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Dorian focuses on post-norovirus era By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

FLAKES FALLING IN WESTMOUNT Left to right from rear left: Grade 1 and 2 students Reed Wiseman, Hannah Hansen, Liam Power-Bostock, Brooklynn Swaine and Brandon Burns sing out during the Westmount elementary primary concert, Flakes. To see more photos from the school’s primary and intermediate Christmas concerts, turn to page A19 and go online to kamloopsthisweek. com and click on the “Community” tab. Dave Eagles/KTW

Everything’s been washed — floors, walls, door knobs, even the salt and pepper shakers — as Dorian Greek House prepares to reopen this week after a norovirus outbreak was linked to the Victoria Street eatery in downtown Kamloops. “We’ve gone top to bottom. We’ve thrown out pens and pencils, any exposed food, everything,” said Larry Mason, longtime head waiter at the restaurant. The restaurant had already started cleaning after reports of Royal Inland Hospital staff becoming ill with symptoms that indicated norovirus after sharing a Christmas lunch at the popular restaurant. Tests later confirmed the virus. On Friday, Dec. 13, more patrons became ill and the cleaning began. On Monday, Dec. 16, the local health unit ordered it to close and clean, publicly pointing its finger at the spot as the source of the virus. Mason was one of seven Dorian staff who became ill, missing work for a couple of days as he dealt with the intestinal symptoms. While everything has been cleaned, Mason said no one can say for sure how the virus made

INSPECTIONS In March, 2012, the most recent inspection report available online, Interior Health Authority inspectors visited Dorian Greek House and noted food was not protected from contamination during transportation, display, storage or preparation. It also noted wet cloths were being used to cover food, which is an unacceptable practice. The report noted there were issues with food-contact surfaces. It noted the restaurant was in compliance on its transfat storage requirements. These are common issues found on many inspection reports. To see when your favourite restaurant was last inspected and to view reports, go online to php. interiorhealth.ca. its way through staff and the public. “Somebody touched something and then somebody else touched it,” he said, noting it could have been something as basic as an infected person leaving the virus on the front door knob as they arrived or left. Kevin Touchet, manager of environmental health for the Interior Health Authority, agreed

the virus could have been anywhere. “It’s tough to control,” he said of the virus. “And it can stick around in the air if someone who is infected vomits in the washroom, on handrails, toilet handles, on any surface.” Touchet noted the virus is often found at care facilities. “And they are diligent as well [in cleanliness], but the bug is so prevalent.” He said it’s best particularly in the winter, when norovirus outbreaks most often occur, to increase cleaning and step up hand-washing, “just good personal hygiene.” Touchet said the best way to wash hands is to use liquid soap and warm water, rub the hands for at least 20 seconds, rinse them and use a paper towel to turn off the faucets and open the bathroom door. He said staff at Dorian has been “working pretty hard to get their game back up.” Mason agreed. Since the news became public, “we’ve had an incredible number of cancellations. Christmas parties. New Year’s parties. “But, we’ve been cleaning so much there is probably less chance of anyone getting sick here than any other place in the city.”

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There are gang ties to a pair of recent firearms seizures by Kamloops Mounties, but the city’s top cop is stopping short of saying the Tournament Capital has a gang problem. “We’re faced with a situation where organized crime groups are reaching out into the city,” Kamloops RCMP Supt. Brad Mueller said. “Historically, Kamloops RCMP have targeted organized crime. We continue to undergo disruptive measures . . . It remains a very big priority and we’ll continue to monitor that.” On Tuesday, Dec. 17, police held a press conference and displayed items seized from a pair of recent search-warrant executions. One was from a home in a Westsyde trailer park, at which Kamloops RCMP Supt. Brad Mueller shows the media weapons and other items seized by Mounties in two recent searches of homes in Westsyde and Brocklehurst. While confirming there are gang connections to the firewarms, Kamloops’ top cop did not say the city has a gang problem. Dave Eagles/KTW

of what are believed to be stolen goods — more than a dozen passports, a laptop, cameras, jewelry, credit cards and prescription drugs. Mueller said investigators have already linked much of the property to nine recent home burglaries in ‘We’re taking steps to deal Kamloops. with the small amount of groups No arrests have been that are continuing to reach out.’ made in connection — Kamloops RCMP with the Chateau warSupt. Brad Mueller rant, but Mueller said police are continuing to Mounties found five firearms. investigate the Dec. 15 Charles Patrick, 57, also had shooting. an additional gun — a loaded In that incident, a 15-year-old sawed-off shotgun — hidden boy in the home’s basement was under his jacket when stopped struck by a shotgun pellet fired by police prior to the warrant from an upstairs bedroom. being executed, Mueller said. He was taken to hospital and Patrick, who police believe is expected to make a full recovis an associate of known gang ery. members, is in custody pending Mueller said the stolen propa court appearance on Thursday, erty — especially the identificaDec. 19. tion — likely has a link to orgaThe other seizure took place nized crime. at a home on Chateau Street in “We’re certainly aware of it,” Brocklehurst following an apparhe said. ently inadvertent shooting on “We’re taking steps to deal Sunday, Dec. 15. with the small amount of groups From that home, police that are continuing to reach out.” seized three firearms and a haul

Mounties seek man who ﬂashed girl Kamloops Mounties are looking for a man who exposed himself to a teenage girl as she walked to Brocklehurst middle school on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 17. Cpl. Cheryl Bush said the girl was walking to school in the area of Desmond Street and Gellrich Avenue at about 9 a.m. The girl was walking an alleyway when, ahead of her, she saw a man exposing his genitals. Bush said the girl ran from the area

and called police. The suspect is white, stands about six feet tall, is very thin and has a full beard. He was wearing a black tuque, black hoodie, black jacket and black boots. RCMP have notified the KamloopsThompson school district of the incident. Anybody with information on the flasher is asked to call police at 250-828-3000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Message from the Mayor It has been another busy year at City Hall where we have seen several of our goals accomplished. We are looking forward to another productive year in 2014. I am looking forward to the New Year with optimism and a true sense of duty to continue working with my fellow City employees to ensure that Kamloops is prosperous and progressive. Please remember to think of those who are less fortunate at this time of year. Our food banks are always looking for donations and assistance and our non-profit organizations are looking for extra hands in creating or handing out a hot meal. On behalf of my family, City of Kamloops Council and staff, we wish you a safe and joyous holiday season. May 2014 bring you and your family good health, happiness and prosperity. ~ Mayor Peter Milobar

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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.

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Coordinated Enforcement Task Force Jan 27, 10 am Corporate Board Room, City Hall Police Committee Jan 27, 11:15 am Corporate Board Room, City Hall 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

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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. 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.

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Some pub owners wary of new liquor laws Changes will include introduction of happy hour and kids in watering holes By Tim Petruk STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

The B.C. government has uncorked another round of liquor-law reform, with happy-hour specials, children allowed in pubs and restaurants allowed to serve drinks without food — a move that has some Kamloops bar owners concerned. Premier Christy Clark announced the changes at a downtown Vancouver restaurant on Tuesday, Dec. 17, as the provincial cabinet works its way through a list of 70 recommendations from a recent public consultation on updating B.C. liquor laws. Arthur Dolmat, owner of Duffy’s Pub

in Aberdeen, said he’s pleased to see happy hours coming to B.C., but noted the other changes are a cause for concern. “Every year, there’s always something that they’re changing in the liquor industry and it decreases the value of my business,” he said. “Having children in pubs? What are we doing? We’re levelling ourselves with restaurants. So, what is the value in owning a pub licence? “I invested a lot of money into this business thinking, ‘This is going to be profitable when I retire.’ But, if I went to sell it today, it’s basically like selling a restaurant.” Dino Bernardo, owner of the

Commodore Grand Cafe and Lounge in downtown Kamloops, had similar feelings. “We pay a premium for our liquor licence,” he said. “Realistically, it’s de-valued our licence compared to what it used to be.” But, Bernardo said, he’s going to wait and see what all the new liquor laws look like before he makes up his mind. “I don’t mind their [the government’s] focus on liquor laws, because there are a lot of laws that were really antiquated,” he said. “But, I want to reserve judgment until I’ve seen them all.” As with earlier rounds of liquor reform, Tuesday’s

event was short on details and long on populist appeal. Some time next year, B.C. will see the changes and will join all other Canadian provinces in allowing pubs to offer discounted drinks for happy hour. Permitted times and a minimum drink price are still to be determined. Children are to be allowed to accompany their parents into pubs until an evening curfew time, also yet to be determined, but Clark said it will allow families to have lunch or dinner together at a pub. Royal Canadian Legion branches will have the same freedom to admit underage family members. Restaurants with food-primary licences will still have to offer a full menu when liquor

is available, Clark said. “But, customers who don’t want to order food shouldn’t be forced to do so and food primary businesses that want to fully transition away from food service after a certain hour and operate, for example, as a night club, will be able to apply for a special licence to do so.” NDP critic Shane Simpson said the changes effectively erase the distinction between a licensed restaurant and a pub and are being announced for popular effect without any research to support them. The province also intends to make its Serving it Right liquor training available to all servers in licensed restaurants, as well as to staff at B.C. Liquor Stores and rural agency and wine stores.

Program could save city $200K per year Mora also got council approval to use reserve funding for a $20,000 antiidling awareness campaign. The city will partner with community group Kamloops 350 and run a corporate and a community-wide antiidling campaign at the same time. Mora said about 60 per cent of the city’s greenhouse-gas emissions come from vehicles. Coun. Ken Christian said he likes the idea of an awareness campaign, but wants it focused on areas where exhaust fumes would do the greatest damage, such as schools and playgrounds.

The City of Kamloops is hoping it can save upwards of $200,000 a year with a new program to monitor energy output in city buildings. City energy-management co-ordinator Luisa Mora said the program to track electricity and natural-gas usage across the city’s facilities would cost $54,000 annually, but could save the city about 10 per cent in energy costs each year. The program would be paid for using the climate-action reserve fund, which contains money from the city’s carbon-tax refund.

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Terry Sullivan will retire at the end of this school year, after 15 years as superintendent of the Kamloops-Thompson school district. His legacy is being celebrated by trustees and union officials alike. KTW file photo

Sullivan set to retire By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

Letters were sent this week to many people who connect with School District 73, advising them of the impending retirement of Terry Sullivan. Board of education chairwoman Denise Harper said the goal is to involve the community in fine-tuning the job description she expects will go across the country in late January. Thompson Rivers University, the City of Kamloops, unions representing the board staff, the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) — all will be sent a description of what the region is like, what it can offer and the attributes being sought for the person who will become just the third superintendent for the school district. Sullivan, 67, was found during a similar national search, moving to Kamloops from Nova Scotia in 1999. Harper said that job search, which trustees undertook in a process she described as exhausting and exhaustive, led to more than 60 applications. It was eventually pared down to a short list, but Sullivan was

seen, Harper said, as “a perfect fit from the beginning.” This time, the board is working with Go Futures Human Resources Inc., an organization run by a former educator who, Harper said, has a good

She praised Sullivan, calling him “one of Canada’s top education leaders,” a sentiment echoed by John Hall, president of CUPE Local 3500, which represents unionized non-teaching staff.

SLOPES, FAIRWAYS AND CLASSROOMS IN FUTURE In a couple of years, Terry Sullivan’s granddaughter will be enrolling in a Kamloops school. “So, I’m obviously still going to be watching what goes on,” the soon-to-retire superintendent said. He’s looking forward to golfing more next summer, after he leaves the Kamloops-Thompson school district on July 31, and then hitting the slopes in the winter. But, he also has other plans. Sullivan has been working with the Ministry of Education on international matters and hopes to continue. He was a part-time professor at Acadia University and was hired by then-education dean Roger Barnsley to teach at St. Mary’s University after finishing his PhD. Sullivan said he was surprised, when he took the Kamloops job, to discover Barnsley had a similar leadership role in education as president of Thompson Rivers University. Sullivan is hoping to do some part-time teaching at TRU — “if they’ll have me” — but the real impetus for his retirement, he said, is personal. “My family has been after me for some time to retire,” he said, “and I’d like to do some volunteer work that, had I not been in this job, I could have done.”

understanding of the public-education system and an impressive track record. Harper expects there will also be internal candidates.

“I’ve been involved [in education] a long time, both here and provincially, and I say it everywhere: This is the best school district in the province and Dr.

Sullivan’s leadership is the reason.” Former trustee and current city councillor Ken Christian, who was on the board that hired Sullivan, said “he was the right guy at the right time for Kamloops.” Christian said having to adjust to the amalgamated school district and heading into times of decreasing enrolment, Sullivan was prepared “to do what needed to be done while still protecting the integrity of the education system. “He was simply a great fit.” DPAC chairwoman Willemyn Dekker said Sullivan has been an integral part of the district for many years. “And he has worked tirelessly for the betterment of our children,” she said. “He has taken pride in their achievements and championed programs and technologies to make education better, more accessible and wellrounded; which, in turn, has enhanced student learning in this district.” Hall said even when he has been dealing with contentious issues, Sullivan “has always been respectful to CUPE and 100 per cent fair. “These are massive shoes to fill.”

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VERY YEAR, THE EMAIL from Sonia Walczak arrives, along with photos. And, every year, I remind myself bringing another dog or cat into our house would be a bad thing. One dog, two cats. Dog and cats still don’t get along. There is no way four more paws racing through the house would be acceptable. But, KTW always runs the story Walczak, an instructor in the animalhealth technology program at TRU, is requesting because it’s just a simple wish: They still have animals up for adoption. Our last two dogs came from TRU. The animals are all spayed or neutered. They’ve been pretty well- trained, although there are sometimes some issues you will told about. When we adopted Austin, for example, they told us he’d been adopted and returned twice and was a bit of an escape artist. And he liked to chew. Yes, he was all that — but he was so much more and it was worth it to work with him to break him of his need to chew things, like my shoes. We were devastated when Austin got sick and died. There was no way we’d ever be able to replace him and no one in our family was ready to even think about it. Then along came the spring version of Walczak’s email, the one in which they’re looking for homes for the animals their students use in their studies because it’s nearing the end of the school year. Off we went for our appointment to meet Jack, a big old dog who had been

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LEVEL hit by a car and lost an eye. Jack came loping out, jumped on me and almost knocked me over. He was a beautiful dog, but way too much dog, so we asked to meet Katie, a nine-month-old border collie cross. She came running into the room, totally ignored us, ran around a bit wagging her tail and then came over to where we were sitting. She knew who to go to first. She gave hubby a look and rolled over to get her tummy rubbed. We finalized that adoption and brought her home a week later, again being warned she wasn’t completely house-trained and would need some more work. She house-trained us to her way of thinking pretty quickly, teaching us the meanings behind different woofs, decided she wanted to be friends with the two cats — who still don’t like her — and basically became a member of the family immediately. There are some more animals waiting for homes and, since I’m not allowed to adopt them, I thought some of you KTW readers might want to consider it. For the dog lovers, there’s Judy, a

Shiba Inu cross, who is about three years old. Judy’s a calm, quiet dog, not demanding — unlike my darling Katie, who can be that way some days — and she loves going for walks. Judy doesn’t get along well with small dogs and would do best in a quiet home with older children. Sarge is a one-year-old coon hound Walczak said is super friendly, energetic and, despite his size, gentle. He needs a lot of exercise and a consistent routine. Sarge loves other dogs, doesn’t mind sharing his family with cats — but he does like to bark. Which, my boys have reminded me when Katie decides to bark at someone walking by, is what dogs do, mom. Cat lovers might be swayed by Fern, who is almost a year old, a bit shy but, if you scratch her head and pay attention to her, she’ll likely respond with one of those cute little chirping noises cats can make. And there’s Tootsie, who is about 18 months old and who loves to be around other cats. Tootsie also likes to lie in the sun and sleep. She’s deaf, so she’d be better in a home with adults or older children who won’t freak her out by coming up on her and startling her. Interested? Adoption fee is $75. All animals are tattooed and microchipped, dewormed and have all their shots. To meet one or two or three or . . . call 250-828-5184. Go online to kamloopsthisweek. com to view photos of these beautiful animals. dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

It’s that time of year again, when friends, families and coworkers gather for the annual Christmas party. For most of us, there is good reason to celebrate good will and to enjoy each other’s company, which is the true meaning of Christmas. But, despite the best efforts of the province and RCMP detachments around B.C., there are still far too many who drink alcohol and then get behind the wheel to drive themselves home. Countless headlines have documented the gut-wrenching effects of drunk driving, not only on the lives of the drunken driver, but on the lives of the victim’s families who will forever associate Christmas with the loss of a loved one because someone thought it was OK to drink and drive. Earlier this month, in a highly publicized Counter Attack blitz, RCMP from 97 B.C. detachments, including Kamloops, handed out 220 roadside prohibitions. That’s 220 too many. According to ICBC, 56 people were killed in 2012 in impaired-driving related crashes. That’s at least 56 families living with tragedy. That’s 56 families too many. We believe driving safely is an individual responsibility but, at the same time, drinking typically occurs at social events, where others are fully aware that someone is drinking and shouldn’t be getting behind the wheel of a vehicle. It is our responsibility to make sure our friends, families and co-workers stay safe. That way, we’ll have a better chance of getting home safely as well. With Operation Red Nose, private companies that offer the same service, transit and taxicabs, there simply is no reason to drink and drive.

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Re: Letter: Let’s be fair to the KGHM Ajax mine proposal: “Great job, Les! “Let’s wait for the experts to do their job and then we will see. “I am not sure how the anti-Ajax crowd feels about logic, but this is the logical course. “Some people don’t quite understand what the mining industry has done for our lives. “It’s not only from the metals extracted, but the benefits in our communities, as in social projects and higherpaying employment. “Considering our area has a seven per cent-plus plus unemployment rate, don’t you think this would be a benefit, not a detriment?” — posted by Peter LeGresley “As a mining professional, I will happily purchase one of the vacated houses on the edge of the site. “It will be a much better commute than the sometimes thousands of miles I fly for work these days!” — posted by Dorrie Williams

A big thank you to Mr. Science — Gordon Gore Editor: I would like to compliment you for the article of Dec. 10 (‘Excitement for science’), in which you gave tribute to one of B.C.’s paramount science teachers and founder of the Big Little Science Centre — Gordon Gore. Kamloops residents should indeed feel proud and honoured to have such a citizen among us. Kamloops is certainly very special to have the Big Little Science Centre here and available to us. Kamloops teachers and students have especially benefited from Gore’s expertise, skill and enthusiasm as a master science teacher. As a retired science and physics teacher, I would like to say how much he has inspired and motivated me in my profession. His emphasis for hands-on science education has always been front and centre for many of us B.C. science teachers and has allowed our students to directly connect with the reality of science. His textbooks at all levels — elementa-

ry to physics 11 and 12 — have also been very much appreciated. He writes with deep understanding of how students learn and has laced them with wit and humour. It was much later in conversation with Gore that I realized he was a beginning teacher at John Oliver High in Vancouver when I was a student there in grades 7 and 8. Unfortunately, I was not his student. In grades 12 and 13, I had T. Rynak, another great B.C. physics teacher, as my instructor, who motivated me to go into science education. Our sons were also fortunate enough to have Gore as their science teacher at Westsyde secondary and both have gone into science-related careers. It has been amazing to see how the Big Little Science Centre has developed since Gore founded it in 2000. It has moved from a one-room operation to occupying more than half of an elementary school. Gore has dedicated most of his retirement time and invested a lot of his

resources in the equipment at the centre. Many of the hands-on features and science shows have been developed by him. Most of the photographs that line the walls at the centre are his and he has edited and produced 250 newsletters over the years. He has also helped attract a number of retired science teachers, a retired university professor, a school trustee and many others to volunteer at the centre. The centre has been visited by about 130,000 guests since it opened. Gore has been the recipient of about 10 major provincial or federal honours, including an honorary doctorate from Thompson Rivers University for his dedication to science education. So, as Gore now retires from the Big Little Science Centre, I would like to, on behalf of many citizens of Kamloops, offer a huge thank you for all his efforts and dedication as Mr. B.C. Science Educator. Eric Wiebe retired science teacher Kamloops

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The world deﬁnitely needs many more Rocky Hunters Editor: Re: KTW’s story of Dec. 17 on Domino’s Pizza’s program to help feed the homeless (‘Deep dish donations’): I was a volunteer with the Snow Angels program last year and was touched by Rocky Hunter’s gesture of thanking the volunteers with a free pizza. I just finished reading the KTW article about the suspended-pizza program he has put into place at his Domino’s locations and I felt such gratitude that someone is consistently thinking of others and giving back. In a world that is so upside down and with negative news stories all around us, it’s nice to read a feel-good story about a great man who does great things. In the story, Rocky said the world needs more volunteers. In my opinion, the world needs more Rocky Hunters!

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Early start to work year Kamloops city council has signed off on a slate of capital projects for 2014 that includes $500,000 in work on the new West Highlands Park, repairs at the Tournament Capital Centre and a new fire truck. Each year, the city signs off on a portion of its capital budget early so staff can begin design work, start getting permits or order equipment in advance, to be ready when construction season begins. Coun. Ken Christian said he hopes the approval, which amounts to $10 million of the city’s budget, will cut down on construction delays in 2014, after several of the city’s major projects ran long this year, including the widening of Highland Drive. But, Mayor Peter Milobar said early approval doesn’t always keep a project on track — the Highland Drive widening project was approved early during the last budget cycle. About half of the $10 million will come from property-tax revenues. Staff say the remaining capital budget, up for debate in the new year, will require another $2.5 million in tax dollars.

City to TNRD: Back! Kamloops city council is asking directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District to keep

an RV storage operation away from the city’s outer limits. The TNRD is dealing with a rezoning application for the property south of Aberdeen on the Princeton-Kamloops Highway. However, because it’s so close to the city, Kamloops has to be consulted. Both organizations try to limit industrial and commercial developments on TNRD lands just outside of cities, to avoid allowing businesses to take advantage of a city’s increased services and infrastructure without paying higher taxes. Because the request is non-binding, the six members of city council who sit on the TNRD are not required to vote based on the motion they helped pass at city hall.

more attractive to visitors, improve its safety, and enhance the road for pedestrians and cyclists. Groups asked to sit on the 11-member committee include the North Shore Business Improvement Association, Communities in Bloom and Kamloops Airport Limited. While the goal is to have the task force sit between February and the fall of 2014, development and engineering services director Marvin Kwiatkowski said there’s no guarantee the entire plan for the area will be wrapped up in 2014. Coun. Nelly Dever wants to see other entry points to the city receive similar consideration, but thinks the airport is the place to start because of its high volumes of visitor traffic. “This is one gateway where I think we can get a lot done and a bang for our buck,” she said.

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A second patio and slimmed-down capacity are in the works for the Sandman Signature Hotel and Shark Club at 225 Lorne St. Kamloops council is lending its support to an

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Kamloops is among the Àrst communities in B.C. offering Shapedown, a 10-week program helping children, teens and their families achieve healthier lifestyles. With results that go far beyond weight, this program helps kids and teens improve relationships and self esteem. A team of health professionals Cathy Thibault is partnering with the Kamloops YMHealth Services Administrator YWCA to target changes in nutrition Interior Health and activity and normalizing weights. Offered to six- to 17-year-olds, Shapedown aims to help those with body mass indexes (BMI) greater than 97 per cent, or greater than 85 per cent with certain medical conditions. I encourage anyone interested to contact the Kamloops Health Unit at 250-851-7300 or Health Link BC at 811, or visit the Interior Health website (www.interiorhealth.ca) for more information. Thirty-four per cent of Kamloops residents live with two or more chronic health conditions. It is estimated that more than two-thirds of chronic conditions can be prevented or delayed through lifestyle changes. The 2011 Canadian Community Health Survey indicated that 57 per cent of the population in the Thompson-Cariboo region report being overweight or obese compared to 47 per cent in B.C.; 34 per cent of us have Àve or more fruit or vegetable servings a day compared to 41 per cent in B.C.; and 21 per cent of us smoke compared to 16 per cent in B.C. With a 7.5 per cent prevalence of diabetes in Kamloops and rising incidence of other chronic conditions, examining our lifestyles and making any positive changes, no matter how small, is a good move.

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When staff at Kamloops Honda make their annual Christmas pilgrimage to Save-OnFoods, they make sure to bring along three pickup trucks to cart away their haul of holiday fixings. “It’s a huge order,” said Honda parts manager Joan Skelton. “Gone are the days when we could go with two or three buggies and pick it up. Now I pre-order it all.” Over the course of an evening, the cases and pallets of fruit, potatoes, cereals and so on become food hampers, which the dealership donates to the Salvation Army. This year, Kamloops Honda staff handed over 40 of the packages on Wednesday, Dec. 18. In addition to the food for a holiday dinner, staff load up the hampers with breakfast and lunch foods, as well as holiday treats. “It’ll feed them for a whole day,” said sales associate Don Fleming. “There’s cereal, coffee, tea, Christmas cake, potatoes, oranges, apples, puddings, soup. “It’s quite a list.” The hamper program originally began more than 20 years ago, when the dealership’s owner at the time suggested staff stop buying him a Christmas present each year and start using the money to create a hamper. “So, that year we did one and next year we did two,” Skelton said. When the dealership’s current owner, Sherry Blanchard, arrived, Kamloops Honda started offering a payroll-deduction program in which staff can donate $2 or $5 from every cheque to Christmas hampers. Sales associates like Fleming donate a portion of the proceeds they make on every car sale. “It’s all internal,” Skelton said. “We don’t solicit our customers or

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Neighbours on Seymour Street would never have seen the bodies. Had Drake Smith’s plan proceeded, deceased people would have been driven to the property at 905 Seymour St. in an unmarked van and unloaded in a closed garage. For the most part, they would have stayed not much more than 48 hours before being taken to Sahali for cremation. But, for those living in the houses close to the site where Smith hoped to open his funeral-arrangement office, even the thought of living next door to the dead proved too much. “This is not a happy occasion, facing dead people or being reminded of everything that comes with it — crying, distraught people coming in and out,” said Effat Faridi, who owns a rental property across the street, at a public hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at City Hall. “It’s not fair for anyone to be subjected to it.” Smith, president of North Thompson Funeral Services Ltd., was applying to have the property rezoned to permit a funeral service that doesn’t quite follow the typical funer-

Strata approved for Hugh Allan A combination strata and apartment development will move ahead on Hugh Allan Drive in Pineview Valley, after council approved both a rezoning application and development permit for the site. The property, being developed by Granite Homes at 1850 Hugh Allan Dr., was originally zoned for a mobile home park. Granite Homes plans to build a 73-unit bare-land strata comprised of singlefamily homes as well as a 60-unit apartment building on the site.

al-home model. Instead of hosting memorials or offering embalming on-site, the office would be a place for family and friends of the deceased to make arrangements. Funerals would be held at churches or community halls. Smith has a similar setup in Barriere and a full funeral home in Clearwater, where bodies would be transported if embalming was requested. Under B.C. law, a dead body must be held for 48 hours prior to cremation, Smith said, a service the centre would also provide. That was a major sticking point for Dick Nguyen, whose home is directly behind the proposed site. “When you’re of an Asian descent, it’s considered potentially bad fortune when you’re living across from a cemetery or living close to the deceased,” Nguyen said. Frank Sirianni, who lives next door, said his Italian background and religious beliefs also made the idea of living next to the dead unpalatable. “I understand business and I know progression has to happen. “But, this is almost too much,” said Sirianni, who argued his elderly mother would be upset seeing the busi-

ness next door. He also expressed concerns about the effect of the business on the already busy laneway behind the property. Smith said he didn’t think traffic would be a problem at the site. “Most funeral-arrangement offices, if we have, for example, one client per week come into the funeral home, that’s a normal week,” he said. “You might have two cars come at a time and they park in those parking spaces the architect has drawn up and they come inside and we talk, then they go away.” Coun. Pat Wallace said she has concerns about the alley, which she said is “very, very busy.” Other councillors felt it was important to be sensitive to the neighbours’ concerns surrounding the deceased. “When the two neighbours on either side are expressing cultural, religious issues with this — while I would not have those concerns — I don’t want to impose on somebody,” said Arjun Sigh. “I think it would offend too many people,” added Marg Spina. The rezoning application failed by a margin of 5-4, with councillors Singh, Spina, Wallace, Ken Christian and Nelly Dever voting against it.

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That’s also what happened to Smith once Mitchell and Keegan convinced her to get aboard the boat that careens down a 53-foot drop. But, Smith’s involvement came at a price. If she got wet, the boys had to promise to visit some Disneyland princesses. “We’ve got a runner,” yelled Remoun Tadrous, a chaperone with the Los Angeles Police Department as Keegan bolted from the entrance to the home of Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Jasmine. Mitchell also tried a disappearing act. Eventually, though, the boys fulfilled their promise and they headed off to the Matterhorn for a third time. Along with Smith, the boys’ other escort was Brock Syrnyk, a Kelowna International Airport

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Testing continues, but preliminary results are encouraging for members of the Kamloops Heritage Railway Society. Past-president Glenn Wideman said plenty of testing of the insides of the steam-engineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boiler have been done, but could not be completed until more extensive cleaning is done. A company has been in this week,blasting the boiler with 20,000 pounds-per-square-inch of water to get it clean and more ultra-sound testing will be done later. But, Wideman said, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looking good. An engineer has to review it and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Richmond but, so far, Wideman said, there does not appear to be anything major that needs to be repaired. That makes the original estimate of up to $400,000 no longer a factor, but the society is still looking at many tens of thousands of dollars to be

spent to repair the engine to meet federal regulations and get it back on track. In the meantime, the train is parked on the tracks next to Lorne Street near Pioneer Park and illuminated as it would have been at this time of year, when it has done its Spirit of Christmas runs for the past nine years. This weekend (Saturday, Dec. 21, and Sunday, Dec. 22) the public is invited to step aboard the train, which will already have some familiar faces aboard, including Cindy-Lou and the Grinch, Frosty and, of course, Santa himself. Volunteer Jordan Popadynetz said the dining car will have the fancy china out, treats will be served and there will be train memorabilia for sale. Ticket proceeds will go the restoration fund. Wideman said plans are to return to city council in late January to report back on the status of the project. Tickets for the Spirit of Christmas event are available at Kellyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kaboose, 634 Victoria St., or at the Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250374-5483, kamloopslive.ca.

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BC Corrections says jail-breach issue resolved By Tim Petruk STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

Documents obtained through a freedom of information (FOI) request are shedding more light on a breakin at the Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre (KRCC) in July. According to an email sent to prison officials from Terri Haggerty, assistant deputy warden at the provincial jail, the breach occurred at about 4 a.m. on July 6. Haggerty said that’s when an unknown person used bolt cutters to break into the secure perimeter of KRCC. They then cut through barbed wire and a second chain-link fence to gain access to a window, in which a hole was then drilled. It’s not known if anything was passed through the hole, but officials do not believe any contraband made it into the jail. The inmates in the cell that was breached were moved to segregation, as were the inmates in a neighbouring cell.

In reply to Haggerty, KRCC warden Evan Vike said he thought there would be more breaches if steps weren’t taken immediately. “I am confident that there will be further breaches or attempts in the future if security measures are not upgraded again in the area,” the heavily redacted email from Vike reads. According to the email, the July breach took place in KRCC’s B Unit — one of three special-handling units and one of the units that had been previously breached as well. Two similar breaches of KRCC took place on Dec. 13, 2011, and Jan. 26, 2012. Those breaches took place weeks after an October 2011 report on perimeter security at KRCC was completed by engineering firm PBA. That report made a number of recommendations, all of which are redacted in the FOI documents. In an email dated July 16, 2013, however, BC Corrections senior facili-

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ties program manager Tara White told KRCC officials some of those recommendations would be put into place.

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tions were redacted from the email. When asked to comment on the state of the perimeter at KRCC, BC Corrections spokeswoman Marnie Mayhew said the problem has been addressed. “We’re confident in the security of our centres and we are always looking for ways to further enhance our security systems,” she said. “Last year, a number

of upgrades were implemented at KRCC and further security measures will be implemented to ensure our centre is as secure as possible. “However, we can’t discuss specific details due to security concerns.” Kamloops RCMP Const. Cheryl Bush said the investigation into the July breach is ongoing and no arrests have been made.

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This year, we have outstanding speakers that will promote the interests of mining, earth sciences and mineral exploration. The lectures are at TRU Mountain Room (3rd Floor of the Campus Activity Centre) and start at 7:00 pm and are free to attend. The next talk will be held on:

January 16 Audrey Dallimore Epic Earthquakes off BC’s Coast

January 23 Catherine Hickson Subglacial Volcanism & Wells Gray Provincial Park

February 6 Kim Juniper Developing Environmental Monitoring Technologies Ahead of Deep Sea Mining

February 20 Mitch Mihalynuk Back to the Jurassic Basics of Tomographic Time Machine Travel

March 12 Nancy Van Wagoner The Geology of Ceramic Arts

March 27 Jean-Bernard Caron - Looking For Grandma; What Can The Burgess Shale Tell Us About Our Origins?

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Former city gangster now a free man By Tim Petruk STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

The former leader of the Kamloops chapter of a violent drug-dealing criminal organization has been granted statutory release. Jayme Russell, who began serving a seven-year sentence for drug possession and trafficking in March 2009. The 32-year-old, who Kamloops Mounties at one time identified as the leader of the local cell of the Independent Soldiers street gang, arranged to sell drugs and guns to undercover officers posing as gangsters during a five-month undercover operation in 2006 and 2007. He was then caught up in another bust in early 2009, while out on bail on the previous charges. Russell had a limited criminal history prior to those convictions, having been found guilty of personation with intent in 2005. He had a number of much more serious charges against him stayed between 2005 and 2008, including obstruction, uttering threats and attempted murder. The latter two charges were dropped after witnesses refused to co-operate with the Crown, something prosecutors at the time blamed on witness intimidation. Russell will be under a number of special conditions on his statutory parole, including orders he only possess one cellphone and provide “documented financial information” to his parole officer. It’s not known in what community Russell will be paroled, but he has indicated in the past a desire to live in the Lower Mainland when released from custody. Russell was granted day parole in July. Full parole is given to most federal prisoners after serving two-thirds of their sentence.

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Free energy-savings kits Low-income families in Kamloops can save money on their energy bills by using a free energy-saving kit provided by BC Hydro, the Kamloops Food Bank and FortisBC. The kits include compact fluorescent light bulbs, weather-stripping, fridge and freezer thermometers and a high-efficiency showerhead. Free kits are available for low-income families who are supported by the Kamloops Food Bank and can be collected today (Thursday, Dec. 19) from 9 a.m. to noon at 171 Wilson St. in North Kamloops. For more information, go online to bchydro.com/ freekit.

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IT’S FIESTA TIME SOMEWHERE With temperatures hovering at the freezing mark earlier this week, warmer climes were in the thoughts of this passerby on Victoria Street. Dave Eagles/KTW

THURSDAY

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24. Margarines 25. A tributary of the Missouri River 26. Bring up children 27. 3rd tone of the scale 28. Light boat (French) 31. Relating to geometry 33. Cursed, obstinate 34. Aluminum 35. Sec. of State 1981-82 36. Barn towers 39. Bonito genus 40. Deep ravines 42. Spirit in “The Tempest”

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WEEKLY HOROSCOPE ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may need to take a leap of faith when someone close to you asks for your assistance. Act ﬁrst and ask questions later. It will be worth it.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Ever an ideas person, Scorpio, now you have to put some follow-through into those plans.You can likely ﬁnd a few friends to join you on your next adventure.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, there is bound to be a learning curve when you begin a new job or a new task. Do not be hard on yourself if it takes you a little longer.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, things certainly go on when you’re not around, but others may notice they just may not be as fun.You often lend joviality to anything you attend so spread your cheer.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, thoughtful reflection certainly may provide some of the answers you seek. But another way is to simply get out there and ask other people what they think. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, sad situations may come up, but you have a way of deflecting the situation and showcasing the bright side of things.You may find you are a person providing support this week. 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.

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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, many opportunities to entertain family and friends are on the horizon. Honor all of your commitments and enjoy all of the festivities.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, bide your time and you just may end the year on a bang. Don’t be afraid to add other things to your last-minute wish list because your goals just may be met. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you enjoy social situations but that doesn’t mean you have to be the life of the party. Keep this in mind as you attend holiday gatherings. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, while others are thinking about what presents they want under the tree, you may be thinking of how to give back to others.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, while you aspire to have many friends, you just may ﬁnd that there are only a few special people who hold the strings to your heart. It is okay to keep them close. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, sit down and enjoy some peace and quiet.You may enjoy the break from the frenetic pace you have been keeping the last few months.

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TAMI JULES (DEWALT) January 13, 1961 ~ December 12, 2013

Birth Date: April 5, 1936 Death Date: December 10, 2013 Shirley loved to cook and she did a fabulous job of it and everyone that left her house after a meal never had an empty stomach and always had a care package to take home. Crafts, gardening and canning were also a passion, but above all she loved to go to bingo and the casino in her spare time and pretty much always came home with a little heavier wallet until her health no longer allowed it. Survived by husband Dennis Wasnie, son Greg Bunting (Michelle), granddaughters Jennifer and Alyssa, brothers Larry, Roger (Peggy), David (Lori), sisters Marilyn, Marg (Bob), Judy (Mike) and Lorraine (Andy) and endless nieces and nephews. Shirley was pre-deceased by mother Susanna, father Louis, son Gary, grandson Josh, brothers Elmer, Blondie, Don and Dennis. A celebration of life will be held in the spring. Arrangements to be announced at a later date. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tami Jules. After a 15-month battle with cancer, Tami passed with her loving family by her side. Survived by her husband David, daughters Alisha (Sandy) Marcoux, Stacey (Murray) Mackenzie and stepsons Brian Dick (Jolene Anderson), Stewart Dick and Darren Moody, ten grandchildren, mother, brother, sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Last but not least, her faithful four-legged babies Daisy & Lilly. Tami’s smile, laugh and sense of humour will be missed by all those who knew her. Thank you to our friends and family for your support during this difﬁcult time. In lieu of ﬂowers, a donation in Tami’s name can be made to the Kamloops Hospice Association.

LEOPOLD (PAUL) THEODORE JOSEPH

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January 16, 1942 ~ December 15, 2013 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Paul Bélanger on December 15, 2013. Paul was a loving husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. Paul is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nicole Bélanger, his daughters Darlene Simpson (Gord Corrigal), Diane Lagasse (Ray Lagasse), grandsons Derek Simpson (Rachelle De-Monte), Cole Bélanger (Sarah Manke), Alex Simpson (Hailee Davies) and great-granddaughter, Sophia Manke. Paul is also survived by his brothers Bernadin, Ulrich, Adrien and his sister Lea. Paul was born in Destor, QC, and moved to Kamloops in 1970 with his wife and eldest daughter. He then began his career of 32 years at Weyerhauser Canada as a pipe fitter and planner. Paul has had many health issues since his battle with cancer 10 years ago, but in the end suffered a massive heart attack while in the hospital recovering from hip surgery. The family would like to express their gratitude to the wonderful ICU staff at RIH for all their hard work and compassion during this difficult time. A Celebration of Paul’s Life will be held on December 21, 2013 at 1:00 pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

It is with much sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Tom Van Dyke. Tom was predeceased by his son Gary. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Helen and children, Terry (Sheila), Mickey (Kate), Barb (Ron) and daughter-in-law Leslie. Tom had numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren who all loved and will deeply miss Grandpa Chase. Tom was born in Athabaska, Alberta. His family moved to Pitt Meadows, BC in the early 30's.

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Sunday December 22, 2013 1:00 - 5:00 pm Location: 6166 Meadowland Crescent N., Kamloops We are looking forward to being together with you and celebrating his life. We encourage you to bring any stories, memories or words, etc. In the near future a slideshow of his life will be available via email upon request at: peemoeller@hotmail.com

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Tom went to work on the tugboats off the BC coast through his teen years. He then headed to the gold ½elds of the Yukon. He got work on the dredges for the Consolidated Gold Company at Bear Creek. He worked alongside his two future brothers-inlaw, George and Peter Anderson from Pitt Meadows, Tom always had eyes for their sister Helen while growing up in Pitt Meadows. Helen and Tom married and lived in Bear Creek, started the family and made lifelong friends. Tom and Helen moved to Kamloops in 1956 with the three boys and were joined by a daughter in 1960. Dad bought property at Niskonlith Lake where they built a cabin and made wonderful memories over the next decade. Mom and Dad moved to property at Chase Creek, where they built their retirement home and lived until dad's passing. Tom retired from the Department of Highways as a heavy duty mechanic after 30 years in Kamloops and retirement life started. Mom and Dad travelled Western Canada and back to the Yukon, ½shing and camping with old time friends , enjoying many adventures. Tom will be missed by all, especially Mom and his pal Duff. A Celebration of Tom's Life and Liturgy of the Word will be held in the Schoening Funeral Chapel on Saturday, December 21st at 11:00 a.m. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Should friends desire, donations to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated in Tom's memory.

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KOROL Our beautiful mother, Irene Korol, crossed over to the other side peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family and friends in Kamloops, on December 14, 2013. She was 77 years young. She brought joy and happiness to everyone she met, was an amazing cook, could grow ‘anything’, had a bright and engaging mind and loved her family and friends deeply. Mom always said she felt like a 24 year old trapped in an older body, so that is how we choose to remember her, as a strong, vibrant and beautiful woman full of life. Irene is survived by her loving eldest son, Vance Schneider of Kamloops, loving daughter, Paula Schneider of Kelowna and loving son, Scott Schneider of Dawson Creek. We are all so proud and honored to be her children. She is also survived by her eldest brother Steve Korol (Sharon) of Lamont, AB, brother Earnie Korol (Gail) of Regina and youngest brother Glen Korol (Judy) of Armstrong. She was pre-deceased by her sister Alice Brown (nee Korol) of Carlyle, SK . Finally she is survived by many close friends and relatives. Mom did leave a Ànal message for all her friends: “To my friends, who listened to me, laughed with me and cried with me, every time you go out to your garden, when the sun is shining, I am there. Thank you for having been there for me. I love you all.” As per her wishes, no Memorial Service will be held. A private ceremony celebrating her life will take place in the summer of 2014 with her family and friends. Although she did not list any donation recipients, Mom was a proud supporter of the New Life Mission in Kamloops BC, and if friends and family desire, please make any donations, in your name, directly to them. We love you Mom, thank you for being there for us, and giving us the gift of your loving spirit. We’ll all meet again soon on the other side. Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454 www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

If I Knew If I knew it would be the last time That I’d see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep. If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more. If I knew it would be the last time I’d hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would video tape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day. If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute to stop and say “I love you,” instead of assuming you would KNOW I do. If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, Well I’m sure you’ll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away. For surely there’s always tomorrow to make up for an oversight, and we always get a second chance to make everything just right. There will always be another day to say “I love you,” And certainly there’s another chance to say our “Anything I can do?”

But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get, I’d like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget. Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike, And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight. So if you’re waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today? For if tomorrow never comes, you’ll surely regret the day, That you didn’t take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss and you were too busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish. So hold your loved ones close today, and whisper in their ear, Tell them how much you love them and that you’ll always hold them dear Take time to say “I’m sorry,” “Please forgive me,” “Thank you,” or “It’s okay.” And if tomorrow never comes, you’ll have no regrets about today.

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HE CATHOLIC Church consecrates saints with less pomp and sentimentality than was lavished on Nelson Mandela during the week-long media orgy we have just been through. We haven’t seen such a ridiculous spectacle since — oh, since the 50th anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy three weeks ago. But, at least the Kennedy orgy was over a lot faster — and nobody compared him to Mahatma Gandhi or Jesus Christ. Pity the poor journalists who had to grind out endless stories about what was hardly a news event at all — 95-year-old man dies after lengthy illness — and inevitably ended up sounding like sycophants and fools. True, the world needed (or at least wanted) a political icon of perfect virtue, but the beatification of Mandela took much too long. The problem was that everybody in the media knew well in advance Mandela was dying and had time to invest millions in preparing to cover the event. Hotel rooms and telecom facilities were booked, crews and anchors were deployed and the expense had to be justified by roundthe-clock, wall-to-wall coverage of funeral orations, vox populi interviews and talking heads. And, of course, all the world’s politicians showed up for the greatest photo-op of the decade, including many who had condemned Mandela as a terrorist before he pulled off a peaceful transition from apartheid to majority rule in South Africa.

GWYNNE DYER World WATCH But, now that the babble of rhetoric has died down and just before the myth takes over completely, let us talk honestly about who he was and what he accomplished. Mandela understood South Africans needed an icon, not a mere mortal man, as the founding hero of their new democracy, but he had a strong sense of irony. It would have got plenty of exercise as he watched local politicos and foreign dignitaries strew metaphorical flowers on his grave. The man they buried at Qunu on Sunday, Dec. 15, was arrested by the white minority regime in 1963, probably on a tip from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. At the time, he was the head of the African National Congress’s (ANC) military wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK), and continued to back its campaign of sabotage, bombing and attacks on military and police targets throughout his 27 years in prison. If the South African Communist Party is to be believed, Mandela was a member of its central committee at the time of his arrest. It was a different time, when U.S. President Ronald Reagan could declare the apartheid regime was “essential to the Free World” and the ANC’s main international supporters were the Soviet Union and Cuba.

Mandela might have ended up as a man of violence had he not gone to prison. Instead, in prison, he had the time to develop his ideas about reconciliation and persuade other ANC leaders who were also confined to Robben Island of their value. By the time Mandela left prison in 1990, he had become the man everybody knew they could trust — including the whites. During the next four years, when he and F.W. De Klerk, the last white president, negotiated the transfer of power from the white minority to the black majority, Mandela really was the indispensable man. His commitment to reconciliation was so visible and genuine that whites were willing to do what had once seemed inconceivable — hand over power before they absolutely had to. If you want to know what South Africa would have looked like if the whites had clung to power down to the last ditch, look at Syria today. But, it was not only Mandela who saved the country from that fate. They gave the Nobel Peace Prize to both Mandela and De Klerk because the miracle could not have happened if De Klerk had not had the will and the skill to lead his own Afrikaner tribe out of power. Then, after the first

free election in 1994, Mandela became president and, frankly, he wasn’t very good at it. He had no executive experience, nor much aptitude for it. Thabo Mbeki did most of the hard administrative work behind the scenes during Mandela’s presidency (1994 to 1999), while Mandela greeted visiting celebrities, hobnobbed with the rich and famous and solicited donations for various causes that included, unfortunately, his own extensive family. He was not personally corrupt, but he was involved in a few dubious deals — and he tolerated corruption in others. However, Mandela did his country one last big favour — he retired at the end of his first term rather than cling to power. He was already 81 years old at that time, but lesser men (Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, for instance) have not let that stop them. He even had a few good years left to enjoy his family before age began to drag him down. Mandela was not a saint. He was just a man. But, he was the right man at the right time.

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HIS IS, IN A way, another Christmas miracle story with a connection to mental illness. It is about a young boy named Charlie. Charlie was an average boy with no less than seven brothers and sisters. Charlie loved reading. In fact, he loved school and wanted nothing more than to escape into the amazing world of great story-tellers. It was good for Charlie to escape the real world in books from time to time. His father struggled to make ends meet, but never could quite manage to do so. The family’s rising debt resulted in a series of events that led to Charlie’s dad going to prison. Charlie had to sell his cherished books to help support himself and the family — and this promising student had to drop out of school at the age of 12 so he could find work, which he did in a shoe factory. The life of extreme poverty led to more tragedies when Charlie was separated from the rest of his family. Even when his father was released from prison, Charlie’s mother did not send for him. She did not want him at home — a rejection that weighed on Charlie’s mind for the rest of his life.

When Charlie was a young adult, he dabbled in a number of careers, including work in a law office, journalism and acting. He was not sure what he wanted to do or be at the ripe old age of 20 but, after a childhood of being over-looked and cast away, he knew he wanted to be famous. A difficult life,

rejection by his family, the inability to pursue the things he loved and poor living conditions all contributed to Charlie’s low mood. As life went through ups and downs, his mental health followed and soon it was clear Charlie was coping with full-blown clinical depression. The depression would lessen for a time, then return with full force, and it took all of his energy and strength to keep going when his mood was very low — but he did persevere. Finally, Charlie landed a job as a political journalist who travelled around the

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country covering elections and other political events. His ability to bring flat politicians and their platforms to life landed him an opportunity to write a series of stories based on illustrations that were published in the newspaper, almost like a newspaper version of a television soap opera. The stories became famous and Charlie became rich. With recognition of his writing ability and with his skill of transforming fictional characters into threedimensional people everyone could relate to, Charlie’s life seemed to be on the rise — except for the depression. Although Charlie lived well with great success, he did not live long, passing away at the age of 58. So, who is Charlie? Well, you probably know him better

as Charles Dickens, creator of the beloved Christmas Carol, in which Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three Christmas ghosts as he learns the true meaning of Christmas and of life. The story vividly describes poverty, estrangement from family, mental anguish, the divide between rich and poor and the importance of the connection between people and community with one’s mental health — all experiences Dickens vowed he would never forget. Like Ebenezer, we all have a choice to close ourselves off or choose not to help others in our community. Like Scrooge, our choices, whether positive or negative, have a direct impact on our mental health.

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EXTER Rasmussen is smack-dab in the middle of his first season refereeing in the Western Hockey League, adapting to a new level of pressure. During his journey up the ladder, the 23-year-old Kamloops product has learned how to deal with fans, players and coaches — no small task, considering the abuse to which officials are often subjected. “When I was younger it kind of bugged me more because you’re 12 years old and there’s an adult just giving it to you,” said Rasmussen, whose father, Colin, officiated in the Dub for eight years. “It’s only when it gets personal that you’re kind of like, whoa, there’s certain things you don’t say.” The St. Ann’s Academy graduate first donned stripes in

the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association ranks. He now has NHL aspirations. Rasmussen said he won’t tolerate anything personal, racial or homophobic, but he understands things said when emotions are running high don’t carry a lot of meaning. “One of the biggest things that the Western league stresses is the amount of pressure that is on these players, who really are kids,” Rasmussen said. “A lot of them are still in high school. “They teach us to know the difference between emotion, which goes along with the game, and abuse, when it’s not because it’s heated, it’s because they’re being, for lack of a better word, stupid.” Tyson Ness, a 20-year-old forward with the Kamloops Blazers, has exchanged pleasantries with officials throughout his four-year WHL career and he agrees with Rasmussen — most

If Dexter Rasmussen was nervous refereeing his first Western Hockey League game, he wasn’t showing it in this picture, taken when the Spokane Chiefs played the hometown Victoria Royals on Sept. 25. Rasmussen, a Kamloops product, has NHL aspirations. Erich Eichhorn photo

of the time, the verbal attacks are not personal. “You kind of lose your mind once in a while and things get said, but it’s just out of anger,” said Ness, who is from Grande Prairie. “It doesn’t even mean anything. You’re just frustrated you didn’t get a call. “I think they remember some of it and you do, too, but it’s kind of part of the game. I don’t think anyone holds grudges.” Blazer associate

coach Mark Ferner is quick to acknowledge how difficult it must be for officials to make important decisions in pressure-cooker situations. “It’s a fast game and things happen in a hurry and referees are put in situations where they have to make a split-second decision,” said Ferner, who has dealt with all sorts of zebras throughout a long hockey career both on the ice and behind the bench.

“It’s a tough job, no question. Sometimes, they miss things and, sometimes, they make the right call. You have to have respect for them and there needs to be more of that from a coach’s perspective — and it goes both ways.” Ferner said he appreciates when officials own up to their mistakes. There was dread in the tone of Rasmussen’s voice when he was asked what it’s like to blow a call.

“It’s the worst,” he said. “The best way to make it right is to be honest. Most of the players, and especially the coaches, they respect honesty. “As long as you’re not messing up all the time, if you make a mistake and you go over and say, ‘Hey, I got that one wrong and I feel like crap about it,’ they’re not going to jump on you anymore. There’s nothing more they can do

at that point. “If you have a supervisor at the game, you know as soon as they walk in the room that you’re hearing about it.” There is recourse for the staff of teams with grievances against what they feel are bad calls — or who they think are sub-par officials, for that matter. Blazer media man and video coach Tim O’Donovan discussed the process with KTW.

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KIBIHT organizers ramp up with tourney approaching By Marty Hastings STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.com

KTW caught up with Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament (KIBIHT) chairman Ted Kowalsky, who had a few notices for hockey fans in Kamloops. KIBIHT runs from Jan. 1 to Jan. 5 at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre, Interior Savings Centre and Memorial Arena. “The teams were very receptive to the new dates,” Kowalsky said. “It was a struggle for some teams because they need so much advance notice and we announced the change in the early fall, so some teams had already committed elsewhere. “Other teams want to get in next year. We’re working on some European teams right now.” The tournament has traditionally been held near Easter since its inception in 1969. The 2014 tourney was originally scheduled to run from April 9 to April 13. Those dates conflicted with too many playoffs and provincial championships in other provinces, Kowalsky said, which is part of the reason the tournament has struggled over the past six or seven years. This year’s tournament will feature 12 teams in the Randy Lindros Tier One Division and 16

Dexter Robinson of the tier 1 Kamloops Jardine’s Blazers scored in overtime on April 5, 2012, to sink the Grande Prairie Golden Arrow Storm in Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey play. The 2014 edition of the tournament runs from Jan. 1 to Jan. 5 at three rinks across the Tournament Capital. KTW file photo

teams in the Kamloops Hotel Tier 2 Division. The tier 1 Kamloops Jardine’s Blazers and the tier 2 Kamloops Players Bench Raiders will be in action. For a complete list of teams, go online to kibiht.com. The opening ceremony will be held on Jan. 2 at McArthur. On the same day, former NHLer Ryan Walter will speak

Refﬁng for love of game “We get together as a group, the coaching staff, and it would go to the general manager, Craig Bonner, and, from there, Craig would bring it up with the league and the director of officiating, Kevin Muench, and Kevin would review the game and get back to us with what his thoughts are,” O’Donovan said. “If we think it’s pretty bad and it happens every once in a while, we’ll put the clips together and maybe make it easier for the league to review. “In most cases, it’s easy to call a game from up there [in the press box], rather than on the ice. They have a pretty difficult job.” Occasionally, the league will do its best to limit the number of times an official calls

games in a certain city if the team’s staff complains enough. Rasmussen is the only referee from Kamloops calling games in the Western league, but there are three River City linesmen — Riley Balson, Ryan Dawson and Kris Hartley. In the WHL, referees make between $90 and $200 per game, plus travel expenses. In the NHL, the starting salary for a ref is about $110,000. Rasmussen isn’t in it for the money. “I’m just doing it because I love the game,” he said.

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Kamloops curlers off to provincial championships There will be two Kamloopsskipped rinks competing for provincial curling championships in the new year. On the men’s side, Scott DeCap’s team, made up entirely of Tournament Capital residents, will curl at the Canadian Direct Insurance BC Men’s Curling Championship, which runs from Feb. 5 to Feb. 9 at the Vancouver Curling Club. On the women’s side, skip Karla Thompson of Kamloops led her rink to a berth at the Scotties BC Women’s Curling Championship, which runs from Jan. 6 to Jan. 12 in Prince George. DeCap qualified by winning the B event at the men’s Okanagan playdown, which

wrapped up at the KCC on Sunday, Dec. 15. Joining DeCap’s Kamloops Curling Club (KCC) team are third Ron Douglas, second Pat DeCap, lead Grant Olsen and fifth John Maskeiwich. Kamloops native Jim Cotter will also curl at provincials. He is a member of John Morris’s Kelowna-Vernon rink, which qualified based on its standing in the Canadian team rankings system. Jeff Richard of Kelowna won the A event and clinched his rink’s spot at provincials. Thompson won the A event at a playdown at Golden Ears Winter Club in Maple Ridge to book a spot at the BC Scotties. Thompson’s rink includes

third Kristen Recksiedler (Vancouver), second Brooklyn Leitch (Kelowna) and lead Michelle Ramsay (New Westminster). The winner of the men’s provincial championship — a 16-team triple knockout tournament with a four-team page playoff format — will represent B.C. at the 2014 Tim Hortons Brier, the men’s national championship which runs in Kamloops at Interior Savings Centre from March 1 to March 9. For the women, a victory in Prince George at the 10-team provincial-championship tournament means a trip to the national championship, which runs from Feb. 1 to Feb. 9 in Montreal.

Skip Karla Thompson of Kamloops yells instructions to her sweepers at the 2010 Scotties BC Curling Championship at the Penticton Curling Club. KTW file photo

Tier 2 Raiders post big win over Salmon Arm Watch Storm, Heat for free The bantam tier 2 Kamloops Players Bench Raiders earned a convincing 7-2 victory over Salmon Arm on Friday, Dec. 13, at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre. Parker Matheson (2), Conan Poss, Harrison Rosch,

Jaxon Ried, Matthew Braga and Chris Dakers tallied for the Raiders, who went with Kendra Woodland between the pipes. Kamloops is slated to host two games this weekend at Memorial Arena — against Kelowna at 1 p.m. on

Saturday, Dec. 21, and against Salmon Arm at 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22.

Elks in tough The North Kamloops Elks suffered a pair of losses to the Penticton Vees in midget

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The Chase Heat are in the Christmas mood. Admission will be free when the Kamloops Storm are in Chase to play the Heat on Saturday, Dec. 21. The junior B tilt gets underway at 7 p.m. at Art Holding Memorial Arena. Kamloops (28-5-0-1) is atop the Kootenay International Junior League standings with 57 points. Chase is 15-15-0-2.

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Late heroics lead to hardcourt bronze for Sabres Four key points from Jaida Wallat and Shelby Kieper sealed a bronzemedal win for the Sa-Hali Sabres at the Pit Classic senior girls’ basketball tournament in Vernon on the weekend. With the game tied and 17 seconds left to play in the fourth quarter, Wallat hit a clutch shot and Kieper followed with a steal and a basket to clinch a 71-67 win over Penticton. Haley Cochran was named a game star in the bronze-medal matchup. In semifinal play, the Sabres were beaten 74-32 by a strong Vernon team, with Cochran scoring nine points and Alex Gruneberg earning game-star honours. Sa-Hali opened the tournament with a 59-51 win over the Okanagan Mission Huskies of Kelowna. Cochran and Taylor Ewings each had nine points, with Maia Wallace scoring eight points and earning game-star honours. $Kieper was 00named a tournament all-star. Vernon cruised

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The South Kamloops Titans were victorious at the Westsyde Winter Classic Grade 8 boys’ basketball tournament on the weekend. South Kam edged host Westsyde 48-44 in the championship final. Tyson Johnston was a game star. The Titans earned victories over Sa-Hali, 43-15, and Vernon, 45-37, en route to the final. Nick Sarai and Reid Jansen were named game stars.

Westsyde secondary’s Grade 8 girls won the South Kamloops Snowbasher Tournament on the weekend. In the final, Westsyde downed South Kamloops 54-26.

The South Kamloops Titans’ senior boys suffered a pair of defeats in B.C. High School AAA Okanagan Zone Golden boys basketball play on the The South Kamloops weekend. Titans travelled to Vernon dumped Vernon and came South Kam 79-45 on away with gold from Friday, Dec. 13, and the Clarence Fulton Okanagan Mission of Maroons’ junior boys Kelowna beat the Titans basketball tournament. 80-64 on Saturday, Dec. South Kam posted 14. Both games were three straight wins played in Kelowna. to win the title — Reid Sellars was the 65-38 over Salmon Titans’ high scorer in Arm, 52-39 over Mt. both games, scoring 10 Boucherie of Kelowna on Friday and 16 on and 55-38 over South Saturday. Ben Sama fin- Okanagan of Oliver. ished the weekend with Brendan Coulter 19 points, with Colton notched 15 points Boomer netting eight against Salmon Arm, points against Vernon. Jordan Komarniski had South Kam was slat- 26 points against Mt. 18 Sa-Hali built-in stitchesBoucherie and Coulter ed to play the Sabres in Fulton Cup poured in 27 against pre-season city champi- South Okanagan. Dario onship play after KTW’s Piva netted eight points $ on 00 against the Oliver $ press deadline Wednesday, Dec. 18. school.

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OT FOR NOTHING IS SHIAMAK DAVAR known as the “guru of contemporary dance” in India. His dancers have wowed Bollywood’s biggest stars at major awards shows and his choreography is credited with revolutionizing dance in country’s film industry. Some of his dancers now face a new challenge — helping Kamloopsians ring in 2014. X See ‘A COMPLETE’ B3

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Shiamak Davar Dance Company performers will take to the stage at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre’s New Year’s Eve party on Dec. 31.

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Members of the Vancouver arm of the Shiamak Davar Dance Company will perform at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre’s New Year’s bash, along with local rock band Black Dog Blue. “We’re basically going to give people a complete feel of Bollywood,” said dance instructor and senior manager Suragini Ravindran. The show will feature some elements from one of the company’s major performances of the year, the Times of India Film Awards which were held in Vancouver in April and featured colourful costumes designed by Davar himself. Ravindran said guests can expect plenty of energy from the dancers. “I think New Year’s is such a celebratory event that everyone will be in high spirits and it’s just going to be lots of

fun,” she said. “We’re really looking forward to getting the crowd interacting with us and teaching them some fun Bollywood moves, bringing them onstage and having fun.” While hip shaking and lyrical arm movements, based in Indian folk-dance traditions, play a big role in Bollywood, Ravindran said they’re not the only style on display. “The fun thing about Bollywood is it is Indian folk and contemporary mostly, but it also adapts a lot of Western culture and other dance styles and music from across the world,” she said. That’s Davar’s influence showing, she said. The company’s head was one of the first choreographers in Indian film to mix jazz and other Western dance styles with more classical Bollywood moves. “If you watch at least the most recent Bollywood films there’s a lot of collaboration and

fusion with other musicians, other instruments.” Audience members who feel the urge to get in a few shakes of their own won’t be disappointed. “It’s nice to sit and watch Bollywood, but it’s more fun when you yourself are doing it,” Ravindran said. During the show, company members go out into the audience and instructors lead the group through a dance. “We break it down, like a choreography class,” Ravindran said. “Everyone’s laughing, shimmying away. We take them through a routine and then we turn on the music and everyone does the routine together.” The Coast Hotel’s New Year’s event begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 1250 Rogers Way. Tickets are $65 and available from the hotel front desk, 250828-6660.

Alex Debogorski, from the History Channel show Ice Road Truckers, will be at Kamloops Harley Davidson for a meet-and-greet and book signing on Saturday, Dec. 21.

Ice Road Trucker in Kamloops Alex Debogorski charmed his way onto the small screen in 2006 — and now he’s bringing that charisma to the Tournament Capital. A 60-year-old Edmonton native, Debogorski wowed History Channel producers in 2006, when they were in the Northwest Territories looking for cast members for the show Ice Road Truckers. In addition to his work on the popular reality show, Debogorski also published a book — King of the Road: Tales from the Legendary Ice Road Trucker — in 2010. Debogorski is a family-oriented

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House concert season ending with jazz show While his living room is often taken over by softer folk, roots and other indie bands, Glen Hilke plans to end his year of house concerts on an upbeat note. And an upnote — or two — as he hosts Scattered Atoms for a holiday jazz show. Hilke said he was unaware of the band until earlier this year, when he heard it play at Thompson Rivers University. A jazz fan who also hosts the Home routes concert series, Hilke wanted to open his house — which he calles the Blue Bowl Cafe — at 1103

Columbia St. (at the corner of 11th Avenue) to the band for “some great jazz, blues and R&B classics, and contemporary tunes for your dancing pleasure and to lift your spirits.” Composed of Ian McCuaig on drums, Neil Brun on bass, Jon Treichel on guitar and Julian Veres on saxophone, the band has played often at the Commodore Grand Cafe, as well as taking the stage at The Blue Grotto and other venues in the region. Last month, for example, the band braved icy highways for

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Nirvana, Oasis, The Hives and Taking Back Sunday but play their own songs. ■ WHY: Because it’s all about the music. I’ve taken a Lover delivers a show that is all “sweat. Sometimes shirtless antics. Sometimes blood. Energy,” said Scheider. “We’re just a four-piece rock band from Kamloops, B.C.” The band’s also heading to Vancouver soon to record at Echoplant Studios. ■ HOW: Online at facebook.com/ivetakenalover, ivetakenalover.bandcamp. com/ and songkick.com/ artists/6393624-ive-takena-lover. On Twitter, look for @Falcityband and @tknalvr. ■ FOOTNOTE: Says Schneider: “What’s with the dragon? Her name is Betsy. She ate our last tour manager, so we just let her do what she wants.” Notes On is a feature that focuses on local musicians. To be added to the roster in coming publications, email dale@kamloopsthisweek. com.

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ITH ONLY SIX brownies during the year. shopping days left The bigger model, howuntil Christmas, ever, with its Clydesdale of a here’s what I’ve motor, is more durable and has accomplished: oomph when there’s need of it. I’ve purchased a copy of For example, anyone who Sandra Boynton’s seminal likes their verynyky dough baby book, Moo, Baa, La La nice and tough, or tends to La, for the newest baby in the mix dough for two loaves of family, a baby who lives in New Zealand. This means that, unless I can get someone to smuggle it in their luggage, it will be the baby’s first tardy gift in what’s likely to be a lifetime of tardy gifts. I have a medium stack of new-release Blu-ray disks for my sister’s kids, knowing as I do that, without cable DARCIE HOSSACK or Netflix, the whole family sometimes languishes for Bon movies that post-date Pride APPÉTIT and Prejudice — even if it’s the Colin Firth, and therefore only proper, edition. bread at a time, has need of None of these are in the the bigger bowl and threemail yet. times-heftier motor. My sister and I have pooled It also means my new, some dollars and our mother boysenberry-coloured hand should enjoy her new Keurig mixer (a birthday present from single serve brewer, which last month) can be reserved will allow her to brew one for smaller jobs, like whipping perfect cup at a time, instead cream. of guesstimated pots that vary Meanwhile, among from dirty water to bayou the items going into mire. Chefhusband’s stocking this At home, Chefhusband year are an assortment of and I had hoped to purchase a cooking toys, most or all shiny red, Professional series, available from either House of one-horsepower stand mixer Knives or HomeSense. by Kitchen Aid. They include a Trudeau And, just in time, a coupon adjustable silicone jar opener and Kijiji made it possible. (really for me), a pair of fish Yes, the smaller, Artisan bone pliers and a quickpit onemodel mixers, which come in every colour in a Smarties box handed cherry pitter (because he buys 10 pounds of sour and more, are less expensive cherries every year and makes and more fetching. an agony of pitting them with They’re also more than a knife). capable for bakers who mix a few batches of cookies and There’s a Rice Cube, which

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Linzer Cookies 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 blanched slivered almonds, toasted 2 tbs. confectioners’ sugar 1/8 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces, 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 large egg 1/2 cup raspberry jam (real jam, not “spread”)

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Sift together flour and baking powder. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together almonds, confectioners’ sugar and cinnamon until finely ground. Transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add butter and granulated sugar. Beat on medium until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla. Add flour mixture and beat until combined. Divide dough into two disks. Wrap each with plastic. Refrigerate at least two hours. Meanwhile, heat jam in a pot over low heat until reduced and thickened; seven minutes. Strain out seeds and discard. Let liquid jam cool to room temperature. Working with one disk at a time, roll out dough on a lightly floured surface, to 1/8” thick. cut out cookies. Cut windows into half of the cookies. Reroll and scraps. Transfer cookies and cutouts to a Silpat-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 F. Bake cookies to light golden, eight to 10 minutes. Transfer to racks to cool. Create sandwich cookies using jam. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.

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The kitchen is the perfect classroom. It holds lessons on the language of food and nutrition, the habits of healthy eating and, of course, food-preparation skills. Some of my favourite childhood memories are of times spent cooking with my grandma. I could not wait for her to arrive during the holidays, wanting to visit with her and curious to know if she brought me any presents â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but, also ready to resume our perogymaking tradition. Together in the kitchen, I learned new sights and smells and enjoyed the feeling of food being moulded in my hands. Afterwards, nothing was better than eating what I had cre-

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ated â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even if all that was left of the perogies after boiling them was a pile of soggy dough, the potatoes having leaked through my poorly pinched seams (my parents still joke about the joy their taste buds felt when I finally got it right). These moments sparked my love for the kitchen, leading me to become a trained cook, then a dietitian. The holidays are here again. It is a busy time filled with entertaining and baking, so why not let the kids help out? You will spend time as a family in the true spirit of the season, while passing on important life skills.

fortable with and only step in when needed. â&#x20AC;˘ Two-and-three-year-olds can wash, tear, dip, pour and decorate. â&#x20AC;˘ Four-and-five-year-olds can mix, roll, mash, spread and measure. â&#x20AC;˘ Six-and-seven-year-olds can cut soft items (using a small or plastic knife), use basic tools and assemble simple recipes. â&#x20AC;˘ Kids ages eight and up may progress to harder recipes, additional tools (knife, stove, mixer) and menu planning.

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Hosting a holiday party? Have the kids build the buffet! There are many festive recipes involving minimal prep work and maximum fun.

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The variety will allow your child to learn new foods and kitchen skills. For example, have them make colourful platters using fruits and vegetables, create cracker toppings and decorate foods using a holiday theme. If they want, have them present the buffet to your party guests. Let them take ownership and you may be surprised â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even the pickiest eater may try something new if they made it themselves. New things become far less scary if they play with and get to know it first. Here is a seasonally-inspired recipe adapted online from spoonful.com/christmas to get you started: Wrap â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Stack Sandwich Tree Ingredients:

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leave an inch margin along the top of the tortilla. Roll the bread toward that edge to keep the filling from falling out.) â&#x20AC;˘ Snugly roll up the sandwiches, ending with the loose edges underneath. â&#x20AC;˘ Parents can then cut each roll-up with a serrated knife into 1.25-inch-wide pinwheels and insert a toothpick to hold each one together. â&#x20AC;˘ On a serving platter, arrange the pinwheels in rows to create a Christmas tree. Garnish with pepper-star ornaments (cut out with a small cookie cutter) and cocktail-onion lights. You can also go online to eatrightontario.ca for more kidfriendly and healthy recipes.

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hristmas and Chanukah may get the bulk of the attention come December, but the ďŹ nal month of the year includes other religious holidays as well. The following are just a few of the religious celebrations taking place this holiday season. â&#x20AC;˘ Feast of Saint Nicholas: Typically falling on December 6, the Feast of Saint Nicholas, or Saint Nicholas Day, is a festival for children in many European countries. In commemoration of Saint Nicholas, gift-giving occurs in some countries on his feast day, while some countriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; celebrations are more low-key. Children are typically the recipients of gifts, and the legend of Saint Nicholas, whose reputation as a gift-giver was widely known during his lifetime, is said to have inspired the idea of Santa Claus. â&#x20AC;˘ Bodhi Day: A holiday that commemorates the day Buddha received enlightenment, Bodhi Day is typically celebrated on the 8th day of the 12th lunar month. Bodhi Day is celebrated in many Buddhist countries and communities, and many celebrants choose to meditate in commemoration.

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REGULAR SERVICE TIMES Saturday @ 6:30pm Sundays @ 10am 163 Oriole Rd. Kamloops, BC V2C 4N8 250.374.1050

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â&#x20AC;˘ Feast of the Immaculate Conception: This feast, which is celebrated on December 8, celebrates the belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a celebration of the belief that Mary was kept free of original sin from the moment of her conception. The day is a Holy Day of Obligation within the Catholic Church.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Chanukah: Some may instantly associate Chanukah with exchanging gifts, but this well-known December holiday is not a celebration of giving and receiving gifts, but a commemoration of the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem during the Maccabean Revolt. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Chanukah is celebrated for eight nights and days, and in some years can begin in late November.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Christmas: Celebrated every year on December 25 (though some Orthodox Christians use a different calendar and celebrate on a different day), Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. Traditions associated with Christmas include attending Christmas Mass, decorating for the holiday and exchanging gifts with family and friends. Once celebrated strictly by Christians, the holiday is now celebrated by Christians and non-Christians alike and includes both religious and secular traditions.

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SPCA introduces half-price adoption fees The Kamloops branch of the BC SPCA has launched a special adoption promotion featuring half-price cat-adoption fees in response to the overwhelming number of felines at the Eighth

COMMUNITY Street shelter in North Kamloops. The promotion will run until Jan. 4. “The BC SPCA takes in more than 15,000 homeless felines each year and, right now, many of our shelters are filled to capacity,” said Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the BC SPCA. “We hope this special promotion will be an incentive for people who have thought through their decision to adopt a cat and are just waiting for the right time.” For more details on the cat-adoption promotion, visit the Kamloops SPCA branch at 1211 Eighth St. or view adoptable animals online at spca.bc.ca/ Kamloops.

City mom invites your signature Kamloops mom Nicole Lyons is hoping people in the Tournament Capital will join her in her fight to improve access to mental-health services for youth. Lyons is one of two people 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. Lyons has had to access mental-health services in the past to assist her with managing a bipolar condition. She said she found the support, doctors and nurses wonderful but, as she learned more about the system, she discov-

ered most children and youth diagnosed with a mental-health illness will wait at least a year for treatment. Factor into that the number of Canadian youth who kill themselves annually and her knowledge became a cause she wants others to support. The petition can be accessed online at rightbyyou.ca and notes it wants the federal government to invest $100 million over four years to create a National Youth Suicide Prevention Fund.

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Recall notice issued for science kit On behalf of the distributor, Red Planet Group, Canadian Tire is recalling all units of the Buki Electronics Lab Science Kit (product #050-2869) as a precautionary measure due to concerns the unit may overheat, posing a potential safety concern. The Buki Electronics Lab Science Kit was sold through various retailers across Canada. Impacted units were sold at Canadian Tire stores between September 2012 and April 2013. Customers who have purchased the product from Canadian Tire should discontinue use and return it for a refund.

Tell your MP how to celebrate 150 Cathy McLeod, member of Parliament for KamloopsThompson-Cariboo, is seeking Canadians’ views on how they would like to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation. “As we plan for Canada’s 150th anniversary, we want a celebration that reflects who we are as Canadians, where we came from and what we can give back,” McLeod. “I invite all constituents in KamloopsThompson-Cariboo to tell us how they would like to celebrate in 2017,” McLeod said. “For many Canadians, this will be their first opportunity to participate in a major

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). †Between December 16 – 29, 2013, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2014 Ford models (excluding C-MAX, Mustang Shelby and BOSS 302, Flex, Explorer, Expedition, Transit Connect, E-Series, F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 (Value Leader), F-350 to F-550, and medium truck) for up to 60 months, to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $25,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 48/60/72 months, monthly payment is $520.83/ $416.66/ $347.22, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $25,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. ††Offer valid until December 29, 2013 (the “Offer Period”) to Canadian residents towards the purchase or lease of most new 2013/2014 Ford models (excluding Focus, Fiesta, C-MAX, Mustang Shelby and BOSS 302, Transit Connect Electric, and F-150 Raptor) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Only one (1) bonus offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle. Taxes payable before offer amount is deducted. **Until December 29, 2013, receive 0.99%/1.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a 2014 Focus S Sedan/2014 Escape S FWD with 2.5L engine for a maximum of 84 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $215/$322 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $99/$149 with a down payment of $0 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $618.78/$1,821.39 or APR of 0.99%/1.99% and total to be repaid is $18,067.78/$27,085.39. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$750 and freight and air tax of $1,665/$1,715 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. *Purchase a new 2014 Focus S Sedan/2014 Escape S FWD with 2.5L engine for $17,449/$25,264 after Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$750 is deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after total Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,665/$1,715 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ▲Offer only valid from December 3, 2013 to January 31, 2014 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with an eligible Costco membership on or before November 30, 2013 who purchase or lease of a new 2013/2014 Ford (excluding Fiesta, Focus, C-Max, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV, and Medium Truck) or Lincoln vehicle (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Limit one (1) offer per each Eligible Vehicle purchase or lease, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. Applicable taxes calculated before CAD$1,000 offer is deducted. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for 2014 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.5L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2014 Escape FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic transmission: [9.5L/100km (30MPG) City, 6.3L/100km (45MPG) Hwy] / 2014 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic transmission: [15.0L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.6L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, vehicle condition, and driving habits. ‡Claim based on analysis by Ford of Polk global new registration for CY2012 for a single nameplate which excludes rebadged vehicles, platform derivatives or other vehicle nameplate versions. ‡‡Based on R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. Total New Registration data for Full Size Pickups per Ford Segmentation as of YTD September 30, 2013. ®: Registered trademark of Price Costco International, Inc. used under license. ©2013 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2013 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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Goodies under the tree

By Alexandra Straub

Looking for the perfect gift for the car lover in your life? — I am too. In the search for some cool swag, here are a few places you can stop by or check out online for some unique pieces of automotive goodness.

Blipshift.com ($15.00 + shipping) Direct from the website, it says, “Blipshift brings you high quality, limited edition auto-enthusiast focused shirts for just $15. Each shirt is available for only a few days before it is towed off to the crusher, never to be printed again.” If you wan to torture yourself and see some amazing designs from weeks past, you can do so by scrolling through the different pages. Sometimes, there are extras in specific designs so might just be in luck. blipshift.com

Carry all for the Motorcycle: Ogio Rig 9800 Rolling Luggage Bag $250 (approx.) For anyone carrying motorcycle gear frequently, this is a fabulous bag. I recently purchased one and I love it. It fit both my motocross gear (big, chunky boots), pants, shirt, elbow and knee pads and my one-piece leather racing suit, track boots, gloves AND a helmet. Yes, there’s a specific area to put your helmet. I checked it in at the airport and there were no issues.

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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/2014 Pathfinder S 4X2 (5XRG14 AA00), CVT transmission. Selling Price is $13,165/$13,415/$31,558 financed at 0.9%/0%/2.9% APR equals 182/52/182 bi-weekly of $69/$258/$192 for an 84/24/84 month term. $999/$0/$0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $392/$0/$3,349.04 for a total obligation of $13,557/$13,415/$34,907. $1,250 NF Finance Cash/$3,000 stackable trading dollars included in advertised price, applicable only on Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00/B5RG14 AE00)/all new 2013 Sentra models on finance purchases through subvented loan/lease and loan contracts only through Nissan Finance. $500 dealer participation included and available only on 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. ‡3,000 stackable cash is valid on the purchase or lease of any 2013 Sentra model available with subvented lease and/or loan rates from Dec. 17th, 2013. ‡$4,000/$13,000 non-stackable cash discount is valid on all new 2013 Nissan Altima Sedan models/all 2013 Titan models when registered and delivered between Dec.17, 2013 and Jan. 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/$13,415/$31,558/$21,393/$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/2014 Pathfinder S 4X2 (5XRG14 AA00), CVT transmission/2013 Altima Sedan 2.5 (T4LG13 AA00), CVT transmission/2014 Rogue S FWD (Y6RG14 AA00), CVT transmission. $1,250 NF Finance Cash /$3,000 stackable trading dollars 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/lease and loan contracts only through Nissan Finance. $500 dealer participation included in advertised selling price and available only on 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. V Models shown $20,585/$21,515/$43,658/$34,293/$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/2014 Pathfinder Platinum 4X4 (5XEG14 AA00), CVT transmission/2013 Altima Sedan 3.5 SL (T4SG13 AA00), CVT transmission/2014 Rogue SL AWD Premium model (Y6DG14 BK00), CVT transmission. *≠^‡XVFreight and PDE charges ($1,567/$1,567/$1,560/$1,695/$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 Dec. 17, 2013 and Jan. 2, 2014. †Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC) Entry Level Segmentation. MY14 Versa Note v. MY13/14 competitors. ∞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 may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison purposes only. ∞Ward’s Large Cross/Utility segment. MY14 Pathfinder vs. 2013 Large Cross/Utility Class. 2014 Pathfinder S 2WD with CVT transmission fuel consumption estimate is 10.5L/100 KM CITY | 7.7L/100 KM HWY | 9.3L/100 KM combined. Actual mileage will vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison purposes only. 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roads and can help prevent corrosion. And on the inside, think of what your boots bring in. A trip to the spa prevents stains from totally setting in and can leave your car smelling good, too. Whether getting just a quick treatment or the full shebang, your ride will thank you for it.

Wilkinson Automobilia (Various prices) Need a book, DVD, poster or die cast model? Chances are Wilkinson Automobilia will have it. With unique items in store every day, it really is a place where any car lover could spend most of their paycheques. eautomobilia.com

Build a Racecar in 158 Pieces ($24.99) Building a racecar can be done in 158 pieces thanks to Lego. If you’re young, or young at heart, surely you’ll have a good time assembling this “toy!” Plus, it looks cool. shop.lego.com

A Visit to the Spa (for your Car. Various prices) It’s a good feeling when you’re feeling clean. And we all know that winter is not a season that promotes spotlessness. With salt on the roads, grime hanging around, and foreign objects getting stuck to your vehicle, you’d wonder how a bath can even help. Well, it does. Washing it cleans off the salt that covers the

Steering in the Right Direction (From approx. $240.00) Want to spice up your ride? Perhaps add a sporty element? Sparco makes steering wheels for both street and race cars. Then again, it’s kind of a onestop shop. They also sell race attire, seats, shoes and more. If nothing else, they make some very comfortable hats! sparcousa.com

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Start your Health Care Career in less than a year! The Hamlets at Westsyde, in Kamloops, is a community providing both assisted living and residential care services. We are seeking an experienced RN to lead, support and mentor our care team to provide quality care services to our residents. Fostering resident centred care, conducting resident assessments, coordinating care service delivery and building an interdisciplinary team that is proactive, effective and respectful are the primary responsibilities of this role. As part of the Community Management team you would report to the Community Manager, and also work with a corporate clinical steering committee on clinical best practices for the organization. Ideal candidates will have proof of active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC); a Baccalaureate of Nursing (preferred); strong people management and clinical skills along with proven experience leading a diverse group of care providers. Interested applicants may forward a cover letter and resume to the attention of the Community Manager at hr@thehamletsatwestsyde.com no later than December 23, 2013

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Group of companies involved in road construction /maintenance and gravel crushing require a Controller for their Terrace head office. The Controller is responsible for all accounting up to and including year file preparation as well as all banking, insurance and project bonding. This position is also responsible for supervision of the office staff. The successful applicant will have a minimum of five years experience in accounting and financial statement preparation. They will have excellent communications, problem solving and time management skills and will be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Experience with Sage AccPac ERP, Sage 50 and Microsoft Office will be an asset. Located in the rugged Coast Mountains in Northern BC, Terrace boasts a spectacular landscape. The area provides year-round access to outdoor recreation opportunities including world class fishing, downhill and cross country skiing, hiking and bike trails, camping and white water rafting. The business community is buoyant and while they are increasing steadily, house prices in Terrace remain reasonable. We offer wages commensurate with experience and an attractive benefit package. Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by December 30, 2013 to Controller, Northern Management Systems Ltd, Box 669, Terrace, BC V8G 4B8. Fax 250-635-0987 or email nmsltd@telus.net. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Employment

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

Medical/Dental

Mind Body Spirit

GENERAL LABOURERS

EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 Drivers, F/T, P/T needed for California & Arizona produce hauling, excellent pay and beneﬁts+ safety bonus and home time. Call Jerry or Brian 1-877-539-1750.

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.

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

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

Certified Dental Assistant Position Full-time and/or Parttime CDA required for busy orthodontic office. Previous orthodontic experience is an asset but not essential, we are willing to sponsor the successful candidate to complete the orthodontic module. We value good communication skills, ambition, involvement, energy and organizational talents. Please fax your resume to 250-374 3722 or email to info@kamloopsorthodontics.ca Dr. Daniel Dagasso Certified Specialist in Orthodontics #500-275 Lansdowne Street Kamloops BC V2C 1X8

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

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Help Wanted

Arby’s Restaurant is

HIRING 2 KITCHEN HELPERS

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. 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

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

HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses. Next C.O.R.E. January 11th & 12th Saturday & Sunday. P.A.L. Saturday January 4th. Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

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

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

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

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.

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

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Flexible Open Board Schedules Running BC/AB/SK! Daily Departures Now Available If you are a Professional Class 1 Driver please contact one of our Recruiters to hear more!

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!

Education/Trade Schools

Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information. Wanted: Experienced Dispatcher for local Transport Company. We require an experienced transport dispatcher immediately. MUST HAVE TRUCK MATE EXPERIENCE Must have own transportation and be reliable. Wages based on experience. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and have excellent communication skills. ONLY THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH TRUCKMATE AND DISPATCH EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED. Applications will only be accepted by fax or e-mail no walk ins please. Please fax resume to 250-546-0600, or by e-mail to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.

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EVENCE Ltd is a furniture supply company and we are looking for an administrative assistant for our busy office. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and good interpersonal skills. Duties include but are not limited to data entry, reception and production administration. The Successful candidate will: -Have strong analytical and communication skills, -Be a self-starter who is able to work with minimal supervision, -Have a sound knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Candidates with more than 2 years experience will be given preference.Salary is very attractive with other benefits attached. Please forward resume and cover letter to tass@offurntre.com for consideration.

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.

Financial Services INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

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Trades, Technical EXPERIENCED CONSTRUCTION Labourers & carpenters needed for concrete forming in Kamloops. Good wages. Send resume to: majka99@telus.net or fax to 604-864-2796. 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

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

Pets & Livestock

Pets Animals sold as “purebred stock” must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act. Free kittens tabbies multi colors avail to gd homes 5-7months old (250) 376-6607 HAVANESE puppies, vet checked & shots, delivery avail after Dec 23. 250-804-6848

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

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Employment

Services

Employment

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Transportation

Misc. for Sale

For Sale By Owner

Houses For Sale

Cars - Domestic

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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.

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Misc. Wanted COLLECTOR looking to buy a coin collection. Also looking for coins, bars, medals, ingots from RC Mint, Franklin Mint, US Mint & others. Todd 250864-3521 I make house calls! Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

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

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

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Homes for Rent 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

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DOWNTOWN Motel Kitchenette units $750-$950 per month util included. TV and local telephone also included 250-372-7761

3brm 3bth Valleyview pet neg, $1300 close to school and shopping. Avail Immediately 250-374-5586 /371-0206

TOWNHOUSES

Shared Accommodation 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

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NORTH SHORE *Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms

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

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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 Lrg 2bdrm daylight NorthKam n/s n/p prv ent. yard $950 util incl Avail Now. 250-318-4647 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

Suites, Upper Downtown bach. sep entr. $650 incl. util & shrd lndry. Refs req’d.priv yard 372-9455.

Townhouses Downtown 2bdrm 1 1/2 bath N/S N/P $1200 + util quiet mature complex 250-377-0078

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

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Cars - Domestic 2005 Cadillac SRX-V. All wheel drive wagon. V8 Auto, ultra view sunroof, heated leather, full loaded. New brakes, tires (real dub wheels & factory wheels w/ snow tire ), bearings. Only 101kms! $58,000 replacement cost, only $14,500 Firm!!! No GST! 250-551-3336 Nelson, BC

Transportation

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

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Auto Financing

ONLY $35.00(plus Tax)

2006 Terry 28’ 5th wheel. 1 slide slp 6 Documented low mileage, exc cond $21,000 (250) 554-2528

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

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

Recreational/Sale 26’ pull type 1999 Mallard trailer slps 6, lrg awning, a/c , solar panel + extras $8,500 (250) 376-6918

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)

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Prices in this ad good until Dec. 22nd.