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Jury set to decide fate of accused Benjamin Archie charged with sexually assaulting woman in 2012 By Tim Petruk STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

Caroline and Joe Perszon just celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary and hold the distinction of living in Rayleigh longer than anybody else. Dave Eagles/ KTW

In love for a Rayleigh long time By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

This is a love story — times two. It’s a story of two young people, one from Germany, the other from Poland, who happened to meet while leaving their respective countries after the Second World War, both bound for Canada. If Joe Perszon hadn’t headed into a chapel one day, he would

never have met sisters Helen, Josephine and Caroline and this story would never have been written. But, they did meet and Joe was entranced by Caroline, enough that, when they arrived in Canada and went their separate ways, they continued to stay in touch. Joe headed to B.C., while Caroline stopped in Manitoba, finding a job there. Finally, Joe, who had found

work cutting down trees, sent $250 to Caroline and asked her to come to Kamloops. “And then, you surprised me,” he said to Caroline while chatting with KTW. “You came out.” Caroline said it was she who finally popped the question because it was taking Joe too long to do it. On Jan. 19, 1952, the two were married. X See 62 YEARS A11

A jury is about to begin deliberations to decide whether a Kamloops native elder is guilty of violently raping a woman less than half his age in 2012. Benjamin Archie’s two-week sexual-assault trial in B.C. Supreme Court came to an end on Monday, Jan. 20, with closing submissions from Crown and defence. The 72-year-old stands accused of sexually assaulting a 32-year-old Kamloops woman near a logging road outside Merritt on Sept. 3, 2012. In her closing statement to the jury, Crown prosecutor Sarah Firestone said Archie plied the victim, whose name is protected by a court-ordered publication ban, with a bottle of watermelon-flavoured vodka. “The accused attacked her when she was vulnerable, attacking her physically and sexually, far away from where anyone could hear her,” Firestone said. The jury heard that specific bottle of booze — watermelon Smirnoff — was found by an RCMP investigator in the area where the victim said she was attacked. The bottle had Archie’s fingerprints on it, but not those of the victim. Court heard Archie and the victim, who knew each other prior to the incident, met on Tranquille Road hours before the alleged attack.

Archie is believed to have offered her a ride to the Kelowna area, which she accepted. According to the victim’s testimony, Archie drove to the sundance grounds on the Coldwater reserve near Merritt, where he prayed briefly before driving up a dirt logging road. At some point, she said, the two of them left the vehicle and he violently choked and sexually assaulted her on the forest floor. The victim testified that, as Archie drove on the Okanagan Connector between Merritt and Kelowna, she — half-naked, drunk and in bare feet — jumped out of the moving vehicle. One passerby described her face as “like a tragedy mask.” She was taken to a Kelowna hospital. The jury heard a doctor found 14 scratches on the victim’s back, which could have been caused by fallen pine needles. She also had pine needles in her hair. Defence lawyer Ray Dieno pointed to the absence of any evidence linking Archie to the sex assault — including inconclusive tests by a doctor in Kelowna, who couldn’t determine whether the victim had been assaulted. He urged jurors to remember his client is presumed innocent and suggested Archie has been “falsely charged.” B.C. Supreme Court Justice Dev Dley is expected to give his instructions to the jurors on Tuesday, Jan. 21, after which they will begin deliberations.

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RIGHT: Rosemarie and Grant Griffin, with son Matthew, relaxing in the safety of Kamloops. ABOVE: Rosemarie at the site in Mexico where bandits stopped the trio as part of an armed robbery. To see more photos from the harrowing encounter, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com and click on the “News” tab.

Kamloops family recounts Mexican robbery By Cam Fortems STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

The forced stop in a highway canyon in a remote area of Mexico seemed routine — just like other police and military checkpoints. But, Matthew Griffin — riding his Buell motorcycle, with mom, Rosemarie, and father, Grant on their own machines— knew that when he saw a U.S. Army patch and an English name on the fatigues of a machine-gun-toting man, they were in trouble. The Griffins are back in Kamloops after a fearful 25 minutes of being shaken down at roadside by highway robbers — all of it captured on Matthew’s GoPro camera mounted on the front of his bike. “It’s one of those experiences you’re fortunate to walk away

from,” said Matthew, working back at the family’s Versatile Upholstery business. Lured by the epic desert landscapes and canyons of the southwest, the Griffins previously toured New Mexico, Nevada and California. Over Christmas, a slow time for the Sahali business, they planned a trip to Mexico. The family trucked their bikes to Phoenix, with a plan to ride south from there. The destination was Copper Canyon, a famed national park. The family spent Christmas there, leaving Dec. 28 toward the Pacific to see more landscapes. About 60 kilometres out of San Juanito, the three Kamloops cyclists rounded a corner to see five men at what looked like a checkstop on a highway where the Griffins had met an oncoming car

every 30 minutes or so. There was never any debate about stopping at what seemed like yet another checkpoint. The men first asked for passports and asked if the family had drugs. They didn’t speak English and the Griffins speak almost no Spanish. The balaclava-clad men with machine guns started asking for cellphones, wallets and items out of the Griffins’ saddlebags. “All of a sudden, they didn’t want me to unload my bike,” Grant said. “Then you realize the bike is going.” All the while, the camera took still photos showing the entire roadside robbery. “I realized about half-way through,” Matthew said of his understanding the episode was

being photographed by the tiny camera on the front of his bike. “At that point, I’m trying not to look at it.” The robbers forced the three to turn around — there was a police station 10 minutes ahead. Grant and Rosemarie doubled up on her BMW to go back to San Juanito in the Chihuahua province. It was the last time Grant would see his Ducati. The family said Mexican authorities were amazed to see pictures of the shakedown, but they have no faith authorities will return anything. Matthew said guns were never pointed and there was no violence to the almost-casual robbery. “You don’t want to dwell on the what-ifs — what if it was a bullet in you?” he said. Matthew also lost his iPad with

all the family’s motorcycle photos, including from past trips. The U.S. State Department advises Americans to avoid travelling between cities in Mexico by road, except in daylight. It also advises travellers to avoid isolated roads, sticking to toll highways if possible. Neither the warnings nor the experience has has daunted the motorcycle-riding family. “Guys get robbed at Metrotown,” said Grant. “Sooner or later, it will happen. For most people on adventure rides, it takes 20 years. For us it happened sooner.” Reporters and customers alike spoke to family members this week and news spread fast. “As long as I can ride, I’ll never give it up,” Rosemarie chatted to a customer on the phone.

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Union lauds meeting on RIH psych ward By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

A meeting between nursing staff and the Interior Health Authority on the future of the psychiatric ward at Royal Inland Hospital was excellent, according to a nurses’ union representative. Tracey Quewezance, chair-

woman of the Thompson-North Okanagan unit of the B.C. Nurses’ Union (BCNU), said the gathering on Thursday, Jan. 16, was well-attended, “with tons of nurses and probably seven from management.” That included Trevor Speed, the IHA’s manager of protection services, who

Applicant withdraws funeral-site application A public hearing to adress a bid to establish a funeral-arrangement office on Seymour Street will not proceed. According to Cindy Kennedy, the city’s corporate officer, Drake Smith decided to pull an application to have 905 Seymour St. rezoned in order to open an office where next of kin could come to arrange funeral services. Smith won an appeal to council on Jan. 14 to have his proposal re-examined. Council had originally voted down a rezoning for the property, in large part due to neighbourhood concerns over Smith’s plans to hold bodies at the site before cremation.

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fielded questions and discussed the IHA’s idea of removing a full-time staffed security position in the unit on the One South ward. The health authority approached the BCNU in December to begin discussions on changes that could be made to the unit, located in the Alumnae Tower

behind RIH, that would allow it to do away with the contracted position. Among changes being considered are a more secure nursing station, video surveillance and other security measures, all things Quewezance said should be in place already. For example, she said most parts of the

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Quewezance said she plans on speaking with nurses connected to the unit at the time of the ruling to get more information on all the circumstances that led to it. Speed said discussions will continue, but noted nothing has yet been decided, there is no timeline and all input is being considered.

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LOCAL NEWS

Regional ﬁlm commission hoping for more ‘action!’ By Cam Fortems STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

Kamloop still seeks ﬂight to Edmonton By Andrea Klassen STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

WestJet’s plan to run flights between Fort McMurray and Kelowna does not mean the end of Kamloops Airport’s dream of adding service to Edmonton to its schedule. “Actually, it proves our point that, from the Interior of British Columbia, there is a pretty decent market,” said airport manager Fred Legace, who was in Calgary last week to pitch the concept to WestJet. However, the company’s plans to expand its Encore service options in Eastern Canada likely means it will be at least 2015 before a WestJet plane bound for the City of Champions leaves the runway in Kamloops on a regular basis. While Kelowna picked up the Fort McMurray service, as did Vancouver, Legace believes most of the year’s new service announcements will feature eastern communities. But, he added, the Edmonton service could be on the table in 2015 or 2016. “We certainly didn’t get any pushback from them when we presented our numbers,” he said. “I think they’re just as aware as we are that the market is there. Now it’s really an issue to find the aircraft time to furnish the market.” WestJet’s first foray into a Kamloops-Edmonton connection failed in 2010. Poor sales for the thrice-weekly service led the company to announce its cancellation just 25 days after it began. Legace said WestJet is also looking at the feasibility of a late-night flight to Vancouver out of Kamloops, using a plane that overnights at the airport.

With the combination of a devalued loonie and new interest from scouts, the regional film commission is hoping to avoid a rerun of 2013 — an all-time economic low. Thompson-Nicola film commissioner Vicci Weller said film and commercial production in 2013 is expected to come in at less than $500,000 for the past 12 months when the final numbers are tallied. “That’s about the lowest since 2000,” she said. In 2012, the film commission tallied

about $1-million worth of economic activity. Weller said the number is not a trend provincewide, but more a reflection of the large swings from year to year. An example is a local economic peak in 2003 of nearly $7 million, nearly all of it from the major U.S. production An Unfinished Life, starring Jennifer Lopez and Robert Redford. One of last year’s biggest projects, by contrast, was filming of Dodge Ram truck commercials. Crews shot at locations including highways 5A and 97, as well as in Batchelor Heights. The loonie’s rapid fall to about 91 cents US should also give the province

and region an economic advantage over American locales. There is some renewed interest from proposed U.S. film productions, Weller said, noting the commission does not release names until that interest turns into a commitment. “We have U.S. feature films looking in our area, where we didn’t have much last year.” Two foreign films shot here in 2012 — Gold and Shana: The Wolf Music — recently debuted at European film festivals. “We have some foreign films looking our way. There’s nothing committed yet, but it looks more promising,” Weller said.

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MINING IMPROVEMENT BY CAM FORTEMS • STAFF REPORTER • CAM@KAMLOOPSTHISWEEK.COM

New Afton Mine has dramatically improved its safety performance from a 2012 audit that found shortcomings, including in silica monitoring and insufficient oxygen levels in some areas of the underground operation. A follow-up audit on the copper-gold mine 10 kilometres west of Kamloops by inspectors with Ministry of Energy and Mines was recently made public. That follow-up audit showed dramatic improvements in all areas. Operator New Gold Inc. said its underground mine improved initial safety scores from about 76 per cent up to 89 per cent, what it called the upper 25 per cent of mines in B.C. Mine manager Kurt Keskimaki said New Afton is proud of the improvements between the audits. The initial audit was done by inspectors from the ministry in October, 2012 — just months after the start of production. The follow-up audit was done in July of last year. “We’re six months down the road from the second audit and we’re continually improving,” Keskimaki said. B.C.’s chief inspector of mines, Al Hoffman, said he is impressed at the mine’s safety improvements and determination to continue the work. “That’s not true of every mine in British Columbia.” The safety scores are now among the highest in the province, Hoffman said.

The mine has not recorded any lost-time accidents since November, although it does have a practice of moving employees with minor injuries into other jobs so they are not off work. Scott Davidson, environment and social-responsibility manager, noted safety improvements were across the board. New Afton scored 94 per cent in emergency readiness. The mine’s underground rescue team won the provincial title in 2013 in a B.C.-wide competition. It scored 100 per cent on safety with explosives. “One of the things we’re pleased with is the improvement across the board in all the areas,” Davidson said. “We welcome the audits because they show where we can focus our efforts.” The 2012 audit showed the mine had no workplace monitoring program in place, including for worker exposure to dust. The follow-up audit said exposures to road dust are now being controlled with a call-out procedure for a water truck. The mine has hired an industrial hygienist who will oversee workplace monitoring, including for noise and airborne particulate. “It’s establishing a baseline for things like lead levels and monitoring it over time,” Davidson said. “One of the key things since the hygienist came on is ensuring we have a good baseline on our existing workforce.”

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Joseph Yvon “Rene” Chamberland

RON KOPY TKO February 13, 1967 - January 21, 2012

Frank Clarence Mackill

Diane Parks “Gone Home”

Death h l leaves a h heartache h No one can heal.

Love leaves a memory No one can steal.

Love Dad, Mom, Leann, Jake & Alyssa, Darren, Taura, Tyra & Madison, Chad, Melanie, Mitchell & Jorja

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Diane’s bright soul. Diane would always shine from the inside out, her loving hugs and warming laugh may not be here with us anymore, but her contagious smile will continue to shine through the many loving memories she left us all with. Please come celebrate with us as we share our stories and celebrate the unconditional love she so kindly shared with us all. Diane’s celebration of life will be held at Mt. Paul Golf Course (615 Mt. Paul way) on the 24th of January at 4pm, As per Diane’s wishes we ask that you wear your brightest clothes (Pink was her favorite) and come ready to smile. Anyone and everyone who she touched are invited to attend.

P atricia Vicars Love

May 12, 1939 - January 16, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our amazing Mom, Grandma, Sister and Friend, Patricia (Pat) Vicars Love. She was taken from us too quickly after a very short bout with cancer. Mom’s illness was fought with courage and grace with her daughter Linda by her side for the entire journey. Pat was born and raised in Kamloops, graduating from Kamloops High School in 1957. After living and working elsewhere in BC for nearly 15 years, Pat returned back to Kamloops in 1972, making it home for both her and Linda. She spent all of those years making Shuswap Manor, ‘a nice place to live,’ dedicating her heart and soul into the apartment block. Pat gave her time and energy to everyone around her, never putting herself first. Pat’s smile lit up a room, even up to her very last days. Her creativity was evident in her everyday life and her amazing artwork will now be cherished by those who loved her. Pat is deeply loved and missed by her sons, Randy Wiggins (Sherry, Laura, Jackie), Brent Wiggins (Sandy, Kurtis), her daughter, Linda Picton-Bryce (Mike, Jordy, Jake, Brooklyn), brother John Vicars and sister Maryhelen Vicars (Peter), along with two great grandchildren, four step-children and their families, four nieces, many cousins, and more loving friends and family. She was pre-deceased by her husband George Love and her parents Hugh and Marjorie Vicars. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 25 at 2pm in the Summit Drive Church with Pastor Harry Bicknell officiating. We will be forever grateful to the Angels at Kamloops Hospice who loved and cared not only for Pat but also for Linda. The Hospice Angels gave Mom extra time where she could live pain and stress free while being pampered like a princess. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. D. Hamilton for being more than anyone could ever ask for and to Dr. R. Farren who was also filled with love and kindness. Should friends desire, we know Pat would appreciate memorial donations to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Crescent S, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com “What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly” ~RichardBach Schoenings Funeral Service • 250-374-1454 www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

Stella Allin

March 28, 1914 January 20, 2013 God saw you getting tired When a cure was not to be, So he closed his arms around you And whispered‘ “Come to me”. With tear ﬁlled eyes we watched you, Suffer and fade away. Although we loved you deeply, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hardworking hands put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Forever in our Hearts, Love Reta, Marion Elain, Bill & Family

Sept 6, 1948 to Jan 10, 2014 After a well-fought battle with liver cancer, Frank passed away in Redding, California on January 10, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife Marian, sons Michael (Rachel) and Gordon (April), two brothers Don (Pat), Bruce, and sister Joy (Dick) Parkes, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Frank was predeceased by his parents Clarence and Ivy (Rocky) Mackill. Frank was born on September 6, 1944 at Williams Lake. He spent his first nine years at Kleena Kleene Lodge on One Eye Lake in the Chilcotin. Later his family moved to Kamloops, where he continued his schooling and did a stint in the Army. He worked in the Kamloops area for several years, then headed south where he found his home. Most summers he came north to visit family and friends and enjoy the good camaraderie that only Frank could instill. Frank was a very social, yet hard working, man who took an interest in everyone and everything. He will be truly missed. A service will ne held for Frank in the summer at Talta Lake, BC.

Born March 10, 1929, in Quebec City, Quebec Mr. Rene Chamberland passed away peacefully after a short, but courageous battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease. During his final days, he was surrounded by family and friends and took comfort in their presence. Rene is survived by his wife Shona, his son Marc (Beata) of Edson, Ab, his daughter Lee of Vancouver, BC and their mother Jan of Vancouver,BC. Grandchildren Rene (Kelowna,BC) Elizabeth (Jonas), Heather (Wes), Adrian of Edson, Ab and Brett of Vancouver,BC . Also five great-grandchildren in Edson, Ab and one sister Gisele of Quebec,City. In addition to numerous nieces and nephews in Quebec. He was pre-deceased by his brother Henri and two sisters, Irene and Paulette of Quebec City. Rene will be remembered by his family and close friends for his kindness, a warm and generous heart, his sweet and modest nature and positive outlook on life. Our family would like to thank Dr lqbal, Dr Mosewich and the Nursing staff on 7N for their exceptional care and compassion. To honor Rene’s wishes, no service or celebration of life will be held. Rather, we ask that you remember him as a person with a creative mind, who had a life long thirst for knowledge, who always loved a challenge or new endeavors and embraced life to the fullest ! Cremation has been entrusted to Personal Alternative & Funeral Cremation Services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to ALS Society in his name.

The Time Is Now

(Author Unknown)

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

William David Ward

Mr. William David Ward passed away peacefully in Kamloops, BC on January 12, 2014 at the age of 81 years. William is lovingly remembered by his son, David (Claire) Ward, his daughters; Colleen (Rick) Matsumoto, Sue (Jeff) Derby and Jeanne (Harold) Lockhart, his ten grandchildren, his 4 great grandchildren, sister Sharon Hawkins, brothers Ed Ward and Russell Ward, nieces, nephews as well as many friends. He is predeceased by his wife Irene Margaret. A celebration of life will be held later this spring. Should friends desire, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated.

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Eleanor Mary Christoff (Reed) December 12 1930 - December 14 2013 Mom passed away peacefully in Kamloops BC on Dec 14,2013 two days after her 83rd birthday. Survived by her 3 daughters Barb (Steve), Joyce Edmonton, Cyndy (Rob) Kamloops and Ramona (Steve) Kamloops as well as 5 grandchildren; Thomas, Pat and Jeff Cleary, Jen, Brandon, and 3 great grandchildren Kayla, Danica and Logan and many special nieces and nephews. Predeceased by our Dad in “2009”, also 2 brothers Jack (Lasca), Harold (Jean) and 2 sisters Winnifred and Ruth as well as her parents. Mom loved to watch her favorite game shows and soaps as well as do crosswords. We would like to thank all the wonderful people of Pine Grove Lodge for their loving and compassionate care of our Mom as well as the respect and care of us during Moms passing. A special get together to happen in the spring as no service by request. Mom is now with all her family. Rest in Peace Mom, we love you and miss you so much

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Will critics offer apologies to Kamloops Mounties?

NLY WEEKS AFTER the first anniversary marking her murder, Kamloops RCMP announced an arrest in the slaying of 16-year-old C.J. Fowler. The press conference was held on Jan. 12. The body of Fowler was found on Dec. 5, 2012, just off a roadway in the Guerin Creek area near downtown Kamloops. In the weeks preceding the arrest of Damien Taylor, Fowler’s boyfriend at the time of her murder, Kamloops RCMP was subject to criticism from some who felt the police were not doing enough to solve the crime. Critics often point to the fact Mounties say virtually nothing when asked by media for updates on a murder file. Police will always note the investigation is active, but will decline to comment further, noting detectives are working on it day and night. It almost always works this way and is often followed by a news conference, like that held on a Sunday 10 days ago, to announce an arrest. While we in the media were writing stories on the first-year anniversary of Fowler’s murder, and while critics on social media and elsewhere were subtly (and not-so-subtly) suggesting Mounties were not as diligent as perhaps they could be on this particular file, it turns out detectives never wavered and were focused solely on finding her killer. Of that there should have never been any doubt.

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Just last month, I touched on this issue in another column on unsolved murders being probed in Kamloops. “The families and friends of Henry Vandenberghe and C.J. Fowler should take some solace from the arrest of Travis Johnny and the conviction of Roy Fraser, for they are examples of tenacious work by police away from the media spotlight,” the column stated. “In the cases of Vandenberghe and Fowler, it is possible police believe they know who committed the crimes and are painstakingly building a case for both.” The arrest of Taylor this month shows police did indeed know who they believed killed Folwer and were, in fact, painstakingly building a case. Kamloops RCMP Supt. Brad Mueller made sure to mention the critics at the press conference of Jan. 12. “We have kept C.J.’s family a part of this investigation to make sure they always knew we were there,” he said. “Hopefully, those who were quick to castigate and criticize the RCMP . . . will now avail themselves to fol-

low the truth and the facts of this case through the courts.” Critics should also man up and call Mueller with an apology. Another disturbing aspect of the Fowler case was the decision by some to automatically link her slaying to those murdered or missing from the so-called Highway of Tears. There has been nothing to indicate her death was at all connected to any other cased involving murdered aboriginal women. In fact, in the immediate aftermath of Fowler’s murder, police said the community need not worry about a killer on the loose — which is as close as police come to saying they know who did it, but need time to prove it. Yet First Nations chiefs, Human Rights Watch of the U.S. and NDP MP Jinny Sims, among others, called for a national inquiry into the many missing and murdered aboriginal females, with all citing the Fowler murder — despite the fact it appeared then and appears now to have nothing whatsoever to do with the Highway of Tears tragedy or any other serial-killer case. It appears to be, as another editor noted to me, a tragic case of domestic violence taken to the horrible extreme — if the arrest leads to a conviction. We will know more, of course, when Taylor stands trial, but to use Fowler’s death to attack Mounties for other transgressions or to link it to notorious cases elsewhere is irresponsible. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com

Perusing city, union contract for the details While the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation has lambasted the city’s five-year contract agreement with its unionized staff as being excessive, our interest extends beyond the wage settlement. The city’s CUPE Local 900 workers voted to accept the contract, which was agreed to tentatively last month by city management and union brass. The new contract, which runs from 2014 through 2018, includes a cumulative 7.5 per cent wage hike for unionized workers through the life of the contract. The five-year deal also gives city hall a half-decade free of labour strife with CUPE workers (the city still must proceed to arbitration with its firefighters). While the 7.5 per cent wage increase over five years can be debated, our interest lies in what the rest of the contract details. We will be looking at the document in its entirety to determine how city workers compare to others in terms of benefits and bonuses. We assume taxpayers will continue to pay all union members’ benefit premiums, as was the case in the previous contract. Our question: Should that be the case? Should taxpayers foot the bill for 100 per cent of union members’ MSP, extended-health, group life and dental benefits? We are keen to learn how many sick days are allotted per year and whether unused sick days can be accumulated and cashed out upon retirement. Does the contract include any perks not afforded to the common taxpayer? Let’s take a gander and find out how generous the new contract truly is.

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“The statement Mr. Held made about mobile-home owners not owning the land their home sits on is not entirely true. “There are parks in Kamloops where each lot is owned by the owner, such as Foothills Estates in Brocklehurst, where we live, one in Aberdeen and one at the end of Ord Road.” — posted by Ursula Brown

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DEVOURING DINO DATA Geologist Don Bouffard had an eager audience of dinosaur fans meet him at the Kamloops Library downtown as he presented the much-anticipated Donald Duck Dino Show. The 90-minute interactive session saw the audience travel back in time and learn what the world of the dinosaurs was really like through examination of fossils, eggshells and a variety of other exhibits. Allen Douglas/KTW

“I doubt there is enough poison available . . .” — posted by James Falkener

Kamloops can do so much better than Ajax

“Journalists are the termites. “Face facts — journalists do not report the unbiased truth. They tell a story to sell headlines and rarely does it include the unvarnished truth.” — posted by thomas

Editor: Every week, I end up talking with someone about the proposed Ajax mine. The one issue that causes me frustration is the claim Kamloops needs the jobs. What seems irrelevant to some is environmental impact, proximity to elementary schools and day cares, health concerns related to toxins in the air, doctors and physicians objecting to the health repercussions, impact on property values and effects on buildings due to ground instability linked to blasting. Those who support Ajax due to job creation do not seem to realize the mine’s own printed material states job possibilities vary from 380 to 500. These numbers may look impressive, but are less than one per cent of the jobs in Kamloops. And there is no guarantee on how long these jobs will last after initial construction. The fact is, Ajax sits on a very low

“Please keep in mind Stephen Harper is using the Brian Mulroney playbook to help him run the country and uses his best bud to consult regularly. “Harper does not have a mind of his own.” — posted by HOP4ME

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grade of copper and is, therefore, vulnerable to market fluctuations. There will be mine closures for significant periods. In any event, promised jobs may not go to local residents. Our government is enabling foreign workers to be hired at reduced wages and technology is replacing many jobs in the mining sector. Ajax acknowledges the conveyance systems will replace trucks and their drivers in later mine life. There is also the practice of transfer pricing, in which services like engineering and research and development may be conducted in other countries — such as Poland, home to Ajax parent company KGHM — but charged back to the company in Canada. This results in lower taxes for the company and fewer jobs for Canadians. Of course we all need jobs, but local existing mines are constantly hiring and

high-tech green industries, which also pay well, may choose to look for communities that offer employees a city with healthy air and groundwater. International students at Thompson Rivers University bring in approximately $100 million annually to our community. This is through student fees and spinoff spending in the community. Will these students see Kamloops as a desirable place to live while receiving their education? Do we go from a community in bloom to a community in gloom, with huge waste-rock piles at the gateway entrances to the city, 10 per cent less sunshine due to increased fog and an increase in the amount of diesel in the air from trucks (diesel being the No. 2 cancer-causing toxin, according to the World Health Organization)? Really, Kamloopsians, we can do better. Donna Greenlay Kamloops

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Natural gas-powered engines won’t be the only new feature to roll out when Kamloops’ new bus fleet hits the streets in 2015. BC Transit CEO and president Manuel Achadinha said his company has secured permission from the privacy commissioner to install closed-circuit cameras in the vehicles.

City to get 25 natural-gas transit buses By Andrea Klassen STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

BC Transit is promising a quieter, smoother ride for passengers in 2015, when the City of Kamloops replaces more than half its bus fleet with vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). Transportation Minister Todd Stone (pictured above) announced on Friday, Jan. 17, that the city will get 25 of the buses in the spring of 2015, with the province picking up $6 million of the $14 million cost. The buses will replace the 44-vehicle fleet’s oldest rides, some of which date back to 1995, at a cost of about $560,000 each. Not included in that figure is the cost for a natural-gas fuelling station the new buses will require. FortisBC vice-president Doyle Sam said his company will chip in $875,000 for the station, which could cost as much as $2.5 million. BC Transit spokeswoman Meribeth Burton said her company is looking to partner with other natural-gas fleets to offset some of the remaining costs. Stone said the move to natural gas jibes with the BC Liberal’s push to expand the use of what he calls “the fuel of the future” within the province.

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62 years: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a good life hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; X From A1

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the start of the first love story, one of two immigrants who found each other and then found a life in Canada, raising four children along the way. The second love story starts in 1958, when the Perszon family moved to Rayleigh. Back then, Joe said, Rayleigh was open range, farming land, a place where the Perszon kids â&#x20AC;&#x201D; two boys and two girls â&#x20AC;&#x201D; could run and play and mom and dad knew they were safe. It was a place with fruit trees and horses and chickens, where water came from a well, alfalfa grew in the fields and Caroline baked, canned and cooked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even though,â&#x20AC;? Caroline noted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like cooking much.â&#x20AC;?

There was one road with a metal gate at the end that had to be opened so Joe could drive home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was nothing here,â&#x20AC;? Joe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No school, nothing. The school was built in 1963. Before that, nothing.â&#x20AC;? He occasionally saw Mr. Puett, as Joe still calls him, an original homesteader for whom one Rayleigh street is named. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He had a house down by the river,â&#x20AC;? Joe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I met him once. He came by in a taxi and he stopped.â&#x20AC;? When one house wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t big enough, Joe and Caroline built another and watched as more houses rose through the years, more families moving to Rayleigh and calling it home. While those families came and went, the

The City of Kamloops has recognized the fact Caroline and Joe Perszon are Mr. and Mrs. Rayleigh, by virtue of their longevity in living in the Kamloops neighbourhood. Dave Eagles/KTW

Perszons stayed and were recognized earlier this month by the city for having lived in Rayleigh longer than anyone else there. Joe stayed in forestry, getting 50 cents for each tree he brought down. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But, that time, 50 cents, you could go get a haircut for that, lots of things,â&#x20AC;? he said. Eventually, Joe got a job as custodian with

the school district, ending up back in the area he had grown to love as he was assigned to Rayleigh elementary. They stayed in Rayleigh, Caroline said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good place to raise children. They cannot get into anything. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a quiet place.â&#x20AC;? Joe, 88, and Caroline, 83, arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too fond of heading downtown these days

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; too busy, too many cars and nothing like Rayleigh. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not bothered by the trains lumbering through their neighbourhood or by traffic on nearby Yellowhead Highway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t notice it,â&#x20AC;? Caroline said. They still have fruit trees â&#x20AC;&#x201D; cherry, apple, plum and pear â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no more canning. They give a lot

of the fruit away to neighbours, to seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; homes, to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food bank, to places where people will enjoy fresh fruit. With 11 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always someone who would love a fresh apple or pear. They go for walks through their neighbourhood, sometimes being greeted by a horn honk or a wave by others passing by. Sometimes, Joe said, they know who it is; other times, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s someone they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know. During Christmas, a woman rang their doorbell and, when Joe

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answered it, he was greeted with a box of cookies for him and his wife from a woman he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recognize. She said she had gone to school with the Perszon kids. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the real Christmas,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know her, but she was a kid in school.â&#x20AC;? Joe and Caroline donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want a lot of fuss made about their longevity in Rayleigh, nor did they want much made out of the length of their marriage. Their kids took them out for dinner and that was enough. When it was done, they headed back to their home and to a life they said they would never have changed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a marriage,â&#x20AC;? Caroline said. Joe agreed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a marriage. I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a good life here.â&#x20AC;?

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Welcome mat and fond farewells on North Shore By Cam Fortems STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

The North Shore is starting the year with the closure of an anchor tenant and a move across the river by another long-term retailer. Liquidation World, at the site of a former roller rink on Eighth Street, is expected to close at the end of February, part of a nationwide shutdown by operator Big Lots. The company did not return phone calls seeking comment. On the heels of Liquidation World’s closure comes a decision by a longtime Tranquille Road retailer to move to Valleyview. “We’re relocating and closing [this location)]” said Ann-Marie Fuoco, who has operated Light Your World for almost 18 years.

Fuoco is transitioning out of her small business, which will be taken over by employee Tara Chicoine. Light Your World will move to a Valleyview strip mall where tenants include Starbucks. Liquidation World Kamloops, which is located next to Bowlertime and the Dirty Jersey pub, is one of 73 stores closing across Canada. Citing losses, U.S.-based Big Lots announced late last year it would pull out of this country by the end of March. Each location has between 20 and 30 employees. Staff in Kamloops learned of the closure four days before Christmas. Calling the North Shore business area “a gem of a place,” Fuoco said the move

for her store is difficult but necessary to capture housing and population growth in the southeast sector of the city. Chicoine said the full-service store will be able to grow in a new location with highway exposure and parking availability. She said it remains relatively central, including to the North Shore clientele it has built up over nearly two decades. “They need to know, no matter where, we can look after them . . .” Chicoine said. “There’s an opening in the market and we’ll be able to grow our business.” To make its move easier, Light Your World is offering much of its stock at clearance prices. Steven Puhallo, executive director

of the North Shore Business Improvement Association, said the closure and relocation are part of the natural change in any commercial area. “Light Your World has been around for quite a while,” he said. “They’re good people and it’s a good business. “In any commercial district, you have closures and movement, people in and out.” The association depends on property owners and leasing firms to attract new tenants, but will become involved if requested, Puhallo said. However, the movement isn’t all one-way. Bonnie Matthews moved her Mulberry Bush consignment store to the 500-block of Tranquille Road. Her partner also moved his auto detail-

ing shop to North Kamloops. Both moved from downtown. Matthews said moving a store that had been in the same location — on Battle Street downtown — for 10 years is a challenge. But, she added, lower lease costs and access to the North

Shore population were important factors in the move. Another businesswoman recently purchased Mommy & Me in North Kamloops. “I’ve lived on the North Shore forever — it’s home,” said new operator Darlene Kelly. “I thought this was

a cool little store, as many people do.” Kelly said she remains committed to the North Shore retail area. She also credited Puhallo with injecting new energy and marketing effort into the business area, known as the Tranquille Market.

Road Closure Notice Effective immediately, the Monte Creek (Private) Forest Service Road will be closed at the 5.75km marker until further notice. The closure is to stabilize a section of the road damaged by erosion. Access through the closure area will be restricted to all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles only. Note the area past the closure can still be accessed by the Salmon River (Douglas Lake) Road or by the George Creek Connector onto the Pratt Lake Forest Service Road. The closure is approximately 27kms east of Kamloops. For more information contact the Okanagan Shuswap Natural Resource District at 250-558-1700 during regular business hours.

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Icy highway sends car ﬂipping A Lower Mainland woman was taken to Royal Inland Hospital with undetermined injuries after her vehicle hit a slippery part of the Coquihalla Highway on Monday, Jan. 20, and rolled several times. Staff Sgt. Doug Aird of the RCMP’s Tk’emlups rural detachment said the accident occurred at 10:15 a.m. about three kilometres south of Kamloops as the driver of the silver sedan was travelling northbound toward the city. Aird said the car left the highway and went into the outside ditch, where it rolled several times, entered the travel portion

of the highway and again rolled several more times, finally coming to rest on its side in the fast lane of the highway. The driver managed to get out of the car on her own and was taken by emergency personnel to hospital. The highway was down to one lane for almost an hour, while the vehicle suffered enough damage to be deemed a write-off. “Although roads do appear in great shape throughout the area, with the warmer weather, there are areas that are subject to frosty and icy conditions in early mornings and this should be kept in mind,” Aird said.

WHO WILL ROLL IN AFTER RONA? Rumours of a new tenant for the former Rona location on Versatile Drive between Aberdeen and Pineview Valley are premature, according to a spokesperson for the company. A Rona representative said the company is in talks with a buyer for the vacant 72,000-square-foot property at 1555 Versatile Dr,, but said the building has not yet sold. The company shut down the store last fall when it closed 11 non-profitable locations across the country as part of a $70-million cost-saving campaign. The store opened in 2007. Kamloops remains home to Rona, however, as the store at 416 Mt. Paul Way, in Tk’emlups Indian band land, remains open. Dave Eagles/KTW

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Sa-Hali students can Jam with Innovation Six Sa-Hali secondary students spent the weekend in Vancouver, taking part in the 2014 Junior Achievement B.C. Innovation Jam. This year’s instalment of the annual event focused on environmental innovation. Sophia de Zeeuw, one of the students who went, said the group — composed of three students each from grades 11 and 12 — had to maintain a good grade average and attendance in class and show an interest in business. Sophia, who is considering a career in advertising, said her team was nervous and excited about the opportunity. On Monday, Jan. 20, they listened to a keynote speech by Nicole Stefenelli, founder and CEO of the recycling company Urban Impact. They then attended a workshop presented by Joanna BuczkowskaMcCumber, managing director of the Sauder School of Business Research Centre for Social Innovation and Sustainability. After that, the teams created a business idea and video and presented it to a team of judges. The winning team was to receive $3,000.

LOCAL NEWS Today (Tuesday, Jan. 21), all videos will be online at youtube.com. The video that receives the most “likes” will win the People’s Choice Award. Voting ends on Friday, Feb. 21.

City excels in Worksafe BC audit

The City of Kamloops recently passed a WorkSafeBC Certificate of Recognition (COR) audit conducted by an external auditor. COR recognizes and rewards employers who go beyond the legal requirements of the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation by taking a best-practices approach to implementing safetymanagement systems in occupational health and safety and return-towork programs. The city achieved an overall score of 93 per cent for its occupational health and safety program, with a specific score of 99 per cent for the city’s stay at work/

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return-to-work program. Employers who successfully implement these systems and complete certification may be eligible for rebates of up to 15 per cent of their annual WorkSafeBC assessment. Ultimately, city CAO David Trawin noted, programs such as these help create a safer workplace and community, reduce employee injuries and reduce costs associated with injuries, thereby saving taxpayer costs.

Highland Valley helps NVIT with $25,000

Highland Valley Copper has given the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology $25,000, a donation

made through the mining company’s new Community Investment Strategy. The money will be used to help provide trades courses at the Merritt campus of the institution through its Bridging to Trades Program. The first of the new trades instruction there starts on Feb. 3 with an electrician pre-apprenticeship program.

Deadline nears for Ag Excellence program

Deadline for the Excellence in Ag program operated by the Federated Co-Operatives Ltd. is Jan. 31. The program, introduced last year, includes a scholarship of up to

$20,000 paid over a four-year period. It also includes a summer internship for up to three years at a retail cooperative in Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta, which includes a salary and monthly living allowance. After completing the program, students will have the opportunity for full-time employment at a retail co-operative. Students must be studying at a postsecondary level in agriculture or business in Western Canada, must maintain a minimum average of 75 per cent and be a Canadian citizen or have permanentresident status. More information is available online at coopconnection.ca.

Is borrowing for your RRSPs the right choice? It’s time of year again, tax time. Often we are unsure of how to maximize our retirement savings and get a tax return, while still staying on budget. This leaves us asking “Should I borrow to make a contribution?” Many experts believe you should borrow to contribute to you RRSP if interest rates are low and you know you will be able to pay off your loan within a year or two. One of the first things to think about when deciding whether or not to borrow money, for anything, is whether the debt you are going to take on is good or bad debt. Most people when they hear the word “debt” automatically think negative because it involves owing something- usually money- to someone or some organization, but financial experts point out that not all debt is created equal. Bad debt is any form of debt with a high interest rate for things you don’t really need or can’t afford, such as charging an expensive vacation on your credit card. Consumer debt (credit cards) is the worst form of debt because it carries the highest interest rates and generally you can’t generate a return from your purchases. Good debt includes anything that is too expensive to pay cash for but is something you need or can be considered a good investment. Examples of this would be buying a home or a loan to improve your education. Both of these examples increase your net worth or ability to make money. In the situation of borrowing to contribute to an RRSP, the tax-free growth of your money in your RRSP, should offset the cost of the loan. You can use the tax refund that you get from making a contribution to help pay off the loan faster. By doing this, you have the opportunity maximize your RRSP contribution room, take full advantage of compound interest, and most importantly, reduce the amount you pay for your income tax. Talk to an advisor, like myself, before the tax deadline to discuss your current situation and options.

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The Red Bridge will be closed during daylight hours this weekend as routine maintenance is conducted. The closure will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25, and Sunday, Jan. 26, between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The bridge will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists. During the closure, motorists can cross the Thompson River via Overlanders Bridge to the west or over Yellowhead Bridge on Highway 5 to the east. Inspection of the bridge last year also closed the span.

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

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25. The cry made by sheep 26. Beatty-Benning movie 30. Concealed 33. Political action committee 34. High rock piles (Old English) 35. Scottish county (abbr.) 36. Goat and camel hair fabric 37. A very large body of water 38. Fabric stain 39. Israeli city ___ Aviv 40. Shoe’s underside 42. Military legal corps 43. Patti Hearst’s captors 44. Undecided

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, though you may be pinching pennies that doesn’t mean you cannot make a purchase that will beneﬁt the household. Make a budget so you’ll learn how to spend wisely. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You may need to subscribe to a new way of thinking, Gemini. The way you have been doing things lately is not working out too well. Ask a family member for advice.

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DOWN 1. Singular cardinals hypothesis (abbr.) 2. Small water craft 3. Opposite of ecto 4. The woman 5. Skeletal muscle 6. Devoid of warmth and cordiality 7. Decameter 8. Italian goodbye 9. Mediation council 10. Impudence 12. A desert in S Israel 14. Japanese seaport 15. Nob or goblin 20. Ingested 22. Swiss river 24. Protects head from weather 25. Lava rock 26. Designer identifier 27. 34470 FL 28. Petrified ancient animal 29. Gas used in refrigeration 30. Journeys to Mecca 31. 8th month, Jewish calendar 32. Small indefinite quantity 33. Taps 41. Extremely high frequency 44. Iguanidae genus 45. From the Leaning Tower’s city 46. Cologne 47. Moses’ elder brother (Bible) 50. A minute amount (Scott) 51. Hindu name for 4 epochs 52. Faded and dull 53. Radioactivity unit 55. The face of a clock 56. The inner forearm bone 59. Tai language of the Mekong region 60. Embrocate 61. Possessed 62. Public promotions 64. Sorrowful

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, don’t allow your emotions to get the best of you during a disagreement this week. Be sure to gather all of the facts before you form an opinion. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, this is the perfect week to correct any wrong impressions you might have made. Be overly generous with all the people you meet. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, speak up if you don’t like the way something is being done. Change can’t happen if you don’t voice your opinion, so overcome your reservations. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, if you want to broaden your horizons you will have to explore beyond your comfort zone. It may not always be comfortable, but it can be adventurous. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you have many questions, but not enough answers are coming your way. Delve a little deeper this week.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, too much of a good thing can make it difficult to focus on other tasks and responsibilities. Make the effort to stay focused so you don’t find yourself falling behind. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you will likely find yourself in a domestic groove over the next few days. Use the time to get creative in the kitchen, straighten up the abode and do some decorating.

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LOCAL NEWS

Chartwell’s Perseverance paid off for Oak Hills Mobile Home Park resident Barb Maxmute, whose latest assessment notice pegged her home at far less a value than she deemed it to be. Having undertaken renovations, Maxmute was certain her $29,600 assessment was low. After explaining her situation to BC Assessment, the agency agreed — and Maxmute’s home is now valued at $49,700. Dave Eagles/KTW

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Barb Maxmute’s latest assessment notice contained an unwelcome surprise. While most Kamloops property owners will see modest fluctuations in the values or their homes this year, BC Assessment notified Maxmute her mobile home had dropped almost 30 per cent in value in the space of a year — falling to $29,600 from $41,900. “That’s an awful drop,” she said. Talking to other neighbours in Westsyde’s Oakdale Mobile Home Park, Maxmute said she is not alone in taking a value hit. But, she questions the information the provincial organization is using to figure out what her home is worth. And, because she took the initiative to call BC Assessment, Maxmute saw her home’s value soar to $49,700 from $29,600. When she initially called BC Assessment, Maxmute said there was no record of about $30,000 worth of improvements made to her home after she moved there in 2005, including a new furnace and air-conditioning unit, new windows and deck improvements. “They said I was classed as being in ‘fair’ condition,” Maxmute said. “I don’t think so.”

Graham Held, deputy assessor for Kamloops, said it’s not uncommon for assessors to miss out on renovations made in mobile-home parks, even if they have a major impact on the home’s value. “They’re usually smaller in scale than a house so, when someone wants to go in and renovate a manufactured home, it’s a smaller-scale project,” he said. “They tend to have a smaller area of cabinetry so, if you want to update the cabinets, there’s less work. There’s less work if you want to update the flooring. There’s less work if you want to update the fixtures. But, those small-scale improvements can have a big impact.” Because her mobile-home park is assessed as a whole, without assessors studying individual homes each year, Maxmute believed her home value was being dragged down unnecessarily. “It’s not fair,” she said. “You can take two trailers from the same year and they can look completely different. I don’t know how they can lump us all in the same group.” Held said the trailers in Oakdale are assessed in the same manner as single-family homes in the city — by looking at similar sales data, generally within the same mobile-home park or neighbourhood.

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However, because mobile homeowners don’t own the land on which their home rests, Held said assessments are more volatile. He encourages property owners who have concerns like Maxmute’s to get in touch with BC Assessment before Jan. 31, so assessors can take a closer look and determine if they have made a mistake. “We need folks to call us when we seem to be missing the mark,” he said. “And sometimes we’re not, but sometimes we are. This is mass appraisal. We just simply could never get out and see every property in our jurisdiction every year.” Held said the goal is to correct any mistakes made before the revised rolls the city uses for property tax purposes are sent out. “This is part of our auditing process,” he said. “The best auditors we have are the property owners. They know their property. They live in their property. They know their neighbours’ properties.” To log a concern about a property assessment, call BC Assessment at 1-866-825-8322, visit the Kamloops assessment office at 805 Renfrew Ave. in North Kamloops between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Mondays to Fridays, or go online to bcassessment.ca.

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Hay reaches 600 on home turf By Marty Hastings STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.com

T’S NOT OFTEN KAMLOOPS Blazers’ fans are heard cheering for a member of the Vancouver Giants, but they did exactly that on the weekend. One of their own — River City product Don Hay — reached a milestone only two other WHL head coaches have surpassed — 600 wins. “To me, being raised here in Kamloops and coaching the Blazers my first three years in that dressing room and then to win the 600th here — yeah, it’s a special feeling,” said Hay, whose Vancouver Giants dominated every phase of the game in a 6-2 win over the Blazers on Friday, Jan. 17, at Interior Savings Centre. Hay was an assistant coach with the Blue and Orange from 1986 to 1992 before he took over the head coaching position, which he held from 1992 to 1995. He won three Memorial Cups in Kamloops — one as an assistant in 1992, when Tom Renney was in charge, and two as a head coach, in 1994 and 1995. Hay’s first 144 wins as a head coach came in his stint behind the Blazers’ bench. “I remember the first game,” Hay said. “It was a loss to Portland here, when it was Riverside Coliseum, and the next night was a win in Tacoma. “I remember those two just like they were yesterday, but I forget a lot of the other ones.” He likely won’t forget what happened on Friday — reaching a landmark in front of family and friends, with an announced attendance of 4,227. Had the home team won on Friday, current Blazers’ bench boss Guy Charron would have leapfrogged Hay and became the

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second-winningest head coach in franchise history. Ken Hitchcock leads the pack with 291 wins. Instead of Charron reaching 145, Hay became only the third coach in league history to reach 600, joining Ken Hodge (742) and Lorne Molleken (603). KTW waited for Hay to emerge outside the Giants’ dressing room. Before he did, there was a roar — the type reserved only for big-time moments. “I know the players wanted to win it for me, to get it over with,” Hay said. “You try not to think about it. You’ve been a long time in the league. You’ve coached good players. You’ve worked with good people. You don’t have success unless there’s other people involved. I’ve been very lucky. “To have family and friends here in Kamloops, and this city means a lot, it’s really special.”

Taran Kozun of the Seattle Thunderbirds earned a victory over his old team, the Kamloops Blazers, on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Interior Savings Centre. He made 30 saves in Seattle’s 3-2 win over Kamloops. Allen Douglas/KTW

Kozun,T-Birds burn Blazers

Goaltender Taran Kozun, recently dealt to the Seattle Thunderbirds from the Kamloops Blazers at the WHL trade deadline, is off to a smoking-hot start with his new team. Kozun’s first two outings with Seattle could not have gone any better, with the 19-year-old netminder posting a pair of shutouts — stopping 26 shots in a 4-0 win over Tri-City in Kent, Wash., on Friday, Jan. 17, and making 28 saves in a 1-0 overtime triumph over Spokane on Tuesday, Jan. 14. On Saturday, Jan. 18, he and the T-Birds burned the Blazers, winning 3-2 at ISC. The announced attendance was 4,408. Kozun made 30 saves. Seattle is hosting Moose Jaw tonight (Jan. 21). Next up for the Blazers are the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Game time is 7 p.m. at ISC on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Lethbridge was the only team sitting below the Blue and Orange in the league’s standings at KTW’s press deadline on Monday, Jan. 20. Prior to their matchup tonight against the hometown Prince George Cougars, the Canes (9-34-2-3), the Eastern Conference’s worst team, sat two points back of Kamloops (10-31-2-3), the Western Conference’s cellar dwellers. The Blazers play three home games this week.

Nathan Looysen will remember this goal for a long time to come, his first in the Western Hockey League, scored on Friday, Jan. 17, at ISC. Allen Douglas/KTW

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UNIVERSITY SPORTS

Rookie guard making her mark with WolfPack By Adam Williams

LEFT: Sydney Williams of the TRU WolfPack fends off Tessa Hart of the Fraser Valley Cascades in Canada West basketball action at the Tournament Capital Centre on Friday, Jan. 17. The TRU guard is turning heads in her freshman campaign. Neither Williams nor the WolfPack had a great weekend, though, with Fraser Valley sweeping a two-game set. RIGHT: Williams lines up a free throw against the Cascades. Allen Douglas/KTW

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Sydney Williams is not your average freshman. For one, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s started all but one game for the TRU WolfPack womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volleyball team â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including a stretch of 15 in a row â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and Williams is among the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s topfive players in most statistical categories. The 18-year-old from Langley has led the team in defensive rebounds for most of the season â&#x20AC;&#x201D; unusual, considering she is a 5-foot-8 guard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been different,â&#x20AC;? Williams said of her transition to the Canadian Interuniveristy Sports ranks. Not only is she adjusting to playing the game against women rather than teenagers, but also the gruelling travel and the burden of her responsibility as a starter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just been pretty lucky with what my coach has been giving me, in terms of opportunities for shooting and everything,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all just a new thing for me, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just taking it day by day, enjoying it and working hard.â&#x20AC;? Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success this season might make her seem like a natural talent, but basketball didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always come easy. In her early days, the Brookswood secondary product said she was â&#x20AC;&#x153;athletic, but completely out of control,â&#x20AC;? lacking ball skills and shooting ability, relying solely on her athleticism. Williams continued to work on her game day after day in the gym with her high school coach. She has come a long way since those days, Williams said, and become a far different player than she was the first time she took the court in Grade 8. When Reeves

CITY OF KAMLOOPS Notice to Electors of Alternative Approval Process North Shore Community Policing OfďŹ ce This notice is to advise electors in the City of Kamloops of the intention to adopt the "North Shore Community Policing OfďŹ ce Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 14-1-172". The purpose of the bylaw is to borrow an amount not to exceed $1,550,000 to ďŹ nance the cost to purchase property at 915 7th Street and part of 880 8th Street and renovate the existing building for the North Shore Community Policing OfďŹ ce, that will be repaid over a period not to exceed 15 years. It is estimated that the borrowing will result in a tax increase for the average residential property of $2.63 per year. A copy of Bylaw No. 14-1-172 and a summary of the proposal are available from the Legislative Services Division at City Hall during each business day of the week between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. For project details, please contact Jodie MacDonald, RCMP Municipal Support Services Manager, at telephone 250-828-3235 or email: jmacdonald@kamloops.ca.

approached her to be a part of the WolfPack, she felt a loyalty toward him, having known him since she was 13. Reeves stressed the importance of family throughout her recruitment process and Williams said that hit home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The girls here, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for sure something that made me choose this place over other schools, because of how well everyone (gets along),â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You spend so much time with everyone, so he really emphasized that this is your second family.â&#x20AC;? Reevesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history at Brookswood â&#x20AC;&#x201D; before coming to TRU he coached the school to three consecutive provincial championships and a 124-2 record â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was also a draw for Williams. Playing under the man who has built the WolfPack womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball program from the ground up is motivational. X See WILLIAMS A19

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The City of Kamloops proposes to borrow the money to purchase property and renovate an existing building for the Community Policing OfďŹ ce on the North Shore of the City of Kamloops unless, by 4:30 pm on February 21, 2014, at least 10% of the electors in the whole of the City of Kamloops sign an elector response form opposing the implementation of the proposal unless the City of Kamloops holds a vote. The number of elector responses required to prevent the City of Kamloops from proceeding unless a vote is held is estimated to be 6,836. A report respecting the basis on which this determination was made is available upon request from the Legislative Services Division, City Hall. Alternative Approval Elector Response Forms Elector responses are required to be submitted to the City of Kamloops on forms that can be obtained during regular business hours from the Legislative Services Division at City Hall; the form may also be downloaded from the main page of the City of Kamloops website at www. kamloops.ca. The only elector response forms that will be accepted by the City of Kamloops are the ones provided by the City of Kamloops, or an accurate copy of the form. Only electors of the City of Kamloops are eligible to sign the elector response forms. There are two types of electors - resident electors and non-resident property electors. Resident elector - a person who is a Canadian citizen, is 18 years of age or older, has resided in BC for the previous six months and has resided in the City of Kamloops for the previous 30 days prior to signing an elector response form. Non-resident property elector - a person who is a Canadian citizen, is 18 years of age or older, has resided in BC for the previous six months and has owned property in the City of Kamloops for the previous 30 days prior to signing an elector response form. Note that only one non-resident property elector may sign an elector response form per property, regardless of how many people own the property. Resident electors signing the elector response form must provide their full name and address. Non-resident property electors must provide their full name, residential address and the address of the property in relation to which they are entitled to register as a non-resident property elector. The City of Kamloops will not share the information on the form with anyone other than the Corporate OfďŹ cer, or other person designated by the Corporate OfďŹ cer. Submissions and Further Information Signed Alternative Approval Elector Response Forms must be delivered, faxed, or emailed no later than 4:30 pm on February 21, 2014 (postmarks not accepted), to: Legislative Services Division, City Hall 7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops BC V2C 1A2 Telephone: 250-828-3483; fax: 250-828-3578; email: legislate@kamloops.ca

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“You want to be coached by someone who is not only developing your skills and your team, but the program itself.” If Williams’s success this season has been a surprise to some, Reeves does not count himself among them. “I knew she was an incredible offensive talent,” Reeves said. “Her athleticism, defensively, I knew she could stay with some of the better players in our league. “She’s got a little bit to grow yet in the basketball IQ side of the game, but when you recruit someone with the athletic ability and the potential that Syd had — her numbers right now aren’t staggering to me.” With every season comes struggles, nights like Saturday (Jan. 18) when the ball just doesn’t drop. The WolfPack lost their second game in as many nights to the Fraser Valley Cascades, losing 75-67 at the Tournament Capital Centre. TRU is 7-7 on the campaign, good enough for fourth in the Canada West’s pacific conference. Williams continues to develop the mental side of her game, trying not to be too hard on herself when the shots aren’t going her way.

There is a long way to go but, with four more seasons under the mentorship of Reeves and his coaching staff, there’s a good chance she’ll get there. “With what we’ve accomplished, I believe in the program more now,” Williams said. “I believe that we can accomplish so much more.”

By Marty Hastings STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.com

Cascades cruise

The WolfPack men’s basketball team didn’t fare much better on the weekend, losing both of its games to the Cascades. On Saturday, TRU fell 79-69 and on Friday it was 74-65. The Pack falls to 7-7 on the season and is tied for third in the Pacific.

Earning the split

TRU’s volleyball men moved their record to 11-5 after a weekend split with the hometown Winnipeg Wesmen. After falling 3-1 in the first match of the Manitoba road trip on Friday, Jan. 17, TRU downed Winnipeg in straight sets on Saturday — 36-34, 25-23, 25-21. Brad Gunter and Casey Knight both had 15 kills for the WolfPack.

A set is a start

The TRU women’s volleyball team found

Basebrawl suspensions

Logan Proulx of the Selkirk College Saints hits the deck, while Dayton shaw of the TRU WolfPack chases the puck in B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League play at Memorial Arena on Friday, Jan. 17. Allen Douglas/KTW

itself on the winning end of a set for the first time this season on Friday, with a 26-24 victory against the Winnipeg Wesmen. TRU went on to lose the match and was defeated in straight sets by Winnipeg the following night.

Ice Wolves’ weekend

The TRU WolfPack hockey team split a pair of B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League games at Memorial Arena on the weekend. In a tilt that did not lack scoring, the WolfPack rumbled past the Trinity Western University Spartans on Saturday, winning 9-5. On Friday, the Selkirk College Saints of Castlegar beat TRU 3-1.

Anthony Delong (2), Josh Macdonald (2), Colton Schell, Brandon Watson, Brodie Gibbon, Tyler Berkholz, Alex Martin and Dayton Shaw tallied goals on the weekend. Shaw’s marker was his first in the BCIHL. Chris Solecki backstopped the home team on Saturday. Stephen Wolff was between the pipes for the Pack on Saturday. TRU is twice playing the Simon Fraser University Clan next weekend at Memorial — on Friday, Jan. 24, and on Saturday, Jan. 25. Game times are 8:30 p.m on Friday and 8 p.m. on Saturday. TRU (11-6) sits third in the BCIHL standings, two points back of first-place SFU (12-3).

Suspensions have been handed down to TRU WolfPack baseball players involved in an apparent brawl on the school’s campus in November. “What happened in residence, it was all dealt with internally through the university, so I don’t want to comment on that,” TRU athletic director Ken Olynyk said. “We ended up suspending from games in March seven baseball players.” Olynyk chose not to release the players’ names. The suspensions — ranging in games from 10 to 12 — will be served at the start of the ball team’s spring season in March. Head coach Ray Chadwick and his charges are traveling to Arizona for pre-season exhibition games in February. The players involved in the fight will be on the trip. “The reason for that is they raised money for that trip,” Olynyk said. “We talked about that with the directors of the Kamloops Collegiate Baseball Society (KCBS) and I also talked about that internally with people at the university that work in the judicial and student-affairs office. “What occured, it occurs at other institutions. “We could’ve walked away from it. We want to remind all of our stu-

TRU athletic director Ken Olynyk confirmed seven TRU WolfPack baseball players will miss games in March due to their involvement in an incident on the Kamloops school’s campus in November.

dent-athletes that when you become a student-athlete, fair or unfair, you are held to a standard and it has to do with the representation of our university.” The WolfPack baseball team is run by the KCBS, but it still falls under the umbrella of TRU Athletics. Olynyk addressed rumours the WolfPack had plans to nix the baseball program. “Absolutely not,” Olynyk said. “I respect the directors of the KCBS. I respect Ray Chadwick tremendously. He does a great job. “This is not a situation where we’re going to cut ties with the baseball program.”

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Spin wheels to raise money for MS Society The Interior Grasslands Cycling Club (IGCC) is not quite ready for the outdoors, but organizers are inviting all comers to an indoor fundraising event for the MS Society of Canada. Save-On-Foods in Sahali will be the location for a roller-racing event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. “Not only is this form of cycling competition very popular in Europe, where there are professional leagues, it is slowly getting accepted in Canada as well, and is also a great entertainment for spectators,” a club press release said. There will be four sets of rollers and four track bikes attached to frames, with computer-controlled sprint programs ranging in distance from 500 metres to

Vernon Panthers. Adam Phillips and Jason Pinneo each had 14 points in the battle for bronze, while Dima Pokhylov and Keegan Marchand added 10 points apiece. Pokhylov and Quintin Quinn earned game MVP honours on the weekend and Pinneo was named to the tournament all-star team. The Sabres posted a 3-1 record, with their only loss coming to the host Clarence Fulton Maroons.

TOURNAMENT CAPITAL SPORTS 2,000 metres. The event does not require any previous experience. Running shoes are required. There is no entry fee, but the MS Society will accept donations.

Sabres claim bronze

Arjun Dhaliwal led the Sa-Hali Sabres to victory in the bronzemedal matchup at the senior boys’ basketball Clarence Fulton Secondary Classic tournament in Vernon on the weekend. He bagged 20 points in an 85-84 overtime win over the

Titans winless in Pitt Meadows

Reid Sellars’ inclusion to the tournament all-star team was the highlight of the South Kamloops Titans’ weekend at a senior boys’

basketball tournament in Pitt Meadows. South Kam was unable to post a win. In the Titans’ final contest, against Collingwood of West Vancouver, Eric Davis Shaak notched 12 points and was named the player of the game. Kade Graham-McGaffin netted 18 points.

Nordic event at Stake Lake

The Overlander Ski Club is hosting a provincial cross-country skiing event at Stake Lake on Saturday, Jan. 25, and Sunday, Jan. 26. Sanctioned by Cross Country BC, the Teck BC Cup No. 2 races will feature skiers from across the province, with nearly 300

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participants already signed up to compete. The individual-start free-technique race gets underway at 11 a.m. on Saturday. The mass-start race begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Registration is open until Wednesday, Jan. 22. Sign up online at zone4.ca. Email 2014teckbccup@gmail.com for more information. Anyone who attends is asked to carpool to the event, as parking space is limited. Supporters are also encouraged to bring cow bells and make noise for their favourite skiers. Admission is free. For More Sports Briefs Log on to kamloopsthisweek.com

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SPORTS ME-OH-MAIA — SA-HALI WINS BRONZE Maia Wallace of the Sa-Hali Sabres looks to pass upcourt at a senior girls’ high school basketball tournament held at NorKam and Sa-Hali secondary schools on the weekend. Duchess Park of Prince George beat Vernon 70-54 to claim gold, with Sa-Hali dumping Abbotsford Christian 72-40 in the bronze-medal matchup. Jaida Wallat of the Sabres and Rachel Cantin of the NorKam Saints were named tournament all stars. Allen Douglas/KTW

Penton: NHL’s ‘East’ is the least

HERE’S NO doubt this year that, in the National Hockey League, East is least and West is best. A huge discrepancy in win-loss records was starkly apparent when the 30 NHL teams hit the mid-January point. As it stood, only four of the Eastern teams — Pittsburgh, Boston, Tampa Bay and Montreal — had more points than the eighth-place team in the powerful West. Funny thing is, when you think of the NHL and power, a number of Eastern Conferencerelated thoughts come quickly to mind: Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin, and, thanks to the Toronto-centric announcers on the national sports channels, one would think the Leafs are a powerhouse, too. Sorry, Leaf Nation, they’re not. Still. The Leafs and their 53 points would be

BRUCE PENTON From PRESS ROW a sickly ninth in the Western Conference, where the eighth and final playoff spot was held down by Minnesota Wild and their 55 points. Eastern Conferenceleading Pittsburgh had 70 points in mid-January, which would have put them third in the West, behind Anaheim and Chicago, both of which had suffered only eight regulation-time losses in 49 games. The St. Louis Blues also had a mere eight defeats. While the bulk of the NHL’s power lies in the West, it’s theoretically

easier for a Western team to make the playoffs, since only six of the 14 teams will miss out. The East, which consists of 16 teams, disqualifies eight teams for post-season play. But, when they start playing for keeps in April, watch for Pittsburgh or Boston to be as strong a Stanley Cup contender as the West representative. Why? Because of the extraordinary power in the West, where nine of the 14 teams were at .500 or better, the road to the Cup final will be a lot more strenuous for the team that finally survives. The Eastern rep in the final, by comparison, will have a relative breeze through the first three rounds. Only five of the East’s 16 teams were at .500 or better in mid-January. Care to comment? Email to brucepenton2003@ yahoo.ca

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SPORTS KEEN ON KEELY Tristan Keely is surrounded by a group of Kamloops Blazers last week at Royal Inland Hospital, where they handed out stuffed animals collected on Teddy Bear Night, held on Dec. 7 at Interior Savings Centre. Fans hurled to the ice 2,332 stuffed animals and and 1,023 winter garments, such as tuques and gloves. The Blazers pictured, from left, are Bolton Pouliot, Nick Chyzowski, Ryan Rehill, Matt Needham and Matt Revel. Tricia Walsh-Mercuri photo

A visit to the Patch is all about great music, great fun, and a chance to hear from the athletes through up close and personal interviews. Right next door at the Kamloops Curling Club you'll get a chance to meet the athletes during autograph sessions. Current schedules are available at curling.ca/2014brier. The Memorial Arena and the Kamloops Curling Club are just a few short blocks from the Interior Savings Centre. Free shuttles available. SEASON OF CHAMPIONS SPONSORS

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Tight room, depth have Storm rolling By Marty Hastings STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.com

Love is in the air at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre, home of the Kamloops Storm. “Depth is our biggest strength and another thing that makes us strong is our dressing room,” head coach Ed Patterson said. “The boys all get along. They love each other. They have fun on and off the ice. They care about each other.” It’s tough to argue with Patterson, who, along with assistant coaches Kyle Panasuk and Todd Rasmussen, seems to have found the magic potion, with the Storm (33-7-0-1) sitting tied atop the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League standings with one month remaining in the regular season. The Storm and the Beaver Valley Nitehawks (32-7-1-2) each have 67 points. Kamloops posted two wins and one loss on the weekend, falling 6-3 to the North Okanagan Knights in Armstrong on Friday, Jan. 17, before bouncing back with a pair of victories at McArthur — 5-1 over Revelstoke on Saturday, Jan. 18, and 3-1 over Fernie on Sunday, Jan. 19. “We had a little wake-up call on Friday night, where we put 65 shots on net, but we

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Liam Mcleod makes a blocker save for the Kamloops Storm at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre on Sunday, Jan. 19. The league-leading Storm beat Fernie 3-1. Kamloops is hosting a pair of games this weekend. Allen Douglas/KTW

didn’t necessarily play the way we want to play,” Patterson said. “We didn’t do the little things and it cost us a victory, so I think it was great for the boys, to get us back on track.” With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, the Storm’s players can glance around the dressing room and find the teammates Patterson and general manager Barry Dewar have backed to go deep into the KIJHL playoffs. “We didn’t feel the need to make any big roster moves,” said Patterson, adding the Storm’s most-notable transaction was picking up 20-year-old defenceman Brett DeFrias from the Golden Rockets.

“There might have been more skilled or better players out there, but they weren’t a better fit in our dressing room.” Chemistry, it seems, is key to Patterson’s coaching philosophy — and he’s counting on it, at least in part, to take the franchise where it hasn’t been in five years. The Storm’s last appearance in the KIJHL championship series came in 2009 when they were swept by the Nelson Leafs. Kamloops is hosting a pair of games this weekend at McArthur, with Osoyoos in town on Saturday, Jan. 25, and Chase making the short trip west on Sunday, Jan. 26.

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OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AND ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Council of the City of Kamloops hereby gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing: TIME: PLACE:

Location:

1615, 1755, 1821, 1831, 1845, 1861, 1869, 1887, 1899, 1921, 1927, 1943, 1945, 1957, 1965, 1975, 2401, and 2785 Ord Road, as shown on the following sketch:

Purpose:

To rezone various FD (Future Development) zoned properties on Ord Road to I-1 (Light Industrial), MHP (Mobile Home Park), P-1 (Parks and Recreation), and P-4 (Public and Quasi-Public Use) to implement policies of the North Shore Neighbourhood Plan and legitimize existing land uses.

January 28, 2014, at 7:00 pm City Hall Council Chambers (7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC)

to consider the following proposed amendments to KAMPLAN: The Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 5-1-2146) and City of Kamloops Zoning Bylaw No. 5-1-2001: 1.

Purpose:

To amend KAMPLAN: The Official Community Plan Schedule 1, Development Permit Areas, Section 1.17, Intensive Residential Design Guidelines, Section II, Small Lot Residential Development Permit Guidelines, to require that in addition to lots with less than 370 m2 in area or less than 9 m frontage that a single-family dwelling with a secondary suite on a lot that is less than 464 m2 in area will be subject to a Development Permit for form and character.

Location:

331 and 343 Seymour Street West, as shown on the following sketch:

The proposed amendment, as shown on the map above, would rezone: • • •

Purpose:

To rezone the subject properties from RS-1 (Single Family Residential-1) to RS-1S (Single Family Residential - Suite) with a site-specific amendment to reduce the minimum lot size in order to allow subdivision of the property into two lots and the construction of a single-family house with a suite on each lot. The proposed houses will be subject to a Development Permit to control form and character.

Location:

2000 Qu'appelle Boulevard and 2022 Galore Crescent, as shown on the following sketch:

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2785 Ord Road from FD (Future Development) to P-1 (Parks and Recreation) and P-4 (Public and Quasi-Public Use); 2401 Ord Road and 1755 Ord Road from FD (Future Development) to MHP (Mobile Home Park); 1615 Ord Road from FD (Future Development) to P-1 (Parks and Recreation); and 1821, 1831, 1845, 1861, 1869, 1887, 1899, 1921, 1927, 1943, 1945, 1957, 1965, and 1975 Ord Road from FD (Future Development) to I-1 (Light Industrial), all with a site-specific amendment to permit single-family residential subject to FD (Future Development) zoning regulations. In addition, the properties will not be permitted to have bulk petroleum product sales and storage, storage of asphalt materials, or crematoriums, and any sandblasting activities must occur indoors. An accessory dwelling unit is permitted in a stand-alone building on these properties, provided it does not exceed a footprint of 210 m2.

A copy of the proposed amendments to KAMPLAN: The Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 5-1-2146) and City of Kamloops Zoning Bylaw No. 5-1-2001 may be inspected at the Legislative Services Division, City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. City Hall is located on the following transit routes: No. 1 - Tranquille, No. 2 - Parkcrest, and No. 3 - Westsyde. For schedule and route information, please visit http://www.bctransit.com/regions/kam. All persons who consider themselves affected by the adoption of the proposed amendments to KAMPLAN: The Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 5-1-2146) and City of Kamloops Zoning Bylaw No. 5-1-2001 and wish to register an opinion may do so by: 1.

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

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

For further information concerning the proposed amendments or for the Development and Engineering Services Department's report to Council, please contact the Planning and Development Division at 250-828-3561or visit our website at: Purpose:

To rezone the subject properties, as shown on the sketch above, from:

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RM-1 (Multiple Family - Low Density) and FD (Future Development) to RS-1S (Single Family Residential - Suite) to facilitate the subdivision of eight lots;

Dated January 16, 2014

FD (Future Development) to CD-4 (Qu'Appelle Boulevard Comprehensive Development Zone Four) and RS-4 (Single Family Residential-4) to facilitate two-family, multiple-family, and single-family residential; and

RS-1 (Single Family Residential-1) and RS-1S (Single Family Residential - Suite) to OS (Open Space).

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Mayor Peter Milobar awards the muse for Business in the Arts to John Watson of Watson Engineering. To see more photos from the event, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com and click on the “Entertainment” tab. Andrea Klassen/KTW

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OHNNY Canuck scored in Kamloops on the weekend. Granted, Johnny’s creator, Adam MackaySmith, has had more than a few goals in the past two years, but he now can add a homegrown award to his shelf. Mackay-Smith was one of two local artists who, along with a Kamloops business, received a Mayor’s Award for the Arts at the annual fundraiser, held on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre in Aberdeen.

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He won in the film and new media category, facing off against Chris Bose and Mastermind Studios. Watson Engineering won the Business in the Arts award. Other nominees were Mastermind Studios and Noran Printing. Actor Sheanna James was named Emerging Artist, a category that also included artist Byron Steele and theatre actor/ director Melissa Thomas. They were all there, along with about 320 other supporters of the

arts who paid $125 each for the chance to enter the winter-white ballroom created by Judy Basso. As befits an event bearing the mayor’s name, Peter Milobar spoke to the gathering and, yes, he talked about the possibility of a performing-arts centre, telling all the idea is moving forward “in bits and squirts.” Milobar said he expects the committee looking into the feasibility of such a venture to accelerate its discus-

sions this year, no doubt fuelled by the one subject most people were talking about — the future of the now-empty downtown building that housed the Kamloops Daily News. The general consensus, from people KTW talked with, is that the Fourth and Seymour location downtown is the perfect site for the centre, with a parkade attached or, more likely, underneath. There were pitches for some retail space and several people were advocating the Kamloops

Museum and Archives be moved there, too, so it can continue to grow. Milobar, who no doubt heard the same suggestions throughout the evening, kept his own opinions to himself, but told the applauding audience “there is the wrong way to do things and then there’s the Kamloops way.” The speechifying was kept to a minimum and the white-draped stage was taken over by a variety of local artists, starting with Ben Bermiller, who brought a multi-media, multi-

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craft performance that involved video of people discussing their favourite seasons, a dance and, finally, one of his own compositions, all held together by the evening’s theme of winter. Two short videos created by Kora Vanderlip — Performance: Last fall and In The Mind’s Eye — were shown and, after the Three Muses sculptures, created by Lorel Sternig, were handed out, Anita Eccleston took the stage for some classic jazz. Backed by Kris

Ruston, Tracy Clarke and Richard Graham, she performed Cheek to Cheek, Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend and one of her own creations, Scarlet Scribbles. The evening began with classical music from Kamloops Symphony Orchestra (KSO) musicians Catharine Dochstader, Sally Arai and Annette Dominik. Money raised from the event — the seventh since former mayor Terry Lake created it — is shared among the KSO, the Kamloops Art Gallery and Western Canada Theatre. Boosting the total were a variety of silentauction and raffle packages.

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Kamloops-based artist Andrea Kastner’s first local show, The Waste Land, is at the Kamloops Art Gallery until March 22. Andrea Klassen/KTW

THE WASTE LAND By Andrea Klassen STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

N ANDREA KASTNER’S paintings, garbage and forgotten items compete with mountains for majesty. Building facades with nothing behind them stand tall in the midst of rolling hills. Heaps of trash threaten to pile up, nearly subsuming the building hiding them from street view. It’s scenery built as much from waste as from nature, Kastner said. “The landscape of the landfill reflects the mountains,” she said.

“I guess I was thinking about all these piles that happen outside our homes and in our homes and outside our cities.” The Waste Land, which takes its title from T.S. Eliot’s famous poem of the same name, is the Kamloopsbased artist’s first show in the city. It features a series of paintings Kastner developed on walks through the alleys of downtown Kamloops, a road trip to the Coast and a visit to a city landfill. Using photographs and archival images, she created collages that pulled together the most striking moments from her explorations — a

caged dumpster or an empty building facade — with familiar scenery and buildings. Another painting in the exhibit turns an even closer eye on garbage. For that one, Kastener created a plan for her piece using a bag of her own garbage. Originally from Montreal, Kastner said she grew up exploring the city’s alleys. “I guess that’s kind of my natural habitat,” she said. “I feel really comfortable in alleyways. I’ve always found them extremely beautiful and just comfortable.” She also thinks there’s much to

learn from the side of cities the public doesn’t see. “They’re more like the real face you are when you’re feeling relaxed as opposed to the facade that you present,” she said. “I think there’s a lot of clues about who we are in alleyways.” Garbage — which she started exploring during a move to Edmonton, where trash bins are kept primarily behind people’s homes — plays a similar role. “In a way, when you put a bag of garbage outside your house, it’s like your subconscious mind,” Kastner said.

“You’re in denial about it and you don’t want anyone else to know what’s in it.” Though the garbage isn’t necessarily pretty in any of Kastner’s paintings, she said she’s not out to condemn people for their waste. “I’m ambivalent about how ashamed of it we need to be,” she said. “I think the paintings kind of appreciate it but, at the same time, maybe we should admit that we have all this stuff.” The Waste Land is on display in The Cube at the Kamloops Art Gallery, 465 Victoria St., until March 22.

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Exploring the talent in the young artist By Karla Pearce SPECIAL TO KTW editor@kamloopsthisweek.com

There is something really wonderful about kids’ art that appeals to everyone. Perhaps we are drawn to it because children’s art captures that special time in a young person’s development and provides a window to the inside workings of that artist child’s mind. Of course, like everything else, some kids are better at making art than others. Talented young artists often stand out from the crowd because of their ability to naturally come up with strong designs and compositions. They are able to use materials and develop individual techniques. They have a strong sense of individuality and inventiveness. They also are not afraid to work for what they want. The following are four talented young artists exploring their creativity through acrylic painting: • Isabella Ford is 12 and liked drawing in school, so she decided to try painting and discovered she loved it. She likes cool things that may be seen as weird or obscure and likes to paint anything from gloomy scenes to funky animals. • Katie Anderson is 12 and started her painting with watercolours. She has recently started using acrylics and likes to use lots of colour and paint animals. “The best thing about painting is I get to express my self,” Katie said. • Jessica Mucha is a high-school student at Beattie School of the Arts and is a musician.

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She enjoys painting, drawing and photography. “I like to create different perspectives of objects. I want to not only inspire other people, but myself as well,” Jessica. She won a How to Draw Horses book when she was seven. Jessica first started to draw horses by tracing them and later started to sketch them on her own. Her paintings usually have an animal as the main focus with the background being some kind of scenery. Jessica is inspired by other paintings, nature and music. • Martina Fish is 12 and is a Grade 7 St. Ann’s student. She loves painting and gymnastics. Martina has always loved art and is inspired by the different colours of the seasons and finds much of her inspiration through research on the Internet. Martina likes to paint scenes with animals, but is open to painting lots of different things that inspire her. She finds the hardest thing about painting is coming up with an idea and the best thing is that painting is relaxing and fun. Gifted children in the visual arts sometimes start painting at a very young age, but not always. Kids who are highly artistic will often self direct towards their creative focus with spending a lot or all of their free time on their art work. These kids are intelligent, curious, sensitive and will often feel things deeply. As always, it is our job to love and support their creative efforts and their contributions to our community past, present and future. For information on children’s art classes, go online to karlapearcegallery.com or 250-828-2032.

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THE WHEAT FROM THE DIET By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

Wheat Belly author Dr. William Davis will be at Chapters on Wednesday, Jan. 22, for a 5 p.m. book signing, followed by an appearance at Thompson Rivers University.

CIBC donates $150K for university awards Thompson Rivers University has added to its long list of awards and bursaries, thanks to a $150,000 donation from CIBC. For the next five years, the money will fund the CIBC Award in Business Administration with 13 undergraduate students receiving then annually. The awards are valued at $2,000 annually for up to five years, with one $4,000 scholarship awarded annually to a student who has shown exemplary performance in business studies.

You don’t expect an interview with a doctor promoting health to start out with a chat about the ortolan. For those who, like me, had no idea what it is, look it up online because, frankly, it’s not a dish I’d ever want to try. As for Dr. William Davis, I’m not sure how he’d feel about trying it, but there’s no doubt he wouldn’t be accompanying it with anything made from wheat. Davis is a cardiologist who also wrote the series of Wheat Belly books, all based on his own belief that consuming wheat increases the risk of abdominal fat, autoimmune diseases and many other adverse health conditions. He came to the belief through his own patients, Davis said. “I stumbled on it.

I was trying to help people not have heart disease and told them they can’t have high blood sugars without being at risk,” he said. “The way to get blood sugars down naturally is to stop eating whole wheats. “And I had people coming back saying they did it, but they also lost weight and a lot of other symptoms left — and I started to look at this.” Take celiac disease, for example, a malady that has doubled in diagnoses in the past 20 years. Today’s wheat contains a component our great-grandfathers never would have added. All those scientific terms now associated with wheat, when combined, create something that wasn’t “in the wheat of the

1960s,” Davis said. The grain has been deliberately modified by companies and, in so doing, is contribut-

ing to many health conditions, he said. It’s not just wheat, however. “We could have written Corn Belly, too, because what happened to wheat is parallel to corn,” Davis said.

He recommends using nut meals and flours or seeds to replace wheat, recognizing that even those foodstuffs could be different in the future. “There’s always that hazard, that they’re going to change the genetics of a pig or an almond.” Davis is coming to Kamloops for a book signing at Chapters Bookstore on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 5 p.m. He will also be speaking that night at the Grand Hall in the Campus Activity Centre at Thompson Rivers University at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 for general admission, $80 for a private reception and preferred seating, and are available online through a link at ideasfestival.ca.

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Food-strategy group seeking four residents The city is seeking four residents interested in serving on a voluntary basis for a 17â&#x20AC;&#x201C;person advisory committee to develop an urban-agriculture and foodsystems strategy (UAFSS) through 2014. The UAFSS will provide direction on urban agriculture issues such as community gardens and urban hens, as well as on broader food-policy issues such as buy-local programs and

accessibility of healthy food. The advisory committee will allow staff and community members to work together to develop an urban agriculture and food systems strategy Two representatives from the public, one representative from the food-distribution, processing and retail sector and one representative from a local farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-market society are required for the

advisory committee. Those interested in being on the committee can send a resume and expression of interest by Jan. 24 to: Carmin Mazzotta City of Kamloops 910 McGill Rd. Kamloops, B.C. V2C 6N6 For more information, call 250 828-3728 or email cmazzotta@kamloops.ca.

Seniors Advisory Committee looking for two members The City of Kamloops is looking for two representatives from the community at large (55 years of age and older) to serve on the Seniors Advisory Committee on a voluntary basis for a two-year term, covering 2014 and 2015. The role involves acting as an advisory body to the social planning council regarding access to city services for seniors, the elderly and their families, and to enhance the lifestyles of seniors in Kamloops. Additionally, this committee identifies and suggests solutions regarding barriers to seniors and seeks to form partnerships

with the community as an advocate for seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; issues. This committee will meet a minimum of four times a year. Those interested in applying can submit a brief covering letter and resume outlining background and interest. Deadline for applications is Friday, Feb. 7 at 4 p.m. Information on the seniors advisory committee can be found online at kamloops.ca/socialdevelopment/socialplan/ seniorscommittee.shtml. Call 250-828-3653 for more information.

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you all that much in slippery conditions if you don’t have the correct rubber meeting the road. The Impreza is Subaru’s entry-level car and was redesigned in 2012. With that redesign it lost much of the quirkiness that most, if not all Subarus used to have. In the past, people were drawn to it because of the legendary symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive, and well, just because it was different. Today, the fourth-

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generation Impreza has become a mainstream compact with looks that are not unusual in the compact market. For 2014, Canadian consumers have the choice of a four-door sedan or five-door hatchback. The Impreza features a 2.0-litre DOHC 16-valve Subaru Boxer four-cylinder engine with the choice of either a five-speed manual transmission or the second-generation Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE Our client, the recognized leader in the provision of the most advanced forensic reconstruction tools in crime scene (CSI) diagramming and collision investigation solutions is seeking a Business Development Representative(s) to join their successful Sales & Marketing group. Based in Kamloops, the primary role of this position is to effectively manage an assigned area of Canada and/ or the United States by making outgoing calls to various policing agencies and crime scene investigators, developing partnerships and support, promoting and enhancing an awareness of the company and its 3D software products, entering client data into the CRM database and scheduling online demonstrations. No telephone sales.

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

YOUR NEWSPAPER:

call 250.828.5104 or visit

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

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM PRA Tra with one of Canada’s largest Train Pra Practical Nursing trainers.

If you possess the necessary skills, drive and enthusiasm, please forward your cover letter and resume in strict conﬁdence to:

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Adam Alexander & Associates Human Resources Management Consultants C/o Bill Gallis 968 Nicola Street, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 2R9 mail to: bgallis@telus.net

Health Care related careers have an expected annual Hea growth rate of 2.4 percent in BC over the next 10 years. gro Class Starts March 10th

CALL KAMLOOPS: 250.314.1122 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

The successful candidate must possess excellent oral communication skills, good listening skills, conﬁdence, a positive attitude, good organizational skills; enjoy working with clients and building relationships, PC competency, sales experience, diligence, and a strong drive to succeed. Previous high tech industry or Call Centre experience is preferred. A fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to have unlimited earning potential. Average income is 70k per year with some sales staff exceeding 100k.

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Career Opportunities

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GIBRALTAR MINE: ROCK-SOLID CAREER GROWTH At Taseko Mines, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud to call British Columbia our home. We are looking for enthusiastic employees who share our vision for long-term, responsible growth in this province. Joining our Gibraltar Mine team makes you part of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proud mining heritage. The Gibraltar coppermolybdenum mine is a cornerstone of the regional economy and an example of great Canadian mining in action. Located in the heart of BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stunning Cariboo region, Gibraltar is approximately 60 km north of Williams Lake.Â It is the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada. A sustainable mining operation with a 27 year mine life, Gibraltar is undergoing a significant multi-phase expansion taking our daily milling throughput to 85,000 tons per day and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for talented candidates to help us facilitate this. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where you come inâ&#x20AC;Ś We currently have a full time opportunity for a:

TUESDAY, January 21, 2014 â?&#x2013; B9

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking We require long and short haul US capable drivers. We are an Okanagan based company with dedicated suppliers and customers and require drivers to ďŹ ll their orders. Our short haul drivers primarily service the US northwestern with dedicated runs available and are home regularly, our long hauls drivers service the southwestern US and are home on a weekly basis for resets. We offer: Dedicated Tractors, US Medical Coverage, Company Cell phones, Direct deposit pay with no holdbacks. Dedicated lanes. Rider Policy. All we need from you is US capabilities, border crossing experience and asset a professional attitude, Class 1 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and a clean abstract and are physically ďŹ t. Please fax or email your resume and abstract with US drivers in subject line to 250-546-0600 or email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phones calls or walk inâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s please.

Education/Trade Schools

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: â&#x20AC;˘ Performs a variety of assay methodologies including atomic absorption, volumetric, gravimetric and physical analysis â&#x20AC;˘ Analyzes mine site ore, mill and SX/EW samples in order to determine copper, molybdenum and constituent element content â&#x20AC;˘ Performs analysis of samples required for mill metallurgical projects and for non-routine analysis of exploration samples â&#x20AC;˘ Identifies, recommends and performs new analytical techniques to suit specific applications â&#x20AC;˘ Maintains adequate inventory of reagents and materials â&#x20AC;˘ Performs regular upkeep and maintenance of assay lab and equipment QUALIFICATIONS â&#x20AC;˘ Degree in chemistry with experience in base metals lab or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to function as a team player in achieving common objectives â&#x20AC;˘ Accomplished written, verbal and group presentation skills â&#x20AC;˘ Experience with MS office software COMPENSATION Gibraltar offers an excellent benefit package which includes competitive salary, a Registered Retirement Savings Plan and relocation assistance to Williams Lake. Qualified applicants, eligible to work in Canada, are invited to explore this opportunity by submitting a cover letter and detailed resume outlining your qualifications and experience. Please visit us at www.tasekomines.com under the careers section to electronically submit your application or to learn more about our New Prosperity, Aley and Harmony projects. We thank all candidates who express interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Your application to this posting is deemed to be consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Gibraltar Mines respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information and we will retain this information for a period of six months.

Employment

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

HUNTER & FIREARMS

FOODSAFE COURSE by CertiďŹ ed Instructor

January 27th 8:30am-4:00pm $70 Pre-register by phoning 250-554-9762

Career Opportunities

6340379

Courses. Next C.O.R.E. March 8th & 9th Saturday & Sunday. P.A.L. Sunday January 26th. Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill

250-376-7970

Help Wanted DELIVERY PERSONS TELUS YELLOW PAGES Seeking mature individuals or group looking to fundraise with car or small truck to deliver the new Yellow Page Phone Books in Kamloops.

Door to door delivery. ~No selling involved~ Start Immediately! PDC Logistics Tel: 1-800-663-4383 http://www.deliverYELLOW.ca

Dulux Paints is Hiring Customer Service Reps Drop resume off in person at 1295 Dalhousie Drive FARM WORKERS: Dhaliwal Farms located in HefďŹ&#x201A;ey Creek requires 20 F/T farm workers. Duties Include: harvesting/grading/packing vegetables. Must be in good physical condition. Wage $10.25/hr. Fax resume to: 250-578-7160 Financial, Promotional Secretary position available for applicant with Dental Experience. E-mail resume to drdex@shaw.ca or Fax 250376-5367 Heavy Equipment Operator required at Mission Flats LandďŹ ll. Operators responsible for safe operation & minor maintenance/upkeep. Class 3 with air required. Shifts include weekends. $19.00 per hr. Drop resumes at 3095 Mission Flats Road or email to ofďŹ ce@ssgholdings.ca Live in caretaker wanted for 6plex building. 2bdrm apt w/reduced rent for qualiďŹ ed person (250) 554-8202

6339463

HELP WANTED

Health Care Assistant (HCA) Diploma Start Date: February 11, 2014 100% Job Placement for Recent Graduates! Contact Susan today for a FREE assessment!

(250) 372-5429 kamloops@310jobs.ca academyoďŹ&#x201A;earning.com

Help Wanted

Ramada Kamloops is seeking a part-time Front Desk employee. Some experience will be beneďŹ cial. Please apply in person at 555 W. Columbia St. Rooftop Lounge & City View Grill

555 West Columbia Street ramadakamloops.ca Âˇ 250-374-0358

6340373 LOOKING FOR A NEW CAREER???

BUTLER AUTO & RV

SUPERCENTRE

Are you interested in an opportunity to earn an above-average wage? Butler Auto & RV is seeking qualiĂ&#x20AC;ed individuals who will be an asset to their sales team.

ASSAYER POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, the assayer is responsible for determining the composition and value of samples for a variety of internal company sources.

Employment

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PERMANENT PART-TIME

POSITION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN OUR PHOTO LAB. Strong customer service skills as well as photo lab experience, digital photography or related digital skills required. Must be available to work days, evenings & weekends. 25 hrs/wk min. Please send resume to:

COSTCO WHOLESALE

ATT: PHOTO LAB, 1675 Versatile Dr. Kamloops, BC, V1S 1W7

Applicants should have good communication skills, a willingness to learn, and a great attitude. Previous sales experience an asset, but not a requirement. We offer a competitive pay plan with exellent bonuses. So if you know your way around an RV or vehicle, you might be just what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for!

Please drop off resume to Bill at Butler Auto & RV, 142 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops, or fax to 250-554-2520

HELP WANTED www.arrow.ca

HIRING DRIVERS

Kamloops Chips Division

Seeking qualiÄŽed drivers for immediate openings in our Kamloops, BC chip hauling division. We oÄŤer: â&#x20AC;˘ Full Time, Year Round Work â&#x20AC;˘ Home Every Day â&#x20AC;˘ CompeĆ&#x;Ć&#x;ve Wage, BeneÄŽts & Pension You possess: â&#x20AC;˘ Super B driving experience â&#x20AC;˘ A clean drivers abstract â&#x20AC;˘ References We are an equal opportunity Employer and we are strongly encouraging Aboriginal peoples to apply.

Email:jobs@arrow.ca,Fax:250-314-1750 Phone: 1-877-700-4445

Shipper/Receiver/Inventory Control

person required immediately. Experience necessary.

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

250-374-0462

LMG Finance is a developing Kamloops company looking to strengthen our talented administration team by hiring a highly organized, detailed oriented individual. If you have a business admin diploma, ofďŹ ce admin certiďŹ cate and/or previous admin experience, email your resume to: resume@lmgďŹ nance.ca.

LOGAN LAKE

Kamloops This Week is looking for door-to-door carriers in your area. 3 days per week Tuesday, Thursday& Friday. Please call 250-374-0462 for more info. OfďŹ ce Manager, Receptionist required for Dental OfďŹ ce. Dental experience an asset. Email resume to drdex@shaw.ca or Fax 250376-5367

Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information. PINHEADS Bowling on Silver Star Mountain is looking for a mechanically minded individual to work with us during the winter season as well as June and July. This is a part time position with great pay and beneďŹ ts, training provided. This could be a great job for a retired mechanic or trades person, or a younger person who wants to live and work in a vibrant ski resort. This position is available immediately. Please email Heather at info@pinheadsbowling.ca

Sales ADVERTISING Consultants: Our company is always looking for great sales representatives to add to our team. Our business requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fastpaced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Excellent communication skills, valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to:khall@aberdeenpublishing.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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

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Leading Edge Motorsports is looking for someone to join our team.

Please drop off resumes at 701 Tagish St., Kamloops or email info@leadingedgemotorsports.ca

LEADING EDGE

www.leadingedgemotorsports.ca

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Employment

Services

Trades, Technical

Fitness/Exercise

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road CertiďŹ ed Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and beneďŹ ts. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com

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.

Livestock

Employment

BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

FARM SERVICES

Marine Technician

Adopt a Shelter Cat!

Primary duties include maint. troubleshooting & repair of diesel & gas marine engines. Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license. Compensation Based On Experience. Please forward resume to vancouveroutboard@ telus.net

The BC SPCA cares for thousands of orphaned and abandoned cats each year. If you can give a homeless cat a second chance at happiness, please visit your local shelter today.

BCSPCA www.spca.bc.ca

HCA

Education/Tutoring

Health Care Assistant Fully certified in 24 weeks

Apply now for March Small classes A rewarding career Grads are well-respected in the health care industry More information: SONadvisor@tru.ca For Application Package: Admissions at 250-828-5036

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

Services

Only 3 issues a week!

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

Legal Services

Misc. for Sale STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Pets & Livestock

WASHING machine Hot Point,com $375, 4 place dinner setting Blossom Time $900, 250-374-1252

Pets

TRY A CLASSIFIED AD

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

Landscaping

PETS For Sale?

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

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Stucco/Siding

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

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Estates, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Bills etc. ConďŹ dential 778-281-0030

classiďŹ eds@kamloopsthisweek.com *some restrictions apply.

Merchandise for Sale

Mind Body Spirit

$100 & Under BATHROOM SINK, Brand new, beige, PD $105 asking $69obo (250) 374-1252

Financial Services

$300 & Under

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Commercial/ Industrial

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ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, ďŹ r & pine. Stock up now. CampďŹ re wood. (250)377-3457.

Misc. for Sale 2 Premium Tim Hortons Brier Tickets, row-9, seats 3+4 $1000250-376-7297 377-8649 Maytag clothes dryer, good working condition $75 250372-8147 MISC4Sale: Camperette $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-573-5922 after 6pm or leave msg.

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Real Estate

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

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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!

Firewood/Fuel

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Telephone Services

CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiďŹ cation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

YOUR BUSINESS HERE

Merchandise for Sale

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. Or online: www.nationalteleconnect.com

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

Commercial/ Industrial

healthcareassistant.tru.ca

WE will pay you to exercise! Deliver Kamloops This Week

Services

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www.kamloopsthisweek.com Under the Real Estate Tab 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 ďŹ replace. 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 $189,000.00

Rentals

ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $10 / ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive

Apt/Condo for Rent Bachelor Suites & 1bdrm starting @ $645 Adult Building N/P N/S. Downtown. 343 Nicola St. 250-374-7455.

Sauna Inferred 4 person cedar great cond. Assemble from 8 panels $1100 (250) 579-2685

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

Houses For Sale

Kamloops BC call for availability 250-374-7467

HOMES FOR SALE - COMMUNITIES IN KAMLOOPS

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Rentals

Transportation

Legal

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Townhouses

Legal Notices

NORTH SHORE

TOWNHOUSES

Cars - Sports & Imports

Scrap Car Removal

2Bdrm lakefront house in Savona $1150/mth utils incld 604-889-4495/250-373-2592 4 Bdrm a/c Lower Sahali, close to Tru/shop $1650mo ref’s req’d 250-372-7695 Monte Lake Overlooking Lake 1bdrm, f/s/w/d, $550/mo hydro incd. Call 250-371-7014

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of Frank Wilkins AKA Frank J. Wilkins AKA Frank James Wilkins, late of Kamloops, B.C., who died on or about May 13, 2013, are required to send them to the executor before the 15th day of March, 2014. After that date, the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled, having regard only to the claims of which the executor has notice.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Rentals

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

CALL 250-682-0312

Rooms for Rent

RIVIERA VILLA

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

1&2/BDRM Suites

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

250-554-7888

Bed & Breakfast BC Best Buy Classiﬁed’s

Shared Accommodation

Place your classiﬁed ad in over 71 Papers across BC.

Available rural location. Horse? $500 util incl n/s Can be furn.school bus 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 Quiet nonsmoking male to share downtown condo with mature male $500mo (250) 374-1642

Call 250-371-4949 for more information

Commercial/ Industrial

Best Value In Town

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

318-4321 lilacgardens@gmail.com NO PETS

05 SI Civic 152,000km 5spd manual new winters loaded $6500 (250) 571-0316

TRY A CLASSIFIED AD

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

Recreational/Sale

Updated 3bdrm + den 1.5bth walking dis to TRU n/p, Avail now $1400 +util 571-7653

Transportation

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

Auto Financing

2004 Lexington motor home well equipped new tires like new only 36000 miles call $35,000 obo 250 573 2332 26’ pull type 1999 Mallard trailer slps 6, lrg awning, a/c , solar panel + extras $8,500 (250) 376-6918

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY

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Townhouses

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

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

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

Legal

Legal Notices

Suites, Lower 1BDRM Aberdeen, fully furn. Satt & util incl. NP/NS Avail immed.$850/mo 250-314-1011 1BDRM DownTown NP, no smokers! Inclds utils & cable $720/mth,Jan1 250-318-0318 2 Bdrm in Brock close to all amen & bus avail Mar 1 $975 incl w/d 250- 819-3815 2BDRM large N/S N/P Close to schools Working person pref’d $900 incl util 819-3368 Cumfy 1bdrm. Close to University, Hospital. Perfect for student or quiet person. Excellent Location. ns/np Call now (250) 299-6477

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 1996 GMC Suburban good shape runs great $3800obo Call (250) 571-2107 2004 Dodge Caravan. 140k 3.3L, trans r’blt @ 75k. 1-owner, $5700 obo 250-376-7255 NEW LEER Truck Canopy. White. $750 1(250) 523-2350 (Logan Lake)

Cars - Domestic

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

1993 Pontiac Sunbird Good reliable car driven by senior $1500obo

Call 250-312-3164 98 Toyota Camry LE auto A/C cruise 1 owner ex. condition $3000 obo 250-374-1670

RUN UNTIL SOLD ONLY $35.00(plus Tax) (250)371-4949 *some restrictions apply call for details

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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Re: Estate of Mary Kathleen Reid, deceased, formerly of 60 Whitesheild Crescent, Kamloops, BC. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Mary Kathleen Reid, deceased, are hereby notiﬁed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors at Morelli Chertkow LLP, 300 -1800 Seymour Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 2E3, on or before February 17, 2014, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Signed:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Hedwig Hindle, formerly of #110 - 3255 Overlander Drive, Kamloops, B.C., V2B 0A5, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Patricia Rummel 3000 Stautw Road, Saanichton, B.C., V8M 2K5, on or before March 5, 2014, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Patricia Rummel, Executor.

Robert John Reid Jr. and Michael David Reid Executors of the Estate of Mary Kathleen Reid Solicitor: MORELLI CHERTKOW LLP

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