Kamloops This Week - December 12, 2013 by KamloopsThisWeek

ONLINE ALL THE TIME: BREAKING NEWS AND UPDATES AT KAMLOOPSTHISWEEK.COM

DE K A M L O O P S

Kamloops, B.C., Canada X 30 cents at Newsstands

Thursday, December 12, 2013 X Volume 26 No. 99

THURSDAY

Mitch Lipon has his cousin’s number Page A20

THIS WEEK

Christmas on the North Shore! Page C1 Thompson River Publications Partnership Ltd.

THE POSTMAN NEVER RINGS ONCE Canada Post to stop urban door-to-door delivery; stamps to rise to $1 as of March 31, 2014 Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail shall keep the postmen from their appointed rounds — but cuts will

PUTTING THE STAMP ON PRICE HIKES 1943: 4 cents 1954: 5 cents 1968: 6 cents 1971: 7 cents 1972: 8 cents 1976: 10 cents 1977: 12 cents 1978: 14 cents 1979: 17 cents 1982: 30 cents 1983: 32 cents 1985: 35 cents 1987: 36 cents 1988: 37 cents 1989: 38 cents 1990: 39 cents

1991: 42 cents 1993: 43 cents 1995: 45 cents 1999: 46 cents 2001: 47 cents 2002: 48 cents 2004: 49 cents 2005: 50 cents 2006: 51 cents 2007: 52 cents 2009: 54 cents 2010: 57 cents 2011: 59 cents 2013: 63 cents 2014: $1 (as of March 31)

* Source: Canadian Philatelic, based on purchase of individual stamps

TURN TO PAGE A13 For more reaction to Canada Post’s plans

By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

Canada Post will discontinue door-to-door delivery of mail in urban areas and raise the cost of stamps to $1 when purchased on an individual basis. Stamps bought in a pack, however, will increase to 85 cents each. The announcement from the federal Crown corporation on Wednesday, Dec. 11, comes on the heels of fewer pieces of mail being delivered, according to Canada Post’s 2012 annual report, which can be read online at kamloopsthisweek.com. Door-to-door delivery in urban areas will be phased out in the next five years, with up to 8,000 positions being eliminated. Five-million Canadians who get mail delivered to their door will have community mailboxes added to the neighbourhoods, while 750,000 Canadians who live in rural areas will continue to receive door-to-door service. Bob Mitchell, president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, Local 758, said the decision will hurt Canadians. Mitchell told KTW he sees the delivery of mail not as a business product, but as a public service — and it’s just one of the reasons the

KTW reporter Andrea Klassen asked Kamloopsians using the Dalhousie Drive Canada Post office what they thought of the Crown corporation’s anouncement:

RON NEWMAN “Bad idea. It’s a service. That’s what we pay the government money for — to keep it going.”

EFFAT FARIDI “I think it’s awful. They’re cutting services right and left and I don’t know where the money is going.”

SEAN MITCHELL “Prices are going up and they’re cutting staff. It doesn’t make any sense to me . . . it seems like the government is picking the easy targets.”

RACHEL CORNWELL “If they really need the money that badly, it has to come from us, from the people.” MAUREEN LANDALS “Are you kidding me?”

EVENT

A SEASON TO CELEBRATE INCREDIBLE THINKING.

SHOP 24/7@

of 2,300 employes, almost all women. The case dragged on for 28 years, finally being resolved by the Supreme Court of Canada two years ago. Mitchell said his union understands the volume of first-class mail has decreased through the years as alternate ways of communicating have arisen online. “But, there were other opportunities to expand as a company,” he said. One way would be to follow a model used in other countries that provides banking services in post offices for a nominal fee, something Mitchell said would appeal to people who now use cheque-cashing companies that charge large fees. “Now we see what the Conservatives’ real agenda is,” he said, noting the announcement came one day after Parliament ended its current sitting for Christmas. “Only the Canadian government is determined to destroy its post office.” McLeod said the plan Canada Post has put into place will see the job losses happen through attrition, with an estimated 15,000 workers leaving the company or retiring. “They just won’t be replaced,” McLeod said. The first communities that will be required to switch to community mailboxes will be announced late in 2014.

Your reaction: ‘Are you kidding me?’

holiday

*Offer only valid from December 10, 2013, to January 2, 2014 (the “Program Period”). See dealer for full details.

president of the union local that represents letter carriers in Kamloops is angry and sad. Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Conservative MP Cathy McLeod said it was a difficult decision, but argued changes needed to be made. McLeod cited a Conference Board of Canada report in April that predicted the postal system would see a $1-billion loss by 2020 if the corporation didn’t make changes to address the impact of online commerce, email and other forms of communication. “She always refers to that report,” Mitchell said. “But, if you look at Canada Post’s annual report, you’ll see it has had a profit of $500 million in the past five years.” The 2012 annual report — commissioned by Canada Post — notes a before-tax profit of $127 million for that year, compared to a $226 million loss in 2011. Mitchell said that figure is the result of a $150-million settlement the corporation was required to make on a lawsuit filed in the 1970s. Canada Post’s annual report notes the $127 million profit would have been a $25-million loss had reductions in sick leave and post-retirement health benefits not been agreed to in the latest collection agreement with its union. The pay-equity suit was filed by the Public Service Alliance of Canada in 1983 on behalf

1000 ELIGIBLE OWNERS GET A $1000 HOLIDAY OWNER BONUS.*

COMPLIMENTARY

OIL CHANGES 2 YEARS/40,000 KM**

JUDY COLLINGE “It has to happen. They can’t be running a deficit all the time. We’ve been in a community-box situation for 35 years. It’s fine.”

SIGN& S I N& DRIVE L E A S I N G†

HURRY, OFFERS END JANUARY 2!

685 NOTRE DAME DRIVE, KAMLOOPS • TOLL FREE 1-855-314-6307

A2 ❖ THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

FREE

holiday turkey!

Please help those in need With your donation of 10,000 points at Save on Foods Sahali or any Kamloops Cooper’s Foods location we will donate a

holiday turkey

FREE with 10,000 points redeemed

“Holiday Turkey” to the Kamloops Food Bank. Every customer who donates can enter for a chance to win 20,000 points!

valid from Dec. 6 - 24

Draws will take place at each location!

5 prizes to be awarded. Happy Holidays compliments of:

1210 Summit Drive

Name: Phone:

AVAILABLE AT ALL FOUR COOPER’S FOODS LOCATIONS

Redeem 10,000 points for a 3-9kg Turkey

*To the cashiers: please enter UPC code to redeem 10,000 points for a 3-9kg turkey

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

INDEX

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

TODAY’S FORECAST Cloudy, cool High: -4 C Low: -5 C

WEATHER ALMANAC

Viewpoint/Your Opinion . . . . A8-9 One year ago Hi: 3 C Low: -0.3 C Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A16 Record High: 12 C (1999) Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A20 Record Low: -17.2 C (1956,72) Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1

Entertainment . . . . . . . B2 TODAY’S FLYERS *Selected distribution Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . B11 Andre’s Electronics, Arby’s, Bijoutere Jewellery, Dell, Future Shop, M&M Meats, Drugs, Michaels, PC Mobile, Rexall, Rona, Safeway, Save-On-Foods, Classiﬁeds . . . . . . . . . B19 London Sears, Shoppers, Showcase, Superstore, Toys ‘R Us, Walmart, Rogers*, GDNPC*, North Shore . . . . . . . . . C1 Kawasaki*, Highland Valley Foods*, Cooper’s*, Canadian Tire*, Big Lots*

Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/ kamloopsthisweek

UPFRONT

KAMLOOPS

THIS WEEK

Throughout the five weeks of Roy Fraser’s double-murder trial, the media have only been allowed to report what hap-pened when the jury was in the courtroom.. When the jury begins its deliberations, KTW W will publish online a collection of sto-ries detailing what happened when the juryy was not in the room. Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com p to find those stories once the jury has been fi sseent to deliberate.

Is he a murderer? A jury will now decide if Roy Fraser killed Kenneth Yaretz Jr. and Damien Marks By Tim Petruk STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

Use your “common sense.” That was the message from the Crown to a 13-person B.C. Supreme Court jury on Wednesday, Dec. 11, during closing submissions in Roy Fraser’s double-murder trial. The 56-year-old is facing one count each of first- and seconddegree murder in the 2009 deaths of Ken Yaretz Jr., 25, and Damien Marks, 31. “This is a circumstantial case,” Crown prosecutor Joel Gold said. “It means there is no direct evidence linking Mr. Fraser to these murders. “But, when you carefully consider all of the circumstantial evidence . . . you should come to the conclusion that Mr. Fraser committed these murders and that no other explanation makes sense.” Yaretz and Marks were last seen alive on April 17, 2009, when it is believed they travelled from Brocklehurst to Fraser’s Knouff Lake property to gather some of Yaretz’s belongings. Yaretz and Fraser had operated a

marijuana-grow operation in Knouff Lake in late 2008 and Marks was a close friend of Yaretz and an associate of Fraser. Court has heard Yaretz was affiliated with the Independent Soldiers street gang and Jayme Russell, who was then the leader of its Kamloops cell. Court has heard both Yaretz and Marks were seen carrying handguns in the weeks before their disappearance. Yaretz borrowed Fraser’s pickup truck and kept it for months, court heard, eventually signing it over to a relative of a high-ranking Kelowna gangster — a move the defence has suggested was to cover a “substantial” debt. That — along with Yaretz’s failure to pay Fraser for their grow-op and Yaretz’s apparent plan to steal and sell two valuable animal mounts from Fraser’s house — was Fraser’s motive, according to the Crown. The bodies of Yaretz and Marks were found in a hole on Fraser’s property on May 26, 2009, while police were executing a search warrant. Yaretz’s blood was found in the floor joists and crawl space beneath

the front entrance of Fraser’s home, as well as around the frame of the inside of the front door. Marks’ blood was found in his work van. The Crown theory is that Fraser killed Yaretz out of anger in the front entrance of his home. Prosecutors believe Marks witnessed the killing and Fraser then killed Marks to do away with any witnesses. The Crown theory is that Fraser then buried the bodies in a pre-dug hole on his property, cleaned up both murder scenes and drove the van to Marks’ former address in Brocklehurst. The defence has not presented an alternate theory, only to say there was ample opportunity — and motive — for someone else to have killed Yaretz and Marks. “The Crown wants you to believe that a 52-year-old man — five-footeight, 162 pounds — did not just kill one person, but two,” defence lawyer Jordan Watt said in his closing remarks. “Both individuals [were] half his age — one 25, the other 31 — one individual with ties to a criminal

YOUR NEEDS...YOUR LIFE • Life/Term Insurance • Mortgage Insurance • Critical Illness Insurance • Disability Insurance • Group & Personal Extended Health & Dental Plans • RRSP’S (guaranteed loans up to $25,000) • TFSA’s, RRIF’s, & RESP’s

organization and both individuals were known to carry guns.” Watt also pointed to the evidence of an engineer who performed an inspection on an outbuilding on Fraser’s property on April 18, 2009 — the day after the Crown claims the murders were committed. “He didn’t describe anything unusual . . . or any appearance of a problem,” Watt said, also noting the engineer did not report seeing Marks’ van. “If this happened the way the Crown wants you to believe it did, surely this individual would have noticed something.” Watt said there are too many holes in the Crown’s case for the jury to convict Fraser. “This evidence does not establish that the only rational inference of how these two individuals met their demise was at the hands of Mr. Fraser,” he said. “This evidence does not establish when these individuals were killed, this evidence does not establish how these individuals were killed and, most importantly, this evidence does not establish who killed these individuals.”

According to the Crown, however, the absence of an alternate theory and the overwhelming nature of the circumstantial evidence against Fraser means he’s the one who killed Yaretz and Marks. “The only reasonable, rational inference in this case is that Mr. Fraser committed these murders,” Gold said. “Sometimes things are exactly as they appear. “I urge you to use your collective common sense in this case and find Mr. Fraser guilty as charged.” Ten members of the Kamloops RCMP’s serious-crimes section were in the courtroom to hear the closing remarks from both sides. There are 13 jurors sitting as a precaution. One will be dismissed at random prior to deliberations. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Ian Josephson began his charge to the jury following closing remarks. Deliberations are expected to begin at the conclusion of Josephson’s charge on Thursday, Dec. 12. Check kamloopsthisweek. com and twitter.com/timpetruk for updates.

Do yyou have a ﬁnancial plan to protect against risks along the way?

GODDYN G ODDYN & ASSOCIATES

Insurance & Investments

245 1st Avenue CarolGoddyn.com Ph: 250.374.2138 Toll Free: 1.866.374.2187

A4 â?&#x2013; THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

City of Kamloops

www.kamloops.ca

City Page

/& 84 /05&4 '30. $*5 : )"--

16th Annual Choral Rhapsody of Christmas Tuesday December 17th, 7:00 pm ~ Free Community Concert The City of Kamloops would like to invite residents to attend the 16th Annual Choral Rhapsody of Christmas at the Sagebrush Theatre. The concert is sponsored by the City of Kamloops, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services and although the event is free of charge, food and cash donations for the Kamloops Food Bank will be gratefully accepted. New this year, seating is reserved and we recommend booking tickets in advance, through Kamloops Box Office Live by phone at 250-374-5483, in-person at 1025 Lorne Street or online www.kamloopslive.ca (access code: Christmas). The City extends a special thank you to the six local choirs, who will be presenting a delightful selection of songs: t %FTFSU 4PVOET )BSNPOZ t (FSNBO -JFEFSLSFJT $IPJS t )VC $JUZ 4JOHFST t 5IF 0 - 1 ) 4U "OOhT "DBEFNZ 3JTJOH 4UBST 4DIPPM $IPJS t 4JMWFS #FMM 4JOHFST t 5IF )BQQZ $IPSJTUFST The Master of Ceremonies, Ron Routledge, and the piano accompanist, Bill Brown, will lead the sing-a-longs in between sets for audience participation. For more information about the event, please call 250-828-3611. For advance tickets call 250-374-5483.

The 16th Annual Choral Rhapsody of Christmas is Dec 17.

Council Calendar

Career Opportunities

Notes

Regular Council Meeting Dec 17, 1:30 pm

Construction Inspector / Laboratory Technologist Competition No. 03-63/13 Closing: Dec 12, 2013

2014 Business Licence Renewals 2014 Business Licence renewals have been mailed. Payments are due by Jan 1, 2014 and may be paid tonline by credit card using your MyCity account through online banking services, by mail, or in person at City Hall. Business Licence accounts outstanding after Jan 15, 2014 will have a $25 late payment charge added to the balance owing.

Notice to Property Owners Utility Billing Property owners are reminded that any outstanding City Utility balances are due by Dec 31, 2013. Accounts must be paid in full to avoid any outstanding amounts rolling into tax arrears. Arrears interest will be charged at a rate of 6% per annum. Payments can be made at City Hall, by mail or through your financial institution. For further information, please contact 250-828-3438.

Public Hearing Dec 17, 7 pm Council Budget Meeting Jan 14, 10:30am Regular Council Meeting Jan 14, 1:30 pm Public Hearing Jan 14, 7 pm Regular Council Meeting Jan 21, 1:30 pm Regular Council Meeting Jan 28, 1:30 pm Public Hearing Jan 28, 7 pm Regular City Council meetings are broadcast on Shaw Cable as follows: Thurs and Sat at 11 am and Sun at 7 pm. Council meetings can also be viewed online at: kamloops.ca/webcast. Meeting schedule is available at kamloops.ca/council

Career Opportunities Applications are being accepted for the following unions positions: Carpenter Competition No. 03-64/13 Closing: Dec 12, 2013

Applications are being accepted for the following management position: Water & Sewer Engineer Competition No. 05-19/13 Closing: Dec 19, 2013 Human Resources: 250-828-3439 kamloops.ca/careers

Notes Snow Removal of City Properties Kamloops Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services staff are responsible for maintaining snow and ice control on municipal properties. Municipal properties consist of public buildings, parks, community centres and walkways. Priorities for snow and ice control on municipal properties is governed by Council Policy PRS-13. For more information call 250-828-3461. Snow Removal & Accessibilty Please support your fellow citizens who use canes, walkers, wheelchairs, guide and assistance dogs. Keep your sidewalks clear of snow and ice. Take a few extra minutes to clear any curb cuts and bus stops near you as well. Be sure to keep disabled parking free of snow and ice.

If you have not received your renewal notice or if there has been a change to your business, please contact the Business Licence office at 105 Seymour Street or phone 250-828-3481 prior to submitting the 2014 payment. Commercial Vehicle Licence Plate Renewal - By-law No. 33-5 Owners and operators of commercial vehicles are reminded that before a vehicle is used or operated on any highway within the municipality, the vehicle requires a Commercial Vehicle Licence Plate be displayed pursuant to the Local Government Act and City of Kamloops Licensing of Commercial Vehicles By-law No. 33-5. As of Jan 1, the 2014 plates (teal-coloured decals) are required to be displayed.

City Facilities Holiday Closures City Hall will be closed on Wed, Dec 25, Thurs, Dec 26 and Wed, Jan 1.

Did you know... Transit in Kamloops is one of BC Transit's most efficient and effective systems with a lower average cost per hour of $92.65 compared to the BC Transit average of $99.

Commercial Vehicle Licence Plates range from $25 to $40 per vehicle annually and are based on weight. They can be purchased at City Hall and By-law Services between 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, on presentation of a validated certificate of insurance. For additional info phone 250-828-3481.

7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC V2C 1A2 | Phone 250-828-3311 | Fax 250-828-3578 | Emergency only after hours Phone 250-372-1710

www.kamloops.ca

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013 ❖ A5

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

DURAHIDE SOFA

TO PREPARE FOR OUR SOFA

ONE-OF-A-KIND ONCE A YEAR ONE DAY ONLY ROCKER RECLINER

ROCKER RECLINER

NEW YEAR'S DAY

SALE LEATHER SECTIONAL

3 PIECE LEATHER SOFA SET

UP TO

2 PIECE FABRIC SOFA SET

6070

20304050

% OFF

PLATFORM BED QUEEN HEADBOARD, FOOTBOARD & RAILS

Mon. - Wed. 9 am - 6 pm

Thur-Fri. 9 am - 9 pm PM OPEN 11 AM-5 Sat. 9 am - 6 pm • Sun. 11 am - 5 pm

NEW YEAR'S SHOP online at DAY! www.cityfurniturecanada.com "WE DON'T SELL - WE HELP YOU BUY!"

1350 Hillside Dr.

372-7999

Across from Aberdeen Mall

CHARGE IT! CITY

December 12, 2013

Shop Early for Best Selection

LOCAL NEWS

Limited Stock!

Kamloops city council is taking the next step toward building a new North Shore community policing office. The city is seeking approval to borrow $1.55 million to buy and renovate the Kamloops Kia dealership at 915 Seventh Street via a borrowing bylaw. The city originally expected to spend $200,000 less on the project, but corporate services and community safety director David Duckworth said a detailed estimate on renovations to the dealership came in higher than originally proposed. The office will replace the Kamloops RCMP’s current North Shore outpost on Fortune Drive, which the force has outgrown. Kamloops Kia plans to continue leasing the dealership lands for the next year, until it finishes building its new location. The city has also agreed to stick with its lease on Fortune until the end of 2015.

Passengers keep coming

BUY ONE GET ONE

$34

$17 97

Open Late Thursday December, D De ec e c ce em e m 12-14 Dec 12th until 8:00 pm ww www.summittools.com www ww

REG. $59.99

REG. $19.99

3 Pc Tri-Flute Bit Set

• Bonus: Two 3 pc sets for the price of one • Includes 5/8", 3/4",& 1" diameter bits • Fits all standard 1/4" quick-change chucks

$9 97

$24 97

REG. $29.99

REG. $39.99

Portable Ceramic Heater

3 Pc Adjustable Wrench Set

15 Oz Framing Hammer

• 750/1500 watts • 2 heat settings • Power indicator light

• Size: 6", 8", 10". Comfortable injected grip handle. Built-In nut drivers in handle

• 15 oz weight for faster swing and minimized fatigue

BONUS

3rd 4AMP BATTERY

After Tade-In

$599

$429 97 $100 00

$89 97

$329 18V Fuel 1/2" Hammer 97

REG. $749.99

6 Pc 18V Cordless Combo Kit

• Six Li-Ion cordless tools for drilling, driving, fastening, sawing, grinding, demolition, and more

REG. $79.99

$179 97

REG. $99.99

D-Handle Jig Saw

• Provides maximum sanding speed for smooth finishes. Dual-plane counter-balanced fan reduces user fatigue

• Motor: 1.8 Amp, 15,000 to 22,000 rpm • Includes: scraper blade, flush cut blade 1-3/8", & 3/4", segment saw blade HSS, hook & loop sanding pad, 10 pc each 80 grit & 120 grit sanding papers

• 2 pc magnet motor produces 400 in/lbs • 1/2" keyless chuck allows for quick and easy bit changes

$79 97

1/4" Laminate Trimmer

REG. $99.99

5" Random Orbit Sander

25 Pc Oscillating Multi Tool Kit

18V 1/2" Drill Driver Kit

• Includes 1/2" hammer drill/driver,1/4" hex drive impact driver,(2) Li-Ion batteries, charger & case

$69

REG. $49.99

REG. $139.99

Drill & 1/4" Hex Impact Kit

$49 97

$29 97

• 6 Amp motor • Tool-less blade change system • Four orbital-action settings

• 4 Amp motor • Compact & lightweight (only 3.3 lbs) • Slim design with rubberized grip

REG. $199.99

Biscuit Joiner Kit

• 6.5 Amp motor, 10,000 rpm • Dual rack & pinion fence • Comes with case

$49 97 $99

$39

REG. $119.99

4-1/2" Angle Grinder

7-1/4" Circular Saw

REG. $59.99

• 6 Amp, 11,000 rpm • Lock-on/off switch for extended use applications • Service MinderTM brushes

• Motor: 13 Amp, 5800 rpm • Cut to 23/8" at 90° and 1-3/4" at 45° • Heavy duty aluminum base plate

$399

$29 97

REG. $69.99

• CUL approved • Durable aluminum die-cast body with quick head adjustment

• Triple tap lighted ends

Bonus

$189 97 REG. $229.99

REG. $499.99

• Heavy duty ball bearing slides on all drawers for smooth action • 4100 cubic inches of storage up top, 10,500 cubic inches below

24 LED Portable Work Light

12/3 Ga 15M Extension Cord

977

26" 8 Drawer Roller Cabinet With 8 Drawer Top Chest

REG. $59.99

$399

$139 97

• Includes 6 gal, 150 psi compressor, 18 gauge, 2" brad nailer, 25' of 1/4" air hose

REG. $189.99

REG. $529.99

10" Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw • 15 Amp motor, 4,000 rpm • Will cut up to 2" x 14" stock, 6" base board vertical capacity

14923 17 PC M-STYLE AIR ACCESSORY SET

Compressor / 2" Brad Nailer Kit

6.0 Gallon Pancake Compressor

a Hw

nad ns-Ca

$15 Value Trans-Cana

da Hw

Trans-Canada Hwy East Frontage Rd

Tra

• 150 max PSI 6.0 gallon tank (22.7 L) and 2.6 SCFM* delivered @ 90 PSI pump, enable long tool run time with quick recovery

Glenwood

Glenwood Dr

Oriole Rd

Prices valid on Dec 12-14 2013 while quantities last. Sale applies to items in stock only. No phone orders. Prices will not be disclosed over the phone. No rain checks. We reserve the right to correct any errors. Store Hours: MON - FRI: 8 am to 5:30 pm, SAT: 9 am to 5 pm, SUN / Holidays: Closed

Falcon Rd

Plover Rd

In Valleyview Tel: 250-374-2411 150 Oriole Rd, Kamloops B.C. V2C 4N7

Curlew Rd

Oriole Rd

Passenger traffic at Kamloops Airport continues to grow. In November, the passenger count was 24,170, which is a seven per cent increase over the 22,445 passengers who passed through the terminal in November 2012. Through 11 months this year, passenger traffic is up by four per cent over the same period in 2012 — 260,373 compared to 249,337.

“Why Buy Tools Anywhere Else”

No rain cheques on selected items See in-store for details

Christmas Sale

l Dr

New police ofﬁce on North Shore

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Industria

A6 THURSDAY,

Valleyview

iew

Valleyv

Dr Valleyview Dr

DECEMBER SPECIAL! LUNCH HAPPY HOUR FROM 11:30 - 3:30

FF O % 0 1 1/2 PRICE BENTO “A”

Season’s Greetings

GIFT S CERTIFICATE

PARTY TRAY “A” & “B”

$10 OFF

TAKE OUT ONLY. ONE DAY NOTICE REQUIRED

3020 Westsyde Rd • 250-579-2129 9 2129 299 • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK - 11:30am-9pm • www.nishinosushi.ca

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

LOCAL NEWS

City turns to Monkey on budget talk

AN ARTISTIC STAR IS BORN Four-year-old Myla Goddard flashes a proud smile at her mom while showing off her efforts to colour a mitten to add to the window display at the downtown Kamloops Library. Dave Eagles/KTW

HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING

PUT

LO-BOY

MARKET ON YOUR SHOPPING LIST THIS YEAR...

* PRICES IN EFFECT TIL DEC. 24TH

NAME BRAND GIFTS... LO-BOY PRICES... AND WE PAY THE TAX!!

ties and a pitch for a commercial recycling program. Headed into budget discussions, the city is looking at a 1.99 per cent tax increase and a five per cent increase in sewer fees for 2014. The extra costs

NOW * 175.00 SEWING & PROJECT BOOKS `SPECIAL PURCHASE all stock

30%OFF *

3 COLORS

• 26+ Strains • High CBD-Specific • • • •

Online Orders

NOW 28.99/ea *

DECOR ACCESSORIES

2 SIZES

50% -70%

reg. price

OFF reg. price*

46-100 Kalamalka Lake Rd (Alpine Cntr), Vernon, BC • 778.475.3398 • info@thc.ca

www.theherbalhealthcentre.ca

RIVER CITY NISSAN WE MAKE IT EASY! AS LOW AS 0.9% FINANCING ON SELECT PRE-OWNED CERTIFIED NISSAN VEHICLES! 07 LEXUS IS 350 SPORT NOW $ #UT584B. AUTO. WAS $20,888

10 NISSAN VERSA SI VOP

NOW

09 NISSAN QUEST

NOW

07 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA 4X4

NOW

05 NISSAN X-TRAIL XE AWD

NOW

07 GMC SIERRA 1500HD 4X4 CREW

NOW

06 DODGE RAM 1500 Q/CAB 4X4 SPORT

NOW

#UC526. AUTO, FWD. WAS $19,999

#UT641. ONLY 132,000 KMS! WAS $13,999

#T13280B. LOW KMS. WAS $11,999

off face value (purchase 100.00 you pay 90.00) Valid for use after Jan. 3, 14

**Exclusive to Fabricland Sewing Club Members** KAMLOOPS 2121 East Trans Canada Hwy. VALLEYVIEW • 250-374-3360 Fabricland Sewing Club Members Value Hotline 1-866-R-FABRIC 1-866-732-2742 www.fabriclandwest.com

WA FOR TCH IN-S OUR SPE TORE CIAL S!

NOW

11 DODGE RAM LARAMIE CREW

NOW

10 TOYOTA COROLLA S

NOW

#UT607. NAVIGATION, BOX LINER. WAS $33,888

#C13074A. AUTO, 1 OWNER, SPORTY 4 DR. WAS $16,999

18,991 $ 10,749 $ 14,999 $ 17,423 $ 8,246 $ 17,741 $ 11,888 $ 16,981 $ 17,881 $ 8,641 $ 27,879 $ 13,897

NOW

11 CHEV CRUZE TURBO

05 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS

GIFT CERTIFICATES* any demonination SAVE 10%

Mon. - Wed. & Sat. 9:30a.m.-5:30p.m. Thur. & Fri. 9:30a.m.-9:00p.m. Sunday Noon - 5:00p.m.

09 PONTIAC G5 SE

#T13301A. AUTO, 126,112 KMS. WAS $19,999

NOW 19.00/ea 459 TRANQUILLE RD MON to SAT 10-5

#T13128A. DUAL TOPS, A/C. WAS $18,888

#UT628A. V8, AUTO. WAS $18,999

Formulations Extracts Edibles Topicals Accessories

Now Shipping

#C13104A. FWD, LOW KMS. WAS $9,888

MONSTER PYJAMA BACK PACK reg. 57.98/ea

would add just under $48 to the average property-tax bill. The number doesn’t include supplemental budget items, nor does it factor in any surplus money the city may have at the end of this year.

Offering qualified patients comprehensive advice & the finest medicinal Cannabis products

#T13140A. AUTO, FWD. WAS $12,888

TRUEFORM DRESSFORMS REG. 400.00

FLANNEL BODY BUDDY PILLOW 20” X 48”

loboymarket.com

meetings rather than to block any of those thoughts.” Among the 127 items are requests for sidewalks in the Sagebrush neighbourhood, suggestions the city charge for parking at more park facili-

#T13217A. 3.5L AUTO, EXCELLENT CONDITION. WAS $19,999

SEE OUR AD IN TUESDAY’S PAPER FOR SOME SERIOUS

LO-BOY DEALS!

Kamloops city councillors will turn to a new tool this year — the website SurveyMonkey — as they try to decide which of the 127 suggestions and requests made at public-budget consultations they will spend the most time discussing. City CAO David Trawin said staff has created an online survey of public feedback to get a handle on council priorities. Public comments will be up for discussion in a special morning meeting on Jan. 14 and have not been factored into this year’s preliminary budget numbers. “By no means does this mean you can’t bring up and assess any one of those 127 items,” Mayor Peter Milobar told councillors. “It’s meant to try to give us an idea how to manage time within the

3 MONTH WARRANTY ON ALL USED INVENTORY

@ RIVERCITYNISSAN.COM OVER 25 USED CERTIFIED NISSANS IN STOCK! PLUS! OVER 25 CERTIFIED USED NISSAN VEHICLES IN STOCK!

1-888-466-5948

A8 THURSDAY,

December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

VIEWPOINT

KAMLOOPS

THIS WEEK

Publisher: Kelly Hall publisher@kamloopsthisweek.com Editor: Christopher Foulds editor@kamloopsthisweek.com

It’s simple: Times continue to change

PUBLISHER Kelly Hall

EDITOR Christopher Foulds

EDITORIAL Associate editor: Dale Bass, Dave Eagles, Tim Petruk, Marty Hastings, Andrea Klassen,

ADVERTISING Ray Jolicoeur, Linda Bolton, Don Levasseur, Randy Schroeder, Erin Thompson, Danielle Noordam, Holly Cooper

CIRCULATION Manager: Anne-Marie John Serena Platzer

FRONT OFFICE Manager: Cindi Hamoline Nancy Graham, Lorraine Dickinson, Angela Wilson

PRODUCTION Fernanda Fisher, Nancy Wahn, Mike Eng, Patricia Hort, Sean Graham, Lee Malbeuf

CONTACT US Switchboard 250-374-7467 Classifieds 250-371-4949 Classifieds Fax 250-374-1033 e-mailclassifieds@ kamloopsthisweek.com Circulation 250-374-0462

Kamloops This Week is owned by Thompson River Publications Partnership Limited

Kamloops This Week is a politically independent newspaper, published Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1365B Dalhousie Dr. Kamloops, B.C. V2C 5P6 Ph: 250-374-7467 Fax: 250-374-1033 e-mail: editor@kamloopsthisweek.com All material contained in this publication is protected by copyright. Reproduction is expressly prohibited by the rightsholder.

Harper government seeks to hide more info from public

N 2005, CONSERVATIVE leader Stephen Harper declared he would “stand up for Canada.” It was the start of the federalelection campaign and the country was still digesting the many truths of the Gomery Commission, that federal body that spent months looking into the federal sponsorship program in Quebec, the albatross that involved the federal Liberals and which had firmly wrapped itself around former Liberal prime minister Jean Chretien’s neck. One of the major findings of the report by retired justice John Gomery was the need for protection for whistleblowers in the federal public sector who went public with government wrongdoings. Among the platforms Harper would use for his campaign were proposals to address government accountability and transparency, things like fixing the broken system of awarding government contracts, being truthful in budgets, strengthening access-to-information laws, improving auditing and accountability in government departments and providing protection for whistleblowers. In 2006, as he prepared to take over as head of the federal government, Harper declared one of his government’s first acts would be to create an accountability law that would be in line with Gomery’s recommendations. Fast forward to this week and the revelation through an anonymous source — who provided documentation to back the information — that the government will now require all staff for members of Parliament to sign a lifetime confidentiality agreement.

DALE BASS Street

LEVEL So much for the public knowing the public’s business. I would have thought existing laws — things like privacy rights, national security and all those other requirements I learned about during my brief sojourn into the federal public service — would suffice to ensure we only are able to find out about the things that rightly belong within the public purview. Heck, even now, 15 years after having left what was and remains a highsecurity-classification job, I am still bound by law to not disclose all those special details in the Canadian passport that are there to protect its integrity and make it difficult to duplicate. That makes sense and exists to protect the government and Canadians, but this new requirement by the Conservative government goes beyond that logic to something designed simply to protect a political party. It’s spelled out in the second clause of the one-page agreement, the need to protect “the politically sensitive and partisan environment” in which they work. Break it and it can mean immediate

termination. Don’t sign it and there go any pay raises or chances at promotions or transfers. It’s been decried as a blatant attempt to stop whistleblowers within the federal government. So, just to put it into perspective, here’s a list of some of those government staffers who have taken their issues public — and why: • Sylvie Therrien revealed Employment Insurance investigators had been assigned quotas to achieve, which led to harassment and wrongful penalties on Canadians; • Michele Brill-Edwards was the senior physician with Health Canada who went public with the influence pharmaceutical companies exert on approvals of drugs; • Joanna Gualtieri went public with all the lavish spending by the federal foreign-affairs department; • Richard Colvin revealed Canadian troops handed over Afghan detainees to that beleaguered country’s authorities to be tortured; • Linda Keen, head of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, went public with her concern the government wanted to reopen its Chalk River atomic plant, even though it had not met safety standards; • Allan Cutler is the man who blew that first whistle that led to the Gomery commission. My hubby refers to our prime minister as Stephen Stalin. I used to laugh. It’s not funny anymore. dale@kamloopsthisweek.com kamloopsstreetlevel.tumblr.com

It is disappointing to those who continue to use Canada Post to send and receive mail. However, the Crown corporation’s decision this week to do away with door-to-door delivery in urban areas is anything but a surprise. Canada Post is only the latest in a long line of institutions caught in the technological revolution that is the Internet. As publishers of this newspaper, we know better than most the challenges the technology has presented. However, the Internet is not going anywhere, so we adapt or die — and that includes Canada Post. While the postal-workers’ union continues to point to the 2012 profit realized by Canada Post, it often neglects to add the fine print found in Canada Post’s 2012 annual report. Yes, Canada Post’s annual report notes a $127 million profit — but it points out clearly that profit would have been a $25-million loss had reductions in sick leave and postretirement health benefits not been agreed to in the latest collection agreement with its union. And, it adds, those reductions were one-time realizations, not recurring. In fact, the future looks bleak for the venerable institution, with the Conference Board of Canada predicting Canada Post will lose $1 billion each year by 2020. Even with this week’s dramatic decision, the Conference Board estimates annual losses of about $500 million per year by 2020. Mail delivery is not a growth industry and the continual decrease in revenue and pieces of mail sent and received highlights that fact. If this is indeed “an opportunity for the Conservatives to take a leadership role in the extinguishing of union jobs,” as claimed by Kamloops and District Labour Council president Peter Kerek, and if there is indeed money to be made on the existing Canada Post model, surely a private company will step into the breach and realize the profit. As we do with that long-lost letter from afar, we suspect we will all be waiting in vain for such a company to fill the door-to-door role being vacated by the Crown corporation.

OUR

VIEW

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

YOUROPINION

KAMLOOPS

THIS WEEK Speak up You can comment on any story you read @ kamloopsthisweek.com

A selection of comments on KTW stories, culled online

Re: Bass column: The little boy opposing Ajax mine must be hoarse by now: “I think it is much more prudent to be protesting now with ‘Ajax: A mine too close,” rather than later with ‘Ajax: a mine to close.’ —posted by Cynthia Ross Friedman

Let’s be fair to the KGHM Ajax mine proposal Editor: The KGHM Ajax mine proposal will disturb a lot less land than the City of Kamloops has disturbed. Geographically, this is a fact. So, here’s my first point: East, west, north and south, the City of Kamloops itself resides directly upon what was considered to be pristine grasslands. Here’s my second point: Nothing has been left the same as it

was — not the original grasslands nor the originally occurring habitat. So, I’ll ask the $64,000 question: Is anyone in a big hurry to move? Looking back, it’s probably a good thing we were not held accountable to restore the original pristine grasslands. We were quite obviously granted a social licence to encroach and disturb. The result?

Kamloops is here today and growing — industry and all. Otherwise, can you imagine opposition to diesel-powered locomotives and/or the diesel-powered heavy equipment that built our highways and our Kamloops roadways? How about the diesel-powered trucking industry that followed right behind and opened up the flow of product to our Interior transportation hub?

The KGHM/Ajax mine is yet within its proposal stage for approval and as an end user with respect to that of heavy equipment and diesel fuel. The forest industry is another good example of the same requirement, regarding diesel fuel and use of heavy equipment. My third point is our B.C. mining industry is very much a part of our Kamloops heritage, so let’s be fair to the

Les Evens Kamloops

SURPRISE SNOWFALL

Re: Letter: debate over Ajax mine anything but tiresome and old: “Like the rest of the silent majority, I also think you guys are getting tiresome and old. “You’re the only ones not to realize that. “You have made your points, over and over and over. “How many times are you going to fry that catfish? “Why don’t you and all your like-minded buddies wait until the process is done before you continually spout off, fear-monger, jump to conclusions or whatever else you seem hellbent on doing? “Have you picked a date yet?” — posted by Bob

KGHM Ajax proposal. The company is certainly not to be held accountable and/or to blame for being an end user of diesel fuel and the heavy equipment that requires it. It’s a commonplace fuel used in all industry that digs and/or builds and/or develops and then transports anything that will go in and out of Kamloops.

Kamloops motorists had to contend with snowy conditions on local roads for most of Wednesday, Dec. 11, as far more of the white stuff fell than was forecast. City plow and sanding crews became a more frequent sight once the snowfall stopped. The significant amount led to a number of accidents on Kamloopsarea roads. Dave Eagles/KTW

Federal Conservative party cannot be trusted Editor: I do not trust the federal Conservatives. I believe they are a bad party with an abysmal commander. In my view, their governance of our nation is wretched, retrograde, often shameful and, on occasion, apparently even criminal. So, for me, there is considerable irony in the fact a proposed bill (Bill C-559) to actually improve how government is con-

ducted originates with a Conservative MP. Michael Chong is a backbencher who has shown considerable courage in standing up to his autocratic prime minister and Prime Minister’s Office. Chong has dared draft a law that would require leaders and headquarters executives to not interfere in constituency-level candidate selection. It would also hold leaders accountable to the will of their MPs.

I hope all MPs of all parties and their executives support Bill C-559 and ensure its smooth passage into law. Pity about the escape clause that lets the PMO off the hook until after the next election. Otherwise, it looks to be a positive move for a change. Howard Neighbor Kamloops

TALK BACK

Q&A WE ASKED Should alcohol be available for sale in grocery stores?

SURVEY RESULTS

YES 52% NO 48% 98 VOTES WHAT’S YOUR TAKE? Do you care that Canada Post will discontinue door-to-door delivery in urban areas?

VOTE ONLINE Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com and scroll down the right side of the page.

Kamloops This Week is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 1-888-687-2213 or go to bcpresscouncil.org.

Give the gift of a donation this holiday season! 250-434-6995 www.kamloopsfoundation.com

A10 ❖ THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

Please Don’t Drink & Drive!

DON’S Auto Towing Ltd.

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Planning some holiday cheer?

671 Athabasca Street West Kamloops, BC 250-374-6281 • 1-877-374-6281

Call a deer!

Celebrate The Season...

(250) 372-5110 Hours of operation : 9:00pm - 3:00am 12/06, 12/07, 12/13, 12/14, 12/20, 12/21,

402-1801 Princeton-Kamloops Hwy 5A, Kamloops BC, V2E 2J7 Ph. 250-377-3365 Fax. 250-377-3386

12/27, 12/28, 12/31

www.stagsheadliquorstore.com

Our Passion for Health is the Heart of our Products

VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE!

Product Every Strauss action sf ti is 100% Sa r Your O d ee Guarant ed. nd fu Re Money

If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering this Holiday season,

Please call (250)320.0650 or visit us online at www.operationnezrouge.com/en/region/kamloops w ww.opera

In this Season of

Joy,

www.surplusherbys.com 248 TRANQUILLE RD • 250-376-2714 NORTH SHORE - KAMLOOPS Your one stop for everything you didn’t know you need!

With Warm Wishes

Celebrate Friends & Family. Located In The Southwest

969 Laval Crescent

250-374-9995 www.cactuscollision.com “Locally Owned and Operated”

Please drive safely.

Stay safe, don’t drink & drive.

for a Joyous & bright holiday to you & your family!

767 Notre Dame Drive // Kamloops , BC 250.372.9300 // Visit us online at TVDI.ca

Celebrate Responsibly this Holiday Season

YOUR SAFETY IS OUR CONCERN

Arrive home safe, don’t drink & drive.

BRAKES • MUFFLERS • EXHAUST 935 VICTORIA ST. • 250-374-7702 Servicing Kamloops & area for over 35 years!

THOMPSON INC.

CHECK BEFORE YOU GO! www.DriveBC.ca

T Too many ffestivities spoiled by drunk driving. We all spend a lot of time organizing the perfect holiday party. Unfortunately, too many of these festivities are spoiled every year by the effects of drunk driving. Over the Christmas period, road accidents caused by this scourge are numerous as are the police road blocks which lead to a multitude of arrests for the same reason. Everyone deplores the thousands of deaths caused by drunk driving which occur every year in this country. The number of these dramas increase exponentially during the Christmas holidays when more visiting takes place and the opportunities of taking one glass too many increase. And this doesn’t even take into account the fact that drivers must deal with sometimes difﬁcult, winter road conditions. Arrests for drunk driving also have many unpleasant consequences long after the pleasant fog of alcohol has disappeared.

So don’t have your Holiday festivities spoiled, call Operation Red Nose.

A11

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013 Â&#x2122;

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

LOCAL NEWS

GIFT WRAP STATION 100% of donations go to local charities! Located in the Food Cour t.

Gift Wrap is open all mall hours! Monday to Saturday: 9am - 9pm Sunday: 9am - 6pm

A BUGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S-EYE VIEW OF LIFE Eleven-year-old Maximus Foster looks at life through the eyesight of an insect during a weekend visit to the Big Little Science Centre at 655 Holt St. on the North Shore. This weekend, the centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus is on Santa and his travels. More information can be found online at biglittlesciencecentre.org. Allen Douglas/KTW

HIGHWAY 97 AT COOPER ROAD, KELOWNA, BC 1.800.610.7467 I ORCHARDPARKSHOPPING.COM

% 0 7 E SAV

S â&#x20AC;&#x2122; L L O R E H T F ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S END O

up to

E C N A R A E L C E SIV S A M R U O G N DURI RING! STORE â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;TIL SP

LANS - WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;LL

P NO INTEREST NO PAYMENT,

Luxury Vinyl Starting at T $1.29 SQ F

Carpet TIle

Tile Starting at T $1.99 SQ F

ardwood H d e r e e in g n E Starting at T $2.99 SQ F

! s y a d i l o h e th r o f d e l l a t ins t i t e g d n a buy now / +! + *" Ć? ,,/&+$Ç˝ ,4 -/& "0Ç˝ )4 60 &+ 01, (Ç˝

ENDOFTHEROLL.COM

Kamloops | 962A Laval Crescent | 250.372.1008 | 1.866.372.1008 Nopayment, payment,no nointerest interestplans plans available available OAC - *See No *See store storefor fordetails. details

A12 THURSDAY,

December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

LOCAL NEWS

THE SWEET SOUND OF SUCCESS By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

IKE Miltimore remembers one of the earliest stories about his inclination to build things. He was in Grade 7 and the newsletter sent home to parents included a bit about his latest invention. Even now, as he takes KTW through his new guitar plant, Miltimore is pointing to gadgets and gizmos and other equipment he has designed and built to produce more Riversong guitars. Even the musical instrument is a Miltimore idea-turnedreality, a design that has led to a lot of attention due to its unique neck that extends through the body, attaching at the bottom of the guitar with a pivot that can be adjusted with an Allen key. It makes the integrity of the body stronger and setup easier than a traditionally built guitar. Since he started on the idea six years ago, Miltimore has won a $25,000 award from the Business Development Bank of Canada to help with marketing, signed a distribution deal with an American company with outlets worldwide, travelled to the U.S. and Europe to promote the guitar and fended off ongoing requests from specialty music magazines to write profiles on him, his company and his creation.

Mike Miltimore’s Riversong guitar line has garnered fans from all walks of life, including the political world. Federal Conservative Tony Clement dropped by to play during a visit to Kamloops in the summer of 2012. KTW file photo

He has three patents pending, has expanded the Riversong design line and is slowly transforming the former Menzies Printing building on Lorne Street into a plant and showroom. The day KTW visited, Miltimore was waiting to interview yet another potential staffer to join the team creating the guitars. He’s waiting to hear if he has been accepted as a nominee for the 2014 Ernest C. Manning Innovation Awards, a program that recognizes innovators. It also requires plenty of documentation, all sent in and assessed before nominees are announced. And he’s been contacted by Brant Pinvidic, vice-president of the TLC television network to create a special Riversong guitar for Jackson Galaxy, host of My Cat From Hell and a singer-songwriter on the side. The sound hole on the guitar is in the shape of — naturally — a cat’s head and Miltimore said the network plans to have him present Galaxy with the guitar during an upcoming episode. Ask where it all comes from and Miltimore has one quick answer. “My dad. He could build anything. I am a copy of him.” Dad Lee had young Mike started in the family’s music business at an early age — Miltimore estimates he was about 10 — learn-

ing to do repairs and sound. “He’d drop me off at festivals to do sound,” Miltimore said. “I couldn’t drive. I was too young, so he’d drop me off, I’d do the sound, he’d pick me up.” Plans to further his education changed when he decided to stick with the business, opening a branch in Kamloops. From there, Miltimore’s interest — and creativity — grew as he built a thriving store with an audiovisual business that creates events like the Symphony of Lights at Wildlights, a music school that’s been known to turn youngsters into rockers, a hopping repair department and a showroom stocked to the rafters. The American distributor will be marketing Riversong guitars in Mexico, the Caribbean and the U.S., but has outlets in 80 countries, so the potential for growth is huge, Miltimore said. The distributor has already taken the basic technology into some of its Chinese plants, which are turning out guitars. The business deal also bumps up the profile of Riversong, Miltimore said. At a recent show in the U.S., he was one of the many required to set up in the basement of the facility, a limited space with limited profile. But, now, with the deal, he said Riversong will be on the main

floor with lots of space for the next show, something that means his large video wall will be plugged in and ready to go. It will not only promote the guitar, but local musicians, too, as the wall will show local musicians playing a Riversong. The new plant provides about 3,000 square feet of space with five distinct sections through which mainly B.C. wood moves from raw state to finished product. Then it’s off to be tuned and approved — each guitar has to be signed off for quality by Miltimore. Experts were brought in to help design the process which, once fully operational, should produce 440 guitars a month. Four people work in the plant, with room for staffing growth. For now, Miltimore is content with one shift a day. In the meantime, he’s busy with all the aspects of Lee’s Music — although Lee is now overseeing the Battle

Street store when he is in town. Miltimore is just as likely to be headed to Anaheim, site of a major musical equipment show each year, or Nashville, where performers like Trace Adkins are using his guitars — or back to the BDC office, where a glance at an office wall led to another marketing opportunity. Miltimore explained: “I was sitting there and I looked over and there was this campaign for guitars with these guys in it and I asked him who they were and he said they were just actors. “And I said to him: ‘Do you want the real thing?’” The result: A video team from Montreal recently wrapped up filming Riversong guitar production and performance by local musicians for a marketing campaign. “It was important to have local people because Kamloops is where we are,” Miltimore said.

Hope you have a safe & happy holiday and a prosperous 2014! Cliff McKeown

Merry Christmas from the Briglio family! Thanks for a great year! Gaetano Briglio

Zimmer Autosport Ltd., 695C Laval Crescent, 250.374.1103 View our full inventory online at

#30987

www.zimmerautosport.com

685 NOTRE DAME DRIVE TOLL FREE: 1-855-314-6307

From my family to yours, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Jack Hartling

685 NOTRE DAME DRIVE TOLL FREE: 1-855-314-6307

Merry Christmas

All hearts come home at Christmas! Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year! Norm Langlois

685 NOTRE DAME DRIVE TOLL FREE: 1-855-314-6307

and may your New Year bring health, wealth and happiness! Terri Langlois

Zimmer Autosport Ltd., 695C Laval Crescent, 250.374.1103 View our full inventory online at

#30987

www.zimmerautosport.com

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

A13

FUTURE SHOP – Correction Notice

COVER PAGE STORY

Canada Post decision: Urban door-to-door delivery to go way of dodo

In the December 6 flyer, page 27, the "Buy Any 2 Save $200, Buy Any 3 Save $300 on Major Kitchen Appliances" Promotion was incorrectly advertised. Please be advised that this promotion is ONLY applicable on stainless steel major appliances. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

Stories by Dale Bass • Staff reporter • dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

City councillor calls decision ‘absolutely disgusting’ Brenda Prevost spent the morning in a meeting and was unaware of a Canada Post decision to do away with urban door-to-door mail delivery when KTW contacted her. Her first reaction? “Oh my God, this is a huge thing to seniors, just devastating.” Prevost, executive director of the Centre for Seniors Information in Kamloops, said the decision seems to be in conflict with the federal government’s stance on seniors and health care, noting there is a greater likelihood seniors walking to community mailboxes in

winter could fall, which can lead to broken bones and hospital care. “With a broken hip, there’s a high chance you will not be going back home once you’re past a certain age,” she said. “So, if three times the number of seniors are falling on ice, health-care costs will go up.” Kamloops Coun. Pat Wallace agreed, calling the decision to stop urban door-to-door delivery and boost stamp prices “absolutely disgusting. “I understand economics. A lot of my downtown neighbours are old, but they wanted to stay

in their own homes. They did their little bit of yardwork and tried to keep it going. “And now they’re being told they have to trot a few blocks in snow or rain to get their mail? I’m really disappointed.” Her colleague on council, Tina Lange, however, agrees with Canada Post’s decision. “Having a person delivering mail to each door is crazy and we recognized that with new subdivisions,” she said, noting such developments have community mailboxes rather than door-to-door delivery. Lange said seniors in their

Bring in this ad and receive 10% off your purchase!

own homes are usually able to walk a block and could have people helping them who could pick up the mail. “Besides,” she said. “Anything that encourages someone to walk a couple of blocks is a good thing.” Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Cheryl Bush said community mailboxes have been subjects of vandalism and theft, but not to any concerning level. “And, if you think about it, there’s nothing to stop people from going up and down a street taking things from mailboxes [on houses],” she said.

Chamber prez: Increase will drive business to use email As the old year wanes and the new year is ahead, let’s celebrate friends and family! Grant Dolson

PROTECT THE BANK,

NOT YOU!

Own Your Own Policy and Take Control!

ns the polic X The bank ow ts paid. Not your family! ge nk ba only the ask your family e, the bank will story! tim im cla At X hi l ica ed m ur for 10 years of yo months to pay a claim, 3-6 es tak nk X The ba d ones without. leaving your love el the insurance or nc n ca X The bank ca yments at any time! increase your pa licy and take control! po Own your own have the bank’s dy Even if you alrea help! n ca e w e, nc ra insu mation!

www.freshisbest.ca

GODDYN G ODDYN & ASSOCIATES

Insurance & Investments

for For More In Call Us Now Carol Goddyn, CHS

Financial Services Representative Toll Free: 1-866-374-2187 • CarolGoddyn.com

2525 E. TRANS CANADA HWY, KAMLOOPS, BC

Warm wishes this holiday and all the best in 2014!

Mortgage Insurance is designed to

Call Us Now For More Information: 250-374-2138 ing: nsider the follow Before you buy, co y, and if you die,

ALL WE DO IS DISCOUNT!

1-866-374-4477

DL# 5044

• Kamloops and District Labour Council president Peter Kerek called the decision “an opportunity for the Conservatives to take a leadership role in the extinguishing of union jobs.” Kerek noted Canada Post has been profitable in almost each fiscal year and called the decision “classic Thatcherism to make a public entity as poorly run as possible so people will no longer support it and it can be privatized.” He questioned assertions social media and online commerce are having a major impact on the mail business. “If that’s true, shouldn’t they be losing money every year instead of having a profit?”

ALL WE DO IS DISCOUNT!

Jeff Mowatt

1-866-374-4477 2525 E. TRANS CANADA HWY, KAMLOOPS, BC

DL# 5044

people to use emails.” Dieno doesn’t expect the change will impact home-based businesses, noting those in new subdivisions are already using community mailboxes. “It’s just the way it’s going to go. We all do electronic payments, email invoices, buy things online that are coming in through couriers,” he said. Dieno suspects Canada Post will soon realize the biggest market will be delivery of packages. “That’s where they’re going to go.” He said his business still deals with other firms that don’t use emails. “But, they’ll be rethinking now, with stamp costs going up so much,” he said.

All the best to you & yours this Holiday season. Look forward to serving you in 2014! ALL WE DO IS DISCOUNT!

Bruce Blair

1-866-374-4477 2525 E. TRANS CANADA HWY, KAMLOOPS, BC

DL# 5044

A planned postage-stamp increase is not being welcomed by the president of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce board. Bob Dieno of Nu-Tech Fire and Safety said the announcement by Canada Post it will boost the price from 63 cents to 85 cents per stamp (a single stamp will increase to $1, with the 85-cent price available if postage is bought in packs) will force him to use online services more than he already does. And, he suspects, other Kamloops businesses will do likewsie. Dieno said he spends an average $400 a month on postage and an almost 20-per-cent boost in that cost means he will be looking for “anything I can do to cut that down. “That increase will drive even more

A14 THURSDAY,

December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

LOCAL NEWS

Ord Road mobile-home parks to be rezoned Ord Road’s mobile-home parks will likely get a belated blessing from the City of Kamloops when several zoning changes for the corridor head to public hearing. Council has agreed to put a

number of zoning changes out for comment, including rezoning several mobile-home parks so they are no longer improperly classified as future development lands. The changes would also add

Fresh, Healthy, Local

Will you sign this petition? Kamloops mom Nicole Lyons is hoping people will join her in her fight to improve access to mental-health services for youth. Lyons is one of two in the Interior promoting a petition for Partners for Mental Health. The campaign asks provincial, territorial and federal government levels put more money onto youth mental-health services and make them available to all, not just families that can afford them. The petition can be accessed online at rightbyyou.ca and notes it wants the federal government o invest $100 million over four years.

more light-industrial properties to the area between Singh and McLean streets and rezone the Ord Road dog park for public and park use. Director of development servic-

es Marvin Kwiatkowski said the city wants to eventually shift its dangerous-goods route to Ord Road from Tranquille Road, noting putting more industrial land on the city’s edge will encourage that move.

CHRISTMAS BASKETS

STARTING FROM ONLY

SALE ON DEC. 12 UNTIL DEC. 18 • Local food baskets • Strauss Baskets • Tea Baskets • Organic Baskets

Choose From Our Large Selection of Quality Pre-Owned Toyota Vehicles

11 Toyota 4Runner

And many more great baskets made in store! WINFIELD GROWN

MACINTOSH & RED DELICIOUS APPLES

68¢

ANJOU PEARS

Stk#TU14017B. Upgrade package! Leather, loaded, 1 owner. Hard to ﬁnd!

TEXAS

GRAPEFRUIT

32,995

2/ 00

98¢

09 Toyota Corolla XRS Stk#HL13138B. Two sets of tires, has winters on rims. Great car! Great price!

KAMLOOPS GROWN

RUSSETT POTATOES

BEETS

WINFIELD GROWN RO O

/LB

$ 98

/5LB BAG

FIELDSTONE ORGANICS

CERTIFIED ORGANIC SPELT & KHORASAN

498

750G BAG OR $11 FOR /15LB CASE

$ 98

/10LB BAG

BC GROWN

HOT HOUSE TOMATOES

$ 28

Because there are residences in the area, the city wants to prohibit some types of industrial development, however. That includes crematoriums and asphalt-storage facilities.

/LB

AVOCADOES

8,995

/EACH

13 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

BANANAS

Stk#TA14062A. Loaded with options! Great box!

B I G G E S T S E L E C T I O N O F K A M LO O P S G R OW N P R O D U C E !

740 FORTUNE DRIVE, KAMLOOPS 250-376-8618

/LB

29,995

FIND US ON FACEBOOK

nuleafmarket

11 Ford Ranger 4x4 Supercab Stk#MX14029B. V6, Sport model. Won’t last long!

Season’s Greetings to you and yours. Have a healthy and wealthy 2014! 950 Notre Dame Dr.

Cal Givens

250-372-2551 View our entire inventory at

smithgm.com

Merry Christmas from your Kamloops Chevy girl! Trista Nelson

15,995

AT YOUR CHEVY

TRUCK STORE

COME SEE THE 2014 CHEVY BACKWOODS EDITION SILVERADO 1500 4X4

Fully loaded, 5.3L, 6 speed auto, lift, custom wheels, running boards, Special Edition Backwoods Kit

39,998

950 Notre Dame Dr.

27,995

07 Ford F-150 4x4 Lariat Crew Cab Stk#TA14134A. Fully loaded including leather, 1 owner, great shape!

and a prosperous 2014! Thanks for your trust and support. Stop by for coffee!

#4MB21. *Includes Truck Bucks Loyalty if applicable

ONLY AT

smithgm.com

Stk#TU14088A. V6, 1 owner, hard to ﬁnd!

12,995

smithgm.com

250-372-2551

10 Toyota Tacoma TRD Double Cab 4x4

250-372-2551

950 Notre Dame Dr.

29,995

Stk#CH14061B. Loaded with options! A must-see!

View our entire inventory at

Stk#TU14056A. 4.6L, new tires, TRD package. Won’t last long!

09 Jeep Patriot 4x4

Merry Christmas

Rob Crawford

10 Toyota Tundra TRD 4x4 Double Cab

Proud supporter of

950 Notre Dame Dr.

21,995

NO HIDDEN FEES

Prices exclude taxes. Sale ends Dec. 18, 2013.

View our entire inventory at

SUNVisitCOUNTRY TOYOTA SCION us at www.suncountrytoyota.ca

smithgm.com

1-877-378-7800 • 1355 Cariboo Place • 250-828-7966

250-372-2551

Toll Free

Dealer #25081

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013 Â&#x2122;

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

LOCAL NEWS

Arrest warrant issued for alleged poppy-cash thief A warrant has been issued for a Kamloops man alleged to have stolen two poppy-donation boxes last month. On Monday, Dec. 9, Skylar MurphyNukina failed to show up in Kamloops provincial court for a pre-trial hearing and a warrant was issued for his arrest. The 22-year-old was charged in late November with two counts of theft under $5,000 stemming from alleged poppy-box thefts on Nov. 12, as well as four additional

A15

On December 6th, The 6th Annual Shoe Memorial was held at St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On The Square. Over 700 pairs of donated shoes were on display. Each pair of shoes represented one women or girl missing or murdered in BC. Lynn Chasse, Coordinator of

The Annual Shoe Memorial would like to thank the following:

theft charges not related to poppy boxes. Murphy-Nukina has no prior criminal record.

LOIS RUGG & JOHN HALL - KAMLOOPS AND DISTRICT LABOUR COUNCIL CUPE 900 CHAPTERS VIEWPOINT RESTAURANT COUNCILLOR - MARG SPINA EVA BC - DEBBY HAMILTON - Vernon CUPE 900 PRESIDENT - GAYLE NELSON KIMBERLEY & TYLER MCCART SILENT WITNESSES OF VERNON RUNNERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SOLE â&#x20AC;˘ SON MAI SPA LO-BOY MARKET CLASSIC FX - Head to Toe Salon YMCA/YWCA DOWNTOWN/NORTH SHORE CITY OF KAMLOOPS - CO-WORKERS KATHY FESCHUK â&#x20AC;˘ ATHENA SMITH CATHIE REILLY JUDY & RICHARD TESHIMA KELLY MIHALECH â&#x20AC;˘ KHANG TO SHELLY CLARK â&#x20AC;˘ WENDY TAKENAKA MARK CORSON - VERNON MELODIE FORMANSKI

To the people of Kamloops - thank you for the donations & support that made this shoe memorial possible. www.prairiecoastequipment.com

6XSHULRU 4XDOLW\ Â&#x2021; 7UXVWHG 7UDGLWLRQ

John Deere Toys Mighty Tricycle Gator

#TBEK34506C

t (SFFO :FMMPX 5VĂ˛ 5SBY t "EKVTUBCMF 4FBU t 3VCCFS 5JSFT t "HFT ZFBST

Ride-On XUV

#TBEK46200

Price $143.09

Exclusively at PCE! 16â&#x20AC;? Pink Bike #TBEK35855

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! I look forward to helping you in 2014. 950 Notre Dame Dr.

Stan Boone

250-372-2551 View our entire inventory at

smithgm.com

Merry Christmas and a New Year ďŹ lled with cheer to you! Lorne Hamer-Jackson

950 Notre Dame Dr.

t 5SBJOJOH 8IFFMT t (SFFO :FMMPX 5BTTFMT t 'MPSBM #JLF 1BDL

Price $127.19

John Deere Girl Bear from

Build-a-BearÂŽ

#JDBEAR13

250-372-2551 View our entire inventory at

smithgm.com

t -JNJUFE &EJUJPO t 1MVTI %FOJN $BOWBT t w )FJHIU

Price $43.99

Only While Supplies Last Merry Christmas from my family to yours and an abundant 2014 to all!

Happy holidays and all the best in 2014!

2013 Holiday Ornament #LP47961

t 'FBUVSFT 3 5SBDUPS t JO 0SOBNFOU 4FSJFT t )BOE QBJOUFE t 1BDLFE JO 7FMPVS 1PVDI t 0OF UJNF 1SPEVDUJPO

Price $22.99 950 Notre Dame Dr.

Mark Weiler

250-372-2551 View our entire inventory at

smithgm.com

950 Notre Dame Dr.

Dale McNutt

250-372-2551 View our entire inventory at

smithgm.com

Reg. $515.32 t NQI t "EKVTUBCMF 4FBUT Sale Price t 5XP 4QFFE 3FWFSTF .00 t WPMU #BUUFSZ $IBSHFS *ODMVEFE

$499

John Deere Prestige & Precision Classics 1/16 70 with Heat Houser

#TBE45451

$PNNFNPSBUJOH UI "OOJWFSTBSZ PG +PIO %FFSFhT TVQQPSU PG UIF /BUJPOBM ''" %JF DBTU DPOTUSVDUJPO BVUIFOUJD TUZMFE )FBU )PVTFS BOE UJSF DIBJOT "WBJMBCMF GPS B MJNJUFE UJNF POMZ "HFT

Price $53.77

1/16 G Prestige Edition

#TBE45199

%JF DBTU XJEF GSPOU BYMF GSPOU BOE SFBS XIFFMT SPUBUJOH CFMU QVMMFZ Ă¸ZXIFFM BVUIFOUJD TUZMF IJUDI MFWFS EFUBJM "HFT

Price $60.27 PCE.KTW.13Dec13

3UDLULH&RDVW (TXLSPHQW .$0/2236 KDV 0RYHG

'DOODV 'ULYH Â&#x2021; 3KRQH Â&#x2021; 7ROO )UHH

*Sale ends December 31, 2013. Taxes, freight, setup and delivery are not included. Offers valid at PrairieCoast Equipment Kamloops location only. Prices shown are in Canadian dollars. Prices subject to change without notice. Stock availability may vary by location.

A16 ❖ THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

JOE MALICK December 26, 1931 ~ December 1, 2013 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joe Malick on December 1, 2013 at 81 years of age, with his loving wife Louise at his side. Joe was the last of his family, predeceased by his parents and younger brothers, John and Albert. He will be dearly remembered by his daughter Beverly. Born in Edson, AB, Joe came from a railroad family. He began his career in Edmonton, moving to Prince Rupert, before retiring in Kamloops after 40 years of service. Joe’s last run was in 1991 as a locomotive engineer on VIA Rail. Joe’s excellent sense of humour will be missed by his family and friends. He loved working in the yard and sharing, generously, the fruits of his trees and garden. Joe dearly loved his spiritual brothers and sisters and looked forward to seeing them in the Paradise promised by the scripture. Special thanks to Dr. Zsigmond and the caregivers at R.I.H. and Hospice for their kind and compassionate care. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, December 16th, 2013 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 270 Leigh Road, Kamloops, BC, with Clinton Zaik ofﬁciating.

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

TERESA BRUNO The little lady with the great big heart ... :) Sweet natured, always generous and unfailingly kind-hearted, loving wife, devoted mother and precious nonna TERESA BRUNO, born March 12th 1932 to Gaetano and Rosina Fata, passed away, at home, on Sunday, the 8th of December 2013, at the age of 81, in the arms of Alfredo, her husband of 59 years, and surrounded by her precious children. Teresa and Alfredo were married in the village of Grimaldi, Italy in April 1954. In 1961, with Àrst son Salvatore in tow, guided by their hopes for a better life as well as a shared, unyielding sense of determination, they left Italy to emigrate to Canada. In her adopted nation, to her everlasting joy, their lives were further blessed by the addition of two more children, son Mario and daughter Santina. Together in Kamloops, through much hard work, the family built and shared a life Àlled with much love, many joys, and bounties they’d once dared only to dream of. Teresa spoke often of her love of Canada, it’s many freedoms and the gifts of so many opportunities. One of her proudest and most signiÀcant achievements was the grant of Canadian citizenship, which she studied for and received during the Spring of 1972. Teresa is survived by husband Alfredo, sons Salvatore “Sam” (Coral) and Mario “MJ” (Catia) and daughter Santina “Tina” (Don), grandchildren Kaitlin & Justin Bruno and Steven Mitchell. Survived also by sisters Eugenia (Paul) Bruno, Elena (Paolo) Bruno, Lucia (Francesco) Bruno all of Kamloops. She also leaves behind her two brothers Carmine (Teresa) Fata and Gaetano (Gilda) Fata and sisterin-law Luigina Bruno, all of Grimaldi, Italy and brother in law, Egidio (Ada)Bruno of Kamloops. Teresa was predeceased by her father Gaetano Fata, mother Rosina Fata, step father Francesco Fata, sister Marietta Pucci all of Italy and sister Erminia Bruno of Sault St. Marie, Ontario. Teresa was also predeceased by brother in law’s Emilio Pucci, Battista Bruno, Vittorio Bruno, sister in law Carmela Bruno and nephew & Godson Marcello Bruno. Zia Teresa was much loved for her attentiveness, kindness, and generosity to her many nieces and nephews in Kamloops, Ontario, and Italy, as well as by friends and neighbours, both long-known and newly met. She was widely admired for the volume and variety of produce she grew every year in both front and back yards which she was always quick to offer and share with others. Teresa was at her happiest when she could prepare and enjoy a meal with her loved ones. She was even more delighted if they would then accept her offer to take home left-overs (which were inevitably accompanied by bags Àlled with treats and treasures from her pantry or her garden). Prayers will be held Sunday, the 15th of December @ 8:00 p.m. and funeral services will follow the next day, Monday, the 16th of Dec. @ 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 255 Nicola Street, Kamloops BC, V2C 2P3. Burial will follow at the Pleasant Street Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Schoening Funeral Services. The family wishes to acknowledge & express appreciation for the wonderful medical care given by Dr. Patterson over many years and to Dr. Mosewich for his medical care once he became involved several years ago. We wish to thank Father Paul Simms for his prayers with and for Teresa and also to express particular gratitude to the Àrst responders. In lieu of Áowers donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, in memory of Teresa, will be appreciated. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com.

ANTHONY (TONY) WILLIAM

BELLOS July 29, 1916 ~ December 10, 2013

Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the softly falling snow. I am the gentle showers of rain, I am the Àelds of ripening grain.

After a long and eventful life, Tony passed away at Ridgeview Lodge, with his family at his side. Tony is loved and will be missed by his family and many friends. He is survived by his wife Patricia (Trixie) Bellos, son Peter Bellos (Leila) of Utah and their children, and daughter Carole Carroll, Patrick Carroll and thir children, of Kamloops. A celebration of Tony’s life will be held Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way, Kamloops, at 11:00 am. Schoening Funeral Serivce 250-374-1454

MICHIEL

I am in the morning hush, I am in the graceful rush Of beautiful birds in circling Áight. I am the star-shine of the night. I am in the Áowers that bloom, I am in a quiet room. I am in the birds that sing, I am in each lovely thing.

Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there – I did not die.

Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454 www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

Dannielle Dennean Michiel, age 36, of Kamloops, British Columbia, passed away on November 23, 2013 at the Kamloops Hospice after a long struggle with cancer. Dannielle was born in Kamloops on October 11, 1977, where she resided most of her life. She was the beloved mother of Ashley Anne and Brooke Isabelle Michiel, born January 20, 2005. Besides leaving her daughters, Dannielle will also be missed by her father; Marcel (Anita) Bourassa, mother; Eileen Hammond, brother; Christopher (Serena Jackson) Bourassa, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Celebration of Life service will be held December 22, 2013 at 1:30 pm at the Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way, Kamloops.

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

would loiter near her car to give her tickets. “I have a history of contentiousness with the city over this deal,” she said, noting a city worker had called the police on her during a previous attempt to resolve the situation at city hall. “I think it’s a real encroachment,” she said. Community safety manager Jon Wilson said he has heard of a staffer hanging around Zilinsky’s car for up to 25 minutes, but said it was because a bylaw officer was

waiting for a tow truck to take it away, as is standard practice. Coun. Arjun Singh said he thought the issue would be better handled by the owner of Zilinsky’s building than by city council. “If one can’t get into the parking space one has and is on the street 30 per cent of the time, that’s an issue with the landlord,” he said Coun. Tina Lange said removing parking meters on a street so close to the city’s commercial core like-

Trust is Earned, Not Given

30-50

OFF

Shop early for the best selection

Home of the $5 Watch Battery (Taxes & installation included)

Sahali Center Mall 25O.851.977O

• S E I KO • B U L OVA • T R O L L B E A D S • CA N A D I A N D I A M O N D S •

PUT

LO-BOY

MARKET ON YOUR SHOPPING LIST THIS YEAR...

SEE OUR AD IN TUESDAY’S PAPER FOR SOME SERIOUS

LO-BOY DEALS!

NAME BRAND GIFTS... LO-BOY PRICES... AND WE PAY THE TAX!!

The highest standard of service has always been a Schoening Funeral Service tradition, and it’s a difference you’ll notice from the moment you contact us. Our reputation is based on present-day excellence, not just the past – so we offer exclusive benefits that others don’t.

Cooper’s Foods

Gourmet Greens

Save-On Foods

B.A. Robinson

Changes Hair Studio & Spa

Houle Electric

Kamloops Dodge Chrysler Jeep

Kamloops Immigrant g Services S i

Kamloops Mazda

Leading Edge

Wine Kitz

Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence

Please contact us for more information.

A Proud Dignity Memorial® Provider

Schoening Funeral Service 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2G8

250-374-1454

www.SchoeningFuneralService.com

• T R O L L B E A D S • S E I K O • B U L OVA • T R O L L B E A D S

Parking meters are staying put in the 100-block of St. Paul Street in downtown Kamloops, despite a plea from a resident who said the city should be covering the cost of tickets and towing she has incurred parking in front of her home. Sheila Zilinsky told city council she wants the meter removed in front of her building at 130 St. Paul St. because she doesn’t think it’s fair that the building’s residents should have to pay to “park in their residence driveway.” While she has an underground parking spot, Zilinsky said it’s not always easy to access because the alley leading to the garage can be blocked by events, ambulances and work trucks. She said she has had issues with her garage-door remote and has been deterred from using the spot by drunk and disorderly people hanging out in the alley. Zilinsky also asked the city to reimburse her for more than $500 in fees she has accrued from getting towed from the meters, claiming she had been targeted by bylaw officers who

ly wouldn’t improve building access for residents. “I know that if we took the meters off of that downtown block, employees in Kamloops would be pretty excited and they’d park there all day,” she said. Lange did suggest staff review photos and video submitted by Zilinsky to determine if she was being blocked from her garage on days when she was towed, with an eye to reimbursing her if that was the case. Council rejected the idea, but did pass a motion for Wilson and Zilinksy to work together to come up with a plan to pay her outstanding parking tickets by instalment, as long as she doesn’t rack up any more parking violations.

CA N A D I A N D I A M O N D S

STAFF REPORTER

ALL WATCHES %

CANADIAN DIAMONDS

Despite plea, meters will not move

• T R O L L B E A D S • S E I K O • B U L O VA • C K WA T C H E S

• SEIKO • BULOVA • TROLLBEADS • CANADIAN DIAMONDS •

LOCAL NEWS

By Andrea Klassen

A17

Motorsports

459 TRANQUILLE RD MON to SAT 10-5

loboymarket.com Drop off a Non-Perishable food item to any of the businesses listed above!

A18 THURSDAY,

December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

LOCAL VIEWS

The best gifts simply cannot be wrapped

20 O2N0LY ONLY

tly rested her hands on my shoulders and said, ‘This is what Christmas is really all about. We get something more when we give of ourselves than we ever through the whole day hope to get in a present.’ — and, for some of us, “For the first time our whole life. in my life, I felt like I “On that day, when belonged in a group as I needed it most, she an equal and my eyes smiled at my greeting welled. even more warmly than “Years later, I was I had ever seen before. walking down the street “We waited impain front of that same tiently and, in my case, church and happened to with dread, for our glance across the street Christmas treasures at the big old house that to be revealed, only stood on the opposite to have Miss Beaman corner — and then it announce we were struck me. not going to tell the “That house was class what we got for where Miss Beaman Christmas. We were paid for room and going to tell what we board during the school did or gave to someone months. She must have else because, after all, Christmas means giving seen my family shovelling snow so early on and not receiving. that Christmas morning “We were all dumball those years ago. founded and many pro“It was only then tested, but Miss Beaman that I fully understood was firm: What did we give to, or do for, others the gifts she had anonyme this Christmas?LOWEST mously PRIC E!given toDignity, that Christmas: “One by one, my LOWEST PR ICE! and elevacompassion classmates stammered tion from the depths I and struggled to say or BI-WEEKLY was so wrong to feel. even think of something. BI-WEEKLY “And with realiza“She called my name tion came her last gift, last and I told the class the understanding that my family shovelled $ NOW 13,490 $ sidewalks onNOW Christmas 13,490my worth as a person morning so others could derived not from what rest and spend time with I got or had, but from what I gave. their families. SALE ENDS OCT. 15TH! limited select“Even if Miss “Miss Beaman RIVERSHORE ion RAM'S Beaman alive, how moved behind me, HOUSE genOF was prices

2009 AVENGER 2009 AVENGER

20 O2N0LY ONLY

P R E - O W N E D

%AVE and a fabulous45S 2014 to all! $S111A1,,V00E0000 $ $

2477 East Trans Canada Hwy • 1-888-445-5588

Jerry Winders

LOWEST PRICE! LOWEST PRICE! 30,867

RIVERSHORE C H RY S L E R • J E E P • D O D G E • R A M

2477 East Trans Canada Hwy • 1-888-445-5588

Mark Vos

HURRY IN!

Play Golf Anytime!

• KEEP UP YOUR SKILLS • IMPROVE YOUR SWING ALL WINTER LONG ices lowest &pr THE COAST!

MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY • 8AM-8PM 30,867 $ UNTIL

IN KAMLOOPS

28,537$

RIVERSHORE C H RY S L E R • J E E P • D O D G E • R A M

2477 East Trans Canada Hwy • 1-888-445-5588

JERRY WINDERS JERRY WINDERS LONSBERRY LARRIENALARRIENA LONSBERRY Sales Consultant Sales Consultant Sales Consultant Sales Consultant

28,537

SALE ENDS OCT. 15TH!

• 28 COURSES • ULTRA HIGH END INDOOR GOLF

JERRY WINDERS JERRY WINDERS LONSBERRY LARRIENALARRIENA LONSBERRY Sales Consultant Sales Consultant Sales Consultant Sales Consultant

24,918 Merry Christmas! $

24,918

limited select ion

Hope your 30,867 holiday season is fun and festive. $

JERRY WINDERS JERRY WINDERS LONSBERRY LARRIENALARRIENA LONSBERRY Sales Consultant Sales Consultant Sales Consultant Sales Consultant

BI-WEEKLY

2477 East Trans Canada Hwy • 1-888-445-5588

GOLF SIMULATORS ices lowest &pr THE COAST!

C H RY S L E R • J E E P • D O D G E • R A M

P R E - O W N E D

2 HIGH DEFINITION

SALE ENDS OCT. 15TH!

HURRY IN!

COAST! IN KAMLOOPS & THE

Now Introducing...

limited select ion

RIVERSHORE HOUSE OF lowest prices

BI-WEEKLY

45 % OOFFFF 45S%AVE $S111A1,,V00E0000 NOW 13,490 $ NOW 13,490

and your family BI-Whappiness EEKLY health, BI-WEEKLY 24,918 and prosperity in the coming $ New Year. NOW 13,490 28,537 NOW $13,490

HOUSE OF

Ho! Ho! Ho!

ST PRICE!

Find out more about the event: BI-WEEKLY unitedwaytnc.ca/jail-bail

IN KAMLOOPS

LOWEST PRICE! ,867 LOWE2009 30you ST Wishing PRICE!AVENGER

SALE ENDS OCT. 15TH! RIVERSHORE limited sel RAM'S HURRY IN! ection

THANK YOU to everyone who made the third annual LOWEJail STand PRBail ICE!event a huge success! LOWE

IN KAMLOOPS

RIVERSHORE RAM'S

Don Hays

C H RY S L E R • J E E P • D O D G E • R A M

...and Jason Fawcett for coming in 1st. Good job.

lowest & THE COAST!

2009 AVENGER

Holidays 45 % OFF OFF

RIVERSHORE

P R E - O W N E D

Angie Mulhall

Let’s all congratulate Larry Grant for coming in 2nd at the third annual Jail & Bail!

HURRY IN!

2009 AVENGER 2009 AVENGER Happy $

Thank you.

45 % OOFFFF 45S%AVE $S111A1,,V00E0000 NOW 13,490 $ NOW 13,490

20 O2N0LY ONLY

mental health via email to kamloops@cmha. bc.ca. You can also follow us on Twitter @ CMHAKamloops.

Well done, Larry Grant.

2009 AVENGER 2009 AVENGER

45 % OOFFFF 45S%AVE $S111A1,,V00E0000 $

Thanks for reading our column and you can still tell us about your gifts of mental health or your own magical holiday stories related to

can you thank a teacher for the gift of these lessons? I guess all you can ever do is help others find their true worth, too.”

20 O2N0LY ONLY

P R E - O W N E D

ARLIER IN the season, we asked our readers to send us their Christmas stories and we received several requests to reprint one knew we were there. from a few years back. “At that time, I had At first we declined, never been in a church but more requests have in my life, but I knew come in. our work would be Here it is in full: appreciated! Today we bring you “I was not looka true story to illusing forward to going trate you can not only back to school after the reduce your stress, but holidays because, on a Christmas done well the first school day after can relieve stress in oththe holidays, we had ers, too. to stand up and tell the This is how the story class what we got for was told to us: Christmas. “When I was a kid, “I made up imagimy family was poor. nary presents to prevent “Being poor as a laughter I was sure child meant Christmas would come my way had more feelings of if I said I got socks or dread than anticipation second-hand skates. but, in our family, my “The dreaded day dad would not let us arrived and I contemdwell on money. Every plated pretending to be year, we came up with a sick — just to avoid that new way to give somefirst morning of that first thing to neighbours or day back. another poor family in “I knew it would be an anonymous way. hard to fool my dad and, “When I was 10, when the time came, Christmas fell on I chickened out and Sunday, so we got headed off to school. dressed, grabbed shovels “My teacher, Miss and cleared snow from Beaman, was there as steps and sidewalks of usual to greet us when houses and the church we came into class. long before daylight. “I loved her. She had “We laughed and a smile that could light threw shovelfuls of up the room and, when powdery snow at each she praised our efforts, it was like music that other and were long RIVERSHORE RAM'S played in our minds gone before anyone HOUSE OF

20/HR

24,918

DEC. 31S 2013 T

8888 Barnhartvale Rd, Kamloops

250-573-2453 $

EAGLEPOINT $

GOLF RESORT

28,537

JERRY WINDERS JERRY WINDERS LONSBERRY LARRIENALARRIENA LONSBERRY Sales Consultant Sales Consultant Sales Consultant Sales Consultant

eaglepointgolfresort.com 1.888.86.EAGLE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

EVERY THING MUST GO!

BC NEWS

Loyalty-point ban at pharmacies Prohibition in B.C. on drug ‘kickbacks’ faces court challenge By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS jnagel@surreyleader.com

B.C. pharmacies are now banned from handing out loyalty reward points to customers for prescription drug purchases. The measure — effective as of Dec. 2 — is already drawing outrage from shoppers and has sparked a legal challenge from Canada Safeway and Thrifty Foods, both arms of the Sobeys group that offer popular loyaltycard points. The College of Pharmacists of B.C. first proposed a ban in 2012, but shelved it amid strong public opposition. However, the college’s board reexamined the issue after the provincial election and unanimously approved the ban on Sept. 20, arguing loyalty points are a powerful lure that can alter some shoppers’ buying habits and potentially harm their health.

The bylaw prohibits various gifts, rebates, refunds and other incentives, not just loyalty points. The college says such incentives are inappropriate “kickbacks” to customers. “After careful consideration, the college still firmly believes that paying patients for prescriptions is unprofessional, unethical and unsafe,” it states on its website. The college argues some patients may go without their medicine until they can fill a prescription on a loyalty-point bonus day. 101- 929 LAVAL CRESCENT, KAMLOOPS

It also believes patients with thirdparty insurance who don’t pay out of pocket may keep refilling a prescription after they no longer need it just to collect more points. The college calls that a drain on limited health-care dollars and says drugs not used by the intended patient may be abused by others or diverted to the illegal drug trade. It says paying customers a kickback undermines pharmacists’ integrity and the credibility of the profession.

PROTECTED BY: $100,000 CDIC Insured $100,000 Assuris Insured Unlimited Credit Union Insured

250-314-9923

WINTER DESTINATIONS - ESCAPE THE COLD! Arizona & California Winter Getaway – 20 Days • Feb. 8 $200 EBD up to Nov. 23 . . $3449 Palm Springs & Las Vegas – 14 Days • Mar. 13 $100 EBD up to Jan. 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . $1699 San Diego & Mexican Riviera – 12 Days • March 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3099 Cultural Hawaii Experience – 10 Days • Feb. 9*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3350

Hit the Jackpot – 13 Days • Mar. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$859

RRSP, RRIF, GIC & TFSA

Tulalip - 3 Days Jan. 19, Feb. 5* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$244 Tulalip - 4 Days Jan. 14*, 21, 27, Feb. 11*, 17* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$334 Silver Reef - 3 Days • Jan. 13, Feb. 9* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$199 Silver Reef - 4 Days • Jan. 20, Feb. 4, 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$274

GAMBLING GETAWAYS & SCENIC SIGHTS & CANUCKS

Still a few seats available on the following Christmas tours: Laughlin/Las Vegas, Northern Quest & Swinomish.

Give the gift of travel.

A SUN FUN GIFT CERTIFICATE IS THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO TRAVEL. Any denomination available. No expiry date.

2014 Vacation Planner coming mid-December Prices based on double. All discounts incl. if applicable. GST on Canadian tours only. Subject to change BC Reg #3015-5

DAILY INTEREST

1 YR.

3 YR.

4 YR.

1.55% 2.00

Coeur d’Alene - 4 days • Jan. 28, Feb. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . From $234

LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GETAWAYS

1.20%

1 Year 30 Day Cashable

JANUARY SIDEWALK SALE

Tulalip - 3 Days Mar. 4, 24, Apr. 6, May 20, June 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$259 Tulalip - 4 Days Feb. 13 (wknd), Feb. 24, Mar. 10, 18, May 5, 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . From $349 Silver Reef - 3 Days • Mar. 5, 17, Apr. 6, May 20, June 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$214 Silver Reef - 4 Days • Mar. 11, 25, May 13, 26, June 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$289 Reno – 8 Days • Feb. 8, Mar. 8, 15*, 22, 29*, April 5* New Routing! . . . . . . . . . . . . . .From $349 Weekends – 4 Days Tulalip Valentines • Feb. 13.. $419 Silver Reef • Mar. 20. . From $334 Coeur d’Alene & Northern Quest - 5 Days • Mar.31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$409 Canucks Hockey – 2 Days • March 29 Anaheim Ducks April 5* LA Kings . . . . . . . . . . . . .$239 Vancouver Shopping Weekend – 2 Days • March 29, April 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$169 Skagit Valley Tulips – 4 Days • April – Multiple Departures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . From $339 Easter at Silver Reef – 4 Days • April 18 . . $349 Easter at Tulalip – 4 Days • Apr 18 $399 Best of Washington & Oregon – 8 Days • June 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$829

“Patients do not expect to receive payments for other health services they receive and drug therapy should not be the exception to that rule.” The college hopes a points ban will result in patients choosing a pharmacy or pharmacist on their own merits, not inducements. Some patients on Canada Safeway’s Facebook page said they may switch to closer pharmacies as a result of the ban on issuing Air Miles points for prescriptions at Safeway. Victoria senior Randy McEwen said he doubts anyone would delay filling prescriptions for the sake of a bonus. “Most Canadians are smart enough to make rational decisions,” said McEwen, who uses prescription points to fly his children in from Edmonton. “This ban discriminates the elderly and

BEST INTEREST RATES

i n f o @ s u n f u n t o u rs. c a

A19

2 YR.

the chronically ill. Why would you let me collect points on gas or banking, but not on prescription drugs?” Canada Safeway and Thrifty Foods were slated to be in court this week, seeking an injunction. They argue the incentives ban mainly targets larger chains and unfairly props up smaller independent pharmacies. “There is no evidence that incentives pose a risk to patient care or safety, or that they undermine the ethical conduct of pharmacists,” said the Sobeys petition in B.C. Supreme Court. Exempted from the ban are free or discounted parking or delivery services and payment by credit or debit cards that generate loyalty benefits. Similar reforms have been enacted in Ontario and Quebec. B.C. has banned point awards on Pharmacare-covered prescriptions since 2011.

See in-store for details.

EARLY BIRD GETS THE BEST SELECTION OF

Beverlee’s Unique Fashion Jewelry YOU CANT MISS IT!

3B Best Beauty Buys

Sahali Mall 250-372-3339 SIIZES XS S- 3X Gift Cards Available CORSETS BODY STOCKINGS ADULT TOYS AND NOVELTIES LARGE SELECTION OF MALE TOYS FETISH WEAR I MASSAGE OILS I LINGERIE STAG AND STAGETTE PARTY FAVORS XXX DVD SALES ADULT BOOKS & MAGAZINES

op h S ve rom

TRADE-INS ON DVDS I GIFTS & DECOR

o oose F L p e Sto Ds To Ch

On0’s of DV 10

NOW OPEN 743 VICTORIA ST, KAMLOOPS • 250-377-8808 MON-SAT 10AM-10PM • SUN & HOLS 12 NOON-8PM

POPS SERIES

13 14

Christmas with the KSO December 14/2013 Saturday 7:30 pm Kamloops Classic Series December 15/2013 Sunday 2:00 pm Kamloops Pops Series Sagebrush Theatre KSO Chorus Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, piano

2.25% 2.50% 2.70%

Anderson Christmas Festival Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor - 1st movement Dunn Three Christmas Melodies Kelly A Christmas Celebration Tchaikovsky Nutcracker Suite

WE WILL MEET OR BEAT ANY BANK RATE*

Rates as of Dec. 11, 2013

Jaiden Izik-Dzurko EVENT SPONSOR

THE BRADFORD FINANCIAL TEAM Retirement Income Specialists 774 Seymour St.

AND MORE!

2013/2014 Season eason

5 YR.

BRADFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

OFF!

Bruce Bruce Dunn Dunn Music Director

2.20%

Some terms and conditions may apply. Rates subject to change without notice. If you would like to receive our biweekly rate report please contact info@bradfordﬁnancial.org

Liquidation Sale! 20%-50%

SEASON SPONSORS

A magical fest of Christmas carols and sugar plum fairies, with young pianist Jaiden IzikDzurko, the winner of the 2013 Kamloops Symphony Award. Experience seasonal joy. AT YOURSERVICE C

A T

Kamloops, BC

250.828.6767 1.800.599.8274

info@bradfordfinancial.org TODD PETERS, VANESSA CULLEN, CASEY CULLEN

TICKETS Kamloops Live! Box Office 250-374-5483 or 1-866-374-5483

INFO 250-372-5000 www.KamloopsSymphony.com

A20 THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

INSIDE X The Brier is curling’s urling’s next big thing/A23 KAMLOOPS

THIS WEEK

SPORTS

Sports: Sp S Spo po ports rrtttss: Marty Marty Hastings sports@kamloopsthisweek.com ssp spo po ports rttss@ @k kkamloopsthisweek.com Ph: P Ph hh:: 337 374-7467 744-7 4--7 -7467 Ext: 235

By Marty Hastings STAFF REPORTER

sports@kamloopsthisweek.com

ITCH LIPON took a moment to himself, staring at his No. 34 Kamloops Blazers’ jersey, thinking about his cousin.

“Honestly, as soon as I got to the rink, I went straight to my stall and looked at it and I was just like, this is exactly what I wanted,” said Lipon, 17, who wore the sweater for the first time against the Kootenay Ice on Dec. 6. “I couldn’t be happier.” Lipon grew up in Regina with his older brother, 20-year-old JC, a former Blazer who now plays in the American Hockey League. The Lipon brothers decided to wear No. 34 after their cousin — Todd Davison, formerly of the Regina Pats — died of cancer in 2006. It was Davison’s number. “He went through a lot,” said Lipon, who watched Davison play with the Pats during the 2002-2003 season. “He went through cancer, beat it, but it came back and he lost his life at age 20. He wore 34, so we thought that, from now on, me and JC were going to wear it to kind of show that he’s always with us.” JC wore the number with the Blazers from 2010 to 2013 before leaving to play this season with the St. John’s IceCaps. The younger Lipon, who had previously worn No. 39 with Kamloops, asked to wear the new number prior to the start of the 2013-2014 WHL campaign.

Kamloops Blazer forward Mitch Lipon wears No. 34 — just like his older brother JC did until last season — in honour of his cousin, Todd Davidson, who wore No. 34 with the Regina Pats before he died of cancer in 2006. KTW file photo

X See ‘I HAD TO’ A22

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

SPORTS

Spitﬁres take down Oilers The Sandman Kamloops Spitfires scored a decisive victory over the Sandman Kamloops Oilers in atom recreation play. Stran Smith tallied three times and added two helpers to lead the Spitfires to a 7-2 win over the Oilers. Jacob Taylor also scored twice for the victors, while Colton Woitas added two goals and three assists and Ethan Smith had one helper. Maxwell Smith scored both Oiler goals, with assists coming from Mitchell Bauden

and Tyler Wilson. Kash Minion got the win in net for the Spitfires, while Colton Day took the loss for the Oilers.

Destroyers destroyed The novice orange Tim Hortons Ice Hawks earned two hard-fought victories in a doubleheader against the Destroyers over the weekend. Aaron Price made his debut between the piped for the Ice Hawks on Friday night, and managed a 9-7 win. The Ice Hawks

CLOSING OUT

KAMLOOPS MINOR HOCKEY

DEC. 6 TO DEC. 8 got three goals each from Talan Horner and Owen Aura, which Matthew MacDonald, Evan Smith and Reggie Newman all had singles. For the Destroyers, Brady Milburn managed the rare double hat trick, beating Price six times in a losing effort. Austin Barrett had the other marker for the Destroyers, while Brett Calhoon took the loss

in net. The two squads were back at it the following morning, with the Ice Hawks edging the Destroyers 6-4 in a comparative goaltending duel. Newman scored twice for the Ice Hawks, while Aura, Smith, Nick Merritt and Roman Wolynec added singles. Milburn had all four markers for the Destroyers.

A21

up to

Sale 70% OFF

EVERYTHING MUST GO! In the heart of downtown Kamloops

Kamloops location only

25O Victoria St • 25O.314.O168 • torinoclothing.com

ABERDEEN MALL 250-374-6611

CATCH ALL THE SAVINGS AUCTION! UNRESERVED PUBLIC

VOLUNTARY CLOSURE OF DABNER CONSULTING & EXPEDITING

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14TH – 10 AM

Preview: Friday, December 13th, 12 Noon to 7PM Place: 1845 Kryczka Place, Kamloops, BC (Across from Wajax, up hill from Petro Canada Tourist Centre) Trucks & Trailers: GMC 5 Ton 20’ Moving Van, Diesel • GMC 20’ HD delivery van truck, diesel • Mond 48’ Tri-axle Insulated Van Trailer • (8) Forklifts: Toyota 5FG30 5,000LB Forklift, cushion tires, LPG, S/S; Near new engine • Crown 3,500LB Electric, 190” • Hyster 18,000LB diesel, 116” • Nissan 9,000LB, LPG, 146” • Clark 8,000LB, 199”, LPG •, LPG Newer engine • Clark 2,500LB, LPG, 130” • Komatsu 20 4,000LB, 170”; LPG • Nissan 5,000LB Forklift, LPG • Blue Giant 2,500LB electric reach truck • Recreation: Yamaha Grizzly Command 600 Quad ATV w/ rear seat • Honda CRF250Y 250cc Dirt Bike • Honda XR 50R Dirt Bike • JHZ 80R Dirt Bike

• LARGE QUANTITY “AS NEW” BONNIE RACK WAREHOUSE PALLET RACKING: Over 4,200 Pieces of Matched Grey pieces racking & accessories, incl. (245) Uprights 48”, 42”, 36”, 30”, 24” & 16” Deep x 4’ to 14’ high • (1,050) Cross Beams, 99-1/2” (8’) & 102”x 2” to 4” • (1,032) Wire Racking Decks: 42” x 48” to 22” x 46”; Dismantled and ready to load • (58) Sections Whse Racking: (62) 42” x 8’ beams, x 18’ high; (308) 99-1/2” cross beams; (102) Wire Decks, 42” x 48”; More… OVER $300,000 INVENTORY FROM CLOSURE OF MAJOR KAMLOOPS BUILDING SUPPLY! Electrical Inventory: Pot lights, Lighting, Cable, switches, outlets, plates, etc. • Electronics & phone jacks, cables, more • Plumbing Inventory: ABS & PVC, brass, copper, nylon fittings; more • Organic Waste Bags • Fram Air Filters • Ice Auger • Bolts, fasteners, screws, Hilti Anchors & Bolts, etc. • Home & Garden: (2) New Oregon 22 Ton Hydraulic Log Splitters, on trailers, w/Kohler 6.5HP gas engines • Lawn Mowers: Case Tractor Mower, Model 446-76; w/ mower, snow blower attachments • Craftsman 15.5HP OHV Ride-on mower • Husqvarna Ride-on Tractor • Honda Roto-tiller • Speedy-Hoe Roto-tiller • Craftsman II 8/25 snow blower • John Deere Snow Blower Attach. • Makita G5501R gas genset, 5,500 watts; 120/240V • GenPower 4,000 watt genset, 8.0HP • Honda EM2500 gas genset • PowerJet 11HP pressure washer • Assorted motors to 14HP • Mower seats • New Power Ease 2 trash pump, 7HP gas • New & Used Chainsaws, incl. Husqvarna 435 & case, chain saw parts, etc. • More… • Industrial & Commercial: Modular Warehouse Office, 12’x24’, lighting, A/C, electrical • Cram-a-Lot Cardboard Compactor • Miller Big 40 Mobile Gas Welder • Miller 5DDRS-24B 500 amp DC Welder, 230/460/575V • Makita Band Saw • Aluminum step & extension ladders • Offi ce Chairs • Folding Tables • Stainless steel counters, 4’ - 7’ • (5) Ultranix Drop Safes, w/Delay- Action Time Locks • Amigo “Smart Shopper” electric ride-on customer cart • Store & Office Fixtures, Display Racks, carts & dolleys • (3) Shipping Dock Lights • Much more... OVER 500 LOTS!

Terms of Sale: Payment: Payment in full on Auction Day by cash, Visa, Mastercard or Interact/Debit card. No exceptions. 2% Surcharge for payments by credit card. Buyer’s premium will be added to all invoices. Removal: All items except installed racking by Tuesday, Dec. 17th, installed racking by Dec. 19th.

HOURS Mon-Wed: 9:30 am - 6 pm Thurs & Fri: 9:30 am - 9 pm Sat 9:30 am - 6 pm Sun & Hol 9:30 am - 5 pm If you did not receive SEARS VALUE PACKED ﬂyer in Thursday’s paper please be sure to pick one up at the store.

Commercial

www.tradewestsales.com • (604) 530-9351

SEARS Commercial pricing on Major Appliances. General Contractors come see a Sears Associate in our Major Appliance Department for a Commercial Quote on Appliances for your Development Project.

A22 THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

SPORTS

‘I had to earn it’ X From A20

“They [the Blazers] said I had to earn it,” said Lipon, who has one goal and five points in 23 games with Kamloops over two seasons. “Then I realized earlier this week that maybe it would help me if I got that number and I knew I was playing for him, and not just having it on my stick, but actually wearing it on my back.” Blazer GM Craig Bonner decided last week to grant Lipon his wish. Davison’s cancer — a rare form called synovial sarcoma — was discovered in June 2004, shortly after he graduated from St. Paul’s High School in Winnipeg. At the time, Davison was a member of the Lloydminster Blazers of the Alberta Junior Hockey League.

TODD DAVISON

He had dreams of playing in the NHL, but they were dashed when he had major surgery on his left shoulder in March 2005. The operation left him with limited mobility in his left arm and he would endure months of extensive radiation and chemotherapy. Before his death, Davison founded Believe in the Goal, a foundation that helps young cancer victims and survivors. (Find the website online at believeinthegoal.com.) JC, who wears No. 34 with the IceCaps,

MS 170 16” bar

was drafted and signed last summer by the Winnipeg Jets, Davison’s favourite NHL team growing up. The elder Lipon texted his younger sibling when he found out about the number change — “Hear you got the number. Better start scoring,” were the Coles Notes of the message. The diminutive Blazer forward, in his first game wearing the number, registered an assist against Kootenay last weekend, but the Blazers fell 7-3. “Things just didn’t go our way tonight,” Lipon said after the game. “Tonight was just the start and hopefully we’ll keep going from here.”

22995

LIMITED TIME OFFER

PLUS...

FREE!

STIHL WOOD PRO KIT (carrying case, chain, hat & Chainsaw Safety DVD)

VALUE

STIHL DEALER SERVICE Gassed Up & Ready to Go! 2 YEAR WARRANTY (ask for details)

“Hear you got the number. Better start scoring.” That was the message JC Lipon had for his little brother, Mitch (above), when he found out the younger Lipon had been allowed to wear No. 34, a jersey the brothers wear in honour of their late cousin. KTW file photo

IDA SUPPLY LTD. 244 Briar Avenue 250-376-1251 1-877-376-1251

SEE IT. LOVE IT. TRUST IT.

BE SURE TO REDEEM YOUR

TURKEY BUCKS ON BOTH PC TURKEYS & HAMS CANADA AA GRADE BEEF OR HIGHER

PRIME RIB ROAST

99 /LB

2014 XV CROSSTREK TOURING 5MT STARTING FROM

(EXCLUDING CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS).

OLD DUTCH

SELECTED VARIETIES

DELI FRESH • GRIMM’S

BLACK FOREST HAM

/100 GRAM

PLUS

HOLIDAY CASH BONUS

10 GIFT CERTIFICATE

POTATO CHIPS

1.9%

500

HOLIDAY CASH BONUS

ON PURCHASES OF $100 OR MORE RECEIVE A MARKET FRESH FOODS

SOFT DRINKS

12 X 355ML

24 MOS., AS LOW AS

WEDNESDAY DEC. 18TH

PCTM

$ 98

26,515*

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALE !

LEASE/FINANCE

The 2014 Subaru Forester is the only small SUV to receive the top rating (“G/Good”) in every safety test issued by the IIHS.

2/ 00

/200 GRAM

PRODUCT OF CHINA

MANDARIN ORANGES

$ 99 /5LB BOX

Prices in effect Dec. 13 - Dec. 19, 2013 Applicable Taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. Some limits may apply.

YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD FULL SERVICE GROCERY STORE.

8AM - 9PM EVERYDAY! #105-5170 DALLAS DR., KAMLOOPS • 250-573-1193

Like us on facebook.com/DallasMarketFreshFoods

2014 FORESTER 2.0XT LIMITED SHOWN

2014 FORESTER 2.5I 6MT STARTING FROM

28,070*

LEASE/FINANCE 24 MOS., AS LOW AS

1.9%

500

*MSRP of $26,515/$28,070 on 2014 XV Crosstrek 5MT (EX1-TP)/2014 Forester 2.5i 6MT (EJ1-X0), including freight & PDI ($1,595, $1,650), documentation fees ($395) and battery and tire tax ($30). License, taxes, insurance and registration extra. **1.9%/1.9% finance and lease rates available on all new 2014 Crosstrek/2014 Forester models for a 24-month term. $500 Holiday Bonus offer applies to lease, finance, and cash agreements for all new 2013 and 2014 Subaru models (excluding the 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid) and can be combined with Stackable Cash, Alternate Cash, and Legacy VIP Program. Vehicles shown solely for purposes of illustration, and may not be equipped exactly as shown. Financing and leasing programs available through Toyota Credit Canada Inc. on approved credit. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers valid until December 31, 2013. See your local Subaru dealer for complete program details. V Ratings of “Good” are the highest rating awarded for performance in four safety tests (moderate overlap front, side, rollover and rear) conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) (www.iihs.org). To earn a 2013 TOP SAFETY PICK, a vehicle must receive a “Good” rating in all four of these tests.

HILLTOP

SUBARU BC’s first Subaru dealership since 1979

4407 27 STREET, VERNON, BC

800.663.6430

DLR 6371

hilltopsubaru.com

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

A23

SPORTS

Roar for the Rings in rearview; Brier curling’s next big thing By Marty Hastings STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.com

The Tim Hortons Roar for the Rings Canadian Curling Trials likely got a few people in Kamloops pumped up for the Brier. Norm Daley was one of them. “Watching all that curling on TV got me excited,” said Daley, host-committee chairman of the 2014 Tim Hortons Brier, which runs from March 1 to March 9 at Interior Savings Centre. “We’ve definitely got a good idea of who might be coming now.” Skip Brad Jacobs

and Northern Ontario will not be in the Tournament Capital, having won the Roar for the Rings on Sunday, Dec. 8, and booked a spot at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, where they will represent Canada. Daley is encouraging fans to buy tickets, which are on sale at curling.ca, ticketmaster. ca and at the ISC Box Office. There are mini-packs and full-event tickets on sale now, but singledraw tickets do not go on sale until Jan. 16. “These are good stocking stuffers,”

Daley said of the minipacks. “It’s two tickets for the draws on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for $39, so tickets for two people and access to the Brier Patch.” There is already a waiting list for event volunteers, but there is an opportunity for local sporting organizations to make money by helping out with the event’s 50-50 raffles. “The Kamloops Sports Council (KSC) is going to be running it and I know that they’re going to be looking for volun-

teers,” Daley said. “As an incentive, they’re going to donate to their sporting groups

if they come out and help.” Call the KSC at 250828-3822.

R.A. (ALLAN) SCHRADER 285 FORTUNE DRIVE, KAMLOOPS • 250-554-2324 Email: kamloops@myalternatives.ca Toll free: 1-866-664-9646 www.myalternatives.ca

A better place to buy wireless in your neighbourhood.

Hot holiday deals from Koodo. SAMSUNG GALAXY S III

DENTAL CENTRE New Patients Welcome • Direct Billing • All Insurance Plans Accepted

WITH TAB MEDIUM (1)

GGet a

Dr. Gary Mahar, DDS Ofﬁce Hours: Tues to Sat 7:30am - 4:30pm kamloopsdentalcentre.com

100

PC® GIFT CARD

250-372-3030 101 - 220 3rd Ave., Kamloops V2C 3M3

CHRISTMAS at LYONS Fresh Christmas Trees Have Arrived! Christmas gift ideas 18 Karat Christmas decorations Wreaths bows and garlands Gift certiﬁcates Open 7 days a week 9 am to 5:30 pm

LYONS

Everything Landscaping 1271 B Salish Road (on the Halston Connector) Open 7 Days a week 250-374-6965 www.lyonslandscaping.com

stacks No one odo. o than K

r up bette

with the ontracts C rm e -T d No Fixe r Tab es nd Bette ng Charg Bigger a Roamin r o e c n Dista No Long ada-wide Plans n y and with Ca all Displa d Text, C e it m li n U ed il Includ Voicema 1

themobileshop.ca Visit The Mobile Shop and ask a Mobile Advisor for details today.

910 Columbia Street West, Kamloops Offer available from Dec. 12, 2013 – Dec. 24, 2013 (1) Subject to approved credit. Monthly Tab charge may apply. Prices shown exclude applicable taxes. (2) Bonus gift card available with new activations only. While quantities last. Gift cards are President’s Choice® gift cards redeemable at participating stores where President’s Choice® products are sold; Gift cards not redeemable at The Mobile Shop locations unless they are redeemed as part of qualifying purchase. Unused gift cards must accompany all returns. All trademarks are property of their respective owners ®/TM PC, President’s Choice, are trademarks of Loblaws Inc.

A24 ❖ THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

HOT BUYS

$800 MICROFIBER SOFA

HOT BUY

5 COLOURS TO CHOOSE

RED HOT SAVINGS

388

$2000 LEATHER RECLINING CL N N CLINING NG S SO SOFA OFAA

HOT BUY

488

SOLD IN SETS

80%

1488

HOT BUY

FROM

388

$900 Swivel

388

Power Lift Chair

Chair

HOT BUY

UP TO

$3000 LEATHER SECTIONAL WITH OTTOMAN

HOT BUY

FROM

888

448

$2000 LOUIS PHILIPPE BEDROOM SET

OFF

COMPLETE SET

HOT BUY

1088

MANY LAST-MINUTE GIFTS UNDER $499! Leather Recliner

$800 MARBLE FINISH 5PC DINING SET

$700 CHERRY BUNK BED SET

BAR STOOLS DESIGNER BOOKSHELF REG $499

144

$500 ROUND LEATHER OTTOMAN

148

124 $1000 Wingback Chair

488

$900 SSwivel i l Chair Ch i

398

$1500 QUEEN MATTRESS SET

HOT BUY $ QUEEN SET

250-374-3588 1289 Dalhousie Dr.

488

$1000 00 La-Z-Boy Recliner R li

388

HOT BUY

EACH

398

#DP240

$2000 $2000 000 2PC SECTIONAL NAL NAL

HOT BUY

$1000 QUEEN SIZE PILLOWTOP MATTRESS

HOT BUY

348

FROM

288

REG $699

$ MATTRESS TT T T

288

$800 55PC $800 PC DINING SET

488

288

$1500 QUEEN SIZE POCKET-COIL MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS

HOT BUY

488

#DP3426

We reserve the right to limit quantities. Some pictures may not be identical to current models. Some items may not be exactly as shown. Some items sold in sets.

NOTRE DAME BIG O TIRES

DULUX PAINTS

ASHLEY

LA-Z-BOY

DALHOUSIE

$600 Accent Chair

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

INSIDE X Classiﬁeds/B19 SECTION

KAMLOOPS

THIS WEEK

COMMUNITY

Community: Christopher Foulds editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Ph: 250-374-7467 Ext: 222

CP Holiday Train arrives on weekend Wildlights start shining tomorrow Every year, CP officials call Bernadette Siracky and ask her the same question: How do you get so many people out for our Holiday Train stop? And, every year, the executive director of the Kamloops Food Bank tells whichever CP person she is dealing with the same answer: It’s Kamloops. It’s a city that fuels the perpetual smile on Siracky’s face these days — and most other days of the year — as it always steps up to help out. The Holiday Train is a highlight, Siracky said, one that will bring together the Valleyview Overlanders Lions Club to staff the barbecue — flipping burgers and hotdogs — with Van Houtte Cafe, whose volunteers will be pouring hot chocolate on Saturday, Dec. 14, as everyone waits for

the decorated train to arrive behind Interior Savings Centre. Interior Tents and Display Services will be there as well, providing assistance, as will all the volunteers and supporters who “are always there,” Siracky said, ready to accept any food or monetary donations from the public. Monique Blanchet will again be singing. Estimated arrival time, according to CP, is 5:30 p.m., when the 1,000 feet of rail cars, engine and boxcar will chug into place.

Install four matched winter tires with the mountain and snowﬂake symbol to provide you with the best traction in winter conditions.

It will be seen long before it arrives, courtesy of the LED lights and decorations. There are two trains in the program, one that heads into the U.S. and one that crosses Canada. The first train left Quebec on Nov. 25, with the second leaving Scranton, Penn., on Nov. 26. By the time the trips are done on Dec. 19, more than 150 stops will have been made. The boxcar has been renovated to become a stage, where a variety of entertainers will perform. Entertainers on the Canadian route include Melanie Doane and Matt Dusk. Since the CP Holiday Train program began in 1999, it has raised $7.4 million and three-million pounds of food for agencies.

The 16th annual Wildlights Festival at the B.C. Wildlife Park begins on Friday, Dec. 13, and will continue through Jan. 5. What to do? Head for the wolf feeding first or grab a chilly seat for the laser-light show? Maybe hop onto the Wildlife Express miniature train to scope out the scenery? The choices will be plentiful when the sun goes down and the switches are flipped to shine on the festival that lights up the night sky abive Dallas. The 23-day event runs non-stop beginning on Friday, Dec. 13, with the exception of Christmas Day, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Don’t ask how many lights illuminate the trees, the walkways and the hills — pretty much anywhere you look.

Highlights include the laser show, which runs every half hour, with the final show at 8:30 p.m., the wolf feeding at 6:30 p.m., the maze and nightly shows with Uncle Chris the Clown. He is there all days except for Dec. 17, Dec. 24, Dec. 26 and Jan. 1. Santa will be at the park again this year from Dec. 14 until Dec. 24, when he has much more pressing work to get done. The highlight of this year’s event will once again be the Symphony of Lights

Show, which will feature a spectacular laser light show, with lights synchronized to music, with shows each night in the award-winning outdoor Highland Valley Copper Amphitheatre. In addition, visitors will be treated to viewing a nightly wolf and elk feedings. There is also the Home Hardware Family Farm and the Charlie Brown Christmas and 3D life-size horse and stagecoach displays to be enjoyed. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for children three to 17 and free for the toddlers. Park pass-holders are charged half-price admission for the festival. The festival dates back to 1998, and, since then, more than 330,000 guests have marvelled at the dazzling show.

DRIVE FOR TH THOMPSON INC.

YOUR SAFETY IS OUR CONCERN KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! www.DriveBC.ca

B2 ❖ THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Is a job at the top of your holiday wishlist? We e can help. Job Job Job Job me) i t e v Job a f you h i ( y n A po

See you at the crossroads Memphis: Beale Street, Sun, Stax, Graceland and B.B. King’s Blues Club; the Shack Up Inn and the Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale; Dockery Farm, the BB King Museum, Greenwood, Leland, Rosedale, Vicksburg, Jackson and Hazelhurst; New Orleans: The French Quarter, gospel brunch at the House of Blues, a paddle wheeler cruise, ghost and spirit tour and more. The total package price is

Marlin Travel and At the Crossroads (ATC) Blues Radio present the inaugural Delta Blues Crawl to Mississippi and beyond, April 8 to April 21, 2014. With two weeks of blues heaven, from Tennessee to Louisiana, through Mississippi’s cradle of the blues, this trip has everything for the discerning music fan. Which crossroads is the real thing? Which gravesite belongs to Robert Johnson?

$3,349 per person, double occupancy, with a minimum group size. This cost includes all accommodations, deluxe motor coach, taxes and fees and many meals, plus round-trip airfare from Vancouver. Alternate gateways can be priced and arranged with ease. Deposits of $500 are now being accepted, with the balance due in early January. X See EXPERIENCE B3

Eligibility criteria apply to some services.

Connect with your local WorkBC Centre... • • • • • • •

Career planning Job search workshops Resume writing Interview skills Funding for training Access to wage subsidies Self-employment planning

• • • • •

Job boards Internet/phone access Photocopying Short-term occupational training ...and a partridge in a pear tree!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: EMAIL INFO@KAMLOOPSESC.CA Kamloops (North) 795 Tranquille Road T: 250 377 3670

Kamloops (South) 100-275 Lansdowne St T: 250 434 9441

Chase and District 822 Shuswap Ave T: 250 679 8448

Visit WorkBCCentres.ca or call 1-866-377-3670

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

CHEERING’S NEVER BEEN MORE AFFORDABLE ER 2013 DECEMB F T W T M

2014 Y R A U N A J 1 7 TRI

5 12 19 26

! S R E F F STU

29 Van

G N I K C O T S GREAT

13 20 27

14 21 28 SPO

10 SPO

22 LETH 29 VAN

3 PG

23 30

4 PG 11 PG

17 VAN

18 SEA

24 VIC

25 MH

31 KEL

S T E K C I T R E Z A L B BUY E C N A V D IN A

$ 99

ONLY H

LIMIT 4 WIT

ERTIFICATE C T IF G Y A $20 SAFEW

Home Games Away Games

Get your tickets at either of our two stores

Sahali Store - Sahali Shopping Centre North Shore Store - Fortune Drive

At The Crossroads is a weekly 60-minute syndicated radio program that focuses on blues music and its various genres, hosted by Brant Zwicker. For more information and to make a reservation, please send an email to brant@atcblues.ca.

The itinerary

Memphis Inclusions: City tour, Sun Studio (sunstudio.com), Stax Museum (staxmuseum. com), Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum (memphisrocknsoul.org), National Civic Rights Museum (civilrightsmuseum.org) and a platinum tour of Graceland (elvis.com/graceland), welcome dinner at B.B. King’s Blues Club (bbkingclubs.com). All road trips are by deluxe coach. Clarksdale, Mississippi, on Friday, with three nights at Isle of Capri Casino Hotel, breakfasts included. En route visits: Walls, Tunica, Clayton and Lula. Inclusions: Saturday and Sunday at the Juke Joint Festival (jukejointfestival. com), Delta Blues Museum (deltabluesmuseum.org), and Rock & Blues Museum, with a BBQ dinner on Sunday near the crossroads of Highway 61 & 49 at the Shack Up Inn (shackupinn. ROBERT JOHNSON com). Routing: to hotel in Greenwood, Mississippi, on Monday, with breakfast included. En-route inclusions: Tutwiler, Parchman Farm, and Dockery Farms (dockeryfarms.org). Greenwood is the final resting place of blues legend Robert Johnson. To hotel in Cleveland, Miss., on Tuesday, with breakfast included. En route inclusions: Berlcair, the B.B. King Museum (bbkingmuseum.org) in Indianola, Greenville and another crossroads at Rosedale (during a full moon). To hotel in Vicksburg, Miss., on Wednesday, with breakfast included. Inclusions: Highway 61 Blues Museum (highway61blues.com) in Leland, Shaw, Hollandale and Rolling Fork. Vicksburg is also the site of major U.S. Civil War action. To hotel in New Orleans for four nights. En route inclusions: Jackson, the Robert Johnson Blues Foundation (robertjohnsonbluesfoundation. org) in Crystal Springs, and Hazelhurst, the birthplace of Robert Johnson. Inclusions in New Orleans: City tour, ghost & spirit tour, paddlewheeler cruise, gospel brunch at the House of Blues (houseofblues.com/venues/ clubvenues/neworleans) and a farewell dinner, Cajun style. The Blues Crawl heads back to Vancouver, or any other gateways chosen, on Monday, April 21, 2014.

PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until January 2, 2014. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. 2014 Corolla CE Automatic BURCEP-A MSRP is 19,945 and includes $1,645 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. *Lease example: 2.9% Lease APR for 64 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $89 with $2,350 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $13,742. Lease 64 mos. based on 120,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. **Finance example: 1.9% finance for 60 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Corolla CE. Applicable taxes are extra. 2014 Tacoma Double Cab V6 4x4 Automatic MU4FNA-A MSRP is $32,965 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. †Lease example: 4.9% Lease APR for 64 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $165 with $3,400 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $23,906. Lease 64 mos. based on 120,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. ††Finance example: 0.9% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Tacoma. Applicable taxes are extra. 2014 RAV4 Base FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A MSRP is $25,605 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. ‡Lease example: 3.6% Lease APR for 64 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $139 with $950 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $18,742. Lease 64 mos. based on 120,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. ‡‡Finance example: 0.9% finance for 48 months, upon credit approval, available on 2013 RAV4. Applicable taxes are extra. Semi-monthly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 48 and 60 month leases (including Stretch leases) of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offer can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. First Payment Free offer is valid for eligible TFS Lease Renewal customers only. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Some conditions apply. See your Toyota dealer for complete details. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.

www.kamloopsthisweek.com THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

A NEW BEGINNING

ALL NEW

2014

TACOMA

4x4 Double Cab model shown

2013

Downtown - 811 Victoria Street | 250.372.3744 Aberdeen - 1517 Hugh Allan Drive | 250.372.3705 North Shore Grill & Chill - 1075 8th Street | 250.554.4390

2014

LEASE FROM*

165

139 semi-monthly/64 mos.

A SAVINGS OF $10!

KAMLOOPS LOCATIONS!

Valid December 1 - December 31, 2013

semi-monthly/64 mos.

FREE FIRST OR LAST PAYMENT

semi-monthly/64 mos.

LEASE FROM ‡

LE model shown

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Experience all the blues music meccas on one trip

X From B2

SPORT model shown

COROLLA 2014 Corolla CE Automatic

FINANCE FROM**

per month/60 mos.

1.9 ‡‡‡

. No Security Deposit . Monthly or semi-monthly payment options . Standard or Low Kilometre Lease 2014 Tacoma Double Cab V6 LEASE FROM † FINANCE FROM ††

per month/36 mos.

0.9

2013 RAV4 FWD LE

FINANCE FROM ‡‡

0.9 %

per month/48 mos.

RAV4

toyotabc.ca

DECEMBER is Customer Appreciation MONTH

DQ SEASONAL LOG

½ PRICE Treats

Take-H Take-Home Home

Buy 1 box box, x, g get et 1 b box ox

FREE!

B4 ❖ THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

BC WILDLIFE PARK

l a v i t ef s PROUDLY PRESENTS

BC WILDLIFE PARK KAMLOOPS

THE 16 ANNUAL WILDLIGHTS

BC WILDLIFE PARK KAMLOOPS

• Symphony of Lights featuring spectacular Laser Light Show nightly. • Enjoy 600,000 lights while taking a ride on the Wildlife Express Train & Wagon Ride • Wildlife encounters with nightly wolf feeding • Get lost in our giant maze • Warm up by the crackling camp ﬁres

Wildlights each evening from

December 13th 2013 to January 5TH 2014 ( Except Christmas Day )

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Adults: $12 • Seniors $10 Children $8 (GST/PST not included) 2 & under - Free Members receive discounted rate. The British Columbia Wildlife Park is located 15 minutes east of Kamloops (exit 390 & 391 on the Trans Canada Highway) For more information please phone 250.573.3242 or visit our website at: www.bczoo.org

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

COMMUNITY

DECEM B E R 6 – 1 5 Proudly Sponsored By

Saturday December 14th and Sunday December 15th Door Crashers! Door Crashers! DOOR CRASHERS! SCIENCE DIET

CANINE DRY FOOD 21–38.5LB

UNLEASHED

$15 OFF

6–8LB

50% OFF

100 PACK

$5 OFF

PRECISION

CRATE BEDS ASSORTED SIZES

50% OFF

GREENIES

ALL PET FISH *

SCIENCE DIET

FELINE DRY FOOD

TRAINING PADS

BUY 1 GET 1 FREE**

*EXCLUDES FEEDER FISH **EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE UP TO $25.00

DOG & CAT TREATS

40% OFF 12oz and 3oz Treats

SCIENCE DIET CANINE TREATS

LONG NIGHT AT ISC FOR THESE ANIMALS It took until the final buzzer at the end of the third period during the Dec. 7 Kamloops Blazers-Everett Silvertips game at Interior Savings Centre, but hockey fans finally had a chance toss their stuffies onto the ice during the Western Hockey League club’s annual Teddy Bear Toss. Fans normally toss their stuffed animals after the first Blazer goal; however since the home club was blanked 7-0, the Teddy Bear Toss had to wait. Stuffed animals will be used for various good causes, with some destined for the arms of kids being treated in Royal Inland Hospital. Allen Douglas/KTW

3–12OZ BAGS 3-12OZ BAGS

GREENIES BUY 1 GET 1 FREE

SILVER SPUR

DOG & CAT TREATS

40% OFF

DOG TREATS

BUY 1 GET 1 FREE

12oz and 3oz Treats

THANK YOU to all of our Pets and Families for supporting our Petland Pets & Family Santa Photo nights. $530.00 was raised for ‘TisRescue The Season Specials Angel’s Animal and the Kamloops Humane Society. December 6 – 15 ALL

15% ALL DOG OFF CLOTHING

DOG BOOTS ASSORTED SIZES & STYLES

20% OFF

JOLLY EGG AVAILABLE IN 2 SIZES

#1 Selling Dog Toy

25% SKINNEEEZ PLUSH TOYS OFF ASSORTED SIZES & STYLES

20% OFF

ASSORTED VARIETIES & SIZES

DOG

ASSORTED SIZES & STYLES

& CAT 25% DOG GREENIES OFF TREATS

FREE PRECISION BED with

PRECISION WIRE CRATES

purchase*

DOG & CAT

MARCHARIO KENNELS

20% K&H HEATED OFF DOG BOWLS

SPUR 20% SILVER DOG OFF BISCUITS

ASSORTED SIZES & STYLES

BUY 1 GET 1 FREE

CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS

15% OFF*

1–4.25LB

*SELECT STYLES *SIZE MUST BE THE SAME AS CRATE PURCHASED

SCOOPFREE

CATIT

25% SENSES TOYS OFF ASSORTED STYLES

SMART SIFT CAT PAN

HAGEN 20% CAT FURMINATORS 25% DOG & CAT OFF OFF INDOOR

CAT

REPELLENT 300ML

A T

KAMLOOPS’ OWN

BLACKDOG BLUE

Tuesday, December 31st, 2013 Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre

250.828.6660 Doors: 7PM | Dinner: 8PM | 19+ Event

FISH & REPTILE

BIRD & SMALL ANIMAL

Stop The Shedding

20% OFF

FREE HAMSTER BALL WITH

FREE

OVO LOFT KIT

LIVING WORLD

PINE SHAVINGS

VME 20% HAGEN SMALL OFF ANIMAL &

HELP KEEP YOUR PET AWAY FROM HOLIDAY DECORATIONS!

WORLD 20% LIVING SPRAY MILLET OFF 100–500G

BIRD FOOD

1000–3000 CU IN

26 Gal. Bow Front

SAVE MARINA BETTA KITS $65 2L KITS ONLY

25% OFF

ASSORTED STYLES

45 Gal. Bow Front

AQUARIUM KIT & STAND

25% OXBOW OFF HARVEST STACKS

20% OFF

35OZ ASSORTED HAYS

ASSORTED SIZES

AQUARIUM KIT & STAND

*PURCHASE A P PAW PAW STOCKING AT REGULAR PRICE & SAVE 15% OFF REGULAR PRICED GOODS THAT FIT IN THE STOCKING

MED SAVE ZOO REPTILE $100 STARTER KITS

20% FLUKER CLAMP LAMPS OFF ASSORTED SIZES

25% OFF

ASSORTED SIZES & VARIETIES

Party Favours & Champagne at Midnight

ENTER

TO WIN NAME:

PHONE:

2 VIP +

TICKETS & SHOW ACCESS DELUXE DINNER BUFFET

All event perks included + a bottle of wine at your table. Entries may be dropped of at Kamloops This Week, 1365-B Dalhousie Dr or at Coast Kamloops Hotel, 1250 Rogers Way. Or enter online at www.kamloopsthisweek.com/contests Must be 19+ years of age to enter. Winner will be drawn December 20th, 2013.

PETLAND 905 Notre Dame Dr Kamloops (250) 828-0810

Store Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am - 8pm, Sat: 9am - 6pm Sun: 11am - 6pm www.petlandkamloops.ca

™

Sales prices only in effect December 6–15, 2013. Some prices only in effect on certain sale dates. No rain checks or substitutions.

B6 ❖ THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

feel the

Holiday Spirit

OUR BEST SAVINGS OFFER EVER!

3 1 FOR

Buy 1 complete pair of RX glasses at regular price & get a *

FREE 2ND PAIR of Prescription Glasses & *FREE Disposable Contacts. *Some restrictions apply. See instore for complete details. This offer expires December 31st, 2013.

What more could a body want for Christmas? Spa packages & gift certiﬁcates available

Eminence organic facial treatments Aromatherapy massage Hot stone massage Manicures & pedicures Hair services & more

SHARE THE SPARE PAIR! Bring a friend ... can be 2 different prescriptions.

EYES

331 Victoria Street

INTERNATIONAL Licensed Optician

VISI

25O-851-8992 E X A M I N AT I O N S

Free with min. purchase. (Not an eye health exam)

3 ~ 319 Victoria Street 250-374-9755

Mon-Thurs & Sat 9 am - 5:30 pm Fri 9 am - 8 pm

EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE IN LIFT CHAIR COMFORT!

FOR ALL YOUR BANQUET NEEDS Storms Restaurant

BOOK NOW! Private Luncheons

also available for 30-120 people.

Perfect Lift™ Chair

Great Gift Idea... STORMS GIFT CERTIFICATES!

ON SALE NOW! 1502 RIVER ST 250-372-1522 Open 7 days a week from 4:30pm

Just across the red bridge! FREE IN-TOWN DELIVERY! Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 10-4 • 250-828-6682

WWW.MTNMED.CA

19900

249900

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

99 built-in stitches including alphabet

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013 ❖ B7

30 built-in stitches

large 10” opening

feel 699 the $

39900

29900

49900

Holiday Spirit

209900

Shop Smart, SON MAI SPAShop Anderson’s Sewing G I V E H E R T H E G I F T O F Q U I E T PA M P E R I N G

Magic Steam Press ESP2 Even Santa needs help in choosing the right

Shellac Manicure & Pedicure

• Professional results in half the time!

Sewing Machine & Serger! • Accurate electronic fabric temp. settings • Powerful burst of steam over 200 built-in stitches • aucfeed system • includes all quilt feet

O N LY

00 + HST

GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE.

250.377.1222 459 Lansdowne st.

‘Tis the Season for Health, Wellness & Holiday Cheer!

only

249900

18 built-in stitches

$289 19900

39900

29900

Great selection of stocking stuffers for the sewer $ 49900 on your gift list!

99 built-in stitches including alphabet

30 built-in stitches

large 10” opening

699

All quilt batting on sale up to 40%$off! 209900 Hobbs 80/20 - $11.99 SALE $7.99

151 Victoria Street - 250.374.1154 1.800.360.1154 - Parking in the Rear

Like us on Facebook!

Shop Smart, Shop Anderson’s

need

Sewing

some...

10 Locations to Serve You! Holiday Gift Baskets

Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps

Kamloops • Abbotsford Chilliwack (2 locations) • Langley Maple Ridge • Fraser Heights (Surrey) Coquitlam • Walnut Grove Vancouver (Kitsilano)

Gift Cards to any amount!

(Available after Nov. 15)

OFF F YOUR NEXT PURCHASE

ing Wrappce servi le b availa

Withh th W this hi ad. d Exppires i Dec. 30th 0th, 20133 #196A Victoria St. W. Kamloops

Your Health & Wellness Store

440 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC 250-828-6680 • 1-888-828-6680 • www.healthylifenutrition.ca

(Beside Stereo Warehouse)

778.471.1801

HOURS: Mon-Sat 10am- 6pm • Sun 12pm - 5pm www.stickyscandy.ca

... Handcrafted ...

White Gold Jewellery

Shablool

A colorful collection of sterling silver jewellery with semi-precious stones, pieces inspired by nature

Plum Traders Jewellery A collection of sterling silver pieces with semi-precious stones

G. Kabirski - Renowned European jewellery designer Designs that feature an unusual approach to elegant shapes, combinations & materials

RETAIL & CUSTOM WORK Gemstones • Renovations • Featuring Special Prices on Sterling Silver

422 Victoria St.

250-372-5969

Box ‘Em Up Sale Event! Wrap up the savings! All Winter Stock 50% Off Free Gift Wrap for Men Gift Certiﬁcates Available (Sale excludes Resort Wear & Accessories)

250-374-1516

418 Victoria St. • In the Heart of the Downtown Open Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

B8 THURSDAY,

December 12, 2013

COMMUNITY

Choral Rhapsody at Sagebrush The 16th annual Choral Rhapsody of Christmas will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m., Sagebrush Theatre. While the City of Kamloopssponsored community event is free, attendees are urged to bring food and cash donations for the Kamloops Food Bank. New this year, seating is reserved and booking tickets in advance is recommended. Reservations can be made through Kamloops Box Office Live by phone at 250-374-5483, in person at 1025 Lorne St., or online

at kamloopslive.ca. Access code is “Christmas.” Six local choirs will be presenting a selection of Christmas carols with sing-a-longs between sets for audience participation. Choirs in attendance will be: • Desert Sounds Harmony • German Liederkreis Choir • Hub City Singers • OLPH Rising Stars • Silver Bell Singers • The Happy Choristers For more information about Choral Rhapsody of Christmas, call 250-828-3611.

City of Kamloops

Beware of Elephants Crossings in Kamloops... No, we don’t have any elephants running wild in the city, especially in the snow. However, you may have noticed (or will notice when the snow melts in the spring) some new markings with the completion of recent road construction projects. Elephant’s Feet crossings are specially identified crosswalks that are shared by both pedestrians and cyclists. They look like regular crosswalks but have distinctive dashed lines (Elephant‘s Feet) on one or both sides of the crosswalk. Cyclists using these crosswalks do not have to dismount. Cyclists can only ride their bikes across designated (marked and signed) Elephant’s Feet crossings. At all other crosswalks, cyclists are required to dismount before crossing. Elephant’s Feet crosswalks are marked by any one of the following pavement markings:

And by a “Shared Crossing” sign:

Look for the new pavement markings and signs at the following locations:

New Tranquille Road Multi-Use Pathway (Now) - Across Royal Avenue - Across Don Street - Across the Riverdale Trailer Court access

New Highland Road Multi-Use Pathway (Spring 2014) - Across Valleyview Drive (east leg of intersection) - Across the Valleyview Arena road

What this means for... Cyclists

Pedestrians

- Always yield to pedestrians - Cross only when safe to do so - Obey all rules of the road

- Watch for cyclists - Cross only when safe to do so

Motorists

- Anticipate and yield to pedestrians and cyclists in the crosswalk Watch for more information about cycling-related markings and signage in the spring. For more info, please contact transportation@kamloops.ca. www.kamloops.ca

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013 Â&#x2122;

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

For $100, this could be your river of dreams The Kamloops Art Gallery (KAG) is winding up sales of the Luxury Vacation Lottery. Tickets are $100 and only 450 will be sold. The prize is a European river cruise valued at $10,000. Tickets on sale until they sell out or until 1 p.m. on Dec. 24. Draw date is Jan. 7. This trip for two is for seven nights, with the winner choosing the river and the time when they want to travel within the next two years. The prize includes air fare, all meals, beer and wine with meals and land excursions. Tickets are available at the KAG Store at 465 Victoria St. and by calling 250-377-2400.

for avalanche education. Throttle Decisions features spectacular

footage shot in some of Western Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best mountains riding areas,

with production values that reflect the quality of other action videos from

this fast-paced sport. The series takes the viewer through eight

chapters that loosely follow the curriculum of a two-day Avalanche Skills

Give the gift of travel! Buy your passes and tickets at the following locations: t #PPLJFT 536

t 4BGFXBZ $PMVNCJB

t $BOBEJBO GPS 1J[[B

t 4BGFXBZ 'PSUVOF

t $BTI 4UPQ -PBOT *OD

t 4BWF 0O 'PPET $PMVNCJB 1MBDF .BMM

t $JUZ PG ,BNMPPQT $BTIJFST t $PPQFS T 'PPET 8FTUTZEF t $PPQFS T 'PPET -BOTEPXOF t 0BLIJMMT (SPDFUFSJB

Watch this video Adult ts e 20 tick

$35.0

The Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) has released a new video series made for and by mountain snowmobilers that highlights the need

Training course. To watch, go online to tinyurl.com/mu4olb4.

t 4IPQQFST %SVH .BSU 7BMMFZWJFX t 4IPQQFST %SVH .BSU #SPDLMFIVSTU

www.bctransit.com

Christmas at Sahali Mall! Akram

Everything on your list. s Hai r

Desig n r&C afe J oy Cash Stop Loan s Danie lleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Silve r&G Dolla old r Tre e Fox â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;N Hou nds Pub Hub B arto n Int erna tion Inky â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s al Qual ity In k & To Libert ner y Tax Ninaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beau ty & Nail Salon

Burge

Photo

stud io.ca

Safew

Sahal

i Liq u

or St or

Sahal

i Pos t

Stone Simply

Duck

OfďŹ c e Clot

hing

Com put

ing

Targe

Tumbl

ewee

3Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Be

d To ys

st Bu ys

Visit SahaliMall.com for Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Schedule and Mall Christmas Hours

B10 ❖ THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com ®

300

SPEND $200, EARN

100 BONUS

300 BONUS

AIR MILES® reward miles*

*With coupon and a minimum $100 Safeway grocery purchase made in single transaction.

Coupon valid from December 13 - 19, 2013

Coupon valid from December 13 - 19, 2013 Limit one Bonus Offer per transaction. Purchase must be made in a single transaction. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. AIR MILES® coupons cannot be combined with any other discount offer or AIR MILES® coupon offer including Customer Appreciation Day & Senior’s Day. Not valid at Safeway Liquor Stores. Coupon excludes prescriptions, diabetes merchandise, insulin pumps, insulin pump supplies, blood pressure monitors, tobacco, transit passes, gift cards, enviro levies, bottle deposits and sales tax. Other exclusions apply. Please see Customer Service for complete list of exclusions. Cashiers: Scan the coupon only once to activate the Bonus Offer. Do not scan more than once.

®TM Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Co. and Safeway.

00000 51133

Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. AIR MILES® coupons cannot be combined with any other discount offer or AIR MILES® coupon offer including Customer Appreciation Day & Senior’s Day. Not valid at Safeway Liquor Stores. Coupon excludes prescriptions, diabetes merchandise, insulin pumps, insulin pump supplies, blood pressure monitors, tobacco, transit passes, gift cards, enviro levies, bottle deposits and sales tax. Other exclusions apply. Please see Customer Service for complete list of exclusions. Cashiers: Scan the coupon only once to activate the Bonus Offer. Do not scan more than once.

Limit one Bonus Offer per transaction. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

7 DAYS ONLY! DEC. 13 - 19, 2013!

*With coupon and a minimum $200 Safeway grocery purchase made in single transaction.

®TM Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Co. and Safeway.

Bonus AIR MILES® reward miles*

00000 51133

earn up to

SPEND $100, EARN

GRADE A

TURKEYS

Under 7 kg . Fr WEEKLY H ozen. OUSEHOLD LIMIT ONE . With minim um purchase o f Dec. 11 thru $ 50.00 Dec. 19

/lb. 2.18/kg

7 DAYS OF

SUPER COUPONS

SUPER COUPON Kraft Dinner

SUPER COUPON Black Diamond Cheese

Assorted varieties. 12 Pack. HOUSEHOLD LIMIT TWO Combined varieties.

COUPON VALID DECEMBER 13 TO DECEMBER 19, 2013

ea.

! YS ONLY 7 DAPR ICE

00000 54471

SUPER COUPON The Butcher’s Cut Side Bacon

SUPER COUPON Pomegranates Product of U.S.A. HOUSEHOLD LIMIT FOUR.

COUPON VALID DECEMBER 13 TO DECEMBER 19, 2013

00000 54252

SUPER COUPON Bakery Counter Petite Apple Strudels

SUPER COUPON Primo Taglio Salami Assorted varieties. 125 g.

CLUB

SUPER COUPON Chocolate Checker Mousse Cake

00000 54425

COUPON VALID DECEMBER 13 TO DECEMBER 19, 2013

SUPER COUPON 6 Inch Orchids

CLUB

00000 54363

SUPER COUPON Ivory Body Wash 709 mL. Or Bar Soap 10 x 90 g. LIMIT FOUR - Combined varieties.

OFF

$ 2for

OFF

! YS ONLY 7 DAPRI CE

CLUB

00000 54366

Assorted varieties and sizes. (excludes Bodywash and Bar Soap). LIMIT FOUR - Combined varieties.

! YS ONLY 7 DAPRI CE

! LY! LYON ON YS YS DA 7 DAPRI 7CE PRICE

COUPON VALID DECEMBER 13 TO DECEMBER 19, 2013 Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

SUPER COUPON Olay Skin Care

In Growers Pot.

999

ea.

CLUB

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

Or assorted varieties. 725 g.

! YS ONLY 7 DAPRI CE

399

! YS ONLY 7 DAPRI CE

CLUB

COUPON VALID DECEMBER 13 TO DECEMBER 19, 2013

349

Assorted varieties. 125 g.

ea.

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

Or assorted varieties. Package of 6.

SUPER COUPON Laughing Cow

399

COUPON VALID DECEMBER 13 TO DECEMBER 19, 2013

00000 54424

00000 54264

! YS ONLY 7 DAPRI CE

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

! YS ONLY 7 DAPRI CE

CLUB

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

CLUB

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

ea.

! YS ONLY 7 DAPRI CE

CLUB

! YS ONLY 7 DAPR ICE

COUPON VALID DECEMBER 13 TO DECEMBER 19, 2013

599

ea.

! YS ONLY 7 DAPRI CE

ea.

Beef or Beef and Pork. Frozen. 908 g.

899

ea.

EXTREM PRICE

00000 54520

SUPER COUPON Gourmet Meat Shoppe Cabbage Rolls

Thick Sliced. 1 kg.

89 0

EXTREM PRICE

CLUB

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

ea.

E EXTREM PRICE

! YS ONLY 7 DAPR ICE

COUPON VALID DECEMBER 13 TO DECEMBER 19, 2013

340 g. HOUSEHOLD LIMIT THREE.

E EXTREM PRICE

CLUB

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

Assorted varieties. 500 g. HOUSEHOLD LIMIT TWO Combined varieties.

SUPER COUPON Fresh Express Garden Salad

CLUB

COUPON VALID DECEMBER 13 TO DECEMBER 19, 2013

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

00000 54450

00000 54448

00000 54392

00000 54357

Prices effective at all British Columbia Safeway stores Wednesday, December 11 through Thursday, December 19, 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, Co. and Safeway. 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.

00000 54358

DECEMBER 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 WED THUR

FRI

SAT

SUN

MON TUES WED THURS

Prices in this ad good until DEC. 19TH.

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

KAMLOOPS

THIS WEEK

CUISINE

B11

Cuisine: Tim Petruk tim@kamloopsthisweek.com Ph: 250-374-7467 Ext: 234

Traditional Swiss Fondue 2 oz. Raclette cheese, grated 8 oz. Swiss cheese, grated 8 oz. Gruyere cheese, grated 1 clove garlic 1 cup dry white wine 1 tbs fresh lemon juice 3 tbs. kirsch 1 tbs. cornstarch Pinch white pepper Pinch nutmeg

We wish you a Merry Swissmas

EER, WINE, BREAD, CHEESE. BEER, WINE, BREAD, CHEESE. In Basel, Switzerland, for a team of British Columbian chefs who’d just competed in an international competition that only comes around every six years, it was beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Besides the traditional fondue party they had just begun to dip into, it was Nov. 28, the last Thursday before December, and the day when Basel turns on its Advent lights. It was also the day when Switzerland’s largest Christmas market transforms the city’s atmosphere into a place more fairy-tale than metropolis. Among the traders and artisans and their wares, shoppers warmed up with mulled wine, waffles, Basel Läckerli biscuits

Fresh • Local • Sustainable •

the part that came after and grilled sausages. the year of planning Nestled in the hisand practise. toric Old Town, next After the to the Cathedral, was fundraising, after the a Christmas tree, packing, after the decorated by Christmas travel, after the comsavant Johann Wanner. petition and after the In all the year, there critiquing. probably isn’t a better DARCIE HOSSACK After all the tear time to visit the city. down and clean up of At home, however, Bon the borrowed kitchen during what had to be APPÉTIT they’d occupied for the greyest two weeks most of a week. of the year, and on a After each of the competition day when I nearly got run over judges were awarded a genuine by a Christmas parade in the one-legged milking stool that, mall, I was ready to pack my strapped onto the milker’s waist, trunk. would make efficient the job Meanwhile, back at the fondue party, and having begun with of visiting each a multitude of ladies in their stanchions. a little salad to prepare their Having placed among the top digestive tracts for the cheese three in the world in their catto come, the chefs readied their egory, this was their reward. fondue forks. Now, with beer beginning to This was beginning of the best part of their trip, after all — go to their heads, was also when

Remarkable

Peel and slice garlic clove in half, then rub pieces into the inside of a mediumlarge pot. Discard garlic. Add wine and lemon juice and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce to medium-low. Combine the three cheeses. Add mixture to pot in small amounts, whisking constantly, in a figure-8 pattern, after each addition until cheese is melted. (Note: figure-8 whisking is very important!). In a small bowl, whisk together kirsch and cornstarch until smooth. Whisk into melted cheese until smooth. Season with white pepper and nutmeg. Transfer to a warm fondue pot and serve immediately with cubes of baguette.

the team’s coach and leader (a respected gentleman lately inaugurated into the Order of British Columbia) declared the next person to lose their bread in the pot must buy the next round. So, as one chef triple-skewered his cube of baguette onto his fondue fork, another lost theirs. A round of beer was bought. The next day, the chefs roamed the Christmas market, soaking up the country’s culture while, back at home, I drove upstream against a tide of rushhour mall shoppers, trying to get downtown before the shops closed for the evening. Within a few days, the chefs returned to Canada and Chefhusband arrived home with packages of Swiss cookies from a bakery established in 1753. There was also an edelweiss letter opener, a snazzy pencil

set for the writer in the family and the secret to keeping fondue from splitting in the pot. Turns out it’s the cornstarch and Kirsch, along with a way of whisking that stabilizes and binds the cheese before it can break. So, while Chefhusband began to grate the cheese, I took out my pencil set, along with a new moleskin notebook (a present to myself) and began to write a few thoughts about Christmas.

Darcie Friesen Hossack is a food columnist and author of Mennonites Don’t Dance, Thistledown Press Sept. 2010, shortlisted for the Commonwealth Prize (first book, Canada and Caribbean) Danuta Gleed Award runner-up. She can be reached by email at onepotatotwopotato@shaw.ca.

Let us take care of your

Special event.

Now taking reservations for Christmas Parties 250.374.2913 326 VICTORIA ST. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

Gift Certiﬁcates Make the perfect Stocking Stuffer! www.facebook.com/terrarestaurantkamloops

B12 â?&#x2013; THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Help us support the local Food Bank. Please bring a non-perishable food item on December 14th to the CP Holidayy Train The Canadian Pacific Railway Holiday Train will chug into Kamloops on Saturday, December 14th as it makes its way across North America. The colourful, music-filled train left Beaconsfield, Quebec on November 26th as it embarked on a trip north and south of the Canada/U.S. border to raise money and collect food for food-bank programs in each community. The train is scheduled to reach its final destination Port Coquitlam on the night of December 16th.

The facts on the trainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit to the h KKamloops l anddSh Shuswap region: i

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13TH Sicamous â&#x20AC;˘ 5:15 pm Salmon Arm â&#x20AC;˘ 7:00 pm SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14TH Chase â&#x20AC;˘ 3:15 pm Kamloops â&#x20AC;˘ 5:30 pm (Northside of the Interior Savings Centre, Lorne St.)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

May the Joy of Christmas ďŹ ll your Heart & Home!

Cathy McLeod, MP 979 Victoria Street â&#x20AC;˘ 250-851-4991 cathy.mcleod.c1@parl.gc.ca

/ +! + *" Ć? ,,/&+$Ç˝ ,4 -/& "0Ç˝ )4 60 &+ 01, (Ç˝

ENDOFTHEROLL.COM

Kamloops | 962A Laval Crescent 250.372.1008 | 1.866.372.1008 No payment, no interest plans available OAC - See store for details.

KAMLOOPS IS A GOOD DAY UPHOLSTERY LTD. TODAY TO MAKE TIME FOR THOSE LESS FORTUNATE Custom care for all your upholstery needs by

PETER UDESEN, Owner/Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Automotive â&#x20AC;˘ RV â&#x20AC;˘ Marine â&#x20AC;˘ Furniture & much more!

Serving Kamloops & area for over 35 years #6-1445 McGill Road 250-372-2073

Seasons Greetings Security â&#x20AC;˘ Digital CCTV â&#x20AC;˘ Access Control â&#x20AC;˘ GPS 105 - 1383 McGill Road 250.374.9969

BOOMERS AUTO CENTRE COMPLETE ENGINE PARTS HIGH PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT

Merry Christmas MACHINE SHOP SERVICES 375 West Victoria Street 250.374.9242

Seasons Greetings

Wishing you and your family the happiest of holidays.

ffrom Houle l Electric! l i

Kamloops Financial Centre 250-374-5308

Thank You Kamloops & surrounding areas for all your business and support in 2013

www.sunlife.ca/kamloops 275 Landsdowne Street, Suite 600 Kamloops, BC V2C 1X8

To show our appreciation, we are teaming up with the Kamloops Food Bank and the CP Holiday Train to give back to the communities. Houle Electric is accepting non-perishable donations Mon-Fri, December 1st - 22nd from 7:30-4:30 @ 911 Laval Crescent.

ÂŠ Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 2012.

Have you been naughty this year? Come in & browse through Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Store of Playful Things!

Great OfĂ&#x20AC;ce Party Ideas!

Thank You again from Houle Electric for your continued support. Have a safe and happy Holiday Season!

414 Seymour St., Downtown 250-372-3269 Open Monday - Wednesday & Saturday 10 am - 6 pm, Thursday & Friday 10 am - 9 pm & Sunday 12 noon - 5 pm Christmas Shopping Hours December 19th - 23rd 10 am - 9 pm & December 24th 10 am - 5 pm

www.peaceofmindsystems.com

T he Affordable Adventure Store! Kamloops Branch Office:

Celebrate The Season... Respponsiibly Responsibly

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from everyone at

250.828.7939

Visit our new website at: www.houle.ca

BUTLER AUTO & RV

SUPERCENTRE 402-1801 Princeton-Kamloops Hwy 5A, Kamloops BC, V2E 2J7 Ph. 250-377-3365 Fax. 250-377-3386

www.stagsheadliquorstore.com

142 Tranquille Road Service 250-554-0902 Sales 250-554-2518 www.butlerautoandrv.ca

Serving BC since

1944

~ Proud Community Sponsors ~ INTERIOR DISPLAY & TENTS

DILLMAN ENTERPRISES LTD.

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

B13

driveway

A new Cherokee at long last By Zack Spencer The Chrysler group is on a tear these days with month after month of consecutive growth and awards to back it up. Who would have thought a few short years ago that Chrysler, of the Detroit Three, would be in second place in Canada, just slightly behind Ford and well ahead of General Motors. This has been achieved by filling a few holes in their full-line offensive. For example, until a year ago, Chrysler didn’t have a compact car, now they do with the Dodge Dart. Most surprising is that the strong sales have established without have a vehicle to

compete in the fastest growing segment, the compact SUV. Now, with the introduction of this all-new Jeep Cherokee, Chrysler has something to take on establish players like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. The new Cherokee has only been for sale for about a month now but sales for the Jeep brand are up more than 34 percent over last year. In addition, the new Jeep Cherokee just won its category (best new SUV under $35,000) as adjudged by the Automobile Journalist Association of Canada (AJAC). Looks Some might not remember the old boxy Cherokee that was sold in the 1990s; it was a very simple design that appealed to diehard Jeep enthusiasts. X See NEW B14

City of Kamloops

Activity Programs For registration please call (250) 828-3500 and please quote program number provided. For online registration please visit https://ezregsvr.kamloops.ca/ezreg Programs are cancelled if the minimum numbers are not met.

DON’T PAY FORs ONE YEAR

Choral Rhapsody 2013

FREE!

Plu

The Choirs of Kamloops present a delightful selection of Christmas carols with good old-fashioned sing-alongs between sets. Come celebrate this magical season. New this year, seating is reserved and we recommend booking tickets in advance, through Kamloops Box Office Live by phone at 250-3745483, in-person at 1025 Lorne Street or online www. kamloopslive.ca (Access code: Christmas). Please bring a donation for the Kamloops Foodbank. For more information please call 250-828-3611.

HOLIDAY PRICE ADJUSTMENTS $ UP TO 3,000

(AMOUNT SHOWN ON THE 2013 GENESIS 5.0L GDI R-SPEC)

2013

Sagebrush Theatre Dec 17 7:00 PM Tue

ELANTRA

2013

DON’T PAY FOR

ONE YEAR

NEW! Museum Guided Tour

2,500

UP TO $ HOLIDAY PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ

Join Kamloops Museum & Archives staff for a guided tour of all the latest exhibits, galleries, and displays. Gain a greater understanding and appreciation of Kamloops’ history, learn about the lives of local pioneers, and hear some interesting stories.

ACCENT 5 DR

2013

FINANCING FOR

Limited model shown

DON’T PAY FOR

ONE YEAR

2,500

UP TO $ HOLIDAY PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ 2013

SANTA FE SPORT

ON SELECT 2013 MODELS

$60

HURRY IN

GLS model shown

DON’T PAY FOR

There is more to appreciating visual art than meets the eye. This class will teach Edmund Feldman’s theory of art criticism. It will assist artists and viewers to expand their seeing beyond learned assumptions about art, increase their sensitivity to what the artist may be trying to achieve, and increase the ability to critique from a place of appreciation and objectivity. No previous experience is required, just an open mind. Old Courthouse Jan 15-29 Wed Instructor:

†

UP TO 48 MONTHS

Kamloops Museum & Archives Dec 19 12:00-1:00 PM Thu #215935 The Art of Seeing A Kamloops Arts Council workshop

Limited model shown

SONATA

ONE YEAR

750

UP TO $ HOLIDAY PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ

OFFER

ENDS ND JAN 2

5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty†† 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty

To register call 250-828-3500 or visit www.kamloops.ca/ezreg

DON’T PAY FOR

ONE YEAR

750

UP TO $ HOLIDAY PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ HyundaiCanada.com

7:00-9:00 PM #219784 Wendy Weseen

Limited model shown

The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ʕPrice of models shown: 2013 Elantra Limited/Accent 5 Door GLS 6-Speed Manual/Sonata Limited/Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited AWD are $24,849/$19,249/$30,649/$40,259. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,550/$1,550/$1,650/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services. Financing example: 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual for $14,999 (includes $2,500 in price adjustments) at 0% per annum equals $145 bi-weekly for 48 months for a total obligation of $14,999. $0 down payment required (without 12 month payment deferral). Cash price is $14,999. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,550. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $2,500/$2,500/$750/$750/$3,000 available on 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Sonata SE Auto/Accent 5 Door L 6-Speed Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited AWD/ Genesis 5.0L GDI R-Spec. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ʈ0 payments (payment deferral) for up to 12 months is available on all remaining new in-stock 2013 Hyundai models. Payment deferral offer applies only to purchase finance offers on approved credit. Payments for purchase finance offers are paid in arrears. If 12-month payment deferral is selected, the original term of the contract will be extended by 11 months for monthly finance contracts. Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. will pay the interest of the deferral for the first 11 months of the monthly finance contract. After this period, interest will start to accrue and the purchaser will pay the principal and interest monthly over the remaining term of the contract. A minimum down payment in the amount of 10% of the purchase price is required. †ΩʈʕOffers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

Kamloops Hyundai 948 Notre Dame Dr., Kamloops PAPER TO INSERT TAG HERE 250-851-9380 or DEALER 1-888-900-9380 D#30681 D#30681

B14 THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

driveway

The

New Jeep is solid, rugged X From B13

This new Cherokee is trying to win over new buyers, not just the Jeep faithful. It might look a bit odd at first but when you are in its presence, the design actually grows on you to a pint that it has a futuristic, very modern twist on an iconic nameplate. What you don’t see is the Italian Alfa Romeo platform that this Cherokee shares with the Dodge Dart. This provides a solid basis that produces a wonderful on-road experience and ruggedness for off-road duty. Inside There are several things that set this Cherokee apart from the competition and a big difference is the level of interior fit and finish. Many of the vehicles that compete in this class are rather basic inside and come covered in hard plastic and feature simple designs. The Cherokee is covered in soft-touch materials, comfortable seats and a large touch screen in the centre of the dash for connectivity. The base screen is 5-inches but a larger 8.4-inch screen is available on the $29,995 Limited model. In addition, all models get a second

3.5-inch screen imbedded in the instrument cluster that is fully programmable and provides custom readouts. The back seat isn’t huge but the seats again are contoured nicely and provide good comfort. They also slide forward to elongate the cargo area if larger objects need to be carried. The rest of the dash has a stylish design that is a good combination of the bigger Grand Cherokee and the functional Dodge Journey. Drive Not content to use existing engines and transmission in this new Cherokee, Chrysler is showcasing brand new technology in this compact SUV, providing good fuel economy and value. All trim levels come standard with a 9-speed automatic transmission. That’s right, nine gears, the very first vehicle on the planet to come with this many cogs. Having a chance to drive it with the base 184hp 2.4L 4-cylinder through the canyons outside of Malibu California, I can report that the transmission is so smooth and refined that the driver forgets there is so much at work. X See CHEROKEE’S B15

THURSDAY

2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew Plus shown. Price: $31,790.§

2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CANADA VALUE PACKAGE

19,998 CANADA’S BEST-SELLING MINIVAN FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS

•

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $8,100 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.

FINANCE FOR

36 MPG AS GOOD AS

HIGHWAY 7.9 L/100 KM HWY

114 4.29

BI-WEEKLY‡

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

AVAILABLE FEATURES • 3.6 L Pentastar VVT V6 with 6-speed automatic • Third-row Stow ‘n’ Go® 60/40 split-folding seats TM

with tailgate seating • UconnectTM 130 Multim a Centre • Air conditioning with dual-zone temperature control • Seven air bags • Keyless entry • Premium Interior

1,500

$ Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 block. Use logic and process of elimination to solve the puzzle.

Today’s Sudoku Puzzle is brought to you by

250-374-3022 250-320-3627

www.murraymacrae.com

Kamloops Realty 322 Seymour St. Kamloops, BC

#103-1383 MCGILL ROAD

329,900

HOLIDAY BONUS CASH ON MOST MODELS ¥

REAL DEALS. REAL TIME.

Just go to www.dodgeoffers.ca to easily find special offers, incentives and current inventory from your nearest dealer.❖

Murray MacRae

Murray MacRae Cell

GET UP TO

Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, ‡, § The Be S’elfish Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after December 3, 2013. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. •$19,998 Purchase Price applies to 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package (29E) only and includes $8,100 Consumer Cash Discount. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2014 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. ‡4.29% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package model to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $19,998 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discounts) financed at 4.29% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $114 with a cost of borrowing of $3,644 and a total obligation of $23,642. §2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew Plus shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount. ¥Holiday Bonus Cash of up to $1,500 is available on most new 2013 Dodge Dart, Ram Heavy Duty trucks and FIAT models (excluding the FIAT 500 Pop and Ram Cab & Chassis) and on most new 2014 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and FIAT models, excluding the following: Chrysler 200 LX, Dodge Dart, Grand Caravan CVP, Journey CVP/ SE, Avenger CVP, Viper, Jeep Compass Sport 4x2/4x4, Patriot Sport 4x2/4x4, Cherokee, Ram 1500 Reg Cab trucks, Ram Cab & Chassis, Ram Cargo Van, Ram ProMaster, FIAT 500 Pop, 500C, 500T and Abarth models. Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. See your dealer for complete details. ¤Based on 2014 EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Transport Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan – Hwy: 7.9 L/100 km (36 MPG) and City: 12.2 L/100 km (23 MPG). ❖Real Deals. Real Time. Use your mobile device to build and price any model. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. DBC_131172_B2B_CARA_BE_SELFISH.indd 1

12/4/13 3:34 PM

X From B14

The up side is the Cherokee is capable of 9.6.L/100km in the city and 6.4L on the highway. The platform is a gem. There is very little road or wind noise, the suspension is very well dampened and the steering feel is better than many in this class. The 4-cylinder engine is a great choice for commuters and the handling is crisp and surefooted, more like a sedan than an SUV. The optional V6 engine is the first application of the 3.2L V6 Pentastar engine. The bigger 3.6L is used across the Chrysler family but this newly developed, smaller version is wonderful value as it is only $1,300 more to equip it on any Cherokee, from the least expensive FWD model to the most expensive AWD trim. For $1,300, you get 271hp and a lot more grunt for passing and highway runs. This would be the choice if you do a lot of highway driving to the cabin or skiing. The downside is the added weight of the V6 makes it less nimble compared to the 4-cylinder but both are excellent choices. In addition to carving though the mountains, I had a chance to drive over them in the Trailhawk off-road model. This really is the enthusiast version; it had no problem scampering up anything it came across from big boulders, to sand and mud. A lot of fun, but the reality is that most buyers will opt for the less extreme AWD models that have the ability to change their characteristics depending on which setting the driver chooses from snow, sport, mud/ sand and low settings. Verdict The starting price is the best on the market, the technology is second to

BI-WEEKLY ≠

G FOR

none, and the ride is smoother and quieter than the competition and the interior class above.

FIRST

FREIGHT AND PDE INCLUDED • $999 DOWN STARTING FROM $13,165

G 84 G

1.6 SL Tech model shownV

BEST-IN-CLASS TOTAL INTERIOR VOLUME†

2014 VERSA NOTE

APR

G 0.9 %

PER MONTH

MONTHS

2014 SUBCOMPACT CAR OF THE YEAR

STARTING FROM $25,128

Most people will equip the Cherokee with AWD and the middle North Edition that includes alloy

GYOURG

1.8 SR model shownV

79 0

$ AT

BI-WEEKLY ≠

FREIGHT AND PDE INCLUDED • $999 DOWN STARTING FROM $15,415 ON SENTRA 1.8 S^

G X

2,500 OR

‡

wheels and added interior features for a reasonable $28,695. With the optional

AVAILABLE TOUCH-SCREEN NAVIGATION

2013 SENTRA

APR PER MONTH

% FOR 84 MONTHS

IN CASH DISCOUNTS

ON OTHER SELECT SENTRA MODELS

G $

NISSAN ROGUE

PLUS GET UP TO $13,000 IN CASH DISCOUNTS ON REMAINING 2013’s. OFFERS END JANUARY 2 . FIND YOUR GIFT AT CHOOSENISSAN.CA OR YOUR LOCAL RETAILER

‡

RIVER CITY NISSAN 2405 East Trans Canada Hwy, Kamloops, BC Tel: (250) 377-3800

V6 engine, the price is $29,995. This is a lot of Jeep for the money and one that is truly

MY NISSAN

G G BOXING G G G G

MONTH Event

ON US G G G

PAYMENTS *

G G

G %

APR FOR UP TO

5,000

STARTING FROM

On top of current in-market offers on select models

‡

25,728 X

SL AWD model shownV

AVAILABLE INTUITIVE ALL WHEEL DRIVE

2013 ROGUE

MONTHS ±

ON ROGUE S FWD

G 84

OR GET

CASH PURCHASER’S DISCOUNTS

ON OTHER SELECT ROGUE MODELS

Introducing

THE ALL-NEW 2014

SL AWD Premium model shown V

*Offer available only to qualifying retail customers on the purchase or lease of a new 2014 Versa Note//2013/2014 Sentra//2013/2014 Altima Sedan//2013/2014 Juke//2013 Rogue models when registered and delivered between Dec. 3, 2013 – Jan. 2, 2014. First six (6) bi-weekly finance/semi-monthly lease payments (including all taxes) will be waived, up to a maximum of $500 (inclusive of taxes) per month. Consumer is responsible for any and all amounts in excess of $500 (inclusive of taxes) per month. After six (6) bi-weekly finance/semi-monthly lease payments, consumer will be required to make all remaining regularly scheduled payments over the remaining term of the contract. Offers available only through Nissan Finance on approved credit. Offers available on special low rate lease/finance contracts, as well as Nissan Finance standard rate programs. If Nissan Finance qualified lease/finance customers choose to forego the 6 bi-weekly finance/semi-monthly lease payments waiver option, customer receives 1 payment of $500//$500//$1,000//$1,000//$1,000, applied before taxes and will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes on 2014 Versa Note//2013/2014 Sentra//2013/2014 Altima Sedan//2013/2014 Juke//2013 Rogue. The 6 bi-weekly finance/semi monthly lease Payment Waiver cannot be combined with the NF Cash Support, only one option can be selected. This is a limited time offer. Not combinable with fleet discounts. First time buyers are not eligible for the program. Conditions apply. ≠^Finance offers are now available on new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG53 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Rogue S FWD (W6RG13 AA00), CVT transmission. Selling Price is $13,165/$15,415/$25,728 financed at 0.9%/0%/0% APR equals 182/182/182 bi-weekly of $69/$79/$128 for an 84/84/84 month term. $999/$999/$2,500 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $392/$0/$0 for a total obligation of $13,557/$15,415/$25,728. $1,250/$500 NF Finance Cash included in advertised price, applicable only on Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00/B5RG14 AE00)/all 2013 Sentra models on finance purchases through subvented loan contracts only through Nissan Finance. $500/$500 dealer participation included and available only on 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG53 AA00), manual transmission. This offer is only available on finance offers of an 84 month term only and cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ‡$2,500/‡13,000 cash discount is valid on all 2013 Nissan Sentra models except Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG53 AA00), manual transmission/all 2013 Titan models/‡$5,000 Cash Purchaser’s Discount is based on non-stackable trading dollars and is applicable to all 2013 Nissan Rogue models except 2013 Rogue S FWD (W6RG13 AA00), CVT transmission when registered and delivered between December 3, 2013 and January 2, 2014. The cash discount is only available on the cash purchase, and will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance rates. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. X $13,165/$ 15,415/$25,728/$25,128 Selling Price for a new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG53 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Rogue S FWD (W6RG13 AA00), CVT transmission/2014 Rogue S FWD (Y6RG14 AA00), CVT transmission. $1,250/$500 NF Finance Cash included in advertised price, applicable only on Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00/B5RG14 AE00)/all 2013 Sentra models on finance purchases through subvented loan contracts only through Nissan Finance. $500/$500 dealer participation included in advertised selling price and available only on 2013 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG53 AA00), manual transmission/2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission. This offer is only available on finance offers of an 84 month term only and cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. VModels shown $20,585/$21,515/$36,148/$34,728 Selling Price for a new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S SL (B5TG14 NA00), Xtronic CVT® transmission/2013 Sentra 1.8 SR (C4RG13 RT00), CVT transmission/2013 Rogue SL AWD (Y6TG13 AA00), CVT transmission/ Rogue SL AWD Premium model (Y6DG14 BK00), CVT transmission. *≠‡XVFreight and PDE charges ($1,567/$1,567/$1,750/$1,630), certain fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Finance and lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid between December 3, 2013 and January 2, 2014. ∞Fuel economy from competitive intermediate/compact 2013 internal combustion engine models sourced from Autodata on 13-12-2012. Hybrids and diesels excluded. 2013 Altima fuel economy tested by Nissan Motor Company Limited. Altima: 2.5L engine (7.4L/100 KM CITY/5.0L/100 KM HWY), 3.5L (9.3L/100 KM CITY/6.4L/100 KM HWY). 3.5L shown. Actual mileage will vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison purposes only. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2013 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.

www.kamloopsthisweek.com THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

B15

driveway

Cherokee’s a treat on and off the road a treat to drive — on or off-road. zack.spencer@ drivewaybc.ca

holiday EVENT

$ ,

1 000

HOLIDAY OWNER BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS*

SLT MODEL SHOWN

SIGN&DRIVE L E A S I N G

1ST MONTH LEASE PAYMENT†

0 +0 +0 +0 $

DOWN†

SECURITY DEPOSIT†

199

$ ‡

BI-WEEKLY LEASE $

176

BI-WEEKLY LEASE $

212

BI-WEEKLY LEASE

WITH

‡

WITH

‡

WITH

ALL-NEW 2014 SIERRA 1500

0 1.5

HURRY, OFFERS END JAN 2ND ‡

DOWN

DOWN $

2014 TERRAIN

0 0%

2014 ACADIA

0 1.9

$ $

‡

FOR 36 MONTHS

ENDS JAN 2ND

2 YEARS/40,000 KM

COMPLIMENTARY

OIL CHANGES

DUE AT DELIVERY†

% ‡

‡

BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $38,195 (SLE-1 MODEL) OFFER INCLUDES FREIGHT, PDI & PPSA PLUS

‡

PLUS

% $

FOR 36 MONTHS

‡

PLUS

FOR 36 MONTHS

1,000

HOLIDAY OWNER BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS

BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $35,099 (1SA MODEL) INCLUDES $3,500 IN CASH CREDITS, FREIGHT, PDI & PPSA

• Completely Redesigned Inside and Out to Improve Functionality and Driving Comfort • A New Family of EcoTec3® Engines Provide Increased Horsepower While Improving Fuel Efﬁciency • Awarded Best New Pickup by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada

SLT MODEL SHOWN

HOLIDAY OWNER BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS

BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $29,995 (SLE-1 MODEL) OFFER INCLUDES FREIGHT, PDI & PPSA

• Multi-Flex™ Sliding and Reclining Rear Seat, Offering Class-Leading Legroom†* • Standard Rear Vision Camera • Awarded 2013 IIHS Top Safety Pick'

SLT-2 MODEL SHOWN

HOLIDAY OWNER BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS

• More Maximum Cargo Space Than Any Competitor in its Class‡* • Standard Rear Vision Camera and Rear Park Assist Sensors • A Consumers Digest Best Buy for 4 Years+

BCGMCDEALERS.CA

Call Zimmer Wheaton Buick GMC at 250-374-1135, or visit us at 685 West Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops. [License #11184]

ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDEALERS.CA 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. ‡/†/^/ Offers apply to the lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 (1SA/G80/B30/I04), 2014 Terrain FWD (3SA), 2014 Acadia FWD (3SA). Freight ($1,600/$1,650), PPSA and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. ‡1.5%/0%/1.9% lease APR available for 36/48/48 months on a new or demonstrator 2014 GMC Sierra 4X4 Crew Cab 1SA/2014 Terrain FWD 3SA and 2014 Acadia FWD 3SA O.A.C by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Down payment or trade and/or security deposit may be required. Bi-weekly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. $3,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase, financing and lease offers of 2014 Sierra Crew Cab, and is applicable to retail customers only. † Offer valid only to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by GM Financial, have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from October 11, 2013 through January 2, 2014 of a new eligible 2014 model. General Motors of Canada will pay the first month’s lease payment (inclusive of taxes and any applicable prorate amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). $0 first month lease payment means no bi-weekly payments will be due in the first month of your lease agreement. After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. Ôffer only valid from December 10, 2013 to January 2, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing a Chevrolet HHR, Equinox, Tracker, Uplander, Venture, Astro, Lumina APV, Blazer, Traverse, Trailblazer; Saturn Vue, Relay, Outlook; Pontiac Montana/SV6, Transport, Torrent, Aztek, Sunrunner; Buick Rendezvous, Terraza, Enclave, Rainier; Oldsmobile Silhouette, Bravada; GMC Safari, Jimmy, Terrain, Acadia or Envoy, that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six months, will receive a $1,000 Holiday Owner Bonus credit towards the lease, purchase or finance of an eligible new 2014 GMC Terrain or Acadia delivered during the program period. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership for the previous consecutive six months. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. Ôffer only valid from December 10, 2013 – January 2, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GM or competitor pickup truck to receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, finance or lease of an eligible new 2014 Model Year Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty, Silverado Heavy Duty, Sierra Light Duty, Sierra Heavy Duty, or Avalanche. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. †*Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available, and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ‡*Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Comparison based on 2013 Wards segmentation: Large/Cross Utility Vehicles and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter LOF Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2014 MY Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC vehicle (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. +The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. ∞For more information visit iihs.org/ratings.

B16 ❖ THURSDAY, December 12, 2013 www.kamloopsthisweek.com

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

B17

GLOBAL VIEWS

Iran and the U.S.: Neither blind nor stupid

“

WE ARE NOT blind and I don’t think we are stupid,” said U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in response to fierce Israeli criticism after the first round of talks about Iran’s nuclear program last month failed to reach a deal. Now the deal is done and Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is even harsher in his condemnation of Kerry’s handiwork. “Israel has many friends and allies,” Netanyahu said. “But, when they’re mistaken, it’s my duty to speak out . . . “What was achieved last night [Nov. 24] in Geneva is not a historic agreement. It was a historic mistake. “Today the world has become a much more dangerous place because the most dangerous regime in the world took a significant step towards obtaining the world’s most dangerous weapon.” What he meant was the interim agreement implicitly recognizes Iran’s right to enrich uranium for peaceful uses. However, that right is already enshrined in the Non-Proliferation Treaty, which Iran has signed, and nobody ever thought Iran was really going to renounce it. What was at issue was whether Iran would enrich its uranium to “weapons grade” — 90 percent pure — and make nuclear bombs. The “Plan of Action” signed by Iran, the United States, Russia, Britain,

GWYNNE DYER World WATCH France, Germany and the European Union ensures it will not, at least for the next six months. All uranium enrichment above five per cent is to be halted and Iran’s entire stockpile of 20 per cent enriched material — the potential feedstock for a dash to weapons-grade material — is to be diluted or converted to a form not suitable for further enrichment. Iran is not to install any more centrifuges (the machines used to enrich material) and large numbers of the existing banks of centrifuges are to be left inoperable. Even Iran’s stockpile of 3.5 per cent enriched uranium (for use in nuclear power reactors) is to remain the same between now and the end of the six-month period. And there will be no further work done on the Arak reactor, which might give Iran plutonium and thus a second route to a nuclear bomb. Iran will also allow more intrusive inspections by International Atomic Energy Agency officials, including daily access to the key enrichment sites at Natanz and Fordow. All it gets in return

is $7 billion worth of relief (about $100 per Iranian) on the sanctions that are crippling its economy. All main sanctions will stay in place until a final agreement has been signed — if it is — six months from now. Iran can, therefore, make no further progress toward nuclear weapons while the detailed negotiations continue, if that is actually what Tehran ever had in mind. Yet Israeli officials are talking as if the United States has been both blind and stupid. Israeli Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz said “Israel cannot participate in the international celebration, which is based on Iranian deception and the world’s selfdelusion.” And Naftali Bennett, Israel’s minister of trade and industry, warned: “If, in five years, a nuclear suitcase explodes in New York or Madrid, it will be because of the agreement that was signed this morning.” This is so far over the top that you wonder whether the speakers even believe it themselves. Israel has talked itself into this obsession with Iran’s alleged nuclear-weapons project. Israeli sources have been warning Iran is two years away from a bomb at regular intervals for the past 20 years, but the constant talk about it has also served to draw attention away from Israel’s

settlement policy in the Palestinian territories. Israel’s basic position is that the Iranian regime is entirely composed of evil terrorist fanatics who should never be allowed to have refined uranium of any sort. The only recourse is, therefore, to tighten the sanctions more and more until Iran’s entire economy and government crumble and a completely different sort of people emerge from somewhere to take over the country. No deal can be a good deal. Israel’s leaders are dismayed they can no longer keep their allies and friends pinned in this extreme position, but endlessly quoting the ravings of former Iranian prime minister Mahmoud Ahmedinejad is not enough. They would have to demonstrate Iran actually intends to attack Israel — and they cannot. So, eventually, their allies just moved without them. As Israel’s Finance Minister Yair Lapid told Time magazine: “We’ve lost the world’s ear. We have six months, at the end of which we need to be in a situation in which the Americans listen to us the way they used to listen to us in the past.” But, the game is not over yet. Israel’s influence in the U.S. Congress is still immense and its congressional allies are already talking about heaping more sanctions on Iran (in order to kill the deal, though they

don’t admit that). U.S. President Barack Obama could veto those new sanctions, of course, but he will find it a lot harder to get Congress to revoke the existing sanctions if the final

deal is done six months from now. That’s why Iran gets so little relief from sanctions now in return for its concessions: Obama needs more time to work on Congress. But, Israel may still

CITY OF KAMLOOPS

win this tug-of-war. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries. His website is at gwynnedyer.com.

COMMUNITY SAFETY

THIS HOLIDAY

SEASON THIEVES ARE “SHOPPING” TOO PLACE YOUR PARCELS OUT OF SIGHT ~ Take a moment to BETTER SECURE YOUR PURCHASES & reduce the likelihood of theft. ~ CRIME REDUCTION WORKS when we ALL participate.

For more information CALL 828-3818 or visit our website

www.kamloops.ca/communitysafety BROUGHT TO YOU IN PART BY KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

#2-1415 Hillside Drive | Kamloops, B.C. V2E 1A9 250.828.8738 or 778.471.5718 Fresh, Healthy & Authentc Malaysian, Thai & Chinese

SPECIAL OFFER BRING THIS AD IN TO RECEIVE 20% OFF DINNER BUFFET! Offer expires Dec 31st, 2013 • One coupon per person please.

ALL YOU CAN EAT! Dinner Buffet only $12.95 (Dinner Buffet) 4:30-8:00pm

OVER 26 DISHES INCLUDING SEAFOOD

Seasons Greetings and a Happy New Year, from my family to yours! Jerry Gobbee

Kamloops

2595 T. Trans Canada Hwy

250-828-1777 (OUT OF TOWN CALL COLLECT)

Season’s Greetings from Justin, now at Kamloops Mazda. Stay classy Kamloops! Justin Yax

Kamloops

2595 T. Trans Canada Hwy

250-828-1777 (OUT OF TOWN CALL COLLECT)

$ SPEND 50 GET A $5 GIFT CARD FOR YOUR NEXT VISIT

$ SPEND 100 GET A $15 GIFT CARD FOR YOUR NEXT VISIT

Lunch Buffet only $9.95 (11:00am-2:30pm) Menu available all day 11:00am-10:00pm

FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5KM

WE DO CATERING & PARTY TRAYS • GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE

Monday to Saturday • All Are Welcome See our website for more information chilliking.ca

B18 THURSDAY,

December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

FAITH

The advent and affect of humility

NE forgotten territory in the Christmas story usually is the birth of humility in the person of the Christ Child. Apostle Paul speaks of Jesus humbling himself to the extent of taking the form of a servant on his way to the cross. But, the same humility was evident at the root of the incarnation story — God being willing to take up human form, thus subjecting Himself to human ministrations. A spiritual person will always be ready to humble himself. God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. If we humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God, He will exalt us at the proper time (1 Pet. 5:5,6). Henry Suso was a

NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH godly single man who lived in Germany. He prayed often that the Lord would make him broken and humble, as was Jesus. One day, Suso heard a knock at his door. When he opened the door, he saw a strange woman standing with a baby in her arms. He had never seen her before. The woman wanted to get rid of the newborn baby and had decided the best person to dump it on was Suso. In a voice loud enough for everyone in the street to hear, she

said, “Here is the fruit of your sin” and left the baby in Suso’s arms. Suso was stunned. His reputation in the town had been shattered. He took the baby, knelt down and told the Lord, “You know I’m innocent. What must I do now?” Having heard the Lord say, “Do what I did. Suffer for the sins of others,” he brought up that child as his own. He was content that God knew the truth and he was willing to be misunderstood by others. Years later, the woman was convicted of her sin and returned to proclaim to Suso’s neighbours that he was innocent and that she had lied. But, what had happened in the intervening years? Suso’s prayer had

been answered. He had become broken and humble like his Master. God had been able

to accomplish a work of sanctification in Suso’s life, freeing him of man’s opinion so that God’s opinion

St. Andrews Lutheran Church Bible based, Christ centred & family oriented. SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:30am Sunday School at 10:00 am

815 Renfrew Avenue Rev. David Schumacher 250.376.8323

To advertise your service in the Worship Directory, please call

374-7467

alone mattered to him thereafter. Are we willing to pay such a price in order to become like Jesus? Or, do we seek the honour of men? God often breaks us by allowing us to be misunderstood, misjudged, falsely accused and publicly humiliated. It is best to leave such matters with God. He knows what He is doing and He’s got everything under His control. He is chiseling away at the rock to sculpture the likeness of Jesus in his people. Some parts of the rock may be very hard, wherein He has to use persecution and false accusations to bring out the “shine.” No one who waits upon God will ever be disappointed or be put to shame (Isaiah 49:23).

Let us follow in Jesus’ footsteps. If we honour God, He will honour us one day. If we are serious about following the Lord, we will find that God takes us through many painful experiences. But His purpose in all of them is to free us from the opinions of men and from the chains that tie us down to earth, so that we can “mount up with wings like eagles” (Isaiah 40:31). God will order our circumstances to so humble us before men that we get to the place where we finally care only for His opinion of us. Our spiritual authority would then be exceedingly powerful. narayanmitra@ hotmail.com

Fellowship Church is boring? Unitarian Valleyview Hall 2288 Park Dr. You may be surprised. Come try us out.

233 Fortune Dr. 250-376-6268

Worship Services Meditation Discussion Circles Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

WEEKEND SERVICE TIMES

For full schedule, visit www.uukam.bc.ca

SAT: 6:30 pm SUN: 9:15 & 11:00 am www.kamloopsalliance.com

Freedom of religious thought COMMUNITY CHURCH 344 POPLAR

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

Doing Life Together!

A Caring Community of believers Invite you to:

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Family Dinner - 5:00 pm

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

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013 ❖ B19

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Announcements

Children

Employment

Anniversaries

Coming Events

Childcare Available

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

HOLIDAY SEASON

Tupperware Christmas Sale Sat Dec 14th 8am-2pm Skielep School of Excellence Huge inventory no shipping handling or tax on all in stock purchases. For more info 250-5733635

Required immediately experienced Class 1 US drivers only. Must have US experience. We supply assigned trucks, company phones, US Medical, all picks and drops paid. Please fax resume with current clean abstract to 250-546-0600. No phone calls please.

FOODSAFE COURSE by Certiﬁed Instructor November 26th December 7th 8:30am-4:00pm $70 Pre-register by phoning 250-554-9762

DEADLINE CHANGES Kamloops This Week will be closed on the following dates: • Wednesday, Dec 25th • Thursday, Dec 26th • Wednesday, Jan 1st

Betweenfriendsdaycare.ca

ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2014-2016 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis

Deadline: 12 noon - Dec 20 2 pm- Dec 23 12 noon-Dec 27 2 pm - Dec 30

The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women. Two year edition- terriﬁc presence for your business.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Kamloops This Week.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ﬁsh@blackpress.ca

Advertisements should be read on the first publication day. We are not responsible for errors appearing beyond the first insertion. It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event that errors occur in the publishing of any advertising shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only and there will be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.

Word Classiﬁed Deadlines

Call 250-828-0038

Information

Please note the following Classiﬁed Deadline Changes: Paper: Dec 24 Dec 26 Dec 31 Jan 2

Between Friends Daycare Has spaces coming available in our 3-5yr old program $600 per month

Employment Accounting/ Bookkeeping SENIOR ACCOUNTANT & FILE PREPARER Required for Berg Lehmann Chartered Accountants in Nelson, BC SENIOR ACCOUNTANT: focusing on audits, review & compilation engagements, with some personal tax work. FILE PREPARER: for compilation and personal tax return preparation. Please visit: www.BergLehmann.ca for details & to submit your resume for consideration.

PERFECT Part-Time Opportunity

2 Days Per Week call 250-374-0462

Business Opportunities

Lost & Found

•

2pm Friday for Tuesday’s Paper.

Lost prescription glasses rimless ﬂat arms South Shore area Nov28/29 (250) 461-9331

•

2pm Tuesday for Thursday’s Paper.

Travel

Advertisements should be read on the ﬁrst publication day. We are not responsible for errors appearing beyond the ﬁrst insertion.

~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front. Kamloops Area Business \ Opportunity 1-866-668-6629 www.tcvend.com

It is agreed by any Display or Classiﬁed Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event that errors occur in the publishing of any advertising shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only and there will be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.

Career Opportunities

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

Education/Trade Schools CORE & PAL Courses week days and/or weekends. www.pal-core-ed.com or Call George 852-0595 / 778-4703030 Visa or debit accepted

Career Opportunities

Busy and growing Kamloops Optometry Practice seeks motivated, friendly & dynamic

TEAM PLAYER FOR EYE-WEAR SALES & ASSEMBLY POSITION. Previous sales and/or detail-orientated experience an asset, but not required. Continual on the job training to be provided. APPLY TO BOX 1346 C/O KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK, 1365B DALHOUSIE DRIVE, V2C 5P6 HAS IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING:

CIVIL SUPERINTENDENT - MINIMUM 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE CIVIL FOREMAN - MINIMUM 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE PIPE LAYERS - MINIMUM 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE UTILITIES OPERATORS - MINIMUM 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE Top wages and beneﬁts to the ideal long term candidates Email resumes to employment@extremeexcavating.ca

ATTENTION Work from home Turn spare time into income Free training/ﬂexible hours Computer required. www.FreedomNan.com

Career Opportunities CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL Best Rates. 1.800.663.1818

Coming Events

Infant / Toddler Educator

BRIDGE TO PRACTICAL NURSING

Become a Practical Nurse in just 13 Months!

Required

NEXT CLASS STARTING JANUARY 13 HURRY! Our small class only has

Early Childhood Educator If you have an

upcoming event for our

COMMUNITY CALENDAR go to

Call Heather: 250.828.2533 or fax: 250.828.6692

and click on the calendar to place

SUMMIT MONTESSORI

your event.

1565 Summit Drive • 250-828-2533

kamloopsthisweek.com

Start your Health Care Career in less than a year!

4 SEATS LEFT!

- The ﬁrst CCAPP accredited program in BC

Medical Transcriptionist – 9 months - Work online or in hospitals

Arby’s Restaurant is

HIRING 2 FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANTS for the restaurant on permanent basis.

Duties: Take customers' orders, clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs using manual and electric appliances, use deep fryer, grill, oven, dispensers and other equipment to prepare fast food items such as sandwiches, hamburgers, fries, salads, ice cream dishes, milkshakes and other beverages, Portion, assemble, and wrap food or place it directly on plates for service to patrons, and package take-out food, Use equipment to prepare hot beverages such as coffee and tea specialties, Serve customers at counters or buffet tables, Stock refrigerators and salad bars and keep records of the quantities of food used, May receive payment for food items purchased. Wages: $10.25-$12 based on experience. Experience required: 1-3 years Education: Completion of High School and basic English required. Tel: 250-372-1022 Location: 1785 Trans Canada Hwy East, Kamloops, BC

Full Time Sales Representative Andre’s Electronic Experts main store is looking to grow their sales force. Looking for individuals with sales experience and knowledge of cellular/ electronic and appliances! Full time- salary/commission with potential wage to be $40,000 - $75,000 plus benefits. Drop off resumes to 745 notre dame dr or email danielle.b@andres1.com

Truck Driver Training

Professional Truck Driver Program - Funding available for those who qualify!

CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE

Dec. 13-15 • Jan. 10-12

- Kamloops needs more Care Aides...ASAP!

Pharmacy Technician – 8 months

Wages: $10.25-$12 based on experience. Experience required: 1-3 years Education: Completion of High School & basic English required. Tel: 250-372-1022 Location: 1785 Trans Canada Hwy East, Kamloops, BC

(250) 372-5429 kamloops@310jobs.ca academyoﬂearning.com

Health Care Aide – 6 months

- Work in the heart of the hospital

for the restaurant on permanent basis. Duties: Wash and peel vegetables and fruit, Wash and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, storage areas cupboards and appliances, Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers, Unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, cupboards and other storage areas, Sweep and mop ﬂoors, Handle store cleaning products. Sweeping and mopping the ﬂoors. Able to lift 35lbs repeatedly. Able to be on feet most of the day. Follow local health regulations and guidelines.

Contact Susan today for a FREE assessment!

Study online or on campus

Nursing Unit Clerk – 6 months

Arby’s Restaurant is

HIRING 2 KITCHEN HELPERS

“All the people I work with are impressed by the knowledge I gained through this course. You guys are amazing!!” - Senja, July 2012 Grad

Air Brakes 16 Hour Course: $100 20 Hour Course: $175

Financial Aid available • PCTIA and CCAPP accredited

Thompson Career College

250-372-8211 or toll free 1-877-840-0888 or online at www.ThompsonCC.ca

call 250.828.5104 or visit

tru.ca/trades

Class 1, 2 and 3 Driver Training - Job placement available!

B20 ❖ THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Employment

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

GENERAL LABOURERS

Wanted Immediately experienced MOA’s for busy Physiotherapy, Massage and Chiropractic Clinic. Must have experience in billing, patient booking, computer skills, typing, customer service and be a self starter. Must have reliable transportation and be able to work ﬂexible hours. Clinic focus is on quality patient care and positive work environment. Strong organizational and people skills an asset. Please fax resumes to : 250314-5260

HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses. Next C.O.R.E. January 11th & 12th Saturday & Sunday. P.A.L. Sunday December 15th. Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill

250-376-7970

OIL & GAS INDUSTRY GUARANTEED Job Placement

• Labourers • Tradesmen • Class 1 Drivers

Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854

Help Wanted BUSY CONSTRUCTION Co. in Trail, B.C. is searching for an experienced Accounting clerk/ bookkeeper. Candidate is expected to be a self-starter and to be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Conac Pivot System is an asset and the ability to take on multiple roles is looked at positively. Main responsibilities include: Accounts Payable - invoice transactions for goods received and prepare cheques when due; Payroll - collect payroll data daily and convert into daily tracking sheets, submittals and weekly payroll run. Please send resume to: johnwkm@shawcable.com or call (250)364-1541 for further details. EI CLAIM denied? Need help? 22yrs exp as EI ofﬁcer. Will prepare, present, reconsiderations & appeals. Call me before requesting reconsideration. Bernie Hughes 1-877581-1122.

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

Light duty work in exchange for nice accommodation small hay farm near Kamloops (250) 319-0233.

LOGAN LAKE Kamloops This Week is looking for door-to-door carriers in your area. 2 days per week Tuesday & Thursday. Please call 250-374-0462 for more info.

Employment

Services

Trades, Technical

Fitness/Exercise

Stucco/Siding

AVAILABLE immediately for busy Volvo/Mack/HINO dealership located in KELOWNA, BC. Journeyman or equivelant experienced mechanic. Full time with competitive wages and beneﬁts. Volvo/Mack an asset but will consider other OEM experience as equivelant. Forward resumes to jdiesel1@telus.net. or service@gemmdiesel.com Suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Tutor for Electrical Construction Level 2 student must have good understanding, $20/hr day or evenings in Dec 250376-9572

Deliver Kamloops This Week

Employment

Sales ADVERTISING Consultants: Our company is always looking for great sales representatives to add to our team. Our business requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fastpaced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Excellent communication skills, valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to:khall@aberdeenpublishing.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Trades, Technical

Experienced parts person required immediately for James Western Star in Williams Lake. Full time, competitive wages, beneﬁts and signing bonus. Fax resume to 250-398-6367 or email: nwejr@jamesws.com

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

HD MECHANIC. Noble Tractor & Equip. is seeking a Journeyman or 4th year apprentice Service Technician for our Armstrong location. A self-starter with Ag tech background is desired. Interested candidates send resume to: nobletractor@telus.net, or mail: Noble Tractor & Equip, 4193 Noble Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4, fax: 250-546-3165

Education/Trade Schools

HD Mechanic. Noble Tractor & Equip. is seeking a Journeyman or 4th year apprentice Service Technician for our Kamloops location. A selfstarter with Ag tech background is desired. Interested candidates send resume to: nobletractor@telus.net, or mail: Noble Tractor & Equip, 580 Chilcotin Road, Kamloops, BC V2H 1G5 Manufacturing & Repair Shop in Kamloops is looking for a full time Welder/Fabricator to start immediately. Seeking a motivated individual for a position to weld, fabricate, and build structural and miscellaneous steel according to specs and quality standards. The successful candidate will have experience in lay out as per blueprints, welding and cutting, and assemble of parts. Need to have precision and control to prevent damage and assure a quality product. Heavy Duty Mechanical experience is an asset but willing to train. If you think you have the skills required and an attitude to get the job done please send your resume to Mark Baker at markb @ hytracker.com or fax to 250372-2976. Please NO phone calls.

Work Wanted CARPENTER/HANDYMAN. Renovations, additions, roofing, drywall, siding, painting. 250-374-2774. HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774

Services

Alternative Health

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

Don’t Wait. Mammograms can detect lumps in the breast long before they are noticed in any other way.

Mammograms can save your life and you’re worth saving.

800-663-9203

Pets & Livestock

to book an appointment. Mind Body Spirit Relax and unwind with a full body massage for appointment (250) 682-1802

Financial Services

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

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Education/Trade Schools

As a Community Support Worker, you will be able to provide rehabilitation, support, and other forms of assistance to children, youth, and families while supporting social workers and health care professionals. Train in this rewarding career.

*conditions apply

Only 2 issues a week!

Call (toll-free)

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER/ SOCIAL SERVICES

START IN DECEMBER & WE’LL WAIVE YOUR REGISTRATION FEE*

WE will pay you to exercise!

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

Electrical SUNDANCE ELECTRIC “A” Licensed and Bonded Serving Kamloops Small Jobs & Silver Label on older Mobile Homes

Call Gerry 250-574-4602

sundanceelectric.ca

PETS For Sale? TRI-CITY SPECIAL! for only $46.81/week, we will place your classiﬁed ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. (250)371-4949

Landscaping

classiﬁeds@kamloopsthisweek.com

YOUR BUSINESS HERE

Merchandise for Sale

*some restrictions apply.

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

Call 250-371-4949 classiﬁeds@kamloopsthisweek.com

Livestock

$200 & Under Brand New LG LED TV 32 inch w/wall mount reg $500 a steal at $250 778-471-2646

Livestock

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

Career Opportunities: Child and Youth Care Worker O Women’s Shelter Worker Family Place Worker O Settlement/Newcomers Service Worker Teen Pregnancy and Parenting Support Worker

Pets

- Regular & Screened Sizes 110 -

CALL KAMLOOPS: 250.314.1122 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110

KAMLOOPS BUSINESS DIRECTORY ONLY $7

00 5 NTH

PER MO

+ GST & $2 ! .25 Includes ro e-edition charge tating featu re spot

Dutch Masters Painting

PEST SPECIALIZING IN: Spiders Pigeons Mice/Rats Bedbugs Ants Wasps Termites

778-220-3333 556 Tranquille Rd. 250.376.0510 classicfx@telus.net

Licensed Hair Stylists Sit... Relax... Enjoy....

T: 778.470.0569 ctilden@hotmail.co.uk 410 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops

HAUL GUYS

Tired of overpriced waste removal? Worried who may come to your home? TRY HAUL GUYS! - Affordable junk removal - Demolitions - Professional and Bondable -Eco Friendly

www.haulguys.ca 250-299-4285

Room Special only $299.00

(includes paint) Over 2000 colours

PEST

Exterior Painting Specialist

Call Jeﬀ - 250.320.9935

YOUR BUSINESS HERE! CALL RANDY 250.374.7467

SPECIALIZING IN: Spiders Pigeons Mice/Rats Bedbugs Ants Wasps Termites

778-220-3333

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013 ❖ B21

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

$500 & Under

Misc. for Sale

Duplex/4 Plex

Houses For Sale

Open Houses

Apt/Condo for Rent

Do you have an item for sale under $750?

ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $10 / ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive

Did you know that you can place your item in our classiﬁeds for one week for FREE?

Call our Classiﬁed Department for details!

Kamloops BC call for availability 250-374-7467

250-371-4949

CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE AT

www.kamloopsthisweek.com/classified

ONLINE AT

www.kamloopsthisweek.com/classified

*some restrictions apply

Misc. Wanted

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

Medical Supplies

Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

Misc. for Sale 1997 Scandix ski-doo 500 low km, exc cond $1795 (250) 579-8428

Acreage for Sale

Apt/Condos for Sale

Extreme Liquidation T-shirts up to 90% off 5 for $10 tanks and tops $2 Northhills Mall next to the TD Bank HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? MISC4Sale: Camperette $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-573-5922 after 6pm or leave msg.

Misc. Wanted

ONLINE AT

NORTH SHORE

www.kamloopsthisweek.com/classified

1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Clean quiet building. Rents starting at $625 + utilities.

Townhouses

CALL 250-682-0312

CLASSIFIEDS

CHECK US OUT

For Sale By Owner BY OWNER

5.26 Acres Water, Power Private Paved Road, Mountain View awyler@xplornet.com 403-702-1622

CLASSIFIEDS

CARMEL PLACE 55+ Quality Living in new medical building. Studio suites with affordable rates, FOB entry, elevator, scooter stations and Telus Optik Package! Call Columbia Property Management to book your appointment: 250-851-9310

RIVIERA VILLA

Real Estate

ELECTRIC Wheelchair. 3yrs old. excel cond. New $6400 asking$1500obo250-434-1722

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 GST.

ONLINE

ONLINE AT

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

$40.00 Special!

24/7 • anonymous • conﬁdential • in your language

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

Call or email for more info:

1-800-680-4264

Mobile Homes & Parks

kamloopsthisweek.com

Stand up. Be heard. Get help.

Lease to own New 16 x 58 2bdrm 2bth mobile home in new mobile park. Trouble with ﬁnancing? One or Two year term Call Gerry 250-371-1849

Misc. for Sale

Cars - Domestic

250-374-7467 classiﬁeds@

info@youthagainstviolence.com

250-554-7888

www.kamloopsthisweek.com/classified

Under the Real Estate Tab •

1&2/BDRM Suites

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

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Avail Dec 1st brand new 2bdrm 2bth apt. In Juniper all appl. w/d a/c & balcony $1175 Call Bert 250-319-0227

Cars - Domestic

TARPS! ONLINE TARPS! “BEST PRICES IN TOWN!”

CHECK US OUT

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

BLUE TARPS

Under the Real Estate Tab

Misc. Wanted

10X8 weave (Medium Duty)

STARTING AT $2.19

WHITE TARPS

Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0

10X10 weave (Heavy Duty)

STARTING AT $3.99

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

BLACK TARPS 14X14 weave (Industrial Duty)

NORM WILCOX

STARTING AT 5.49 $

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

Auctions

FOAM SHOP

Auctions

UNRESERVED PUBLIC

MATTRESS REPLACEMENTS

AUCTION!

SINGLE TO KING SIZE

VOLUNTARY CLOSURE OF DABNER CONSULTING & EXPEDITING

2” TO 6” THICK - CUSTOM CUT OR CUSTOM ORDER MEMORY FOAM TOPPER PADS - 3LB DENSITY SINGLE TO KING SIZE - 2” & 3” THICK

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14TH – 10 AM

Preview: Friday, December 13th, 12 Noon to 7PM Place: 1845 Kryczka Place, Kamloops, BC (Across from Wajax, up hill from Petro Canada Tourist Centre)

CUSHION REPLACEMENTS TORN OR TATTERED?

Trucks & Trailers • (8) Forklifts • Yamaha 600 ATV • Lge Quant Warehouse Racking • $300,000 Building Supply Inventory • Lawn Mowers • Snow Blowers • Gensets • Pressure Washers • Tools • More…

SOFAS, CHAIRS, OTTOMANS, SNOWMOBILES SEATS, TRACTORS

YOU NEED IT - WE WILL CUT IT!

CAMPING FOAM, MEDICAL WEDGES & BOLSTERS, PILLOWS

“ A CUT ABOVE THE REST”

D001953995

See Main Ad on Page A6 of today’s Paper

FIND US ON FACEBOOK

www.tradewestsales.com • (604) 530-9351

Houses For Sale

www.surplusherbys.com

248 TRANQUILLE RD, NORTH SHORE - KAMLOOPS 250376-2714 • OUT OF TOWN CALL 1-800-665-4533

Houses For Sale

HOMES FOR SALE - COMMUNITIES IN KAMLOOPS FREE iPAD CONTEST!

SALES OFFICE - 7510 DALLAS DR. w w w . e a g l e h o m e s . c a

FIND US ON FACEBOOK www.eaglehomes.ca

ALL WE DO IS DISCOUNT!

THE DEAL BEATERS! 2013 DODGE DART .................................. $19,998 2013 DODGE JOURNEY ............................ $29,998 2012 RAM 1500 OUTDOORSMAN ............ $31,998 2012 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED ............ $28,998 2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ............... $14,998 2011 DODGE CHALLENGER ....................... $24,998 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ................... $35,998 2011 RAM 3500 LARAMIE DIESEL ............. $49,998 2010 JEEP PATRIOT ................................... $14,998 2010 JEEP WRANGLER 2DR ..................... $20,998 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER ....................... $19,998 2010 RAM 1500 CREW CAB ..................... $26,998 2009 JEEP WRANGLER ............................ $21,998 2009 JEEP PATRIOT ................................... $15,998 2009 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED ............ $24,998 2008 RAM 1500 ....................................... $18,998 2008 RAM 3500 ....................................... $33,998 2008 RAM 1500 SLT .................................. $21,998 2008 RAM 3500 MEGA CAB ...................... $39,998

VIEW OUR ENTIRE INVENTORY ONLINE AT WWW.KAMLOOPSDODGE.COM

1-866-374-4477

2525 E. TRANS CANADA HWY, KAMLOOPS, BC

Until there's a cure, there's us. 250-573-2278

B22 ❖ THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

Transportation

Adult

Antiques / Classics

Cars - Domestic

Recreational/Sale

Scrap Car Removal

Escorts

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

RUN UNTIL SOLD

Rentals Bed & Breakfast BC Best Buy Classiﬁed’s

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Auto Financing

Place your classiﬁed ad in over 71 Papers across BC.

Duplex / 4 Plex

Complete Trailer with EZ load, boat, all gear new 4hp merc motor, $10,500 (250) 374-0507

FREE DELIVERY BC/AB Lowest rates always Approved TAKE ADVANTAGE NOW LIKE SO MANY OTHERS CARS TRUCKS SUVS VANS TOP DOLLAR FOR TRADES

APPLY ONLINE AUTOCREDIT911.COM OR CALL TOLL FREE 1-888-635-9911 NOW!!!!

Homes for Rent 2Bdrm lakefront house in Savona $1150/mth utils incld 604-889-4495/250-373-2592 3bdrm lrg liv r. sm back yrd, deck North Shore w/d, parking, n/s $1250 shared util 573-1281 credit/wrk ref. Bill/Excell 3 Bdrm Northshore top ﬂr, new reno’d, $1200mo incl util n/p avail now 250-852-0638 Brock Small 2bdrm home w/d, n/s, n/p, large yard Avail Dec 1st $900+util (250) 320-9205

Recreational/Sale

Suites, Lower

Townhouses 3brm 3bth Valleyview pet neg, $1300 close to school and shopping. Avail Immediately 250-374-5586 /371-0206 Downtown 2bdrm 1 1/2 bath N/S N/P $1200 + util quiet mature complex 250-377-0078

TOWNHOUSES Best Value In Town

NORTH SHORE *Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms *Big storage rooms *Laundry Facilities *Close to park, shopping & bus stop PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED

318-4321 NO PETS

Trucks & Vans 1984 Chevy Short Box. $3500 obo (250) 573-5922 after 6pm or leave msg. Must See! 1986 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton v8 auto $3000 phone between 5pm & 8:30pm ONLY 250-377-8702

Call 24/7 www.kamloopstemptress.com

250-572-3623

Run until sold New Price $56.00+tax 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.* • $56.00 (boxed ad with photo) • $35.00 (regular 3 line ad)

Call: 250-371-4949

*Some conditions & restrictions apply. Private party only (no businesses).

Boats

Better your odds. Visit getserious.ca

2007 Sea Doo Speed Boat, 4 Seater.$15,000obo Call 250573-5922 (after 6pm)or lv msg

Adult Escorts Attractive fun, blond provides full body massages and more. Ph 250-376-5319 9am-11pm

Auto

2bdrm Brock n/s, n/p cls to sch shop and bus $800 util incl Avail now (250) 299-4011 2BDRM large N/S N/P Close to schools Working person pref’d $950 incl util 819-3368 2BDRM N. Shore quiet clean bright ns/np shr W/D $875/ 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) 299-6477 Large 1bdrm above grnd suite Brock $850 inclds util cable internet close to all amenities single occupt seniors discount avail Jan 1st 250-320-8509 N/Shore 2bdrm newly renovated $850 inclds utils avail now 250-320-0088 Riverfront 1bdrm daylight internet level entry ample prking util incl $600 579-9609 Vacant 2bdrm air $900 incl heat no pets, ref (250) 3760633 North Kamloops

Motorcycles 1984 Yamaha Virago motorcycle.Excel/cond $3500obo 250573-5922(after6pm orlvmsg)

Rooms for Rent

Available rural location. Horse? $500 util incl n/s Can be furn. (250) 374-2774 IN private home, pleasant surroundings fully furnished working male pref. near amenities behind sahali mall 10 min walk to TRU 374-0949 or 372-3339 Male seeking roommate Westsyde Furn. Close to bus $550/mo util incl. 250-5798193 Cell 250-572-1048

Ask about our daytime specials & Stag Parties. .

AUTOLOANS APPROVED!!!!

4bdrm duplex NShore new reno $1300 Avail Dec 1 n/s, n/p (250) 376-2475

Shared Accommodation

*some restrictions apply call for details

for more information

Sexy, fun, accommodating, & discreet.

(250)371-4949

'[ZUIXKJOZ

Call 250-371-4949

DALLAS furn bdrm in Mobile home. Quiet working person n/s/p $385 828-1681,573-6086 DOWNTOWN Motel Kitchenette units $750-$950 per month util included. TV and local telephone also included 250-372-7761 Furn bed rm cls to DT util incl emp or student n/s/p/drink vehicle req $450mo 377-3158

1ST CHOICE

KAMLOOPS TEMPTRESS

ONLY $35.00(plus Tax)

4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE.

Financing

Dream

Catcher,

Apply

Today!

Drive

Today!

1.800.910.6402

2004 Lexington motor home well equipped new tires like new only 36000 miles call $35,000 obo 250 573 2332

2006 Terry 28’ 5th wheel. 1 slide slp 6 Documented low mileage, exc cond $21,000 (250) 554-2528 26’ pull type 1999 Mallard trailer slps 6, lrg awning, a/c , solar panel + extras $8,500 (250) 376-6918

Legal Notices

Notice to Creditors and Others Re: The estate of EDWARD SOBCHAK, deceased, formerly of 1442 Pine Crescent, Kamloops, British Columbia

Did you witness a motor vehicle accident on November 21, 2013 at approximately 6:40 p.m., at the intersection of Arrowstone and Summit Drive in Kamloops, B.C.? If so, please contact Michael J. Sutherland of Mair Jensen Blair LLP, at 250-372-4968.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of EDWARD SOBCHAK are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor care of his solicitor CALVIN PATTERSON at Suite 301, 175 Fourth Avenue, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 3N3 on or before January 3, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013 ❖ B23

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

T S E W O L PRICYEEAR!

OF THE

3 f o t i Lim

3 f o t i m i L

CHICKEN STRIPS

save

Made with solid, all-white chicken breast fillets 27-33 PIECES 1.36 kg/3 lb

NANAIMO BARS

save

A Canadian original! 5" x 12" TRAY 850 g/1.87 1.87 lb

Limit of 3

Your choice!

save

6 save $4 $

FULLY COOKED BEEF POT ROAST Deliciously perfect every time! D 907 g/2 lb

ORIENTAL PARTY PAK APPROX. 60 PIECES 907 g/2 lb

Only t available a t ea M M M& Shops!

Ho memade quality without the fuss! Prices in effect from Friday, Dec. 13 to Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 unless otherwise stated.

ROB & CAROL 1203C Summit Dr, Kamloops 250-374-6825

THERE’S MORE

ONLINE » Be a part of your community paper. Comment online.

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Locally Owned & Operated

MELINDA & MICHAEL #3-724 Sydney Ave, Kamloops 250-376-4424

DO YOU HAVE AN EVENT FOR THE

COMMUNITY CALENDAR? Place it online kamloopsthisweek.com/calendar

B24 ❖ THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

KAMLOOPS

! ! S R E T A E B L A E D E TH

READER’S CHOICE 2013 READER’S CHOICE2013 2013 BEST USED BEST USED DEALERSHIP BEST USED CAR DEALERSHIP DEALERSHIP

S a l e h s Event e s B S’elq 2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

2014 RAM 1500 QUAD 4X4

ALL INCLUSIVE

FINANCE FOR

133

ALL INCLUSIVE

FINANCE FOR

248

B/W

2014 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT

2014 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4

2014 GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4

23,888

D001904484

IN STOCK AT

2012 DODGE AVENGER SXT

2014 JOURNEY

5 6 TO

CHOOSE

118 0 DOWN

D BRANW NE

22,888

36,388

D BRANW NE

19,998

D BRANW NE

WAS $19,995 NOW

B/W

14,888

Caravan Cara van $198 $198 bi bibi-weekly weekl week kly ly 4 4.99% .99% 99% 96 mont month months hs ttotal hs otall p pai paid id = $41, $ $41,184 $41,184, 41 184, Ram 150 1500 0$ $2 $248 48 bi b bi-weekly i weekly i-we kly 4.9 4 4.99% 99% 96 96 mo months nths h tot total all p paid=$51,584 aid=$ aid= id $51, $51 584 $51,584

NOW AT DODGE YESCREDIT KAMLOOPS

Jade Domenichelli Sales Manager

Cam Ellis Sales Manager

Naomi Watte Business Manager

The easy way to your new vehicle!

John Misera Sales

Grant Dolson Sales

1-866-374-4477

Jeff Mowat Sales

Bruce Blair Sales

Nigel Baillargeon Sales

Brandyn Dixon Sales

Albert Groenesteyn Lot Manager

2525 E. TRANS CANADA HWY, KAMLOOPS, BC

NO CREDIT DIVORCE BANKRUPT SLOW CREDIT PAYER

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

DE N O RT H S H O R E

THURSDAY

Thursday December 12, 2013 X Volume 1 No. 4

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013 ❖ C1

Kamloops, B.C., Canada X nsbia.com

THIS WEEK

No Limits Fitness enters DNA-testing world By Marty Hastings STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.com

O LIMITS FITNESS is jumping into the future with Body Strong DNA. “What can DNA tell you about a strong, healthy life?” said Shawn Wiesner, a regional manager with Body Strong, an Edmonton-based company. “Our statement: Everything. “Through DNA and 99.9 per cent accuracy, it’s basically a road map to give you what you’re looking for, in terms of your nutrition, your vitamins and your fitness goals.” Body Strong is being used in two North American locations. No Limits will be the third. Andrew Watson, one of the North Shore gym’s co-owners, became interested when he saw Wiesner working out at No Limits. Wiesner explained the process and Watson jumped at the chance to get on board. “It’s done in a professional environment,” Wiesner said. “It’s a cheek swab where you collect DNA. It’s sent to a

No Limits Fitness has joined forces with Body Strong DNA. The North Shore gym will be able to tailor workouts and nutritional plans to Body Strong clients, based on the results of DNA tests. Call No Limits at 778-470-5550. KTW file photo

lab in Edmonton and they extract the DNA specific to fitness, nutrition and vitamin supplementation. Then, there’s a report that gives that definition of what those gene expressions are.”

There are three tests, which cost $300 each: MacroStrong, which focuses on nutrition; MicroStrong, which pertains to nutrients; and FitStrong, which homes in on fitness. “It will actually tell

you if your DNA is built for endurance or built for strength . . . when you have that kind of knowledge, you can sit down and write a really good workout plan for people, when you know what their body is best suited for,” said Watson, noting clients do not have to purchase all three tests. “It’s probably the best 900 bucks you’ll invest in your entire life.” Wiesner assured KTW the process is safe and scientifically proven. “They’ve had to do literally thousands and Andrew and Lisa Watson and Maria and Darren Maywood are co-owners of No Limits Fitness. KTW file photo

thousands and thousands of reports for research prior to coming out with this type of science,” he said. “DNA [testing] has been around for many, many years. They can take a person and lock them up for life based on DNA alone. “What Body Strong has done is taken the positive perspective of what this is and offer it to people so they can define what they’re doing for fitness, nutrients and nutrition.” Once clients receive their results, Watson and Wiesner are hoping to involve local health and well-being professionals in creating tai-

lored fitness plans. “There’s a real collaboration,” Wiesner said. “Naturopaths, nutritionists, registered massage therapists . . . we’re really looking at incorporating the knowledge from the people we already have in our community.” Anyone with questions can email Wiesner at shawn.w@ bodystrongdna.ca or call him at 250-3207176. The company also has a website — bodystrongdna.com. Call No Limits at 778-470-5550. “For us to be able to develop a much better plan for people, it’s

going to be an amazing thing,” Watson said. “I wish I was young and had this kind of stuff. “It’s built specifically for you.” Wiesner is excited to see the results at No Limits, both for Body Strong clients and their trainers. “The client takes the report to a personal trainer in the gym and they can specifically work that person out to what their geneal type is, versus going, ‘Well, let’s try this for another couple months and see how you react,” he said. “It’s pretty exciting.”

C2 ❖ THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

North Shore Christmas SCHUBERT’S SCENERY

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY

FOR LEASE

1,100 sq.ft. • 2 Bays 2,700 sq.ft. paved, fenced, lighted compound. 320 sq.ft. mezanine store front ofﬁce, clean building.

1,600/MO + GST CALL 250-376-8542/250-319-6054

Merry Christmas Frank

28 years in the brake & muffler business!

Wishes warm and bright to you and your loved ones at this joyous time of year. We appreciate your support and hope you’ll drop by again, soon!

Walk along Schubert Drive on the North Shore and find some pretty interesting natural ice sculptures created from the cold weather along the banks of the North Thompson River. Dave Eagles/KTW

Fresh, Healthy, Local

CHRISTMAS BASKETS STARTING FROM ONLY

SALE ON DEC. 12 UNTIL DEC. 18

Local food baskets • Strauss Baskets Tea Baskets • Organic Baskets And many more great baskets made in store!

WINFIELD GROWN

RED DELICIOUS APPLES

/LB

KAMLOOPS GROWN

BEETS

$ 98

/5LB BAG

FIELDSTONE ORGANICS

CERTIFIED ORGANIC SPELT & KHORASAN

750G BAG OR $11 FOR /15LB CASE

KAMLOOPS GROWN

RUSSETT POTATOES

$ 98

/10LB BAG

BC GROWN

HOT HOUSE TOMATOES

$ 28

/LB

WINFIELD GROWN

AVOCADOES

/EACH

BANANAS

/LB

MACINTOSH & RED DELICIOUS APPLES

/LB

WINFIELD GROWN RO O

ANJOU PEARS

B I G G E S T S E L E C T I O N O F K A M LO O P S G R OW N P R O D U C E !

740 FORTUNE DRIVE, KAMLOOPS 250-376-8618

/LB

FIND US ON FACEBOOK

nuleafmarket

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013 ❖ C3

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

North Shore Christmas

Time for joy and happiness on North Shore

ERRY CHRISTMAS! It’s such a simple phrase of joy and happiness, but one we hear less and less. The other day, while I was getting some extension cords at Surplus Herby’s, an elderly lady in front of me in the cashier line stepped back and bumped into me. She apologized, as we Canadians do, and my reply was: “Not a problem — and Merry Christmas!” She looked at me in shock, then replied with joy on her face: “Merry Christmas to you too!” It’s a phrase made popular by Charles Dickens in his timeless classic A Christmas Carol. It’s become a greeting that we see on greeting cards, advertisements and clothes. If you prefer to say “Happy Holidays” instead, that’s fine, too. Just do it. So, let’s use it to show our thanks, joy and warmth as human beings during this

STEVEN PUHALLO North Shore NEWS festive time. Say it to your family, friends, neighbours, the person in line before you at the grocery store, while you hold the door for a senior citizen or a mom with babes in tow. We are the North Shore; we are a community that cares. Let’s put that on overdrive during this time. There are so many ways to give, whether it’s presents under the Christmas tree bringing laughter and joy to children or donating your time or resources to a worthy cause. Let’s challenge each other to find one true way to give

City of Kamloops workers Kirsten Wourms (left) and Leah Young put up festive Christmas decorations around the North Shore between days of shovelling snow and clearing walkways. Dave Eagles/KTW

this season. Whether it’s for a food bank, a gift drive, a fundraiser, helping the homeless, an orphanage in the developing world or helping to shovel the driveway of someone who can’t,

seek out and find a way to give. Make it a habit of caring and bringing joy to the lives of others. The type of community we build and live in is up to you, the citizen.

Let’s show the world who we are and how much we care. Make sure you sign up for our new e-newsletter and follow our Facebook page to stay in touch about our events and initiatives

(www.nsbia.com). “We are the North Shore” — come and see what we are all about!” Steven L. Puhallo is executive director of the NSBIA

YEAR END MODEL CLEAROUT!

LIGHTS • LAMPS • CHANDELIERS • CEILING FANS • PENDANTS

All Inventory Reduced To Clear! UP TO Hurry In For Best Selection. Sale Ends Soon!

60-70

30-40-50-

OFF

WHOLESALERS, RETAILERS AND CONTRACTORS WELCOME!

ALL FLOOR MODELS PRICED FOR IMMEDIATE SALE! FOR EXPERT ADVICE Your passion for living. Our passion for lighting. AND CONSULTATION, SEE US FIRST. ANN-MARIE, OWNER & OPERATOR

279 Tranquille Road, Kamloops • 250.376.2238

C4 ❖ THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

North Shore Christmas

y e K r u o Y

STRAIGHT FROM SANTA’S MAILBAG In the spirit of the season, we’re pleased to share these heartwarming letters from Santa’s youngest fans.

PRIZES!

The more key keys y you collect, the more chances you’ll have! Please note : Keys Key may also be picked up at participating North Shore businesses. See list below. While quantities last!

DECEMBER 11TH THROUGH DECEMBER 15TH Try to open our Treasure Chest from December11th to December 15th you could be an instant winner! Wednesday, Dec. 11th - Dec. 13th ‘ 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, December 14th 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, December 15th Noon to 5 p.m.

YOU COULD WIN ONE OF THESE GREAT PRIZES FROM A NORTHILLS CENTRE STORES : • A Samsung Galaxy Note 3 .....................................Northills Centre • An iPhone 5S ........................................................Northills Centre • One of 2 Gift Certiﬁcates (value $50 each) ...............................Lushwear • One of 10 Gifts ..............................................................Treasures • One Basket of Tanning Products (value $125.00) ........................ Fabutan • One Golf Bag (value $150.00) ..................................................... CIBC • One of 4 Cell Buckles (value $25.00 each) ..................Tom Harris Cellular • One Wool Sweater (value $95.00) ..................................... Inka’s World • One of 5 Rechargeable Lighters (value $12.50 each) ...................McGoo’s • One Chocolate Gift Basket (value $53.00) .................... TD Canada Trust • One Gift Card (value $25.00) .............................................. Suzanne’s • One of 38 Maglites ...............................................Northills Centre • One of 50 items ....................................................Northills Centre • One of 4 Mens haircuts ............................................. Tower Barber • One Hoodie (value $35.00) ......................................... Mommy & Me

OR ONE OF THESE PRIZES COURTESY PARTICIPATING STORES ON THE NORTH SHORE: • One • One • One • One • One • One • One • One • One • One • One • One • One

Gift Certificate (value $50.00) ............................................... Classic FX Salon Gift Certificate (value $25.00) . Findlay’s Vacuum & Sewing Machine World Gift Card (value $50.00) ....................... Interior Crafts and Hobbies Eurofighter Typhoon Model Kit ....... Interior Crafts and Hobbies Flash & Thunder V400 DIY Jeep Kit Interior Crafts and Hobbies Magnetic Pretend and Play Santa ........ Mulberry Bush Kids Stuff Pedicure .....................................................Melon Hair Salon Month Free Gym Pass ................................... No Limits Fitness Gift Certificate & One Men’s Shirt .. Psychocity Tattoo & Apparel Gift Certificate & One Ladie’s Shirt . Psychocity Tattoo & Apparel Family Pass ........................................Big Little Science Centre Dog Grooming Gift Certificate (value $40.00) ..Tanja’s Pet Grooming Set of Sculptured Gel Nails ............................. gl’Amour Studio

OV E R 4 0 S TO R E S A N D S E RV I C E S F O R YO U R S H O P P I N G C O N V E N I E N C E

Heather’s

Kids,

drop off your letters to Santa at Northills Centre and enter for a chance to win a $300 grand prize from Also 2nd & 3rd place letters will receive gift certiﬁcates from Northills Centre!

Fabric Shelf 21

Dear Santa,

R E B M E C E D 6 DECEMBER 1 · CHRISTMAS FABRICS

60% OFF · ALL KITS UP TO

50% OFF · FABRIC ON SALE UP TO

75% OFF · SELECTED NOTIONS

30% OFF · BOOKS AND PATTERNS

Your Friend,

25% OFF

Phone

· ALL FLANNEL All entries receive a free Kids’ Meal Santa Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 PM & 3:00 - 5:00 PM • Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 pm

Bring your letter to Santa at the Northills Centre and receive a Kids’ Meal from A&W. Letters become the property of the Northills Centre. Contest closes December 15, 2013.

700 Tranquille Rd. Kamloops, BC 250-376-1259

GIFT ES T A C I F I T R CE

25% OFF THERE WILL BE A DAILY PRIZE DRAW FOR ALL THE PEOPLE WHO STOPPED AND SHOPPED. #4-685 Tranquille Rd (In Library Square)

250-376-7630

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013 ❖ C5

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

North Shore Christmas STRAIGHT FROM SANTA’S MAILBAG

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL

In the spirit of the season, we’re pleased to share these heartwarming letters from Santa’s youngest fans.

235 Poplar Street • 250-376-2343 • www.olphschool.ca

Thank You! Our Lady of Perpetual Help staff, students and families would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who helped make our school’s 50th Anniversary Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction a huge success. It is because of your generosity and continued support that we are able to succeed. Thank you for your contribution and we look forward to working again with you next year.

May 2014 be a year rich with God’s blessings! Carmela & Greg Downer Family Candice Taylor & Sandro Salvati Family O.L.P.H. Catholic Women’s League O.L.P.H. Students & Families Sears Portrait Studio Ric’s Grill Senor Froggy’s Mino’s Restaurant Panago Pizza Storm Hockey Team Kamloops Blazers Hockey Club TRU Wolfpack Western Canada Theatre The Dunes 2N S

Merry Christmas It makes us smile when we think about all the great people we’ve had the privilege to serve this year. We wish you all a happy and healthy Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Genesis – Anna Harrison Principessa – Rosie Kirschner Silpada – Shelley Scallon FX Salon & Spa – Gina Carlucci Mr. Battery Cloverdale Paint – John Pandin Home Hardware Kamloops Ford Lincoln Extra Foods Coopers Foods Woodward Tree Farm Divalicious – Rosanna Brandenburg Desert City Security Rogers Rentals

We are the

e r o h S h t r No Your Key to Christmas 2013

Visit us at: www.facebook.com/ KamloopsNorthShoreBIA

www.nsbia.com E: info@nsbia.com P: 250.376.2411

Your local merchants have everything you need for Christmas!

DR. BARRY DEXTRAZE 250-376-5354

Email:drdex@shaw.ca • website: www.drdextraze.com

Free Parking • #21 Fortune Shopping Centre

FINDLAY’S - VACUUM & SEWING MACHINE WORLD Patti & Kaitlynn TRANQUILLE ROAD

MARK’S WORKWEARHOUSE John NORTHILLS CENTRE

BRIDES & BLOOMS Paulette FORTUNE CENTRE

SERENDIPITY SALON & SPA Christine BROCK CENTRE

C6 â?&#x2013; THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

North Shore Christmas STRAIGHT FROM SANTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MAILBAG

e e r T The

~ Massage ag ge ~Tannin ~Tanning ~ Teeth Whiten Whitening W it nin ~ Lotions Tanning ~ Spray Tan an nnin ~ Oxygen Bar ~ Whole Whol o Body Vibration ~ Massage ~Tanning ~ Teeth Whitening ~ Lotions ~ Spray Tanning ~ Ox Oxygen Bar ~ xyg xy Whole Body Vibration ody dy Vib V bra ~ Massage ~Tanning assa ssage ~Tann nning ~ Body Wraps ~ Lo Lotions otions ~ Sp Spray Oxygen S pray p ra Tanning ~ Oxyge en Bar ~ Vibration Whole Body V ~ Massage ~Tanning Ma ~ Teeth Whitening ~ Lotions ~ Spray Spra ra ay Tanning Ta ing ~ Oxygen Ox xyg y en Bar B r ~ Whole Who h le Body Body Vibration B Vib ibra rati ra t on ti n ~ Spray Spr pray a Tanning ay Tan anni niin n ng g ~ Massage Wraps Teeth Whitening ~ Lotions ag a ge ~Tanning ~Tan ~Ta ~T anniing n ~ Body Bod dy W ra ap ps Te T Teet eet eth W eth h ~ Spray pra p ay Ta T Tann Tanning ann nnin nni ing ~ Ox O Oxygen xyg ygen e B en Bar arr ~ Wh W Whole hole ho le Body Vibration ~ Whole ~Tanning e Body Bo ody dy Vibration Vib Vib bra ratti tion ~ Massage Mas ssa sag age ge ~ Tann Ta nniing ~ Teeth Whitening Oxygen Bar ing g ~ Lotions Lotio ons ns ~ Spray Sp pra ray Tanning ray Tann Ta ann nnin ing in g~O x xy ~ Whole Body dy Vibration ~ Massage Mas ssage ~Tanning ~ Teeth th Whitening ~ Spray Tanning ~ Oxygen Bar ng ~ Lotions Lo ~ Whole Who ole Body Vibration ~ Massage ~ Body ~ Teeth Whitening Tanning Oxygen Whiten Whit ten nin iing ng g ~ Lotions ~ Spray Sp ning ~ Oxyg ygen Bar ~ Massage M Mas ass as sage ~Tanning sa ~Tan nn nin iing g ~ Teeth Teet Te eth h Whitening Whitening ~ Oxygen Oxy ygen Bar

In the spirit of the season, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pleased to share these heartwarming letters from Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youngest fans.

er d n U a i r o h p Q e m o S t Pu

Give the Gift of Wellness e

Tanning

sag s a M

WhTiteeeth ning

Vibration V Fitness

Bodrayps W Lotionss

S Tanpnrainyg

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Sat. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm â&#x20AC;˘ Sun. - Noon - 4:00 pm

BROCK SHOPPING CENTRE, 1800 TRANQUILLE RD â&#x20AC;˘ QPHORIATAN.COM

CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT â&#x20AC;˘ 250-376-4440

You do not have to move far to find luxury and supportâ&#x20AC;Ś t 1SJWBUF QFU GSJFOEMZ BOE CFESPPN TVJUFT BMMPX ZPV UP MPDL BOE MFBWF t 0QUJPOBM TVQQPSU TFSWJDFT JODMVEJOH NFBMT DMFBOJOH BOE MBVOESZ TFSWJDFT XJUI ĂŹFYJCJMJUZ PO XIFO BOE IPX PGUFO ZPV VTF UIFN t 6TF PG QSJWBUF EJOJOH SPPN BOE HVFTU TVJUF GPS IPTUJOH WJTJUJOH GBNJMZ BOE GSJFOET t 'JUOFTT DFOUSF XPSLTIPQ BDUJWJUZ DPPSEJOBUPS UIFBUSF SPPN BOE DPNNVOJUZ HBSEFOT Â&#x2030; UIFSF T BMXBZT TPNFUIJOH UP EP Mention this ad when you book your tour and be entered in our monthly draw for a complimentary lunch for two at RiverBend!

Mayfair Ownership from $203,900 RiverBend Rentals from $1,400 / month Rent at

d 50% Sol

Own at

Learn more about how you can make RiverBend Seniors Community your new home: Call Kate at: 250-682-4378

info@theriverbend.ca www.theriverbend.ca

info@themayfair.ca www.themayfair.ca

Take a tour at:

760 Mayfair St., Kamloops

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013 ❖ C7

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

North Shore Christmas STRAIGHT FROM SANTA’S MAILBAG

Give the Gift of

In the spirit of the season, we’re pleased to share these heartwarming letters from Santa’s youngest fans.

Golf This Year! Kamloops Golf & Country Club is celebrating 100 years as Kamloops’ finest golf course!

4 FORE 3

PREFERRED PLAYERS CARD

Includes: •4 Memberships for the price of 3 • Unlimited Range Balls ($1300 Value) • 2 Free Jr. Golf Memberships ($2400 Value-Family member only) Offer until Dec. 31st, 2013. Phone for details.

29999

Pay $99 Now

& the Balance by March 31/14 Restrictions apply - full details on website.

ProShop Open until December 23 Tuesday-Saturday 10-3 Everything On Sale!

KAMLOOPS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 250-376-8020

PRO SHOP 376-3231 www.kamloopsgolfclub.com

Buon Natale A Tutti COME IN & CHECK OUT ALL OUR B.C. WINES

PALM BAY

CORONA 12 PACK BOX

6 PACK CANS LIME/CHERRY, GRAPEFRUIT

25 5

ALL PRICES + DEPOSIT OSIT

RA ENTER FOWIN AN O CHANCE T NTIC

25 15

AUTHLEIAN ITA FOR 4 NEh wRith the purc.hase DIN t ry mont n produc eve

lso of any Mo

$ 99

HEINEKEN 12PK BOTTLES

SAVE $300

PRESENT THIS AD TO RECEIVE

SAVE $300

SAVE $200

DINNER FOR $ 95 TWO

COORS LIGHT/ CANADIAN 6PK CANS NSS

Honey Ham .............................. 89¢/100g 1L EXTRA VIRGIN Mortadella............................... $119/100g OLIVE OIL Baked Italian Ham ................. $119/100g & 500 ML BALSAMIC Soppressatta Mild .................. $179/100g VINEGAR Italian Provolone Mild .......... $199/100g Assorted Can Beans ............ 99¢/540ml COMBO Imported Italian Tomatoes $149/796ml SET

Expires August 31/2014

Spaghetti With Meat Sauce, Sorriso Salad, Italian Bread With Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil Dip

ALL PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL DECEMBER 31,2013

2–177 Tranquille Road • 778.470.5547 Mon-Sun • 9 am – 11 pm

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE #1-177 Tranquille Road • 250-376-3421 •

Renato Uliana

Dine In • Take Out • Fully Licensed

C8 ❖ THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

North Shore Christmas STRAIGHT FROM SANTA’S MAILBAG In the spirit of the season, we’re pleased to share these heartwarming letters from Santa’s youngest fans.

VALLEY FIRST AID - RegisteredTrade TradeSchool School - Registered Approved By Workers’ - Approved By Workers’ CompensationBoard Board Compensation First Aid Training For British British - First Aid Training For ColumbiansFor Fo Over Over 15 Columbians 25years years -Kamloops Over 10 Years - Kamloops Over 20 Years - Ofﬁ cesininKamloops Kamloops & Langley - Ofﬁ ces

Have a Safe Holiday Season From Have a Safe at Holiday Season Your Friends Valley First Aid

FromCALL YourTODAY! Friends at VALLEY FIRST AID TRAINING

LTD.

#203-1121 12TH St. Kamloops, BC V2B 7Z2 Ph: 376-9959 or Fax: 376-8828 or Toll Free 1-800-667-0104

Gift Giving Ideas from...

Merry Christmas from Lotus Inn

FREE DELIVERY After 11:30 am within 3 kilometers on minimum order $20

Æcates Gift Ceretiat gifts! make gr

lble Avaiany a in n inatio denom

LOTUS GRAND BUFFET DAILY SMORGASBORD

Delicious Selection OVER 60 DISHES DAILY

LUNCH BUFFET - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM DINNER BUFFET - 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm

250-376-2611 512 Tranquille Road North Kamloops

www.lotusinnrestaurant.ca

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY AND NEW YEARS DAY 11 AM-10 PM

Banquets Roo s Availam ble.

Book Y Christmas Poarur Today! ty

40 years in Kamloops, Bookland is independently owned & operated

• Bargain Books - up to 90% off Publishers price • Magazines - including imports over 2300 titles • Gift items - bookmarks, journals and more • New Books - Best Sellers 25% off • Greeting cards • Gift cards

A Great Game

It seems at ¿rst like a simple, tragic story. Tyler Wingo, a teenage boy, learns the awful news that his father, a soldier, was killed in action in Afghanistan. Then the extraordinary happens: Tyler receives a communication from his father . . . after his supposed death. Tyler hires Sean and Michelle to solve the mystery surrounding his father. But their investigation quickly leads to deeper, more troubling questions. Could Tyler’s father really still be alive? What was his true mission? Could Tyler be the next target? In the tumultuous beginnings of hockey, the ¿ghts were as much off the ice as on it. A Great Game is about the hockey heroes and hard-boiled businessmen who built the game, and the rise and fall of legendary teams pursuing the Stanley Cup. With a historian’s perspective and fan’s passion, Stephen Harper presents a riveting and often surprising portrait of the early years of hockey, capturing everything from the physical contests on the rinks to the battles behind the scenes.

REGULAR PRICE $34.99

OUR PRICE $2449 Save 30% until January 12, 2014

BOOKLAND NORTH KAMLOOPS

NEW LOCATION!

#6-685 Tranquille Road in the Library Plaza (next to Holiday Inn) www.booklandkamloops.com

THURSDAY,, December 12,, 2013 ❖ C9

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

North Shore Christmas

HAVE A SAFE HOWLIDAY SEASON!

THIS MESSAGE BROUGHT TO YOU YO U BY BY::

DEAR PET OWNERS Remember that Poinsettias, Mistletoe and Holly Berries are toxic to your pets. Any part of a lily plant can harm your cats!

K'9 Designz

(Across from Chances on Halston Ave)

All Breed Cat & Dog Grooming

www.k9designz.ca

Unit #105-1295 12th Street

250.554.9217

GRAND OPENING!

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Tranquille Liquor Store

LOCAL HONEY • 20+ LOCAL SUPPLIERS • LOCAL FREE RANGE EGGS

Large selection of wines on sale until the New Year!

CHRISTMAS BASKETS

Winter Sale on Now!

STARTING FROM ONLY

Local food baskets Strauss Baskets Tea Baskets Organic Baskets And many more great baskets made in store!

Open 9am - 11pm 7 days Open Christmas Eve & Christmas 9am - 11pm

LOCAYL DAIR

B I G G E S T S E L E C T I O N O F K A M LO O P S G R OW N P R O D U C E !

FIND US ON FACEBOOK

740 FORTUNE DRIVE, KAMLOOPS 250-376-8618

12 Packs on for only

19 85 + deposit

(Gov. Liq. price. $22.99)

ICY COLD!

363 Tranquille Rd. (Beside the Duchesss Hotel)

“Fresh, Healthy, Local” LOCAL S GROCERIE

Enter to win a 32 Flat Screen TV! 32”

nuleafmarket

LOCAL PRODUCE

LOCAL BAKERY

nuleafproducemarket.com

RECEIVE THE SAME SPECIALS AT JIMMY’S LIQUOR STORE ON THE CORNER OF PAUL LAKE RD & HIGHWAY 5! OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS 9 AM - 8 PM

C10 â?&#x2013; THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

North Shore Christmas STRAIGHT FROM SANTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MAILBAG In the spirit of the season, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pleased to share these heartwarming letters from Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youngest fans.

2XU /DG\ RI 3HUSHWXDO +HOS 6FKRRO 3RSODU 6WUHHW Ă&#x192; .DPORRSV Ă&#x192; Ă&#x192; ZZZ ROSKVFKRRO FD

0HUU\ &KULVWPDV +DSS\ 1HZ <HDU 2XU SUD\HU IRU HYHU\RQH GXULQJ WKLV +RO\ 6HDVRQ LV WKDW WKH SHDFH MR\ DQG ORYH EURXJKW E\ WKH &KULVW FKLOG ZLOO ILOO \RXU KHDUWV DQG KRPHV 0D\ 2014 EH D \HDU ULFK ZLWK *RGÂˇV EOHVVLQJV 2 / 3 + 6WDII 6WXGHQWV

To our family, friends and valued clients py

p a h a have y season! holida Van Houtte Coffeee Serv Services th #101-1139 12 Street

250-554-9665 96 6 665

Merry Christmas! Want to take a vacation from winter without needing a passport? Try a Winter Guest Stay at your neighbourhood Chartwell retirement residence! Chartwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Winter Guest Stay program is designed to offer short-term accommodation with the level of support you need. This includes a relaxed environment, nutritious dining, and on-site activities and services. Come explore retirement living without a commitment, and leave the shovelling to someone else this winter. We have a furnished suite waiting for you.

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME â&#x20AC;˘ Laser Dentistry (no numb lip in most cases) â&#x20AC;˘ Laser Bleaching â&#x20AC;˘ Conscious Sedation

Dr. Rick Mehta DMD

Thank you to our veterans for your bravery & strength SUITES AVAILABLE! Call us today to arrange your personal visit with complimentary lunch!

May you rejoice in all the gifts of this splendid season with the ones you love. For the gift of your patronage, we are sincerely grateful.

FAMILY AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY

628 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops 250-376-5363 CHARTwell.COM

2990 Westsyde Rd ~ 250-579-2080 www.smilewestsydedental.com

o r e m a i l d r. r i ck m e h t a @ s h aw. c a

THURSDAY, December 12, 2013 ❖ C11

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

North Shore Christmas STRAIGHT FROM SANTA’S MAILBAG

Holiday Hours

In the spirit of the season, we’re pleased to share these heartwarming letters from Santa’s youngest fans.

Daily 8 am -10 pm Close at 6pm - Christmas eve CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY Open Boxing Day 8 am -6pm Close New Years Eve at 6 pm Open New Years Day at 10 am -6pm

99-700 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops • 250-312-3326

2013-2014

730 Cottonwood Avenue Phone: 250-376-4777 Email: nscc@shaw.ca

INDOOR FLEA MARKETS SUNDAY, NOV. 3 - DEC. 15 • JAN. 5 - MAR. 9 8AM UNTIL 1PM ENTRY BY DONATION Table rentals - $7.00 • Reserve by Friday Noon

Lots of household items, farm fresh eggs, fresh baking.

Wishing you the very best this

Holiday Season from all of us at General Grants

• Reduce • Reuse • Recycle • BOTTLES • CANS • BEVERAGE CONTAINERS • COMPUTERS • BATTERIES • TV’S • & MORE WITH DARK DAYS AHEAD, LIGHT UP AND BE SEEN!

KAMLOOPS.CA/GETYOURGLOWON

GENERAL GRANTS

RECYCLING CENTERS NORTH SHORE - FORTUNE & OAK • 250-376-9600

NEW NUMBER!

MONDAY TO SATURDAY 8:30AM - 5:30PM • SUNDAY 10AM - 4PM • CLOSED ON STATUTORY HOLIDAYS

y e K r u o Y

C12 ❖ THURSDAY, December 12, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

We’re

To Christmas!

NOVEMBER 29TH THROUGH DECEMBER 15TH PICK UP A KEY* WITH ANY PURCHASE AT PARTICIPATING

SAN ARR TA SAT IVES URD AY NO V. 3 0

NORTHILLS CENTRE STORES DECEMBER 11TH THROUGH DECEMBER 15TH COME TO NORTHILLS CENTRE AND TRY TO OPEN OUR TREASURE CHEST TO WIN ONE OF OVER 100 PRIZES, INCLUDING AN IPHONE 5S, A SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3, GIFT CERTIFICATES & MORE!

Keys also available at participating retailers on the North Shore *While Quantities Last.

FOR MORE INFO 250-376-1259

700 TRANQUILLE ROAD KAMLOOPS • Ardene • Back to Health Centre • Best West Realty • Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza • Cash Stop Loans • Canadian Hearing Care • Cell Pod Accessories • CIBC • Dollar Tree

• EasyHome • Extra Foods • Fabutan Tanning Salons • First Choice Haircutters • Government Liquor Store • H & R Block • Hair Express • Headhunters Shampoo • Interior Savings Insurance

• Kool School • Lushwear • Mark’s Work Wearhouse • McGoo’s Smokes ‘N Stuff • Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt • Mommy & Me • North Shore Treatment Centre • Northills Dental Centre • Northills Lottery Centre

• Papa John’s Pizza • Ruth Saunders Optometrist • Sandwich Tree • Seniors Information Centre • Serene Fish & Chips • Shaw Cable • Shoppers Drug Mart • Source By Circuit City • Spice of India

• Starbucks • Suzanne’s • TD Canada Trust • Tom Harris Cellular • Tower Barber Shop • Treasures • Twin Phoenix • Water On The Run • YMCA

OV E R 4 0 S TO RES AN D SERVIC ES FO R YO UR SH O PPING CONV E NIE NCE