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Teachers killed when vehicle goes into river By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

The body of 16-year-old CJ Fowler was found in a ravine in Guerin Creek on Dec. 5. The girl, whose full name is Summer Star Elizabeth Krista-Lee Fowler, has family from the Gitxsan First Nation village of Gitanmaax near Hazelton in northwestern B.C.

Who killed C.J.? And why? By Tim Petruk STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

When C.J. Fowler was murdered in Kamloops last week, the 16-yearold was hours away from returning to Terrace. Kamloops RCMP Staff Sgt. Grant Learned said investigators have learned Fowler, whose body was found on an embankment in Guerin Creek on Dec. 5, had purchased a bus ticket home for later that day. She had been in Kamloops since Dec. 1, police believe, spending time couch-surfing with friends in the Tournament Capital. Learned said investigators have

interviewed many of those acquaintances, as well as a male companion with whom Fowler is believed to have travelled to Kamloops. Eight detectives are working fulltime to find out what happened to Fowler. “It’s still very, very active,” Learned said. “The homicide investigators have characterized the investigation as proceeding favourably.” According to Learned, police are working more than 200 leads — the result of public tips and interviews. Investigators have narrowed their interest to the period between midnight and 8 a.m. on Dec. 5. X See POLICE A6

The tragic weekend deaths of a young married couple who taught in Clearwater have been amplified by the fact the wife was in the late stages of pregnancy. Clearwater and the Kamloops-Thompson school district are mourning the deaths of two members of their communities. Skye and Courtney Buck died on Sunday night (Dec. 10) when the vehicle in which they were travelling left Highway 5 at Wolf Corner and crashed into the North Thompson River. The two, described by friends as highschool sweethearts, taught in the community — Skye at Clearwater secondary, where he taught math and was a learningassistance teacher, and Courtney at Raft River elementary, where she taught kindergarten and Grade 1. Skye’s parents, Brent and Tracy, also teach at the secondary school. Skye graduated from Clearwater secondary

Skye Buck, seen playing tennis in this 2008 Kamloops This Week file photo, was killed, along with wife, Courtney, when their vehicle left Highway 5 near Clearwater on Sunday, Dec. 10.

in 1999. Courtney graduated from the same high school in 2000. Skye would have marked his 31st birthday today (Dec. 11). His wife was 30 and was in the seventh or eighth month of pregnancy when the accident occurred, according to those who knew her. Clearwater RCMP said officers were called about the crash about 17 kilometres south of the community just before 7 p.m. Police said it was apparent at the scene a northbound vehicle had lost control, left

the highway and gone down a 30-metre embankment into the North Thompson River. Debris indicated the vehicle struck a tree at some point. Due to the lateness and poor lighting conditions, an initial attempt to find the vehicle was unsuccessful. Police resumed the search on Monday, Dec. 11. Skye and Courtney were graduates of Thompson Rivers University, where Skye was a star basketball player, named BCCAA Player of the Year in 2004, an all-star on the CCAA Tournament

Championship first team and a CCAA AllCanadian. He played professionally in the English Basketball League in 2005. The Bucks and Courtney’s family, the Dekelvers, have a long history in the Clearwater area. Premier Christy Clark was in the community of 5,000 last month for the opening of Ed Buck Manor, a $1.6-million home for seniors and people with disabilities. The facility was named after Ed Buck for his many works in the Clearwater area.

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UNDERWATERWORLD Members of the Kamloops Sunrays synchronized swimming club had fun under and above water on Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Tournament Capital Centre’s Canada Games Pool. The club held its Winter Watershow to showcase the sport to the public. If you want to try synchronized swimming, the Sunrays are hosting free drop-in sessions on Monday, Dec. 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and on Tuesday, Dec. 18, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Canada Games Pool. Put on a one-piece swimsuit and bring your goggles. For more information, e-mail kamloopssunrays@ gmail.com or call 778-257 7962. Allen Douglas photo

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Trash-happy Kamloopsians will pay more By Andrea Klassen STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

Residents who aren’t producing much garbage will have a bit more cash in their pockets in 2013, compared to their trashhappy counterparts. At its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 11, Kamloops city council will set garbage, sewer and water rates for the next year. Of the three, city staff are proposing hikes in two categories — but the extra solid-waste collection fee will apply only to those using the two largest cart sizes offered by the city. Sustainability and environmental services manager Jen Fretz said the increase will cover increasing labour, landfill fees and fuel costs. Fretz said staff chose to put the increase on the 245- and 360-litre bins, the largest of the four sizes offered, as a way of mak-

ing collection costs more equitable. “Currently, the larger bins are much cheaper than the smaller ones per volume,” she said. The increase will see homeowners with 245-litre bins charged an extra $6 a year. Those with 360-litre bins will pay $22 more annually. Those two sizes of carts cover more than half the homes in Kamloops. Of the 25,000 bins in the city, Fretz said about 11,000 are 245-litre and another 5,000 are 360-litre. She said by increasing fees only for the largest bins, the city is hoping some residents may feel encouraged to switch to the smaller-sized units. In its 2012 budget, council agreed to set aside $10,000 to allow residents to downsize their garbage cans for free, instead of paying the usual $50 fee to have their new container delivered and the old

one taken away. Fretz said fewer than 100 people have taken advantage of the free reduction, noting the program will continue into the new year. Sewer rates are also set to go up by five per cent in 2013, which will cost the average household an additional $12. The money will go to the city’s sewerreserve fund to help cover increased operational costs when a new wastewatertreatment plant comes online in 2014. A planned increase to water rates, however, isn’t proceeding. According to a staff report, the city had initially planned to increase the fee by five per cent — about $27 for an average household. However, a review of the water utility’s operating budget found some cost-cutting measures, which will offset the need for an increase.

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BC Hydro ‘bully boards’ cause concern age of 14. So far, the “bully boards,” as Bouvier calls them, haven’t spread beyond a BC Hydro box in Aberdeen and another on Lansdowne Street downtown. But, in the two months she’s been aware of the practice, Bouvier said 22 names have been written on those boxes. “And, these are two major bus stops,” she said. “It’s very concerning.” Bouvier said she is only aware of one other B.C. community where the practice is popular — Vancouver. However, the messages there, Bouvier said, tend to be more drug-related and appear to be written by older teens. In the case of the Aberdeen hydro box, Bouvier said she’s been in touch with the neighbourhood association, which is now monitoring the area. Bylaw officers are keeping a close watch on the hydro box downtown. Bouvier is also planning to work with the Kamloops RCMP

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It’s a new trend Kamloops graffiti task force executive director Ronnie Bouvier is desperately hoping won’t catch on. Over the past two months, two BC Hydro boxes near busy bus stops have become host to a series of bullying messages. However, unlike traditional nuisance graffiti, these messages go beyond bad words and racial slurs and directly target and name specific youths, Bouvier said. “It’s a message saying, ‘Ronnie is ugly, this is where Ronnie lives, this is Ronnie’s phone number.’ That’s what we’re seeing,” Bouvier said. The writing is also often sexually explicit. “It’s not graffiti, it’s nothing artistic,” Bouvier said. “It’s just messages and it’s so other kids read those messages. “So, you know it’s bullying.” Based on the grammar, writing style and wording of the messages, she believes they are being written by other youths under the

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Bouvier said that once they’ve been spotted, the damage has already been done. “I’ve had one young girl who was one of the targets contact me and say, ‘There’s a bad thing about me on here and I’m trying to catch the bus,’” Bouvier said. “So, we went and took care of it right away. “But, I mean, she’d already read it.”

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Police are asking public for help with tips X From A1

Police are asking anyone in the Guerin Creek area who saw or heard anything suspicious during those hours to contact them. Additionally, Learned said, Mounties are hoping someone in the Grandview Terrace and Dalgleish Drive areas with a home-security surveillance system might have caught useful evidence on tape. An autopsy was completed last week, but police are still waiting on toxicology results, which aren’t expected for a period of weeks. Describing Fowler as “a troubled youth,” Learned said she was known to have used drugs and investigators want to know if drugs played a role in her death. Mounties are not saying publicly how Fowler was killed. “There’s a lot of information that’s not being disclosed,” Learned said. “It’s very important to maintain the integrity of the investigation.” Kamloops Mounties have said Fowler was a missing person at the time of her death, but it’s not known from where she was missing. Terrace RCMP have said she was not the subject of a missingperson complaint there. Learned said Fowler let friends and family in Terrace know she was going to Kamloops. “It was to come down and see friends,” he said. “That was the reason she had given.” Gitsan First Nation hereditary Chief Simidiiks is Fowler’s great-uncle and told CTV her death may be connected to drugs. “If this is related to drugs, I would like to pass the message on to other drug users to try and find a way to get away from this drug business and become a person who would think safe and no longer get hooked on that stuff.” Police believe Fowler knew her killer.

“In reality, there is someone who is responsible for her death that is still out and about

in the community,” Learned said. “But, the investigators don’t believe there

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community.” Fowler’s death is Kamloops’ fourth murder of 2012.

Anyone with information, or area residents with video surveillance, is asked

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CITY OF KAMLOOPS ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Council of the City of Kamloops hereby gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing: TIME: PLACE:

December 18, 2012, at 7:00 pm City Hall Council Chambers (7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC)

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Purpose: to consider the following proposed amendments to City of Kamloops Zoning By-law No. 5-1-2001: 1.

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421 St. Paul Street, as shown on the following sketch:

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688 Harrington Road To rezone the subject property from RS-1 (Single Family Residential-1) to RS-1S (Single Family Residential - Suite) to legalize an existing secondary suite. This application will be held at third reading pending the submission of security for $2,500 for the installation of additional landscaping along the western property boundary.

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1440 Hugh Allan Drive, as shown on the following sketch:

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To rezone the subject property on a site-specific basis to permit an increase to an existing site-specific amendment to the C-4 (Service Commercial) zone to permit an additional six children to a maximum of 50 children at an existing daycare. This application will be held at third reading pending the formal approval of the Zoning Amendment By-law by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and submission of $5,000 security for the construction of a garbage bin enclosure.

To rezone the subject property from P-2 (Churches) to CBD (Central Business District) to permit the construction of a six-storey, mixed-use building containing 56 residential units with church administration space and a thrift store located on the main floor. The proposed development will be subject to both a City Centre and a Multiple Family Development Permit. In addition, the proposed development will be subject to: •

The registration of an access agreement to permit access for future development on the lot to the east through the subject property; and

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The registration of an off-site works agreement for sanitary and storm infrastructure upgrades to the east property boundary to be completed at the sole expense of the developer.

688 Harrington Road, as shown on the following sketch:

A copy of the proposed amendments to City of Kamloops Zoning By-law No. 5-1-2001 may be inspected at the Legislative Services Division, City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West, Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. All persons who consider themselves affected by the adoption of the proposed amendments to City of Kamloops Zoning By-law No. 5-1-2001 and wish to register an opinion may do so by: 1.

Appearing before Council at the said Public Hearing; and/or

Forwarding written submissions for Council consideration to the attention of the Legislative Services Division by mail to 7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1A2; by fax to 250-828-3578; or by email to legislate@kamloops.ca no later than 4:00 pm the Monday prior to the Public Hearing. For more information on this process, call 250-828-3483.

For further information concerning the proposed amendments or for the Development and Engineering Services Department's report to Council, please contact the Planning and Development Division at 250-828-3561 or visit our website at: www.kamloops.ca/publichearing Dated December 4, 2012

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City murder rate will rise in 2012 By Tim Petruk STAFF REPORTER

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The Tournament Capital was in line with national homicide trends last year, according to statistics released recently by Statistics Canada, but the numbers for 2012 will likely tell a different story. There were 598 reported homicides in Canada in 2011, up from 554 the previous year. That marked the first increase in national murder numbers in three years. In Kamloops, two homicides were reported in 2011 — the beating death of Archie Lepretre in a downtown schoolyard and the murder of Phil Steel in his Westmount home. Police said at the time that Lepretre’s murder was gang-related, but no arrests have been made. In Steel’s case, his son was charged with second-degree murder and ultimately found not criminally responsible by way of a men-

tal disorder. Canada’s murder rate in 2011 was 1.73 — meaning that’s how many people were killed for every 100,000. In Kamloops, the murder rate was 2.33, based on a population of 85,678. In 2012, Kamloops has recorded four homicides, not including the disappearance in April of Cassandra Wilson, who police believe met with foul play. Barring any further murders, that means Kamloops’ murder rate this year will be 4.67. If Mounties’ suspicion about Wilson’s disappearance is confirmed, the rate will jump to 5.84. Compared to 2011 numbers, that would give Kamloops a higher murder rate than last year’s murder capital, Winnipeg, which saw 5.08 people killed per 100,000. But, according to Kamloops RCMP Staff Sgt. Grant Learned, there’s no cause for alarm. “In a smaller location, where the numbers are smaller, one

DEATH BY GENDER Both of the murder victims in 2011 in Kamloops were men, and men are believed to have been responsible for both slayings as well. This year, two of the four people killed in Kamloops were men, as were all three of those so far charged in local homicides. That is not abnormal, considering national trends. According to Statistics Canada, seven in 10 homicide victims and nine in 10 accused killers nationally last year were male. or two incidents can reflect numerically as being more significant than they really are,” he said.

“The numbers are so small that to start using percents or a mathematical identifier to contextualize the numbers is woefully misleading.” And, Learned said, all the homicides in Kamloops this year — Wilson’s case not included — were believed to have been committed by someone close to the victim. In March, a North Shore man is alleged to have killed his father; in July, a fight between friends at a downtown house party ended in a death; in October, a man is alleged to have killed his common-law wife; and, last week, police believe someone who knew C.J. Fowler killed her before leaving the 16-year-old’s body in Guerin Creek. “A lot of the murders, as most of them are, are committed by people who know their victim,” Learned said.

“When the homicides are ultimately solved, statistically speaking, a profound number of victims knew their attackers.” According to Statistics Canada, 48 per cent of solved homicides in 2011 were committed by an acquaintance or friend of the victim and 33 per cent by a family member. Strangers, according to statistics, committed 15 per cent of murders in Canada last year. Kelowna recorded two murders in 2011, for a rate of 1.10. In Abbotsford, there was just one reported homicide last year, for a rate of 0.56. Provincially, there were 87 murders recorded in B.C. in 2011, four more than the previous year, but down significantly from 2008 and 2009, when tallies approached 120 per year.

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E BEGAN HIS ROOKIE term at city hall by standing up for exercise. One year into his municipal political career, Donovan Cavers appears to be standing up the media. Cavers is known as the green city councillor, both in environmental practices and in political-party affiliation. He is a passionate advocate of transit use, a declared opponent of the car culture, a foe of the proposed Ajax copper and gold mine and a booster of shopping and eating local. However, the young man who won a seat on council in the November 2011 civic election has gone from being mildly entertaining (earlier this year, he urged fellow councillors to stand while speaking, as a gesture to promote physical fitness) to becoming mercurial. Last week, Cavers told Jessica Wallace, a reporter with infotel.ca, that he has decided against speaking on a personal rezoning application, due to what he views as bias among local media in reporting on the issue. Cavers has an application before council to build a carriage suite on his mother’s South Kamloops property. The initial application was denied, but it is going back a second time after the original application was tweaked. Whether it succeeds depends on an upcoming public hearing, after which council will decide. According to Wallace, Cavers told her he doesn’t think his application to

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MUSINGS build a carriage suite on his mother’s property would have garnered media attention if he wasn’t a city councillor. “I’ve decided that, unless the media starts covering every carriage suite, I don’t want to talk about it,” Cavers told Wallace. Cavers is right, of course. Coverage of his carriage-suite application likely wouldn’t have resulted in as much spilled ink had he been Joe Sixpack and not Coun. Donovan Cavers. And rightly so. Cavers is a lawmaker who is applying to gain approval under a law (bylaw) that was revised just last year. When a lawmaker at any level of government is an applicant under one of the laws over which he has sway, there will be (and should) be public scrutiny by way of media coverage. Reporters at city hall need to cover the issue and tell the public what is happening and whether there are conflicts of interest that compel elected representatives to recuse themselves from discussion.

Cavers’ fellow councillor, Marg Spina, also applied for permission to construct a carriage suite under the bylaw amendment. The media wrote stories on Spina’s application and subsequent approval — with nary a claim of bias and threat of silence from the councillor. In fact, according to city hall, there have been a grand total of six carriage-suite applications deal with since the March 2011 bylaw amendment. A full 33 per cent of those applications — two — came from members (city councillors) of the very body (city council) that created and amended the bylaw to allow the applications. And, reporting on this is seen as a bias? There have been many, many occasions during which a city council matter becomes more newsworthy simply because a city councillor is involved. Mayor Peter Milobar has had to step aside when an unrelated liquorlicence issue was discussed, simply because he owns a liquor store in town. The media, KTW included, has reported on that without a charge of bias or a threat of silence. To be the subject of a story concerning local laws when one is among the lawmakers should not surprise anybody — least of all the lawmaker who becomes the subject of the story. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com

In this very edition of Kamloops This Week are two stories about bullying. One, on page A4, is disturbing in that it tells of yet another way youth are bullying each other — in this case, by writing horrible comments on BC Hydro boxes in Kamloops. The other story, on page A15, tells of Chase elementary teacher Jennifer Jones and her wonderful bucket and classroom dojo projects, where the idea is to improve the way children interact and view themselves. As one student noted, the proactive endeavours can go a long way to reducing bullying. Jones and her work deserve to be highlighted. She is obviously a passionate teacher who should be celebrated. If only all parents were as enthusiastic and involved in the kids’ lives. Granted, it is not possible to document every minute of your child’s life, to ensure your sweet little one is not mocking others, stealing lunch money or writing terrible things about fellow students on public property. But, there is a reason some kids do become bullies — be it the verbal, physical or emotional kind. And, much of that reason does indeed bloom at home. It is incumbent for parents to get involved with their children, to talk with them, spend time with them, ask questions of them and, most importantly, know when to be a parent and say no. Bullying has been in the news so often lately, it is becoming white noise among the various issues of the day that dominate conversation. Do not let the issue fade away. Do not let a publicized suicide become something that happened back then. As a parent, get involved with your kids and stay involved with your kids. Lives truly are at stake — get involved and stay involved lest the end of one is later traced to a careless and mean comment scrawled on a BC Hydro box.

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Re: Murdered teen was reported missing, police say: “R.I.P., CJ. “Your friends are all so upset about what has happened. “They don’t understand how some ignorant person felt they had the right to harm someone they knew and cared about. “Hopefully, the person who did this to you will be found and punished. “Our prayers go out to your family in their time of loss.” — posted by Fairn Sanders “R.I.P., sweet child. “Justice be served. Prayers to the family.” — posted by Hazel Percilla “R.I.P., CJ. You will be missed by many. “Let’s hope they catch who did this and bring all of the family to peace.” — posted by Brian Switzer “I am so sorry to read this story. “My condolences to her friends and family.” — posted by Linda James

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Kamloops: Terrible Driver Capital of Canada Editor: I’m 55. I am from Nova Scotia, now live in Kamloops and have lived all across Canada. The worst drivers I have ever seen are here in Kamloops. I have no idea why. They are way worse than drivers in Toronto, Montreal, Kelowna or Vancouver. There is far more traffic in those cities,

yet drivers there are more polite, use signals, drive fast on the highway and slow in parking lots and know how to merge. People in Kamloops seem polite, but put them behind a wheel and look out. Every time I leave the house and drive even five kilometres, I see at least one person who should not be driving.

I just drove to Ontario to visit my son and was driving back and forth from Hamilton to Toronto. That corridor has the heaviest traffic in Canada and, in two weeks, I came across fewer bad drivers than I see in Kamloops in one day. I’m not putting Kamloops down. I love the place but, for some reason, and I

don’t know why, this city is full of bad drivers. It’s so bad I now keep track of who’s the worst. Here’s roughly what I have found, with the worst drivers listed first: Men, 40 to 60 years of age; women, 30 to 50 years of age; newcomers to Canada; seniors. The best drivers I have seen are new driv-

ers and young drivers. I have no idea why this is happing, but be honest with yourself and just watch and see what you observe. One other thing — in most cities, taxi and bus drivers are bad, but not here. I have not once recorded anything negative on one of them. Dave Shaw Kamloops

Seeing red over Yellow Cab’s perplexing no-doubles policy Editor: On Nov. 13, my son travelled by Greyhound to Kamloops to resume his studies at Thompson Rivers University. After a lengthy bus ride, he arrived at the depot at night, intending, as usual, to take a taxi to the university. There happened to be two Yellow Cab cars at the depot. Two other people were also waiting for a cab to TRU. Great, my son he thought, we can share a cab. The first student agreed. Just when he was about to enter the cab, the driver told him, “No doubles.” Off went the taxi to TRU with one person inside. The second person was also going to

TRU. He hopped into the second cab and the driver sped away. No doubles. There were no more cabs waiting. There was no offer to call another taxi and no offer to come back and get him. My son’s cellphone was dead and, although he had paper bills, he had no coins to call a cab via the payphone. This left him no option but to walk in the dark, packing his suitcase, to the university. Had this been my daughter travelling alone, or had there been an incident along the way, one could only imagine. Since when are two individuals going to the same location unable to share the cab and the fare? Apparently, if you want to take a

Yellow Cab in Kamloops, you have to go as a single — or is that just the case if one is a student at TRU? I phoned the owner of the company twice to express my concerns and to perhaps ask that drivers to be aware of the safety issues identified. The dispatcher was sympathetic and took my information, but the owner never responded. I urge students and Kamloops citizens to use other taxi companies. Perhaps their policies are more student-friendly, ecologically sound and safer for the general public. Pam Storie Rock Creek

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At one of the spots where Westsyde Road and Parkview Drive intersect, the pedestrian crossing has it all: Painted lines, overhead signage and flashing lights. To the south, where the two streets connect up again, it’s only the signs and lines — and it’s here that a vehicle struck a 20 year-old Kamloops man last week as he was crossing the road, sending him to hospital with serious injuries. The crosswalk is already slated for retrofitting, like its counterpart a few blocks up, city traffic and transportation engineer Chris Darwent told KTW. And, in the wake of a series of serious and sometimes fatal pedestrian collisions during the past few weeks, City of Kamloops staff are taking another look at their improvement priorities for the coming year. However, Darwent said, the onus is on

drivers and pedestrians to pay more attention to their surroundings. “Every chance we get, we want to send a reminder out to both drivers and pedestrians to use the skills you learned in school to cross the road,” he told KTW. For pedestrians, that means putting away cellphones and attempting to make eye contact with drivers before stepping into the street. Drivers, Darwent said, need to remember pedestrians are legally allowed to cross at any intersection, even if there are no painted lines on the road. “Even keep your eye open for inattentive pedestrians,” he said. “Even if they don’t look like they’re going to cross, they still might, so keep your eyes open for people walking by the road.” The pedestrian collisions won’t lead to any immediate action on the city’s part, Darwent said, though an accident history can bump an intersection up the priority list for curb extensions, flashing beacons and the like when the city decides how it will spend its yearly $125,000 on crosswalk improvement. Streets with high traffic and pedestrian volumes and intersections near schools and parks also take priority. While the city launched a pilot program this past summer aimed at getting drivers to slow down and follow posted speed

limits, it is on hold until spring. Darwent said the issue is that the “Hey Neighbour, Slow Down” program relied mainly on posted signs, urging motorists to reduce their speeds. “In the winter months, it’s a bit trickier for us to do that,” he said. Staff are also still working out whether the program, which ran on Valleyview Drive, Qu’appelle Boulevard, Rosehill Road and Fraser Street, was as effective as they would like. While Darwent said motorists who were often going 70 km/h in 50 km/hr zones tended to reduce their speeds while the signs were up, there doesn’t appear to have been a lasting change in driving patterns in any of the areas. “But, we did consistently see a drop with the signs up,” he said. “We want to keep trying it and see if we can get an effect when the signs are out.” Though the signs won’t be back for several months, Darwent suggested motorists can still take a lesson from the program at this time of year. “Pay attention to the speed limit. Even if you feel safer driving that way, take a step back and think about the driveways and corners,” he said. “The road’s 50 for a reason in an urban environment like this. There’s just a lot of action going on.”

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In 2012, four pedestrians have been killed on Kamloops roadways. The only cities in B.C. with more pedestrian fatalities this year are Surrey, with five, and Vancouver, with 11. According to Kamloops RCMP Staff Sgt. Grant Learned, only two pedestrians were killed in the Tournament Capital between 2007 and 2011. He said the spike in local fatalities in 2012 is tough to understand. “There’s no single corollary factor that uniformly links all of these,” he said. “We know that we’ve got people who are distracted pedestrians —

and you could say the same thing about some drivers.” On Nov. 21, a woman was killed while crossing Victoria Street at Sixth Avenue in downtown Kamloops. In July, a man was struck and killed by a vehicle near Cree Drive and Salish Road on the Tk’emlups Indian Band reserve. On April 28, a man was killed after being run over by what is believed to have been a tractor-trailer unit on the shoulder of the TransCanada Highway in Valleyview. And, in March, a woman crossing 12th Street at Tranquille Road died after being hit by an SUV. Add to that a string

of pedestrians left with serious injuries — most recently on Dec. 5, when a 20-year-old man was left in critical condition after being run down in a Westsyde crosswalk — and, Learned said, it’s time for everyone to be more careful. “Drivers and pedestrians,” he said. “We understand that drivers must yield to pedestrians — that’s not disputed. “But, the drivers have to be given a chance to see you and respond to your interest in crossing.” Kamloops is not alone in seeing a spike in pedestrian fatalities. According to a report released last week by the BC Coroners Service, the numbers are up

across the province. In 2011, 54 pedestrians were killed in B.C. — up slightly from 51 and 53 the previous two years. So far this year, there have been 63 pedestrian fatalities provincially. Of those, 13 have been in the Interior. Learned said it’s important for a pedestrian to know drivers in the area are aware of his or her intentions. “Make eye contact with the driver,” he said. “Make sure they know you’re there and you’re planning to step off the curb and into the lane of travel.”

Valerie Brook, 67, of Kamloops., died on Nov. 21 after she was struck by a 2002 Ford F-150 truck while she was crossing Victoria Street at Sixth Avenue in the crosswalk. A 62-year-old man was driving while prohibited from doing so. Allison Declercq-Matthas photo

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Teens charged in ﬁre By Tim Petruk STAFF REPORTER

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Seven people have been charged under a municipal littering bylaw in connection with a large blaze in Westsyde in May. Kamloops Fire Rescue Capt. Sheldon Guertin said the accused — one 17-year-old and six 18-year-olds, all male — were ticketed after an investigation focused on a Facebook picture uploaded shortly after the fire. The image appeared to show a group of young men posing with

a large pile of wooden pallets. Guertin said investigators determined the pallets had been dropped off by the seven men now facing charges. There was not enough evidence to lay charges in relation to the fire itself, but Guertin said the littering charges — and the accompanying $1,000 fines — are the next-best thing. “If the pallets were never there, the chances of us having a fire there wasn’t likely,” he said. “The way we looked at it was cause and effect and we wanted

to send a clear message that this is not acceptable in our community.” The May 30 blaze in the Noble Creek area above Westsyde grew to 3.5 hectares before firefighters could extinguish it. Guertin said the exhaustive operation cost taxpayers about $70,000. He said two of the accused have made arrangements to pay their fines, while the remaining five will likely fight the charges in bylaw court.

Firefighters watch from the one-kilometre mark of Noble Lake Road as Kamloops Fire Rescue crews, joined by the Forest Service crews, work on a fire on May 30, just past Dairy Road in Westsyde. Seven teens have been charged with littering in connection to the blaze after an investigation into a photograph posted on Facebook. The littering charges carry with them $1,000 fines. Two of the teens have agreed to pay the fines; the other five are expected to fight the charges in court. KTW file photo

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So far, cab stands downtown dud of an idea It was meant to bring some order to the downtown bar flush. Thus far, however, the city’s late-night cab-stand program has brought more frustration than success. Unveiled in May, the cab stands located on Victoria and Lansdowne Street were supposed to get patrons away from closing bars and into orderly lineups as they

waited for transportation home. But, at a meeting of the city’s co-ordinated enforcement task force on Monday, Dec. 10, community safety manager Jon Wilson said the city hasn’t been able to get cab drivers from either of the two companies operating in the city to park at the stands. Instead, taxis are still picking up people

New dialysis unit on its way The Interior Health Authority has issued an invitation to tender for the renovation and light construction work required for the new community dialysis unit (CDU) in Kamloops. The new CDU, planned for a centrally located leased space on the North Shore, was announced this past summer. Funded by the BC Renal Agency and operated by the IHA, it will allow stable kidney patients access to renal services outside of Royal Inland Hospital. The unit will incorporate an “involved-care” patient selfmanagement model, which allows patients to gradually increase their level of independence within a

supportive environment, leading to improved quality of life and physical and mental well-being. The model offers an opportunity for patients to set individual goals, learn new skills and gain control over their health. “By offering patient centered care in the community setting, we are addressing the increasing need for dialysis services and ensuring those services are accessible,” said IHA board chairman Norman Embree. The invitation to tender is expected to close in mid-January and the contract will be awarded toward the end of the month. Construction will begin in February.

who flag them down after 10 p.m. — the time at which the cab stands are supposed to come into use. “The drivers really just aren’t co-operating with the request,” Wilson said. “They’re driving where they want to, picking up who they want to.” Right now, there’s nothing in the city bylaws to force cab drivers to

use the stands. Wilson said bylaw enforcement will look at the issue to determine whether the city needs to change that. But, if the city were to bring in a bylaw limiting taxi pickups to designated addresses and stands, Wilson said it would likely require stepped-up enforcement from bylaw officers downtown.

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Filling buckets big in Chase By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

Students in Jennifer Jones’ classroom at Chase elementary are carrying buckets around with them. They’re invisible containers — but, what they contain can be seen every day. Inspired by the award-winning book Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud, the idea is to improve the way children interact and view themselves. Jones said the idea of having to fill a bucket “seems like the perfect metaphor for students to understand the behaviours they are exhibiting and others around them might be using.” Added to the bucket-list program is another one — classroom dojo — recommended to her by School District 73’s technology co-ordinator. It involves tracking behaviours of the Grade 4/5 class, with points given for good behaviours and taken away for bad. It’s all done online through anything from a computer to a smartphone. Jones said using the dojo program helps her students track their

progress online in a fun way with their avatar and a visual graft that shows what behaviours have led to the points. The information can be emailed to or used during conferences with parents to give a clearer picture of how their child is behaving at school. Teachers can choose what is graded — it can be anything from not doing your homework to showing leadership. The lessons are many, Jones said, and her students are having fun with the programs as they learn. Alyssa Becker said “using dogo, I’ve learned that you should always get a positive, not a negative.” Gianna Badesso sees the concept as something that could reduce bullying. “Bucket filling has gone a long way,” she said. “First, it was just our class but, now, the whole school knows about it. It’s spreading really fast. “If every school does it, then, in the world, there wouldn’t be as much bullying.” Chase Winning sees it as a way of doing good — and feeling good. “If you see a person who is

down, you can try to help them out,” he said. It will fill their bucket and your own.” Kamloops-Thompson school district superintendent Terry Sullivan said what Jones is doing in her classroom “is creative, innovative and leading edge. “We have many teachers like her who are engaging children and youth every day using a variety of methodologies.” Technology continues to transform the education system, Sullivan added. “We will have 4,000 students this year, predominantly secondary, who will be taking a portion of their program online,” he said. “TRU has 12,000 students on campus and 13,000 taking courses online. “The world is changing, which is why we have to look at structures like school calendars that have been in place for many decades. “In my view, nothing is as good as an excellent teacher engaging children in a classroom. “However, we are finding new ways to deepen that engagement, enrich curriculum and empower teachers. This is another example of that.”

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THEY LOVE KAMLOOPS! Dennis Bauhuis (left), and Doug Gleddie were among 100 volunteers who served 250 turkey dinners to the less fortunate at the recent Kamloops Alliance Church’s Love Kamloops Louder Than Words community dinner. In addition, 150 meals where sent to the New Life Mission. Dave Eagles/KTW

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LOCAL NEWS BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF SCIENCE Emma Covaceuszach explores the world of the Big Little Science Centre during a recent Family Literacy Day event at Northills Centre Mall. The science centre at 985 Holt St. is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., but will be closed from Sunday, Dec. 23 to Tuesday, Jan. 1. For more information, go online to biglittlesciencecentre.org. Dave Eagles/KTW

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after the incident was reported, a senior BC Transit staff member is also headed to Kamloops on Monday, Dec. 10, to conduct a second investigation. The results of that probe are expected today (Dec. 11) or on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Burton said she is not aware of any past incidents involving the driver. “I would say this is a very, highly unusual — I’ve never heard of an incident like this before,” she said. But, she noted, there is likely another side to the story that has not yet been heard. “It would be wonderful to hear from other people who were on the bus, because I’m sure there were other factors that led up to this incident,” Burton said. A manager for FirstCanada declined to comment on the incident, referring KTW to BC Transit.

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A Kamloops bus driver accused through YouTube of holding passengers against their will has been suspended with pay as BC Transit and local contractor FirstCanada ULC mount internal investigations. A local man known online as TrueLiesCanada posted video of an incident between the driver, himself and a young woman to the popular streaming-video website two days ago, calling it “Kamloops BC Transit Driver Kidnaps Passengers.” According to the man, the driver “blew through” the woman’s stop and the one after that, then parked the bus at the Thompson Rivers University exchange and locked the doors. “He then comes to the back of the bus, and photographs her,” he

wrote in a commentary posted along with the video, “like WTF?” The video shows the driver out of his seat, talking to the woman — whose face is obscured by the angle of the camera. “You’re the worst bus driver,” the woman says, sounding upset. “All I wanted to do is get off at my stop.” BC Transit spokesperson Meribeth Burton said there are several things that concern her about the video. Under the circumstances, BC Transit policy calls for the driver to stay seated and call a transit supervisor. Neither of those things happened, though Burton said the driver has been with the company nine years and would be aware of the policies. “The doors would never be closed at an exchange with passengers onboard,” Burton said. “There might not be the back door open,

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Do we really have only 10 more days on this earth? Much has been written and discussed about the supposed end of the world on Dec. 21, due to the interpretation by some of the Mayan calendar. As the end-of-world frenzy ramps up, the Kamloops Astronomical Society is presenting End of the World Theories at its Wednesday, Dec. 12, meeting, which will take place in room 375 in the Science Building at

Thompson Rivers University. To coincide with the Mayan calendar’s “end of the era and beginning of the new long calendar”, various theories will be discussed at the Kamloops Astronomical Society’s monthly meeting. Included will be discussions on a collision with Nibiru, solar maximum, black holes, Mayan end of the long count calendar and interaction between Earth and Alcyone, the largest star of Pleiades cluster. Our New Nail Bar is offering new services

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Burlesque duo Gilda Lily (left), and Coco Creme heat up the chilly night with their unique brand of Christmas cheer during the recent Kamloops North Shore Business Improvement Association’s Celebration of Lights. The dancers are part of the Kamloops Burlesque Monthly Showcase, which presents shows at The Blue Grotto. The festive evening brought people together to see the official Christmas tree light up. Dave Eagles/KTW

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Adoption trust awards $20K to local group The Lex Reynolds Adoption and Permanency Trust Fund has awarded $95,000 for six projects to support adoption and permanency in B.C. — five of which are specifically directed towards assisting First Nations communities. Included is Lii

Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services of Kamloops, which will receive $20,000 to promote adoption and permanency arrangements for Métis youth who have been in foster care for a significant part of their lives. The independent trust fund was

established in 2003 by the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) to help British Columbia’s children and youth who are awaiting adoption or other permanent connections. The trust fund is managed by the Victoria Foundation.

In 2009, it was re-named after Lex Reynolds to honour the late lawyer and children’s advocate — and adoptive father — who was the fund’s founding co-chair. The permanent endowment generates money to support organizations and individuals in finding and help-

ing to maintain lifelong connections for BC’s children and youth. As of Aug. 31, the MCFD reported there were 8,133 children and youth in care in B.C. More than 1,000 of them are waiting for

a permanent family. Since 2003, $821,500 has been awarded to 156 projects across the province. These include 17 mini-grants of $1,500 each distributed earlier this year.

To make a donation or to learn more about the Lex Reynolds Adoption and Permanency Trust Fund, go online to connectingforlife.ca or call the Victoria Foundation at 250-381-5532.

Kamloops Visitor Centre to get a charge The Kamloops Visitor Centre across from Aberdeen Mall will become the site for a electricvehicle charging station. The City of Kamloops has received funding from the provincial government to install a Level II charging station at the home of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce. The station will be installed in early March 2013. The Level II stations will be able to fully recharge an electric-car battery within three to six hours, depending on the battery system in the specific electric vehicle. “Taking this initial step to make electric-vehicle charging more widely available to local and visiting drivers supports several of the Sustainable Kamloops Plan goals,” said Jen Fretz, sustainability

and environmental- services manager with the City of Kamloops. “It strategically positions Kamloops as part of BC’s new ‘green highway’.” Sustainable Kamloops Plan goals include reducing consumption of fossil fuels for transportation locally by 25 per cent by 2020; reducing transportation-related greenhouse-gas emissions to 2.4 tonnes per capita by 2020; and encouraging the use of alternate-fuelled motor vehicles in the community. The new charging station is one of 570 planned for across B.C. by March 31, at a cost of $2.74 million. In addition, two charging stations will be installed in Case, at Chase Equipment and Supply Ltd., 6252 Trans-Canada Hwy.

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LOCAL NEWS TOYS FOR KIDS A SUCCESS Kamloops Princesses Kennedie Maidment (left) and Mikayla Russell help Arthur Stevenson elementary student volunteer Nolan Austin stack more toys atop the growing pile during 97.5 The River’s Toy Drive for kids on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Hotel 540. Dave Eagles/KTW

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Stay safe for the season while out shopping Through December, City of Kamloops Community Safety volunteers are focusing on parking areas in retail locations. They are targeting shoppers during the Christmas season to educate them on the importance of securing their purchases out of sight, along with any other valuables. “Safe for the Season” tip cards containing information on vehicle crime-prevention practices will be left on windshields

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side parking are all prime target areas for thieves. Community Safety is using stickers to convey the simple message of securing valuables. They are also asking Kamloops retailers to put the campaign stickers on their retail bags, demonstrating their commitment to community safety. Anyone who receives the sticker can go to the city’s website at kamloops. ca to enter to win a prize. Prizes will be drawn weekly during December.

while volunteers patrol parking lots and talk with shoppers. “We’ve seen huge success with this program and we are excited to see it back for a fourth year,” said crime-prevention co-ordinator Sandro Piroddi. “We couldn’t do it without our fantastic volunteer team.” Also part of the endeavour is the “Out of Sight” campaign for a second holiday season to remind the public to secure their valuables while shopping. The campaign is a lock-out auto crime initiative that has been developed by Kamloops Community Safety to teach shoppers about the potential risk of theft from vehicles. Strip malls, parking lots and curb-

Tips for shoppers to avoid being a victim: • Do not leave any of your holiday shopping in plain view (secure it in the trunk or cover it). • Do not leave your items unattended for

long periods of time (where possible, take things home between trips). • Do park in welllit areas, close to buildings with heavy foot traffic. • Do pay attention to your surroundings when you are placing items in your vehicle (make sure you are not being observed). • Do use a steeringwheel lock. • Do install an immobilizer or an alarm system. • If you do carry a purse, do not leave it unattended in your cart or turn your back on it. • Do not think “it won’t happen to me.” For more information, and to join the Community Safety Team, call 250-8283818 or go online to www.kamloops.ca/ communitysafety/ safefortheseason.

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Bleed and feed for very good causes The Canadian Blood Services’ annual Bleed and Feed program is back for the third year in a row, with the goal of facilitating14,000 blood donations between Dec. 1 and Jan. 2 and having blood donors bring in non-perishable food items for local food banks. The next clinics in Kamloops will take place at the Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way, on Tuesday, Dec. 11 (noon to 7 p.m.) and Wednesday, Dec. 12 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Residents can book a donation appointment by going online to blood.ca or by calling 1-888-2-DONATE.

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will take place outside two Sahali businesses. Organizers are hoping people will drop off new clothing, blankets and toys, as well as nonperishable food items. Specifically, they’re looking for clothes for kids from newborn to 14 years, baby blankets, newborn, toddler and teen toys and grooming products for teenaged boys, in addition to food donations. On Saturday, Dec. 15, Stuff the Cruiser will be set up outside Walmart on Hillside Drive between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and outside Toys R Us on Notre Dame Drive between noon and 4 p.m. All donations go to Christmas Amalgamated, which expects to hand out some 2,000 hampers this year.

The Kamloops Hospice Association’s annual Celebrate A Life fundraiser is underway at Sahali Mall. Celebrate A Life is a way for Kamloops residents to remember deceased relatives

and friends during the holidays, while raising awareness and funding for the ongoing operations of the Kamloops Hospice Association. The event runs to Dec. 21, with visitors invited to decorate the Christmas tree with a memory card and a light.

Each token represents a loved one that has passed and whom their friends and family would like to remember. There will also be an arts and crafts fair, with items created by volunteers at the hospice and community. The annual Christmas raffle has a first prize of

a queen-size handmade quilt by the Cotton Pickers and a second prize of a handmade wooden cradle, complete with full layette. All proceeds from the sale will go toward the ongoing operation of the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home.

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AVID BECKHAM is one of the best soccer players in the world. To Darren Clark, a 37-year-old assistant referee from Kamloops, the English footballing superstar was just No. 23 in white at the MLS Cup on Saturday, Dec. 1. “If somebody asks you, ‘How was that game from a fan’s perspective?’ and you can answer that question, you probably haven’t been concentrating,” said Clark, who patrolled the sidelines when the Los Angeles Galaxy downed the Houston Dynamo 3-1 at the Home Depot Centre in Carson, Calf. The entire on-field officiating group at the championship final was Canadian — a Major League Soccer first. Daniel Belleau of Quebec was the game’s other assistant referee, while Silviu Petrescu of Ontario was the match referee. “There’s that extra pressure,” said Clark, who found out minutes before the game it would be televised in 157 countries. “They’re looking at us and saying, ‘OK, we’ve decided to give you this game, now it’s up to you guys to perform.’ “We’re performing for ourselves, but also for the possibility of Canadians being appointed to a game like that in the future.” Most of the final’s critical decisions — including a pair of disallowed Robbie Keane goals and the two penalty kicks awarded — were not made by Clark. “They were made at

the other end,” he said. “It turned out to be a very clean game for our team. The new guy in charge of our referee organization called PRO [Professional Referee Organization] is Peter Walton. “He came to the room afterward and said, ‘That was an outstanding performance from all of you.’” Clark started refereeing in Kamloops when he was in junior-high school. He got serious about officiating in 1999, a year before he moved to Victoria for university. It was on Vancouver Island where he began moving up the refereeing ranks, earning praise for his work on the sidelines in a variety of different leagues and divisions. In 2006, Clark decided to take the assistantrefereeing path, feeling he was better suited to be a linesman than a referee. The Canadian Soccer Association nominated Clark to the FIFA list of international officials in 2007 and, by 2008, he was a FIFA-certified assistant referee. Clark said the Cup final — Beckham’s last MLS match — likely tops the list of highprofile games he has officiated. In 2010, Clark was on the pitch for a friendly between Mexico and New Zealand. The international was played in front of 90,500 fans at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. A year later, he worked a game between Costa Rica, the home side, and Spain. “There was basically the entire Spain team on the field that had won the World Cup in 2010,” said Clark, a teacher at Logan Lake secondary.

Clark, who started working MLS games in 2008, did 13 matches last season, including two playoff games and seven tilts featuring the Vancouver Whitecaps. An assistant referee of his calibre in MLS is paid $720 per game. Travel and accommodation costs are also taken care of and a per diem is provided. Clark’s Logan Lake students are aware of his activities away from school and occasionally find photos of their teacher online. The Kamloops High School graduate posed for a picture at the Cup final alongside movie star Gerard Butler and Galaxy captain Landon Donovan, among others. Clark might see that one pop up in class in the near future. “The ultimate goal is working a World Cup final or a FIFA tournament, but you need a lot of luck and a lot of people advocating for you,” Clark said. Working high-profile matches is good for the resumé, no doubt, but that alone is not enough to earn the right to referee the world’s most prestigious tournaments. “You also have to have a game that presents you with difficult decisions to get correct,” said Clark, president of the Kamloops Soccer Referees’ Association during the 2006-2007 campaign. “You could have a game with no mistakes but, if there wasn’t a lot in it for you in terms of really, really difficult decisions, it’s hard to separate yourself from the rest.” Perhaps Clark is just a few controversial calls away from reaching his goal. Stay tuned.

Darren Clark of Kamloops watches closely as David Beckham bursts up the sideline during an exhibition match between the Los Angeles Galaxy and Vancouver Whitecaps at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton in 2008. Clark, an assistant referee, again patrolled the sidelines in a game featuring the English icon — the Major League Soccer Cup on Saturday, Dec. 1. Walter Tychnowicz photo

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Big deal for big D-man, Edmundson By Marty Hastings STAFF REPORTER

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It’s a trade that screams, “We want to win now!” The Kamloops Blazers acquired 19-yearold defenceman Joel Edmundson from the Moose Jaw Warriors in exchange for Tyler Bell, 18, and Jayden Halbgewachs, 15, the Blazers’ first-round pick in the 2012 WHL bantam draft. The teams also exchanged draft picks, with the Blazers giving up a first-round selection in 2015 in return for a fourth-rounder in the same draft. “We feel like we have as good a chance as anybody to have success this year,” Blazer GM Craig Bonner told KTW. “When we found out [injured Columbus Blue Jackets’ blue-liner Austin Madaisky] wasn’t coming back, we knew we needed to add a defenceman. “We felt Joel was the best guy available in the market and we went after him. “He’s a big, tough, physical defenceman who plays both sides of

the puck really good.” Edmundson was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the second round of the 2011 NHL draft. The 6-foot-4, 208pound rearguard has three goals, nine points and 75 penalty minutes this season, including one goal and five sin-bin minutes in two games with the Blazers. He was minus-11 after 31 games with the Warriors, who are tied for second in the East Division with a 12-14-34 record. Kamloops had to give up a lot to get what it wanted. Halbgewachs registered 55 goals and 89 points in 24 games with the Prairie Storm of the Saskatchewan Bantam AA Hockey League before the Blue and Orange drafted him 19th overall earlier this year.

“You never want to give up your firstround pick, but with the emergence of Jesse Shynkaruk [Saskatoon Contacts, Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League], Mitchell Lipon [Regina Pat Canadians, SMHL], JC’s younger brother, and Tyson McLellan [under-16 San Jose], we felt we have enough undersize forwards that could come in and play,” Bonner said. “Did we want to move Halbgewachs? No, but that was the price we had to pay to get the deal done.” In Bell, the Blazers traded away one of their brightest young defencemen. He was the piece of the puzzle other teams could not offer Moose Jaw, Bonner said. “Moving Bell is probably what enabled us to get the deal done.” On Oct. 31, the Vancouver Giants traded defenceman David Musil, 19, to the Edmonton Oil Kings in exchange for 17-yearold blueliner Mason Geertsen and a 2013 first-round bantam selection. “The price was set in

Joel Edmundson made his debut with the Kamloops Blazers against the Prince George Cougars on Friday, Dec. 7. In the second period, he dropped the gloves and fought Daniel Gibb. Allen Douglas/KTW

the Musil deal,” Bonner said. “And, bringing in another D-man, we were going to have to move a defenceman out.” The Blazers have 24 players on their roster — two goaltenders, eight defencemen and 14 forwards. Kamloops (24-7-1-2) sits tied with the Portland Winterhawks (25-5-1-0) atop the WHL standings. The Calgary Hitmen are hosting the Blazers tonight (Dec. 11) at the Saddledome.

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Male curlers fall short of provincials at playdown Three Kamloops rinks — skipped by Scott DeCap, Brent Yamada and Michael Smith — fell short of qualifying for the Canadian Direct Insurance B.C. Men’s Curling Championship, to be held in Parksville from Feb. 5 to Feb. 10. Vernon rinks skipped by Trevor Perepolkin and Jamie Sexton earned the two Okanagan berths, decided at a playdown in Kelowna on the weekend. The winner of the provincial championship will represent B.C. at the 2013 Tim Hortons Brier, which runs from March 2 to March 10 in Edmonton.

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Sabres win bronze The Sa-Hali Sabres placed third at the 12-team senior boys’ Chilliwack Secondary Basketball Tournament on the weekend. Sa-Hali, a AA team, played the host Chilliwack Storm, a AAA squad, for third place and won 88-61. The Sabres’ attack was led by Noah Marchand, who netted 15 points. Liam Epp had 12, while Thomas Dolson had 11 points and six rebounds. Adam Phillips and

Keegan Marchand each had nine points, while Jagdeesh Uppal added eight. Keegan Marchand also had 6 rebounds. The Sabres opened with a 52-45 win over LA Matheson secondary, a AAA Surrey school. Dima Pokhylov led the Sabres with 11 points. Austin Langill had 10 points to go along with seven rebounds, while Russell Dolson had nine points and eight rebounds. In a semifinal matchup, the Sabres battled back in the

second half from a 20-point deficit and came within one point of AAA Semiahmoo secondary of White Rock, but fell short, losing 80-72. Noah Marchand had 28 points for the Sabres, with Epp chipping in with 10. Noah Marchand was named to the first allstar team and younger brother Keegan was named to the second all-star team. Next up for the Sabres is the Fulton Cup, which runs from Dec. 19 to Dec. 21 at the Tournament Capital Centre and the TRU gym. For More Sports Briefs Log on to kamloopsthisweek.com

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Garry Hogg loves playing darts and is looking forward to competing in the 2013 B.C. Seniors Games in Kamloops. “You get to see a lot of people, you get to see a lot of places and you meet a lot of really nice people that run the events,” he said. “I like the camaraderie and the competition; it is just a good event.” The darts competition at the Games will feature men’s and women’s singles and doubles. There will also be a mixed doubles event and a team event made up of four players. In darts, each player starts the game with a set number of points —Games’ competitors start at 501. The object of the game is to be the first player to get to zero. This is done by throwing darts at different areas on the board. The bull’s-eye, for example, is worth 50 points.

On each turn, a player throws three darts. If a player was to hit three bull’seyes, she would count 150 points off of her score on that turn. The two players alternate turn’s until one player reaches the exact score of zero. Competing in a large number of matches at B.C. Seniors Games can be draining, which is why, Hogg said, one must work hard to keep focused. “You can get very tired. A lot of people don’t think you do” he said. “It can get demanding. Some people can bow under the pressure, but I don’t.” Hogg is also quick to give credit to the accomplishments of others. “My wife’s done quite well in it; she’s got two gold medals, a bronze and a silver. I have only managed to get a bronze.” To find out more about playing darts in Kamloops, or for more information about competing in the darts event at the B.C. Seniors Games, contact Hogg at 250-578-7501.

Kamloops will host the 2013 BC Seniors Games from Aug. 20 to Aug. 24, 2013. The city is expecting about 3,500 athletes, ages 55 and up, to attend the Games, which will feature more than 20 events, ranging from cribbage to ice hockey. KTW continues its biweekly feature page, with each page focusing on one of the Games’ events.

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Willick gets the ‘C’ By Marty Hastings STAFF REPORTER

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The Kamloops Blazers finally have a captain — albeit an injured one. Dylan Willick — who will likely be out of the lineup recovering from a broken ankle until the new year — was named captain in a team meeting before practice on Wednesday, Dec. 5. “It’s an honour for me and it’s something I don’t take lightly,” Willick said. “I want to do the best I can with the role.” Blazer head coach Guy Charron talked about the decision in a club press release. “Dylan represents what a captain is by his on-ice work ethic and off-ice maturity. “He is surrounded by three strong individu-

als who have only been Blazers and understand the Blazer way.” Charron is referring to Colin Smith, Tyler Hansen and Brendan Ranford, the Blazer alternate captains. Kamloops was waiting to find out the fate of Columbus Blue Jacket D-man Austin Madaisky before naming a captain. A team vote was taken last week, when it became clear Madaisky — who recently underwent wrist surgery — won’t play again until at least March. “With the kind of guys we have in the dressing room, it really could have gone to anybody,” Willick said. The 20-year-old Prince George product said he doesn’t plan on making any drastic changes to how he goes about his business. “I’ve seen people in

Skating in the Puddle There were eight Valleyview Skating Club members at the Cariboots ‘n Blades competition, held from Friday, Dec. 7, to Sunday, Dec. 9, in Williams Lake. Cassandra Labermeyer won gold in the Bronze Interpretive division and bronze in the Senior Bronze Freeskate category. Holly Neufeld placed third in Bronze Interpretive, while Kirsty Newbury was fourth in both the Bronze Interpretive and Star 4 Freeskate. Lauren Mark won bronze in the Star 3 Freeskate and placed fifth in Introductory Interpretive. Jana DeJong won bronze in the Star 3 Freeskate and gold in Introductory Interpretive. Winning a pair of silver medals was Mackenzie Sewell — in the Star 3 Freeskate and Introductory Interpretive. Brenna Wassing placed second in the Star 2 Freeskate and Alyssa Davis was third in the Star 2 Freeskate.

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Storm twice beaten The Kamloops Storm were on the losing end of a pair of Kootenay International Junior Hockey League tilts on the weekend. The visiting Storm fell 5-2 to the Princeton Posse on Friday, Dec. 7, a day before falling 4-3 in overtime to the North Okanagan Knights at McArthur Island Sports and Event Centre. Next up for Kamloops (12-15-2-4) are the Knights in a game that will be played in Armstrong on Friday, Dec. 14. The Storm’s next home game gets underway at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, when the Chase Heat are in town. Kamloops is hosting Sicamous at McArthur on Sunday, Dec. 16. Puck-drop is scheduled for 5 p.m.

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the past, not necessarily on this team, who have changed with a letter on the jersey and it’s not exactly what the team wanted out of them,” Willick said. “I’ll just keep doing what I’ve been doing.” The last player to don the ‘C’ for Kamloops was Chase Schaber, now a member of the Lethbridge Pronghorns.

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Make it a crafty Christmas

Karla Pearce The Creative EDGE

ITH THE KIDS AT HOME during the holidays, it’s great to spend some quality creative time together in the kitchen that doesn’t involve calories. Every year, I make decorations for our tree and, this year, we discovered a simple recipe to make beautiful crystal snowflakes over night. You will need: • White pipe cleaners; • An empty ice-cream pail or wide-mouth jar; • Borax (found at grocery stores in the

laundry-soap section); • Boiling water; • Thread or string; • A small stick or pencil; • Food colouring (optional). Start by twisting the pipe cleaner together in different ways. I made a star by folding the pipe cleaner into two triangles and weaving them together. You can also twist three pipe cleaners together to make a six-point star. I created the flower by modifying the sixpoint star into petals.

Ginger Pearce displays some of the snowflake ornaments she and her mother, KTW art columnist Karla Pearce, have been making for their Christmas Tree. A few simple steps, some easy-to-find ingredients and supplies, and the crystallized flakes are ready to hang. Karla Peace photos X See MOLECULES B1

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The combinations are endless. Through trial and error, I have discovered the smaller snowflakes work better than the large ones. Next, boil water on the stove in a big pot. Slowly add the Borax to the boiling water on the stove and stir. I gradually poured in half a box and the mixture was very saturated. Carefully spoon (I used a ladle) or pour the Borax mixture into your bucket or jar. At this point, you can add food colouring to the mixture if you want to colour your snowflake. Tie a thread joining your snowflake to your stick or pencil. The stick must be

arper Mountain On December 6th, The 5th Annual Shoe Memorial was held at St. Andrew’s On The Square. Over 540 pairs of donated shoes were on display.

long enough to go across your bucket or jar. Submerge and suspend your snowflake in the bucket. It is important your snowflake does not touch the sides or bottom of the container, as

it will stick to it. Set the bucket in a safe place and let it cool overnight. Borax is a solid with flat sides and a symmetrical shape because its molecules are arranged in a unique, repeating

pattern. This is why it can become a crystal. The hot water will hold more Borax crystals than cold water. That’s because heated-water molecules move farther apart, making room for more of the crystals to dissolve. When no more of the solution can be dissolved, you have reached saturation. As this solution cools, the water molecules move closer together again. This is when beautiful crystals begin to form, building on each other as the water evaporates. The next morning, you can remove your and check them out. They are ready to hang in your window on or your tree!

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The Annual Shoe Memorial would like to thank the following: Cupe 900 Kamloops and District Labour Council - Lois Rugg Chapters Viewpoint Restaurant - Rob Nordin Councillor - Tina Lange Y Women’s Shelter - Michele Walker Crime Prevention Coordinator with the City of Kamloops - Athena Smith Cupe 900 President - Gayle Nelson CFJC TV - Susan Edgell CKRV-FM 97.5 The River - Crystal Lilly CBC Radio - Samatha Radio NL - Jim Harrison Show Downtown Echo - Jody Tippet St. Andrews on the Square - Melanie Formanski City of Kamloops - Wellness Works - Linda Stride Runners Sole - Wayne Richardson Classic FX Head to Toe Salon - Gina Carlucci Kamloops Hot Yoga - Brock Shopping Centre YMCA/YWCA - Northshore YMCA/YWCA - Downtown City of Kamloops employees Wendy Takenaka • Denise Anderson Kelly Mihalech • Lisa Somolgyi • Khang To City of Kamloops - All Employees

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERTS • Aberdeen elementary, Slapshot Santa Scores Again, Thursday, Dec. 13, 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. • A.E. Perry elementary, It’s A Magical Time of the Year, Thursday, Dec. 13 and Friday Dec 14, 1 p.m. • Arthur Stevenson elementary, Christmas concert, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. • Barriere elementary, I Need a Little Christmas Vacation, Thursday Dec. 20, 1:10 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. • Beattie School of the Arts – McGill campus, Christmas Choral Celebration, Thursday Dec. 20, 7 p.m., Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way. • Bert Edwards science and technology school, Wednesday Dec. 19, 1 p.m. and Thursday Dec. 20, 1 p.m. • Dallas elementary, primary Christmas concert: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 6:30 p.m.; intermediate Christmas concert, Thursday,

Dec. 20, 6:30 p.m. • David Thompson elementary, band performance and singalong, Thursday Dec. 20, 1:30 p.m. • Juniper Ridge elementary, primary concert: Twinkle and Shine, Dec. 11, 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m; intermediate concert: A Pirate Christmas, Dec. 13, 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. • Kay Bingham elementary, December Nights, December Lights, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m. • Lloyd George elementary, primary concert: Holly Jolly Christmas, Dec. 19, 6:30 p.m.; intermediate band, Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m. • Marion Schilling elementary, The Spirit of Christmas, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. • McGowan Park elementary, Ring Those Bells, Thursday, Dec. 20, 1:15 p.m. • Pacific Way elementary, Surfin’ Santa,

• Parkcrest elementary, Santa Goes Green, Thursday Dec. 13, 10:30 am and 1 p.m. • Pinantan elementary, The Mice Before Christmas, Thursday, Dec. 20, 6:30 p.m. • Rayleigh and Heffley Creek elementaries, Gifts from Around the World, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 6:30 p.m. • R.L. Clemitson elementary, Old Man Winter’s Icicle Follies, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 13, 1 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. • Savona elementary, Giddy-up’s Crazy Country Christmas, Thursday, Dec. 20, 1:20 p.m. and 6 p.m.

• South Sa-Hali elementary, Snowmen at Christmas, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 6:30 p.m. • Stuart Wood elementary, Slapshot Santa Scores Again, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St. • Summit elementary, Surfin’ Santa, Thursday, Dec. 20, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. • Sun Peaks elementary, Christmas concert, Wednesday Dec. 19, 6 p.m. • Westmount elementary, Dear Santa, Thursday, Dec. 13, 1:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Christmas arrives And there are plenty of family-friendly events to herald the season. • The Heritage Train 2141 rolls out its annual Spirit of Christmas from Wednesday, Dec. 19 to Saturday, Dec. 22. Trips are at 7 p.m. daily, with 4:30 p.m. runs on Dec. 21 and Dec. 22. Reservations are required and it’s advised riders be at the station at 510 Lorne St. at least 30 minutes before departure time. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors (60 and older) and students (with student identification), $15 for youth ages 12 to 18, $12 for children ages three to 11, free for those younger and $16 per person for groups of 20 or more. For more information, go online to kamrail.com. • The 15th annual B.C. Wildlights brightens the night skies starting Friday, Dec.

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14 and continuing to Sunday, Jan. 6, at the BC Wildlife Park. The holiday event, which runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., is closed on Christmas Day. Wildlights features — in addition to the thousands and thousnads of lights in the shape of statues and tableaux — Uncle Chris the Clown, a nightly laser light show, wagon rides, Wildlife Express Miniature Train, a maze, the Home Hardware Family Farm and visits with Santa from Dec. 14 to Dec. 24. Admission is $11 for adults, $9 for seniors, $7 for children ages three to 15 and free for toddlers. • The Laughing Stock Theatre Society

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brings Puss in Boots — The Panto to Sagebrush Theatre from Monday, Dec. 24 to Monday, Dec. 31. Shows are Dec. 24, Dec. 26, Dec. 28 and Dec. 31 at 1 p.m and Dec.27 to Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. Admission is $15 or adults, $12 for students and seniors, $48 for a family of four and free for preschoolers accompanied by an adult. Tickets are at the Kamloops Live Box Office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483, kamloopslive.ca. • Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way, is holding a dinner theatre on Friday, Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m.

This yyear’s theatrical production is Be Not Afraid, a drama with a Christmas feel, occasional humour and plenty of music. It’s set at a church rehearsal for an upcoming Christmas production. The musical director tries to keep chaos to a minimum as the rehearsal proceeds when a special messenger arrives with a word of encouragement for a woman going through a difficult time. Tickets can be ordered through the church by calling 250374-2888. • For those looking for a unique Christmas present that also helps a local social agency, CFBX general manager Brant Zwicerk — host of the At The Crossroads, a blues show — is selling his 2013 The Blues in Black and White calendars, a fundraiser for the Kamloops Brain Injury Association. An avid blues fan,

Zwicker travels to festivals throughout the country and photographs musicians. All photos are in black and white in the calendar. This year, the third

he has produced the calendar, it goes to January, 2014 — and the month is graced with a photo of B.C.’s own Jim Byrnes. Zwicker chose the local charity to benefit

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December 1st, 8th & 15th Farmers clear out their winter produce, they sell their spices and preserves and crafters offer their unique gifts inside the comfort of Sahali Centre Mall. This hugely popular event will be open 9:30 to 2pm so come early in the day and browse from over 16 local vendors.

from his project in honour of his friend Amy Dougan, who was in a serious accident years ago and now lives with a brain injury. Her father is blues musician Neil Harnett.

Santa Arrives! December 1st to 23rd

Sahali Centre Mall convinced Santa to make an appearance to attend the Santa Spirit Event at SantaLand inside the Mall. Families are invited to see Santa arrive at 1:30pm and take a professional picture with Santa and get some goodies from the North Pole.

Opening December 1st - 21st Hand-crafted treasures have been created by the Hospice Auxiliary during the last year. come and get one-ofa-kind gifts while they last. Light up the Hospice Tree of Life in memory of someone who is no longer here to share your Christmas. This is a beloved ritual many people revisit every year.

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Artist donates prints to group ﬁghting Ajax mine Ted Smith has donated one framed print of his work Jacko Lake to the Kamloops Area Preservation Association to auction to help defray the costs of bringing speakers to Kamloops to discuss the proposed Ajax Mine that could be approved near the lake. KGHM Ajax Mining, the company behind the proposal, recently bought 9,000 acres near the lake, including 5,000 acres of grazing leases and mineral claims on nearby Sugarloaf Ranch. The deal cost the mining company $21 million. At the time, a spokesman for Ajax said only a portion of the ranch would be needed for mine opeations and the rest would remain a working cattle ranch. Smith will have the original work on exhibit

ARTS&CULTURE and for sale at a Variety Art Show and Sale at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St., on Friday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Smith will also have 100 signed and numbered prints of the painting for sale and will be on-site from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Smith’s connection to the lake goes back for decades. Having lived in the area for more than 75 years, he has spent many days fly-fishing there.

Library offers tai chi Kamloops Library presents a free tai chi information session and demonstration on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m.

The Taoist Tai Chi Club, a worldwide charity with more than 40,000 members in 27 countries. The event is free, but space is limited. To sign up in advance, call 250-3725145 or email emartin@tnrdlib.ca.

Buckner to visit Diane Buckner, host oc CBC’S Dragons Den, will be the guest speaker at the Jan. 23 meeting of the Canadian Home Builders AssociationCentral Interior dinner meeting. Buckner, who is also a member of the business team at the CBC and writes a weekly column about small business for cbc.ca, will speak on merging

trends, marketing and how Canadian entrepreneurs are taking advantage of them. The dinner is at the Kamloops Convention Centre. Call 250-828-1844 for tickets

Jury chosen for show Three local members of the arts and culture community will judge the Kamloops Arts

Council’s juried art show. Thompson Rivers University visual-arts senior lecturer Alan Brandoli, Kamloops Art Gallery assistant curator Craig Willms and internationally renowned artist Tricia Sellmer will lend their skills to the third annual exhibit, which takes place from Feb. 16 to Feb. 24 at

will take place shortly before the exhibit opens and jurors will announce the awards on opening night on Feb. 15.

the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 West Seymour St. The show provides emerging and amateur artists of all ages a chance to display their work, receive feedback and compete with their peers. Judging for first, second and third prizes ($300, $200, and $100, respectively), plus honourable mentions,

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The garlic farm Tony Robertson called home will be the site of a memorial gathering for the longtime Kamloops guitarist on the Victoria Day long weekend in May. Robertson, 62, died in Vancouver on Friday, Dec. 7, while being treated for a blood disease. Robertson was one of the driving forces behind the Blues Underground Network that called the Blue Grotto home for years. He worked alongside Keith Guthrie at The Yale in Vancouver and played for years with Long John Baldry. Local music fans would recognize Robertson from his band The Vaqueros, but he could also be TONY ROBERTSON seen on stage with just about any other band in the city. Robertson recently recorded on a new CD project with the Henry Small Band, even as his health condition worsened. Rod Duncan was a longtime friend of Robertson, meeting him while the two were in high school and bonding over their shared love of music. Duncan, in fact, said he once fired Robertson from a band when his friend wanted to be lead singer. “I said ‘Look, man, your voice just isn’t strong enough to sing lead. You need to play that guitar’,” Duncan said. “We were as close as brothers,” he said. “We’ve been close forever. When I got the message at 7:40 — ‘He’s gone’ — I sat there and wanted to text someone, but couldn’t see through the tears.” The Fan Club in Vancouver will hold a memorial benefit on Thursday, Dec. 27, at 6 p.m., but local musicians plan to celebrate their friend on the May long weekend.

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technology, great handling and economical clean-diesel engine that most impressed the 60 jurors. In accepting the Japan trophy, Kiyoshy Fujiwara, Mazda’s “Godfather” of Skyactiv technology, said: “It was a long road. In the early days of Skyactiv development, I had a lot of opposition from colleagues suggesting this technology was not the answer. “But, we stayed true to our goals and, here we are today, fully recognized by the COTY jurors.” The BMW 3-Series — with 282 votes — snatched the Import Car of the Year award away from a strong-finishing Range Rover Evoque, polling 218 votes.

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ZIMMER WHEATON • GMC • BUICK Congratulations Jack Hartling The staff of Zimmer Wheaton congratulates Jack Hartling on achieving Salesman of the Month for November 2012. Drop in and talk to Jack about our great selection of new and used vehicles. You’ll get your best deal at Zimmer Wheaton!

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First drive of seventh-generation Corvette Inc., the developers of the award-winning Gran Turismo franchise, collaborated to provide an authentic driving experience in a seventh-generation Corvette prototype now available to only a handful of people in the world. During the creation of the virtual Corvette prototype, careful attention was paid to the tiniest details from the creases and wrinkles in the soft camouflage used to disguise the new design to specific driving characteristics

that are being tuned and refined ahead of the vehicle’s official debut in January. The camouflaged Corvette C7 Test Prototype is immediately available for download through the PlayStation Store from your PlayStation3 at no additional cost. It can be driven on some of the world’s renowned race tracks, including Daytona International Speedway and the infamous Nurburgring — one of the track surfaces used in test-

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Canadian Ferrari race team enters Grand-Am winner Jeff Segal and Max Papis of Champ Car/F1/NASCAR Truck fame. The team will be managed by R. Ferri Motorsport and AIM Autosport Racing, with Ferrari fielding a competition Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am GT car bearing #61. AIM is the only Canadian team registered in the GrandAm Rolex series to have won a GT Series Championship.

Ferri began his career has a technician working on endurance racing Ferraris before opening several dealerships, including Ferrari of Ontario/ Alberta. His dealerships sell about 10,000 cars a year. “We’re very pleased to run in the GrandAm Rolex GT Series with Ferrari,“ Ferri said. “This series presents us with a unique opportunity to raise

our profile among Canadians who appreciate Ferrari’s traditions in world class racing. “We are proud to represent Canada and, through our support from Ferrari and our partnership with AIM Autosport, we will have a competitive car and expect to contend for the podium in every race.” Joining Ferri, Segal and Papis at the announcement was Andrew Bordin, AIM

co-owner and director of racing. “This is a great occasion for Ferrari, Ferrari of Ontario/ Alberta and AIM Autosport as we

have so much to celebrate with our recent 2012 Grand-Am Championship title,” he said. Ferri said he believes the car and

the driver pairing will be one of the best in the series that features 10 races at such famed tracks as Laguna Seca, Road Atlanta and MidOhio.

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Ferrari of Ontario/ Alberta will enter one of the most competitive race series in the world starting in January at the legendary Rolex 24 at Daytona. Remo Ferri, owner and president of Ferrari of Ontario/ Alberta, announced the team, based in Vaughan, Ont., will contest the entire Grand-Am Rolex GT series. The drivers will be last year’s series

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TRU’s Paterson among Top 100 women in Canada Marking a decade of celebrating female leaders, the Women’s Executive Network has included Dr. Barbara Paterson, dean of Thompson Rivers University’s TRU School of Nursing, among its Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award. Each year, the

awards celebrate the professional achievements of women across the country in the private, public and not-forprofit sectors. “I am very pleased to be recognized in this way, but I am very aware that my achievements are due in no small way to the many people who have

encouraged and supported me throughout my career,” Paterson said. “I have been a very fortunate person in the family, friends, colleagues and students who have believed in me.” Paterson joins 653 women who have received the Top 100 Award in the last decade, an award that recognizes the highestachieving female lead-

ers in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors in Canada. Winners are selected based on their strategic vision and leadership, their organization’s financial performance and their commitment to their communities. “Being recognized for her outstanding leadership, mentorship of students and colleagues, as well as her innovative research, is

a wonderful and highly deserved achievement for Dr. Paterson” said Ulrich Scheck, TRU’s vice-president academic and provost. “Her contributions to significant advances in the education of nurses across Canada and beyond, and to the wellbeing of all Canadians, are well known and should be celebrated. “We at TRU are all very proud of Barbara.”

Paterson is a leading researcher in chronic illness. The complete list of the Women’s Executive Network 2012 Top 100 Award winners can be found online at top100women.ca. Paterson and her fellow recipients were honoured on Dec. 5 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto, where they led the Women’s Executive Network afternoon lead-

ership summit. Award winners were then celebrated at the Top 100 Awards 10th annual gala dinner, at which featured Laureen Harper, wife of the prime minister, presenting the Public Sector Leaders Award category, and speeches from Jeanne Beker, entrepreneur and TV personality, and Bonnie Brooks, Hudson’s Bay Company president and CEO.

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LOCAL NEWS Yes, much of November was warm enough to enjoy jacketless, as 10-year-old Michael Fryer discovered during the early part of the month while on a visit to McArthur Island. While the white stuff has now arrived, the temperatures are not bone-chilling — yet. KTW file photos

A November to remember on forecast front It was a November to remember weather-wise for the Tournament Capital. Higher-than-average temperatures and just one dump of snow likely saved some wear and tear on Kamloopsians’ winter coats. According to Environment Canada, the average daily high in Kamloops last month was 7.1 C — just about two degrees above normal. Even the average daily low stayed above the freezing mark, just under

GREGORY (GREG) FRESNOY PALMER

1 C, compared to the normal -1.7 C. The warmest day was Nov. 5, when the mercury soared to 16.8 C. Remembrance Day saw the coldest temperatures of the month, with overnight lows dipping to -9 C. Kamloops saw 11.4 millimetres of rain in November, shy of the 13.7-millimetre norm. As for the white stuff, just 9.6 centimetres fell last month — nearly all of it in one day, on Nov. 12.

DORIS MILLER

May 28,1947 ~ November 15, 2012 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, step-father, grandfather and best friend, Greg Palmer. Greg passed away peacefully in Kamloops, BC after a short battle with cancer. Greg is survived by his wife of 17years, Lynne; step-children Barry (Shauna) Fewster and Georgia Oldfield; grandchildren Jayden, Candace Oldfield, Tanner Lind and Brooklyn Fewster, all residing in Nanaimo, BC; mother-in-law Yvonne Smith, sisters-in-law Gail (Frank) Murray-Rowe, Lesley (Peter) Dawe, all of Parksville, BC and Sue Smith of Abbotsford, BC; nephew Kevin Murray of Kamloops, BC; nieces Andrea (Eric) Niholas and Christian Thomson of Ladner, BC, Ronda (Rob) Bailey and Joe Mills of Mission, BC, and Robyn (Karrie) and Gavin Donnelly of Abbotsford, BC. Greg spent his formative years in the eastern part of Canada, moving to British Columbia in 1969, where he worked at Nanaimo Golf Course and in 1971 played on the Canadian Professional Golf tour. Greg then joined George Weston Industries in October of 1971, where he worked until his death in November, 2012. We wish to thank all the nurses and support staff of 6-South at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops for all the care, support, warmth, friendliness, and the way they made us feel like family. At no time did they make us feel that anything we needed or requested was too much. There are no words to express how much all of you will be remembered in my heart for all that you did for Greg and I. To Dr. Hanks and Carrie, you are the best. Thank you is not adequate for the above and beyond care, support and help that both Dr. Hanks and Carrie gave both Greg and me through this tough and short battle. You are both in my heart forever. To all the friends, both on and off the links, thank you for your support and help. Greg requested no funeral; however, a Celebration of Life will be held on December 16, 2012, from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Kamloops Golf & Country Club, 3125 Tranquille Road, out past the airport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society for cancer research.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doris Miller. She passed away peacefully on December 5, 2012 at the age of 84 surrounded by her family. Doris is lovingly remembered by her daughter Diane Miller, son Glen Miller, daughter in-law Tracey Miller and brother AlÀe McKnight, as well as many other relatives and friends. Doris is predeceased by her loving husband Tom. They were married in April 1951 and spent the Àrst few years living in various small communities in B.C. Doris and Tom made Kamloops their home in 1964. Earlier in her life, Doris taught at George Hilliard School and worked as a realtor. She was active with the Daughters of the Nile and St. Paul’s Church and stayed busy playing bridge. She and Tom purchased and developed a property on Shuswap Lake and this became a favourite place for her to spend time with her family. Please join us in celebrating Doris’ life at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola St. on Saturday December 15 at 11am. In lieu of Áowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Kamloops usually records about 12.2 centimetres of snow in November. The above-normal temperatures carried into December, but dropped recently, bringing snow to Kamloops this past weekend. According to the Weather Network’s winter outlook, B.C. will see a return to normal temperatures and precipitation lasting through December, January and February.

A Vanished Friend Around the corner I have a friend In this great city that has no end; Yet days go by, and weeks rush on, And before I know it a year has gone, And I never see my old friend’s face, For life is a swift and terrible race. He knows I like him just as well As in the days when I rang his bell, And he rang mine. We were younger then, And now we are busy, tired men, Tired of playing a foolish game, Tired with trying to make a name. “Tomorrow, I will call on Jim, Just to show that I am thinking of him.” But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, And the distance between us grows and grows, Around the corner, yet miles away “Here’s a telegram, sir,” “Jim died today!” And that’s what we get, and deserve in the end, Around the corner a vanished friend!

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METALSMITHS STERLING is now hiring for our Aberdeen Mall location. We require: Manager, Assistant Manager First key, Full time and Part time staff. Manager and Assistant Manager position (Management Experience required) 40hrs a week, Monthly Performance bonus, Health Beneﬁts, annual corporate Retreat (Banff, Niagara falls) Full Time Sales Associates $11.00-12/hr (35-40hrs a week) plus bonus (monthly) Part Time Sales Associates (FLEX HRS) hr 20-35hrs a week PLUS bonus (monthly) Great position for University Students. ************************* Metalsmiths Sterling Offers: • Monthly Performance Bonuses • Health and Dental Beneﬁts for ALL Managers and FT staff • Full Training with Training Videos & One on One • Semi Annual Manager Retreats (Banff, Niagara Falls) • Potential to travel across Canada & USA If you’re interested in joining our family please email your resume to:

careers@metalsmiths.ca ATTN: Angela Check us out online: www.metalsmiths.ca

We’re on the net at www.bcclassiﬁed.com

Publisher Aberdeen Publishing has an opening for the position as Publisher of the Jasper Fitzhugh. We are seeking a proven leader with the entrepreneurial skills to continue and further enhance the strong growth this paper has experienced over the past six years. Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing and ﬁnancial management. In addition, our new publisher should be well suited to working with community groups and clients as well as developing sponsorship opportunities for the newspaper. As publisher of the Fitzhugh, you will help develop strategy for the newspaper as it continues to serve this diverse marketplace. Aberdeen Publishing is one of Western Canada’s largest independent newspaper companies with properties in British Columbia and Alberta. If you have the ability to innovate, are customer driven, success oriented, and want to live in one of the most beautiful places in Alberta, then we want to hear from you. We offer a generous compensation and beneﬁts package as well as the opportunity for career advancement. Please submit your resume by December 31, 2012, to the attention of: Ron Lovestone, Regional Manager Prince George Free Press 1773 South Lyon Street Prince George, BC V2N 1T3 Telephone 778.349.6327 or Email publisher@northeastnews.ca

B24 â?&#x2013; TUESDAY, December 11, 2012 Employment

Employment

Career Opportunities

Help Wanted

LEARN FROM home. Earn from home. Medical Transcriptionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enrol today for less than $95 a month. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Local Drivers also required. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600

Education/Trade Schools 5767207

START IMMEDIATELY

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT & UNIT CLERK DIPLOMAS 250-310-5627

699 Victoria St. FOODSAFE COURSE by certiďŹ ed Instructor Saturday December 15th 8:30am-4:00pm $60 Preregister by phoning 250-554-9762

HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses. Next C.O.R.E. January 5th & 6th Saturday & Sunday. P.A.L. Saturday Dec 29th. Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill

250-376-7970

www.pal-core-ed.com Year End Course Special PAL-nr Dec 27th CORE- Dec 28th, 29th PAL-r Dec 30th

Call 250-852-0595 or 250-579-1938

Help Wanted PHONE DISCONNECTED? We Can Help! EVERYONE APPROVED.

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Career Opportunities 5788814

Career Opportunities

Over 40% of Canadians are unhappy with their current employment situation. Are you one of them?

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

250-374-0462

Need $ for Xmas?

KTW needs door to door carriers in all areas of Kamloops. Call 250-374-0462 for a route near you! NOCCS is redeďŹ ning excellence in early learning & care. Our non-proďŹ t society is accepting resumes for IT, ECE & SA Educators. We offer competitive wages, beneďŹ ts & incentives. If you are a passionate professional send your resume to ed@noccs.ca or phone 250 558 9963 x201.

Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information. Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780725-4430 Resident caretaker position for established well run mobile home park North Shore ideal for semi retired person/couple. Some experience required. Excellent ofďŹ ce skills and general construction experience an asset Fax 604-925-2292 or email sunnysideheights@ telus.net

Career Opportunities

Regional Advertising Consultant Award winning Kamloops This Week has an opening for an a Regional Advertising Consultant. The position requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fast-paced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Excellent communication skills, valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to: Attention: Advertising Manager 1365 B Dalhousie Drive Kamloops BC V2C 5P6 Fax: 250-374-1033 Email: sales@kamloopsthisweek.com

We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Career Opportunities

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Foundation Development OfďŹ cer needed Kamloops Foundation is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as Foundation Development Officer. Responsibilities include donor outreach, coordination of grant requests and awards, representing the Foundation at meetings and events, staff coordination and building the Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s profile. It also includes annual budgeting, planning for service delivery and strategic plan implementation. This is a contract position, minimum 20 hours a week, reviewed and renewed annually. The hours are flexible and for the right individual there will be room to grow the position. The successful candidate will have experience with the non-profit sector and/or fundraising. A post secondary education in a related field such as business or marketing is a definite asset. Resumes will be accepted by email until 4pm on December 21. Email: info@kamloopsfoundation.com Mail: Box 15, Kamloops, BC V2C 2K3 Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. www.kamloopsfoundation.com

Professional career planning and work search assistance Explore the possibilitiesâ&#x20AC;Śgive us a call! Visit Kamloopsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; most comprehensive on-line source for job postings, job search tips, and much more at www.tqmconsulting.ca/jobs_Kamloops.htm #202 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1211 Summit Drive Kamloops, BC V2C 5R9

Education/Trade Schools

Ph. 250.828.0420 Fax 778.471.5636

Education/Trade Schools

JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN KAMLOOPS Train to be an Early Childhood Educator Early Childhood Educators develop curriculum for childcare centres. They respond to family needs, as well as work with other professionals in increasing the health and well being of children. According to market research there is a demand for well-trained Early Childhood Educators and Sprott Shaw has a reputation of producing well-trained grads that are working.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES

1-877-852-1122 PRO-TEL RECONNECT An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. BUS Depot Restaurant hiring cashier/kitchen helper. Please drop resume to: 725 Notre Dame Dr CLASS 1 or 2 driver for snowcat skiing shuttle bus. 10 to 12 all-day trips per month, Dec thru March. Salary neg. Vernon or Kelowna based. 250545-0661 EXPERIENCED counter person required in Kamloops. Retail parts and Motorsports Sales experience an asset. Must have valid drivers licence and provide abstract. Some heavy lifting required. Email resume and abstract to kamloopscartsplus@shawbiz.ca or apply in person 708 Mt. Paul Way before 2:00pm Weekdays. I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN

Graymontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pavilion Plant is accepting applications for an Industrial Electrician. Candidate must possess current B.C. Red Seal certification. Preference will be given to well-rounded individuals willing to also perform other nonelectrical maintenance work as part of the maintenance team.Â A background in lime or cement industry along with computer and or PLC skills is preferred as well as a proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture. Additional skills required: t &MFDUSJDJBO XJUI JOEVTUSJBM FYQFSJFODF SFRVJSFE UP XPSL BU UIF (SBZNPOU 1BWJMJPO Lime Plant. t .VTU CFDPNF FOHBHFE JO DPOUJOVPVT JNQSPWFNFOU BOE XJMMJOH UP XPSL JO B UFBN environment. t 3FHVMBS TIJGUT XJMM CF IST EBZ GSPN .POEBZ UP 'SJEBZ o TUFBEZ EBZ TIJGU t .VTU CF XJMMJOH UP XPSL PWFSUJNF XIFO SFRVJSFE t 8BHFT BOE CFOFĂśUT BT QFS UIF DPMMFDUJWF BHSFFNFOU t -PDBUFE JO 1BWJMJPO # $ TJUVBUFE CFUXFFO $BDIF $SFFL BOE -JMMPPFU # $ Qualified applicants please submit your resume to:Â jking@graymont.com or Graymont Pavilion Plant Attn: Dan Buis P.O. Box 187 Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0

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TUESDAY, December 11, 2012 â?&#x2013; B25

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Employment

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

Storms Restaurant now accepting resumes for full time server/supervisor position. Successful applicant(s) must have min. 2 years serving experience in an upscale restaurant, strong leadership skills and be able to work in and motivate a team environment. Attention to detail and strong work habits essential. Apply with resume 1502 River Street or email storms@shawbiz.ca

NORTHERN ALBERTA clearing contractor seeks experienced Buncher and Skidder Operators for work in Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided; email jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

Trades, Technical

Work Wanted

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Trades, Technical

Services

Alternative Health

Financial Services

Handypersons

Asian Methods

Crane Operator 4HE "#30#! CARES FOR THOUSANDS OF ORPHANED ABAN DONED AND ABUSED DOGS EACH YEAR )F YOU CAN GIVE A HOMELESS DOG A SECOND CHANCE AT HAPPINESS PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL SHELTER TODAY

EXPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D EAVESTROUGHERS for the Edmonton area. Must have clean drivers abstract. Call (780)435-1492.

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

WWW SPCA BC CA

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Eagle West Truck & Crane Inc. is currently accepting resumes for Crane Operator for our Kamloops & Kelowna Operations. We are a Non - Union Company Offering Employees a Competitive Wage & BeneďŹ ts Package. Eligible candidates will be required to have valid crane certiďŹ cation & must have a Class 1 with clean abstract, and be willing to work in a challenging environment. Please forward resumes: Attn. Branch Manager: rtrowsse@ eaglewestcranes.com or fax (1)250.573.0040 Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Help Wanted

Bannister GM is Vernon, BC is looking to add another Sales Manager to our team. Our dealership has been growing at a tremendous pace and we need a motivated & dedicated individual to continue on that path of success. We are open to interviewing candidates with or without automotive sales experience and/or management backgrounds. Applicants should have excellent communication & closing skills with a track record of success. If you want to explore your opportunities at a high volume, high energy & sales effective dealership, contact Darryl Payeur - General Manager at 1-888-410-5761 or email your resume to darryl@bannisters.com

Job Opportunity Real Estate Sales Manager Sun Rivers Realty seeks a â&#x20AC;&#x153;best in sales managementâ&#x20AC;? professional to lead the Sun Rivers sales team. This person is motivated by; coaching their team to achieve outstanding results, the opportunity to work in a team based environment where collaboration and fun are paramount, to support a team of professionals to excel in customer sales and service and their desire to utilize their creativity to achieve outstanding results.

Acupuncture - Acupressure Ultrasound - Aromatherapy Hot Stone - ParafďŹ n bath FOR Chronic Disease Pain Management Mon-Fri 9-6 Sat. by reservation

250.320.1209

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RICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SMALL HAUL Declined By the Bank? Private lenders too expensive? We are a BC registered mortgage lender that offers extremely competitive rates so you can keep your house and your right hand! (1st and 2ndâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) Easy to apply on line www.armadamortgage.com

Health Products CANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T ďŹ nd it in the charity book sales, try Legends Used Books, in Aberdeen (between Sweet-spot Cupcake and Chilli King). Good quality, clean, well organized, friendly helpful staff. 250-377-8793 GET 50% off - Join Herbal Magic this week and get 50% Off. Lose weight quickly, safely and keep it off, proven results! Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176.

Help Wanted

Eldorado Log Hauling in Williams Lake requires experienced Low Bed and Log Hauling drivers immediately. We offer a competitive benefit package. A Class 1 license and drivers abstract are required. Applications can be delivered in person, by fax: 250-392-3504 or email: eldoent@telus.net. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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Sun Rivers values work-life balance and offers a fun, ďŹ&#x201A;exible, professional environment in one of the ďŹ nest resort communities in BC. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay, check us out at sunrivers.com and see what you are missing. Please apply by December 20, 2012 by forwarding your compelling cover letter and resume to: Sun Rivers Resort Community 1000 Clubhouse Drive Kamloops BC, V2H 1T9 Attention: Leslie Brochu, Vice-President Or e-mail to employment@sunrivers.com

Snow Plowing, Removal, Sanding, Hand Shoveling. Yard Clean up and Hauling 250-376-2689

YOUR BUSINESS HERE

Only $120/month Run your 1x1 semi display classiďŹ ed in every issue of Kamloops This Week

Call 250-371-4949 classiďŹ eds@kamloopsthisweek.com

Misc Services THOMPSON VALLEY DISPOSAL LTD. 12 Yard Mini Bins & 20,30, 40 Yard BIG Bins NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Locally owned & operated

250-376-5865 / 250-320-5865 Stucco/Siding

We are looking for an experienced, reliable, organized & hardworking Auto Detailer to join our team. Previous experience is required. Applicant must know how to cut polish, undercoat, apply paint sealant & rustproof.

Please email your resume to: shane@rivercitynissan.com

Fitness/Exercise WE will pay you to exercise! Deliver Kamloops This Week Only 2 issues a week!

call 250-374-0462 for a route near you!

Legal Services

Shane Jolicoeur Sales Manager 2405 East Trans Canada Hwy Kamloops, BC V2C 4A9 250-377-3800

Pets & Livestock

Pet Services TANJAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Pet Grooming Treat your pet to a full-groom in my new salon with a friendly atmosphere. Call 250-3765992. Prices starting at $40 and up.

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The base salary and production bonuses are highly attractive. The competitive beneďŹ t package includes extended health and dental as well as company discounts, specialized training and professional development.

Landscaping

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You will have demonstrated success as a real estate sales person and the consistent achievement of sales goals and targets.

250-377-3457

1.888.467.6449

Does this sound like you? Your ambition and drive sets you apart from most people you know? You know understanding customer needs is the cornerstone of sales success. You are an excellent listener and team leader. You identify & solve problems collaboratively. You are highly motivated with energy & vitality which matches your desire to achieve goals. â&#x20AC;˘ You demonstrate administrative excellence in overseeing real estate systems and operating efďŹ ciencies. â&#x20AC;˘ You thrive in a small organization that is continually changing and growing.

For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. We ďŹ ll or you ďŹ ll.

Pets

Assistant General Manager We are currently looking for an Assistant General Manager: This role is primarily responsible for leading the Department Managers, Merchandise Presentation team Leads and Visual Presentation Specialists in the achievement of the category sales plan and operational deliverables. You will also be responsible for creating an environment of associate engagement that maximizes customer service and delivers flawless execution of all processes and standards. Applicant will have a minimum of 3.5 years of previous leadership experience within a highvolume retail environment. Bring your resume to the lower ďŹ&#x201A;oor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HIPS Dept, attention Lisa.

Drywall Drywall textured ceilings and painting 30yr+ exp ins trade cert. call Jeff 778-921-2497

Electrical ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? Licensed Small Jobs Service Up Grades

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

FLUFFY PUPPY PET GROOMING Master Groomer. Simply the Best. Just Ask Around.

(250) 554-8983

Email gerrycline@shaw.ca

Free to good home Nuet male cats affectionate 4yrs old well behaved 250-682-9266

Trades, Technical

Call Gerry 250-574-4602

LOOKING FOR A CAREER IN PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL OR CARPENTRY? We are currently accepting applications for a 19 week Construction Trades Training Program focusing on Carpentry, Electrical and Plumbing. This program is being offered in Kamloops starting in February. Go to www.sica.bc.ca/pdf/CTTbrochureKA.pdf to see our brochure about the program. For more information and applications contact: Kym Behrns 250-574-9389 cttkamsica@gmail.com www.sica.bc.ca Proudly Sponsored by the Southern Interior Construction Association

B26 ❖ TUESDAY, December 11, 2012 Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

$100 & Under

$500 & Under

Firewood/Fuel

Do you have an item for sale under $500?

ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, ﬁr & pine. Stock up now. Campﬁre wood. (250)377-3457.

Pets PETS For Sale?

Kenmore energy eff deep freeze 2’9” deep 3’ across runs great $70 (250) 573-2327

Did you know that you can place

TRI-CITY SPECIAL! for only $46.78/week, we will place your classiﬁed ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. (250)371-4949 classiﬁeds@kamloopsthisweek.com

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$200 & Under HD chanel base frame for trailer, 40”w + ext. by 72” with 52” tongue $125 (250) 554-4175

your item in our classiﬁeds for one week for FREE?

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*some restrictions apply.

$500 & Under

Merchandise for Sale Custom Burton snow board 51cm w/boots sz 10 case and wax incl $100 (250) 578-2626

PETE’S FIREWOOD HOME DELIVERY MIXED CORDS

250-571-2656

We’re on the net at www.bcclassiﬁed.com

$100 & Under

Merchandise for Sale

250-371-4949 *some restrictions apply

Winter tires on steel rims 215 70 R16 Hankook approx 75% tread left. Balanced and ready to go on your car, came off a 03 Saturn Vue $500 250-5787202aft 5 / 250-571-4501aft 4

Furniture

LEATHER SECTIONAL

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Big deals across BC

Brand NEW 3 piece Sofa Set. Includes sofa, chaise & storage ottoman. Worth $1,299. Must Sell $899. Delivery included. 250-434-2337 or 250-314-7022

QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS & BOXSPRING

New, still in plastic. Worth $899. Must Sell $299. Can Deliver. 250-434-2337 or 250-314-7022

5 PIECE DINING ROOM SET

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

AT LAST! An iron ﬁlter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions online at: www.bigirondrilling.com Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

Commercial/ Industrial

NEW York Fries is available for sale. Excellent franchise opportunity located in Aberdeen Mall. Inquiries by phone or email only 250-434-6132, nyf-kamloops@hotmail.com

GREAT GIFT IDEA! ChillSpot is The COOLEST Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. Use promo code COOLGIFT For 10 % off! www.chillspot.biz LIKE NEW Vata-Health Machine 2 motors, oscillating and spiral vibration 60 speed levels great for strength and weight training excellent for circulation and lymphatic drainage less than 20 hours on machine cost $1200 new will sell for $895 Great Christmas Gift (250) 851-9276

For Sale By Owner $39.95 Special!

Consider being an independent carrier for Kamloops This Week You will earn extra dollars twice a week to deliver an award winning community newspaper to the homes in your neighbourhood. Call us for more information on how you can become an adult carrier in your area.

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Call or email us for more info:

250-374-7467 classiﬁeds@ kamloopsthisweek.com

Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm Brock, great view & lrg deck. w/d, util incl + cab and internet . $1200/mo No dogs! Refs (250) 319-9873 Merritt walk to sch/shop new reno 4bdrm 3bth avail immd n/s, n/p $1100 (604) 534-2748 WESTMOUNT 3bdrm +den rec rm Fnc’d yd. W/D F/S N/P N/S fresh paint 1800sq ft $1250/mo+util Refs DD Avail immediately 250-554-9409

Homes for Rent Brand new 4bdrm house for rent $1850 incl util Westmount (778) 470-0779 (250)574-3332 N/Shore 2bdrm util incl N/S N/P lovely yd Ideal for semi retired couple $1,100 579-8140 TOBIANO 3bdrm + den 2 1/2bth gar, f/p, lrg deck, access to pool, $2000/month + util Avail Jan1st 250 320-6576

Rooms for Rent

Brand new. Still in boxes. Worth $600. Must Sell $249. Can Deliver. 250-434-2337 or 250-314-7022

ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $10/ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive

BRAND NEW 4 PC BEDROOM SET

Queen Size Sleigh Style Bed Set Bed, Dresser, Mirror and a nightstand. Still in boxes. Worth $1799. Must sell. $699! 250-434-2337 or 250-314-7022

Kamloops BC call for availability 250-374-7467

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110 Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

TARPS! TARPS!

$529,900

709 ROSEWOOD CRESCENT

Custom home in the Rosewood neighbourhood in Sun Rivers, built for entertaining. Offers a gourmet cooks’ kitchen featuring granite (cafe imperial) island, stainless Kitchen Aid appl, Excel maple cabinetry throughout. Main flr is in a vibrant southwestern design w/bright open spaces & features a DR, cozy LR w/rich engineered HW flrs & gas F/P, office/den area which could also serve as a 2nd bdrm, a luxurious spa-like enste in Mbdrm, handy ldry/mud rm & a powder room. The daylight WO bsmt features huge rec room to accommodate the pool table & media area w/ surround sound, 2 bdrms, 4 pce bath & lots of storage. Plenty of outside areas to relax, gorgeous community water feature.

KEN FEATHERSTONE 250 374.1461

Westwin Realty

kfeatherstone@kadrea.com

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10X8 weave (Medium Duty)

Apt/Condo for Rent

BLUE TARPS

STARTING AT

2.49

WHITE TARPS

Exercise?

For Sale By Owner

Houses For Sale

- Regular & Screened Sizes Delivering the newspaper is a great form of exercise. What better way to burn calories, enjoy the outdoors, and make a bit of extra cash.

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BIG BUILDING sale... “”This is a clearance sale you don’t want to miss!”” 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Call Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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Suites, Lower 1Bdrm downtown N/P N/S includes all utils & digital cable $720/mth Nov 1 250-374-6122 1BDRM Sep. Entr. Shared Lndry. N/S N/P $700/mo+DD+ ref’s, util. incl. Brock 554-2228 2bdrm Batchelor Heights n/p, n/s, util incl, prt ent, $750 (250) 376-5052 2BDRM Brock, ns/np f/s/a/c $850/mo incd util 250-5542074 / 250-320-2140 2 Bdrm in Sahali avail immed $900mo util incl, no laundry 250-318-4756, 250-828-1900 2BDRM NShore daylight, cls sch/bus, ns/np util incl. ref $850 250-819-6158 / 778-4700057 Available immediately! 2bdrm walk out suite on NShore, shr w/d, cls to sch/shp/bus, n/s, pet neg, $850 + low util in newer home Avail now (250) 376-0611 Cumfy 1bdrm suite. Close to University, Hospital. Perfect for student or quiet person. Excellent Location. np. ns. Call now (250) 372-5270

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Small ads, BIG deals! Suites, Upper Downtown 1Bdrm 1 block to RIH N/S N/P on site prk prt ent $750 util incl 250-578-8121 Downtown 3bdrm no dogs avail immed $900 + util 250374-5586 or 250-371-0206 Downtown large 3bdrm 1.5 bath, enclosed deck, fenced yard, w/d, n/p, close to all amen $1200+util Avail immed (250) 320-9205

Townhouses 2BDRM + den, Sahali f/s/w/d, City View, Avail now $1100/mo +util (250) 318-4756

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Transportation

Antiques / Classics 1948 John Deer D Painted and restored all documented $5000 (250) 372-8754 1967 Ford Falcon Futura V6 Auto 2dr all original runs good, $6000 obo (250) 376-5722

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On October 23, 2012, at Highway 5 at Walterdale Rd near Vinsulla, BC, Peace Officer(s) of the RCMP SED Traffic Services seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $8,550 CAD, on or about 21:00 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2012-1321, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is

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Commercial Vehicles

FOR SALE Toyota Forklift • • • • •

Model 42-6FG18 Max lift 3500lbs. Older model. Seller motivated. Sold to best offer.

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Motorcycles 1986 Red Honda Elite 80 motor cycle exc cond. 3 helmets incl $500obo (250)377-4661

1983 F350 Ford camper van low mileage new tires, exc cond $3500 250-377-0892 1997 GMC Safari SLX Van AWD pwr Braun Wheel Chair Lift $12,000 (250) 374-6138 2003 F150 Ford 4X4, 161000 kms, fully-loaded, w/canopy, $8900 obo 250-554-0175 96 GMC 4x4 3/4ton club cab 161270km wired for trailer, a/c, c/d, canopy incl, new battery $9,000 (250) 376-6918

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filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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