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Deciding whether the glass is half-empty or half-full were Grade 11 South Kamloops secondary students Alex Wood (left) and Lisa Karpuk as they listened to two candidates who showed up for yesterday’s Kamloops-South Thompson candidate forum in the school library. Nancy Bepple (NDP) and Beat Klossner (Communist) took part, while Donovan Cavers (Green) arrived within minutes of the forum ending. Todd Stone (Liberal), the minister of transportation, had ministry business and could not attend. Turn to A6 for notes on the forum.

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Alex Wood and Lisa Karpuk were unimpressed as they waited for a Kamloops-South Thompson all-candidates forum to begin. The South Kamloops secondary students learned the governing B.C. Liberals would not have a representative at yesterday’s event at the school. As future voters — Wood will be of voting age next year and Karpuk the year after — they had questions they wanted to ask. They wanted to expand their knowledge of the political system so that, when they mark a ballot, they will be more informed than they are now. At the end of yesterday’s forum, they were angry because, at the time the event was to begin, one candidate was in his place — B.C. Communist representative Beat Klossner. NDP candidate Nancy Bepple arrived 10

minutes late and Green flag-bearer Donovan Cavers entered the library just as the forum was wrapping up. Teacher Don Wilson said he had been told ahead of time B.C. Liberal incumbent Todd Stone would not be there due to ministerial duties he had that day. The transportation minister was in Delta to take part in a kick-off ceremony for construction of the George Massey tunnel replacement project. (Stone told KTW he would have sent a representative to at least read a statement had he heard back from organizers.) The fact Stone did not attend or send a representative disappointed Wood. “They don’t care about our opinions,” she said. “I’m going to be able to vote next year and I want to know what the parties stand for.” See TEACHER, A6

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Prospectors are getting as hard to find in B.C. as the rare elements they are seeking. A recent survey found only a tiny fraction of the 3,000 grassroots prospectors who once kicked over rocks and obtained till samples in this province, something the association promoting exploration wants to change. “I think we’d be lucky to count 150 right now,” said Gavin Dirom, president of the Association for Mineral Exploration in B.C. Dirom was one of several hundred mining industry representatives, geologists and financiers at Kamloops Exploration Group’s 30th annual conference, being held Tuesday and Wednesday at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre. While mining companies and the B.C. government spend millions of dollars a year on everything from diamond drilling to geochemical surveys, Dirom told the forum the industry requires prospector boots on the ground to sleuth out mineral anomalies that could one day lead to the next Highland Valley Copper. The association estimates the mine near

CJL Enterprises chief operating officer Chris Warren holds a bornite sample of copper, which is under scrutiny by son and junior prospector Brian.

Logan Lake has generated $55 billion in revenue during its lifetime, No. 2 in the province behind Fording Coal’s $70 billion. One of those prospectors looking to interest a junior company that could one day option or partner with an established mining company to create B.C.’s newest mine is Chris Warren, who works in the Smithers area. He was at the annual conference with his father, Lorne, and 13-year-old son Brian — the history and future of prospecting in B.C. The family once operated a mineral exploration service company to supply camps, but it went under after

the Great Recession hit in 2008. Father, son and grandson continue looking for B.C.’s next mine. “It’s the freedom, basically,” Warren said. “It’s the ability to go in the bush and you’re your own boss. You find a chunk of rock and you get excited.” The ultimate goal is to get a net royalty cheque rolling in each month as the first person to discover a deposit that leads to a mine. The family, however, is still waiting. “In 50 years, my dad has never got one,” Warren said with a laugh. The association wants to get more prospectors like the Warrens staking claims in the bush. It is proposing a program similar to that in the Yukon and Ontario that would provide grants to encourage prospecting. The idea has yet to receive government support. Dirom said six new metals mines have opened since 2011, including New Afton 10 kilometres west of Kamloops, but those operations started with a curious prospector. Dirom said he would like to see more prospectors in the field, something the grants could encourage. “When the NDP were in power [in the 1990s], they had a prospector-assistance program,” Dirom said, “You could get $10,000. The Liberals cancelled it as soon as they came to power.”

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The new RV that should ultimately house the city’s first supervised drug-use clinic is expected to be in operation some time next month. The 30-foot recreational vehicle will be retrofitted to allow for medical and other support staff to move clients from reception to supervised drug use to a support area before they leave. The Interior Health Authority is still waiting to hear back from Ottawa on its application for an exemption that will allow it to run the clinic. Until then, the RV will be used for the overdoseprevention services that began in Kamloops last December. The overdose-prevention sites are at the ASK Wellness Society office at 433 Tranquille Rd. on the North Shore and at the ASK Wellness-run Crossroads Inn at Seymour Street and Sixth Avenue downtown. The supervised drug-use clin-

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City racing against freshet The City of Kamloops has issued a declaration of state of local emergency to access provincial money to help fund repairs to a portion of the dike in Valleyview that protects residents from the South Thompson River. Jen Fretz, the city’s public works director, said repairs need

to be made to the dike along Thompson Drive, at 2456, 2462 and 2472 addresses on the street. She said crews need to ensure the dike along Thompson Drive is ready for freshet, the rise in river levels caused by rain and melting snow each spring. Engineering, planning, and repairs to the dike will take

approximately two to three weeks to complete. “The declaration is a procedural step to allow this preventative work to take place,” Fretz said. “The city is working in cooperation with the Province to ensure that there aren’t any issues during freshet.”

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The provincial election writ won’t drop for another five days, but a Kamloops city councillor running for MLA is already stepping away from his post at city hall. Coun. Donovan Cavers announced at the end of Tuesday’s council’s meeting he is beginning an unpaid leave of absence one week ahead of schedule. Both Cavers, who is running for the B.C. Greens in KamloopsSouth Thompson, and Mayor Peter Milobar, who will represent the B.C. Liberals in Kamloops-North Thompson, had initially planned to take leaves on April 11, the

day the 28-day campaign begins and after council formalizes its 2017 budget. “My interpretation is I’m being treated more as a provincial candidate now,” Cavers said, explaining his decision to leave his post a week early. “The writ period drops, but obviously there’s campaign posturing that happens well before that. “When the writ drops, maybe way back in the day it meant something, but now it doesn’t really,” he said. Once Milobar and Cavers depart, council will shrink to seven members from its usual nine. Coun. Marg Spina is also on an extended absence as she under-

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B.C. Communist candidate Beat Klossner said his party would stop funding private schools with taxpayer money and ensure education is free for students from kindergarten through university. That would ensure everyone who wants to go to school can, he said, and would improve the entire experience. For example, Klossner remembers when schools had coaches on staff. “And now they’re all volunteers,” he said, arguing schools “should not be a factory for future wage slaves . . . but provide well-rounded and informed citizens.” NDP candidate Nancy Bepple talked about how students today have fewer teachers than there were before then-education minister Christy Clark changed the collective agreement with the teachers’ union in 2002. Bepple recounted the legal battle the current Clark government waged against the union, finally losing last year at the Supreme Court of Canada. In response to a question from a student about post-secondary education and debt, Klossner referred again to his party’s platform of free education for all. Pointing to Thompson Rivers University as an example, he said only 40 per cent of its funding is public, opining TRU is essentially a business. “You can see that with its new development [of a university vil-

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lage],” Klossner said. “It’s not student housing. It’s a real estate deal and it’s part of the trend to make post-secondary a business.” He said his party would return corporate tax rates to their 2001 levels, generating a few billion dollars more in revenue that could go into the education system. Bepple said not all students at university have debt, but noted a considerable number do. She condemned Clark for eliminating financial grants to needy students, forcing then to take out loans. Bepple said she would push for TRU to receive more taxpayer money per student to bring it closer to levels other larger universities in the province receive. She said it’s wrong that in some cases, Kamloops students can spend more attending their hometown university than an out-oftown school. A question from the floor on improving voter turnout, par-

ticularly among young people, prompted Klossner to say the biggest problem is that voters are offered various versions of the same thing. Bepple noted some in the audience are working on her campaign and encouraged students to follow candidates on Twitter “to get an idea of what they stand for.” Moderator Dallas Odsen — perhaps showing some of the improv skills he has learned in his theatre class — acknowledged Green candidate Donovan Cavers as he took his seat as the forum wrapped up, asking him “do you have any final words for us?” Cavers replied he graduated from high school in 2003 and realized many in the audience can’t vote this year. But, he said, they can still get involved. Cavers said even non-citizens he has met as he campaigns “can have an election sign.”

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Fellow student Karpuk agreed. “It kind of sucks,” she said, “but it shows what they care about.” Karpuk said she wanted to learn candidates’ views on the public and post-secondary education systems, among other issues. Student Dallas Odsen is of voting age and moderated the session. He said while the absence of B.C. Liberal representation was frustrating, students also need to realize the B.C. Conservatives had no presence at the forum. (The leaderless Conservatives, wracked by infighting, have yet to name a candidate in either Kamloops riding.) “It’s important in an election to get the full spectrum” of platforms, Odsen said. After the forum, the frustration Wood and Karpuk had been feeling had turned to anger. “Nancy [Bepple] was 10 minutes late. She should have been early,” Wood said. “That’s outrageous. It makes me think she is unreliable.”

Nor was Cavers spared her criticism. “Even if he thought it was at 11, he came at 10:58. He should have been early, too,” she said. Teacher Wilson said the forum time did change to 11 a.m. to 10: 30 a.m., but noted he confirmed that new time with each candidate earlier this week. Karpuk said she enjoyed the answers Klossner and Bepple provided, but felt Bepple’s continual attacks on the B.C. Liberals a bit unfair when no one from that party was there to defend the criticism. “I would have loved to have had him [Stone] here to respond,” she said. Wilson said the forum is the first at the school in his memory as a teacher. He said it is important for students to start to think about democracy and leadership. “Private schools are cultivating the leaders-oftomorrow idea, but it has lost traction in the public system,” he said. “We don’t even have student councils. We have leadership class and that’s good, but it’s not democratic. We teach democracy and we don’t practise it.”

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TAKING STOCK OF POLITICAL WINDS

t is said hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. The same could be said of voters, as past elections have shown. Think back to the 1991 B.C. election and the federal vote two years later. Both elections featured political parties that had ruled for a long time. In B.C., the Social Credit juggernaut was dismantled, with the NDP roaring to victory and W.A.C.’s once-grand party left in tatters, with seven MLAs. Within a few years, all those Socreds would become a part of what is today known as the B.C. Liberal Party. In Ottawa in 1993, Jean Chretien’s Liberals left the once-mighty Progressive Conservatives with two seats. Today, the PCs are no longer, having merged with Reform to form that is today known as the Conservative Party of Canada. This is not to suggest Christy Clark’s governing B.C. Liberals are in danger of suffering the wounds inflicted on the Socreds and Progressive Conservatives. But it is always wise to know which way the political winds blow and be aware of the mood of the electorate. Yesterday at South Kamloops secondary, the first all-candidates forum of the provincial election campaign was held. One candidate (Communist Beat Klossner) arrived on time, but much to the chagrin of some students, a second candidate (New Democrat Nancy Bepple) was about 10 minutes late, a third candidate (Green Donovan Cavers) wandered in at end of the forum and a fourth candidate (Liberal Todd Stone) had ministerial business that precluded him from attending the forum. Most of the students will be voting in the next provincial election, while some will cast ballots this May 9. If future voters can get passionately worked up over the particulars of a forum, imagine what they can do at the ballot box when issues of greater importance inflame their political perspective. All political parties should be cognizant that, eventually, every vote and voter counts.

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t seemed like such a simple request. In the onslaught of press releases pouring out of the provincial government as we ramp up for the election came one from the Ministry of Health. The ministry was in essence praising itself for having added 500 substance-use treatment and intervention beds in the province since 2013 — the last time we went to the polls to elect a government in B.C. To be fair, there’s nothing wrong with the ministry pointing out its successes in the battle being waged to confront the fentanyl crisis in the province. Outgoing MLA and Health Minister Terry Lake has done yeoman’s work in the past many months finding the money — notice how they can always find the money? she asked cynically — to put into resources to help deal with it. Adding these dedicated beds, including 85 in the Interior Health Authority region, is one of those good steps taken and it seemed like a no-brainer to ask the ministry where those beds are located. That’s the kind of information people who are coping with substance use issues, be they users or their families and friends trying to help, might want to know. Here’s the reply from the ministry’s communications department: “Due to privacy and confidentiality of the individuals seeking treatment, we cannot disclose the exact location of facilities providing substance-use treatment. If someone wanted more information on accessing substance-use

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LEVEL treatment services in Interior Health, they should connect with them.” The ministry is invoking privacy rights, saying it needs to protect the people accessing the beds, in response to a question that doesn’t ask for the names of those people, but simply where the beds are located. Last September, the communications department for the health ministry included in a September release on support-recovery beds for IHA that six were going to the Kamloops Society for Alcohol and Drug Services in the ThompsonCariboo area. Six beds also went into Merritt, to be provided by the ASK Wellness Society. Another six went to the Round Lake Treatment Centre in Armstrong and four went to each of the Ktunaxa Nation Council Society and the East Kootenay Addiction Services Society in Cranbrook. Apparently, there were no privacy concerns with that release of information from the ministry seven months ago. Yesterday, the Provincial Health

Services Authority sent out another release on treatment beds and included names of two agencies receiving them. Thinking of this excuse of protecting “the individuals seeking treatment,” I turned to my friend, Sean Holman, one of the country’s experts on privacy rights. A former journalist, he now teaches journalism at Mount Royal University and sits with me on the board of the Canadian Association of Journalists. His reply was succinct. “A bed is not a person,” Holman said. “There is no privacy at stake when speaking of the distribution of support services for the people of B.C.” The ministry’s communications representative said she would call to discuss, but other than a missed phone call that was responded to with a request to call again, no explanation was forthcoming. However, after being denied for privacy reasons by one hand of government, the breakdown eventually came from another hand of government and the locations of the 85 beds were provided. For those who want to know, only six of the 85 new beds between 2013 and 2017 came to Kamloops. Kelowna got 28 and Cranbrook, Vernon, Merritt, Armstrong, Williams Lake and Castlegar got a handful each. For the record, no individual privacy rights were broken in preparation of this column. Bring on the election. dale@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @mdalebass

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DOES ZONING EVEN MATTER? VISIT TO HOSPITAL RHYMES WITH WELL Editor: An ode, inspired by a trip to Royal Inland Hospital: My friend took his mom to Emergency. Not the first time. She’s 93. But our hospitals are understaffed, Patients cling outside the life raft. Neither did my friend’s mom have much luck And he got a parking ticket for 50 bucks. So he wrote a letter to our MLA, The minister of health, with this to say: People in Emerg are dealing with pain, Worried about life and death again. On top of that, more often than not, They fret about the cost of their parking spot. How long will they be? How do they know? Nurses? Orderlies? Will anyone show? Where are all the doctors? This doesn’t speak well Of socialized medicine. For some, it’s Hell. Interior Health made a rotten decision For ticket-givers to work on commission. Terry Lake, MLA, you can do better. This will be your legacy, with my friend’s letter. Is this really what you want the city to remember? Every mention of your name we have to watch our temper? Nor will this negligence help re-elect Christy; There are NDP and Liberals in Emergency. Stewart Duncan Kamloops

Editor: Sometimes elected officials forget they are elected to represent the people who pay them with hard-earned tax dollars. Regarding the 2400-block of Ord Road, the owner knows the land is zoned as open space (OS). The only uses permitted in OS-zoned land are parks, passive recreation and municipal utility installations in accordance with zoning bylaw No. 5-1-2001. There have been many letters of complaint since city council approved this zoning.

Initially, it was being used as a storage junkyard, which was to be removed within a month. More than a year later, it was removed, but shortly thereafter was replaced with a steel box, utility trailers and parked vehicles. The earth was moved for access and parking. The hill continues to be dug out for purposes not related to parkland. Although zoning bylaw officers are quick to act if your water is running, your garbage is put out too early, your dog escapes or your urban chickens are running

wild, they bow their heads for some reason with respect to this issue. I think it is time for a change at city hall. Council overspends, raises user fees and now plans to raise taxes. Council generally has no interest in the OS zoning on Ord Road. I think city councillors are bored to death and tired of listening to the general populace. If this is the case, perhaps they should take a break and use their talents elsewhere. B. Brown Kamloops

NO CONCERN FOR ENVIRONMENT Editor: Concerned about the environment, I twice tried to report piles of abandoned creosote-soaked power poles, with a “free firewood” sign on them. These poles had been replaced on Mt. Lolo Road and should have been properly disposed of by the company hired to do the job. Receiving no reply, I finally went into the Ministry of Envrionment office and was later contacted by a conservation officer.

He said no infraction had been committed, and there was nothing to be done. Using the same logic, I could leave used motor oil on the side of the road with a “free dust control” sign on it. Unfortunately, I have recently driven by the piles of power poles and people have been cutting them up. Now it is going to be impossible to prevent these pollutants from entering the atmosphere. John Bade Kamloops

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Highland Valley Copper has won an appeal denying a former employee a rich severance package when he retired. The B.C. Court of Appeal overturned a lower court decision that awarded $175,000 to Albert Aubrey. Aubrey, originally a union member, retired from the mine in 2012 after working there for 30 years. But he did not receive 18 months of severance as he believed retiring staff were due, something known as “the package.” Teck Resources, which owns the mine near Logan Lake, held a meeting in 2007 to announce to staff it would no longer provide retirement packages. It did provide severance packages

when employees were terminated during economic slowdowns. A B.C. Supreme Court judge earlier ruled Aubrey was due the retirement package because it was an implied benefit upon retirement after leaving the protection of the union years earlier for a non-unionized position. B.C. Court of Appeal Justice Anne MacKenzie, however, ruled the “evidence does not support Mr. Aubrey’s position that a Package payable on retirement was an express oral term of his employment contract.” The finding of breach of contract against Highland Valley Copper was also overturned. Highland Valley did not appeal a similar award to Martin Jylha, who had been expressly promised the package on retirement by another manager.

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There is a crazy phenomenon happening in Kamloops. I definitely have to inform our sports department about it. This may sound shocking, but it sounds like there is a large group of women scouting for the NBA. It has be to true because each time I make suggestions to ladies about a potential match for them, the first words out of their mouth are. “How tall is he?” Seriously, ladies, are you still living in the era of tall, dark and handsome? Thankfully I never bought into that phrase. If you know me, you know I go for more of the short, red, rugged kind of guy. I’m not sure why so many women feel their men must be taller than them. Maybe it’s the men who are intimidated by taller women, but I

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Local Kamloops School of the Arts teacher librarian and author Dennis Staginnus has started a Kickstarter campaign for his latest in the series, The Raiders of Folklore.

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ennis Staginnus didn’t necessarily plan on becoming an author. The local teacher-librarian said being surrounded by books and kids excited to read and bringing words to page happened naturally. “It was a happy accident,” Staginnus told KTW. Staginnus is working on the third instalment in his young-adult fantasy series, The Raiders of Folklore, which is loosely based on viking mythology and set in present day. The Raiders of Folklore Adventures is the prequel to The Eye of Odin

and The Emerald Dagger. After finding success — the second book reached No. 4 among top in-store books at the local Chapters and among the top 10 in familyviking mythology books on Amazon — he is doing a couple things differently the third time around. Firstly, the prequel will be broken up into an anthology of four novellas, shorter stories about each character. “Being an author these days,” Staginnus said, “you have to be creative.” Secondly, he’s funding production costs through a Kickstarter campaign, which launches on Saturday and runs through May 7. The goal is to raise $3,000, with $2,000 going toward editing, print and formatting, which is outsourced

to someone in Toronto. The other $1,000 would go to covering Kickstarter fees and rewards for those who contribute, for which there are 13 different packages ranging from those who contribute $5 to $750. The more expensive package is geared at schools, which in return receive a class set of the books, a school visit and a bunch of swag, including posters and bookmarks. “I hope to see a lot of people support the project,” Staginnus said. He noted the added benefit of reaching a greater audience and having readers contribute to the process. “Help a local author and create something brand new,” he said. Two of the novellas are in the editing stage, with the other two yet to be

completed. Staginnus began writing eight years ago. “The first book took about three years to write,” he said. “The second book — The Emerald Dagger — took about a year and a half.” This time, he’s expecting about 10 months to a year. “Luckily, I’m getting faster and faster,” he said. Find the series on amazon.com or at Chapters, at 4-1395 Hillside Dr. Staginnus will be signing books at Chapters on April 22 and giving workshops at the Youth Authors’ Conference at Thompson Rivers University on May 5. For more information or to contribute to Staginnus’ Kickstarter campaign, go online to dennisstaginnus. com.

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We had a medical emergency in mid-February at our Westsyde residence. Kamloops Fire Rescue and B.C. Ambulance Service both attended in a timely manner. The response, care and professionalism from both organizations was much appreciated. Care from emergency staff at Royal Inland Hospital, which included Dr. Norman Kienitz, was excellent. After release, more tests were conducted the following week. We would like to thank Dr. Todd Collier, technicians and RIH staff and our family physician, Dr. Kraig Montalbetti, for their care and professionalism. The health-care system was certainly there for us. — Wendy and Brian Tuckey Kamloops DO YOU HAVE CHEERS OR JEERS? EMAIL EDITOR@ KAMLOOPSTHISWEEK.COM.

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Free disposal this weekend throughout TNRD region The ThompsonNicola Regional District will again offer free disposal for Kamloopsarea residents. Residents may bring one free load per household to their local eco-depot or transfer station on their community’s free-disposal day. One load is defined

as a maximum of one eight-foot pick-up truck box or one eight-foot trailer. Residents can save money on materials normally charged disposal fee, including cooling appliances, tires on rims, mattresses, furniture, demolition/construction waste, wood waste,

roofing shingles and household garbage. The free load applies to residential customers only. Regular disposal fees apply for all business and commercial loads. Free disposal is available on Saturday, April 8, at the Heffley Creek Eco-Depot (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), the

South Thompson Eco-Depot (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), the Paul Lake Transfer Station (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and the Knutsford Transfer Station (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Free disposal is available on Sunday, April 9, at Black Pines Transfer Station (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Lac Le Jeune

Transfer Station (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Tranquille Valley Transfer Station (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Savona Transfer Station (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Westwold Transfer Station (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). • In addition, the TNRD will offer a day of free hazardouswaste disposal at the

Mission Flats Landfill in Kamloops on Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Household hazardous-waste roundups give residents an opportunity to safely and properly dispose of materials that are toxic, corrosive, reactive or ignitable. Containers may be

unlabeled and substances unknown. Examples include adhesives, paint thinners, chemicals, cleaners, mercury, antifreeze, herbicides, pesticides, paint, oils and gasoline. The event is for residential waste only. Business and commercial hazardous waste will not be accepted.

APRIL 11 LECTURES

What’s all the Pink about?

Inner Peace Movement comes to Kamloops Philip Ponchet of the Inner Peace Movement of Canada will be speaking in Kamloops on Tuesday, April 11. The self-development educator will deliver his presentations at the Accent Inn, 1325 West Columbia St. He will offer two 90-minute lectures, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission is $21. Ponchet will expand on how there are four main ways people experience intuition; visual, auditory, feelings

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and hunches. There will be a demonstration of how easy it is to trust your intu-

ition and how to sense energy. He will also talk about how to be receptive to the angels or spiritual guides all have to help then and how people evolve through seven-year cycles of life. The Inner Peace Movement of Canada is a non-profit, educational organization that helps people apply their potential by using tools and techniques for effective living. Go online to innerpeacemovement.ca for more information.

Kidney support group to meet at Romeos If you have kidney-related issues, the Kamloops Kidney Support Group may be able to help you. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 8, at 10 a.m., at Romeo’s Kitchen in the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way in Aberdeen.

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The group meets there on the second Saturday of every month. They don’t dispense medical advice, but those attending chat and share experiences For more information, call Edna Humphreys at 250-376-6361, Dorothy Drinnan at 250-573-2988, or Margaret Thompson at 250-8193135.

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ROBIN IN THE HOOD

KTW photographer Allen Douglas came across this feathered friend while shooting rugby over the weekend. The red-chested robin is just one of the many signs spring has indeed sprung.

Hunters head online Hunters can now buy licences online at gov. bc.ca/hunting. Licences will still be available at Service BC locations and at participating sporting goods stores. As of May 15, they will also be available at FrontCounter BC locations. Paper versions of resident hunting licences and other nonspecies licences (youth, initiation and special area licences) will be eliminated. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations said species licences are also being redesigned. All types of species licences purchased online will be mailed to the applicants; however, they

can also be purchased and obtained immediately at Service BC and FrontCounter BC locations. Hunters must carry photo ID and their species licence(s) at all times while hunting and must cancel the licence by notching it as soon as they harvest an animal. Effective April 10, Conservation officers will be able to check a hunter’s registry and licensing information in the field by using a new mobile phone app. To purchase a licence using the online system, hunters need a basic BCeID, which provides access to individual fish and wildlife profiles on the BC Hunting online service. Hunters also

need a fish and wildlife ID (FWID) to buy hunting licences. The FWID replaces the old B.C. resident hunter number card and is permanently linked to a hunter’s personal fish and wildlife online profile, which contains details about hunter credentials and licences. Hunters must also know or carry their FWID while hunting. For those who already have a hunter number, the new FWID will be the same number with three extra digits at the front end. FWIDs can be obtained online or from any Service BC or FrontCounter BC location.

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n my way to Prince George, I stopped by the tourist information centre in 100 Mile House to inquire about hiking trails in the area. I was given a trail map and recommendation to hike the trail around a tiny body of water called Crater Lake. I researched it and discovered how the lake got its name. It resembles a lake created in a volcanic crater or an impact crater caused by a meteorite. However, this lake was formed naturally and is not the result of a volcano or meteorite. Established on March 14, 2013, Crater Lake Provincial Park protects a unique steep-sided and deep lake. According to BC Parks, the lake is surrounded by basalt formations and fed by a canyon/gorge with a series of waterfalls. The lake has a resident population of rainbow trout, as well as freshwater clams. A week later, I returned with my friend, Stewart, to find Crater Lake. The directions easily led us to the parking area and a one-minute walk led us to a landing overlooking

this magnificent lake. We took the path to the right that brought us around the rim of the steep cliffs and to the waterfalls. Following the creek, we discovered two tiny waterfalls emptying into small green pools. After crossing the creek on a fallen log, we made our way to the side of the cliff. We noticed a rope used to rappel down a crevasse. Taking the adrenaline challenge, we made our way to the mouth of the creek, where we were rewarded with a fantastic view of a third and much larger waterfall. From there, we followed a path back up the cliff and made our way back to the marshy area at the other end of the lake for lunch with a view.

HOW TO GET THERE

From Kamloops, drive toward 100 Mile via Cache Creek. Turn left onto Bonaparte/Green Lake Road shortly after the town of 70 Mile House. Follow the road for nine kilometres and stay right when you get to a Y in the road. Drive another 13 kilometres until you see a sign that reads “32-39.” Park on the dirt road on the right, 500 metres past the sign. Crater Lake is a short walk down the dirt road. Teresa Cline is a local travel writer. For more, go online to teresathetraveler.ca.

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eath almost always seems sudden in the WHL playoffs. The Kamloops Blazers believed they could come back from a 3-1 deficit against the Kelowna Rockets in Round 1 of the WHL post-season, but Reid Gardiner put the nail in the blue and orange coffin with two late third-period goals in Game 6 at Sandman Centre on Sunday. KTW caught up with management, coaches and players on Mark Recchi Way in the days following defeat, looking for insight on the autopsy and the 20172018 reincarnation to come.

What happened in Round 1?

The simple answer: Kelowna had a better team. Outside of goaltending, it’s

hard to argue against the Rockets being deeper than the Blazers. Kelowna was bolstered by key acquisitions before the WHL trade deadline and could be poised for a championship run. That is not to say Kamloops was too far behind. The 2016-2017 Blazers were an improved, exciting group that provided fans with a 42-win, 90-point season, bettering a 38-win, 85-point campaign in 2015-2016. But if they were going to get past the perennial-powerhouse Rockets, they were going to need maximum effort and output from every player on the roster — especially their stars — and that did not happen. “You need your top players to be your most competitive players when you get into that type of situation,” Blazers’ head coach Don Hay said. “We needed more from a couple more players. If they make a difference, there is a chance we’re moving on. If not, we’re right where we are.”

Hay focused mostly on a lack of compete level, saying the Rockets won more puck battles and fought harder for space than the Blazers, problems for which there is a solution: Work harder. It is tougher to pinpoint why the abysmal power play was 1-for-32 in the post-season, good for an almost comical conversion rate of 3.1 per cent. Ineptitude on the man advantage is among the reasons the Blazers are dusting off the Footjoys. Kamloops fell short of its pre-season goal, which was to reach at least Round 2 of the playoffs, but its fate might have been different, had the club finished stronger and avoided a first-round matchup with the Rockets. “Kelowna is a good team,” Blazers’ general manager Stu MacGregor said. “They have an organization that works to be the best and we have to build to that same level on a consistent basis. “Offensively, they showed

more consistency than we did and our power play just didn’t get it done. You get a goal or two from that, it might have changed a game or two.” Hay said he aims to have “a couple more years” left with the Blazers and his passion for the game is as strong as ever, but the born-and-bred Kamloopsian has not yet ironed out a plan with majority owner Tom Gaglardi. Knowing next season’s team will take on a different identity — less built to win now and more assembling for the future — has the Blazers’ bench boss excited about teaching young players. “I have lots of passion left,” said Hay, 63. “I love coming to work every day. I love the opportunity to work with the young guys, to help them not only in hockey skill, but in life skills.” Several teams in the B.C. Division are in a similar position to Kamloops, expected to take a step back in 2017-2018, the most notable being Prince George,

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Goaltending

Connor Ingram is arguably the greatest backstop in Blazers’ history, having posted a franchise-best .922 save percentage in 2015-2016 and broken his own record this season with a .927 mark. While he was away at the 2017 World Junior Hockey Championship, backup netminder Dylan Ferguson emerged as the goalie of the future, buoying the Blazers in Ingram’s absence and finishing the season with a .922 save percentage to tie Ingram’s old record. See FERGUSON, A18

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“I’m really excited and it’s a big opportunity for me,” Ferguson said on Monday, when the Blazers held exit meetings on Mark Recchi Way. “It’s a little bittersweet right now. We all know we could have played more than six games after the regular season. “Next year, we’re hoping to go a lot deeper into the playoffs.” Ingram, 20, signed on Tuesday with the Tampa Bay Lightning and bolted to New York, where he will enjoy a stint with the NHL club’s AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. He is eligible to return to the Blazers next season, but all signs point toward him playing pro hockey. The Imperial, Sask., product thanked his billet family, goaltending coach Dan De Palma, former general manager Craig Bonner, head scout Ken Fox and the Blazers’ organization in general. “It’s been crazy. If you asked 16-year-old me where I’d be right now, I don’t think this is where I’d tell you. “Looking back on it, nobody really wanted me and these guys gave me a shot. “Junior hockey has been great to me, but sometimes you’ve got to take the next step.” Kamloops’ defence will also be looking to take a step forward in 2017-2018.

Blazers’ top four, with Ludwar, Harrison, Dan Gatenby, Quinn Schmiemann and Sean Strange among those who will duel for the remaining spots. Dallas Valentine turned into a serviceable defenceman after being dealt to Kamloops from Moose Jaw in October 2015. He has aged out of junior hockey. The Blazers are expected to lose a lot more up front.

The forwards

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Luke Zazula showed great improvement this season on the Kamloops Blazers’ blue line.

The defencemen

Kamloops traded away a pair of defencemen — 18-year-old Dawson Davidson and 17-year-old Conner McDonald — in deals designed to upgrade depth at forward, bringing in Luc Smith, 18, and Lane Bauer, 20. The plan worked up front, especially with Bauer, who notched 31 points in 31 games with the Blazers to finish his WHL career. But the young, inexperienced blue line the Blazers were left with was victimized at times in the playoffs, unable to keep tabs on Rockets’ playmakers such as Gardiner and Dillon Dube. Providing the greener players who

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had learning moments in the post-season do improve next season, the D-corps should be a strength. Joe Gatenby seems a good bet to return for his 20-year-old campaign. He was likely the Blazers’ most consistent D-man in 2016-2017 after coming to Kamloops in a trade that sent 18-year-old forward Jake Kryski to Kelowna in August. Dan Gatenby and Ondrej Vala will be 19 next season, while Nolan Kneen and Tylor Ludwar will be 18 and Luke Zazula and Devan Harrison will be 17. “Hopefully, a guy like Zazula, that played a lot of minutes as a 16-year-old, will be a better player,” Hay said. “Nolan Kneen will be a better player. Joe Gatenby is a real competitive guy on the back end and with Ondrej Vala, with his experience at world junior and his contract (with the Dallas Stars), our depth should be good on the back end.” Kneen, Vala, Zazula and Joe Gatenby will likely make up the

Deven Sideroff, Rudolfs Balcers, Lane Bauer and Collin Shirley combined for 248 points for the Blazers this season. Bauer and Shirley have exhausted their junior eligibility. Sideroff and Balcers will likely play pro hockey in 2017-2018. Sideroff, who signed with the Anaheim Ducks last year, and Balcers, who is rumoured to be signing soon with the San Jose Sharks, could be returned to the Blazers, but they are not banking on that happening. “A lot of our core guys are leaving, but it brings opportunities for our young guys,” said Blazers’ forward Garrett Pilon, who will likely be the Blazers’ top gun as a 19-year-old next season. “I think a lot of them can step up.” He was fourth in Blazers’ scoring with 65 points, behind Bauer (71), Balcers (77) and Sideroff (78), and led the team in assists, with 45. Pilon, who signed with the Washington Capitals last week, will need to pick up his goal production to help offset the loss of Balcers, a fantastic CHL Import Draft pickup who scored 40 goals and is a

WHL Rookie of the Year Award nominee. Sideroff and Bauer both had 36-goal campaigns. Nick Chyzowski was a model of consistency for the Blazers and had his best season statistically, with 16 goals and 42 points. The Kamloops product will likely return for his 20-year-old season and will be in the captain conversation, with Shirley vacating the role. Nic Holowko arrived in the Tournament Capital in December in a trade with Prince Albert and registered five goals and 13 points in 40 games with the Blazers. He will be 20 next season. Among the Blazers’ forwards who will be 19 next season, along with Pilon, are Quinn Benjafield, Jermaine Loewen and Luc Smith. “Every one of those players we have now has to chip in another five to 10 goals,” MacGregor said. “It will be scoring by committee. “We’ll be filling the holes with younger players. We’ll have a number of 17-year-olds in our lineup that have done extremely well.” Benjafield saved his best work for the playoffs, registering three points in six games, and will take over a top-six role next season after spending much of 2016-2017 on the third line. Loewen, a fan favourite who had his own bobblehead day this season, was at his best when playing physical, driving hard to the net down the left wing. The Blazers will be looking for more from him next season.

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Travis Walton, Scott Mahovlich and Erik Miller had relatively quiet seasons and will be competing to crack the lineup as 18-year-olds at training camp in August. Returning next season for their 17-year-old campaigns will be Brodi Stuart, who scored the biggest goal of his life to level the score at 2-2 against Kelowna late in the third period on Sunday, and Jackson Shepard, the Blazers’ first pick in the 2015 WHL Bantam Draft. “I just want to take advantage of it,” Stuart said. “I want to try and be the best player I can be, work really hard this summer and enjoy the ride.” “I came here and wasn’t really honestly expecting to play when I got called up. I’m glad I could be in the lineup for the playoffs.” Ryley Appelt, Mason Richey and Carson Denomie, each 17 next season, and Connor Zary and Kyrell Sopotyk, both 16 next season, will be jostling for roster spots.

Where will Rizzo go?

The big question mark up front for the Blazers is Massimo

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The Kamloops Blazers would love to have Massimo Rizzo in the lineup next season, but the topprospect forward may decide to play elsewhere.

Rizzo, their first-round pick, 15th overall, in the 2016 bantam draft. Rizzo, a top-tier talent who notched 22 goals and 84 points in 48 games with Burnaby Winter Club’s midget prep team this season, is keeping his options open. He may play junior A hockey next season to maintain his

NCAA eligibility, with many Division 1 schools in pursuit of the top-prospect forward. Rizzo suited up for three regular-season games and one playoff game with the junior A B.C. Hockey League’s Penticton Vees this season. “I would think we’ll have a decision in regards to where Massimo will be next year probably by the end of May, end of June,” MacGregor said, noting talks with the Rizzo family are ongoing. “I’d like to know tomorrow, but there is no deadline. A player of this quality has options and decisions to make as a family that they will make in due time, influenced by us, his agency and whoever else is in pursuit.”

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Tyson Gayfer scored the lone goal on Sunday as the Kamloops Blaze played to a 1-1 tie against Vernon United in U18 action in Coldstream.

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BRIEFS Keeper Matt Bellmond stood tall between the pipes in what was Kamloops’ first match of the Thompson Okanagan Youth Soccer League season.

Bentz is best

Abby Bentz was the only player to hit the scoresheet on Saturday as the Kamloops Blaze Orange defeated the Kelowna United Junior Heat 1-0. The U13 select club was backstopped by

the duo of Bella Sorely and Delaney Susheski.

Booming Blaze

The Kamloops Blaze Blue shut out the Penticton Pinnacles 4-0 on Sunday afternoon, picking up their first victory of the season on the back of a second-half scoring outburst. Hayden Koppes scored three goals for the U14 club and Del Neveau added a single. Alessandro Lizzi recorded the shutout. In other U14 boys’ action, the Kamloops Blaze Orange played to a 1-1 tie against Kelowna United. Matthew Murphy scored the goal for Kamloops, which had

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Tough outing

The Kamloops Blaze fell 6-2 to Kelowna United on the weekend to open the U13 boys’ season. Dylan Sheppard and Zinedine PerriadAbdoh scored the goals for Kamloops in the loss.

Snowy start

Battling the elements, the Kamloops Blaze fell 3-2 in Penticton against the Pinnacles on the weekend. Lauren Walkley and Athena Louvros scored for Kamloops, with Marie Marshall drawing an assist.

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SIZE PRICE 16 x 54........ $57.00 18 x 24........ $29.00 18 x 60........ $71.00 24 x 30........ $47.00 24 x 36........ $57.00 30 x 36........ $59.00 30 x 40........ $65.00 30 x 48........ $78.00

SIZE PRICE 30 x 60...... $118.00 36 x 36........ $85.00 36 x 42........ $99.00 36 x 48...... $114.00 36 x 60...... $142.00 36 x 72...... $171.00 42 x 60...... $166.00 42 x 72...... $199.00

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Chevy Bolt offers electrifying experience

CHARGING UP AND CLOCKING KILOMETRES WITH LATEST GREEN-VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY

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SPECIAL TO KTW

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uring a short drive in the new Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle, I began to wonder if its creators had discovered the secret to perpetual motion. When I pulled off the lot, the screen readout indicated the maximum range that day, before a plug-in recharge was needed, would be a maximum of 244 kilometres. A full battery might have pushed the upper limit to 383 kilometres but what the range promised would be more than enough for my jaunt. If I were heavy footed, I might be lucky to reach 169 kilometres; that would be embarrassing. The number 207 shone brightly through the spokes of the steering wheel. It was the more realistic range based on normal driving style and conditions. And it offered an irresistible challenge to this competitive son of a gun. Within a couple

minutes, it fell to 205; mind you the car had motored three clicks. When you lift your foot off the accelerator the car slows smoothly and regenerates electricity to top up the battery. Get the timing right and no more than a touch on the brake is necessary until you close in on the car ahead at the light. One pedal driving — almost. This was going to be fun. By the time I’d clocked 10 kilometres, the readout had jumped to 209 — more range than when I set out. Cool. Maybe that 244 mark was not so optimistic. Stop and go traffic across town brought me down to earth, so to speak. My 25-kilometre drive came to an end at the recharging station opposite Granville Island Market in Vancouver. Didn’t need to plug it in but free juice is free juice. No sooner was I out of the car when a guy leapt from the other side of the road, narrowly missing a meet with one of those gasguzzling gas-electric hybrid powered taxi cabs. Just kidding.

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt has a gas economy equivalency of 1.8/2.1 L/100 kilometres (city/highway.) NETCARSHOW.COM

(About it being a gas guzzler, that is.) He wanted to know whether I would recommend the crossover-like vehicle. I proudly told him the display should really show a remaining range of 182, not the 190 he saw. I told him that if he couldn’t afford the

$42,895 (plus taxes) sticker price (less a $5,000 point of purchase rebate from the Clean Energy Vehicles program) he could enter to win one at the Vancouver International Auto Show, which wrapped up on Sunday. For the record, the gas economy equivalency is 1.8/2.1

L.100km (city/hwy). Green credentials intact, yours truly shopped and returned to drop a bag or two in the surprisingly generous space that lies beneath the rear hatch. Now for a stretch on the freeway, that would surely deplete the battery. Well, it did and at a faster rate as I sped by

some surprised faces at 100 klicks. The Bolt is similar in appearance to many cute utes on the road today but it’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing. The electric power launches the small five-door family car at a rate rarely seen off track. In less than seven seconds, the needle

is closing in on 100 km/h. The Bolt is loaded with what every family wants in terms of safety equipment and entertainment systems. Available active safety features include side blind zone alert, rear cross traffic alert, forward collision alert and forward pedestrian alert.

ZIMMER WHEATON GMC BUICK IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE WE NOW HAVE A CERTIFIED SERVICE EXPRESS LANE! • • • • •

No appointment necessary! Quick & Convenient! Lube-Oil-Filter, Tire Rotation, & Vehicle Inspection We service all makes & models! Relax in our Customer Lounge while you wait!

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INDEX

LISTINGS 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

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Email: classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com EMPLOYMENT

DEADLINES

REGULAR RATES

RUN UNTIL SOLD

RUN UNTIL RENTED

TUESDAY ISSUES • 10:00 am Monday THURSDAY ISSUES • 10:00 am Wednesday FRIDAY ISSUES • 9:00 am Thursday

13 00 1 Week . . . . . . 30 $ 00 1 Month . . . . . 96 $ 00 ADD COLOUR. . 25

Merchandise, vehicles, trailers, RV’s, boats, ATV’s, furniture, etc. $ 00 No Businesses, Based on 3 lines

Houses, condos, duplexes, suites, etc. $ 00 Add an extra line to your ad for $10 (3 months max) No Businesses, Based on 3 lines

1 Issue .

All ads must be prepaid. No refunds on classiﬁed ads.

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Based on 3 lines

Tax not included Some restrictions apply

Tax not included

Scheduled for one month at a time. Customer must call to reschedule. Tax not included. Some restrictions apply

1638 $ 60 1 Week . . . 39 $ 60 1 Month . . 129 1 Issue .

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Based on 3 lines Tax not included

Announcements

Employment

Anniversaries

Coming Events

Personals

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

Career Opportunities

CLASS 1 US DRIVERS We require experienced Class 1 US drivers immediately. Must have a minimum of 3 years US experience. We supply assigned trucks (no slip seating), phone allowance, US travel medical, all picks and drops paid and regular home time. Applicants must be physically fit with their own transportation. Please fax resume with current clean abstract to 250546-0600 or by e-mail to: parris@ricknickelltrucking.com Only those that are considered will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

HUNTER & FIREARMS

Looking For Love?

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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.

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Information

Coming Events 50th Grad Reunion Gladstone Secondary School Class of 1967 Date: June 24, 2017 in Burnaby B.C. For further information contact Doreen: doreensutherland67@ gmail.com or 604-437-1253

Career Opportunities

PERFECT Part-Time Opportunity

3 Days Per Week call 250-374-0462

Career Opportunities

Gillespie & Company LLP has opportunity for experienced legal assistants in both our personal injury department and our real estate department. We offer a range of benefits including RRSP contribution and a maternity EI top-up for staff members. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Lorraine Gruber at lgruber@gillespieco.ca #200 - 121 St. Paul Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 3K8 250 374-4463 www.gillespieco.ca

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. SWM 63 looking for lady age 40+ must like fishing, long drives and friendship must be non smoking/drinking call (250) 315-8573

Employment Business Opportunities ~ 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.

Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. April 29th & 30th, Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. April 9th, Sunday. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiﬁcation proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com

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Business Opportunities

MJB LAWYERS IS HIRING! MJB Lawyers is a busy, progressive law firm with a great work environment. For more information about the firm, visit mjblaw.com. We are looking for the following staff to join our team: • Commercial Assistant or an experienced Conveyancer willing to be trained in commercial transactions; • Litigation Assistant; and • Family Law Assistant. Apply in confidence to 700 - 275 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 6H6, by fax to 250-374-6992, or email sheila@mjblaw.com.

7974474 TRUCK

DRIVER TRAINING

Funding available for those who qualify!

1886 Little Shuswap Lake Road, Chase, B.C. V0E 1M2

Request for Proposals Contractor: Janitorial Services Closing Date: April 14/17 Contract Conditions:

Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band (LSLIB) is requesting proposals for a contractor to provide the services described in the attached job description (See Appendix). This is one-year contract, with the potential for renewal. The Janitorial Services Contractor will be expected to provide services at the LSLIB band office and other community buildings 5 days per week outside of regular office hours during the contract period. There are no employee benefits for this contract. All contractor expenses are the responsibility of the contractor.

Details of Proposal:

Proposals should be submitted to Kevin Potter, Manager, LSLIB Maintenance Department. Proposals should contain the following details: Contractor’s resume; Conﬁrmation of availability outside regular ofﬁce hours for the duration of the contract period; Expected rate of pay; A brief description of the contractor’s previous experience and interest in providing janitorial services; A brief description of the contractor’s previous experience in Secwepemc or other First Nations community work, including any community volunteer work performed.

Instructions:

Interested persons should submit their proposals in a sealed envelope to Mr. Kevin Potter, Manager, LSLIB Maintenance Department, at the LSLIB band ofﬁce no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, April 14/17. For a complete job description please see www.lslib.com/content/working-us

CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE April 8-9 • April 22-23

The Class 1 Truck Driver Training program includes: • Airbrakes • Class 1 Driver Training – 2 week to 5 week courses • Road Test at ICBC

For more information, contact: Ray Trenholm - Driver Training

Email: rtrenholm@tru.ca Call 250.828.5104 or visit tru.ca/trades

Help Wanted

CDA

CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT

required for Dr. Josephson in Merritt ~ Tuesday to Friday ~ Friendly work environment with great staff ~ Travel allowance provided ~

250-378-6677

resumés to drj.merritt@gmail.com

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Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

PAL (Firearms) & CORE (Hunter Ed.)

Employment

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

Courses every week, plus Challenges. We have Gift Certiďƒžcates. Phone George or Dianne 778-470-3030 www.PAL-CORE-ED.com

250-374-0462

Help Wanted

Kamloops United Church is looking for a: HANDYPERSON/CUSTODIAN. To apply, email resume and cover letter to: admin@kamloopsunited.ca Full job posting can be viewed at www.kamloopsunited.ca

EARN EXTRA $$$

KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679 Part-time Bookkeeper position. Fluent in SAGE Program. Call Richard 250-862-6269.

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

Help Wanted

Employment

584 â€“ 1387 1752-1855 Rte 590 Copperhead Hillside Dr. â€“ 34Pl. p.â€“ 36 p. Dr, Saskatoon

Pets

Firearms

BICHON Hanvanese puppies, vet checked, 1st set of shots, delivery available. 1-250-804-6848.

1939 Winchester Mod. 94 30:30. $900. Exec cond. 250372-5489.

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

FIND A NEW CAREER

Help Wanted

590â€“ â€“Bonnie 1387 Copperhead Rte 13 Pl, 2245-2255 Dr, SaskatoonAve, Pl. â€“McLean 36 p. Edgemount St, 2305-2396 Rte 591 â€“ 1941Rosewood Hillside Dr. â€“ 19 p. Ave, Shannon Pl. â€“ 52 p. DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE Rte St, 1454 Rte 59 750â€“ â€“Ollek 5101-5299 Dallas Dr, Mary Tranquille â€“ 65 p. Pl, Nina Pl,Rd. Rachel Pl. â€“ 30 papers DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE Rte 781 â€“ Duncan Rd, Durango Dr, Rte 750 Rd, â€“ 5101-5299 Dallas Mary Sonora Wittner Rd. â€“ 42Dr, papers Pl, Nina Pl, Rachel Pl. â€“ 30 papers DOWNTOWN/LOWER SAHALI Rte Rd, Durango Dr, Rte 781 310 â€“â€“ Duncan 651-695 2nd Ave, 660-690 Sonora Wittner Rd. â€“ 42 papers 3rd Ave,Rd, 110-292 Columbia St (even side), 106-321 Nicola St. SAHALI - 59 p. DOWNTOWN/LOWER Rte Ave, 660-690 Rte 310 313 â€“â€“ 651-695 430-664 2nd 4th Ave, 3rd Ave,5th 110-292 Columbia St (even 520-577 Ave, 435-551 side), 106-321 Nicola St. St, - 59 p. Battle St, 506 Columbia 406-577 Nicola St. â€“ 44 p.

380 â€“ Arbutus St, Chaparral Pl, Rte 313 430-664 4th Ave, Powers Rd, Pl. â€“ 60 papers 520-577 5th Sequoia Ave, 435-551 Battle Columbia Rte 381St,â€“ 506 20-128 Centre St, 406-577 NicolaSt, St.605-800 â€“ 44 p. Ave, Hemlock

SUNRIVERS Rte 834 â€“ Armour Pl, MattockRte 870 â€“ Mariposa Crt, Crt & Pl, McKeague Rd, Sabiston SagewoodSpurraway Crt, Dr, Lane, 100 4205-4435 Rd. St, â€“ 64 p Sun Rivers Dr. â€“ 49 papers Rte 838 â€“ Strawberry Lane, 4556-

Lombard St. â€“ 45 papers Rte 333 â€“ 1005-1090 Pine St, 1003-1176 Pleasant St.Dr, â€“ 42 p. Rte 404 â€“ Chapperon

Rte 874 â€“ CanyonDr. Ridge 4797 Cammeray â€“ 66 (area), p. 1400-1448 Sunrivers Dr. â€“ 28 papers SUNRIVERS

108-439 Dr, Rte 380 â€“Greenstone Arbutus St, Chaparral Pl, PyramidRd, Crt.Sequoia â€“ 71 papers Powers Pl. â€“ 60 papers

875 â€“ Mariposa Golf RidgeCrt, (area), 2000Rte 870 2028 Sunrivers 26 papers Sagewood Crt,Dr.Dr,â€“ Lane, St, 100 Sun Rivers Dr. â€“Pointe 49 papers Rte 877 â€“ The Pl â€“ 15 papers

405 â€“ 20-128 Anvil Cres, Bestwick Rte 381 Centre Dr & Crts, Mahood Pl, Ave, Hemlock St, 605-800 Morrisey Pl.St.â€“â€“8645papers Lombard papers

589 â€“ 1941 1200-1385 Rte 591 Hillside Dr. â€“ 19 p. Copperhead Dr. â€“ 58 p. BROCK

406 â€“ 108-492 McGill Rte 404 Chapperon Dr, Rd. â€“ 62 Greenstone papers 108-439 Dr, Pyramid Crt. â€“ 71 papers RAYLEIGH Rte 830 Dr, 405 â€“ Chetwynd Anvil Cres, Bestwick Stevens â€“ 59 p. Pl, Dr & Crts,Dr.Mahood Morrisey â€“ 86 papers Rte 834 â€“Pl. Armour Pl, MattockMcKeague Rd, Sabiston Rte 406 â€“ 108-492 McGill Crt & Pl, 4205-4435 Spurraway Rd. â€“ 64 p Rd. â€“ 62 papers Rte 838 Strawberry Lane, 4556411 â€“ 206-384 Arrowstone 4797 Cammeray Dr. â€“ 66 p. Dr, Eagle Pl, Gibralter Crt & Wynd. â€“ 48 p. SAHALI Rte â€“ 478SHORE â€“ 191-299 Chancellor NORTH Dr, Sentry Pl, Sovereign Rte 131 â€“ 321-601 & 631Crt, Fortune The(odd Pinnacles. Dr side) â€“â€“3643p.p.

Rte Ridge (area), Rte 874 878 â€“â€“ Canyon Stone Ridge Cres, 1400-1448 Dr, Lane. â€“ Sunrivers 35 papersDr. â€“ 28 papers Rte Ridge(area), (area),Sillaro 2000Rte 875 880 â€“â€“ Golf Belmonte 2028 Sunrivers Dr, Visao Crt &Dr. Terr.â€“ 26 â€“ 71papers p. Rte 880 â€“ Belmonte (area), Sillaro VALLEYVIEW/JUNIPER Dr, & Terr. â€“Valleyview 71 p. RteVisao 617 â€“ Crt 2401-2515 Dr, Valleyview Pl. â€“ 50 p. VALLEYVIEW/JUNIPER Rte Valleyview Rte 617 621 â€“â€“ 2401-2515 Duck Rd, Skelly Rd, Dr, Valleyview â€“ 50 p. 96 Tanager Dr,Pl. 2606-2876

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Pets Animals sold as â€œpurebred stockâ€? must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.

WESTMOUNT Rte 201 â€“ Montrose Cres, Wedgewood Cres, Westlynn Dr, Westmount Dr. â€“ 75 p.

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Merchandise for Sale $500 & Under

Remington 7mm Bushnell 3x9. Floated-bedded, dies. 50RD nosler ammo +more. $725. 376-5551.

Firewood/Fuel ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine. Stock up now. Campfire wood. (250) 377-3457. Fir Firewood split or rounds delivered. Measured cords. 250-277-4477.

Do you have an item for sale under $750?

Furniture

Did you know that you can place

8ft Antique Couch $900. 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.

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As New Teak Table 43x75 Ex 48â€?, 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.

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

Misc. for Sale 2 Person Portable infrared sauna made of hemlock. $750/obo. 250-554-2514. 9â€? Dewalt Radial Arm Saw. $150. 250-314-6805/250-3194788. Black & Decker workmate folding table $80. Craftsman Router 25000RPM 1/4â€? shaft $75. Makita Two Tool Cordless Kit 1/2â€? 18V $120. Makita 1 1/4â€? Circular saw 15amp. $90. Porter/Cable 3hp 4 gal/oil free air compressor $200. HD Bostitch Coil Framing Nailer 3â€?. $150. 250-851-6195. Invacare Wheelchair. Excellent condition. $350/obo. 250376-9680.

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

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

Kubota AV2500 Generator. $585. 250-374-1988 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. Vita-pure water softener new. $350. 250-256-0084.

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Floor ReďŹ nishing/ Installations

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Handypersons

For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!

250-377-3457

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping

Home Improvements

AFFORDABLE BOOKKEEPING SERVICE 25 Years Experience. Professional. Kamloops B.C. LYNNE LUCAS 250 408 9699

Misc Services

RICKSâ€™S SMALL HAUL

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Stucco/Siding

Fruit Tree Pruning or Tree Removal

$750 Loans & More NO CREDIT CHECKS

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Browning BAR semi-auto 300 win. Mag. Exec cond. Made in Belgium. $800. 372-7890.

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RUN TILL SOLD SPECIAL

for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm.

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BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

Fitness/Exercise

TIME TO DECLUTTER?

PETS For Sale?

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS

Thompson Dr. â€“ Rd, 54 p. Rte 621 â€“ Duck Skelly Rd, 96 Tanager Dr, Coldwater 2606-2876 Dr. â€“ 38 p. Rte 668 â€“ 1939 Thompson Dr. â€“ 54 p.

Rte â€“ 480 â€“ 3-183 Chancellor RAYLEIGH 'U 6DSSKLUH &UW 6KHIĂ€HOG Rte 830 â€“ Chetwynd Dr, Way, Steeple Crt. Stevens Dr. â€“ 59 p.â€“ 54 p.

1365 DALHOUSIE DRIVE

Heavy Duty Machinery

Work Wanted Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /OfďŹ ce Worker/Tutor Detail oriented, organized, problem-solver, extremely computer literate. Strong proofreading, editing, technical writing, public speaking skills. Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match. Gene Wirchenko 250-8281474. genew@telus.net

Looking for Door to Door Carriers. Kids and Adults needed!

583 â€“ 1200-1385 Butte Pl, Chinook Rte 589 Pl, Mt. DufferinDr. Dr.â€“â€“5843p.p. Copperhead

Merchandise for Sale

Sales

SOME SHOES NEED FILLING

562 â€“ Butte Englemann Crt, 1802Rte 583 Pl, Chinook 1890 â€“ 62p.p. Pl, Mt.Lodgepole Dufferin Dr.Dr.â€“ 43

Merchandise for Sale

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

Livestock

ABERDEEN 523 â€“ 1711 2300-2399 Abbeyglen Rte 563 & 1951 Way, 750-794 Lodgepole Dr.Dunrobin â€“ 48 p. Dr. â€“ 82 p.

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Misc. for Sale New Nordic Exercise Machine paid over $700 asking $450 (250) 573-5646 Super single brand new bed purchased from The Brick. $100. 236-421-2116

Misc. Wanted All coin & Paper money collections wanted. BIG & small.U.S. Foreign & Canada Todd 1- 250- 864-3521

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Suites, Lower

Commercial Vehicles

Trucks & Vans

THOMPSON VILLA APARTMENTS

Vacant reno’d 2bdrm, sep entr, C/A, patio, ref’s req., suitable for couple. $950/mo. 250-376-0633.

2-Bedroom Apartments $1050 Bachelor Apartments $710-$720

Valleyview 2bdrm, 5appl sep ent, cls to bus, util incl. Avail now. $1025. 250-572-0608

• Seniors Orientated • Close to the Hospital • Quiet Living Space • Underground Parking • Newly Renovated Suites • No Smoking

BUYING all Coins, Collections, Gold & Silver, Olympic Coins Sets, Paper Currency + Local. Call Chad: 250-863-3082

520 Battle Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2M2 Contact Jean: 250-372-0510

Wanted jewellery of all kinds: Gold, Silver, Costume jewelry Also buying Coin Collections. Christine 1-778-281-0030

Available spacious 1&2bdrm apts with views. Starting at $850/mo. The Sands Apartment. Centrally located. Onsite Management. 250-8281711.

Sell it fast with a CLASSIFIED AD 250.374.7467 Sporting Goods Browning BBR 30:06 Browning rings & bases PAL req $650 250-682-0002

Real Estate Business for Sale Small family cafe for sale in the North Shore. 778-2572500.

For Sale By Owner 4/5 BDRM 2 BATH HOME on 3+ acres incl large shop & 2 bdrm 1700sf cabin for mtg helper. 1km from Armstrong, Possible owner financing $589,000. 250-309-1506

Logan Lake 2bdrm $550 tenant pays (604) 463-3728

condo hydro

Northland Apartments Bachelor Suite $845 per month 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Adult Oriented No Pets Elevators / Dishwashers Common Laundry $845-$1,050 per month North Shore 250-376-1427 South Shore 250-314-1135 Sahali 2bdrms, close to TRU and all amenities. $1200/mo +util. 778-257-2804/376-0716

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1984 Ford Ranger 4X4. Great Bush Truck. Manual Transmission. 2.8L. Needs work, maybe runs. Sat in driveway for over a year. Sold “As is”. $1,000/obo. 250-682-3984.

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

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

2001 Ford Van Windstar Sport. 6cyl, summers/winters incld. $1990/obo. 554-3331. 2003 Dodge Dakota. Well maintained 5spd. Fully loaded. $2,650/obo. 250-377-3002.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Lee A. Charlton

Iride Damini

November 9, 1953 – March 22, 2017

November 2, 1921 - March 30, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lee A. Charlton, with his wife by his side, on March 22, 2017. Lee was born in Burnaby on November 9, 1953 to Glen and Kathleen Charlton. Lee worked for the City of Kamloops for 26 years. He was an incredible husband, father and grandfather. He selflessly gave himself to family and friends and will be missed dearly. Lee is survived by his wife Susan, children Jamie, Nick, Robynn and Cody, siblings Ken and Merinda, as well as many grandchildren. Prayers will be recited on Friday, April 07, 2017 at 6:00 pm in the Sacred Heart Cathedral. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 08, 2017, at 11:00 am. Archbishop Richard Gagnon and Father Andrew L’Heureux, Concelebrants. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lee & Susan’s second home and vital support system during the last nine months, The Jean C. Barber Lodge in Vancouver. Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

Iride was born in Muris, Ragogna, Province of Udine, Italy to Umberto DeMonte and Anna Pascoli. She had three brothers and two sisters. One brother and one sister are still surviving and living in Italy.

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Iride was predeceased by her loving husband Valentino in June of 2005. Mom’s greatest pride and

Left to mourn her passing is her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her son Adrian Damini and his wife Jan and her daughter Catherina (Rina) Wells; grandson Aaron Damini and his wife Tami and their children Danika and Brayden Damini and Maddy Mehain; grandson Darryl Damini and his wife Melissa and their sons Seth and Samuel Damini; grandson Tyler Wells and grandson Brett Wells and his wife Alex and their daughter Lucy Bomphray Wells. Mom’s last weeks were spent in hospice at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home. She was known as Iris Damini there. We cannot say enough about the love, care and compassion that Mom and the whole family received. Thanks to each and every one of you. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Kamloops Hospice Association. Prayers will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 6:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

If I should die and leave you here a while,

Irene Mary Babcock A Celebration of Life for Irene will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2017 from 12:30 – 2:30 pm at the North Shore Community Centre, Cottonwood Manor, 730 Cottonwood Avenue, Kamloops, B.C.

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Andrew Chisholm 1985 - 2017

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing at home of Andrew Raymond Chisholm on March 25, 2017 at the age of 31 years. Andrew is survived by his parents Peter and Cathy, sister Jen and brother-in-law Zack (Panylyk), grandmother Mary Gaetz, uncles Michael Gaetz and Rob Chisholm (Jody), aunts Elaine Holub (Bob), Janice Stoodley (Brian) and Becky Paul and cousin Tiffany; along with numerous other cousins. Andrew was born in Kamloops on November 24, 1985 and was proud of his home town. He attended Dallas Elementary and graduated from Valleyview High School. Over the years Andrew had attended SFU and BCIT. More recently, Andrew had returned to Kamloops and had enrolled at BCIT to complete his degree in July. He was so looking forward to continuing his passions of writing and film. Andrew was creative, witty, funny, intelligent, charismatic, charming, inspirational and loyal to family and his myriad number of friends. He did not judge others but rather chose always to find something good in everyone no matter their situation or station in life. Andrew left his mark on people wherever he went and easily and unwittingly became the focal point of any gathering. He was truly a free spirit and lived his life to the fullest. Please join Andrew’s family and friends for a Celebration of his Life, Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 2:30 pm at The Central Station Pub in Kamloops. Bring your favourite stories and memories and dress as he would want you to - colourful “All You Need Is Love” ..... John Lennon Condolences may be expressed at DrakeCremation.com

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Mona Grace Piazza

July 8, 1931 – March 30, 2017 Mona Grace Piazza passed peacefully into the presence of her Saviour, Jesus, surrounded by family on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at the age of 85. She leaves behind Bert, her husband of 65 years. Mona was born on July 8, 1931 in Atwater, Saskatchewan to Axel and Margaret Ulveland. She was born at home, eight weeks premature. The priest was called to baptize her because she was not expected to live. But Mona did not give up easily—her feisty resilience pulled her through just as it continued to do throughout her life. Mona grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan and Salmon Arm, British Columbia before moving to Kamloops with her family. It was in Kamloops where she met and married her love, Bert, on June 16, 1951. Over the next twenty four years, she poured her life into raising their seven children as a stay-at-home Mom. Coming home from school to fresh baked bread and Friday night spaghetti are some of her children’s favorite memories. Mona began working at the Aberdeen McDonalds after her youngest son started school and spent the next 15 years as a trusted and respected member of the team, being selected as the employee of the month numerous times, and eventually being joined by that same son who actually became her manager at one point. Even after retiring, she could still be found at McDonalds with Bert, every Monday and Saturday morning, having her Bacon ‘n Egg McMuffin and coffee. And her coffee was no ordinary coffee—Mona was very particular with how she ordered it—it had to be just right! After moving to Ponderosa Place in 1999, Mona became very involved in organizing social activities and enjoyed visiting with and helping her many friends. She was known for her cheerful smile, her witty sense of humour and preferred to always forgive others rather than hold a grudge. Mourning the loss of their mother are Garry (Liz), Bonnie (Alan), Jim (Patsy), Sandy (Ben), Linda (Bernie), Cheryl (Todd), Rob (Kumi) and Cindy

(mother of Michelle and Mike). Also her seventeen grandchildren: Nic (Laurie), Jenny (Garrett), Tyler, Jason (Julie), Michelle (Gaston), Mike, Elizabeth, Rachel, Amy (Joe), Gayle, Curtis (Caitlyn), Andrew (Lyndsey), Jenny (Josh), Rishelle (Sean), Amanda (Steven), Cassie (Nige l) and Toddy (Zaria); and her seventeen greatgrandchildren: Wyatt, Noelle, Rory, Norah, Mikayla, Heidi, Darin, Blaik, Lexi, Ivey, Nash, Alex, Kinsley, Ryan, Rylee, Eden and London. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joy of her life and she faithfully prayed for each of them. Also left to cherish her memory is her brother Lorne (Lorraine), and niece Doreen (Mitch) who was like a sister to her, as well as numerous other nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Axel and Margaret Ulveland, her brothers Rocky, Ralph, Harold, Allan, Clarence and her sisters Margaret, Lill and Normie, as well as five infant siblings. Mona will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her, and her sweet smile will be forever in our memories. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm on Good Friday, April 14, 2017, at the Summit Drive Church, 1975 Summit Drive, Kamloops, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to: Alzheimer Society of Canada (www. alzheimer.ca) 20 Eglinton Ave. W16th Floor, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8 Or Variety – The Children’s Charity (www.variety.bc.ca) 4300 Still Creek Dr, Burnaby, BC V5C 6C6 Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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Obituaries & In Memoriam William Clifford Klaws July 8, 1933 – March 30, 2017

Dad began his life in Loon Lake, SK living on a farm, which was hard and rewarding work that provided an opportunity for learning a bit about everything: mechanics, plumbing, carpentry and cement work to name a few. In the 1950’s he and his mother Sophie, father Richard, sister Alice and brother Bob moved to sunny Kelowna to farm again. This is where dad started his 36 year career with the CNR as a section man at the young age of 16 and in 1956 began a seventeen year marriage with Marion where they built a home together and started a family – son Kim and daughter Joanne. Dad was known as Bill. During his career with the CN, Bill was responsible for the safety and livelihood of three hundred men from Boston Bar to Kamloops. He took his job seriously and he treated his men like extended family; protector and advisor, solid and stoic. Bill helped many immigrants settle in Canada. He judged not by ethnicity, but by attitude and work ethic, making many long-lasting friendships. While working in Kamloops Bill met Karen, the love of his life and her three daughters, Cheryl, Janice and Glynis. They married in 1978 and during their 38 years of marriage they enjoyed camping along the CN railroad track, traveling and spending time with family and close friends. The CN took them to Spruce Grove, AB where Bill moved to management as the Superintendent in Charge of Production for Western Canada. Five years later they moved back to Kamloops where Bill finished out his career as Track Maintenance Supervisor. Bill and Karen adored their life together. Bill’s perfect day would be walking hand in hand with Karen on a beach in Hawaii, followed by a juicy steak and a glass of red wine. Even in retirement life was busy – planning, building and repairing. Bill was to many people the equivalent of what google search is today. He balanced hard work with recreation and vacation. He provided the opportunities for family to toboggan

on Mount Robson, water ski the Okanagan lakes as well as make the first and last runs of the day on Tod Mountain. Bill was confronted with the challenge of Parkinson’s disease 15 years ago and rose to the challenge with the love and support of all. Dad died peacefully in Kamloops in his room at Gemstone with Janice by his side. He knew he was loved by family and extended family for the man he was. He was a great man. Left to celebrate his life are: his wife Karen; sister Alice, son Kim (Heather); daughters Joanne (Darin), Cheryl (Tony), Janice (Mark) and Glynis (Brad); grandsons Cameron, Craig (Alysia), Wyatt (Lisa), Matthew and Thomas; granddaughters Jordan, Kimberly (Chad), Tracy (Joel), Kate, Christine (Colin), Erin, Whitney (Blair), Natasha, Annika and Sadie; great-grandson Paxton; great-granddaughters Ruby, Jayde, Scarlett and Meikka; nephews Mark and Michel Duhaime and their families. Also close to his heart are many more extended family, including cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to thank the Dr’s, staff and support staff at Gemstone for taking such loving care of Bill and always treating him with dignity and respect. A special thank you to Dr. Takahashi and Dr. Stefanyk. As requested there will be no formal service. Please consider donating to Parkinson’s research in memory of Dad. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

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I’m Glad I Touched Shoulders With You From Bob White’s Scrapbook

There’s a comforting thought at the close of the day When I’m weary and lonely and sad That sort of grips hold of this crusty old heart And bids it be merry and glad. It gets in my soul, and it drives out the blues, And finally thrills through and through. It’s just a sweet memory that chants the refrain, “I’m glad I touched shoulders with you.” Did you know you were brave, Did you know you were strong, Did you know there was one leaning hard, Did you know that I listened and waited and prayed And was cheered by your simplest word? Did you know that I longed for that smile on your face, For the sound of your voice ringing true, Did you know I grew stronger and better because I had merely touched shoulders with you? I am glad that I live; that I battle and strive For a place that I know I must fill; I’m thankful for sorrows I’ll meet with a grin What fortune may send good or ill; I may not have wealth, I may not be great but I know I shall always be true, For I have in my life that courage you gave, When once I touched shoulders with you.

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Mykel Leslie Fritz Frank-Rothenburger

October 4, 2000 – March 31, 2017 Mykel Frank-Rothenburger began life with a passion that never let up. When he was three years old, he picked up his first medical book. It was a sign that this was a kid who was going to be above the ordinary. He was shy, funny, kind, artistic in his own way and intensely inquisitive. He was, as his mom Edyn calls him, “the most beautiful soul this world had to offer.” And, as an early friend describes him, “a little weird, a little wacky and so full of love, that’s what made Mykel, Mykel.” Edyn and Mykel would agree that he provided some challenging moments. “One of his greatest skills was testing the limits of his mother,” Edyn says, smiling as she remembers the joy of him. As Mykel grew up, his interests were, to say the least, diverse. He loved trying new things. At five, he took up karate, a sport he remained devoted to his entire life, earning a third-degree black belt. At Beattie School of the Arts, he began playing the alto saxophone, and kept at it. He even composed his own songs. And while it’s unlikely he was going to win a Juno or an Oscar (he “accidentally” got into drama in school), he liked to sing and act. And from an early age he loved the water, whether it be in the pool or, for the past several years, on the sailboat owned by his ‘Nan’ Irene and ‘Pop’ Jon Buckle. Oh, yeah, and there was snowboarding, and Rubik’s cubes, and video games and, of course, he knew much more about how computers work than most software developers and technicians. Seemed like it, anyway. By Grade 6 he was carting his laptop to school with him. After Beattie, he attended Sa-Hali secondary, SKSS and the KOOL School. His shyness began to fade and selfconfidence took root.

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Mykel liked his hot chocolate with whole milk, not pre-mixed; he enjoyed posting funny videos, quoting random facts, almost anything to do with science, working with hand tools, researching his family history, spending time with his girlfriend Jasmine, hanging out with friends and volunteering at the SPCA. He grew his hair a foot long to donate to the Wigs for Kids program for kids with cancer. That’s the kind of guy he was. One day last October, right after his 16th birthday, he proudly stuck his ‘L’ on his Nan’s car and began working towards his driver’s license. He was already looking forward to getting his own car and souping it up. “Watch out people of Kamloops!” he posted on Facebook. As for those medical books, well, he decided early on he’d become a doctor, later adjusting that ambition to becoming a medical researcher. We lost Mykel last Friday. We lost the complicated joy he brought to his friends, his family and most of all his loving mother Edyn. His mom is joined by dad Mike Frank, gramma Laurie Frank, Aunt Beth, ‘Nan’ Irene (and Jon ‘Pop’) Buckle, grand-dad Mel (Syd) Rothenburger, great-grandma Kay Alaric, aunts Sunnie, Kelly and Aija, uncles Ryan, Jacob and Matthew and lots of cousins, his cat Leo and girlfriend ‘Little Egg’ Jasmine Bidwell in mourning him and missing him. A Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2017 at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola St., Kamloops. In lieu of flowers, donations to the SPCA would be much appreciated. A scholarship will be established in Mykel’s name to benefit children with ADHD and mental health challenges.

Footprints One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two set of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, you said that once I decided to followed you, you’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times of life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why, when I needed you most, you would leave me.” The Lord replied, “My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.”

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BI GGE S T F U R N I T U R E

1289 Dalhousie Drive (Beside

250.372.3181

on Dalhousie)

R E C L I N E R GA L L E RY

The Pick-A-Pair S ale at La-Z-Boy is the biggest recliner sale of the year. We have deals and products of this sale that we won’t have any other time of the year. We can not issue rain-checks for many of these items because we can no longer buy them at these prices. The photos in the ad are for representation purposes only, the actual color or fabric on the chair that we have for this sale may be different. AVAILABLE AT LA-Z-BOY FURNITURE KAMLOOPS LOCATION ONLY.

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