Kamloops This Week April 22, 2020

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Ex-TNRD CAO left job with $200K+ payout

David Thompson elementary teacher Christine McCauley has joined her colleagues from across the province, switching to a virtual classroom with online instruction amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tasking gamer kids with posting photos of themselves outside to break up their amount of screen time or thanking their parents for helping with homework are among assignments David Thompson elementary teacher Christine McCauley has created to boost morale among students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“They can post videos, they can

post pictures. We’re trying to make the assignments really personal to them,” McCauley said, noting one student shared photos of her outdoor art project while another posted her sports team participating in the Toilet Paper Challenge — a playful take by sports teams on consumers hoarding the product during the pandemic.

Keeping spirits high has been important for Kamloops teachers, with staff at multiple schools holding car parades to celebrate being together while being apart — the

latest happening Brockelhurst Middle School this week.

South Kamloops secondary staff recently dropped a music video of teachers lip-syncing the words to the Friends theme song I’ll Be There For You for their students.

The new normal of distance learning has educators teaching online, with common tools of delivery being the video-conferencing program Zoom and Google Classroom.

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The Thompson-Nicola Regional District will pay out more than $200,000 to former CAO Sukh Gill, who departed suddenly from the regional district in February.

During a meeting in March — held via teleconference due to the COVID19 pandemic, and without media or public having access — the regional district approved, in its budget, “additional salary continuance costs” from its general administration reserve.

“There’s still some payout occurring for our former CAO, in terms of vacation time that he’d accrued and things like that,” TNRD finance director Doug Rae told KTW. Asked if the entire sum was vacation pay, Rae replied: “Some of it is severance.”

Rae would not detail what he said was “arranged with Mr. Gill,” but said more money is expected to be paid out in 2021.

No breakdown of the $200,000 payment, including vacation days and severance, nor 2021 figures were provided.

According to regional district policy, the maximum vacation time that can be banked upon retirement is 120 days (six months).

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Former TNRD CAO Sukh Gill.

Week asked questions after the regional district’s top staffer was placed on paid leave in January.

TNRD chair Ken Gillis initially said Gill was on paid leave from the regional district before handing in his resignation. Gillis later said he erroneously stated Gill had resigned, noting he had actually retired. Gillis also later said Gill was on vacation before his retirement.

In February, KTW filed a Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act request for Gill’s severance package and received a response from the TNRD’s lawyer.

A reply was received from Denise McCabe, partner of Fulton and Company, TNRD solicitors.

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CAUSE OF FIRE CANNOT BE PINPOINTED

Investigators say they are unable to pinpoint the cause of a fire earlier this month that destroyed a North Shore fast-food restaurant because evidence showing where the blaze began was destroyed by flames. The Wendy’s restaurant at Tranquille Road and Fortune Drive was reduced to rubble following a fire in the earlymorning hours of April 10. No one was inside the building at the time and there is no indication the blaze was sparked intentionally. “For us, the investigation is over,” Kamloops Fire Rescue investigator Dean Olstad told KTW. “It will be officially undetermined.” Olstad said he believes the fire started on or near the roof of the restaurant. “But with all the units they had there — condensers, HVAC, all the wiring — I can’t pinpoint it to one of them. There was just too much damage. There’s no way to know exactly where it started.” The North Shore Wendy’s employed between 16 and 20 people, according to the chain’s district manager Alma Porras.

She said those workers were offered shifts at Wendy’s restaurants in Sahali and Valleyview following the fire. The building was demolished last week.

Council decreases property-tax hike JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com

Kamloops taxpayers will get property tax relief after council on Tuesday reduced this year’s planned increase from three per cent to 2.3 per cent.

Council reviewed staff recommendations to cut costs as it faces revenue shortfalls amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Council was given the option to defer up to $755,000 worth of taxfunded and supplemental items in 2020, including an increase of $550,000 to the asset-management reserve, one of two RCMP municipal employees ($42,750), an arborist/nature park tech ($47,250), transit expansion ($82,000) and service agreement increase ($33,000).

The net impact on taxes is a reduction by 0.7 per cent — approved unanimously by council — meaning this year’s tax increase will be 2.3 per cent, not the three per cent initially planned.

The report suggested that if council wanted to further reduce the tax rate, reserves should be considered, though council did not suggest as

much before KTW’s deadline on Tuesday. (For updates, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com.)

Also approved by council was deferring a series of projects not yet started by the city, many of which rely on grant funding, the fate of which the city does not yet wish to reply upon.

Some notable projects to be deferred include McArthur Island community park phase two, downtown street improvements on Victoria Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, Hillside Stadium turf replacement and active transportation projects.

Projects to move ahead include road rehabilitation projects and the Westsyde Pool and the Canada Games Pool projects.

Coun. Mike O’Reilly suggested pushing the Canada Games Pool project to next year. Staff said the project was planned to continue because the city could capitalize on the closure time and the project is ready to go, with costs that could increase later. O’Reilly, however, said he is not comfortable with the city moving ahead on a $13-million project at this point.

Though the project is largely being funded by reserve money, O’Reilly said the city may need

that cash down the road.

That motion, however, failed, with only O’Reilly and Mayor Ken Christian supporting it.

According to the latest staff report on finances, budget shortfalls anticipated are slightly higher than previously estimated earlier this month, with revenue shortages of $6.9 million through June and $12 million through September, compared to $6.5 million and $11.6 million initially anticipated.

Council approved the city to plan for the worstcase scenario, with revenue shortfalls anticipated through September, though Coun. Arjun Singh suggested some good news may be coming soon around grant funding from upper levels of government, including potentially more money for municipalities.

Also approved by council: $3.69 million worth of operational savings through September, realized through $2.7 million in wages (layoffs, reduced hours, reduced overtime); $750,000 in wages (vacancies), $500,000 in personnel costs (travel, training, conferences, meetings, supplies); $1.8 million in utilities ((hydro, gas); $400,000/$600,000 from Music in the Park,

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McCabe said the law firm would give third-party notice, noting a decision on whether the documents would be disclosed would be made

by April 30.

Meanwhile, a separate information request shows Gill worked without an employment agreement.

KTW asked for Gill’s employment agreement, including any details about severance, retirement and termination. In a response, TNRD records manager Bobbie Harrison wrote: “I can confirm that no written employment agreement exists.”

Asked how the $200,000-plus payout was arrived at by the regional district without an employment agreement, finance director Rae said labour laws would have been considered, though he said he was not involved in negotiations.

“We don’t tend to talk a lot about personnel issues publicly, so I’m not going to get into details about what was agreed upon,” he said.

“I’m just going to let you know, in terms of what that $200,000 is, it’s intended to normalize taxes. It means that if we have an unusual cost that wouldn’t appear normally year to year, we’re pulling money out of the reserves to pay for it, rather than increasing taxes.”

Reserve money, however, is taxpayer money and Kamloops taxpayers fund about one-third of the TNRD budget via property tax bills each year.

More than half of Kamloops city council sits on the regional district board.

TNRD interim CAO Randy Diehl said various organizations have different employment agreements, noting he himself is among the few CAOs in the province who worked without an employment contract.

According to labour laws, employees are not paid severance when they retire because retirement is within the employee’s control.

According to Canada Revenue Agency, retiring employees may be paid out for sick or vacation days, but severance is typically reserved for termination without cause.

According to Small Business BC, operating without an employment contract can put the employer at risk, including for situations when termination may arise.

An article co-authored by two lawyers who practise workplace law stated: “In the absence of a written employment contract, employers in British Columbia who want to terminate an employee’s employment on a ‘without cause’ basis are required to provide the employee with reason-

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The TNRD will audio-stream its meeting this Thursday, but some regional district residents say more transparency is needed.

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The general rule of thumb for reasonable notice is one month per year of service up to twenty four months.

In contrast, a written contract can limit termination to statutory notice under the Employment Standards Act, which only requires the employer to provide one week per year of service up to eight weeks.”

Asked about Sukh’s retirement and the former CAO receiving severance, Diehl said: “I can’t comment on that because I wasn’t there when they talked to Sukh about his leaving early. But let’s put it this way, it’s not uncommon for people and corporations to decide to early retire. When they do, they usually strike some kind of agreement

that’s good for the corporation and good for the individual.

“In terms of what his package was, I don’t even know what it was. I made a very strong point in steering away from that. It’s not my business.

“My business is moving forward with the operation and trying to do the best I can to replace myself.

“What is normal practice? Usually, normal practice is that if you accumulate holiday time in an organization, you don’t lose that holiday time because you resign or you leave the corporation for whatever reason. “ You are owed that holiday time because you’ve accumulated, let’s say, one-and-a-half days a month or whatever it is. That’s usually a payout that you receive. What his payouts were, I don’t know. I have no idea what they were.”

Asked if he received severance when he retired from the City of Kamloops in 2012, Diehl said he did not.

Meanwhile, in 2017, Gill was paid an additional $117,000 during that year’s floods and fires on top of his regular salary at the time ($206,000), combining for $325,000.

Asked how that overtime pay would have been calculated without an employment agreement, Rae said: “Again, you go back to basic labour law and what’s agreed

upon there, as well as past practice in the organization. “ In our case, when we end up with an EOC [emergency operations centre] activated, a lot of costs are picked up by the province through that emergency funding.

“If we have to go out and buy beds for evacuees, they’ll get that approved up front and they’ll cover the costs of that.

“When it comes to staff manning the EOC, there’s a longstanding agreement or, I guess, past practice, where when staff are working overtime, that that overtime is part of the costs the province is picking up.

“Staff were on salary, who typically don’t get paid overtime, were still working our regular day, but if you’re working overtime in the EOC, now that’s a claimable cost that the province is willing to pay.

“What we’ve done historically is then paid that through to the staff who worked the overtime.”

Gill was appointed TNRD CAO in 2011, having previously served as the regional district’s deputy administrator and finance director.

He had been employed by the TNRD for two decades and was previously finance director with the City of Merritt.

KTW has reached out to Gill for comment and has not heard back.

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LOCAL NEWS Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry have been delivering COVID-19 pandemic updates almost daily, usually at 3 p.m. Details of those briefings can be found shortly after each press conference online at kamloopsthisweek.com and on KTW’s Facebook page, which has raw numbers posted alongside a fuller story.

More than 1,000 COVID-19 recoveries SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com

On Tuesday afternoon, health officials announced an additional 25 cases of COVID-19 identified in the previous 24 hours.

Of the province’s now 1,724 identified cases, 1,041 people have fully recovered.

None of the new cases are in the Interior Health region, where 153 people have tested positive.

There have been 715 cases in the Fraser Health region, 707 cases in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 109 cases on Vancouver Island and 40 cases in the Northern Health region.

One additional death was announced

on Tuesday, that being a resident of a longterm care home. A total of 87 people have now died from the novel coronavirus in the province.

At hospitals in the province, there are now 109 patients with COVID-19, 51 of whom are in critical care.

A new outbreak has been announced at United Poultry Co. Ltd. in Vancouver.

There, 28 employees have tested positive and not all of those were included in Tuesday’s updated figures.

That outbreak is one of several in the province, including 20 long-term care homes that now account for 319 of the province’s cases, and many deaths.

Another outbreak is at Mission’s federal penitentiary, where 65 inmates and 11 staff

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Henry also stressed the importance of continuing to adhere to social-distancing and self-isolation measures in place to prevent transmission.

“If you have a respiratory illness, stay home. If you have a cough, the sniffles, if you’re feeling unwell, stay home. That’s the most important thing we need to continue to do right now,” Henry said.

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Dentistry & COVID

Dr. Preety Desai Kamloopsians, I wanted to reach out during this pandemic to help make sense of things from a dental point of view … “Why have your dental appointments have been rescheduled”?

The reason why dentists have been mandated to shutter our practices is to protect you, the patient from two main things: a) COVID 19 – aka SARS-COV-2 is the same size virus as its famous brother, SARS-COV-1 … and there is theoretical risk of microscopic droplet (ie aerosol spread) not just big droplet splatter spread (ie sneezing) as with the common cold virus or the influenza virus ~ thus we don’t have research to know if this is a risk to you, the patient, of “getting it” from someone else breathing in the dental office.....so far the research in non existent … we know that SARS-COV-1, WAS NOT a risk and not spread in this way b) COVID 19 also has the potential to live for up to 3 days on counter surfaces if not cleaned off with peroxide, iodine, alcohol or with germicide (which all dentists have ALWAYS done in the dental office, as our standard protocol) The COVID 19 virus has a “fatty” outer shell and that’s why regular hand soap is critical to the breakdown of the virus’s outer coating, which inactivates it.

To address these two concerns: I wanted to assure you all that as soon as the research (which is coming out new everyday) is clear, then regular dental care can resume as advised by the BC College of Dental Surgeons. This will take a bit of time and may involve a change in your dentist’s use of PPEs: prerinsing with peroxide for you the patient, different masks, gowning for dental providers and surgical draping or air purifiers or Hyper HEPA filters for dental office air exchange, but rest assured … once the details are clarified we all will be allowed to resume a bit of our regular lives albeit it will look different.

The good news is that Austrailia has just lifted its dental shuttering and as soon as we dentists in BC are able to return to the office and reschedule your appointments, your dentist will call! You should all feel rest assured your health and our staff’s health will be taken care of ... this is dentistry’s key concern! I have virtually chatted with many of my patients discussing their concerns and questions just as your dentist would!

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Some courses not conducive to online From A1

McCauley said one of her biggest challenges has been connecting with her students.

“They’re only 10 and 11 and they’re really good at gaming and things like that, but when it comes to actually using technology in a learning setting, it’s a lot different,” she said.

McCauley, who teaches a Grade 5/6 split class of 26 students, said teaching at a distance poses a variety of difficulties.

She keeps her video conferences to small groups, but some students are uncomfortable with that setting, a hurdle she has tried to overcome with one-on-one calls.

“Teaching is all about creating relationships with kids and being able to meet them where they are, and it’s a little bit harder to do it online,” McCauley said.

With the sudden onset of the pandemic, teachers were faced with restructuring their classes in a short amount of time, and in a way with which they were unfamiliar.

“It was like a rocket straight up.

Basically, it was you now have to do this, figure it out, go,” McCauley said. “And I think every teacher all across Canada is trying to figure that out. Honestly, it’s not just here in our district.”

McCauley, who is using Google Classroom, is focusing on reading, writing and math — as are most of her peers.

She said the majority of families are on top of ensuring their kids are doing the work, but noted it has been a challenge trying to communicate with a handful of kids from at-risk situations.

“The family environment really is dictating, for a lot of kids, what is happening for their learning at home,” McCauley said, noting she is concerned about students from whom she has not received work since this teaching style was implemented.

“I worry about those kids in the classroom, so I’m going to worry about them now,” she said.

Workload varies, depending on students’ capabilities, McCauley said, noting some need to be challenged more, but others struggle with the amount of work assigned.

“Not every kid is getting every single assignment, [it] just depends on their level, depends on their grade,” she said.

McCauley said it’s also been difficult introducing new topics via online learning.

“It’s not impossible, it’s just slow,” McCauley said, noting she will connect students with certain websites or explanatory YouTube videos.

Accountability has also been difficult to track because it’s hard to know who is doing the work once it’s sent home, she said with a laugh.

McCauley said she has had multiple parents phone her, asking for help to get their kids to do their homework.

“I had a parent who just finally said ‘I just did it because he was fighting me on it’ and I’m like, ‘Well, then, don’t do it,’” McCauley said.

“The mental health of the families, too, is really important. I don’t want parents to be fighting with their kids to get this done.”

ZOOM NOT IDEAL FOR ELECTIVE COURSES While electronic platforms like Zoom can bridge the gap for traditional academic classes, they can pose challenges to hands-on elective courses.

Brocklehurst Middle School music teacher Jarrett Schill said using Zoom for choir or band rehearsals just doesn’t work as even a millisecond delay throws off everyone’s timing.

One way around this is having students using a metronome while recording their specific part of a piece of music, then syncing up the recordings later, Schill explained, noting he and others in the school district are using this method.

While it’s difficult to teach rhythm and timing over Zoom due to lag time, Schill said he’s spending more time focusing on teaching music theory, sendings students links to videos about performance.

The downside is being unable to practise.

“There’s nothing that prepares you for teaching solely online, especially when you come from a performing-arts program background and everything’s meant to be happening live, together, in the moment,” Schill said.

South Kamloops secondary teacher Carmen Babin said she has opted against using Zoom in her home economic classes to allow students time to fit assignments into their schedules, rather than having scheduled video conferences.

Babin said teaching home economics from home is difficult because it’s a hands-on course, which can require her needing to step in and advise students while they are cooking.

“Hands-on classes are pretty difficult because of the nuances that are involved,” Babin said.

Using Google Classroom to distribute work, Babin has opted to give her students a combination of cooking and non-cooking activities and plenty of flexibility and choice, realizing not all families may

have the same access to the same amount of time and resources.

Some of her assignments include cleaning the microwave, organizing the fridge or coming up with a meal plan that uses ingredients on hand.

SCHOOL DAYS TEACHING FROM HOME McCauley said she tries to take breaks, but finds herself working essentially non-stop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but noted she has become faster with time.

Schill said he finds himself working non-stop as well, noting one day he took one six-minute break between Zoom meetings.

“It was crazy. We’re supposed to work and do our regular business hours and we’re supposed to take a lunch, take a prep period for ourselves and, to be honest, I haven’t been able to in the last couple of days,” Schill said.

“In the first two weeks, it felt like I wasn’t even teaching. All I was doing was being a tech support guy,” he said.

Babin said she is used to moving around in her home economics classes, so it’s been difficult for her spending a lot of time in front of a computer screen while teaching during the pandemic.

“I am trying to take breaks,” she said.

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Please email us or contact our offices at the numbers below.

COVID-19 RESOURCES • Medical related COVID-19 health concerns call 811.

Those with symptoms use the self-assessment tool (bc.thrive.health/)

• Non-medical related COVID-19 questions call 1-888-COVID-19 (or text 1-604-630-0300).

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Susan Mark with her Safe At Home book for kids.

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A Kamloops woman has penned a children’s book to raise money to help those impacted by the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.

Susan Mark, who teaches creative writing and literacy to education students at Thompson Rivers University, said the project began in the classroom.

“It was almost an immersive lesson for my students,” Mark told KTW. “It came together very quickly because it was something I wanted to show them and it was something that had to be done sooner than later — to give the children peace of mind and something to do.”

It started as an idea in class and progressed to an illustrated slide show for Mark’s students.

She then decided to self-

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The book costs $5, with money raised going to support those impacted by COVID-19.

Mark said she has not yet decided where to donate proceeds to make the most of the money, but she gave $400 from the book’s first run to the Kamloops Food Bank.

“Honestly, the food bank was just a place to start,” Mark said. “I want 100 per cent to go to COVID relief.”

Mark is taking orders for the book by email at suesiemark@gmail.com.

She has also been providing contact-less delivery for local orders.

“My goal is to get the books and the activities into the hands of the kids, the message into the minds of the kids and the money into the pockets of those who need it,” she said.

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publish through TRU’s print shop.

All of the work was done from Mark’s Aberdeen home.

The book, Safe At Home, tells a children’s story in rhyming couplet. It is also a colouring book and includes some activities and games.

“It’s a kids’ story perspective about what to do and how

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The first run of 100 copies, which were printed last week, sold out in 24 hours. Mark said buyers came from across Canada and as far away as Thailand and Saudi Arabia.

Word about the book spread by way of social media — a post on Mark’s personal

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THIS CRISIS NEEDS A FINE BALANCE

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olitics is about conflict and compromise, but such politics amid a public health emergency can be treacherous.

Luckily, we are seeing very little conflict by way of overtly harsh criticism from federal or provincial opposition parties. There are some admonitions that orders or fiscal packages have gone too far or been too rich, and conversely suggestions they haven’t gone far enough or helped enough people.

As we write the first draft of history, no one can get it perfect, but there seems to be recognition of that all around in unprecedented times.

What we are also seeing is that elected officials are literally stepping aside from podiums so that respected, science-based public health officials can take the microphone.

We have seen with Dr. Bonnie Henry here in B.C. a need to find balance between fear and complacency, action versus inaction and personal liberty with public health.

Are we getting it right? Moves made in this province (coupled with some luck) seem to have helped flatten the curve.

We’ve seen harsh criticism of people ignoring physical distancing in grocery stores and in public spaces. There are those who admonish others to “just stay home,” yet there is a mental health need for many, maybe all, to get outside whenever possible.

There is much debate on these matters, but while some scream that we should all stay inside and others clamour for more freedom of movement, Henry has been steadfast and calm throughout.

“I think it’s important for us to get out,” she said at a briefing. “To be with our households and experience the fresh air.”

When outside, respect others, steer clear and follow public health guidelines.

“I know that most people are doing the right thing,” she said recently.

We agree.

So far B.C. is finding the balance and we are getting it right.

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Time to be Kindloops

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e know disasters and crises always give human beings the chance to show us at our best as well as our worst.

Acts of courage, sacrifice and kindness spring up seemingly out of nowhere and surprise us with their impact.

We saw that in spades in Kamloops this past weekend, when the Rotary Food Drive set a new all-time record with 70,000 pounds of food donated and gathered.

But it wasn’t one act that led to such an impressive result — it was thousands of small gestures put together, from individuals putting a few cans or boxes of food in a bag to volunteers driving around the city to pick them up to more volunteers collecting and sorting them.

None of those individual acts is particularly heroic, but put them all together and you’ve got something amazing.

And it doesn’t take a food drive to make it happen.

Those small acts of kindness are occurring all around us as we speak, from people buying pizza slices for health-care workers to another person paying for a stranger’s groceries when they realize their wallet’s at home to someone else simply calling a friend in self-isolation to check in.

So, we would like to try to pull them together and demonstrate just how much those little acts can mean.

Today, KTW is launching the

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Over the next 12 weeks, we are going to celebrate all the acts of kindness Kamloopsians are doing for each other, then put them all together to celebrate our success when we begin to emerge from our current social isolation.

All you have to do to participate is give the name of a local individual who has done something kind for someone else in Kamloops.

You can enter it on our website, www.kindloops.com, or you can enter via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter — just tag Kamloops This Week (@kamloopsthisweek) in a post describing the act of kindness and include the hashtag #kindloops.

For the next 12 weeks, we’re going to publish a selection of the submissions we receive in Kamloops This Week and pick one random submission each week.

The person who performed

that act of kindness and the person who nominated them will each get a $25 gift certificate to a local restaurant of their choice.

Then, this summer, we’re going to put all the entries together into a special commemorative edition, celebrating all the acts of kindness that have been nominated and pick one random entry. The person who performed that act and the person who nominated them will each win a prize.

Like most things in the world of newspapers, this isn’t new. I first saw a version of this done at a newspaper in Langley back in 2007, called Pay It Forward, based on the famous book and movie of the same name. We were looking at creating Pay It Forward Kamloops, but a meeting I was invited to back in early March changed our direction.

A group of community-minded individuals, led by Coun.

Arjun Singh and former TRU counsellor David Lidster, were discussing how to have better civil discourse in Kamloops, particularly online. We decided that the core of civility was basic kindness — and that has led us here.

We know Kamloopsians will be kind here and now; our larger goal, as we emerge from the current crisis, will be to make that kindness stick.

Please join us.

Tim Shoults is operations manager for Aberdeen Publishing and KTW. He can be reached by email at tshoults@aberdeenpublishing.com.

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FORE CRYING OUT LOUD — CLOSE THE GOLF COURSES Editor: I would like to address the situation in Kamloops regarding golf courses.

A few golf courses have decided it is OK to be open during a pandemic.

I live in Sun Rivers and, while my family and I were doing the right thing and staying home and only going out for essential reasons, we were watching many golfers going by in groups of all ages, with seniors golfing with grandchildren in some cases.

The course was busier last weekend than we have seen on summer days.

This is totally ridiculous and should not be allowed as golf courses are not an essential service.

If parks and the back country are closed to the public, so, too, should golf courses be shuttered.

I noticed Alberta has closed all courses and British Columbia should be doing the same.

I am hoping someone is going to take some action on this.

Susan Phillpotts Kamloops

Editor: In the early-morning hours of March 31, I woke up with a fever, a bad cough and with difficulty breathing.

In this climate of COVID-19 uncertainty, I wasn’t sure what to do.

I called the 811 nurse hotline and was finally connected with an amazingly cheerful, empathetic nurse, who urged me to immediately go to Royal Inland Hospital’s emergency room.

I will never know how she could be so cheerful listening to sick people’s complaints at 3 a.m.

At the hospital’s ER, I encountered a very streamlined setup and a highly prepared, kind, patient and

cheerful emergency staff.

I was diagnosed with pneumonia, admitted and, for the next couple of days, attended to by nurses and a doctor who were caring and cheery despite having to follow the cumbersome protocols (full gowns, visors, masks, gloves every single time they entered my room) that are required amidst this pandemic environment.

At home, I had a follow-up telephone appointment with my family doctor, who was also her usual kind, bubbly, thorough and professional self, even though I imagine it must be difficult to work under these unusual conditions.

So, I just want to extend a very heartfelt thank you to all of the frontline medical professionals who are bravely putting themselves out there for all of us during this stressful time — and who are still somehow managing to remain positive, kind and patient through it all.

An extra special thank you to Christie, Sam, Nadine and Dr. Raath on 7 North, the emergency doctor and nurses who saw me that night, along with Dr. Alice Huang, who is a superb doctor and human being.

Their dedication is sincerely appreciated.

Sandi Mikuse Kamloops

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medical treatment when we are on a waiting list for a family doctor.

I very much worry about those who have been placed, due to complex medical conditions, on the high priority eight-month waiting list.

I wonder if Kamloops’

Editor: Since the City of Kamloops closed the McAurthur Island ring road to vehicle traffic — as part of pandemic-related physical-distancing guidelines — myself and others I know continue to enjoy the trafficfree experience.

historic and ongoing shortage of primary care puts the members of our community at greater risk.

This Thusrday, Interior Health will be hosting a town hall to address preparedness and COVID-19.

We are invited to post our

I recommend that, with the exception of major sporting events, the city keep the ring road closed permanantly to vehicle traffic.

Let the people enjoy the additional space.

Gordon Anderson Kamloops

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The Kamloops Farmers’ Market opened last weekend for the first time in 2020 — and under unique circumstances thanks to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic. Shoppers are required to follow social distancing guidelines and not linger.

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I saw a funny post recently that stated: “2020 is a unique leap year — February had 29 days, March had 500 days and April has 5 years.”

It certainly feels like it, but in fact, if you can believe it, we are only in our fifth week of store and restaurant closures and event cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It seems much longer than five weeks, but I think it’s the uncertainty of when it will end that has warped our sense of time.

At least with labour and childbirth, you know it’s ending soon.

For couples who are both working from home and also trying to motivate their kids who are online schooling, and trying to explain to them whey they can’t go to their friends’ houses, it all seems overwhelming.

I am guessing these couples are going to have rough patches to get through. Now that it has been a few weeks of this new normal, I thought it would be interesting to do a poll and to see if I could get some honest answers.

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I feel only about 10 of them were telling the truth. I am not saying there are hundreds of Pinocchios out there, and I don’t even think these people lied on purpose.

But I think they actually lied to themselves and thought they were answering truthfully.

My husband’s son suggested that if I asked the same question in a survey in which names were not connected to the answers, there may have been different results. Perhaps that’s true.

Here was the question. Please answer honestly: If you are in isolation with your partner,

please rate the following qualities between 1 and 5 — with 1 being most important and 5 being least important — as to what matters most to you being in isolation together.

The options were A (funny), B (positive), C (gorgeous), D (kind) and E (confident).

Almost every woman who answered placed “gorgeous” as least important. Men, on the other hand, answered “gorgeous” as being somewhat important. I feel that men were more honest in this regard.

Ironically, many of the women who answered that looks are least important have told me before, when they were looking for a partner, that it was the most important quality. I wonder if this pandemic experience — the biggest crisis of our lifetime — has allowed them to reflect and possibly realize their priorities have shifted?

I knew ahead of time that most people would not list “gorgeous” as the most important quality.

(KTW editor Christopher Foulds jokingly listed C as all four answers.

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Knowing how beautiful his wife is, he can get away with that. She also happens to be just as beautiful on the inside.)

Here’s what I think. If someone is kind, funny, smart, confident, patient, fit, healthy, musical, well traveled, those qualities make someone attractive.

Visualize this scenario.

You are upset and worried right now about being laid off and fearful of the future. Your partner puts the kids to bed, brings you a cup of tea, puts your feet up, gives you a massage, orders you takeout from Nandi’s Flavours of India, then calmly reassures you that they have your back, that they will be there to lift you up and will always be by your side.

Now that is the kind of person you not only want to be in isolation with, but you want to be in life with.

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Domtar donates respirators to hospital staff Face masks will allow emergency dental surgeries to proceed at RIH SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com

Emergency dental work at Royal Inland Hospital will continue, thanks in part to a donation from Domtar.

The company that owns the pulp mill in Kamloops has donated six full-face respirators to dentists who perform emergency procedures at RIH. “They were going to have to close that service in the midst of COVID-19 because they didn’t have the personal protective gear in order to do that kind of procedure,” Domtar spokesperson Bonny Skene told KTW. Skene said a dentist reached out to the company after seeing a colleague in another city using the respirator.

“We asked him to send us a

photo and some information and then we worked with our suppliers to secure them,” Skene said.

Domtar uses the masks in emergency situations and, as such, is familiar with how to fit them. Emergency response staff at the mill met with a handful of dentists to perform fit testing.

3M full face reusable respirators cost approximately $140 each and provide a seal around the entire face, allowing closequarters emergency dental work to proceed.

Domtar has stepped up in other ways, as well. Last week, the mill delivered a supply of N95 masks and nitrile gloves to the hospital. It has also opened a counter inside the mill to receive food bank donations and has encouraged its staff to give what they can.

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Severed fingers lead to SD73 lawsuit Amaryn Mahal was in Grade 8 on Nov. 3, 2016, when he lost a number of fingers in a band saw accident in Scallon’s woodworking shop class. The notice of claim does not state how many fingers he lost, nor what portion of fingers were severed.

In the claim, the complainants allege Scallon and the district were negligent in failing to ensure Mahal’s safety or prevent the injury. The notice of claim also states Scallon was not in the classroom while Mahal operated the band saw.

The claim states the accident left Mahal with anxiety and depression, along with physical injuries.

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A Kamloops high school football standout and his guardian are suing a South Kamloops secondary teacher and School District 73 after losing multiple fingers in a 2016 shop class accident.

Teacher Susan Scallon and the KamloopsThompson school district are named defendants in a B.C. Supreme Court notice of claim filed by Amaryn Mahal, who is now in Grade 11 at South Kamloops secondary, and his guardian, Sukjit Mahal.

Property crime trending up, police say the higher numbers to COVID-19.”

KTW asked the local detachment what changes officers have noticed in the last month, with many off work and others working from home. Shelkie responded by sending a statement from B.C. RCMP headquarters saying RCMP report crime numbers to Statistics Canada.

KTW also asked Shelkie whether staffing at the local detachment had been impacted by the pandemic, either for officers caring for kids at home, sick or on quarantine.

“We never speak of resource levels to outside agencies or the media for security reasons,” Shelkie responded.

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Property crime is on the rise in Kamloops, but police say it has nothing to do with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie told KTW thefts from vehicles and bicycle thefts increase each spring.

“I can tell you that in Kamloops our statistics are almost identical to last year,” she said, noting thefts from vehicles have been increasing in recent weeks.

“But these numbers go up each year at this time because of the warmer weather and more daylight. We cannot associate

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KTW asked Shelkie whether Kamloops RCMP Supt. Syd Lecky, the city’s chief of police, could comment on last weekend’s murder spree in Nova Scotia, given one of the victims was a Mountie.

Previous Kamloops RCMP superintendents have offered comment in the past when Mounties are killed in the line of duty.

“Whenever a member dies on duty, no local detachments speak to the incident,” Shelkie responded, refusing KTW’s request.

“All messages come from E Division [B.C. RCMP] communications.”

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In Kamloops, they are trying to sew that curve flat While maintaining good physical distancing, Joyce Oudendijk smiles as she carries an armload of sewing material she purchased at Fabricland in Valleyview, receiving 50 per cent off her purchase. More than 200 people have taken up the challenge to sew protective masks for health-care workers and others in the community.

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Sew the Curvers are doing what they can to help Kamloops and B.C. flatten the COVID-19 curve.

The group has more than 200 people donating their time by sewing fabric masks, surgical caps and scrub bags for health-care workers and others in Kamloops.

The immediate goal is to sew 10,000 masks (and caps and bags) for Kamloops health-care workers and to raise $5,000 for purchase of material for the creations.

As of Tuesday, the group had sewn abut 4,500 masks, while the fundraiser — online at https://www. gofundme.com/f/mwceav-sew-thecurve-kamloops — had raised about $1,500. People can also donate at the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation website (rihfoundation.ca; add “Sew the Curve” to the donation note) and receive a tax receipt.

Tamara Vukusic is among the creators of Sew the Curve, which has a website at sewthecurve.com and a Facebook page with more than 1,000 members.

She said the cloth masks are being used at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice House, at seniors’ care

homes, at pharmacies and at social agencies such as the ASK Wellness Society and the John Howard Society.

Vukusic is quick to note the masks being sewn are not the N95 masks worn by medical staff when treating patients in hospitals, but complementary masks that have been mentioned by Canada’s chief medical health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, as something that can be used, alongside physical distancing,

to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

The masks being created by what she calls “super seamsters” are being added to with surgical caps and scrub bags.

Vukusic’s husband is an ER doctor at Royal Inland Hospital.

“He changes out of his hospital scrubs and brings them home to wash them,” she said. “So, how do you put that in your bag and make sure it doesn’t touch your coffee

mug, make sure it doesn’t touch your laptop? He had multiple bags.”

With the scrub bags being created by Sew the Curve volunteers, health care workers can put all their garments in the bag, which can then be tossed into the washing machine in one shot.

Sew the Curve can use more sewers, more donations and more volunteers.

Right now, volunteers on the North and South shores collect the

We already know Kamloops is a kind place – and with the COVID-19 crisis, there are more opportunities than ever to celebrate that.

That’s what our new Kindloops program, presented by Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union, is all about. We’re going to celebrate all the acts of kindness Kamloopsians are doing for each other right now.

All you have to do to participate is give the name of a local individual who’s done something kind for someone else in Kamloops. We’re going to publish those submissions in Kamloops This Week every week for the next 12 weeks, and pick one random submission each week. The person who performed that act of kindness and the person who nominated them will each get a $25 gift certificate to a local restaurant.

Then, when the COVID-19 crisis lifts, we’re going to put all the entries together into a special commemorative edition, celebrating all the acts of kindness that have been nominated, and pick one random entry. The person who performed that act and the person who nominated them will each win a prize of $500 worth of gift certificates to local restaurants!

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completed masks, attach the information sheet to them and deliver the goods to those who need them.

The information sheets include instructions on how to wear the masks, a reminder that physical distancing is the most effective way to flatten the curve and advice on what to do if one is feeling ill.

Vukusic said as the masks are being used by more and more people, Sew the Curve seamsters are adjusting as they hear back from those wearing the masks.

“We constantly talk to the people who use the masks and they might say, ‘My glass are fogging up. Can you do something about that?’” she said.

The sewthecurve.com website has a plethora of information, including how to join the cause, how to request masks/bags/caps, how to donate masks/bags/caps, how to access materials to make the masks/ bags/caps, patterns to use in creating them and medical information.

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The expected influx of emergency cases expected at the BC SPCA is derived from research, Bennett Ortner said, noting information from other countries, humane societies and rescue organizations has been studied.

When jobs are lost, pet owners can no longer pay for food and medical expenses. When cases of domestic abuse rise, victims can often only flee if they find a safe space for their pets.

The animals often wind up at the SPCA, which these days is trying to maximize space for the limited number of employees still going to work, with physical distancing policies in place.

The best way to adopt a pet through the BC SPCA is through its website — bcspca.com — as walk-in traffic is not accepted due to the pandemic.

“People can’t come in and just adopt willy-nilly,” Bennett Ortner said.

“It’s not that we’re making it hard to adopt, it’s that we’re trying to instil the feeling of seriousness that comes with it.

It’s a forever investment. The adoption fee isn’t the only cost you’re going to incur — and it might be one of the smaller costs.”

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“And that was with people needing to make times and appointments,” Bennett Ortner said. “It wasn’t open door.”

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PHOTOS BY ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW AND RICK WINDJACK The Kamloops Food Bank is set for the next six months, thanks to a record haul during Saturday’s Rotary Food Drive.

A total of 70,000 pounds of donated food — filing six shipping containers, according to the food bank — was picked up by volunteers on Saturday. The semi-annual food drive last collected 30,000 pounds in its fall version in 2019. This home on Pine Street in Sagebrush (South Kamloops) featured 21 yellow collection bags. At left are Rotarians on the way to pick up donations and food bank executive director Bernadette Siracky addressing volunteers.

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Executive director Bernadette Siracky predicted as much last week, saying she knows Kamloops comes through when times are tough.

“When there’s a crisis, people help,” she said. “They want to help, and their actions follow through every single time.”

Saturday’s Rotary Food Drive saw 70,000 pounds of food collected in yellow bags distributed in last Wednesday’s edition of KTW — blowing past

the previous record of 64,000 pounds collected in 2015.

Siracky said the haul taken in on Saturday is enough to keep the food bank operational for six months. The haul was so big, she said, food bank staff and volunteers ran out of boxes.

“At the end of the day, we were just putting yellow bags in the Sea-can with no other proper storage,” Siracky said. “That’s how much we had.”

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heard from “naysayers” in the lead-up to the food drive — concerned about health given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and worried people would be hesitant to give up any food from their pantries.

“Even though this pandemic is going on, people are willing to support their community,” she said.

“Their next-door neighbour may need us tomorrow. Who knows who’s going to need us?”

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KAMLOOPS ART PAGE Welcome to the new, weekly Kamloops Art Page.

With the COVID-19 pandemic upending society — socially and economically and dominating news for the foreseeable future, we understand pandemic fatigue can set in for even the most ardent follower of current events.

We here at KTW, while continuing to cover all pandemic and non-pandemic-related news, have also worked hard at featuring positive stories from the crisis, tales that capture the essence of humanity, be it volunteers sewing thousands of masks for health-care workers or musicians offering up weekly free concerts online.

This page is an attempt by KTW to bring some colour into the lives of our readers via artwork created locally.

We hope to, on a weekly basis, use this page to showcase works by various Kamloops artists, with between one and three pieces displayed.

We begin this week with submissions by School District 73 students to the Young Artists Conference, which will continue this year in an online format (see story below).

We will continue to feature conference art for the next few weeks, after which we hope to expand this page by featuring creations by other artists in the community.

Thanks for reading Kamloops This Week and we hope this page can help ease the stress of this uncertain era in which we are living.

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That is what I believe anyway.”

“The reason I did this drawing is because I’ve always liked different styles of clothing so expressing it in a drawing just makes me happy and the people around me happy. That’s the main goal here.“

SD73 Young Authors, Artists to gather online MICHAEL POTESTIO

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This year’s School District 73 Young Authors and Young Artists conferences are moving online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Physical-distancing measures have axed the in-person conferences, which are held annually at Thompson Rivers University, as well as the awards portion of Young Authors, but the school district is forging ahead with virtual art galleries and online writing workshops.

A typical year for Young Artists sees students in grades 4 to 7 invited to submit two-dimensional pieces of artwork for the conference, with a committee selecting 12 to 16 award winners from a field of about 120.

Everyone who submits artwork is invited to TRU for the conference, which includes workshops with local artists.

Those workshops were scheduled to take place on April 29, but organizers will instead curate a slide deck of art

experiences that participants can do from home.

“We had talked about maybe having some Zoom meetings for the art classes, but unfortunately we don’t necessarily have the technological capability for the artists to demonstrate everything they’re doing, so we thought this might be the next best thing,” Young Artists organizer Katrina Sewell said.

During a traditional year, students’ art would be displayed at the Old Courthouse Gallery downtown, but with that venue unavailable due to COVID-19, organizers are now busy downloading pictures of students’ art submissions to create a virtual art gallery — the platform for which is still to be determined.

Sewell said she is hoping to have the gallery up and running

by April 29.

All students will also be receiving a booklet showing all the artwork and Kamloops This Week newspaper will be publishing photos of some of the artwork.

“It’s not as fulsome as the typical experience, but we’re just

really happy we’re able to provide even a reduced experience to recognize our artists and give them an experience that will hopefully be memorable,” Sewell said.

One positive aspect of this year’s format is students will be able to revisit the online gallery and tutorials as often as they like, she said.

As for the Young Authors conference — which was to be held at TRU on May 1 — it will proceed via online workshops over three days from May 5 to May 7.

During a typical year for Young Authors, students in grades 4 to 12 would submit pieces of writing to their school-based committee, which wold then select outstanding compositions.

All student authors are normally invited to attend the conference, which attracts about 250 students annually.

The Young Authors’ conference committee reads each piece and includes all submissions in an online anthology.

Authors of the top elementary and secondary compositions receive the Marg van Dusen

Award and honourable mentions are noted for each grade.

But for 2020, there will be no awards handed out and, while manuscripts are encouraged, they will not be mandatory to attend the conference due to the difficulty of connecting students with school contacts to ensure the content has been proofread and formatted correctly, according to the Young Authors website.

While students won’t be eligible for any awards, any submitted writings will be published in the online anthology.

Young Authors will forego registration this year, and nine speakers will present each day via Zoom-based workshops.

Presenters come from across B.C. and Canada to present at the Young Authors conference, organizer Deanna Brady told KTW. She said they don’t know how many students will participate in the Zoom video conference workshops this year, noting one of their biggest concerns is making sure they have the capacity to accommodate everyone.

She said she is anticipating

the usual crowd that takes in the conference to attend virtually this year.

Brady said the presenting authors met this past Saturday and are in the process of figuring out how to make the workshops more interactive with students.

For some presenters, she said, this medium is second nature and she lauded those unfamiliar with the technology who are willing to learn in order to deliver the conference to students.

“We’re kind of excited about it,” Brady said of organizing the workshops in this new, online format.

Details for the 90-minute Zoom meetings will be shared with the school contact to forward to classroom teachers, who can then forward to participating students.

Each workshop will include up to 15 minutes at the end for a few students’ questions or comments.

More information on the Young Artists conference is here.

More information on the Young Authors conference is here. https://sd73youngauthors. weebly.com/http://youngartists. blogs.sd73.bc.ca/

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No reason given for rejection of park plan

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BC Ambulance Servoce paramedics take precautions to suit up in personal protective equipment when attending to any type of calls within the community durining the COVID-19 pandemic. Varying degrees ofpersonal protective equipment is worn, depending on the call.

The province won’t say why the City of Kamloops had its application rejected for funding for its proposed Riverside Park rehabilitation project.

Asked for specific reasons why the city project was turned down, a statement from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing instead listed criteria for which applications were evaluated, including the degree to which outcomes and program criteria were supported, long-term planning and sustainability and financial capacity to support the project.

“Applications that best meet these guidelines are chosen after assessment by the province and the federal government,” the statement reads.

The application process is overseen by a committee that includes members representing the Union of BC Municipalities, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure,

Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Ministry of Indigenous relations and Reconciliation and the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development.

The province said it will be soon be announcing the projects that did get funding approval, noting government is currently focused on responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. A first wave of projects was announced last fall and included a new community youth and cultural centre for the Tsawwassen First Nation, renovations and retrofits to the Juna de Fuca Arena in Colwood on Vancouver Island and an Indigenous cultural centre in Lake Country .

Kamloops had applied for about $6 million in grant funding for the Riverside Park rehabilitation project, which would have involved flood-mitigation work and park upgrades, including repairs/ replacement of the spray park and a new refrigerated ice skating rink.

City preparing for flooding in deep snow pack year This chart shows the current level of the Thompson River, measured at Overlanders Bridge, and how it relates to past years. The “m AMSL” is a term for measuring elevation and stands for “meters above mean sea level.” It is a way to measure elevation around the world, comparing them to a standard point of reference.

According to the city’s utility services manager, Greg Wightman, the current low water level of the Thompson River is a both a positive and negative.

“The positive is that we have lots of ‘room’ in the rivers for melting snow,” he told KTW. “The negative is that the rivers are that low because not much snow has melted yet due to our colder than average March. As is always the case, everything comes down to weather in the coming months. A slow, gradual warming trend and little precipitation will help with the high snow pack numbers. A delay in the warmer weather arriving increases the probability of having a lot of snow still in the hills when we hit 30 degrees later in spring. And of course, rainfall has a major impact.”

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The City of Kamloops is in a battle against Mother Nature and she can be a tough opponent, says the city’s utility services manager, Greg Wightman.

The city is anticipating exceptionally high waters this year, with three factors creating conditions for flooding: deep snowpack levels, weather and/ or the time at which the North and South Thompson rivers peak.

Wightman said snowpack levels in the Kamloops area are currently the third-highest in recorded history and cool weather this spring has led to the rivers remaining low, with little melt so far and concern rain could cause a lot of snow to melt quickly, leading to the rivers also rising fast.

Warmer weather on the weekend and on Monday has been an anomaly this spring.

Typically, the rivers peak about two to four weeks apart. Should they peak at the same time, it only further complicates the situation, such was the case in the secondworst flood year in the city’s history, in 1972.

“The 2020 peak has yet to be determined,” Wightman said.

“But everything that we are hearing from the province and everyone who is looking at snow elevations and river forecasts and all the folks that are out there — Environment Canada, everyone we connect with — is saying Kamloops is one of the most concerning locations in the province this year, as far as this freshet season, and they are telling us to

prepare for the possibility of a one in 20 [year] level, something very similar to what we saw in 1972.”

Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian said “an emergency within an emergency” is a new circumstance for him, in reference to anticipated flooding amid a global pandemic.

“Prepare for the worst and hope for the best,” Christian said.

PREPARATION UNDERWAY The city continues to monitor the situation in co-ordination with the province and has been preparing since the fall.

Wightman said flood-protection measures have improved over the years and extensive data helps to determine what measures need to be taken and when.

New this year is a “smart cover,” which will provide real-time data on the Campbell Creek Bridge, an area that has flooded in the past.

The city has been reaching out to residents it anticipates will need sandbags.

Advice to residents has been to prepare early, as the simple act of sandbagging requires two people, a tricky task when the pandemic requires physical distancing among those not living under the same roof.

Christian advised parents to bring their kids along to help fill sandbags at one of the locations where the city will be distributing supplies.

Sand is now available at the Barnhartvale Community Hall, at 7390 Barnhartvale Rd., and will be available at the BC Wildlife Park (9077 Dallas Dr.) and several fire stations throughout the city in the coming weeks. Residents are asked to bring their own shovels and abide by physical-distancing rules.

The city also expects it will request from the province something called Hesco baskets — wire baskets with a burlap liner to be filled with sand and other materials to form a barrier.

“They were initially developed

for military purposes for ammunition protection,” Wightman said.

“But they work great for flood protection. They form a watertight barrier there. They are a metre by a metre high, so you get a metre (three feet) of protection with every one of these that you install.”

Numerous dykes — city-owned, privately owned or owned by nobody (orphan) — are located along the rivers. The city inspects its dykes throughout freshet, including weekly inspections (which began last week), followed by daily inspections as the rivers rise. Wightman said the pandemic will make this task challenging, as 13 teams of staff typically conduct inspections.

Riverside Park is also a priority when it comes to city flood protection.

The popular park houses critical infrastructure. If warranted, the city will close Rivers Trail between Riverside and Pioneer parks and the pier at Riverside Park, turn off pathway lighting and cover catch basins in low areas.

The key to it all, Wightman stressed, is to stick to city planning, which is based on data.

“Plan the work, work the plan,” he said.

ADVICE AND RESOURCES • Residents in low-lying areas or along creeks are reminded to protect their properties.

• Residents who work alongside waterways, culverts and riverbanks are asked to stay away from banks and exercise caution.

Banks may be unstable as highflowing water can cause erosion underneath the visible surface.

• Boat launches will remain open unless rising waters make closures necessary, but boaters should use extreme caution due to potential for significant debris on the water. Limit speed on waterways to avoid wakes, which contribute to bank erosion. As river levels rise, boat passage may not be available underneath the CN Railway Bridge over the South Thompson River, right behind Sandman Centre.

• For more information and updates, go online to kamloops.ca/flooding. That website includes directions on how to fill sandbags while abiding by physical distancing and how to build a sandbag wall properly.

• For flood-related queries, call the city’s civic operations department at 250-828-3461, which will be staffed 24 hours a day

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MOOSE CALL OF SUPPORT FOR RIH FOUNDATION: Presenting Royal Inland Hospital Foundation financial director Denise Bernauer (centre) with a cheque for $2,000 is Moose Lodge 1552 member and Kamloops Coun. Bill Sarai (left) and junior governor Dave Moonen. The funds were raised from weekly meats draws and will be used by the foundation’s ICCHA/Wish Fund to help purchase heart monitors.

(To be clear, this photo was taken before the pandemic-related physicaldistancing guidelines were implemented in B.C.)

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Next month, Gardengate will be selling certified organic bedding plants grown by Gardengate participants and volunteers.

The sales will take place on Saturdays — May 9, May 16 and May 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — at the Gardengate facility, at 915 Southill St. in Brocklehurst.

All on-site sales and order pick-ups will be observing safety procedures in relation to COVID-19 including distancing, limitation of people on site, and using purchase via credit or debit card instead of cash or cheque if possible.

Online pre-ordering is recommended and encouraged to reduce the number of people at the facility during sale times and will be available beginning April 27.

The Open Door Group’s Gardengate program is funded by Interior Health and is a partner of the Kamloops Food Policy Council. The horticulture program helps those with addictions and/or mental-health issues.

The plant sale will support space expansion for Gardengate, allowing more people to access the program. The cost of the facility expansion is $500,000 and more than $150,000 has been raised so far.

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MINING SOME GOOD DEEDS IN KAMLOOPS: The Canadian Institute of Mining South Central Branch in Kamloops donated $7,500 to the Kamloops Food Bank and $500 to the BC SPCA for those who are in need the most right now. In the photo from left: Darren (operations manager) Shawn, Lenerd (FoodShare driver) , Bernadette Siracky (Kamloops Food Bank executive director), Nathaniel (warehouse assistant), James (warehouse co-ordinator) Hollie (warehouse co-ordinator) and Jonathan (swamper).

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Having to stay home every day because of the pandemic is so boring for Jack and his sister, Ruby.

They are twins, but don’t look alike. But they do think alike and both decided to explore Peterson Creek Park behind their house once their homework was done.

“Quick, let’s go now, before mom makes us do chores!” Jack said.

The siblings ran through the backyard and into Peterson Creek just before mom could stop them.

There, in the park, Jack and Ruby crossed a familiar bridge, but then saw a trail that seemed new to them.

Peering down the trail, which was crowded with trees, they saw a coyote and a skunk.

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Truth be told, Blarney Stone bestows eloquence Editor’s note to KTW readers: As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the globe and has placed travel on hold indefinitely, there will come a time when we emerge from this crisis and travel once again. Kamloops This Week will continue to publish weekly Travel columns, as we see them as a way for readers to escape the daily stress of pandemic coverage.

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reland, the land of leprechauns, brings forth enchanting images of lush greenery, castles on every corner and rainbows with pots of gold.

My wife and I were in the Emerald Isle for the first time and were smitten by its vast history. Everything was so green and welcoming.

There was one place that drew us like a magnet: Blarney Castle and its fabled Blarney Stone.

How could we not be captivated?

One quick smooch for the enduring gift of the gab? What a deal.

Blarney, I discovered, means beguiling but misleading talk.

This is a delightful characteristic of the Irish, who are famous for their charming and persuasive twists of the tongue.

The Blarney Stone began when the Queen of the Fairies — the daughter of a Druid — fell in love with a gallant young chieftain who, unfortunately, was killed in battle.

She found him lying on a stone, soaked in his blood. Her tears mingled with the blood as she repeatedly kissed his dead lips, causing her magical powers to be transferred to the stone.

Narrow winding roads lead us to Blarney Castle, the third to have been erected on this site.

The first building erected in the 10th century was a wooden structure. Around 1210, it was replaced by a stone fort.

In 1446, a third castle was built and the Stone of Eloquence eventually found its way to the castle, where it was embedded in the wall near the top of a turret.

We arrived and strolled along the river toward the towering stone castle, passing

HANS TAMMEMAGI PHOTO A visit to the Emerald Isle wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Blarney Castle, where the fabled Blarney Stone inspires the visitor to unceremoniously kiss the earthen wall.

an arboretum filled with plants and sculptures of herons, foxes and rabbits.

On our way, we came upon a fellow wearing a kilt, playing a screeching melody on the bagpipes.

Approaching the castle, we saw its base was a conglomeration of caves and dungeons.

We moved past these attractions toward the castle entrance, joining a long lineup, which snaked through the battlements and up to the famous stone.

Inching slowly upward through the Great Hall with its giant stone fireplace,

we passed the chapel.

We shivered as we stared at the foreboding murder hole, into which unwanted visitors plunged through a hidden trap door.

For more 200 years, millions of people have climbed the worn stone steps to kiss the Blarney Stone.

Excitedly, we chatted with fellow aspirants, inquiring from where they hailed and, more importantly, how they intended to use their new-found gift of eloquence.

We reached the top turret and then, the

Blarney Stone.

Long ago, visitors were held by their ankles and lowered over the outside of the battlements.

Nowadays, although requiring some dexterity, it is much safer, as you lean backwards inside the wall. We did so, bestowing slobbery kisses onto the Stone.

Afterward, I still felt the same, but knew that I was now imbued with a newly acquired talent.

We descended and started exploring the extensive grounds at the Poison Garden.

A sign marked by a skull and crossbones warned that we entered at our own risk.

We discovered a collection of poisonous plants from across the world, including: Wolfsbane, Mandrake, Ricin, Opium and Cannabis, which were labelled with their toxicity and traditional and modern uses.

Next, we wandered to the Rock Close, a mystical place said to be on the site of an ancient druidic settlement from prehistoric times.

The landscape garden is a remarkable collection of massive boulders and rocks, with many of the yew trees and evergreen oaks extremely ancient.

We walked toward the sound of gurgling water and were greeted by two waterfalls.

There was a feeling of magic, for it was like being part of the Lord of the Rings.

Exploring the extensive grounds, we visited Blarney House, a Scottish Baronial mansion built in 1874, the Fern Garden, several arboretums, the Woodland and Riverside walks and Blarney Lake.

We were astonished by the enormous size of the property (25 hectares) and its many beautiful gardens.

Exhausted but exhilarated, we strolled into the picturesque town and entered the Blarney Castle Hotel.

My new-found gift of eloquence was working well, and soon before us sat two glasses of Guinness, the deep dark chocolate fluid topped by foamy effervescence.

Ah, what a grand country, and what a grand gift we had gained.

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he rivers, hills and peaks form the iconic landscape of Kamloops that is so familiar to residents and visitors alike.

The hills and peaks surrounding Kamloops have been eroded by the last glaciation, which ended 12,000 years ago and resulted in the rounded forms we see today.

Paul and Peter, of course, are the most familiar peaks. One may ask which is which? Mt. Paul, officially Paul Peak, is the lower one, at 830 metres, Peter, the eastern and higher one, rises to 1,080 metres.

Their names are of considerable interest.

We know for certain that Mount Paul was named after Jean Baptiste Lolo “St. Paul,” chief of the Tk’emlúps people for a time, although he was not Secwépemc, but Métis, of Iroquois and FrenchCanadian ancestry. The conversion of many Interior Salish peoples to Catholicism prompted the Hudson’s Bay Company to use biblical names.

In his account of an exploratory visit to Kamloops in 1859, Lieut.

Richard Mayne of the Royal Navy, seconded by the Royal Engineers, wrote: “The mountain up which Mr. McLean guided us was one of two standing side by side opposite the fort, and about a mile from it.

Its companion had been named Roches des Femmes, from the fact that in summer, many Indian women were to be seen scattered about its sides gathering berries and moss.”

Donald McLean was the Hudson’s Bay Company’s chief trader of Fort Kamloops, which at that time was located on the North Shore side of the river junction.

From the old fort site where the Tk’emlúps people lived, Lolo, with Mayne and McLean, rode on horseback to the top of the mountain, “which we christened Mount St. Paul, in honour of the old chief.”

It was labelled “Mount St.

LEFT: Two women gaze at the peaks of Paul and Peter above the confluence of the North and South Thompson rivers in 1891.

KMA 478 (MRS. F.D. JARRET COLLECTION) BELOW: A close-up portion of a Sketch of Part of British Columbia, made by Lieut. Richard Mayne in 1859.

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Paul” on Mayne’s Sketch of Part of British Columbia. Later, it was shown as St. Paul Mountain on am 1877 map of the explorations of the Southern Interior of British Columbia by geologist George Dawson. It was then labelled just “Pauls Peak” by Dawson in 1895.

Curiously, on Mayne’s sketch map, what is now Peter Peak is labelled Mt. Rackatt, possibly after a friend of Mayne. The name disappeared from later maps.

Other prominent peaks are Mt. Lolo, northeast of Kamloops at 1,748 metres, also named after the old chief, but better known for its role as a radar base during the Cold War era.

Also on the east side of the North Thompson River are the Dome Hills and Strawberry Hill.

Dome Hills is the name of the rounded formations north of Paul Creek. Strawberry Hill, at 1,020 metres, is the prominence farther north, just east of Rayleigh. The Dome Hills and Strawberry Hill are often confused, like Paul and Peter.

West of downtown is Dufferin

Hill in Kenna Cartwright Park, named after Lord Dufferin, the governor-general of Canada who visited Kamloops in 1876. Coal Hill and Ironmask Hill above Aberdeen are named for their former mining activity.

Northwest of the city is the Batchelor Range, named after local prospector and rancher Owen S. Batchelor, and north of Tranquille is Mara Hill, after prominent merchant and politician John Andrew Mara of early Kamloops.

Farther west on the edge of Kamloops Lake is Battle Bluff, named in 1871 by photographer Benjamin Baltzly for a conflict, probably between the Secwépemc and a neighbouring nation.

Working for the Geological Survey, Baltzly recounts in his journal: “Here, at the foot of this rock, a naval battle was fought about a hundred years ago …”

From the west side of Kamloops, on a clear day, one can look up the North Thompson Valley to the Dunn Peak massif in the distance, east of Little Fort. At

over 2,600 metres, the peak known as Matterhorn was high enough to poke above the Cordilleran ice sheet about 17,000 years ago, in contrast to the rotund hills and peaks around Kamloops.

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eri Lewis shrieks into a computer in her living room while using the side of her couch to do tricep dips.

Had the same maniacal behaviour been taking place two short months ago, both of her roommates, including her boyfriend, may have skipped town, but the coach’s methods have been normalized by a worldwide virus crisis.

“Oh, my gosh,” said Lewis, part-owner of Freeze Athletics, a cheerleading, tumbling and fitness gym. “We’ve got my roommate on a work call in the dining room and I’m yelling in the living room. So far, no bylaw issues and I will take that as a win.”

KTW reached out to Lewis and a few more local athletes and coaches to find out how they have adapted to training during the pandemic.

Columbus Blue Jackets’ forward Riley Nash is going back to basics, running up and down a lengthy driveway at his in-laws’ Connecticut home, packing a backpack full of dumb bells (a makeshift weight vest) and using anything and everything he can get his hands on in the yard to stay in shape.

“You get pretty creative,” said Nash, whose Blue Jackets were in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race when the pandemic pre-empted the season.

“I’ve been doing some of Koz’s [local fitness guru Greg Kozoris] leg circuits. A lot of guys are going back to their childhoods, getting their roller blades and road hockey sticks out and stickhandling on the driveway. I haven’t been on roller blades in maybe 10 years.

I’m thinking of buying a pair and ripping around the yard or driveway pretty soon here.”

Patrick Waters has been ousted from his natural habitat, the Canada Games Aquatic Centre pool, but the swimmer, on the brink of qualifying for the 2020

Freeze Athletics cheerleaders have been forced out of the gym and into online virtual training. They are among many local athletes using new methods during the pandemic.

Paralympics before the event was postponed until the summer of 2021, hasn’t yet gone off the deep end.

“Last week, I acquired an endless pool,” said Waters, who in March posted the sixth-fastest time (1:13.05) recorded in the world this year in the SB9 100metre breaststroke category. “It’s eight feet long, with a motor on the front, for stationary swimming. We’re bringing this fish into water.”

The pool, destined for Waters’ backyard for the summer, is being shipped from Quebec. In the meantime, he is using the Vasa Swim Ergometer, a dry-land device with a bench, pulleys and band systems to work on his technique.

With no set date for the Olympic trials, Waters faces the same challenge most athletes are dealing with — the great unknown.

“It is very difficult,” Waters said. “It’s about establishing a routine, trying to stay on top of the

time of day I’m getting up, going to bed and fuelling for the work required.”

Kendra Woodland is fuelling on Fleetwood Mac, clanging and banging in her basement/workout dungeon, lifting weights and rocking out.

“It’s weird because it’s not really a workout song, but Go Your Own Way is definitely at the top of the playlist,” said Woodland, the 20-year-old New Brunswick Reds’ goaltender who is finishing the school year through online classes from her Batchelor Heights home.

“I know a lot of kids my age don’t really listen to that stuff.

They usually listen to rap. It’s more ’60s, ’70s and ‘80s rock that keeps me going.”

Cardio work is easy to find.

“I just walk out my front door and start running,” said Woodland, a Westsyde secondary graduate. “I just run Batchelor Heights. There isn’t a loop without elevation.”

Daylan Kuefler, an 18-year-old Kamloops Blazers’ forward, is mix-

ing in a few unorthodox methods while living with his father and stepmom at their home alongside Buffalo Lake, about 30 minutes from his hometown of Stettler, Alta.

“I got a pretty funny one,” said Kuefler, noting his grandfather is building him a squat rack.

“There’s this island. It’s probably half a mile out in the middle of the lake. It’s covered in snow, probably a foot of snow [on top of ice], and my dad’s like, ‘I bet you couldn’t run to that.’

“One morning, I was like, I think I can run to that island. I went trekking through the snow. I was in my running shoes and I got soaked. I kind of sat there for a bit.

It’s such a pretty view. You can see forever. Then I ran back.”

Kuefler Facetimes with friends and teammates to get his fix of social interaction and videoconferences and texts with his crossfit trainer, CJ Oprea, to receive workout ideas.

Meanwhile, Freeze Athletics is among many local sports organi-

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Online programming is helping the gym survive, the landlord has agreed to be flexible with rent and government wage subsidy should help keep Lewis and company in business.

“We’re trying to give the kids a sense of normalcy and you’re like, ’Yeah guys, don’t worry. When you come back, you’re going to be so strong and your jumps are going be so great,’” Lewis said. “But in the back of your mind, you’re like when, if … It’s definitely not paying the bills.”

When training sessions — performed through Zoom — are over, athletes and coaches chat, often about nothing cheer-related, just to check in on each other.

“A big part of it is the social engagement the kids get, that connection, because they’re really missing that right now, and a sense of schedule and feeling like they’re working toward something, instead of just being lost in it all,” Lewis said. “We’re going to wait it out and see how long we can last.”

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Terri Breker, senior director of communications for the B.C. Lions, confirmed in an email to KTW that the CFL club will not hold training camp in Kamloops this year due to the pandemic.

“When the situation permits us to look at commencing the 2020 season, we will hold training camp in the Lower Mainland,” Breker said.

In July of 2017, the Lions signed a three-year contract extension with the City of Kamloops to continue holding camp at Hillside Stadium through 2020.

That deal — the city to pay the Leos $45,000 in 2018, $50,000 in 2019 and $55,000 in 2020 — did not account for the COVID-19 crisis, which has forced the indefinite postponement of the season.

The plan is to roll over the final year of the contract to 2021, said Sean Smith, business operations and events supervisor for the City of Kamloops.

Smith said preliminary discussions on a contract extension were underway when the COVID-19 crisis forced the postponement of training camps across the CFL.

ur limit, play within it.

They were two important points for Riley Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets, his Metropolitan Division club chasing a berth in the NHL playoffs, with Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins in town on March 12.

“It’s crazy to go back about a month, wheeling into the rink, a huge divisional game,” said Nash, a right-shot forward from Kamloops.

“We were still thinking there might be a game. If we play, are there going to be fans? You look back at that day and you’re thinking this could be over in two weeks or so and we’ll be right back at it. It’s just crazy, crazy times.”

Nash spoke to KTW from his in-laws’ Connecticut home, where eight family members have been quarantining on an acreage that has become the NHLer’s

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Robbie Sandland, director of player personnel for the Kamloops Blazers, will take the helm from Mark Recchi Way on Wednesday during the WHL Bantam Draft.

The draft will be held online, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

General manager Matt Bardsley and director of hockey operations Tim O’Donovan will join Sandland in the Blazers’ office at Sandman Centre, while head scouts Ken Fox and Jason Pashelka will chime in via videoconference.

The 2005-born crop is deep and the Blazers are positioned well, with 10 picks in the first six rounds.

A strong Kamloops contingent is on radars across the league.

THE BLAZERS Kamloops has one pick in each of the first (19th overall), second (27th overall) and fifth rounds, along with one pick each in rounds seven through 12.

Two picks each in the third and fourth rounds and three picks in Round 6 complete the board.

The Blazers, who could be done making selections by the sixth or seventh round, have capital to work with and could use it to move up in Round 1, but Sandland seems content to stand pat.

“We’ve got a group of players at 19 that we have a pretty good idea are going to be there, and we’ll be really excited to get any one of those players, and again at 27, to build around a strong ’03 and ’04 group,” Sandland said. “We’re really comfortable at 19.”

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evring may be slowed by the lack of proximity between club members, scouts and GMs who are normally just a few steps away from each other on the draft floor.

“It is uncharted waters,” Sandland said.

“There is one thing — there has obviously been a pretty big break since everything shut down. In terms of preparation, we’ve made a lot of calls to get an understanding of the landscape and what’s going on. In the first couple rounds, I imagine it might be a little slower than in the past, but once it gets going, it will pick up.”

Western Elite Hockey Prospects is reporting the draft’s top four picks — Connor Bedard (a consensus lock to go first overall) to Regina, Riley Heidt to Prince George, Brayden Yager to Moose Jaw and Lukas Dragicevic to Tri-City — are already pencilled in.

“You never know, but it certainly looks that way,” Sandland said.

Bedard, a forward from North Vancouver who was granted exceptional status to play full-time next season in the WHL as a 15-year-old, signed on Tuesday with the Pats.

The Blazers plan to take the best player available on their draft board with their first two picks, regardless of position.

FROM KAMLOOPS Tanner Molendyk, who is from McBride, but resides in

Kamloops, has top-10pick pedigree.

“He’s a really good two-way defenceman,” Sandland said.

“He moves really well, defends well, moves the puck very well. He kind of checks every box.

He’s physical as well.”

Molendyk is among eight 2005-born players who left Kamloops to play elsewhere in 2019-2020 for their second-year bantam campaigns.

They will be hoping to find WHL homes on Wednesday.

Molendyk, Jordan Keller, Sawyer Minio, Brady Milburn, Reggie Newman, Nic Leggett and Nolan Viesner played for Abbotsfordbased Yale Hockey Academy in the Bantam Prep Canadian Sport School Hockey League.

Lian Gayfer toiled for the Kelowna-based Okanagan Rockets in the BC Hockey Major Bantam AAA League.

“That team in Yale was a pretty impressive team, one of the stronger bantam prep teams in some time, probably going back to the 2002 group that played at POE [Pursuit of Excellence],” Sandland said.

The Keller family is among those which has heard from multiple organizations.

“I just try to say the truth,” said Keller, a forward who is among the safe bets to be drafted on Wednesday. “I usually just tell them I don’t really care where I go.

“I’m a two-way centreman that can play offence and defence.

I’m a little bit nervous, but it’s more exciting because I get to know a little bit of my future.”

Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com for the latest on draft day and follow @ KTWonBlazers on Twitter.

PETRACHENKO NO LONGER BC HOCKEY CEO A BC Hockey memorandum notes Barry Petrachenko is out as BC Hockey CEO, effective Monday, April 20.

Chief program officer Jeremy Ainsworth and chief financial officer

Jen Cheeseman will carry out leadership until a new CEO is named before next hockey season.

“We wish to thank Barry for his many years of service to amateur hockey,” the memorandum reads.

CRIMES OF THE WEEK Help police find female firebug In the early-morning hours of Tuesday, April 7, a female started a fire in the backyard of a residence on the North Shore.

Fortunately, there was no damage done to any structures.

The suspect has

shoulder-length, brown hair and was wearing a green army print jacket, a black hoodie, black jeans, black boots and was carrying a blue backpack.

If you know her name, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Bike thief caught on camera In the early-morning hours of Sunday, April 19, a man entered the yard of a home in Westsyde and stole a bicycle.

The thief was wearing glasses, a navy blue jacket, a black ball cap, black pants and black and white runners.

If you recognize him, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Shoplifter sported fur-trim jacket On Feb. 26, a woman stole items from a Sahali store.

She is white, stands 5-foot-5 and weighs 130 pounds. She has long dark hair and was wearing a winter jacket with fur trim around the hood.

Can you identify her? If so, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

www.kamloopsCrimeStoppers.ca If you know where any of these people are, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). The tip line pays up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest of fugitives. Remember, Crime Stoppers just wants your information, not your name. Crime doesn’t pay, but Crime Stoppers does.

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Fr. Chad Pawlyshyn is available if you have any pastoral needs during this time @ 250-319-5979 The Parish Priest is Rev. Fr. Chad Pawlyshyn SERVICES ARE IN ENGLISH & UKRAINIAN

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n The Book of Mormon, we’re told about Jared and his brother.

These two men endured an isolating journey with their family and friends that led them to grow spiritually.

It began when Jared heeded his brother’s God-given direction to distance himself and his family and friends from their home in the land of Shinar, near the under-construction Tower of Babel. They had begun hearing news that people were becoming unable to understand each others’ words and they didn’t want to be caught unable to communicate with each other anymore.

Guided by the Lord, who was shrouded in a cloud, they left and journeyed across uncharted lands until they reached the ocean.

On that coastline, Jared’s brother met the Lord face to face. He received instructions for building curious, completely enclosed, nearly footballshaped barges so the Lord could take these people across the ocean to a new home.

This “Brother of Jared,” who remains unnamed in the account, became the Lord’s messenger for these people.

As the group built the barges and expressed concerns about their unusual design — including that there was no way to steer — this man would take their concerns to God, receive answers and guidance, then communicate God’s wisdom back to them.

As they trusted the word of the Lord and prepared the barges to His odd specifications, they received comfort that they could survive a journey across the ocean in the vessels God had instructed them to build.

God even made stones glow so people would have light inside their vessels on what would have otherwise been a very dark journey.

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So, with faith that they would eventually land in the New World, where God wanted them to be, they gathered their supplies and families and entered the barges, prepared for an isolating journey that had no visible end in sight.

During their 344-day trip on the ocean, a furious wind blew behind them, never ceasing to drive them toward their destination. The continuous wind created mountainous waves that tossed and crashed upon the vessels. Many times they found themselves buried in the depths of the ocean.

In the depths of the sea, they cried to God that they would surface again.

They quickly learned that because the barges had been built exactly according to God’s instructions, no water could harm them. They always recovered from being pushed under.

And so it was that on their long and isolated journey, they sang praises to God. Jared’s brother, in particular, praised the Lord day and night, inspiring the travellers to remember their God and the protection He had provided them.

When the barges finally landed in the Americas, these people had become closer to God. They were full of gratitude that He had provided instructions to keep them safe and also that He had provided a prophet to help them know His words.

The resulting civilization, though it had its ups and downs, lasted for many centuries after being founded on a shared experience with God. In 2020, as the world embarks on a shared journey through the uncharted territory of COVID-19, our constantly changing situation is causing turbulence in our lives and mountainous changes that are crashing on us, pushing us into our personal depths.

Whether those depths are emotional, financial, medical or otherwise, we should consider what Jared’s family and friends learned.

Cry unto God in prayer when you’re at your lowest and when you feel buried in the depths of isolation. Connect with Him and learn how He has already prepared you for this journey.

You may find He will lift your spirit, help you grow and cause you to sing praises day and night.

God loves all people and has a destination in mind for us — both as a race and as individuals. If we seek Him during this journey, we will find Him, continuously driving us toward the next stage of life He has planned for post-COVID-19, whatever that may be for each of us.

Stay safe, Kamloops.

I invite you to read the full account of Jared and his brother in The Book of Mormon, starting at Ether chapter 1. The short biblical account of the Tower of Babel can be found in Genesis 11.

Andrew Lamb is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kamloops.

He can be reached by email at andy_lamb30@hotmail.com.

KTW welcomes submissions to its Faith page. Columns should be between 600 and 800 words in length and can be emailed to editor@ kamloopsthisweek.com.

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A list of virtual church services Kamloops Alliance Church, kamloopsalliance.com; Valleyview Bible Church, valleyviewchurch.ca/live; Oasis Church, weareoasischurch.ca; Kamloops Full Gospel Tabernacle, kfgt.ca; First Baptist Church, firstbaptistkamloops.org; Summit Drive Church, summitdrive.com; Christ Community Church,

christcommunitykamloops.com; St. Andrew’s Lutheran, standrewslutheran.ca; Kamloops Free Methodist Church, kamfm.ca; Sahali Fellowship, facebook.com/sahalifellowship; St. George’s Anglican Church, territoryofthepeople.ca; River City Church, therivercitychurch.com; St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, standrewskamloops.com;

Kamloops Seventh Day Adventist, kamloopsadventist.ca; St. Paul’s Cathedral, kamloopsanglicancathedral.com; Kamloops United Church, kamloopsunited.ca; Gateway City Church, gcchurch.ca; Southwest Community Church, swcc.ca; Sahali Fellowship, sahalifellowship.com; Bible Truth Church, bibletruth.ca.

WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2020

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JAMES MACDONALD Artistic director, Western Canada Theatre, 10K Sweet

RICK CHAPMAN Producer/announcer Jim Pattison Group Boogie coach

This week, I managed an 8K, a 5K and a 7K — all six-minutes run, two-minutes walk — at a higher pace when running.

I was finding the pavement a little tough on my knees, so I stayed inside on the treadmill. It is not as inspiring as running in nature, but the recovery is easier. I also managed a game of tennis and a yoga session. The stimulation of ongoing exercise over the past month is giving way to an ongoing desire to stay active, which is always easier in the summer.

Many thanks to Chris, Tim and everyone at KTW for their outstanding local coverage in every section, invaluable at this time.

Also, thanks to Jo, Rick, Tara and the inspiring Boogie team. Their optimism, knowledge, enthusiasm and support epitomize what is wonderful about our city. Special thanks to Boogie for pledging to continue to support WCT’s Indigenous Youth Theatre Program and Stage One Theatre School for the next two years.

At our first RunClub on March 10, we breathed the same air, helped each other when we fell behind and hugged and stretched at the end with a promise to “see you next week.”

And, though my body has become used to the exercise, the running has never been as easy or as fun as it was that first night.

It is a terrific example of how nothing we can do individually can be as strong, successful and enjoyable as what we can do collectively.

GROUP GOAL WARM-UP

The April 26 event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but training — for body and mind — concludes this week.

SABRINA WEEKS Musician/singer Power Walking

Only four sleeps until what would have been Boogie Day. It seems like the blink of an eye that we were all gathered at the Sandman Signature Hotel for what is one of my favourite moments seeing old friends and meeting new, excited RunClub runners.

Early March through April is always Boogie training — always. What started out just like every Boogie clinic, with anticipation and excitement, and a chilly wind, very quickly became something different.

Everyone shifted into what became our new reality, continuing to train on our own and sharing our goals and accomplishments with each other on social media.

Runners running, getting stronger, sometimes struggling. Coaches coaching, offering advice, even sharing a socially distanced run from time to time. Zoom gatherings on Sunday mornings and Facebook Live connections every evening just to stay in touch.

It was weird, but we made it work.

This Sunday would have been Boogie Day 2020. Instead, all this week is a virtual Eight Days of Boogie, with people completing their goal distance on their own time, in their Boogie red and sharing it with us all on social media if they like.

Check it out. Boogie the Bridge truly is more than just one day. It’s movement and community every day.

I can’t wait to see you all next year for Boogie 2021.

Eight weeks have gone by in a blur and so many things have happened over that time.

Starting Boogie training by attending the launch, meeting the coaches and really feeling like I was becoming part of something amazing infused me with optimism. I had two group training sessions and fell in love with RunClub.

Then everything changed.

Our face-to-face get-togethers became virtual ones as we were all faced with physical-distancing mandates due to the pandemic. This felt like a huge loss to me.

I did continue to train, but it certainly felt more like a grunt than before.

Mike and I used the published training schedule as a motivator. This gave us goals to strive for and I was progressing nicely until I hurt my knee. The RunClub coaches were there when I needed support. Several of them contacted me via Facebook and offered training suggestions.

They helped me learn to stop kicking the crap out of myself and to honour my body. I learned it wasn’t about keeping up with the training suggestions, but about the time on my feet and my dedication to just getting outside.

My knee is healing and I feel a lot stronger and more fit than I did when I started.

Sadly, I didn’t turn into a super model over the last eight weeks and I am still searching for a bionic sports bra, but if this experience has taught me anything, it’s that fitness is a journey.

It’s best to enjoy the ride.

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Walking warm-up of five minutes.

Walking warm-up of 10 minutes.

Walking warm-up of 10 minutes.

Walking warm-up of 10 minutes.

Walking warm-up of 10 minutes.

1) Walk easy for 15 minutes, then power walk for 35.

Total 50 minutes.

1) Walk 2 minutes, run 4.5 minutes. Repeat 6 times.

Total 39 minutes.

1) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes.

Repeat 5 times.

Total 50 minutes.

1) Walk 2 minutes, run 10 minutes. Repeat 5 times.

Total 60 minutes.

1) 10-kilometre run.

2) Walk easy for 20 minutes, then power walk for 25.

Total 45 minutes.

2) Walk 2 minutes, run 4.5 minutes. Repeat 6 times.

Total 39 minutes.

2) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes.

Repeat 4 times.

Total 40 minutes.

2) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes. Repeat 4 times.

Total 40 minutes.

3) Walk easy for 20 minutes, then power walk for 25.

Total 45 minutes.

3) Walk 2 minutes, run 3 minutes. Repeat 6 times.

Total 30 minutes.

3) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes.

Repeat 3 times.

Total 30 minutes.

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

Total 60 minutes.

COOL DOWN

10 minutes walking cool down and stretching.

10 minutes walking cool down and stretching.

10 minutes walking cool down and stretching.

10 minutes walking cool down and stretching.

10 minutes walking cool down and stretching.

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Walkers are so very important at Boogie. Walking is just as great as running. The Boogie team is excited to see you on Sunday, April 28.

You made it through the tough runs and you are now a runner.

Way to go! It is taper week and time to set your next goal.

Keep things easy this week. It’s your time to prepare for the Boogie start line. Visualize your success and set that next goal.

You have done an amazing job.

Taper now and begin to see that Boogie finish line. Set your next goal.

Congratulations — all your hard work is paying off and you are ready. This is a rest week — easy running and no other activities.

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2) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes. Repeat 4 times.

Total 40 minutes.

3) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes. Repeat 4 times.

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MOVEMENT IS CHANGE with Jo Berry, RunClub and Boogie the Bridge founder

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t’s spring, Kamloops family.

The sun is out, the trees are blossoming and the days are longer.

It’s beautiful out there and yet we are all feeling something very different.

Just eight weeks ago, we were all having a high energy, fun time at Sandman Signature Hotel downtown, with the conference room on both Sunday and Tuesday stuffed full of shiny, happy people.

Everyone was sitting close together and laughing and chatting. There also plenty of hugs. Excitement and hope were in that room and we welcomed all the new people with open arms.

By March 15, we were alone. It was sudden, quick and tough. Since then, we have kept the Boogie energy (and training) alive through Zoom, Facebook Live, videos, countless emails and a lot of encouragement.

Questions?

The silver lining Go online to runclub.ca is that, together, we or send an email to truly are stronger. joberry@ Our Boogie team boogiethebridge.com. loves Kamloops and is sending you all the biggest virtual hug possible. We are alone, but together.

Community health is about coming together.

Physically, we can’t right now, but emotionally and spiritually, we all feel it everywhere. Kamloops is one big family.

If you have never done Boogie, this is the perfect year to join us. If you have done it for years, let us know how it goes for you this challenging year. All you need to do is move outdoors — any route, any day, any way.

It is the Eight Days of Boogie, so take the pressure off, head outside and run, walk or stroll — alone or with your family.

We’ve got this, Kamloops.

This time next year, we will all be stronger — together, but not alone.

Keep going. Movement is change. Movement is medicine. Movement heals.

Boogie on!

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Ethical behaviour of all requires more than talk

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t seem ethics are a lot like children — your own are great, but everyone else’s are awful.

Everybody who totes a gun or a fishing rod believes they are one of the good sportsmen in a forest of bad guys, but the sad reality is many of us are not as ethical as we like to think.

A conservation officer I spoke with once said he thinks as many as one in three people bend game laws at some point in a season.

I think the numbers might even be higher than that.

In fact, I bet most of us who have spent more than a couple of seasons in the bush or on B.C.’s lakes and rivers can think of some act in our outdoors past we don’t want to admit publicly, some small example of a time when the rules took a back seat, even for a moment or two.

I know I can.

Sometimes we break wildlife laws unknowingly. The first time I fished the Adams River many years ago, I did it with barbed hooks, ignorant of the fact the regulations require the use of barbless flies in rivers, streams and creeks in Region 3.

I only learned I was committing an offence after talking to a more experienced fisherman who had been fly-fishing for years.

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I’d say yes. I should have known about the restriction, as the requirement is clearly spelled out in the regulations, but the offence wasn’t committed with intent.

Of course, there are times we bend the rules with full knowledge.

One summer, also in my rookie fishing days, I tied a treble-hooked flatfish on my line at Roche Lake. The regs say it’s illegal to use anything but a single hook there.

It was a slow, blistering hot summer day and the fish were having nothing to do with flies. The lure was just sitting there, left in my box from a previous trip with my wife. I knew what I was doing and that it was against the rules, but I did it anyway.

Can I still claim to be an ethical angler? It suddenly got harder to say yes.

While I’m confessing, I have to add in the time I punched a mule deer

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tag for the wrong region.

It also happened several years back. I got a buck early in the fall and I really wanted to keep hunting in my favourite place, which was in Region 3.

I took a chance and punched my tag for neighbouring Region 8, so I could continue to hunt in my favourite piece of forest in Region 3. I never did see a second buck that year, although I am certain I would have shot had I seen one.

How ethical a sportsman am I now?

This last offence is far more serious and was

done deliberately.

I’ve described three offences carrying hundreds of dollars in fines.

By most legal standards, I’m an offender with a history of lawbreaking. Yet, through it all, I always considered myself a conscientious, responsible outdoorsman.

I’ve heard friends, acquaintances and others in outdoor circles talk about their own experiences — does killed accidentally and left in the bush, bucks shot for friends, rabbits hunted at night and a few times when a couple of extra trout ended up

in the cooler.

All of those men consider themselves ethical, law-abiding, nature-loving, conservation-minded hunters and anglers with a wellgrounded sense of right and wrong.

But can they — can we — really make that claim?

In my defence — and I fully admit it’s a poor defence — my incidents happened when I was young and learning.

Success is often fleeting when you’re new to hunting and fishing and sometimes frustration and a desire to succeed win out.

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It’s not an excuse.

For me, it was a sad reality.

It was a close call with a conservation officer that changed my thinking.

That same year I punched my tag for the wrong region, I was stopped in the bush by an officer. I don’t know what it was, but I could tell by the way he was asking questions and the way he stared me down that he knew my claim of having shot my first buck in Region 8 didn’t ring true.

Deep down, I knew he knew, although he couldn’t prove it. He let me drive away.

It made me feel ashamed. In that moment, I knew I had done wrong and I could no longer justify why I made the choice I did.

On that day, I made a pledge to myself to follow B.C.’s hunting and fishing regulations as closely and as scrupulously as possible.

I never again wanted to have that feeling, that sense of shame and regret while telling a conservation officer a lie.

I decided that day if a conservation officer ever again rolled up on me in the bush, I would be able to look back squarely and answer all questions confidently, knowing I was on solid ground.

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absolute best to follow the rules — all of them — while pursuing fish, birds and beasts.

Staking a place on the moral high ground requires a commitment to follow the rules, even when no one is watching and the chances of being caught are next to none.

Playing by the rules most of the time isn’t good enough.

Too many of us occasionally ignore the little regulations, all the while stomping about and frowning heavily at the thought of poachers, night hunters and bush vandals.

The simple fact is game laws in B.C. largely work on the honour system. The rules are spelled out for us and we decide if will follow them.

And even if I never see a conservation officer in the bush again, I want to know I have acted in ways that don’t have a negative impact on our wild resource because it’s wildlife that suffers when we break the rules, regardless of how we justify the infraction.

Robert Koopmans is an avid angler and hunter who spends as much time as possible in B.C.’s wild places. He also hosts the Hunting & Fishing British Columbia podcast (find it on Apple Podcasts). To share a thought, send an email to info@theoutdoor narrative.com.

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• Spacious interior with a large kitchen and dining area • Main level features laundry, a den, a full bathroom and two generous sized bdrms.

• The master features it’s own ensuite and plenty of closet space.

• Large sing car garage for additional parking and storage.

SAHALI

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10-3100 KICKINGHORSE • 769,900 • An amazing opportunity to put your custom touch on an executive home in Stone Ridge Estates.

• 3000 sq ft house will boast hardwood floors, a spacious Excel Kitchen, a luxury master suite on the main level.

• The property is over an acre and provides an abundance of room and great parking!

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278 SABISTON COURT • $649,900

• Built in 2014 and close to all amenities!

• Open concept living, dining and kitchen areas • Upstairs features 3 bdrms, walk in closet, main bathroom and office space.

• Lower floor provides additional space for a gym and an abundance of storage.

• The 1 bdrm suite with own entrance, laundry and is fully equipped with a great kitchen

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NEW PRICE

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3565 BANK ROAD • $649,900 WESTSYDE

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• Updated 2 bed, 1 bath spacious and updated townhouse • No rental restrictions • The Sahali Mews complex under amazing new management • Well maintained

• Recently renovated and is move in ready.

• Plenty of parking and a large fully landscaped yard.

• Great kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertop island and lots of counter space.

• Main floor features full bthrm and 3 bdrms including the over sized master.

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• Includes a storage locker and an underground secure parking space.

• Golfing, hiking, walking trails, and Mason’s restaurant in walking distance.

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1318 Hook Drive • $534,900 MLS 155901

LISTED WELL BELOW ASSESSMENT

2 bedroom home plus 2 bedroom in-law suite.

Central location, all appliances included, plus central air. Nicely landscaped.

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Listed well below assessment due to structural problems.

Spacious home – view lot in Bachelor Heights.

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Asking $399,900 $384,900 Looking for your offer!

NEW LISTING Terrific Batchelor Heights home for the young family/1st time buyers. 3 + 1 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms with rough in for a 3rd bathroom ready to go. The fenced backyard backs onto Lac du Bois grasslands. Treed backyard is a private oasis with play fort, located in a well established area with quiet streets & neighbours. French doors to patio area with gas BBQ hook up. Master has private deck with canopy. Modern, functional kitchen has 4 S/S appliances, immaculate cupboards & classy tiled floor. Den/games room, storage/ workbench area. Plenty of storage in the 4’ concrete crawl space under family room.

HWT 2016, Roof-2015,A/C 2009, Furnace 1994.

323-689 Tranquille Road • $234,900 MLS 155608 ®

Library Square in North Kamloops – Terrific investment, great 1st time buyer or downsizing opportunity.

This one bedroom unit has its’ own laundry, 1 underground parking stall, a 10 x 7 deck and is in a perfect North Shore location.

Close to shopping, restaurants, and medical services. These units don’t come along often so don’t hesitate to call for a viewing.

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Flattening the curve.

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Social distancing.

The last 6 weeks has introduced a new lexicon of previously little-known words. While working to follow health guidelines we must continue normal life as much as possible. We still need to educate our children and feed our families.

Similarly, people still need to buy homes, renew their mortgages, and refinance for an emergency buffer. Here’s what you need to know:

Lenders are open for business. While they are operating with reduced staff levels, and many employees are working from home, mortgages are still getting funded. Clients need to be patient with longer turnaround times and be flexible with the process.

I can do the entire process remotely. The banks require certain steps to be completed in person, but I can take clients from first call to funding entirely remotely (including mortgages with the big banks if wanted). Everything can be done over phone, email, zoom, and Docusign.

Unlike the banks, my hours have effectively expanded to accommodate the unique challenges of this pandemic.

Lawyer signings are still in person. Legally speaking, conveyancing – preparing documents for the transfer of property, still must be done in person. This can be challenging as many law offices are not currently meeting with clients. However I have access to lawyers who are still working with my clients, and can accommodate a safe, low-risk meeting.

The best thing we can do right now is to keep on with our lives as much as possible, while being careful to practice social distancing. This will help tremendously to minimize the health and economic impact.

If you need to buy, renew, or refinance for peace of mind for your family, give me a call.

Contact me for more information on these and other tips that can save you money

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D D L L O O S S WESTSYDE

WESTSYDE

BROCKLEHURST

WELL MAINTAINED 2 BDRM, 2 BATH MOBILE

SENIOR 55+ SECTION

LARGE CORNER LOT WITH TWO DRIVEWAYS

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• Family friendly area of the park

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$124,900

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97-1655 ORD ROAD

$159,900

SAHALI

3 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATH • Beautiful park-like backyard • Kitchen updated w/ appl’s • Covered parking for two

UPGRADED 2 BDRM APARTMENT • Large custom bath suitable for handicap • All appliances, Air conditioner • Laminate & tile floors

DELUXE 3 BEDROOM TWO STOREY • Full daylight basement w/summer kitchen • Great for student or family • All appliances & C/Air included

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309-760 MAYFAIR ST

38-1775 MCKINLEY CRT

$294,000

$325,000

$399,900

REDUCED

ABERDEEN

BROCKLEHURST

REALTOR

REDUCED

BRIGHT & UPDATED THROUGHOUT • 3 bdrms and 2 Full Baths • Double wide w/Sun room add’t • C/air and all Appliances Incl.

• Two outdoor sheds • Large Covered Deck

• Well kept 3 bdrm mobile • Stove, fridge & C/Air included • New bath & HW tank

Adam Popien

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BARNHARTVALE

STUNNING VALLEY VIEW IN GROUND POOL & HOT TUB 3 BDRMS AND DEN CORNER UNIT AT STATION PLAZA BRIGHT OPEN PLAN TOWNHOUSE BEAUTIFUL 4 BDRM/2 BATH HOME 3 BEDROOMS & DEN • 3 Bedrooms/2 Baths/Sun Room • 5 Bedroom Family Home • Updated kitchen, flooring, lighting • 3 Bdrm, 3 Baths • All appliances & • Large yard with covered patio & shed • Updated open plan main • 2 Large Bedrooms & 2 Baths • Updated throughout & private • Hardwood floors & Updated & roof • Island kitchen w/All appliances C/Air • Lovely view & backs on green • All appliances - C/Air - UG sprinklers • All Appliances included yard Kitchen • Very private half acre property • Fenced Yard & finished basement space • D/Garage • Private patio • Quick possession possible • 1 parking & storage locker • All Appliances included • Close to shops & boat launch • End of no through road

210-510 LORNE ST

$419,000

9-810 ANDERSON TER

$449,900

SUNRIVERS

VALLEYVIEW

GREAT INVESTMENT OR MORTGAGE HELPER

DELUXE 3 BDRM RANCHER

• No Stairs- Open plan - Vaulted ceiling • Island Kitchen - All appliances & C/Air • D/Garage - Pets Allowed

593 STONERIDGE DR

1150 DE MONTE ST.

• 3 bed + 2 bed legal suite • Many updates • All Appliances • Workshop • C/Air • Cul de sac

$545,000

90 CHAPMAN PLACE

$549,900

$485,000

1167 HOWE ROAD

$498,500

2518 THOMPSON DR

1975 FIR PL.

$524,900

5303 RONDE LANE

$535,000

$539,000

SOUTH THOMPSON VALLEY SUN RIVERS DALLAS ABERDEEN IMMACULATE 5 BDRM FAMILY HOME CORNER LOT W/VIEW-FENCED YARD RANCHER IN QUIET CUL DE SAC MEDITERRANEAN VILLA IMMACULATE 5 BEDROOM • Cul de Sac w/private landscaped • Updated 4 Beds & 4 Baths home • 5 Bdrm family home close to school • Level entry with elevator • Quick possession possible • Open Floor Plan w/Classy Island yard • Open floor plan & daylight •4 Bdrms, 3 Baths & Media Room • Finished basement easy to suite Kitchen • Vaulted Ceilings & Open Floor Plan basement • Great view of Golf & Valley • All appliances & RV parking • Double Garage & lots of level parking • Detached workshop & RV parking • C/Air & All Appliances included

ABERDEEN

2325 DRUMMOND CRT

$549,900

781 BRAMBLE COURT

$598,900

3556 KANANASKIS RD

$635,000

5626 HARPER PLACE

$661,250

3001 VISAO COURT

$669,900

LOTS FOR SALE 3188 POWELL RD PINANTAN LAKE LOT $129,000 SOUTH KAMLOOPS

NEW BUILD BY GRACE CONSTR.

• Legal two Bedroom Suite • Fully finished up & down • All Appliances, C/Air & Landscaping included

1069 FORDEN PLACE

$825,000

VIDEO TOURS

SOUTH KAMLOOPS

NEW BUILD BY GRACE CONSTR.

• Legal two Bedroom Suite • Fully finished up & down • All Appliances, C/Air & Landscaping included

1061 FORDEN PLACE

$830,000

CHERRY CREEK

5.3 ACRES WITH LOTS OF WATER

• Great view of Kamloops Lake • Over 3000 Sq Ft Rancher w/Full Bsmt • Various outbuildings - Great for other livestock

5877 GARDI ROAD

$849,900

JUNIPER

STUNNING ARCHITECTURE THROUGHOUT

• Unobstructed valley & river views • Bareland strata w/park nearby • D/ Garage plus Detached Shop

12-3100 KICKING HORSE DR

$1,199,999

SUN RIVERS

CUL DE SAC WITH PANORAMIC RIVER & GOLF VIEW

• Spacious legal 2 or 3 bedroom suite • 6,170 SqFt - 6 Bdrms - 5 Baths • Triple garage - Close to golf

BROCKLEHURST LOT 1826 PARKCREST AVE $199,000

1755 IRONWOOD LN

$1,275,000

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524 Stoneridge Drive • Perfect for entertaining • Lock N’ Go Living • Panoramic South Facing Views • Spectacular Mountain, River and City Views

$679,900 4 3 3138

Upper Sahali NEW Price!

196 Chancellor Drive • Stunning Upper Sahali home with a view!

• 3,200 sq ft. completely renovated • Main floor has all new appliances • 1 Bed & 1 Bath inlaw suite • Extensive custom tile throughout

MORE LISTINGS & INFO: www.cbkamloops.com HOMES: 878 Shuswap Road E. . . . . . . South Thompson Valley . . . . . . . . . . . $244,900 4017 Rio Vista Way . . . . . . . . . Sun Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $542,000 4019 Rio Vista Way . . . . . . . . . Sun Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $554,900 1166 Canyon Ridge Dr . . . . Sun Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $699,900 1357 Sitka Street . . . . . . . . . . . North Kamloops . . . . . . . . . . SOLD $479, 900 2280 Croshill Drive . . . . . . . . . Aberdeen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD $769,900 LOTS: 4028 Rio Vista Way . . . . . . . . . Sun Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD$209,900

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$774,900

• Overlooking the 18th Fairway of Bighorn Golf Course • Panoramic vistas of the South Thompson River Valley • Custom built rancher fully finished on both levels • 4 bedrooms and den, 3 bathrooms

1963 Monteith Drive

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• 2 Bedrooms & 1 Bathroom on the main floor • Large windows maximize light, creating a bright and inviting living space.

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FEATURE OF THE WEEK 180 Belmonte Way

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A19-7155 DALLAS DRIVE $79,900 • MLS®154651

103-1295 12TH STREET $205,000 • MLS®145333

4424 WESTSYDE ROAD $229,000 • MLS®154424

COMMERCIAL

DALLAS

BROCKLEHURST

• Great starter or downsizer with 3 bedrooms & 1 bathroom • Updated kitchen, bathroom, windows • Pets + rentals allowed with park approval • Quick possession possible

113-245 GORDONHORN CRESCENT $239,900 • MLS®155469

• Fully finished commercial strata unit movein ready with very good quality finishings • For single use or divide into 2 different uses with moveable dividing wall • Approx. 1205 sq. ft. with 3 parking stalls

44-1221 HUGH ALLAN DRIVE $269,900 • MLS®154935

SAHALI

WESTSYDE • 0.56 acre building lot in nice Westsyde location • Mountain and river views • Close to all amenities

72-650 HARRINGTON ROAD $399,900 • MLS®154984

ABERDEEN

• Great starter or downsizer in this immaculate 2 bed, 1 bath apartment • Bright end unit with lots of updating • No pets allowed, no rental restrictions

1615 GRIFFIN TERRACE $499,900 • MLS®155942

BACHELOR HEIGHTS • Well maintained 3+1 bedroom 2 bathroom home in Bachelor Heights • Level entry rancher with full walk-out basement • Lots of updating including windows, patio, main bathroom, flooring, and more

WESTSYDE

• 2 bedroom 1 bathroom townhouse with no rental restrictions

• Immaculate 2 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouse in West Pine Villas

• Updated furnace and central air

• Rancher style all on one level with over 1200 sq ft of living space

• Quick possession possible

• 1 dog/cat allowed with strata permission. No rentals allowed

904 INVERMERE COURT $559,900 • MLS®155885

2205 BARBARA AVENUE $649,900 • MLS®155746

BROCKLEHURST • Immaculate rancher style home with 3+2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and main floor laundry • Double garage with 220 plug and full basement • Close to all amenities and a pleasure to view!

332 MELROSE PLACE • $649,900 • MLS®156126

BROCKLEHURST • Approximate 0.39 acre waterfront lot with 3+2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • In-ground pool and detached double garage • Quick possession possible

7495 RONLYN COURT • $1,399,000 • MLS®154113

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DALLAS • Immaculate and updated 4+3 bedroom 3 bathroom family home • Updates include kitchen, furnace, central air, hot water tank, appliances, flooring, and more • Easy in-law suite potential and lots of parking including RV parking

HEFFLEY • Amazing 13.31 acre property with great views and only 20 minutes from downtown • Extensively renovated rancher style home with over 3800 square feet • Also includes 2700 sqft guest cottage & detached double garage/workshop

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6. Illuminating point 12. Gilda Radner character on ‘‘S.N.L.’’ 20. Took the plunge 21. Ladies’ men 22. April 22 23. Gray with a tinge of brown 24. Things got off to a bad start when one trainee tripped and .?.?.

26. ____ on the side of 27. Father on ‘‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’’ 29. Doctor Zhivago, in ‘‘Doctor Zhivago’’ 30. Flock 31. Part of a Parisian address 32. Roofed patio 35. 1099-____ (I.R.S. form) 37. Company with a Gigafactory 40. The carton leaked milk everywhere when another trainee accidentally .?.?.

45. ____ sci, college major related to psych 46. Kitchen bulb 47. Put back in place, as measures 50. Overly sentimental 53. The drip coffee tasted grainy because they .?.?.

57. Company whose Nasdaq symbol is its name 58. Having colors in blotches 61. Steinbrenner who took over the Yankees in 2010 62. Moves like Jagger 63. Box-score stat 64. It follows more or less 65. Draft choice 67. Nonkosher meat 68. In fact, every cup they served was .?.?.

75. Writer Rand 76. ‘‘This is the worst’’ 77. Flier for a magic show 78. Internet address, in brief 79. Lifesavers 82. Headed up 83. ‘‘Oh, so that’s how it’s going to be’’ 84. Comfort 85. To make matters worse, the espresso machine .?.?.

88. Some TVs and cameras 89. Fully 90. Home to many Berbers 94. ‘‘Surely you don’t mean me!?’’

95. They worried about their jobs — these mistakes were .?.?.

102. Snitches 105. Attendee 106. Stereotypical dogs 107. Weak ____ (unconvincing argument) 108. ‘‘Give it ____!’’

111. Polite title 113. Either weekend day, symbolically 114. Sound from a fan 115. Sure enough, when the boss showed up, everyone .?.?.

120. Speak grandly 122. Bit of contingency planning 123. Pal of Pooh 124. Soap Box Derby entrant 125. Reporter’s vantage point 126. Adult 127. Critics’ awards

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6. Premier League rival of Tottenham Hotspur 7. Really stand out 8. Onetime label for Radiohead 9. Depend 10. Spreadsheet part 11. Log-in need 12. Make things interesting, so to speak 13. Sounds of satisfaction 14. Be in the works 15. When you might run away from home 16. Info on an invitation 17. Player of Ben Wyatt on ‘‘Parks and Recreation’’ 18. Unnaturally pale 19. Shakespearean affirmatives 25. Trade gossip 28. ____ Men (‘‘Who Let the Dogs Out’’ group) 33. Purely 34. ‘‘You win this hand’’ 36. Valentine’s Day purchase 38. Takes an ‘‘L’’ 39. Constant stress or heavy drinking 41. Popular children’sbook series with hidden objects 42. ____ glance 43. Grazing spots 44. N.Y.C. shopping mecca 48. Optical illusion 49. Showy feather 50. Drudge 51. So-called ‘‘enclosed’’ rhyme scheme 52. It beats nothing 54. Absurd pretense 55. Justice nominated

by Obama 56. Your highness?: Abbr.

58. Series of missed calls 59. ‘‘Do you know who ____?’’

60. Singer born Eithne Ní Bhraonáin 64. Team-building activity?

65. ‘ The Wiz’’ director Sidney 66. N.L. Central team 69. ____ Islands, archipelago between Iceland and Norway 70. They give a hoot 71. Kind of deer 72. Explorer Ponce de León 73. Nail polish brand 74. Trees that line the National Mall 79. Asian city with a monument to John McCain 80. Finish 0-0, say 81. Matin’s opposite 83. ‘‘See you later’’ 84. Crass, classless sort 85. Custom auto accessories 86. Excessively promote 87. Pro-____ 88. They usually make the cut 91. French chess piece 92. Got takeout, say 93. Ones concerned with cash flow, for short 96. Man, in Italian 97. More nifty 98. Part of a cash register 99. Destination in the ‘‘Odyssey’’ 100. Render ineffective 101. Many Twitch streamers 103. D and ), in texts 104. Ships 109. Sharp pain 110. Escapee from Miss Gulch’s bicycle basket 112. Moore whom Sports Illustrated called the ‘‘greatest winner in the history of women’s basketball’’ 115. Org. 116. Dinghy thingy 117. Spell the wrong way?

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ARCTIC CIRCLE by Alex Hallatt

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BABY BLUES

by Chris Browne

ZITS by Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman

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SHOE by Gary Brookins & Susie Macnelly

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HERMAN

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KIT ’N’ CARLYLE

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FAMILY CIRCUS

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WEEKLY HOROSCOPES

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, reach out to someone who can help take some tasks off of your shoulders and help lighten your load. Realize you don’t have to do everything yourself.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you might not be able to balance your budget this week, but you can still create a big picture analysis of where you want to be financially in the weeks ahead.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Your confidence and power of persuasion are elevated this week, Gemini. Any self-doubt will disappear so you can focus on things you want to accomplish.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, you are erecting a protective shell around yourself. There doesn’t seem to be any conflict on the horizon, so let your guard down and let others in.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You have a strong magnetic force about you this week, Leo. If you are looking for love and romance, now may be the time to attract someone new or reignite a preexisting spark.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may not have realized that you have been hibernating away, but it is time to greet the world again. Focus on invites to any and all social events.

APRIL 15 - APRIL 22, 2020 LIBRA

- Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this is a good week to put into practice the “work smarter not harder” mantra. Figure out what needs to get done and then put the people best suited to the jobs on it.

SCORPIO

- Oct 24/Nov 22 It has been some time since you’ve let your hair down and had a good time, Scorpio.

Push responsibilities aside for the time being and throw caution to the wind with friends.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 You may need to clear the air with someone close to you, Sagittarius. Try to figure out a good time to have a heart-to-heart discussion in the next few days.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20 Focus on the people who lift your spirits.

These people can help you get through tough times and reinspire the self-confidence that has made you such a success to date.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 The spotlight is on your finances, Aquarius.

Looks for ways to grow your savings so you can achieve some of your goals. It may take a few months to see real progress.

PISCES

- Feb 19/Mar 20 It is time to update your brand, Pisces. That means reinventing yourself. Refresh your résumé and revamp your wardrobe.

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Personals Free rent, share a 4 bedroom house in country with old age pensioner, to female person over 65 years old must be in good health N/S, ND, pets ok.

778-765-5470

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Furniture 6 drawer Walnut dresser w/ mirror & matching double bed exc cond $150. 250-374-7514.

8ft Antique Couch Couch & matching $200. 250-374-1541.

Antiques Wrought iron beds $300/each. High chair $30.

Cedar Hope Chest $400.

Rocking chair $150. Oak dresser with mirror $475. 250372-8177.

Art & Collectibles BUYING & SELLING: Vintage & mid-century metal, teak, wood furniture; original signed paintings, prints; antique paper items, local history ephemera; BC pottery, ceramics.

4th Meridian Art & Vintage, 104 1475 Fairview, Penticton.

Leanne@4thmeridian.ca

For Sale - Misc 1948 Ferguson rebuilt motor & extra parts has a util. snow blade & chains mostly original $2,500. 250-374-8285.

5th wheel hitch $200. 250374-8285.

6hp Evinrude O/B motor. $600. 70 CFM air compressor. $750. 250-574-3794.

Butcher-Boy commercial meat grinder 3-hp. 220 volt. c/w attachments. $1300. 250318-2030.

Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 90,000 for $17,000/obo (250) 376-6607 Satellite phone Model Iridium 9505A handset w/attachments. $1300. 250-374-0650.

Variety of children’s books.

Good condition. $5.00 for all.

250-377-3604.

Tax not included

Farm Services

$900. chairs

Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $850. 250-374-8933.

Solid oval oak table w/6side chairs, 2 arms chairs, buffet. $5,000. Exec desk dark finish $200. Teak corner cabinet $100. Treadmill $450, Custom oak cabinet $200. 250-8517687.

Plants/Shrubs/Trees Scotch Pine trees smaller ponderosa in pots 2ft (50) $15 each obo 250-376-6607 Yucca Plant. $7.00. 250-3766607.

Sports Equipment Arc Solomon snowboard w/bindings $325.

250-5787776.

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Price includes box number.

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Cash for gold and silver! Also buying coin collections, old money old jewelry Contact Todd 1-250-864-3521.

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

Apartments/Condos for Rent Downtown 2br, 830sq/ft.

NPNS/in-unit lndry/Gas HW incl. 45+. $1250. 778-8751268.

Basement Suites N/Kam sep entr, 2bdrms, C/A, patio, Shared hydro, ref’s. $950/mo. 250-376-0633.

Commercial

CHOOSE LOCAL “Our Family Protecting Your Family”

PRESTIGE LOCAL ALARM MONITORING STATION KAMLOOPS ONLY ULC CERTIFIED MONITORING STATION

FREE ESTIMATES FOR SYSTEM UPGRADES OR SWITCH-OVERS

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS

No Job Too Small! Friendly Service.

15 years experience. Guaranteed. References.

DAN’S HANDYMAN SERVICES

Renovations, Painting, Flooring, Drywall, Bathrooms, Electrical (Red Seal) & more 778-999-4158

danshandymanservices.net Handyman for Hire. One call for all your Handyman needs.

Free estimates. Blaine 250851-6055.

Industrial/Commercial BUILDER/INVESTOR ALERT! 15.4 Acre Development Property on River Ranch Road, Merritt, across the street from Canadian Tire, Extra Foods, Tim Hortons. 4.3 Acres zoned C9 Commercial (over 20 permitted uses) and 11.1 Acres R4 High density residential.

Priced to sell @ $5,999,000 Call Chuck Pearce @ eXp Realty for details 604.209.1949 www.chuckpearcegroup.com

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Valleyview furnished bsmnt 1bdrm N/S, fragrance free. $550 inclds util. 250-828-1681.

Grassbusters Lawn and Yard Care. Now booking for the 2020 season. 250-319-9340.

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PRESTIGE LOCAL ALARM MONITORING STATION KAMLOOPS ONLY ULC CERTIFIED MONITORING STATION

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1972 Triple E motor home 25’ 77,000miles 402 Chev lots of extras $7,000 250-523-9495 2004 Cougar 5th wheel. 12ft slide.

Excellent cond. $14,000/obo. 250-554-1744.

2006 Dodge 2500 4x4 HD. w/1994 11ft. camper. $14,500/both. 778-220-7372.

Misc Home Service

Run until sold New Price $56.00+tax

Landscaping

BOLTON LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 25+ years experience. Locally owned & operated.

10% OFF YOUR FIRST MOW!

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

Call: 250-371-4949 *Some conditions & restrictions apply.

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Sports Utilities & 4X4s

2002 Ford Escape, auto. Exec body. Mechanic special. $700.

250-819-9712, 250-672-9712.

250-374-0916 Classes & Courses

Rare mint 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster.

6cyl, 5spd.

43000kms. $20,000. 250-3773950.

2000 Chev Tahoe.

257,000kms.

Repairs done $5,000. Asking $5,250. 1-250395-2233.

LIVE ANSWER | EFFICIENT COST EFFECTIVE | LOCAL COMPANY

RVs/Campers/Trailers

Affordable, Reliable, Experienced

2006 HD Blue Dyna Low Rider. 23000kms.

Mint condition. $11,900.00.

Call 250-851-1193

FREE ESTIMATES FOR SYSTEM UPGRADES OR SWITCH-OVERS

Professional Services

Remote Tax Preparation

Sports & Imports

2009 Hyundai Sonata Ltd. 133,000 Kms, Sunroof AC Power locks and windows New brakes, No accidents Fully loaded. $7,350.00 Call Mate 250-851-0800

Security

HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. May 2nd and 3rd.

Saturday and Sunday.

P.A.L. May 10th, Sunday.

Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor: Bill 250376-7970

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2010 Dodge Charger SXT Sedan. 4dr., AWD, V-6, auto. 50,001 kms.

Must see to appreciate. $12,000. 250-374-1541.

Motorcycles

* Lawn Mowing & Spring Preparation * Rototilling Reasonable Rates Free Estimates 250-319-2555

PETER’S YARD SERVICE

Licensed & Certified 250-572-0753

Rooms

Gardens Rototilled.

Tractor mounted tiller. Seniors discount. 250-376-4163.

Domestic Cars

4 Blizzaks All-Season.

245/R75/16. Like new. $600.

250-376-4163.

Yamaha Grizzly ATV. KMS 011031 $3,000. 250-579-3252

Landscaping

House-sitting Peace of mind house sitting and pet care. Keep your house and pets safe while your away.

250-374-6007.

Lawn & Garden

Automotive Tires

Tax not included

ATVs / Dirt Bikes

250-838-0111 Handyperson

Tax not included

Set of 4 Alloy GM rims bolt pattern 5-100 fits Cavalier & other Chevy’s $80 Firm. Don 250-312-1777.

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE Handyperson

BONUS (pick up only):

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

• 2 large Garage Sale Signs • Instructions

4-Blizzaks M&S 245/45 R20 $600. 2-Laufenn 235/75 R15 winters on GM rims. $200.

250-376-6482.

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10-989 McGill Pl. Kamloops

250-374-0916

Renos & Home Improvement

BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

Time to Prune your fruit trees.

Tree pruning or removal Hedge Trimming Yard clean-up, Landscaping

LIVE ANSWER | EFFICIENT COST EFFECTIVE | LOCAL COMPANY

Farm Services

1250 - 3 lines or less

2017 Yamaha R3 320CC, Liquid Cooled, ABS Brakes. Low Kms. $3,900.

250-578-7274

2008 Hyundai Vera Cruz AWD. V-6, seats 7.

110,000kms. $7000. 374-6324

Trucks & Vans

Collectibles & Classic Cars 2014 Ford Platinum 4x4 Crew-cab 3.5 Ecoboost, white with brown leather, Fully Loaded. Immaculate.

142,000kms. $26,300.

250-319-8784 1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop. 55,000 miles.

390-330HP. $4,000.

250-574-3794

Rims

Domestic Cars 1997 Ford Probe. Red, 4cyl, std, A/C, 1-owner.

114,428kms. $2,900. 250-3767964.

2000 Jaguar XK8 Convertible 4L, V-8, fully loaded. Exec shape. $15,500/obo. 250-3764163.

4 - BMW X5, X3 wheels like new. $590 Call 250-319-8784.

Utility Trailers

2006 Buick Allure CXS. 1owner. Fully loaded. Excellent condition.

207,000kms. $3,900/obo.

250-701-1557, 778-471-7694.

2013 Lincoln MKZ AWD 67,000 kmS White w/blk leather 4 DR SDN V6 Panoramic Sunroof $16,800 250-319-8784

2004 FLATDECK GVW#3500-1 AXLE Payload #2400lbs. 3/4 Plywood Deck 10’ L X 6’3” W, electric brakes. spare tire , docking winch, 2 storage boxes, removable walls, ATV ramp.

Canopy lid not included.

Pulls straight. Very good cond. $2,600. 250-851-0052

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Take notice that Mr. Tim Hall, of Hall Excavating Ltd., has filed with the Chief Inspector of Mines, pursuant to Part 10.2.1 of the Health and Safety Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia, a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses related to the proposed gravel pit located at: “LOT A, DISTRICT LOTS, 263 AND 264, K.D.Y.D., PLAN 29937, EXCEPT PLANS, KAP56827 AND KAP5947”, located at 9625 Dallas Drive, Kamloops, BC. Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, c/o Mining Operations Division, South Central Region, 2nd Floor, 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops BC, V2C 2T3 or by email to mmd-kamloops@gov.bc.ca, with a copy to: Howard Turner, 1289 Highridge Drive Kamloops, BC, V2C 5G5.

A copy of the permit application, including supporting documentation, can be requested by contacting the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, c/o Mining Operations Division, South Central Region, by email at mmd-kamloops@gov.bc.ca, or by mail at, 2nd Floor, 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2T3.

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

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

Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match. email Gene Wirchenko at: gene@shaw.ca

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~ 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.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

MINES ACT NOTICE OF PROPOSED GRAVEL PIT

NOTICE OF SALE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, we must sell the stored goods to recover costs of unpaid storage.

Alan Farmer (182 Ponderosa Ave., Logan Lake, BC) Amount Owed. $729.00.

Catherine Lavalee/Steve Leeson (P.O. Box 815, Chase, BC) Amount Owed $945.00.

The contents will be sold on or after May 6, 2020.

Logan Lake Mini Storage Inc. 250-523-6825.

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Thinking about a change?

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most intricate projects.

It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of leading professionals with a variety of expertise: engineers, investment bankers, superintendents, estimators, software engineers, accountants, lawyers, marketing and communications consultants, sustainability professionals, and project managers. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some cool things we have done.

You as an Administrative Assistant will: • Primarily answer and direct calls in a timely manner and ensure tasks are being responded to in a timely fashion.

• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks, such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork (ie. preparing invoices, purchase orders, etc.), and managing office supplies • Compile and enter employee time, production, and data from Supervisors’ daily sheets, reports, and other records • Compile and enter new employee and equipment information and costs • Assist Facility Management team required including maintaining up-to-date and accurate records in tracking productivity and financial goals • Reviewing and distributing documentation, preparation of correspondence and meeting minutes, maintenance of files, logs, drawing and specifications for any Change Notices/ Change Orders and Requests for Information • Performing payroll tasks, managing the project accounting database as well as daily time sheet entry • Maintain all employee training records Is this the right role for you?

• 3+ years previous experience in office administration. Experience in P3 and healthcare facilities would be considered an asset. A combination of education and work experience will be considered • Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite • Ability to work independently and in a team environment as well as work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.

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Rte 605 - 1770-1919 Glenwood Dr, Knollwood Dr, Vicars Rd. – 61 p.

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RAYLEIGH Rte 830 – Chetwynd Dr, Stevens Dr. – 55 p.

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Harvey Eugene Bentley It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Harvey Eugene Bentley, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, at the age of 92, on March 31, 2020.

Harvey will be greatly missed by Ada, his loving wife and partner in life of 65 years, his surviving brother John, his children and respective spouses Dan and Cindy, Pat and Brian, Keith and Patti, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends.

Throughout his life, Harvey tackled many endeavours head on, never backing away from a challenge. He transitioned from one career to another, becoming a logger, rancher, grain farmer and commercial fisherman, while enjoying his other interests of boat builder, house builder and outdoorsman.

Born February 6, 1928, on the West Coast, Harvey spent his early years logging the coastal region, including Frederick’s Arm and Phillips Arm. He met Ada while she was serving in the air force as a radar technician. After only seeing each other in person twice and sending many letters back and forth while Ada was stationed in Bagotville, Quebec, Harvey knew Ada was the one for him. They got married on July 16, 1954.

After Ada was discharged from active service, Harvey and his new wife lived on the Bentley family-run logging camp on Frederick’s Arm where Ada learned to cook for the camp. It was at the camp that Harvey and Ada started their family. When it was time for the children to attend school, Harvey built a small house on Quadra Island for them to live in while he travelled by seaplane and boat to and from the logging camp. In those days, logging was even more dangerous than it is today. He decided that the dangers of the logging life and a young family were not a good mix, so he and Ada sold the logging camp and decided to move the family to the Interior. They had visited during their honeymoon road trip and really liked the area, so it was their first choice when deciding where to put down new roots.

They bought the Connor Cattle Ranch just outside of Heffley Creek and remained there for many years. Harvey learned all about ranching and was soon on his own with all the challenges of trading the logging life for the ranching life. He learned how to ride and shoe horses, irrigate, hay, and take care of cattle. Faced at times with the cost of vet bills being higher than what could be realized from selling the cattle, Harvey travelled to Kansas City to take a veterinary course. When he returned, he was able to perform many of the necessary procedures to tend to the herd. Spring and summer were busy with the yearly cattle drive to move the herd from the home ranch to summer range on Tod Mountain, irrigating and haying. Fall and winter were busy with bringing the cattle back to the home ranch, feeding the cattle in winter and calving as spring approached. It was a very busy life.

Harvey utilized some of his old logging skills when he bought a small sawmill that he set up on the ranch. He set about producing his own lumber for various projects. When he was told he couldn’t do that without a licence, he studied for and received his scaling licence and continued cutting down trees and producing lumber for himself and neighbours.

During this time, Harvey was involved as leader of a 4-H Cattle Club, member of the Water Board and Cattlemen’s Association.

He was never too busy to help wherever there was a need.

True to form, eventually Harvey wanted to try something new, so the family relocated to Ohaton, Alberta, to take a turn at grain farming. He once again exercised his house-building skills and built a new home for the family. After a few years in Alberta, Harvey and Ada semi-retired and moved back to their place near Heffley, as Ada was missing the area. After moving back, Harvey built a house for him and Ada to live in. The specific location of the home was picked by Ada as she loved the view.

Looking out the big picture windows while enjoying the view and watching the native wildlife was a great source of joy for both Ada and Harvey. Harvey also bought a sailing boat so he could spend time on the ocean in the summers. Along with returning to Camrose spring and fall to help his younger son on the grain farm, this kept him busy for a while. It wasn’t too long, though, before Harvey found this a little too leisurely of a lifestyle, so he decided to heed the call of the ocean once again. He and Ada embarked on a new adventure and became commercial fishermen. They spent their time fishing for salmon up and down the West Coast. Even though Harvey loved being on the water, they eventually decided that it was time for a full retirement.

Through the years Harvey and Ada took time out from work to travel. They loved exploring and travelled all over North America, from Tuktoyaktuk to Florida, and to Caracas, Venezuela, and everywhere in between. Harvey also loved his epic, far-ranging drives riding shotgun with Eric Bergstrand. Harvey never liked to be idle for long. During retirement he loved taking his grandchildren fishing, making them waffles and telling stories late into the night with the uncanny ability of remembering every detail that happened throughout his life. He kept busy helping his good friends and neighbours Harry Urchit and Eric Bergstrand clear land, saw lumber, fix machinery and do whatever needed doing. As he used to say, “If I can’t fix it, it’s time it went to the dump.�

Harvey will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but we will treasure the many memories we have of him as he will constantly be in our thoughts.

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Harvey was predeceased by his parents Albert and Catherine Bentley, brother Doug, sister Cathy, sister-in-law Carol and many of his best friends.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions can be made to the Kamloops Hospice Association in Harvey’s memory.

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It is with great sadness that the family of Helen (Eleni) Dimopoulos announces her passing on April 12, 2020 in Kamloops, BC at the age of 79 years.

February 9, 1932 - March 18, 2020 Less than a year ago you lost the love of your life Patricia and the loss broke your heart.

Being without her was too hard to bear. Your smiles and your true happiness died with her.

The past few months the physical pain you were going through broke our hearts. As much as it hurts to lose you we are glad you are no longer suffering. We were truly blessed to have kept you at home until the end and we know you heard us every time we told you that we loved you.

Dad was pre-deceased by our mom Patricia only 10 1/2 months ago and by four of his siblings in England. Lovingly survived by his children Marina (Francis), Heather (Gerald), Denise, and John (Palma). He left a legacy of six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He leaves four surviving siblings back in England.

Dad spent at least 30 years working on the genealogy of the Capon family and in fact became an expert who shared his findings with many organizations and other family members around the world. He loved pottering in the garden with mom, family barbeques and holiday dinners, really enjoyed trips to the pool, and loved a good World War II debate. An avid reader of Roman history and Science Fiction we can only hope there is a great library on the other side. That, and awesome hiking trails so he and mom can enjoy them together again as they did in the past.

Many thanks to Dr. Smillie for the home visits and personal phone calls, to the IH RN’s and to all the care aides who made life just a little easier in his last months.

Cremation took place on March 20, 2020, no service will be held. “Together again�

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John Walter Capon “Daddy�

Dad was born in London England, a true cockney as he was born within the sound of Bow’s bells. He survived a bout of diphtheria as a young child and was pretty sure that was why he wasn’t as tall as any of his brothers! He also survived the war as a child evacuee and the emotional wounds he suffered would never heal.

Fortunately for dad and his brothers, they were given a public (private school in the U.K.) education as a government ‘experiment’ to test the nature over nurture theory in regards to intelligence and learning ability.

Dad went on to serve in the RAF but due to extreme air sickness he transferred his radio officer skills to the Merchant Navy. He apprenticed as an Electronics Technician with Marconi and that career took him to many parts of the world with wife and children in tow. Dad really enjoyed his time spent working on the Mid Canada (DEW) Line. After training in Streator, Illinois he did many years up north at Great Slave Lake and Great Whale River but did time at all of the locations before ending his stint at Hall Beach. Mom and dad met in 1955 and married in 1957 and had 62 wonderful years together.

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Helen was born in Platamona, Greece on February 10, 1941 to parents Kleoboulos and Olga Hagiharalabous.

Survived by her loving husband and best friend of 54 years Tom, also known as Athanasios; children George (Jo-Ann) and Kleo (Mary); grandchildren Zoe, Sophia, Nikolas, Evi, and Alex; brothers George (Nikoletta) and Louis (Diane), sisters-in-law Eleni, Nikoletta, Athena (George), and numerous nieces and nephews, including Olga and Yoti Haralabous who lived in Kamloops.

Predeceased by her parents Kleoboulos and Olga Hagiharalabous and in-laws George and Sofia Dimopoulos, brother Xaralambos, brothers-in-law Theodore and Dimitri, and sister-in-law Vetta.

Helen spent the first years of her life in Greece. She took care of her brothers and her family home as both of her parents had to work outside of the home. Through family, she met the love of her life, Tom in Athens, and they married in August of 1965. Soon after their marriage, Tom moved to Montreal to make a better life for them and to find more opportunities. After he worked for six months, Helen joined Tom in Canada to start their new life together. In 1967, they moved to Thompson, Manitoba, where both George and Kleo were born. After moving back to Greece for a short time, they decided to make Canada their permanent home, and they moved to Kamloops, BC in 1974.

While living in Kamloops, Helen focused on her family; she was a devoted, dedicated, selfless, and loving wife and mom. George and Kleo have respect for how she and their dad were able to make a life for them in a new country and provide them with what they needed. Helen worked outside of the home too in the hospitality industry, working as a chambermaid and in several restaurants.

There were many important friends in Helen’s life that she met through work and the Greek community. She made strong connections with Anna Gonidis and Barb Sarmatzis, two close friends with whom she shared many memories, stories and laughs.

Helen spent countless volunteer hours supporting the local Greek community and Ukrainian Orthodox community. Her passion was cooking and baking, and she found many opportunities to share this talent with these communities. This passion also translated into top quality food that she loved to share with her family, friends and neighbours.

Years later, her boys married and had children of their own. Spending time with her growing family, especially her grandchildren, became a new passion in life. She loved attending sporting events, concerts, and birthday parties. She was always happiest during family gatherings where everyone was visiting and eating the amazing food she made. She could often be heard saying, “Fae Fae�, which translates to “Eat Eat!�

About ten years ago, the family noticed a change in Helen, and she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Since the diagnosis, the disease slowly took its toll. Tom was a devoted caregiver and was by her side everyday in their home in the first years of the disease. Later, she moved to The Hamlets where Tom continued to faithfully visit her.

Thank you to Dr. Vlahos, the Home Health Care staff, Ponderosa Lodge staff, and The Hamlets staff.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish, donations in Helen’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.

No services at this time.

Edna Kathrine Davis

(nĂŠe Nikkel - formerly Robinson) August 20, 1930 - April 4, 2020 On April 4, 2020, Edna peacefully left the confines of this earth to rejoice in the glory of her heavenly home. Edna was a woman of great faith and gentle strength who added feelings of calmness, humour and understanding to those who knew her.

She was truly loved by many.

Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightening they Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

And you, my father, there on the sad height,

Do not go gentle into that good night.

Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Edna was predeceased by two husbands, Robbie Robinson (1996) and Eugene Davis (2015).

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She leaves behind her four sons Wayne, Ivan, Clark (Yuki) and Dale and grandchildren Dylan, Nathan, David, Adam, Michael, Katherine and several step-grandchildren.

Due to the unusual circumstances our world is in, no service is planned for the foreseeable future.

Edna, we have loved you deeply and your spirit will remain in our hearts forever.

Lou Dubravich Lou passed away peacefully on March 17, 2020, with his wife Neila McKee at his side.

Lou was born December 2, 1932 in Sault Ste. Marie.

He moved his family to BC in the mid sixties.

He leaves behind his wife Neila McKee, his daughter Andrea Guyon (Victoria), grandson Sage Guyon and granddaughter Kestrel Guyon. He also leaves his extended family, step-daughters Charna and Tanya McKee, four grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Lou is survived by three sisters Dorothy and Helen (Ontario) and Barbara in Connecticut.

Lou was an avid skier, tennis player and golfer.

He was a kind and generous man, always ready to lend a hand.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

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June 19, 1939 - April 16, 2020

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August 21, 1930 - April 11, 2020

She is predeceased by her husband Bob, sister Shirley, brother Gerry, mother Lillian and father August.

Joan was born in Trail and lived in many places throughout British Columbia. She moved to Kamloops in her 20s with her parents. Soon after, Joan met Bob at a square dancing club, “The Pine Tree Twirlers.” They were married in 1965 and spent fifty happy years in Kamloops. Together they enjoyed dancing, curling, golfing, camping, gardening, playing cards, and hiking with their three dogs (Rascal, Tucker and Sheba). Whenever possible, they would go to Music in the Park followed by ice cream at Scoopz. They spent many hours cheering for their children in their sports and cultural activities. We will miss our mom dearly.

A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Ridgeview Lodge who really cared about our mom and made her smile.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation on Joan’s behalf to one of the following charities: the Sandra Schmirler Foundation, the BC SPCA, or the Alzheimer’s Society of BC. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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Eva Kathleen Harvey

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Mrs. Harvey leaves behind her husband of 50 years, Joe; her daughter Roseanne (Alex); her step-children Bonita and James (Sandra); many cousins and countless friends. She is predeceased by her son, George.

Born and raised in Victoria, BC, Mrs. Harvey moved to Vernon, BC at age 23 to begin her career as an educator. She maintained her roots on the Island while establishing deep connections in the Interior.

Mrs. Harvey settled in the Westwold Valley in 1969 and became a pillar of the community.

She was a teacher at Westwold Elementary School for more than 30 years, and she loved her job and every single one of her students.

She volunteered with the Westwold Legion and founded the WestMont News, a community newspaper still going strong after 43 years.

Since her retirement in 2002, she focused on her family, travelled, and gave tirelessly to many organizations and charities. Mrs. Harvey was known for her stories, her big heart, her fast driving, and her passion for reading, knowledge and education.

Michael John Kohlman 1977 - 2020

Joe started working for Woodward’s in 1954 as a janitor downtown Vancouver and retired in Kamloops 36 years later as the manager of shipping and receiving. Joe loved working at Woodward’s. He volunteered many, many, many hours to barbeques at Douglas Lake Ranch, Woodward’s sponsored rodeo’s and Woodward’s curling bonspiels which were all held annually.

Joe was very active in the community; he was a member of The Naturalist Club, Parks and Rec Club, MacArthur Island Project and Beautify Kamloops. Joe and Sophia both loved spending countless hours gardening in their yard, it was deemed the Mini Butchart Gardens.

He is survived by his three children Brenda (Craig) MacAlister, Karen (Curtis) Stone, Owen (Kimberly) Hunka; grandchildren Randy (Erin), Valerie (Jesse), Aidan, O.J. Jr. and Rory and one great-grandson Wyatt.

The family would like to thank the care aides, nurses and recreation staff of The Hamlets and Dr. Cribb for their exceptional care of their father.

Theresa Lynne Kleefeld

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Eva Harvey. She died suddenly and peacefully of a cardiac event in her home in Westwold, BC on Friday, April 10, 2020.

She was 78 years old.

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Predeceased by his wife of 53 years Sophia in 2005, son Raymond in 1960 and all his siblings.

Joe was the only sibling in his family to attend University.

Unfortunately, no service at this time, the family will be hosting a celebration of life when it is safe to do so.

January 24, 1942 - April 10, 2020

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Joe was the second youngest of ten children born in Sniatyn, Alberta to parents Elias and Katherina Hunka.

Joan was an amazing mother and granny. She was kind and generous to all of her friends and family. She spent countless hours volunteering for many different organizations; some of these include: Parkcrest Elementary, Brocklehurst Secondary, and the Canada Games Marching Band. Mom would spend her evenings in the neighbourhood canvassing for the Canadian Cancer Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. She enjoyed officiating at various bonspiels held in Kamloops and helping out with the ladies curling league.

She is survived by her children Tracey, Darrell, Bradley and granddaughter Lily, sister-in-law Lily, brother-in-law Jack (Ann), brother-in-law Del (Betty), and many nieces and nephews.

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The family of Michael John Kohlman are heartbroken to announce his sudden passing on Monday, March 23, 2020.

Mike was born on September 15, 1977 in Kamloops, BC. Mike (aka Mr. Hollywood) was a big guy with an even bigger heart. He was always there to lend a hand and his famous big bear hugs.

He started his first real job landscaping at the age of 15, then moved on to heavy construction, oil and gas pipeline, mining, pulpmill and residential construction.

Left to mourn are his son Justis Kohlman, parents Larry and Debi Kohlman, sister Tanya (Garth) Neibrandt, nieces Natiya, Emmy and Payton, grandmother Elsie Burt and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many close, special friends.

He was predeceased by his grandfather Larry Burt, grandparents Ed and Phyllis Kohlman and so many others.

Theresa Lynne Kleefeld of Kamloops passed away on April 5, 2020 at 68 years of age after a hard battle with cancer.

A Celebration of life will be held at a later date when the COVID-19 crisis is over.

She is survived by her children Martin (Tamara) Robson of Burnaby and Nathaniel Brown of Ontario, her grandchildren Katelin, Kyler and Emma Robson as well as her sisters Barbara Stocks, Maryanne (Art) MacNeil

Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home

Theresa is predeceased by her mother and father Henery and Emma and brothers Ken and Danny Kleefeld.

The family would like to give special thanks to the Kamloops Hospice and Dr. Gorman and staff.

A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date when it is safe to gather.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Theresa to the Kamloops Hospice.

Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mike’s memory to The Heart and Stroke Foundation and/or The Canadian Cancer Society.

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Gayle Ingrid McCabe (née Thors) September 18, 1948 - April 7, 2020

It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Gayle Ingrid McCabe of Kamloops, BC on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

She is survived by her husband Mike McCabe, twin brother Gary Thors, two sisters Barb Gaetz and Maria Plunkett and her four daughters Christina Silveri, Shannon McCabe, Jodi Savichunas, and Amber McCabe. Gramma will also be lovingly remembered by her ten grandchildren.

A special thank you to the doctors and nurses in the ICU and on 7-North in Royal Inland Hospital.

She will be remembered for her infectious energy, vibrant spirit, fierce intelligence, sharp wit, and hearty laugh. Her lust for life was strong and palpable, and she will be immeasurably missed by many.

There will be a celebration of life at a later date when we can all get-together.

A celebration of Mrs. Harvey’s full and dynamic life will take place after COVID-19 restrictions are removed and the hundreds of people who loved her can come together.

Condolences can be sent to Drake Cremation.com

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Ted Leitch (Edmund) passed away recently in Vancouver, at the age of 87, surrounded by his loving family. Ted was born and grew up in Edmonton, received his Architectural Degree from the University of Washington in Seattle, and started his practice in Kamloops in 1960. He was passionate about his profession and enjoyed working well into his seventies.

He was deeply engaged in his community, volunteering with the City of Kamloops, Heritage Committee; Arts Council; the United Way; and the Kamloops Farmers Market, as well as being a longstanding member of the Kamloops Gyro Club.

Ted was a great athlete, participating in sports such as curling and downhill skiing. He grew up swimming with his sister Barbara and brother Doug, and swam his whole life, eventually joining the Masters Swim Club in Kamloops. He loved the water and sun and spent many summers at Shuswap Lake and later Hornby Island, where he enjoyed precious holiday time with family.

Known for his big smile, laugh, great sense of humour, kindness and generosity, Ted is survived by Joan; daughters Tracy and Megan (Michael); grandchildren Lauren, Liam and Chloe; and close niece Janice Buker of Edmonton.

He and Joan were fortunate to have an absolutely wonderful (and FUN!) group of close friends in Kamloops, with whom they raised their families, shared many adventures, and formed lifelong bonds. They lived on Clarke St in the West End for 54 years, surrounded by incredible neighbours, both past and present, whom they will never forget.

Donations in Ted’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.

Dennis Peter Nick Samila passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Dad passed peacefully at home with his loving wife Lillian Samila by his side, while holding his hand. Cancer took its toll on Dad and sadly took him too early from all of us.

Dennis was predeceased by his sisters Elsie, Madaline and brother Terry.

Dennis is survived by his six children Nadine, David, Brian, Tami, Dean, and Shawn, as well as his eleven grandchildren, Jake, Cassidy, Payton, Brooklyn, Evan, Mitchel, Jacob, Lachlan, Piper, David, and Nicholas.

Dennis was born in 1943, in the small town of Porcupine Plains, Saskatchewan. He moved to Kamloops in the early 60s where he remained for the rest of his life. Dad worked for the City of Kamloops for 38 years before he retired. He went back to work doing various odd jobs before joining the Walmart-Mart team as a shipper receiver.

One of Dad’s real passions was working with mom in their ceramic shop. Dad loved casting new things for mom to paint. When people would come to the shop, dad would show off the latest project mom had completed. To him they weren’t just customers, they were friends too. That really defines dad. He loved to talk with everyone. He put everyone at ease the moment he met them. His eyes where pure kindness, his touch was gentle, and his outlook very positive. Dad always had some wisdom to impart to all.

Not many people know this but my father is an unsung hero. He has saved many lives throughout his lifetime. While working as OPP, he once saved his partners from a drunken shotgun wielding farmer just by taking time to settle the farmer down and talking to him. He was to be awarded a medal for his actions that night but was denied because of political reasons. There have been many lives he has saved while working for search and rescue and never asked for anything in return. He even saved a man from falling off a cliff, nearly losing his own life in the process. It was with split second choices and his instincts that he managed to grab a small little sapling and hold firmly to the person’s straps that he saved both their lives. He spent most of his life on the edge of life and death but always thought of others first.

As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you ďŹ nd comfort...

My father was a great man, had great valor, character beyond compare and an even greater heart. He has had many adventures and has done few things many would never get the chance to do.

He has visited all the corners of Canada, ate real Montreal Smoke Meat Sandwiches in Montreal, and interviewed many bands, even Rolling Stones as a radio host.

Lived in Jasper, Churchill, Pond Inlet and Logan Lake. He’s worked security for high end concerts, climbed poles with spurs and worked at a diesel power plant for Hydro, was a Corrections Officer, and even managed a youths baseball team of misfits. He was a man of many skills and talents. Even though he was sometimes hard to communicate with his strong opinions, he always had everyone else’s heart and well-being in mind, even above his own. He loved to laugh and even more so loved when he could brighten up a room by making everyone else laugh with his funny humour and quick wit. One of the funniest moments in his life he always loved, was when I was a little boy and we went to Mr. Mikes for lunch. We were sitting there with several older ladies across from us talking about me.

My father thought it would be hilarious to bolster himself a little by asking me, “Andrew, where did you get your brown eyes from?� I replied, “from my mom.� He then would laugh and think he could get one up on me and ask, “Andrew, where did you get your brains from.� Thinking I would say, from him, but without any hesitation I replied, “from my mom.� He looked at me shocked while everyone else blew up with laughter. But deep down he knew I really got my brains and wit from him. He and I have always had a strong bond. He taught me to always be honest with him and to always communicate with him if I ever needed him. There have been times in my life where I would have been in serious trouble and blamed for actions not my own. It was through that honesty and communication, that proved I was innocent and gave my father great pride in the strength of his teachings in how he would raise me in life.

But the greatest act of heroism in my mind was the tough choice he had to make one quiet afternoon.

He had to choose to let my mother leave and decide to keep me or not. Even with all the stresses of life and hardships of trying to work, maintain a home, and raise a child on his own, he did a superb job doing so with what little he had. I can without a doubt say that had my father not chose to keep me, I would not be here today and that I know I would not be alive today if not for him. Thank you for the wonderful life you gave me and I will always miss you. Love you dad.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

Kerry Ross It is with great sadness that the family of Kerry Ross announces his passing after a long illness on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the age of 58.

Kerry will be remembered by his children Daegan (Jen), Cody (Tanis) and Katrina (Ewald).

Kerry was so proud of his four grandchildren Lachlan, Alisdair, Ronan and Harper. He is also lovingly remembered by his sister Kathy (John) Johnston and their children Cara and Craig, his step-mother Phyllis Ross and his four step-sisters.

Kerry was predeceased by his father Mel Ross and his mother Maureen Ross.

Cancellation of celebration of life for Kerry Ross due to COVID-19. New notice will be posted when this pandemic is over.

Karen Diane Thomson The family of Karen Diane Thomson (nĂŠe Cantin) are saddened to announce her passing over Easter weekend.

Karen was a loving soul who brightened the lives of those around her. She was born October 1947 in Kenora, Ontario. She then moved to and had her childhood in the Red Lake area of Ontario.

She moved to Sarnia, Ontario to live with her brother Paul, at the age of 15. There she completed her high school and nursing education.

Starting her nursing career in 1967 in Vancouver, she then moved to Kamloops in 1973 to work at Royal Inland Hospital, where she worked until 2006. This time allowed her to become a valuable member of the community and she is known to many through her connections at the hospital.

Karen is survived and dearly missed by her son Brock, daughter-in-law Tiffany, two grandchildren Thorin and Crispin, siblings Paul and Lynn, nieces Tammy, Shelly, Trina and nephew Chris. Her friend and partner Wayne, and his grandchildren Molly, Mathew and Kaiden also survive her.

She is predeceased by her husband Richard and niece Joanne.

Karen lived life to the fullest, she loved to travel the world and was always excited for her next great adventure. Her sense of humour paired with a deeply caring nature meant that she was able to help and connect with all those who’s lives she touched. She was a dedicated mother and the most special and patient grandmother. She loved and laughed and celebrated all her time with her family and friends.

Dad was an amazing husband, father, coworker, friend, neighbour and animal lover.

He will be missed by all who knew him.

We will always carry your memory in our hearts.

Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the RIH Foundation, Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops.

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

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Richard William Percy, born March 21, 1946. Son of Bill Richard Percy and Thelma Smith Percy. Brother of Ruth Percy and Late Brother James Percy. Husband of late wife Elizabeth Kyak Percy and father of Richard Andrew Kyak Percy.

He met Joan, the love of his life, in a summer drawing course at the Banff School of Fine Arts in 1955. For 60 years Ted was a loving, supportive husband, and a true partner, always encouraging Joan to follow her interests. They shared a love of travel, the arts and were lucky enough to be at each other’s side right until the very end.

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Richard William Percy

Ted Leitch (Edmund)

Dennis Peter Nick Samila

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