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Sensational Soups co-ordinator Delores Owen (at left in this file photo with volunteer Linda Zumwalt) helps serve up a bowl of comfort to those in the community needing a hot meal.

Comforting those in need in city DALE BASS

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So far this year, Family Tree Family Resource Centre has had 4,509 visits from marginalized families in the city.

On the other side of the city’s downtown, the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter saw its beds used by women and children fleeing violence 4,997 times.

Across the river, the women behind Sensational Soups feed anywhere from 600 to 900 people every month with twice-weekly lunches.

Asked to explain the value of the program at the Mount Paul Food Centre, Delores Wilson pointed to a photograph a friend sent her. It’s a bowl of soup with a few words beneath: “A hug in a bowl, using soup to spread comfort.”

It sums up what each of the three agencies say is their ultimate goal — to comfort people who need it.

The trio join the New Life Community Kamloops and the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling

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The Family Tree Family Centre helps hundreds of families each year, offering mentorship and referrals to other agencies.

Centre as beneficiaries of the KTW Christmas Cheer Fund, At Family Tree, for example, executive director Susan Wright said it is mainly mothers living in poverty, often grappling with health issues and violence in the home, who use its programs.

“Many of the mothers who attend our programs do not have a healthy support system,” she said.

“They do not have the privilege of family to help them during times of need. They are quite literally alone.

When a mother comes to Family Tree, they are instantly connected to our community.

They suddenly have a whole ‘family’ of support to turn to.”

Through mentorship and referrals to other agencies, they work with their clients on the tough challenges — dealing with children in foster care, supervising visits between parents and those children and working with them to reunite the family.

“Maintaining this attachment is key to reducing trauma for all involved and reduces the stress on the family unit,” Wright said.

“With reduced stress, mothers are more likely and better able to address the underlying issue that caused children to go into care in the first place.”

The Y’s shelter deals exclusively with women and children and the kind of reality “no one wants to have but many women do,” said executive See OFFERING, A7

Charities being supported again this year include the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter, Family Tree Family Resource Centre, Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre, Sensational Soups and New Life Community Kamloops.

To donate, go online to kamloopsthisweek. com and look for the Christmas Cheer logo or drop into the KTW office, 1365B Dalhousie Dr. in Southgate.

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All donations collected will be held by the United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo for distribution in January.

THANK YOU, DONORS! RUNNING TOTAL: $8,302 • John and Val Kemp, $100 • Libby Denbigh, in memory of David and Rachel, $50 • The Posse of Kamloops, $100 • Phil and Cathy Holman, $100 • Kyra Fisher, $100 • MJB Lawyers employee charity fund, $250 • Amy Regen, $100 • Brenda Fennell, $100 • Bob and Jo-Mary Hunter, $200 • Lucy Hicks, $50 • In memory of Ruth Cooley, $25 CONTINUES ON A10

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Council Calendar November 20, 2017 10:00 am ‑ Community to Community (C2C) Forum Moccasin Square Gardens, 315 Yellowhead Highway November 20, 2017 4:45 pm ‑ Arts Commission Corporate Boardroom, 7 Victoria Street West November 21, 2017 1:30 pm ‑ Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West

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BUDGET MEETING The City wants to hear your ideas to help plan for the future. Residents are invited to a round‑table discussion with City staff and Councillors on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, in the Valley First Lounge at Sandman Centre, to provide feedback and ideas to be considered in the supplemental budget and the Five‑year Financial Plan.

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November 21, 2017 7:00 pm ‑ Public Budget Meeting Sandman Centre, 300 Lorne Street

Our fathers, partners, brothers, and friends are facing a health crisis that isn’t being talked about. Men are dying too young. We can’t afford to stay silent, which is why we’re taking action.

November 28, 2017 10:00 am ‑ Council Budget Meeting Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West

In January 2018, the City, in partnership with F3Fit and Thompson Rivers University, will deliver the #TrueNTH Strength Training Program for prostate cancer survivors and any other male cancer survivors. Space is limited, so register today.

November 28, 2017 1:30 pm ‑ Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West November 29, 2017 5:00 pm ‑ Social Planning Council DES Boardroom, 105 Seymour Street

For more information, please contact Jen Edgcombe at jedgecombe@kamloops.ca or 250‑828‑3742.

To register, go to www.kamloops.ca/ezreg or call 250‑828‑3655 and quote course number 280732.

December 5, 2017 1:30 pm ‑ Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West December 7, 2017 8:00 am ‑ Parks and Recreation Committee TCC Meeting Room A, 910 McGill Road

NOTICE TO MOTORISTS - SANTA CLAUS PARADE

December 12, 2017 1:30 pm ‑ Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West

There will be temporary road closures in the downtown area for the Santa Claus Parade. Motorists are asked to avoid the parade route and to not park along the parade route on that day.

December 13, 2017 5:00 pm ‑ Social Planning Council DES Boardroom, 105 Seymour Street

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Notice to Motorists Expect delays, and please use caution and obey all traffic control devices and traffic control people in work zones. For traffic details, follow #kammute on Facebook and Twitter.

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The Lansdowne Transit Exchange will be temporarily relocated to St. Paul Street between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue. The temporary St. Paul Street exchange will be in effect from 10:15 am to 1:15 pm.

Winter Driving, Please Use Caution

Please use caution when driving in the vicinity of this event, and obey all traffic control devices and traffic control people. Thank you for your co‑operation. Call the Traffic and Transportation Section at 250‑828‑3815 for clarification.

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

Chief Election Officer The City of Kamloops is seeking Chief Election Officer services. For more information, see BC BID NRFP 286160, at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca.

Join us on a tour around town and see the city's best light displays. After the tour, there will be a tea service and singalong at Sandman Centre.

A bus will pick you up and return you to your pickup location. To register for this free event, call 250‑828‑3500 and quote program number 273539.

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LOCAL NEWS Rick Wile as seen handing out the Kamloops Blazers’ Three Star Award at the end of the 2012-2013 season. The 39-year employee of Radio NL is no longer with the company, one of six employees who have left or been laid off in recent weeks.

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CAN I APPOINT 2 PEOPLE AS MY EXECUTORS AT THE SAME TIME? Legally, you can appoint as many people as you want to be your Executor. Practically though, there can be many challenges when there is more than one Executor. You should carefully consider whether those Executors would be able to do the job amicably.

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‘The Bear’ Wile among NL Broadcasting employee cuts TIM PETRUK

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Four people were given their walking papers on Wednesday at a Kamloops radio station, bringing to six the number of NL Broadcasting staffers who have left the company or been laid off in recent weeks.

NL Broadcasting general manager Garth Buchko told KTW the moves were part of staffing changes that also left longtime sports director Rick “The Bear” Wile without a job last month, around the same time veteran music director Tim Tyler’s retirement was announced in an internal company email.

“We’re restructuring,” Buchko said. “It’s our news department and our sports department and Bear was part of that.”

Buchko would not say which departments were impacted by the four cuts made Wednesday.

KTW has learned the employees let go were senior copy writer Chris Doherty, on-air personality Matt Bellamy and two employees in the production department. Doherty and Bellamy were both longtime NL employees.

NL Broadcasting — which owns Radio NL 610 AM,

Country 103 and 97.5 The River — was purchased earlier this year by Newcap Radio, a Nova Scotia-based broadcasting company with 95 radio stations across Canada, including three in Vancouver and one each in Kelowna and Penticton.

The sale was finalized in June.

In May, when the sale was announced, Buchko told KTW the message from Newcap to employees was one of stability.

“When Ian Lurie [chief operating officer with Newcap] was in last week, he said there’s no foreseeable changes. We have a strong, profitable business,” Buchko said at the time.

In May, Lurie told KTW he had been interested in purchasing NL Broadcasting in previous positions with Standard Radio and Astral Media.

“Newcap has always wanted to expand in B.C. . . . When we looked at the stability of the economy, growth of the university, development going on, migration of people from Vancouver finding opportunities — we love the prospects for the town and the entrenched position NL has,” he said.

While Lurie acknowledged challenges of traditional media in the age of social media, he said in May that radio had fared

better than newspapers and television.

NL had been an independent broadcaster prior to the sale. The station was founded in 1970.

Buchko said he’s not sure whether the restructuring is complete or more cuts are coming.

“I can’t answer that today, because no business can answer that,” he said. “But we’re pleased with our business and pleased with the staff we have. Only time will tell.”

Wile, who was inducted into the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame in April, had been with Radio NL for nearly 39 years.

“I’m staying in Kamloops,” Wile told KTW, noting the terms of his departure from the company prevent him from discussing certain details.

“I’m not retiring. I’m too young to retire,” he said, “I’ll pop up some place. I’ve been doing too much around Kamloops for 40 years to just shut it down.”

Also a longtime on-air NL Broadcasting employee, Tyler retired last month after more than three decades with the company.

He had been the music director at 97.5 The River and Country 103.

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Sandra Tully’s son Ryan Pinneo was 22 when he died from an overdose.

Pinneo is one of the many hundreds of Canadians who have died from taking drugs laced with fentanyl. Tully has joined a campaign called Moms Stop The Harm, a network of mothers who have lost a loved one to overdoses.

They are encouraging people to send a photo of the person who died in an envelope to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa. Postage is free.

Go online to momsstoptheharm.com for more information.

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andra Tully has a question for the prime minister.

“I just want to know — what’s the number it’s going to take? How many more have to die?” said Tully, whose 22-year-old son Ryan Pinneo is one of the many hundreds of Canadians who have died from a fentanyl overdose.

Every morning, she turns on her computer and watches a YouTube video that shows the faces of so many who have died from the drug that prompted the province’s medical health officer to declare an emergency last year — and she hopes no more faces have to be added to the video.

But, Tully said, she knows that hope will not be met as the crisis continues.

“It has to change,” she said.

Tully and fellow mom-livingin-grief Sherry Robinson are part of a movement they hope will see that change happen.

Through Moms Stop The Harm, a network of mothers who have lost a loved one to overdoses, they are asking people to send a photo of the person who died in an envelope to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

There is no cost to send mail to the prime minister and MPs. They want Trudeau to read every message, look at every face and do more than he has to date to confront the crisis.

Tully wants the federal government to take action to control the flood of drugs coming

into the province in some way to ensure that, for those who use them — whether through ongoing addiction or recreational use — can do so without the fear of a fentanyl death.

“Two editorials. There were two editorials this week about decriminalizing them,” Tully said. “And I live here in a small community that is very conservative. And there were two editorials.”

Trudeau has maintained his government will not consider decriminalizing hard drugs to combat the overdose epidemic.

Instead, he told media earlier this year, his government is focused on creating a way to control and regulate marijuana.

The moms want people to not just send a photo to the PM, but to affix it to a card on which they can write a message on the back.

She said the inspiration for the campaign, which has already seen hundreds of people send their messages, came from a presentation she and Robinson made to the provincial health minister.

They laid pictures of their dead children on the table in front of the minister.

“And it was a powerful moment,” she said.

Tully wants to see the conversation on the crisis stop being about “those people.” She wants society to stop stigmatizing those who use drugs and stop casting shame on them.

That shame, she said, “keeps them in the shadows.”

Tully said that humiliating characteristic is what affected her son, Ryan.

When she was married a

quarter-century ago, Tully said, she was so shy she couldn’t even speak at her wedding reception.

Not any more.

“I’m going to talk and there’s going to be a change,” she said.

Fuelling that drive is not only her son’s death and that of Robinson’s son, but the many obituaries she reads of young people dying in Kamloops.

“And he [Ryan] knew them in some way,” Tully said. “They went to school together or they were friends.”

Her mantra, her message to people, is just four words — no powder, no pills.

“Maybe I do this to avoid grief,” Tully said. “It’s been 22 months and the grief, it softens as we go on, but there’s not a day that I don’t think about him. Not a day that I don’t think, ‘Really?’

“There are days when there’s a random picture his friends post on Facebook. That is such a treasure, the best gift in the world.

“But this is my life. I guess I don’t have a choice.”

Tully has spoken with people who have had every relative and friend they know take part in the Stop The Harm campaign, For those who want to get involved, the process is simple: Get a photograph. Get a small piece of paper on which to affix the photo. Write your message to the prime minister on the back. Put it into an envelope addressed to Prime Minister Trudeau, House of Commons, Ottawa, Ont., K1A 0A6.

“Anyone can participate,” Tully said.

“And, you know, I don’t know many people who don’t know someone who died.”

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Offering soup, shelter and some company From A3

When they arrive at the shelter, Walker said, they enter “a home without violence.

No yelling. No fear. There are warm beds and hot food.

“There are people who understand how much courage it takes to walk away from the life you led into something unknown, unpredictable.”

This year, that has meant providing comfort and care for 123 women and 98 children. It has meant dealing with 600 phone calls for help and making more than 500 referrals to other agencies.

One of the biggest challenges remains housing, Walker said. There isn’t enough second-stage housing in Kamloops to help transition women and their children back into the community quickly.

Often those who have fled the violence live in the shelter for up to three months, even though the official time frame is just 30 days.

Sensational Soups is the new kid on the comfort block in many ways.

It’s only been around for a few years, created by a group of retired women who jumped into the void created when

a soup kitchen program at downtown’s Mount Paul United Church ended.

Since then, twice a week the women, helped by donations from the Kamloops Food Bank, put out the homemade placemats and dish up soup, sandwiches and desserts — all made from scratch with health ingredients.

It is fed to a crowd that could be homeless people, those living in poverty, seniors who might not otherwise eat lunch that day, people living on a disability pension or someone who just wants some company for a while.

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THE HOT AND NOT OF THE WEEK Kamloops This Week looks at the stories of the week — the good, the bad and all in-between:

HOT: Twin Rivers vice-principal Beth Dye, who was honoured in Ottawa on Thursday by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in a ceremony hosted by Jeopardy’s Alex Trebek.

The Geographic Literacy Award recognizes Dye for her work teaching the subject and her dedication in creating teams to compete in the annual Canadian Geographic Challenge.

Teaching is a passion for many.

Kudos to Dye for a job well done.

NOT: The owners or caretakers of a herd of horses on a Shuswap Road property east of Kamloops. BC SPCA officers were at the site last week to seize nine horses they say were starving.

Two dead horses were found on the property and likely starved to death, according to the BC SPCA, although necropsies will determine official causes of death.

There is much still to be revealed, paramount of which is why and how the animals denigrated to such a sorry state.

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HOT: Kamloops hockey legend Mark Recchi, who on Monday was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.

Recchi’s career speaks to his Hall-worthy accomplishments: 22 seasons in the best hockey league in the world, three Stanley Cup rings, seven All-Star games, fifth all-time in games played, 1,533 points — good for 12th place all-time in the NHL — and much more.

There’s a reason the former Blazer legend has a portion of Lorne Street named after him.

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Moderators should confess to utter stupidity online

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t’s an obscure Facebook page, a cockroach among the kings of the online jungle.

It’s called Kamloops Anonymous Confession Page V 2.0 and it ranks among the more pathetic pages on the Internet one will come across.

Under the “about” tab is this explanation: “Share your darkest secrets 100% anonymously! Just follow the link and confess!”

One need not scroll down very far to realize the posts are dominated by yawn-inducing sexual fantasies replete with poor grammar and worse imagination.

It really is a stupid, stupid page, one of many such silly pages on Facebook and elsewhere online.

But it has more than 1,100 people following it, so the page does have an audience that enjoys lowbrow content. And that is fine — until posts on the page become criminal in nature and affect the community at large.

Moderators who go by the names ToMKaT and Stella apparently run the page and read every comment posted before deciding which ones get published online.

There are numerous examples on the page of people expressing their displeasure with the moderators for not approving various posts.

So we know by those comments that the moderators read all posts and have decided some are not fit to be published — which leaves many shaking their heads at the decision this week by those same moderators to read and

CHRISTOPHER FOULDS

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MUSINGS publish two posts that clearly and directly threatened the lives of a specific group of people in Kamloops.

The posts were published on Monday afternoon, one minute apart, resulting in Kamloops Mounties rushing to Walmart and, with store management, evacuating the mass of shoppers from within while the building was searched.

The first threat posted on the Facebook page involved a claim a bomb was planted behind a toilet — somewhere. The second threat was more specific, with a vow to open fire on shoppers in the store.

It boggles the mind how those threats, coming as they did so soon after the horrific gunfire massacres in Las Vegas and Sutherland Springs, Tex., could have possibly been approved for publication anywhere in any format.

The posts themselves are crimes. Approving publication of those posts is likely a crime, which

is probably why ToMKat and Stella are uttering nary a peep and refusing to return messages from KTW. Kamloops RCMP said the page moderators reported the posts, which led to a swift police response, tense moments for shoppers, lost income for Walmart and a waste of emergency resources, which are already stretched thin.

What the page moderators should have done is report the posts without publishing them for all to see.

Screenshots of the threatening posts were taken and shared elsewhere on Facebook. I came across the threats on a Facebook page unrelated to Kamloops Anonymous Confession Page V 2.0.

The best the moderators could do in explaining the decision to promote mass shootings by posting a frighteningly direct threat is this: “As much as we did not want to post these, it was decided that we should to show you what sort of crap that gets submitted. I feel the need to give an explanation as people are wondering ‘WTF were these posted??’ Well, you know why certain things don’t get posted. That is all I am going to say on the matter.”

Hopefully, they will have more to say on the matter when explaining to Mounties how they arrived at the decision to scare the hell out of a lot of people for no discernible reason. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @ChrisJFoulds

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

WHAT WAS TNRD THINKING WITH MONUMENT? Editor: Re: (‘TNRD approves spending $100,000 on monument to wildfire volunteers,’ Nov. 14): What were the powers that be in the regional district thinking when

approving this amount of money?

I am almost certain a majority of the wildfire volunteers would not be comfortable with hearing about $100,000 being spent on another monu-

ment and I hope these volunteers express their opinions.

From what I have read, a dinner is also being planned for the volunteers.

I think this is a nice

gesture and perhaps a small plaque could be affixed to the 2003 wildfire monument outside the TNRD Building at Victoria Street and Fifth Avenue.

There are so many

charitable ways $100,000 could be spent to help those less fortunate in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.

Ellen Faraday Kamloops

GIVE MONEY TO VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS INSTEAD Editor: Re: (‘TNRD approves spending $100,000 on monument to wildfire volunteers,’ Nov. 14): It is unbelievable that the regional district board would spend $100,000 for a monument honouring all the wildfire volunteers for their service.

As others have noted online at kamloopsthisweek.com, would it not be better to give the money to the organizations that volunteered their services?

I would much rather see $100,000 go to better use. Why not create a small plaque that could be attached to the existing wildfire

monument in front of the library and art gallery or placed on the outside wall of Sandman Centre?

I’m sure it would be equally appreciated — at much less cost to taxpayers.

Barb Eagle Kamloops

WE ALREADY HAVE MONUMENT FROM 2003 WILDFIRES Editor: I’ve been reading some of the letters recently regarding another monument to honour the volunteers who helped

during this past summer’s wildfires. We already have a monument from the 2003 wildfires.

It is nicely situated outside the downtown

library and art gallery as a tribute to all who helped, so why couldn’t a plaque honouring this past summer’s volunteers be added to it, rather than spending

$100,000 that could most likely be used to help others in our community?

In the event of another catastrophe, more plaques could be added to the

same monument.

For most volunteers, a simple thank you is all that is needed.

H. Collins Kamloops

LIBERALS FORBADE OVERSIGHT NOW STONE DEMANDS IT? Re: (‘Stone says BC Hydro rate freeze needs BCUC nod,’ Sept. 14): Editor: I find it rich that Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone (B.C. Liberal) would demand the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) oversee the NDP government’s proposed freeze of BC Hydro rates.

It is well known the B.C. Liberals forbade the oversight of the BCUC in the development of the Site C dam. That multi-billion-dollar boondoggle will cost us plenty to shut down and, as the LNG market has crashed, this will leave

taxpayers on the hook if we were to continue with Christy Clark’s folly.

Cracks have already twice caused remediation, pushing the project back, and if it is ever paid off, it would be in 2094.

It is sad the previous government did not use the BCUC as it was supposed to because we could have prevented wasted taxpayer money.

I wonder if Stone would be so opposed if the freezing of BC Hydro rates benefited his corporate tax base instead of regular constituents?

Kevin Bonell Kamloops

Editor: I was shocked to read that Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone now thinks the government should consult the BC Utilities Commission before freezing BC Hydro rates.

I was under the impression Stone’s B.C. Liberal Party enacted legislation that exempted Site C and other projects from BCUC review.

Which Stone can we believe?

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“Throw more money at it and health care professionals. Oh yeah, legalize everything, too. Problem solved — you’re welcome.”

— posted by Captain Obvious

RE: STORY: LAYOFFS AT NL BROADCASTING, INCLUDING DEPARTURE OF RICK “THE BEAR” WILE:

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RE: STORY: OUTDOOR RINK GROUP WILL FACE OFF BEFORE KAMLOOPS’ PUBLIC BUDGET MEETING:

“A great idea for our community. If our tax increases go toward ideas like this, I am all for it. Cue the 50-plus crowd.”

— posted by 2Kam “I think this is a great idea provided the funding makes sense.

Another healthy living option for our community and an asset to attract people who want to live and work in our great city.”

— posted by Stephen Karpuk

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Putting your work up to be assessed, to be judged, is the ultimate act of brav-

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For this exhibition, cash awards were given to five students. Marissa Drayton, Kieran Muller, Carol Schlosar and Susan Miller each received $500 and Debra Kessler received $750.

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Muddy state of Hillside Cemetery shocks visitor ANDREA KLASSEN

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Janine Potter wasn’t sure she would manage to find the correct headstone.

After arriving at Hillside Cemetery on Notre Dame Drive to visit her father’s grave over the weekend, the Williams Lake woman was shocked to find many graves coated in inches of mud, the result of a recent water main break.

While she knew the area in which her father, Noel Smith, was buried, Potter didn’t know the exact location of the marker and the mud on the stones was too thick to make out identifying details. Using a stick, she scraped mud from three other stones before the correct name finally emerged.

“That’s my dad and that’s all I have of him, so to go there and find it in that state, it just broke my heart,” she said. “It was awful. We spent probably a half an hour or more trying to clean the mud from my dad’s.”

She thinks clearing the headstones should have been a priority for the city, “just out of respect.”

Parks and civic facilities manager Jeff Putnam said the massive amount of mud in the cemetery is the result of a midnight water main break two weeks ago, which damaged the

cemetery’s irrigation system, a road, a retaining wall, grass and some graves.

Though weather has warmed in recent days, Putnam said crews weren’t able to begin removing mud until this week, as it was frozen.

Starting Friday, he said, the city will be deploying additional parks staff to Hillside, which has a crew of two, to clear mud off the markers.

“The majority of the headstones should be visible by tomorrow,” he said on Thursday.

Parks, recreation and cultural services director Byron McCorkell said other repairs required at Hillside will take months — and can’t begin until next spring due to variability of the weather at this time of year.

Once the ground fully thaws, McCorkell said he is expecting a variety of issues to appear, including sunken headstones and graves.

“There was a good two, three feet of water throughout the cemetery,” he said. “It wasn’t a small, little break.

It was an eight-inch water main that was broken for quite some time.”

McCorkell said it’s not clear what the price of cleanup will be.

“Right now, we’re assessing what we can do to keep the cemetery up and running,” he said, noting the city has had to postpone some services due to ice and damage.

Education minister in town Education Minister Rob Fleming will be in Kamloops on Friday for a long-awaited meeting with local school trustees.

The Kamloops-Thompson board of education had requested a meeting with the new minister to lobby him on the need for capital improvements in schools.

The local board had been trying to arrange a meeting with the new minister to discuss the need for capital infrastructure in the district.

Earlier this year, the board pro-

duced a glossy pamphlet, Schools: An Investment In Our Future, containing enrolment projections through 2025, capital infrastructure needs and fact boxes on how much money has been spent in the past in the KamloopsThompson compared to other districts in B.C. In its pamphlet, the district points out it had 2.6 per cent of provincial student enrolment from 2001 to 2017, yet received only one-half per cent of the provincial capital expenditure.

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Aboriginal capital corporation among those coming to LinkUp SEAN BRADY

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The All Nations Trust Company was created 25 years ago to fill the need for those living on reserves who needed loans, but could not get them from the banks because their homes could not be used as collateral.

All Nations is one of four Aboriginal capital corporations in the province and one of 19 organizations that will be at LinkUp, the upcoming Kamloops business development summit.

The trust company is Aboriginal-owned and its shareholders are bands, tribal councils, other Aboriginal organizations, Métis associations and status, non-status and Métis individuals. It provides grants, loans and business mentoring services to eligible entrepreneurs.

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Outdoor rink group set to face off for city councillors ANDREA KLASSEN STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

Most years, the City of Kamloops’ fall budget meeting opens with a presentation on the city’s finances.

This year, a group of residents hope to begin public consultations with a little more energy — and convince city councillors to put their support behind a new recreation project.

Members of the Kamloops Outdoor Skating Association will host a game of ball hockey outside Sandman Centre before Tuesday’s budget meeting.

Play will start at about 6 p.m., an hour before the meeting begins.

Association member and former NHLer Steve Gainey said he hopes to see young families come out to play, since a rink would benefit them.

“As the councillors go in, they’ll see us outside having fun and, hopefully, groups of kids in hats and jerseys,” he said.

Gainey said the association’s goal for the 2018 budget is to have

council fund a parks department study that would determine where a refrigerated rink should be placed and what format would be the best fit for Kamloops.

While the group wants to see hockey and skating space available, it is otherwise not recommending a specific design. The study was included in a list of supplemental budget items in 2014, when it was priced at $20,000, but didn’t make the cut for funding.

The Kamloops Outdoor Skating Association formed soon after.

Gainey said the rink would provide an all-ages outdoor activity for residents that is more affordable and requires less of a time commitment than much of what is available in winter.

“The price point is there — it’s free,” he said. “It’s a way to not drive 45 minutes to pay $80 at the ski hill or pack your car up to go cross-country skiing.”

While existing outdoor ice surfaces in the city already attract kids and families, Gainey said their use is unpredictable because of dependence on freezing weather, which leaves some of the best

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days of the winter unavailable for skating.

“With the refrigerated system, they say up to 10 degrees above zero, so when it’s really beautiful on a day like today, you still have crisp, beautiful ice,” he said.

“You’re not out there frozenfingered and the kids are done 15 or 20 minutes after you get them there.”

While the proposal still needs city council’s support, Gainey said the group has commitments from other local organizations, which have pledged about $65,000 in funding if the project goes ahead.

It also has support from minor hockey groups.

“We feel that the general pulse from the public is that people want to see this go forward,” Gainey said.

The city’s budget meeting will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 21, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Valley First Lounge at Sandman Centre. Residents can participate in round-table discussions to offer feedback on the budget or suggestions for this year’s list of supplemental items and projects.

Kamloops hotels saw bump from wildfires CAM FORTEMS STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

Kamloops hoteliers are enjoying strong year-over-year growth propelled at least in part by the summer wildfires.

The most recent statistics from Tourism Kamloops indicate visitor numbers are up 6.5 per cent. This is measured using the hotel tax on accommodation within Kamloops.

Monica Dickinson, director of industry relations and communications for Tourism Kamloops, acknowledged the summer wildfires were an economic boost to hoteliers. The tourists were in reality evacuees escaping from the wildfires, thousands of people who filled hotels and restaurants during the peak season.

“We saw growth in each month of 14 per cent over [the same months] in 2016,” Dickinson said.

But the growth in the tourism industry was not restricted to wildfire refugees, according to the association’s statistics.

Dickinson said Rocky Mountain Railtours saw growth in its num-

Visitor numbers are up 6.5 per cent in 2017, driven by a 14 per cent boost during wildfire season

bers, boosting accommodations locally, including during shoulder seasons.

While the wildfires boosted summer occupancies, Dickinson said the industry saw growth prior to the summer.

Depending on the hotel tax for data means the association lags reporting on tourism numbers.

The latest available are to the end of August. Dickinson said she expects continued growth through the fall.

The rise in occupancy, combined with a July 1 increase to the accommodation tax, now at three per cent, means the association is seeing an uptick in its revenues.

Dickinson said those funds were plowed into fall marketing and support for events, including Brewloops and the Tournament Capital Games.

The agency is in the midst of its 2018 planning.

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Interim B.C. Conservative leader in city Saturday

SNUG AS BUG IN A RUG

New father Derek Ens enjoys a walk along Pioneer Park beach with three-monthold son Micah.

The sleeping infant was snuggled warmly in his Mickey Mouse winter jumper.

The weather will be varied this weekend, with the forecast calling for highs to 9 and lows to -2, with a chance of flurries on Saturday.

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The latest in a string of leaders for B.C’s fourth political party is in Kamloops this weekend as part of an effort to rebuild the grassroots of the B.C. Conservatives.

Scott Anderson will be in town on Saturday for a 2:30 p.m. public meeting at the Accent Inn, at Columbia Street and Notre Dame Drive in Sahali.

Anderson was recently appointed the interim leader of the B.C. Conservatives.

The party, which rose to include a member in the legislature a few years ago and had high hopes under former Reformer John Cummins, has since been wracked by dissension and infighting.

That infighting drove out affable Kamloops-based leader Dan Brooks.

“We’re rebuilding, from the ground up,” said Anderson, a former Canadian Forces reservist and current Vernon city councillor. “We’ve got riding associations starting up all over the province — it’s crucial.”

That includes Kamloops-North Thompson and Kamloops-South

Thompson, which are being brought back to life by Al Forseth, a one-time organizer who has rejoined the party.

Anderson said conservatives are looking for representation in the legislature because their values are not represented by the B.C. Liberal party.

“The Liberals betrayed small ‘c’ conservatives in the last throne speech,” Anderson said of former Premier Christy Clark’s desperate bid to hang on to power by adopting much of the NDP and Green platforms.

“They’re trying to be everything to everybody and end up being nothing to anybody.”

Anderson said he is not interested in assuming the leader’s position, which will be voted on some time in the new year. His goal is to rebuild the party’s roots so an established name can come in. he B.C. Conservatives have been rudderless since former leader Dan Brooks was re-elected in 2016, but ousted as part of political infighting.

In the May 9 provincial election, the party spent $39,000 and ran 10 candidates, garnering 10,000 votes and not electing any.

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NATIONAL NEWS

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Quebec tables cannabis legislation; provincial body to control industry THE CANADIAN PRESS

QUEBEC — Quebec tabled cannabis legislation on Thursday that will give a provincially run agency tight control over the purchase, storage and sale of the drug.

A newly created subsidiary of Quebec’s liquor corporation will oversee the pot industry, Public Health Minister Lucie Charlebois said in the national assembly as she tabled Bill 157.

Charlebois said the bill forbids minors from possessing cannabis,

prohibits people from growing it for personal use and stipulates that smoking it will be banned in the same places where smoking tobacco is illegal.

The bill introduces “a new principle of zero tolerance’’ regarding drivers caught under the influence of marijuana or any other drug.

“It prohibits anyone from driving a vehicle . . . or having control of a vehicle if there is any detectable presence of cannabis or any other drug in their saliva,’’

Charlebois said.

The bill also gives police officers the power to demand saliva samples from drivers suspected of being under the influence.

Only the new agency — the Societe quebecoise du cannabis — will be allowed to buy cannabis from a producer, transport it, store it and sell it, although there may be certain exceptions.

Ottawa has promised marijuana will be legal across Canada by next July 1 and has left it to the provinces to create their own

legal framework on how the law would be enforced on their territory.

Quebec tabled the legislation a day after it again asked the federal government to push back the July 1 deadline by one year so the province can reach agreement with Ottawa on various moneyrelated issues such as the division of tax revenues.

On Thursday, Quebec’s national assembly adopted a motion by a margin of 97-2 to ask Ottawa to delay implementing the law.

First Filipino-Canadian senator dies suddenly THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — Tobias Enverga Jr., the first Filipino-Canadian ever appointed to the Senate, has died while on a parliamentary visit to Colombia.

Conservatives on Parliament Hill flooded social media with condolences upon hearing news

of Enverga’s sudden death.

“The tragic loss of his welcoming and sunny personality leaves a large hole in the lives of all who knew him,’’ Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said in a statement.

Prior to beginning his political career, Enverga worked as a project manager for the Bank of

Montreal, but was best known for his work on behalf of the Filipino community, including establishing the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation, Scheer noted.

He later became a Toronto Catholic School Board trustee before then-prime minister Stephen Harper gave him a seat

in the upper chamber in 2012.

“Sen. Enverga was the kind of person who could make anybody feel welcome and valued, a quality that is so important for those who act as ambassadors for communities of new Canadians,” Scheer said.

“He embodied what we all want to see more of in public life.’’

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TORONTO — Toronto police say an officer in the force’s drug squad died of a fentanyl overdose earlier this year, with the amount of the potent opioid found in his system being too large to have been caused by incidental or workrelated contact with the drug.

Acting Chief Jim Ramer said an investigation was launched after Const. Michael Thompson was found at his home in medical distress on April 10.

Thompson was rushed to hospital, where he died three days later.

Ramer said Thompson was a good officer and was respected by his colleagues.

An investigation was launched into the circumstances around Thompson’s death, but police said many questions remain unanswered.

Police said Thompson had access to street-level drugs and add that the cases he was involved in were due to go before the courts Monday.

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WORLD NEWS DISASTER

Zimbabwe calm Athens pounded as Mugabe by deadly floods urged to exit ELENA BECATOROS

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HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabweans faced World News another day of uncertainty amid quiet talks to resolve the country’s turmoil and the likely end of President Robert Mugabe’s decades-long rule.

Seizing on the political limbo to speak out, a range of voices on Thursday urged Mugabe to step aside and for the country to transition into free and fair elections.

Mugabe has been in military custody, reportedly with his wife, and there was no sign of the recently fired deputy Emmerson Mnangagwa, who fled the country last week. Witnesses confirmed a sighting of Mugabe’s motorcade moving through the capital, its destination unknown.

The military remained in the streets of Harare on Thursday. Southern African regional officials were meeting on the crisis in neighbouring Botswana, and South African ministers had arrived in Harare for talks with the military and Mugabe.

South Africa President Jacob Zuma, speaking in parliament, said it would be too early to take any “firm decision’’ on in Zimbabwe and that the political situation “very shortly will be becoming clear.’’

BRIEFS

Senator says sorry after groping claims

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota U.S. Sen. Al Franken apologized Thursday after a Los Angeles radio anchor accused him of forcibly kissing her during a 2006 USO tour and of posing for a photo with his hands on her breasts as she slept.

Leeann Tweeden posted the allegations, including the photo, on the website of KABC , where she works as a news anchor for a morning radio show.

Tweeden joined the then-comedian and former Saturday Night Live actor on one of several trips to entertain troops in December 2006.

She told The Associated Press that Franken wrote a skit for the pair that was filled with “sexual innuendo,’’ and that Franken had brought a women’s thong as a prop that he waved around during their performance. Part of the skit included a kiss, she said, and he insisted they practice kissing during a rehearsal despite her protests.

“We did the line leading up to the kiss and then he came at me, put his hand on the back of my head, mashed his lips against mine and aggressively stuck his tongue in my mouth,’’ Tweeden wrote.

ATHENS — Residents of the western fringes of the Greek capital struggled Thursday to clean up the devastation caused by flash floods that killed at least 15 people, while rescue crews searched for five people who remained missing.

The hardest hit area was Mandra, a modest working-class neighbourhood on the western outskirts of the Greek capital, where nearly all the fatalities occurred. Authorities said about 500 homes and businesses were damaged.

Wednesday’s flash floods, which came after a severe overnight storm, turned streets into raging torrents of mud and debris that carried away vehicles, collapsed walls and submerged a section of a major highway.

“There is huge damage. Inestimable damage,’’ Mandra Mayor Ioanna Kriekouki told local media.

The disaster was among the worst to have hit the Greek capital in decades and the government declared a day of national mourning.

Two men who had been reported missing were found alive, while rescue crews continued search operations for another five people still listed as missing on Thursday afternoon.

Twelve of the 23 injured remained hospitalized, including an 82-year-old woman listed as being in serious condition in an intensive-care unit, the National Health Operations Center said.

WASHINGTON — Republicans rammed a near $1.5 trillion package overhauling corporate and personal taxes through the House on Thursday, edging U.S. President Donald Trump and Republicans toward their first big legislative tri-

umph in a year in which they and their voters expected much more.

The near party-line 227-205 vote came as Democrats on the other side of the Capitol pointed to new estimates showing the Senate version of the plan would boost future taxes on lower and middle-income Americans.

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Foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang Geng said China’s position has not changed and the “freeze-for-freeze’’ initiative, under which the U.S. and South Korea would suspend large-scale military exercises in return, remained a “first step.’’

“We believe that the freeze-for-freeze initiative is the most viable and reasonable plan against the current backdrop, which cannot only alleviate the current tensions, but also addresses the most urgent security concerns of all sides,’’ Geng told reporters at a regular briefing.

Such an agreement would “create opportunities and conditions for the resumption of peace talks, and find breakthroughs to get out of this stalemate,’’ Geng said.

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GLOBAL VIEWS

Lebanon prepares to host next Middle East war

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When all the Arabs and the Israelis agree on one thing, people should pay attention.

We should stop this Iranian takeover,” Israel’s Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said last month.

So we’re paying attention now and we even know where the next war will start — Lebanon.

That seems unfair, as Lebanon’s last civil war lasted 15 years, killed around 200,000 people (out of a population of only four million) and only ended in 1990.

Couldn’t they hold this one somewhere else? Unfortunately, no.

All the other venues are taken.

Iraq is still fully booked. The fight against ISIS is almost over, but the struggle between the Arabs and the Kurds has only just got started again.

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Bashar al-Assad’s forces, the Russians and Shia volunteers from Iran and Lebanon are winning the war in Syria, but it will be at least another year before they suppress all rebel resistance.

Yemen’s airspace is too congested, with Saudi, Emirati, Kuwaiti, Jordanian and Egyptian planes bombing the living daylights out of the Houthi rebels who hold most of the country (and anybody else who happens to be nearby).

No real room for another war there.

Both Saudi Arabia and Israel want to take Iran down a peg or two and their efforts to get the United States to do it for them have not yet succeeded.

U.S. President Donald Trump is not opposed in principle, but his current obsession is North Korea’s Kim Jong-un.

So the war will have to be in Lebanon, at least at the start. The big Shia militia that controls southern Lebanon, Hezbollah, is closely allied to Shia Iran, and it’s a permanent nuisance along Israel’s northern border, so it’s a suitable place to start rolling back Iran’s influence in the region.

Lebanon is a particularly good choice from Saudi Arabia’s point of view because it’s the Israelis who would have to do the actual fighting there. (Saudi Arabia does not share a border

with Lebanon.)

But if Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman is really serious about curbing Iran’s power, his own troops are eventually going to have to take on the job of cleansing Syria of Iranian influence.

You only have to say that sentence aloud to realize this project is going to end in tears for the Saudis, the Israelis and (if they get sucked into it) the Americans.

There is no way the inexperienced Saudi army is going to drive battle-hardened Hezbollah and Iranian militia troops out of Syria.

Actually, there is no way the Israeli army is going to drive Hezbollah out of southern Lebanon. either.

In Israel’s last war with the organization in 2006, Hezbollah’s troops fought the Israeli army to a standstill in southern Lebanon.

The Israeli air force

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smashed up Lebanon’s infrastructure, but Israel ended up accepting a ceasefire with Hezbollah and withdrawing its troops in a hurry.

Sunni Arab leaders and Israel’s prime minister have talked themselves into the paranoid delusion that Iran has a grand plan to establish its domination over the whole region and must be stopped by force of arms.

First, Iran established close links with the Shia political parties and militias that now dominate Iraq.

Then it crossed Iraqi territory to save the Shia ruler of Syria from a revolt by the Sunni majority in that country. Next was distant Yemen, where the Shia tribes of the north, the Houthi, overran most of the country with Iranian help.

And now the Shia militia Hezbollah has gained a powerful posi-

tion in the government of Lebanon.

If the Sunnis don’t stop the Iranians now, they’ll all be enslaved.

Or something of that sort.

Nonsense.

It was former U.S. president George W. Bush who overthrew the centuries-long rule of the Sunni minority in Iraq on the lying pretext that Saddam Hussein was developing weapons of mass destruction. The Shias took power in Iraq in a free election and, as the only Shia-majority country in the Arab world, they naturally sought a close relationship with Shia Iran.

This made it easy for Iranian volunteers and weapons to move across Iraq and help alAssad resist an assault on his rule by Sunni extremists.

The Hezbollah militia, which represents the large Shia minority in Lebanon, also went

to Assad’s help, but you can hardly portray this as Shia expansionism.

There is absolutely no evidence that the Houthis in Yemen are getting any material assistance from Iran.

They are not even Iranian proxies in any meaningful sense of the word. They are Yemeni tribes who happen to be Shia, engaged in a typical Yemeni tribal power struggle.

A great many people will die for nothing if the full-scale SunniShia war that Saudi Arabia and Netanyahu envisage actually gets going.

But Lebanese Prime Minister Saad alHariri’s resignation a week ago, in which he denounced Hezbollah’s presence in the government — delivered not at home, but in Saudi Arabia — may have been the starting gun for the war. gwynnedyer.com

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’m with a group of tourists in Belfast and our coach driver, Sean, is distinctly uneasy. He is a Dubliner and we are driving through Belfast in Northern Ireland, a city with a dark, tormented past, and it’s making him acutely uncomfortable.

Not surprising for when he was a young lad visiting Belfast in the late ‘70s, the savage uprisings of the Sinn Fein and the murderous clashes between Catholics and Protestants terrified him senseless.

A Catholic himself, he was profoundly relieved to cross the border and return home to Dublin in the Republic of Ireland.

Referred to by the Irish as “The Troubles,” the violence that erupted was fuelled by the Irish Republican Army and the Sinn Fein, whose members were predominantly Catholic.

Their fight for the establishment of a united and independent Ireland was bitterly opposed by the Unionists — mainly Protestants with fierce loyalties to the Crown. The horrific carnage and bloodshed was stemmed in part by the Good Friday ceasefire agreement in 1998 and in 2007, the IRA, after over 35 years, finally laid down their arms and ammunition.

“But,” says Sean in his Irish brogue, “t’will take several generations to overcome ter bitterness and losses suffert on bot sides. Jus’ bercause o’ religion!”

The truth of that becomes evident as we drive a section of the city where, to my astonishment, a high wall topped with strands of wire physically separates the Protestant area from that of the Catholics.

The sprawling city cemetery, too, has a low wall that divides the two religious groups. In death, as in life, there seems to be no reconciliation.

It is a bleak morning and dark grey clouds and a thin drizzle envelop Belfast, giving it a surly, forbidding face. We drive by posters and graffiti that adorn the city’s walls and pause by a poster of Bobby Sands, a Catholic and ardent republican, and the first man to die of starvation in prison as part of a hunger strike — a martyr to the separatist cause.

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If there is only one thing a visitor chooses to see in Belfast, let it be the engrossing Titanic Museum.

The exhibits on five floors encompass film, interactive media, simulated rides through the doomed vessel, clips of interviews with some of the survivors, historical photographs (including that of the Unsinkable Molly Brown) and much more.

The first level takes me back to Belfast in 1909: A film portrays street scenes of a booming city with a thriving linen industry.

This leads to an interactive section of the Hartland and Wolfe shipyard and the construction plans of the mighty Titanic.

The museum is built on the site of the shipyard itself and, when I ascend to the third level, a film clip documents the launching of the ship in May 1911 and a window to one side overlooks the actual slipway as it is today.

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The fourth floor has a 360-degree computer generated tour of the Titanic from the bridge to the engine room. It unfolds before a mesmerized audience.

The fifth-floor gallery has a replica of the ship’s deck, while the sixth floor portrays that fateful day, April 14, 1912. An arresting iceberg sculpture has 400 lifejackets on a wall, across which flicker images of the sinking ship.

Celine Dion’s poignant song My Heart Will Go On is the background music to a tour of the replicated Titanic with its iconic staircase, cabins and ballroom, some original china and a copy of the ship’s last luncheon menu. I browse through stills from film and documentaries portraying the many stories and legends surrounding the doomed ship.

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The camera travels across the foredeck and over the gaping hole where the grand staircase once saw gaily attired women and their consorts descend to the magnificent ballroom; a light globe still hangs suspended from a ceiling, stained-glass windows glow in the light of the diver’s headlight and a woman’s elegant evening shoe lies abandoned on the floor.

Sean drives us out of Belfast the following morning and as we cross into the Republic of Ireland, he heaves a sigh of relief and mutters, ‘Back home agin . . . tanks be to Gott!’”

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Garand ‘left out to dry’ by Blazers MARTY HASTINGS STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.com

Dylan Garand found out what it was like to win in the Western Hockey League last weekend.

The 15-year-old suffered his first defeat as a starting netminder on Wednesday at Sandman Centre, where the Prince George Cougars earned a 5-4 win over the Kamloops Blazers.

“Tonight, we kind of let him out to dry,” Blazers’ forward Luc Smith said. “He’s only 15. You can’t leave him out to dry in the first 10, 15 minutes of a game.

“We relied on him tonight and he couldn’t do it. That’s on us as a team.”

Blazers’ No. 1 goaltender Dylan Ferguson was called up to the Vegas Golden Knights on an emergency basis on Oct. 30, with the NHL club running out of signed netminders due to injuries.

Garand, whom the Blazers

picked 58th overall in the 2017 WHL Bantam Draft, was called up to Kamloops from the Delta Hockey Academy midget prep team.

In his first WHL start, he stopped 31 shots and was named first star in a 3-2 win over the Red Deer Rebels last Friday in Kamloops.

The Blazers called on 17-yearold Max Palaga last Saturday and the Kamloops product made 24 saves in a 4-2 win over the hometown Seattle Thunderbirds.

Protecting a young goaltender by starting him at home was among the reasons Hay went with Garand on Wednesday, but the team in front of him brought forth a defensive dud in the first period.

Prince George outshot Kamloops 15-6 in the opening frame and led 3-0 heading into the first intermission.

“You fall behind 3-0, you have to chase the game and work so

hard to get back into the game,” Blazers’ head coach Don Hay said.

“We had every opportunity. We had the power play and we gave up a shorthanded goal.”

Kamloops fought back to cut Prince George’s lead to one and received what the Cougars would describe as a favourable break at 15:16 of the third period.

Prince George netminder Tavin Grant was assessed a delay-ofgame penalty on a similar-looking play to one Garand made earlier in the period, hesitating before dropping the puck and passing it to a defenceman.

Officials looked to have called a penalty on Garand, but gathered to discuss before deciding there was no infraction on the play.

Had Kody McDonald of the Cougars not scored shorthanded to make it 5-3, Prince George head coach Richard Matvichuk may have had more to say about officiating.

“We’re trying to develop these kids,” Matvichuk said. “I spoke with Don Hay about it, too. These goalies at this age should just worry about just stopping the puck. It’s not about getting into a scatter and trying to throw the puck out.

“It’s unfortunate what happened tonight, both ways. I guess you could say it was suspect, but it worked out in the end for us.”

Garand made 33 saves in a losing effort, while Grant stopped 27 shots in victory.

The Cougars improved to 7-92-2 on the campaign and pulled four points ahead of the Blazers, who are last in the Western Conference.

Kamloops (7-13) will play host to the Vancouver Giants (9-8-2-2) on Friday, with puck-drop slated for 7 p.m.

Should Ferguson remain with the Golden Knights, Hay will have another decision to make on

whether to start Palaga or Garand.

“I’m just trying to make the most of every day,” Garand said.

“Whatever the coaches decide, me and Max support each other, no matter what their decision is.”

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Ethan O’Rourke (2), Cole Moberg, Brogan O’Brien and McDonald had Prince George’s goals on Wednesday. . . . Jermaine Loewen, Nick Chyzowski, Garrett Pilon and Quinn Benjafield scored for Kamloops. . . . Pilon finished with a goal and two assists. . . .

Loewen has scored in each of his last five games. . . . As of KTW’s press deadline, it was unclear who would start in net for Vegas against the Canucks in Vancouver on Thursday. Ferguson’s first NHL start had not been ruled out. He made his pro debut against the Oilers in Edmonton on Tuesday, giving up one goal on two shots in an 8-2 loss.

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Jana DeJong of Kamloops did Valleyview Skating Club (VSC) proud at the B.C./Yukon Skate Canada Sectionals, which wrapped up in Parksville on Sunday.

The 17-year-old NorKam secondary student placed ninth in the Junior Women’s division, which is one step down from the top competition level in the country.

“What she did was a really huge accomplishment at a very high level,” VSC coach Eva Davies said. “We’re just really proud of her. She’s a very hard-working, dedicated skater.”

She was second-last among 12 skaters after her short program, in which she scored 31.03 points, but bounced back by scoring 64.60 in her free program, seventh-best in the division.

DeJong has been travelling to Richmond to train at Connaught Skating Club for the past six months, spending half a week on the Coast and half a week in Kamloops.

She will not participate in another competitive event until the spring.

“In the meantime, she will be working hard on higher jumps, combinations and graduating from high school,” Davies said.

“She would like to see how far she can make it.

If it’s at a national level, she would love to be able to push herself as far as she can go.”

Next up for the VSC is the Okanagan Interclub event, which will be hosted by the Kamloops Skating Club (KSC) at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre from Nov. 24 to Nov. 26.

There are about 300 VSC members, about 40 of whom are in the figure skating program.

To learn more about the club, go online to vvsc. ca.

Walia’s world

The KSC brought in Ravi Walia to teach a seminar on McArthur Island on Monday.

He is the International Skating Union’s technicial specialist and coach of Canadian star Kaetlyn Osmond.

The club is aiming to bring Walia to town again next year.

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After posting a perfect record in regularseason play, the South Kamloops Titans ran into a formidable foe they could not overcome.

The hometown Abbotsford Panthers, ranked No. 2 in the province, dispatched the Titans 29-0 in a junior varsity B.C. Secondary Schools Football Association quarter-final matchup on Wednesday.

“At halftime, we were only down 6-0, which was pretty good,” Titans’ head coach Kevin Kitamura said.

“We held in well with them and our defence played really well. We had three turnovers that cost us the game.”

South Kam was 6-0 in Interior Hybrid AA Division regular-season play, beating Clarence Fulton of Vernon twice — 29-3 and 32-6 — and Mt. Boucherie of Kelowna twice — 34-0 and 28-12.

The Titans were handed forfeit victories over Westsyde secondary.

The Vernon Panthers were officially in the same division as the Titans, but were deemed to strong and competed against AAA teams.

Vernon was given the AA Interior’s No. 1 seed. South Kamloops earned the No. 2 seed.

The Titans had 27 roster players this season, 17 of whom were in Grade 10.

“It was a good season,” Kitamura said.

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Ethan Long of the Cliffside Climbing Gym in Kamloops was one of 13 competitors from the local club to compete in the Pop and Lock Bouldering event last weekend in Kelowna. Long finished third in the Youth B category at the Sport Climbing of British Columbia event, hosted by the Gneiss Climbing Gym. Rachel Gill of Kamloops was third in the Junior Girls category.

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Long Blades return Three Kamloops Long Blades Speed Skating Club athletes competed at the Edmonton Fall Classic last weekend.

Leah Turner had two personal-best times and placed third in the 200-metre event.

Cameron Thomas posted four personal-best times, including a six-second improvement in the 1,500m.

Adam Turner recorded four personal-best times — in the 200m, 400m, 1000m and 1500 m.

Next up for the Long Blades is the CanAm International Speed Skating Competition in Calgary this weekend.

Classics in Vernon

The Classics placed third overall at the Vernon Fall Invitational Swim Meet earlier this month.

There were 23 Kamloops swimmers among the 250 or so

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BRIEFS who were in action at the meet.

The Classics earned 53 topthree placings, including 14 gold medals.

Sienna Angove was dominant in the 10-and-under girls’ division, raking in nine gold medals and setting three new swim club records.

Ashley Bagabuyo, swimming in the 15-and-over girls’ category, had two first-place finishes, three second-place finishes and two third-place results.

Parker Cameron, competing in the 12-and-under boys’ division, earned one gold medal and had five second-place finishes.

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in the 10-and-under girls’ division, was first in the 100m fly, second in the 50m fly and third in the 50m back, 200m Back, 50 Free and 100m free.

Kate McCullagh won the 100m fly, had second-place results in the 50m back and 50m fly, and was third in the 100m free in 12-and-under girls’ action.

Julia Jensen was third in the 50m free and second in the 50m fly.

Jake Gysel, Haley Rowden, Lola Cameron, Kaelyn Fleur and Cate Wharton achieved personal bests in their swims.

Rowden attained her first ever BC Senior Open qualifying time in the 100m breaststroke and Wharton qualified for the Swim BC Tier II Championships.

Shaelyn Christie and Maggie Sinclair also showed well in Vernon.

MLB hurrying game-speed changes RONALD BLUM

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Major League Baseball will change rules to speed games next year with or without an agreement with the players’ association.

Management proposed last off-season to institute a 20-second pitch clock, allow one trip to the mound by a catcher per pitcher each inning and raise the bottom of the strike zone from just beneath the kneecap to its pre-1996 level at the top of the kneecap.

The union didn’t agree and clubs have the right to impose those changes unilater-

ally for 2018.

Players and MLB have held initial bargaining since summer, and MLB chief legal officer Dan Halem said this week he would like an agreement by midJanuary.

“My preferred path is a negotiated agreement with the players, but if we can’t get an agreement we are going to have rule changes in 2018 one way or the other,’’ baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday after a quarterly owners’ meeting.

Nine-inning games averaged a record three hours and five minutes during the regular season and 3:29 during the post-season.

There are ongoing talks for a new posting system with Japan to replace the deal that expired Nov. 1, one that would allow star Japanese pitcher/ outfielder Shohei Otani to leave the Pacific League’s Nippon Ham Fighters to sign with a big league team.

MLB agreed last month to a framework with Nippon Professional Baseball that would keep the rules of the expired deal pretty much in place this off-season, allowing a high posting fee of $20 million.

Starting next offseason, the fee would be 15 per cent of the guarantee of a major league contract and 20

per cent of the signing bonus of a minor league contract, a person familiar with that negotiation said, speaking on condition of anonymity because no announcement was made.

The union informed MLB on Thursday that it had set a Monday deadline for reaching a deal, according to Manfred.

The union doesn’t want the uncertainty of Otani’s situation to hold up teams’ negotiations with other free agents, another person familiar with the talks said, also speaking on condition of anonymity because no announcement was made.

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OLYMPIC SNARES MARQUEE GOLF EVENTS Owens wants DOUG FERGUSON

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The Olympic Club in San Francisco is leaving its U.S. Open heritage to host the PGA Championship in 2028 and Ryder Cup in 2032.

The announcement Wednesday adds to the growing list of major golf events on the West Coast, which typically have stronger television ratings because they can be shown in prime time on the East Coast.

The PGA Championship also is scheduled for Harding Park in 2020.

The U.S. Open will be held four times

in California over the next 10 years — twice at Pebble Beach, once at Torrey Pines and once at Los Angeles Country Club.

“For us, it has been a strategic priority to bring more of our events to the West Coast,’’ Pete Bevacqua, the PGA of America’s chief executive officer, said in a telephone interview. “It’s no secret these West Coast events perform strongly in television ratings being able to show them in prime time.’’

Former San Francisco Giants’ slugger Barry Bonds brought in the Wanamaker Trophy during a press conference at Olympic Club. Bonds was part of the

gallery watching Tiger Woods when the Presidents Cup was at Harding Park in 2009.

It was the first in a series of announcements over the next month that fills out the PGA of America’s schedule for its biggest events over the next decade.

The PGA Championship still has openings for 2024 through 2027, with Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma, taking one of those spots.

A return to Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky also is expected, along with a return to Quail Hollow in North Carolina and possibly Aronimink outside Philadelphia.

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A return to the Grey Cup — not redemption — is fuelling receiver Chad Owens.

He will suit up for the Saskatchewan Roughriders when they visit Toronto in the East Division final this weekend.

And Owens’ focus will be helping the Roughriders advance to the Grey Cup and not proving the Argos were wrong to let him leave almost two years ago.

Owens spent six productive seasons in Toronto (2010 to 2015) before being allowed to walk away in free agency and sign with the archrival Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Time has allowed the 35-year-old Honolulu native to get over that disappointment and his focus is on getting Saskatchewan back to the Grey Cup for the first time since the Riders won the championship in 2013.

“I’m two years removed,’’ Owens said from Ottawa on Thursday. “Last year was a different story.

“They’ve got a totally different staff there, new management. This is another game and I’m focused on us. It’s an opportunity to go out there and win a football game and have a chance to play in the Grey Cup.’’ Jim Barker and Scott Milanovich, who were Toronto’s GM and head coach, G I F F I N E R S Q U A M I M S E T O Q U S O U P M R I E E R M T A M H E L O O N V A L I N E R N A S A G S Q U B T U E R E C T A U T S P E N

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respectively, when Owens was allowed to leave town, are no longer with the organization. Barker was fired shortly after last season before Milanovich resigned to become the quarterback coach with the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jim Popp and Marc Trestman, the former GM and head coach of the Montreal Alouettes, were hired in the same capacities with Toronto during the last off-season.

Owens, affectionately dubbed The Flyin’ Hawaiian, helped Toronto win the 100th Grey Cup game in 2012, the same year he captured the CFL’s outstanding player award after accumulating a record 3,863 all-purpose yards.

He said the key to victory for Saskatchewan will be to play clean football offensively and take advantage of whatever chances they get. The Riders were an opportunistic squad in 2017, scoring 130 points off 40 takeaways registered by the defence.

“It’s always important to win the turnover battle,’’ Owens said. “Our defence has been very good at doing that this year.’’

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Kelly Olynyk is coming off the bench for the Miami Heat, who are aiming to get back on track after falling 102-93 to the Washington Wizards on home court on Wednesday.

“Right now, I’m filling in for Hassan [Whiteside] whenever he comes out and changing the way teams have to guard

us,” Olynyk told Fox Sports.

“I’m starting to blend with the team real well and just figuring out the role they need me to play.”

Olynyk, a South Kamloops secondary graduate, had five points and three rebounds in 12 minutes of work on Wednesday.

Miami (6-8) will visit Washington (9-5) on Friday.

Miami, 4-6 in its last 10, has lost two

consecutive games and sits 11th in the 15-team Eastern Conference.

Olynyk is shooting well, boasting a careerhigh field-goal percentage of .540 and commendable .474 threepoint percentage.

“Shots feel great,” Olynyk said. “I’m going to have to find a way to get a few more of them.”

Olynyk has started once in 14 games and is averaging 9.5 points in 19.2 minutes per game.

Canadian rugby women looking to ruck over English NEIL DAVIDSON

THE CANADIAN PRESS

Captain Laura Russell leads a green starting 15, featuring nine players making their test debut or first start, when Canada takes on second-ranked England on Friday in the first of a three-match women’s rugby series.

Another eight uncapped Canadians await on the bench While Canada is ranked fourth in the world, Saturday’s lineup features just seven members of the squad that finished fifth at this summer’s World Cup. Several veterans are taking a break from the sport or have retired.

Karen Paquin is trying her hand at bobsled.

That has left interim coach Sandro Fiorino with a young pool to pick from for the November tour. The average age of his team is 22.

“We have lots of talent.’’ he said from England. “The exciting thing is that a lot of these players have played either U-18 or U-20 [for] Canada or the Maple Leafs (developmental squad). We’re proud of the pathway program that we’ve put in place and it’s really about opportunities. It’s the first opportunity for many of these

young players to get a taste of international rugby.’’

Canada’s 23-woman roster has a combined 162 caps and features an amazing 14 test debutantes.

England’s Sarah Hunter (98) and Danielle Waterman (74) have 172 caps between the two of them.

“They’re going to inject some pace into the team and hopefully if we can get the ball in their hands, they could create some opportunities out wide for us,’’ said Fiorino.

The two teams will face off again Nov. 21 at The Stoop and Nov. 25 at Twickenham as part of a doubleheader with the England-Samoa men’s test.

Canada has won just four of 25 meetings with England. Their most recent meeting was a 27-20 England win in June in Christchurch, New Zealand, during the International women’s Rugby Series.

Fiorino said the mood of his young squad is giddy.

“It’s like Christmas,’’ he said. “The decorations are already out here in the hotel. The girls are going to be wearing red.’’

“The veterans believe in the young players,’’ he added. “They’re going to put their best effort forward.’’

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The man walked into a barber shop in the Summit Shopping Centre in Sahali and asked for a haircut and for the tips of his hair to be frosted.

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On Oct. 13, a man entered the Brocklehurst Save-On-Foods store in the Brock Shopping Centre.

He was acting suspicious, so the loss prevention officer followed him around the store. The man proceeded to pick up items and walk out of the store without paying for them.

When the loss prevention officer approached the shoplifter, the man

became physically and verbally aggressive and threatened to punch the officers’ teeth out. The shoplifter then took off.

He is white, stands 6-foot-1and was wearing a grey toque, black winter jacket and dark pants.

If you recognize the shoplifter, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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PARCEL PILFERED UPON DELIVERY The advent of online shopping has led to a proliferation in thefts from doorsteps.

On Oct. 13, a parcel was delivered to an address in the 600-block of Sydney Avenue on the North Shore. Once the delivery person left, a woman watching the delivery walked up and stole the package.

This type of theft is a growing concern in this new age of purchasing items online and having them delivered right to your home.

Thieves are preying on customers who have

items delivered and left on their doorsteps. If you know you are not going to be home when having something delivered, it would be wise to have it sent to someone you trust who will be home to accept the delivery.

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Here comes the sun — again and again

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un worship was common in the ancient world.

Although Christians generally consider such veneration paganism, it’s evident even Christianity is rooted in pagan mythology and sun worship.

The sun takes preeminence over the apparently tiny stars of the Zodiac, a large region of the night sky ancient astronomers divided into 12 constellations or “signs.”

In Genesis, Jacob, the patriarch of Israel, plainly refers to himself and his 12 sons as the “sun” and “stars.” (See ch. 35:22b; 37:9-10, NRSV throughout.)

There is, in fact, a lot of paganism in Israel’s history. However, since most readers of this column are probably more familiar with the New Testament (NT), let us skip forward a few centuries.

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The sun sustains all life. In the NT, Jesus is a “great light” and the only “true light” able to provide the “light of life” (Matt. 4:16; John 1:6-9; 8:12). (See also, John 10:28; Acts 4:12.)

The sun lights up the world, followed nightly by 12 star signs.

In the NT, Jesus is the “light of the world” followed by twelve disciples (John 8:12).

Most modern Christians know virtually nothing about astrology.

Consequently, they

fail to recognize its symbols in scripture.

In former times, however, Christians were aware of the Bible’s astrological connections and embraced them.

In countless paintings, Jesus and the Virgin Mary are portrayed with halos symbolizing the sun reminiscent of Egyptian statues of Horus on the lap of his virgin mother, Isis, with the sun over her head.

Jesus and Mary are simply reworked pagan characters.

Throughout Christian history, cathedrals have been adorned with zodiacs, typically images of Jesus surrounded by the 12 apostles, each paired with an astrological sign. (See michaelfenemore.com/z.)

Every autumn, the sun regresses south until it appears to die and “hang” at the “cross” constellation on

or about Dec. 21.

For three days thereafter, any movement of the sun is imperceptible. However, after three days, the ancients noticed it beginning to rise again.

So they celebrated its “rebirth” on Dec. 25.

Is it merely coincidental the birth of Jesus is celebrated every Dec. 25, followed by “12 days of Christmas?”

Should we not consider it suspicious Jesus supposedly died on a cross and rose again after three days on “the day of the sun” and that some Christians still go out to witness the sunrise on Easter Sunday, clearly associating the resurrection of Jesus with the rising sun?

Should we dismiss it as meaningless that Christians have always regarded Sunday as “the Lord’s Day” or that Jesus came to “give light to those who sit in darkness” and “shone like the sun” at his

transfiguration (Luke 1:78-79; Matt. 17:2)?

Paul admonished Christians to let Jesus “shine” on them so they might live up to their role as the “children of light” (Eph. 5:8, 14).

Metaphorical contrasts between light and darkness pervade the Pauline letters.

Shamelessly plagiarizing Greek mythology, the author of the second letter attributed to Peter continues the Bible’s reliance on paganism by borrowing an image of Zeus banishing the Titans to the darkness of Tartarus, a place far beneath the underworld.

The Petrine author claims God cast rebellious angels down to the “deepest darkness” of hell (Greek: tartaros) (2 Pet. 2:4).

Despite the details being virtually identical, Christians dismiss the first story as a preposterous heathen myth, while claiming the second was inspired by God. If one were a counterfeit of the other, wouldn’t it logically have to be the latter?

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In Revelation, Jesus is directly referred to as the sun — the “bright and morning star” — his face compared to “the sun shining with full force” as he clutches seven stars representing angels, a stunning parallel to the sun’s preeminence over the seven planet-gods (ch. 2:28; 22:16; 1:16, 20b) (See also, 2 Pet. 1:19.)

Accordingly, God’s people are “clothed with the sun” and crowned with “twelve stars” (ch. 12:1).

Another famous image of Zeus, the “thunder god,” “King of the gods,” hurling lightning bolts is recycled as Jesus, “King of kings” and “Lord of lords,” firing off “flashes of lightning, and rumblings and peals of thunder” (ch. 4:5; 19:16).

Finally, just as the 12-sign Zodiac incorporates four seasonal subdivisions, each consisting of three signs, New Jerusalem descends out of the Zodiac with 12 gates, three on each of its four walls.

The city is literally founded on the zodia-

cal number 12. (See ch.

21:12-14.)

Christianity is indisputably rooted in ancient paganism.

Of greatest significance is the implication Jesus probably never existed as anything more than a fictional rehash of an earlier mythical son-of-a-virgin character fabricated to symbolize and honour the rising sun.

Yes, Christians enthusiastically sing, “Shine, Jesus, shine . . . Shine on me,” blissfully unaware they have been duped into worshipping the sun.

Michael A. Fenemore of Kamloops is the editor and co-author of The Twilight of Postmillennialism, available at Amazon.ca.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Ingrid Maureen Rath (Jaeb) It is with great shock and sorrow that the family announce the passing of Ingrid Maureen Rath (Jaeb) on November 11, 2017 after a very brief illness.

Ingrid was born in Humboldt, SK on January 1, 1958 and was a gift to all those who knew her.

She grew up in LeRoy, SK until 1968 when the family moved to Surrey, BC. In 1971, the family moved to Maple Ridge where she made many lifelong friends and met the love of her life David Rath.

Dave and Ingrid were married in August 1986. In July 1988, they welcomed their first son Blake David and in 1991 they welcomed their second son Dustin Andrew. Together they raised two amazing young men who were the pride and joy of her life. She was so proud of her boys and was thrilled when Kirsten and Chrissy were introduced into the family. She loved them dearly and now her family was complete.

Ingrid’s greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. She loved to fish and camp at Canim Lake.

She loved her job and her co-workers at London Drugs.

She was the most loving, caring and forgiving person and we are all so fortunate to have had her in our lives. If she could fix the world, she would have.

Lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her husband David, sons Blake (Kirsten), Dustin (Chrissy), grandson Kaleb, parents Walter and Norma Jaeb, siblings Kathy (Glenn), Les (Rhona), Norine (Duane) and Dale (Debbie), in-laws Vincent (Trudi), Steve, John (Laura), Kenny (Debbie), many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and her furbaby Chloe.

Harold “Hal” Oliver Benson

Peter John Milbers 1926 - 2017

Early Sunday morning, November 12, 2017, Harold “Hal” Benson passed away with his family by his side after a brief battle with cancer.

Left to cherish his memory are his children Rick (Sheila), Randy (Sandi), Ron (Wendy), Brian (Jennifer) and Brenda, twelve grandchildren and twenty greatgrandchildren.

Hal was the oldest of six children. He is survived by his brothers Pat, David, Howard and Bruce. Predeceased by his wife of 56 years Marilyn in 2010, and his sister Marilyn in 2016.

Hal was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on December 28, 1935. The family then moved to Penticton in 1936, then to Marpole in 1940. In 1951, they moved to Burns Lake, where he met the love of his life, Marilyn Rose Finch. They were married on June 23, 1954 in Burns Lake. They raised their family of five there. He was very active in the community, coaching hockey and baseball.

He studied and was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1972 and devoted his life to serving his God Jehovah.

Peter John Milbers passed away gently, peacefully on October 31, 2017.

In the early 1950s, an adventurous, young German man entered Canada following a dream to play professional soccer. His journey brought him to Winnipeg in November (clearly a miscommunication), thankfully he was directed to BC. Peter went on to become an amazingly skilled, hard working carpenter. His signature was in the strength and sturdiness of all he built, including many of Kamloops original high rises.

Thank you dad/opa, despite being a prisoner of war 4 years, for staying positive, accepting and making the best of what showed up in life.

Thank you to all the Juniper residents who waved, honked, greeted dad at the base of his driveway, it gave him great pleasure.

A special thanks to the Blueberry staff at Overlander for their compassionate care and kindness provided for dad/opa, it’s greatly appreciated.

Predeceased by David’s parents Vincent and Gladys Rath.

In 1991, Hal and Marilyn moved to Kamloops with their daughter Brenda.

The family would like to thank the staff at Royal Inland Hospital (3W) for the compassionate care they gave to Ingrid during her final days.

Hal had various jobs, making many lifelong friends along the way.

Left to fondly remember Peter is his son Kim, granddaughters Tina, Annette and their families, as well as many friends.

Memories grow stronger when loved ones have to part and will remain forever blooming in the gardens of our hearts.

Memorial Service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1985 Curlew Road, Kamloops, BC on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 2:00 pm.

There will be no service held at this time.

A celebration of life will be held in the spring of 2018.

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Della Vera Schulz (Molett) August 27, 1935 - October 12, 2017

Della was born in Kamloops, BC and passed away after her long courageous battle with kidney disease in Kamloops, BC. She was met at the Heavenly gate and welcomed home by her husband Bill, mother Annie, brothers Louie and Roy. Della will be lovingly remembered by her children Mark and Barbie, sisters Violet and Noreen, brothers Lloyd, Harry and Tommie, as well as Kathy, Connie, Danny and Brenda whom she helped raise and their families.

She also leaves to mourn many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.

Della grew up in Pritchard, BC and settled in Chase, BC with her husband Bill and their two children, where she helped run their logging truck business.

Della will be fondly remembered for her passion of home, family dinners and love of life. Her gardening boasts her appreciation of flowers and beauty of nature.

Many thanks for the attentive care that Della received at the Dialysis Unit at Royal Inland Hospital and Pinegrove Extended Care. Special thank you to Wanda and Carey who stayed 4 days and nights with her, and all the family members who were there in her final hours.

An informal Celebration of Life will be held on May 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at her son Mark’s shop in Vinsulla. There will be a reminder in Kamloops This Week closer to the date.

In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to do so may donate to the Kidney Foundation.

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

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John Edward Moss

February 10, 1947 – November 3, 2017 On Friday, November 3, 2017 John Moss of Kamloops, BC passed away suddenly at home. He was 70 years young. He had recently had knee surgery and seemed to be well on the road to recovery. Our family is devastated by his unexpected passing.

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Ethel Eileen Mickey May 12, 1929 October 12, 2017

John was predeceased by his daughter Tamara Moss, his father Albert Henry Moss and mother Betteena Moss. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Margie, sons Michael, Mathew (Karen), daughter Kathleen (Vicki), granddaughter Adriana, grandson Caden, brother Rob (Gloria), nephews Philip, Christian and grandnephew Kylen.

He was born in Melbourne, Australia and immigrated with his family to Canada in 1954. The family made their home in Nanaimo, BC. John worked in a diverse number of jobs during his life time including the BC Fisheries, the BC Forest Service as an Assistant Ranger, a millworker at Weyerhaeuser and a heavy duty mechanic at Mack Trucks, Louis Creek Mill and Highland Valley Copper.

His favorite pastimes were cross country and ice motorcycle racing, riding his Harley and more recently driving his Triumph sports car or working in his workshop. He was a member of the GKMA, the Harley Owners Club and the Old English Car Club.

He loved his children and grandchildren so much and he was so very proud of each and every one of them.

He will be greatly missed by his family and all the many friends that he made.

A casual Celebration of Life for John will be held at the Valley First Lounge, Sandman Center on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 1:00 pm.

John always had a story to tell of his experiences in life so if you have a story about him to share with us we would love to hear them, either at the celebration of life or personally.

Memorial donations in John’s name to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

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Eileen passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Kamloops, BC at the age of 88.

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She will be sadly missed by her four children Wesley (Sylvia), Daryl (Donna), Maxine (Dave) Tiechroeb and Cindy (Dave) Nicholson, seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Eileen is lovingly remembered by her brother Russell and sister Joyce and numerous other relatives and friends.

Eileen is predeceased by her parents, father Charles Hazard and mother Grace McMurchie and brothers Leonard and Stanley.

At Eileen’s request there will be no service.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Keith Meredith Nicholson April 28,1945 - October 7, 2017

Husband, Father, “Boppa”, Brother, Uncle, Son, Accountant, Volunteer, Sports Enthusiast, avid reader, business owner, 1st baseman, curler and Friend; Keith wore many hats over the span of his 72 years of life.

His memories of growing up in Dauphin, Manitoba on the farm with his mother (Ella), father (Harry) and brother (Donald) were fond ones. Walking uphill both ways to a one-room schoolhouse where attendance, in his opinion, was not always mandatory sums up his childhood. The day after graduating high school, he headed out west where he was to meet the love of his life Annette and they began their next 50 years together. They were married in Coeur d’alene, Idaho in a lovely little wedding chapel; never underestimate the magic of a blind date. Financial goals pointed them in the direction of Thompson, Manitoba where work was plenty and where Darryl was born. A proud day indeed. With goals attained, it was time to move back to Kamloops which would be the place where Rhonda (Eckerman) was born. Another proud day for Keith.

He worked at Campbell and Company until retirement except for eight years when he was part owner of Black Pines Manufacturing.

His advice was practical and sound as an entrepreneur and an accountant. He volunteered as a director of Thrupp Manor, a position that he felt was important work. He travelled regularly to the Clearwater office to manage the Campbell and Co. office. He was a dedicated professional.

Keith and Annette purchased the Shuswap property in 1985 and enjoyed their second home for 25 years before relocating part time to Arizona as Canadian snowbirds in their retirement. “The lake” produced years of family memories and lifelong friendships. Keith was instrumental in leading the Shuswap “Stumphunters” Association.

Daily trips out in the aluminum boat in search of the perfect stump that had washed up on the beach following those famous Shuswap storms. There was nothing like watching the massive stump shoot flames out of the end like a cannon with its audience staring in awe.

Best memories ever!

Keith was pleased to welcome Lisa (Darryl’s wife) into the Nicholson family.

He had the privilege of walking Rhonda down the aisle and welcome Mark Eckerman into the family.

The arrival of grandchildren topped the “proudness scale” as he would often comment that life with those kids was absolutely “Fantasmigorical”. Rory, Paige, Lily and Maya learned many important nonsensical life lessons from Boppa. He felt it was very important to learn what aisle in the grocery store where you can find “Boppa’s special carrots”.

We thank Boppa for his silly sense of humour and for sharing hours together listening to his favourite songs in his music room. He sang his heart out but we can all safely say that he was a far better whistler!

DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE & WEEP MARY FRYE (1932)

Retirement took Keith and Annette to Gold Canyon, Arizona to escape the Canadian winters where Keith played golf and slow pitch while folks back home shovelled snow. He enjoyed hikes with friends, visiting the Arboretum and enjoyed those famous Arizona happy hours. He especially LOVED to shop at the “Superstition Market” where he could buy so much produce for so little……..an accountant until the end!

He will be missed by ALL!!

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 26, 2017 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Brock Seniors Centre.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Kamloops Hospice Society.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com

Her Journey’s Just Begun

by E. Brenneman

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

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

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

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

And think of her as living, In the hearts of those she touched, For nothing loved is ever lost; And she was loved so much.

Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glint on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you wake in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight.

I am the soft starlight at night.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.

I am not there, I do not sleep.

Do not stand at my grave and cry.

I am not there, I did not die!

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Education/Trade Schools

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11:00am Thursday for Friday’s Paper.

Lost 2 male Blue Tick x Walker Hounds in Pritchard area could be anywhere Friendly with people and dogs (250) 574-0102

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.

Employment .

Information

Building Maintenance and Commercial Janitorial Business. Includes equipment, vehicle, training and existing contracts with 30 hours per week. Administrative support provided for Accounts Receivable & Sales. Gross income of approx. $3,100 per month plus. Asking $19,500. or best offer. Contact Darrell 250-319-1394.

Advertise in the 2018 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis largest Sportsman publication

Coming Events PERFECT Part-Time Opportunity

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Obituaries

Business Opportunities

3 Days Per Week call 250-374-0462

Personals Looking For Love?

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

Price includes box number.

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

Obituaries

Adele Lilian Wolske

April 21, 1921 – November 12, 2017

~ 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.

Career Opportunities Considering a Career in Real Estate?

Century21 Desert Hills Realty.

We provide training & tutoring.

Talk to Karl Neff 250 377 250-377-3030 SStart your new career today!

Education/Trade Schools HUNTER & FIREARMS

Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. November 18th & 19th. Saturday and Sunday.

P.A.L. November 26th, Sunday. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill Adele left us quietly at dusk on November 12, 2017. She was 96 years young. She was born in the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops B.C. She was married to Vern until his passing on January 27, 2008.

Simple words would never describe the incredible love she had for her family whom she leaves behind.

She will be sadly missed by her loving daughters, Dorothy (Al), Schley, Sharon (Bob) Skinner and Marion (Clint) Price as well as 7 grandchildren and one predeceased, 10 great -grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Mom was an amazing cook. No one could hold a candle to those desserts of hers, in which each one held pure love.

We will always love her and miss her.

May God bless and keep you safe.

250-376-7970

Coming Events

NEW RATES

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

NEW TRUCKS ARRIVING

Farm Workers

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

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

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

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

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

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

FARM LABOURERS

Horsting’s Farm in Cache Creek, BC requires Farm Labourers 5 to 6 days/week, 40 to 60 hours/week at $11.35 per hour. Farm work includes: planting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting and preparing crops for market.

Employment start date is March 12, 2018.

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 HEALTH-FITNESS-BEAUTY Part time work from home Opportunity www.goherbalife.com/ lyleharpe/en-ca

Lyle 778-220-6343

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

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

Vehicle is required.

For more information please call the Circulation Department at

Email: bill@keywestexpress.ca 1-604-539-1700

Sales

Temporary/ PT/Seasonal

Coming Events

Join our team at Kamloops newest and most modern hotel.

Management positions available:

General Manager Sales & Marketing Manager As well as:

Night Audit Front Desk Housekeeping Apply by email to: gmwingatekamloops@shaw.ca

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING Funding available for those who qualify!

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CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE November 18-19

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

250-374-0462

Marlin Travel is looking for a full time travel consultant effective immediately. Preference will be given to applicants with travel experience.

Please drop off your Resume in person to Marlin Travel, 237 Seymour Street, Kamloops.

FIRST F IIN BC!

Experienced Class 1 Drivers full-time / part-time for Drivers for California /Arizona runs. Safety bonus and benefits included.

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

Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

Classifieds Get Results!

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

Call 250.828.5104 or visit tru.ca/trades

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

Pets

Pets ADMISSION $5 • FREE PARKING • NO ATM ON SITE

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

Trucking company in Kamloops, BC is taking applications for the following position:

FULL-TIME CLASS 1 DRIVER

with air brakes, minimum 5-10 years lowbedding experience and 6, 7 and 8 axle experience.

Please send resumes and current driver’s abstract via fax: 250-372-2976.

No phone calls.

Applicants that are considered will be contacted.

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FRIDAY, November 17, 2017 Pets Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Medical Supplies

Misc. for Sale

Homes for Rent

Rooms for Rent

2015 M300 power wheel chair w/charger Roho air seat, ext arm like new asking $6000obo (250) 554-1257

Mobile Homes & Parks

Bed & Breakfast

Kwik Fit 4 U Get Fit. Whole body vibration New cond $500 (250) 374-4630

BC Best Buy Classifieds

All Furnished 4Bd,nrTRU/RIH Cozy View Deck nsp $2300.

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

Place your classified ad in over 71 Papers across BC.

Brock 3Bdrm, 2 baths, c/a $1800/mth &dd 778-470-1680

Shared Accommodation

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Recreation

North Shore $400 per/mo includes utilities. np/ns. 250554-6877 / 250-377-1020.

Quiet 4bd Home Nr TRU/RIH $650. nspWorker/student 250314-0909pgr. 604-802-5649 Rm for Rent very close to Hasty Mart and bus, private ent w/d. $400 util wifi & tv incl sh/kit avail now 250-376-3527

Pets PETS For Sale?

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

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Merchandise for Sale $500 & Under Do you have an item for sale under $750?

Did you know that you can place your item in our classifieds for one week for FREE?

Call our Classified Department for details!

250-371-4949

Misc. for Sale 12.5ft x 14ft. includes kitchen cabinets, doors solid red oak, glass panels, includes countertops, sinks, lazy susans, stove vent, etc Asking $3000 (250) 314-1416 4 Michelin snow tires P235/75 R15 67% tread $200 (778) 470-3330 A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc.,Custom Modifications Office / Home” Call for price.

Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Firearms .270 calibre BSA rifle w/ Tasco scope, case, shells. Need PAL. $600. 250-571-4943.

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

Stock up now. Campfire wood.

(250) 377-3457.

Furniture 8ft Antique Couch $900.

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

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

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Ladies Winwell figure skates size 6 worn once $45 (250) 573-3309 MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft truck canopy $300. Call 250851-1115 after 6pm or leave msg.

Queen box spring and mattress very clean c/w metal headboard and bed frame. $350. 250-312-3711.

Misc. Wanted Actual Coin Collector Buying Coins Collections, bills, Gold Silver+ Chad 250-863-3082

Have Unwanted Firearms?

Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession?

Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally?

Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them.

Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232 WANSTALLS TACTICAL & SPORTING ARMS

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EARN EXTRA $$$

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

Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462

Wanted to Buy: Jewellery, Gold, Silver, Coins, Estate Collections, China, Sterling Any Gold or Silver, Coins + Christine 1-778-281-0030

Real Estate Houses For Sale

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

250-828-0359.

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

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Pharmacy Assistant

You pick the lot!

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Townhouses Ashcroft Townhome, Carefree Riverside Living at Villa Fronterra! 1,250 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2 bath, double garage.

Level living, low strata fee, 3 blocks to all amenities with flat level walking distance to downtown.

Priced at $230,000. Immediate possession. Call 1-800-557-7355 to view. RE/MAX Golden Country

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Northland Apartments

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Riverbend Senior Community 1bdrm Mayfair Suite w/balcony f/p. Optional supports as needed $1200 554-2016 owner

ONLINE Under the Real Estate Tab

Mobile Homes & Parks

Small Ads Get

1973 12’x63’. Mobile Home.

Good cond. Must be moved by Dec 10th. 250-682-4490

Results

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BIG

We provide a very professional pharmacy practice environment and are committed to: l challenging and growing our staff l caring for people l supporting healthy living for our shoppers and patients l innovation l investing in our future.

Join the Overwaitea Food Group and make your career prescription complete!

Please contact us for more info or submit your résumé, in confidence, to: Raymond_jay@saveonfoods.com.

Sorry, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

TRU invites applications for the following positions: FACULTY Nursing Practice School of Nursing Retail Meat Apprenticeship Program Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts & Tourism Location: Surrey, BC

Career Opportunities

2036sq/ft warehouse. 244 Briar Ave/N/Shore. Ideal for small engine shop. Avail immed. 250-376-3733 Mon-Fri 8am-3pm.

Suites, Lower 2bdrm daylight. N/S, N/P, No Noise. w/d, util incl $1200/mo+DD. 250-314-0060 2bdrm North Shore incl util, n/s, n/p, cls to bus and shopping Dec. 1st. $1,000. 250376-0716 / 250-320-8146.

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

Career Opportunities

Aboriginal Family Counsellor The Aboriginal Education Council (School District No. 73) is seeking an individual to serve in the position of Aboriginal Family Counsellor. This is a one year contract for a .4 position (2 days per week) from January 8th, 2017 – June 31, 2018. The position is part of a program that serves Aboriginal students and families whose children attend school in School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson).

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Position responsibilities will include: • Direct counselling and consultative services to Aboriginal students • Crisis management and intervention counselling • Leading and facilitating Girls’ or Boys’ Groups in elementary and secondary schools • Consulting with and coordinating referrals and counselling services with District and community professionals Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work or a related Bachelor Degree; post –Baccalaureate education preferred • Two years direct counselling experience in a Aboriginal environment • Demonstrated counselling experience with elementary and secondary school students • Knowledge of First Nations, Metis & Inuit history, culture, values; knowledge of the historical and contemporary issues facing Aboriginal families and communities

Interested persons should email their cover letter and resume, along with references to: Judy Dunn, Administrator Aboriginal Education Council – School District No. 73 jdunn@sd73.bc.ca Only those individuals shortlisted will be contacted.

SUPPORT Accountant II and Accountant II, Auxiliary/On-Call Finance Graphic Designer: Print & Web Auxiliary/On-Call Marketing & Communications Web Developer/Designer Marketing & Communications For further information, please visit:

tru.ca/careers For more information, visit saveonfoods.com

Career Opportunities

Commercial/ Industrial

Closing date for applications is November 29th, 2017 at 12:00 pm

Kamloops

We are currently seeking a part-time Pharmacy Assistant for our Save on Foods Pharmacy located in Kamloops. You must have completed an accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program or have 2 years' dispensary experience. Qualified candidates should possess excellent communication and customer service skills. Kroll computer experience is an asset.

2 - 2400sq/ft. shops for rent.

12ft. overhead door, office. $1650/mo. +gst. Avail. Dec. 1st. 250-682-0005

**BOOK NOW FOR BEST WEEKS IN 2017** Shuswap Lake! 5 Star Resort in Scotch Creek BC. REST & RELAX ON THIS PRIVATE CORNER LOT. Newer 1bdrm, 1-bath park model sleeps 4 . Tastefully decorated guest cabin for 2 more. One of only 15 lots on the beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat. Provincial park, Golf, Grocery/Liquor store & Marina all minutes away. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, Adult & Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground. Only $1,300 week. BOOK NOW! Rental options available for 3 & 4 day, 1 week, 2 week & monthly.

Call for more information.

1-250-371-1333.

7805 Dallas Drive

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

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

Man size brown material lazyboy chair. $200. 250-5544796.

Home & Land

for more information

We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE HIRING!!

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

Building Inspector - Regular Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application.

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Hope for Tomorrow.

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Suites, Lower

Suites, Upper

Townhouses

Motorcycles

New 2bdrm bright daylight suite near TRU/bus stp/ns/furn wifi util inc $900 778-257-1839

TOWNHOUSES

Auto Accessories/Parts

Motorcycles

NEW 2 bdrm daylight. Dufferin N/S, N/P, No Noise. $1200/mo+DD. 250-314-0060

Rentals

Riverfront 1bdrm daylight level entry, util incl $650/mo.

Avail now. 250-579-9609.

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

Valleyview 1bdrm, n/p, n/s util inl for quiet single person Ref. $800/mo. 778-220-6113.

Career Opportunities

Best Value In Town

Career Opportunities

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

318-4321

Interfor is a growth-oriented lumber company with operations in Canada and the United States. We have an annual production capacity of 3 billion board feet and offer one of the most diverse lines of lumber products to customers around the world.

Interfor is one of the largest lumber companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success.

We are currently recruiting for a Woodlands Accountant, for our Adams Lake office in Chase, BC. The Woodlands Accountant will be responsible for providing accurate, concise and effective financial recording and reporting to management.

What You’ll Do • Provide support to the Divisional Accountant • Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual internal financial statements • Mentor accounting members • Production, Sales, and Inventory entries, tracking, and reporting • Interpret logging contract; review and approve contractor payables • Review and approve contractor advances, and accounts payable • Manage capital road building costs, amortization, and budgeting • Statistical volume entries • Depreciation, depletion, and prepaid entries and reconciliations • Balance Sheet reconciliations, reviews and analysis • Manage accounts receivable • Assist with proforma performance tracking • Calculate log inventory valuations • Assist with budget and forecast preparation • Prepare internal recurring reports and PowerPoint files • Ad hoc and statutory reporting • Liaise with internal and external auditors • Ensure accurate and appropriate recording of financial transactions as per IFRS What You Offer • Manufacturing or forestry experience would be beneficial • Enrolled or eligible to enroll in CPA designation preferred • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook • High level of attention to detail and accuracy • Strong reporting and analysis skills (budget, actual and variance analysis) • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines • Strong analytical intuition, problem solving, and critical thinking skills • Ability and self-motivation to work independently • Ability to effectively and courteously communicate information and clarify requirements • Good understanding of contract language as it relates to financial matters • Knowledge of internal controls and their application • Understand the importance of teamwork and have a positive impact on the team • Open-minded and positive in dealing with change and new ways of doing things • Ability to communicate effectively with peers and other departments • Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work Interested in being a part of our team? Apply online at www.interfor.com/careers We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a preemployment drug & alcohol test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $5,500.00/obo 250-554-0580

RUN UNTIL SOLD ONLY $35.00(plus Tax)

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*some restrictions apply call for details

Cars - Sports & Imports

1982 Mercedes 300 SD TD. 2 owners, original and documented.

242,000km no drips. Show car quality.

Asking $6000. 250-312-3525 before 8pm 1989 Mercedes 560 SEC. 61,000kms. Hagerty Appraisals #2 car $10,000USD. Selling $10,000 CDN 250-574-3794

Auto Accessories/Parts

Run until sold

2008 Harley Davidson Road King. 17,479kms.

Extra windshield, V&H pipes.

Excellent condition. $15,500/obo 250-574-0334

1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop.

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

What We Offer Interfor is where excellence meets opportunity. We invest in your success by positioning you alongside the best people in top quartile mill facilities located in great communities across North America. In the past decade, we’ve infused close to $1 billion into modern facilities and systems that employ the latest technologies.

Cars - Domestic 1998 Chrysler Intrepid, auto, good cond. Winters on rims, remote, air. $1,800. 376-8628.

NO PETS

WOODLANDS ACCOUNTANT Chase, BC

4 Nokian Hakkapelita snow & ice. 225/60R16 on steel rims off Honda Odyssey. $500.

372-7817.

lilacgardens1@gmail.com

Antiques / Classics

Who We Are

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Motorcycles

New Price $56.00+tax

Do you have a vehicle, boat, rv, or trailer to sell? With our Run til sold specials you pay one flat rate and we will run your ad until your vehicle sells.* • $56.00 (boxed ad with photo) • $35.00 (regular 3 line ad)

Recreational/Sale

Call: 250-371-4949

*Some conditions & restrictions apply.

Private party only (no businesses).

2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $16,900. 236-421-2251

Scrap Car Removal

2013 Keystone Fusion Toy Hauler slps 9, 41ft 12ft garage asking $69,000 250-374-4723

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2002 Honda Goldwing.

ABS brakes, cruise, Reverse, no damage.

173,000kms. Reduced to $8,900/obo. 778-538-3240.

4-Eagle GTII P275/45R20 M&S $400. 2-275/40ZR17 BF Goodrich M&S $275. 2-Goodyear Eagle 245/50VR16 M&S $200. 2-P215/60R16 M&S Pacemark $200.

2P225/60R16 All Season Motomaster $175. Call 250-3198784.

2003 Harley Davidson 100th Ann. Edition Fat Boy CID 95 Stage 3 exc cond 17,000km $14,500obo. (250) 318-2030

Career Opportunities

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Sport Utility Vehicle 2017 Coleman Travel Trailer 2 slides, A/C, Rear kitchen, front bedroom. $29,995.00. 250-320-7446

1981 GMC Suburban 4X4.

Re-built motor/trans.

Good shape. $2,500. 778-469-5434

Career Opportunities

Aboriginal Boys Group Facilitator The Aboriginal Education Council (School District No. 73) is seeking an individual to serve in the position of Aboriginal Boys Group Facilitator.

This is a seven month contract for a .4 position (2 days per week) from December, 2017 to June 2018. The position is part of a Program that serves Aboriginal students and families whose children attend school in School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson).

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Position responsibilities will include: • Leading and facilitating Aboriginal Boys’ Groups in multiple elementary and secondary schools • Working in partnership with Aboriginal Education Workers, Aboriginal Family Counsellors and other School District staff to support in the facilitation of this program Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work or a related Bachelor Degree; post –Baccalaureate education preferred • Two years direct experience working with Aboriginal youth • Demonstrated experience working with groups of students in a cultural setting • Knowledge of First Nations, Metis & Inuit history, culture, values; knowledge of the historical and contemporary issues facing Aboriginal families and communities • Driver’s license and dependable vehicle required Closing date for applications is November 29th, 2017 at 12:00 pm Interested persons should email their cover letter and resume, along with references to: Judy Dunn, Administrator Aboriginal Education Council – School District No. 73 jdunn@sd73.bc.ca Only those individuals shortlisted will be contacted.

07 Toyota Rav 4 awd limited edit. V6 full load low kms exc cond $14,000 250-679-2253

1985 Dodge Ram Charger.

Very good condition. $5,000/OBO 250-579-5551 2006 Equinox. 168,000kms.

Auto, 6cyl.

Good cond. $5,500/obo. 250-554-2788.

2011 Lincoln Navigator like new. 106,000kms.

White, black leather interior, 3rd seat. AWD, Navigation, sunroof. $28,800.

250-319-8784 2013 Hyundai Tuson AWD. 53,000kms. New cond. New battery/rear brakes. $17,000.

250-578-2052.

Trucks & Vans

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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NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION Regarding Land in the Agricultural Land Reserve

2003 GMC Sierra extended cab, 4x4 with canopy.

Fully loaded. $5,500/obo.

778-257-2468

Rose Hill Estate Properties Ltd. I, ............................................................................................................................................................................................. (full name, or names, of registered owner)

Suite 100-190 Alexander Street, Vancouver BC, V6A 1B5 of ............................................................................................................................................................................................ (mailing address)

intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, LEGAL SUBDIVISION 2 OF SECTION 34 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 17 WEST OF THE 6TH MERIDIAN KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT EXCEPT PLAN 20391

................................................................................................................................................................................................ (legal description from the title certificate)

Not Applicable and located at ........................................................................................................................................................................ (street address if applicable)

Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to,

2013 Dodge 2500 Crew Cab, long box.

Fully loaded.

Excellent condition. $25,900.

250-299-9387

City of Kamloops - 105 Seymour Street, Kamloops BC, V2C 2C6 ...............................................................................................................................................................................................

December 1

14ft aluminum boat w/trailer and new 9.9HP Merc O/B w/asst equip $4000.

(250) 523-6251

8ft. Fly Master Aluminum flat bottom boat. Launching whls 2 yrs old. $900. 250-828-1542.

TIME TO DECLUTTER?

ask us about our

RUN TILL SOLD SPECIAL Packages start at

$

3500 PLUS TAX

(name and mailing address of the local government)

2017

SHOP LOCALLY

Stucco/Siding

(14 days from the date of second publication)

Home Improvements

NOTE: This notice and the application are posted on the subject property.

Please be advised that all correspondence received by the local government and/or the ALC forms part of the public record, and is disclosed to all parties, including the applicant.

14ft. Runabout boat. 40hp Johnson motor on trailer. $1500/obo. 778-469-5434.

25ft Carver Cabin/cruiser.

Slps 4-6, toilet, sink, shower, 9.9 kicker, new engine 5.8 with a Volvo leg, trailer new tires, bearings, surge brake control. $15,000/obo. or trade for 2 Sea-doo’s. 250-376-4163.

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SOME SHOES NEED FILLING Looking for Door to Door Carriers.

Kids and Adults needed!

ABERDEEN Rte 508 – 700-810 Hugh Allan Dr. – 40 p.

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Pour a glass of bourbon for pair of comedies at TRU LEFT: Ashley Hiibner (left) and Brittney Martens are two of the women who get together in Laundry and Bourbon, a play by James McLure being presented alongside Lonestar.

BELOW: Zack Fernstrom (left) and Wyatt Purcha are characters in Lonestar, a one-act play that deals with glory lost, PTSD, successes, failures and beer — all through comedy.

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oy and Elizabeth have some problems in their marriage. Apparently town gossip Amy Lee has been fuelling these issues as she shares her observation Roy, a Vietnam veteran, has been seen in town with another woman.

Elizabeth and Hattie also tend to gossip, particularly on this day as they sit on Elizabeth’s porch, folding laundry.

The result of this scenario, in the hands of playwright James McLure, is not one but two one-act comedies being presented at the Actors Workshop Theatre next week at Thompson Rivers University.

Tying them together is a pink Thunderbird.

“I’m not going to say any more on that,” said director and campus theatre co-ordinator Robin Nichol behind the two works — Laundry and Bourbon and Lonestar.

Also bringing them together is the cast of characters; while Laundry is focussed on the women, Lonestar delves into the issues Roy has as he grapples with the reality he’s not the football star from high school anymore but a man dealing with PTSD and his military and amorous memories.

Joining alongside him is his younger

brother Ray, who is trying to help Roy deal with his demons, and their friend Cletis, once the loser in high school but now a successful businessman.

Nichol said that while both plays deal with some serious issues, the overall tone is one of comedy.

For example, by the end of Lonestar, the men have gone through a case of the Lone Star beer, shared some tales and taken a look at the absurdities life can bring.

While the men are dealing with days and glories gone, how life changes and the surprises it can throw at people, the women mirror those conversations as they sip bourbon and talk about how Roy has changed.

They quarrel but also share their fears as Hattie, who is unhappy in life married to the wrong man, uses humour to appear fine.

Amy Lee is the town busybody who is also hiding something.

Nichol called the pair of plays, written in the late 1970s, period pieces even though many of the issues the men and women talk about, gossip about, argue about, are current. They speak to an era she said can be summed up by some of the music she searched out from that era when putting together the play.

It was a time of Tammy Wynette singing Stand By Your Man but Helen Reddy had also recorded I Am Woman.

Nichol said she first encountered the two scripts while in school herself and chose them not only because of the strong writing. She was intrigued by the gender politics in them, she said — and loves the comedy.

The plays run at the Black Box Theatre in the Old Main Building on Nov. 23 to Nov. 25 and Nov. 30 to Dec. 2.

Tickets are $15 and are available at the box office next to the theatre or at the door.

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Audrey Sageon of Sagebrush Quilters showed off a quilt during a recent craft fair at Kamloops United Church.

‘Tis the season for holiday craft fairs. Up next, David Thompson elementary hosts its annual craft fair at the school on Saturday at 1051 Pine Springs Rd. It runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Arthur Hatton is also hosting a craft fair on Saturday. It runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 315 Chestnut Ave. The Pacific Way Holiday Craft Fair follows on Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the elementary school, 2330 Pacific Way. Email craft fairs to editor@ kamloopsthisweek.com.

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The Kamloops Phoenix Centre Mission Statement is “to promote an improved quality of life for individuals, families and community by providing support, treatment, education, prevention and advocacy for those dealing with problematic substance abuse.” The Board continuously strives to improve the organization’s resilience and respond to the changing needs of the community.

Board member accountabilities include: • Participating as a voting member at Board meetings ( 10 per year ) • Keeping informed and up to date on all Board related matters • Committing to participating actively in Board committee work • Making the best use of each Board members unique talents and skills • Building working relationships with other Board members • Actively participating in Board strategic planning If you have an interest in being an advocate and in shaping the future of our regional addictions support resource, please contact the Phoenix Centre Board Development Chair, Gerry Olund, at gerryolund142@gmail.ca or at 250-578-0433 for more information.

FINE ARTS SHOW AND SALE Friday through Sunday at the Japanese Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Ave.

The annual Fine Arts Show and Sale sponsored by the Japanese Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Ave., runs from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19 at the centre. Admission is free. The sale includes original paintings, cards and boutique items, as well as a draw for an original piece of art.

FAIR TRADE SALE Friday and Saturday at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St.

The annual Ten Thousand Villages fair-trade sale is at Kamloops United Church on Friday, Nov. 17 from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event sells artisan crafted items from around the globe. Ten Thousand Villages is a non-profit program run by the Mennonite Central Committee Canada.

BARNHARTVALE COFFEE HOUSE Saturday, 6:30 p.m. at the Barnhartvale Hall

The feature act for the second coffee house at the Barnhartvale Community Centre will be Keven Huffman, Ellie Young and Rorie Ian White, who perform as The Port Pickers.

The trio performs covers and original songs by Huffman and White. Doors open at the hall located about seven kilometres from Dallas Drive on Barnhartvale Road on Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Music starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 and free for open-mic performers and children younger than 12. For more informa-

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ART IN THE DARK Saturday at the Art Knapp Garden Centre, 420 Nunavut Way

The third annual Art in the Dark fundraiser will be held at Art Knapp Garden Centre on Saturday, Nov. 18. The 19-plus event is a fundraiser for the council’s programming. The evening includes a DJ and dance floor, black-light bodypainting, live painting, clay work, a cash bar, silent auction and food for sale.

A shuttle service will run between the venue and downtown and Cascades Casino. Tickets are $50, $40 for students and council members and are available online at kamloopsarts.ca. They can also be bought at the council office in the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 West Seymour St.

HOME CONCERT Sunday

The Home Routes Series concert series continues with Ben Sures. Cost is $20 per person, with the money given to the performers. RSVP by emailing homerouteskamloops@gmail.com.

AGM Tuesday, 5 p.m. at 490 Lorne St.

The Kamloops Symphony Orchestra holds its annual general meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 5 p.m. at the meeting room at 490 Lorne St. Anyone can attend but only members can vote.

An annual membership in the symphony society is $10.

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GOOSEBUMPS FOR BOOKS

Seven-year-old Wren Stewart showed off her book finds at Barb’s Book and Music Sale over the weekend. The annual sale is the largest fundraiser for Kamloops Symphony Orchestra. This year, it moved from Sahali Mall to Lansdowne Village.

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Music acts to watch for in coming months Sean Kingston

Canadian rapper Sean Kingston will be at CJ’s Night Club on Nov. 27 as part of his Made in Jamaica tour.

Opening act is felArts low rapper Peter Jackson.

Showtime is 8 p.m. General admission tickets are $35, meet-and-greet tickets that include a photo, an autographed photo and a tour T-shirt, are $90.

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‘This concert will help us to reflect on the joys Brandenburg Orchestra to perform Baroque Christmas of the season’ Kamloops in December at St. Paul’s Cathedral DALE BASS

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he Kamloops Brandenburg Orchestra presents the music of many master composers in its Baroque Christmas concert on Dec. 10 at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, 360 Nicola St. The program will include works by Arcangelo Corelli, Giuseppe Torelli, Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, Giuseppe

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In addition to local musicians who make up the orchestra, four will be featured: Lucas Olsen and Lindsey ChristianHack for Bach’s Double Violin Concerto, Rob Hogeveen for the Tartini Trumpet Concerto and Gail Mulner in the Handel Organ Concerto.

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“I am thoroughly enjoying playing beautiful music that was composed with the pure Christmas feeling in mind, and free from the commercial hype and distractions. Baroque music is restorative, for both the player and the listener. This time of year we all feel rushed and overwhelmed, but this concert will help us to reflect on the joys of the season.”

The concert is a costumed performance with musicians dressed

Kamloops Brandenburg Orchestra concertmaster Rhiannon Nachbaur posed with blushing audience member George Anderson at a concert last year.

in baroque clothing from white wigs to buckled shoes. They will pose for pictures with audience members during the intermission.

The concert is at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students.

They are available at the Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483, kamloopslive.ca. They will also be available at the door.

A Pink Floyd tribute act known for its lavish stage show will perform in Kamloops on Dec. 2 at Sandman Centre. Tickets are available from ticketmaster.ca. The show starts at 8 p.m. The act features an elaborate stage show, complete with laser lighting and video for which the iconic English rock band was known. Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall and The Division Bell will be featured. For more information, go online to britfloyd.com.

The Sheepdogs

The Sheepdogs are returning to Kamloops for a show at CJs Nightclub on Feb. 17.

The rock ‘n roll band, which hails from Saskatoon, is releasing a new album dubbed Changing Colours earlier that month and then embarking on a tour, with a stop in the River City. The album will be released on Feb. 2, 2018.

The tour starts in Campbell River and heads to Victoria and Vancouver before stopping in Kamloops. It then heads to Kelowna, Edmonton and Calgary and will make its way across Canada, with a few stops down south in the United States along the way.

For more information and tickets, go online to thesheepdogs.com.

Johnny Reid and Glass Tiger

Johnny Reid is heading back to Kamloops for a show on March 5 at Sandman Centre — and he’s bringing along Glass Tiger as an opening act. Tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.ca.

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Riverdance tour step dancing into Kamloops in April Dance group celebrating 20 years

Riverdance started as a seven-minute dance piece and evolved into a professional Irish dance company that tours the world. It will take the stage at Sandman Centre on April 12.

Calling it a thankyou card to fans, the people behind Riverdance are heading out on a 20th-anniversary tour, with a stop in Kamloops on Thursday, April 12, at Sandman Centre.

What started as a seven-minute dance piece in 1994 for the Eurovision Song Contest eventually became the company that brings the Irish dance and music traditions together with a huge cast.

The tour has already

been to Europe where one reviewer for the Edinburg Evening News declared there wasn’t a single flaw at any moment during the show and calling for another two decades of Riverdance.

In the past 20 years, the company has performed 11,500 times, been seen by more than 25-million people in 515 venues in three countries on six continents.

The dancers and musicians — and all the people behind the

scenes — have travelled the equivalent of 30 times around the world and hold the Guinness World Record for the longest Riverdance line, which had 1,693 participants.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, Nov. 17, at the Sandman Centre box office, online at ticketmaster.ca or by calling 1-855-985-5000.

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BALLET EN POINTE

Proud parents were in the audience at Sagebrush Theatre on Monday, as more than 100 Kamloops and area dancers joined the Moscow Ballet on stage for two performances of The Great Russian Nutcracker.

The touring ballet stopped in Kamloops for two soldout shows on the tail end of the long weekend. Academy of Dance performers portrayed snowflakes, mice and more, offering moments of sweetness to the show courtesy the Moscow Ballet’s Dance With Us program. Colourful costume changes were paired with familiar music and dancers effortlessly moved across the stage in tandem or for solo performances.

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ne of the best things about being a painter is the variety of things you can do with paint.

The most obvious one is, of course, creating a painting.

Sometimes painting objects can be just as rewarding as painting on canvas.

One of my favourite things to paint are boxes. They are useful items for storage and, with a little time and acrylic paint, we can turn them into beautiful pieces of art all on their own.

First, we must find a box to paint.

I purchased mine at a dollar store for $4. You can also find them at Walmart and Michaels.

For this project, you will need acrylic paint: black, white, magenta, cyan blue and cadmium yellow. You will also need large, medium

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and small brushes. Add to that a bit of sandpaper, painting palette, water container and a surface on which to paint.

Here are the directions: 1. First, look at the box. I like to hold it and examine the shape of the piece first. I sand down any rough edges and visualize my design.

For this one, I decided to go for a

purely decorative design.

2. Using your largest brush, paint the entire box black. I like to start inside the box and work my way to the outside.

Make sure you paint the bottom, as well.

3. After the black dries, paint in your design with a small brush. I chose an organic spiral design with floral petals cascading around the edges. I paint the top and all four sides to create a dramatic statement piece.

4. Next, I go over the white with yellow.

5. With a medium brush and magenta paint, I paint over large areas of black. I left the inside of the petals black.

6. Using cyan blue, I paint over the remaining black areas.

7. Now it is time to look at your box. What does it need? What can

you do to improve it?

In my case, I decided to create a violet colour by combining magenta and cyan blue. I filled in areas to improve the look of the box. Be careful not to go overboard.

You just want a hint here and there.

8. For my final touch, I used white again to highlight any areas that got too dark.

Congratulations, your project is complete. Be careful, though, painting boxes can be highly therapeutic and even addictive. I have about 20 of them, mostly holding my jewelry. They also make great gifts.

Karla Pearce has been teaching art since 1998.

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The company behind the popular card game recently put this message on its website home page. It is offering to fight the border wall with help from customers.

Cards Against Humanity fighting border wall THE CANADIAN PRESS

HOUSTON — The party game Cards Against Humanity said it’s bought U.S.-Mexico border land and hired a lawyer to try to stop President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall.

A promotion called Cards Against Humanity Saves America offered 150,000 sub-

scribers to its game a map of the land and a “certificate of our promise to fight the wall.”

To build sections of the existing border fence, the U.S. government took hundreds of private landowners in Texas to court. A wall will likely require new lawsuits.

But stopping new construction through filing law-

suits would be difficult.

In many cases with the fence, the U.S. government started construction even as fights continued over how much it had to reimburse landowners.

This message was posted on its website: “It’s 2017 and the government is being run by a toilet. We have no choice:

Cards Against Humanity is going to save America.

“There’s no time for questions — now is the time to act. You give us $15 and we’ll send six America-saving surprises right to your doorstep.

It will be fun, it will be weird and, if you voted for Trump, you might want to sit this one out.”

Did you know?

This is not the first time Cards Against Humanity has made a political statement. In 2014, the company sold 30,000 boxes of feces to consumers in a box labeled “bullshit.” It cost $6 and was intended to mock Black Friday and Christmas consumerism. The following year, it sold “nothing,” which was less popular.

Listen to Neil Young archive for free with new album release

LOS ANGELES — Neil Canadian rocker Young will open his has announced on vast archive of music Facebook that his for anyone to listen Silver archive open on &will Gold to online for free next Dec. 1, the same day month. his new album, The The 72-year-old Visitor, is released.

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Young promises the free archive will allow fans to “visit and experience every song I have ever released in the highest quality your machine will allow.”

VICTORIA — A music festival on Vancouver Island is taking a one-year break, but organizers are confident the music will resume in 2019.

Tall Tree Music Festival co-founder and director Mike Hann blames the low Canadian dollar and an oversaturated concert market for the hiatus.

He said the Tall Tree Festival has been attracting fans to the Port Renfrew area for the last eight years but has yet to turn a profit, even though it is almost entirely organized and run by volunteers.

He called the decision “the most responsible way forward’’ so the festival, which attracts about 2,000 people, can make a comeback in 2019.

Canadian music festivals have faced significant challenges in recent years, in part because acts are booked and paid in American dollars and a sliding Canadian dollar can add as much as 40 per cent to costs on this side of the border.

The Pemberton Music Festival was cancelled this year and its organizers declared bankruptcy while the Rock the Shores festival in suburban Victoria was called off this year though producers are confident the three-day event will return in 2018.

Hann said the independent Tall Tree festival, which is not affiliated with large, U.S.-based festival producers such as Huka Entertainment or Live Nation Entertainment, had to regroup in the face of an already tough climate for Canadian festivals, but he’s not giving up.

“My head is being held really high today. And there’s been a huge outpouring of love and admiration for the festival and the event, and the community that surrounds it,” he said.

A note on Tall Tree’s website said the group’s much smaller winter event, the Song and Surf Music Festival is slated to mark its 10th anniversary on the beaches of Port Renfrew over the 2018 Family Day long weekend in February.

A note on the archive site says users will be able to view all of his released albums and ones currently in production. The archive dates to 1963, when

Young made his first recording in Canada.

The Visitor will be Young’s second studio album recorded with Lukas Nelson’s band, Promise of the Real.

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