 • Tina Lange, $50 • Rick and Maureen Nakashimada, $100 • Verita and Case Van Diemen, $500 • Lois McMillan in memory of Sarah McAlary, $100 • Lorna McMillan and Robin

Now on the GO

Johnson, $50 • Anonymous, $50.50 • Muriel Botham in memory of Peter Botham • Leona Colna, $40 • Robert McDiarmid, $100 • Anonymous, $100 • Nia Kamloops, $95 • Anonymous, $80 • Kam Tech Consulting Inc., $300 • Anonymous, $200 • Anonymous, $100 • Gwen Mackinder, $100 • Anonymous, $150 • Sue Turner, $100 • Investors Group with another cheque!!, $650 • Leah Briault, $50 • Jacques Lam, $50 • Teri and Randy Young, $200 • Liana Shaw, $50 • Sharon Lestage, $90 • Dean and Debbie Nicholson, $200 • Syd and Vivian Barrie, $50 • Linda and Richard Cameron, $75 • Sue and Tony Hopkins, $50 • Daniel and Catherine Dallaire, $200 • Anonymous, $300 • Surander Singh and Jas Rai, $50 • Stephanie Griffin, $75 • Kelsy and Bryan Boudreau, $50 • Marilyn Giesbrecht, $60 • Nathaniel and Chantelle Jackson, $50 • Cameron and Jen Rauschenberger, $20 • In memory of Harry and Mary Lidster, $100 • Muckers Boot Covers, $100 • Judy and Tom Edwards, $50 • Daniel Fitch, $100 • Anonymous, $100 • Anonymous, $500 • Mary Kowalchuk, $50 • Anonymous, $100 • Sandy and Mary MacDonald, $100 • Julie Manville, $35 • In memory of George McIntosh, $100 • Anonymous, $500 • Rick and Eileen Sevigny, $100 • Larry and Brenda Sill, $100 • Dave and Maryanne Whiting, $200

See CHEER, A12-13

Download Kamloops This Week’s free new App to your Android device from the Google Play Store, or to your iPhone from the Apple App Store.

A4

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

CITYpage Council Calendar January 9, 2018 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting 7:00 pm - Public Hearing Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West January 10, 2018 4:45 pm - Heritage Commission DES Boardroom, 105 Seymour Street January 15, 2018 4:45 pm - Arts Commission Corporate Boardroom, 7 Victoria Street West January 16, 2018 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West January 23, 2018 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West January 24, 2018 5:00 pm - Social Planning Council DES Boardroom, 105 Seymour Street January 30, 2018 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting 7:00 pm - Public Hearing Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West

Snow and Ice Control on Municipal Properties First priority public properties that are maintained

by Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services crews are cleared of snow and ice between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm during the winter season (approximately October 15 to April 15) whenever snow accumulation exceeds 2.5 cm (1") or when ice conditions are observed or reported on walkways, entranceways, stairs, and fire exits. Parking lots are cleared when snow accumulation exceeds 7.6 cm (3").

Snow and ice control may not be performed more than one time per day, even though snow conditions persist.

See Council Policy No. PRS-13 for a list of priority properties.

Visit kamloops.ca/snowremoval for more information.

Notice to Motorists Expect delays, and please use caution and obey all traffic control devices and traffic control people in work zones. For traffic details, follow #kammute on Facebook and Twitter. For project details, call 250‑828‑3774 or email publicworks@kamloops.ca.

Winter Driving, Please Use Caution With the weather changes and decreased daylight hours, follow these simple safety tips to stay safe when walking:

www.kamloops.ca

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING Recycled trees save landfill space and produce compost material that can be used in parks and gardens. Kamloops has recycled close to 150,000 trees to date.

Between December 27 and January 15, drop your Christmas tree off at a location near you. Visit kamloops.ca for locations.

Please ensure your tree is clean of any wires, tinsel, decorations, and plastic.

COLLECTION ZONE CHANGES As residential growth has occurred more extensively in certain areas of Kamloops over recent years (particularly in Zones 4 and 5), the City is adjusting the boundaries of the five designated collection zones effective January 1, 2018. The new collection zones will be outlined in the City’s 2018 Annual Calendar and are available online at kamloops.ca/garbage.

These zone adjustments may change the time of day the collection trucks will be in your area. To ensure garbage and recycling is collected, residents are reminded that under the City’s Solid Waste and Recyclables Bylaw No.40-59, garbage and recycling carts are to be placed at the curb by 7:00 am on designated collection days.

Check out the free Waste Wise Kamloops app to receive collection day reminders.

KNOW THE DANGERS OF ICE Many factors affect ice thickness, including the type of water, location, the time of year, and other environmental factors such as the size and depth of the water, currents, fluctuating water levels, changing air temperature, heat absorption, and shock waves from vehicles traveling on the ice.

Rescuing another person from ice can be dangerous, and the safest way to perform a rescue is from shore.

If you see someone in trouble on ice, call for help.

Consider whether you can quickly get help from trained professionals (police, fire fighters, ambulance) or bystanders. If you can reach the person using a long pole or a branch from shore, lie down and extend the pole to the person.

For more complete tips, visit facebook.com/ KamloopsFireRescue.

•

Look - make eye contact with drivers before crossing the road

SEEKING SNOW ANGELS

•

Listen - remove your headphones when crossing the road

Volunteers Wanted

•

Be Seen - wear reflective clothing or use a flashlight to make yourself more visible to drivers

Consider a Career With Us Join our team of 650 employees who work in a variety of fulfilling and challenging careers. Visit. kamloops.ca/careers.

Are you looking to give back this winter? Volunteer to help clear snow and help seniors or residents with limited mobility continue to live independently in their own homes.

To join this city-wide effort, call 250-372-8313 or visit volunteerkamloops.org.

7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1A2 | Phone 250-828-3311 | Fax 250-828-3578 | Emergency only after hours, phone 250-372-1710

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

A5

LOCAL NEWS

Despite ban, corporate cash will be part of 2018 election

LOOK FOR OUR GREAT DEALS ON PAGE A14-A15

Loophole in new law allows Christian to carry donations forward

#105-5170 DALLAS DR., KAMLOOPS | 250-573-1193

ANDREA KLASSEN STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

Taking campaign donations from unions and corporations will be banned in the 2018 municipal election, but the city’s new mayor will still have some corporate money backing him when Kamloops returns to the polls in October.

Financial disclosure documents for the Sept. 30 byelection released Tuesday show Mayor Ken Christian raised about $3,800 more than he spent on his winning bid. Under election financing rules, that money is held by the City of Kamloops in trust until the next civic campaign, when Christian can access it so long as he again runs for mayor.

While campaign financing rules introduced by the B.C. NDP government this past fall prohibit new corporate and union donations, they won’t apply to surplus campaign funds raised before the legislation was put into place, confirmed Elections B.C. communications manager Andrew Watson.

Financial disclosure forms show the vast majority of contributions to the Christian campaign — more than $17,000 — came from corporations, with just $2,800 coming from individuals.

Corporate contributions to the Christian campaign included $3,600 from Hotel 540, $2,677 from Gateway Casino and Entertainment Ltd., $2,500 from Juniper West Developments, $2,500 from Holmes River Logging and $1,000 from MJ Hotel Group, which includes Kamloops’ Quality Inn. Speaking with KTW, Christian said he was initially concerned about carrying corporate money into the 2018 campaign, but is comfortable using it since Elections B.C. has confirmed it isn’t against the rules, and does not consider it an unfair advantage.

“In terms of the money we spent, and we spent about $15,000, you couldn’t tell whether we spent the private piece or the corporate piece, so they [Elections B.C.] just said ‘take it forward,’” he said.

Christian said he did not

HEY, BIG SPENDERS Who spent what in last fall’s byelection (winners in bold) Council KATHY SINCLAIR: $9,424 NANCY BEPPLE: $8,486 LESLIE LAX: $7,646 JEANNE MARR: $5,540 BILL SARAI: $3,281 SADIE HUNTER: $2,294 RAY DHALIWAL: $1,966 JIM JOHAL: $1,741 JIM MICHAELS: $1,736 DENNIS GIESBRECHT: $1,588 STEPHEN KARPUK: $1,520 GERALD WATSON: $1,464 CAROLINE KING: $1,254 BRAD SERL: $899 NICHOLAS ADAMS: $827 KEVIN KRUEGER: $630 JENNIFER ADAMS: $190 JESSE BOCHEK: $204 TRACY SCHMIDT: $95 JON EADIE: $74 ASHLEE HUDIE: $0 Mayor KEN CHRISTIAN: $15,666 BILL McQUARRIE: $3,851 TODD McLEOD: $1,500 STU HOLLAND: $10 MIKE McKENZIE: $10 GLENN HILKE: $0

set out to raise more than he needed.

“At the time, we weren’t sure what anyone was going to spend and what we ran a campaign on was based on previous mayoral campaigns, which run about $40,000,” he said.

While other candidates did not spend to similar levels, Christian said he opted to cut back on some planned expenses, including television advertising.

Christian, who came first in the mayor’s race with 64 per cent of the vote, spent $15,661 on his campaign. That’s about half the $37,000 former mayor Peter Milobar spent to secure the seat in 2014 and about four times the amount spent by Christian’s closest competition.

Bill McQuarrie, who secured 18 per cent of the popular vote, spent $3,851. Todd McLeod, who placed fourth, was the only other mayoral candidate to spend significant money, selffunding $1,500.

Other mayoral candidates listed only their $10 contributions to an all-candidates forum

hosted by council candidate Nancy Bepple.

With his main source of campaign funding set to be banned in 2018, Christian said he’s waiting to see whether supporters will continue giving as individuals, noting there is no tax incentive for them to do so as there is with corporate donations or individual contributions to provincial political parties.

He said he hopes to see the Union of B.C. Municipalities push for a tax rebate for individual donations to municipal candidates in the coming year.

In the race for Kamloops city council, spending big had far more mixed results.

While new councillor Kathy Sinclair led council candidate spending, many of the campaign’s biggest spenders failed to secure even a third-runner-up position.

Sinclair, who came first in a 21-person race to fill two vacant city councillor seats, spent $9,424 on her winning campaign. After Christian, she secured the campaign’s largest number of contributions.

By contrast, fellow council winner Ray Dhaliwal spent just $1,966 on his run and did not list any campaign contributions on his disclosure forms.

Former B.C. Liberal MLA Kevin Krueger, who came third, spent just $630 on his council bid. Krueger was 250 votes shy of Dhaliwal on election night.

School District 73 trustee and second-runner-up Gerald Watson was also a middle of the pack spender, putting $1,464 toward his council campaign and listing only his law firm and himself as donors.

Meanwhile, former councillor Nancy Bepple, who spent $8,486 on her campaign, placed eighth.

Economist Leslie Lax spent $7,646 to place sixth and school secretary Jeanne Marr, who spent $5,540, most of which was contributed by CUPE, placed 11th, with less than four per cent of the popular vote.

Two sitting councillors were among those backing campaigns in the byelection. Denis Walsh contributed $250 to both Lax and McQuarrie’s campaigns.

Arjun Singh donated $250 to Bepple’s bid.

Correction Wednesday was the third day of 2018, not 2017, despite what you may have read on the flag on the front page of that day’s KTW.

BUYING GOLD

The Jan. 3 edition of KTW was the first in a new publishing schedule that sees newspapers printed each Wednesday and Friday.

Nuggets, Gold Dust, Scrap Gold, Wafers, Old Gold, Jewelery, Gold Concentrate & Broken Gold

WILL PICKUP!

1-250-864-3521

Athlete of Influence - Finalist (Dec 2 0 1 7)

Ayla Salyn

Chantal Cavers

Chelsey Tennant

Our Personal Injury Team is delighted to announce our Dec. Finalist, Chantal Cavers.

Chantal, in Grade 12 at Chase Secondary School, plays basketball and volleyball. Her school was unable to field a team this year due to lack of participation, so she stays involved by coaching and practicing with the junior teams as well as in her free time, she trains in a variety of fitness classes. Chantal plans to try out for both volleyball and basketball at the university level in the fall. She has an impressive list of volunteer achievements and also maintains a strong academic standing.

Chantal receives a $50.00 Sport Check GC and she is our fourth of ten finalists for the 2017-2018 "Athlete of Influence" $1000.00 Scholarship. Well-deserved Chantal and congratulations from us all!

300-350 Lansdowne Street Kamloops, BC Phone: 250-372-5542 w w w. f u l t o n c o . c o m

You’ve Written a Will…

but are ALL your ducks in a row?

• BC has the second highest PROBATE fees in the country.

Learn what probate is and how it will effect your executor and estate.

• Power of Attorney, Rep. Agreements and Joint Ownership.

Which planning tool will help your family the most?

• Cremations and Burials not pre-planned lead to overspending.

Learn how pre-planning makes things easier for loved ones.

• Most Canadians do NOT have a proper Living Will!

Ensure your family is protected from the anxiety of forced medical decisions.

An Unprepared Estate Can Devastate Your Family

TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 • 10 AM

2 FREE S SEMINAR

South Thompson Inn & Convention Centre 3438 Shuswap Rd East, Kamloops

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 • 1PM Brock Activity Centre 1800 Tranquille Road, Kamloops

TO REGISTER call 250-554-2577 or email kfhome@shawbiz.ca Sponsored by

KAMLOOPS FUNERAL HOME • Family Owned •

A6

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Do you like to discover new things?

KALS multi week or single session daytime classes start soon.

LOCAL NEWS

43 topics from Crime & Justice, Wildlife Conservation, Russia Today, Canadian Poetry, You & Your Pharmacist, Israel/Palestine, Intro to Energy, Bugs ‘N Us, First Nations Languages and much More!

It’s easy to share ideas and have great discussions, make new friends and learn for enjoyment.

There are no exams & no deadlines.

Check out the full program at www.kals.ca

Registration is on now online, mail and in person.

PHONE: 236-425-4414 OFFICE: 262 Lorne Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C1W1 Office Hours: 9-4 Monday to Friday (Closed 12-1)

SIKH CULTURAL SOCIETY

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL NOTICE FOR 2018 Membership Renewals will take place from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Sundays - January 7, 14, 21 Notice is hereby given to the members of Sikh Cultural Society to renew their membership or apply for new membership. All application forms can be obtained from 700 Cambridge Crescent, Kamloops, BC V2B 5B6 during the above times. All completed applications must be returned before the deadline. Valid ID required.

President Kulwinder Singh Kular Times can be extended without notice

DAVE EAGLES/KTW

TAPPED OUT

Thompson Rivers University environmental programs and research co-ordinator James Gordon educates some of the university’s international students about water quality on Thursday in the Campus Activity Centre.

700 Cambridge Crescent

Are you reAdy to mAke the move in 2018?

Come and see what we have to offer.

ContACt us toDAy to finD out more ABout How you CAn mAKe KAmloops seniors villAge your Home tHis yeAr. 250-571-1800 1220 Hugh Allan Drive, Kamloops, BC

@retConcepts ksv.info@retirementconcepts.com

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

A7

LOCAL NEWS B.C. SUPREME COURT

Province suing following deadly nursing home attack

Threshold upped for B.C. homeowner grant The provincial government is raising the threshold to receive the homeowner grant as property values rise across B.C.

In a release, the Ministry of Finance said increasing the grant threshold to $1.65 million will ensure the same percent-

age of homes are included as in 2017. In 2017, the grant threshold was set at $1.6 million. In 2016, it was $1.2 million.

BUYING COINS Collector Coins, Old Coins, Rare Coins, Gold, Silver, Coin Collections, & Old Paper Money

HOUSECALLS!

1-250-864-3521

Take our word for it.

Or take theirs. (Your call.)

TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

The provincial government has filed a lawsuit against the operator of a Kamloops nursing home after an altercation between two residents in 2015 turned deadly.

Emily Houston was 84 when she died at Royal Inland Hospital following an incident in which a fellow Kamloops Seniors Village resident pushed her to the ground, breaking her hip, neck and finger.

A subsequent BC Coroners report found Houston died as a result of the injuries sustained in the July 5, 2015, attack, which was perpetrated by a man identified in court papers as “the offending resident.”

According to a notice of claim filed this week by Victoria in B.C. Supreme Court, Houston’s family made multiple complaints to staff at Kamloops Seniors Village about residents entering her room.

In June 2015, one of Houston’s daughters HOUSTON complained about a man entering her mother’s room. According to the court document, she “was told that the offending resident ‘liked to wander.’”

At least five other relatives of Houston complained to the facility’s staff in June 2015, according to the document, about the offending resident entering Houston’s room.

“Following the June 2015 complaints, KS [Kamloops Seniors] Village knew, or ought to have known, that the offending resident posed a threat to the safety and wellbeing of Ms. Houston,” the province’s notice of claim states.

On the day of the attack, according to the document, the offending resident entered Houston’s room and took one of her belongings before exiting.

“Ms. Houston followed the offending resident and asked that he return her belongings,” the document claims. “In response, the offending resident assaulted Ms. Houston by striking and pushing her to the ground.”

Houston died in hospital 10 days later.

The government is looking to have PR Seniors Housing, which operated Kamloops Seniors Village, cover the cost of treating Houston for the 10 days prior to her death, with interest.

Calls for comment to PR Seniors Housing were not returned. The company has 21 days to file a response to the government’s notice of claim.

Correction The surname of the brave soul who was photographed diving into the frigid waters of the South Thompson River on New Year’s Day was spelled wrong in Wednesday’s edition of KTW. Peter Kapsha was one of the many who celebrated the arrival of 2018 with a cold dip.

Subaru. Built-in value and quality that lasts.

The experts agree: From initial quality through to long-term residual value, Subaru vehicles are meticulously engineered to perform… and built to do so for a very, very long time.

BEST RETAINED VALUE Subaru holds its value better than all other mainstream brands in Canada. *



2017 Best Mainstream Brand, 3 years in a row.

2017 SUBARU IMPREZA Compact Car

2017 SUBARU WRX Sports Car

2017 SUBARU CROSSTREK Subcompact Utility Vehicle

2017 SUBARU OUTBACK Midsize Utility Vehicle (2 row)

2017 Best Retained Value Award for Overall Brand – Car 2017 SUBARU CROSSTREK Canadian Black Book 2017 Best Retained Value Award – Compact Car

2017 SUBARU FORESTER Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year

For more reasons to feel confident in Subaru, visit Subaru.ca * ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com † 2017 Canadian Black Book Best Retained Value Award winner Compact Car category.

Based on value retained from original MSRP for 2013 model year vehicles as published by CBB as of January 1, 2017. See www.CanadianBlackBook.com for complete details.

HILLTOP

SUBARU

BC’s first Subaru dealership since 1979

4407 27 STREET, VERNON, BC

1.800.663.6430

DLR 6371

hilltopsubaru.com

A8

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

LOCAL NEWS

OPINION

KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

Robert W. Doull President Aberdeen Publishing Inc.

is a politically independent newspaper, published Wednesdays and Fridays at 1365-B Dalhousie Dr., Kamloops, B.C., V2C 5P6 Tim Shoults Phone: 250-374-7467 | Fax: 250-374-1033 Operations manager email: editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Aberdeen Publishing Inc.

OPTICS OUTWEIGH IMPACTS FOR MAYOR

I

f Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian seeks re-election in the Oct. 20 civic election, should he use the $3,800 he raised, but did not spend, in last September’s byelection?

At least $1,000 of that $3,800 is donations from corporations (based on the fact Christian’s $17,000 campaign fund was composed of $2,800 in non-corporate donations).

While the NDP has banned corporate and union donations in municipal elections and limited individual donations to $1,200 per candidate, the new rules did not come into effect until Oct. 31, 2017, meaning the excess cash Christian raised before that date can be used in this year’s municipal election. What doesn’t change is the amount Christian and any other mayoral or councillor candidate can spend.

After the 2014 civic election, the B.C. Liberals amended the Election Act with spending limits for mayoral and councillor candidates, depending on population, which is based on April 30, 2018 figures. The latest census pegged population in Kamloops at 90,000. Based on that number, Christian and any challenger can spend no more than $52,250 in this year’s campaign ($1 for each resident to 15,000 and 55 cents for each resident between 15,000 and 90,000).

Councillor candidates can spend up to $28,500 (50 cents for each resident to 15,000 and 28 cents for each resident between 15,000 and 90,000). Based on that formula, and factoring in the new $1,200 individual donor limit — which covers 2017 and 2018 for a total of $2,400 perindividual donor — a mayoral candidate will be limited to 21 donors who pony up the maximum allowed, while councillor candidates will be restricted to 11 such contributions.

The impact of the extra cash from September will likely be negligible if a serious spender emerges in the mayoral race in October.

But it would be good optics — and it would reflect the spirit of the election financing law — if Christian did leave that $3,800 in city coffers and start the 2018 campaign with a blank contribution slate.

OUR

VIEW

KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK EDITORIAL Publisher: Robert W. Doull Editor: Christopher Foulds Associate editor: Dale Bass Newsroom staff: Dave Eagles Tim Petruk Marty Hastings Andrea Klassen Jessica Wallace Sean Brady PRODUCTION Manager: Lee Malbeuf Production staff: Fernanda Fisher Mike Eng

Robert W. Doull President Aberdeen Publishing Inc.

Sean Graham Dayana Rescigno Kaitlin Moore Moneca Jantzen ADVERTISING Sales manager: Ray Jolicoeur Digital sales: Neil Rachynski Promotions: Tara Holmes Sales staff: Don Levasseur Randy Schroeder Linda Skelly Kate Potter Jodi Lawrence Darlene Kawa Jennifer Betts

KTW FRONT OFFICE Manager: Sherrie Manholt Front office staff: Nancy Graham Lorraine Dickinson Angela Wilson Marilyn Emery CIRCULATION Manager: Anne-Marie John Circulation staff: Serena Platzer

CONTACT US SWITCHBOARD 250-374-7467 CLASSIFIEDS 250-371-4949 Classifieds Fax 250-374-1033 classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com CIRCULATION 250-374-0462 All material contained in this publication is protected by copyright. Reproduction is expressly prohibited by the rightsholder.

Follow us online at kamloopsthisweek.com

kamthisweek kamloopsthisweek

Lead foots should lighten up

F

or some reason, I have retained a memory that is meaningless.

Every so often, it pops into my head and occupies a few moments of my life, possibly pushing aside sparks of thought that could actually benefit society.

The memory dates back to the summer of 1985 and a brief road trip to Alberta. While we were waiting in line at a restaurant in West Edmonton Mall, a strange, older woman behind us surveyed a large gap in the line between us and the customer closer to the door and rudely urged us to move forward. My eldest brother replied that us filling that space between the winding velvet ropes would get us to the dinner table no faster than if we stayed where we were.

Strange Woman got upset and a standoff of muttering and icy stares ensued.

In that instance, no, we would not have reached the table any sooner because the hostess was seating customers as they reached the door. However, if we were in line for something else, snuggling up close to the person ahead of you can speed up arrival times.

By contrast, edging up to the car in front of you at a red light will get you through the intersection no faster than if you were to come to a stop 25 feet behind the car ahead of you.

In fact, shimmying up right behind the vehicle ahead of you at a red light will only increase the odds of being in an accident.

Such were the findings of a study conducted by students and professors at the Virginia Tech

CHRIS FOULDS

Newsroom

MUSINGS College of Engineering, using a drone and volunteers in cars and on foot.

With drivers in vehicles, researchers found any decrease in distance to the intersection was cancelled out by the time it took for vehicles to wait for the car ahead of them to create enough space to allow movement.

Researchers found the opposite when studying pedestrians waiting in a line to get somewhere without being checked in, per my experience in Edmonton those many years ago.

The closer people were to each other in that line, the faster they got to their destination.

According to phys.org, a science and technology news website, researchers at the Virginia school “used the thermodynamic concept of latent heat, the energy that a system loses during melting or evaporation, to describe what happens to cars stopped at a traffic light. Vehicles are jammed into a ‘solid phase’ at a light and must waste energy ‘melting’ back into a ‘liquid phase’ before they can actually move through the intersection.”

But when the same latent

heat concept was applied to the pedestrians in a line, the opposite held true — getting closer to the person in front of you will get you out of the line faster as pedestrians can accelerate quickly without the lag affect observed in the intersection.

It was an interesting study, done using video cameras attached to drones, and is especially timely this week as Kamloops emerges from a deep freeze that left city streets more slippery than I can recall during previous cold snaps.

With the icy streets come sliding vehicles and cars and trucks that spin their wheels a few times as they accelerate from a stop.

(The eternal debate is whether that is due to prolonged mercury readings in the negative double digits or a poor response from city staff with respect to sanding, salting and snow-clearing. I leave that argument to social-media junkies, who are obsessed with the topic.)

The study in Virginia would seem to mesh with what we are taught when testing for our driver’s licence and with what ICBC recommends. The Crown corporation notes 60 per cent of all accidents occur in an intersection, be they major T-bone crashes or less significant rear-enders.

ICBC recommends always leaving enough space between your vehicle and the one ahead so you can see that vehicle’s tires (about a car length).

Think about that, and those drones, and your insurance rate the next time your gas-pedal foot is getting antsy at a red light. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @ChrisJFoulds

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

A9

LOCAL NEWS

OPINION

[speak up] You can comment on any story you read at kamloopsthisweek.com

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

SITE C A CALLOUS DISREGARD FOR TAXPAYER Editor: The sub-headline in a Dec. 12 story in KTW on the Site C decision is inaccurate (‘Premier Horgan cites $4 billion already spent’).

According to a provincial government news release on this matter, $2.1 billion has been spent and another $1.8 billion in remediation costs is expected.

But even these numbers are misleading. In the BC Utilities Commission review of Site C, BC Hydro submitted that $2.1 billion will have been spent on the project by Dec. 31, 2017.

However, BC Hydro estimated termination and remediation costs would be approximately $1.1 billion, for a total potential shut-down cost of $3.2 billion.

The utilities commission Site C review panel generally

agreed with BC Hydro’s estimates, although it concluded the figure could be higher or lower depending on the cost of the energy alternatives to Site C. The uncertainties surrounding Site C’s shutdown costs are critical. But the biggest uncertainty is whether there will be enough buyers of this large block of electricity that Site C will generate. As the KTW article states: “Horgan said sale of electricity produced when the dam is operating will provide revenue to offset construction costs.”

When Site C becomes operational in 2025, it will take years for BC Hydro’s customer base to fully utilize this new power.

In the past year, BC Hydro’s ratepayers paid an average of nine cents per kilowatt hour to BC Hydro, while the Crown cor-

poration sold its surplus power, mostly to the United States, for 3.4 cents per kilowatt hour.

And according to BC Hydro’s 2017 annual service plan report, BC Hydro sold the equivalent of 36,041 gigawatt hours of electricity and gas to non-ratepayer customers, which is the equivalent of just more than seven times the power Site C would generate.

Even if BC Hydro receives the average price of 6.2 cents per kilowatt hour that it sells all of its power for, the 5,100 gigawatts of power Site C would generate annually would provide an annual revenue stream of only $316 million for an investment that is now estimated to cost $10.6 billion (and, given the cost overruns on past BC Hydro projects, will likely be much higher).

This revenue may not even

cover interest charges.

Sadly, the utilities commission’s review of Site C noted many less financially and environmentally risky alternatives to Site C power; alternatives the rest of the world is adopting at a rapid pace.

While it was the B.C. Liberals who created this financial mess in the first place, the B.C. NDP government has now decided to spend another $7.4 billion on a project that no private-sector company would even consider, given the financial risks.

In this respect, both old-line political parties have shown a callous disregard for the taxpayer, who in the final analysis is responsible for the debt that is piling up on BC Hydro’s books.

Don Barz Kamloops

FROSTY STREETS PROBLEMATIC FOR WHEELCHAIRS Editor: Now that the holidays are over, let’s get back to business — the business of snow removal from the sidewalks of Tranquille Road from Wilson House to Eighth Street.

I am unable to use my wheelchair for at least a week after a snowfall. People with mobility issues are unable to use their power chairs without getting stuck numerous times. Seventy per cent of businesses do not remove snow from sidewalks,

whether open, vacant or otherwise. The city is just as negligent when it comes to street corners and bus stops.

It has been impossible for me to cross a street without traveling down the street itself. I have to go downtown on the bus, when leaving Northills Shopping Centre to get home behind the Manshadi building, because that is the only bus stop in the area I can safely use. I can’t get across the street.

This is a problem I and many

others face every winter when snow falls.

I know Kamloops has many financial burdens to take care of, such as the $6-million parking lot, the Peterson Creek path, roof on tennis court or whatever and let’s not forget other studies we may be paying for.

This leads to the run around I get when calling the different agencies regarding snow removal, BC Transit refers me to Kamloops public works, they take the infor-

mation at least. Meanwhile, the plow operators keep the snow berms growing higher at the sidewalks. Even able-bodied people have a problem using transit at this point.

Can we not have park employees take care of these issues?

Too bad the only councillor (Marg Spina) who gave a damn is gone. I wonder if another will carry on the cause?

Elmer King Kamloops

TALK BACK Q&A: kamloopsthisweek.com We asked: What is your New Year’s resolution?

Results:

Exercise more: 170 votes Eat healthier:156 votes Spend wisely:139 votes None of the above: 231 votes 696 VOTES

What’s your take?

24% 33% EXERCISE NOTHING

23% HEALTHY 20% SPEND EATING WISELY

Did you get the flu shot or do you plan to get vaccinated this winter?

Vote online:

kamloopsthisweek.com

4TH & FINAL PHASE NOW SELLING! ONE BEDROOM SUITE

$249,900

TWO BEDROOM SUITES

$349,900

PRICED AT

PRICED FROM

$399,900

A selection of comments on KTW stories, culled online RE: STORY: PROVINCE FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST KAMLOOPS NURSING HOME OPERATOR FOR DEADLY 2015 ASSAULT:

“Under no circumstances whatsoever should the senior’s residence have been sold to China. Period. The Liberals removing the regulatory bodies didn’t help, either.”

— posted by 1LoneWolfess

RE: LETTER: PETERSON CREEK PATH WASTE OF MONEY:

“Do you ever visit Whistler, Revelstoke and towns like that?

Paved paths with lights and benches everywhere. People everywhere.

“I for one will use this path daily, as will many other of my friends.

“I’ve ridden your trails, and in my opinion, they’re boring. All exactly the same and don’t compare to others around here or in other cities.

“So just because you build them doesn’t mean others will enjoy them, I guess much the same as this path.

“Oh well, can’t please everyone.”

— posted by Alex

Kamloops This Week is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour.

If you have concerns about editorial content, please email editor@kamloopsthisweek.com or call 250-374-7467.

If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the website at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844877-1163 for additional information.

Frank Rossi 250.319.1072

Personal Real Estate Corp. Remax Real Estate (Kamloops)

CULOSLANDMARKPLACE.COM

A10

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

imperfect smile?

We HAVe A sOlUtiON fOr tHAt! eAsy deNtAl implANts

Kamloops Oral Surgery & Implant Center

Dr. Bob Rishiraj, BSc, DDS, MDent, FRCD(C) Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Facial Trauma Surgeon at Royal Inland Hospital Suite 204 - 474 Columbia Street Tel: (250) 434-8350 www.kamloopsoralsurgery.com Toll Free: 1-866-823-6324

LOOK FOR US UNDER THE CANADIAN FLAG

ON THE KAMLOOPS AUTOMALL

250-374-4477 2525 E. TRANS CANADA HWY, KAMLOOPS, BC WWW.KAMLOOPSDODGE.COM 2015 RAM 1500 SPORT

STK#U7713. LOW KMS. EXC. COND.

35,950

$

2014 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA

STK#U7745.

2 DOOR. LIFTED, LOW KMS. EXC COND.

33,950

$

2012 DODGE AVENGER SXT

STK#U7619A ECONOMICAL. SAFETY INSPECTED.

11,950

$

2014 JEEP PATRIOT

PRACTICAL & ECON0MCAL. GREAT CONDITION.

STK#170342AA. LOADED. AUTO, EXC. COND. CHEAP!

STK#U7741.

AUTO. 4X4, LOW KMS.

2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT PREMIUM

26,950

$

MAGIC MIKE IS A WIZARD AT GETTING YOU IN YOUR NEXT TRUCK, VAN, SUV OR CAR!

YOU'RE APPROVED! STK#180014A 2.0L TURBO. FULLY EQUIPPED.

25,950

$

GOOD CREDIT - BAD CREDIT - NO CREDIT

Photos obtained on Snapchat after brief illegal relationship Riding the school bus was hard because “I could always smell what I thought he

TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

A former junior hockey goaltender who obtained nude photos from a 13-year-old Kamloops girl on Snapchat and then threatened to show them to her family members has been handed a three-month jail term.

Connor Neurauter pleaded guilty to one count of sexual interference of a person under 16 and was sentenced in Kamloops provincial court on Thursday to 90 days behind bars. The 21-year-old’s time in jail won’t begin until May, allowing him to complete his spring semester at the University of Calgary.

Court heard Neurauter was 18 when he began a brief relationship with the young girl, whose identity is protected by a court-ordered publication ban.

The two met in person a handful of times during the summer of 2015 and engaged in sexual contact but never had intercourse. The 13-year-old girl told police on one occasion Neurauter placed his hands around her neck and choked her before giving her a bra as a gift.

Following those meetings, court heard, Neurauter began soliciting nude photos from the girl.

Neurauter threatened to share the girl’s photos with her

smelled like. . . . I was very scared because he knew where I lived and knew where my room was.

— Young victim, who cannot be named knew where I lived and knew where my room was.”

Neurauter, who is from Kamloops, did not address the court. Now studying science in Calgary, he had no previous criminal record.

In addition to the jail sentence, he will also be bound by a two-year probation term including conditions barring him from contacting either teen girl, visiting public parks and pools and being alone with anyone under 16.

Neurauter was also ordered to surrender a sample of his DNA to a national criminal database and must register as a sex offender for 10 years.

His time behind bars will begin on May 4 at Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre.

Neurauter played parts of three seasons at various levels of junior hockey between 2013 and 2016, including a brief stint in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, a season with a team based in Sweden and a handful of games with clubs in Ontario and northern B.C.

Jump Start your Transformation Today with Kamloops Premier CoolSculpting® Clinic!

BEFORE

AFTER

CoolSculpting’s NonSurgical Fat Reduction is the perfect addition to diet and excercise.

#1 Non-Invasive Fat Reduction Treatment Worldwide With The Most Satisfied Customers!

FDA cleared

Call today to schedule your free consultation!

Mike - Business Manager

4 NO CREDIT 4 BANKRUPT 4 DIVORCE 4 SLOW CREDIT PAYER

*Actual Sona MD patient pictured.

APPLY ONLINE AT: WWW.KAMLOOPSDODGE.COM/FINANCING/INDEX.HTM

ALL PAYMENTS INCLUDE TAXES, FEES AND ZERO DOWN PAYMENT. DRIVE-AWAY PAYMENTS!

KAMLOOPS'

”

family if she did not keep their prior relationship a secret.

Contact between the two continued via text message and Snapchat into late 2015.

At that point, she sought help from a 14-year-old friend who began sending nude photos to Neurauter in early 2016 in hopes of distracting him, court heard.

The 14-year-old girl eventually told her mother about the situation and police became involved.

Neurauter was arrested on March 30, 2016. He was later released on conditions, but police seized his phone, which contained nude photos of both teenagers and text messages between him and the girls.

Through tears and with her mother’s arm around her back, the 13-year-old girl read a victim-impact statement in court.

“I’ve been depressed on and off since the offence happened,” she said. “Riding the school bus was hard because I could always smell what I thought he smelled like. I saw his car, or what I thought was his car, everywhere.

I was very scared because he

NEW YEAR NEW YOU!

12,950

2016 JEEP RENEGADE SPORT

11,950

Jail for man who threatened to show girl’s nudes to her family

$

2011 FORD FIESTA SEL

$

LOCAL NEWS

FRIENDLIEST AUTO DEALER

(ACCORDING TO OUR MOMS!)

YOUR BEST YOU STARTS HERE

#202 - 755 McGill Road Kamloops BC • 1.778.471.6555 www.sonamd.ca LOCATED IN THE LANDMARK BUILDING

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

A11

LIVE ELEVATED

OPEN DAILY 9 TO 6 IN THE VILLAGE STROLL AT SUN PEAKS t 250.578.7773 tf 1.877.578.5774

$3,299,000 4129 Sundance, Sun Peaks, BC

$1,499,000 4206 Bella Vista Drive, Sun Peaks, BC

BEDS: 5 BATHS: 5 5,055 SQ.FT.

BEDS: 4 BATHS: 5 3,495 SQ.FT.

A true chef’s kitchen, stunning open living area with floor to ceiling rock fireplace, reclaimed hickory flooring, spa-like master suite, theatre & games room, custom wine cellar, gym & private carriage house. Furnished.

Featuring exposed timber construction, gourmet kitchen with custom alder cabinets, high end Wolf & Leiber appliances and quartz countertops. Expansive great room with vaulted ceiling & soaring windows. Fully furnished.

This classic log cabin with custom pine cabinetry throughout is located in one of the Shuswap’s finest subdivisions. 2 bedroom home with a detached 1 bedroom guest house is the perfect family vacation property or year round home.

Liz Forster

Mike Foster

Darla Miller PREC

250.682.2289

$1,275,000 8 - 6172 Squilax Anglemont Hwy Magna Bay, BC BEDS: 3 BATHS: 2 1,200 SQ.FT.

250.571.3759

250.371.1251

N EW PRICE

$1,199,000 5318 Lookout Ridge Drive, Sun Peaks, BC

$1,149,900 3379 White Lake Road, Sorrento, BC

BEDS: 5 BATHS: 4 3,059 SQ. FT.

BEDS: 4 BATHS: 3.5 4,098 SQ. FT.

Spacious log home with all the conveniences. Fully furnished with exclusive pieces, including a 1908 snooker table. Complete with theatre room, 3 ensuite baths, large 2 car garage with additional “toy garage”.

Located in the North Okanagan in the serene White Lake valley on almost 3 acres, with 350 Ft. of waterfront. Includes games room, gym, family room on 3 floor levels & fully insulated & heated timber framed shop.

Liz Forster

Lynn Ewart

250.682.2289 N EW L ISTIN G

250.318.0717 NEW CONST RUCT ION

75% SOLD OUT

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Echo Landing is a collection of 2,3 & 4 bedroom alpine townhomes and condos.

Prices start from $589,999 $599,900 gst applicable 401 Kookaburra Lodge, Sun Peaks, BC

$429,000 gst applicable 2 - 1305 Burfield Drive, Sun Peaks, BC

BEDS: 3 BATHS: 3 1,464 SQ.FT.

BEDS: 3 BATHS: 2.5 1,384 SQ. FT.

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, with loft, top floor condo, featuring dramatic vaulted ceilings to capitalize on the 270 degree mountain, valley and village views in the heart of ‘Canada’s Alpine Village’. Fully furnished.

Zoned for short term rentals. New 3 bedroom, 2nd and 3rd floor condo within a 3 level 5 plex building. Please refer to the Disclosure Statement for specific offering details. E&OE, rendering is an artistic representation only.

Liz Forster

Liz Forster

250.682.2289

GST APPLICABLE

Call 250.578.7773 for more details or visit EchoSunPeaks.com

250.682.2289 QUART ER OWNERS HIP

$65,900 gst applicable

$249,000 5304 Lookout Ridge Drive, Sun Peaks, BC

1317 C The Residences, Sun Peaks, BC

Sunny view lot in Sun Peaks’ newest residential ski-through subdivision, ‘Lookout Ridge’. Featuring paved, curbed streets, underground utility services, and a nearby skier overpass to the Morrisey chairlift.

Quarter ownership. 1 bedroom suite in ‘The Residences’ located in Canada’s 2nd largest ski area. Fully furnished luxurious apartment offers true ski-in/out convenience & full use of hotel amenities including pool, hot tub, gym & room service.

Liz Forster

Liz Forster

BEDS: 1 BATHS: 1 722 SQ. FT.

10,890 SQ.FT.

250.682.2289

SHOWCASE YOUR PROPERTY TO THE WORLD

*This is not an offering for sale. An offering for sale may only be made after filing a Disclosure Statement under the Real Estate Development Marketing Act. E. & O. E.

250.682.2289

RECENTLY SOLD

Our agents offer exemplary service and marketing for homes in every

4118 Sundance Drive, Sun Peaks ��������������������� List Price: $1,475,000

54 Settler’s Crossing, Sun Peaks ��������������������� List Price: $434,900

neighbourhood at: sothebys real t y.co m sot h ebys real t y.ca wal l st re etj ourna l .com new yo r kt i mes.co m j u wai .co m f t .co m nik kei. jp j am esedi ti on.com l uxur yestate.co m man s i o n g l o bal .co m A p p l e T V

2230 Sunburst Drive, Sun Peaks ����������������������� List Price: $989,000

425 Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge, Sun Peaks List Price: $129,900

plus dozens of exclusive websites and publications.

14 Bridge Gate, Sun Peaks �������������������������������� List Price: $899,900

SUNPEAKSCOLLECTION.COM | SUNPEAKS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA ....................................................SHUSWAPCOLLECTION.COM Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Independently Owned and Operated. E.&O.E.: This information is from sources which we deem reliable, but must be verified by prospective purchasers and may be subject to change or withdrawal.

A12

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

LOCAL NEWS

City of Kamloops

Thanks to all who donated to

Recycle Your Christmas Tree!

From A3

December 27 - January 15

Drop Off Sites • Albert McGowan Park, 2025 Summit Dr • Brocklehurst Park, 2470 Fleetwood Ave • Dallas Fire Station, 5300 Dallas Dr • Juniper Park, Qu’Appelle Blvd • Len Haughton Park, Lister Rd • McArthur Island, east of Sports Centre • Rae-Mor Park, Arab Run Rd • Westsyde Park, Franklin Rd • Yacht Club, 1140 River St • Yard Waste Depots: Cinnamon Ridge, Bunker Rd, and Barnhartvale No wires, tinsel, decorations, or plastic!

www.kamloops.ca/christmastreerecycling

• Anonymous, $100 • In memory of Sharon and David Frampton, $100 • In memory of Brian Rintoul, P.Eng., $100 • Marg Holley, $25 • Mike and Helen McBride, $100 • In memory of Fred and Sandra, $50 • Hudson Bay employees, $317 • Preceptor Delta Beta Signma Phi, $100 • Sharon Elvers, $50 • Ray and Lynda Austin, $100 • Bev Wilson in memory of Doug Wilson, $50 • Anonymous, $20 • Anonymous, $300 • Chris and Angela deHaan, $500 • JoAnn and Peter Hall, $100 • Phyllis Ring, $100 • Ed and Brenda Russell, $50 • Donna Sharpe, $91 • Anonymous, $200 • In memory of Pat Rezek from the family, $100 • Anonymous, $20 • K-40 Kinsmen Club of Kamloops, $200 • Joan Lyons, $125 • Anonymous, $300 • Kamloops Community Corrections and Kamloops

SPONSORED CONTENT

Courthouse, $240 • Western Karate Academy, $10,000 • The Golden Gals, $780 • Anonymous, $500 • Laurie and Dave Royce, $100 • M.J. Cameron and K. Elliott, $100 • Ed and Dianne Barker, $500 • Anonymous, $100 • Anonymous, $100 • Robbie and Sandy Osborne, $100 • In memory of Christopher Seguin, $250 • Dr. Dan Wotton, Summit Dental Clinic, $210 • Kim and Hayden Healy in memory of John Healy, $25 • Kim, Hayden and Wendy in memory of Peter Basson, $25 • N.D. McGowan, $100 • Tom and Sharon Moore, $100 • Kamloops Afternoon Ladies Curling Club, $225 • In memory of Patricia and Chris Swain, $100 • Snuffy the Seal, $50 • Ben Dover, $50 • Dearborn Ford, $1,000 • Sandra Dever, $50 • Daryl and Jacquie Shinkewski, $100 • Anonymous, $200 • Kay Prichard, $25 • Kathleen Ayotte, $200

HOLMES IS WHERE THE

N

ow that the holidays are over, I am guessing many people were grilled or interrogated by their family and relatives about their relationship status while passing the stuffing and mashed potatoes.

Asking “Are you single?” is a completely acceptable inquiry. Placing a “Why” in front of that query is nothing short of rude and judgmental.

Even though I’m a matchmaker and I love setting people up, I am also the first to agree it is perfectly fine to be happy, single and not looking. I can’t understand why some people think it’s any of their business why someone has to explain their current relationship status.

It’s like someone who chooses not to have booze in their egg nog and then has to endure 20 questions as to why. It’s not anyone’s business.

I find it odd to hear people judge others who are single, specifically incredibly attractive singles, with the observation that “something must be wrong with them.”

Let’s realize that maybe that person is single by choice, or is reflecting and doing some soulsearching, or recovering from a difficult relationship, or simply hasn’t yet found the perfect match.

TARA HOLMES

Match Maker EXTRAORDINAIRE

No matter the reason, let’s remember we were all single at one point and it’s not fair to assume something must be wrong with those who choose to remain so.

I have certainly reached out to singles I know, to let them know about my matchmaking business. If they tell me they are happy being single, I applaud that. I just like to let those folks know I am here if they change their mind.

I know single people who lead happy, fulfilling lives and are joyful individuals. I also know people who have never been single longer than two months and they continue to complain and can’t figure out why they are so miserable. There is also a misconception about being “alone’ and being “lonely.”

Being alone with yourself is far better than being lonely

• Shirley Rowland, $200 • St. John Vianney Friday Afternoon Bridge Club, $101 • D. Anne Wade, $25 • Our parents Gloria and Tom Stout and Muriel and Norman Cooper, $100 • From the business group BNI Platinum, $570 • Barry Manderson and Kathy Bassett, $100 • Anonymous, $25 • For family and friends, $600 • Rachel Long, $100 • In memory of Alice Haynes from Pat and Tom Fair, $100 • Gerrianne and Mike Clare, $100 • Anonymous, $100 • Anonymous, $25 • Gordon Harris and Gwen Watson, $400 • Anonymous, $100 • Margaret Sandulak, $50 • Don and Debby Erickson, $100 • Paula Gardner in mem-

ory of Brad Gardner, $500 • Kamloops Seniors Village, $350 • Gerald and Wendy Patrick, $100 • Anonymous, $100 • Rosemary Anderson, $75 • Anthony and Marlene Freeman, $100 • Heather Palmer, $50 • Len and Sheila Knight, $50 • Anonymous, $20 • Gail Cameron and Don Whyte, $100 • Marg and Terry Bangen, $100 • Anonymous, $100 • B. Siracky, $50 • Anonymous, $100 • In memory of Allan Radies, $100 • Bev Turner, $35 • Diana Hauser, $100 • A. and G. Morrissette, $200 • Ken and Judy Zutz, $100 • Tony and Kaz Dufficy, $100 • Anonymous, $25 • Alvin and Sonia Hickey, $100 • Bev and Barrie Wells, $50 • Beth, Craig, Todd Shishido in memory of Terry Chishido, $50 • Anonymous, $10 • Mel and Wilda, $100

• Anonymous, $10 • Anonymous, $20 • In memory of Harm and Jean Fransen, Paul and Rose Routeaus, $40 • Linda Jackson in memory of George Wilmot, $100 • Anonymous, $20 • Sharon and Fred Persello, $40 • Anonymous, $50 • Al and Bonnie Michel, $100 • In memory of Quintin Wagler, $100 • Gary and Diane Edstrom, $50 • Joan Hughes, $100 • Kathleen Kendall in memory of my sister Gail, $100 • D& M Pattern, $50 • Anonymous, $50 • Anonymous, $50 • Terry and Dick Taylor, $100 • Interior Savings Tranquille Branch, $500 • Calvin and Patricia Moulton, $100 • Anonymous, $200 • Jerry Neigel, $300 • Sandra Blakely, $100 • Anonymous $50 • Wesley, Vanessa and Christina Mah, $75 • In memory of Bob and Brett, $100 • A. Staley, $100 • Wayne and Twink Murphy, $50

IS We are the Wine & Food

with someone. My mom is turning 80 in a few months and she has been single since she was 53. I have never met a more gregarious, active, busy, social, genuinely happy person than mom. She lives life to the fullest.

If you are happy being single and anyone bugs you about it, you should feel flattered as they are most likely envious.

There are so many songs we hear about relationships, heartbreak, loss and infidelity.

Did you know there are also a great number of songs that celebrate being independent and single? You should download some and own your single life with confidence.

The most important thing to find in 2018 is happiness.

Then, if you want to share that newfound joy with someone, I can help you find your perfect match. As I look back on 2017, I have met many amazing, happy, single men and women.

I have several couples coming up on one and two years together.

If you want to find a meaningful relationship, I would love to hear from you by email at holmes@wheretheheartis.ca.

In the words of the late David Cassidy of the Partridge Family, “Come on, get happy!”

Pairing Matchmakers Start the New Year by finding a new favourite

We feature over 1000 different wines for your enjoyment.

Don’t forget to stock up on fresh produce for your New Years Resolution!

This weekend is Ukranian Christmas!

SAHALI 1210 Summit Dr 250.374.6685

www.saveonfoods.com

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

A13

LOCAL NEWS

this year’s KTW Christmas Cheer campaign • Doreen Tevely, in memory of my son Dean Rosenau, $100 • In memory of Sandy, $100 • Dale and Noeline Kerr, $100 • In memory of Teresa and Sam Bruno, $100 • Anonymous, $20 • Anonymous, $100 • Anonymous, $30 • Dolly Lowe, in memory of son Warren Lowe, $50 • Anna Evenrude, $50 • Ron and Susan Durant, $100 • Judy and Ross

Dickson, $100 • Gary and Carol Bacon, $100 • Ken and Randine Desjardine, $25 • Marianne Forrest, in memory of my husband Bob Madden, $50 • Anonymous, $500 • Elaine Bonderud, $50 • Evelyn Meyer, $60 • Linda Inglis, $50 • Phil and Verne Churchill and family, $100 • Jane and Buzz Osterloh, $100 • Jean Tash and family, in memory of Stanley J.

Tash, $50 • Anonymous, $20 • In memory of Noel Kirby from the family, $100 • Kathy Mason, $100 • Evelyn VipondSchmidt, in memory of Wilf Schmidt, $200 • Ted and Leigh Moore, $100 • Frank and Chris Amon, $300 • Joan and Jim Moffat, $100 • Shirley Brown, $100 • Kim Giffen, $25 • Colleen Stainton, $200 • Har and Lil Francis,

$50 • Marg Clements, $100 • Anonymous, $92 • Darren, Sharlene and Kyle McIlwain, $100 • Anonymous, $50 • John and Val Kemp, $100 • Libby Denbigh, in memory of David and Rachel, $50 • The Posse of Kamloops, $100 • Phil and Cathy Holman, $100 • William Fisher, $100 • MJB Lawyers employee charity fund, $250

• Amy Regen, $100 • Brenda Fennell, $100 • Bob and Jo-Mary Hunter, $200 • Lucy Hicks, $50 • In memory of Ruth Cooley, $25 • Rick Bennett, $50 • John Coyne, $200 • Spencer and Janet Bryson, $200 • David and Anna Smith, $300 • The Blairs, $100 • Anonymous, $75 • Kamloops Dentistry, $50 • KTW Social Fund, $22

YOUR VOICE

MATTERS

KAMLOOPS

and it turns out your idea

was pretty awesome So awesome in fact that the City of Kamloops is dedicating a day to spread the word.

Saturday, January 6 11:00am - 3:00pm Tournament Capital Centre This Saturday make your way to the Tournament Capital Centre between 11-3 to find out about

Kamloops’ newest affordable

gym experience

That’s right! Be one of the first to get in on this special announcement. Everyone in the community benefits from positive change. See you at the TCC.

• Jess & Jer’s Wedding, $70 • Nel Sarrasin, $50 • Anonymous, $100 • In memory of Julianne Lion, $50 • Irene Anderson, $20 • Kamloops This Week, $3,960 • Investors Group, $1,310

• Danalee Baker, $20 • Tim Shoults, $100

BUYING COINS Collector Coins, Old Coins, Rare Coins, Gold, Silver, Coin Collections, & Old Paper Money

HOUSECALLS!

1-250-864-3521

choose from our large selection of quality pre-owned toyota vehicles

12 Scion iQ

Stk#18143A. 2 door, automatic, power windows & locks, A/C, 2 sets of tires on rims

9,995

$

13 Toyota Prius C Hybrid Stk#17474A. Hybrid, automatic, City Fuel Rating 4.5L/100km or 62 MPG. Great fuel economy!

13,995

$

15 Scion FRS Stk#B0026. Automatic, power windows & locks, loaded with factory options.

Only 13,800 kms!

18,995

$

15 Honda CR-V LX FWD Stk#16343A. Automatic, power windows & locks, keyless entry. All-Season & Winter tires, both on rims!

21,995

$

15 Rav4 LE 4WD Stk#17555A. Only 28,000 kms!

Automatic, keyless entry, power windows & locks, plus much more!

24,995

$

16 Ford Focus ST Performance Package Stk#18037B. Comes with both Winter & Summer tires on rims!

Only 30,600 kms!

25,995

$

14 Honda Odyssey EX Stk#17428A. 8 passenger van, heated seats, Smart Key system, power sliding doors, 2 sets of tires (Winter/Summer)

25,995

$

12 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD Stk#18043A. 7 passenger, leather seats, winter & summer tires, both on alloy rims.

Only 53,000 kms!

26,995

$

Visit us at www.suncountrytoyota.ca

www.kamloops.ca

Prices exclude taxes, plus $295 documentation fee. Sale ends Jan. 11, 2018.

Toll Free Dealer #25081

1-877-378-7800 • 1355 Cariboo Place • 250-828-7966

A14

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

LOCAL NEWS CRIME

Charges laid after downtown shooting KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

Charges have been laid against a Kamloops man accused in a drug-related weekend shooting in a downtown apartment building that sent a man to hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg.

Police were called to the building at 110 Columbia St. for a report of a shooting on Dec. 29.

Brandon Dale Fiddick, 25, was arrested on New Year’s Eve and remains behind bars facing charges of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm.

“The use or display of illegal firearms by people engaged in crime is treated as a top priority for enforcement in Kamloops,” RCMP Staff Sgt. Simon Pillay said.

Investigators believe the shooting was related to the drug trade.

Fiddick had been expected to appear in Kamloops provincial court for a bail hearing on Thursday.

Record-setting year for KSAR Kamloops Search and Rescue had its busiest year to date in 2017, but the fires and floods that plagued the region weren’t to blame, according to manager Alan Hobler.

“With fires and floods, we had an increase in calls, but that was only marginally,” he said, noting KSAR only took one call related to the past summer’s wildfires, helping with evacuations in Clearwater.

“It doesn’t really contribute to why we’ve had an exceptional year.”

Search and rescue volun-

teers responded to 49 callouts and put in 3,545 hours, up from the previous record of 37 call-outs and 1,587 hours set in 2016.

“It’s just a wide spectrum of increased calls,” Hobler said.

Among the calls were two multi-day searches, including the search for Ashcroft fire chief Clayton Cassidy, who was swept away by flood waters in Cache Creek in May. KSAR volunteers spent about eight days on the search, Hobler said.

A new trend of “snow-

wheeling” has also been increasing calls in winter months. Hobler said four-byfour drivers are taking their vehicles into remote locations without adequate modifications and getting stuck. In a recent case, a family was stuck in -25 C weather about 10 kilometres from the nearest road.

“The four-by-four clubs all have very good rigs and they post them on social media,” Hobler said.

“So I think people with regular vehicles see that and try it and go up and get stuck.”

Every day is customer appreciation day at Market Fresh Foods.

With every purchase of $100 or more receive a $10 MFF Gift certificate.* We pay you to shop at our store.

It’s worth the drive. *EXCLUDING CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO

fresh chicken legs

fresh pork back ribs

249

499

boneless stewing beef cubes cut from Canada AA

Maple Leaf Top Dog wieners

back attached skin on Club Pack®

lb 5.49/ kg

lb 13.21/ kg

negative results showed it was likely a cold.

Gordon is returning to her alma mater on Thursday, Jan. 18, for Just One Person: Healthcare in Disaster and Conflict Zones.

She’ll tell stories from her various medical trips abroad volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross, including recent journeys to Bangladesh, where she helped with an ongoing housing issue and Nepal after the 2015 earthquake. Gordon will

talk about her successes and challenges, what it takes to become an aid worker and how what she has dealt with in her nursing career has impacted her.

She’ll speak in The Barber Centre on campus from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Attendance is free but registration is required. It can be done online at eventbrite.ca; search Just One Person.

The session will also be available online at livestream. com/TRU/Nursing.

City of Kamloops

2018 Commercial Vehicle Licence Plate Renewal Owners and operators of commercial vehicles are reminded that before a vehicle is used or operated on any highway within the municipality, the vehicle requires a Commercial Vehicle Licence Plate (decal) be displayed pursuant to City of Kamloops Licensing of Commercial Vehicles Bylaw No. 33-5. As of January 1, 2018, the 2018 plates (orange-coloured decals) are required to be displayed. The 2018 plate is valid throughout all participating municipalities in British Columbia Commercial Vehicle Licence Plates range from $25 to $40 per vehicle annually and are based on vehicle weight. They can be purchased at City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West, and By-law Services Parking Control, 6 Seymour Street West, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, on presentation of a validated certificate of insurance.

The decal must be displayed on the lower right-hand corner of the vehicle’s windshield.

For additional information, phone 250-828-3481.

www.kamloops.ca

lb 11.00/ kg

regular or BBQ, 450 g

grade beef or higher

TRU grad to give talk about providing 99 5 healthcare in dangerous places Nurse practitioner Patrice Gordon has practised her profession in some of the scariest regions of the world.

A trip the Thompson Rivers University graduate took in recent years to Sierra Leone, for example, where she worked with patients during that country’s ebola virus epidemic landed her in Kelowna General Hospital when she returned. What may have been cold symptoms could also have been the disease devastating that country — three

Club Pack®

399 each

Wonder bread 570 g or Wonder wraps 340 g,

Farmers Market™ loaf cakes

199

299

Oroweat english muffins

Ziggys Montreal smoked meat or roast beef fresh

selected varieties, 390-420 g

selected varieties

pkg of 6, selected varieties

deli sliced

2/

500

199

Zerto shredded cheese

no name® soda crackers

599

199

no name® tea bags pkg of 100

no name® cake mix

199

4/

no name® cat food

no name® cat or dog food

899

2/

no name® facial tissues pkg of 6

no name® windshield washer fluid 3.78 L

499

279

selected varieties, 140 g

selected varieites, 4 kg

/100 g

selected varieties, 454 g

selected varieites, 468 g

500

selected varieites, 642 g

300

each

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

A15

NO NAME PRICE FREEZE FOR THE NEXT 3 WEEKS!!

fresh whole chicken

boneless blade roast

cut from Canada AA grade beef or higher

2

3

99 lb

49 lb

5.49/kg

8.80/kg

Farmers Market™ mixed sweet peppers product of

mini seedless watermelon,

399

399

celery stalks product of USA

green zucchini product of

249

129

Quaker granola bars

Minute Maid, Five Alive or Nestea iced tea beverages

product of Guatemala

Mexico, pkg of 4

each

selected varieties 150/156 g

each

Mexico

lb 2.84/ kg

selected varieties 10x200 mL

strawberries product of Mexico or USA, 454 g Unico pasta sauce 630/640 mL or Unico pasta 700/900 g selected varieties

500

2/

no name® shredded cheese selected varieites,

no name® whipped topping aerosol

1099

199

no name® sour cream

no name® pudding selected

199

99¢

no name® instant pudding

no name® fruit bowls

Club Pack® 900 g

2/$7 Greenhouse beefsteak tomatoes product of Mexico

2/$4

Gain liquid detergent 1.47 L or Tide Simply Clean liquid laundry detergent 1.77 L, selected varieties

600

2/

selected varieites, 500 mL

refrigerated 225 g

varieites, pkg of 4x99 g

General Mills cereal

selected varieties 330-500 g

2

29 lb

selected varieites, 102-113 g

5.04/kg

3

99

5

99

Kraft singles processed cheese slices selected varieties 336-450 g

3

99

6

400

3/

2/

no name® white vinegar

no name® tomato juice

229

199

no name® pancake mix 905 g, or syrup 750 mL,

no name® pineapple juice

199

199

Club Pack® pack 4 L

GREAT DEALS! 100’S MORE DAILY SPECIALS & IN -STORE /$ DEALS WEEKLY.

2

200

selected varieites, 4x107 mL/ 4x123 g

selected varieties

1.36 L

1.36 L

Applicable Taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. We reserve the right to limit quantities.

FULL GROCERY • MEAT • FRESH BAKERY DELI • PRODUCE

8AM - 9PM EVERYDAY! #105-5170 DALLAS DR., KAMLOOPS | 250-573-1193

PRICES IN EFFECT

JAN 5 — JAN 11, 2018 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!

GET THE APP!

A16

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

NATIONAL NEWS BOMB CYCLONE

‘Very intense’ storm shuts schools, offices across Atlantic Canada THE CANADIAN PRESS

HALIFAX — A powerful storm pummelled Atlantic Canada on Thursday, shutting down everything from schools to bridges with an intense mix of high winds, rain and snow.

“This is definitely a very serious and very intense winter system,’’ said Environment Canada meteorologist Ian Hubbard.

Social media images showed one Halifax house with its roof gone and another building that had partially collapsed.

While parts of Nova Scotia were whipped by wind and rains amid temperatures well above freezing, New

Brunswickers faced heavy snow that made it impossible to see across the street.

“If you are in your home and don’t need to travel, don’t travel,’’ said Greg MacCallum, director of New Brunswick’s Emergency Measures Organization, who called it a serious storm.

Environment Canada warned high waves combined with storm surges could cause damage along the coast in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island later in the evening and that flooding was also likely in those areas.

The forecaster warned people should not attempt to travel across flooded roads because shallow, fast-moving

water can sweep a vehicle away.

The agency issued warnings for everything from wind and rain to blizzards and storm surges along much of the Atlantic coast.

“It’s the whole spectrum of weather with this system — you pick a weather and it’s forecast somewhere in Atlantic Canada, it seems,’’ said Hubbard.

The federal agency issued a range of winter storm warnings and watches for Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I. and parts of Newfoundland and Labrador, saying the lowpressure system would bring fierce winds that could gust up to about 130 kilometres an hour and snowfall amounts of

up to 40 centimetres.

Nova Scotia was expected to see up to 50 millimetres of rain, possibly causing localized flooding.

By Thursday afternoon, many lights were out across Nova Scotia.

About 48,000 utility customers were without power as of about 4:30 p.m., many along the Atlantic coast.

In downtown Halifax, the wind started to howl early in the afternoon, sending sheets of rain sideways, stinging pedestrians as they headed home early from work.

The storm prompted the City of Halifax to pull busses off the road and close a bridge.

FLOORING Military short thousands YOUR FLOORING EXPERT • Laminates • Vinyls • Sanding • Refinishing

Kamloops' Best Deals

MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:30—5:30 SATURDAYS BY APPOINTMENT • 250.490.7173 938 VICTORIA STREET | 250.374.1550

++++

“

FEISTY & FUNNY….

THE SHE-WOLF OF WALL STREET.” TOTAL FILM

JESSICA CHASTAIN AND IDRIS ELBA ARE POSITIVELY ELECTRIC.” “

COLLIDER “

SENSATIONALLY ENTERTAINING.” L A TIMES

of personnel despite small increase in ranks THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — The Canadian military has reversed what had become a worrying trend by posting a small increase in the number of people in uniform last year — though it still has a long way to go to fill all the holes in its ranks.

New figures show there were about 450 more military personnel at the end of March 2017 than the previous year, with about half being regular-force members and the other half reservists.

That represents the first real growth in the number of people in uniform in several years, as increased attrition and recruiting challenges exacerbated by Conservative-era budget cuts steadily thinned the ranks.

Yet officials are unlikely to celebrate, as the military is still short about 2,000 regular-force members and 5,300 reservists even before the

Trudeau government’s promise to grow both forces in the coming years.

The Liberals plan to increase the regular force to 70,500 members from its authorized strength of 68,000 and the reserves to 28,500 from 27,000 to defend against growing global instability and emerging threats such as cyber.

Federal auditor general Michael Ferguson flagged the personnel shortage as a real threat to the Forces in November 2016, warning that it put a heavier burden on those in uniform and hurt military operations.

In real terms, that meant not having enough staff to fly or maintain the air force’s Chinook transport helicopters or its Hercules transport planes.

Senior commanders have said streamlining the recruitment system and addressing attrition are their top priorities. But, at the current pace, it could be many years before the military has enough people in uniform.

Mayor wants Fernie ice rink reopened after deadly leak 2017

VIOLENCE, COARSE LANGUAGE, DRUG USE

TM

Motion Picture Artwork © 2017 STX FINANCING, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

N OW PL AYI N G I N T H E AT R E S

THE CANADIAN PRESS

FERNIE — The mayor of Fernie says an immediate priority for her East Kootenay city is to reopen the local arena months after three men were killed there.

Fernie Memorial Arena has been closed since Oct. 17 when two city

workers and a contractor from Calgary were killed by ammonia gas as they worked on the ice rink’s refrigeration unit.

Mayor Mary Giuliano said the city would like the arena to return to normal operations as soon as possible.

The investigation into the cause of the leak is ongoing.

18 killed, 260 hurt in fiery train crash in S. Africa THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

JOHANNESBURG — A passenger train carWorld News rying people home after the holidays slammed into a truck in rural South Africa on Thursday, killing at least 18 people and injuring about 260 others, authorities said.

Officials said the truck driver allegedly tried to cross the tracks just ahead of the oncoming train, part of which burst into flames after the collision, trapping some passengers in carriages. Those who were able to escape with their luggage hurriedly dragged bags from the smoking wreck to a nearby road.

“The truck driver was taking chances. He thought that he was going to pass through,’’ Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi told journalists. “Little did he know that the train was going to hit him. That has cost a lot of lives.’’

Some of the dead were badly burned, said Mthuthuzeli Swartz, acting CEO of the stateowned passenger rail agency.

The train with 429 passengers aboard had been travelling from Port Elizabeth to the country’s commercial hub, Johannesburg.

The investigation is ongoing.

BRIEFS

Three Iranian soldiers dead amid protests TEHRAN — Iranian state media are saying three soldiers have been killed in clashes with an “armed terrorist group’’ in a Kurdish area near the Iraqi border.

Thursday’s reports cited a statement by the Intelligence Department saying one of the militants was also killed and several were wounded.

It said the clashes took place near the Kurdish town of Piranshar, about 730 kilometres northwest of the capital of Tehran.

The statement did not elaborate on the affiliation of the militants or say when the fighting happened.

The region near the borders with Iraq and Turkey has been the scene of occasional clashes with Kurdish separatist groups as well as extremist Islamic militants.

Iranian officials have blamed the U.S. CIA as being the “main designer” of the protests that have shaken the country.

Trump ‘furious,’ ‘disgusted’ over new book WASHINGTON — The White House says President Donald Trump was left feeling “furious’’ and “disgusted’’ after claims by his former top adviser Steve Bannon in a new book.

White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders complained that the book contained “outrageous’’ and “completely false claims against the president, his administration and his family.’’

Criticism by the White House was spurred by an unflattering book by writer Michael Wolff that paints Trump as a leader who doesn’t understand the weight of the presidency and who spends evenings eating cheeseburgers in bed, watching television and talking on the phone to old friends.

The book also quotes Bannon as calling contact by Trump’s son with a Russian lawyer “treasonous.’’

Trump said in a statement that Bannon “lost his mind’’ when he lost his job.

Trump’s personal lawyers on Thursday hit Bannon with a cease and desist letter, arguing Bannon violated a confidentiality agreement by speaking poorly of the president’s administration.

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

SPORTS

INSIDE: TRU introduces athletic director| A18

A17

SPORTS: MARTY HASTINGS 250-374-7467 or email sports@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @MarTheReporter

KTW FILE PHOTO Team Brown of the Kamloops Curling Centre, which includes third Erin Pincott, was in tough against a familiar foe in Karla Thompson at the Scotties B.C. Women’s Curling Championship in Victoria on Wednesday.

KAMLOOPS CURLERS FARING WELL AT SCOTTIES

MARTY HASTINGS

STAFF REPORTER

sports@kamloopsthisweek.com

C

orryn Brown and two of her fellow 22-year-old teammates, lead Sam Fisher and third Erin Pincott, practically grew up at the Kamloops Curling Centre.

Karla Thompson, 34, has been a fixture at the Victoria Street club for more than a decade and knows the Brown rink well — she has watched them mature into fledgling hotshots on the women’s circuit from upstart teenagers who took the provincial junior scene by storm.

The Brown and Thompson rinks met at the Scotties B.C. Women’s Curling Championship for the first time on Wednesday night, a round-robin matchup at Victoria Curling Club.

“There is a level of intensity,” Brown told KTW on Thursday morning. “You’re not going to

be all buddy-buddy on the ice. I have a lot of respect for her team.

“It’s always different playing people you know pretty well.

You have to get your mind away from that and concentrate on the game.”

Thompson edged Brown 6-5, scoring one in the 10th end to improve to 3-0.

“It wasn’t our best game,” Brown said. “I had a shot [in the 10th end] to force Karla into a relatively difficult shot. I just missed it. She didn’t even have to throw her last shot.”

The Thompson rink features skip Thompson, third Kristen Recksiedler, second Shannon Joanisse, lead Trysta Vandale and fifth Diane Dezura. They moved to 4-0 with a 10-7 victory over Vancouver/Victoria-based

CURLBC PHOTO Kamloops resident Alyssa Kyllo throws skip stones for the Vernon-based Slattery rink.

Team Donaldson on Thursday afternoon and were looking to stay perfect against Gyles of New Westminster after KTW’s press deadline on Thursday night.

Dezaray Hawes plays second for Team Brown, which improved to 3-1 by shellacking Team Van Osch of Nanaimo 8-1 on Thursday morning. Brown played Ludwar of Kelowna after KTW’s press deadline on Thursday.

Thompson, throwing rocks at her 12th provincial championship, has seen a lot throughout her curling career, but squaring off against Brown for the first

time at the Scotties was a unique situation.

“It’s a little bit different than playing someone who you don’t know, but I wouldn’t say there was awkwardness,” said Thompson, who won the provincial women’s title in 2016.

“That’s one of the great things about curling. You can have a friendship off the ice and on the ice you can be competitors — and that’s OK.” The Brown rink, coached by Allison MacInnes, opened the tournament with a 7-5 victory over Donaldson on Tuesday night and followed with a 5-4 victory over Gyles on Wednesday morning.

Thompson knocked off Van Osch 8-5 on Tuesday night and Ludwar 7-4 on Wednesday morning before posting the win over Brown.

With both teams seeming like good bets to qualify, a BrownThompson rematch would make for good drama, especially if a place in the national champion-

ship is on the line.

“It was actually kind of fun playing them,” Thompson said.

“We had some laughs about halfway through the game.

“It was a good game. Her and I both missed one or two shots that kind of kept each other in the game. We were able to cap it off in the end.”

Both rinks will finish roundrobin play on Friday with draws against Gushulak of New Westminster and Slattery of Vernon. Slattery, skipped by Kamloops resident Alyssa Kyllo, was 2-2 at press time.

The final four games of the event on Saturday and Sunday will be televised on Shaw TV and streamed on YouTube. The goldmedal tilt is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Sunday.

The winner of the B.C. Scotties will advance to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts Canadian Women’s Curling Championship, which will run from Jan. 27 to Feb. 4 in Penticton.

Kamloops’ #1 News Source

KAMLOOPSTHISWEEK.COM

A18

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

SPORTS

Atkinson is TRU’s fourth athletics director MARTY HASTINGS

STAFF REPORTER

sports@kamloopsthisweek.com

Curtis Atkinson is tasked with guiding the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack into a new era.

TRU vice-president of administration and finance Matt Milovick

named Atkinson the school’s athletics and recreation director at a press conference on Wednesday, ending months-long speculation on who would replace Ken Olynyk, who in October announced he would be retiring from the position after a 14-year run.

Activity Programs

For registration please call (250) 828-3500 and please quote program number provided. For online registration please visit https://ezregsvr.kamloops.ca/ezreg Programs are cancelled if the minimum numbers are not met.

Medieval Illuminated Letters $55 Join Suzy Knox to make a personalized, illuminated, medieval letter (suitable for framing). Learn techniques for painting in the style of the medieval monks who illustrated the 12th century manuscripts.

Some watercolour experience is required.

Supplies are extra.

Kamloops Museum & Archives » Jan 13 10:00-3:30 PM Sat 282832

“For me, it’s a dream opportunity,” said 40-year-old Atkinson, one of more than 25 who applied for the job. “I think we can win here. It’s difficult to win in university sport in Canada, but we want to get in a position where we can do it year after year, with all of our programs. That excites me.”

Olynyk’s last day on the job was Dec. 31.

CURTIS ATKINSON The work experience that seems to have separated Atkinson from the pack is a stint as

interim athletic director at the University of Regina that lasted from December 2014 to June 2016, but his immersion in university sports began in 1998, when he was a goaltender at Brandon University.

After graduating with a bachelor of general studies from Brandon, Atkinson earned a bachelor of human kinetics from UBC in

41

#

Garrett Pilon

2004 and eventually landed at the University of Regina, at which he spent nine years and held several positions, including athletics coordinator and assistant facilities co-ordinator.

The LV Rogers secondary graduate, born in Kamloops and raised in Nelson, added to the education section of his resume with a master of science in

kinesiology and health studies degree from the University of Regina in 2015.

The Atkinsons — Curtis, wife Heather Price, daughter Kaia, 9, and son Nash, 7 — moved to Kamloops from the Queen City in June 2016 when Heather was offered a job at TRU. See NEW, A19

JANUARY 6 VS VICTORIA

HOME GAME SPONSOR

KIBIHT Night

All-star teams to be named during intermission

Heart & Stroke Foundation Fundraiser

Intro to Squash $50 City of Kamloops In partnership with the Kamloops Squash Association, this program introduces you to the game of squash. You will learn basic shots, strategy, rules, and scoring.

No Limits Fitness » Jan 9-Feb 6 6:30-7:15 PM Tue 279385

Houseboat Trip Raffle

GET IN YOUR SEATS FOR THE

UPCOMING GAME

Indoor Triathlon Clinics

JANUARY 7

Swim, Bike, Run. Join the Kamloops Triathlon Club for a fun indoor triathlon Water Restrictions: 1 to August training event. LetMay us show you the 31 course and give you tips to be at your Water Restriction Bylaw: for your race!is In partnership with Nobest sprinkling or irrigating allowed between 11:00 am andRunners 6:00 pm on any day. offence will result in a Sole inFirst preparation for the $100 fine; each subsequent will January result in a fine indoor triathlon on offence Sunday, 28.of

SANDMAN CENTRE 5:00 PM

$200.

Wednesday, January 10, 2017 6:30-8:30pm • Even addresses may sprinkle or irrigate only on 279932 even numbered days.

• Sunday, Odd addresses may irrigate only on January 14,sprinkle 2017 or 9:30-11:30am odd numbered days.

281584 Note:

• Complexes withSole internal addresses please use the Runners 4 x Mixed internal address to determine watering days.

Indoor Triathlon •Relay Watering between midnight and 6:00 am is

restricted but is allowed if sprinklers are controlled you timer. and your team will bywhere an automatic in hoses a 300m • Allparticipate outdoor hand use must swim, be equipped with a 6.6km spring-loaded off nozzle bike,shut 1.6km runand are permitted to be used at any time.

Sunday, January Water Saving Tips:23, 2018 8:00am to 3:00pm • Lawns require only an inchplease of water per week; For more information contact • Keep your lawn at least 2.5 inches long to Kamloops Triathlon Club: info@trytri.org maintain moisture; • Leave grass clippings on your lawn for added moisture, nutrients and to help shade roots; • Water in the early morning after the dew has evaporated.

To register call 250-828-3500 or visit www.kamloops.ca/ezreg www.kamloops.ca

SANDMAN CENTRE

SATURDAY

JANUARY 6 7:00PM

VS

FOR TICKETS CALL

250-828-3339 *Ticket restrictions may apply

BLAZERHOCKEY.COM

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

A19

SPORTS

New hire wants to produce winners From A18

She is a professor, a faculty member and Canada Research Chair.

After the move to the Tournament Capital, Atkinson became associate director of sport for Canada West, a position that allowed him to become familiar with Olynyk and the WolfPack. He worked closely with TRU at the U Sports Men’s Soccer Championship in November.

“Most of my adult life has been living and breathing university sport, from the time I was a student-ahlete to my nine years at U of R and my last year with Canada West,” Atkinson said.

“Understanding the landscape in U Sports and Canada West, knowing lots of the key people and the relationships I already had there, I think helped.”

Milovick led a selection committee that included TRU director of facilities Warren Asuchak, TRU director of ancillary services Glenn Read, WolfPack men’s basketball coach Scott Clark, WolfPack women’s volleyball coach Chad Grimm and WolfPack student-athletes Mitchell Popadynetz and Michelle Bos. “He [Atkinson] really had the

TRU athletic director Curtis Atkinson (left), sports information officer Larry Read and vice-president of administration and finance Matt Milovick spoke at a press conference on Wednesday at the Tournament Capital Centre.

BRANDON UNIVERSITY PHOTO Curtis Atkinson was a goaltender for Brandon University from 1998 to 2001.

CV and the experience that we were looking for,” Milovick said.

“We wanted a guy that could step into Ken’s shoes, that had experience with sports governance, with post-secondary administration in a sports context and he brought all that to the table.

“And he wowed us in the interview. Curtis was far and away the top candidate for us.”

TRU faculty member Peter Soberlak, a former Kamloops Blazer and professional hockey

player, was among the favourites for the job and told KTW in October the position would be a perfect fit for him.

“Congratulations to Curtis and his family,” Soberlak told KTW on Wednesday. “He has a great deal of knowledge and experience and will be an excellent leader for the WolfPack.”

Milovick suggested Soberlak, an assistant coach and mental consultant for the TRU men’s soccer team that won bronze on home turf at nationals in November, may see an expanded role with the WolfPack.

“He spent a lot of time with

our athletes over the years with sports psychology and he and I are in discussions about how he can maintain involvement with the WolfPack,” Milovick said.

“He’s not a guy we want to lose.

He’s got his faculty position, but we want him deeply involved with WolfPack athletics.”

Atkinson will be working with a much different — much less well endowed — budget than the one he managed in Regina.

“He brings a lot of ideas,” Milovick said. “We’ve been managing our budget in kind of the same way for years. To be able to have a different lens on how we spend

our money, where we spend it and what priorities we invest in is important.”

The incoming AD (Atkinson’s tenure begins officially on Jan. 15) said he will spend efficiently.

“We’re seeing a bit of a gap in university sports in Canada where some programs are starting to increase the competitive gap, and a lot of it can be associated to funding,” Atkinson said. “Our teams here are keeping up, but if we don’t look at new sources of funding, allocating existing funds perhaps differently, then there could be a greater gap.

“You have to find a way to spend the dollars more effectively, that includes with athletic scholarships, perhaps support for enhanced non-conference competition, assistant coach support . . . this is where we’re starting to see the gaps in university sport.”

WolfPack coaches will be interested to see how a shift in budget practices affects them, just one of many aspects that will garner their attention with a new athletic director in town.

Atkinson was asked how he plans to analyze the crew of coaches he is inheriting.

See WOLFPACK, A21

new year...new car!

cOme On in, we’re nOt far!

river city nissan .com

13 nissan aLtima LOaded sL

was $18,995

15 nissan muranO pLatinum LOaded

OnLy 62,000 kms

On saLe $15,300

#UC700

12500

$

bi-weekLy 72 mOnths @ 2.99%

14 tOyOta sciOn tc trim

On saLe $12,995

#T17421A

10300

$

13 nissan sentra sr

bi-weekLy 84 mOnths @ 5.99%

On saLe $12,875

10500

$

#T17433A bi-weekLy 72 mOnths @ 2.99%

15 nissan rOgue s trim weLL equipped

On saLe $17,995

13500

$

• 155 Point Safety/Mechanical Inspection • First Oil Change Free

On saLe $33,114

24100

$

LOw kms!

#T17403A bi-weekLy 84 mOnths @ 4.49%

14 nissan pathfinder pLatinum

OnLy 49,000 kms

#UT1026 bi-weekLy 84 mOnths @ 4.49%

On saLe $31,920

23300

$

16 dOdge ram 1500 sx crew cab

#T17461A bi-weekLy 84 mOnths @ 4.49%

On saLe $29,995

20800

$

was $34,995

#C17011A bi-weekLy 96 mOnths @ 5.99%

13 infiniti jx35 LOaded spOrts utiLity

On saLe $25,995

20200

$

• Complimentary 1 Year Nissan Extended Warranty • Personalized Trip Planning

15 nissan titan crew cab sv

#T17369A bi-weekLy 84 mOnths @ 5.99%

On saLe $32,348

23800

$

#T17267A bi-weekLy 84 mOnths @ 4.49%

17 nissan titan pLatinum crew cab

On saLe $49,500

34000

$

#UT1035 bi-weekLy 96 mOnths @ 5.99%

• 15 Day Exchange Policy • 24/7 Roadside Assistance

Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. See dealer for details. Payments include Nitro warranty, taxes and applicable levies. See in-store for more details. Payments based on financing on approved credit with 0% down. See in-store for more details.

D#30150

250-377-3800 • 2405 E. Trans Canada Hwy., Valleyview Automile

A20

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

10

sPORts

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

SPORTS

WOLFPACK BAsKetBALL AtHLetIC PROFILe

Shenise Sigsworth

Kamloops, BC (Sahali Secondary) 5’9” • Forward 5th year (Nursing) 21 years old Shenise is the WolfPack’s lone graduating player. She started in all 20 games in 2016-17, averaging 8.1 points and 4.9 rebounds in 28.8 minutes on the floor. If Shenise could play for another varsity team at TRU it would be volleyball because she played it throughout high school. Her greatest sports moment came in 2015 when the WolfPack hosted Victoria in a Canada West quarterfinal (TRU lost in the last minute of the third and deciding game).

Shenise and teammate Michelle Bos were the subject of a feature on student/athlete/nurses (check it out on the WolfPack Youtube channel).

Do you have any pregame rituals?

I eat three hours before, then have a 40 minute nap. After I wake up I listen to music as I get ready for the game.

Bhavin Serown (right) of the tier 2 Thompson Blazers collides with Tristan Granter of the Campbell River Tyees in Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament play at Memorial Arena on Thursday.

Fondest sports moment?

In 2014 when coach Reeves hit a three pointer from the side lines in a game against UNBC. Any words of advice for future WolfPack athletes?

Work hard in school, play hard in season and enjoy the ride because five years goes quick.

gowolfpack.tru.ca

DAVE EAGLES/KTW

Tier 2 Blazers enjoyed big stage MARTY HASTINGS

STAFF REPORTER

sports@kamloopsthisweek.com

Start the conversation today

James Friedel never experienced the Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament as a player.

“I was always a duster when I was growing up,” said the Kamloops product who worked on his game enough to eventually play junior A and U Sports hockey. “I never got to play in KIBIHT.” He is getting his first taste of the venerable tournament as head coach of the 2017-2018 tier 2 Thompson Blazers.

“The best part about it is the kids,” said Friedel, who racked up 127 penalty minutes in 50 games with the junior B Kamloops Storm in 2008-2009.

“It’s the first time they get to have this variety of hockey, to be in that limelight for a bit. It’s a bigger stage. It’s cool.”

Thompson was 0-2 heading into a clash against the Beaumont Braves. That game,

ENTER TO WIN

2 TICKETS TO SEE THE

KAMLOOPS

628 Tranquille Road Kamloops • 778-376-2001 CHARTWELL.COM

PORTLAND

VS

Download our guide at chartwell.com/guide CHARTWELL KAMLOOPS

the Blazers’ final round-robin tilt, was played after KTW’s press deadline on Thursday night.

Find the result online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

“I think we have a chance to get in [to the playoffs],” Friedel said.

“All we need to focus on is winning and let the cards fall where they may.”

Matthew Mariona and Kyle Sanford enjoyed the thrill of scoring for the Blazers in front of friends and family in a 5-2 loss to the Campbell River Tyees

SATURDAY JAN 27, 7:00 PM Name Phone Email Mail or Dropoff to Kamloops This Week 1365B Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops BC V2C 5P6

O W L S

W H A M

C L O T

E I N E

A G A T E

L O T U S

O B E Y S

L A P U P

N O S E B L E E D F L O P P Y D I S C O

S T E A L T H

I D A I B O O K S

on Thursday morning.

Chilliwack disposed of Thompson 5-2 on Wednesday morning. Bhavin Serown and Josh Hamling had goals for the Blazers at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre.

“The first game, I don’t know if it was nerves or what, but we started out strong, then in the last couple periods we took our foot off the pedal,” Friedel said.

“Same sort of deal today.

And the penalties kind of ate us alive.”

Starting with a bang

The tier 1 Thompson Blazers started KIBIHT in style by thumping the North Shore Winter Club Winterhawks 7-1 at Mac Isle on Wednesday night.

Thompson and the Balgonie Prairie Storm quarrelled in a tilt that ended after KTW’s press deadline on Thursday.

The Blazers will finish round-robin play on Friday against Abbotsford. Game time is 7 a.m. at Memorial Arena.

C C C W H O T A N G S N E T T E N R E C I O T E O P P O L G S U D M I S S A T H D S I C G O A S A N P P I E O Y S A D N S E Y H A E E N

F I R S T S R A Y O N S S L A V I C

R A G T A E R R A R N P A R I T S P A P S I A L T H L A S I I G U E S O U N D S N E S E S O B S E S S E E D A H T A G S L A K E U R A N O P P E T E L M E N D A Y R P I N O R E

G I S T S A E B T E S F B L L E E D U G E D I U N N E R S I O P N E

F I S T I N U I B A M B T W I C U R A A B E M S A G E T M E L L T A M E O R R O O S A M A

P H O N E N M T E H

F A I R T R A D E

ANSWERS TO THE CROSSWORD ON PAGE A27

S T A T S P E O N Y

A N N E

N A T O

L Y I N

E O N S

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

A21

SPORTS

Annual loppet looms The 34th annual Reino KeskiSalmi Loppet will be held in Salmon Arm on Saturday, Jan. 20.

The full-day family event for both recreational and competitive skiers will take place in the Larch Hills ski area, with the race set to begin at 9 a.m.

Families, friends and neighbours of all ages are invited to gather to ski the track-set trails and enjoy a barbecue hot lunch afterward.

To register, go online to skilarchhills.ca or zone4.ca.

The event is a fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. More than $400,000 has been raised.

For more information, call Tina Letham at 250-832-8676.

Stormy road

The Kamloops Storm are scheduled to play four straight road games after the Christmas break, the second of which will be held on Friday in Armstrong.

Kamloops (12-19-2-0) will square off against the North Okanagan Knights (9-19-1-3) in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League play at the NorVal Centre.

Game time is 7:30 p.m.

The Revelstoke Grizzlies (21-5-2-3) ruined the Storm’s return to the ice after the holiday break, topping visiting Kamloops 4-1 on Dec. 31.

Kamloops will play home-

Thank You to our Wonderful Sponsors & Volunteers Thank you to over 200 Volunteers who provided 1338 safe rides home.

PARTNERS ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW Leilani Carney of the TRU WolfPack drives to the basket.

Tournament Capital Sports

BRIEFS town 100 Mile House on Tuesday and the Eagles in Sicamous on Jan. 12 before returning home.

The Eagles will be in town on Sunday, Jan. 21, marking the Storm’s first home game since Dec. 16. Game time is 5 p.m. at Memorial Arena.

Kamloops is second-last in the Doug Birks Division, 21 points behind division-leading Revelstoke.

Catch up with the Pack

Thompson Rivers University WolfPack fans will have to wait

to see any Canada West play in Kamloops.

The men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams are on the road this weekend.

Both volleyball squads will play a pair of games against Mount Royal in Calgary, while the men’s and women’s basketball teams will square off against the Victoria Vikes on Vancouver Island.

Blazers at home

The Kamloops Blazers will play host to a pair of WHL games this weekend.

On Saturday, the Victoria Royals will be in town. Game time is 7 p.m. at Sandman Centre.

The Blazers (17-19-0-2) will play the Tri-City Americans on Sunday, with puck-drop set for 5 p.m.

WolfPack coaches to be evaluated From A19

“When there’s turnover like this, we want to spend some time evaluating the programs, evaluating the people,” he said. “Are we recruiting the right student-athletes? Are we retaining the right student-athletes? We have to look very big picture.

Accountability is important.

“There is a lot of pressure on coaches, certainly, to compete at this level and produce results, but there won’t be any quick changes. I want to do a full evaluation of all the programs, meet the people, learn their strengths and weaknesses and see how we can support them better.”

Clark, the Canada West men’s coach of the year for 2015-2016, shared a few words on why Atkinson stood out to him during the selection process.

“First off, very intelligent, a guy that really understands the landscape of university sport in all aspects — from an administrative aspect, from an athletics aspect, from understanding what it takes to be competitive,” Clark said. “He’s seen a lot of different outfits, from his involvement with Regina and with Canada West. He was very prepared.”

Atkinson said there are no plans to breathe life into TRU’s defunct hockey program or start a football team.

“My priority would be how do we support the existing programs at the highest level possible?”

Atkinson said. “How are we going to get these teams into the playoffs each year and be in a position to compete for conference championships and, ultimately, represent us at nationals.”

He can’t wait to get started.

“At the end of the day, I care about university sports, I care about student-athletes,” Atkinson said. “I want to see them be successful, I want to see them graduating and I want our teams to be successful.

“These first 30 days are going to be about meeting people. I have to dig in and see what’s working well.”

Atkinson is the fourth athletics and recreation director in institution history, following Pat O’Brien, Tracey Bilsky and Olynyk.

Old gym made anew?

Milovick said TRU will continue to invest in athletics and infrastructure enhancement may be on the way.

“We introduced a concept with our capital planning group on campus to revitalize our old gym,” Milovick said. “It’s circa 1980s and starting to show its age. That takes an investment of funds, which we don’t necessarily have right now.”

The City of Kamloops is exploring the idea of an air-supported dome covering the Hillside Stadium track and field to allow sports teams to practise year-round.

The project is in partnership with TRU, which is helping the city fund a feasibility study.

“It’s no secret we’re exploring the possibility of doming the field at [Hillside Stadium] with the city,” Milovick said.

“We’ll wait to see what the engineering report looks like and what the numbers will be and the partnership we might have with the city.”

SUPPORTERS - $500

• ICBC • RCMP • CFJC TV, 98.3 CIFM, B100 • CFJC Today

• Interior Savings • Kal Tire • The Connector • Save On Foods • B.A. Brewmasters/B.A Winexpert • Java Mountain News

GOLD SPONSORS - $5,000 • McDonald’s • Kamloops This Week • Andre’s Electronic Experts • City Of Kamloops • New Gold, New Afton Mine

SILVER PUB PACK - $500

• Fox N’ Hounds and Sahali Liquor Store • Frick and Frack Tap House • Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre and Romeo’s Kitchen • The Commodore Grand Café and Lounge

SILVER SPONSORS - $2,000 • Tenisci Piva Chartered Accountants • Desert Gardens Community Centre • KGHM International Ajax Project • Noran Printing

BRONZE PUB PACK - $250

BRONZE SPONSORS - $1,000 • Anavets 290 Club • Domino’s Pizza

GAS SPONSORS - $500 - $1000 • Rotary Club of Kamloops • Rotary Club of Kamloops Daybreak • Aurora Rotary Club of Kamloops • Rotaract

• Duffy’s Pub • The Noble Pig • Kelly O’ Bryan’s • Westsyder Pub • Chances and Barside Lounge and Grill • The Blue Grotto • Red Collar Brewing Company • Red Beard Cafe

CONTRIBUTORS - $250 • Hotel 540 • Coca-Cola Bottling Company • Tim Hortons

MORTGAGE MATTERS Credit Score and Home Buying Part II What many prospective borrowers don’t realize is that the pricing of mortgages and other loans is based in part on their creditworthiness, and a person’s credit score is the established measure for credit-worthiness. People with a lower credit score can find themselves paying a higher interest rate, or denied access to certain types of loans. The good news is that by taking a few basic precautions, prospective borrowers can protect their credit report and credit score, and increase their access to better rates and a better choice of mortgage products.

Do you understand the difference between your credit report and your credit score? A credit report is a detailed history of how consistently you meet your financial obligations and provides a picture of your financial health based on your past behaviour. A credit score is an objective summary that translates personal information from your credit report and other sources into a three-digit number representing your overall credit-worthiness.

Both your credit report and score are important. When deciding whether or not to grant a mortgage loan, lenders refer to an applicant’s credit report and score, along with a range of other factors such as income, employment history, and down payment size. Generally, a credit score uses your past credit history to help predict how you might manage your credit in the future. The credit score used most often by Canadian lenders is the FICO score (developed by the Fair Isaac Co.), which is a number between 0 and 900. The higher your score, the more likely you are to be approved for a mortgage and receive favourable rates because the lender considers you to be a better credit risk.

Several factors are used by the two credit agencies in Canada (Equifax Canada and TransUnion Canada) to calculate credit scores: • Debt payment history.

• Amounts owed compared to your current credit limits with lenders.

• How often you seek new credit.

• Length of time you have had credit accounts.

• Type of credit, such as car loans, lines of credit, credit cards, fi nance company loans.

• Recent new credit or cancelled cards Fortunately, there are a number of steps that consumers can take to keep their credit report and credit score healthy: Pay your debts on time – always meet due dates. Do not ignore unpaid bills. Borrow only the amount you can afford to repay. Numerous inquiries for your credit report can sometimes worsen your score. If someone is seeking a new credit card, furniture and department store loans then their credit score will be adversely affected. However, multiple inquiries within a 30-day period for car or mortgage loans are ignored. Reviewing your own credit file regularly to stay informed about the details on your file.

For more information and advice on credit scores and home buying, please contact me via phone at 250-682-6077, or by e-mail at steve.bucher@migroup.ca, or visit www.mortgagebuilder.ca.

Today’s Mortgage Matters is brought to you by Steve Bucher

STEVE BUCHER HER

Mortgage Consultant ltant

250.682.6077 • mortgagebuilder.ca We’ve moved!

Visit us at 101-310 Nicola Street

A22

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

FAITH

MORMON CHURCH TO APPOINT NEW HEAD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SALT LAKE CITY — For more than 50 years, Thomas Monson served in top leadership councils for the Mormon church — making him a well-known face and personality to multiple generations of Mormons.

A church bishop at the age of 22, the Salt Lake City native became the youngest church apostle ever in 1963 at the age of 36. He served as a counsellor for three church presidents before assuming the role of the top leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in February 2008.

Tuesday night, 90-year-old Monson died at his home in Salt Lake City, according to church spokesman Eric Hawkins.

As president of the nearly 16-million member religion, Monson was considered a prophet who led the church through revelation from God in collaboration with two top counsellors and members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

His successor was not immediately named, but the job is expected to go to the next

longest-tenured member of the church’s governing quorum, Russell M. Nelson, per church protocol.

Monson’s presidency was marked by his noticeably low profile during a time of intense publicity for the church, including the 2008 and 2012 campaigns of Mormon Mitt Romney for president.

Monson’s most public acts were appearances at church conferences and devotionals as well as dedications of church temples.

Monson will also be remembered for his emphasis on humanitarian work, leading the faith’s involvement in the passage of a gay marriage ban in California in 2008, continuing the religion’s push to be more transparent about its past and lowering the minimum age for missionaries.

Mormons considered Monson a warm, caring, endearing and approachable leader, said Patrick Mason, associate professor of religion at Claremont Graduate University in California.

He was known for dropping everything to make hospital visits to people in need. His speeches

at the faith’s twice-yearly conferences often focused on parables of human struggles resolved through faith.

He put an emphasis on the humanitarian ethic of Mormons, evidenced by his expansion of the church’s disaster relief programs around the world, said Armand Mauss, a retired professor of sociology and religious studies at Washington State University.

Monson often credited his mother, Gladys Condie Monson, for fostering his compassion.

He said during his childhood in the Depression of the 1930s their house in Salt Lake City was known to hobos riding the railroads as a place to get a meal and a kind word.

“President Monson always seemed more interested in what we do with our religion rather than in what we believe,” Mauss said.

A Second World War veteran, Monson served in the navy and spent a year overseas before returning to get a business degree at the University of Utah and a master’s degree in business administration from the churchowned Brigham Young University.

Before being tapped to join the faith’s church’s governing quorum, Monson worked for the church’s secular businesses, primarily in advertising, printing and publishing including the Deseret Morning News.

Monson married Frances Beverly Johnson in 1948. The couple had three children, eight grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. Frances died in 2013 at the age of 85.

Throughout his life, Monson was an avid fisherman who also raised homing pigeons, specifically, roller pigeons who twirled as they flew. He was known for his love of show tunes, Boy Scouts and the Utah Jazz.

Monson’s legacy will be tied to the religion’s efforts to hold tight to its opposition of samesex marriage while encouraging members to be more open and compassionate toward gays and lesbians as acceptance for LGBT people increased across the county.

At Monson’s urging, Mormons were vigorous campaign donors and volunteers in support of a measure to ban gay marriage in California in 2008. That prompted a backlash against the church that

included vandalism of church buildings, protest marches and demonstrations outside church temples nationwide.

In subsequent years, the church began utilizing a softer tone on the issue. In 2015, the church backed an anti-discrimination law in Utah that gave unprecedented protections for gay and transgender people while also protecting religious freedoms.

But the religion came under fire again in the fall of 2015 when it banned baptisms for children living with gay parents and instituted a requirement that those children disavow homosexual relationships before being allowed to serve a mission.

The changes were designed to avoid putting children in a tugof-war between their parents and church teachings, leaders said.

The revisions triggered anger for a growing faction of LGBTsupportive Mormons who were buoyed in recent years by church leaders’ calls for better understanding for LGBT members.

Out of respect for Monson, his appointment will not be officially named until after his funeral service.

PHOTO CONTEST

DECEMBER WINNER

CONGRATULATIONS Kamloops ALLIANCE CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICE at 10:00am

200 Leigh Road (250) 376-6268

163 Oriole Rd. Kamloops, B.C. www.gcchurch.ca

SAT: 6:30pm • SUN: 9 & 11am Online Live 11am SUNDAY

Doing Life Together!

www.kamloopsalliance.com

Hope Found Here!

Sunday Services at 10:30 AM Free Methodist Chruch 975 Windbreak St., 250-376-8332

Kamfm.ca

WEEKEND SERVICE TIMES

To advertise your service in the Worship Directory, please call

374-7467

1044- 8TH STREET ~ 250.376.9209

Sunday, Jan 7th, at 10am Nativity of our Lord Saturday, Jan 20th Divine Liturgy at 10am Theophany Blessing of Water

The Parish Priest is Rev. Fr. Chad Pawlyshyn SERVICES ARE IN ENGLISH

for submitting the December winning photo.

Thank you everyone who submitted your photos this month.

UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS

Divine Liturgy,

Sandra Orlando

COMMUNITY CHURCH • 344 POPLAR A Place To Belong A Place To Worship A Place To Serve

Sunday Service - 11:00 a.m.

Children’s Church - 11:45 a.m.

250-554-1611

Visit us at www.kamsa.ca

For a chance to win a $100 gift card, to a local business submit your photos here:

www.kamloopsthisweek.com/contests/ Submission Deadline 12:00 pm - Jan 29 Photos must be at least 300dpi.

One winner selected at the end of each month from all acceptable entries. Read terms and conditions online for details.

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

A23

Obituaries & In Memoriam In loving Memory of our Son, Brother, Grandson and Nephew

Sean Patrick Dunn who left us on December 30, 2016

Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living without you is the hardest part of all You did so many things for us Your heart was so kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you The special years will not return When we are all together But with the love in our hearts You walk with us forever.

We love and miss you each and every day that you have been gone.

Denice Evelyn Marr

James Grierson Smart

May 23, 1946 – December 28, 2017

Denice Evelyn Marr left for her Heavenly home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 8, 2017 at the North Shore Hospice in North Vancouver, BC at the age of 51 years.

Denice was born on January 18, 1966, the youngest of Harry and Julia Marr in Kamloops, BC. She graduated from Kamloops Senior Secondary and then, from the University of BC with a B.Sc. and B.Ed. Denice taught at Barriere Secondary and North Kamloops Secondary before returning to teach in her own high school, SKSS. Since childhood, Denice attended the Kamloops Alliance Church which remained an integral and active part of her life. Her love for the Lord was highly evident in the way she lived. She was very creative as shown in her love for teaching, church activities, music and crafts. Her generosity and kindness shone in all she did for those around her. Denice’s passion for the outdoors included travelling the world, skiing, biking, camping and kayaking on the lakes around her hometown.

Denice will be lovingly remembered by her parents Harry and Julia, siblings Frances (Hugh Forster), Lester (Esther), Bernice (Michael) Hills, nieces Sarah and Rachel, as well as aunt Evelyn (Randy) Enns, aunt Pamela and numerous cousins. She leaves a lifetime of fun and loving memories for her family, friends, teaching colleagues and students who will cherish the time they spent with her.

A tribute to Denice will be made at her Celebration of LIfe on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the Kamloops Alliance Church from 11:00 am 12:00 pm. Colorful clothing is requested. Light refreshments will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation for ovarian cancer at: donate.bccancerfoundation.com/goto/ denicemarr.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim on December 28, 2017 in the surroundings of his home at Overlander Care Hospice.

He is survived by his wife Susan of 49 years, daughters Lisa Matheson, Angela (Christian) Kelly, Jaime (Jordan) Hawryluk, sons Kris (Amy) and Nick (Kat), six grandchildren Maia, Grayson, Tias, Jayce, Emmett and Laila, his dear sister Laurie and brother-in-law Fouad.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to all the family and friends who supported Jim during his illness and the amazing staff at Overlander Hospice for their excellent care and kindness.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops, BC.

Please send all correspondence and communications to denmarrcelebration@gmail.com CREMATIONS • CELEBRATIONS PREPLANNING • KEEPSAKES BURIALS • RECEPTIONS • OFFSITE EVENTS

CELEBRATING a life well lived A Division of Service Corporation International (Canada) ULC.

Maria (Ria) Theodora Elisabeth Ruygrok (nee van Haaster)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maria (Ria) Theodora Elisabeth Ruygrok (nee van Haaster). She was born on October 21, 1929 in Naaldwijk, Netherlands and passed away on December 23, 2017 in Kamloops, BC. Maria is survived by her loving husband John Ruygrok, her devoted sons Randy (Lorelee) and Jeff (Lucie) and her beautiful grandson Rio. She also leaves to mourn her sisters Leny van Rijn, Beppy (Bert) Schellekens, Joke (Donald) Lambert, Ellie (Peter) Peters and brother Aad (Wil) van Haaster, sisters-in-law Gerrie van Haaster and Toos van Haaster plus many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Maria was predeceased by her father and mother Adrianus and Johanna van Haaster, her brothers Kees, Theo and Koos as well as sister Allegonda van Zon. Ria and John arrived in Canada in the spring of 1952 where their first home was in Cheamview, BC. From there, they moved on to Ashcroft in November of 1952 and finally to Kamloops in the fall of 1953 where they have resided ever since.

Ria started a water company when she was 65 years young and she worked there with her son Jeff until she retired.

She and John enjoyed travelling to Holland to visit family and to many other places in the world. She spent many weekends travelling by trailer and relaxing with family and friends at the cabin on Shuswap Lake.

Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

SchoeningFuneralService.com

250-554-2577

Schoening Funeral Service 250-374-1454

First Memorial Funeral Service 250-554-2429

It was also a great joy for them when family members from Holland came to visit Canada.

In Loving Memory Of

Her biggest joy was her family, especially the newest member grandson Rio.

March 29, 1932 – January 7, 2016

William (Bill) Rawlek

Ria was a very strong woman. She overcame colon cancer (twice), a broken hip (twice) and she was on dialysis for the past few years. During all of this, she kept a smile on her face and just kept on going.

We would like to thank her family doctor Dr. Montalbetti as well as all of the caring people and Nephrologist Doctors of the dialysis unit at Royal Inland Hospital and the Northshore unit. They always made her visits as pleasant as possible. We would also like to thank the caring nurses of 6 South and 3 West at Royal Inland Hospital.

The Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the Holy Family Parish, 2797 Sunset Drive, Kamloops, BC with Father Fred Weisbeck Celebrant.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ria can be made to the Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9 or to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC and Yukon Branch - 200-4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4K6.

Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com 250-554-2577

Ask DRAKE Drake Smith, MSW Funeral Director

Every Friday in KTW!

Q. Mom wanted to be scattered in the rose garden in our back yard. Dad says “No way!” Who wins?

Now my son Roy is with you and I know he will be safe in your hands as he was here on earth.

Until we three meet again, I will always hold you both close in my heart.

A. Did Mom write that in her Will, or a preneed funeral services contract? If so, she wins. If not, the Executor decides. If no Will, next-of-kin (Dad) wins.

Missing You Always You never said I’m leaving You never said goodbye.

You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why.

In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still.

In my heart I hold a place, That only you can fill. ! !

Drake DrakeCremation Cremation !

It broke my heart to lose you, But you didn’t go alone.

A part of me went with you, The day God took you home.

Love Donna – Mum Sister – Lisa & family

!

& Funeral Services

& Funeral Services

210 Lansdowne Kamloops 250-377-8225 DrakeCremation.com AFFORDABLE & NO BLACK SUITS

210 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1X7 4638 Town Road, Box 859, Barriere, BC, V0E 1E0

73 Taren Drive, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N2 Toll free: 1-877-674-3030

www.DrakeCremation.com

A24

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Obituaries & In Memoriam Dennis Morrison

Dale Robert Shearer Dale Robert Shearer of Pritchard, BC passed away on December 16, 2017.

He is survived by his loving wife Janice, daughters Kerrie and Jenn (Chris), brothers Don (Donna), Ken (Alison) and Duane (Kathy), his father Robert, father-in-law Robert Gardiner, mother-in-law Marjorie (Don) Woods, brother and sisters-in-law Virginia (Ken), James (Sheila), Rose (Tim), six stepchildren Barry (Jamie) Vlodder, Brian Vlodder and Sherry Dawyduik, Jerry Vlodder and Vicky Wardstrom, Brenda Whitnack and Don Friesen, Annette (Eric) Belanger, Wayne (Janet) Tresierra and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

Dale was predeceased by his stepson Robert Cook and his mother Bernice Lenore Shearer.

A Celebration of Life will take place at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Pritchard Community Hall.

Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324

Wilfred “Reg” Bishop

1939 - 2017

Dennis Wayne Morrison passed away on the morning of Saturday, December 30, 2017 after a short struggle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 78.

Dennis, the son of Charles Morrison and Martha James, was born on August 14, 1939 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years Dale (nee Balbirnie) Morrison, his older brother William, who unfortunately passed away the next day, his daughters Debbie (David) and Denise, his son George (Pam); his grandchildren Leslie, Lindsey, Travis (Randi), Randina, Grandin and Tenille; and his great-grandson Mason. He was predeceased by his brother Buddy.

He married the love of his life Dale Balbirnie on July 17, 1971 in Vancouver, BC. From there, they moved around the province until finally settling in Cache Creek, BC. In the winter they would head south to their home away from home in Parker Dam, California.

A celebration of Dennis’ life will be held at later date.

If friends so desire, a memorial donation in Dennis’ name may be made to the BC Cancer Society.

Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577

On Sunday, December 31, 2017 Mr. Wilfred “Reg” Bishop of Kamloops passed away peacefully at the age of 91 years.

He is survived by his loving son Walter (Christine) of Prince George, daughter Karen (Rick) Alexander of Kamloops, his four grandchildren Julie (Monte) Garber, Barbara (Bernie) Guignard, Justin Alexander and Bradley Alexander, five great-grandchildren Larissa, Meagan, Logan, Sheldon and Austin, two sisters Martha Walker of Ontario and Gladys Ethier of SK and numerous nieces and nephews.

Reg was born on July 29, 1926 in Turtleford, SK. He served in WWII. In 1949, he married Margaret in Victoria. He spent the majority of his working life in sawmills. This path took him to the Cariboo where they resided in Lone Butte for some 35 years, before moving to Chase for 16 years and then he moved into Kamloops.

A remembrance tea will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 2:30 pm at Kamloops Seniors Village in the multi-purpose room.

Should friends desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in lieu of flowers would be appreciated.

Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

250-554-2577

Eveline (Evelyn) Haden (nee Peoples)

February 9, 1923 – January 1, 2018

Mom lived a full and eventful life.

It is with great sadness that the family of Eveline (Evelyn) Haden announces her passing on January 1, 2018, Mom was 94 years old. Evelyn past away peacefully with her daughter Cheryl at her side.

Evelyn is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Thorburn, Cheryl (Rocco) Russo and Marilyn Eyres, grandchildren Niki (Justin), James (Holly), Adam (Sarah), Ian, Catina (Randall), Michael (Glenda), Robert (Tara) and Christopher (Carly), twelve great-grandchildren Kennady, MacLean, Morgan, Devon, Taylor, Jordon, Winnie, Ava, Enzo, Milla, Arianna and Emilia.

Evelyn was predeceased by the love of her life, husband Cyril, grandson Steven, brothers Stan and James, sister Evelyn and sons-in-law Albert and Willard.

Mom was born in Drumco, Northern Ireland on February 9, 1923. Mom came to Canada in 1927, living on the Kirk family farm from 1929-1946.

Mom met William Cyril Haden at a dance and they were married in 1946.

Evelyn and Cyril lived on the Haden farm in Saskatchewan from 19461948.

Mom received her normal school education in Saskatchewan and was always an excellent student and teacher of life. She loved education and learning.

A new adventure awaited the family when Evelyn and Cyril, along with their daughter Elizabeth travelled to Rossland, BC in 1948. Two daughters Cheryl and Marilyn soon arrived and their family was complete.

Mom was a quiet, sweet, gentle, but determined lady. She was talented as an artist, portrait painter, knitter and loved her gardens and won many awards in these areas. She was an avid cook and loved to bake.

Evelyn loved to travel and visited many countries, she travelled well into her 80s and was full of great stories about the sights she saw. Ireland held her heart.

Upon Cyril’s retirement, Evelyn and Cyril moved to Winfield in 1979 to get away from the snow in Rossland. Mom enjoyed the lovely warm weather of the Okanagan where they spent many years there.

Mom lost her life long partner of 61 years in 2008. She missed her Cyril until the day she died. Upon Cyril’s death , mom moved to Kamloops where she resided at Ridgeview Lodge near daughter Cheryl.

In her final years, her sense of humour shone through, she never lost her lovely singing voice. Her son-in-law Rocco was the apple of her eye and her “little girls” were very special to her.

Evelyn was involved with the Rebekah‘s, the United Church of Canada and the UC Woman’s Group. She was a partner in the family business, Haden Studio.

A memorial service will be held in the spring in Kamloops, announcement of date and time at a later date.

Interment of her ashes will take place in Kelowna where she will rest with her husband.

Our family would like to express its heartfelt thanks to the staff of Ridgeview Lodge and Dr. Mavis Hollman for their attention, kindness, love and gentle care they provided to Mom in her final years. Thank you .

The More You Give The more you give, The more you get, The more you laugh, The less you fret.

The more you do unselfishly.

The more you live abundantly.

The more of everything you share, The more you’ll always have to spare.

The more you love, the more you’ll find, That life is good and friends are kind.

For only what we give away, Enriches us from day to day.

Teresa PierceyGates

She Walks in Beauty LORD BYRON

She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes: Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven trees, Or softly lightens o’er her face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling place.

And on the cheek, and o’er that brow, So soft, so calm, so eloquent,

Mom is the last of her generation, she will be missed.

The smiles that win, the tints that glow;

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice, with appreciation.

But tell of days in goodness spent,

Condolences may be made to www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

A heart whose love

Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

A mind of peace with all below, is innocent!

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

A25

Obituaries & In Memoriam Evett Blakley 1929 - 2018

Evett Blakley of Kamloops, BC passed away on January 1, 2018 at the age of 88 years.

He is survived by his children Doug (Susan), Robert (Linda – Lee), Lea, Jean (Jerry) and Lori (Guy) and numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Evett was born in Nova Scotia on January 6, 1929. He moved to British Columbia at a young age to work for the railroad.

Evett worked for 42 years on the CN Railway. His passions were hunting, fishing and the outdoors. A special thank you to Dr. Howie and the staff at Pine Grove Care Centre who took exceptional care of Evett for the past three years.

There will be no formal ceremony by request.

Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

Mario Oreste Bertolotti

Jamie Boczek In loving memory of Jamie Mary Boczek (nee Derraugh), aged 40, who passed away suddenly on December 26, 2017 with her husband at her side.

On December 30, 2017, Mario Oreste Bertolotti passed away peacefully surrounded by family.

Mario was born in Kamloops on November 6, 1924. Mario served in WWII and then continued to serve as a civilian in the military for 42 years at the Navy Depot and Mount Lolo station.

Mario was pre-deceased by his wife (Frances) of 63 years in 2010. Mario is survived by three of his siblings Josepina, Jeannetta and Toni. He is also survived by his daughters Cheryl MacMurchy, Lori Pucci (Erminio) and Karri Bertolotti (Jim), his grandchildren Laura Tjader, Kyle MacMurchy, Michael Pucci and Richard Pucci and seven great-grandchildren.

Mario was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing right into his 90s. His other passions included a love of gardening at his residence on Pleasant Street for 66 years and preserving food for the long winters.

Mario will be fondly remembered for hosting family dinners surrounded by family and friends.

He will be sadly missed by his family.

No service by request.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

Sadly missed by her loving husband of 11 years Matthew Boczek, her cat Cozy, her parents Robert and Elaine and her two brothers John and Mike (Trina). Fondly remembered by grampa Don Chamberlain and predeceased by grandparents Jackie Chamberlain and Jack and Mary Derraugh. Jamie will be missed by her uncle Gary, auntie Kelly, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and extended family in Kamloops, BC and Sudbury, ON. Jamie was born in Victoria, was raised and resided most of her life in Kamloops, BC where she became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and married her soulmate. Jamie enjoyed engaging in activities associated with her faith, relaxing with her cat ‘Cozy’, resort vacations, spending time on the beach, travelling with family to Vancouver Island and Sudbury, ON where she was always welcomed.

Foremost Jamie enjoyed spending time with her husband; whether it was during their worship, working, shopping or vacationing, they were always together, happy and enjoyed each other’s company.

Jamie was light-hearted, kind and touched the lives of those she encountered with her positive attitude.

Special “thanks” to the staff at BC Ambulance Service, the Vernon and the Kelowna General Hospitals for their devoted care and to the “brothers” who helped during a time of need.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 2:00 pm on January 13, 2018, 270 Leigh Rd., Kamloops, BC. Fellowship to follow.

If desired, donations to BC Transplant would be appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, Kamloops (250) 554-2429 Condolences may be left for the family at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com

Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

#1 online news Source www.KamloopsThisWeek.com

Her Journey’s Just Begun

by E. Brenneman

Don’t think of her as gone away, Her journey’s just begun.

Life holds so many facets, This earth is only one.

Just think of her as resting, From the sorrows and the tears, In a place of warmth and comfort, Where there are no days and years.

Think how she must be wishing, That we could know today, How nothing but our sadness, Can really pass away.

And think of her as living,

In the hearts of those she touched, AWARD WINNING For nothing loved is ever lost; And she was loved so much.

COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

Ph: 250-374-7467 • Fax: 250-374-1033 • 1365B Dalhousie Drive

A26

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

WEEKLY WORD SEARCH

FRANK & ERNEST

BY BOB THAVES

T H E B O R N LO S E R

BY ART & CHIP SAMSOM

B I G N AT E

ACID BAKING BEATING BISCUITS BLOOM BREAD BROWNIE BUTTER BUTTERMILK CAKE CHOP COCOA

COMBINE CONFECTION COOKIE CORNMEAL CREAM DENSE EGGS FLOUR GLUTEN GOLDEN GREASE HONEY

INGREDIENTS LEAVENING LIQUID MEASURING MIXING NONSTICK PAN POWDER SHEET SODA SUGAR TEMPERATURE

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

BY LINCOLN PEIRCE

Answers

THE GRIZZWELLS

SUDOKU

FUN BY THE NUMBERS

Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku.

This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!

BY BILL SCHORR

PA R D O N M Y P L A N E T

H E R M A N BY JIM UNGER Answers

BY VIC LEE

K I T ’ N ’ C A R LY L E

BY LARRY WRIGHT

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes.

The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Murray MacRae Cell

250-374-3022 250-320-3627

www.murraymacrae.com

2989 DES FOSSES ROAD Kamloops Realty 322 Seymour St. Kamloops, BC

$

729,000

6288 ASHCROFT ROAD $

139,900

1269 DECAMILLIS ROAD $

179,000

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD

A R C T I C C I R C L E BY ALEX HALLATT

RING OUT THE OLD, RING IN THE NEW

B A BY B LU E S

BY RICK KIRKMAN AND JERRY SCOTT

H AG A R T H E H O R R I B L E

SHOE

BY CHRIS BROWNE

BY GARY BROOKINS AND SUSIE MACNELLY

ACROSS 1 Have 4 New Deal org.

7 Motley 13 “Dukes” 18 V.I.P. list 20 Lamborghini rival 21 Arctic people 22 Result of a French powdered drink shortage?

24 1959 Ritchie Valens hit, with “La” 25 Hook’s right hand 26 Hägar the Horrible’s hound 27 Short rows 29 Nincompoop 30 Secures at sea 32 Fig. checked during re-tire-ment?

33 Legends in the automotive world 35 List of things said by Siri?

38 1920s-’30s Yankees nickname 41 Deceive 42 Sights at charging stations 44 Thingamajig 45 Softhead 48 What an infielder might field a ball on 50 “Reckon so” 52 “Savvy?”

54 ____ Conference 55 Washington, D.C.?

59 Was beaten by 60 Neighbors of Egyptians 61 Attribute to, in a way 62 Three-foot 1980s sitcom character 65 Grammy winner ____ Elliott 66 Cobbler, at times 68 Cowboy Rogers 69 Giant 71 Not just focused 75 Butting heads 76 Struggling sci-fi writer’s plea for recognition?

78 Blade runner?

81 Hip-hop’s Shakur 82 Attend without a date 83 Country that Menorca is part of 85 If you have it, you might know what this answer is without reading the clue 86 Middle of a simile 88 Quenched 92 “Give me ____” 93 Some 1960s radicals

1

2

3

18

4

5

102 103 104 107 108 111 113 116 117 118 119 120 121 122

By John Lampkin

Treat that gives a glowing complexion?

Chap Work as a branch manager?

Flag Scott of “Happy Days” Nasser’s successor as Egypt’s leader “What’s Opera, Doc?” antagonist Film director ____ C. Kenton Canon competitor Weeklong Irish vacation?

Gross Like some turns Chose to take part What if, informally ____ performance Book before Esther: Abbr.

Neuron’s ends?

7

8

9

10

11

105 106 107 109 110 112 114 115

Crossword Answers FOUND ON A20 12

13

28 33

37

38

42

43

49 55

50 56

63

64

57

39

66 72

73

67

47

79

80

109

110

68

74

83 88

94

95

99

100

112

46

53

77

87

104

45

59

82

103

17

34

52

76

93

16

29

44

58

71

86

15

61

70

85

14

40

51

65

81

111

95 97 98 99 101

32

75

98

90 91 94

27

36

69

I am a shock rocker born in Ohio on January 5, 1969. Before my music career, I had inclinations to go into journalism, and worked for the music magazine 25th Parallel. Today I am known for my theatrical concerts and horror-inspired fashion and makeup.

72 73 74 76 77 78 79 80 82 84 87 89

24

60

ANSWER: MARILYN MANSON

BY BIL AND JEFF KEANE

67 70

21

31

54

GUESS WHO?

56 57 58 59 61 62 63 64 65

DOWN 1 “Wise” sorts 2 “Pow!” 3 Result of a haymaker, maybe 4 1/20 of a ton: Abbr.

5 Pure 6 Couple 7 Torn 8 Dadaist Jean 9 Wimbledon surface 10 Archaeological treasure trove 11 “Nessun dorma,” for one 12 Drift 13 Statement made while crossing the fingers, maybe 14 Like the three men of the “Rub-a-dub-dub” nursery rhyme 15 One having trouble with basic arithmetic?

16 Neighbor of the talus 17 Much of a sports recap 19 Good hunting skill 20 Some Guinness Book records 23 Lamp polisher’s surprise?

28 “Quién ____?”

31 Batch of Brownies?

32 Harass incessantly 34 Photog’s bagful?

35 Feature of Devonshire cream 36 Article in Der Spiegel 37 “March comes in like ____ …”

39 Cottonmouth’s warning 40 Targets in “Men in Black,” informally

26

48

FA M I LY C I R C U S

49 51 53

Stars Childish retort Indiana’s state flower Puts forth Historic Mesopotamian city Wand material in the Harry Potter books Thick and green Merchandise: Abbr.

Artificial silks Grow feathers Like the French sky Colorful quartz ____ position Some loose dancing?

Godfather after being double-crossed?

Kyrgyz city Panhandle state: Abbr.

Action in FanDuel and DraftKings Close tightly “King Lear” role “The Last Days of Pompeii” heroine ____ bin Laden Legitimate business practices Last Stuart queen Kind of alphabet Moo goo ____ pan “Sh,” “th” or “ou” 1974 C.I.A. spoof Big name in test prep Opposite side Makes a meal of Apple app for viewing reading material Polish, e.g.

Green Heeds Eagerly accept County in New Mexico or Colorado Court legend Arthur Eldest member of an organization Falco of “The Sopranos” The Eagles’ “____ Eyes” Forever and ever December 31: Abbr.

D.C.-based media giant 1st, 2nd, 3rd … ____

20

41

62

43 46 47

23

30 35

98 100

19

25

BY JERRY SCOTT & JIM BORGMAN

96

6

22

ZITS

A27

105

89

91

96

84 92

97

101

102

106

113

90

78

107

108 115

114

116

117

118

119

120

121

122

anyone, Hard work neveker thkileledchan ce? but why ta We have exactly what you need. Cold Beer. Wine.

Spirits. Coolers. Ciders. Good stuff all the time.

JOIN OUR VIP CLUB TODAY!

Start earning points and get double points on your birthday!

#1-1800 Tranquille Rd • 250-554-3317 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 9AM-11PM brockcentreliquorstore.com

A28

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

KamloopsThisWeek.com

CLASSIFIEDS Phone: 250-371-4949

INDEX

LISTINGS

DEADLINES

Announcements . . . . 001-099 Employment . . . . . . . . .100-165 Service Guide . . . . . . . 170-399 Pets/Farm . . . . . . . . . . .450-499 For Sale/Wanted. . . . .500-599 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . .600-699 Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700-799 Automotive . . . . . . . . . . 800-915 Legal Notices . . . . . . 920-1000

WEDNESDAY ISSUES • 10:00 am Tuesday

Based on 3 lines

FRIDAY ISSUES • 10:00 am Thursday

1 Week . . . . . . . . . $2500 1 Month . . . . . . . . $8000 ADD COLOUR . . $2500 to your classified add Tax not included

Fax: 250-374-1033

RUN UNTIL SOLD

|

Email: classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com

RUN UNTIL RENTED

GARAGE SALE

$

No Businesses, Based on 3 lines Houses, condos, duplexes, suites, etc. (3 months max) $ 5300 Add an extra line to your ad for $10

$

Tax not included Some restrictions apply

Scheduled for one month at a time.

Customer must call to reschedule.

Tax not included. Some restrictions apply

No Businesses, Based on 3 lines Merchandise, vehicles, trailers, RV’s, boats, ATV’s, furniture, etc.

3500

EMPLOYMENT

12 Friday - 3 lines or less 1750 Wed/Fri - 3 lines or less 50

$

Based on 3 lines 1 Issue. . . . . . . $1638

BONUS (pick up only):

1 Week . . . . . . $3150

• 2 large Garage Sale Signs • Instructions • FREE 6” Sub compliments of

1 Month . . . $10460

Tax not included

Tax not included

Announcements

Announcements

Employment

Employment

Pets

Employment

Employment

Anniversaries

Information

Education/Trade Schools

Sales

Pets

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

•

10:00am Tuesday for Wednesday’s Paper.

PERFECT Part-Time

•

10:00am Thursday for Friday’s Paper.

2 Days Per Week

Advertisements should be read on the first publication day. We are not responsible for errors appearing beyond the first insertion.

It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event that errors occur in the publishing of any advertising shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only and there will be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.

Opportunity

call 250-374-0462

Personals Looking For Love?

Try your luck with 1x1 boxed ad $35 plus tax for 2 weeks.

Price includes box number.

Call 250-371-4949 to place your ad and for more details.

MAKE A Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat Call FREE! 250-220-1300 or 1-800-2101010. www.livelinks.com 18+0

Lost & Found

Coming Events

If you have an

COMMUNITY CALENDAR and click on the calendar to place your event.

Information

HUNTER & FIREARMS

Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. January 6th and 7th. Saturday and Sunday.

P.A.L. January 14th, Sunday. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill

250-376-7970

Pharmacy Technician Training Online-based 43 wk program incls 8 wk practicum. Regulated Pharmacy Technicians earn $25-$28/hr in hospitals & $20-$27/hr in community pharmacies. Accredited by the Canadian Council for the Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP). www.stenbergcollege.com Toll-Free: 1-866-580-2772

Help Wanted

go to

kamloopsthisweek.com

AAA Firearms and Hunting Courses.

Our Instructors are the BestSo Say Our Students.

Courses Run every Week Year Round.

Gift Certificates and Details are available at pal-core-ed.com Call 778-470-3030

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

upcoming event for our

Lost in Kenna Cartwright Park on Nov. 30th: 1-yearold male kelpie x mini Australian shepherd wearing an orange harness. Very athletic farm dog from Quesnel, could be anywhere by now.

Contact 250-819-8098

Employment Business Opportunities Building Maintenance and Commercial Janitorial Business. Includes equipment, vehicle, training and existing contracts with 30 hours per week. Administrative support provided for Accounts Receivable & Sales. Gross income of approx. $3,100 per month plus. Asking $19,500. or best offer. Contact Darrell 250-319-1394. ~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front.

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Denied Long-Term Disability, CPP or other Insurance? If, YES. Call: 604.937.6354 or e-mail: jfisher@dbmlaw.ca

1 Issue . . . . . . . . . $1300

ALL ADS MUST BE PREPAID. No refunds on classified ads.

Word Classified Deadlines

Advertise in the 2018 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis largest Sportsman publication

REGULAR RATES

|

F/T, Class 1, newer trucks. Ishift Volvo, 18 speed Peterbilt.

Based Kamloops. Forward resume and drivers abstract to: ironspeer@hotmail.ca

I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

is looking for substitute distributors for door-to-door deliveries.

Vehicle is required.

For more information please call the Circulation Department at

250-374-0462

KML Meat Processors Production Staff. Starting wage $17pr/hr. Bonus Incentives, Health Benefits.

Mon-Fri 7-3:30 or as required. Temporary housing available. Email resume: rmason@kmlbeef.com Phone 250 375-2388 Wanted Experienced House Keeper Required with References, to clean North Shore home (250) 315 - 3626

RUN TILL

SOLD

3500

$

PLUS TAX

250-371-4949 * RESTRICTIONS APPLY

ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: NEWSPAPER AND DIGITAL MARKETING Kamloops This Week is always looking to add superb sales people with a creative flair to our team.

Our business requires highly organized individuals with the ability to multi-task in a fun, fast-paced, team environment.

We offer our clients traditional marketing ideas and products, in addition to cutting-edge, state-of-the-art online strategies to help them compete in today’s digital environment.

Good interpersonal skills are an asset and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are desired for those who wish to join the vibrant KTW team. Excellent communication skills, a valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are what you need to become a part of a growing business entity.

If you are a competitive and creative individual and enjoy challenging yourself, we want to hear from you.

Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to sales manager Ray Jolicoeur at ray@kamloopsthisweek.com We thank all applicants, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Temporary/ PT/Seasonal

Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries.

Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

Work Wanted HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774.

Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /Office 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

PETS For Sale?

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

classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com

Funding available for those who qualify!

8486402

Merchandise for Sale $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?

Call our Classified Department for details!

250-371-4949

Firewood/Fuel ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine.

Stock up now. Campfire wood.

(250) 377-3457.

CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE January 6-7, 2018

Class 1 Truck Driver Training 2-5 week training courses available

Ask us today about our new B-Train Employment Mentorship Program!

Call 250.828.5104 or visit tru.ca/trades

Furniture 8ft Antique Couch $900.

Round dining room table w/4chairs & 2 bar stools. $700.

Couch & matching chairs $149. 250-374-1541.

Diningroom set. Hutch, table (2 leaves) & 6 chairs (one captain’s). Solid wood (walnut colour), light blue pattern fabric. $600. 573-2377.

Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $900. 250-374-8933.

Skylar Peppler dining set, 2leaves, 6 chairs, 2pc china cabinet, glasstop wooden bottom. Exec cond. $1750/obo.

250-828-0359.

Heavy Duty Machinery 1975 Cat Loader, good condition. $30,000/obo. 250-5733165 or 250-371-7495.

Misc. for Sale

EARN EXTRA $$$

KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city.

Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462

Pets

SAVONA SPECIALTY PLYWOOD – SAVONA DIVISION Savona Specialty Plywood, located 40 km west of Kamloops, BC is the largest and most technologically advanced producer of overlaid MDO and HDO concrete forming panels in North America. With quality fir veneer produced at our Lillooet veneer plant, we are committed to producing panel products exceeding our customers’ expectations.

FINISHING END/SHIPPING SUPERVISOR Savona Specialty Plywood has a challenging career opportunity for a highly motivated individual. Working with the Finishing end and Shipping crew, the successful candidate is responsible for ensuring schedules are adhered to, product inspections are conducted to maintain our high quality standard and ensure timely shipments of products in relation to order file.

We are looking for an individual who has demonstrated a record of effective leadership and communication skills, including a solid commitment to safety, quality and productivity.

The successful candidate will have: • A strong commitment to sound safety principles • Strong management skills along with good organizational, planning and problem-solving skills • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Solid computer skills • Previous experience in the plywood manufacturing business including previous supervisory experience • A commitment to personal and corporate goals while being a self-starter and team builder within the plant • The ability to work effectively within all levels of the organization • Team player with a positive attitude that will pursue strategies to ensure a continuous improvement environment • Strong mechanical skills a definite asset.

Please submit resumes by January 15, 2018:

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

TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING

Kubota AV2500 Generator. $585. 250-374-1988

Savona Specialty Plywood Co. Ltd. PO Box 127 Savona, BC V0K 2J0 Fax: (250) 373-5665 Or email resumes to jobs.savona@apgroup.ca Only successful applicants will be contacted.

No telephone calls please.

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

A29

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Misc. for Sale

For Sale By Owner

Houses For Sale

Mobile Homes & Parks

Apt/Condo for Rent

Rooms for Rent

Townhouses

Northland Apartments

Furn room close to Downtown all amenities, for working person w/own transportation avail now $550 mo 250-377-3158

TOWNHOUSES

MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft truck canopy $300. Call 250851-1115 after 6pm or leave msg.

Misc. Wanted Christine is Buying Vintage Jewellery, Gold, Silver, Coins, Sterling, China, Estates, etc.

1-778-281-0030 Housecalls.

Little bag of old gold, broken gold,scrap gold, broken gold, unwanted gold. 250-864-3521

BY OWNER $55.00 Special!

Call or email for more info:

250-374-7467 classiďŹ eds@

kamloopsthisweek.com

SHOP LOCALLY Help Wanted

Bachelor Suite starting at $845 per month 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Adult Oriented No Pets Elevators / Dishwashers Common Laundry $850-$1,200 per month North Shore 250-376-1427 South Shore 250-314-1135

CHECK US OUT

ONLINE

www.kamloopsthisweek.com Under the Real Estate Tab

Mobile Homes & Parks

Help Wanted

1BDRM Sep. Entr. Shared Lndry. N/S N/P $900/mo+DD+ ref’s, util. incl. Brock 554-2228

BC Best Buy Classifieds

2bdrm daylight. N/S, N/P, No Noise. w/d, util incl $1200/mo+DD. 250-314-0060

Place your classified ad in over 71 Papers across BC.

2bdrms, C/A, F/S, sep entr. patio, nice yard. Ref’s. No Pets. $895/mo. 250-376-0633

Call 250-371-4949

8501050

Career Opportunities

318-4321

lilacgardens1@gmail.com NO PETS

Transportation

Antiques / Classics

Townhouses

Apt/Condo for Rent

2bdrm 2bth upper duplex Lafarge $750, ac, n/p, n/s mature couple pref Avail Jan 1st. 250573-2529.

3bdrms, 2-bath, Lower Sahali.

N/S. Pet friendly, fenced yard. $1600/mo. 250-377-6888.

1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop.

55,000 miles. 390-330HP. $4,000. 250-574-3794.

Recreation

Misc. Wanted

Misc. Wanted

RUN TILL

SOLD

$

35

00 PLUS TAX

250-371-4949

Career Opportunities

• 1 bedroom apartment $930/mo • Adult/Seniors oriented • Recently renovated apartment • Quiet Living Space • Common Laundry, Storage • Clean, Spacious Suites • No Smoking, No Pets • Available Immediately

520 Battle Street Contact Deb:

250-319-2542

1bdrm incl f/s/w/d heat, $845 Downtown 55+ building N/S, N/P. Avail now 250-314-6842.

**BOOK NOW FOR BEST WEEKS IN 2018** Shuswap Lake! 5 Star Resort in Scotch Creek BC. REST & RELAX ON THIS PRIVATE CORNER LOT. Newer 1bdrm, 1-bath park model sleeps 4 . Tastefully decorated guest cabin for 2 more. 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. Only $1,300 week. BOOK NOW! Rental options available for 3 & 4 day, 1 week, 2 week & monthly.

Call for more information.

1-250-371-1333.

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

BLUE TARPS

STARTING AT $$2.69 2.19

WE ARE HIRING!!

WHITE TARPS

The City of Vernon is hiring for the following position(s):

STARTING AT $$3.99 4.49

t -BCPVSFS o 3FHVMBS 1PTJUJPOT

BLACK TARPS

Please see our website at XXX WFSOPO DB for a complete job description and method of application.

10X10 weave (Heavy Duty)

14X14 weave (Industrial Duty)

STARTING AT $$5.49 6.79

FOAM SHOP MATTRESS REPLACEMENTS SINGLE TO KING SIZE

TIME TO DECLUTTER? ask us about our

RUN TILL SOLD SPECIAL

Packages start at $35 Non-business ads only • Some restrictions apply

8501087

Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0

WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE

PINE • SPRUCE • FIR PULPWOOD KATHERINE LEPPALA

Please call

(250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-0584 (cell) (250) 395-6201 (fax)

Auctions

Auctions

TARPS! TARPS! HARMONIEantique 10X8 weave (Medium Duty)

250-371-4949

PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED

Duplex / 4 Plex

“BEST PRICES IN TOWN!�

1365 DALHOUSIE DRIVE

*Big storage rooms *Laundry Facilities *Close to park, shopping & bus stop

Rentals

THOMPSON VILLA APARTMENTS

* RESTRICTIONS APPLY

Career Opportunities

Brock 1bdrm unfurnished on river. n/s/n/p. Close to bus. $800 util incld. for mature person. Avail Jan 1st. 250376-6914.

NORTH SHORE *Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms

Dallas 1bdrm. $1,000/mo util incld. N/S, N/P. Close to bus.

Avail immed. 250-573-4745.

HAULING REQUIRED

Please contact Dean Corbin at the following: dean@denmit.ca 250-613-8799

1bdrm clean, perfect for student/working person, n/s, n/party, n/p util incl $800/mo.

Avail Dec. 1st. 250-851-2025

Bed & Breakfast

for more information

Sub Contract logging trucks required to haul for DenMit Contracting into Vanderhoof Plateau sawmill and Fort St James Dunkley log yard.

Hauling availability is immediate and continues through to break up, with possibilities to keep hauling for DenMit Contracting.

Suites, Lower

Best Value In Town

2� TO 6� THICK - CUSTOM CUT OR CUSTOM ORDER MEMORY FOAM TOPPER PADS - 3LB DENSITY SINGLE TO KING SIZE - 2� & 3� THICK

& collectables

We buy and sell antiques & collectables LARGEST ANTIQUE STORE IN KAMLOOPS (250) 554-3534 • 232 Briar Ave Kamloops BC

RUN TILL

RENTED

$5300 Plus Tax

3 Lines - 12 Weeks

Add an extra line to your ad for $10 Must be pre-paid Scheduled for 4 weeks at a time Private parties only - no businesses Some Restrictions Apply

CUSHION REPLACEMENTS TORN OR TATTERED? SOFAS, CHAIRS, OTTOMANS, SNOWMOBILES SEATS, TRACTORS

YOU NEED IT - WE WILL CUT IT!

CAMPING FOAM, MEDICAL WEDGES & BOLSTERS, PILLOWS

“ A CUT ABOVE THE REST�

FIND US ON FACEBOOK

1365 DALHOUSIE DRIVE www.surplusherbys.com

248 TRANQUILLE RD, NORTH SHORE - KAMLOOPS 250376-2714 • OUT OF TOWN CALL 1-800-665-4533

250-371-4949

A30

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

Legal

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Legal

Legal Notices Land Act:Legal Notices

Transportation

Transportation

Antiques / Classics

Cars - Sports & Imports

Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition ofLand Crown Act:Land

Urban Systems Kamloops is currently looking for a capable Geographical Information Systems (GIS) practitioner to join our team for a temporary position. For more details and to apply, please visit our website. www.urbansystems.ca Notice of Intention to Apply for a

Take notice that Moffett Ventures Ltd. from Kamloops, Disposition of Crown Land BC has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) ThompsonTake notice for thataMoffett Ventures from for Kamloops, BCswale has Okanagan Statutory RightLtd. of Way drainage applied to the Ministry Forests, Lands and Natural Resource purposes situated onof Provincial Crown land located at Operations (MFLNRO) Kamloops over a portion of the SE1/4 of Section 25, Thompson-Okanagan Right of Way for drainage Township 20, Rangefor 18,a Statutory W6M, KDYD. swale purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located at The Lands for this application is 3413262.

Kamloops over aFile portion of the SE1/4 of Section 25, Township Comments on this may KDYD be submitted by one of 20,application Range 18, W6M,

two options:

The Lands File for this application is 3413262.

Commentsfor on Option 1: Online via the Applications and Reasons this application Decision website may at: be submitted by one of two options: Option 1: Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp website at: where details of the application and maps can be found.

http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp Option 2: by mail to Senior Land Officer, Thompsonwhere details of the application and maps can be found.

Okanagan, MFLNRO, at 441 Columbia Street Kamloops Option 2: by mail to Senior Land Officer, Thompson- Okanagan, BC V2C 2T3.

MFLNRO, at 441 Columbia Street Kamloops BC V2C 2T3.

Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to February 8, 2018.

MFLNRO may notupbetoable to consider Comments will be received

by MFLNRO February 8, 2018. comments received aftertothis date. comments Please visit our after MFLNRO may not be able consider received website this date. Please visit http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for our website morehttp://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp information.

more information.

Be advised thatfor any response to this advertisement advised that any response this advertisement willBebe considered part of the to public record. For will be considered part of thethe public record.of For information,Advisor contact at information, contact Freedom Information the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource LandsOffice and Natural Resource Operations’ Office Operations’ in Thompson-Okanagan. in Thompson-Okanagan.

1989 Mercedes 560 SEC. 61,000kms. Hagerty Appraisals #2 car $10,000USD. Selling $10,000 CDN 250-574-3794

1982 Mercedes 300 SD TD. 2 owners, original and documented.

242,000km no drips. Show car quality.

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

Auto Accessories/Parts

Motorcycles

4-Eagle GTII P275/45R20 M&S $400. 2-275/40ZR17 BF Goodrich M&S $275. 2-Goodyear Eagle 245/50VR16 M&S $200. 2-P215/60R16 M&S Pacemark $200.

2P225/60R16 All Season Motomaster $175. Call 250-3198784.

2003 Harley Davidson 100th Ann. Edition Fat Boy CID 95 Stage 3 exc cond 17,000km $13,000/obo. (250) 318-2030

Cars - Domestic

2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $16,900. 236-421-2251

1998 Chrysler Intrepid, auto, good cond. Winters on rims, remote, air. $1,800. 376-8628.

Recreational/Sale 2013 Keystone Fusion Toy Hauler slps 9, 41ft 12ft garage asking $69,000 250-374-4723

1999 AUDI A6 All Wheel Drive Well maintained $5000obo 250-819-2532

Businesses&SERVICES Services

Services

Services

Financial Services

Handypersons

Home Improvements

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

RICKS’S SMALL HAUL

Fitness/Exercise

For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent.

Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!

250-377-3457

WE will pay you to exercise!

Deliver Kamloops This Week Only 2 issues a week!

call 250-374-0462 for a route near you!

Home Improvements

Run until sold

New Price $56.00+tax

Do you have a vehicle, boat, rv, or trailer to sell? With our Run til sold specials you pay one flat rate and we will run your ad until your vehicle sells.* • $56.00 (boxed ad with photo) • $35.00 (regular 3 line ad)

Call: 250-371-4949

*Some conditions & restrictions apply.

Private party only (no businesses).

Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $5,500.00/obo 250-554-0580

Transportation

RUN UNTIL SOLD ONLY $35.00(plus Tax) (250)371-4949

Help Wanted

Legal Notices

ABERDEEN Rte 509 – 459-551 Laurier Dr, Shaughnessy Hill. – 45 p.

Rte 331 – 984-987 9th Ave, 1125 10th Ave, 901-981 Douglas St, 902-999 Munro St, 806-990 Pleasant St. – 38 p.

Rte 406 – 108-492 McGill Rd. – 59 p.

Rte 510 – 372-586 Aberdeen Dr, 402-455 Laurier Dr. 53 p.

Rte 335 – 1175-1460 6th Ave, 1165-1185 7th Ave, Cowan St, 550-792 Munro St. – 59 p.

Rte 410 – 56-203 Arrowstone Dr, Silverthrone Cres. – 44 p.

Rte 520 – Canongate Cres, Canongate Pl, 805-841 Dunrobin Dr, Whitburn Cres. – 74 p.

Rte 339 – 916-1095 Fraser St, 1265-1401 9th Ave. – 30 p.

Rte 411 – 206-384 Arrowstone Dr, Eagle Pl, Gibraltar Crt & Wynd. – 49 p.

Rte 373 – Clark St. 24-60 W. Columbia St. – 20 p.

Rte 412 – Thor Dr. – 36 p.

BATCHELOR/ NORTH SHORE Rte 183 – 2003-2085 Grasslands Blvd, 2003-2056 Saddleback Dr. - 58 p.

DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE Rte 748 – Crawford Crt, Crawford Pl, 387-495 Todd Rd. – 38 p.

Rte 759 – Beverly Pl, 6724-7250 Furrer Rd, McIver Pl, Pat Rd, Stockton Rd. – 40 p.

Rte 761 – 6022-6686 Furrer Rd, Houston Pl, Parlow Rd, Pearse Pl, Urban Rd. – 57 p.

DOWNTOWN Rte 311 - 423-676 1st Ave, 440533 2nd Ave, 107-237 Battle St. 135-173 St Paul St. – 31 p.

Rte 313 – 430-566 4th Ave, 520-577 5th Ave, 435-559 Battle St, 506 Columbia St, 406-576 Nicola St, 418-478 St Paul St. – 42 p.

Rte 319 – 545 6th Ave, 604-690 Columbia St (even side), 604-692 Nicola St. – 15 p.

Rte 323 – 755-783 6th Ave, 763-884 7th Ave, 744-878 8th Ave, 603-783 Columbia St (odd Side), 605-793 Dominion St. – 48 p.

Rte 325 – 764-825 9th Ave, 805-979 Columbia St (odd), 804-987 Dominion St, 805-986 Pine St. – 65 p.

Rte 381 – 20-128 Centre Ave, Hemlock St, 605-800 Lombard St. – 41p.

Rte 382 – 114-150 Fernie Pl, Fernie Rd, 860-895 Lombard St. – 31 p.

Rte 387 – McBeth Pl. – 23 p.

Rte 388 – 455, 460 & 580 Dalgleish Dr. – 46 p.

Rte 389 – 390 Centre Ave, 242-416 W. Columbia St (even side), Bluff Pl, Dufferin Terr, Garden Terr, Grandeview Terr. – 67 p.

MT DUFFERIN Rte 589 – 1200-1385 Copperhead Dr. – 58 p.

LOGAN LAKE Rte 910 – 308-397 Basalt Dr, 202-217 Basalt Pl, 132-197 Jasper Dr, Jasper Pl. – 68 p.

LOWER SAHALI Rte 402 – 14-94 Bestwick Dr, Mahood Pl. – 31 p.

Rte 403 – 405-482 Greenstone Dr, Tod Cres. – 29 p.

14ft. Runabout boat. 40hp Johnson motor on trailer. $1500/obo. 778-469-5434.

Legal

Looking for Door to Door Carriers.

Kids and Adults needed!

Rte 380 – 610-780 Arbutus St, Chaparral Pl, Powers Rd, Sequoia Pl. – 61 p.

Sport Utility Vehicle

*some restrictions apply call for details

SOME SHOES NEED FILLING

Rte 524 – 2400-2599 Abbeyglen Way. – 58 p.

Boats .

1985 Dodge Ram Charger.

Very good condition. $5,000/OBO 250-579-5551 2006 Equinox. 168,000kms.

Auto, 6cyl.

Good cond. $5,500/obo. 250-554-2788.

NOTICE OF DISPOSAL SALE Notice is hereby given to Phan Tung Thanh, please be advised that your abandoned vehicle 1964 Ford Thunderbird Vin #4Y832129724 located at 1340 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, BC will be disposed of to cover debt of $1,200 on January 19, 2018 at 9:30am. Contact Brendan Kelly at 250-574-4679.

Rte 408 – Monashee Crt & Pl. – 37 p.

RAYLEIGH Rte 830 – Chetwynd Dr, Stevens Dr. – 58 p.

Rte 833 – 4102-4194 Cameron Rd, 3990-4152 Davie Rd. – 44 p.

Rte 834 – Armour Pl, 4205-4435 Spurraway Rd. – 34 p.

2011 Lincoln Navigator like new. 106,000kms.

White, black leather interior, 3rd seat. 4X4, Navigation, sunroof. $28,800.

250-319-8784

Trucks & Vans 1994 F150 Lariat 5L 5spd 4wd ext cab Flat deck $2500obo 250-376-7129/250-319-0046

Rte 835 – Mattoch-McKeaque, Sabiston Crt & Rd. – 30 p.

THE PRINTED PAPER remains the most popular method of reading

heartandstroke.ca/FAST With the support of:

© Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 2017 | ™The heart and / Icon on its own or followed by another icon or words in English are trademarks of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

Scrap Car Removal

2002 Nissan Altima. 4 door, auto. Fully loaded. Good condition. $4,500. Call to view. 250-376-4077.

CLASSIFIEDS

91%

SAHALI Rte 470 – Farnham Wynd, 102298 Waddington Dr. – 63 p.

Printed Newspaper

VALLEYVIEW/JUNIPER Rte 605 – 1770-1919 Glenwood Dr, Knollwood Dr, Vicars Rd. – 61 p.

Rte 620 – MacAdam Rd, McKay Pl, Pyper Way, 2530-2580 Valleyview Dr. – 69 p.

Rte 621 – Duck Rd, Skelly Rd, 96 Tanager Dr, 2606-2876 Thompson Dr. – 54 p.

Rte 652 – Coldwater Crt, 16162212 Coldwater Dr, 1921-1999 Skeena Dr (odd side). – 58 p.

Rte 657 – 1913, 1918-2195 Skeena Dr, Skeena Pl, Iskut Pl. – 49 p.

Rte 404 – Chapperon Dr, 108-395 Greenstone Dr, Pyramid Crt. – 58 p.

INTERESTED IN A ROUTE?

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

1996 Chevrolet C/K 2500 HD 3/4 ton Truck.

Good condition. $9,900.

250-374-1988 1996 GMC Suburban 4x4 good shape runs great $3800obo Call (250) 571-2107

Utility Trailers Heavy Duty Trailer 5’8” inside 14’ long. 2x8 stud axles, elec brakes, ramps. $3000/obo.

250-577-3120.

Boats 14ft aluminum boat w/trailer and new 9.9HP Merc O/B w/asst equip $4000.

(250) 523-6251

17% ONLINE

4% TABLET

3% SMARTPHONE

BIGGER circulation, BETTER value

250-371-4949

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

A31

2018 Kia Stinger

2018 KIA SPORTAGE LX FWD

365 HP- 3.3L Twin-Turbo-Charged All-Wheel Drive!

ONLY

JUST ARRIVE THIS W D EEK!

$24,997 * includes $1500 Trading Dollars Credit

Prices do not include applicable taxes, tire levy, PPSA or lender fees

KIA MOTORS

#880-8th Street,Kamloops, B.C.

K A M L O O P S

kamloopskia.com

250.434.1394

DEALER #30964

2011 Kia Sorento LX V6 7-Pass

9K7 14A

129,438 kms

$

11,238

2014 Buick Regal Turbo AWD

T7334G

85,192 kms

$

19,940

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited LT

9K723

86,868 kms

12,173

$

$

18,215

2013 Ford Edge Limted AWD

9K722

2016 Chevrolet Traverse LS

9K7 16

2011 Dodge Caravan SXT

9K692A

35,108 kms

52, 796 kms

96,203 kms

25,935

$

22,766

$

9K7 15

46,597 kms

18,847

$

9K673A

75,223 kms

10,989

$

Judge Gyger Finance Manager

Justin Sommerfeldt Product Advisor

Richard Minaker Product Advisor

2014 Dodge Grand Caravan SE

9K7 19

52,002 kms

16,500

$

2015 Kia Sportage EX Luxury AWD

T7 134A

2011 Chevrolet Malibu LT Platinum

10,957

$

131,074 kms

2016 Kia Optima LX

2011 Kia Soul 4U

S8014A

Gordon Nuttall Sales Manager

39,691 kms

22,570

$

2016 Kia Forte LX+

9K721

42,282 kms

18,366

$

50,266 kms

14,534

$

2016 Dodge Journey R/T

9K7 12

2016 Toyota Camry

9K702

Chantele McPhee Product Advisor

60,567 kms

23,713

$

2015 Chrysler 200 C

9K7 10

70,892 kms

18,575

$

*Sale prices include dealer administration, exclude applicable taxes and lender fees.

DEALER #30964

KIA MOTORS

#880-8th Street,Kamloops, B.C.

K A M L O O P S

kamloopskia.com

250.434.1394

No credit, bad credit, divorce, bankruptcy our goal is to get you approved!

Call our in house specialist Jake, with New Leaf Auto Finance!

A32

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

DRIVE INTO THE NEW yEaR BONuS EVENT

UP To

9,850

$

IN TOTAL LEASE VALUE ON SELECT 2018 VEHICLES WHEN YOU APPLY FOR THE GM CARD.*

2018 TERRaIN

2018 aCaDIa

2018 SIERRa ELEVaTION

OFFER ENDS jaNuaRy 31

29,995

$

153

$

+TaXES BI-wEEKLy 48 mTHS @ 0.9%

18 gmc#J360515. acadIa SLE awd mSRP $40,635

38,385

$

oR LEaSE

oR LEaSE

199

$

+TaXES BI-wEEKLy 60 mTHS @ 1.5%

18 gmc canyon 4wd #J169327. mSRP $34,265

32,515

$

oR LEaSE

152

$

+TaXES BI-wEEKLy 60 mTHS @ 2.5%

18 gmc#J225014.

SIERRa 1500 cREw mSRP $48,225

42,975

$

oR LEaSE

217

$

+TaXES BI-wEEKLy 60 mTHS @ 2.9%

ZIMMER WHEATON GMC

•

BUICK

•

18 gmc#J222183.

SIERRa "LEgEnd" mSRP $43,450

37,900

$

oR LEaSE

187

$

+TaXES BI-wEEKLy 60 mTHS @ 2.9%

18 gmc SIERRa 3500 dBL caB #J261685. mSRP $54,890

48,890 $262

$

oR LEaSE

+TaXES BI-wEEKLy 60 mTHS @ 3.9%

685 NOTRE DAME DRIVE, KAMLOOPS CALL TODAY! 1-855-314-6307

KAMLOOPS

Prices reflect a $500, $750 OR $1000 GM Visa Card Application Credit DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY. Customer must complete an application for a GM Visa to qualify. Some conditions apply. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Payments based on financing on approved credit with the stated amount down or equivalent trade.

Total paid/buyout with $3000 down and 20,000 km/year leasing: #J169327 $26,497 ($13,364 buyout), #J172680 $22,283 ($12,574 buyout), #J222183 $31,606 ($15,207 buyout), #J225014 $36,065 ($16,879 buyout), #J261685 $42,667 ($19,212 buyout), #J360515 $30,450 ($12,024 buyout). See dealer for full details.

D#11184

18 gmc#J172680.

TERRaIn SLE fwd mSRP $32,240

KTW’s Arts and Entertainment section is published on Fridays.

A&E co-ordinator: Jessica Wallace Call 778-471-7533 or email jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com

arts&entertainment

FRIDAY | JANUARY 5, 2018

VANCOUVER VIOLINIST Guest Mark Ferris joins KSO for Magic of Vienna

STORY/B4

kamloopsthisweek.com

kamloopsthisweek

@kamthisweek

kamloopsthisweek

LOCAL EVENTS

2018’S DIY TRENDS

What’s happening in Kamloops in coming weeks

Calli Duncan has a list of projects to tackle this year

EVENTS/B3

COLUMN/B5

FROM KAMLOOPS TO CANNES

Simon Ryder, a 24-year-old filmmaker from Kamloops, travelled to southern France this past summer to show his short film, Wasted Bliss, at the Cannes Film Festival.

Investing in the community to impact change through collaboration and partnerships

www.cooperfamilyfoundation.com

celebrate

inclusion

COMMUNITY SUPPORTING COMMUNITY

spirit

pay it forward

Filmmaker takes short film to famed festival in France

gratitude appreciation

B2

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

Dr. Barry Dextraze KAMLOOPS DENTISTRY

General practitioner providing preventative, restorative, cosmetic & family dentistry.

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

arts&entertainment

kamloopsthisweek.com @kamthisweek

kamloopsthisweek kamloopsthisweek

local events

SEDATION OPTIONS, DENTURES & BRIDGES NEW PATIENTS WELCOME

250-376-5354 Dental Implants

OPENING RECEPTION Friday, Jan. 12, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 West Seymour St.

Email:drdex@shaw.ca • website: www.drdextraze.com

FREE PARKING #21 FORTUNE SHOPPING CENTRE

The Kamloops Arts Council will host an opening night reception for local artists Ronan Redel and Kelly Tilly Perry.

Both have exhibitions at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 West Seymour St., from Jan. 10 to Jan. 27. Redel’s An Ode to the Chairlift features his photography, with the lens focused on all the components that make up ski-hill chairlifts. Artistprintmaker Perry’s display, Beyond the Winter Time, is composed of her reflection on winter and its beauty. The gallery is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New for 2018 at

SNOWED IN COMEDY TOUR Friday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way

Four comics will once again stop in Kamloops during the Snowed In Comedy Tour. Featuring Craig Campbell, Pete Zedlacher, Paul Myrehaug and Dan Quinn, the tour marks its 10th season of laughs at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre. Tickets are available from Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483 or kamloopslive.ca.

CERAMIC LINK COLLECTION

Scratch resistant sapphire crystal and Swarovski elements, HighTech-Ceramic links and stainless steel.

Designed in Denmark

BHV COFFEE HOUSE Saturday, Jan. 20, 6:30 p.m. registration, 7 p.m. music starts, at the Barnhartvale Hall

Sahali Mall

Home of the $5 Watch Battery

Past performers will be featured at the Barnhartvale Coffee House on Jan. 20. Anyone who has been on its stage in the past year can register the night of the event. The registration desk will be at the east end door. Performers are limited to three songs or 10 minutes. A random draw will determine order of sets. The audience will vote for its favourite, who will be added to this year’s coffee house schedule. Music starts at 7 p.m.. Admission is $5 and free for performers. For more information, call 250-573-0025 or search for the coffee house on Facebook.

(Taxes & installation included)

www.danielles.ca

Monday - Saturday: 9:30 am-5:30 pm & Sunday 12:00 -4:00 pm Locally Owned & Operated Jewellery repairs done on location

Thank You! Thank you Kamloops and all the wonderful people who have helped us launch our new business.

MAYOR’S GALA FOR THE ARTS Jan. 20, 6 p.m. at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way

The Kamloops Art Gallery, Kamloops Symphony Orchestra, Western Canada Theatre and the City of Kamloops will celebrate the local arts and culture scene with the annual Mayor’s Gala for the Arts. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased from Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483 or kamloopslive.ca.

Tickets will be on sale until Jan. 16.

STAGE ONE THEATRE CLASSES Jan. 22 to April 24

Stage One Theatre School is accepting registrations for its next session, which starts on Jan. 22. Classes include: Acting Adventures for ages four to seven, which runs Tuesdays from Jan. 23 to April 24 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Acting Essentials for those ages eight to 12 on Mondays from Jan. 22 to April 16 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The younger-age class introduces children to the theatre through movement, visual arts and music while the one for preteens explores characters, storytell-

KAREN & BILL

601 FORTUNE DR. (CORNER OF OAK & FORTUNE)

COMING UP: JOHNNY REID | MARCH 5 Canadian country music artist Johnny Reid is performing at Sandman Centre in March. Glass Tiger is the opening act. Tickets are available online at ticketmaster.ca.

ing and emotions. For more information or to download a registration form, go online to wctlive.ca.

THE BIRDS AND THE BEES Jan. 25 to Feb. 3 at Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 Ninth Ave.

Western Canada Theatre will feature a modern romantic comedy, The Birds and the Bees later, this month. By playwright Mark Crawford, the show is produced in association with Thousand Islands Playhouse. Tickets can be purchased from Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483 or kamloopslive.ca.

SUBMIT EVENTS FOR THE FRIDAY LISTINGS TO LISTINGS@KAMLOOPSTHISWEEK.COM AND FIND THEM EVERY WEEK IN FRIDAY’S B SECTION OR ONLINE AT

kamloopsthisweek.com

www.softtouchhairdesign.com

Information valid from

Friday, January 5 – Thursday, January 11

Friday, January 5 – Thursday, January 11

www.cineplex.com

FERDINAND (G)

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI 3D (PG)

CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI-SAT 12:45, 3:45; SUN 12:55, 3:45; TUE 3:45

(VIOLENCE) ULTRAAVX FRI-SAT 12:15, 3:40, 10:30; SUN 12:25, 3:45, 10:25; MON, WED-THURS 10:25; TUE 3:40, 10:25

FERDINAND 3D (G) CC/DVS FRI-THURS 6:45

Paramount Theatre

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG)

503 Victoria Street • 250-372-3911

ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD

120 MINS.

14A

THE SHAPE OF THE WATER

120 MINS.

14A

(VIOLENCE, COARSE LANGUAGE) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI-SUN 1:45, 4:25, 6:55, 9:35; MON, WED-THURS 6:55, 9:35; TUE 4:25, 6:55, 9:35

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI (PG) (VIOLENCE) FRI-SAT 11:45, 6:35; SUN 12:00, 6:40; MON, WED-THURS 6:45; TUE 6:35

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI (PG)

Friday: 7:00 pm Saturday: 3:45 pm, 7:00 pm Sunday: 3:45 pm, 7:00 pm Monday: 7:00 pm Tuesday: 7:00 pm Wednesday: 7:00 pm Thursday: 7:10 pm

Friday: 7:10 pm Saturday: 3:55 pm, 7:10 pm Sunday: 3:55 pm, 7:10 pm Monday: 7:10 pm Tuesday: 7:10 pm Wednesday: 7:10 pm

Tickets and movie savings at www.landmarkcinemas.com

(VIOLENCE) ULTRAAVX FRI-MON, WED-THURS 7:05; TUE 7:00

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI 3D (PG) (VIOLENCE) FRI-SAT 3:10, 10:00; SUN 3:20, 10:00; MON, WED-THURS 10:05; TUE 3:15, 10:00

JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE 3D (PG) (VIOLENCE, COARSE LANGUAGE) CC/DVS FRI-SAT 1:05, 7:15, 10:10; SUN 1:05, 7:20, 10:10; MON, WED-THURS 7:25, 10:15; TUE 7:15, 10:10

INSIDIOUS: THE LAST KEY (14A)

DOWNSIZING ()

(FRIGHTENING SCENES) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI-SUN 1:35, 4:15, 7:15, 10:05; MON, WED-THURS 7:15, 10:05; TUE 4:15, 7:15, 10:05

CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI-THURS 9:30

PITCH PERFECT 3 (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI-SUN 12:30, 2:50, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15; MON, WEDTHURS 7:35, 10:00; TUE 5:15, 7:45, 10:15

MOLLY’S GAME (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE, DRUG USE, VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI-SUN 12:05, 3:30, 7:10, 10:20; MON, WED-THURS 7:10, 10:20; TUE 3:55, 7:10, 10:20

JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI-SUN,TUE 4:05

NOW PLAYING Aberdeen Mall Cinemas | 1320 W. Trans Canada Hwy. | 250-377-8401

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

arts&entertainment

kamloopsthisweek.com @kamthisweek

B3

kamloopsthisweek kamloopsthisweek

Producer Geordie Joseph (left to right), editor Leah Dean Cohen, writer and director Simon Ryder and executive producer Mert Sari take in the sights and sounds of the Cannes Film Festival, while promoting their 15-minute short film Wasted Bliss.

Music videos come next for Ryder JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com

T

his time was more about the experience than his movie.

Simon Ryder, a 24-year-old filmmaker from Kamloops, travelled to southern France this past summer to show his short film at the Cannes Film Festival.

“It’s not that hard to get into,” he said.

“They pick however many films. But it’s the opportunity to go there — which we did.”

Ryder, who now lives in Vancouver, was visiting his hometown Kamloops over the holidays and caught up with KTW to talk about his experience travelling to the internationally renowned festival to rub shoulders with industry greats and take it all in from the red carpet, his first project outside of film school in tow.

The experience was invaluable for the young filmmaker.

Ryder took in a master class with Alfonso Cuaron, the Mexican filmmaker behind Gravity, and met Barry Jenkins, who wrote

and directed this year’s Academy Award-winning best picture, Moonlight.

“He [Jenkins] was there in the crowd,” Ryder said. “Nobody really knows who he is and my producer was like, ‘That’s Barry Jenkins.’

That was pretty awesome to shake hands with him. It was a party, so I just said, ‘It’s really nice to meet you and you’re really inspirational.’”

Ryder’s film, Wasted Bliss, was featured in the Short Film Corner, dubbed a “rendezvous for filmmakers.” Said to heighten the chance of a movie being picked up by other festivals, it gives filmmakers the opportunity to share their work with an international

audience, while also participating in workshops, networking events and other activities.

Wasted Bliss is a drama about a man’s last day alive. It stars Canadian Riverdale star Rob Raco, who helped provide some publicity.

“We did screen it [Wasted Bliss] in Vancouver and threw it up on Instagram,” he said. “Rob has a pretty big following from his Riverdale days.”

Back in Kamloops on a snowy day, it all sounds glamorous: moving to Vancouver to work in the film industry, going to Cannes and working with buzzworthy stars who have more Instagram followers than the Vancouver Canucks hockey squad.

So, just how did this former Kamloopsian pave his path?

It started with the simple decision to immerse himself in Hollywood North, Ryder said, opting to study at Vancouver Film School over another institution closer to home in Kelowna. Ryder took two one-year programs focussing first on the basics and

then on film production.

Ryder cut his teeth working at a large gear house, William F. White International Inc., which rents out motion picture equipment to producers. In the cable department, he was responsible for lighting, grip and cable, loading equipment for shows like Arrow and The Flash, which are filmed in Vancouver.

Ryder wrote Wasted Bliss and found people who believed in his script, people who were willing to put time and cash into the project that was eventually shown at Cannes.

Ryder has since quit his gear house gig and is working on music videos and other experimental visual projects, but hopes to one day return to Cannes — this time to compete.

“I’d like to go back with my film in the real competition, even if it’s a short,” he said. “It was just amazing to go there, to experience it all.”

Wasted Bliss has yet to be released to the public but the project can be followed via Instagram @WastedBlissTheFilm. Follow Ryder on Instagram, via @SimonMRyder.

Kamloops’ #1 News Source

KAMLOOPSTHISWEEK.COM

B4

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

arts&entertainment

VO Orchestra concertmaster guest for Magic of Vienna

CBWellness Centre

THERAPEUTIC SPA & Warm Salt Pool Pain ~ Stress ~ Trauma ~ Depression Fibromyalgia ~ Arthritis ~ Recovery Anxiety ~ Rehabilitation ~ Birth Trauma

A New Wave in Complementar y HealthCare Natural Help to Reverse Chronic Pain & Fatigue

12 Week Program starting Jan. 27 Free Introductory talk Jan. 23 @ 5:30 pm

#103- 153 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC (250) 374-7383 • alexaud@yahoo.com

www.cbwellnesscentre.com

@CentennialBuildingWellnessCentrePool

Violinist Mark Ferris will be guest artists when Kamloops Symphony Orchestra presents The Magic of Vienna on Saturday, Jan. 13 and Sunday, Jan. 14, at Sagebrush Theatre.

Ferris is concertmaster of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra and spent 17 years with CBC Radio Orchestra.

He is a founding member and composer for the Yaletown String Quartet.

The program includes works by Brahms, Kodaly, Sarasate and Strauss.

Tickets are $42, $10 for students under 19 and $15 for TD Soundcheck members.

Tickets are available at Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483 or kamloopslive.ca.

Mark Ferris will be in Kamloops to perform violin with Kamloops Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, Jan. 13 and Sunday, Jan. 14.

Some concerts to watch for

• Jan. 27, 8 p.m., Fifth anniversary comedy show with Sterling Scott, The Dirty Jersey, 1200 Eighth St., $20.

• Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m., SonReal, CJ’s Nightclub, 130 Fifth Ave., $35 at the door, limited number of VIP packages available online at kamtix.ca.

• March 27, 7:30 p.m., Shred Kelly, The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St., $15 in advance plus taxes and fees.

Tickets for all shows available online

City of Kamloops 2018 Business Licence Renewals

at kamtix.ca.

• Feb. 6, 8 p.m., Jenn Grant with guest Slow Leaves, The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St., $15 plus charges in advance.

• Feb. 17, 8 p.m., The Sheepdogs with guests, CJ’s Nightclub, 130 Fifth ave. Tickets $35 plus charges in advance for the 19-plus show.

• Feb. 21, 8 p.m.,

Five Alarm Funk, The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Tickets for the 19-plus show $18 plus charges in advance.

• March 2, 7 p.m., Bahamas at CJ’s Nightclub, 130 Fifth Ave. Tickets for the 19-plus show $35 plus charges.

Tickets available at ticketweb.ca.

The City of Kamloops 2018 Business Licence renewals have been mailed.

Payments are due by January 1, 2018, and may be paid online using your MyCity account, by online banking services, mail, or in person at City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1A2.

Business Licence accounts outstanding after January 15, 2018, will have a $25 late payment charge added to the balance owing.

50 ADULT 40 SENIORS 30 CHILDREN

$ :00PM M • DINNER 6 P 0 :0 5 S IL TA COCK ABLE AT: $ TICKETS AVAIL ON SEYMOUR T IS R O KAMLOOPS FLS ON THE NORTH SHORE $ RD RES OVERLAND P CE STUDIO - 166 ORIOLE N HIGHLAND DA

If you have not received your renewal notice or if there has been a change to your business, please contact the Business Licence office at 105 Seymour Street or phone 250-828-3481 prior to submitting the 2018 payment.

12 & UNDER

www.kamloops.ca

Donald Keith, this is your official notice that at 9:30 a.m. on January 17, 2018 in Vancouver Family Court, 800 Hornby Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, the Director of Child, Family and Community Service will apply to the court for a Continuing Custody Order pursuant to Section 49(10) of the Child, Family and Community Service Act in connection with your child AG, BORN October 2, 2005. You have the right to be present and represented by legal counsel. Donald Keith, or anyone knowing his present whereabouts, please contact Suzana Dujmic, Social Worker, Ministry of Children & Family Development, 1177 West Broadway, Vancouver, V6H 1G3; 604 660-5437; Fax 604 660-0641. Collect calls are accepted.

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

arts&entertainment

Do it yourself in 2018

B5

Video Surveillance Available Video surveillance catches the act in progress and dispatches authorities immediately.

Expect potted plants, dyed textiles and pottery projects

W

ith each new year, the world of DIY gets more exciting.

No longer reserved only for the glue-gun wielding, do-it-yourself is now a full-fledged movement and technology is only making it easier to take part.

From mixing music and laying down recordings on a laptop, to growing baobab trees from seed in the basement or designing fabric and reupholstering a favourite chair or creating a signature, the internet provides easy access to all the tools, raw materials, directions and pre-made DIY kits you never knew you needed.

With the increasing popularity of handmade and DIY, it can be easy to get lost in the excitement of making everything.

For 2018, there are three trends we’re particularly excited about and are sure to impact what we make throughout the year, as well as the workshops we’ll be hosting at Makeshift to help others develop their creativity.

For us, 2018 will be marked with more plants, naturally dyed textiles and learning to throw down like a true potter.

Plants have been trending for a few years now. When it comes to plants, the trend has been “more is more” with fiddle-leaf figs, cacti, succulents and trailing string of pearls all displayed en masse, turning every room in the house into mini greenhouses.

This year, keep an eye out for air plants.

Now easily accessible in a range of sizes and colours, they’re easy to care for and look great in a suspended terrarium or tucked alongside your prized possessions on a shelf or side table.

With the resurgence of macramé in 2017, handmade hanging planters in all shapes and sizes took off and we’re excited to con-

PRESTIGE LOCAL ALARM MONITORING STATION 250-374-0916

100% Locally Owned & Operated

Live Answer | Efficient | Cost Effective | Local Call Centre WE WORK WITH ALL ALARM COMPANIES

CALLI DUNCAN

Maker

MOVEMENT tinue to play with this trend in 2018.

From fringed macramé to sleek leather hanging planters, there are so many ways to DIY your own personalized planter and bring this trend into your home.

Layering textiles has quickly become one of our favourite ways to decorate at home.

Bring on the handdyed, loomed, knotted and woven pillows, blankets, tapestries, curtains, table runners and rugs.

Taking cues from the 1970s (which are back and better than ever), be on the lookout for bold colours, shaggy and fringed textures and wicker accents.

Last year, we began playing with shibori, a Japanese technique of resistance dyeing using natural indigo dye.

Much like origami for fabric, the technique uses creative folding patterns to create pretty geometric patterns on the fabric when dyed.

After researching natural dyes all winter, we can’t wait to dive into the world of textile dying this spring and bring some new workshops to the studio in 2018.

Late in 2017, Kamloops Makerspace launched their Clay Alchemy Workshop Series and it immediately caught our attention.

There’s just something about getting your hands dirty forming a lump of clay into something beautiful that speaks to us and we can’t wait to attend a workshop this year.

ASK A PET EXPERT I really like to scratch! But my people aren’t as excited about my choice of scratcher! ®

TM

Makeshift co-owner Calli Duncan experimented with shibori-dyed textiles in 2017. An example of the Japanese technique of resistance dyeing is shown above.

As with macramé and shag rugs, ceramics are making a comeback.

With new modern shapes and glazing techniques, ceramic serving ware, planters, candle holders, pendant lights, wall hangings and decorative accents are popping up in our favourite online shops.

Always fans of the thrill of the hunt, we’ll be chasing down vintage ceramic finds at our local thrift stores this year as we look to fill our Etsy shop — and homes — with fun vintage ceramics.

Saki cups make great little planters, while little bowls and side plates are the perfect size for jewelry storage.

Another year has come and gone and it’s easy to get swept up in the projects we want to tackle in 2018 while completely ignoring our DIY successes in 2017.

One of my favourite projects was tackling the art of home canning, turning the veggies from our garden into spicy pepper jellies and salsas.

Proudly stacking

the jars in my pantry was incredibly satisfying and acts as further proof that the world of DIY is growing and expanding all the time.

From the kitchen where people are using at-home fermenting kits to make everything from kimchi to yogurt, to the backyard where more and more of us are planting gardens and growing our own food, to our bodies and the recipes now available online for natural deodorants, shampoos, mascara and more.

Whatever your interests, hobbies or values, there are DIY projects to match and we’d love to hear about them.

Drop us a line on social media and let us know what you’re inspired to DIY in 2018.

Calli Duncan is co-owner of Makeshift Kamloops design collective.

For more, go online to makeshiftkamloops. com.

BUYING COINS Sterling Silver, Antique Silver, Silverware, Coins, Bars, Jewellery & Ingots Paying $117 /lb.

WILL PICKUP!

1-250-864-3521

#

1 Pet Store

Cat posts ... redirecting cat’s natural desire to scratch. With so many incredible choice in cat trees, and scratching posts, trays and SHAUNA • 9 YEARS more, your furniture is unlikely to be your cat’s first choice. ® TM

905 Notre Dame Dr. (250) 828-0810 petlandkamloops.ca STORE HOURS:

Mon-Fri 9am—8pm | Sat 9am—7pm | Sun 10am—6pm

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!

fb.com/PetlandKamloops

B6

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

arts&entertainment

kamloopsthisweek.com @kamthisweek

kamloopsthisweek kamloopsthisweek

Theatre star Albert Schultz resigns amid sexual assault allegations THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO — The renowned co-founder of one of the country’s leading theatre companies resigned Thursday, just days after four actresses alleged in lawsuits that he had sexually harassed them with impunity for years.

In a statement, the board of directors of Soulpepper Theatre Company, which previously said it had relieved artistic director Albert Schultz of his responsibilities pending an investigation, said it had accepted his resignation effective immediately.

“Mr. Schultz’s resignation will allow Soulpepper to focus on its core mission: to provide a safe community for its exceptionally talented group of professionals,’’ the statement said.

“While this has been

Memories

&

Happy 50th Anniversary Ron & Lynne Maguire January 5, 1968

Much Love, Kristi, Robyn, Eric, Julianna, Matthew, Alex and Louie

ALBERT SCHULTZ: Accused of sexually assaulting multiple women.

a tremendously difficult chapter in Soulpepper’s history, (the) decision ensures the organization is able to move forward with confidence and remain a leading Canadian theatre company.”

Neither Schultz, who had said he would defend against the allegations “vehemently,” nor his lawyer have responded to requests to comment.

The resignation came hours after the four actresses — Kristin Booth, Hannah Miller,

Diana Bentley and Patricia Fagan — held a news conference to lambast Schultz and Soulpepper, saying the company’s failure to deal with their repeated complaints had prompted them to go public.

“Albert Schultz is the face of Soulpepper: He had the power to cast or not cast an actress,’’ said Tatha Swann, a lawyer for the women.

“There was fear to make a complaint. The power dynamic was extreme.”

In their four statements of claim filed this week in Ontario Superior Court, the women allege Schultz groped them, exposed himself, pressed against them, or otherwise behaved inappropriately.

None of their allegations has been tested in any court and neither Schultz nor Torontobased Soulpepper has

filed a statement of defence.

The lawsuits also prompted Schultz’s wife and company executive director, Leslie Lester, to step down, the directors said on Wednesday.

The allegations against Schultz and the theatre company’s alleged failing to deal with them came after Soulpepper revealed in October that it had severed ties with longtime guest artist Laszlo Marton, who it said had engaged in sexual harassment.

The lawsuits come as the entertainment industry reels from a growing list of sexual harassment and assault allegations that followed accusations against Hollywood giant Harvey Weinstein last year.

Weinstein’s spectacular fall from grace sparked a social media outpouring of women speaking out about what they had endured.

Milestones

Let us help you say

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Friday Edition Kamloops This Week • Full Colour Announcements • Bonus No Extra Charge for Colour

Call 250.374.7467

for details

Do you have a special

Announcement?

Friday Edition

• Full Colour Announcements • Bonus!No Extra Charge for Colour

Call 250.374.7467 for details

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

TRAVEL

B7

250-374-7467 or email editor@kamloopsthisweek.com

Far left: The view from the pool at the Resort at Manele Bay on the island of Lanai.

Top right: The shipwrecked old Liberty Ship of the coast of Lanai.

Below: The Garden of the Gods is a dramatic canyon of wind-carved sand and lava formations whose colours change throughout the day.

Lanai: In search of the real Hawaiian experience RAY CHATELIN travelwriterstales.com

E

very day, Hawaii is challenged by its own image — windswept beaches and crystal blue waters edged by palm trees shading grass-skirted hula dancers.

It’s that Hollywood-inspired identity in the mind’s eye that draws tourists and, yes, it is possible to experience it in a brief, usually staged, encounter. But, if you’re searching for that authentic, original Hawaii, you’re out of luck. Of the 132 islands that make up the state, the traditional Hawaiian way of life has all but vanished. It is, after all, the 21st Century, not the 19th.

There is one place that remains in Hawaii where Hawaiian is spoken as the first language and where daily life is close to what it once was — among the 130 Hawaiians who live on the 17,870 hectare island of Nihau.

It’s just 25 kilometres north-

west of Kauai but, as a tourist you can’t go there. No hotels, B&Bs, no resorts.

Still, the other islands offer a potpourri of pleasures and where nature conservatories, resorts, artists, environmentalists and historians rekindle images of Hawaii’s past.

While others may find their real Hawaii elsewhere, it’s on the island of Lanai I discovered my own view of the Hawaii of my mind. It’s a place that has kept its pristine character even though it has two luxury resorts — the Four Seasons Lanai Resort and The Lodge at Koele — two championship golf courses and an airport.

At about 20 kilometres wide and 28 kilometres long off the western coast of Maui, it is easily reached by a 45-minute speedboat ferry that leaves frequently from dockside at Lahaina on Maui. It’s more exciting on a windy sea-choppy day than flying.

With ground elevations that vary from sea level to 1,005 metres, a population of about 3,200 full time residents and kilo-

250-374-0831 250-374-0831

250 Lansdowne Street 250 Lansdowne Street 800-667-9552 800-667-9552 BC Reg BC #178 Reg #178

wellsgraytours.com wellsgraytours.com

metres of untouched beaches, Lanai offers the sense that you’re isolated on a south seas island. At the same time, you can escape to the modern Hawaii if you need a luxury fix.

Its heart is Lanai City — actually, a small village. Here, you’ll find two general stores both of which are closed by 7 p.m. and three restaurants. The stores often close for mid-afternoon siesta and early on Sundays. There’s one movie house that shows one or two films a week.

The Hotel Lanai, built in 1923

by James Dole as lodging for the now extinct Dole Plantation, appears to be out of a Somerset Maugham novel. With just 11 rooms and one restaurant, it fits in nicely with the island’s old south-seas atmosphere.

On Saturdays, the Market in Dole Park features a gathering of local vendors, as they sell their homegrown vegetables, potted plants and a cultural mix of Hawaiian, Japanese and Filipino foods. Local artists and craft makers often display their art work.

You’ll need a four-wheel drive rental and a full tank of gas to fully explore the network of roads and hiking trails that lead to hidden beaches and scenic mountain ridges — or you can take guided Jeep tours.

Keomoku Road leads from town to Lanai’s northeast coast.

The narrow, winding road climbs over the middle of the island to offer great views of Molokai and Maui, as well as the long-abandoned rusting hulls of two Liberty Ships where, at low tide, you can get close.

Serious hikers come to the island for the Munro Trail, named for George Munro, the New Zealand naturalist who planted Lanai’s large pines. The 11-kilometre drive and hiking trail starts about one kilometre north of Lanai City and climbs in a southeasterly direction through rainforests and deep canyons.

Eventually you arrive at Lanai Hale, the highest point on the island. On a clear day, all of Hawaii’s islands, except Kauai and Niihau, can be seen from this perch.

On the south shore, Kaunolu Village is a fishing community abandoned in the 1880s, now a national historic landmark. It is the largest surviving ruins of a prehistoric Hawaiian village with some 80 homes and the remains of a sacred temple and petroglyphs.

The 45-minute drive from Lanai City, the Garden of the Gods is a dramatic canyon of wind-carved sand and lava formations whose colours change throughout the day. The rock towers, spires and formations created by centuries of erosion are a kaleidoscope of colors at dusk.

Yet, Lanai offers more than physical pleasures. Throughout the year, the Lanai visiting artist program brings in well-known musicians, filmmakers, artists and chefs — adding a bit of spice to a mix of other adventures.

Travel Writers’ Tales is an independent newspaper syndicate.

For more, go online to travelwriterstales.com.

Last Minute Getaways!

Vancouver Island Getaways! Early Booking Discounts!

Last Minute Getaways!

Kootenays Hot Springs Feb 55days $1020 Long Beach & Hot Victoria Theatre Feb Kootenays Springs Feb2119 19 6 days days$1515 $1020 Long Beach & Victoria Theatre Feb 21 6 days $1515 Theatre the Island MarFeb8 21 5 days Longon Beach & Victoria Theatre 6 days$1295 $1515 Harrison Hot Springs Mar 6 3 days Harrison Hot & Springs 3 days$1135 $515$515 Victoria History Mystery MarMar25 6 5 days Skagit Tulip Festival Apr 10 4 days Skagit Tulip Festival Apr9 10 6 days 4 days$1730 $965$965 Vancouver Island Gardens May EarlyEarly Booking Discounts!

Booking Vancouver IslandDiscounts! from Toe to Tip Jun 7 9 days $2655 Theatre on the Island Mar 55days $1295 Theatre on the Island Mar 88 days $1295 New Long England Pacific Opera: Photo: La Bohème.

Beach & Victoria Theatre Early Booking Discounts!

Victoria History & Mystery Mar 25 55days $1135 Pacific Opera: La Bohème. Long Beach & Victoria Theatre Victoria & Mystery days$515 $1135 Harrison HotHistory Springs MarMar6 25 3 days The The Wells Gray Tours Advantage Wells Gray Tours Advantage Whistler Spring Getaway Apr 29 55days $1425 The Wells Gray Tours Advantage Whistler Spring Getaway days$1425 $1425 Whistler Spring Getaway AprApr29 29 5 days Early Booking Discounts (EB) Early Booking Discounts (EB) • Early Booking Discounts (EB) Vancouver Island Gardens May 9 6 days $1730 Vancouver May 6 days$6180 $1730 New England Island Gardens May 31 9 17 days Single Fares Available Single Fares Available • Single Fares Available B.C. Fjords Cruise May5 15 7 days 7 days$2480 $2215 • Pick throughout Kamloops Pick upup points throughout Kamloops Rails, Rivers & Roses JunMay B.C. Fjords Cruise 15 7 days $2215 Pick uppoints points throughout Kamloops • Experience Rewards Program Coast to Coast Westbound by Train May 15 days $8865 Experience Rewards Program Experience Rewards Program Ireland JunMay 7 15 1819 days $6985 Coast to Coast Westbound by Train 19 days $8865 • Escorted Group Tours Escorted Group ToursTours Coast to Coast Eastbound

by Train May1527 4 days 15 days $7395 Escorted Group LesCoast Misérables in Seattle Jun $1165 25 • Tour 25- Limit is 25 travellers to Coast Eastbound by Train May 27 15 days $7395 TourTour 25– Limit is 25istravellers 25– Limit 25 travellers New May2231 1017 days 25 25 NewEngland Orleans & Cajun Country Oct days $3535 $6180 New England

May 31

17 days $6180

B8

FRIDAY, January 5, 2018

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

30 +

JANUARY 4TH TH TO JANUARY 10

LOCAL SUPPLIERS

LARGEST SELECTION OF KAMLOOPS GROWN PRODUCE!

FRESH HEALTHY LOCAL

Winfield, BC Grown

Gala Apples

4.98

$

/8lb bag

Kamloops, BC Grown

Yellow Cooking Onions

$

1.28

/3lb bag

3.98

$

1.98

/lb

$

4.98

78¢ /lb

/lb

Mushrooms

78¢

/5lb bag

1.98

$

/lb

Carrots

/lb

3.98

$

/lb

Sweet Potatoes & Yams

78¢

/5lb bag

FRESHLY PICKED PRODUCE ARRIVES DAILY

740 FORTUNE DRIVE, KAMLOOPS

/20lb bag

BC Grown

Rutabaga

1.98

$

4.98

$

¢

BC Grown

Broccoli Crowns

Zucchini

#2 Yellow Potatoes

58

/10lb bag

Red Beets

Leeks

Kamloops, BC Grown

Spaghetti Squash

Russet Potatoes

BC Grown

BC Grown

$

Kamloops, BC Grown

Kamloops, BC Grown

250-376-8618

/lb

!

SIGN-UP FOR THE

E-FLYER

ON OUR WEBSITE

WWW.NULEAFPRODUCEMARKET.COM