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JANUARY 27, 2017 | Volume 30 No. 12

A WISE MAN Chris Rose receives SD73’s 2016-2017 Owl Award A12

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OPENING A NEW CHAPTER Big changes are planned for the downtown library — including a cafe and reorganization of the space. You can weigh in on the proposal this Sunday afternoon. Story, A6-A7

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Trio acquitted due to shoddy police work JUDGE HAS HARSH WORDS FOR PROCEDURES USED BY NORTH THOMPSON POLICE CAM FORTEMS STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

Citing police work she said “defies any reasonable explanation,” a Kamloops judge has acquitted on all counts a trio of men facing more than a dozen firearm- and property-related charges. William Hill, Mark Pauls and Andrew Shreenan were arrested on May 4 after being found hiding beneath fallen trees in a wooded area near Little Fort, a community an hour north of Kamloops on Highway 5 North. The three men had been in custody since their arrest. During a B.C. Supreme Court trial in December, court heard Mounties from Barriere and Clearwater launched an investigation after two cars sped past a police vehicle on Highway 5 North near Little Fort and took off at speeds reaching 150 km/h. Police lost track of the vehicles and offi-

cers began to look for the vehicles on logging roads and turnoffs. About an hour later, an officer found two cars on a trail off a logging road. One of them was rammed by an unmarked RCMP SUV and three men — Hill, Pauls and Shreenan — ran from the vehicles into the woods. When they were found, four hours later, the men were wet and shivering. It had been raining in the area, but they told police they were fishing when they fell out of a canoe and into a nearby lake. In the vehicles, police found two shotguns — one of them stolen — ammunition, a white powder and drug paraphernalia. Based on distinct clothing seen in a dash-cam recording, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Sheri Donegan found that the men were the same trio that fled police. But she failed to convict them on any of the 14 charges they had been facing. Donegan said she suspects the men were guilty, but she could not convict them

because of sloppy police work. “None of the items were forensically tested,” Donegan said, adding that the white powder was also never analyzed to determine if it was a drug. “In a procedure that defies any reasonable explanation, the police officers removed items [from the vehicles] and placed them on the grass and dirt outside the Clearwater [RCMP]detachment to photograph them.” Donegan noted the shotguns were never tested for fingerprints or DNA, nor were various other items found in the vehicles. Donegan said there is no evidence proving any of the men had possession of anything in the vehicles or the vehicles themselves — one of which was stolen. “Why none of these tests were performed has not been explained,” she said. “Suspicion falls short of proof that is required. . . . There is no forensic evidence tying any of the three accused to the items.”

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CITYpage Council Calendar January 30, 2017 9:30 am - Coordinated Enforcement Task Force Executive Boardroom, City Hall January 30, 2017 11:00 am - Police Committee Executive Boardroom, City Hall January 31, 2017 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting 7:00 pm - Public Hearing February 7, 2017 9:00 am - Council Budget Meeting 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting

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5th Annual Family Day Festival Join us for tea parties, theatre, live music, sports, and arts and crafts of all kinds. When: Monday, February 13, 2017, 10 am-2 pm Where: Tournament Capital Centre (910 McGill Road) Cost: FREE! Non-perishable food items will be gratefully accepted for the Kamloops Food Bank.

February 8, 2017 5:30 pm - Heritage Commission DES Boardroom, 105 Seymour Street February 21, 2017

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Winter Garbage For safer and more efficient collection in the winter, carts should be placed as close as possible to the traveled portion of the roadway, ahead of snow piles and windrows. Do not place carts behind or on top of snow banks. Carts must be clear of snow and ice to ensure the lid opens when the cart is tipped.

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Career Opportunities Join our team of 650 employees who work in a variety of fullfilling and challenging careers. Visit www.kamloops.ca/jobs for a list of current opportunities.

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CALL FOR BOOTHS: The second annual Green Living Expo will take place April 29, 2017 at the Sandman Centre, and we are looking for companies and organizations to host interactive booths for the expo. If you have a product or a service that encourages healthy, sustainable living, contact us: greenliving@kamloops.ca or visit www.kamloops.ca/expo. Take advantage of early bird rates until March 1.

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We are looking for your feedback on the Bylaw Enforcement and Community Safety (BECS) Division. The Bylaw Enforcement and Community Safety (BECS) Division is conducting a Service Delivery Review to focus on setting priorities, which will help maintain and/or improve service levels and we are looking for your feedback.

Take the survey online: http://www.kamloops.ca/letstalk/index.shtml

Call for Proposals and Information Session The Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) is a federal initiative aimed at preventing and reducing homelessness. A Call for Proposals is now open to allocate approximately $1.1 million in funding to projects in Kamloops that follow the Housing First model or provide support services to homeless individuals and families (or those at imminent risk of homelessness). Proposals will be evaluated and awarded by community through the HomeFree Collective.

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An information session will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 11:00 am, at Parkview Activity Centre (500 McDonald Avenue), to review the application process and HPS criteria. For more details on the call for proposals and the application form, please visit www.kamloops.ca/homefree.

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Bevin Avilier’s son Ocean is sad he can no longer visit McDonald’s, but understands why. The seven-year-old has a peanut allergy and, following the fast-food chain’s announcement it is no longer nut-safe, Avilier said a meal there is no longer on the menu. Avilier is not alone. From the Twitter hashtag #NotLovinIt to petitions and calls to the corporate office, people have expressed their anger about the decision. The change was sparked by the addition of a new McFlurry that contains almonds — and those nuts won’t be kept in a separate package as has been the case in the past at the restaurant chain. Avilier called McDonald’s to express her concerns and said she was told the company was taking names of callers. Local franchise owner Al Gozda referred questions to the corporate office. He said he couldn’t predict if the change would impact his restaurants. Food Allergy Canada, a national organization that provides education and advocacy for people with food allergies, has issued a letter to John Betts, the CEO of McDonald’s Restaurants of

Canada, calling on him “to reconfirm his commitment of offering a safer dining experience for all his guests.” It is also collecting names on a petition it will send to the company. McDonald’s has issued a statement that it won’t be changing its mind and ”shouldn’t be held to a different standard from other restaurants.” Amanda Cosburn takes issue with that stance. The mother of a 10-month-old daughter, she said McDonald’s has targeted families in its marketing. “It has kids’ menus and play areas and the first thing you think of when you think of McD’s is child-friendly by reputation — and now it’s not,” she said. Cosburn’s pediatrician recommended she slowly expose her daughter to potential food allergies, including peanuts. She gave Madelyn a pea-sized amount after she reached six months of age and said a rash broke out. “We are supposed to wait and then try putting some on her cheek or hands to see if her skin goes red,” Cosburn said. “If she does it again, she could potentially be allergic and we have to follow up with an allergist.” Linda Kirste is an allergy nutrition service dietitian with HealthLine B.C. She said it’s important to note there is a dif-

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ference between peanut and tree nut allergies — noting almonds come from trees. Both account for most severe reactions. Studies have indicated about two per cent of the population has a peanut allergy and up to seven per cent has tree nut allergies. Kirste said it’s possible to be allergic to both allergens. Exposure can come in various ways, she said. For example, steam could release the proteins in the allergens that can trigger a reaction. Peanut-shell dust can also contain that protein and, if that dust is on an object that someone touches, they could transfer it to their mouth. Older children can be taught to keep their fingers out of their mouths, Kirste said, but it’s not as easy for toddlers to learn. That is why, Cosburn said, other mothers she knows won’t take their children to McDonald’s for fear of contamination from a slide or toy or table that could be potentially dangerous for someone with a nut allergy. “Skin to skin contact with a contaminated surface puts them at risk,” she said. “Something as simple as opening a door after someone walks out with their food or leaving from eating is enough to trigger anaphylaxis in a severe case.” Kirste said experts are now recommending people “get away from peanut-free and create peanut-aware.” That’s why some doctors now recommend the pattern of exposure after six months that Cosburn is doing. Kirste said early exposure can lead to training the child’s intestinal track to learn to tolerate those potential allergens.

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udy Moore stands in the eastern corner of the Kamloops Library, describing the 880-square-foot cafe she hopes will soon be housed in the building on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Victoria Street downtown. “That’s really with an intention of creating a friendlier people space,” the chief librarian of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District library system told KTW. “The cafe would open on to the library during all hours of library operation, I’m imagining.” The cafe is a big part of the $350,000 modernization the downtown library is on the verge of undertaking, but it’s only one of what will be a number of changes. Moore hits on all the renovation’s objectives as she tours the

space — relevant, convenient, consolidated, functional, modern. “The genesis of this was the fact that I think the library is looking a little bit drab,” she said. More than paint and a little carpet is needed to update the 19,000-square-foot space that opened in 1998. “Technology is really playing a role in this, too,” Moore said. “Technology, to some extent, is driving this project.” The modernization will bring with it a great deal of cosmetic changes, in addition to functional ones. The main floor of the library will be reorganized to feature magazine, newspaper, audio/ visual, teen and children’s collections. It will be built around a revamped customer-service desk, parked adjacent to the new information commons, where all of the library’s public computers

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will be consolidated. The first floor is also expected to include an updated children’s space and self-checkout units. The cafe, which is already being pitched to potential tenants — who will foot the bill for that portion of the renovation — will open on to the plaza, with courtyard seating and another entrance to the library. The second floor of the building will be zoned for quieter activities, with bookable publicmeeting and group-use rooms. Adult print collections will be consolidated and an area has been earmarked for Kamloops Makerspace. Increased study and softseating areas will be enhanced by removing the library’s lowhanging wooden window coverings, opening views to Mount Peter and Mount Paul on the horizon. Externally, a stronger visual identity will be established with branding and signage.

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“Underscoring all of this is relevance, we need to be a much stronger people place than ever before,” Moore said. “People are deciding how it is they want to spend their limited time and, certainly, we want to offer library services that are in step with how people spend that time.” It is expected the library will experience a sixweek closure during the modernization. Ideally, the project will be finished in its entirety by mid-year. This weekend, Moore and her colleagues will play host to a coffeehouse, giving the public an opportunity to weigh in on any potential changes and get a first-hand look at what the TNRD has planned for the space. The event will run from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the library. There will also soon be an online survey available on the library’s website, tnrdlib.ca,

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editor@kamloopsthisweek.com to collect user feedback. “We have a very modern and open-concept space,” Moore said. “It certainly is in step with what we’re seeing in terms of library development. Public libraries elsewhere, they’re all modern structures and [use] this notion of open space. “We’re completely in step with that, but what we want to do is to take that circa 1998 design and do a refresh.”

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HOT: Plans to modernize the library in downtown Kamloops. For a facility that opened back in 1998, it has a remarkably current open-air design as is, though changes planned will only improve what is a gem of a place. Adding a cafe and second entrance off the plaza will enhance the library and, hopefully, serve to deter some of the ne’er-do-wells who hang out there now, causing grief for passersby. If you have some thoughts on a new-look library, you are welcome to attend an information session at the library on Sunday at 2 p.m. NOT: The latest news to come from the construction site that is the building housing Westsyde Pool. Residents of the neighbourhood have been without a pool since June 2015. Due to a mistake by the contractor replacing the building’s roof, the wait to wade will be a bit longer. Had the job gone smoothly, the pool would have reopened next month. However, with roof decking installed without a protective coating as required in D and T Developments Ltd.’s contract with the city, reopening day remains a mystery.

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HOT: Chris Rose and Charlie Bruce, a pair of community icons who this month were honoured with prestigious awards. Both are longtime educators who help make Kamloops better with every minute of volunteer sweat they break in various endeavours. Rose received the Kamloops-Thompson school district’s Owl Award, while Bruce was named recipient of the Kamloops YMCAYWCA’s Peacemaker Medal.

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he provincial government heralded the latest changes in liquor rules this week by sending out a press release it had sent out a few weeks ago. Government often does that, sending out a release announcing it is making a change, then sending out another release announcing the date those changes will take place, then sending out a press release the day before the date those changes will take place, then sending out a press release the day of the changes taking place, reminding us that the changes it had repeatedly announced are now in effect. The number of press releases repeating good news is directly related to the proximity of the next provincial election. By late March, we will be inundated with press releases reminding us the Coquihalla Highway toll booth has been levelled, Sunday shopping is now legal and SkyTrain is a nifty new way to get around downtown Vancouver. Such announcements are not the exclusive domain of any one political party, though it seems the B.C. Liberals have ramped up the practise of release-and-repeat beyond that imagined by previous New Democrat and Social Credit governments. It can be annoying, but it is understandable and can be effective for the party in power. Think of it as a conquer-byexhaustion strategy. Repeat something again and again and, eventually, it becomes solidified as fact in the minds of

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MUSINGS the weary on the receiving end. This is why we know with certainty the 1.5-million people blanketing the U.S. Capitol lawn and National Mall on Jan. 20 constituted the largest presidentialinauguration crowd of all time. This is also why we know the rain stopped the very second President Donald Trump began speaking. This is also why we know the extra 2.9-million votes Hillary Clinton received in the November election were cast by illegal immigrants. But I digress lest facts infiltrate the alternative facts now accepted as fact in this age of alternative fact-checking the facts. The election silly season is a boon for communications officers and Internet providers that charge by the email. Rosy announcements are usually trumpeted to the masses as the work week begins — the better to get the story into newspapers and onto television and radio newscasts when voters are not distracted by weekend leisure pursuits.

The aforementioned announcement of relaxed liquor laws, for example, were strategically sent to media outlets on Sunday night, just in time to have stories ready for voters on Monday morning. Who wouldn’t be buoyed by breaking news that a beer can now be taken from the golf course clubhouse to the patio outside, or that complimentary drinks when checking into your hotel are now legal? Less upbeat announcements are generally sent out at 4:59 p.m. or later on a Friday afternoon, just as voters’ minds are on a bottle of wine and 48 hours of thinking about anything but politics. This is why Premier Christy Clark’s decision to ditch her extra $50,000 annual paycheque (funded by voters via tax-deductible donations to her party) amid heavy criticism was announced, whisper-like, last Friday as afternoon greeted evening. Not surprisingly, press releases of the latter variety are not part of the release-and-repeat strategy. They are more of the releaseand-hope-like-hell-the-media-istoo-busy-or-too-understaffed-tofollow-up type because they are connected to controversy. Prepare to be papered with announcements from all political parties as the race to the May 9 election hits the home stretch. Right about now, the weekend and wine are calling. Now, that’s something that should be repeated. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @ChrisJFoulds

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STUDENTS HAD ONCE-IN-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE Editor: Over the past few years, I’ve been involved in the outdoor education program at a local high school in Kamloops. We have sought to broaden the program through connection with families in our school community. On a recent weekend, I had the opportunity to witness the immense generosity of some people in our community and would like to thank the Vitoratos family for giving a group of students the experience of a lifetime. Perry and Martine graciously brought a group of 18 teenagers, plus chaperones, to their cabin in the Cariboo. They gave us free reign

found a way to make “itThey work so our students could experience the outdoors in a way many of them never had before.

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of the property, where we were able to experience a range of activities, including snowmobile rides, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and

dog-sledding. We co-ordinated a weekend that worked with the connections they had for dog-sledding and our school calendar and, only

when we were on site, did I learn it was also their youngest daughter’s birthday, as well as a weekend during which they had friends visiting from the Coast. They found a way to make it work so our students could experience the outdoors in a way many of them never had before. If that wasn’t enough, they provided extra snacks, hot chocolate, disposable

hand and foot warmers and even an extra space heater — none of which were asked for nor expected. On behalf of the students, parents, myself and my family, thank you for stepping up to provide these young people with such an amazing (and, for some, once-in-a-lifetime) opportunity. Clint Martin Kamloops

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Editor: There have been women’s marches taking place in many cities and I am puzzled. What is the main message from those gatherings? Is President Trump going to take their jobs (if they have any) away? Perhaps their kids will be taken? Will they lose the right to vote, the right

to have an abortion or the right of same-sex marriage? Who financed the expenses associated with the marches, such as transportation and food? Was it George Soros, the Saudis or China? Where were those protesters when million of people in Iraq and Libya died in wars based on lies? What

about the horrible killings done by ISIS in Syria? Where were the protests against the killings of hundreds by radical Muslims around the globe? It has been said these marches have been the largest since the Vietnam War. Well, those marches had a cause and I don’t see one today. As an expert on pro-

paganda — I arrived here a long time ago from a socialist heaven — I will probably get it. So, they will keep marching and, when they get bored, they should try to do something useful for Canada. Give the American president a chance and don’t be scared. Gus Rehak Kamloops

Editor: The Munster family, dad, mom and children, have just moved into the White House. Congratulations to the United States of America. Frank Desmet Kamloops

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THEFT OF MAIL Early Thursday morning at approximately 2:00 am a lone male broke in an apartment building on the 1100 block of Hugh Allan Drive. The suspect used a crowbar to force his way into the building then used the same crow bar to open up numerous mail boxes. This has not been the first time the mail boxes have been broken into, it is unknown if this is the same suspect who broke into the mail boxes the last time. A video surveillance photo caught the suspect in the lobby. The suspect is Caucasian, late 20’s, slim build, he was wearing a winter jacket that had a hood with fake fur around it. The male is clearly seen holding the mail from the mail boxes. There was also a newer black SUV seen leaving the parking lot of the building that may be associated to this suspect. If you know this person please contact Crime Stoppers, you will receive a cash reward upon the arrest of suspect.

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DO YOU KNOW THESE TWO The police need your help to identify these two suspects. On Sunday, January 22nd two females entered a store in Sahali. These two seemed to work together as they were talking to each other in the store, then they split up and walked around the store for a short while. They left the store separately without paying for any of the items they took. Both females were caught on the security cameras

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and have been identified as the suspects in the theft. Both females are First Nations, the first female is heavy set, with bangs and was wearing dark rimmed glasses. The second female has a slim build and longer hair, parted on the side. If you know who two suspects are please contact Crime Stoppers, only your information will be used never your name.

Thompson Rivers University fine-arts student Kazia Poorn found the sweet spot for St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs’ golden retriever Bella during a visit yesterday to Student Street in the Old Main Building.

SUSPECT CAUGHT ON CAMERA Early on Saturday, January 21st a suspect entered a business in the Sahali area and walked out with a couple of items. This male really did not care about who was in the store as he walked around the store for a brief period of time. The suspect grabbed the items and calmly walked out of the store without making any attempts to pay for the items. The suspect would have gotten away with the theft, except a staff member found an empty spot on the shelf, then

reviewed the security video. After looking through the video, a suspect came to light, a Caucasian male, early 50’s, bald, with a dark coloured goatee, he had on a dark coloured jacket with a light-coloured lining. He may have left in a small green Hyundai car, the direction of travel for this vehicle is unknown. If you know who this suspect is, please contact Crime Stoppers, you will never have to go to court or give a statement.

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A long-unfinished condo complex on the Summit Connector may finally be completed, according to the city’s planning department. At council’s regular Tuesday meeting, Peter Thornhill, an artist whose home overlooks the Mission Hill development, said he wants to see the city take action on the partly constructed building, which has remained a steel and concrete skeleton for years. “It looks like some bombedout Third World city,” Thornhill said, asking why the city has not forced the property’s owners to get to work or tear down the structure. Director of development and

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a BC Climate Action Charter signatory. The grants are intended to fund projects that reduce greenhouse gases or otherwise make Kamloops more sustainable. Sustainability supervisor Glen Cheetham said the hydro study will get the city to the point where the program could be rolled out on a large scale if other government grants were available. The city could generate about 325,000 kilowatt hours of power a year, which it

would sell back to the grid. That many hours could power 32 average homes for a year. Other projects council agreed to fund include: • a $9,000 test of two idling-reduction technologies for city vehicles; • an ice-making retrofit at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre, which will eliminate the need for hot water (the system, which costs $76,500 for two units, is already in place at Brock Arena); • two parking-stall

bike racks shaped like cars, which will hold 10 or more bicycles, at a cost of $17,000. The last item was approved with the rest, but not before it was questioned by a perplexed Coun. Denis Walsh. “I know we have our own shop and I find it hard to believe they couldn’t put a bike rack together,” he said. Cheetham said the goal is to promote cycling and its role in the reduction of greenhouse gasses. — Andrea Klassen, KTW

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as principal of Beattie elementary, Rose said he had tremendous support from parents, fostering an atmosphere of genuine care. “I think if one shows an interest in children, parents will recognize that and go the extra mile in providing what they can offer because I think it becomes almost like a family affair, which is something you can’t replicate in a system where there isn’t that close relationship,” Rose said. “With anything like education or social work, it can’t become a job. It’s got to be more.” Rose began his teaching career in his home country of Northern Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, but left when the southern Africa nation gained independence. He then spent a short period of time in England, where he had earlier undergone training to work with deaf children. “There was a job advertised in North Vancouver, so that was it,” Rose said. “Although I didn’t know much about Canada, it just sounded like that would be a wonderful opportunity. It could have been disastrous.

“We came across by train and every day we got a little further away from everything we knew. We were a long way from home. But people were very hospitable and friendly and that was the best part of coming here.” Rose’s job brought him to Kamloops in 1970 after a period as principal at Jericho Hills School for the Deaf. He was principal at Fitzwater School for the Handicapped, then went to Overlander secondary, now the Henry Grube Education Centre. He was principal at Happyvale elementary and ended his in-school career at Beattie. Upon retirement, Rose was asked to help revive the autism program, Giant Steps West, which was in 2002 renamed the Chris Rose Centre for Autism. Opportunity has taken him to other countries, but Rose rarely thought of leaving Kamloops. He wouldn’t have gained more meaningful experience in any larger districts, he said. “I couldn’t have done better. The opportunities I’ve had, the opportunities that have been

given to me through the school district, they’ve allowed me to try different things and I don’t think anyone could have had a better experience,” Rose said. Much has changed in education since the mid-1960s, particularly the integration of special-needs students in public schools. It’s what led Rose to elementary education because he could see that was the direction in which the system was moving. “I think it was certainly a necessary step, but I think the problem was they didn’t have enough funding to really see it through properly,” Rose said. “I think a lot of the children really miss out and, you know, that’s the good thing about the Chris Rose Centre, is they have the opportunity to also be in a regular school as well as a special-needs school. I think there needs to be a continuum of service.” Rose has worked with special-needs students since the early stages of his career, inspired by one child who struggled with speech that led Rose to seek special education training in Manchester. In coming to Canada, Rose was impressed with the resources available and the opportunity to test new technology and strategies, something he would have missed out on had he stayed in Zimbabwe. He has also devoted his efforts to aiding homeless youth, sitting on the board of the ASK Wellness Society, working with Out of the Cold and donating to Covenant House Vancouver, which works with street youth. Through his work with Rotary, Rose has also fundraised for rural schools in Zimbabwe. “I think any child that has a need is one that is of interest to me,” Rose said, “And, beyond that, any child and any way I can help improve their lot in life.”

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any bad luck entering the new year. Red envelopes filled with money would be passed from parents and grandparents to children. With Chinese New Year arriving tomorrow, all those memories are flooding back for Li. “It’s like Christmas in Western culture,” said Li, president of the Kamloops Chinese Cultural Association. “Families get together and celebrate the new year. When I was growing up, it was the most exciting time of the year. I was looking forward to it.” Tomorrow, the

association will host a celebration at the Lotus Inn Restaurant, 512 Tranquille Rd. on the North Shore, with happy hour at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. The celebration is open to the public. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by calling 250-376-2611. It is the Year of the Rooster, with those born this year expected to be trustworthy, with a strong sense of timekeeping and responsibility in their work. The Chinese zodiac includes 12 animals that rotate every 12 years. Past Rooster

years include 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957 and 1945. Festivities at the Lotus Inn Restaurant will include dancers and Chinese folk singers, along with a traditional dinner including dumplings, spring rolls and roasted pork. “It’s a little like what will be happening back home in Harbin,” Li said. “Families gather together and make dumplings. It’s more like a family reunion. “A lot of people are working away from home. It’s the time of year they go back home and see their families.”

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The family of Roderick HaigBrown has come out in favour of a proposal to give the iconic park that bears his name a Secwepemc moniker. B.C. Parks acknowledged earlier this month it is in discussions to rename Roderick Haig-Brown park as part of its overall strategy to highlight First Nations culture and history. Celia Haig-Brown, daughter of Roderick and a professor in the faculty of education at York University in Toronto, said her immediate reaction to the idea was positive. She then contacted her siblings for their input. “We all immediately agreed — no question,” she said.

Renaming to reflect First Nations has become commonplace in Canada. A notable example are the former Queen Charlotte Islands, which are now known as Haida Gwaii. Haig-Brown said in Toronto, where she lives, Anishinabe names are being added to street signs. “I’m really aware of this move to recognize First Nations through naming,” she said. Roderick Haig-Brown park was established in 1977 and given the moniker of the famed conservationist and author of nearly 30 books. During the dominant sockeye run every four years, the park is visited by hundreds of thousands of people from around the world. Haig-Brown last lived in Kamloops in the mid-1980s and

her family maintains a cabin at Sabiston Lake. As part of her research, she has done extensive work with Secwepemc First Nations. She called Roderick Haig-Brown Park “a pilgrimage” for her family, but noted it is important for reconciliation and history to use First Nations names. She said her father, who died shortly before the park was named after him, would be “delighted” at the idea of a Secwepemc name. While there have been suggestions of a hybrid compromise that would retain the current name and add a Secwepemc title, Haig-Brown said her family’s only wish is for the plaque with her father’s poem to remain. “I’d like that to stay there,” she said.

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Commercial operations were slated to begin last fall, but Turner said they are aiming for a fall 2017 start date. As the EPC contractor, Iberdrola Energy Projects Canada sits one step below the Veolia/Fengate partnership — essentially, Iberdrola is contracted to ensure the construction of both plants, including subcontracting work to other companies for specific materials or labour, Turner explained. Companies hired for specific technical work by Iberdrola — such as construction of the plants’ boilers — may also subcontract again to local companies for labour and materials. When a payment dispute arises between a contractor at the bottom of this chain, a legal mechanism exists in Canada — called the Builders Lien Act — to ensure these contractors are paid for their work, even if they never directly signed a contract with the EPC contractor, who sits near the top of the chain. In B.C., a lien — the right to hold onto another person’s property until your debts have been paid — means subcontractors with outstanding debts from work on the Green Energy projects in Fort St. James and Merritt can claim the value of what they are owed against materials on the land, the land on which the plant is located and the plant itself. However, another aspect of the Builders Lien Act requires companies hiring contractors for construction projects to retain a fund worth 10 per cent of the total value of the work originally agreed to in the contract, explained Chris Moore, the lawyer working on behalf of TVE.

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roud mother Lori Miller posted a video on Facebook of her daughter wrestling, 40 seconds of tyranny inflicted on a helpless opponent. “Knee to the back of the head! Knee to the back of the head!” yelled an onlooker, advice Georgia heeded, forcing the challenger’s mug into the mat, where it stayed for nearly the entirety of the short-lived gold-medal match. The referee raised Georgia’s hand to declare her champion of the female 51-kilogram cadet (Grade 9 and 10) division at the Western Canada Age Class Wrestling Championships, which were held last weekend at the Tournament Capital Centre. It was the type of domination that has become par for the course for Georgia, a Valleyview Viking, and Olympia Marra of Westsyde secondary. Olympia is the No. 1- ranked female wrestler in the 75-kg cadet class in Canada and the No. 1-ranked female in her weight class in B.C. High School wrestling — a Grade 10 student with no superiors, not even among the

province’s Grade 12s. She won gold at Westerns, attended by about 285 wrestlers, a relatively low number in comparison to recent years. Tournament director Matthew Marra, Olympia’s father, said there were a few reasons for the decline, but opted to focus on the positives. “The tournament went really well,” said Marra, a teacher at Westsyde. “It’s been a while since it’s been in Kamloops. It was hosted here for 20-something years, then we lost it to the Lower Mainland. We’re happy to have it back and to, hopefully, promote the sport more.” For Olympia, there has already been an invitation to train for the 2020 Olympics and Simon Fraser University has shown interest in offering her a wrestling scholarship, but the overachiever — she will graduate a year early in 2018 — is not ready to make any decisions. In fact, she is feeling a little overwhelmed. “There’s definitely a weight that comes along with it,” said Olympia when asked about her national ranking and plans for the future. “Even just at tournaments, all the coaches know me and I’m expected to win. “Honestly, it’s the pressure. Wrestling is so much of a head game. You don’t

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Olympia Marra (above) of the Westsyde Whundas and Georgia Miller of the Valleyview Vikings won gold in their weight classes at the Western Canada Age Class Wrestling Championships at the Tournament Capital Centre last weekend.

have a team. You’re alone on the mat. You go in there and you’re alone.” Wrestling on scholarship and competing at the Olympics are both on Olympia’s radar, but she is wary of the mental toll and commitment required to reach those levels. “When it comes to the time, I’m not sure If I’ll be ready for that, but I do love wrestling and free education would be a double bonus,” she said. The rigours of trying to graduate early, along with long hours training in the mat room at Westsyde and at the gym, caught up with Olympia. She took a short break from wrestling after Christmas. “It’s a lot of stress actually. It got so stressful. There’s a lot of pressure on me,” Olympia said. Georgia — the topranked female cadet in her weight class in B.C. and Canada — and Olympia were in fine form at the 2016 national championships in Calgary. See PROVINCIALS, A22

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Rachel Windhorst has probably been hit harder than most by the Thompson Rivers WolfPack’s travel schedule this season. The outside hitter, who is in her first season in the Canada West after playing her rookie and sophomore campaigns for the Saint Mary’s Huskies of Atlantic University Sport (AUS), is finding Western Canadian volleyball a different animal than that on the East Coast. This weekend will mark Windhorst’s 15th and 16th regularseason matches for the WolfPack, while an entire campaign in the AUS is just 17 games. And, with three AUS teams in Halifax, two in New Brunswick and one in Newfoundland, a season playing all 12 Canada West teams spread across three time zones is nothing like she’s used to. “It’s pretty different because in the Canada West, we always play games on Fridays and Saturdays, whereas in the AUS, maybe you have a Wednesday game, a Sunday game and you never have back-toback games,” Windhorst told KTW. “In the Canada West, it’s a little more tiring in that way,

because it’s always you have to rebound next day, next day, next day, whereas in the AUS, maybe you have a few days off between games. “But you drove everywhere in the AUS, whereas here [there’s] more flying, which is, in a way, nicer.” The WolfPack (6-8) will be home to the Regina Cougars (3-13) tonight and tomorrow, two of five matches to be played at the TCC in the season’s second half. Action begins at 6 p.m. tonight and 5 p.m. tomorrow. Playing at the Tournament Capital Centre this weekend might feel a little unfamiliar for the Wolves. Thompson Rivers hasn’t played a regular-season match in Kamloops since a Nov. 19 loss to the UBC Thunderbirds. Since then, the club has been to Edmonton, Calgary and Langley and sat through a Christmas break and two bye weekends. So, while the pains of the regular season have been especially difficult for Windhorst, the entire team has struggled in one way or another. “Being on the road kind of drains us a bit. It’s good to be back,” rookie setter Abby Spratt said.

“It has been a while, but I think these last couple weeks we’ve really found our mojo — especially against Trinity [Western Spartans]. I think our team is starting to come out of that shell and it’s good to get back into the last couple weeks of the season.” The relief of returning home might be offset by the dangers of playing a team like the Cougars. While Regina ranks 12th in the 13-team Canada West, expecting to win based on an opponent’s record can be a fatal mistake. “I guess, in a sense, that’s the million-dollar question,” WolfPack head coach Chad Grimm said when asked how to avoid overconfidence heading into the weekend against Regina. “Hopefully, our girls learned some lessons. Mount Royal dropped one against them [Regina] after easily winning the first night, winning the first two sets on the second night, then Regina came back and beat them three straight. “They practise as much as we do. I think sometimes people forget that. ‘Oh, they have three wins.’ But they’re in the gym the same amount of time as us, so they can do some things well.”

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It’s a matchup of two teams struggling to find the win column. The Thompson Rivers WolfPack (1-13) will take on the Regina Cougars (0-16) in men’s volleyball

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It’s looking a lot like a playoff preview. The Kamloops Storm (18-15-1-5) and the 100 Mile House Wranglers (21-9-3-5) are set to clash in a home-and-home series this weekend and, with both clubs in the final stretch of the regular season, it’s starting to look a lot like a preview to a Doug Birks divisional semifinal. “We’ve been looking at situations for the last month from that perspective,” head coach Ed Patterson told KTW. “It’s just a matter of getting some guys back healthy and getting the right mentality in our dressing room. Sometimes, you win some games, you lose some games . . . we don’t care where we start, if it’s home, away, second, third or whatever, we’re just looking at the playoffs as [part of] our season.” Puck drop at Memorial Arena tonight is 7:35 p.m. The Storm are third in the Doug Birks Division, eight points back of the Wranglers and 11 behind the division-leading Chase Heat (25-10-1-2). With eight games remaining for Kamloops on the 2017-2018 season slate, it’s hard to imagine the club entering the playoffs as anything but the No. 3 seed. The same goes for the

fourth-place Revelstoke Grizzlies (16-21-0-1) who, nine points behind the Storm, seemed destined for a playoff battle against the eventual division leaders. But much is still up for grabs between the Wranglers and the Heat. Just three points separated the clubs in their fight for No. 1 heading into tonight. The result will weigh heavily on the Storm’s fortunes. Against 100 Mile House this season, Kamloops has three wins and three losses, one of each result coming in overtime. Each club has scored 18 goals in the head-to-head matchup. Against the Heat, however, the numbers aren’t quite as rosy. Kamloops has won just twice in seven meetings against Chase this season and has been outscored 29 to 21. They lost to the Heat on Wednesday night, 2-1. Still, Patterson said he has no preference for opponent. In the locker room, players are keeping an eye on the standings. “You totally look at who’s in front of you and who you can expect to play,” said captain Keaton Gordon, before turning his attention to potential playoff series against the Wranglers or the Heat. “I think either team is beatable if we stick to our game plan.” The Storm have not put their best foot for-

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The Kamloops grapplers placed second in their respective weight classes, then first-year cadets in Grade 9 competing against older Grade 10 students. “I love having Georgia in the same city, to be able to go to tournaments with her,” Olympia said. “We can’t really train together. I’m a lot heavier. But we warm up at tournaments.” Finding training partners in Kamloops similar in gender, age and size is next to impossible, said Olympia, noting the female wrestlers at Westsyde are “like a billion pounds” lighter than her. “Last year, I trained all day every day with a Grade 12 guy,” Georgia said. “He was a lot better than me and he beat me every day, but it just made me better.” The beatdowns certainly have paid off for Georgia, an avid golfer who will also have decisions to make when done with high school. “I was thinking about getting a full-ride golf scholarship to Arizona State, but I’ve also had people look at me for wrestling,” she said. Lucky girl. The B.C. championships will

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Kennedy Grant (in blue) of Kamloops won gold in her division at the Western Canada Age Class Wrestling Championships on the weekend.

be held in Salmon Arm in March and nationals are scheduled for April in Windsor, where tryouts will be held for the cadet world championships, set for August in Athens, Greece. Both girls plan to attend provincials and nationals, but were unsure about attending worlds, if they were to qualify. That’s an expensive trip. For now, they’ll continue to grapple in dingy wrestling rooms that smell of sweat, tangling with ogre-odoured older boys, readying themselves for the gold hunt in Salmon Arm. “I just hope I’ll be able to keep up with it,” Olympia said. “It does suck when it gets to be

too much because I know I love wrestling, no matter what, and it’s hard when it gets to be more than just purely wrestling, when everything else takes over.”

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Olympia and Georgia were not the only medal winners from Kamloops at Westerns on the weekend. Kennedy Grant of Valleyview placed first in the female 65-kg cadet division and Levi Mierau of Valleyview won gold in the male 60-kg cadet division. Kiya Bennett and Kaisa Wiens of South Kamloops secondary placed second and third, respectively, in their weight classes.

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Playoff push at nationals Skip Corryn Brown and Team B.C. had a pair of draws yesterday at the Canadian Junior Curling Championships in Victoria. Brown, Nanaimo-based third Marika Van Osch, New Westminster’s Dezaray Hawes at second and Kamloops lead Samantha Fisher were in action against Nova Scotia and Alberta

after KTW’s press deadline. Eight teams remain in the tournament, with the top three from the championship pool advancing to the playoffs. The team with the best record after championship pool play ends today will advance straight to the final on Sunday, with the second- and thirdplace finishers left to square

off in a semifinal tomorrow. The standings as of yesterday afternoon: Ontario (8-0), Alberta (6-2), Quebec (5-3), Northern Ontario (5-3), B.C. (4-3), Saskatchewan (4-4), P.E.I. (4-4) and Nova Scotia (3-4). B.C. will finish championship-pool play this morning against Saskatchewan, with game time set for 9 a.m.

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The Kamloops Storm and Domino’s Pizza Kamloops are partnering for the Evan Mutrie (left, 25) fundraiser tonight when the 100 Mile House Wranglers come to Memorial Arena for a Kootenay International Junior Hockey League contest. Game time is 7:35 p.m. Domino’s is making the Evan Special — two medium threetopping pizzas and cheesy bread for $23.99 — available today, with $5 from each order going to the family. Along with proceeds from ticket sales going to the family, the Storm will run a silent auction. Check out the junior B club’s Facebook page for more information. Mutrie, who played football for the junior Kamloops Broncos, was 19 when a rare virus left him paralyzed from the neck down.

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cussions when they happen so players can get the treatment as quickly and comprehensively as they can. That is why we spend so much time on the protocols.’’ Dr. Robert Heyer, president of the NFL Physicians Society and team internist for the Carolina Panthers, cited the players’ willingness to report injuries as making a major difference in the numbers. “I have been a team physician 22 years and in the past three years I think we’ve seen a cultural change regarding concussions,’’ Heyer said. “As result of ongoing education, players are more likely to speak up if they believe they might have a concussion. I know what we are doing is making a difference, but we must continue to do more.’’ One unaffiliated neurological consultant working games is Dr. Mitchel Berger. His interactions with players on the sidelines have changed, he said. “When we started the program, there was a significant amount of resistance from the players in terms of just being evaluated,’’ Berger said. “But now, I would say uniformly this past season, none of

the players ever resisted. They are much, much more aware of the whole concussion situation and want to actively be engaged in the interview process on the sideline as well as in the locker room. They really are much more aware of, and interested in, their safety.’’ A rule change regarding player safety of moving the ball to the 25-yard line on touchbacks had little effect on diminishing concussions, with a drop from 20 to 17. That information will be presented to the league’s competition committee for evaluation, Miller said. The NFL and players’ association worked with the health information research company QuintilesIMS in gathering the data. The statistics also showed decreases in knee injuries from 2015-2016. Also of note was no conclusive evidence of more injuries on Thursday night games. The injury rate was less than games played Saturday, Sunday and Monday. “Injuries don’t increase when teams have a shorter preparation time,’’ said Christina Mack, a director with Quintiles.

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Adam Bighill (44) stands on the turf at Hillside Stadium during B.C. Lions’ training camp. He has signed on with the NFL’s New Orleans Saints for the 2017-2018 season.

Adam Bighill won’t change the approach that made him a CFL star when he wears the jersey of the NFL’s New Orleans Saints. The 5-foot-10, 230-pound linebacker will get his first NFL opportunity after signing a three-year deal with the Saints earlier this month. The former Central Washington star was bypassed in the league’s 2011 draft and instead signed with the B.C. Lions. Under-sized by NFL standards, Bighill adjusted quickly to Canadian football, becoming a starter as a rookie. He missed only nine games with B.C., and just three after the 2011 season, when the Lions won the Grey Cup. “I don’t see [cracking the Saints’ roster] too much different than if I were to evaluate myself up here,’’ Bighill said. “Just be consistent, have trust in what you’re going to do on the field every snap and build trust within the coaching staff. “It’s not really about making sure you get it right, it’s all about knowing where you’re going and are they going to be able to stop you? They [Saints coaches] will learn I’m going to give them everything I’ve got. Football is my life and I take it very seriously.’’ Bighill isn’t the only former CFL player on New Orleans’ roster.

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The Saints also added defensive back Forrest Hightower of the Grey Cup-champion Ottawa Redblacks this off-season and their roster features defensive backs Delvin Breaux and Erik Harris, two former Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Bighill had six productive seasons with B.C., registering 489 tackles and 33 sacks in 99 games. Last year, he and fellow linebacker Solomon Elimimian became the first teammates to register 100 or more tackles in the same season. “I’m going to miss [Elimimian], my teammates and the coaches and the friends I’ve made throughout the CFL,’’ he said. “Leaving a legacy is something I really wanted to do, but at the same time, you realize you can only play this game for so long. “This is really going to be the best opportunity for me and my family.’’ Bighill admits facing many challenges early in his CFL career. But six years later, he feels he’s better equipped now to battle for an NFL position than he was after university. “When you’re playing professional football in your rookie year, things are moving pretty fast,’’ he said. “Everything is new, you’ve never seen these things before, you’re used to playing [American] football and you come up here, more or less, to a completely different game.

“I’d say throughout my six years here, I’ve expanded my football knowledge immensely. The game is so much slower now, my eyes are able to see more and I can process more even before the snap. And when that happens for a player, it’s a big advantage.’’ Bighill doesn’t see encountering any difficulties having to now revert to American football. “I think it’ll be easier going back just because of the cerebralness you need for the CFL game,’’ Bighill said. “With receivers moving around, running backs getting out of the backfield, it [Canadian football] is the most organized chaos, that’s the best way I could put it. “In the NFL, you have one guy that can motion or you’ll have three people move and set themselves, but there’s not a bunch of motion. When people line up, you can, for the most part, get a really good clue of what they’re going to do just based on their alignment.’’ Bighill can also shine on special teams, giving him more opportunities to impress the Saints’ brass. “Special teams is going to be a huge part of the game,’’ he said. “Even your starting linebackers down there are on one or two special teams. “I think my athleticism and explosiveness are going to be a huge part of what I’m doing.’’

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ABOUT THE RESIDENCE If life is a journey, welcome to your destination! The Residence at Orchards Walk is Kamloopsâ€™ premier address, designed with YOU in mind and set in the heart of a vibrant new community at Orchards Walk. Leave the chores to us while you live, relax and enjoy the exceptional amenities DQG VHUYLFHV WKDW EHLQJ D PHPEHU DW 7KH 5HVLGHQFH DÎ? RUGV POSITIONS AVAILABLE The Residence is currently looking for quality employees in the following roles:

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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

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Horsting’s Farm in Cache Creek, BC requires Farm Labourers 5 to 6 days/week, 40 to 50 hours/week at $10.85 per hour. Farm work includes: planting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting and preparing crops for market. Employment start date is March 10, 2017. Submit application to: fax 604-792-7766, by mail to: 2540 Hwy 97, PO Box 716, Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0 Or email: horstingsfarm@shaw.ca

Help Wanted Don’s Auto Towing Part-time dispatcher position available. Weekends, evenings and holidays. Knowledge of the city is an asset. Please apply in person with a resume to 671 W. Athabasca St.

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Seeking Onsite Assistant Resident Caretaker for 70 unit complex focused on safe, affordable housing. The successful proponent should be familiar with the Residential Tenancy Act and able to perform a variety of administrative and caretaker duties. Janitorial and basic maintenance tasks include sweeping, mopping, basic plumbing repair and unplugging drains, general cleaning around the building and garbage area, yard work and keeping the sidewalks free of leaves and snow. Must be familiar with unit prep, which would include cleaning, minor repairs and painting. Administrative tasks would include maintaining a daily log, rent collection, bank runs, showing and renting suites and contractor supervision. A minimum of 3 years cleaning and maintenance experience plus the ability to lift 25 kilograms needed. The successful proponent should be upbeat, friendly and have a familiarity with computers. The position is a permanent, part-time livein position. Must be bondable and provide CRC. Please send resume to: Box #1459 c/o Kamloops This Week, 1365-B Dalhousie Dr., Kamloops, B.C. V2C 5P6.

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Medical/Dental Dr. Chris Wilson is seeking an experienced full-time Certified Dental Assistant to join the Grasslands Dental Care team. Applicants with Prosthodontic module are preferred. Our practice is located at 1222 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC. Interested applicants please contact us at 250-3765433 or email: smile.dentalcareers@gmail.com Dr. Chris Wilson is seeking an experienced full-time Treatment Coordinator to join the Grasslands Dental Care team. Our practice is located at 1222 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC. Interested applicants please contact us at 250-3765433 or email: smile.dentalcareers@gmail.com Experienced Dental Receptionist. Busy cosmetic dental practice is looking for an experienced dental receptionist for a full time position, Monday to Thursday starting January 30, 2017. Please fax your resumes to 250-374-4622 or email to: manager@artdentistry.com

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SOLICITOR FLOATER This position is suitable for an experienced Legal Admin Assistant with solicitor law experience or a recent graduate of a Legal Admin Assistant program. The solicitor ﬂoater is responsible for vacation and sick day coverage as well as supporting the Legal Assistants with over-ﬂow work. If you are detail orientated, possess strong communication skills, and work well in a team environment, we want to hear from you. Please send your cover letter, resume and references (and/or reference letters) to Wendy Freeman, Human Resources Manager, wfreeman@fultonco.com. 300-350 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC Phone: 250-372-5542 w w w. f u l t o n c o . c o m

LEGAL ADMIN ASSISTANT We are seeking a Legal Admin Assistant with a conveyancing or general solicitor law background to join our Commercial Finance Department. The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently and will manage files for financial institutions. Some of the typical tasks of this position include preparation of security documents for commercial purchases, asset purchases, share purchases, heavy duty machinery and aircraft purchases. This position is also responsible for performing a variety of searches including Personal Property Registry, LTSA and taxes. If you are detail orientated, performance driven and can offer exemplary client service, we want to hear from you. Please forward your cover letter, resume and references to Wendy Freeman, Human Resources Manager, wfreeman@fultonco.com. 300-350 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC Phone: 250-372-5542 w w w. f u l t o n c o . c o m

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(Temporary) Up to 4 positions March 1 - October 31, 2017 approximately Reporting to the Manager, Public Works, Parks & Airport, this seasonal position carries out general labour duties necessary for parks, boulevard, and City facility grounds maintenance from March to October (approximately). Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is February 7, 2017. Please quote competition # 06-COV-17.

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CONVEYANCER VERNON, B.C.

Nixon Wenger is one of the largest, fastest, growing law firms outside of Greater Vancouver. Currently with 21 lawyers and a newly constructed office building, our Vernon, B.C. office has an opening for a Conveyancer. Our successful candidate will have experience and must be able to complete residential and commercial deals from start to finish. The applicant will have strong communication skills, will be very detail-oriented and must be highly organized. In addition, the applicant must be knowledgeable with E-Filing through BC Online and experience with econveyance would be an asset. Responsibilities will also involve interacting with clients by phone and email. Our firm offers a positive working environment with competitive salaries, a group benefits package, and an RRSP program. Nixon Wenger welcomes your interest in this position within our Conveyancing Department. Please submit your resume by 4:00 pm on February 10, 2017 to humanresources@nixonwenger.com. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

ABERDEEN Rte 508 – 700–810 Hugh Allan Dr. – 40 papers

DOWNTOWN/LOWER SAHALI Rte 310 – 651-695 2nd Av, 660690 3rd Ave, 110-292 Columbia St(even), 106-321 Nicola St. – 59p.

SUNRIVERS Rte 870 – Mariposa Crt, Sagewood Crt, Dr, Lane, St, 100 Sun Rivers Dr. – 49 p.

Rte 562 – Englemann Crt, 18021890 Lodgepole Dr. - 63 papers

Rte 311 – 423-676 1st Ave, 440533 2nd Ave, 107-237 Battle St, 135-173 St Paul St. – 31 p.

Rte 871 – 9th Green Dr & Lane – 34 p.

Rte 564 – 2000-2099 Hugh Allan Dr, Pinegrass Crt & St. – 39 papers

Rte 327 – 1103-1459 Columbia St, 1203-1296 Dominion St. – 39 p.

Rte 583 – Butte Pl, Chinook Pl, Mt. Dufferin Dr. – 43 papers

Rte 380 – Arbutus St, Chaparral Pl, Powers Rd, Sequoia Pl. – 60 p.

Rte 591 – 1940 Hillside Dr. (Complex) – 19 papers

Rte 381 – 20-128 Centre Ave, Hemlock St, 605-800 Lombard St. – 45 p.

Rte 874 – Canyon Ridge (area), 1400-1448 Sunrivers Dr. – 28 p. Rte 875 – Golf Ridge (area), 2000-2028 Sunrivers Dr. – 26 p. Rte 877 – The Pointe Pl – 15 p. Rte 878 – Stone Ridge Cres, Dr, Lane. – 35 p.

DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE Rte 750 – 5101-5299 Dallas Dr, Mary Pl, Nina Pl, Rachel Pl. – 30 p.

Rte 405 – Anvil Cres, Bestwick Dr & Crts, Mahood Pl, Morrisey Pl. – 86 p. Rte 406 – 108-492 McGill Rd. – 62 p.

VALLEYVIEW/JUNIPER Rte 617 – 2401-2515 Valleyview Dr, Valleyview Pl. – 50 p.

Rte 754 – Hillview Dr, Mountview Dr. – 35 p.

RAYLEIGH Rte 833 – Cameron Rd, Davie Rd. – 44 p.

Rte 618 – Big Nickel Pl, Chapman Pl, Marsh Rd, Paul Rd, Peter Rd, 2440-2605 Thompson Dr-55p.

Rte 834 – Armour Pl, MattockMcKeague Rd, Sabiston Crt & Pl, 4205-4435 Spurraway Rd. – 64

Rte 621 – Duck Rd, Skelly Rd, 96 Tanager Dr, 2606-2876 Thompson Dr. – 52 p.

Rte 755 – 6159-6596 Dallas Dr, McAuley Pl, Melrose Pl, Yarrow Pl. – 75 p. Rte 761 – 6022-6686 Furrer Rd, Houston Pl, Parlow Rd, Pearse Pl, Urban Rd. – 61 p. Rte 781 – Duncan Rd, Durango Rd, Sonora Rd, Wittner Rd. – 42 p.

WESTSYDE Rte 221 – 3013-3072 Bank Rd, Bermer Pl, Bissette Rd, 30073045 Westsyde Rd. – 58 p. Rte 235 – 3440-3808 Westsyde Rd. – 72 p.

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

Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $900. 250-374-8933. Gibbard Queen size 4 poster bed paid $2000 asking $400 2sm antique armchairs $600, wool area rug 9x7 $400 (778) 471-8627

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Work Wanted Experienced cleaning lady looking for work. References available. (250) 852-2131. 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

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

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Jewels, Furs Stunning White Gold engagement ring. Main diamond is .94 carat with another .5 carat in smaller diamonds. Size 7. Recently appraised at $5500 asking $1500 Call to view 250578-7202 after 5pm

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Lemond RevMaster Spin Bike. Model 15300-7. $500. Like New. 250-372-8406. MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg.

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Solid oak table $97, China Cabinet $119 Kitchen cabinet set $395 (250) 299-6477 Standard black wheelchair. Like new. $1,000/obo. 250554-0400.

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

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Firearms 1939 Winchester Mod 94 30:30. $1,000. 1958 BRNO .22 target quality. $500. Both exec cond. 250-372-5489.

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Furniture 5 drawer desk. $50. Office chair. $15. Dresser w/mirror. $50. 250- 554-9981. 8ft Antique Couch $1200. Antique Settee or Loveseat one of a kind $900. Round dining room table w/4-chairs & 2 bar stools. $800. Couch & matching chairs $250. 250-3741541. As New Teak Table 43x75 Ex 48”, 8-chairs, sideboard/ $4,000/all. Casting Table 10x24. $100. 3-drawer Tool Stand. $60. 8x12 Wool Rug. $200. 3-drawer Wood Cab 18x22. $25. 250-851-7687.

1/2 duplex quiet NKam. 2bdrms up/1-down. Cls to all amenities. N/S/N/P. Jan 1st. $1200 + Util. 250-376-3773.

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1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop. 55,000 miles. 390-330HP. $4,000. 250-574-3794.

1bdrm Hospital, TRU area Student or quiet person $495/ $725 n/s, n/p (250) 299-6477 2bdrm North Shore incl util, n/s, n/p cls to bus and shopping Avail immed. $1000. 250376-0716 / 250-320-8146. N/Shore 1bdrm bsmnt suite. Priv entr. $650 includes utilities. Avail Feb. 1st. 250376-3480 call anytime. Sahali 1bdrm suite, fully furn. brand new. N/S, N/P. $900/mo. 250-374-7096.

Westsyde large 1bdrm ground level suite. No stairs. Suitable for single 55+. N/S. Jan 1st. $950. 250-320-9567.

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2010 Mercedes Benz GLK350. Black, AWD. Fully loaded. 160,000kms. $15,000. 250319-9291.

1982 Mercedes 300 SD TD. 2 owners, original and documented. 242,000km no drips. Show car quality. Asking $6000. 250-312-3525 before 8pm

Recreational/Sale 2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $16,900. (778) 468-5019. 2013 Keystone Fusion Toy Hauler slps 9, 41ft 12ft garage asking $69,000 250-374-4723

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2009 Pontiac Vibe GT AWD. 110,000kms. - 90% Hwy Kms. New windshield. Remote start, 4 studded winters on rims. Like new interior. $9,500. 250-981-1272. 2009 Subaru Impreza. 4dr., 5spd, one owner. 69,000kms. $15,500. 250-318-6851. Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $6900.00 obo 250-554-0580

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Erik Linde Gundersen March 31, 1925 – January 13, 2017

Erik was born on March 31, 1925 in Denmark, coming to Canada at an early age of 14 looking for work. Erik drove logging truck and helped with the family owned Sportsman Restaurant in Clearwater, BC. When he retired from that he sold the property on Dutch Lake and moved to Barriere. He split his time being a commissionaire at the R.C.M.P. Detachment and looking after the family home. Erik passed away peacefully at Royal Inland Hospital the morning of January 13, 2017 at the age of 91 years. He is survived by his wife Leona now residing in Pine Grove Care Home and his sons Ron and Rick Gundersen of Calgary and step-children Janet (Vic) of Kamloops, Dave (Holly) of Saanichton, Arthur (Carolyn) of Abbotsford, Danny (Doreen) of Mayne Island and Kathy (Stephen) of North Saanichton. The family would like to give special thanks to Darren Underhill and Teresa Kirkwood for all the years of friendship and unrelenting help.

Doreen Stittle (Eckhart) On January 18, 2017, at Royal Inland Hospital, Doreen Stittle, mom, closed her eyes and gently gave her last breath. This world has lost a beautiful soul, but rest assured that elsewhere a grand reunion is taking place. Doreen was predeceased by her loving husband Wilfred Stittle and their 1st born child Lydian, her parents Earl and Lillian Eckhart, her sisters Merle Donchi and Blanche (Don) McKenzie and her brother Billy. Family remaining here to fondly remember her, are sons Lyle (Joanne) Stittle, Les (Carmel) Stittle and Len (Deb) Stittle and daughter Lorann (Dan) Makortoff. Also missing her greatly are her grandchildren Lindsay (Mike), Lisa (Doug), Lee, Jesse (Tessa), Jaret, Cole (Holly-Rose), Tyler (Melinda), Rylan, Drew (Michelle) and Dustyn; great-grandchildren Theron, Logan, Lochlan, Kelton, Kenzie, Abbey, Emilee and Aurora. Also left to cherish her memory are her siblings, Darell (Marie) Eckhart, Lorne (Cathy) Eckhart, Bruce (Sharon) Eckhart, brother-in-law Bernard Donchi, sister-in-law Betty Petersen, also many nieces, nephews and close friends. Doreen was born May 15, 1931 in Willowbrook, Saskatchewan. She came out to BC with her family and settled in Heffley Creek. She met her love and married Wilfred (Bob) on July 12, 1952. They resided in Heffley Creek and raised their family. Doreen was a member of the Ladies Social Club. Bob and Doreen were life time members of the HCCC and OAP Club. They contributed many hours helping and volunteering at the Heffley Creek Hall. All the family would like to extend a big thank you to the staff at RlH 3 West , Dr. Ben Anders and Tammy for all your help with mom. Doreen wanted to thank the staff at The Hamlets at Westsyde. This was her home for the last six years, thank you for keeping her comfortable and safe.

“Please think of her as living in the lives of those she touched for nothing loved is ever lost; and she was loved so much” A Celebration of Mom’s Life will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 1:00 pm in the Schoening Funeral Chapel with Pastor Don Maione officiating. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

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Obituaries & In Memoriam In Loving Memory of Nick Taylor

June 9, 1978 - January 27, 2015

We thought of you with love today But that is nothing new We thought about you yesterday And days before that too. We think of you in silence We often speak your name Now all we have is memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part. God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts. Always loved and forever missed

Bonita, Zoe and Xander

Bob (Robert) James Hubbard It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Bob Hubbard in Matanza, Cuba on January 19th, at the age of 73. He is survived by Jan, his wife of 48 years, daughter Shannon, son Jamie (Julie), grandchildren Madison and Nicolas, of Kamloops, sister Pat (Paul) Leloup of Richmond, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Joan and Gerry Sheanh of Chilliwack, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Dorothea Hubbard of Kelowna, sister and brother-inlaw Aileen and Ken Dallas of Langley, niece Sheila Dallas, in-laws Walter and Jean Dyke and brother-in-law Bradley Dyke of Richmond. Bob was born in Vancouver and raised and attended school in Richmond. His first job was jockeying cars for Tilden Rent-a-Car, which he enjoyed because he got to drive hot cars. Following brief employment with Esso, he and a partner purchased a used Hayes cab-over truck and hauled loads around the province for British Pacific. While this endeavor only lasted a year he had many stories to tell of his adventures. In 1967, he decided to enroll in a first aid program and that was the beginning of his career in the ambulance service. Starting with Richmond Ambulance as a driver and attendant and ending with the BC Ambulance Service 39 years later in Kamloops in Dispatch Quality Improvement. In retirement, his interests included travel, photography, geocaching, fishing and researching his family ancestry. Bob passed away while enjoying a wonderful vacation in Varadero, Cuba with his wife and daughter. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Schoening Funeral Service, 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Bob’s name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

In Loving Memory of Heather Jean Halvorsen May 23, 1972 – January 28, 2016

In memory of our beautiful daughter, sister and mother. Although you are gone Heather, you live on in our hearts, in our thoughts and in our memories. We will never forget you! Dad, Mom, brother and children, Coletyn, Brendan & Kaylie

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John Yanchuk

they returned to Canada and settled in Kamloops where John joined his father Harry and brothers, Joe and Matt in running the new family business, the Franklin Hotel.

In Loving Memory of Elaine Fitzgerald

Dad enjoyed many pastimes, hobbies and activities throughout this life including the horses, curling, NFL football, biking and walking the pups along the North Thompson. After a lifetime in Kamloops he had many friends, customers and teammates whose company he enjoyed over the years. His strength and loyalty as a friend could only be outdone by his love and commitment to family.

Missing You Always

He was a loving husband, brother, son and father … always loved, always missed, and always remembered.

In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. In my heart I hold a place, That only you can fill.

July 20, 1936 - January 21, 2017

John peacefully passed away on January 21st, 2017 surrounded by his family in a room full of love. John will forever be remembered by his sons Harry Yanchuk (Janet), Joseph Yanchuk, Gordon Yanchuk (Carmen), Robert Yanchuk (Robyn), grandchildren Travis Yanchuk, Stephanie Dupont (Mikel), Megan Yanchuk, Christopher Yanchuk, brother Nick Yanchuk (Peggy), sister Rose Kazakoff (Bill), sister Eunice French (Jim), aunt Lena Bonar, brother-in-law Robert Derraugh (Elaine) and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and many friends. John was predeceased by his wife Janet Yanchuk, father and mother Harry and Mary Yanchuk, brothers Joseph Yanchuk and Mathew Yanchuk, nephew Daniel Kazakoff, father-in-law and mother-in-law Jack and Mary Derraugh. Dad was born on July 20, 1936 in West Bend, Saskatchewan and at the age of three the family moved to Vancouver. There young John enjoyed many sports but hockey was his passion. Hockey took Dad to many teams including the Prince Albert Mintos, Humbolt Indians, Clinton Comets, New Westminster Royals and the Victoria Cougars. It was in Victoria one evening, at a party held by Cougars boosters that John met Janet, fell head over heels in love and soon the two where married. In the spring of 1959, Dad signed a contract with the Brighton Tigers of the English National League and a short time later John, Janet and newborn son Harry boarded a Cunard steamship bound for England. The following year

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of RIH 6 South and especially Dr. Steven Johnson for the care and compassion provided to our Dad … truly amazing. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, to be announced. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

June 28, 1936 – January 27, 2016

Melanie McIntosh

You never said I’m leaving You never said goodbye. You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why.

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.

A Memorial will be held in memory of Melanie McIntosh on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 1:30 pm at The Coast Kamloops Hotel and Convention Centre (Ballroom), 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam  Obituaries & In Memoriam  Joseph Silva Blais

TIMOTHY JAY PYETT

August 13, 1924 – January 23, 2107

is with sadness the It is with deep sadness Itthat wegreat announce that we announce passing of our father Joseph Silva Blais at thethe age of passing of 92, only 12 days after the passing ofTimothy his wifeJay of 68 Pyett years and our mother Evelyn Blais.of Kamloops, BC, on January 20, He passed away2015, at peacefully 55 years of in the presence ofage. Jay his is survived daughters Gloria and Myrna along by withhishis granddaughter mother Helen Crystal Blais. Our father, Joseph Silva Blais, was Pyett, as as his a veteran of WWII and had many well stories of the brothers Scott trials and tribulations that he experiencedPyett during and Dean Pyett. Jay is the war. predeceased by his Joseph is survived by his brothers Joseph Ulrich (Doris) Blais and Pyett,children who passed in 1970. Edmund Joseph (Florence)father Blais,Alvyn his eight Gloria (Bill) Peters, Eugene (Dianne) Blais, Roger (Cathy) Blais, Myrna was Price, Jay, a long time Kamloopsian, veryClifford active in (Wendy) Blais, Wilma (Dennis) Crough, Kelvin Brenda Nesbitt, minor sports and lovedBlais, his community. Jay had 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren plus nieces andin a love for cars and, as numerous such, devoted his life nephews. the automotive industry, primarily as a partsman. Joseph was predeceased He by will his be parents, two sisters, grandson Wade sadly missed and forever loved by all Blais and son-in-law Tom Price. who knew him. Funeral prayers will take place on Friday, January pmin A Celebration of Jay’s 27, life2017 will atbe7:00 held at St. John Vianney Parish.early The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, summer. The family wishes to extend January 28, 2017 at 10:00special am at thanks St. John Parish. A time of to allVianney the people throughout the fellowship will follow in the church hall with interment to follow at the Kamloops community who contributed to Jay’s Hillside Cemetery. care, as there are too many to list. Donations in Thank you to Dr. Howie and thememory staff at Gemstone CaretoHome. Jay’s may be made the Alzheimer’s Society Canada. In lieu of flowers, donations mayofbe made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of choice. entrusted to Arrangements entrusted toAlternatives First Arrangements Memorial Funeral Service Funeral & Cremation Services Kamloops BC (250) 554250-554-2324 2429 Condolences may be expressed at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

Patricia M. Morris In Loving Memory WILLIAM KARL POPP (WILLI) of my Husband NOVEMBER 21, 1928 – JANUARY 22, 2015 She Walk We are saddened to announce the passing of our

KATHRYN PHILIP

It is with profound sadness that the family of Patricia M. Morris announces her in Kamloops on January beloved husband, father andpassing grandfather. January 27, 2015. 22, 2017.

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Mrs. Kathryn Philip passed and nine nieces away January 17, 2015, WilliNB is survived by hisand wifenephews. aged 86 years. She is of 60 years Ruth,bydaughter Predeceased her father Emil in 1972, her mother Mabel survived by her husband, in 2016 and herDavidson, brother Edward in 2013. Diana (Jim) I think of you in silence John Philip, daughter Susan grandchildren Lawrence and Pat Samantha, two sisters, never gave up her year and a half battle with cancer, eyesson can see Kay meBerker weepand Eva (Bud) Hannis, English ofNo Enderby, one until brother Mattend and we will miss her terribly. she fought the very Griffin Philip Powell River, my aching Butofstill within (Sharon)heart Popp. He is also survived by numerous Pat was born in Calgary, Alberta on April 8, 1938, she was and granddaughter Loni pre-deceased by in her youth, a curler and liked Youralong memory nieces I keep.and nephews. Willi was an excellent fastball pitcher English of Victoria his father (Martin) and mother on one most(Elisabeth) sports. She loved watching her grandson play hockey with the great-grandsons brother (Martin). and soccer and enjoyed watching her granddaughter DarrionMay and Theron English.of love blow softly dance. Pat worked at Renfrew Chrysler as an inventory the winds

Which heaven to gaudy One shade the more, one Had half impaired the na Which waves in every r Or softly lightens o’er Where thoughts serenely s Heartfelt thanks to all of the staff at Kamloops Senior how dear control clerk and that is where sheHow met pure, her husband of their d A memorial service was for the loving care and53support provided toto Kamloops in 1974 where she And whisper so Village you’ll hear years. They moved held January 19, 2015 at Andheronbowling the cheek, and o’e Dad over the last 1-1/2 years. was Words cannot express and enjoyed mostly a homemaker and I will always miss you Kamloops Seniors Village.love and our gratitude. badminton days. When the grandchildren Socame, soft, sowhocalm, so e And wish were here. to her “Maga”, she became a full time baby The family would like that to youThe family would also like toreferred thank the ER as doctors smiles that win, the ti sitter, whom enjoyed and she also enjoyed thank the incredible staff at and staff for the comfort provided to Dadshe during hisa great dealThe her daily outings with her daughter. Kamloops Seniors Village But tell of days in good My memories of youfinal do hours. not cease for their kindness and care Pat was a great mother, grandmother and her husband’s Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 29 find comfort just knowing best friend. over Ithe years. A mind of peace with at 1:00 pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola Street Thatmayyour earthly trials are over In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to theAMarjorie Condolences be sent to heart whose l in Kamloops. Willoughby Snowden Hospice who showed compassion www.schoeningfuneralservice.com. . And that you have found peace In lieu of flowers, donations The Alzheimers andto love to Pat during her three months there. is innocent! Society or St. Paul’s Cathedral will be gratefully At the request of the family there will be no service but a accepted. Celebration of Life will be at a later date.

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Willi was born in Yugoslavia is survived her loving and Patricia immigrated withby his husband Boyd, her son Terry family to Canada in 1949. She walks in beauty, lik (Dolores) and her daughter WilliTracy made his Schmidt home in (Darryl) and their Of cloudless climes and s Kamloops his all of childrenand Kira started and Bradley career in carpentry. Dad Kamloops. And all that’s best of dar loved to spend his time in Also mourning her loss her sister Shirley (Dave) Mitchell the of sunshine – gardening, in her BC, aspect and Hughenden, Alberta, Marilyn MacNeilMeet of Kelowna, fishing, travelling and Grace Morris of Fords Mills, NB sisters-in-law Nancy and Thus mellowed to that t barbequing. and brother-in-law Donald (Pam) Morris also of Fords Mills,

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