Kamloops This Week July 5, 2023

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TUNING UP FOR WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT

On July 8, Kamloops band LooPS will attempt to set a Guinness world record for most concerts played in a 12-hour period

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CELEBRATING SIX YEARS OF DIG IT A19

ON AND OFF THE FIELD IN THE CITY A20

Jon Fennell (left) and Kevin Roy is the duo behind LooPS. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

Cam K lassen’s company has been resur facing driveways, pools, and patios for the last 1 7 years . With two industr yleading, proven products, Sierra Stone and Rubber Stone, they offer best-in-the -business ser vice and reliabilit y. Best of all, most jobs are completed within one day.

“ We’re able to resur face right over top of ex isting sur faces, so jobs are completed quickly with top qualit y results and costeffciency for our customers”

~ CAM KL ASSEN

“ We’ ve been around for a long time so we know and trust the qualit y of the products that we use on our customers’ proper ties” he continues He has a top -notch installation team in K amloops who have been applying Rubber Stone a polyurethane coated rubber par ticulate for years . The most attractive proper t y of Rubber Stone is its f lexibilit y, making it less prone to cracking This is ideal for the tempermental British Columbia climates . Rubber Stone is ideal for a wide variet y of heavy-traffic sur faces including driveways , garage f loors , pool deck s , patios , walkways and sidewalk s .

Cam’s highly-skilled workers have also

been installing Sierra Stone, an epox y coated aggregate.

Sierra Stone is easy to clean and creates a ver y durable sur face. This results in a per fect

overlay for driveways , pool deck s , patios and walkways .

After completion, foot traffic can resume on most Sierra Stone and Rubber Stone

Customer!

“ We decided to go with Sierra Stone on our driveway and Rubber Stone on our pool deck They both turned out fantastic ! We are extremely happy with the results, and how stress-free the whole process was ” – Dan and Mary R

applications within a day. Vehicles can drive on newly installed sur faces within three to four days . Cam back s up his work , offering warranties on both superior products .

Another Satisfied

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July 5, 2023

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CO U N C I L C A L E N DA R

The public, media, delegations, and staff are encouraged to par ticipate in meetings vir tually through Zoom or to obser ve through the City YouTube channel

July 11, 2023

1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting

July 18, 2023 (Cancelled)

1:30 pm - Civic Operations Committee

July 20, 2023

9:30 am - Community Policing Select Committee

July 25, 2023

1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting

July 25, 2023

7:00 pm - Public Hearing

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N OT I C E TO M OTO R I S T S

Please use caution when driving in the vicinity and obey all traffic control personnel, signs, and devices in the following areas:

• For tune Drive

Oak Road to Overlanders Bridge

• Westsyde Road Multi-Use Pathway

Westsyde Road to Alview Crescent

• 6th Avenue

Columbia Street to Lansdowne Street

• Highland Road

South of the Valleyview Arena to Valleyview Drive

• Tranquille Gateway Improvements Project

South of the K amloops BC SPCA to Crestline Street

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COMING TO A CURB NEAR YOU…

A curbside residential organic waste collection program is coming soon to all single - and multi-family households in K amloops that receive curbside car t collection. If you have a set of garbage and rec ycling car ts that are collected by City trucks, your household is included

Organics Car t Deliver y Schedule*

July 5 to 13: Zone 3

July 12 to 18: Zone 4

July 17 to 25: Zone 5

July 24 to August 1: Zone 1

July 31 to August 8: Zone 2

*Deliver y will include a new Solid Waste Collec tion Guide.

Week ly organics collection begins the week of August 21; garbage and rec ycling will shift to alternating biweek ly collection.

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B E A R S M A R T

Summer weather is on the way Stay cool and be sure to check on your friends and neighbours who may be at a higher risk of experiencing health effects Tips on how to stay cool:

• Drink plenty of water and other liquids to stay hydrated

• Take it easy, especially during the hottest hours of the day

• Seek cooler indoor and outdoor spaces

• If you have air conditioning, be sure to turn it on. I t does not need to be on as high as it can go to help keep you safe.

• Take a cool shower or put par t of your body into a tepid bath.

• Wear a wet shir t or apply damp towels to your sk in to cool down.

To find helpful documents and learn about the City's heat aler t response protocol, visit: Kamloops.ca/Heat

YOUR AC TIONS CAN SAVE A BEAR'S LIFE!

IT 'S THE (BY )LAW!

Under Solid Waste, Rec yclables, and Organics Bylaw No 40-67:

• Residents must ensure solid waste car ts are stored securely and made inaccessible to wildlite

• Between April 1 and November 30, car ts must not be placed at the curb earlier than 4:00 am on collection day (car ts must be removed from the curb no later than 7:00pm year-round)

• No proper ty owner or occupier shall accumulate, store, or collect any wildlife attractants unless stored in an enclosed structure or closed container.

Infrac tions to this bylaw may result in a $100 fine

K amloops is a designated Bear Smar t Community This means that we work to address the root causes of human-bear conflict and help keep our community and local bear populations safe.

For more information visit: Kamloops.ca/BearSmar t

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Decision to be made on bylaws department

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A long-awaited decision on the City of Kamloops’ restructuring of its bylaws department is expected to be made by the middle of July.

City of Kamloops chief administrative officer David Trawin told KTW he has been informed by the city’s human resources director that the results of the arbitration decision are expected to be submitted by mid-month.

Trawin said the city has been waiting seven months since arbitration talks wrapped up to learn of the decision. The proceedings concluded last November.

Trawin said it is his understanding arbitrators try to issue a result within six

months, but the COVID-19 pandemic has created a backlog of cases.

“But it hasn’t been untypical to wait 12 months to get a ruling [either],” Trawin said. “It hasn’t been abnormally long.”

Trawin said the union asked the city to issue a joint letter requesting the file be fast-tracked, but he rejected the idea as a matter of course because it was still within a reasonable timeline given previous decisions. Trawin said he understands the union issued a letter on its own, inquiring as to the status of the arbitration’s findings.

The City of Kamloops and CUPE Local 900 went to arbitration at the end of March 2022 amidst a dispute over restructuring of the city’s bylaws department.

The union believes the city infringed on the rights of city bylaws officers and that

the city did not have the right, under the collective agreement, to unilaterally make the decision to change the structure of the department, which impacted most bylaws officers.

The union asked the arbitrator to order the new community services officer setup cancelled and revert to the original structure, which could be costly to city taxpayers.

The city revamped the department to have officers more focused on street issues. Part of the revamp includes a physical fitness test that employees must complete within a specified time.

The city has said the focus of bylaws officers has changed, with scope previously on dog and parking issues shifted toward addressing social issues, low-level crime, guarding police jail cells and more.

RCMP were in Aberdeen Tuesday, July 4, where a suspected explosive device was confiscated, using a police robot, and taken to a secure location to be neutralized.

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Mayor’s report so lengthy to “prove a point”

HAMER-JACKSON SAID HE DOESN’T POST ABOUT HIS ACTIVITIES ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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Coun. Kelly Hall believes an unusually long mayor’s report from Mayor Reid HamerJackson during the June 27 council meeting was a deliberate attempt to hit back at council for recent criticism.

During that meeting, HamerJackson spent 18 minutes reading out his report, detailing activities he had engaged in — some of which dated back to March and April. Mayor and councillor reports typically last just a few minutes and describe what the elected official has been engaged with since the last meeting, which usually covers a two-week span.

After detailing about 10 topics, Hamer-Jackson said, “You guys wanted me to let you know what I’m doing,”

After 17 topics, the mayor

Last year, the Cit y of Kamloops used its por tion of provincial gambling revenue for hosting Cascades Casino and Chances Kamloops to help improve communit y facilities like the Hillside Stadium running track

said, “Anybody getting bored yet?”

After listing 22 activities, Hamer-Jackson told council, “Almost done” and proceeded to list 13 more topics.

Hamer-Jackson told reporters following the meeting his lengthy report was made to prove a point.

“To prove a point that I’m busy and I do stuff,” HamerJackson said. “When I work through the day, I can’t tell them everything I’m doing all day long. There aren’t enough hours in the day.”

Hamer-Jackson said he is not on social media and therefore does not post about the events he attends, noting councillors may not realize he is attending many events.

“There’s a lot of pictures and stuff that they take of themselves. I don’t do that,” Hamer-Jackson said. “I’m at a lot of events you might not think I am.”

Hall and other members of council have been critical of the mayor for not being forthcoming in providing information to them of activities and meetings in which he has been engaged. They have also been critical of his lack of attendance at some public events.

The mayor’s attendance at public events was also raised during the June 27 meeting, when a member of the public addressed council, expressing his disappointment councillors had not attended a public forum on community safety and social disorder on the night of June 21.

The mayor attended the forum, while the rest of council did not, having attended the National Indigenous Peoples Day event at the Tk’emlúps Powwow Arbour.

Hamer-Jackson noted he managed to attend both events, having attended the

arbour for about an hour and speaking with Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Chief Rosanne Casimir before leaving for the forum.

Coun. Bill Sarai responded that at the time the mayor left to attend the forum, city representatives were required on stage during the Indigenous Day event and three councillors had to step in his place. Sarai described the mayor’s actions as being disrespectful to Tk’emlúps.

“I’m not a stage guy,” HamerJackson said in response. “I’m not a performing guy.”

Councillors have raised issues with the mayor’s attendance at public events previously in the term and Coun. Dale Bass told KTW the rest of council came to the conclusion the mayor is not comfortable speaking in public — a conclusion Hamer-Jackson has rejected.

LOCAL NEWS

RCMP investigation into Lytton fire continues

On the second anniversary of the fire that destroyed most of the Village of Lytton, the RCMP said it continues to investigate the blaze.

On June 30, 2021, amid a heat dome that led to Lytton recording Canada’s highest-ever temperature of 49.6 C, flames razed almost all buildings in the Fraser Canyon village about two hours southwest of Kamloops.

On June 19, Lytton council did not renew the state of local emergency, meaning residents can return to their properties. In the two years since the fire, no rebuilding has begun. BC RCMP Staff Sgt. Kris Clark said the police probe into the fire continues.

“The police investigation remains active and ongoing and we continue to assess for possible criminality and we have no timeline with respect to when it may be completed,” Clark said in a release. “We will continue to take the time needed to ensure that all avenues of investigation have been covered off. We remain mindful of other investigations that focused on determining the cause, origin and

looking at compliance or regulatory impacts.”

In October 2021, the Transportation Safety Board released a report that stated there was no evidence the fire was started by activities of Canadian Pacific or Canadian National railways, despite the fact the BC Wildfire Service’s suspected point of origin of the fire was next to train tracks. Some residents have said that believe the fire was caused by sparks from a passing train.

The fire was reported at 4:48 p.m. and quickly spread through the village of 250 people, engulfing almost all buildings and forcing hundreds of residents to flee. Two people died in

the inferno.

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While the Transportation Safety Board’s investigation found no evidence to link the fire in Lytton to railway activity, the RCMP’s probe of the blaze continues. The police investigation has focused on damage to the village and to neighbouring Indigenous communities and has included witness statements, interviews and the collection of both physical and digital forensic evidence that continues to be analyzed.

Anyone who has not yet spoken to police and may have information is asked to call the Southeast District RCMP tip/information line at 250-470-6222.

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Are you buying a home? Joint Tenancy vs Tenants in Common

Individuals buying proper t y together can register ownership as either joint tenants or as tenants-in-common

The benefit of joint tenancy is that if one owner dies, the deceased’s interest transfers to the sur vivor, who becomes the sole owner Generally speaking, spouses register ownership of a proper t y as joint tenants , to avoid probate fees if one spouse dies , as ownership will simply transfer to the sur viving spouse.

In contrast , tenants-in-common means that the deceased’s interest in the proper t y passes to and is distributed with their estate Registering title this way is useful if t wo unrelated individuals buy an investment proper t y together, and they each want their own spouse, children, etc to benefit from their share of the proper t y in the event of their death

D etermining the b es t t yp e of ownership for your circums tances involves several other considerations in addition to those discussed above. Give some thought to how you want to structure your purchase to make the best plan for your future

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SD73 graduates celebrate struggles OPINION

The KamloopsThompson Board of Education’s mission is to provide learning opportunities and environments that inspire students to thrive. This year’s 2023 valedictorians shared their insights on this past school year about how staff and family created these opportunities and safe spaces that enabled them to graduate.

SD73 graduates faced “personal struggles” as locations for learning because of “support and mentorship” of adults who cared about them.

Brianna Wiebe (Continuing Education) graduated from Street School and explained:

“Life is a series of challenges, obstacles and unexpected turns. We all face our fair share of setbacks and difficulties, but it is how we navigate through them that defines our character and shapes our future. I stand here as living proof that perseverance, determination and a steady belief in oneself can lead to remarkable accomplishments.”

Navigation through struggles depended on others (staff and family) who offered resources, connected students to agencies and supports, and enabled them to choose courses and to set goals and reach them in their programs without having to work and give up on school. Brianna attributed her ability to stay focused while also having a child at 18 years old to “teach -

ers and family who supported her” and enabled her “...in those moments of struggle that [she] found strength I didn’t know [she] possessed.”

She spoke to teachers and families who believed in her which caused her to believe in herself. While these struggles were recounted by a few graduates, others spoke to different kinds of struggles as locations for self-learning.

A number of the valedictorians described how fighting anxiety or depression and lacking confidence were barriers to success. Emily Clark and Jordon Massiocotte (TREC graduates) stated how teachers provided the mentorship that enabled them to get past personal struggles to persist in times of challenge. Jordon explained:

“On behalf of every student here, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to all the teachers and mentors we’ve had along the way. You are the candles that light the way.”

She went on to share that the “light” was wisdom and encouragement to explore different courses, programs and career pathways.

Emily Clark spoke about staff who provided safe spaces in their classrooms by joking, listening and being who they were, which gave her the confidence to be who she was to pursue her dreams academically:

“In a fairly short period of time, I went from the girl who had so much anxiety that she needed her mom to walk her into class every morning, to the girl who walks into the art room like I own it and will yell across the halls to say ‘Hi’ to some of the staff.”

As you read the speeches of SD73 valedictorians, you will be amazed at their strength of character, resolve and gratitude for staff and family who have been there for them, enabling them to find their strength to pursue their dreams, including graduation. We are so proud of our 2023 graduates!

To learn more go online to sd73.bc.ca/en/schools-programs/ grad-2023.aspx.

Various graduation ceremonies took place across School District 73 throughout the month of June, with remaining students now out on summer break.

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SO FAR, INFERENCE IS ALL WE HAVE

Editor:

In their June 28 letter to the editor (‘Misogynistic take on mayor’s lawsuit’), KTW readers Ken Snowball and Deena Easton write that, “Clearly, Kamloops council and the mayor have issues.”

Yes, they do. They end their letter with an innuendo by telling the mayor to grow up.

PEOPLE FOOD SHOULD NOT ENTER BIRD BEAKS

Editor:

Feeding the birds? Stop. Don’t want bears or coyotes around? Stop feeding the crows large slices of old bread that may get dropped.

I watch the crows flying around my neighbourhood with slices of bread, Cheezies and other items that aren’t the usual food they get, such as hatchlings or eggs from other nests.

Hand-feeding birds may be entertaining, but it creates

problems, particularly with urbanized crows that overrun other smaller bird habitats in areas where people feed them.

Birds are also accessing food from dumpsters at fastfood places with lids open and from old popcorn dumped by movie theatres.

Food should be kept from any wildlife and people need to properly dispose of leftovers and keep dumpster lids closed.

K.J. Basssett Kamloops

TALK BACK Q&A:

We asked:

What do you think about the NHL’s decision to eliminate pregame jerseys?

The statement on March 17 by Coun. Katie Neustaeter, on behalf of all councillors, alleged that Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson “violated personal and professional boundaries and belittled and disrespected councillors.”

That statement is an innuendo that can imply, directly or indirectly, many things in the estimation of others about the character of Hamer-Jackson.

Personal boundaries are physical and emotional and can be inferred as being sexual, as well.

Snowball and Easton ask, “On what basis of evidence can this statement be based?”

The article in question in KTW did not provide any verifiable evidence, thus all sorts of inferences are being made by the public.

The issue in this case is the statement and its inference, not

Neustaeter’s gender, sexual assault or victims of misogyny.

These are moot points unrelated to the facts, which we don’t have, as these points provide little or no practical relevance to this case.

I know both Neustaeter and Hamer-Jackson. They are good people who will have a candid, inclusive and open conversation about the future of this community.

ALL OF SOCIETY NEEDS TO WORK TOGETHER

Editor:

I am a member of a parents support group, a safe place to meet for parents with family members struggling with substance use and mentalhealth illnesses.

We appreciate and agree with the perspective given by letter write Frank Quinn in the June 28 edition of KTW (‘Don’t politicize addiction’).

Why cannot folks of all political,

social and health care stripes work together? We are well aware there is no one or simple answer to the struggles from which our loved ones are dying.

Let us learn from and share each other’s trials, successes and knowledge. There is no one treatment model that works for all.

The Alberta model is one, but the latest statistics show overdose

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deaths, sadly, are rising in that province.

An adequate safe supply works for some, but not for all. Please let everyone share data and models, as was done at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, so our loved ones can survive.

Penny Douglass Kamloops

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Scamp Transport truck driver Cam Dutz of Kamloops has won the BC Trucking Association Driver of The Year Award. Dutz became the first person in B.C. to drive an eight-axle, B-train on the highway and has been hauling fuel for more than 50 years.

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Trucker earns Driver of the Year Award

CAM DUTZ HAS BEEN DRIVING FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS IN THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY

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Scamp Transport truck driver Cam Dutz of Kamloops has won the BC Trucking Association Driver of The Year Award. Dutz has been hauling fuel for more than 50 years, which works out to more than 100,000 hours behind the wheel of a truck.

For 15 of those years, Dutz has driven for Scamp Transport in Kamloops and has logged 38,000 hours during that time — that’s 2.4-million kilometres of hauling more than one-quarter-of-a-billion litres of fuel.

It is the equivalent of driving around the world six times or going to the moon and back three times.

Dutz spoke of the reason for his success as a driver, speaking recently in a YouTube video.

“To maintain my good record over the years, I have tried to stay focused on what I’m doing, appreciate what I’m hauling and not just making it about me,” Dutz said. “It has to be about everybody around me also that has to be taken care of on the road.”

Scamp Transport general manager Jay Campbell said the BC Trucking Association could not have chosen a better candidate to win the award.

“Only the word of truth comes out of Cam’s mouth. He is more diligent than all of us put together. He is just a virtuous soul,” Campbell said.

Dutz became the first person in B.C. to drive an eight-axle, B-train on the highway (a B-train is a tractor unit towing a semitrailer that has a dolly with a fifth wheel on the back, to which another semi-trailer is attached).

Scamp is a family business that originally began in 1981 with one truck. It now operates four branch offices in B.C. — in Kamloops, Langley, Prince George and Vancouver Island — and has become the premier bulk petroleum transporter in Western Canada.

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Murder trials: One to begin in 2024, one to resume in October

TRIAL IN 2024

A Cache Creek man accused of a 2019 murder in Cache Creek will stand trial in the spring of 2024.

Corey Harkness is scheduled to stand trial on March 11, 2024, on a charge of second-degree murder.

Harkness is accused of shooting Brock Ledoux to death inside a Cache Creek home on Jan.14, 2019. Ledoux had been released from prison a short time before he was killed.

Harkness was slated to stand trial on Feb. 7 when he was arrested in the courthouse on new charges of attempting to obstruct justice and breaching a nocontact order.

It is alleged Harkness contacted trial witness Chelsea Prior on Jan. 31. Harkness had been in custody since February, but

court records indicate he has since been released. He had been granted bail twice previously since his arrest on the murder charge.

TRIAL RESUMES IN FALL

The trial of a Kamloops man accused of stabbing his neighbour to death after hearing voices in his head is set to resume in October.

Jason Michael Holm, 38, is charged with seconddegree murder in connection with the Aug. 1, 2020, fatal stabbing of Paul Samuel Whitten that occurred in a West End home. Whitten died from upwards of 30 stab wounds and, with his last breath, identified Holm as the killer.

Holm’s trial is set to continue on Oct. 10, according to court records.

The Crown wrapped its case at the end of March,

but the defence has yet to do so and intends to call evidence supporting a finding of not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder.

Holm had been declared unfit, then fit, to stand trial during pre-trial hearings.

Holm told police after he was arrested that a female voice he referred to as “the one” told him she had been sexually assaulted by Whitten and another neighbour who has since passed away. Holm told police he was angry and couldn’t live without taking action, adding that “the one” drove him to kill Whitten.

Holm also told police that he suffers from schizophrenia delusions and has been hearing the voice of “the one” since he was 20 years old.

The trial is being held before Justice Joel Groves and without a jury.

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Corey Harkness will stand trial in 2024 on a charge of second-degree murder.

Jason Holm’s second-degree murder trial will resume in October.

LOCAL NEWS

The map above shows the nine cities in which LooPS will try to play concerts during a 12-hour period on Saturday, July 5. The tour will start in Squamish at 10 a.m. with a show at Coastal Ford. From there, the duo will dart south to downtown Vancouver for a show at the Blarney Stone Pub. From there, the two will ping-pong from Abbotsford to Burnaby, from Chilliwack to Richmond and from Mission to Delta. The final show will be at Poseidon Restaurant and Bar in Langley.

LOOPING FROM CITY TO CITY ON A WORLD RECORD QUEST

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On Saturday, July 8, Kamloops band LooPS will attempt to set a Guinness world record for the most concerts performed in a 12-hour period, with a frenzied tour of nine Lower Mainland cities planned.

To earn the record, the band must perform in front of at least 10 ticket holders at each venue, which all must be located in different cities.

The duo, made up of Jon Fennell and Kevin Roy, has turned the effort into a fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital, a cause Roy said he feels “real personal” about.

“My younger brother, who passed away, had a complex immune disease. I was 18 and he was only sixand-a-half,” he said.

Roy said his younger brother received care at Toronto Sick Kids Hospital and, while there, the quality of life staff provided for him was “unbelievable.”

“Now I have two nieces who live with cystic fibrosis and they spend all their time at BC Children’s,” he said,

referring to the renowned hospital in Vancouver.

The band has started its fundraising in Kamloops and will be collecting in the run-up to the show, as well as throughout the day during the record attempt.

Proceeds will go to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and are being collected through the foundation’s online portal. To access the donation page, go to the band’s website, officialloops.com, and scroll down to donate.

The band’s route is an ambitious one, with just minutes to spare between the nine tour stops, each of which needs to be at least 50 kilometres from the previous concert.

The rapid tour will start in Squamish at 10 a.m. with a show at Coastal Ford. From there, the duo will dart south to downtown Vancouver for a show at the Blarney Stone Pub.

From there, the two will ping-pong from Abbotsford to Burnaby, from Chilliwack to Richmond and from Mission to Delta. The final show will be at Poseidon Restaurant and Bar in

Langley at about 8 p.m.

“I put a lot of time into making sure we could do it,” Roy said. “But yeah, it’s going to be rough. I mean, it’s a world record for a reason.”

The current 12-hour record of eight cities was set by Minhee Jones, a singersongwriter originally from Los Angeles, but based in London. Jones’ attempt in 2019 was set in the United Kingdom, covering a wide area northwest of London.

Two witnesses will also need to observe the band throughout the attempt, with each pair limited to four-hour shifts.

Record attempts are sometimes monitored by Guinness directly, but at a significant cost to the person making the attempt. Roy said that cost was prohibitive, especially with the event as a fundraiser, so LooPS opted to validate the record with witnesses instead.

There will also be video evidence of each stop, with the band live streaming each performance on its Instagram page, @official_ loops.

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Theatre Under the Trees has deep roots

PROJECT X THEATRE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS TWO FAMILY-FRIENDLY SHOWS FROM JULY 10 TO JULY 29

Project X Theatre Productions is back with Theatre Under the Trees, which will begin Monday, July 10, and run until July 29 at Prince Charles Park.

This summer’s presentation includes The Hobbit and The Incredible Adventures of Mary Jane Mosquito, two new exciting shows for families in the cozy outdoor setting in the popular downtown park.

Each year under a canopy of trees, crews work to build an outdoor venue from the ground up, including the set, backstage, audience seating and concessions.

The month-long production has become a popular summer event on many Kamloopsians’ calendars.

Adapted for the stage by Greg Banks, The Hobbit promises to take viewers on a quest of their favourite home-loving hobbit through Middle Earth as he learns that friendship is more valuable than “my precious” gold.

The new adaptation of the epic story features music, monsters and promises something more.

With a run time of 120 minutes, including an intermission, The Hobbit is best suited for viewers ages six and older.

Directed by Jennie Grienke, the cast reveals a few familiar faces for Kamloops theatre-goers.

Morgan Benedict, Jessica Buchanan, Randi Edmundson, Laine Gillies and Rem Murray each take on their Middle Earth

acting roles with enthusiasm and attention to their own character’s traits.

“The stories are excellent,” Gillies said.

She said she remembers watching them as a kid and then re-watching them now, in preparation for the play.

“They have the Elvish language that is an actual language. The sword has an inscription on it, the lore of it is so incredible and it’s so easy to be a part of that world [and] to get wrapped up in all the goblins and all the orcs. It’s so fun,” she said.

Gillies said it’s really nice to being working outside in such a great venue.

“Sometimes the birds will be chirping at the perfect time, we’re like, ‘Look at that, natural sound effects.’”

The Incredible Adventures of Mary Jane Mosquito is a delightful musical cabaret featuring Cree language and a beautiful message of belonging featuring Alex Ward and Winona Myles.

The 45-minute show features Myles’ character, Mary Jane, a wingless mosquito from Petit Petit LePaw, Manitoba, learning to overcome fear and adversity to make new friends.

The book, lyrics and music is written by Tomson Highway and directed by Cheyenne Scott. It is recommended for ages three and older.

Director Cheyenne Scott — originally an actor with Project X in her first professional gig at the age of 16 — finds herself in a “full circle” moment, now being on the other side of the table.

“It’s a new process for me to

direct. It’s been interesting to be such a decision-maker,” Scott said.

“I like to be a lot more collaborative in my process — especially knowing what it’s like on the other side.”

She said working with central character Winona Myles has been phenomenal.

“We really wanted it to feel like Mary Jane’s cabaret, in that she built this project for the audience of Kamloops. And so everything that you will see on stage is something she has manufactured herself in telling the story,” she said.

Scott’s hope, is that people will come away with a better understanding of a young Indigenous person who lived with a disability.

“She’s a mosquito with no wings, and so her trying to find

her way in a system that isn’t really built for her. In sharing her song she’s connecting and creating a friendship with the people of Kamloops.”

The Incredible Adventures of Mary Jane Mosquito will show at 11 a.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on select days.

The Hobbit has show times of 7 p.m. on selected days.

Both shows have a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturdays during the festival.

Tickets are available online up until one hour before showtime, after which they can be purchased in-person at the festival gates on site.

For a complete schedule and to purchase tickets online, search for Theatre Under the Trees at eventbrite.ca or go to shorturl.at/ wSX78.

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LEFT: Actors Randi Edmundson (left) Rem Murray, Laine Gillies, Jessica Buchanan and Morgan Benedict rehearse a scene from The Hobbit, in one of two plays in the 2023 Theatre Under the Trees. ABOVE: Alexander Ward accompanies actress Wynona Miles, as Mary Jane, a wingless mosquito in a scene from the musical cabaret, The Incredible Adventures of Mary Jane Mosquito.

Kamloops Ambassador gala this weekend

The Kamloops Ambassador Society Election Gala will take place on Saturday, July 8, at 6:30 p.m. Sagebrush Theatre.

After six months of training and personal development, the 10 candidates are ready to step into the role of ambassador.

Along with volunteering at several non-profit events, the candidates attended classes taught by community volunteers.

Kamloops Ambassadors

Tiffany Friesen, Sarah Brouwer and Alexis Cloet will hand over their duties to a new team of three on Saturday night.

Community BRIEFS

A number of awards will also be given out at the Election Gala, including the Knowledge Award, Sponsor Presentation Award, Public Speaking Award, Butterfly Award (for most personal growth) and Friendship Award.

Tickets to the event are $25 and can be purchased at Kamloops Live! Box Office, by phone at 250-374-5483 or online at kamloopslive.ca.

SUMMER READING CLUB

The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library is inviting readers of all ages to its Summer Reading Club.

The club runs to Aug. 26 along the theme of journeying through time.

As part of a special addition to the club this year, children can take part in programming at Aberdeen Mall, where a weekly storytime event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. each Wednesday.

Participants can sign up for the club at their local library and can also take part at

any mobile library stop.

For more information about the Summer Reading Club, go online to tnrl.ca/src.

MORE MUSIC IN THE PARK

Music in the Park is underway for another summer.

Every weeknight in July and August features concerts in Riverside Park, beginning at 7 p.m. The schedule for the next seven days includes the following performers:

• July 5: Totally Twain (Shania Twain tribute)

• July 6: Angie Heinze Band (pop rock)

Thompson-Nicola Regional District NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

When? Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 at 5:00 PM

The Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives notice that it will hold a delegated Public Hearing in the TNRD Boardroom, 4th floor of 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, to consider proposed Bylaw 2792 and Bylaw 2815

What are the changes in proposed Bylaw 2792, 2022?

These revise the Green Lake and Area Official Community Plan (OCP) and would: Clarify the OCP Riparian (& onsite septic system) Development Permit (DP) Area policy

• Reduce the scope of when Hazardous Land & Environmentally Sensitive DPs get triggered

• Add policy to guide applications for RV living use via a Temporary Use Permit

What is proposed Bylaw 2815, 2023?

• It sets out numerous (omnibus) comprehensive changes to TNRD Zoning Bylaw 2400, including:

• Shift floodplain regulations from Bylaw 2400 into a standalone floodplain bylaw

• Increase all building minimum side/rear setbacks to 2 4 metres to more align with BC Building Code

• Decrease MHP-1 zone density given increases in unit sizes and doubling of fire separations

• Clarify how site-built homes and factory built manufactured homes (MHs) can be combined

• Combine R-1 and R-2 zones and so remove the prohibition on narrow homes and single-wide MHs (properties currently zoned R-2 will become zoned R-1)

• Clarify that a long breezeway, corridor, or similar cannot serve to make two buildings into one

• Increase the size of parcel area that is subject to existing livestock limits to 4 hectares

• Clarify that lot coverage includes all buildings and not only those subject to building permit

• Allow secondary suites in all Tobiano CD-1 Zone and RA-2 Zone single family dwellings and remove the 80m2 cap in suite area

• Add new definitions and revise several existing definitions

• Rezone 10045 Adams Lake FSR, shown shaded on the adjacent map, to the LRT-2 Zone to ensure lawful conforming use for Grizzly Adams Lake Resort

All persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed Bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing Additionally, they may make written submissions on the matter of the Bylaws (via the options below) which must be received at our office prior to 9:00 a m , July 11th of 2023 While written submissions are encouraged during this time, anyone wishing to attend the public hearing in person to speak may do so The entire content of all submissions will be made public and form a part of the public record for this matter

How do I get more information?

• July 7: Blue Voodoo (rock)

• July 8: BC Top (ZZ Top tribute)

• July 9: The Yale County Band (jug music)

• July 10: Give ‘Em Hell Boys (country/ rock)

• July 11: Moonshine Chaser (honky tonk hoedown)

TUNES UP AT SUN PEAKS

Free concerts at Sun Peaks’ natural mountain amphitheatre this summer continue.

Three pop-up venues throughout the village and slope-side to the Village Day Lodge — plus the new Sun Peaks Centre Stage — will provide a variety of venue sizes suitable for each performance.

Visitors and locals are invited to bring their lawn chairs or dancing shoes and enjoy the concerts.

The schedule runs from Canada Day though to the end of September and includes:

• July 7: Delhi 2 Dublin (Clock Tower Stage)

• July 16: Jana Seale (Village Stage)

• July 21: Zuffalo (Village Stage)

• July 29: Current Swell (Slopeside)

• Aug. 4: The Yellow Brick Road Experience (Centre Stage at Sun Peaks Centre.

A copy of the proposed Bylaws and all supporting information can be inspected from

(except statutory holidays) at our office, from June 19th, 2023, until 4:00 p m the day of the Hearing; or please contact us via any of the options below For

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ABOVE AND BEYOND:

A very deserving Lois Hollstedt (left) receives the Margaret Cleaveley Award from Kamloops Adult Learners Society (KALS) president Sue Holmes. The award ceremony and KALS social was held at the North Shore Community Centre on May 9. The Margaret Cleaveley Award is given to volunteers and instructors who go above and beyond to strengthen the society. Hollstedt has been involved with KALS for more than 10 years, has held almost all positions on the board and instructs classes.

SCAVENGER HUNT

The fourth annual BC Wildlife Park Scavenger Hunt will be held on Saturday, July 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with proceeds going to the east Kamloops animal rehabilitation centre. Entry is $10 per team (one vehicle), with teams challenged to decipher clues as they rediscover Kamloops.

There are prizes up for grabs, plus an optional additional competition for best team costumes.

To register for the event, go online to eventbrite.ca and search “BC Wildlife Park Scavenger Hunt.”

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Faith: The apple of my eye leads my soul

“For one who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends, but for him who has failed to do so, the mind remains the greatest enemy,” (Bhagavad Gita 6.6).

By its nature, the mind is turbulent and restless and, therefore, difficult to control. It has a natural proclivity to enter into the sense objects and the sense object have a natural tendency to enter into the mind.

For example, upon seeing an apple, the image embeds itself in the mind. When eating it, the experience has the added element of taste. Having peeled it, first a tactile impression imprints itself on the memory. Finally, a smell and any social dimensions, such as the socalled friend in the orchard whispering, “Pluck it from the tree” or the pretty girl insisting, “Get it for me” complete the experience.

Combined, these various dimensions leave an enhanced and memorable moment. When separated

from the apple, it pops back into the mind, stirring up feelings and a desire. The mind seeks a repeat of the experience: “Take another apple. Take another apple.”

Through this reciprocal action, the sense object binds the mind and, ultimately, binds that self-acting as a willing accomplice. The more the mind contemplates and meditates upon that sense object, the more it entangles itself and the living entity. In order to disentangle the mind, the self requires the help of higher intelligence and discrimination. With proper spiritual guidance, the self can reject both the sense object and the material mind that leads the pursuit of worldly happiness.

The mind by its nature wants to maximize pleasure and minimize distress. It feels a relative degree of distress when it can’t get the food it craves and also a relative degree of pleasure when it gets the object of desire. While the self has the freedom to choose what to eat and whether or not to pursue it, it ultimately remains bound to this material world. The self remains bound to this world as long as it has desires to fulfil. So

much unfinished business.

“How can I leave now?” I imprison myself by pursuing the vast array of sense objects set forth by my mind. Insatiable lust overwhelms me. I reach beyond the apple to the peaches and cherries.

All that ripe fruit renders me spellbound by the opportunity to manipulate and exploit the flavours of the earth for my own personal satisfaction. Although this world imprisons me, I am a prisoner of my own device. I am here to lord it over nature and compete with God for dominion of this world. Do you think I will succeed? At least at some level I do, so I cling to this all-powerful illusion. Herein my mind is my greatest enemy.

To overcome the illusion and defeat the animalistic tendency of that mind, the self must use intelligence and determination to supplant the material nature with the original spiritual nature. It has always been there, but remains covered by the bounds of consciousness tying the self to this world.

Studying scriptures and associating with self-realized souls

untangles the knots in the heart. Transcendental knowledge and steading of that mind through regulated devotional practices re-connect the self with the supreme.

“Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you offer or give away and whatever austerities you perform should be done as an offering unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead,” (Bhagavad Gita 9.27).

By always remembering that Supreme Person and never forgetting Him, that mind becomes absorbed in Him. Through steadfast practise, it is possible for that material mind to become spiritualized. Just as the self has forgotten its eternal relationship with God, it needs to forget its temporary affiliation with this world.

So, when I peel an apple, rather than attempting to satisfy my own desires, I should ask, “Is this a suitable offering for that Supreme Person? Will he like it? Will this offering please Him? How much will Krishna enjoy it?”

Then, when I finish peeling the apple, I should offer it to Him. I should only eat the food once He

accepts it. I should only eat the remnants. I should accept a position of servitude rather than the position of enjoyer. Through the practise of service, I can re-program that mind and those senses to exchange material bonds for spiritual bonds. By continued practice and service, I may even develop a spark of love for God that will turn me away from the lower material forms of happiness and accept the higher absolute forms of bliss and eternity.

Only a bond of higher more satisfying love can turn me away from this world. When sincere feelings of love of God arise within my mind, that sense of enmity ends. My mind will be my best friend.

Harold Meier lived in Taiwan for more than two decades, working as an aircraft maintenance technical instructor and quality manager with Lufthansa Technical Training. He also studied eastern religions, primarily Vedantism, and became a member of the Hare Krishna community. Meier also has a master’s degree in educational practices.

HAROLD MEIER SPECIAL TO KTW

Celebrating six years of Dig It column

In early spring 2017, a group of local archaeologists came together to discuss growing concerns about the destruction of heritage in our region.

The group — a dozen professionals, including me, with expertise in the archaeology of the Interior Plateau — was alarmed by an uptick in destruction of archaeological sites and the illicit trade of local artifacts online.

At the same time, we’d noticed a keen interest in the community to learn more about local archaeology and the Indigenous histories beneath their feet.

And so the Dig It column was born. Six years later, 17 archaeologists have produced 125 pieces aimed at bringing our buried heritage to life.

With our first column in May 2017, we’ve fostered a crucial conversation with the community about the deep Indigenous history in our region and what heritage means to all of us. And we’ve just brought the whole catalogue together in one place for continued easy access: republicofarchaeology. ca/dig-it-column.

Of course, many of our columns address the nuts and bolts of archaeology: how it works, what it is and is not (see What archaeologists do and don’t do, Oct. 28, 2020), and how some of the foundational concepts like context (see

Context — Putting it all together, Sept. 16, 2020) and stratigraphy (see Stratigraphy in Depth, Nov. 12, 2019) help archaeologists make sense of the past.

We’ve been delighted to introduce readers to the many scales of archaeological research and thought — from global phenomena of human history (see After the ice age: The First Peoples in the Kamloops area?, Feb. 20, 2018) to the personal, human experience (Finding the Individual in Archaeology, March 4, 2020), and even a single meal in time (Timeless cooking: Soup season on the Interior Plateau, Jan 11, 2023).

Many of our columns take a deeper dive into a specific area of archaeological study, such as plants (see Archaeobotany: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Plants, Sept. 6, 2017) and others look at hallmarks of the local archaeological record like pithomes, cache pits and earth ovens (see Exploring Cultural Depressions, July 26, 2017).

We’ve made an effort to cover archaeological basics like stone tool technology (see What’s in a flake?, Nov. 11, 2020), but also introduce some trickier concepts, like intangible cultural heritage (What’s missing from the archaeological record, Aug. 4, 2020).

We’ve tackled some practical issues about the legal frameworks of archaeology (Call Before You Dig: Understanding BC’s Heritage Conservation Act, March 16, 2021), as well as answered common ques-

tions that can help readers understand how real-world archaeology gets done (see Who foots the archeology bill?, April 18, 2019).

Crucially, we’ve aimed to be a forum to learn more about the history of the Secwépemc people whose land we’re living on (see Archaeology Blankets the Valley, Sept. 21, 2017) and how culture is reflected in archaeological sites (see Secwépemc calendar welcomes Pellkwetmin (stay at home month), Jan. 5, 2021).

We’ve included discussions on the intersections of Indigenous oral history and archaeology (Nov. 1, 2017), as well as reflections on Indigenous-engaged practice (Documenting lessons learned , July 7, 2021).

We’ve used the Dig It column to share knowledge about the history of the environment around us (see Archaeology of Disasters Sept. 28, 2021), and how we can prepare to live in it as it continues to change (see The Need for Good Smoke, April 27, 2022).

Many columns written in response to current events aimed to

provide clarity from a scientific perspective (see How DNA can be used to answer questions about ancestry, June 23, 2021), and to offer help understanding difficult subjects like the residential school burials (see Probing the voids of history, June 8, 2021).

Equally difficult, the Dig It column has been committed to educating readers on the historic and ongoing effects of colonialism (see The Proof is under the Pavement, July 24, 2019) and the special role archaeology plays in helping to correct colonial narratives that have skewed Indigenous histories (see The inconvenient truth of Indigenous archaeology, Feb. 20, 2019).

Hand in hand with this truthtelling, we share how heritage can be a tool of reconciliation both locally and across B.C. (see Reconciliation in a time of transformation, Oct. 12, 2022).

As working archaeologists, we’ve looked at how the field is not only changing in material ways (see Digital archaeology goes paperless, May 26, 2021), but is

also undergoing conceptual and philosophical shifts that are moving the very foundation of our work (see To dig or not to dig, Feb. 8, 2023).

Part of this, of course, includes looking at the people who practise in the field (see The patience and focus of an archaeologist, April 1, 2020) and those who are not as well represented (see Why diversity matters in archaeology, July 22, 2020).

We sincerely hope our collective efforts over the past six years have brought insight, entertainment, and education to readers of KTW and beyond.

In a noisy landscape of competing media, we’re grateful for your readership and for the opportunity to be writing for an open, thoughtful and engaged community.

We look forward to continuing the conversation.

Joanne Hammond is a Kamloops-based archeologist. Interested in more? Go online to republicofarchaeology.ca.

FAR LEFT: A recently found spear point at Kamloops. Pithome mapping using LiDAR at Slocan Lake. Author Joanne Hammond and Kim Christen at archaeology booth at Kamloops Regional Farmers’ Market.

JOANNE HAMMOND SPECIAL TO KTW

SPORTS

WINLESS NO MORE

Ainsley Grether’s header in the 84th minute lifted Rivers FC to its first victory of the women’s League1 BC soccer campaign on Friday on McArthur Island — a 2-1 win over TSS Rovers of Burnaby. Both the men’s and women’s Rivers clubs will play host to Unity FC of Langley on Saturday on Mac Isle. For more on Rivers, turn to page A22.

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After rolling through the regular season with a perfect record for the first time in club history, the Kamloops Venom are taking aim at the Thompson-Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League title.

“We would love to pack the Snake Pit for our first playoff game, the barn full of fans cheering on our boys,” said Venom general manager Brad Watson, whose team posted a 14-0 mark in regular season action.

The No. 1 seed Venom — sixtime TOJLL champions since joining the league in 2008 — will square off against the No. 4 Kelowna Kodiaks (0-12-2) in a best-of-three series in Round 1.

Game 1 is slated for 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, at Memorial Arena in the Tournament Capital. Kelowna will host Game 2 on Tuesday, July 11, a 7 p.m. start at

Kelowna Memorial Arena.

Game 3, if necessary, is slated for 7 p.m. on Friday, July 14, at Memorial Arena in Kamloops.

In the other semifinal, the No. 2 Vernon Tigers (7-7) will square off against the South Okanagan Flames (5-7-2) of Penticton.

The league championship series will be a best-of-five affair, with Game 1 scheduled for Sunday, July 16.

“The right pieces came back from school at the right time,” Watson said. “The core of players we’ve had here for the past few years have been really good and then we’ve had a couple little additions to our younger core. Everything just seemed to come

together and we’ve played some pretty good lacrosse.”

Kamloops runner Trey Dergousoff led the league in points (66), goals (33), assists (33) and points per game (5.5).

“He’s been kind of head and shoulders above everybody else,” Watson said, noting Caleb Campbell, Owen Barrow, Connor Barrett and goaltender Robert Gerow have also been among key contributors.

“It’s just a good crew. The young guys are stepping up. The older guys are showing good leadership.”

Gerow led the TOJLL in goalsagainst average (4.39), save percentage (.895) and wins (13).

“I can be honest,” Watson said. “We’ve had not a lot of competition. It’s been a tough year because it doesn’t kind of prepare us for anything more than our league. We know when we get to a provincial championship, if we get there, we are going to have to

go above and beyond. We need to be ready. Our practice and play throughout the playoffs is going to have to be top notch.”

The two-time provincial champion Venom won the TOJLL title last year and fell short against the Coquitlam Adanacs in the Tier 1 Junior B B.C. Lacrosse Championship.

Coquitlam dominated the two-game aggregate series in Kamloops, winning 11-5 in Game 1 and 17-6 in Game 2.

This year, the provincial championship will again feature the TOJLL champion and the winner of the B.C. Junior Tier 1 Lacrosse League.

The Tier 1 league champion will host the series, but the format is yet to be determined, said Watson.

Kamloops is vying to reach the national junior B championship, the Founders Cup, which will this year be hosted by the Port Coquitlam Saints

from Aug. 14 to Aug. 20.

The Saints (13-4) are fourth in B.C. Junior Tier 1 Lacrosse League standings, with the Nanaimo Timbermen (14-4) in third and the Victoria Shamrocks and Adanacs tied for first with matching 15-3 records.

If the Founders Cup-host Saints reach the provincial final, Watson said it is not clear if the TOJLL champion will automatically qualify for the national championship tournament.

“That’s the joy of Interior and Coastal lacrosse politics,” said Watson, whose Venom earned bronze at the 2010 Founders Cup and posted an 0-4 mark at the 2012 national championship. “We’re kind of in a huge debate on how the format is. We’re seeing where things are at.”

For now, the focus is on attracting a full house this Saturday.

“They deserve it,” Watson said. “They’ve had a really good year.”

NHL DRAFT HAD LOCAL INTRIGUE

Connor Levis and Emmitt Finnie of the Kamloops Blazers were drafted into the NHL last week, along with Kamloops product Sawyer Mynio, who toils for the Seattle Thunderbirds.

The Mynio family will not have to travel far to watch Sawyer play if he can crack the lineup with either the Vancouver Canucks or their American Hockey League affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks.

Vancouver selected Mynio — a 6-foot-1, 172 pound defenceman — 89th overall in Round 3 of the draft, which was held last week in Nashville.

“It feels great,” Mynio told a scrum of reporters at the draft. “All my family are super pumped for me, just a few hours away.

“I think my defensive game really showed this year. Last year, I didn’t play a whole lot.”

Mynio, who turned 18 in April, has played for the last two seasons for the Seattle Thunderbirds, who reached the WHL

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but moved to Abbotsford about five years ago to play for Yale Hockey Academy — in Round 7 of the draft, 201st overall.

Levis, who tallied 13 goals in the last 16 games of the season to finish the campaign with 27 goals and 67 points in 68 games.

final in 2022 and won the league championship in 2023.

“He’s rounded out his game,” T-Birds’ head coach Matt O’Dette told KTW in April, prior to his club’s Western Conference championship series against the Blazers, which Seattle won in six games.

“Every aspect of his game has improved. His biggest strength is his skating. He’s such a good skater for a guy on the back end and for his size.”

Mynio grew up an Edmonton Oilers’ fan and Duncan Keith, a Chicago Blackhawks’ legend, was among his favourite players — factoids that may provoke friendly jabs from Canucks’ fans.

The Detroit Red Wings picked Finnie — who is from Lethbridge,

Finnie, who turned 18 on June 27, rode a 10-game point streak into the 2023 post-season, with 16 of his 35 points in 2022-2023 coming during the stretch.

He boosted the point streak to 13 games in the postseason, late production that helped his draft stock.

Levis, from Vancouver, was selected by his favourite team, the Winnipeg Jets, who nabbed the 6-foot-2, 193-pound forward in Round 7 (210th overall) at the draft.

“Looking at rankings and talking with teams, I thought I was going to go a little bit higher, but I was confident in myself,” Levis said. “I knew I had a really strong season with the Blazers. There were some nerves. When I saw Winnipeg, I was really happy. They’ve been my favourite team for a long time.”

The stretch run of the 2022-2023 WHL schedule proved fruitful for

Levis is familiar with the Jets’ facility, noting Blazers’ owner Tom Gaglardi pulled strings to get the B.C. Bears a tour a few years ago, when Levis and Bennett Gaglardi, Tom’s son, were toiling for the spring hockey club at a tournament in Winnipeg.

The Nashville Predators nabbed 5-foot-8, 181pound defenceman Tanner Molendyk of the Saskatoon Blades 24th overall in Round 1 on Wednesday. Molendyk, 18, is from McBride, but resides in the Tournament Capital and played in the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association ranks before moving to Yale Hockey Academy.

The Chicago Blackhawks selected Regina Pats’ phenom Connor Bedard first overall.

Six WHL players were picked in Round 1 and 80 Canadian Hockey League players — 35 from the

Ontario Hockey League, 33 from the WHL (including six T-Birds) and 12 from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League — were selected at the draft.

HICKETTS SIGNS

Joe Hicketts is on the move.

The Los Angeles Kings on Sunday signed Hicketts, a defenceman from Kamloops, to a one-year, two-way contract worth an average annual value of $775,000.

Hicketts, 27, played in all 72 American Hockey League games for the Iowa Wild last season, notching 48 points, including six goals, and establishing singleseason career highs in assists, points, penalty minutes (69), power-play goals (3) and shots on goal (166).

Halston Bridge Rehabilitation

The M inistr y of Transpor tation and I nfrastructure notifies the public that work to rehabilitate the Halston Bridge in K amloops will begin soon

The projec t will improve safet y and minimize the need for future sur face maintenance.

Wor k will include resur facing the br idge deck , replacing the deck joints and mak ing improvements to the east abutment Construc tion will star t within the next few weeks and finish in spring 2024

During construction, two of the four travel lanes on the bridge will be closed at all times, reducing the crossing to one lane in each direction All four lanes will be open during the winter months

M otor ists are advised to expec t congestion and delays and to plan accordingly. Updates will be available online at Dr iveBC ca and on Twitter at @DriveBC

For more information, please contac t Elnaz Ansari at Elnaz.Ansari@gov.bc.ca or Cor tez Construc tion Ltd. at cortez@cortezconstruction.ca

For traffic and construc tion updates, visit DriveBC.ca or @DriveBC on Twitter.

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Tkemlups te Secwépemc (TteS)

Lands, Leasing, & Tax Department

Telephone: 250 828 9784 | Email: taxation@ttes.ca

2023 Property Tax Notices have been mailed

Due Date: August 2nd, 2023

Payment of property taxes must be received at the Tkemlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) Accounts Receivable office before the close of business on August 3rd. Hours of operation, Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 4:00pm

The Finance Department will be open during lunch (12:00pm -1:00pm) during the tax season (July 2nd – August 2nd)

If you have not received your tax notice, contact the Lands, Leasing & Tax Department at 250-828-9784, and payment options for the Accounts Receivable Office at 250-828-9861

IMPORTANT: First Nation Home Owner Grant Taxpayers living on TteS reserve land must submit the Home Owner Grant to the TteS Finance Dept 2023 HOG ONLINE SUBMISSION ~ details on how to enter your HOG electronically enclosed with the tax notice

Please make cheques payable and submit to:

TKEMLÚPS TE SECWÉPEMC - Property Tax

Accounts Receivable - Admin Building

200-330 Chief Alex Thomas Way Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1

Accounts Receivable Office:

SAWYER MYNIO

City of Kamloops

AC T I V I T Y P RO G R A M S

Programs are cancelled if the minimum numbers are not met

Bridal Shower Cupcakes 1/$35

Learn how to decorate celebration

cup cakes that will impress your guest Join Shirley the Cake Lady as she teaches you to decorate a stunning cupcake for the bride to be! Some supplies required

Valleyview Hall

Thurs July 27 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Music at the Museum

Ages 5 and under $5

Join the KMA for a special summer edition of Music at the Museum! This program will introduce your little one to the Kamloops Museum through songs, stories, and music Weather dependent, this program may be offered outside, so please dress for the weather!

Kamloops Museum and Archives

Sat July 22 9:45 am to 10:30 am

XploreSportz Summer Camps

Ages 4-6, 6-10 and 7-12

Visit PacificSport Interior BC website pacificsportinteriorbc com/ to learn more about the camps that are being offer this summer

July 2023 – August 2023

$195/week

* Reduce rate for second child $175/week

Saturday on Seymour Free

Join the KMA on the third Saturday of the month for creative activities for the whole family to enjoy Explore a fun and new theme each month! This is a drop in program and does not require registration

Sat July 15 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

NorthPaws get best of Falcons

Canada Day weekend was productive for the Kamloops NorthPaws, who won two of three games against the Kelowna Falcons in West Coast League baseball action.

“The weekend was good for us,” Kamloops head coach Keith Francis said in a NorthPaws’ press release. “We played at their place on Friday and we played terrible. I am going to chalk it up to a long eight days on the road. We came home and had a nice big crowd the last two nights and played very well.”

Hometown Kelowna (1414) bested Kamloops 14-4 on Friday, June 30.

The weekend series shifted on Saturday to Dearborn Ford Field at Norbrock Stadium, where the NorthPaws (7-20) bounced back with a 5-4 extrainnings victory over the Falcons on Canada Day in front of a crowd of more than 1,000.

Kelowna relief pitcher Thrasher Steed walked in the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning.

Tyler Glowacki led the NorthPaws offensively, going 2-for-5 and scoring twice.

“These wins have been great,” Glowacki said in the press release. “The guys have been working really hard, but

the balls haven’t fallen our way. It is starting to pay off. At the end of the day, how you regroup and regather — it is all about how you respond.”

Relief pitcher David Jeon picked up the victory on the mound.

MacLain Roberts started on the bump for Kamloops on Sunday and pitched five innings, allowing four hits, six walks and striking out six bat-

ters to improve to 1-4 on the campaign, with 691 fans in attendance.

Anthony Manuel was 2-for-4 with an RBI for the Paws, who broke open a scoreless tie with two runs in the bottom of the third inning and went on to snare the shutout victory.

The NorthPaws were slated to begin a six-game road trip on Tuesday after KTW’s press deadline against the

Bells (17-7) in Bellingham. Kamloops will play next at Norbrock on Tuesday, July 11, when the Edmonton Riverhawks (7-20) come to town for a 6:35 p.m. start. The Riverhawks and NorthPaws were tied at the bottom of North Division standings as of Tuesday afternoon, 12.5 games back of the divisionleading Wenatchee AppleSox (18-6).

Rivers FC women get off schneid

Rivers FC was winless last week when team captain Ainsley Grether said during an appearance on Kamloops Last

MUAY THAI

Week her squad, victorious or not, would put on a show against TSS Rovers last Friday in League1 BC soccer action on

S AN

McArthur Island. Grether, a midfielder from Kamloops, scored the match-winning marker to give Rivers (1-10) its

first victory of the campaign, a 2-1 triumph over Rovers, who dropped to 4-5-2.

Megan Sun provided the assist on

MMA PREPAR ATION

Grether’s winner — a header in the 84th minute.

Esi Lufo tallied in the 23rd minute in support of goalkeeper Cara Santaga to give the home side a 1-0 lead, which was erased in the 40th minute when Nikki Virk notched the equalizer.

Rivers will play host to Unity FC (6-3-3) of Langley on Saturday, July 8, a 2 p.m. start on Field 2 on Mac Isle.

Meanwhile, in League1 BC men’s action last Friday, visiting Rovers blanked Rivers 3-0 to improve to 6-3-2.

Nikolas Papakyriakopoulos, Massud Habibullah and Brennen Slawter scored for the Burnaby outfit in support of goalkeeper Justyn Sandhu, who kept a clean sheet. Rovers was up 2-0 in the 38th minute when Domenico Comita of Rivers was shown a red card for serious foul play.

The Kamloops club, which dropped to 5-4-2, will play host to Unity (4-4-4) on Saturday, a 4:30 p.m. start on Field 2 on McArthur Island.

ANSWERS TO CROSSWORD FOUND ON A29

Kolby Lukinchuk of the Kamloops NorthPaws was feeling festive on Canada Day at Norbrock Stadium. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW

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$1,342,000

Two storey home, 5 bdrm, 4 baths

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• Large windows on main with 18’ ceiling in iving room

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• Great size garage with 13’6x8 shop area

• ½ basement finished with 1 bedrom, 1 bath and rec room other 1/2, 1 bedroom suite (unfinished)

• Zoned for egal su te, suspended slab, walk-out to yard

• Includes Fridge, 36" induction stove, dishwasher

SEEKING PROPERTY MANAGER

JOB SUMMARY:

As a property manager, the main responsibility is to ensure that a property or properties are running smoothly and efficiently Some of the Key Duties include:

• Managing lease agreements and tenant relations.

• Ensuring rental properties are maintained in good condition.

• Overseeing property repairs and maintenance

• Performing regular property inspections

• Collecting rental payments and performing accounting tasks

• Working with vendors and contractors to coordinate repairs and maintenance. Developing and implementing marketing in social media to attract new tenants.

• Budgeting and financial planning for property or properties.

• Complying with all laws and regulations such as the residential Services Act of BC

• Resolving disputes and conflicts in a timely manner and court appearances as necessary

• Contract with tenants by negotiating leases and collecting and refunding security deposits to facilitate smooth move-in and out processes.

PROPERTY MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be Licensed or successful in obtaining certification from UBC To meet requirements must have a grade 12 and take the online courses and write exam with a passing grade of 70% Relevant work experience

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work both evenings and weekends on standby

• Manage budgets and analyze financial reports and make informed decisions

• Ability to use computer programs.

Compensation: $25 to $30 per hour

Health insurance includes dental, prescriptions and preventive care.

If you are looking for a company, you can grow with that offers team support and a great work/life balance apply today to:

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Applications accepted until July 14, 2023

Ella Matchim Mikey Friesen Sofia Perera Ejaz Ovington Janessa Rushka Lauren Reynolds Cato Mannens

Denomey Khushi Tiwari Cassie McNutt

NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1. Lamented, in a way

5. Citi Field mascot

10. Ray in warm waters

15. Scotland’s of Arran

19. ‘‘OMG!’’ quaintly

20. ‘‘What’s the ____?’

21. Be of service to

22. Its capital is Ndjamena

23. <i>‘‘It’s obvious the actors aren’t doing these stunts’’</i>

25. <i> ‘‘Hares and rabbits are really the same animal, some say’’</i>

27. Rick’s last name in ‘‘Casablanca’’

28. Fight

30. Natives of the Negev

31. Total kvetch

32. Actor Ray

34. Take (down)

35. Sound effect when the Stooges whapped each other

36. Having serial success

40. ‘‘Y,’’ as in Yucatán

42. Overture follower

45. Bid’s counterpart in stock trading

46. <i> ‘‘Waiter, you can hold off bringing the coffee till the end of the meal’’</i>

50. Make difficult to find

52. Wide-eyed

53. 11th-century founder of Scholasticism

54. Shares on Twitter, for short

55. Musk’s position at 57-Across, in brief

57. See 55-Across

59. Simu who starred in ‘‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’’

60. Barracks bed

61. ‘‘Alas, yes’

66. Clipped 68. Lead-in to save 69. <i> ‘‘Wool will keep you the warmest’’</i>

74. They’re never free of charge

75. ‘‘____ beaucoup!’’

76. Like some confrontations

MY TWO CENTS

BY JOE DIPIETRO

77. Red snapper, on a sushi menu

78. Sports org. in a 1976 merger

80. Religion with circled pentagrams

83. Smoked

84. Famed Giant slugger

85. Easton ____, singer with the 2009 No. 1 country hit ‘‘A Little More Country Than That’’

87. It has human potential

90. ‘‘You stay here’’

94. <i> ‘‘Being contrarian is fun!’’ </i>

98. Artist who was part of Der Blaue Reiter

99.

DOWN

1. Joined tightly

2. ‘‘I’’ lift?

3. Crooner in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame

4. Financial institution that lends its name to a Boston arena

5. Court figure with a renowned temper

6. Merit

7. Big Apple subway inits.

8. Clothing designer Marc

9. It s said to be taken upon marriage

10. Cartoon Mr who squints

11. ‘‘Stop!’’ nautically

12. They hold people’s handles

13. Draw

14. Secondary characters, in gamerspeak

15. Skimmer over a frozen lake

16. Fail electrically

17. Pianist Downes

18. ‘‘Scooping since 1928’’ sloganeer

24. What many people do on their dating profiles

26. Journey to Mecca

29. Internet speedtest signal

31. M.I.T Sloan degrees

33. Resident of Westwood, Brentwood or Hollywood

37. Controversial org. that filed for bankruptcy in 2021

38. Part of G P A.: Abbr

39. Nonstop jokester

41. Place to talk turkey, maybe

43. Glinda’s reassurance to Dorothy on whether her dog can also return to Kansas

44. See 67-Down

46. The Iron ____, prowrestling Hall of Famer from Iran

47. Capital on the Willamette River 48. Take weapons from

Sch. in Dallas

Reads, in a way

Lines of dedication

WORD SCRAMBLE

58. Impassive

Somewhat off

Kid’s buoyancy aid

Developed and finished naturally

One of the Leewards

Resource mined in Minecraft

With 44-Down, not subject to change

Ring-shaped reef

Physicist Schrödinger

Including on an email thread

Dennis’s sister

Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to Fourth of July.

SUDOKU

CROSSWORD ANSWERS FOUND ON A22

FUN BY THE NUMBERS

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes To solve a sudoku the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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WEEKLY HOROSCOPES

This week you are surrounded by a heightened sense of romance It could be from reading a favourite book or watching a beloved movie, Aries Use it to spice up your love life

Taurus, something you desperately need seems to be missing from your life right now It ’s more than a misplaced item Focus your attention this week on figuring out what it is

GEMINI -

May 22/Jun

Tr y not to listen to any gossip this week, Gemini It will only frustrate you and could put you fur ther out of sor ts Avoid people who love to talk about others for the time being

Is there a luxury you have been craving lately, Cancer? You could be very tempted to give in and make a purchase this week, even if your finances may not be on solid ground Be careful

Leo, your emotions will be all over the place the next couple of days This turmoil may compromise your usual objectivity as well as your good sense Tr y to talk your feelings through

Virgo, your imagination knows no bounds this week If you’re ready to delve into a creative project, do so now when you have a lot of ideas and outside inspiration

You could have doubts about a friend you thought was close to you Has this person promised to do you a favour and didn’t deliver, Libra? Be patient before you draw conclusions

Feelings of confusion may get in the way of your ability to make sound decisions this week, Scorpio You might need to lighten your load, since you often take on too much

Sagittarius, do not get into an argument with someone who has a different opinion from your own Ask to get more information about why he or she sees things in a par ticular way

JULY 5, 2023 -JULY 11, 2023

A bothersome feeling may persist for much of the week, Capricorn It ’s almost as if you’ve forgotten to do something but do not know what All will be revealed in due time

Aquarius, be prepared to be a listening ear to a friend or loved one who needs to work through a few issues You are able to give trusted advice in this matter

Bigger! Better! BBQ! Be part of the action! Volunteer with us! The countdown has officially begun for Ribfest! Sign up now to ensure you get your preferred time and position! info@kamloopsribfest.com VOLUNTEER SIGN UP NOW OPEN! AUGUST 11 - 13, 2023 KAMLOOPS RIBFEST 2023 A30 WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 www.kamloopsthisweek.com

ZITS by Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman

SHOE by Gary Brookins & Susie Macnelly

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE by Chris Browne

PARDON MY PLANET by Vic Lee

ARCTIC CIRCLE by Alex Hallatt

IT'S GARAGE SALE TIME Call and ask us about our GARAGE SALE SPECIAL ONLY $13 50 FOR 3 LINES (Plus Tax) ($1 per additional line) 250-371-4949 classifieds@ kamloopsthisweek com

Sale deadline is Tuesday 9:00 am for Wednesday Paper

ONLY $35 00 (plus Tax) for 3 lines each additional line $10 00 (250) 371-4949 *some restr ictions apply call for details

bunks and fully equipped $17,000 Call 250 573 7687

Animals sold as "purebred stock" must be registrable

2024 PERMISSIVE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS

The District of Logan Lake will be accepting applications from non-profit organizations and places of worship that own land or improvements and qualify for a tax exemption under the requirements of the Community Charter and Council Policy

Application forms including the Council Policy and the applicable sections of the Community Charter are available at the Municipal Office 1 Opal Drive Logan Lake BC V0K 1W0

Completed applications and supporting documentation for permissive tax exemptions in 2024 must be received by the Finance Department on or before August 1 2023 to be considered for inclusion in the Annual Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw

For further information, contact Colin Forsyth, Director of Finance at 250-523-6225 ext 226

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

6:30 PM Tuesday July 18, 2023

Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Mun cipal Council gives notice that it wil hold a Publ c Hearing at the Sun Peaks Centre located at 3200 Vil age Way Sun Peaks to consider proposed Rezoning Bylaw No 0204, 2023

What is Rezoning Bylaw No 0204, 2023?

If approved Rezoning Bylaw No 0204 2023 wi l rezone a 2 36 ha portion of Crown Land at the terminus of McG llvray Lake Drive (lega ly described as Undeveloped Crown Land) from RR-1 (Resort Reserve One) to RS-1A Zone (Residential Single Fami y One - Tour st Accommodation) to facil tate development of 16 single-fami y residential lots.

Al persons who believe

Webber Law

Expanding Lawfirm

Seeking

1. Additional Lawyer for Solicitor Practice

1 to 3 years experience preferred

2 Conveyancing Legal Assistant Experience Required

SEEKING

A JUNIOR ASSOCIATE/ ARTICLING STUDENT TO JOIN OUR FIRM

WITH A FOCUS ON CHILD PROTECTION MATTERS

Education Requirements:

• Law Degree (LL.B/J.D.) from an accredited law school

• In good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia

Find detailed infor mation about this position on our website: www.martinlawyers.ca

Benefits: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

• Ongoing professional development

• Dental

Program

Excellent Salary & Benefits for qualified applicants.

Send Resume to: Roger Webber or Barneet Mundi #209 – 1211 Summit Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 5R9

roger@webberlaw ca | barneet@webberlaw ca tel: (250) 851-0100

• Employee Assistance

• Extended health Care

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FULL TIME/PERMANENT

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience in a law office or equivalent experience, knowledge in Family Law considered an asset;

• Legal Administrative Assistant certification from an accredited institution, or equivalent education;

• Strong computer skills, including proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and accounting/ document management software;

• Excellent writing and drafting skills;

• Ability to prioritize wor k and manage time effectively;

• Ability to wor k both independently and a part of a collegial team;

• Strong interpersonal skills professional, courteous and mature character;

• On-Site par king Please for ward your resume to lmartin@martinlawyers.ca

• Life Insurance

TRU invites applications for the following position:

SUPPORT

Interim Marketing, Student Recruitment and Events Coordinator Enrolment and Student Services, Williams Lake

For further information please visit: tru ca/careers

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

• Ability to exercise discretion with sensitive/ confidential matters; and

• Highly dependable and adaptable with great wor k ethic.

Benefits: Competitive compensation

Health Benefits: extended health, dental, life

Paid Time Off: vacation and sick days

Schedule: Monday to Friday (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Work Location: In person

Please for ward your resume to lmartin@martinlawyers.ca

COTTONWOOD MANOR (144-unit seniors apartment building on North Shore) needs a

Duties include doing routine checks and preventive maintenance on all building and mechanical equipment; looking after plumbing problems such as leaking taps, unclogging and replacing toilets; putting out City of Kamloops bins for garbage and recycling pickup; keeping building and grounds clean and tidy; small electrical repairs and suite renovations; changing filters on HVAC units; drywall repairs, snow removal and miscellaneous other duties A criminal record check is required

Please send resume to #307 – 730 Cottonwood Avenue, Kamloops, BC V2B 8M6 or email to info@cottonwoodmanor ca

CAUTION

While we tr y to ensure all adver tisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to under take due diligence when answering any adver tisement, par ticularly when the adver tiser is asking for monies up front

Circulation Clerk

Starting wage: $17 per hour four hours per day, five days a week

As a first point of contact for the Circulation Department you will:

• Respond to inquiries or issues arising from the public, drivers, and newspaper carriers in person, by email or over the phone

• Resolve customer complaints and escalate issues to management as required.

• Assist in the recruitment, hiring and management of carrier routes.

• Perform data entry into the circulation data systems.

• Assist with the setup and removal of newspaper boxes throughout the city

• Help keep the warehouse organized and tidy

To be successful in this role, you possess:

• Administrative skills including: word processing, data entry, email, photo copier

• Great communication skills

• Professional telephone manner

• Attention to detail

Additional qualifications that would be a definite asset:

• Vehicle with a valid driver’s license

• Experience using a pallet jack.

Education and Experience

• Grade 12 and 6 months in an office environment

Posting will remain open until filled.

Please apply in confidence to:

Lorraine Dickinson

Team Lead

lorraine@kamloopsthisweek.com

In LovingMemory of Colleen

Michelle Gropp

April 28, 1969 – July7, 2021

Dreaming You Backwards

Once in a while, I catch myself dreaming, Dreaming you backwards here with me.

Wandering these rooms this house feels so empty, Got an ache in my soul you wouldn’t believe May your arm rest easy on your pillow, May you cry every tear and forget

The long roads we took and the time we lost grieving. And may your love find its way back home again, May your love find its way back home again

Once in a while fantasy thinking, Pulls me back under back in the tide.

I see you smiling when I am dreaming, The sun rises slowly as you whisper goodbye

Song by Ryan Adams

There is no timeline, no road or path in Grief “One step up, two steps back”

How we long for your touch, smell, smile and love. Miss you every day

Love you to the moon and back!

Your Loving Husband Brent & Family.

THE ANGEL ON YOUR SHOULDER

By Jackie Huston Lena, Wisconsin

There’s an angel on your shoulder

Though you may not know she’s there, She watches over you day and night

And keeps you in her care.

There’s an angel on your shoulder

Watching you learn and grow

Keeping you safe from danger

And nurturing your soul.

She’ll be there through your triumphs

She’ll dance on clouds with pride, She’ll hold your hand through disappointments and fears, Standing faithfully by your side.

In her lifetime this angel was strong and true, And stood up for what was right.

In your life you’ll be faced with decisions and trials

And she’ll shine down her guiding light. Life holds so much in store for you, So remember as you grow older, There are no heights you cannot reach ‘Cause there’s an angel on your shoulder.

Elizabeth Constance Greene

Born November 3, 1941 - Died June 25, 2023

The family of Elizabeth Greene is sad to announce her passing in Kamloops on June 25, 2023, peacefully with family at her side. Predeceased by her life partner Bertram Plimer, her parents, Robert & Helen Greene of Rossland, her siblings, Ken Greene, of Rossland and Judy Rowsell (Robert) of Smithers, survived by brothers John Greene (Cate) and Rick Greene (Sue) of Rossland and sister Nancy Raine (Al) of Sun Peaks, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Elizabeth (Liz) grew up in a large skiing family in Rossland, British Columbia. Her childhood was full of outdoor adventures, and her school years were full of fun and scholastic achievements. Elizabeth won several Canadian junior ski championships and competed for Canada in the 1960 Squaw Valley Olympics at the age of 18. Having put University scholarships on hold to participate in the Olympics, Liz then chose a path of higher education, eventually leading to degrees in physical education, recreation, and public administration.

Liz worked on the political campaign for Canada's first indigenous Member of Parliament, Len Marchand of Kamloops. She then moved to Ottawa where she worked in Len's parliamentary office and became a friend to the Marchand family After getting her degree in Public Administration, Elizabeth began a very successful career with the public service, working on interesting assignments in various departments including Health, the Treasury Board and National Revenue.

Liz and Bert had an active social life in Ottawa, leaving many friends with fond memories. They travelled extensively, often on special bird watching trips while also collecting antiques and eventually working on an extensive collection built around the search for the Sir John Franklin expedition.

Following the passing of her husband in 2010, Elizabeth moved back to British Columbia and was a longtime resident in the Kamloops Seniors Village where she dealt with Alzheimer's with grace and courage. The family would like to thank the staff at the Kamloops Seniors Village who became Liz's extended family through the years, with special thanks to Brenda Thompson who gave her companionship when it was most needed

A private gathering is planned in July at the Greene family summer place on Kootenay Lake, where the family will celebrate a life well lived We will remember the happy times that Liz shared with her soulmate Bert and be grateful that they are together again. Rest in Peace.

A Gathering to Celebrate the Life of CONRAD VARNEY

In his memory we will gather and celebrate his life, tell a few stories and share some memories. We would love to see everyone there who knew Conrad.

A light lunch will be served at noon. Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 11:00am3:00pm at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC.

Ask DRAKE

Drake Smith, MSW Funeral Director

Every Wednesday in KTW!

Q How can I be sure they’re his (or her) ashes?

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William (Bill) Martin

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

FOR WILLIAM (BILL) MARTIN WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2023 AT 2:00 PM

MOUNTAIN ROOM, CAMPUS ACTIVITY CENTRE

THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY

Footprints

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two set of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, you said that once I decided to followed you, you’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times of life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why, when I needed you most, you would leave me.”

The Lord replied, “My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.”

Margaret Fishback Powers

George Fredrick Battistone

Fred was born on July 5, 1924, and passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023, just ten days before his 99th birthday

Fred was predeceased by his wife Edith, sister Grace MacEwan and brothers, Gordon, Harry and Ross.

When World War II broke out, Fred joined the navy, he was on the ship that patrolled the BC Coast after Pearl Harbour His career included: Bell Hop at the Plaza Hotel, Delivery Service for Fuoco Bakery, several years with Canadian Pacific Railway and many years employed by the BC Liquor Board which took him to many places in BC, ending his career in Barriere.

Fred enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and hunting, he also took up skeet shooting, curling and darts. “Then he played pro hockey, but had to quit as he was tired of being the puck!”

Fred had a zest for life, always with a ready joke to tell and a song to sing, he even danced with his walker to make those around him smile. He was a true gentleman with the kindest soul, who touched the hearts of every person he met everywhere he lived. Fred will be missed by his family who loved and cherished him and all the friends he left behind. Fred is enjoying his steak and lobster he joked about so much in heaven now

Scotch was his drink of choice, so let us all give a toast to this remarkable man.

Thanks to the staff at The Hamlets who are very special people, especially the Care Aids on the Assisted Living side. To Dr Cribb, you made Fred’s life easier with your amazing care and compassion.

Donald Leslie Bogie

It is with great sadness we announce that Don Bogie passed away June 24, 2023 at the age of 79.

Don was born in Trail on March 15, 1944 to Leslie and Alice Bogie. He was a very good student and artist. After graduation, he attended U.B.C. in Vancouver

In the early 1970s, Don moved to Kamloops where he found work in the financial sector and found the love of his life, Sheila. He later moved onto real-estate, a career that he loved.

He became a director of the B.C. Wildlife Park and remained in that position, enjoying all that it entailed.

Don loved all sports but excelled in curling and golf. He had so many stories to tell. He loved entertaining and sharing the stories over a glass of red wine and a big bowl of pasta with his homemade sauce from the tomatoes he grew himself. He was a great cook and an avid gardener

He and Sheila loved to travel to Phoenix to watch spring training baseball games. Though is favourite team was the Blue Jays, he watched them all with Sheila.

Don will be sorely missed by his wife Sheila of 50 years, as well as his sister Vicki (Darryl), and sister-in-law Nola (Brian). He also leaves many nieces and nephews, as well as many good friends and great neighbours.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to B.C Wildlife Park or the charity of your choice.

By Helen Steiner Rice

Please

-in honour ofPhillip Malcolm Grant 13 July 1942 - 29 October 2022

Saturday, July 15th, 2023 At 2o'clock in the afternoon

KAMLOOPS YACHT CLUB 1140 River Street Kamloops, B C , V2C 1Y7

Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

Please bring your favourite stories and memories to share

Maureen Elizabeth (Bedford) Lipkewich

July 6, 1944 - June 15, 2023

It is with great sadness the family of Maureen Elizabeth (Bedford) Lipkewich announces her passing on June 15, 2023.

Maureen was born in Toronto, Ontario and at the age of nine with her parents and two brothers (Rod and Geoff) drove across Canada and settled in Merritt, BC. Her father (George) became a construction contractor building many housing facilities in both Merritt and Kamloops. Her mother (Lillian) was heavily involved with the Brownies and Girl Guides of BC.

In February 1966 she was married to Michael Lipkewich and raised two sons Geoff and James. While she lived in a few locations (Merritt, Vancouver, Kamloops, Tumbler Ridge) her home was always thought of as the interior where she retired with Mike on their ranch in Kamloops.

Maureen will be remembered for the numerous paintings she created, many of which are with family and friends but many also were donated to fundraisers. She was founder of the Western Chapter of the Canadian Federation of Artists and Cofounder of MineralsEd. She received the following awards :

• 1991 Mining Person of the Year

• 1994/95 CIM Distinguished Lecturer

• 1996 Mining Association of Canada New Face in Mining

• 1998 Order of Sancta Barbara

• 1998 Nominee Women of Distinction – Education and Training.

To this day, the MineralsEd program is in use in many schools throughout BC to raise awareness from Kindergarten to High School of the process and benefits of mining in our province. She will also be remembered for her numerous volunteering efforts in schools and various organizations. Her love for family was the of the utmost importance to her and was evident when she was with Mike, her boys, daughters-in-law and grandchildren. She will always be remembered for someone who always gave of herself and her love of painting and crafts has been passed on to her grandchildren.

Maureen is predeceased by her parents George and Lillian Bedford (Merritt). She is survived by her husband Mike, her two sons Geoff (Sue) and James (Terri), grandchildren Mike (Anna), Shayla (Thomas), Maya and Eva, her brothers Rod (Pat) and Geoff (Carolyn).

A celebration of life will be held on July 15, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm and the family ranch at 3585 Lac Le Jeune Road.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer ’s Society of BC.

Further information or wishes for the family can be found and expressed online at Drake Cremation and Funeral Services (https://www.drakecremation.com/obituaries/).

Muriel Rose Miller

1927 - 2023

Muriel passed away on July 3, 2023 at Pine Grove in Kamloops.

She is survived by children: Sheila (Allan), Ordith, Diane (Ross), Robert (Tracey); 10 grandchildren, 18 greatgrandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren; daughter-inlaw Diane, son-in-law Tom and extended family and friends.

She was predeceased by husband Angus, son Gordon and daughter Merle.

Muriel was president of the White Cane Club for many years, she loved flowers, cats and playing bingo. She enjoyed her many trips to Australia.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the White Cane Club.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

Joseph "Bud" McComb

The children of Joseph (Bud) McComb sadly announce his passing on June 18, 2023 at the age of 98. Dad was born in Unity, Saskatchewan on January 5, 1925, and grew up a smalltown prairie boy that survived the Great Depression despite losing his father at an early age. This left his mother Lilian in charge of raising 4 active boys with dad participating in numerous activities (such as gopher hunting), working at the local foundry and as a projectionist at the local theatre.

He met his future wife Jean, a nurse, in Rosetown, Saskatchewan after she “beaned” him with a badminton birdie at a singles night. They wed on June 16, 1951, and managed 72 years of wedded bliss. Dad worked in the automotive parts business for most of his life going from being a travelling salesman to eventually opening his own business in Estevan named McComb Automotive Supply which still stands today While on the prairies he enjoyed deer, antelope, and upland game hunting with his buddies along with a few whiskeys at the end of the day

Having a foot with an itch he continuously scratched, he loaded up his wife and 4 kids and headed west. The family settled in Kamloops in 1970 and dad managed the Acklands store for many years. Mom and dad retired to Vernon in 1990 where they enjoyed some lakeside living, junior hockey and cross-country skiing at Sovereign Lake. Dad also enjoyed returning to the prairies most years for a fall goose hunt with family and friends. They relocated to Armstrong in 2000 after finally building their retirement home. A decision was made in 2018 to return to Kamloops for their final chapter after mom’s health was starting to fail. Dad was a cancer survivor having had bladder cancer at the age of 50. He spent nearly half his life as a cancer survivor and spent many hours volunteering in support of others.

Left to mourn his loss are his wife Jean of 72 years, daughter Kevin (Mark) and sons Doug (XX), Bill (Tracey) and Dave (Donna), as well as 9 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. Dad loved nothing more than spending time with his family and always took great interest in all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s activities. He loved to entertain and the most important thing in his life was his sweet Jean.

The family would like to thank Gemstone Care Centre staff, most notably those on Quartz West, for their loving care and support during our dad’s brief stay

A private family gathering to take place at a later date.

Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.cypressfuneral.ca

Reo Roe Rocheleau

A well-known and well-loved member of the Kamloops and Nelson communities, Reo Roe Rocheleau passed away peacefully in Kamloops on May 17, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was 91 years young.

Reo is survived by his children, Rod (Heather) Rocheleau, and Lolina (Robert) Koopmans, and his four grandchildren, Alexandra, Carmina, Emma, and Sarah. Reo met Rod and Lolina's mother, Lolita, while vacationing and they fell in love. Reo brought Lolita and her two children to Canada where they settled in Nelson, BC.

From his early years in Medicine Hat, Reo showed an aptitude for business and undertook many entrepreneurial adventures throughout his working years. Reo owned and operated Reo’s Video store in Nelson for many years, and even after selling the business it continued to operate with the same name.

Reo was known for his loud laugh, zest for life, and love for his family He was always ready with words of advice and for a game of Chinese checkers. Reo will be missed, but will live on in the hearts of those he touched.

Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.cypressfuneral.ca

Florence Alberta Danshin (née Hall)

February 17, 1929 - Jume25, 2023

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Florence Alberta Danshin (née Hall) of Kamloops, BC, on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 94 years of age. Flo is survived by her children

Kathleen (Gary) Danshin of Williams Lake, BC, and Maureen

“Moe” Danshin of Kamloops, BC, as well as grandchildren Paul (Teri) Denis, Kim (Dan) Ford, Kyle (Faren) Corbin, and Tyler (Amanda) Corbin, as well as great-grandchildren Nicholas, Leah, Harrison, Eric, Casey, Tyson, Cameron, Emma & Chloe. Also left to cherish Flo’s memory are many nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends.

Flo was predeceased by her loving husband, Nick Danshin, in June 2018, brothers Jack and Allan Hall, and sons-in-law Jacques Leschamps and Wayne Corbin.

Flo Danshin, the Queen of Berwick, has exited the building. Flo was born in Vancouver, BC, on February 17, 1929. She was raised in Vancouver and Richmond. In November of 1948 she married Nick Danshin, who was the love of her life for 70 years. Nick moved his new bride to Ocean Falls, BC, for what was to be 2 years. While in Ocean Falls, Flo lived a very active social and working life. She worked as a telephone operator, then for Hudson’s Bay Co. and finally owned the Pool Hall and Flower Shoppe. “Mrs. Danshin” ran a firm, but fair, and disciplined operation, using a paddle on unruly teenagers. 40 years later, Flo and Nick moved to what was to be their retirement home in Bella Coola, BC. Flo’s time in Bella Coola was spent volunteering on the hospital board and enjoying a full social life again. After 7 years, Nick wanted change and they moved to Pritchard where they were active with gardening and Flo canning all the fruit on their property They were only there a short time, as living next to the Trans Canada Highway and dealing with heavy traffic, was not their idea of retirement. So, they moved to Rose Lake in the summer of 1996, and spent a wonderful 22 years there. Flo made many close friends in the small community and opened their home to everyone.

With heavy hearts, because of failing health, in 2018 they moved to assisted living at Berwick in Kamloops Although Flo had a bit of a difficult time adjusting to her new situation, she quickly embraced her new lifestyle with making new friends and participating in all the activities Berwick offered. She was so well loved because of her friendly, caring way, and her delight in showing off all her fashion flare accentuated by all her jewelry, that she was named Queen of Berwick.

The Lord took Flo peacefully in her sleep, as was her wish.

Special thanks to all the paramedics, first responders, home nurses and care-aids, hospital staff in ER and 5th floor, and all the wonderful staff, and her friends, at Berwick.

A celebration of Flo’s life will be held Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 1:00pm at Desert Gardens – 540 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC. In lieu of cards, gifts, or flowers, please consider a donation in Flo’s memory to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation.

Charlotte Dorothy Endean 1931 - 2023

With heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Charlotte Dorothy Endean (née Doney) on Saturday, June 29, 2023.

Dorothy is predeceased by her loving husband Mal Endean in 2022. Also predeceased by her mother Margaret May Grant (1951), her Aunt Mercia (whom she always spoke fondly of), her infant son James Russell (1961), her nephew Bill Robinson and by her beloved sister Betty in 2021.

She leaves behind her son Ronald (Deborah), daughter Bonnie (Andrew), along with 3 granddaughters Kathleen, Melissa, and Kimberley (Vance) plus 3 great-grandchildren Elizabeth, Emery, and Mila. She also had 3 great step-grandchildren Danielle, Mya and Alia.

Born March 11, 1931, she began her life in a small cabin located in the northern bush of Alberta’s Peace River Country, near Larkspur Here her family farmed and her mother ran a trap line. Around 1938/39, the family moved to BC and arrived via train near Falkland where her grandparents had a farm. From there she moved to Kamloops where mom attended North Kamloops Fruitland Elementary school, then to Stuart Wood and finally graduated from Kamloops High School in 1951.

She married her sweetheart Mal on June 16, 1956 and began a family with the birth of their son Ronald William in 1957. 2 more children followed with a second son James Russell in 1961 (deceased) and finally a daughter Bonnie Mae in 1965.

Mom loved her gardens and always had the most beautiful flowers at hand. She planted large vegetable plots from which she cooked her delicious homemade meals. She and dad built together numerous cabins around the Kamloops area. Home was always an open door to her family and friends. She loved her cats and instilled in her children the love for animals, respect for nature and awareness of how we interact within it.

She lived the last 3 1/2 years at Overlander Residential Care where she was fondly called “Grandma” by staff.

We will dearly miss you Mom/Grandma.

Love, Your family

Celebration of life for Dorothy will take place on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 11:00 am in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. Dorothy will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery Kamloops, BC at 1:00 pm. Flowers gratefully declined, please donate to Alzheimer's Research in her memory

Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com 250-554-2577

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We’re asking for your submissions to highlight our community ’ s random acts of kindness. To participate, tell us the name of a local individual and something kind they did for someone else in Kamloops. We will publish your positive stories in the July 19 edition of Kamloops This Week.

Those who enter will be placed into a draw to win a $100 GIFT CARD TO A LOCAL KAMLOOPS BUSINESS

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