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Boys behind girls in graduation rates School district head says issue needs to be tackled By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

Statistics show male students continue to lag behind females when it comes to graduating from high school — and Terry Sullivan said government needs to put more money and resources into addressing the issue. “Everyone knows it’s an issue,” said Sullivan, superintendent for the Kamloops-Thompson school district and head of the provincial body of school superintendents. “It’s something everybody talks about. It needs some leadership provincially and nationally.” The most recent completion study showed 81 per cent of boys will leave Grade 12 with a Dogwood certificate, compared to 86.6 per cent of girls — and the trend is reflected in similar statistics throughout the province. Scott Sutherland, a spokesman with the provincial Ministry of Education, GRAD RATES SKEWED BY agreed with DATA OMISSION — PAGE A6 Sullivan that the lower completion rate is wellknown and documented Sullivan said the school district has employed some tactics in addressing the issue and the fact boys learn differently than girls. It is also reflected in the foundation-skills assessment tests and in Grade 12 English exams, Sutherland added. He noted that, despite the lower percentage for completion, “B.C. boys are doing very well” and pointed to the government’s education plan as a document that, while acknowledging successes, “is all about improving performance.” Sullivan noted male students are “over-represented in special needs, in dropouts and in discipline situations” as well. He said the education system needs to make changes to its methodology to be more boy-friendly in everything from understanding they have difficulty sitting for long periods of time to rethinking the books chosen for them to read. X See POSITIVE A7

BEATING WINTER’S BLUES Louis Ritchie finds the perfect practice space to let loose on his drum set — an empty parking lot on McArthur Island. The Thompson Rivers University student was practising his drum solo technique for an upcoming gig during TRU International Days, which wrap up on Friday, Feb. 8, at various sites throughout the campus. Ritchie says playing the drums provides a good release from the grind of studies. Dave Eagles/KTW

Family of woman hit by car ﬁles lawsuit By Tim Petruk STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

An 85-year-old Kamloops man alleged to have been behind the wheel of a car that struck and severely injured a woman in a North Shore crosswalk last year is the subject of a lawsuit in addition to criminal charges. Chloe Jasmine Demers, also known as Chloe Ardiles, was in a crosswalk at Fortune Drive and Fort Avenue on Sept. 7, 2012, when she was hit by a car alleged to have blown through a red light. The 20-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries and was placed in a medically induced coma for weeks following the collision.

Merle Peter Michels, 85, was charged in December with driving without due care and attention in relation to the collision. Late last month, Demers’ family filed a lawsuit in B.C. Supreme Court, seeking money to cover loss of income, loss of earning capacity, future care costs and general damages, among other claims. According to the notice of claim filed on Demers’ behalf, the woman suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, a broken tibia and fibula, multiple lacerations, abrasions and bruises to her entire body, a blown pupil and an ACL injury to her left knee. The document claims she has been left with scars on her head and body and now suf-

fers seizures, pain, depression, sleep problems, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and headaches. According to the document, Michels was speeding when he allegedly ran the red light and failed “to take reasonable steps to avoid a collision” with Demers. There is no dollar amount listed in the document. Michels has yet to file a response. He is due in Kamloops provincial court today (Feb. 7) to schedule an upcoming court date. Records show he was in court to enter a guilty plea on Jan. 24, but it is unclear if that plea was entered.

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Leona Maydaniuk (left) and husband Frank empty handfuls of pennies they collected into donation boxes at the Sahali Shoppers Drug Mart store. The pennies will go to the MS Society of Canada on Tuesday at Columbia Place Shoppers Drug Mart. Store owner Mike Huitema and cashier Gina Wakefield say they’ve received a good response from the public so far. With the penny now retired from circulation, Shoppers and many other businesses are redirecting the coins to various charities. Wakefield, a seven-year employee with Shoppers Drug Mart, sparked the idea to encourage customers to donate their pennies to support making a difference in the lives of those affected by multiple sclerosis. Wakefield has a family member with MS, so she chose the MS Society of Canada as her charity of choice. When she took the idea to store owner Huitema, Wakefield said, “he was all over it, saying, ‘It’s the last penny drive, so let’s make it a good one.’” Another local business, The Bone & Biscuit Company, is also collecting pennies for the month of February. All coins collected will be donated to Angels Animal Rescue Society. Local McDonald’s restaurants are collecting pennies for the charitable McHappy Day, while TD Canada Trust branches are sending customer pennies to B.C. Children’s Hospital and the United Way. Dave Eagles/KTW

Public-parking talk will follow budget banter The intent is to cut down on the number of business owners and workers taking up on-street stalls meant for shoppers. A staff report on the changes is headed to council on Feb. 19 and the public will get a chance to weigh in on the new plan on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at Interior Savings Centre. Mayor Peter Milobar said it’s not clear how the changes — which staff have previously indicated could cost the city upwards of $2.2 million, but would bring in an extra $1.2 million in revenue a year — would be funded.

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Budget consultations may have wrapped up this week, but the public will get another evening with city council in February to discuss downtown parking. Last summer, the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association (KCBIA) asked the city to look at raising meter rates and parking fines and switching from coin-operated parking meters to digital pay stations. The KCBIA said the changes will encourage more people to use off-street parking, which is more expensive than the current meter rate.

If there is an upfront cost, Milobar said, council could decide whether to pursue the parking changes this year when it tackles other items in the supplementary budget in April. At a council workshop in 2012, staff said the meter increase could double the cost of parking on most downtown streets to $1 an hour. On Victoria Street, the cost could rise to $1.50 per hour. The KCBIA also asked the city to consider offering a third hour of parking at a higher price and to put 30-minute express stalls on the busiest blocks of Victoria.

Coun. Tina Lange is bracing for a tough ride. Budget consultations in the Tournament Capital wrapped this week. In mid-March, council will review feedback gathered from the public, in-person and online, and the cutting will begin. Lange suspects trimming down this year’s tax increase — currently at 3.85 per cent, or about $65 for the average household, but blooming to more than seven per cent with supplemental items — will be more difficult than usual. “The fact that we’re looking at such a big increase is very scary for me,” Lange saod. “This is certainly the toughest year I’ve ever had and, yet, I believe staff have brought forth the cleanest budget ever. I mean, they have done a ton of trimming already.” Tax increases in Kamloops typically come in under three per cent and, in conversations with KTW, a number of councillors indicated they’re hoping to keep that line. But, said Coun. Ken Christian, three

public-budget meetings brought few suggestions on how to trim the budget — though there was plenty of advocacy for neighbourhood-specific streetlights, parks and sidewalks. “What we haven’t heard from is that silent majority of people that are expecting we’re going to hold the line,” he said. “And that’s what we have to counter-balance.” Christian believes the city should look at postponing some of its more expensive capital projects to 2014 or later. With nearly a dozen staffing increase requests, including two new RCMP officers, in the budget wishlist, Christian thinks it’s time to take a tougher line on the number of employees at city hall. “The hidden cost there is benefits for staff,” he said. “Our benefit package, depending on whether they’re inside or outside workers, are running in the 30 per cent range. That’s a significant add to our costs.” Lange wants to see the city consider less frequent garbage pickup and street sweeping and other small cost-cutting measures. X See USING A16

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February is Heart Month As many as 45,000 cardiac arrests occur each year. That is about one every 12 minutes. Defibrillation improves survival rates by up to 30% if delivered in the first few minutes. With each passing minute, the probability of survival declines by 7 to 10%. Making defibrillators easily accessible has the potential to save thousands of lives. The City encourages citizens to identify the locations of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in the community; civic facilities with AEDs include: Tournament Capital Centre, McArthur Island Sports & Event Centre, McArthur Island Soccer Club House, City Arenas, Kamloops Curling Club, Sagebrush Theatre, Kamloops Museum, The Old Courthouse, City Hall, Development & Engineering Services, Public Works Centre, and all City-operated swimming pools. To learn more about taking care of your heart as well as CPR and AEDs, visit the Tournament Capital Centre on February 15th: Healthy Heart Fair Tournament Capital Centre â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lobby 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Feature booths include: Healthy Choices (fitness/nutrition programs available through the City), Early Recognition (blood pressure monitoring through the support of TRU Nursing Students), Early Access (St. John's ambulance), CPR/AED (demos) and Rehabilitation. Heart and Stroke will be onsite, as well as a face painter. Happy Hearts Pro-D Swim Canada Games Aquatic Centre February 15th - 12:00 to 3:00 pm All attractions open Admission: $2

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Social Planning Council Feb 13, 5 pm Development Services Boardroom 105 Seymour St

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Heritage Commission Feb 13, 5:30 pm Museum, 207 Seymour St Arts Commission Feb 18, 4:45 pm 2nd Floor Boardroom, City Hall Regular Council Meeting Feb 19, 1:30 pm Coordinated Enforcement Task Force Feb 25, 10 am Corporate Boardroom, City Hall Police Committee Feb 25, 11:15 am Corporate Boardroom, City Hall Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel Feb 26, 11:30 am Council Chambers Regular Council Meeting Feb 26, 1:30 pm Downtown Parking Solutions Public Consultation Meeting Feb 26, 7 pm Interior Savings Centre, Parkside Lounge Regular City Council meetings are broadcast on Shaw Cable as follows: Wed and Sat at 11am and Sun at 7pm. Council meetings can also be viewed online at: kamloops.ca/webcast Meeting schedule is available at kamloops.ca/council

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Notes Committee Appointments City Council is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on a voluntary basis for two (2) year terms (2013, 2014): t Arts Commission (3 vacancies) t Parks and Recreation Committee (2 vacancies) t Sister City Committee (1 vacancy) t Heritage Commission (2 vacancies) Terms of Reference can be found at www.kamloops.ca/council/committee appointments.shtml For specific information relating to a Council appointed committee, contact: t "SUT $PNNJTTJPO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Barb Berger (bberger@kamloops.ca) t Sister City Committee â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jody Lewis (jlewis@kamloops.ca) t Parks and Recreation Committee â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

Please submit a resume with cover letter outlining your background and interest by Fri, Feb 15, 2013 to: Stephanie Nichols City of Kamloops 7 Victoria Street West Kamloops, BC, V2C 1A2 Email: snichols@kamloops.ca Fax: 250-828-3578 Indoor GranFondo Kamloops Indoor GranFondo & Family Festival will be held on the new Family Day Weekend: Sun Feb 10 at the TCC at 10 am.

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Grad completion rates skewed by certain omissions By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

Chase Souto is a student at Valleyview secondary. He has a timetable, a locker, books, teachers and the all-important provincial education number (PEN) required of all who take any courses in the publiceducation system in the province. Souto is also a Kamloops Blazer, a reality that brought him to the city from his home in California â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and that fact means that, when looking at the statistical data on students who graduate with a Dogwood certificate, he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be included. The hockey playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s situation is just one of many that were reviewed by the Kamloops-Thompson school district as it tracked the graduation rate for the Ministry of Education. Other students with PENs who were removed from the statistical base included those taking courses who are in Kamloops on Rotary exchanges or as international students. When students like CHASE SOUTO: Souto and the many othHe exists â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ers who are part of the or does he? Kamloops system for a short period of time are removed from the equation, the completion rate looks much better than it would under the system the Ministry of Education has in place, said district principal Bill Hamblett. Rather than a success rate overall of 77.8 per cent, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually 84.1 per cent. Breaking it down, the adjusted rate for 86.6 per cent for female students, 81.1 per cent for male students and 75.5 per cent for aboriginal students. Comparable non-adjusted figures are 80.2 per cent for females, 75.6 per cent for males and 69 per cent for aboriginals. Making the adjustments is part of a pilot project the ministry has been undertaking the last two years and Hamblett said he suspects a new template will be issued that better reflects the reality. Other students with PENs who were identified and removed from the base number were students who had moved out of the district, to other provinces or who had died. For the local school district, 167 students were identified as having conditions that should see them removed from the cohort.

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Positive results in gender-speciﬁc classes X From A1

Sullivan said the KamloopsThompson school district has tried some innovations to address teaching boys, including separating boys and girls in math and English classes in some schools. “We’ve seen some positive results,” he said, noting he is not advocating a return to completely segregated schools for many reasons, including the need for socialization. Increasing the number of male teachers would also help, he said, noting the percentage of men at the front of a classroom is small. “We have some great teachers,” Sullivan said, “but, any

mother of boys knows what I’m talking about.” One of the steps the school district took was to have a conference a few years ago to talk about the gender issue. Sullivan said it was scheduled for a Sunday night — during a raging snowstorm. “The Henry Grube Centre [location] was packed and most of the people there were mothers. So, that tells you something,” he said. Sutherland said the government has made some specific moves to address the issue in education, including the creation of two new positions — one to address aboriginal achievement and one looking at reading.

The government has put $10 million into supporting reading for children in kindergarten to Grade 3, Sutherland said, and has addressed the reality many boys stream into trades through its Industry Training Authority and Secondary School Apprenticeship Program. Those programs are not exclusive to boys, Sutherland added, noting there is a “huge push” to see more women move into trades education. Sullivan has seen successes come from the initiatives his district has started. “And we can try different things in our little corner, but it needs leadership beyond here.”

Pilot project tracks graduation rates By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

A pilot project to better track student graduation rates appears to be more accurately reflecting the reality in school districts. Scott Sutherland, a spokesman for the provincial Ministry of Education, said in the five districts using the new system — which removes from the total student cohort those who will never receive a Dogwood certificate — indicates the actual figures are about five per cent higher than when the analysis is done using the system that has been in place for years. Every student who takes a course at a public school receives an identifying number. Those numbers have traditionally been used to define the size of the student population and, from that, completion percentages were determined. However, Sutherland

and Comox. The project was launched in a “concerted effort to get everyone more accurate and useful data,” Sutherland said. “If it proves itself, it will be adopted” by the ministry.

and those with disabilities who are not expected to receive a Dogwood certificate. Districts involved in the pilot project include Kamloops-Thompson, Victoria, Rocky Mountain, Boundary

said, there are often times when students are in a school system for a short period of time. This could include exchange and international students, others who move out of the district, those who die

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All ﬂedgling parents should give thanks to Fiona Johnstone

hen my first maternity leave was about to end, I advertised for an inhome child-care pro-

vider. Several people responded to the ad, but none really resonated with me until the woman we all came to know as Nana walked into my life. A retired senior, she was the only one to ask to meet my then six-monthold daughter — and it was more than just going through the motions. Nana engaged with my daughter and it just felt right to hire her. Two children later, Nana was still with me, showing up every morning by 8 a.m., ready to spend another day with the kids. Sure, she would get bored when they napped and used that time to do laundry — something she said she wanted to do and, boy, she was a lot better at it than I was — or she’d simply sit and rest. After all, she wasn’t some young, in-there-for-the-money child-care provider. She was a senior who was quite content to simply make enough money caring for my kids to pay the rent on the house where she lived. After that, she had her pension and the survivor pension left her by her husband. Nana was integral to our life. Even when the kids started to attend a pre-school for half-days a few times a week, she came to the house to be there when they came home. Again, I was lucky enough to have an employer who would accommodate my need to get my kids to the preschool — a parent-participating one, which meant I also spent a few hours there once or twice a month, again with

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LEVEL my employer’s blessing — or bring them home from school. On the days when Nana didn’t feel quite up to riding the bus to work, she’d have me take the kids to her house, where she had a room set up with toys and puzzles and everything a kid would want to play with. It was a perfect setup that lasted until the middle child entered kindergarten, when age finally caught up with this amazing woman. By then, she had spent five years with us and was part of the family. By the time the last two boys came along, we had found another wonderful woman just up the street who was offering child care. She had a little on the age of one of our two kids and it was more like a play date every day for them. By the time the one was ready for kindergarten, there was a day-care facility in the school providing care for children during the other half-days they weren’t in class. Not everyone has this kind of situation. In fact, it’s far from the norm. And, it’s why working parents need to thank Fiona Johnstone and her husband, parents probably few Canadians

have ever heard of in the past. In 2003, the Johnstones had a child. The couple both worked at the Canada Border Services Agency at Pearson Airport in Toronto, scheduled for rotating shifts. The agency operated a schedule that included six start times on different days of the week over a 560-day period. Fiona asked that she be given morestable shifts so she could deal with child care. All she wanted, she said, was to be given three 13-hour shifts a week to keep her full-time status and work out child care with her family. Her request was denied. The explanation the agency gave her was that stable work shifts could only be accommodated if she dropped to part-time status. Fiona had another child in 2004 and, returning to work in 2005, made the same request and was given the same answer. She filed a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal and, years later, it was finally heard. The tribunal ruled in her favour, saying the border agency’s actions were discriminatory. The federal court reviewed the case and, in a ruling released earlier this month, Justice Leonard Mandamin ordered employers to accommodate reasonable child-care-related requests from employees. Experts in the legal field are now expecting this interpretation to be expanded in coming years to address elder care, as well. But, for now, parents need to know about this ruling and share it with others.

B.C. Auditor-General John Doyle will not accept an extension to his term, as offered by a legislative committee that initially said it did not want to renew his contract. He has instead accepted an appointment as auditor-general of the Australian state of Victoria. Doyle has rubbed the B.C. Liberal government the wrong way on many occasions. One such Liberal was MLA Eric Foster, whose expenses in regards to renovations of his constituency office in Vernon were not properly accounted for. The building was owned by his constituency assistant’s husband and, even though Foster was being audited, he chaired the committee that recommended Doyle not be re-appointed. Another area where Doyle dismayed the government was in looking into the $6-million in legal expenses paid by the government after Dave Basi and Bob Virk agreed to plead guilty in the B.C. Rail corruption case. Not only was this reimbursement against government policy, it came about in mid-trial, just as former finance minister Gary Collins was set to testify. While B.C. Supreme Court has ruled Doyle cannot have access to the detailed expenses billed by Basi and Virk’s lawyers, this information will come out eventually — perhaps through a public inquiry, which other political parties have pledged to call, should the Liberals be defeated in the May election. Doyle said Tuesday he was prepared to stay in B.C. for a full second term of six years. However, the committee only offered him two more years, after prodding from the premier, and he wasn’t prepared to take that, given how political the entire issue had become. An auditor-general is expected to ask thorough questions and act as an advocate for taxpayers. Doyle has done that very well — and he will be sorely missed.

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Re: Story: A nickel for your thoughts: “I don’t care if they discontinue the penny or not. “I just wish they would get rid of the plastic $20 bills as well. “Whoever came up with the idea of them is an absolute idiot. “A word of warning — don’t let your wallet sit on the dashboard in the summer because it will melt the bills together. “That happened to somebody I know last summer and he had to fight with the bank to get replacement bills.” — posted by Ken Sailer

Re: Story: Krueger 13th among B.C. MLAs in travel expenses: “He knew he could run a fat tab because he’s leaving. “Just another rat jumping the sinking ship. “How many MLAs does that make? “And each of them retiring with a huge pension and mysteriously ending up with cushy jobs in big, multinational or government corporations. “Treason by any other name.” — posted by Brian Alexander

Holiday travellers looking to board a Greyhound bus in December were left waiting in long lineups, waiting for buses and answers as delays became more common as the winter weather worsened. KTW file photo

Greyhound deserves our help Editor: The Greyhound situation in the B.C. Interior has caused so much hardship to people who need to get around. It amazes me that taxpayers can and have bailed out Air Canada to

help the travelling public, while also funding SkyTrain and transit systems, yet we can’t give any assistance to Greyhound to help the less fortune commute. Connie Greenall Kamloops

Blaming a non-existent entity? Editor: I do try to make time to read letters published in both Kamloops newspapers. Several times I have read the thoughts expressed by Bill Ligertwood and he has raised some valid points about the violence and bloodshed as recorded in the Old Testament. That theme has continued down through the ages. For example, as recorded in the New Testament, King Herod “sent forth and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time he had diligently enquired of the wise men.” Two world wars and the Korean War accounted for the death of millions of people. Millions of Jews and outcasts were murdered simply because they did not measure up to the standards set down by other humans. Blind hatred has prompted young men to take up a cause and murder

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innocent, unsuspecting people by planting bombs in marketplaces or driving bomb-laden vehicles into school buses. For reasons unknown to a sane person, young men use firearms to kill schoolchildren, teachers and volunteer firemen. It may be time to rename the local chapter for atheists. I see little rational thought in what I have read. Just by itself, it is not rational to blame anything on a someone one believes is not (i.e. does not exist). John Noakes Kamloops

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Editor: Re: Robert Alexander’s letter of Jan. 31 (‘A voice, but not enough votes’): He writes to attack former NDP candidate Michael Crawford’s letters to the editor and I would like to defend the right of anyone to express an opinion. Alexander might consider attacking content rather than ripping apart the other person. His letter does not take on what Crawford’s earlier letters say; rather, he displays his bitterness. This sort of letter has been written occasionally by others and what I would like to emphasize is that criticism of someone’s opinion is very different from stating the letter writer is someone who “has so much to say about what’s wrong with Canada under the Conservatives” and that Crawford “shouldn’t give up his day job.” Since when does a person need to be an elected official to have an opinion? Perhaps Alexander is able to criticize content and express it in a respectful way. I know I will read such a letter with great interest as I do when reading letters written by Crawford and others who have the courage and commitment to express their observations and opinions. Jennie Stadnichuk Kamloops

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Editor: We would like to thank the two men who helped our family in January. The first was a man who came to my assistance in the Westsyde dog park when our pet was attacked by two dogs. Our dog was badly injured, but is now back in the park, having fun. The second was a man named Mike who stopped and helped our son after he was in an accident on Jan. 29. Our son was heading home from work when he hit black ice. The man got our son to a safe location so we could come and get him — and he ensured the car was not left where it could have been a hazard. We wish we knew their names to thank them directly, but this will have to do. We simply cannot thank them enough. And, as a side note to the City of Kamloops, please keep our on- and off-ramps sanded and safe and keep aggressive dogs out of the dog parks. Heather Bain and Rene Beaulieu Kamloops

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Family Day February 11, 2013

All are invited to Kamloopsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Family Festival To celebrate B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Family Day long weekend, the City of Kamloops, the MS Society, PacificSport and the provincial government are hosting the inaugural Family Festival. The free festival will be held at the Tournament Capital Centre on Sunday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Science World Exhibit, a BC Royal Museum Gold panning station, 4Cats Arts studio station, family portraits with backdrop, storytelling, face painting, Pacific Sport Kidzone and a free swim for families from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Canada Games Pool. In addition, the Family Festival will see first Kamloops Indoor GranFondo. GranFondo, loosely translated from Italian to English, means â&#x20AC;&#x153;big ride.â&#x20AC;? Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still time to register for the event, in which participants can ride for two, four or six hours, or any open amount of time, with all riders led by local Olympic cyclist Catharine Pendrel and finishing together at 4 p.m. Participants can bring their own bike and bike trainer (bicycle stand), while a limited number of bike trainers will be available for rent. A limited number of spin bikes are also available for free. The Kamloops Indoor GranFondo is an MS Society Fundraiser and a fully supported indoor ride on stationary bikes. The registration fee is $50 for adults, $25 for youth and free for kids. This includes a custom yoga mat, therapy for registrants (chiropractic, massage and physiotherapy), healthy snacks from Save-On-More Foods and Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fare, registration bag with goodies and a ticket to hear Pendrel speak at the catered social in the meeting rooms following the ride. In addition, the Interior Grasslands Cycling Club will have Roller Racing set up on stage for anyone at the event to try. To register, go online to kamloopsgranfondo.ca or check out the Facebook page at facebook.com/KamloopsIndoorGranFondo.

From stupendous Science World demonstrations to a dip in the warm waters of the Canada Games Aquatic Centre, Kamloopsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first Family Festival, to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tournament Capital Centre, will feature a surfeit of activities for the entire family. KTW file photos

GRANFONDO Registration: $50-Adult $25-Youth (13-18) Children are FREE! Ride for 6 hours, 4 hours, or 2 hours, or any open amount of time. All riders will finish together at 4:00 pm! Bring your own bike and bike trainer (bicycle stand). A limited number of bike trainers are available for rental, and a limited number of spin bikes are available for free.

R e g i s t e r a t w w w. k a m l o o p s g r a n f o n d o . c a Registration includes assistance with set-up, custom yoga mat, concierge service, aid stations, and a ticket to the social after the event. There is also an option at registration to sign up for the Saturday night carb-loading dinner!

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Enjoy supervised activities all day in the KidZone: Run, Jump, Throw; and XploreSportZ. The Tots Bike Parade runs from 3:30-4:00 pm. There will also be a free family swim from 1:00-4:00 pm.

After a busy Sunday at the Indoor Gran Fondo and Family Festival, enjoy a leisurely day with your family on Monday. Come to the TOURNAMENT CAPITAL CENTRE to shoot hoops, play table tennis, go for a swim or walk the track. Another great option is a FREE SKATE AT MCARTHUR ISLAND in the OLY Rink from 11 am to 1 pm.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: t Contact Alex de Chantal at 250-828-3828 or adechantal@kamloops.ca. t "Like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KamloopsIndoorGranFondo.

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Family Day February 2013 Monday,11, February 11th is BC Family Day

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Celebrate! Enjoy lots of fun activities in Kamloops! Date: Sunday, February 10th Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Location: The Tournament Capital Centre 910 McGill Road

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Bring your family and join in the fun! While other business may be shutting their doors for the inaugural B.C. Family Day statutory holiday on Monday, Feb. 11, Sun Peaks Resort is swinging its doors wide open with family activities and discounted lift tickets. On Sunday, Feb. 10, families will gather at the platter lift near the base of the mountain for complimentary family activities from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Starting the celebration is a Sun Peaks tradition — the Penguin Slide Dual race. Participants will meet at the bottom of the Sundance Chair, put on the provided penguin suit and slide down the mountain. Pre-registration is not required. Uncle Chris the Clown and Harry

Bear will be participating in facepainting, a dance party and glow-stick parade on the platter lift. Free hot chocolate will be provided. Guests can also spend family time experiencing other resort activities, such as dog sledding, showshoeing, snowmobiling, Nordic skiing and more. These activities can be booked through the Sun Peaks Adventure Centre by calling 250-578-5542. On Monday, Feb. 11, Sun Peaks will be offering full-day alpine lift tickets at a 50 per cent discount to all B.C. residents (proof of residence must be provided). For questions on the special offer, call Sun Peaks Guest Services at 250578-5474.

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Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day February 14, 2013

Small gestures create romance to remember Holding hands, kissing in the rain, star-gazing

alentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day arrives next week and men everywhere are breaking into a cold sweat. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve bought into the fallacy that romance equals money. But, when we think of the most romantic and breathtaking stories of romance, they almost never involve flying off to Europe or drinking the most expensive champagne. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually small gestures â&#x20AC;&#x201D; like holding hands, kissing in the rain or simply star-gazing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that we most remember. Opportunities for romance exist just about anywhere and this Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, you can spoil your loved one without spending a fortune,

like this: 1. Be savvy, not cheap. Buy flowers that are in season or shop around for deals and avoid delivery charges by buying locally. 2. Write your loved one a romantic letter and place it under their pillow. Or, write multiple love notes and post them throughout the house. Write something romantic on the bathroom mirror, too. 3. Make â&#x20AC;&#x153;love coupons.â&#x20AC;? These are really up to your imagination. You can include coupons for a passionate kiss, a favourite meal, breakfast out or a massage. 4. Take a walk down memory lane and visit some of the

your car washed and cleaned. Re-live the first time. 7. Prepare strawberries with fondue chocolate. 8. Cook a romantic dinner together or enjoy take-out by candlelight. 9. Hold hands and walk to a scenic area that has lots of pretty lights. 10. Make the world a better place together. Purchase a small gift, like a bag of rice for just $10 through a non-profit organization and help fight poverty around the special places from your early days of dating. 5. Re-create your partnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite romantic movie scene. 6. Pretend youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going on a first date. Show up at the door with flowers, dressed up, with

world. 11. Create a visual scrapbook of your everyday life together. 12. If you are feeling really creative, write a short story and make sure you and your partner are the lead characters destined to find love. Each year together, you can add a new chapter to the story. Whatever you do for your loved one this Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, do it from the heart â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and make it heartfelt.

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Clown around this Valentine’s Day Uncle Chris the Clown will be transforming into his alter-ego, The Ambassador of Love, again this Valentine’s Day to help raise money for Variety — The Children’s Charity. Uncle Chris has partnered with radio station 97.5 The River and Brides and Blooms Flowers, with half of what he raises going to Variety. For $50, he will show up at your Valentine’s work, home or school and surprise them with a flower, a stuffy, a balloon

animal of their choice and a few minutes of Ambassador of Love fun. He will also be posting all photos taken that day on his website and Facebook page. Beyond just Feb. 14, Uncle Chris will be donating to Variety half of all he earns during the entire month of February. For more information, call 250-318-3976 or go online to unclechristheclown.com. Payment can be dropped off at the radio station, 611 Lansdowne St.

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Police seek suspect in theft-from-cars spree A 2009 grey Volkswagen Rabbit taken from an underground parking lot at 1040 Talasa Court last month was found abandoned on East Shuswap Road on Tuesday, Feb. 5, about three kilometres east of Rivershore Golf Course. Kamloops Rural RCMP said the vehicle was not in the location the night before. It was found in good shape, but had an additional 1,200 kilometres registered on the odometer. Evidence found at the scene is being reviewed by police to help identify a suspect in the theft. Video shot at the parking lot has shown the suspect is between 20 and 30 years of age. He is seen on the video arriving at the site just before 2 a.m. and going from car

LOCAL NEWS to car, wearing a ski mask. About 10 vehicles were broken into that night, most through side windows being broken.

Mounties want to ﬁnd third driver Police have learned there was a second vehicle following a 1989 red Chevrolet Caviler that hit a 55-year-old Lytton man in downtown Kamloops at about 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30. The driver of the vehicle stopped behind the Caviler momentarily in the 200-block of Victoria Street, then maneuvered around it and continued driving westbound. It is unknown if the

driver of the second vehicle had witnessed the crash or was aware the pedestrian had been hit and was lying on the roadway in front of the Caviler. Mounties want to speak to the potential witness and are asking the driver of the vehicle to contact them. Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Elgee of the Kamloops RCMP traffic section at 250828-3000. The pedestrian, who was wearing dark clothing at the time, was jaywalking when he was struck. He suffered minor injuries.

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distract driving populace in Kamloops. Three officers from the Kamloops RCMP traffic section set up two distracted-driving checks on Thursday, Jan. 31, both in North Kamloops. The first operation ran from for two hours and 25 minutes in the morning, at Seventh Street and Richmond Avenue; the second operation was staged for 40 minutes in the afternoon at Tranquille Road and Mackenzie Avenue/ During these times, Mounties recorded the following violations: • Notice and order for vehicle defects (8) • Distracted-driving violation tickets (5) • Seatbelt-violation tickets (5) • Stop-sign violation tickets (5) • No insurance and tow (1) • Box-to-vehicle

inspection order (1) • Written warnings (2).

Liberal leadership candidate coming Another Liberal Party of Canada leadership candidate is coming to Kamloops. Joyce Murray will be in the city on Friday, Feb. 8, when she visits the Ploughman’s Lunch, 152 Victoria St., at 5:30 p.m. Murray’s visit is being hosted by the The KamloopsThompson-Cariboo Liberal electoral district association. Murray is a former provincial cabinet minister and current MP for Vancouver-Quadra, having been elected in that riding three times. She and her husband have a tree-planting company that recently planted its one-bil-

lionth tree. There are nine people vying to succeed Michael Ignatieff as leader of the federal Liberals. Murray is challenging Martha Hall Findlay, Karen McCrimmon, Justin Trudeau, David Bertschi, Deborah Coyne, Marc Garneau, Martin Cauchon and George Takach. All but Garneau, Cauchon and Takach have visited Kamloops during the leadership race. The party will elect its new leader on April 14 in Ottawa.

Transit hub design garners award The new transit operations and maintenance facility in Kamloops has led to an award for the company involved in its construction.

SNC Lavalin won the transit engineering services prize at the ninth annual provincial Deputy Minister’s Consulting Engineers Awards, created to recognize technical excellence in consultingengineer services. The company was cited for its innovative design that maximize safety and efficiency in the bus loop, create good sight lines for safe pedestrian crossing and made it possible to accommodate the city’s request for an expanded recycling and municipal-works yard, as well as a new BMX track next to the Ord Road facility. Sanburn Technical Services of Kamloops was a finalist in the construction management and supervision category for its work on the Hagwilget suspension-bridge rehabilitation project.

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SPEED RACERS Seven-year-old Evangeline Kampman, left, and Kawado Holmes, 4, sprint for the finish line during a Kamloops Long Blades speed-skating demonstration between periods at the Kamloops Blazers-Spokane Chiefs game on Friday, Feb. 1. Allen Douglas/KTW

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CANNING 1939 ~ 2013 Shep, born in Springhill, Nova Scotia on August 31, 1939 passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 3, 2013 at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. Shep was loved dearly and will be greatly missed but never forgotten by his loved ones. Shep was predeceased by his son Mitchell, survived by his loving wife of 53 years Velma, his three daughters Sherri Canning, Suzanne Clarke (Tim), Stacey Allan (Jeff), his three grandchildren Jennifer, Chelsea and Cameron, great-grandson Kyle, sisters Joan Graf (Carman) of Smithers BC, Lee Leveille of Prince George BC, Gwen Gyger of Ashcroft BC and brother Jesse Canning (Sonya) of Cache Creek BC. Shep enjoyed working with the City of Prince George Building Inspection Department and as Chief Building Inspector at the TNRD in Kamloops before retiring in 1999. After retirement Shep spent most of his time doing what he loved, gardening in Kamloops for the summer and his winter trips to Arizona. Special thanks to the Paramedics, the Emergency and ICU staff at the Royal Inland Hospital. There will be no service at this time (as requested). A family gathering will be held at a later date.

CLINE February 4th, 2013 a day that will forever burn in our hearts. Barrie Cline of Kamloops, BC, passed away. Barrie was turning 72, as of March 19th. He was a standing member of the Real Estate Board and part of the Re/Max Team since 2003. Barrie was very well known throughout the Interior selling ranches and ranch lands, chewing the fat with all the old-timers, sharing stories, and taking in the scenery while riding the range. He just got back from a ﬁve-week vacation with his wife Linda in Arizona. He hauled his horse and rode the hills with family and friends, which was a big tick off his bucket list. He passed away while taking a walk on his property. The sun was shining bright that day. He had a great life and a perfect ending for this old cowboy. Way to go Barrie. Barrie will be extremely missed by his loving wife Linda Cline, of 35 years on January 15th, 2013. Surviving Children: Dana Hinsche, Williams Lake Jesse Cline, Kamloops Cathie Cline, Vancouver Andrea McComb, Vancouver Karen Larochelle, Vancouver John Nanson, Vancouver Daniel Nanson, England Grandchildren: Brandon Visser, Matthew Visser, Clayton Hinsche, Braidey Hinsche, Bryan Larochelle, Christopher Larochelle, Kimberly Rowland, Christine Rowland. Son in Laws: Ben Hinsche, Mike McComb The Funeral Service will take place on Febuary 9, 2013, 2:00 pm at Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC.

But, Lange said, there are some big ticket items that can’t be put off. “There’s a few areas where residents need streetlights and I think the neighbours have a right to have those,” she said. “They’ve said things like if we can afford marigolds, we can afford those streetlights. They make a good point.” Lange also thinks it’s time the city fix a smelly lift station on Lorne Street, at a cost of $340,000. That issue drew many residents to this week’s budget discussions and seems to have sympathetic support from many on council (Christian and Coun. Arjun Singh also name the project as one they will support). Not all councillors are bracing themselves for budget talks, however. “I didn’t hear any major angst from the community,” said Coun. Nancy Bepple, who calls most of the items council will debate “nice-to-haves.” Bepple said the city will also have prior year surplus funds to work with, which council can either allocate to reserves or use to bring down the tax rate. If council draws just under $860,000 from reserves, the tax increase drops to one per cent. Bepple will go into budget talks advocating for more transit hours — the city has the option to expand the system again in 2014 — and two new RCMP officers, who will work on mental-health and domestic-violence files.

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Richard James Weaver September 17, 1949 ~ February 7, 2012 Those we love remain with us for love lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart For as long as there is memory, they’ll live on in our hearts. You are always on our minds, never forgotten. We will always love you ... Lauree, Robert and Kristian

If you are ever going to love me, Love me now, while I can know The sweet and tender feelings Which from true affection ﬂow. Love me now While I am living. Do not wait until I’m gone And then have it chiseled in marble, Sweet words on ice-cold stone. If you have tender thoughts of me, Please tell me now. If you wait until I am sleeping, Never to awaken, There will be death between us, And I won’t hear you then. So, if you love me, even a little bit, Let me know it while I am living So I can treasure it.

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City men dodge death on Coquihalla Two Kamloops men dodged death on the Coquihalla Highway on the weekend after two accidents killed a 54-year-old West Kelowna woman. The carnage began on Sunday, Feb. 3, at about 6:35 p.m., approximately 35 kilometres north of Hope. Three vehicles — a 2008 Toyota, a 2008 Ford and a 2007 International commercial vehicle hauling lumber — were traveling southbound on the highway near the Zopkis brake check. The vehicles subsequently collided with one another and ended up coming to rest on the on the highway and on the road’s shoulder. The two occupants of the Toyota, a 66-year-old woman and a 67-year-old man from Langley, were injured. While the two 40-year-old Kamloops men from the 2008 Ford and the 54-year-old woman from West Kelowna, who had been a passenger in the commercial vehicle, rendered medical help to the injured, a fourth vehicle, a 2008 Chevrolet driven by a 62-year-old man from West Kelowna, drove

through the collision scene and struck the Toyota. The two men from Kamloops were able to leap to safety, but the 54-year-old woman from West Kelowna was struck by the stationary Toyota after the Chevrolet struck it, while her 59-year-old husband witnessed the crash. She was taken to Fraser Canyon Hospital in Hope, where she succumbed to her injuries. Her name has not been released yet pending notification of next of kin. The driver of the Chevrolet stopped briefly down the road from the collision scene, but did not return to the scene, instead choosing to drive to Hope, where he went to the RCMP detachment. Police said he’s been co-operating with investigators. Mounties say primary investigation reveals it was snowing at the time of the collisions, Police say speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors. Anyone who witnessed the collision and who has not spoken to the police is asked to contact Const. Laszlo Bali of Fraser Valley Traffic Services at 604-702-4039.

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Tranquille Road will be spruced up with streetlights and signs Tranquille Road is another step closer to the light. An alternative-approval process for the $2.4-million loan needed to upgrade streetlights and signs between Leigh Road and Sydney Avenue has passed, without a single resident writing in to oppose the borrowing. To halt the process 6,732 residents must write in opposing a project. Work on the street upgrade is expected to start late this summer, and wrap up by the end of 2013.

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Owen Sutherland (left) and Joel Currie were paired together as part of a sports mentorship program created in concert by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops and the Sun Peaks Bluebird Foundation. More volunteer mentors are needed. Submitted photo

Benevolent boarding By Marty Hastings STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.com

Block-machine Emma Wolfram (right) of the South Kamloops Titans gets a hand to this Rebecca Frasca shot on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at NorKam secondary, home of the Saints. NorKam fell to its crosstown rivals 77-27. The Titans downed the Saints 60-47 in boys’ play. South Kam’s senior girls are ranked No. 1 in the province. The Westsyde Whundas won the inaugural Elmer Froese Memorial Senior Boys’ Basketball Tournament at Sa-Hali secondary on Saturday, Feb. 2. Westsyde earned a 63-54 win over Duchess Park of Prince George in the championship game. On Monday, Feb. 4, Sa-Hali’s senior girls downed Valleyview 75-15. Shenise Sigsworth led the way for the winning squad with 19 points, while Emma McLeod paced Valleyview with five points. Allen Douglas/KTW

SPORTS mentoring program is enabling eight underprivileged children to enjoy the slopes at Sun Peaks Resort. The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops and the Sun Peaks Bluebird Foundation have combined to match children with mentors willing to spend time on the mountain. “I just like to see kids out there doing the same thing that I got to do when I was a kid,” said Joel Currie, who signed up for the mentoring program last winter. “There are lots of kids who don’t get the opportunity to snowboard. It’s nice to see young kids out there enjoying themselves.” The children are picked up every second Sunday from McDonald’s on the North Shore at 9 a.m., shuttled up the moun-

tain for a day on the hill and returned at 4 p.m. The program started Jan. 20 and is expected to wrap up in April. Matthew Barron is the sports mentorship co-ordinator with Big Brothers, which aims to find matches between bigs (mentors) and littles (underprivileged children). The organization prefers mentors who can volunteer throughout the year — once a week for between two and four hours — but has “made a special case for this for some of the volunteers who are only willing to dedicate their time just for the winter season,” Barron said. The Bluebird Foundation pays for lift tickets, snowboarding gear and transportation to and from Sun Peaks. Oronge Board Shop also helps out with equipment. Big Brothers would like to find more matches and send more than eight children up the hill, but mentors need to step forward if that is

going to happen. “Some of the volunteers are willing to hang out during the summer and do it again next season,” Barron said. “It’s creating a good relationship in that way.” Mentoring children through athletics, Barron said, is “a great opportunity for a volunteer to spend time with a child who shares a mutual passion for a sport.” Barron matches bigs and littles in many different sports, not just snowboarding. To volunteer, call Big Brothers at 250-3746134 or email Barron at matthew.barron@ bigbrothersbigsisters.ca. Currie has been hanging out with his sidekick, seven-year-old Owen Sutherland, for two years and recommends others give it a try. “It’s nice to see him growing and getting more excited about the sport,” Currie said. “We’re close.”

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Stone to attend Arizona State on track scholarship Kala Stone has signed on with the NCAA Division 1 Arizona State University Sun Devils, according to Bruno Mazzotta of the Kamloops Track and Field Club. Stone won three medals in the under-18 girls’ division — gold in the 1,500m, silver in the 800m and bronze in the 4X400m relay — at the Legion Canadian Youth Athletics Championships, held in August in Charlottetown, P.E.I. With those results, the South Kamloops secondary student claimed No. 1 position in the B.C. Youth women’s 800m, 1,500m and 3,000m rankings.

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Bye-bye provincials? The provincial AA high school basketball championships are not likely to be played in Kamloops after this year’s tournament in March. The B.C. High School Boys Basketball Association will likely move to four tiers — adding a AAAA division to the traditional AAA, AA and A tiers — and plans to host all the provincial championship tournaments in one place. It is expected the tournaments will be hosted at the Langley Events Centre or the Richmond Oval.

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Nationals-bound Eight members of the Kamloops Long Blades will compete at the Canadian Age Class Long Track Championships this weekend in Winnipeg. Holly Antifay, Dana Coulter, Alexander Demishkevich, Yolaine Kampman, Maria Demishkevich, Sylvie Lloyd, Kris Pynten and Dominic Villeneuve qualified to compete in their respective age classes.

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Sister power Speed-skating sisters Tori and Sara Spence were in action at the Gatean Boucher Oval in Quebec City on the weekend. Tori, competing in the Canada Cup 3 portion of the competition, placed first in the 3,000m with a time of 4:47.19. Sara qualified to compete in the junior national long-track championships and came third overall in a field of 24 junior female

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Bouncing in Burnaby There was plenty to cheer about for Kamloops Gymnastics Trampoline Centre athletes at the Shasta Invitational trampoline trials, held in Burnaby on Saturday, Feb. 2, and Sunday, Feb. 3. Gavin Dodd placed first in three events — 15-and-under trampoline, 14-and-under doublemini trampoline and 13-and-under tumbling. In national under-18 action, Emily Schmidt won gold in double-mini and silver in trampoline. She also won bronze in the 15-and-over tumbling competition. Jean-Luc Laroche was first in national under-18 double-mini. Kristina Dodd won silver in 13-and-under tumbling. In 13-and-under competition, Ben Jacoby won gold in trampoline and

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Colin Smith had to scroll through Twitter to find out he was the Canadian Hockey League’s player of the week. It was a pleasant surprise — and life of late has been full of surprises for the Blazers’ top scorer, including the news last week of the dissolution of his line, delivered without the aid of social media, in person, by head coach Guy Charron. “At first, I mean, it’s a little bit of a surprise because we’ve been together for a while,” Smith said. “Obviously, the coaches thought it was necessary.” JC Lipon, formerly right-winger on a line with Smith, a centre, and left-winger Tim Bozon, was moved to the second line, centred by Dylan Willick and flanked on the left side by Brendan Ranford. Kale Kessy was moved up to play right-wing with Smith and Bozon. Charron looks like a genius after two games with the new pairings in place. Those six players combined for 22 points in a pair of weekend wins — over Spokane, 7-4, on Friday, Feb. 1, and Everett, 3-2, on Saturday, Feb. 2. The rematch with Everett gets underway tonight (Feb. 7) at Interior Savings Centre. Game time is 7 p.m. “I dont know about fresh start,” Smith said. “It’s just a matter of a little tweak. I think it helps everybody.

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Nailers golden in Chilliwack The Kamloops Western Roofing Nailers posted a 5-0 record and won an atom development tournament in Chilliwack on the weekend. Kamloops downed the hometown Chilliwack Bruins 4-1 in the championship game. The Nailers rolled through the round-robin with wins over the Bruins, 8-0, Nanaimo, 7-0, the Seattle Red Admirals, 10-0, and another Seattle squad, 7-2. Recording points

on the weekend for Kamloops were Harrison Ewert (6G, 4A), Logan Stankoven (8G, 5A), Brendan Kirschner (7G, 2A), Matthew Mariona (4G, 1A), Carson Evoy (2G), Nolan Virgo (3G), Noah Bradley (2G, 2A), Mason Swanton (1G, 1A), Sheldon Gerlib (1G, 1A), Jacob Proulx (1G, 2A), Andrew Senger (1A), Devin Benson (1G, 1A) and Carter Mclellan (1A). Austin Krug and Adam Niles split time between the pipes for the champs.

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TAN DUECK VOLUNTEERED FOR the New Life Mission’s Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser last year. He’ll be doing it again this year — only this time, he’ll be walking on Feb. 23 as the executive director of the agency. His first five months at the helm of the mission have been spent learning about the organizational side. Dueck says of the time that it’s essentially learning “what I didn’t know that I didn’t know” and addressing the immediate issues of staff burnout and a need to return finances to strong footing. It’s a big change for a man who spent most of his working life — 29 years — in the propane industry, starting in Winnipeg and making his way west, finally landing in Kamloops six years ago.

When he retired, Dueck said, “I was looking for another opportunity and I always knew in that whole journey I’d end up in a place like the New Life Mission.” When he learned his predecessor, Kelly Row, had quit, Dueck talked with his wife and friends about applying “because I felt it would work and they all said it was an awesome idea.” Sustainability might be the keyword to describe his focus, not just in the financial end, but in ensuring staff get more training “and really enjoy their roles again. “When we do that, there’s nothing that can stop the mission from moving forward.” Thought he has transitioned from the forprofit side of the business world to the nonprofit area, Dueck said there are some commonalities. “Where I come from, it’s all about analyzing the business, planning, making projections, but I’m learning about fundraising.” It’s a key component.

The mission has struggled in recent years to erase a large debt but, with each event it holds, more black ink is being used. Christmas was a good time for the mission, as it normally is, Dueck said, and he’s hoping the Feb. 23 Coldest Night fundraiser, which saw 200 walkers raise $25,000 last year, will do even better in 2013. The goal is to have 300 people take part and raiser $40,000, which will be applied to the mission’s line of credit. Another focus is to reconnect with parts of the community where some walls were built up in the last few years, Dueck said. One of the key walls to bring down was reconnecting with former executive director Tim Larose, Dueck said, and a lengthy meeting between the pair was positive. “So much of what we want to do, what the vision is, is what Tim’s vision was,” Dueck said.

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mission programming. However, the focus remains on the mission’s recovery programs, its most-critical service in Kamloops, and how to take it to the next level. The programs are offered at the West Victoria Street building and at the House of Ruth on the North Shore. Ideally, Dueck said, he’d like to see the two merged into one and provided in a new location. Moving them would free up space at the outreach centre and perhaps mean the House of Ruth wouldn’t be needed anymore — or could be used for another purpose. The executive offices on Seymour Street are also on his radar — albeit not as strongly as some of the other priorities — because Dueck doesn’t see the need to have that space sitting, for the most part, empty. “This office, it’s not what I’m about. I want to be at the outreach centre. And this is more than 2,000 square feet. We could do amazing things with this space.” Dueck acknowledged

“I remember hearing Tim talk about social justice. He built this foundation. We just have to build on it.” Dueck has also had a “great meeting with the Interior Health Authority to expand services at our outreach centre.” That should see a nurse practitioner and street nurses working at the West Victoria Street building for two halfdays a week. “We need to expand slowly,” Dueck said. “It’s all about sustainability.” He is also working to see the centre’s kitchen used more. For example, the kitchen staff prepared and delivered 14 of the 22 company-wide dinners Highland Valley Copper held last year as part of its United Way fundraising. It generated some new revenue for the mission and Dueck is hoping to do more of this. He would also like to see the mission involved more with seniors in the community, perhaps using the outreach centre and kitchen for events during off-hours from

he’s had some frustrating days at work, some moments when he has needed to “refocus to get our position again. “Sometimes we’re in the middle of it all and we really don’t see it, see what we’re accomplishing.” He also had no idea when he started in September just how big the job would be. “I see that now,” Dueck said. “but, the vision is more clear now, too. “The mission has a real purpose.”

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A prologue to The Vagina Monologues By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

HE CURTAIN RISES at 7:30 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, but organizers of this year’s Kamloops run of The Vagina Monologues want women to get in on the action a little earlier. Producer Rebecca McLean is asking women to turn their radios to B100 at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, and dance to Canadian artist Nelly Furtado’s Spirit Indestructible. Around the globe, other women will do the same. “The whole idea is, for the length of one song, you get up and leave your daily routine,” McLean said. “For three minutes just to go outside and join with others around the world in solidarity.” The event is part of the One Billion Rising campaign, which seeks to end violence against women. It takes its name from a United Nations estimate that one in three women around the globe will experience sexual violence in their lifetimes. “Their slogan is ‘One billion women being violated is an atrocity, one billion women dancing is a revolution,’” McLean said. “It’s a positive response to a really negative statistic.” For those looking to dance with company, members of the Dames Investing in Social

Harmony group, which sponsors the Monologues performance each year, will stage group risings outside the Kamloops Library on Victoria Street downtown and outside the ASK Wellness Centre, 433 Tranquille Rd., in North Kamloops. On Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Kamloops Convention Centre, this year’s production of The Vagina Monologues will start. Performed by 27 local women, the show is based on

more than 200 interviews playwright Eve Ensler conducted with women of all ages and sexualities. The show — which is performed around the world each February — is free to stage as long as groups commit to donating their profits to community organizations that combat violence against women. Locally, McLean estimates the show has raised $50,000 during the last six years. This year, profits will go to Interior Community Services, Kamloops Immigrant Services and The Family Tree Drop-In Centre. Originally run as a single night at Thompson Rivers University, the show has expanded to three nights and routinely

plays to sold-out theatres. McLean thinks the show’s success locally is a matter of attitude. “That’s a big part of it, that it’s fun,” she said. “When you walk into the convention centre, you have to walk through these huge, fabric vaginas to even get into our theatre.” Outside the theatre, there is a silent auction and a host of vagina-themed items for purchase, including cupcakes and underwear. But, it’s the delivery of the show that really brings people back each year, McLean said. Though the show tackles, and is in support of, a campaign to end violence against women, McLean said “we’ve made a real decision to do it with joy and not with anger. “If we want to make change, we have to engage with men because, nine times out of 10, violence against women is perpetrated by men,” she said. “But, they’re not going to come if they think we’re angry at them.” The Vagina Monologues can be seen at the Kamloops Convention Centre from Thursday, Feb. 14, to Saturday, Feb. 16. Doors open at 6 p.m., with showtime at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, or $25 for table seating, through the Kamloops Live Box Office, 2015 Lorne St., 250-374-5483, kamloopslive.com.

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Clockwise from far left: Jeanne Rodrigue, Mo Jazz and Joey Jack will present An Evening of Love Songs on Friday, Feb. 15, at St. Andrews on the Square. Call 250-374-5483 for tickets.

Take in An Evening of Love Songs Local entertainers Mo Jazz, Jeanne Rodrigue and Joey Jack will present An Evening of Love Songs on Friday, Feb. 15, at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St. Mo Jazz is a combo that includes swing, Latin, blues funk and pop. Its membership varies, but the core includes Myron

Rosvick on bass, Buddy Rogers on drums, Grant Porter on piano, Graham Kay on tenor sax, Jesse Brauner on alto sax and Ray Nyuli on guitar. Rodrigue won first place in the Canadian Senior Star competition in 2009 and continues to perform throughout the area with the Folk of Note, Kamloops Happy Choristers,

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Silver Belles Singers and the Silver Follies. Jack has been singing with bands for years, first while working on a cruise ship and more recently in Kamloops with the Sleeveless Tease. Tickets are $23 and are available at the Kamloops Live Box Office, 1025 Lorne St., 250374-5483, kamloopslive.ca.

From Maritimes, Dunn to perform house concerts House concerts return to Kamloops this month. On Thursday, Feb. 14, and Friday, Feb. 15, Kim Dunn will play at city homes in downtown Kamloops or Rayleigh. Dunn, who hails from Nova Scotia, has his own band and plays with many other well-known musicians, including Rita MacNeil. His website is at kimdunn.ca. A video of him singing I Wish My Heart Can Speak can be found online at http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=i2cLzrva9b4. A video of Dunn performing Blackbird can be found online at http://www.youtube.com/

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watch?v=jrkaNl7cZiE. A video of Dunn’s rendition of Inspiration can be seen online at http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Ybr-Hs2rwKc. HomeRoutes Concerts are organized to bring live music to smaller communities, with the

goals of enabling more musicians to make a viable living and promoting acoustic music in smaller settings where the performer and audience can interact. Hosts provide the venue, accommodation and meals for the musician, as well as beverages and treats for the audience. The $20 admission goes directly to the musician, with a small percentage to the HomeRoutes organization. For more information on Dunn’s shows, call Anne at 250374-3234 or email bluemoonlivemusic@gmail.com or shawn@ erwinsbakery.ca

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VERYONE north and south of the Canada/U.S. border knows about the legacy of political and social leadership emanating from the Kennedy family. President John F. Kennedy was seen as a force who brought more equality with race relations, restored U.S. supremacy in the space race, transformed the McCarthy-era panic about communism and engaged and mobilized young people with the Peace Corps. Robert Kennedy led the fight against organized crime and proliferation of street drugs and contributed his own momentum to better inter-racial equality. Edward “Ted” Kennedy led the charge for socialized medicine in the United States for many years and helped broker many agreements between the political right and left for a more moderate and accepting governance. Today, Ted’s son, Patrick Kennedy, who served as Congressman for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District from 1995 to 2011, is taking the legacy of Kennedy leadership in a whole new direction. The leadership agenda Patrick has chosen requires as much passion, courage, clear-thinking and positivity as that shown by his famous father and uncles as he is working to do no less than reduce the stigma of mental illness in our society. He is out in front of a movement of politicians and celebrities to come clean and talk openly about their mental illnesses and, in doing so, reduce society’s fears and misguided apprehensions about living and working with people who have a mental illness. In support of Patrick’s aims, an editorial in the Boston Globe said this: “Previous generations used to whisper the word ‘cancer.’

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“Today, we speak about it openly as we walk for a cure. “Previous generations used to hide the developmentally disabled. Today, we celebrate them in the Special Olympics. “In an era when medical conditions from AIDS to Alzheimer’s have found widespread acceptance in main-

stream society, one glaring social stigma remains: Serious mental illness.” Patrick is asking people to step forward, talk with candour and humour about their mental illness and increase understanding and compassion among all of us. How does he suggest we start this?

First, see the Oscarnominated movie Silver Linings Playbook, which gives a humane, witty insight into someone with bipolar disorder. In the words of his famous Uncle Robert before his assassination in 1968: “Few are willing to brave the disapproval of their fellows, the censure of their colleagues, the wrath of their society. “Moral courage is a rarer commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence. Yet it is the one essential, vital quality for those who seek to change a world that yields most painfully to change.” We have many prominent people with this kind of courage in our community — and more are needed. Without the willingness to discuss mental illness, we will be resigned to a society in which the belief per-

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In this class, students will learn how to make one of the instructor’s trademark wall hangings, a chimera. This is a beginner to advanced class in which many techniques of building and decorating with clay will be taught. Clay is provided by the instructor, but students are required to bring their own tools. Parkview Activity Centre Feb 25-Mar 5 7:00-9:00 PM Mon 203888 NEW! Valentine’s Day (Ages: 3-5)

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Applicants can apply for educational bursary Applications are being accepted for the Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Educational Bursary. The bursary was established in 2012 to offer financial assistance to women in need. The bursary was born via a donation. The society decided

to use the money to create an educational bursary after receiving requests throughout the year from women who were trying to complete their post-secondary education, but were unable due to lack of finances. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to do something with the money that we could

see an immediate difference in an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life,â&#x20AC;? said society executive director Louise Richards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year, the society awarded its first bursary. It was a very difficult decision for the committee,â&#x20AC;? she said, noting the overwhelming response from the community.

While past clients of the Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society are given preference, last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recipient had not received services from the society. Applicants are invited to share their story, their financial need and how their chosen training or schooling

ful applicant will be attending a recognized Canadian college, trades school or university in the Kamloops area; â&#x20AC;˘ Any program will be considered, with the ultimate goal of obtaining a diploma, degree or certification; â&#x20AC;˘ Application process is open to March

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31, 2013; â&#x20AC;˘ The bursary will be announced and presented at the May 10 annual conference during National Elizabeth Fry Week. For more information or to download the application, go online to kamloopsefry.com or email admin@kamloopsefry.com.

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Community Engagement: Kamloops to Alberta Four-Laning Program February 7 to March 1, 2013 The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is inviting communities, stakeholders and the public to participate in community engagement and public information sessions for the Highway 1 Kamloops to Alberta Four-Laning Program. Help shape the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $650 million investment over the next 10 years to improve the safety, reliability and movement of people and goods along the Trans-Canada Highway. You will have the opportunity to learn more about projects currently under development and provide input as the ministry moves ahead with plans to widen more sections of this important trade corridor to four lanes.

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TALKING TREES B.C. NDP forestry critic Norm Macdonald talks with local media outside Kamloops Law Courts on Friday, Feb. 1. Joined by Kamloops-North Thompson NDP candidate Kathy Kendall, Macdonald stopped in Kamloops as part of his provincewide tour to discuss what he calls a crisis in B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forest industry, brought on by what he alleges has been a decade of B.C. Liberal mismanagement and neglect. Dave Eagles/KTW

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Mennonite ‘Tupperware’ In my grandmother’s kitchen, there were many plastic bags. Although I never knew her to buy a loaf of bread, somehow the bread bags of other families made their way to her. She used and reused them, washed and hung them to dry from clothespins suspended on a string over the kitchen sink. When they had dripped dry, she stored her own bread in them — white bread, soft as down pillows, the dough for which rose daily in an enameled bowl, covered and set on the kitchen table. Meanwhile, Grandma would do her other baking — cookies and doughnuts and buns and roll kuchen. As many of these goodies as might have been for her and Grandpa, many more were for visitors who dropped by, usually unannounced. Or, they were sent home with children and

DARCIE HOSSACK Bon APPÉTIT grandchildren. With the homemade bread in bread bags, the twist ties long ago stripped of their red or green paper ribbons, the cream cookies were packed in one of dozens of ice-cream buckets. Salvaged grocery ware, after all, were Grandma’s Mennonite “Tupperware.” They were a thrifty measure that predated our modern reduce/reuse/ recycle movement and one that, some 20-plus years later, has lately served me well. While writing and rehearsing the talk and reading I would deliver at the book launch for

Mennonites Don’t Dance more than two years ago, I wanted, also, to do something special and sweet for readers who have followed this column for so many years. Arriving at the downtown library an hour ahead of the event, Chefhusband and I brought in ice-cream buckets stuffed with pink-frosted cream cookies, the same as my grandmother used to bake. We put on the library’s conference-sized coffee urns and, when the reading was over, we invited the 60 or so people who’d come to listen to join us for a Mennonite treat. On tour in Alberta a few weeks later, my mom, sister and niece did the baking, while an aunt and uncle provided the Mennonite “Tupperware” I brought to the library in Lethbridge. Across Canada, libraries (and independent book stores) have been

very good to me: The Ontario Library Association nominated Mennonites Don’t Dance for its annual Evergreen Award, while local librarians have made me feel at home among their stacks. In the end, the honours went, last week, to Linwood Barclay, who wrote The Accident. Today, however, I’m getting ready for another reading, at another library, this time in Peachland on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. It’s a bit of a drive, but all are welcome. And, there will be cream cookies, made from my grandmother’s recipe, with a twist and carried in Mennonite “Tupperware” from my own collection. “Your aunt says she needs those back,” my mom said to me when she delivered the cream cookies for Lethbridge. I’m sorry to say that, when I returned them, it was minus one.

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Whisk together eggs, cream, sugar, vanilla and salt. Whisk together remaining ingredients. Add dry ingredients to wet, one cup at a time, mixing to form a soft dough. Divide into two parts. Wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate to chill. Preheat oven to 350 F. On a floured surface, roll out dough to halfinch. Cut cookies using a medium round cutter. Place one inch apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake 12 to 14 minutes (cookies should remain white, but be set in the centre). Cool completely. Meanwhile, for filling, cream together butter, icing sugar and cocoa until pale and fluffy, about three minutes. Add Fluff* and vanilla. Mix until combined.

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Sipping a latté in Elephant House, the coffee shop where a destitute J.K. Rowling penned her first Harry Potter novel, I realized I had gone astray. Scotch whisky had lured me to Edinburgh, but, instead, I found myself immersed in literature. I was moved by Rowling’s perseverance and, while wiping away a moustache of cream, silently vowed to tackle my secret goal of writing a book. Meandering through Old Town along the Royal Mile that joins Edinburgh Castle with the Palace of Holyrood, I stumbled upon the Writers Museum, a rambling old house accessed via a medieval close, a.k.a. a laneway. The museum celebrates three internationally renowned Scottish writers: Sir Walter Scott (Ivanhoe, Lady of the Lake), Robert Louis

Stevenson (Treasure Island, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) and Robbie Burns (Auld Lang Syne, Scots Wha Hae), who is widely regarded as Scotland’s national poet. Portraits of the authors gazed down from the walls and dusty original manuscripts peered up from glass cases. I could feel their talent permeating the room and hoped some would rub off. Back on the Royal Mile, I couldn’t help but notice an ornate Victorian Gothic statue piercing the skyline to the north. “Aye, tis the Edinburgh’s Rocket, the world’s tallest statue

to honour an author,” a passerby told me. A constant reminder of Edinburgh’s literary heritage, it commemorates Sir Walter Scott. Farther down the street, I came upon the Scottish Storytelling Centre, where the curator explained “the story is told eye to eye, mind to mind and heart to heart.” The centre celebrates Scotland’s strong oral tradition by hosting and encouraging storytelling shows throughout the city. The evening before, I had attended Tall Tales Oscar and listened to the silliest yarns, told with deadpan conviction and

invariably ending with an unexpected, but hilarious, punch line. At the Scottish National Library, the world centre for the study of Scots and Scotland and custodian of more than seven-million books, I was led into the stacks. Amazingly, only books of the same height are placed on the same shelf. I gazed in wonder at titles on butterfly collecting, the engineering of bridges and atmospheric pollution sitting side by side. “We re-organized and saved five kilometres of shelving,” a library official explained. “Our computers track the locations.” Back on the streets, I passed numerous bookstores, far more than I’m accustomed to back in the land of giant box stores. Some specialized in second-hand and antiquarian books, others in maps and architecture, still others in travel or murder and mayhem. Blackwell Bookshop, which has been in operation for 150 years and sprawled over three storeys, lured me in. It was wonderful — a labyrinth of rooms and books, books, books. A staff member directed me to a large shelf dedicated solely to

novels set in Edinburgh. At checkout, the saleslady said: “We Scots are obsessive bibliophiles; we love stories. In fact, in 2004, Edinburgh was selected as the first UNESCO City of Literature.” I learned only three other cities (Melbourne, Iowa City and Dublin) have gained this distinction, which recognizes publishing, writing, festivals and encouragement of the written word. That evening, while enjoying a peaty singlemalt, I day-dreamed about receiving an invitation to read at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, the biggest celebration of books and the written word in the world. Perhaps it was the quality (or quantity?) of whisky, but I pictured a mesmerized audience listening to me read and then storming my table to get signed copies of my book. Previously, I had thought Scottish literature consisted of quoting Robbie Burns to the screech of bagpipes. I now realized literature is part of the very soul of Scotland — and nowhere more than in Edinburgh. I was inspired.

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London Drugs has stock of Pink Shirts Pink Shirt Day returns on Feb. 27 — and London Drugs is the place to pick up the anti-bullying garment for $9.80. All proceeds will go to the CKNW Orphans’ Fund and the Kamloops Boys and Girls Clubs Celebrating its sixth year, CKNW’s Pink Shirt Day builds awareness against bullying. “We are proud to return as a staunch supporter and partner of the sixth annual Pink Shirt Day,” said London Drugs president and CEO Wynne Powell. “We encourage everyone to support this important awareness campaign and purchase Pink Shirt Day T-shirts from London Drugs. The shirts have a new design and all funds raised go to the in each community we serve, helping to foster local antibullying programs.” “Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC have been so fortunate to receive funds from the Pink Shirt

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WEEKLY HOROSCOPE ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 With so many things on your plate, Aries, you just may feel like throwing in the towel early. However, if you give it a little more effort you may be surprised. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, don’t worry yourself sick over a pressing situation this week.You’ll ﬁgure out a way to handle it and things will work out for the best. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you only have one person on your mind, but this person may be completely unaware that you are thinking about him or her. Maybe you can drop a few hints. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your trusting nature will pay dividends for all those around you this week, including yourself. Friends and family will appreciate your reliability. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, sweating the small stuff could cause you to miss the bigger picture. Don’t worry too much about minor inconveniences, and you’ll be happier for it.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, make the most of an upcoming opportunity to spend time with loved ones. Reconnecting with friends and family will be just what the doctor ordered. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Lots of people are in your corner this week, Sagittarius. Make the most of that support and remember to thank those supporters along the way. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you’re not one for accepting handouts, but when the offer for assistance comes in, it may be too difficult to pass up. Think on it carefully. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, unwind from pressures at the office with a little respite. A long weekend and some time spent at a nearby resort are just what you need to recharge the batteries. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, it has been an uphill battle, but you are finally at the crest of that tall mountain. Now you can coast for a little while.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you might not be able to please everyone all of the time, but that doesn’t mean you can’t try. Friends, family members and coworkers will appreciate the effort. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, conﬁdence when making tough decisions will inspire loyalty in those around you. Make these decisions carefully and explain them clearly to others.

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FAITH

Vacillating between faith and uncertainty

OES GOD EXIST? On this topic, we hear many opinions from many people and cultures. In our postmodern society, your imagination, feelings or intellect decide. One view is as good as another and dare not question your neighbor’s opinion, however strange it may be, for that is unacceptable and politically incorrect — even suicidal. This column will not dissect the wide variety of views that exist and contradict each other. Some worship trees and nature; others focus on “the god within.” Others see God as a personal God in whose image we were created. But, what kind of image is that? Is God a just and loving caring God or is He an imper-

NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH sonal distant deity? Are there many gods from which to choose? I didn’t grow up in a society in which people worshiped spirits of their dead ancestors or were focusing on how to develop “the god or divine within themselves.” I grew up under hardline communism and materialistic atheism where God, the supernatural or belief in any god was considered absurd. Any belief in God was an open assault on the

regime. The state set up active re-education programs to erase this superstition from the minds of ignorant masses. I became a happy recipient of this process that started very early in the state-controlled educational system and continued through media, culture and entertainment. We were taught religion is the relic of the superstitious past, the opium of the people, a crutch for the ignorant, weak and feeble-minded. I had one big problem: One year after the onset of atheism that happened in February 1948, my parents became Biblebelieving Christians. To make it doubly worse, they became Seventh Day Adventist Christians who believe in the immutability of God’s moral law of 10 Commandments. The fourth commandment regarding the sev-

enth day Sabbath calls for a weekly full-day focused worship and closer relationship with God. This belief, but particularly its weekly practice, was directly against the state-held doctrine of atheism and evolution. At that time, school and work took place over six days, with Sundays off. During my first eight years in school, I went to church on the seventh day. This was considered an open challenge to the government and my family paid dearly for this. Those were very difficult years of my life, full of pain and ridicule. So, here I was, stuck between two competing and mutually exclusive worldviews. Beside this, my godly grandparents, whom I loved dearly, were devout Catholics who tried to

influence me in “the only right way.” Across the street from us lived another devout believer, a Jehovah’s Witness who supplied us with another “only true message” for the world: If you don’t have God’s name right, don’t accept what he taught and join his organization, you were under the influence of evil and, at the end, excluded from the paradise on earth. My dad had verbal exchanges with him and the man was not very nice when his views were rebuffed. From my early childhood, I was nurtured in the classroom by the Darwinian atheistic doctrine of natural selection and survival of the fittest. At church I heard otherwise. Besides, there existed extreme believers in the church I attended and

surely people there were not all nice or attractive to my childhood perceptions. Yet, it was absolutely fun to be around people there. Was I confused? Yes, and in some small ways, no. I observed lives of the people around me, listening to the communist gospel of another kind — the utopia of perfect society— while seeing its oppressive results. These things started to shape my beliefs. My parents were not perfect people. I loved my Catholic grandpa and grandma and was scared of our Jehovah’s Witness neighbour. I was also critically evaluating church members I knew, some of whose ways and professions didn’t harmonize. Looking back now, I could have many reasons

to reject belief in the existence of God. Why haven’t I? For some time, I had rejected my belief in religion all together. My favorite slogan was: “All church people are hypocrites.” There are many people like this today, vacillating between faith, unbelief, uncertainty and commitment. I understand this well as there is so much confusion out there — and I was there. In my next column, part two, I will invite you on a journey that led from partial rejection to discovery that surprised me and others who knew me well. Pastor Karel Samek can be found at Seventh-Day Adventist churches of Merritt, Ashcroft and Lillooet and at Merritt Friendship Outreach.

Kamloops

Places of Worship Worship Placesof GRACE LIFE CHURCH

Come and join us for our Family Service every Sunday. When: Sundays at 9 am Where: Calvary Community Church Building, 1205 Rogers Way Contact: Phone 250.376.1548 Email: info@jesusfeast.ca Web: www.jesusfeast.ca

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

233 Fortune Dr. 250-376-6268 WEEKEND SERVICE TIMES SAT: 6:30 pm - 7:35 pm SUN: 9:15 am - 10:25 am 11:00 am - 12:05 pm www.kamloopsalliance.com

Unitarian Fellowship Valleyview Hall 2288 Park Drive 10:00 a.m. Sunday Services, Meditation and Discussion Circles. For full schedule, visit www.uukam.bc.ca Freedom of religious thought

St. Andrews Lutheran Church Bible based, Christ centred & family oriented. SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:30am

COMMUNITY CHURCH 344 POPLAR A Caring Community of believers Invite you to: Sunday School - 10:00 a.m Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study Tues. - 6:30 p.m.

Sunday School during the service

Call for info re: Celebrate Freedom Program

815 Renfrew Avenue Rev. David Schumacher 250.376.8323

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

UNITED CHURCHES OF CANADA Kamloops United Church

SERVICE TIMES Saturday at 6:30pm Sunday at 10am 163 Oriole Rd. Kamloops, B.C. www.gcchurch.ca

Doing Life Together!

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

Mt. Paul United Church 1205 Rogers Way Kamloops 250-374-2888 Pastor Don Maione

SUNDAY 10:30 AM (Sunday School during the service)

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140 Laburnum St. • Sundays 10:30 am Rev. LeAnn Blackert

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ABORIGINAL YOUTH!! SPORT & ACTIVE LIVING LEADERSHIP (SALL) Application due Feb 11. All-expense paid trip to GATHERING OUR VOICES 2013 in Penticton BC. March 19-22. E-mail jakerman@bcaafc.com

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We are looking for a self-motivated Journeyman. Must be reliable and ambitious. Willing to work weekends, overtime and service calls. Competitive wages and benefits. Please submit a resume c/o this paper: Kamloops This Week Box #1399 1365B Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 5P6 or email to addtruck8@gmail.com

MOUNT MILLIGAN THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY Class 1 Company & Owner Operators Needed Run BC, AB, SK on a FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE!

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Located 150km northwest of Prince George BC, Mount Milligan will be British Columbia’s first major metal mine of this century. Construction began in mid-2010 with commercial production projected for the latter part of 2013. Mount Milligan is owned by Thompson Creek Metals and is currently recruiting for the following positions: t Chief Mine Engineer & Mine Engineer t Senior Surveyor t HD Mechanics t Health & Safety Advisor t Electricians & E&I Mechanics t Mine Maintenance Superintendent t Flotation & Control Room Operators / Supervisors t Millwrights t Mine Maintenance Trainer t Soil Technician t Surveyor For complete job descriptions please visit: www.mtmilligan.com Apply by email to: MtMilligan-Resumes@tcrk.com Or by Fax: 888-881-3527

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Publisher/ General Manager Aberdeen Publishing has an opening for the position as Publisher/General Manager of the Prince George Free Press. We are seeking a proven leader with the entrepreneurial skills to continue and further enhance the strong growth this paper has experienced over the past six years. Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing and ﬁnancial management. In addition, our new publisher should be well suited to working with community groups and clients as well as developing sponsorship opportunities for the newspaper. As publisher of the Free Press, you will help develop strategy for the newspaper as it continues to serve this diverse marketplace. Aberdeen Publishing is one of Western Canada’s largest independent newspaper companies with properties in British Columbia and Alberta. If you have the ability to innovate, are customer driven, success oriented, and want to live in one of the most beautiful places in northern B.C., then we want to hear from you. We offer a generous compensation and beneﬁts package as well as the opportunity for career advancement. Please submit your resume by February 15, 2013, to the attention of: Ron Lovestone, Regional Manager Prince George Free Press 1773 South Lyon Street Prince George, BC V2N 1T3 Telephone 778.349.6327 or email: publisher@northeastnews.ca

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RUSSAM HOLDINGS HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Super-B log truck driver Vernon/Kamloops area. Log truck driver - Okanagan /Shuswap area. Highway driver Okanagan to Calgary runs. Commercial Transport Mechanic - Armstrong shop *Possible parttime positions available *Please email a resume and current abstract to Gerry@russamholdings.com or fax to 250-546-0602

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Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600 Local company is seeking a low-bed truck driver; 6, 7, 8, and 9 axles, belly dump, end dump and truck and pup experience. Must have a minimum of 5 years low-bedding experience and a clean driving abstract. References required. Please send your resume by fax 250-372-2976 only.

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1-877-852-1122 PRO-TEL RECONNECT AVAILABLE immediately for busy Volvo/Mack dealership located in Salmon Arm, BC. Journeyman or equivalent experienced parts counter applicant. Full time with competitive wages and beneﬁts. Volvo/Mack an asset but will consider other OEM experience as equivalent. Forward resumes to jdiesel1@telus.net. Suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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RIVER CITY NISSAN Sales Representative The Thompson Okanaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #1 Nissan dealership requires a youthful and energetic auto sales representative. Import dealership experience is an asset. This is a full-time position.

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Education/Trade Schools

Betts Electric Ltd requires Electrical trades people for Penticton & Kamloops. Purchaser required for Penticton ofďŹ ce. Visit www.betts.bc.ca for more information. Send resumes to 250-492-3343 Licensed Security Guard (f/t required for mobile must have valid BC security and drivers licenses) Must be able to work night shift and weekends $13per/hr email resume to pat@desertcityinc.com or fax 250-828-0833

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Education/Trade Schools

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM - Ministry of Children & Family Development approved - Continuous intakes - classes start monthly - Become an entrepreneur - open your own daycare - QualiďŹ ed employees can obtain their ECE Assistant CertiďŹ cate by taking only one course

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

250-374-0462

Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilďŹ eld construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the ďŹ eld. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051. North Enderby Timber is looking to hire for various sawmill positions including Planerman, Forklift Operators, Lumber Graderman and Lumber Pilers. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive beneďŹ t package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

Trades, Technical

Employment

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

Volunteers

OUR Growing Security Company Is Looking For An Experienced Supervisor To Assume Site Supervisor Duties At A High ProďŹ le Shopping Facility. The Right Candidate Will Have A Valid BC Security License And A Background In Similar Type Facilities. Please Direct All Serious Inquiries To The Email Listed (securingkamloops@gmail.com). Further Details Will Be Given To QualiďŹ ed Candidates. Thank You.

QUALIFIED SERVICE REFRIGERATION/AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN & OUTSIDE SALES PERSON TECHNICIAN: (or a Third/Fourth Year apprentice) Kamloops, Vernon and Kelowna sheet metal work and plumbing would be an asset. SALE PERSON: Kelowna, Kamloops areas Industry knowledge is essential. We offer competitive salary, beneďŹ ts and RRSP package. QualiďŹ ed applicants please email or fax to: QualiďŹ ed applicants please email or fax to: Attention Terry Fax: 250-762-9729 tcalvert@coral environments.com

RECEPTIONIST required for an orthodontic ofďŹ ce in Vernon. Candidates must have good computer, customer service, communication and ďŹ nancial management skills. Orthodontic/dental ofďŹ ce experience required. Please email cover letter and resume to: mkersey@junction.net TrafďŹ c Control (ďŹ&#x201A;agger) 2 day classes Kamloops Feb 16/17 New $250 Renew $150 tx incl call 1-866-737-2389 www.roadsafteytcs.com

Volunteer Positions Include: Door to Door Chair - Coordinating canvassers assigning routes, collecting receipt books, turning in donations to CCS ofďŹ ce Door to Door Canvassers - providing information regarding CCS services collecting donations providing receipts to donors For more information about these and other volunteer opportunities Contact Jacqui at 1-800-403-8222 or visit Sirvolunteers@bc.cancer.ca www.cancervolunteer.ca

Trades, Technical FULLY qualiďŹ ed LICENSED Trade Technician. MUST have Journeyman QualiďŹ cation CertiďŹ cate & BC approved Propane Gas License. Submit resume: Midtown RV, Penticton, BC. email: service@midtownrv.com SHORE MECHANIC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; F/T Heavy Duty Mechanic CertiďŹ cate or equivalent w/5 yrs exp. www.westcoast tug.ca/shore-mechanic

Volunteers Needed! The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to help with the Door to Door Campaign. By donating a few hours of your time you can help enhance the quality of life for Canadians living with cancer by sharing information about CCS support services.

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

Trades, Technical

Services Mind Body Spirit Relax and unwind with a full body massage for appointment (250) 682-1802

Financial Services

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN

Graymontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pavilion Plant is accepting applications for an Industrial Electrician. Candidate must possess current B.C. Red Seal certification. Preference will be given to well-rounded individuals willing to also perform other nonelectrical maintenance work as part of the maintenance team.Â A background in lime or cement industry along with computer and or PLC skills is preferred as well as a proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture. Additional skills required:

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Legal

FRONTAGE TAX ASSESSMENT ROLL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Frontage Tax Assessment Roll with respect to â&#x20AC;&#x153;DISTRICT OF LOGAN LAKE TV SOCIETY GRANT-IN-AID FRONTAGE TAX BYLAW NO. 735, 2013â&#x20AC;? is open for inspection at the Municipal OfďŹ ce, 1 Opal Drive, Logan Lake, BC during regular ofďŹ ce hours.

Financial Aid May Be Available

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CALL KAMLOOPS:

250.314.1122

The frontage tax is utilized to provide a Grant-in-Aid to the Logan Lake TV Society for the establishment, operation and maintenance of a Television Rebroadcasting system in Logan Lake. TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with Sections 204 of the Community Charter, a sitting of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will be held on March 1, 2013 commencing at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers at the Municipal OfďŹ ce, to hear complaints with respect to errors or omissions on the Frontage Tax Assessment Roll. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a complaint shall not be heard by the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel unless written notice of it has been made to the ofďŹ ce of the Collector, District of Logan Lake at least 48 hours prior to the time appointed herein for the ďŹ rst sitting of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel. Colin Forsyth Director of Finance

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Services

Handypersons

Misc Services

RICK’S SMALL HAUL For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. We ﬁll or you ﬁll.

250-377-3457

Landscaping LOOKOUTLANDSCAPING.CA

Snow Plowing, Removal, Sanding, Hand Shoveling. Yard Clean up and Hauling

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale Firewood/Fuel

Misc. for Sale

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

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

PETS For Sale?

PETE’S FIREWOOD

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Pets

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for only $46.78/week, we will place your classiﬁed ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. (250)371-4949

Furniture

*some restrictions apply.

Merchandise for Sale

Stucco/Siding

$100 & Under Baby Magic Bullet brand new $75 obo (250) 434-1722

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Misc Services THOMPSON VALLEY DISPOSAL LTD. 12 Yard Mini Bins & 20,30, 40 Yard BIG Bins

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250-371-4949 *some restrictions apply

Sex and the Kitty A single unspayed cat can produce 470,000 offspring in just seven years. Sadly, most of them end up abandoned at BC SPCA shelters or condemned to a grim life on the streets. Be responsible - don’t litter.

Electrical

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

QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS & BOXSPRING

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

Misc. Wanted

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Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030

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

BRAND NEW 4 PC BEDROOM SET

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

Electrical

BEFORE YOU SELL: • ASPEN • BIRCH • COTTONWOOD • PINE PULP LOGS

NORM WILCOX

(250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-6201 (fax)

Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110

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• Cars • Trucks • Trailers • RV’s • Boats • ATV’s • Snowmobiles • Motorcycles • Merchandise • Some restrictions apply • Includes 2 issues per week • Non-Business ads only • Non-Business ads only

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We require ELECTRICAL TRADES PEOPLE for Penticton & Kamloops. PURCHASER with electrical experience required for Penticton.

Visit: www.betts.bc.ca for more information. Email resumes to: resume@betts.bc.ca

Misc Services

Misc. Wanted

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250-376-2689

Merchandise for Sale

250-371-4949

Misc Services

Place a classiﬁed word ad and...

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Houses For Sale FOR SALE OR TRADE for residential property in Kamloops. This very bright, fully furnished,three bedroom/two bath corner unit townhouse in Big White offers your very own hot tub on the patio, carport, high end furniture/appliance pkge, stacking washer/dryer and rock-faced ﬁreplace. Short stroll to Gondola, skating rink, tube park, Day Lodge. Ideal for family or as a revenue generator throughout the ski season. Strata fees only $155.00 per month. Call Don at 250-682-3984 for more information. Asking $199,900.00 plus HST.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Priv. fully-contained Bachelor in Knutsford. 10 min from mall $625/mo incl util 372-5365 Riverbend Seniors Community

Kamloops (55+) 2bdr. suite $1700/mo., river view, spacious, wheelchair friendly, many extras. Email catherine_steele@hotmail.com 1(604)408-1023 Vancouver 1(250)377-3686 Kamloops

RIVIERA VILLA 1&2/BDRM Suites

1/bdrm starting at $675/mth 2/bdrm starting at $800/mth Incl/heat, hot water. N/P. Senior oriented.

250-554-7888

Bed & Breakfast BC Best Buy Classiﬁed’s Place your classiﬁed ad in over 71 Papers across BC. Call 250-371-4949 for more information

Commercial/ Industrial For Lease 2400 sq ft shop 12ft high overhead door 13ft ceiling, ofﬁce, avail immd $1500 +hst and util 250-682-3254

Duplex / 4 Plex 1 Lrg 1bdrm furn duplex lakeview near Clinton $275 per mth 250-459-2387 aft 5pm

Rentals

Transportation

Adult

Duplex / 4 Plex

Shared Accommodation

Auto Financing

Cars - Domestic

Boats

Escorts

2 Bdrm main ﬂr near school, bus & shopping, n/p Northshore $850/mo 250-319-7263 Lakeview 3bdrm duplex, furnished near Clinton $325 per/mth (250) 459-2387aft 5

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ROOM for rent in dwtwn men’s rooming house. $400 inc heat/hw. shared bthrm. No drinking/No drugs Call 250372-5550

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

Suites, Lower

Mobile Homes & Pads 14x70 2bdrm Ord Rd. 5appl, g/f, a/c, no dogs $1000 + util avail now (250) 554-4336

Homes for Rent 2BDRM NShore, deck & lrg yrd, f/s/dw np/ns, refs req. $1100 250-573-5877after 6pm 3BDRM main ﬂoor in Brock W/D F/S close to all amenties $1275/mth 250-819-3815 Lower Sahali 6 bdrm near TRU & hospital, w/d $2000mo + util 250-372-3338, 819-3338. Northshore 3bdrm fenced yard, pets neg, $1150mo avail Feb 15, 374-5586 or 371-0206 N/Shore 2bdrm util incl N/S N/P lovely yd Ideal for semi retired couple $1,100 579-8140

Recreation ✰SHUSWAP LAKE!✰ 5 Star Caravans West Resort in Scotch Creek B.C.

1bdrm f/s f/p, laundry facilities 900blk Dominion 1 person n/p, n/s incl heat, $700 (250) 6798114 1BDRM Sep. Entr. Shared Lndry. N/S N/P $750/mo+DD+ ref’s, util. incl. Brock 554-2228 1BDRM South Shore remodeled priv prking W/D N/S N/P $950 Avail Jan 15th 579-2066 2BDRM. Brock, close to shops, full bath. $850/mo. NP. Priv. ent. (250) 376-4364. 2Bdrm fully furn.W/D N/SN/P cls to TRU $1300(util,wireless incl) avail Mar 1,250-819-1373 2BDRM in Brock W/D & util. incl. Priv. entr. & parking ns/np $1000 (250) 376-5597 Mar 1st 2BDRM NShore daylight, cls sch/bus, ns/np util incl. ref $850 250-819-6158 / 778-4700057 Available immediately! 2BDRM N. Shore quiet clean bright ns/np shr W/D $900/ mo cble util incl 250-376-1421 Cumfy 1bdrm suite. Close to University, Hospital. Perfect for student or quiet person. Excellent Location. np. ns. Call now (250) 372-5270

Recreational/Sale 2004 Ford Adventurer 20ft Class C motorhome fully loaded $26,000 250-372-9405 Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Run until sold New Price>>$59.95 Do you have a vehicle, boat, rv, or trailer to sell? With our Run til sold specials you pay one ﬂat rate and we will run your ad until your vehicle sells.* • $59.95 (boxed ad with photo) • $34.95 (regular 3 line ad)

Rooms for Rent DOWNTOWN motel rooms avail, 1 or 2 beds. All util, parking & internet incl. Starting @ $775/mo kitchenette rooms also available 250-372-7761 Large room on NShore prv bth w/d, n/s, n/p suit. for student $600util inc 250-376-3594

RV Pads YEAR round RV site in town. North Shore, fully serviced, incl cable, util, tel hookup, coin lndy, $500/mo 250-376-1421

Seasonal Acommodation

New 2bdrm day light new appl w/d, a/c prk near bus n/s, n/p ref $900 250-318-8774 Nshore New lrg 1bdrm Sahali 6appl $800 util incl. Prefer single senior n/s, n/p 250-574-2945 nollortwo@gmail.com

Suites, Upper Brock delightful 1Bdrm 1 person util incl, shard w/d,n/p/s $700mo Mar 1st, 376-8908 Downtown 3bdrm no dogs avail immed $900 + util 250374-5586 or 250-371-0206

Townhouses TOWNHOUSES

$449 CABO San Lucas, all inclusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks! For $449! www.luxurycabo hotel.com 1-888-481-9660.

Scrap Car Removal

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Shared Accommodation

NO PETS

Furn bed rm cls to DTown util incl employed or student n/s/p no drinking $500mo 377-3158 Male seeking roommate Westsyde Furn. Close to bus $550/mo util incl. 579-8193 Cell 250-572-1048

Cars - Domestic 02 Dodge Chrysler Seabring 4dr V6, 190,000km new tires gd cond $3900obo 319-1394 04 PT Cruiser GT Turbo. 5sp, loaded, 106,000kms, Excellent cond.$5500 obo 250-319-9232 09 Pontiac Vibe 65,000km $12,900 winter & summer tires grey, auto, ac (250) 573-5352

Sport Utility Vehicle

Transportation

Antiques / Classics 1967 Ford Falcon Futura St.6 Auto 2dr all original runs good, $6000 obo (250) 376-5722

Call 24/7

250-572-3623

#1A Enchanting Companion 250-371-0947. Sweet, pleasant, upscale, classy & fun. Hourglass ﬁgure. Discreet. 10am-8pm. www.kamloopsbrandi.com Fun blonde provides erotic massage and much more! 9:30am-10pm 250-376-5319 Lovely Asian Girl Luby 23yrs old 34C-25-36 110lbs sexy, pretty, no rush (778) 220-1845

ALL Pro Escorts & Strippers. Fast, friendly service. Professional Service for over 30 years Cash/Visa/MC 250-372-7721 1-866-849-8603 www.allproescorts.com or www.allprostrippers.com

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Lots

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Houses For Sale

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Trucks & Vans

2006 Toyota Tacoma (silver) 29,000km 2wd auto very clean truck $14,500 (250) 828-0225

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1997 GMC Safari SLX Van AWD pwr Braun Wheel Chair Lift $12,000 (250) 374-6138

1980 CAMARO for restoration, needs work in/out. Runs, less than 50K on punched 305 3sp. 250-523-9762 for more info.

Suggested retail: Manufacturer’s Rebate:

239,900

09 Jeep Patriot North 4x4 std, ac, fully loaded 61,500km drk green $16,250. 250-672-9623

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Lakeside lot, end unit. Plenty of extra space. Steps to beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat. Newer 2006 1bedroom, 1bath, park model trailer, plus a tastefully decorated guest cabin. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, Adult & Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground. $1500/week 250-371-1333

20ft. Campion bow rider w/115 hpMerc outbrd EZload trailer FishFndr $2900obo 319-1394 Sailboat, 15.5’ Falcon, ﬁberglass, centreboard, new Northsails on trailer. $2750. Louis Creek. 250-672-9623

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Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Canada Safeway Limited.

Talk to your healthcare professional, including your Safeway Pharmacist, about having your own immunization record reviewed to determine your individual needs. Vaccines may not be suitable for everyone and do not protect all individuals against development of disease. Some vaccines may require a prescription. Vaccines may not be available in all locations. Age restrictions may apply. Check with our pharmacist for further information.

Prices effective at all British Columbia Safeway stores Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10, 2013 only. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities. Some items may not be available at all stores. All items while stocks last. Actual items may vary slightly from illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only. Advertised prices do not include GST. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Canada Safeway Limited. Extreme Specials are prices that are so low they are limited to a one time purchase to Safeway Club Card Members within a household. Each household can purchase the limited items one time during the effective dates. A household is deﬁned by all Safeway Club Cards that are linked by the same address and phone number. Each household can purchase the EXTREME SPECIALS during the speciﬁed advertisement dates. For purchases over the household limits, regular pricing applies to overlimit purchases. On BUY ONE GET ONE FREE items, both items must be purchased. Lowest priced item is then free. Online and in-store prices, discounts, and offers may differ.

FEBRUARY 8 9 10 FRI

SAT SUN

Prices in this ad good on Feb. 10th.