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“That’s part of what we’re trying to mould.” TRU’s sleep conference is the only one in B.C., Matthews said. There’s a similar event held in Alberta, but it’s a biennial effort. Matthews said events like this weekend’s conference will go a long way to furthering the understanding of sleep and sleep disorders. “We’re really sort of on the cusp of understanding what the implications are of not sleeping properly,” he said, estimating 750,000 British Columbians live with sleep disorders. “You can’t just ignore something that you spend a third of your life doing,” he said. “We’ve got to get the word out that it’s a really important part of your health.”

It’s a stretch of road known for its beautiful landscapes and rural setting. However the Old Merritt Highway (Highway 5A) has also been the scene of some devastating crashes. That was especially the case in the spring of 2010, when a rash of accidents involving mostly large transport trucks had local politicians and residents calling for a ban of the vehicles on the two-lane highway. The spate of crashes prompted the provincial government enact several measures to bring the carnage to a halt. As it turns out, the highway has been safer for travel in the last couple years than during the middle of the last decade. According to ICBC, the number of crashes and injuries along Highway 5A has been generally in decline dating back to 2006. In 2010, there were 25 accidents along the highway, resulting in 28 injuries. That proved to be an increase from 2009, in which there were 18 crashes involving 14 injuries. However, neither of the figures come close to touching the number of crashes in 2006. There were 47 accidents on Highway 5A that year, injuring 32 people. The following year, officials recorded 30 crashes injuring 22 people, while 2008 saw 33 crashes and another 18 people injured. ICBC does not yet have data from 2011 available yet. Joe Gardner, general manager of the Douglas Lake Ranch, is happy to see the number of crashes along Highway 5A in decline, but isn’t convinced the road is any safer. “It doesn’t feel any better,” he told KTW. Gardner said he still sees many large trucks travelling faster than they should for the road. “I make sure I don’t pass any trucks on the corners,” he said.

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Thompson Rivers University associate professor of respiratory therapy Les Matthews fits a CPAP mask for second-year student Robin Carter. Much more on sleep will be discussed this weekend at the annual TRU Multi-disciplinary Sleep Conference. Dave Eagles/KTW

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T’S SOMETHING EVERY person on the planet does every day and it’s not eating or breathing — and, according to an associate professor at Thompson Rivers University, it’s something often overlooked by the medical profession. Sleep, according to Les Matthews, is just as important as diet and exercise in maintaining a healthy body. “It’s like when they first started looking at nutrition,” the respiratory therapy faculty member told KTW. “That’s where we are with sleep.” Now, Matthews said, sleep researchers are trying to gain momentum and increase the dialogue among different disciplines. That’s where the upcoming TRU

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Multi-disciplinary Sleep Conference comes in. Scheduled to begin on Friday, March 9, and run through Sunday, March 11, Matthews is hoping the conference — in its third year — will help increase awareness and expand understanding of the importance of sleep. Organizers are expecting upwards of 200 delegates, some from as far away as China. Matthews said most are physicians and respiratory therapists, but there are also nurses, teachers, dentists and psychologists slated to attend. “It’s really a multi-disciplinary approach,” he said. “It’s all really about us working together. “If we have private practice working with public, then we can make a difference.”

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Thompson Rivers University associate professor of respiratory therapy Les Matthews (left) said this weekend’s sleep conference is all about increasing awareness. “We’re not trying to take away from diet and exercise,” he said. “We’re trying to say, ‘This is one of the pillars of health.’” Dave Eagles/KTW

A unique aspect of this weekend’s TRU Multi-disciplinary Sleep Conference will be events geared toward people in the community who are interested in sleep. “At almost all conferences, they don’t allow the public to come in,” said university respiratory therapy faculty member Les Matthews. “What we decided to do is, for the Friday afternoon and evening, open it to the public.” On Friday, March 9, the public is invited to attend a pair of events being held in conjunction with the conference. In the afternoon, the doors will open to the conference’s exhibit area, at which people interested in learning more about sleep — or those who suffer from sleeping disorders — can receive information from TRU’s respiratory-therapy department and some of the major players in the world of respiratory technology. The exhibit area will be set up in the

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Matthews cited an Australian study, which estimated the annual cost of sleeprelated disorders in that country to be $7.5 billion US — including treatment of diseases caused by sleeping disorders and accidents attributed to sleep deprivation. The study, he said, found the cost of treating the sleep disorders themselves would have been just two per cent of that figure. “The shame is, investing and providing education for this can make a huge difference for saving us money,” he said. “We’re always going to have to treat the sleep disorders, but we should provide the

education alongside that.” In the end, Matthews said, it

comes back to increasing awareness. “We’re not trying to take away from diet

and exercise,” he said. “We’re trying to say, ‘This is one of the pillars of health.’”

Mountain Room inside the Campus Activity Centre. Later in the evening, a public lecture by two renowned sleep doctors will be held in TRU’s Grand Hall. Doctors Osman Ipsiroglu and Manisha Whitmans will give a talk titled Children With Sleep Problems — A 24-Hour Concern. “Anyone working with kids, I think, will find that absolutely fascinating,” Matthews said. “It’s for anyone really that’s interested in finding out a little bit more about sleep.” For more information, log on to tru.ca/ sleep.

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On the lawn of the legislature in Victoria (above left) and on busy Columbia Street in Kamloops (above right), striking teachers rallied on Tuesday, March 6, the second day of a three-day strike. Teachers were set to return to classrooms today (March 8) as Bill 22, the Education Improvement Act, is debated. Once passed, the act will bring job action to an end, prohibit strike action and set off a cooling-off period, during which the government will appoint a mediator to try one last time to reach a negotiated agreement with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation on a new contract. The old contract expired on June 30, 2011. Tom Fletcher and Dave Eagles photos/KTW

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Between 4,000 and 5,000 union members marched on the B.C. legislature this week to protest legislation putting an end to seven months of strike action by public school teachers. Teachers and other union members arrived in Victoria on Tuesday, March 6, by bus, plane and ferry from Kamloops and around the province to demand the B.C. Liberal government withdraw Bill 22, which will impose a cooling-off period and appoint a mediator to seek a settlement

He and Lambert said the government refuses to put the year-long teacher dispute to an independent mediator and has restricted any settlement to fund wage and benefit increases through savings found within the education system. The BCTF has asked for a 16 per cent wage increase and benefit improvements that B.C. Public School Employers’ Association said will cost taxpayers an extra $2 billion a year. Education Minister George Abbott said the government will continue to debate Bill 22 without

Justine Winser (left) brings a thermos pack of hot coffee to Beattie School of the Arts teacher Joy Boumeester and her colleagues on Tuesday, Mar. 6, morning at the intersection of McGill Road and West Columbia Street. Winser said she saw her former recreational soccer buddy and wanted to show her support for the teachers’ job action. Dave Eagles/KTW

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RCMP Strategic Planning Priorities Public Meetings The Kamloops RCMP is seeking public input in the development of policing strategies for our community. The RCMP will host 2 public meetings that will provide an overview of past activities and programs but also engage the public about what is important to our community.

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Budget Meetings Mar 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 pm Parkside Lounge, Interior Savings Centre 300 Lorne Street Apr 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 am Council Chambers Each meeting will be recorded and posted to the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website within 48 hours. Visit kamloops.ca/2012budget. Shaw Cable Broadcasts Meeting Air Time Mar 6 Mar 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 pm Mar 13 Mar 18 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 pm Apr 3 Apr 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 pm

Please come to the Parkside Lounge at the Interior Savings Centre: t 8FE .BS QN t 5IVST .BS QN For those unable to attend but interested in sharing thoughts and ideas, please email: Kam_Strategic_Plan_2012@rcmp grc.gc.ca Spring Sweeping Spring sweeping is scheduled to begin in March and will take approx. 5 to 7 weeks to sweep all the roads. Sweep ing starts in the downtown core, and the lower levels of the city (North Shore, Brocklehurst, etc), and then the higher levels (Sahali, Juniper, etc). Signage is placed in some neighbour hoods up to 24 hours before the area is scheduled to be swept. Areas of the downtown core (1st to 6th Ave from Seymour St to Columbia St) will have parking restrictions in place. "No Parking" signs will be posted along the streets 48 hours in advance. Other congested areas, such as above and below Columbia St, will have notice delivered to residents notifying

City crews are also responsible for sweeping City maintained sidewalks and medians. These are addressed on afternoon and midnight shifts. Arterial roads are swept on the midnight shift while Collectors and Residential roads are swept during the day and afternoon shifts. The City asks residents to please not place the sand from driveways and sidewalks in large piles on the curb edge. These piles can damage a sweeper and operators have been instructed to sweep around the piles. Airshed Management Workshop #F 1BSU PG UIF 4PMVUJPO 1BSUJDJQBUF JO B XPSLTIPQ TFTTJPO PO .BS GSPN pm at the Tournament Capital Centre. This workshop has participants working together to identify strategies and actions for the City of Kamloops Airshed Management Plan. Register at kamloops.ca/environment. Fire Hydrant Flow Testing From Mar 15 to May 15, Kamloops Fire and Rescue Services will be inspecting the City's fire hydrants, conducting flow tests to ensure they are operating properly and have adequate flow. The program is to comply with fire underwriter requirements. The program will run 7 days a week from 9 am to 8 pm.

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PIONEERING AN IMPROMPTU FIELD TRIP Six-month-old border collie cross Gabby tries her best to tire out her ball buddy, Harmony Pack, as the pair plays go-fetch in Pioneer Park. The Grade 2 Marion Schilling elementary student was spending the day with her parents in the park as Kamloops teachers continued their threeday strike. Dave Eagles/KTW

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A major redevelopment plan for a downtown Kamloops church should have no affect on a popular camp, according to organizers. Despite the potential sale of a portion of the Camp Grafton site in the Shuswap, the camp will continue on this summer business as usual. Camp co-ordinator Giorsa Campbell wanted to get the message out in light of the media attention the camp has been receiving. The camp, an 18-hectare site on Magna Bay, is operated by the Camp Grafton Society and owned

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Church officials indicated it could still be quite some time before the properties hit the market, if even all three are sold. The overnight camp runs for five weeks starting in July, with about 40 campers attending each week. Meanwhile, renovation work on te church at Fourth Avenue and St. Paul Street is expected to begin in April, with construction of a $12.8-million housing project on the property to start later in the year. For more information on the camp, contact Campbell at 250-320-5686, or go to online to campgrafton.ca.

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People’s concerns go up in smoke By Jeremy Deutsch STAFF REPORTER

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A recent study might show the air in Kamloops is pretty good, but it hasn’t deterred residents from wanting their say on a future airshed plan. Since launching the public-consultation portion of the plan, the city has received 380 surveys from residents about air quality. It is a number that surprised Jen Fretz, the city’s sustainability and environmental-services manager. “People are concerned and interested and wanting to get involved,” she said. Fretz noted residents have a plethora of concerns and ideas about air quality, but they specifically relate to industry, dust, wood smoke and stoves. The top concern appears to be the Domtar pulp mill.

Fretz said the mill comes up whenever the topic of air quality is discussed, but she pointed out Domtar has representatives on the airshed-advisory committee and is working alongside the city to maintain good air quality in Kamloops. Another burning issue for residents surrounds the use of wood stoves. “People are very passionate about their wood stoves, so any potential change to the use of a wood stove scares a lot of people,” Fretz said. Wood stoves are allowed in the city, but they need to be approved by the Canadian Standards Association. Fretz said it will be up to the public to come up with ideas on dealing with the appliances and, ultimately, council if it wants to move forward with any

recommendations. The city has scheduled a major public airshed workshop for March 14 at the Tournament Capital Centre. An airshed report released by the city in January indicated the air quality in Kamloops is actually pretty good. According to the report, the quality typically ranks in the one to three category — or low-risk range — on the Air Quality Health Index, a provincial monitoring system. The ambient air quality is measured through two monitoring stations in Brocklehurst and downtown. The report also indicated air quality has been improving over the years. A final draft of the management plan is expected to be presented to council in June.

Council to review its travel-spending policy By Jeremy Deutsch STAFF REPORTER

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Subtle changes to how council accounts for its travel spending are in the works. Council has agreed to ask staff to revise the expense policy to reflect travel incurred by members who sit on external boards or committees, like the Canadian Federation of Municipalities or the Union of B.C. Municipalities. Essentially, if a councillor sits on one of these boards and they need to travel, but the organization doesn’t pay for travel expenses, a councillor can add the expense beyond their $5,000 limit. The discussion was sparked after a couple of councillors spent more than their alloted amount in 2011. Council will not be changing its overall

expense cap of $50,000. Councillors are assigned a travel budget of $5,000 annually, however, other members can give their unused travel dollars to help cover any extra costs. Mayor Peter Milobar suggested the current expense amount is fine, noting it’s been years since council surpassed the cap. “No one has been worried about the global number. It’s really how do we report out how that $50,000 is being spent,” he said. Council will also consider changing the amount councillors get for meals when they travel. The policy allows $10 for breakfast, $16 for lunch and $34 for dinner. Milobar said the city is looking at other organizations, such as the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, which

has a different scale for meal expenses for smaller and larger cities. It’s in recognition it may cost more to get a healthy meal in a city like Vancouver than in Merritt, for example. Last year, Milobar spent $5,398 to attend several events, including Canada Sport Tourism Alliance in Ottawa in April and a dinner in Cold Lake Alta., for the 419 Squadron. Nancy Bepple turned out to be the big spender, using $7,867 last year for her expenses, including $3,197 to attend the Federation of Municipalities annual convention in Halifax. Former councillor Jim Harker also broke his cap, spending $5,598 for expenses, which included $2,729 to attend the Halifax conference. He also spent $2,869 to attend the annual Union of B.C.

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While preparing to meet Zach Goodman for the first time, Shelley Ockenden admits she had to take a few deep breaths. Ockenden works in the Interior Health Authority’s nursing-support services — more specifically, she helps families who have a child in palliative care. Zach was 12 years old at the time and was dying of a brain tumour. Despite the heartbreaking situation, Ockenden fondly remembers the welcoming first meeting at the Goodmans’ doorstep. “Zach bounded around the corner and said ‘Hey, how are you?’,” she recalled. “He was an incredible teenager and wise beyond his years.” It was the start of relationship between Ockenden and the Goodmans that would help guide the Kamloops family up until Zach’s last days. Zach was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2009 and became palliative in 2010. Ockenden became a huge part of the family. She would take Zach on outings — or just share a cry. Perhaps more importantly, Ockenden broke down the walls that health professionals tend to have in dealing with a sick or dying child. “For our family, that

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at Canuck Place while he fought his illness, he preferred to be at home. However, the family did have to call the centre a few times in the middle of the night for some extra support. Zach passed away at the age of 13. But, Ockenden and Goodman stayed friends and meet for what they call “therapy tea.” Goodman said she wants to tell her story on behalf of Zach, in hopes of inspiring a change of perspective for the health-care professionals involved in palliative care.

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EVIN KRUEGER invited Vicki Huntington to lunch this week. The independent MLA for Delta-South declined, citing a workweek full of obligations, but did agree to coffee with her B.C. Liberal counterpart for Kamloops-South Thompson. The invitation came after Krueger became the centre of a political firestorm, almost turfed from the halls of the legislature by the Speaker for his continuous heckling of Huntington on Feb. 23. Krueger said he wanted to hear from Huntington directly how she felt about the situation and learn if he had offended her. “I never dreamt people would think I was bullying her,” Krueger said. Apparently, Huntington agreed he wasn’t being a bully, telling him during the coffee break that he didn’t hurt her feelings or offend her, but just made her mad. Krueger said he views Huntington the way he sees Premier Christy Clark or Attorney General Shirley Bond — a strong political woman who knows how the system works. So, why did he do it? He didn’t like the speech Huntingdon was giving about what she sees as job losses in the province. Krueger said it is simply not true his government has the worst job-creation record and he wishes people would stop saying it. It’s why he turned his heckling to NDP MLA Scott Fraser, too, when the representative for Alberni-Pacific Rim also criticized the government’s job-creation record.

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LEVEL In Krueger’s eyes, it was all lies, something he told another NDP MLA after the incident. Krueger said the person replied that everyone lied. “I told him, no, I don’t lie,” Krueger said. I told Krueger I find the heckling — which, at the federal level, seems to be the only reason they meet — unprofessional and unbecoming of the political process. It may come as a surprise to longtime Krueger-watchers but, before he was first elected, he also thought heckling wasn’t appropriate in politics. That changed, he said, when he went to an MLA orientation session led by George MacMinn, then the clerk of the legislature, who told the rookies that not only was heckling allowed, it’s a valuable tool, a part of the process. Apparently, when done properly, it lightens the debate, eases stress and keeps things moving along. And, in Krueger’s mind, heckling gets more attention than it deserves. He blames the press gallery for that to some degree, noting legislative reporters, in his view, only show up for question period and whenever some-

thing controversial is discussed. “I don’t know where they are the rest of the time,” he said. As for opinions by some of those reporters that the longtime MLA has no political future left, Krueger disagrees. And, he has another incidence of him speaking his mind that he sees proving his point. His later outburst about judges using their powers to send political messages was simmering for a very long time, the MLA said. He knew exactly what he was saying and why he was saying it, responding to something he’s watched for years and doesn’t believe is right. When a person facing child-luring charges had those charges stayed due to a 27-month delay in going to court, that was the final straw. Judges are supposed to deal with evidence and apply laws, not use their position to lobby or criticize the government — and the judge in this case was doing that, Krueger said, blaming it on inadequate funding. Since then, his constituency office has been receiving many emails, calls and letters from Kamloopsians — and almost each agrees with the MLA and feel it’s high time somebody spoke out about it. So, let the columnists write his political obituary — Krueger is confident he’s speaking for his constituents and that they will be there for him when the province goes to the polls next year. Until then, he’ll still be heckling. dale@kamloopsthisweek.com kamloopsstreetlevel.tumblr.com

It was a re-announcement of sorts, but Telus’ decision to build a major data centre in Kamloops bears repeating in this economy that continues to resemble Rocky in-between winning titles. The telecommunications giant announced this week it will be spending $100 million in the Tournament Capital Centre, the bulk of which is in the form of the $75-million data centre in the McGill Road industrial area adjacent to Thompson Rivers University. This clean endeavour will crate about 200 jobs during construction and another 75 permanent positions once the data centre opens. Telus will also be spending $25 million on improving its Internet network and expanding its Optik TV coverage. That Telus chose Kamloops is a result of a few factors coming together. The city is not in a seismic zone, which is crucial to preserving data, and Kamloops is located in a vital geographical spot — the city is at the intersection of three major highways and is one of only two places in Canada in which both national railways cross within city limits. In addition, the existence of Thompson Rivers University helped lure Telus to Kamloops, with Josh Blair, the company’s executive vice-president of human resources, citing the talent at the growing institution. With information becoming a hot commodity in this new world of data transfers at the speed of light, Kamloops is in an enviable position to attract similar data centres that will certainly need a safe and secure place to call home as this decade progresses.

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Re: Students walk out to support teachers: “Thank you to the youth, our future leaders, for your support of justice. “It is very moving. “These are scary times when a government proposes a Draconian bill such as Bill 22 and actually has the audacity to entitle it The Education Improvement Act when, in fact, it is a detrimental blow to the educational system and to the constitutional rights of everyone. “Power to the people!” — posted by Lisa Tyler “I hope they come to a mutually satisfactory agreement!” — posted by Elsie Rossi

Re: Long Blades get set for short-track provincials: “Great Article. Great competition.” — posted by Karen Heisler MacLaren

Re: A proposal to use transit to free up RIH parking spots: “Or, and I am just spitballing here, how about an underground parkade under the existing lot just to the west of the Heritage House in Riverside Park?” — posted by Ron Watt

Dear Prime Minister: Put on your thinking cap Editor: I recently wrote a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper regarding the Canada Pension Plan. I received a letter from the Prime Minister’s Office, which acknowledged receiving my letter. I would like to share my letter with KTW readers. The points raised will eventually affect every Canadian. Dear Prime Minister: My contributions to the Canada Pension Plan were non-discretional payroll deductions. These deductions over the years reduced my take-home pay, which could

have been used to support my family. However, I always considered that this deduction created a contract between Canada and me. I rationalized it as a deferred wage invested by the government, which would pay for a pension at a later date. Now, I find it a mystery why your government feels it necessary to consider lessening the worth of my contribution, and my family’s contribution, to Canada, by a reduction to Canadian-pension entitlement. You are an intelligent guy surrounded by other equally smart people. Why don’t you get to work and come

Editor: Bill 22 is not the answer to the teacher dispute. The bargaining process is a mess and more legislation is not the answer. Class sizes and composition are really the issues, so why are they ignored? Ten years ago, the B.C. Liberals took these bargaining rights away. It is time to give them back. The B.C. Liberals need to listen to the Supreme Court — or do they feel they are above justice? Teachers need to be part of decision-making. It’s time to legislate the funds for education. In parts of California, where cuts to education have been deep, they are looking at a 50 per cent graduation rate. How much will that cost society? Premier Christy Clark should not think about the next election. She should do the job she said she would do — families first, remember? Jean Warren Kamloops

Editor: Re: Dale Bass’s column of March 1 (‘Dear son: Dear son: I’m sorry my job as a teacher has affected you’): The teacher/dad had valid concerns regarding the challenges of teaching and parenting when you work with children all day. However, when the teacher/dad wrote of his inability to afford to send all of his kids to university and not being able to pay for one tuition, my reaction was nonempathetic. My husband and I have two teens who have worked in the summers and small amounts during the other months. They have saved toward their future. Students can wait to go to university until they can afford it, as we did when we were young. The main issue, nationally and globally, is that all of us need to live within our means and live on less! Our governments need to decrease debt, not spend more on salaries. Kathy Boughton Kamloops

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up with a plan to increase pensions? Reducing programs seem to be an admission you don’t have fresh ideas on how to strengthen the economy. You and your fellow members of Parliament were elect to represent your fellow Canadian, so, continue representing our best interest. Please put on your thinking caps and I will support your government if you don’t continue on the present path of attacking seniors.

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More thoughts on the BCTF/government labour impasse Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com to read full version of these letters Editor: The new B.C. Education Plan states the way students learn is changing. I disagree. Perhaps what they use to learn with — such as computers, the Internet and iPads, has changed — but students still need direct instruction, guided practice and easy access to qualified adult help, and all this needs to be in their zone of proximal development. Bill 22 will allow for classes to become even larger and more complicated than before. Consequently, teachers will be forced to move away from individualized, supported instruction and back to one-size-fits-all teaching. Bill 22 is not about moving forward to a new education plan. Bill 22 is about moving backwards to an old, outdated education system. Virginia Ivey head teacher Pinantan elementary Pinantan Lake

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Editor: Re: Dale Bass’s column of March 1 (‘Dear son: Dear son: I’m sorry my job as a teacher has affected you’): Shame on Bass and whomever it was that sent the letter. Shame on the letter writer for being a pure propagandist. He is using a thinkabout-the-children tactic to elicit sympathy from Bass, and the community as a whole, for his cause. If this letter had been written to KTW at any time when there was not a contract dispute between the teachers and their employers, I would just see it as a concerned father feeling bad about the parental shortfalls that his child is experiencing. Instead, this letter is curiously timed as a propaganda tool to win more people to the cause of the teachers in the ongoing dispute. Your children should be just that, your children, not bargaining chips. Brian Martyn Kamloops

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Editor: Re: Christopher Foulds’ column of Feb. 28 (‘What makes the teachers’ union think it’s different?’): To provide context to the current dispute between teachers and the provincial government, we have to look at the events of the past 14 years. In 1998, teachers negotiated directly with the provincial government and concluded a settlement that was accepted by the majority of the membership. It was legislated, but over the objections of the employer, not teachers. That agreement included no wage increases for two years in exchange for working conditions like class size and specialist teacher ratios. It was the B.C. Liberals that took away these rights in 2002 and barred teachers from negotiating these conditions in the future. In 2011, these actions were found to be unconstitutional by the BC Supreme Court. David Komljenovic BCTF executive member at large

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Police seek help in hit-and-run probe Kamloops Mounties are asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver of a vehicle that hit a man on the North Shore last month. On Friday, Feb. 24, at about 7:30 p.m., a 27-year-old man was walking on the sidewalk in the 600-block of Fortune Drive when he was struck and knocked to the ground by a white Chevrolet or Chrysler van as it pulled out of the McDonald’s parking lot. The driver of the van then turned south on Fortune Drive and left the area without stopping. The victim sustained injuries to his right knee and was taken to Royal Inland Hospital

by paramedics. The victim told police he yelled at the driver after being knocked to the ground. This caught the attention of a passing cyclist who turned his

head toward the commotion, but did not stop. The driver of the non-distinct white van is described as being a white woman with graying hair, between

the ages of 45 and 60. She was described as having a large stature. In light of his size and weight, the victim told police the driver would have felt the impact.

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In-camera meetings concern society Group worries practice could affect performing-arts centre member who supports the idea of a centre, suggested jeremy@kamloopsthisweek.com in-camera meetings could There are times when city jeopardize the plan. “Do it correctly and council has to go behind involve the public earlier closed doors. It usually happens when and you will win supporters and friends and not give it involves a discussion around the three Ls — land, a few opponents a powerful weapon to resort to,” he legal or a labour issue. said. But, for members of the Dwyer argued keeping Kamloops Voters Society (KVS), the practice is hap- the discussion in public will help avoid suspicion and pening too often. repeated explanations by As talk in the next few council on a decision. years turns toward the The KVS is concerned potential for the developwith the practice after a ment of a performing-arts portion of council’s recent centre in Kamloops, the society is warning the proj- strategic-planning sessions ect could end up in a similar was held in-camera. However, Mayor Peter situation as the proposed Milobar is confident council parkade for Lorne Street. is doing nothing wrong. Frank Dwyer, a KVS

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He acknowledged parts of the strategic-planning sessions were held in-camera to start, but the reason was just in case new councillors wanted to talk about legal issues. Milobar said everything discussed behind closed doors was captured at the following public strategicplanning sessions. “I don’t see a problem with what we’ve done at this point,” he said, noting the discussions were based on a broad range of capital projects, not only a performingarts centre. The issue also sparked a debate at a recent council meeting. The group of politicians voted for staff to look back

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Clocks move ahead — so take care driving The concept of modern daylight saving time first came about in the late 19th century, when an entomologist from New Zealand proposed the idea of a two-hour time shift to maximize daylight. It was furthered in 1905, when British outdoorsman — and avid golfer — William Willett thought a shift in time might allow him to get in a few more holes before dark. Daylight-saving time

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On Sunday, March 11, most communities in B.C. — including Kamloops — will switch to daylightsaving time. That means some pretty drowsy drivers behind the wheel going to and from work the following Monday. Driver fatigue is a dangerous condition in which the symptoms of sleepiness can severely impair driving performance. Studies show circadian rhythms — body clocks — don’t adjust to time changes naturally. Sleep deprivation impairs brain function as much as alcohol does, reducing the ability of the mind and body to respond quickly and accurately. This impairment can affect your driving ability long before you even notice you’re getting tired. Symptoms of driver fatigue range from heavy eyelids, frequent yawning and feeling irritable to misjudging traffic situations, being surprised by a

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Looking for signs of spring? If the warming weather isn’t enough, you can keep your eye out for the city’s fleet of street cleaners that are out in force removing the roads of the dirt and debris that has accumulated through winter. Dave Eagles/KTW

Goodbye winter — hello spring? Taking a look at last month in Kamloops, the mean temperature of -1.0 was much friendlier than the normal of -2.5 degrees C. In February, the weather was fairly mild and dry for the first half of the month, with temperatures about a degree above normal and little in the way of precipitation. That changed dramati-

cally on Feb. 16, when a potent Pacific storm dumped between 13 and 20 centimetres of snow over the city in one day. The greatest amount of snow was recorded over the eastern and northern sections of Kamloops, matching a record one day snowfall in Feb. 15, 1986 — the same month the Soviet Union launched its Mir space station.

Conditions cooled for a day after the storm, then milder air returned, melting the snow. Temperatures peaked on Feb. 23 with a balmy 8 C reading. Cold air returned for a few days at the end of the month, sending snowmobile enthusiasts into the local hills. Feb. 27 had the coldest overnight temperature of minus-12.5 C.

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City construction stays constant By Jeremy Deutsch STAFF REPORTER

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A flip of the calendar has done little to change the construction industry in the Tournament Capital. According to the city’s building-permit department, just three single-family permits were issued in February, slightly down from five the

previous year. Two months into the year, the overall permit value so far is nearly dead even with the start of last year. The city has handed out $18.8 million in permits, compared to $18.3 million the previous year. The quiet start is no surprise to development and engineering director David Trawin.

He noted the commercial-industrial side of development remains strong, while residential construction is down. “That’s what we’re seeing so far,” Trawin said. City officials have been offering a conservative estimate for 2012 — predicting the city will hit between $130 million and

$150 million in permit value. Last year, city hall was busier than expected, issuing $162.5 million in building permits, which ended up $40-million more than projected. Much of the credit for that positive year was given to a strong showing in commercial and industrial

development. As for 2012, there are some big projects expected to land on the department’s desk, including permits for a Telus data centre, an Interior Health Authority development in North Kamloops and a new Marriott hotel in Aberdeen at the site of the former Home Hardware store at Pacific Way and

Cavers spent $13,000 to get elected By Jeremy Deutsch STAFF REPORTER

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It will likely go down as the most-expensive civic election campaign of last season for one rookie city councillor. Coun. Donovan Cavers said he spent about $13,000 on his election campaign, the bulk of the expense from giant bus ads he bought during the runup to the vote. “I’m not upset having that expense that large because they do kick some of that money back into they tansit system,” he said, adding he had to buy the ads for a minimum of 60 days, when he

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of pocket, as the councillor noted he also raised about $5,000 in contributions. Cavers, a two-time former federal Green party candidate, finished in seventh place, collecting 7,118 votes. So far, only councillors Arjun Singh and Pat Wallace have yet to file their expense forms. On the less-expensive end of the scale was Dieter Dudy’s mayoral campaign. The small-business owner narrowly lost out to incumbent Mayor Peter Milobar by 235 votes, but only spent about a third, compared to the winner.

According to candidate expenses listed on the City of Kamloops website, Dudy spent $4,642 on his nearupset campaign. Milobar spent $13,943. Dudy pulled in $4,040 in campaign contributions, including $500 from Cross Roads Storage and smaller $100 donations from some notable names including Derek Cook, a founding member of the Kamloops Voters Society, and Don Barz with the Kamloops Area Preservation Association. Candidates have until March 19 to file or pay a $500 fine for filing late.

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They get an additional 30 days to file but, if they miss the second deadline, they won’t be eligible to run in the next civic election. Other candidates who have filed include Nelly Dever ($7,601), Chris Ortner ($6,723), Marg Spina ($6,143), John De Cicco (5,860), Nancy Bepple ($5,449), Brendan Shaw ($5326), Dino Bernardo ($4,717), Brenda Prevost ($3,362) Dennis Paget ($3,297), Ken Christian ($3,272), Bryce Eberle ($1,410) Tina Lange ($1,800), Ayren Messmer ($661), John Noakes ($181) and Donna Shedeger ($0).

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ing collection days for donations in the Kamloops area for the residents displaced. ASK Wellness volunteers will be out in the community on Friday, March 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,while staff of ABC Direct Moving will be out in the community on Saturday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For furniture and larger household items, residents are asked to call Lambert at 250-376-4208, Tanya Friesen at 778-4700129 or the Salvation Army at 250-376-1110 (before 4 p.m. today, March 8) to arrange for a pick-up. Residents are encouraged to drop off smaller items, such as

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Gardner noted that, following the attention the highway received a few years ago, there was a large enforcement presence, but that has since been scaled back. Interestingly, though Gardner would like the large trucks to stop using the road, he doesn’t

favour a ban. Kamloops-South Thompson Liberal MLA Kevin Krueger has been an outspoken advocate of banning the big rigs from the Old Merritt Highway. Though he credits the work of the province and road maintenance crews for the safety improvements along the route, he

hasn’t changed his mind. “I’d like the long-haul truckers to stay off of it,” Krueger said, arguing the road should be left for locals and tourists and for agriculture use. He acknowledged a truck ban on 5A would likely force the province to consider doing so for similar highways in B.C.

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In April 2010, there were four crashes involving large trucks along Highway 5A, including two within two days. On April 28, a semi sideswiped another truck, throwing one vehicle against a rock wall while the other spun and jackknifed, landing its tail in Nicola Lake. The second truck hit a pickup truck. Injuries to the drivers of the semis were minor. One passenger in the pickup suffered a broken pelvis and a second passenger had a ruptured spleen. Police said one of the truck drivers fell asleep at the wheel.

On April 14, two men were killed after they crashed their SUV into an oncoming chip truck near Trapp Lake. In that incident, the truck driver was not at fault as numerous witnesses saw the SUV driving erratically before the crash. In the following months, the Ministry of Transportation, through its commercial vehicle safety enforcement team, handed out 48 speeding tickets to truckers. Besides handing out tickets, the ministry installed speed-reader boards, rumble strips and 200 barriers on five priority curves along the highway.

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Video heart-to-heart talk Two e-learning videos are now available to help people who have experienced a heart attack or are living with heart failure to understand and manage their health. The project, a collaboration involving Interior Health Authority patients and staff, was helped by a grant from Cardiac Services BC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This project was driven by the recognition that patients discharged from hospital did not always access conventional supports available to help them learn to manage their condition,â&#x20AC;? said Marie Hawkins, network director of cardiac services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We needed to find an alternate way to provide support that was both client friendly and easily accessible. These interactive videos help fill that gap.â&#x20AC;?

Anyone with an Internet connection can access the videos. Patients can start the video modules in hospital and continue at home after they are discharged. They can also select the topics they wish to learn about and take quizzes to test their knowledge. The Living Well With Heart Failure video provides valuable information for patients about heart failure, as well as tips to manage the condition. The Surviving After A Heart Attack video explains what to expect after a heart attack, outlines steps to deal with future chest pains and offers tips for a heart healthier lifestyle. The videos also provide information on outpatient services and supports. The seven-mem-

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HOSE WHO read our column regularly know we connect proper amounts of rest and sleep with good mental health — and our suggestions to improve sleep have always centred around natural methods. In fact, we steer attention away from the use of sleeping pills or other agents. In a report issued by the British Medical Journal earlier this week, more concerns about sedative use have emerged. People who use sleeping pills — even as few as four pills a year — have a three to five times greater risk of dying. How this translates into numbers is that between 320,000 and 500,000 deaths a year

Dr. Michael Hansford of Kamloops has earned mastership status in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). Hansford is one of only 22 masters of the ICOI in Canada. “I’m really pleased to have received this honour for my commitment to quality service,” Hansford said. “Being part of an international dental implant community has been very beneficial to me in bringing advancements in dental implant treatment to my patients.” The awarding of mastership status is an honour a professional society such as the ICOI bestows on a dental professional involved in dental-implant treatment.

in the United States alone are linked to use of sleeping pills in the class of drugs known as hypnotics, or hypnotic sedatives. The risk of many diseases rises dramatically with the use of hypnotics and the risk increases with higher numbers of pills taken. The cancer increase for people using sleeping pills was 35 per cent higher than the rest of the population, for example. In some respects, this is not “news” because the first link to increased deaths and cancer incidents

was made in the 1970s and 1980s — about the same time the link between cigarettes and cancer was being made. About 10 per cent of the population has a sleep problem and almost 65 per cent of hypnotics are taken by women, according to researchers who followed more than 10,000 subjects for almost three years to draw their conclusions. Although they cannot say the use of hypnotics caused the deaths, it is not a coincidence that so many sleeping-pill

users die or are diagnosed with deadly disease. So what are some of the safer, more natural ways to induce sleep? Cherries are naturally high in melatonin and people who drank a glass of tart cherry juice in the morning and in the evening reported better sleep results. Eating a cup of cherries is about the same. Cod, tuna, shrimp and halibut are high in tryptophan, the same compound found in turkey that makes us sleepy.

Lemon-balm tea has been used for centuries and is seen as effective and safe, as are uses of sage and drinking chamomile tea. All of these natural sleep inducers combined with regular exercise are seen as far more effective and safe than use of sleeping pills. If you have an old family sleep remedy, tell us about it because sleep is one of the essential ingredients of good mental health.

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OBODY said it was going to be easy, is the campaign slogan that Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles Radonski chose for the presidential election next October, and that remains true. Taking on incumbent President Hugo Chavez, an accomplished populist and self-styled “revolutionary”, is a tall order: for 13 years, he has seen off all comers. But it is getting easier. It’s too early to write Chavez’s political obituary, but he is not a well man. Only a year after he had a cancerous growth removed from his abdomen, and despite four bouts of chemotherapy, he is back in Cuba for further treatment. Another tumour has been cut out from the same location and, this time, he will require radiation therapy. The signs are not good. “I swear that I’ll live and I’ll accompany you to new victories,” Chavez told a rally in Caracas the day before he left for Cuba. “No cancer will stop us.” He was equally optimistic after the operation last week: “I continue recovering thanks to Venezuela’s support, the Cuban people, the doctors here in Cuba, to the love from the people that fills me. I’m taking flight, raising the fatherland of the future.” If sheer willpower and old-fashioned

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would still have a good chance of defeating Capriles at the polls, for he is a formidable campaigner who can still mesmerize huge numbers of the country’s poorest people. If he becomes a feeble, absentee campaigner with what voters perceive to be a limited future, the vote will go the other way, and Capriles will win. Chavez has allowed no obvious successor to emerge in his party, so that could be the end of the country’s long experiment in populist politics. If Capriles wins the election, he can then use Venezuela’s soaring oil revenues to continue Chavez’s anti-poverty programmes and consolidate his hold on power. At least, he could do so if Chavez is willing to accept electoral defeat. Nobody would have been willing to bet on that a year ago but, if the impression persists that Chavez is on his last legs, the hard-liners in his party will be reluctant to carry out a constitutional coup and risk ending up in power without him. This may really be the end of South America’s most colourful and controversial politician. That would be no great loss for Venezuela, but it might be a disappointment for God. As Chavez revealed just before leaving for Cuba: “I dreamt a while ago of Christ who came and said, ‘Chavez, arise. ‘It is not time to die,

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FREDRICK FRANKLIN (FRANK) CLARK Frank passed away February 22, 2012 at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops. Frank was born January 17, 1938 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He grew up and went to school in Kamloops, and inherited his love of music and of animals from his parents. He was predeceased by his parents Dr. George Maurice and Carrie Elizabeth, his sister Georgina and his brother Maurice. He is survived by his sister-in-law Margaret Clark, his nieces Catherine Robertson (Stan), Karen Robertson (Ed), Debbie Doudiet (Lyn), and nephews Alan Clark and Carmen Robertson. He is also survived by many relatives in Manitoba. Frank had brilliant careers in dog breeding, showing and judging, winning many awards, and in teaching and performing as a professional figure skater, travelling throughout the United States, Europe and the far East. Over the years, he enjoyed singing in several choirs in Kamloops. There will be a Celebration of his life at Mount Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum Street, in North Kamloops, on Friday, March 9th at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend LeAnn Blackert officiating. A reception and social time with refreshments will follow. Interment of Frank’s cremated remains will take place with those of his Mother and Father near Cypress River, Manitoba. Donations in Frank’s memory may be made to the Kamloops SPCA or Mount Paul United Church.

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RALPH ARMAND DOUCETTE Ralph Armand Doucette of Kamloops BC passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 81 years of age. He is survived by his loving wife Marie, children Kathy Robinson of Abbotsford BC, Darlene (Dave) McTavish of Elliot Lake, ON, Angela (Joe) Batalha of 108 Mile Ranch, BC, and Clifford (Claudette) Furrer of Kamloops BC; grandchildren Lezley, Ryan (Melissa), Jamie (Sammie), Billy, Jessica, Sarah (Ryan), Micah and Caleb; great grandchildren Cienna, Gaberiel and Brayden; brothers Fred and Joe, sister Louise, and many nieces and nephews.

JOHANNES OTTENS September 25, 1918 – March 2, 2012 Johannes Ottens of Kamloops passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 2, 2012. He is survived by his brother Jan, daughter Liz, son Hans, daughter-in-law Ann, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is predeceased by Elizabeth (Bep) his loving wife of 66 years, and his brothers Roel and Henk. Joe, as he is known, along with Bep and their two children arrived in Canada from Holland in 1952 to establish a new life. Together they began and operated successfully NorKam Lock and Cycle until their retirement. With Bep, he enjoyed several years of travel abroad to Europe and the Asia-Paciﬁc region and immersed himself in music at their Valleyview home. He will be profoundly missed by his numerous friends and neighbours. The family extends sincere thanks for their kindnesses that many of them extended to him. Special thanks are also extended to the staff at the Ridgeview Lodge for their compassionate and diligent care. There will be no formal service at Joe’s request, but donations in his memory may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9, in lieu of ﬂowers. Condolence may be sent to the family through www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577

On March 1, 2012 Francis (Frank) William Cole passed away peacefully at Kamloops, B.C. at the age of 80 years.

He was predeceased by his father Alcid, mother Lena, brothers Lionel “Leo” and Lucien “Luke”, sisters Dorales, Deanna and MaryJane, and his first wife, Joan. Ralph was born in Spiritwood, Saskatchewan and moved to Vancouver at the age of 13. At 15 he worked with the Deep Sea Merchant Marine where he travelled to many ports around the world. He also worked on Steamships up the coast to Alaska. In 1950 Ralph married Joan and together they had two daughters, Kathy and Darlene. During this time he began operating a Gradall. Ralph often commented, “You could do anything you wanted if you had an imagination.” He was also passionate about flying his airplane, a love that began at an early age. In 1989 Ralph met Marie and it was love at first touch. They shared many happy years fishing at many lakes around BC. Ralph also enjoyed travelling to Yuma, Arizona. And, always a highlight of his summer, was the time he spent at Christina Lake with his nieces and nephews. Ralph will be dearly missed by his family and friends. The family would like to offer special thanks to Dr. Dong and Kamloops Hospice. Memorial donations in Ralph’s memory may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Cr., South, Kamloops BC V2E 2S9, if friends so desire. The Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the Kamloops Evangelical Free Church, 1132 8th St., with Guy Doucette officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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He is survived by his wife Veronica, three daughters Leona (Dale), Linda and Diane (Brian); ﬁve sons Gordon (Gail), Dominic (Sheila), Douglas, Eugene (Renita) and Francis Jr., sixteen grandchildren and twelve greatgrandchildren. Also left to cherish his memory are his brothers William (Margaret) and Norman (Wendy), sisters Geraldine (William) and Kathleen (James) and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Frank was predeceased by his daughter Denise, mother Irene, father James, sisters Mercedes (Edward), Irene, Frances, Louise and Veronica and his brothers William, Thomas (Margaret), James (Annette), Raymond and Maurice. Frank was born February 16, 1932 in Conception Harbour, Newfoundland. During his life he lived in Newfoundland, Ontario and British Columbia and made many friends along the way. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. MAY HE REST IN PEACE No formal service by request. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenings.com Cremation arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, 250.374.1454

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Serge Duret of Chase B.C passed away on March 4, 2012 at the age of 61 years.

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He is survived by his loving daughters Stacey(Jon) Rogers of Kelowna and Leslie Duret of Chase, grandchildren Linden Rogers, brothers and sisters Gaetane Cej (Jerry), Francine Duret (Rick), Benoit Duret (Roseline), Jacques Duret (Aurelie), Richard Duret (Yves), Madeleine Bilodeau, Gaston Duret, Pierre Duret and a large extended family.

May 20, 1938 - March 12, 2007 JOHN DAVID FAURHOLT It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Faurholt on March 4th, 2012 at home with loved ones by his side.

Serge was born and raised in Debden, Saskatchewan. He got married and then moved west in the mid 1970’s where he settled in Chase and started his family. Serge spent his working life as a journeyman electrician. He enjoyed a variety of sports which included hockey, softball and curling. Serge was a loving father, son, brother and a dedicated worker. Serge will be dearly missed by his friends and loving family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Jean (McMillan); daughters Jo-Ann Koester (Jim), Sandy Sirianni (Ralph), Cindy Davidson (Paul); grandchildren Brett Koester (Shelley), Danett Koester (Brian), Ryan Sirianni (Brooke), Melissa Sirianni (Troy), Kaitlyn & Wesley Davidson; great-grandchildren Tyanne Koester, Mia Lust, Bronwyn Koester, Danilo Sirianni and two more on the way. Also survived by sister-in-law Winnie Faurholt. Predeceased by his only brother Kenneth Faurholt. John was born August 12, 1929 in Duncan, BC and started with the CN Railroad at the young age of 16. He retired from CNR on June 30th, 1985 after 42 years of service. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Royal Canadian Legion for many years. John & Jean both enjoyed vacationing in Palm Springs, Mexico, Hawaii and cruising. The most recent cruise (2 years ago) to Alaska for their 60th Anniversary was enjoyed by their three daughters and their spouses.

The family would like to offer a special thanks to the staff of Unit B at the Hamlets. A service will be held in Kamloops at a later date.

Special thank you to Dr. Bill Stinson & staff, Support Staff from High Country Health Care Inc., nurses from Interior Health and Hospice.

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Donations can be made to the Cancer Society or Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home. No service by request.

Serge is predeceased by his parents Leonce and Simone Duret and brother-in-law Pierre Bilodeau.

Five years have passed since that sad day, God called you home, it was his will, From our loving home and family circle God took the one we loved. The rolling stream of life rolls on, But still the vacant chair Recalls the love, the voice, the smile Of the one who once sat there. A heart of gold stopped beating that day, Hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. The leaves and ﬂowers may wither, The golden sun may set, But the hearts that loved you so dearly Are the ones that won’t forget.

We love and miss you so much! Your loving wife and family

One Final Gift Scatter me not to restless winds, Nor toss my ashes to the sea. Remember now those years gone by When loving gifts I gave to thee. Remember now the happy times The family ties we shared. Don’t leave my resting place unmarked As though you never cared. Deny me not one final gift For all who come to see A single lasting proof that says I loved... and you loved me. Author Unknown

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Bullish on new home Jennifer Smith BLACK PRESS editor@kamloopsthisweek.com

Norman will have a home after all. Following news that the Jersey bull at O’Keefe Ranch near Vernon needed a new place to live, offers to help Norman flooded in. “My phone hasn’t stopped ringing,” said Chris Breitkreitz, Norman’s original

owner who donated the bull to the ranch in 2006. Following news the ranch could no longer keep Norman, Breitkreitz spearheaded an attempt to find a new home for the bull. One of those calls came from a Kamloops couple hoping Norman could become a part of their petting zoo family. “We met Norman and recognized his special nature,” said Ed

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and Sheila MacKenzie of Rainbow’s Roost in Kamloops. “We knew instantly that we would be able to offer him a wonderful home environment.” Currently home to mini-horses, rabbits, silky hens, goats, lambs, a llama and pigs, Norman is expected to make a nice addition to the popular petting zoo at Rainbow’s Roost. X See THE LOOPS A28

Brian Breitkreitz, former co-owner of Norman the bull, is pleased Norman has a new home at the Rainbow’s Roost petting zoo in Kamloops.

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AMLOOPS Track and Field Club (KTFC) athlete Justin Rodhe was thrown for a loop last week. The 27-year-old was set to fly to Istanbul on Saturday, March 3, to throw the shot put at the track and field World Indoor Championships when he found out he was ineligible to compete. A new International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) rule requires athletes to be a citizen of a country for two years before they can compete. Rodhe, an American, became a Canadian citizen on Nov. 1, 2011. “This is an unfortunate event as my coach [Anatoliy Bondarchuk] and I have worked very

hard to prepare for my first international championship,” Rodhe said in a press release. “Istanbul was not a competition for me to simply gain experience. I was prepared for a great result. “I am starved for opportunities to test myself against the world. I look forward to future opportunities to represent Canada.” Athletics Canada started an appeal on Jan. 24, but Rodhe has not yet been cleared to compete. “First and foremost, Athletics Canada feels terrible for Justin. He’s done all the right things and followed all of the appropriate processes since his move to Canada in 2008,” Athletics Canada CEO Rob Guy said in a press release . “We’ve supported him through the whole process and thought the

battle was won once he finally received full Canadian citizenship on Nov. 1. The IAAF instituted a new rule to stop countries who were outright buying athletes from others. Unfortunately, in this instance the rule is punishing an athlete, and a country, who has never engaged in this practice.” Rodhe trains with Bondarchuk, along with Dylan Armstrong and many other throws athletes, under the KTFC and National Throws Centre umbrella at the Tournament Capital Centre. He is married to hammer thrower Megan VanderVliet, who also trains in Kamloops. Athletics Canada said it will do everything in its power to ensure the IAAF waives Rodhe’s ineligibility in time for the 2012 Olympics in London this summer.

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TRIPPING AND FLIPPING Zander Landygo (right) of Kamloops Judo Club battles opponent Matthew Hanks of Aberdeen Judo Club in under-11 division action at the Judo B.C. Youth Championships at the Tournament Capital Centre on Saturday, March 3. Hanks went on to win gold. Landygo won bronze. For more results, turn to page A30. Melissa Welsh/KTW

If you really know the Kamloops Blazers, then you know Greg (Spike) Wallace’s name. He has bled Blue and Orange for a long time. The Blazers’ community and sponsorship co-ordinator was honoured for almost 30 years of service on Wednesday, March 7, at Interior Savings Centre, where he was presented with a WHL Distinguished Service Award prior to a game between Kamloops and Portland. X See MEMORIAL A30

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placed second in the under-20 division, while under-15 judoka Drew Ramsay won bronze. Four Kamloops Judo Club members won medals at provincials. Halo Haughton won gold competing in the under-11 division, while older brother Ben Haughton won silver in the under-15 category. Chantell Nagy, competing in the under-15 division, won silver, while Zander Landygo, competing in the under-11 division, won bronze.

Tami Goto of Prince George battles Halo Haughton of Kamloops Judo Club at the Judo B.C. Youth Championships, which were held at the Tournament Capital Centre on Saturday, March 3. Melissa Welsh/KTW

Super-league ﬁnal The Dennis Graber and Grant Olsen rinks will meet in the final of the Super League curling playoffs on Monday, March 12, at Kamloops Curling Club. Graber’s A&W rink knocked off Bob

Holden’s KPMG rink 6-2 in one semifinal on Monday, March 5, and Olsen’s Hub International Barton Insurance rink beat Tobin Senum’s Desert Auto Parts rink 7-3 in the other semifinal. Karla Thompson’s

Top Quality Millworks rink defeated Kevin Ihlen’s Coldstone rink 6-3 in a consolation draw. The Olsen rink will have to beat the Graber rink twice to win the championship, as the A&W foursome were the A-side winners. The first game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Monday and Game 2, if necessary, will be played at 9 p.m.

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“It was certainly a thrill when I got the call from [WHL commissioner] Ron Robison,” Wallace said. “When I look at all the people that would be eligible then, no question, it’s a real honour.” The Distinguished Service Award is “presented annually to an individual associated with the WHL who has made an extraordinary contribution over an extended period of time at the club or league level,” according to the WHL. (For those who don’t know, his resemblance to Happy Days’ character Spike, Fonzie’s nephew, is the nickname’s origin, and it has stuck since his early high-school days). Wallace, who was hired in 1984 as the Blazers’ trainer and equipment manager, has moved into a different role in recent years. Among his duties are booking player appearances in the community, doing work for the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association and visiting Kamloops schools for speaking engagements. Wallace said some

of his fondest memories are of the three Memorial Cups the Blazers have won during his tenure. “They were all different,” Wallace said. “Seattle was the first. Winning in Quebec and beating a very good Portland Winterhawks’ team, that year was

special. They had like six 40-goal scorers that year. Jarome Iginla and Scott Ferguson were in on the winning goal and Steve Passmore was fantastic that game. And then, of course, winning at home in Kamloops.” Wallace’s mother and father watched the ceremony held for their

son — a Kamloops native — at Interior Savings Centre. But, as Wallace told KTW prior to Wednesday’s game, there were plenty more loved ones on hand at the game. “There’s going to be 5,000 friends here tonight,” Wallace said.

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Turner turns heads for Ridge Runners The Kamloops Ridge Runners attended the Penticton Lakeside Resort 5k, the second stop on the Canadian Tire Interior Road Race Series, on Sunday, March 4. Bryce Turner was the top Kamloops runner, crossing the

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KGTC gymnasts visit Surrey There was plenty to cheer about for members of the Kamloops Gymnastics

and Trampoline Club (KGTC) on the weekend. The club attended the 27th annual Carol Lenz Memorial Gymnastics Competition, hosted by the Surrey Gymnastic Society. For KGTC gymnast Emily Schultz, the event doubled as one of four qualification events for this year’s national championships. The 23-year-old placed second in the national open division and set a personal-best score of 50.67 in the process. Kassia Gifford, 13, placed eighth in the Level 5 Novice division, while Lauren Wotton, 15, won silver in the Level 4 Open division. In Level 4 Tyro competition, Shayla Gifford, 11, won silver. Two 13-year-old KGTC gymnasts — Emilee Gal and Kierra Patterson — placed 17th and 27th, respectively, in the Level 3

Novice division. In the Level 3 Tyro group, Linnea Brickwood, 12, placed 14th, Quinn Butcher, 11, placed 15th and Jade Wood, 11, was 18th. Ericka Campbell, 11, won bronze in the Level 2 Tyro division, while teammate Martina Fish, 11, placed 30th in the same division. In the Level 2 Argo division, Christine Strain, 9, placed 24th, Emma Guertin, 10, placed 27th and Bella Wood, 9, was 28th. The next event for the KGTC is the Wild West Fest, which will run at the Tournament Capital Centre from March 16 to March 18.

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Brittany Boyd placed third in preliminary ladies Group 2 competition and finished sixth in the introductory interpretive division. In junior bronze ladies 13-and-over action, Katiana Reaney placed sixth and Jazmin Barnes placed seventh. Scotia Wojak placed fifth in preliminary ladies Group 4 competition and Victoria Warner was ninth in the pre-preliminary ladies Group 1 division.

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Lions roar into provincials The bantam tier 3 North Kamloops Lions have qualified for the provincial playoffs, which get underway later this month in Burnaby. North Kamloops blanked South Okanagan 5-0 in an Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association championship game on Saturday at McArthur Island Sports Centre to clinch a provincial berth. Brady Georget (1G), Dario Piva (2G), Felix Nachtigal (1G), Dayne de la Roode (1G), Darion Nordick (1A), Bryce MacDonald (2A), Josh Huffman (2), Braden Hart (1A) and McCoy Pearce-Orr (1) got on the scoresheet for the Lions. North Kamloops netminder Caelen Holling kept South Okanagan off the scoresheet.

HERicanes earn split The Kamloops HERicanes split a two-game female atom recreation series with the Williams Lake Dangerous Divas at Valleyview Arena on the weekend. Kamloops topped Williams Lake 3-1 on Saturday and the Divas answered with a 5-2 win over the HERicanes on Sunday. Registering points for the HERicanes on the weekend were Ashley Irvine (1G), Natalie Knight (1G), Nola Clarke (1G), Cassidy Stasiuk (1A), Nicole Thomas (2A), Carsen Moffett (1G), Mackenzie

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Gottfriedson (1G) and Amanda Thomas (1A). Heather Russell was between the pipes for Kamloops in both games.

Bulldogs prowling The Bulldogs edged the Strikers 7-6 in Novice Blue division action at Brock Arena on the weekend. Registering points for the Bulldogs were Maxwell Hinkson (2G), Colton Woitas (2G), Temeke Gottfriedson (2G), Keegan Leblanc (1G, 1A), Jacob Mclean (1A) and Alijah Paquette (1A). Tallying points for the Strikers were Brayden Gouin (1G), Dylan Barclay (1G), Jax Anderson (2G), Jagger De Alagordendiere (2G, 1A), Isaac Bean (2A) and Dreyden Bhe (2A). Owen Geiger was in net for the Bulldogs, while Makenna Burns backstopped the Strikers.

Bears slay Dragons The RJ Toor Dragons edged the Golden Bears 5-3 in peewee recreation playoff action on the weekend. Andrew Hall, Cole McLeod, Jordan Brown (2) and Garrett Miller scored for the Dragons, who went with James Lamb between the pipes. Mcleod, Hall, Logan Gilroy and Riley White

pitched in with assists. Scoring for the Bears were Jordan Devries and Jacob Stewart (2). Keegan Emsland, Evan Harms and Ethan Crawford racked up assists.

‘Hawks bite Cobras The Firehawks beat the Cobras 6-2 in atom recreation play at Valleyview Arena on Saturday, March 3. Registering points for the winning team were AJ McInnis (2G, 2A), Colton Davoren (3G), Braeden Crowe (1G), Grady Christiansen (2A) and Hunter Coleman (1A). Ryan Clark backstopped the Firehawks. Jonah Saemerow scored twice for the Cobras in support of goaltender Nathan Sandulescu.

Red Army falls The Warriors edged Red Army 9-8 in Novice Orange action on the weekend at Valleyview Arena. Jakob Sherwood (3), Maddox Boehm, Ryan Larsen (2) and Jackson Steed (3) scored goals for the Warriors. Ashton Dorey (2) and Alesandro Comita added assists. Reagan Milburn (6), Devin Benson and Austen Krug scored for the Army, who went with Tyler Trudeau in net.

Warriors in tough The Kamloops Sandman Warriors

posted a 1-1-2 record at the Atom Blast 2 Tournament, which wrapped up on Sunday. In their opener, the Warriors lost 7-4 to the Sandman Kodiaks. The Warriors bounced back with a 10-3 win over Penticton and a 5-5 tie with Chilliwack before losing 13-3 to the Sandman Kougars. Scoring for the Warriors on the weekend were Kaedyn Bert (4), Jacob Haines (5), Amanda Martin (2), Chad Caller (3), Ben Prokopetz (4), Corbin Guenther, Caleb Zwarich, Bryson Wood and Robert Gerow. Adding assists were Bert, Caller, Guenther, Haines (3), Gerow, Landon Kinney (2), Ethan Moffat, Sheehan Tobler, Jordan Zienowicz, Jakob Spencer, RJ Gerow and Ashton Todds. Tobler backstopped the Warriors at the tournament.

The bantam tier 3 North Kamloops Lions won an Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association championship on Saturday, March 3, at McArthur Island Sports Centre.

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Clockwise from left: Ansley Richter shows off her painting of a wolf howling at the moon; Noah Fisher went with a more abstract design; and works by Pyper Ansley, Chloe Smith and Emilie Sharp.

Five steps to get your kids making art

LL CHILDREN ARE FASCINATED BY ART AND LOVE TO EXPERIENCE IT FOR THEMSELVES. Participating in art can not only help children have a greater appreciation for the world around them, but it can also boost self-esteem and intelligence. Art enables children to cultivate self-expression, imagination and creativity, as well as critical-thinking and problemsolving skills. How to get going: Kids like to see grown-ups make art, too. Show them as much art as you can. It can be from family members, local galleries, illustrated books or even famous works of art throughout history. In order for children to understand and appreciate art, it is important they are exposed to a variety of styles. Karla Pearce Talk to your kids about art: The Creative Let them tell you how art makes EDGE them feel. Allow them to voice the things they like and dislike in artwork they have seen. There are no wrong answers or opinions in this — just open dialog. Expose your kids to plenty of art techniques: You can try drawing, painting, and sculpture to start. This is a good opportunity to hang out with your kids and have some quality play time. Find a space in the house you can use as a messy room. Give the kids lots of art materials to work with: Given

the time, space and opportunity, children will often explore their creativity all on their own. Sometimes it’s helpful to give the kids some kind of visual aid, like a painting or photograph to copy or pull ideas from. It helps to get the creative juices going. Stay positive and encouraging: Well-

meaning criticisms can come off as rejection in a child’s eyes and can turn them off art for years. Instead, display your child’s artwork. The refrigerator is the most-common spot, but sometimes popping it in a frame and putting it in the living room can do amazing things for a child’s self-esteem. Best of all, have fun: Enjoy the play art time brings with your children. Through interacting in creative quality time with your children, you will build positive memories for years to come. Karla Pearce is the owner and director of Karla Pearce Art Gallery located in downtown Kamloops. She offers a variety of art classes for all ages.

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Stage House Theatre 422 Tranquille Rd. April 12: Van Django Duo, 7:30 p.m., $21. Tickets at the Kamloops Live Box Office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-3745483, kamloopslive. ca.

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STORYTIME IS FUN TIME Sydney Clare (right) takes part in the storytelling as Susan McCowan, Downtown Kamloops Library librarian technician and head of children’s library, reads Owl Babies to Heath Cazakoff, Cameron Giorio, and Aria Chase during the weekly storytime for preschoolers. Dave Eagles/KTW

A new feature at the 16th annual Kamloops Canadian and International Film Festival is Dark Fest. On March 9 and March 10, the Alumni Theatre in the Clocktower Building at Thompson Rivers University will feature four movies from the fright and chills genre. Hosted by Jason Hewlett and Shawn Knippelberg of campus radio station CFBX, the series includes: March 9, 7 p.m.: The Innkeepers. It’s the last days of operation for an old inn and a pair of employees wants to learn the truth about its haunted past. Kelly McGillis (Top Gun) costars with Sara Paxton (Super Hero Movie) and Pat Healy (24, Rescue Dawn). March 9, 9 p.m.: Deaden, featuring John Fallon, who will also take part in the evening. Fallon wrote and stars in the movie that follow an exundercover cop who has become a biker. His wife is murdered, he’s left for dead and, after he is discharged from the hospital, he decides to get his revenge.

March 10, 7 p.m.: Skew. Three friends head out on a road trip, their video camera recording it. Things go bad, mysterious events occur, their friendship is tested and the audience gets to see it all as the videotape is watched after the fact. March 10: 9 p.m.: Some Guy Who Kills People. A horror comedy, it stars Kevin Corrigan (Fringe, Damages), Barry Bostwick (Rocky Horror Picture Show, Spin City) and Karen Black (Five Easy Pieces, Nashville). Corrigan plays a loner released from a mental institution who wants to get back at the people he blames for the state of his life. Tickets for the film festival are available at both Moviemart locations (Northills Shopping Centre and 520 Seymour St.), Bookland (750 Fortune Dr.) and the TRU Student Union office. Tickets are $8 for general admission, $5 for TRU students. More information on the festival is available online at kamloopsfilmsociety.org.

TRU Actors’Workshop ensures Willy Loman remains a true everyman By Don Levasseur SPECIAL TO KTW editor@kamloopsthisweek.com

HIS WAS MY first time seeing a play in the Thompson River University Actors Workshop Theatre. I have heard much about the facility and was looking forward to seeing Death of A Salesman in what is called The Black Box. I was also looking forward to seeing how well these young TRU actors would bring to life the tragic realism of a 63-year-old salesman who has lost his popularity — and his mind — in a story written by Arthur Miller, a playwright and director who has won a Pulitzer Prize and multiple Tony Awards. I was looking forward to seeing what went on to become Miller’s most-celebrated and most-produced play, to relive the struggles between a son and a father who Miller portrays as a man who is ready to lay down his life, if need be, to secure one thing — his sense of personal dignity.

As I walked into the theatre, I saw a tiered stage and, right in the middle of it, standing tall, was a side portrait of a head constructed out of wood. Inside the head was a doorway and around it were compartments that held items one would see in any North American family home. I wondered where the director, Jim Hoffman, was going with this as the set was different than the one

most frequently used when one stages the play. As the house lights dimmed, a light appeared above the doorway and, in that doorway stood a man. As he stood there, men and woman began to come on stage in single file, stomping their feet to a soldier’s beat. “Hi Willy!” they shouted simultaneously. At that moment, I knew I was going to

be watching a play envisioned in a new perspective. This wasn’t going to be the standard story of a salesman whose lifelong pursuit of financial success ends in utter failure, but a journey into the mind of a father, husband, and provider whose thoughts, fears, nightmares and life moments are brought to life by Miller’s characters. The play ran just over three hours, with

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stage to the other, yet never leaving the audience’s sight. Their dialogue overlapped ech other while others filled the background with chatter, revving engines or other noises that would make anyone go insane. But, therein lies a new perspective of this beloved story. This isn’t just a story of a failed New York salesman, but the life of many common men caught up in

equating success with the things they own or the money they possess. The play will be performed today (March 8), Thursday, March 9 and Friday, March 10, at the campus theatre. Show time is 8 p.m. daily, with an 11:30 a.m. matinee on March 9. Tickets are $12 and available at the door or by calling the box office at 250-3776100.

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KSO reﬂects on B.C.’s past By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

Philip James Thomas was more than just a teacher in Vancouver — he was a music archivist who believed in telling the province’s folklore through song. To do that, Thomas collected almost 500 items, many of them songs or recitations, that chronicle much of B.C.’s past. He collected children’s songs and skipping rhymes, occupational and religious songs, toasts, folk lyrics, squibs and oral recitations, among others. They form the foundation of the oral history vision of the Public Archives of British Columbia — and a key component of the upcoming concert by the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra.

Kamloops actor Christopher Weddell joins the Kamloops Symphony Orchesta on Saturday, March 10 for a trip through the province’s folklore.

Reflections by Hal Beckett has been preformed before, created to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the province, and is being repeated by the KSO this year to mark Kamloops’ own 200th anniversary. Linking each of the musical segments will be some of the stories Thomas collected, performed by Christopher Weddell. Among the histori-

cal references Weddell will recreate are scenes involving logging, mining and the building of the CPR tracks. It’s these ‘found voices’ that link the pieces, Weddell said, and it’s his job to create the characters. For example, one is of an Irish labourer working alongside Asian workers to lay the country’s first national railway line. “It pulls no punch-

es,” Weddell said, and the story will address the bad treatment of the workers by the rail company. “But, it’s also a celebration of their contribution,” Weddell said of the tale. Each tale is essentially that of an everyman — a regular person working in an industry that has helped build the province. Backing the performance with the orches-

Long and McQuade plans Smooth clinic Go online to Youtube.com and search for Santana playing Soul Sacrifice at Woodstock. About three minutes into the almost-10-minute performance, there’s a drum solo by a young man — the youngest performer at the festival — that is still talked about today. Kamloopsians will get a chance to experience some of that drumming prowess as

Michael Shrieve does a free drum clinic on Tuesday, March 13, at Long and McQuade, 955 Lorne St., at 7 p.m. When Shrieve performed at the historical festival, he hadn’t been with the band very long and was just weeks past his 20th birthday. He had joined it just months earlier after sitting in on a jam session and being asked to take

over drums for Santana. Since then, Shrieve has had a long and storied career, playing with Santana from 1969 to 1974, lending his talent to the recordings of Santana, Abraxas, Santana III, Caravanserai, Welcome and Borboletta. He also sat in for the single Smooth on the 1999 Santana record, Supernatural.

Some Funny Honeys join a funny man After a successful return to the stage, Lisa McCauley and fellow Funny Honey comedienne Tara Holmes will be again performing in Kamloops. McCauley, whose

husband died last fall in a traffic accident, took part in a fundraiser earlier this month to benefit the RCMP Victim Services, which helped her and her sons cope with the sudden death.

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Making time for local art — and helping others By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

Imagine bidding on a piece of original art — but not needing to use money. It’s the idea behind Timeraiser, a project held elsewhere in Canada and coming to Kamloops this year for the first time. September Kuromi of Social Fire, which has partnered with Volunteer Kamloops on the event, said it’s a way

Mainstage returns to Kamloops The annual Mainstage Provincial Theatre Festival will take place in Kamloops from June 30 to July 7. Theatre productions from throughout B.C. will be brought to the River City for the festival, which will include workshops and other artistic events. Kamloops has hosted the annual event for two years already and has been chosen as its site through to 2015.

Stepping to radiance Author and sports instructor Isabelle Hamptonstone will be at Interior Savings Centre on Saturday, March 10, to autograph copies of her book 101 Short Steps to Radiance before the Kamloops

to engage young professionals with the idea of volunteering for local agencies. The focus is art and Kuromi has bought 10 pieces by local artists. She hopes to have about 19 by the time the event is held in June. Volunteer Kamloops is contacting agencies it works with and will identify 20 to take part in the evening. When it all comes together, there will be booths with representatives of the agencies

there to talk about volunteer opportunities, music in the background, perhaps some food and the art waiting for the bidding to begin. Once a person has completed an application to volunteer with an agency, they qualify to take part in the silent auction, bidding hours they’ll give to that agency. At the end of the night, the ones with the most hours bid win the art — and the agencies have new volunteers.

Blazers game. Hanptonstone has worked with the hockey club and its coach, Guy Charron, said her work has had a positive impact on the players.

The catch is they don’t get the art until their hours are completed. Kuromi said she’s still working on a venue but hopes to hold it in the former Cactus Jack’s Saloon location on Seymour Street because the heritage aspect of the building fits with the support the event provides to local artists, entertainers and agencies. She’s aiming for June 7 for the event. Kuromi is still

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The Eric St-Laurent rent Trio sees music as a conversanversation that relies on some specific things. Among them, a captivating beat and some dystinctive bluesy phrasing. The Montreal group brings that conversation to Kamloops for a show on

Saturday, March 10, at 7:30 S p.m. at Caffe Motivo, 449 p Tranquille Rd. Led by St-Laurent, the trio is rounded out by percussionist Michel DeQuevedo and bassist Jordan O’Connor. Each musician brings his own style to the music

and the result is a mix of jazzy guitar rifs with reggae beats, some African influence as well as Chicago blues — what the band says is a typical Canadian melting pot of cultural sounds to create a unique body of work. The group’s 2010 record-

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FAITH

Nehemiah: A visionary prophet

AD HE LIVED IN OUR DAY, NEHEMIAH WOULD NOT PERHAPS BE ACCEPTED BY NETWORK TV. This is because he had the moral and intellectual capacities to ponder over matters and speak critically about them. His life and ministry could be studied under different topics. He analyzed the issues of his day, prayed over them and, with a resolute determination, brought NARAYAN MITRA himself up to take You Gotta Have action. FAITH Above everything else, Nehemiah was a man of vision. But, before we go any further, we need to understand what vision is. The dictionary definition is “Looking ahead to that which can be seen by the mind’s eyes or power of imagination. “ The life of Nehemiah was dominated by a passion, a desire, a burning zeal. His zeal was rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, besides many other concerns with

which he associated himself. When we think of vision, several phrases come to mind which may give various shades to the meaning of this word: The dominant thought and overwhelming ideal, a superhuman task, a burning zeal and Godgiven burden. There are several biblical understandings of the word “vision.: Prov. 29:18 reads: “Where there is no vision, people perish.” The Living Bible paraphrases: “Where there is ignorance of God, the people run wild.” And Today’s English Version Bible says: “A nation without God’s guidance is a nation without order.” Vision is the normal word for prophetic revelation. From the various versions above, we get a beautiful variety of meanings of the word. All the shades of meaning go together to sum up Nehemiah was a man of vision. He carried within himself a clear knowledge of the will of God, which he endeavoured to learn by keeping himself in constant and close touch with God in unbroken fellowship through prayer. What happens in the absence of vision? The next part of the verse says people cast off restraint, run wild and go without order. The same word in Hebrews is used in Exodus 32:25 to denote nakedness.

The affair of the golden calf is an historical illustration of the meaning of the verse. Moses was away from his people and there was a cessation of prophetic ministry. The Israelites made a golden calf and danced naked before it. This leads us to consider what we see today in many parts of the world, including our own nation, especially in the big cities. The scene around the golden calf is being enacted in modern ways in terms of sex, drugs, violence, crimes and what-not. TV, cinema, cyberspace, and literature are all making significant contributions to the evils of society. When we read 2 Timothy 3, it looks as though we are re-reading today’s newspapers. All these are the evil manifestations of a system devoid of the prophetic ministry of the Word of God. The biblical understanding of prophetic ministry is understanding the mind of God as revealed in scripture and expounding it under the authority of the Holy Spirit. Here is a saying worthy of meditation: A vision without task makes a visionary/A task without a vision is a drudgery/ A vision with a task makes a missionary. What was Nehemiah’s vision? He was a bartender to his king, in a posi-

tion of trust. He was living in the palace, in the very lap of luxury. There was no reason for him to be unhappy. But, the message he heard about Jerusalem and the Jews from a messenger distressed his heart and the vision he was carrying for them. “When I heard these things, I sat down and wept,” said he. Here we come across a man whose heart is not set on personal promotion, future prospects of life or personal gain. Church history is full of men and women of vision. When we look around the situation in our country — in the religious, social and political arenas — we see a dearth of such men and women. Our present situation is calling for people who will take stock of the national pulse and take action for God and His glory. We need to be deeply ashamed of what we see in our churches and nation these days. The times are calling for men and women of vision who know their God, who will exhibit moral and spiritual strength and take action for Him. Narayan Mitra is a chaplain at Thompson Rivers University.

Kamloops

Places of Worship Church is boring? You may be surprised. Come try us out.

233 Fortune Dr. 250-376-6268 SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 9:15 am - 10:20 am 11:00 am - 12:05 pm www.kamloopsalliance.com

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COMMUNITY CHURCH 344 POPLAR A Caring Community of believers Invite you to: Sunday School - 9:30 a.m Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

St. Andrews Lutheran Church Bible based, Christ centred & family oriented.

Bible Study - Weds - 6:45 p.m.

SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:30am

Call for upcoming Celebrate Recover and Alpha Programs to start in the New Year

Sunday School during the service

250-554-1611 www.salvationarmy.ca/kamloops

815 Renfrew Avenue Rev. David Schumacher 250.376.8323

UNITED CHURCHES OF CANADA Kamloops United Church

kamloopsunited.ca 421 St. Paul St. • Sundays 10:00 a.m. Rev. Teri Meyer • Rev. Bruce Comrie

Mt. Paul United Church

Sunday Service 11:00 am Clock Tower Alumni Theatre Thompson Rivers University

Phone: 250.318.7525 Email: info@twelvestones.ca Webpage: www.twelvestones.ca

When: Summer Service Time Sundays at 9 am Where: Calvary Community Church Building, 1205 Rogers Way Contact: Phone 250.376.1548 Email: info@jesusfeast.ca Web: www.jesusfeast.ca

UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS

1044-8TH STREET

Saturday, March 10th 4:00pm Vespers

Sunday, March 11th

Rev. LeAnn Blackert

9:30am Reading of Hours and Confession 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Plura Hills United Church www.plurahillsunited.com Rev. Carolyn Ronald

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We honour all paths to the Divine Come join us and Rev. Pat Zogar

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Come and join us for our Family Service every Sunday.

1205 Rogers Way Kamloops 250-374-2888 Pastor Don Maione

Sunday Meditation 10:00 a.m. Celebration 10:30 a.m. 540 Seymour St. (Desert Gardens) 250-314-2028 — www.cslkamloops.org

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FRANK & ERNEST

by Bob Thaves

THE BORN LOSER

by Art & Chip Samsom

Whale helps out park The B.C. Wildlife Park’s animal rehabilitation centre is the beneficiary of the Film for A Cause fundraiser, part of the 16th annual Kamloops Canadian and International Film Festival. Money raised when the festival screens The Whale on Saturday, March 10, at 1 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre will go to the park. Last year, the fundraiser collected $1,200 which went to the Japanese-Canadian Cultural Centre. Staff from the park — and some of the inhabitants there — will be on hand before The Whale begins to talk about the work the rehabilitation centre does. City of Kamloops

Activity Programs Please pre-register. Programs are cancelled if the minimum numbers are not met. NEW! Soccer for kids with special needs $24/4 sessions This program is open to boys and girls with developmental delays who wish to play soccer. Along with making friends and developing a sense of team bonding, the focus will be on basic soccer skills that will enhance coordination and listening skills through songs and games. Siblings welcome.

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Join the Kamloops Museum & Archives for family storytime! Hear some old tales, explore pioneer times, and meet new friends. Kamloops Museum & Archives March 10 2-3:30 pm Sat #184242 Spring Break at the Museum

$165 Ages 8-12

Be a fur trader, explorer, geologist, and curator during spring break! Dig up an artifiact, create a death mask, and unearth some cool minerals. Learn about local history, play some games, and join us for some unique activities including a field trip! There will also be some pretty cool guests joining us! Meet all of the Museum staff, go behind the scenes, and make some new friends. This is a week-long camp running March 19-23, 2012. You must register for all 5 days. Ages 8-12. March 19-23 Mon - Fri

GRIZZWELLS

by Bill Schorr

9:00 am - 4:00 pm #189738

Chamber Music at the Old Courthouse

Admission by Donation

Strings, Winds, Keys - Hosted by the Chamber Musicians of Kamloops. March 15 Thursday

7:00 pm

NEW! Drumming with David Milwain

$80.00 Ages 8-12

Uncover your hidden drumming talent by learning the basics of drumming patterns and rhythms. You will also have the opportunity to showcase your new-found talents through a special performance on the last day! Hal Rogers March 19-22 Mon-Thurs

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Dance Camp Sistas Love to Dance Studio Mar 19-23 12-3 pm Mon-Fri #189356

$100, Ages 7-12

Dance Camp Six and Under Sistas Love to Dance Studio Mar 19-23 12-3 pm Mon-Fri #189361

$100, Ages 3-6

Rick Hansen is coming to Kamloops! Come celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Man in Motion tour by joining us at 4:30pm on March 29th at TCC!! Rick Hansen will be visiting as part of our End of Day Celebration event for the Rick Hansen Relay. Come enjoy some live music, wheelchair basketball, a wheelchair obstacle course, education booths and much more!

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HERMAN

by Jim Unger

KIT ’N’ CARLYLE

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Welcome to KTW’s Eye On Community page, where we showcase through the camera lens, positive events in Kamloops. If you have a photo of a charity donation, a grand-opening picture or other uplifting images, email them to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com, with “eye on community” in the subject line. PURPLE PEOPLE PLEASERS: North Kamloops Royal Purple #277 donated two pediatric wheelchairs for use at Royal Inland Hospital. Left to right, front row: Lisa Denis (Royal Inland Hospital Foundation), Royal Purple members Merrilyn Pennanen, Eleanor Vernon, Carol White, Regina MacLean, Ruth Kerpan, Marie Thistle, Judy Fuoco, Ivy McMillan and Peggy Barron, Tracy Stone (head nurse of RIH’s pediatric ward). Left to right, back row: Royal Purple members Harriett Chave, Avis Eeles, Marg Batke, Roberta Coltman and Marilynn Allen.

HOT HELP ON COLDEST NIGHT: Celina Jestin and Chris Boose, partners of local Starbucks, served coffee to volunteers and participated in the New Life Mission’s Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser on Feb. 25.

FEEDING THE VALLEY: Valley First Credit Union’s Arden Thacker, Bernadette Schmidt, Jamie Hodge, Donna Erickson, Linda Lougheed and Doug Button present a $600 Feed the Valley donation cheque for the Kamloops Food Bank and Outreach Society. The money was raised through the credit union’s Feed the Valley cookbook sales, cloth bag sales and member and employee donations. As part of its 65th anniversary celebration, Valley First is challenging members and employees to donate 6,500 pounds of food to Feed the Valley by the end of 2012. The Valley First branch that gathers the largest weight contribution will donate $6,500 to its local food bank.

SERVICE FROM SALES: Telus service manager Kirk Panser (left) and regional director Bert Braybrook present a $5,000 cheque to JDRF co-ordinator Shanne Carswell on behalf of the local chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Telus gave the opportunity to four of its top sales representatives to donate $5,000 each to the charity of their choosing.

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Cuisine: Dale Bass dale@kamloopsthisweek.com Ph: 374-7467 Ext: 225

It’s not easy deﬁning Mennonite

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HAT DOES IT MEAN?” people ask these days, whether I’m waiting in the chiropractor’s office or shuffling along in the Sears customer-service lineup, there to inquire after an waylaid meat-grinder attachment for my Kitchen Aid mixer. “What does it mean to be Mennonite?” It catches me off guard every time, leaving me to blink and swallow and try to find a way to simmer 500 years of ethno-religious history I barely know, together with my own family tree and an entire subgenre of litDARCIE HOSSACK erature, into a Bon few memorable APPÉTIT words. Usually, in the moment, I begin (and sometimes end) by saying that being Mennonite is why I will never, ever, be skinny. It’s the same whether speaking to a conference of library technicians or the florist who’s wrapping a bouquet of tulips.

To book clubs, reading salons, journalists, students, scholars, bloggers or friends. I can tell you it was my grandma Friesen who taught me to cook like a Mennonite. In an impossibly small kitchen built onto the side of their farmhouse (because the kitchen that came with the house was, of course, just for show), we baked zwieback (“tsvee-bah”). We cooked fatty meats and stuffed pockets of dough with cottage cheese or Saskatoon berries and sugar, for verenyky. We made plummamoos because fruit is always better cooked in cream. Homemade noodles were covered with cream gravy and Roger’s Syrup (don’t ask). We ate porky cracklings and, if I spent a morning in the barn with my grandpa, grandma would greet us at lunchtime with a platter of lard-fried roll kuchen and spears of sweet watermelon — because a little fresh fruit never hurt anyone. Though I grew up and went to school in the city, I spent most of my weekends at my grandparents’s farm, never wondering what it meant to come from a tradition of martyr/refugee/pioneers who believe farming is next to godliness and fight over who gets to eat the chicken’s feet at

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lunchtime. It may have been because I insisted on naming livestock that grandpa always seemed to know I wouldn’t one day marry a farmer. Once the chickens had their heads lopped off, though, I did love helping to pluck and reach inside those freshly killed birds to pull out warm gizzards and halfformed eggs. Or, when it was time to slaughter pigs, I’d bring a snout to school the next day for show and tell. Years later — and far from home — when it came to writing Mennonite short stories, I wondered who, besides me, might want to read anything written by a once small-town girl about Prairies and grasshoppers, hard winters and things fried in lard. Subjects no one, surely, wanted to know about. It seems, though, I was mistaken. So, what does it mean to be Mennonite? It’s a big question and I’m still learning, which sometimes involves trying recipes I never knew, like this one for a “stir bread” with sausage. It’s as good a place as any to start. nicefatgurdie.wordpress.com onepotato2potato@shaw.ca.

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2 cups milk 1/2 cup warm water 1 tbsp. active dry yeast 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 tsp. kosher salt 4-5 cups flour 12 oz. Farmers sausage (about 1 1/2 large) Grease an 11-by-11-by-three-inch baking pan. In a small pot, scald milk by warming it over medium-high heat until barely simmering. Allow to cool until it is warm but no longer hot (baby bottle temperature). Meanwhile, proof yeast in water with sugar. In a large bowl, beat eggs well. Stir in milk and yeast mixture. Whisk salt into flour and add, one cup at a time into the wet mixture (whisking at first, then changing to a wooden spoon), until mixture is thick and slightly elastic. (It should be like a very heavy muffin batter, but not so thick or overworked that it becomes a dough). Chop sausage into bite-sized pieces. Fold into batter. Scrape batter into prepared pan, cover with plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise for 90 minutes, until nearly doubled. Bake at 350 F for 45 minutes.

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COMMUNITY

Scholarships help students with IBD

Pay attention to your snacking

ELLEN DUNCAN Healthy HELPINGS me to ditch my clutch snack of crackers and margarine. The biggest problem with my cracker habit? There is no real nutrient value. These empty calories have been bumping out the good stuff. I had to ask myself how delicious is a dry cracker slathered in margarine? Simple answer — it’s not. The habit is deeply rooted. For years, I have been that person who leaves a cracker skid in the margarine. Now, if I am to be totally transparent, we must factor my favourite milk chocolate-covered marshmallow treat into the equation. All told, crackers, margarine and chocolate can account for a quarter of my daily calorie requirements. Yikes. I am not suggesting you endeavour to count every calorie that passes your lips. Too much calorie crunching can actually cause stress.

It does make sense to get an idea of what you are eating and where you can cut the crap. My personal definition of crap is the filler I have eaten without even registering the damage — how did I find myself at the bottom of this sleeve of crackers? Let me preach a bit of the food gospel. Most of what we put in our mouths should come from a plant: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, beans and legumes. In particular, fruit and vegetables should account for half of what we eat. You deserve nourishing food that tastes great — and without all the propaganda. Shut out the marketing noise laced with half-truths and dripping with false promises. With a little practice in mindful eating, you will find room for the chocolate heart of your desire, just not everyday. You might wonder what foods have replaced my cracker and marshmallow habits. Here are a few of my favorites: Half a papaya filled with steel cut oats, berries, and a dollop of whipping cream; sliced avocado with mango and sunflower seeds; sautéed beet greens with walnuts and a tangy citrus dressing; an orange paired with a slice of sharp

cheese; plain yogurt with shaved coconut and dark chocolate and homemade kale chips with sesame seeds. The options are endless and very satisfying. Ellen Duncan is a registered dietitian with the Q’wemtsin Health Society.

well with IBD so they can excel at their personal and academic goals. Through an unrestricted educational grant by Abbott in Canada, CCFC will extend seven one-time scholarships of up to $5,000 to students living with IBD who are entering into or currently attending a post-secondary educational institution. Students of all ages are welcome to apply and the scholarship can be used for any Canadian post-secondary institution. Applicants must be: • A legal and permanent resident of Canada; • Diagnosed with an inflammatory bowel disease by a physician; • Seeking an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate degree or enrolled in a trade school educational program; • A student who demonstrates academic ambition and embraces a way of life that goes above and beyond the boundaries of living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis; • Enrolled in or awaiting acceptance from a Canadianbased post- secondary institution for fall semester of 2012. For application information, go online to ccfc.ca.

NOTICE OF POWER INTERRUPTION MONTE LAKE, WESTWOLD AND FALKLAND Time: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. When: Sunday, March 11, 2012 We will be making electrical system improvements in the Monte Lake, Westwold and Falkland area on Sunday March 11th. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately 4 hours, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The area affected is from Monte Lake including Paxton Valley Road, Barnhartville Road, Duck Range Road and Hana Road, East to Falkland, including all side roads to Colebank Road and Cedar Hill Road. Please protect all sensitive equipment. We recognize the inconvenience this may cause, and will restore service safely and as efﬁciently as possible. Shorten restoration time during a power outage by switching lights and electrical equipment off. Wait one hour after power is restored before switching on multiple appliances to allow the system time to stabilize. Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outages or bchydro.com/mobile from your handheld device. Please call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) if you experience any electrical difﬁculties or for more information.

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HERE IS A VOLCANO IN MY BELLY. A clamour of weight loss gimmicks, shady food marketing strategies and empty promises are the source of my agitation. Finding balance with food intake and activity is straightforward — but not easy. Those who try to convince you otherwise are more often than not trying to sell you an image. Be wary of the latest fat-melting potions and body-sculpting contraptions. Research can be twisted beyond recognition to gain access to your bank account. Diet promoters need you to believe you will not succeed without their products. They are wrong. Often, what we need is a network of support and an exercise in awareness. I have been keeping a food diary to explore a more mindful approach to my own eating. Our subconscious mind is responsible for 90 per cent of the 200 food-related choices we make each day. A food journal can flush out any autopilotstyle eating habits and set the foundation for positive changes that stick. A closer look at the food choices I have been making has led

A recent survey of Canadians living with or affected by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), carried out by the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC), found a majority of youth feel they could have achieved more at school if they did not have the disease. Nearly 70 per cent of respondents were delayed in completing their post-secondary education due to their illness. A majority of IBD patients endure many challenges when it comes to their education. With intensive medical treatments, debilitating symptoms and lengthy hospital stays, keeping up with school can become difficult. Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) causes intestinal tissue to become inflamed, form sores and bleed easily. Patients suffer from symptoms including abdominal pain, cramping, fatigue and diarrhea that are often urgent and unexpected. To support students living with IBD, empower them and raise awareness about the chronic disease, CCFC and Abbott Canada are launching the Abbott IBD Scholarship Program, designed to help encourage students to live

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Sunday Soup Kitchen to honour Women’s Day The Kamloops and District Labour Council (KDLC) will be holding its fourth annual Soup Kitchen in the down-

town parking lot at the corner of St. Paul Street and Fourth Avenue (right behind the Kamloops Daily News

M a r c h

December 22– January 19

January 20– February 18

February 19– March 20

This will be a week to remember as old friends and new drop by. Roll out the welcome mat and prepare to have a lot of fun, Capricorn. You deserve it.

One more time, Aquarius. You are so close to reaching your goal. Pennies saved here and there will make a big difference later when you need it most.

Projects around the house wrap up, making way for a hobby. Time to clean out the closets and get cracking, Pisces. A new face proposes an old idea with a twist.

March 21– April 19

April 20– May 20

May 21– June 21

2 0 1 2

Drop the pretense, Aries. Your body language is giving you away. Say what’s on your mind and you’ll be surprised at what happens next.

Try as you might, Taurus, you won’t be able to fool others, much less yourself, for long. Face up to your limitations, work within them and all will go well.

Gracious Gemini. You give, and you give, and you give some more, but these days, it seems like no one is giving back. Don’t let that stop you— you’re making a real difference.

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ensemble Caliente and singer-songwriter Brian Bouthillier. Organized by the Kamloops and District

will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by popular local Latin

building) on Sunday, March 11, to honour International Women’s Day. The soup kitchen

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Pay them no heed, Cancer. Keep pursuing your idea, and you will prove to those naysayers that you’re on to something great. An order is completed.

June 22– July 22

Caution, Libra. You’re veering off course. Take steps now to get back on track or prepare to suffer the consequences. A sporting event takes an September 23– unexpected turn.

October 22 You’re the comeback kid this week, Leo. You manage to finish all of those tasks gone sour and take on more than your fair share of new responsibilities.

July 23– August 22

Your genius side kicks in, and suddenly you’ve got the answers for everything. Enjoy the accolades, Virgo. It’s your turn to shine. An invite makes you giddy.

August 23– September 22

October 23– November 21

November 22– December 21

Relax, Scorpio. A friend has got your back. Keep plugging along on the big picture and let them attend to the minor details. A phone call puts you on cloud nine. A chilling tale reminds you that some offers are too good to be true. Remember that as you weed through the paperwork on your desk. Something is a-miss, Sagittarius.

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Labour Council’s Women’s Committee, the event will feature good food and live music. “We want to help those in our community, particularly the homeless, who most require assistance,” said Lois Rugg, chairwoman of the KDLC’s Women’s Committee. “We will be offering a hot meal as well as backpacks full of gloves, mitts, towels and toiletries to folks in need.” Last year, more than 100 people stopped by to grab a bite, socialize and do a little dancing. International Women’s Day started about 100 years ago to draw support for

exploited female textile workers. Many Canadian unions have marked this day with community-based programs similar to the one in Kamloops. The KDLC will be accepting donations for care packages to distribute to those in need. Items needed include towels, face cloths and toiletries such as soap, shampoos, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and Band-aids; warm clothing such as jackets, mitts, gloves, hats, socks, boots or shoes in new or gently used condition; backpacks and gym-type bags. To donate, contact Rugg by email at lorugg@gmail.com.

Order of B.C. deadline nears The British Columbia Honours and Awards Secretariat is accepting nominations for the province’s highest honour, the Order of British Columbia. Nomination forms Nomination forms are available by going online to orderofbc.gov.bc.ca and following the link for the nomination form. All entries should reach the Honours and Awards Secretariat office in Victoria by 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 10.

By Bernice Rosella and James Kilner

ACROSS 1 Word element denoting ear 4 Money maker? 8 Tortoise racer 12 Neither 13 Mountain ridge, to the Sedins 14 And the rest 15 Terminate 16 Render ____ Caesar 17 Finished 18 Oven 20 Sir T. More’s perfect world 22 At what place? 24 Wood wind instrument 25 One who extends hospitality 26 More lavish 30 Novelist ____ Rand 31 Frozen rain 33 Before, to Emerson 34 Sqealed, so to speak 36 Emend 37 Embraces 38 Challenges 39 Capital of Lesotho 42 Irritated

43 Woe is me 44 French Sudan 46 Circle part 49 Accuse 50 Israeli resort city 51 Sea, to Stephane 52 Envisages 53 Collections 54 Asiatic legume DOWN 1 Single 2 2000 pounds 3 Part 6 of today’s quote 4 A black eye, so to speak 5 Part 3 of today’s quote 6 Natalie, familiarly 7 Part 2 of today’s quote 8 Part 5 of today’s quote 9 Above 10 Indian Princess 11 Ancient Greek city 19 Visual communication 21 Hawker

22 Part 4 of today’s quote 23 Porcelain flower 24 Opinion pages, slangily 27 With 22 Down, part 8 of today’s quote

35 Graduate students’ assignments 36 Corn container? 38 Part 7 of today’s quote 39 Part 1 of today’s quote 40 Wings 28 Lake between Huron 41 Identical and Ontario 42 Wooden strip 29 Soaks 45 Brewery product 31 Disparagement 47 Prized classic car 32 Beans 48 Weep

Answer to last week’s puzzle

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Counsellor/Therapist required by a local employee and family assistance provider (EFAP). This agency is looking for a qualiﬁed and experienced counsellor who is prepared to provide individual and family counselling, to members of contracted worksites. Some travel to outlying communities will be necessary. Please submit resume with credentials and work experience to BOX #1432 Kamloops This Week 1365-B Dalhousie Dr. Kamloops, BC V2C 5P6. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Closing date is March 15th, 2012.

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Now Hiring: Client Services Manager Are you a “people person” with great communication skills and a knack for leading teams to greatness? If so, read on! Visual Statement Inc. is seeking a self-motivated individual to join our growing team as Client Services Manager. Recipients of the 2011 Kamloops Chamber Business Excellence Award for Technology Innovation, Visual Statement offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits plan and a team-based culture to thrive within. Our ideal candidate will have the following mix of education and experience: • Certificate/Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent experience • Minimum three years experience in Software Support • Minimum two years of management experience For a detailed description and instructions on how to apply, please visit www.visualstatement.com/careers or e-mail careers@visualstatement.com. The application deadline for this position is March 23, 2012. Visual Statement is a leading developer of software for law enforcement agencies within North America and is part of Trimble Navigation Ltd. (a publicly traded US company).

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GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER WANTED Kamloops This Week, a twice-weekly newspaper published in Kamloops, B.C., is looking for a general assignment reporter to join its newsroom. This position includes political reporting on all three levels of government — with particular focus on city hall — and on business, along with features and profiles. The successful applicant will have past experience reporting for a community newspaper, will be extremely well-versed in CP Style and current events and will have their own vehicle. The successful applicant will be able to quickly and efficiently pursue story assignments handed down by the editor, in addition to contributing to the newspaper’s story lists. Knowledge of page layout using InDesign and ability to take photos and video are definite advantages. Though this union position will primarily entail traditional Monday to Friday shifts, there will be occasions when night and weekend work is required. Deadline for applications is Friday, March 9. Please send resumes, with at least three samples of published articles, to: Christopher Foulds, Editor Kamloops This Week 1365B Dalhousie Drive Kamloops, B.C. V2C 5P6 e-mail: editor@kamloopsthisweek.com

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UNIGLOBE GEO TRAVEL Booking Manager. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, professional, experienced Booking Manager to join our company. We require a detailoriented individual who has 3 years experience as a Travel Consultant and experience as a Manager. This position offers excellent remuneration, an incentive plan, and benefits. This is a great career opportunity. We are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible. Please send your resume with a cover letter including salary expectations, in confidence to careers@geo.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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

Heavy Duty Mechanic Vernon,BC Required for maintenance and repairs of mechanical,electrical, hydraulic systems, & diesel, 2 & 4 stroke engines. For details or to apply: e-mail hr@nor-val.com

Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information. P. Scheck Industrial LTD requires a Certiﬁed Electric Motor Winder and a handy man (must have grade 12) apply with resume 205A Lear Rd. or email: pscheck@uniserve.com Trafﬁc Control Training 2 day classes Kamlps Mar 17th and 18th Mar 3/4 call 1-866-7372389 www.roadsafteytcs.com

HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilﬁeld services company is currently hiring;

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

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HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca

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1-877-852-1122 PRO-TEL RECONNECT An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for ﬁeld and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051 Bodyshop in Williams Lake BC is now accepting resumes for Journeyman Body Technicians and Journeyman Painters. Body techs must be experienced in all aspects of collision repair, and knowledge in writing estimates and working with ICBC Accredited and Express Valet programs. Painter must be experienced in all aspects of water bourn reﬁnishing. We offer competitive wages and a clean, safe and fun work environment. Please email resumes with a brief cover letter to: est95@yahoo.com Children’s Challenge Daycares needs Infant Toddler or Early Childhood Educator with required licencing, please call 250-828-6675, 250-828-2533 or send resume to 526-6th Ave, Kamloops BC V2C 3R7

Heavy Duty Journeyman Diesel Mechanic required in Invermere, B.C. Must be able to complete D.O.T. truck inspections, welding ability an asset. Competitive wage based on experience. Beneﬁt package available. Please fax or email resume to: 250-342-0212 max@maxhelmer.ca. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Help Wanted Shuswap Family Resource is looking for a permanent F/T Intensive Family Preservation Councellor. Councellor will provide short-term intensive theory based practise with the goal of maintaining and/or reinstating children with their families. University degree in a related discipline. Resume to

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Busy North Shore Salon seeks established stylists and estheticians with licensing and clientele we offer: basic rate and or commission, attractive work environment 2 consecutive days off, generous health care benefits retail sales commission and recognition, training support, work schedule flexibility, staff discount on services and product. Please forward your resume and certification copies and references to PO Box 25018 Kamloops BC V2B 8R6 deadline is March 31, 2012 only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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Our rapidly growing company is seeking a self motivated, professional, energetic person with direct sales experience and a track record of success. Candidates for this position must possess experience: • Managing Distributors & Contractors • Directing the working team in the day to day operations of the store, and promoting team work to ensure effective customer service and satisfaction • Sale experience of any sort is an asset • Will train chosen candidate Success in the role calls for excellent leadership and customer service skills, and requires a genuine desire to serve and build long term relationships with your customers. Our company is well established and is perfect for a great sales person that demonstrates visible leadership and wishes to join a solid company. SALARY • COMMISSION • BONUSES • BENEFITS • COMPANY VEHICLE For a great opportunity please submit your resume to: Kamloops This Week - Box #1431 or by email: sales@kamloopsthisweek.com Thank you for your applications

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Chief Administrative Officer POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Tahltan Central Council Government Executive, primarily the President, the CAO is responsible for the day-to-day management of TCC’s operations. The CAO is responsible for the financial management and support to the Council, its committees and agencies. The CAO is responsible for coordinating the activities of all employees to ensure efficient delivery of public services approved by the Council. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES t Manages the day to day affairs of the councils, based on approved policies and bylaws of the Council. t Coordinates the development of policies and bylaws of the Council. t Prepares agendas and attends meetings of the Council and Council Committees. t Provides advice as required to the Council on matters of policy and finance. t Coordinates activities of TCC solicitor and other hired experts. t Ensures that risks are properly insured through the insurance provider. t Prepares and maintains current policies dealing with Council governance and management, e.g., finance, human resources, workplace safety, etc. t Coordinates information technology required by the operations. t Posts entries on a timely basis to the ledger. t Prepares monthly bank reconciliation for all bank accounts. t Prepares regular financial reports for the Council and staff. t Prepares working papers for the auditor as required. t Prepares and presents draft budgets to the Council. t Monitors budgets regularly and takes action on variances. t Prepares applications and claims for all grants available to the TCC. t Prepares and submits the annual reports to government agencies as required. t Administers employee benefit program. t Performs all other assigned duties. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS t University degree with studies in Public or Business Administration; and t Two or more years in a senior public sector management position. The position will be based in Dease Lake, British Columbia at the TCC office. Dease Lake is located in the Northwest Region of British Columbia, approximately 600km north of Terrace and Smithers, BC via Highway 37. Please visit our website at www.tahltan.org for more information on the Tahltan Central Council Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter, or CV to the address below: Attention: Annita Mcphee, President Email: annitamcphee@gmail.com Or info@tahltan.org Fax: 250-771-3020 Tahltan Central Council PO Box #69 Dease Lake, BC VOC 1LO Phone: 250-771-3274 Deadline is March 19, 2012

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Merchandise for Sale

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Houses For Sale

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Pets 3 male Shit-tzu Bechon cross puppies, 8wks old, multi-colored, $350. (250)835-8616 Animals sold as â&#x20AC;&#x153;purebred stockâ&#x20AC;? must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.

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HUGE RESTAURANT AUCTION

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Garage Sales

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Real Estate Acreage for Sale Barriere 9.6 acres for sale. Power water access. Nicely treed.Close to lakes and Sun Peaks. 250-690-7244

Apt/Condos for Sale 1073 ACADIA PLACE

$244,500 Great starter or downsizer, 3 bedroom 1/2 duplex home in a quiet cul-de-sac just across from the school. Nicely updated throughout. Some new windows, patio sliders, blinds, carpeting and deck. Bright open kitchen, dining room with access to deck for BBQing. Spacious living room. 4 piece bath with jacuzzi tub. Full basement with bedroom, large rec room with built in computer area. Laundry/storage area. Central air. Fully fenced yard with 8x10 shed, 2 cherry trees. Includes all appliances.

SOLD Cheryl Bidulka

250-318-8400

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250-318-8400

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2BDRM in-unit lndry d/w new f/s a/c n/s n/p Bus Gardenview Apts Tranquille Rd $825/mo Avail Mar 15 376-9059

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Commercial/ Industrial

PRICE REDUCED 2 Bed Suite in 55+ RiverBend Seniors Community, Kamloops, $1950/m, Spacious. Welcoming. Wheelchair friendly. Avail. immediately. catherine_ steele@hotmail.com 1-604408-1023 (Vancouver) SAGEBRUSH MANOR (BROCK) Clean, comfy, secure. Certiﬁed Managers 1 & 2 Bdrm apartments starting @ $650/mo H/W incl N/P 250-554-1493

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The Sands Lower Sahali Close to TRU and shopping. Clean Secure building with resident manager. Bachelor and 1 Bdrm some with views. prefer n/p, n/s

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3BDRM Avail immed or end of mnth 2 bths, FS, fncd yd $1250/mo 314-7225/374-9923 3BDRM +den 2 1/2 bth. Fnc’d yd. NS,NP. $1300. DD&Refs. N Shore After 4pm 554-6978. 4bdrm 2 bth N Kam new reno n/p, n/s, cls to everything $1100 +util ref (250) 376-2177 Sahali 4Bdrm 2bth, lrg rec rm, lndry, D/W, N/P, N/S $1300 +util 1-403-719-5715

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Suites, Lower

1BDRM in the country. Campbell Creek Road. $650/month Call (250) 374-2425

Level entry day light part furn cls Nor Kam bus exc, 1bdrm , n/p/n/s/n/p util inc $750 avail Imm. 376-5676

1BDRM Full basemnt fully/furn 1-tenant np/ns lndry &utils incld $640/mo 250-579-7649

1bdrm gr level N Shore new $750 util incl Avail Mar 1st 250-376-6282/ 250-819-4063 1Bdrm Immaculate! Incl all util Parking, sep ent & patio N/S N/P Aberdeen $800 319-2132 / 374-6488 Avail April 1st 1Bdrm in Brock N/P N/S $650/mo, util incl Ref’s 250398-5986 1BDRM Upper Sahali Util incl. Prefer student/working couple N/S,N/P $750/mo avail Jan 15th 377-0847 1 furnished bdrm suite for 1 quiet mat. working person cls to RIH n/s, n/p, no drugs $750 (250) 374-9281 2bdrm Aberdeen Grnd level Avail Apr 1st n/p, n/s $775 incl cab 372-8418 or 372-8420 2Bdrm Batchelor Heights N/S N/P $850+utils 778-472-0071 avail now 2bdrm new kit & ﬂooring, w/d, optic tv. util incl n/s, n/p $1100 (250) 376-1654 2BDRM NrthShore incl util & cable. Close to bus/shops part/furn $850/mo 376-3594 2bdrm N Shore daylight, cls sch/bus, n/p, n/s util incl. ref $900 250-819-6158 or 778470-0057 2bdrm, Upper Sahali, newly renovated, util incl, close bus, $1050mo 250-376-4421 2bdrm Valleyview all util incl N/P, N/S, W/D $950 374-8340 Day 573-5326 Eve ABERDEEN, 1 bdrm working person. Cable/util/wiﬁ/laund incl, ns/np, $700/mo + DD. Avail Immd 250-377-7444. Bachelor suite full kit, n/s, n/p Brock util incl, int, cab $600 pre student ref (250) 376-0964 Bachelor Suite, part fur , util incl sr w/d, n/p, n/s $600 Barnhartvale (250) 318-0383 BEAUTIFUL2BDR basement suite. wd/dw gas/fp ns/np quiet mature adult ref d/d $950 + 1/2util 250-554-1235 6-8pm Bright like new 1bdrm Aberdeen, w/d +util incl quiet, n/s, cat ok, $950 (250) 372-7669 Clean & comfortable 2 bdrm suite N/S N/P 1300 Tranquille $900/mth 250-371-4801 Cumfy 1bdrm suite. Close to University, Hospital. Perfect for student or working person. Excellent Location. np. ns. Call now (250) 372-5270 Daylight 1bdrm + den Barnhartvale util incl, no dogs, shr w/d n/s $950 (778) 469-1111 Large 1bdrm suite in Pineview $1000incl insuite W/D,N/S N/P satellite & util. 250-314-4426. Large Sahali 1bdrm close to TRU, wd, np, ns, util incl $900 Avail immed 250-320-9205

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2bdrm main ﬂoor Westyde clean and bright n/s, n/p $900+util 250-319-7276 3bdrm house cls to everything North Kamloops f/s, n/s, n/p ref $1100+util (250) 376-0113 3BDRM Top Floor 1 1/2 bth new reno North Kam near bus, shopping and sch. $1400 util inc (250) 376-4789 Aberdeen 3Bdrm main ﬂr Great view 5 appl A/C N/S N/PDD & Refs $1400/mo incl util (250)571-5464 Dufferin 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath very clean, fenced. $1700/mo n/p/s. Reno’d. 250-579-8596. Newly renovated 3bdrm home in Whitecroft W/D F/S pets OK 1000/mth 250-819-3815

Rooms for Rent DALLAS furn bdrm in Mobile home. Quiet working person n/s/p $375 828-1681,573-6086 DOWNTOWN furnished Lhk. NP, NS,No drugs, men. $425 incl. F/S & sink. 374-2500. DOWNTOWN motel rooms available, 1 or 2 beds. All util, parking & internet incl. Starting @ $725/mo kitchenette rooms also available 250-3727761 Furnished Brock Bdrm with bath and sitting room w/Wife, dry n/p, n/s $450mo 554-9546 Westsyde pet friendly room mate to share fenced yrd w/d, n/s util incl $560 371-7174

Shared Accommodation A clean lrg furn room Share liv kit and bth with one other util incl, cab TV, and Wiﬁ N/S, N/P, great for working male or college student $525 per/mon (250) 371-3382 Bdrm/sitting room suite sep bth sh kit sh w/d, n/s, dog okay util inc $500 (778) 470-5200

Suites, Lower 1Bdrm Brock $650/mo incl util laundry & appl N/S N/P Avail Immediately 250-554-0227 1bdrm Brock sh w/d, n/s, sm pet ok, fenced back yrd, util inc $795 (604) 728-3521 1bdrm + den N Shore, Sh W/D, N/S, sm pet ok, $875 util inc (604) 728-3521

Warehouse Lien Act of B.C. BigSteelBox.com, 1284 Salish Road, Kamloops, BC claims a Warehouse Lien against Wunder Cafe Soup Kitchen of Kamloops, BC for arrears of container rent amounting to $1744.60, plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full the contents, household goods, will be sold or disposed of March 19, 2012.

New 1bdrm day light w/d, n/s, n/p, N Shore owner occupied garden access, & patio $850 util inc (250) 574-3138

RUN UNTIL SOLD ONLY $34.95(plus Tax) (250)371-4949 *some restrictions apply call for details

Nice 2bdrm in N Kam $800 per mon incl heat laund, ref req no parties, no pets call (250) 376-0633 Pineview New 1bdrm np/ns, cls2bus $850/mo Util/cab Incl no/lndry 377-3465 Immd Valleyview 1bdrm n/p, sep ent sm yrd $650 util incl (250) 320-2551

Cars - Sports & Imports ATTENTION COLLECTORS 1980 CAMARO, only 50,000 K on reblt punched 305 eng. 3 spd. Needs some body work. For more info. 1-250-5239762. (Logan Lake)

VV Drive new 2 bdrm ground level suite,mature 4 appl a/c ns/p, $1100 inc util 828-2889

Commercial Vehicles

WESTSYDE 1BD + Den Newly reno, all appl, n/s pets neg. $725 (250) 819 -1161.

Toyota Forklift For Sale Model 42-6FG18 Max lift 3500lbs $5000obo 250-374-0462

Cherry Creek cozy 1bdrm cottage lake view, f/p, w/d, n/s, n/p horse ok $875 util incl Avail Apr 1st (250) 828-6131

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Boats 17’ Lund 2002, Pro Sport, 90hp Merc 9.9hp Merc MinKota el. motor, ﬁsh ﬁnder, full canvas covers, Trailer Exc cond $19,500 778-220-3982 20ft. Campion bow rider w/115 hpMerc outbrd EZload trailer FishFndr $3900obo 319-1394

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Recreational/Sale 1991 Okanagan 25’ 5th wheel, 1 slide out, mint condition $6900. obo 250-577-3222 2000 Frontier Plainsman 5th wheel W247, sleeps 6 lge fridge a/c, ducted heat n/s, n/p $10,000. 250-376-7803 2002 Chev Dutchman 22’ Class C MH, Sl 6, awning, rbth, gen, ac, 54,000km exc cond $28,500obo 320-8676 2004 28’Terry slp 8, solar, ac, no slide out, land jacks, front bdrm $12,000 (250) 851-0209 84 19’ Vanguard 5th Wheel single axle, ladder, awning, 3 brnr stove/oven excellent shape $2800 250-828-2727

#1A Enchanting Companion 250-371-0947. Sweet, pleasant, upscale, classy & fun. Hourglass ﬁgure. Discreet. 10am-8pm. www.kamloopsbrandi.com

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02 Dodge Chrysler Seabring 4dr V6, 190,000km new tires gd cond $4400obo 319-1394

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

1985 Mercury Grand MQS exc cond. power everything $2500 obo (250) 554-7985

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Legal Notices

Warehouse Lien Act of B.C.

BigSteelBox.com, 1284 Salish Road, Kamloops, BC claims a Warehouse Lien against Press Box of Kamloops, BC for arrears of container rent amounting to $2097.48, plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full the contents, kitchen equipment, will be sold or disposed of March 19, 2012.

BigSteelBox.com, 1284 Salish Road, Kamloops, BC claims a Warehouse Lien against Troy Robert of Kamloops, BC for arrears of container rent amounting to $2955.00, plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full the contents, tools, miscellaneous, will be sold or disposed of March 19, 2012.

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Trucks & Vans

Motorcycles

2bdrm Dallas f/s, shr w/d, view of river n/p, n/s $950 + util (250) 851-6324 2Bdrm main ﬂoor N/S N/P No drugs or partying $900 util inc refs DD Avail now 376-1601

Sport Utility Vehicle Isuzu Trooper 1992 Blue, 4x4, tow pkg, 283km, new alt. plugs and batt. 4 mich as w/85%tr $1100 (250) 573-2560

1986 Red Honda Elite 80 motor cycle exc cond. 3 helmets incl $800obo (250)377-4661

Suites, Upper 1BDRM 1100 sqft Lwr Sahali lndry,cble, intrnt, $850 incl util Avail now 314-9822 pref stdnt

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www.kamloops temptress.co 250-572-3623 Now hiring! Lovely Asian Girl Luby 23yrs old 34C-25-36 110lbs sexy, pretty, no rush (778) 220-1845 SEXY PLAYMATES We are HOT, SWEET, and always DISCREET 3 girls to choose from all 19 years old GFE “discreet in call/out calls available” call or text (250) 318-9605

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Memories & Milestones HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLLEEN!

HAPPY

80TH

With adiant smiles and sparkling hearts we welcome our little baby boy into this world!

Archer Alexander Kaluzny Born on January 29, 2012 At 8:49 pm 8lbs and 21 inches

Cliff, Dad, Papa + Papa Cliff Love, All your family & friends. March 10

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Proud Parents: Mike Kaluzny and Chelsea Ingram Proud Grandparents: Alex and Beverly Kaluzny of Kamloops, BC Lloyd and Sue Ingram of Quesnel, BC Proud Great Grandparents: Joe and Jean Kaluzny of Kamloops, BC Gladys Sanderson of Olds, AB

MARCH 11

Radies - Lyell

Penny Radies & the late Allan Radies and Kath Lyell of Straffordshire, England & Peter Lyell of Lincolnshire, England Announce the marriage of their children

Aimee Rodies & Richard Lyell

Aimee and Richard were married on December 18, 2011 in a beautiful, intimate ceremony at the Brock House in Vancouver They now reside in New Westminster, BC.

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Proud parents Chantelle & Matt, together with Grandparents Doreen Blake, Bob & Dianna Pasco, wish to announce the birth of their son and newest member of the Oregon Jack Creek Indian Band on March 5, 2012. Special thanks to Julia, Joanne & Elaine of Mighty Oak Midwifery.

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