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TEENS TAKE ON TRAUMA The PARTY program is back, giving students an eyeopening experience

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LET’S TALK ABOUT DEMENTIA Jay Ingram will give a free presentation on Alzheimer’s disease on Monday night

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WHEN CAN WE TEE OFF? All you need to know about fairways and greens as courses prepare for play

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A PERPETUAL PROBLEM Potholes have plagued streets this winter and the city wants you to help pinpoint the locations of these minisinkholes

This gaping pothole on Hillside Drive had motorists zigging and zagging. The crater was repaired by city crews within days of forming. If you see potholes that need some filling, log on to the city’s website at kamloops.ca or call the public works department at 250-828-3461.

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Grade 6 student Mya Strutz has a sense of accomplishment after successfully making her way up the climbing wall at Cliffside Climbing Gym with her classmates. Her Westmount elementary class took part in the field trip, which was organized by TRU teacher candidate Emily Chretien as part of her final teaching practicum requirement.

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WestJet has added a third daily flight to Calgary out of Kamloops Airport.

“It’s good news,” Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian said. “I wouldn’t say great because what we’re really looking for is the return of that Kamloops-Edmonton flight.”

Discount airline NewLeaf offered a flight to Edmonton in 2016, but the service was suspended. WestJet also cancelled its Kamloops to Edmonton flight in 2016 due to a downturn in the energy sector.

Christian said many people live in Kamloops and work in Northern Alberta and noted the additional flight to southern Alberta reflects many people are still going to

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“It’s much longer and more expensive,” he said.

WestJet media relations advisor Lauren Stewart said in an email the added Calgary flight was due to strong numbers coming out of Kamloops. She said it will provide greater connectivity into Calgary and the “WestJet network beyond.”

Stewart would not comment when asked if Kamloops will see the return of an Edmonton flight.

“Because it is competitively sensitive information, we generally don’t reveal this before any formal announcement,” she said.

In addition to an Edmonton route, Christian would also like to see a direct flight from Kamloops to Victoria, which NewLeaf offered for a few months in 2016 alongside its Kamloops-Edmonton flight before also cancelling that route.

Christian is calling on residents

to step up and support Air Canada Rouge’s direct Kamloops-Toronto flight when it takes off this June with two daily flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Air Canada will provide the service on a trial basis from June 21 to Oct. 9.

“It’s really a question of how many passengers are in seats and if they’re not going to use the service, they’re going to shift it to another community that’s looking for it and is prepared to use it,” Christian said.

He expects the route to be popular, given the popularity of the Toronto Blue Jays and access from Pearson International Airport to the Eastern Seaboard of the United States.

“I’m hoping that we see that flight extended into the winter and then Sun Peaks can work their magic on the Ontario population,” Christian said.

A temporary shelter for the homeless that opened this winter in the shuttered Stuart Wood elementary school in downtown Kamloops will close on March 31.

The shelter, located at 245 St. Paul St., was funded by B.C. Housing and staffed by the Canadian Mental Health Association Kamloops branch.

Mayor Ken Christian said he has been looking at the numbers of people who use the facility and, while they have been declining, he said they “won’t be at zero, for sure.”

B.C. Housing funding expires on March 31. Christian said the money provided support and wrap-around services. Without those services, Christian said, “you simply have mats on the floor. That’s not a good situation and so I wouldn’t recommend it stay open beyond the 31st of March.”

He said the shelter fulfilled its purpose, which was to ensure people did not die of exposure over the winter.

“Fortunately, that has been the case, so it’s met it’s need there,” he said.

The city has other plans for the space in the future.

It is working with Tk’emlups te Secwepemc to transform the space into a cultural space and museum.

Christian said city staff had been working with the band last week.

School District 73 closed Stuart Wood elementary in June 2016, at which time it reverted to the city’s control. An agreement between the city and the province more than a century ago stipulates the building must be used for educational purposes or it reverts to Victoria’s control.

Because the school is on Crown land, the city is required to consult with the Tk’emlups band regarding its use.

Christian has said a Stuart Wood cultural centre could celebrate the history of both communities and he suggested a public plaza as part of the transformation.

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Let’s Ta!k Let’s Talk Affordable Housing The City is inviting residents to participate in a round-table discussion to provide input on an Affordable Housing Strategy that will guide housing-related investments and activities over the next 5+ years across the full housing continuum.

The City is hosting discussions throughout the city, and residents are encouraged to attend the meeting specific to their neighbourhood. Children and youth are welcome to participate in discussions or illustrate their ideas at the drawing table.

Upcoming Meetings Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 6:30-8:00 pm Valley First Lounge, Sandman Centre, 300 Lorne Street For residents of Downtown, West End, Lower Sahali, Sagebrush, Heffley Creek, and Rayleigh

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2018 Council Committee Appointments Council is seeking applications from Kamloops’ residents who are interested in serving on a voluntary basis for the following Council-appointed committees: Heritage Commission - two-year term

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The City established the Parks and Recreation Commitee to act as an advisory body to Council on matters pertaining to community parks, sport, and recreation in Kamloops.

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Staff liason - Tammy Blundell (tblundell@kamloops.ca)

For specific information relating to a Council Committee, please contact the staff liaison noted above.

Please submit a brief resumé with a cover letter outlining your background and interest in the area, by 4:00 pm on April 3, 2018, to: Stephanie Nichols, Deputy Corporate Officer City of Kamloops 7 Victoria Street West Kamloops BC V2C 1A2 Email legislate@kamloops.ca or fax 250-828-3578

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• When turning at an intersection, look twice to make sure there are no pedestrians crossing.

• Give yourself extra time and space to stop in case a pedestrian suddenly crosses the street.

The City of Kamloops Cemetery 2014 Bylaw states all artificial flowers and other tokens of remembrance composed of artificial foliage can only remain on gravesites from October 1 through to April 9. We are asking family members to remove all items before Monday, April 9. Any items not collected before this date will be placed at the Hillside Cemetery flower storage area and available for pickup no later than April 23.

Pedestrians: • Look. Always make eye contact with drivers. Never assume that a drivers sees you.

• Listen. Pay attention to what’s happening around you.

Remove your headphones and never talk, text, or use electronic devices in an intersection or while crossing the street.

• Be seen. Wear reflective clothing or use reflective gear to make it easier for drivers to see you.

• Be extra cautious at intersections. Watch for vehicles turning left or right through the crosswalk. Always cross at designated crosswalks, never mid-block. Follow pedestrian signs and traffic signals, and never cross once the signal has turned yellow or red.

Starting Thursday, April 12, and every Thursday through to October 8, flowers placed on gravesites will be removed and placed at the flower storage area for our scheduled turf maintenance. We recommend that grave embellishments be limited to fresh cut flowers during the turf maintenance season. We also recommend that anyone who wishes to place flowers on graves do so after 4:00 pm on Friday of each week. The annual turf maintenance contract for flower stands is exempt from this rule.

For any questions, please call 828-3462. Thank you for your co-operation.

Transit users: • Make sure that you’re visible when you’re walking to and from your transit stop. Wear or carry reflective items so drivers can see you in all weather conditions.

• Be cautious at transit stops. Always cross at designated crosswalks, not mid-block. Avoid running for the bus and taking shortcuts.

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LOCAL NEWS SUGAR SHACK SWEETNESS L’Association francophone de Kamloops director Line Dijkstra pours warm maple syrup on the snow during the association’s recent outing to Rainbow’s Roost in Westsyde.

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The superintendent of School District 73 knows parents of students at Westmount elementary are upset about the traffic crunch at their school, but she said finding a resolution to their concern involves several steps.

Alison Sidow said the board of education shares the concerns of parents about the traffic congestion at the Westsyde school, which is located on the curve of a short street that ends on a cul de sac.

The intersection of Walkem and Westsyde roads has a pedestrian-activated stop light.

She said finding a solution — something she hopes comes from a report recently received by a consultant who looked at traffic flow in the area — will include actions that can be taken, but noted the school board is not alone in resolving the situation.

The city is involved and a meeting is planned soon to

review the report.

“We’re committed to finding a solution with the city, but we don’t control the traffic light,” she said. “The city is responsible for the light.”

The issue, which has been an ongoing discussion among the school’s community for some time, came to a head earlier this year amid instances in which students were nearly hit by vehicles.

Westmount is over-capacity by about 50 per cent, the parking lot for parents is small and the roads outside become congested with parents, particularly at the end of the school day when they wait for the dismissal bell.

Leanna Wereley, a parent spokeswoman, was at the board meeting earlier this week and expected to hear about the report.

When it wasn’t on the agenda, she and others accompanying her waited until the end of the meeting and spoke with Sidow and board chair Meghan Wade.

Wereley told KTW she was angry to learn the study’s results

might not be made public until the next school board meeting, which is in April in Chase.

Sidow, however, said when she advised the mother of a kindergarten student of the process, she forgot trustees will be meeting out of town.

Sidow said she and Westmount’s principal are discussing options to move forward on the report with parents.

In February, Sidow told trustees there are several potential solutions, including: • Improving the ability for students to walk from Batchelor Heights and cross Westsyde Road safely; • Reopening Westsyde elementary, eight kilometres north on Westsyde Road, and moving some Westmount students there; • Finding ways for students to take either a school or city bus from Batchelor Heights to Westmount elementary; • Staggering school start times or creating supervised opportunities for parents to drop off students earlier and pick them up later.

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Pothole service requests are up 60 per cent over the same time last year.

The City of Kamloops received 201 requests from Nov. 1 to March 13, compared to 123 during the same period in 20162017.

“Some of that is good news in that I think that people are phoning us and getting in contact with us when they do see potholes, which is what we want,” civic operations director Jen Fretz said. “But certainly it does speak to the extent to which our roadways are in some cases failing with respect to potholes.”

Potholes typically form over repeated freeze-thaw cycles, which are common in the spring.

Fretz said five crews are working around the clock (30 people who rotate through three shifts in the morning, afternoon and night). But, she said, repairs may last only 12 hours due to damp conditions caused by melting snow and rain.

“It’s obviously very difficult to have asphalt adhere to asphalt when it’s in a puddle,” Fretz said, adding she expects the situation

to improve once everything dries out.

“We will be able to do more in-depth reclamation,” Fretz said. “So get deeper in, cut things out, use all of our equipment more effectively once the weather helps us out with things.”

Environment Canada is calling for sun and clouds for the next week, with a 30 per cent chance of showers on Saturday.

In the meantime, Fretz cautioned residents to drive carefully and notify the city about potholes. Arterial roads, such as Columbia Street, Westsyde and Tranquille roads and Summit and Aberdeen drives, are prioritized, but the city aims to address complaints quickly.

“When we do get requests from the public, we certainly prioritize those,” Fretz said. “And we make sure we’re out there getting onto them as soon as we can.”

Service requests can be made via the city’s MyKamloops app, on the city’s website at kamloops.ca or by calling the public works department at 250-8283461.

Crews repairing potholes consist of the same people who clear snow and sweep streets.

“That’s the biggest challenge right now, balancing and shifting

priorities,” the city’s streets and environmental services manager, Glen Farrow, told KTW. Farrow said road construction, which typically begins in early March, has been delayed due to weather. Larger projects on the city’s radar this year include ripping up and laying new asphalt on Lac Le Jeune Road, as well reconstructing River Road in Valleyview, which will include additional sidewalks, curbing gutters and street lighting. The budget has allotted additional funding after staff told council more than 60 per cent of the city’s roads will have deficient pavement quality in the next 10 years.

“They’re going to be having more failures, more potholes,” Farrow said. “We’re not getting away from this.”

It includes $200,000 in 2018 and building to $600,000 by 2020. Total asset management increases, which also include arena maintenance, add about $7 to the average property tax bill.

While some people have taken issue with the city’s snowclearing performance, Farrow would sooner see additional funding go toward roads.

“I think it’s a higher priority which impacts everybody almost 12 months a year,” he said.

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Survey asks how B.C. budget impacts business JESSICA WALLACE

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The North Shore Business Improvement Association is circulating a survey to members to get a feel for how the provincial budget will impact businesses.

“Frankly, it’s because we suspect that the impact from the budget will be quite significant on businesses,” NSBIA executive director Jeremy Heighton said.

The province announced in its February budget plans to charge an annual MSP tax to businesses with payrolls over $500,000.

While MSP premiums will not be phased out until 2020, the tax will begin in January 2019.

The government has cut MSP premiums in half, but employers over the threshold who pay

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employee premiums will face added costs.

The province says it is protecting small businesses, noting most businesses won’t pay the tax. That remains unclear, according to Heighton, who said the exploratory survey will help to measure the impacts locally.

Companies with payrolls of $501,000 to $750,000 will pay $7,300; companies with payrolls of $751,000 to $1 million will pay $14,600; companies with payrolls of $1 million to $1.25 million will pay $22,000; companies with payrolls of $1.25 million to $1.5 million will pay $29,000 and companies with payrolls above $1.5 mil-

lion will pay $29,000, plus 1.95 per cent of payrolls over $1.5 million.

Heighton said $500,000 may sound substantial when considering an individual salary, but he compared it to 10 staff members earning $50,000.

“It doesn’t take long to hit the mark,” he said.

Reubin’s Diner owner Mike Ward said even at the height of wedding and events season, his business would not meet the $500,000 threshold.

“That would be a good problem to have,” he told KTW. Meanwhile, the business owner is concerned about the minimum wage increase.

Minimum wage will increase by more than a dollar, to $12.65, in June, with incremental increases every June thereafter leading to a minimum wage above $15 by 2021. It is unclear how servers and agricultural workers will be impacted, however, with that information expected to be released this month.

Ward said increases would result in having fewer staffers, noting margins are tight when running a restaurant. He said he offers staff flexibility and is concerned there will be less opportunity for young people.

“We’re just barely making it,” Ward said.

Heighton expects businesses would feel pressure to increase wages across the board, not just for employees receiving the government-mandated bump.

“It ripples throughout the businesses,” he said.

The NSBIA survey was distributed via newsletter on Wednesday morning.

The organization has 880 members consisting of commercial property owners and tenants of commercial property. Survey data will be collected over the next few weeks, after which

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Robert W. Doull President Aberdeen Publishing Inc.

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CHANCE TO LEARN ABOUT DEMENTIA

D

ementia is one of the country’s most pressing health issues.

According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, there are an estimated 564,000 Canadians living with dementia and an additional 25,000 new cases diagnosed each

year.

As of 2016, the combined health-care system and out-of-pocket caregiver costs are estimated at $10.4 billion per year.

Rarely talked about as recently as one generation ago, Alzheimer’s disease — the most prevalent disease associated with dementia — is now the seventh-leading cause of death in Canada.

Last year, the federal government launched a national dementia strategy with the passing of Bill C-233, an act respecting a national strategy for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, thereby acknowledging the urgency for action to address the condition.

A national dementia strategy ensures all Canadians living with dementia — as well as those caring for them — have access to the same level and quality of care, regardless of where they live in this country.

While we are living longer because of active lives, modern medicine and education about healthy nutrition, statistics dictate we cannot ignore this issue.

This coming Monday, former Daily Planet host Jay Ingram will be at Sagebrush Theatre for a free presentation on Alzheimer’s disease (see page A14 for more information).

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers a variety of assistance to area families and other caregivers, such as the First Link Dementia Helpline. It can be reached at 1-800-936-6033.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. also provides useful resources for health care professionals.

For more information, go online to alzheimerbc.org.

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Patel’s story has led to chapters of giving

A

l Patel is fond of saying everyone has a story.

His tale stretches back to 1964, when his family went from have to have-not in the blink of a firestorm that destroyed the clan’s men’s-wear store and associated buildings in Fiji.

Interestingly, had those flames not devoured the family’s livelihood 9,000 kilometres across the Pacific Ocean, chances are a hospital in Kamloops would be without about a half-million dollars’ worth of medical equipment.

Patel, owner of Scott’s Inn and Restaurant downtown and founder of the Iccha Wish Foundation, told his story this week to a roomful of donors and doctors as his foundation held a 10th anniversary thank you event at the Ramada Inn. The Iccha Wish Foundation is a non-profit entity that raises money each year to buy a crucial piece of medical equipment for Royal Inland Hospital.

Each year, a goal is identified and the fundraising begins, culminating with a sold-out gala at Colombo Hall to thank the donors and celebrate the new ENG machine, portable X-ray machine, incubator, heart monitor and other pieces of medical equipment purchased for RIH. In the decade since Patel, Dr. Bas Gowd, Anil Parekh and others created the Iccha Wish Foundation by seeding it with their own money, more than

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MUSINGS $600,000 has been raised to help doctors, nurses and other staff at RIH better treat patients.

The current goal is the most ambitious to date — raising $500,000 to help land a cardiac care unit at the hospital. During Wednesday night’s appreciation dinner, another $61,600 was pledged.

Helping others should be innate. It should be something we all do instinctively. But many who can afford to do so, don’t — and many burdened with so much, do.

When Patel was 16, his family’s “empire,” as he called it, went up in flames, leaving debt so crippling that he had to borrow clothes to go to school.

“That was the beginning of my journey,” Patel said.

His family was scrambling to recover and had managed to rent a place about a mile from their hometown.

Patel was sitting outside one

day when he saw an old lady stumbling toward him.

She was wearing a threadbare veil and sari and begging for food.

“I said, ‘Oh my God. I have nothing. What can I give her?

What can I give her?’” Patel recounted.

He then ran inside and scooped up a meagre cup of beans, which he gave to the woman with a request: “Please don’t tell my family.”

Patel buried that secret, believing he had done something wrong because he gave away goods while his family was needy.

Four years later, in 1968, the Patel family arrived in Canada and he finally unburdened his guilt by confessing to his parents about “stealing” the beans to give to the woman.

Nonsense, his parents replied.

“You didn’t steal,” they told Patel. “You gave to someone less fortunate.”

Even the less fortunate, it seems, have capacity to give.

“That’s why you are here today,” Patel said to the donors and doctors in the room.

“Because you gave. And that story will continue, thanks to you.”

The next Iccha Wish Foundation gala will be held on May 25. For details and to donate to the cause, search Iccha Wish Foundation on Facebook or call 250-314-2325. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @ChrisJFoulds

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR DON’T SLAM THOSE WESTSYDE IS FABULOUS WITH IDEAS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS Editor: Kudos to Coun. Dieter Dudy for suggesting a 10-kilometre no-mining boundary around communities.

Without forward-thinking people like Dudy, where would discussions begin to address proximity concerns with mines and find a solution that ensures the surrounding environment and health of the people in the community is protected?

Sometimes we need to leave what is in the ground untouched. It is not always in the safest location for development. The cost of development without proper and accurate consideration of the long-term environmental and health costs is too often ignored.

I doubt many people are opposed to mining in its entirety as we live in a modern world dependent on the products produced from the practice.

Unfortunately, it erodes to those for and those against the project and what most people overlook is that it is cheaper to reclaim metal than to develop entire mines.

But we do not do a good enough job of reclaiming our spent products and no one seems to want to talk about this.

As our population grows and there is more demand for everything, we need to get smarter about the three R’s and we need to move toward an economy not dependent on growth.

We live in a finite world.

As for being labelled anti-mining, look at all the mines in our region and one will conclude that is hardly an appropriate label.

B. Trudeau Kamloops

Editor: Re: KTW’s front-page article of Feb. 28 regarding funding for the Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre (‘City sets tax hike at two per cent’): The Westsyde facility is a fabulous fitness centre.

When I visit my family in Brocklehurst, I go to Westsyde to swim. It is a wellness centre and the people who use it are maintaining their health.

There are young people

from the schools. There are physically active seniors out of their homes and socializing. There are dads and moms with young children in the leisure area.

Others are in the swimming lanes.

It takes time after a closure (and the Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre was closed for more than two years) for people to learn about the times and programs and fit them into their schedules.

I suggest there is a wider population just waiting to know about this facility.

Keep the present hours and continue to add activities. Please focus attention on the opportunities, especially for anyone living north of the Thompson River.

We lived in Kamloops in the early 1970s and I enjoy returning here.

Amy Yakimyshyn Comox

AGING WELL NO PUZZLE FOR HER Editor: I wish to express my sincere and heartfelt thanks to my family, friends and singers who came to celebrate my 90th birthday on March 11 at Summit Drive Baptist Church.

What a day to remember it was — and with so many surprises.

My memory bank is full of treasured moments shared with many longtime friends from Kamloops and out of town, family and my former students and teacher colleagues.

Especially memorable were the four choirs that so joyfully performed.

Over the years, I have made fond connections with many of them.

Thank you to Kamloops Men’s Chorus, directed by Wilf Epp, to the Kamloops Choristers, directed by Margaret Brown, to Serious Options, directed by Noralee Quast, and to the

Jeweltones.

A special thank you to my daughter, Carolyn Eagles, and her husband, Dave Eagles, and granddaughter Sarah and husband Tyler, who kept all of the festive happenings secret.

I know many people helped behind the scenes, so a special thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to all who helped out before and during the event.

As a puzzle lover, I am so blessed with the nearly 75 puzzles gifted to me.

They will keep me busy for some time. ’Til we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Marian Owens Kamloops

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— posted by Yvonne Kittson “I agree it is ridiculous and beyond shameful. But to add insult to injury, we pay for the people in charge who come up with these bad decisions.”

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“Part of the problem is all the half-ass patching that is being done instead of repaving roads that are long overdue for the work.

“Yes, I know, no money — but the city has millions for a bike path. Methinks we need to talk about priorities again, not that it’ll do any good. ” — posted by Fred Bugden

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TEDx talk: Be a news locavore Earlier this month I was privileged to speak at the TEDxTRU event. This column is the second part of an edited version of my talk. The first part was published in the March 9 edition of KTW and can be found online at kamloopsthisweek.com, under the Opinion tab.

T

he business model of news is based on attention: you read, watched or listened to the news and businesses paid to also show you ads that surrounded that news.

That’s the model that TV, radio and free-circulation newspapers use as well. Even when you do pay for a newspaper at the grocery store or for home delivery, the money the company gets from that is usually less than a quarter of what it actually costs to get that paper to your doorstep.

Online, it looks like the same model — the ads are still all around the content.

But the difference is, most of the money from those ads doesn’t go to the people that are paid to gather and report that news.

Thanks to programs like Google AdSense and programmatic advertising, advertisers pay as little as four-tenths of a

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cent to show an ad to a reader online — and of that fourtenths of a penny, three-tenths of it can go to Google, leaving one-tenth of a penny for the people who actually report the news.

This is the problem.

There are billions of dollars going into online advertising.

But most of it — 84 per cent of all the online advertising money in the world outside of China in 2017 — went to two companies that create no content at all: Facebook and Google.

What’s left over is being shared by millions of websites — of which some are news sites and some, like the New York Times and the BBC, get a lot more traffic than the smaller ones.

So, at a local level, now you’ve got news sites making

fractions of fractions of pennies online and that just isn’t going to be enough to keep the doors open and pay reporters for much longer.

We live in an era where there seems to be an infinite amount of news available and plenty of ads to pay for it all, but because the business model is broken, all the money goes to the middlemen — the people who distribute content rather than create it. So, really, we stand at the brink of a famine in local news at what looks like a time of plenty.

What’s the solution? A big part of it is acknowledging there is a problem.

We as media outlets need to grab that bull by the horns and explain how the business model for news is broken and what that means.

The next part of it is asking you, the reader, to start paying for local news directly.

Google and Facebook aren’t going to start sending reporters to cover your local council meetings, so if you want local news, you’re going to have to pay for it.

But paying for local journalism doesn’t necessarily mean hard paywalls online.

News is a public good — everyone needs it, but not everyone who needs it can afford to pay for it.

That means we need to

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR RIH STAFF ARE GEMS Editor: I underwent three operations from September to December and was in Royal Inland Hospital for about two months.

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I owe my life to all of their skills.

They were all like family to me during the most difficult time of my life.

explore a philanthropic model that allows those people who can afford to pay to support local news voluntarily, while allowing those who can’t to still access the news.

And if governments supported that by making contributions to local media outlets tax-deductible, as Australia has just done, that could be a sustainable source of funding for local news that doesn’t depend on advertising.

The theme of TEDxTRU was “Growing through our truths.”

We all know we need food to grow, both for our bodies and minds. In the end, it’s all well and good to be media literate, to know what food you’re putting into your brain.

But knowing you need more kale in your diet doesn’t do you much good if nobody can afford to grow kale, does it?

What I’m asking you to do is to think of your local news like your local farmers’ market — the more you support them, the more they’ll be able to offer you and the better you will eat.

I hope that’s some food for thought.

Tim Shoults is operations manager for Aberdeen Publishing, which owns Kamloops This Week. tshoults@ aberdeenpublishing.com

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No special word for associations JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com

Community associations will not be notified about public hearings after a motion was defeated by Kamloops council this week.

Coun. Dennis Walsh put forward the motion directing staff to look into changing procedure bylaws with respect to public hearings.

“I think it’s important,” Walsh said.

City staff told council the city already goes beyond what is required by the Community Charter and Local Government Act. While the city is required to run advertisements and distribute notifications to properties within 100 metres of a rezoning location, it also posts signage within 10 days

of a hearing and asks developers to hold meetings for larger or controversial projects.

Coun. Arjun Singh backed Walsh, noting he often hears from residents who feel out of the loop.

“We can go over and above,” he said.

CAO David Trawin said neighbourhood associations are not elected by the neighbourhood. Changes would raise questions about the city’s obligation to deal with the associations.

Walsh, however, said it would not be an onerous task and Singh added it would be a way to encourage engagement with neighbourhood associations, of which there are 16 throughout the city.

Other councillors, however, saw the effort as unnecessary and complicated.

Mayor Ken Christian said the current system, in addition to local media coverage

and information passed via word of mouth “generally tends to fill the room.”

Coun. Donovan Cavers expressed concern community association meetings would not align with public hearing timelines, while Coun. Pat Wallace said developers usually meet with stakeholders to gauge community support. Calling it “excessive and unnecessary”, Coun. Tina Lange said the extra notification would only add another layer and expense for staff.

“It’s an admirable idea, but in my experience, when it really concerns a neighbourhood, people from the neighbourhood association show up,” she said.

Christian and councillors Wallace, Cavers, Lange, Dieter Dudy, and Ray Dhaliwal opposed the motion. Councillors Walsh, Singh and Kathy Sinclair voted in favour.

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ROSE CHOY PHOTO Canadian Home Builders Assocation-Central Interior president Rob Lemire, left, joins bursary recipients Tyler McNinch (Top Student of the class), Rebecca McKerchar, Drw Hegyi, Elijah Semeniuk and TRU dean of trades and technology Baldev Pooni for a group photograph.

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Homebuilders’ associations from across the province are asking the local chapter how to replicate the unique partnership it has with Thompson Rivers University.

Rob Lemire, president of the Canadian Home Builders Association-Central Interior, said the work its members does with those in the trades faculty at TRU continues to gain attention.

At the CHBA-CI’s meeting this week, four of the students who worked on the Training House built in Westsyde —

which will be the top prize again in the annual Y Dream Home Lottery run by the Kamloops YMCA-YWCA — received bursaries recognizing the exceptional work they did.

They included Rebecca McKerchar, Drw Hegyi and Elijah Semeniuk, who received $500 bursaries, and Tyler McNinch, who received $1,000.

Lemire told the full house at Sandman Signature Hotel Kamloops the partnership with the homebuilders and suppliers, which began almost three decades ago, is recognized by others in the industry for its uniqueness, its community impact and how it helps

future workers perfect their crafts.

The Training House program began as a way to build and sell a house to provide funds for the chapter to hire a full-time administrator. A few years later, the Y approached, asking if the chapter would consider selling the house to the agency so it could use it in the lottery as the top prize.

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ay Ingram hopes people will come away with some peace of mind and a realistic understanding of Alzheimer’s disease when he visits Kamloops next week.

The author, scientist and former host of the Discovery Channel’s Daily Planet show will be at Sagebrush Theatre on Monday to talk about the degenerative brain disorder of unknown cause that affects millions of people worldwide.

In his presentation, Ingram will centre on the three main questions he believes people have about the disease: Will I get it? What can I do to lessen my chance of getting it? If I do get the disease, what then?

“The main points I want to make are the answers to those questions,” Ingram told KTW. People often worry they will develop Alzheimer’s if somebody in their family has it and, while genetics do play a factor in some cases, it often does not, he said.

“Most of the time, this is not important because most of the time, the genetics of it actually don’t really say anything about what’s going to happen to you,” Ingram said.

According to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada, familial cases of Alzheimer’s make up less than five per cent of all cases of the disease. For that type of Alzheimer’s to occur, it usually has to be apparent over several generations of one family.

When it comes to reducing the chances of getting Alzheimer’s disease, Ingram said the most important thing people can do is keep up the general health practices most people already know they should be doing.

“If you’ve got high blood pressure, lower it. If you don’t exercise enough, exercise. If you’re overweight or even obese, try and stop that,” he said.

No single treatment can prevent Alzheimer’s disease, but exercising your mind and body, eating healthy, reducing stress and staying socially active may help reduce your risk, according to the society.

“All of those things are kind of connected and all of them — if you don’t take care of those things — raise your risk of Alzheimer’s,” Ingram said.

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ed that up to half of all cases of the disease may be the result of seven modifiable factors: diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, smoking, depression, low education and physical inactivity.

Ingram said the science on Alzheimer’s is at an interesting point, showing both positive and negative signs.

While various treatments and medications exist to slow the symptoms, there is no known cure.

“There really aren’t any effective drugs,” Ingram said. “It’s not like heart disease, where you can take drugs that will minimize your risk of another heart attack.

You can slow down the symptoms for maybe nine months to a year, but you can’t stop the disease.”

In all likelihood, he said, there won’t be a new drug on the market for the next five years.

“It just takes that long to get drugs approved and into the pipeline,” Ingram said, noting an encouraging sign is that in developing countries, it appears fewer people are getting the disease.

“A lot of countries in northern Europe, the U.S. and Canada, it looks like the rate of new patients getting it is slowing down and the funny thing about this is that nobody’s really sure why that’s happening,” Ingram said.

He said some theories on

why this is include better overall health of people and the fact more people today have stayed in school longer than their predecessors.

“The length of time you spend in school is absolutely a risk-lowering factor and that’s been known for a few years now, but now it seems to be having a result,” Ingram said, adding there are no statistics to suggest whether the rate is slowing in African and Asian countries.

While a decline has been seen in some countries, Ingram said there remains a large number of people living with the disease.

“It’s not like we’ve dodged a bullet, it’s just that the crisis may be a little bit less extreme than we thought,” Ingram said.

As a science writer, Ingram said he has always been interested in the brain, noting his mother suffered from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ingram’s March 19 presentation at Sagebrush Theatre is free and will begin at 7 p.m. He will take questions from the audience after the show. Tickets are available online at interiorsavings.com.

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Survey looks at economic impact of fires SEAN BRADY

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The ThompsonNicola Regional District now has some idea of the economic impact of the 2017 wildfires.

The results of a business survey have been released as part of a report the district commissioned that also includes a number of recommendations for

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The survey results say 42 per cent of businesses had successfully participated in an economic recovery program, while 39 per cent had not and 19 per cent had not yet applied. The loss of business might not be over yet and recovery is expected to be a lengthy process.

“I think the concern for many of our businesses, particularly on the tourism side, is those ongoing losses of people not coming back to the area,” Sell said.

“Many of the businesses that were negatively impacted, they’ve got a cycle where most of their revenue comes through the summer.

It’s their summer revenue that carries them through the entire year.”

Last year’s fire season served as some-

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“We now have something to look back to, at least to say, ‘Well, what did we do last time?’”

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Kamloops Coun. Arjun Singh is seeking public input after he was appointed to an advisory committee to review the environmental-assessment process in B.C. The province announced earlier this month its intention to enhance public confidence in the process, reconcile with Indigenous people and protect the environment while supporting sustainable economic development.

The city had first-hand experience with the environmental-assessment process during the years-long Ajax mine proposal, which was rejected in December by the provincial government.

Singh will travel to Vancouver to take part in a series of committee meetings in April. He is seeking public feedback and ideas as soon as possible by emailing asingh@kamloops.ca or calling 250-320-6532.

Regional First Nations workshops and direct engagement with stakeholders are also underway, in addition to the advisory committee, as part of one of the NDP’s campaign promises to revitalize the environmental-assessment process.

The public will have an opportunity to comment on a paper resulting from the initial engagement, which is expected to be released in June. Reforms are expected this fall.

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Creating a healthier campus at TRU the goal of the charter DALE BASS

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In 2015, more than 380 experts in various fields created a document to help universities and colleges promote health.

Researchers, practitioners, administrators, students and others involved in creating policies gathered in Kelowna for the international conference that produced what is known as the Okanagan Charter — a pathway to creating healthier campuses and communities.

For Thompson Rivers University, moving forward on the charter recommendations was given to a task force created by president Alan Shaver.

Its members were asked to determine TRU’s readiness to adopt the document, make recommendations for policy revisions or creations that would focus on wellness, ensure the university could respond to increased demands for health supports and strengthen its connections to service provides for health and mental-health areas.

Shaver should receive the group’s report by June, said Christine Adam, dean of students, who co-chairs the group with Denis Powers, associate vice-president in human resources and planning.

Powers said there was a time when discussing health — and, in particular, mental health — would not be easy due to stigmas and a belief those issues could only be whispered about, if referred to at all.

He said society is now at a “moment where the conversation is much more ubiquitous,” one that has an ever-growing public existence.

There’s less stigma and more awareness that people can talk about mental-health concerns.

“People have demanding jobs.

Students have demanding lives, people do get tired,” Powers said, noting that can lead to stress.

For students, there are different moments that may spark that anxiety — the last few weeks of each semester in particular can be challenging.

Adam said her department knows it will see an increase in requests for service during those times because demands on students are significant.

Despite the change in societal attitudes toward mental-health issues, Powers said much can be done.

He said, for example, it’s easier to empathize with someone who comes to work with a broken leg.

“But you don’t get the cake when you come back after an anxiety

KTW FILE PHOTO TRU student Ed Chueng takes a short break between writing exams to pet Marlee, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (left) and Mollie, a Golden Retriever dog in December 2013. The petting pooches are part of a stress-reduction program at the university, bringing in the animals with the St. John Ambulance therapy dogs program to help students find ways to relax during the semester.

attack,” Powers said.

The task force created five working groups to look at issues including academic considerations, substance use, services and supports, spaces and physical environment and policy and procedure implications.

Some steps have been taken.

The university has had a pettherapy program for five years through the St. John Ambulance Society. Dogs and their handlers visit campus once a week to interact with people. It began as a way to ease exam stress for students, but its popularity led to it being expanded.

The university has a take-home Naloxone program and ongoing information about the opioid crisis.

A multi-faith chaplaincy has representatives from most religions available to talk with students and staff.

There are other services provided through the university’s counselling department, wellness centre and health services.

There are Not Myself workshops for staff, in which the focus is not only to feel comfortable saying, “I’m not myself today,” but to help address the underlying issues and remove the stigma.

Adam said draft recommendations are being prepared this month and will eventually go to Shaver to be formalized.

She said that will likely happen

by May as Shaver is coming to the end of his time as president and will be leaving his formal post at TRU in August.

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LOCAL NEWS In a simulation lab in the Rae Fawcett Training Centre at Royal Inland Hospital, trauma emergency nursing lead Lori Armstrong (left) works with ER doctor Paul Wroz, ICU RN Catherine Henry, RN Leanne Ellis and LPN and fourth-year TRU nursing student Kyla Wejr to resuscitate a male victim of a motor vehicle accident.

Students from Westsyde and NorKam secondary schools were at the hospital as part of the PARTY program.

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The Kamloops Brain Injury Association and Royal Inland Hospital partnered with Kamloops RCMP and the Canadian Mental Health Association to bring the PARTY program back to life.

The Preventing Alcohol Related Trauma in Youth, or PARTY program, was last rolled out in Kamloops 10 years ago, according to KBIA executive director Dave Johnson.

PARTY is described as an injury prevention program that focuses on risky behaviour and making good decisions.

This week, the revived PARTY program had students in Grades 11 and 12 visit Royal Inland Hospital to attend a lecture

by Kamloops RCMP, tour the physiotherapy department, hear from the coroner in the morgue and see a live demonstration of attempting to resuscitate a patient in the hospital’s simulation lab.

“The whole idea of the party program is that teenagers aren’t so good at listening, but if you show them things, that really sinks in,” Johnson said.

While the PARTY name only notes alcohol, there is just as much focus on other driving risks, like impairment from marijuana or texting while driving.

Johnson said the program targets those in Grades 11 and 12 because they’re just starting to drive.

In a session with Kamloops Mounties, students heard from Cpl. Jodi Shelkie about the dan-

gers of speeding and not wearing a seatbelt.

One video showed dash camera footage of a sudden and violent car accident.

“So, did they have time to react? Probably not,” Shelkie said to students.

In the simulation lab, students gathered around a team of doctors and nurses participating in a mock exercise involving a teenager who had just been in a car accident.

In the exercise, the patient is reported to be coming in with head and chest injuries and a broken femur. Medical staff believes the patient is bleeding internally and know alcohol is involved.

On the table is a simulation dummy named Alex, who can moan, groan and report vital signs to a nearby monitor.

Dr. Paul Wroz readies his team.

Wroz calls for oxygen and assesses the boy’s injuries. The broken femur and a head injury are apparent. He asks for the boy’s vitals as he listens to his lungs and finds more problems, finally deciding to put a chest tube in as nurses ready units of blood.

The dummy screams as Wroz puts in the chest tube. The doctor calls for a catheter and, 15 seconds later, Alex screams again, just as his mother — played convincingly by RIH trauma nurse co-ordinator Lisa Whitman — arrives and frantically begins asking what happened to her son.

The team starts CPR and shocks the boy, but it’s not enough.

He dies on the table as students look on.

A brief Q&A follows and students check out the dummy up close.

“It shows how fast something

can happen,” said Kelsey Lee, a Grade 12 student at NorKam secondary.

Lee, who was one of about 40 students from NorKam and Westsyde secondary schools at the simulation, said she was glad she got a chance to go through the program and that her peers are getting the same information.

Although some may think the shock value of some of the displays doesn’t do much, there is evidence the PARTY program works.

A study published in the March 2011 issue of the Journal of Trauma found that during a 10-year period, there were fewer traumatic injuries in a group of students who had participated in the program compared to a group of students who had not taken part.

Another study published by the Vancouver Island Health Authority in 2009 delved into a group of 547 students, 250 of whom had participated in the PARTY program.

Those who had not participated in the program reported always, often or sometimes using their cellphones while driving 51 per cent of the time.

Those who had participated in the program reported always, often or sometimes using their cell phone just 32 per cent of the time.

Non-participants also reported speeding and driving after midnight more often.

Overall, the study found non-participants were 3.7 times more likely to be injured in a car accident than PARTY participants.

“The major cause of brain injuries is motor-vehicle accidents,” Johnson said.

“Brains don’t heal the same way the rest of your body does.

Prevention is the only way.”

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Trump says he made up facts about trade in meeting with Trudeau ALEXANDRE PANETTA

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KTW FILE PHOTO It’s business as usual at the Kamloops Toys ‘R’ Us location while its parent company looks at options for stores across Canada.

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Toys “R” Us is headed toward shuttering its U.S. operations, jeopardizing the jobs of some 30,000 employees while spelling the end for a chain known to generations of children and parents for its sprawling stores and Geoffrey the giraffe mascot.

The closing of the company’s 740 U.S. stores over the coming months will finalize the downfall of the chain that succumbed to relentless trends that undercut its business, from online shopping to mobile games.

CEO David Brandon told employees Wednesday the com-

pany’s plan is to liquidate all of its U.S. stores, according to an audio recording of the meeting obtained

by The Associated Press.

Brandon said Toys “R” Us will try to bundle its Canadian business, with about 200 stores, and find a buyer. The company’s U.S. online store would still be running for the next couple of weeks in case there’s a buyer for it.

It’s likely to also liquidate its businesses in Australia, France, Poland, Portugal and Spain, according to the recording. It’s already shuttering its business in the United Kingdom. That would leave it with stores in Canada, central Europe and Japan, where it

could find buyers for those assets.

Toys “R” Us had about 60,000 full-time and part-time employees worldwide last year.

Brandon said on the recording that the company would be filing liquidation papers and there would be a bankruptcy court hearing Thursday.

“We worked as hard and as long as we could to turn over every rock,” Brandon told employees. He put much of the blame on its woes on the media, saying negative stories about the company’s prospects scared customers and vendors.

The Wayne, N.J.-based company declined to comment.

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump boasted in a fundraising speech that he made up details about trade in a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, according to a recording of the comments.

The leaked recording provided fodder for the American morning talk shows Thursday, animating discussions in the U.S. not only about the substance of the trading relationship but also the style of the president.

Trump was overheard telling donors at an event in Missouri the previous night that he insisted to Trudeau that the United States runs a trade deficit with its neighbour to the north — without any idea of whether this is the case.

Trump said on the recording that after Trudeau told him the U.S. does not have a trade deficit with Canada, he replied, “Wrong, Justin, you do,’’ then added, “I didn’t even know ... I had no idea.’’

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prime minister’s claim. He said the staffers concluded Trump was correct.

Trump said the staffers came back and said: “Well, sir, you’re actually right.’’

He said the U.S. has a deficit once you include energy and lumber trade, “and when you do, we lose $17 billion a year. It’s incredible.’’

His own government’s statistics tell a different story.

The 2018 White House Economic Report of the President says the U.S. ran a trade surplus of $2.6 billion with Canada on a balance-of-payments basis. The U.S. Trade Representative’s office says the goods and services trade surplus with Canada was $12.5 billion in 2016.

There are different ways to calculate the final number. Canada’s own formula sides with Trump, as it excludes the country of origin in a three-party transaction: Say, a Chinese laptop is shipped through Canada, and into the U.S., the Canadian formula counts it as a Canadian export.

At dispute is an alleged deficit that amounts to less than two per cent of US$630 billion in annual Canada-U.S. trade.

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Swing It Like You Mean It Good news – you don’t need to have a perfect golf swing to hit a good shot! You do however need to swing with confidence and commit to the shot you are about to hit.

What does it mean to swing with confidence? Have a specific target and shot shape in mind, then believe that you can execute your swing, not a perfect swing. Release the tension and self doubt, then swing away. Focus on your target rather than the pond or trees that might be lurking. Hesitation and doubt often create too much tension, and that’s when things really go sideways. Swing with confidence to stay smooth.

Trust in your ability and confidence in your swing help build a repetitive and consistent motion, which will ultimately yield consistent results. Granted, early in the season that might be harder to do! A golf coach once told me, when it comes to confidence, “Fake it until you make it.” If you believe you’re going to hit a good shot, there is a far better chance you will. As the season kicks off, you might have to fake it for a little while, but it’s worth it!

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Man charged in triple homicide in Ontario Mother and her two children found slain in Ajax the three victims with “obvious signs of trauma’’ in an Ajax, Ont., home.

Police said Krassimira Pejcinovski and her son were dead when officers arrived, while Venallia Pejcinovski was rushed to hospital with critical injuries and died later Wednesday.

Fenn, who was known to police, was romantically involved with Krassimira Pejcinovski but did not live with the family, police said.

Police have not said how the three victims died, but have noted that autopsies were expected Thursday or Friday.

“As soon as we get those results back we’ll have a better understanding of how they died,’’ Const. George Tudos said.

Police also said Pejcinovski’s oldest daughter, a 16-year-old, was not home at the time of the incident and has been reunited with her father.

Police said they were alerted

to Wednesday’s incident after a women stopped by to check on Krassimira Pejcinovski but was barred from entering the home by a man. Officers said the man left in a vehicle that was later found abandoned.

A small pile of flowers and cards was seen outside the family’s Ajax home Thursday afternoon. Tudos noted that the family was well-regarded.

“I know that they were very well-liked within the community,’’ he said. “We have a lot of people, a lot of community members that have been sending their condolences.’’

The staff of a Toronto minor hockey team said Roy Pejcinovski was a star goalie with the major bantam AAA Don Mills Flyers.

Grief counsellors broke the news of the boy’s death to his teammates Wednesday night, team officials said, noting that the teen was a prospect in next year’s OHL draft.

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AJAX, Ont. — A man charged in the deaths of a woman and her two teenage children has appeared briefly in an Oshawa, Ont., court.

Cory Fenn, his face bloodied and bruised, was arraigned on three counts of seconddegree murder in the deaths of Krassimira Pejcinovski, 39, her son 15-year-old son Roy Pejcinovski, and 13-year-old daughter Venallia Pejcinovski.

Dressed in a blue T-shirt and grey track pants, a handcuffed Fenn looked around the courtroom but said nothing apart from his name and “yes’’ when the justice of the peace said he should ask for medical attention when he returned to jail.

Fenn was remanded in custody until an appearance by video on March 29.

The 29-year-old was arrested Wednesday night, hours after Durham regional police found

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OTTAWA — One day after Jagmeet Singh denounced terrorism in all its forms, a new video of the federal NDP leader has surfaced — this one at a seminar on Sikh sovereignty where a fellow panellist says violence can help achieve independence.

The video, posted on YouTube by the U.K.’s National Sikh Youth Federation, was shot in 2016 at an event focused on Sikh independence.

In the four-minute video, Singh is seen discussing the idea of independence, although he does not endorse it.

At the same event, Shamsher

Singh — the foundation’s cofounder and a well-known supporter of Sikh independence — discusses two visions of the Sikh identity: one that endorses violence as a legitimate form of resistance and survival, and another that embraces conformity, assimilation and political subservience.

All the while, the future NDP leader can be seen sitting quietly with his head down, and appears to be looking at his smartphone.

On Wednesday, Singh defended his 2015 appearance at a pro-Sikh independence rally in California, saying he was there as a human rights advocate and endorses “love and courage’’ over violence and rage.

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VANCOUVER — Canada’s natural resources minister says Ottawa is determined to see the Trans Mountain pipeline expanded, despite an interprovincial dispute on whether the project should go ahead.

Jim Carr said the federal government approved the project because broad consultations determined it was in the national interest and will help facilitate a transition to clean energy.

He said Canada needs to use the transition time to build infrastructure to get resources to global markets and use the revenues to invest in clean energy.

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Do you know how to protect yourself from disease when travelling?

DALE STURGE

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It is time to bring a higher level of awareness to the impact travelrelated illness can cause and that even death can occur.

Recently, a 27-year-old woman and her 22-year-old friend both died in Cambodia from severe vomiting and diarrhea. I have been in contact with the family of the 27-year-old and it is heart-wrenching.

This has propelled me, as a registered nurse, travel medicine specialist and advocate, to offer professional advice for travel, globally and domestically.

The first priority is knowledge of where you are going.

Second, vaccines are a musthave as a traveller to high risk areas because you are apt to come in contact with vaccine-preventable diseases such as typhoid fever, E. coli and/or cholera, therefore increasing your risk of infection.

Third, but most important, is travel medicine.

An example is Ciprofloxacin.

This is for certain bacteria or parasites which, when taken, can help minimize the symptoms, sometimes long enough to get you to another level of care, depending on the severity of illness.

If these symptoms are severe, they can lead to death, as with what happened to the two young women.

We need to be more aware of the need for education because people today are travelling to areas of the world that had previously only been visited by a fraction of the population — places such as Southeast Asia, South America, Africa, India and Nepal.

What follows is a basic list of illnesses: • Gastrointestinal disorders, such as diarrhea and vomiting due to food- and water-borne illnesses, E. coli, cholera, shigella, salmonella, campylobacter, hepatitis A, etc.; • Vector-borne diseases, meaning the bites of mosquitoes, ticks and sand flies.

The most deadly of vector-borne disease is malaria. Add to that Zika,

dengue, chikungya and yellow fever; • Blood-borne illnesses, which include hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, AIDS, etc.’

• Respiratory illnesses, passed through the air and in soil and water. These include whooping cough, tuberculosis, pneumonia, tetanus, diphtheria, influenza, etc.

• Altitude illnesses, such as those afflicting travellers in Peru and Nepal and parts of Africa.

There has been a paradigm shift since 2006/2007 from the publichealth travel clinics to the privatesector travel clinics.

The one difference I notice is a lack of awareness/education campaigns in regards to travel knowledge.

I would like to see a nationwide campaign focusing on what people need to know before travelling.

When one compares the cost of increased doctor visits, more emergency room visits, a spike in walk-in clinic visits, hospitalization costs, missed work and lost jobs (tax dollars) to the cost of an education/awareness campaign over a short period of time, I believe spreading the word is money well spent.

The number of people returning sick after travelling is increasing.

In Kamloops alone, I conducted a small survey and the majority of doctors answered “yes” to a higher number of travel-related illness.

The cost of a public campaign could be funded jointly between the provincial and federal health ministries.

The cost of vaccinations for travel is expensive and many company benefit drug plans do not cover preventive medicine. That requires change as it would make more sense to prevent the illness.

There is absolutely no reason to risk an illness, hospitalization or death when there are effective vaccines, medicines and, most importantly, knowledge available.

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THEFT OF WALLET On March 6th, 2018 a patron at the North Kamloops Safeway left their wallet at one of the checkout counters. A male noticed the wallet laying there without the owner nearby so he picked it up and left the building instead of turning it into the store. Due to the fast action of the wallet’s owner; all cards were cancelled right away so the culprit was unable to use them.

The suspect is described as being Caucasian, has a beard, wearing a black toque, grey t-shirt and jeans.

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MALE SHOPLIFTS FROM LONDON DRUGS On March 2nd, 2018 a lone male entered London Drugs. While inside the store, he wandered around pretending he was shopping. Once he gathered up some items that he wanted, he left the store without paying for these items. When he was approached by staff members, he took off running through the parking lot toward downtown.

The male is described as Caucasian, wearing a blue jacket, blue jeans and a tan baseball hat.

THEFT FROM NORTH SHORE LIQUOR STORE On March 10, 2018, two First Nations females entered the North Shore Liquor store. Once inside the store, they wandered around waiting for the perfect opportunity to conceal some alcohol. Once they felt safe, they left the store without paying for the hidden alcohol. Suspect #1 is described as a First Nations female, having long dark hair, glasses, wearing a dark shirt and jeans. Suspect #2 is described as a First Nations female, with long dark hair, wearing a dark shirt and jeans.

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Calling all Kam High graduates of 1988 A reunion of Kamloops High School grads from 1988 will be held this summer.

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NO NEED TO DOUBT GOD AS THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH

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he Vedas describe three levels of con­ scious­ ness in relation to the absolute truth: brah­ man, paramatma and bhagavan.

At the brahman level of realization,

the individual has the understanding that I am not the body, but an eternal soul connected with God. Although this is the first level of realiza­ tion, it is considered very high.

To understand this matter better, we need to make a

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distinction between knowledge and real­ ization. Knowledge of a concept or idea and realization of it are two different things.

We can know some­ thing on a cognitive level and not make it part of our reality.

People that know smoking and drink­ ing are injurious to health still smoke and drink not for lack of knowledge, but for lack of ability to incorporate the con­ cept into their world view.

We live in a world mad with sense grati­ fication. We become intoxicated by rich foods, excess wealth and a tiny bit of power. Brahman real­ ization means you no longer seek the sen­ sual pleasures of this world.

You have the understanding that you are not the body, so you no longer seek pleasures through the body.

When we realize our position in rela­ tion to the spirit rath­ er than matter, we know it on the level

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of the mind.

It becomes the basis of reality for all of our thoughts and activities. That’s when it becomes a realization.

When we come to perceive ourselves on this level of existence, we become conscious of our eternality and attain brahman real­ ization.

However, under­ standing the eternal aspect of the absolute truth is only a partial understanding. A fuller understanding comes with a para­ matma realization.

“Atma” means soul and “para: means supreme. Paramatma realization, then, is

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the understanding of both the eternal­ ity and knowledge features of the super soul in relation to the absolute truth.

At this level of understanding, we perceive God as everywhere. He is in every atom and within the heart of all living entities.

With this level of realization comes the perception of God’s omnipresence and omnipotence. We understand God as the creator and the supreme controller.

We understand Him as the greatest.

Both brahman and paramatma realiza­ tions are impersonal perceptions of the absolute truth. They are correct, but they are not complete.

If you have never had pizza before and are waiting in line for a slice, first you can just smell the pizza. This is a partial realization of the concept of pizza.

It is correct, but not complete. If you go home with just that bit of knowledge and

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describe the smells of basil and tomato paste to your family, you would give them an accurate account.

However, if you had moved further along the line so you could see the pizza, your understanding and description would be fuller.

The smell com­ bined with a visual perception increases the conception of what a pizza is, but does not complete it. You can only get that full perception of what pizza is after you have tasted it.

Whether oth­ ers perceive God as Allah, Jehovah or Shiva, we need to remain open to the idea they are correct in their understand­ ing.

It doesn’t mean they have the com­ plete understand­ ing, only a correct understanding. More importantly, though, we need to be open to the idea that our own perceptions are not complete.

We may be aware of what God is in terms of His power and greatness, but not aware of who He is. We can only get the full experi­ ence of God when we perceive Him as a person.

This percep­ tion comes with the bhagavan under­ standing. It includes brahaman, eternality, paramatra, knowl­ edge and realiz­ ations. The additional understanding of bhagavan includes the perception of bliss, which can only occur in relation to the personal form of God. The happiness we get from knowing ourselves as eter­ nal and knowing of God’s greatness is not real happiness. An impersonal under­ standing of God only brings relief from the attachments we have to this world.

It relieves our suf­ fering, which is all connected to matter, but does not con­ nect us to Him as a

person.

In Vaisnavism, bhagavan refers pri­ marily to Krishna as the supreme person­ ality of Godhead. The Shrimad Bhagavatam, which consists of 18,000 verses, gives a description of Krishna. It describes His abode and vari­ ous childhood pas­ times, His likes and dislikes and His rul­ ership in Dwarka. It leaves no doubt as to who God is as a person.

It promotes the fostering of a per­ sonal relationship as a servant, friend, par­ ent or lover with Him or through one of His close associates.

The point here is not to postulate Krishna as God. The point is to bring awareness to the limits of our percep­ tions.

There is no need to doubt our under­ standings of God as the absolute truth.

There is no need to change our faiths or followings. It doesn’t really matter whether we accept one form of God over another.

More importantly, to maintain a capac­ ity for spiritual advancement, we need to understand that however we per­ ceive Him and how others perceive Him, to whatever degree, our perceptions can be correct, but not complete.

Harold Meier lived in Taiwan for more than 20 years. While there, he studied Eastern religions, primarily Vedantism, and became an active member of the Hare Krishna community.

He has been back in Canada for four years and works in the social­services sector.

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Jessie Gladish’s latest winter ultra-marathon conquest was the Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska. She marched about 560 kilometres on foot and won her division, finishing in seven days, 11 hours and about 20 minutes.

Heading into the wild them inland from the starting point near Anchorage, over the breathtakingly scenic Alaska Range and through the challenging Rainy Pass.

“It felt incredible,” said Gladish, who reached the McGrath checkpoint at about 1:20 a.m. on March 5. “It was late at night. Once you hit the first sign of civilization, it felt like it took forever to reach the actual finish line.

“It was just such a relief to know I could drop my pulk [sled] and harness on the ground, walk in the house and know I didn’t have to put it on in the morning.”

Gladish pulled winter survival gear, a tent, a sleeping bag, a foamy, a fire-starter kit, a first-aid kit, freeze-dried meals and layers of clothing needed to stay warm, among other items.

“I think I had the heaviest sled,” Gladish said with a laugh. “Having

Headlamps made it possible for Jessie Gladish to keep marching along at night at the Iditarod Trail Invitational.

trained in Kamloops, I don’t mind the climbs and knowing that I’m ready for anything is a lot more comfortable than wondering if I have enough gear for whatever uncertainty lies ahead.”

Gladish has completed the Yukon Arctic Ultra (YAU) on three occasions, twice travelling 700 kilometres and once traversing the 480-kilometre course.

Temperatures often ranged between - 30 C and -50 C.

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ultra-marathon terrain in Alaska and the Yukon.

“It really just started with a love of being outside and kind of testing my survival skills, being alone, experiencing nature at a slow pace and really being physically and mentally challenged.”

Gladish, who is from the Yukon, moved to the Tournament Capital about seven years ago. Trail running, skiing and snowshoeing are among her favourite modes of training.

Now she has to determine her next hurdle.

By completing the 560-kilometre ITI, Gladish became eligible to enter the 1,600-kilometre category (1,000-mile) at the same event.

The course continues on from the McGrath checkpoint and leads those daring enough to Nome, a city on the Bering Sea. That test might have to wait.

Gladish seems more bullish on completing the YAU hat trick by finishing the 700-kilometre race on both skis and a bicycle.

“I got hooked on this stuff,” she said. “I’m sure the 1,000 mile will sneak back into my mind, as crazy as that sounds.

“I love it. I love the distance. I love moving forward.”

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ncessant winds, blanketing darkness, chronic solitude and the 60-pound sled harnessed to her waist became travelling companions for Jessie Gladish.

The 32-year-old Barnhartvale resident spent seven days, 11 hours and about 20 minutes on a 560-kilometre test of will — a selfinflicted appraisal of guts on the Iditarod Trail in Alaska.

“It’s so far and it’s dark and you’re tired and cold,” Gladish said. “All of these thoughts run through your mind. I never wanted to quit, but I just wanted the days to end.

“Almost every night you felt like that in the final, dark 15 to 20 kilometres before you reached a checkpoint or a spot where you’re going to sleep on the trail.”

Gladish was one of four women who chose to race by foot on the 560-kilometre course at the Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI), which for them began in Knik Lake and ended in McGrath.

She was the first to reach the finish line after a trek that brought

That mind- and body-numbing cold — risks include hypothermia, trench foot and hallucination — is why she considers her experiences at the YAU more challenging than what she endured this winter at the ITI. Temperatures on her most recent journey ranged between 0 C and -10 C, but dropped to - 23 C on one particularly freezing night.

“Some of the more gruelling parts were the incessant winds, a very, very strong north wind,” Gladish said. “It’s goggles on, face-warmer up and head into the wind, plugging away and hoping to find somewhere sheltered to sleep in the trees.”

Music and podcasts might seem like natural fits to combat isolation, but neither appealed to Gladish, who trudged along at an average pace of about 4.5 km/h.

She preferred the sound of her feet crunching on the trail and howling wind.

Most folks have a friend or two in the mould of Gladish. This question, or a slightly more crass variation of it, might sound familiar: Why do you do this?

“It’s a hard thing to explain,” said Gladish, who in four years has travelled 2,336 kilometres of winter

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SPORTS

LITKE MEDALS FOR CLASSICS AT PROVINCIALS Eight Kamloops Classic Swimming Club members were in action at the tier 1 B.C. Swimming Championships in Penticton on the weekend.

Ryder Litke won three medals in the 11-and-under boys’ division — silver in the 400-metre individual medley, bronze in the 200m IM and bronze in

McCullagh was 16th in the 50m freestyle.

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the 200m breaststroke.

Max Angove was seventh in the 400m freestyle, Parker Cameron was 14th in the 400m freestyle, Jake Gysel was fourth in the 100m breaststroke and

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Finn Vukusic was 10th in the 200m breaststroke.

Sienna Angove was 28th in the 400m freestyle, Claire Bagabuyo placed ninth in the 400m freestyle and Kate

The Kamloops Vibe split a pair of games against the Meadow Ridge Moose on the weekend, winning 2-1 on Saturday and falling 3-2 on Sunday.

Recording points for the Vibe were Cat Young (1G, 1A),

Dani Ayerst (1G, 1A), Rochelle Smith (1G, 1A), Kathleen McDonald (1G), Jaclyn Frilund (1A), Kiana Karolyi (1A), Alyssa Reid (1A) and Courtney Morice (1A).

Ashley Fisher backstops the Vibe.

Kamloops is waiting to find out its Round 1 opponent for the South Coast Women’s Hockey League playoffs.

KTW FILE PHOTO Ryder Litke was in good form at the tier 1 B.C. Swimming Championships in Penticton on the weekend.

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Rivershore tees off first among local golf courses MARTY HASTINGS

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Golfers sick of winter and anxious to dust off the clubs are wondering when local courses are going to open, with snow continuing to melt across Kamloops.

KTW phoned around to find out.

Rivershore Estates and Golf Links

Rivershore is expected to be the first course to open in Kamloops when sticks start to swing on Friday.

“The snow is gone and we’re good to go,” head golf pro Kevin Oates said. “The frost is out of the ground.

There’s no reason to not open.”

There is a bit of white stuff remaining in a few bunkers, Oates said, but fairways and greens are clear.

Power carts will likely be banned this weekend, but that may change if warm weather rolls in.

“We want to make sure

Georgia Miller plays from the bunker at Rivershore in 2015.

we’re not doing any damage in that regard,” Oates said.

The course opened on March 17 last year, on Feb. 12 in 2016 and Feb. 13 in 2015.

Tobiano Golf Course

Frost and snow are keeping Tobiano in the same boat as most other courses in town.

General manager Terry Smith said he expects to be open by April 6, but March 30 may be doable depending on weather.

“We have a little bit of snow left, but it’s melting quick,” Smith said.

“There is definitely frost in the ground, so we’ll have to wait. The ground is really soft. Being a cart-only course, you can get into

damage.”

Tobiano opened on April 1 last year, but usually aims to open a week later, on Masters weekend.

“We’ll open whenever we can,” Smith said. “It really depends on the frost.”

Kamloops Golf and Country Club

General manager Brice MacDermott is wary of damaging the course by opening too early, but he is aiming to open near the end of the month.

“The ground has been frozen for so long and it’s quite wet,” MacDermott said. “If you walk on it, it hurts that ability for turf to come back and get into good shape in April, May and the summer months.

You’re not generating any growth.”

The course opened last year on March 22. KGCC opened on Feb. 27 in 2015 and on March 4 in 2016.

“We were spoiled those years,” MacDermott said.

“I’m hopeful we can have some play in March. We’ve got to make sure things dry out.”

Bighorn Golf and Country Club

Bighorn, formerly Sun Rivers Golf Course, does not have a definitive opening date, but director of golf operations Rex Skarbo said April 1 is not out of the question.

“We’ve still got some snow, but that is going to go,” Skarbo said. “We’ve got to wait for the frost to drive out of the ground.

That leads us to getting heat into some grass. If you don’t have enough heat where grass is growing, all you’re doing is damaging it.

You might even get to the point where you might not recover.”

The course opened last year on March 17.

“It’s real hard to justify opening just to satisfy people who want to get out there really quick,” Skarbo said.

The Dunes at Kamloops

Director of golf Bill Bilton Jr. is not making any guarantees, but said The Dunes may open on or before April 1.

“You just never know if it warms up,” Bilton Jr. said.

“The Dunes is like an old river bed or sandbar. It dries up super quick. Once the snow is gone, we can go.”

Bilton Jr. said a turf application was laid down in the fall, which enables the course to come out of winter in mid-season form.

“Toss a coin. March 26? March 30?” Bilton Jr. said. “That might be a little aggressive. We’ll see.”

Last year, The Dunes opened on Feb. 22.

Mount Paul Golf Course

Even Mount Paul, known for its tendency to break

early from hibernation, is not yet open.

“We’re so close,” pro shop staff member Brian Wornstaff said. “We still have some snow on the golf course.”

Wornstaff said the course, which opened in the latter part of February last year, will open in 2018 as soon as the snow is gone.

Temporary greens may be used at first.

Eaglepoint Golf Resort

There is considerably more snow at Eaglepoint Golf Resort in Barnhartvale than at most other courses in town.

“We’ve cleared off the greens, but we’ve still got two feet of snow in some places, although it’s amazing how fast it will go,” pro shop manager Ben Stafford said.

Stafford said a partial opening next weekend is the at-best scenario.

Pineridge Golf Course and Talking Rock Golf Course did not respond to calls from KTW.

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CHYZOWSKI TO PASS STRETCH MARTY HASTINGS

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Standings-wise, it is a mean-nothing game between the Western Conference’s cellar dwellers, but for Nick Chyzowski, it is a whole lot more than that.

The Kamloops Blazers’ 20-year-old captain will become the franchise’s secondlongest tenured player when the puck drops on Friday at Sandman Centre, with the Prince George Cougars in town.

Game time is 7 p.m.

Chyzowski, drafted 44th overall by the Blazers in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft, will play his 342nd game in blue and orange, surpassing CJ Stretch in the gamesplayed category.

“Any record you can set with a hockey club is pretty special,” Chyzowski said on

ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW The Kamloops Blazers will play their final home game of the 2017-2018 WHL season on Friday, with the Prince George Cougars in town. Nick Chyzowski, the Blazers’ 20-year-old captain, will become the second-longest tenured player in team history.

Thursday, about an hour before the last full practice of his WHL career.

“I actually just talked to [Brendan] Ranford last night. It’s really cool to be part of that company.”

Ranford, who now plays for the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League, sits atop the Blazers’ games-played

category with 348 regular-season contests with Kamloops.

The Blazers (2936-1-4) were officially eliminated from playoff contention last weekend, meaning 20-yearold players Chyzowski, Joe Gatenby and Brady Reagan have had ample time to ponder the past and look to the future.

“I’ve had these mini-

moments throughout the year,” Chyzowski said. “Like we head out on the road and we’re playing in Brandon and I think that’s the last time I’m ever going to play there. And practices, I can’t even count how many hours I’ve spent on that rink out there.”

A road trip to Prince George on Saturday to play a meaning-

less game against the Cougars is not the ideal end to anyone’s WHL career, but it will offer overage players a chance to relish one last roadie with teammates.

The game on Friday on Mark Recchi Way will offer fans the opportunity to say thanks to Kamloopsborn Chyzowski for more than five years of service.

“We’re going to make the most of it,” Chyzowski said. “Keep competing and play the games like they’re any other games.

“It’s going to be a little emotional, but it’s really exciting and it’s been a great ride.”

By the numbers

Chyzowski has 60 goals and 133 points in 341 WHL games, all played with the Blazers.

He is minus-79 and has racked up 130 penalty minutes.

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SPORTS

Grade 6 student Lexie Veller (in glasses) played the hero for the South Sa-Hali Eagles in the city elementary basketball championship game at Brock Middle School on Wednesday. She sunk a last-minute shot to lift the Eagles to a 45-43 win over the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Dolphins.

V is for victory (and Veller) Lexie Veller connected on a buzzer-beating shot to help the South Sa-Hali Eagles soar to a city elementary school basketball title on Wednesday at Brock Middle School.

The game-winning basket gave the Eagles a 45-43 victory over the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Dolphins, who played well in defeat

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The 2018 Western Canadian Bantam AAA Hockey Championships will be held at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre from March 29 to April 1.

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Kamloops Special Olympics founder Marilyn McLean and former Kamloops Blazers’ trainer and equipment manager Gregory (Spike) Wallace will be inducted at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre on April 28.

Earlier this week, the Hall of Fame committee announced Olympic bronze medallist shot putter Dylan Armstrong and George Farquharson, the founder of F-Class shooting, will also be inducted this year.

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The Thompson Zone Junior Blazers of Kamloops will compete as the host team.

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MONECA JANTZEN KTW Graphic Designer RunClub+ The first session for RunClub+ starts on March 19, so I was able to enjoy another week of anticipation.

In advance of rejoining this group, I am monitoring some of my self-talk. I don’t tend to give myself very many “attagurlz” in my day-to-day, so it is always refreshing to be part of a RunClub group in which all of the coaches and other participants encourage one another.

While I’m not nearly as hard on myself as I used to be, 50-plus years of negative self-talk, especially as an overweight woman, has taken its toll.

Being kind to myself is something I have to practise.

I am always on the quiet side when I’m there, but I’m taking it all in and appreciating the support I inevitably receive.

While all of RunClub’s sessions are accepting and encouraging and there truly is a pace for everyone, I think the RunClub+ group takes this to the next level — and my bigger body with the arthritic ankles feels quite at home in this group.

The other thing I am doing in advance of my first session is trying to plan a new schedule for myself that makes room for my RunClub homework.

As someone who tends to burn the candle at both ends working, I need to acknowledge that being kind to myself includes finding time to exercise, along with giving myself a few more “atta-gurlz” along the way.

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I wasn’t quite sure what to expect for my first Boogie training clinic this last Sunday.

All I can say is that it was a fun and positive environment.

Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. I’m not going to lie, I was very nervous joining such a well-established club because the competitive side of me was afraid I wouldn’t be able to keep up to these experienced runners.

The positive energy in the room was infectious and it gives you a different perspective in life. I appreciated that RunClub is a group of people who accept you for who you are, no matter your age, size, shape or gender.

For my first session, I ran with the 5K Sweet group and my team had lots of fun.

I was scared to measure my cardiovascular fitness due to irregular participation in high-intensity physical activities. Once I started running, my nerves started to let loose and I realized this wasn’t a competition.

It was more to exercise my mental health and get oxygen to my brain to release all the toxic energy from my body. Closer to the end of my run, I started to pay attention more to my body and the little details and how I felt as I took more strides.

The feeling you get after running is addictive and I am looking forward to the upcoming training sessions.

Last Sunday’s kickoff to Boogie training season started bright and early at 8 a.m. in a meeting room at the Sandman Signature Hotel — which means, of course, we were actually running by 9:30 a.m.

That’s not how it happens every session.

For the first session, there’s a lot of catching up to do the with friends you haven’t seen in a long time and a lot of people to introduce and thank, from coaches to committee members to sponsors to charity recipients.

Our fearless leader, Jo, also makes it a personal mission to interact with literally every single person in the room, reconnecting with old friends and taking time to learn the names of new arrivals while sharing the mission and message of Boogie.

“It’s a bit like a cult,” I whispered to my fellow diarist Evan somewhere around an hour in. “But a good one.”

Once we were moving, though, the joy of RunClub was back in full effect. We in the 5K Sweet group eased in with sets of five minutes of walking followed by one minute of running through Riverside Park, drinking in the sunny spots, shivering through patches of shade (thankfully few and brief) and calling out “ICE!” to those behind us.

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It’s great to be back!

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Ten minutes walking cool down and stretching.

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Walking is just as great as running. Proper walking form includes relax; arms swinging at the hips. Pace yourself and vary your pace.

No. 1 cause of injury is too much, too soon. Stick to the program and progress at a steady and safe pace.

Time to check in with your shoes. The No. 2 cause of injury is being in the wrong or a broken-down running shoe.

Change shoes every six months.

Your goal is a strong 10K at Boogie. Start incorporating some hill training into one of your three weekly training sessions.

Start experimenting with some supplementation — gels, gummies or whatever works for you.

PLAYWORK

2) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes. Repeat 6 times.

Total 60 minutes.

3) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes. Repeat 7 times.

Total 70 minutes.

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March is the month of renewal

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Dirt. Running. Memories.

Anniversary. Healing. Boogie.

Movement. Growth.

Running is more than a sport or a form of exercise. It’s more than a passion or a pastime. Running is about identity. Identity influences every aspect of our character, but it has special relevance to grit.

Our spring kick-offs were sold out and there were lots of new faces. For many, the biggest challenge was walking through the door. Making a change is not easy and hats off to everyone who took a deep breath and walked right in.

Life is all about transformation and, Questions? every year, I am a Go online to runclub.ca different person than or send an email to joberry@telus.net.

I was the previous March.

March encompasses the whole spectrum of emotion for this runner. New runners arrive for Boogie training (joy).

People walk in with the goal of overcoming hardships (empowerment). The Boogie team is incredibly busy organizing (commitment). Boogie registration starts mounting (excitement).

On a personal level, March is a time of renewal.

On my run in Westsyde this week, I visited my favourite tree (strength). We both broke in half in 2010 and, as I stood underneath her, I felt an enormous amount of gratitude for the strength we both have eight years later.

Running has truly got me through everything. We never know it at the time of a big crisis, but when we are on the other side, we are forever grateful we took the journey. Running is a catalyst for change. It gives us all of the emotions: joy, empowerment, commitment, excitement and growth.

When we learn we can get through anything, in running and life, we become the person we know ourselves to be. Big congratulations to all the new runners. You did it!

Join the Boogie movement. Contact Jo Berry by email at joberry@telus.net. For more information, go online to RunClub.ca and boogiethebridge.com.

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ARCTIC CIRCLE by Alex Hallatt

THE BORN LOSER

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SHOE by Gary Brookins & Susie Macnelly

PARDON MY PLANET by Vic Lee

ZITS by Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman

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FAMILY CIRCUS

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I am a comic actor born in New York on March 14, 1948. Although I was issued a scholarship to play baseball in college, I ultimately pursued a career in comedy. I am known for my movies and for hosting the Academy Awards nine times.

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73 Confrere 74 Food-cart offerings 76 One of the Marcoses of the Philippines 80 Alphabetically first “American Idol” judge across all 16 seasons 82 Go from bud to blossom, to a poet 84 Pretend 86 Last seen chasing down clues. If found, call ____ [see 24-Across] 90 Poet who wrote of Daedalus 91 ____-green 92 Theme song of Milton Berle 93 Forms, forms and more forms 96 Sash supporter 97 Any of the Baltic states, once: Abbr.

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

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ACCOMPANIMENT ADDUCTED ALTO ARIA ARPEGGIO BALLAD BARITONE BELTING CHEST DIAPHRAGM DICTION FALSETTO

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Obituaries & In Memoriam In Loving Memory of Lynn Christie

Leonard (Len) Joseph Larson 1942 - 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard (Len) Joseph Larson who passed peacefully in his sleep at noon on March 5, 2018 at the age of 75 years old.

Survived by his loving partner Ruth Bockhodt, his forever friend and mother of his children Kathleen Larson, his children Sherie Szekeres (Darcy Bara), Brent Larson, Brad Larson (Elisa Larson), his grandchildren Caitlin Larson, Bryan Larson, Angeline Szekeres, Madison Larson, Brandon Steele, Makayla Steele, Darshae Bara, Ayden Pentney, Sarah Quintero, Cassie Sorensen, Emily Pearson and he often stepped into the father role with his nieces Loree Boyd and Amber Larson. Len was a loving uncle, great uncle, brother-in-law, cousin, good friend, adopted dad and grandpa to so many, too many to list here but you know who you are and the love that you shared.

Predeceased by his father Harry Larson, his mother Ann Larson, his sisters Marlene Anderson (Silversong) and Patricia Larson and his brother Ron Larson.

Len loved his family and told us and showed us every chance he got. He always said “You won’t know how much I love you until you have your own children.” His greatest joy was when we had our own children and felt our love for them so there left no doubt in our minds how much he loved us. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for us. He was always there.

Beautiful as an angels smile, soft as an angels wings, Tender as an angels heart, for this we will never be apart.

It’s hard to believe a year has passed, I miss our talks, our hugs our laughs.

I’m not alone in heartbreak of your passing, our family’s love will be ever lasting.

So let it be for us to say, our hearts, our love, with you will stay.

Forever missed by family and friends.

Len always had a smile and conversation for anyone he met, sharing his warmth and compassion without regard for a person’s status or situation. A quote by the Dalai Lama comes to mind: “the quickest way to happiness here on earth is through compassion for others.”

Len lived this virtue everyday. After meeting Len you never forgot him no matter how much time passed or distance was between you.

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In lieu of flowers or cards, donations in his memory can be made to cancer research.

Special thanks to all the caring staff in the Renal Clinic at Royal Inland Hospital. Memorial donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC and Yukon Branch Office #200 - 4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4K6.

There will be a memorial dance in Len’s honour with his Sunday night dance friends. Details will be made available at the dances.

A Celebration of Len’s Life will take place in the spring at the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Dr., on Len’s birthday, Monday, May 28, 2018 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Vern Frudd officiating.

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Wilma Peltier of Kamloops passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 71 years of age.

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Dad passed away at Laurel Place Hospice in Surrey, BC after a brief stay.

There will be a celebration of Dad’s life at a later date in Sorrento, a place he loved and shared with all of us; he was seldom happier than when he was cooking ribs and/or spaghetti for a crowd and serving that up on the deck.

Len lived an extraordinary life in an ordinary way!

Wilma Peltier

September 27, 1937 – March 9, 2018

He will be missed by his partner Elaine, his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, children, grandchildren and their respective partners.

There is no possible way to capture all the unique and special things about Len, so if you were blessed enough to know him you will have more than enough memories to keep you going and if you didn’t know him ask anyone who did and they will never run out of stories about the loving, fun, compassionate, gifted person he was.

Please help us honour him and carry on his legacy through your acts of kindness and compassion for others, with laughter and fun, through music and dance and with a fearless curiosity to learn new things.

Len drove truck for many years. His experiences on the road, away from home, inspired many of the songs he wrote. Len was a gifted musician, singer, songwriter, artist, along with the ability to fix or build anything. His talents and abilities were endless because he was always willing to try or learn something new. If he didn’t know how to

Taking care of each other is what a community is all about.

Dad was born on a farm near Yorkton, SK and took great pride in his prairie roots although he spent most of his adult life in Alberta and British Columbia. Dad was an incredibly hardworking and resourceful man who reinvented himself many times - he was an engineering technologist, a miner, a land developer, a skilled carpenter and the owner and manager of numerous businesses; he always referred to himself as a “doer”. He loved and supported his children and grandchildren and repeatedly recounted their accomplishments to anyone who would listen. He faced numerous health issues with courage and when asked about how he was doing, repeatedly replied, “I’m on the mend, on the mend!”

do something he figured it out and didn’t stop until he did. He loved entertaining people with his music and his humour.

He was able to engage even the shyest people and always made everyone feel like they belonged. He even made friends with and helped a wrong number once, someone who called him by mistake.

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In Loving Memory of Edward (Red) Quinn

February 11, 1925 – March 16, 2015

She is survived by her loving husband Dick, son Dale (Heather) Peltier and daughter Sherry (Keith) Jaffray, all of Kamloops, grandchildren Tyson and Marlee, her mother Lucile Otterstatter of Calgary, brother Bill (Penny) Swagar of Calgary, sister Lisa (Jack) Wilson of Courtenay and nieces Colleen (Saun), Ina (Dave), Kaitlyn (Brenton) and Danielle (Rollie). She was predeceased by her dad

Wilma was born in Calgary on July 12, 1946. She graduated from Calgary General Hospital Nursing School in 1967 and married her sweetheart the same year. Wilma and Dick moved to Kamloops in 1971 and Wilma started working at Ponderosa almost from her first day here. She retired in 2008 and they spent their retirement as avid travellers. She spent countless hours in her flower garden and enjoyed playing bridge and going to exercise classes with her friends.

Wilma had a special bond with her grandson and granddaughter.

She was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew her.

It has been three long years since you were taken from us.

The family would like to offer a special thanks to Dr. D. Williamson in emergency and the special nurses on 3 West.

We miss your wonderful smile and the love and caring you gave to us.

If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made in Wilma’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, 214 – 141 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 1Z5.

You left us with wonderful memories which we will treasure our life long.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Kathleen Louise Manning {Reeves} aka Beautiful November 6, 1952 - March 8, 2018

On the morning of March 8, 2018 with close family and friends by her side, Kathy began her ascent to the gates of heaven, as the heavy gates swung open there stood her beloved husband Keith, her son Cole, mother Frances and father Benjamin. All awaiting her arrival with open arms.

Her life spent here was a gift to all who knew or got the chance to meet her. She formed lifelong friendships with ease and cared deeply for those around her. With her endearing personality she inevitably touched the lives of everyone she met in a way that will prove to be everlasting.

Kathy was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan and was the second eldest of seven. She moved to Kamloops at 18 and was proud to call Kamloops her home for 47 years.

Kathy fought a brave battle against cancer, always staying positive her courage never wavered and to the amazement of the health professionals and her family she won round one. But to the dismay of her loved ones the cancer won round two.

It is with heavy hearts we say our goodbyes, from your children Corey, Dean, Kevin and Lorena, grandchildren Robyn, Kaila, Krista, Keenan and Keanna, greatgrandchildren Aubree and Linden and your fur babies KC and Finnegan. As well as your siblings Brian, Maxie, Terri, Mike, Bev and Wendy, numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. We all stand together and wish you well as you join your beloved ones in heaven.

I can just see Keith saying to you: “can I have this dance?” go have your dance Kathy and do not worry for one day we all will meet again.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date once arrangements have been made.

Kathy would have wished in lieu of flowers that any donations be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Cr. South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9.

John Carl Lundquist

December 6, 1937 – February 14, 2018

John Lundquist, also known as “J.C. or Mitzi” to his friends in Winnipeg and Kamloops, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018.

He was born on December 6, 1937 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. John was raised in Winnipeg and developed an appreciation for nice cars and a love of pets and wildlife. John was a long time member of the LGBT community, and was proud to hear a “Public Apology” in the House of Commons last fall over issues that had impacted many in his generation as well as himself. John worked for many years in the Pipeline Industry for a variety of companies. He had a passion for politics and was active in the Liberal Party for many years. John was well respected and will be dearly missed by all of his colleagues that worked with him on the many mainline pipeline projects he worked on across Canada.

There will be a celebration of life in the spring/early summer when his ashes will be spread. His insight and witty intellect will be fondly remembered.

He was a beloved brother to Lily Gibson, her children William, John and Ingrid and is also survived by his niece and nephews and his special friends Jim Kane and Arnie Stefaniuk.

John was predeceased by his parents, sisters Shirley and Ingrid and brother-in-law William Gibson.

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Joyce Muriel Reeb March 16, 1942 – March 9, 2018

It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that we announce the passing of my sister Joyce.

She was born and raised in Campbellton, NB but spent most her life in Kamloops, BC. She is predeceased by her soul mate and the love of her life Barry and also her son Kenneth.

She is survived by her loving son Kevin, three grandchildren Kyle, Khayle and Katelyn, her loving sister Jean, nephews Allen, Rick (Brandie) and their children Ocean Pearl and Summer Isabella, her brother-in-law Terry, Lanny and Robin and numerous other relatives.

Joyce was a wonderful mother and her family always came first. She also loved taking care of flowers and would always find her in her garden. She was loved by all who knew her.

There is no service by request.

Joyce’s memory is cherished and held close by her sister Jean.

“Rest now my precious sister! No more pain and be safe in God’s loving arms.

We will love and miss you forever.”

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December 20, 1932 - March 7, 2018

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Jack William Funk Jack came into this world on March 31, 1938 and left peacefully in the early hours on March 12, 2018, just shy of his 80th Birthday.

He will be lovingly remembered by his two daughters Cheryl (Phillip) and Kerri (Trevor) both from Kamloops, BC, as well as his granddaughter Avery. Also survived by his three sisters Norma, Ann and Eileen as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife Vivian, father Henry, mother Mary and brothers Ernie, Len and Richard. Will also be sadly missed by his furry buddies Cocoa and Gracie.

Dad was an electrical contractor and business owner from 1969 until his retirement in 2014. He was also a long-time member of the ECABC from 1981 until his retirement in 2007 and served as president from 1994 until 1996. He also belonged to West Jets from 1984 until 2008. He was a pillar of the Westsyde community for over 50 years.

Dad lived life to the fullest, never letting the grass grow under his feet. You were likely to find him with his family, working in his garden, playing a round or two on the golf course, enjoying coffee with the boys or having a good ol’ time at the Casino. He was always connecting with family and friends, he loved all walks of life.

During the last four years of his fight, dad never complained and never gave up. His will was strong. He touched more lives than we will ever know and we have learned so much from him.

You will be missed dearly dad.

A special thanks to Dad’s long-time friend and family physician Dr. Sven Kip, as well as all his office staff.

Dad’s Celebration of Life will be held at Calvary Temple on Saturday, March 24, 2018, 1205 Rogers Way, starting at 1:00 pm with reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House in Kamloops.

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Viktoria Recklau 1931 - 2018

Viktoria was born in Memmingen, Germany on May 25, 1931. She passed away on February 27, 2018 in Kamloops.

She is survived by her four daughters Christina Johnston, Carol (Grant) Geddes, Victoria (Tim) Hockey and Katrina (Rick), as well as grandchildren Natasha (Kevin) Conn, Tobias (Jenny) Mackenzie, Jeffrey (Erica) Geddes, Kelsey (Christopher) Jasa, Brittany (Cory) Stumpf, Griffin (Miranda) Hockey and great-granddaughter Tehani Conn. She was predeceased by her husband Rudolf in 2010.

Viktoria had a passion for fitness and nutrition. She worked as a chef at the Plaza Hotel and spent many years volunteering with her “Y family” as a fitness, gymnastics and belly dance instructor. In the summer months, you could often find Vicky at Overlander beach, swimming in the frigid river. She and Rudy spent many winter days cross-country skiing throughout the area.

She had a love for good food, and always had extra cookies, jams and goodies for anyone who might stop by.

Viktoria met Rudolf from the nearby Memmingerberg and they married shortly

after in 1951. Their love for adventure led them to immigrate to Canada in 1954 with three year old Christina. They moved to Kamloops in the mid-1950s and embraced it as their home. With four young girls in tow, Rudy and Vicky spent many days road tripping, camping and hiking in BC’s beautiful outdoors. Once the children were grown, their adventurous spirits took them traveling to all corners of the world.

Viktoria loved her family as well as friends she considered family, namely the Allgaiers and Rothbarts and enjoyed passing on her knowledge and skills of all kinds. She always had a story to tell and something in the fridge that must be eaten.

Special acknowledgment to Ponderosa Lodge for the compassionate care Viktoria received during her short stay.

Celebration of Life will be held at the North Shore Community Centre in Cottonwood Ave. on April 14, 2018 at 1:00 pm.

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

Fax: 250-374-1033

REGULAR RATES

RUN UNTIL SOLD

RUN UNTIL RENTED

GARAGE SALE

WEDNESDAY ISSUES • 10:00 am Tuesday

1 Week . . . . . . . . . $2500

$

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

$

FRIDAY ISSUES • 10:00 am Thursday

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

Tax not included Some restrictions apply

Scheduled for one month at a time.

Customer must call to reschedule.

Tax not included. Some restrictions apply

1 Issue . . . . . . . . . $1300 1 Month . . . . . . . . $8000 ADD COLOUR . . $2500 to your classiďŹ ed add

ALL ADS MUST BE PREPAID. No refunds on classiďŹ ed ads.

Tax not included

3500

Announcements

Employment

Employment

Anniversaries

Information

Career Opportunities

Help Wanted

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10:00am Tuesday for Wednesday’s Paper.

PERFECT Part-Time

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10:00am Thursday for Friday’s Paper.

2 Days Per Week

It is agreed by any Display or ClassiďŹ ed 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.

Coming Events

NORTH SHORE DENTAL OFFICE REQUIRES

HYGIENIST

Opportunity

Part time Hygienist needed in a family friendly ofďŹ ce, with long term patients. New grads welcome.

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.

If you have an

COMMUNITY CALENDAR go to

kamloopsthisweek.com and click on the calendar to place your event.

LET’S DANCE - KSC Brock Activity Centre, 9B, 1800 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops on MARCH 17th/18.

7:30 pm - 11:30 pm. Music by: BC BARN CATZ. Tickets: $10. Contact for tickets 250-372-0091. KSC Meet & Greet Potluck - 3rd Tues. every month 6pm.

Monthly Meeting 1st Wed. every month 7pm. Odd Fellows Hall at 423 Tranquille Road.

Information

Education/Trade Schools

SWM NS early 60’s passionate, romantic and caring. Interests include music, movies the outdoors. Seeks adventurous fun loving lady 50+ with similar interests.

Please reply to box number KTW1465 co Kamloops this Week 1365B Dalhousie Drive Kamloops BC V2C 5P6

AAA Courses PAL & CORE

courses every Monday and/or Tuesdays plus on Weekends.

Gift Certificates and details at www.pal-core-ed.com or 778-470-3030

Found: 2 jackets in the city stairwell between Greenstone and Bestwick. 250-374-5413.

Employment Business Opportunities

HUNTER & FIREARMS

Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. April 28th and 29th. Saturday and Sunday.

P.A.L. March 18th, Sunday.

Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill

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

Coming Events

Need extra $ $ $

Mario’s Towing Is Expanding!

Our Kamloops Office is Growing Fast! Looking for Light Duty and Heavy Tow Truck operators. Must Pass Criminal Records Check. Experience an asset but will train the successful Candidate. Please forward Resumes & Current Drivers Abstract to: kamloops@marios-towing.com No Phone Calls Please!

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

Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Employment

250-376-7970

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

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

Vehicle is required.

For more information please call the Circulation Department at

250-374-0462

Announcements Coming Events

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Operations Manager Applicant must have general knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry systems, and general computer knowledge. Must be receptive to site visitors and tour groups, as well as employee base.

This is a seasonal position from April to October only, exempt, full time.

Responsible for daily grounds maintenance, safety, and operation. Reports to General Manager and works with Program Director on operations, budgets, and employee management. Site is open 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 Daily, May through September. Position starts April 1 and ends in mid-October. www.Historichatcreek.ca for site information.

Please email resume to Donp@Historichatcreek.com

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

$

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1 Month . . . $10460

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Employment

email: drdex@shaw.ca

Lost & Found upcoming event for our

Email: classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com

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Help Wanted Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Circle Daycare Society is looking for casual ECE staff or ECE Assistant to do breaks, holiday relief and sick days.

The right candidate will have a current certificate to practice, First Aid and a love of children. Our wages are per the BCGEU Agreement. Our casual staff get 10.2% holiday pay in lieu of benefits until they are working more than 21 hours in a week. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Circle Childcare is a Non-profit childcare centre catering to the children and families of Kamloops and the surrounding area. We pride ourselves on having wonderful centres with great friendly staff. This position is open to both male and female candidates.

If you believe this position is right for you, please send a cover letter and resume to: stpauls@ccdaycare.ca.

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NAPA AUTO PARTS part-time Parts Counter Clerk

Applicants must be courteous, efďŹ cient and knowledgeable as well as able to operate effectively as a valuable member of a team. Automotive Parts experience is a pre-requisite.

Please contact ROB at 205-374-0021

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Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Sat 8 AM - 5 PM

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Kamloops This Week, Kamloopsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community newspaper of record, is looking for a bright and creative self-starter to sell our powerful suite of digital marketing solutions to local businesses.

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On the job training is provided. A dependable vehicle is required for this position. You will enjoy working Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in a stimulating work environment. We offer a good company benefits package including pension.

KTW Digital is the digital arm of Kamloops This Week, Kamloopsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community newspaper of record.

Apply with resume and cover letter to: Ray Jolicoeur, Sales Manager ray@kamloopsthisweek.com

BIGGER circulation, BETTER value Every Wednesday and Friday over 65,690 readers in over 31,000 homes and businesses receive Kamloops This Week and find it full of relevant, local news.

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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 todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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Work Wanted Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /OfďŹ ce Worker/Tutor Detail oriented, organized, problem-solver, extremely computer literate.

Strong proofreading, editing, technical writing, public speaking skills.

Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match.

Gene Wirchenko at 250-8281474. genew@telus.net

Pets

Pets Animals sold as â&#x20AC;&#x153;purebred stockâ&#x20AC;? must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.

PETS For Sale?

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

classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com

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

Temporary/ PT/Seasonal

one week for FREE?

Call our Classified Department for details!

250-371-4949

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

Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

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

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Be A Role Model, Be A Peace OďŹ&#x192;cer.

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Now!

Visit BC Corrections Website: gov.bc.ca/bccorrectionscareers For more information, email: bccorrections.recruiting@gov.bc.ca

Firearms Kimber Model 1911 22 caliber pistol stainless, new in box. $600.

250-372-8633.

Must have restricted PAL.

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.

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

GERMAN Black Forest Grandfather Clock. Beautiful Condition, hand engraved & hand painted pendulum.

Three chimes, The Westminster, The Whittington & The St.Michael. $3,995/obo.

Call Tammy 250-572-5842.

Misc. for Sale 2-1955 Original Fringed Suede matching Leather Jackets.

M-42, F10-12. $400/both. 250377-6920.

29,000 grain water softener New in box $350 2-XL kids snowmobile helmets $20 ea (250) 256-0084

EARN EXTRA $$$

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

Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462

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Merchandise for Sale Misc. for Sale

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

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

00000000000000000000000 Numismatist buying coins, collections,paper money, gold, silver +. Todd 250)-864-3521

Pre-1996 full sized pick-up canopy $50 (250) 318-1628

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

1-778-281-0030 Housecalls.

Shoprider Scooter, cherry red. Like new, less than 30miles. $3500/obo. 250-3764813.

A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc.,Custom Modifications Office / Homeâ&#x20AC;? 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

Coin Collector Buying Coins Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver+ Chad 1-250-863-3082

Musical Instruments 2-3/4 French and German Violins c/w case/bows. $200-$ 300. 3-Full size violins. $200$500. 250-434-6738.

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For Sale By Owner

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Beautiful Westyde 1997 Park Mobile covered deck, natural gas, built in w/d No dogs $82000 (250) 852-1201

BY OWNER NOW HIRING!

$55.00 Special!

Hazelwood Construction Services specializes in delivering high quality civil infrastructure projects on time and on budget throughout BC.

Call or email for more info:

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We are looking to fill the following temporary positions for an upcoming project near Lillooet, BC: SITE SUPERINTENDENT CONSTRUCTION SAFETY OFFICER OPERATOR

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Union rates apply and all benefits are provided through the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 115

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LOOKING FOR DOOR TO DOOR CARRIERS

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Career Opportunities

School District No. 73 Kamloops/Thompson Distance Learning Support Programmer School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) is presently seeking a Distance Learning Support Programmer to provide custom software design and network administration to support the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Distance Education program. The successful applicant must possess a postsecondary diploma in Computer Science.

A Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Computer Science would be an asset. Must possess a minimum Linux Certification LPI Level II or equivalent certification with a minimum of four yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience with Unix-based systems (Linux/ FreeBSD) and Wide Area Networks.

Applicants can review the complete job posting and job description on the makeafuture.ca web site and apply by completing their profile by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2018 detailing qualifications and experience. For further information, contact: John Cuzzola, Director of Information Technology School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) 1383 Ninth Avenue Kamloops BC V2C 3X7 E-mail to jcuzzola@sd73.bc.ca

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Scwâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;exmx Child & Family Services Society (1) Full-Time Social Work Case Aide Scwâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;exmx Child and Family Services Society is a First Nations service delivery agency providing culturally appropriate and holistic services through various programs to Aboriginal children and families residing on and off reserve in the Nicola Valley. You can learn more about us at www.scwexmx.com.

Objective: The Social Work Case Aide is responsible for providing paraprofessional and support services to the social work team and clients accessing services. The Social Work Case Aide plays a key role in supporting the social work team in meeting service delivery standards through the provision of administrative service delivery support. The Social Work Case Aide develops positive working relationships with the extended family, foster families and a meaningful relationship with the children in care.

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LEARNING TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES Kamloops Symphony Orchestra music director Dina Gilbert gives a quick lesson in conducting as students from l’école Collines-d’or, a kindergarten-to-Grade-7 Francophone school in Westsyde, look on and learn. Grade 5 student Sofia Nunez-Palma was one of the first up to give it a try. Gilbert, a Francophone who spoke only French to the students, said she did not have the same opportunities when she was a kid and hopes she can help cultivate an interest in music for those who took part last Friday.

‘Historic struggles’ retold in new B.C. labour book DALE BASS STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

R

od Mickleburgh marvels at one of the many surprises he found when he researched his book On the Line: A History of the British Columbia Labour Movement.

Back in the day, when the province was seeing many strikes largely in the industrial sectors — “those historic struggles” — they were all lost.

“Unions didn’t win any major strikes back then,” the longtime labour reporter said.

There were no legal protections and employers would react

Longtime labour reporter Rod Mickleburgh shares what went into his latest book to a strike by hiring private security, bringing in police, the militia, hire strike breakers and let go everyone walking a picket line.

Mickleburgh, a labour reporter at the Vancouver Sun and Province and a senior writer for the Globe and Mail before he retired, pointed to a strike by coal miners on Vancouver Island.

It was one of the longest in the province, running from 1912 to 1914, “and in the end, the strike was lost and they never worked again.”

It wasn’t until the Second World War and the need for workers that the federal and provincial governments started to pass laws compelling employers to recognize unions and bargain contracts with them.

“It’s so inspiring, those workers. They kept fighting them and those employers were really ruthless, those great captains of industry,” Mickleburgh said.

Another thread in the labourmovement history of B.C. he said he was unaware of — and wishes

more people knew about — is the role the First Nations played in the economy of the province in the 1880s.

They were the workers in the mines, logging camps, on the docks, in canneries, farming, in sawmills, as guides — all those sectors key to building the province’s economy.

“They were glad to work for wages,” Mickleburgh said, “and that myth they don’t like to work, that they’re just lazy — it’s just absurd.”

While he found the workers then benefitted from their employment, able to buy better clothes, tools and houses, “that

doesn’t minimize the terrible things happening to them. But residential schools happened in the 20th century.”

Mickleburgh was commissioned by the B.C. Labour Heritage Centre to write the book. It’s big — there are more than 200 photographs — and it covers about 150 years of the movement, documenting how it influenced the province’s economic, political and social fabric.

Published by Harbour Publishing, it should be available at Chapters, independent bookstores and online by April 28. It can be bought now from the B.C. Labour Heritage Centre.

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MARCH 16 — MARCH 22

ART EXPOSED Friday and Saturday, Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 Seymour St. West

Email:drdex@shaw.ca • website: www.drdextraze.com

FREE PARKING #21 FORTUNE SHOPPING CENTRE

Art Exposed is a community-driven visual arts exhibit now in its eighth year. On display will be paintings, drawings, sculpture, jewelry, pottery, photography and more. The eight-day-long exhibit wraps up this weekend.

QUEER STORYTELLING Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Kamloops Art Gallery, 465 Victoria St.

Victoria-based artist Kerri Flannigan will present Queer Storytelling Through Stop-motion Animation, a two-part workshop at the Kamloops Art Gallery. Friday, participants will learn how to tell stories through art. The next day, they will focus on creating a short stop-motion animation project. All materials provided, registration not required. Reserve by calling 250-3772400. Sessions are designed for those 14 and older.

COWBOY FESTIVAL Friday to Sunday, Coast Kamloops Hotel, 1250 Rogers Way

The 22nd annual Kamloops Cowboy Festival has rounded up singers, poets, artists, vendors and equipment makers right here in the River City. Events go until Sunday, with trade and art shows throughout. Entertainment is plentiful, with the full schedule and ticket information available at bcchs.com/festival. html.

COMING UP: SPRING SERIES 2018 | MARCH 22

The Kamloops Film Society presents its annual spring film series, starting off with the satirical comedy The Death of Stalin. It stars Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, Michael Palin, Jeffrey Tambor and is directed by Armando Iannucci.

The film series continues every Thursday until April 19 at Paramount Theatre. Tickets available at eventbrite.ca. For the full lineup, go online to kamloopsfilmsociety.ca.

HONOURS CONCERT Sunday, 2 p.m., Sagebrush Theatre, 821 Munro St.

Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts presents a celebration of festival performances. Tickets at the door.

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Ellen Doty brings jazz, pop and soul to The Rex DALE BASS STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

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llen Doty enjoys being outside the box.

The Calgary-born singer is best known for her jazz stylings but, with her recently released Come Fall, she’s mixed in other genres, including pop and soul. She exited another musical box by abandoning plans for a full band to back the recording, opting for just drums and piano.

“It’s nice people are open to hearing anything now,” she said while on the road on an 18-stop cross-Canada tour. “There aren’t as many boxes to be ticked off.”

Doty, drummer Efa Eteroma and pianist Eric Haynes are travelling with her, as well as Doty’s sister, who has taken on tour management and social media promotion for the two months they’ll be travelling. The trip takes them to The Rex, 417 Seymour St., on Friday, March 23.

Although she’s been singing since she was four — mom was organist and choir director so Doty did a lot of solos — it wasn’t until a chance encounter with renowned drummer David Mancini that her career took a turn toward success.

Doty had a gig in 2010 singing at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel in Calgary while studying geology at university. Mancini, who has worked with Chuck Mangione,

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Ellen Doty says she opted for just drums and piano on her latest release, Come Fall.

The jazz, pop and soul singer will play at The Rex on March 23.

Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis and Diahann Carroll among others, listened to her set and then introduced himself and encouraged her to think about making music her life’s work. He offered to work with her and sealed the deal a week later when he contacted her again, asking when she would head to New York, where he could mentor her.

Doty said she learned a lot from him, much of it technicalities that are essential for a strong vocal performance.

“He taught me about working with a band, about listening to his drumming, interacting with the rhythms, phrasing, a lot of things.”

More importantly, she said, he created in her a greater appreciation for jazz.

For Come Fall, Doty wrote or co-wrote the songs, working alongside The Dude’s Danny Vacon, with whom she sang Favourite Sweater, Andy Stochansky — who has been critically compared to Jeff Buckley — and folk singer Scott MacKay. She said songwriting comes to her in different ways. Some songs take just a few hours, others might take months “and some I’m not sure will ever get finished.”

The ones requiring more work bring their own satisfaction, she said, dealing with “the challenge of not getting something finished and then getting over that hump.”

Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show are $20 and are available online at kamtix.ca.

Cardi B cancels performance at Snowbombing festival SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com

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apper Cardi B has cancelled her performance at the Snowbombing music festival set to take place at Sun Peaks early next month.

Cardi B has been replaced by two new acts, NGHTMRE and Daniel Caesar, who will join the festival’s other headliner, Odesza.

Laura Ballance, a spokesperson for Snowbombing, said

No specific reason given to organizers, with three weeks to go until the event that it’s unfortunate when artists cancel and that they don’t have a specific reason why the Grammy-nominated artist cancelled her performance just three weeks before the festival’s start.

Cardi was also scheduled to perform in Edmonton on April 6, and that show was also cancelled.

As for what impact the cancellation has had, Ballance said that ticket sales have been strong over the past 24 hours, and she isn’t aware of any requests for refunds over the cancellation.

“We’re pleased with the two artists that we’ve been able to secure to replace that slot, and we think the overall lineup is very strong this year, and the

addition of NGHTMRE and Daniel Caesar has been very strong, even since the announcement yesterday,” she told KTW. Like Cardi B, Daniel Caesar also has two Grammy nominations, for best R&B performance for his song Get You and for best R&B album with Freudian in 2017.

DJ and trap artist NGHTMRE has two EPs out, the last a selftitled record in 2016.

Snowbombing is heading into its second year as a festival at Sun Peaks. In its first iteration, it wel-

comed Kaskade and Ludacris as performers.

“It’s continuing to generate interest not only regionally here but all around the world,” Ballance said.

When KTW first wrote about the festival in 2016, it was estimated that the event would have an economic impact of $4.2-million, based on an attendance size of 4,000.

The Snowbombing music festival runs from April 5 to April 9 at Sun Peaks.

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arts&entertainment Looking back as Jazz Jam returns DALE BASS STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

Anita Eccleston remembers being a Grade 11 student at Westsyde secondary, valiantly learning to play the trumpet.

Saxophonist Steve Griffith had created a jazz program in the school district and Eccleston successfully auditioned for it.

“Basically, it started everything for me,” she said of the career path she eventually took that is devoted to making music.

It’s also why she finds it “really magical” she’s been asked to come back to her hometown of Kamloops to run a jazz workshop for secondary students.

Jazz Jam is on March 29, a creation of Christy Gauley, who is the fine arts co-ordinator for School District 73 and Kim Mangan of Kamloops Music Collective. Eccleston will be working with Kris Ruston, Richard Graham and Alex Ward for the session at Kamloops United Church, 423 St. Paul St. A grant from the 2018 Juno Awards host committee, in partnership with Creative BC and Music BC, is helping the pair put on the event. The plan is to attend the workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and then at 5 p.m. show off what they have learned in a jazz concert.

Eccleston remembers the excitement she felt back then knowing she would be learning from successful musicians.

Anita Eccleston and Steve Griffith in the year 2000.

“Steve was a sax player that I had always admired. I used to go hear his band play at Java Cycle and other venues, so this was an exciting opportunity to perform with the pros. His leadership was inspiring and I learned lessons from him that I still teach today.”

Also in Griffith’s quartet were Graham, Ward’s father Peter and Ruston, who joined after the death of Oliver Rinaldi.

One of the lessons she hopes to impart in the students is to listen, to train their ears by listing to different jazz songs or different performances of the same song. She’s prepared a playlist she’ll be sending out before the event to help the students start to find their own sound.

It’s one thing to be taught the

notes, Eccleston said, but it’s another thing to listen and learn.

“Your ear can tell you if you just listen.”

She did that, she said, never taking vocal lessons but listening to recordings of “the actual jazz masters.

“I could hear the solos in my head long before I could play them.”

Students interested have to register for it. There is a $20 registration fee, which includes two tickets to the evening performance. Additional concert tickets are $10.

Domino’s Pizza will provide pizza and drinks at the concert.

For more information or to register, email info@kamloopsmusiccollective.ca or call 236425-4221.

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Air bands will play their hearts out in fundraiser MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.com

Get ready to release your inner Clapton, Hendrix or Slash as Volunteer Kamloops gets set to hold its inaugural Air Bands Unite fundraiser this May. The friendly competition will feature 10 bands — sans instruments — from local organizations and businesses competing at Mastermind Studios’ sound stage on Laval Crescent May 26.

Up for grabs at the rockthemed event is the coveted title of “Best Air Band” along with a

number of other prizes for competitors.

Money raised from the concert will be used to support current Volunteer Kamloops programming, and fund a youth lifeskills program in the community.

The goal is to raise $25,000, event planner Leigh-Anne Larsen told KTW. Bands consisting of local paramedics, hair stylists, nurses and others will be put to the test in an effort to impress the judges and the crowd, who will both vote for their favourite act.

“They’ve got to be completely

in sync with the music they’re portraying and they have to be believable, they have to be in costume and they have to look like they are the band,” Larsen said.

She said she expects to see some very creative costumes accompanying the performances.

“I’m not sure what the costumes are going to be, but I suspect their will be some pretty wild stuff. Some neon hair, maybe,” Larsen said.

In addition to some fantastic and familiar acts, there will be a

silent auction and 50/50 draws at the 19 and older event.

“It should be a pretty fun, interactive night,” Larsen said.

Host Mastermind Studios will live stream the event using all local talent to give to the cause of volunteering.

All the food, beer and wine is being supplied by local vendors.

Promotional videos are also being produced by Mastermind to showcase each band ahead of the show, Larsen said.

Tickets are on sale at eventbrite.ca/e/air-bands-unite or at the Volunteer Kamloops

office at 705 Seymour St. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the show getting underway at 7 p.m.

Volunteer Kamloops is a registered charity that currently operates three main programs in the River City.

“Volunteering is such an empowering tool and experience to use whether it’s to help decrease isolation while increasing social wellbeing, [or] gaining new skills to build a resume for youth and young adults entering the workforce,” said Volunteer Kamloops president Debbie Smith via press release.

River City will mark International Day of Happiness with ‘happy wall’ Get ready to turn that frown upside down.

Tuesday marks the International Day of Happiness, and Kamloopsians will be celebrating with the creation of a happy wall on Sunday.

The free event will take place

on the top floor main entrance of Aberdeen Mall where visitors can enjoy free photos at a selfie station, a hula hooping contest and the act of writing out a note of happiness to be posted on the wall. Big Brothers Big Sisters will receive $1 for every note posted

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LEFT: The harbour at St. George offers sundrenched pampering in the playground of British and European royalty, socialites, money barons and celebrities from around the world seeking retreat.

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BELOW: The primary mode of transportation in Bermuda is by motor scooter.

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Today, thanks to easy access by cruise ships and airlines, Bermuda is a unique destination of soft adventure, romantic interludes and just plain fun for those of us without royal or upper-class lineage.

Shaped like a giant fish hook, this self-governing British territory is a cluster of 150 small islands located 1,000 kilometres off the coast of North Carolina.

Eight of the largest islands linked by causeways and bridges comprise the 54 square kilometres of inhabited land.

One of the wealthiest countries in the world because of its offshore financial centre, it combines ancient forts, tiny stone churches, pubs, spectacular golf courses, cricket and tea time with hibiscus flowers and pink, sandy beaches.

Encircled by protective coral reefs and miles of soft pink sandy beaches, Bermuda is not only a delight for snorkelers and sunbathers alike, but offers a British experience without crossing the Atlantic.

Its two major towns, St. George and Hamilton, are each different in character. with populations of 1,900 and 900, respectively.

Founded in 1612, St. George — on the southeastern end of the island — is a World Heritage Site with cobblestone streets just wide enough for horses and carriages and a waterfront promenade and boardwalk that provides a feel for the territory’s first English settlement. Colonial buildings on and around King’s Square include the 18th-century building that still serves as the town hall.

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The capital city of Hamilton, in north mid-island, replaced St. George as the capital in 1815.

Front Street, lined with rows of distinctive, pastel-coloured buildings, houses the main ferry terminal, department stores, banks and restaurants and is where parades and other local activities take place.

Britain fortified Bermuda as the Gibraltar of the West with the building of the Royal Ship Yard in 1809. Today, the meticulously restored Dockyard, located at King’s Wharf, at the furthest western point of the archipelago, is a must-see complex with its restaurants crafts market, arts centre, Bermuda Maritime Museum, historic Commissioner’s House, cinema and Clocktower shopping mall.

There was a close link between Bermuda and the Confederacy during the U.S. Civil War between 1861 and 1865, one so close that the town of St. George was once described as “a nest of secessionists.” The old Globe Hotel, once the headquarters of Confederate agents, is now the Confederate

Museum on Hamilton’s King’s Square, with period furnishings and informative displays.

Eating out is a seafood feast of Bermuda lobster, mussel pie, conch stew, shark and fish chowder laced with sherry peppers and rum. Other seafood includes rockfish, red snapper and yellowtail. Local drinks and cocktails use Caribbean rum as a base and have colourful names, such as Dark and Stormy and the famous Rum Swizzle.

Keep in mind Bermuda goes formal after 6 p.m., so if you’re wearing Bermuda shorts, you will be required to have knee-length stockings as well. Jackets are often required for men in upscale restaurants for dinner.

A variety of accommodations include large resort hotels, such as the Elbow Beach Resort, The Loren at Pink Beach and Fairmont Southampton with their spas, swimming pools and broad beaches, B&Bs and uniquely Bermudian cottage colonies.

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Shopping can be expensive because everything is imported and ships that come in filled with goods return with no Bermudabased items. Bermuda-made articles are the best buy — handicrafts, pottery, cedar ware, fashions, records and paintings by local artists. travelwriterstales.com

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