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Senior who sexually assaulted clerk refuses to co-operate in court

By Cam Fortems STAFF REPORTER

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Braving the extreme cold, this homelass man found some sun on Thursday, Feb. 6, as he sent a message to passersby at Victoria Street and Third Avenue.

“Happy Day. Help out a homeless guy and good karma on you,” is what his sign reads. Dave Eagles/KTW

Coping with the extreme cold

By Adam Williams STAFF REPORTER

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With temperatures not expected to warm up until Sunday, Feb. 9, Kamloops organizations are bracing themselves for what could be a long Family Day weekend.

The Out of the Cold homeless shelter has been close to capacity for more than a week-and-a-half and is anticipating it will remain open through the weekend.

The program operates once a week, but opens on an emergency basis when the temperature dips below –7 C. Program co-ordinator Sasha Smode said the cold is stretching the organization’s resources thin, especially financially.

“We’re feeding, on average, around

45-50 people a night,” she said.

The shelter sleeps 28.

“We’re feeding way more people and they’re way more hungry.”

At the New Life Mission, the situation is much the same and the cold temperatures have some of the clientele a little hot under the collar.

“It’s always cumulative,” programs manager Terry Butcher said.

“Folks can find a place for a day or two, but the guys that are outside, it’s really rough. You watch them every day get a little bit weaker, a little more tired, a little more frustrated. The agitation levels kind of go up in the room.”

Butcher said staff members are seeing frostbite on some individuals and the mission has been flexible with its 8 a.m. to 2

p.m. hours. On Thursday, Feb. 6, the mission still had between 35 and 40 people inside when 1 p.m. rolled around.

“A lot of people are really struggling with the cold,” Butcher said.

Up at Harper Mountain, things could be worse, general manager Norm Daburger said.

Temperatures are cold and expected to remain that way through the long weekend, but the mountain’s school program is still full, as are the tubing runs.

“It’s cool, but we have no wind and we’re in the sun, so it’s not too bad,” he said. “We’ve been pretty lucky.”

Daburger said conditions for skiing have been excellent and, while the mountain has postponed tonight’s tubing due to the cold, everything else will go ahead as planned.

An 80-year-old former principal who admitted to sexually assaulting a store clerk and reportedly tried to lure an 11-year-old girl from an elementary school told a judge he won’t co-operate with a psychiatric assessment.

“I’ll just sit on my fanny and say ‘Ha, ha!’” former Kamloops school principal John Neen told a provincial court judge on Thursday, Feb. 6.

“It’s a waste of money to sit there. I’m guilty of the offence.”

Neen has been in jail since November.

He was granted bail, but was unable to raise the money to satisfy its conditions.

Neen pleaded guilty to placing a Valleyview store clerk’s hand on his crotch.

“We were kidding around about sex and there was a lot of joking going on,” Neen said of his interactions with the 35-year-old cornerstore clerk on a number of occasions.

“She was laughing,” he said, chucking to himself and blaming police involvement on the store owner.

But Crown prosecutor Stephen Lawhead said the woman was upset about the incident, feels violated and has lost a sense of trust.

Neen was a married man with four children and a retired school principal.

He had no criminal record, but in 2011, police received a complaint he was exposing himself to children outside his home as they walked to school.

A year later, Neen showed up at Dallas elementary and tried to lure an 11-year-old girl whom he had met while she sold Girl Guide cookies at a shopping mall. He managed to get the girl’s phone number and called her home. u See SENIOR A18

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Art Exposed provides area artists with an opportunity to exhibit and sell their work in a high-profile setting, and with constructive criticism and visibility. This year's jurors are multimedia artist and gallery owner Tricia Sellmer, multidisciplinary artist and exhibition co-founder Caroline Dick, and Louis-Marc Simard, a Salmon Arm / Revelstoke painter and sculptor.

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Career Opportunities

Heritage Commission Meeting Feb 12, 5:30 pm Kamloops Museum

Applications are being accepted for the following union position:

Arts Commission Meeting Feb 17, 4:45 pm Second Floor Boardroom, City Hall Audit Committee Meeting Feb 18, 11 am Corporate Boardroom, City Hall

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III Competition No. 03-02/14 Closing: Feb 13, 2014 Applications are being accepted for the following management position:

Regular Council Meeting Feb 18, 1:30 pm

Trades & Environmental Services Manager Competition No. 03-06/14 Closing: Feb 13, 2014

Social Planning Council Meeting Feb 19, 5 pm DES Boardroom, 105 Seymour Street

Human Resources: 250-828-3439 kamloops.ca/careers

Regular Council Meeting Feb 25, 1:30 pm

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Public Consultation Budget Meeting Feb 25, 7 pm Interior Savings Centre The Feb 4, 2014 Regular Council meeting will broadcast on Sat, Feb 8 at 11 am and Sun, Feb 9 at 7pm.

Regular City Council meetings are broadcast on Shaw Cable as follows: Thurs and Sat at 11 am and Sun at 7 pm.

Council meetings can also be viewed online at: kamloops.ca/webcast.

Meeting schedule is available at kamloops.ca/council.

Distinguished Service Awards Call for Nominations Kamloops City Council is inviting nominations for the City's Distinguished Service Award.

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City Facilty Closures City Hall will be closed on Mon, Feb 10 for Family Day. The TCC Fieldhouse and Canada Games Pool will be open.

Indoor GranFondo & Family Festival The 2nd Annual Kamloops Indoor GranFondo and Family Festival is on Sun, Feb 9. Starting at 10 am, come out to enjoy an active day with the kids at the Tournament Capital Centre!

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Columbia Street upgrade draws big interest

By Andrea Klassen STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

City staffers had predicted public interest in this year’s Columbia Street widening project would be low but, by the time more than 60 people had turned up this week to hear a presentation on the project, it was the conference room at the Sandman Hotel that looked in need of expansion.

The city is proposing to spend just under $4 million to widen the road in order to install traffic lights and left-turn bays at the intersections of Fourth, Fifth and Sixth avenues.

Traffic medians

would section off lanes of traffic starting midway between Third and Fourth avenues and continuing to the midpoint between Sixth and Seventh avenues.

The city also wants to widen sidewalks on Columbia Street to two meters to make pedestrians feel more comfortable walking next to traffic.

Kristen Meersman, the city’s streets and capital-projects manager, said the medians will help “highlight” the new turning bays, which will widen the roadway by up to four metres in spots.

They will also restrict cars from making left turns into businesses or government buildings, which

Columbia Street will be widened later this year, though not all area residents are on-side with city plans. KTW file photo

Meersman said will help improve the flow of traffic on the street.

However, area resident Diane Norris is concerned the medians could make Columbia Street less safe because they provide a perch for jaywalkers.

“They can stop in

the middle and then they just look both ways and walk again,” she said.

Others in the neighbourhood are disappointed the city is not using the widening project as an opportunity to put a bike lane on Columbia Street.

Beat Klossner said the city should place bike traffic on its main route, rather than funnel it to side streets, where cyclists have to stop and start at every intersection.

“If you’re going to do a project like this, you should do some-

thing for everyone,” he said.

Another city plan that would block left turns onto and from Second Avenue generated some concerns from West End residents worried the city will block off the most convenient access route to their homes.

But, other residents on Second Avenue said they welcome the closure because some drivers who use the turnoff as a shortcut to Third Avenue are speeding down

their street.

Meersman said the city has been planning to widen Columbia for nearly a decade because of both the high volume of vehicle traffic — about 20,000 cars per day — and the number of high-frequency collision sites ICBC has identified in the area.

During construction, the city may also move ahead with a rehabilitation project on the stretch of Columbia Street between Sixth Avenue and Battle Street, Meersman said, but no concrete decision has been made.

The city wants to start the project this year, though no date has yet been set.

Mitchell’s idea: Narrow, don’t widen

And, with only one lane of traffic to turn across in order to make a left, he predicted vehicles would spend less time waiting to make turns and drivers would be less likely to misjudge the flow of traffic and cause collisions.

“The problem with turning left isn’t so much that there’s traffic as that there’s cars in both lanes,” he said.

Because the narrower configuration would mean a slower flow of traffic, Forgie thinks the road could become a more-pedestrian and cyclist-friendly corridor and existing green space on Columbia might start to see some use.

He also estimated a far lower cost for his idea.

“We could go out there, paint these lines on the road and see it if works for $1,000,” Forgie said.

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Mitchell Forgie, who blogs online at strongerkamloops.blogspot.ca, said the city should look at narrowing the road instead.

His proposed configuration would eliminate the southernmost lane of Columbia, which Forgie said could be used for paid parking stalls.

The remaining middle lane would be used as a “suicide lane,” where cars approach each other head-on to make left turns.

Forgie said the plan would eliminate the need for most of what the city is proposing, but would keep traffic flowing smoothly on the road because left-turning cars wouldn’t be blocking traffic.

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Thrive Festival organizer Alan Corbishley helped launch the event last summer. The festival features an eclectic mix of arts and culture, from concerts and food to gardening and floral designs (left). Last year, Kamloops city council approved a one-time $75,000 grant to BC Living Arts, of which Corbishley is artistic director. This year, BC Living Arts is asking city council for half that amount. Council will make a decision on the request on March 25.

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Thrive Festival seeks $37,500 from city Summer event unlikely to survive without public funds

By Andrea Klassen STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

When the City of Kamloops agreed to give organizers of the Kamloops Thrive Festival $75,000 in 2013, it was billed as a one-time grant.

However, recreation, social development and cultural0services director Barbara Berger told city council it shouldn’t be surprised that BC Living Arts is looking for another $37,500 this year for its fledgling celebration of arts and culture.

“I don’t believe Thrive intended to come as, ‘We will never ask for money again,’” Berger said during a special budget meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 4.

She said city staff chose to treat last year’s sponsorship as a one-time grant so they could assess the festival and determine if it is worth supporting in the future.

“Nobody wants to come back and ask for more,” Berger said.

“But, the people who participated in Thrive believe that there is potential in this festival and it’s not worth giving up on just because it did lose a bit of money last year.”

The Thrive operating grant is one of many supplemental budget items councillors will have to cut or keep as they look to set a final tax rate for 2014.

Berger estimates Thrive lost about $13,000, but said it’s impressive the festival brought in about 1,000 people its first year.

She believes changes festival organizers plan to make — staging Thrive in a smaller space instead of spreading it across multiple buildings at Thompson Rivers University and streamlining the ticketing system to use only day and weekend passes — will make the second year more successful.

“There’s a lot of events that have growing pains,” she said.

“I do believe it is going to get better. I couldn’t be here supporting this request if I didn’t believe that.”

Coun. Tina Lange wants council to see the festival’s financial reporting before making a decision on Thrive and questioned the amount of city subsidization the event received.

“Last year, about 1,000 people participated,” she said.

“So, that’s a tax subsidy of $75 per person.

“I know that they got somewhere in the vicinity of $250,000 in donations to do that, so that’s a big per-person amount of subsidization.”

Coun. Marg Spina questioned whether Thrive’s business model is working.

She said rather than ask for city money, the festival should look for ways to reduce its costs, possibly by partnering with other groups that use TRU as a venue or by asking participants to pay more.

“I don’t see where the user pay falls into this at all,” Spina said. “It’s not a sustainable venture as far as I can see.”

Berger said the festival could get by with $25,000 of city money, but would likely have to scale back its evening concerts.

Should the city decline to sponsor the event, it’s unlikely the festival would proceed.

Council will decide Thrive’s fate at its next special budget meeting on March 25.

Members of the public will have one more chance to give their input on this year’s budget at an evening meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. at Interior Savings Centre.

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By Cam Fortems STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

A former girlfriend of a man the Crown wants declared a dangerous offender testified Thursday, Feb. 6, she does not fear Shane Jeurissen.

Sarah Lochrie was cross-examined by defence lawyer Ray Dieno in B.C. Supreme Court.

A statement she made to police after her on-again-off-again boyfriend attacked her with a knife inside their trailer home in May 2012 was entered as part of the hearing.

Jeurissen pleaded guilty to assault with a weapon for that incident.

“I didn’t fear him at all,” Lochrie, said, acknowledging she did not want to testify at the hearing.

“I don’t fear him now.”

But, Lochrie also admitted Jeurrissen asked her in a telephone call from Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre not to testify against him.

“He’s not brainwashing or intimidating me,” said the 36-year-old woman, who admitted to struggles with crack-cocaine addiction.

Jeurissen pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice for that telephone call.

The 44-year-old has a long criminal history, including more than 100 convictions, many for violent offences.

In the past, Jeurissen has been convicted of writing intimidating letters to police officers, prosecutors and civilians while in jail.

In 2006, he was banned from entering Kamloops as part of a yearlong probation order.

A dangerous-offender designation would mean Jeurissen could be locked up indefinitely.

Dieno said Lochrie’s testimony is important to his client, who is in custody and appeared in the courtroom via videoconference.

“This is one of his longest intimate relationships,” he argued.

“She has no fear. Mr Jeurissen has been painted by the Crown, police and agencies to be far more dangerous than he is.”

Taking the stand on Wednesday, Feb. 5, was Melissa Helliwell, who dated Jeurissen over a span of three years beginning in 2002.

She described an incident in 2003 in which Jeurissen showed up at her work with a four-foot-long piece of timber and assaulted her.

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End of an era - Light Your World is moving Since 1996 Light Your World has been a permanent fixture (pun intended) on Tranquille Rd in North Kamloops. Now they are preparing to permanently close the location. Owner, Ann Marie Fuoco has been in the lighting business for nearly 35 years. When her father, John Fuoco opened a lighting store downtown Kamloops in 1980 it was a true family business.

Ann Marie, her brothers and sisters all worked at the store.

As the Fuoco kids grew older they all became young entrepreneurs in their own right, and when Ann Marie moved back to Kamloops she

opened Light Your World. For the next 18 years she has worked hard to establish Light Your World as a premier lighting store in town. “The challenges and experiences have been very satisfying” says Ann. “Our customers have come to know us for the expertise and quality products for all lighting applications in their home”.

“The time has now to close out this location forever”, says Ann Marie. We are clearing out everything in the store. Lamps, bath Lights, Outdoor Lighting, Chandeliers, Ceiling Fans, Pendant Lights and everything lighting is on sale. After 18 years in the same location they have accumulated a huge amount of inventory and a wide array of unique and

custom lighting. One of a kinds and special orders have been reduced to clear at amazingly low prices.

Floor Models, Ceiling Models, and Display models priced for immediate sale. Wholesalers, retailers, contractors and the general public are all welcome.

store. “We really don’t want to move anything”, so no reasonable offer will be refused.

Shop early for best selection.

“We are not going away, just relocating,” Ann Marie says.

Fuoco is transitioning out of her small business, which will be taken over by Tara Chicoine as Essence Lighting & Design in Valleyview.

Stop in, shop, browse, buy or just come in and say hi.

We’re looking forward to this new chapter but we need to clear the store.

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Would tax-system tweak be welcomed by homeowners?

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ROUNDHOGS LOOKING FOR THEIR shadows might give us a guess to how long winter will be, but January in our rearview mirror means one thing for certain — all levels of government are close to presenting their budgets.

Our city budget is currently sitting at a preliminary 1.87 per cent property-tax increase for core services and an additional wish list of assorted community projects.

We will be holding a public budget meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. at Interior Savings Centre to see what people think about those projects.

Everything from park improvements in various areas of town to walking paths and planning dollars are on the list.

The costs of each item vary greatly as well, going from a few thousand dollars to several hundred-thousand dollars.

After this meeting, council will have a final budget meeting on March 25, when we will decide what stays in the budget and what doesn’t.

At that time, we’ll also know what our prior-year surplus is and be able to decide how best to apply the surplus.

The other big decision council will have on March 25 is dealing with the request from heavy industry to reduce their mill rate on their tax bill.

The various categories for

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taxation we have are very limited and anything we do in one area undoubtably has an effect in other categories.

Given we are bound by provincial law on how to issue property tax, there is very little flexibility to make major shifts in any given year.

One aspect I have been thinking about lately might help, but I’m curious what others would think about it.

One thing we often hear when the discussion of why businesses pay more in property tax is that they can write them off against their business revenue/earnings.

My question is: What would happen if the provincial and federal governments were willing to change the income-tax laws to allow homeowners to write their home property taxes off against their household revenue/earnings?

My first thought is that this would enable municipalities to take a serious look at balancing out the mill rates that each rate class pays, without shifting a huge burden to

the homeowner.

Would homeowners be more comfortable with a slightly higher property-tax bill if it resulted in a lower income-tax bill?

We often also hear from various business groups, such as the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), that municipal property taxes are a huge concern for their members.

Would groups like the CFIB be willing to look at what a tax model like that would look like?

Would they be willing to see slight changes in corporate tax rates if it meant a reduction in property taxes?

The bottom line is cities need X amount of dollars to properly provide the services and facilities that people expect and want.

We will continue to look for ways to deliver those services as efficiently as possible; however, to see real shifts in the various tax mill rates, we need more flexibility in the property-tax system.

I’m not sure this is the answer or if a modified version of this suggestion would work, but I’m more than willing to work with various groups and governments to find solutions.

Peter Millobar is mayor of Kamloops. Each month, this space will feature a column from a member of council.

Milobar can be reached by email at mayor@kamloops.ca

New booze rules will add to workload Big changes are afoot in the administration of liquor in this province.

And, while most of the changes mark a shift toward treating adults as adults, among those who choose to drink, not everyone exhibits adult behaviour where the consumption of alcohol is concerned.

Part of the changes include eliminating beer gardens, the penned-off areas at public events that separate “family” areas from those where carded adults may purchase and drink alcohol.

On the surface, the idea of allowing people who may be attending events with underage family members to enjoy their beverages as a family makes sense.

We’d like to think people who take their young relatives to an event aren’t going to over-consume alcohol in their presence.

But, the potential for problems doesn’t lie with the majority of people who will obey the law, behave themselves and ensure that only adults in their group partake in alcoholic beverages. It’s with the small minority who choose to flout the rules, get drunk and obnoxious in a “family” area and, perhaps worst, buy alcohol for underaged drinkers.

Promoters of music festivals and other similar large-crowd events have applauded the pending changes, saying they will bring B.C. into the 21st century when it comes to treating people with respect and allowing them to make the right choices.

But, what about festival-goers who don’t make the right choices?

Attendees will need to be watched closely as new rules are phased in.

Based on past experience, we expect the province to shift that task onto liquor licencees, in this case the people who stage community events.

Will those organizations, many of which operate largely on a volunteer basis, have the resources or the expertise to take on the role of ensuring liquor doesn’t fall into the hands of minors? Local organizers have shown they can manage the task under the old system.

What’s clear is these issues will need to be addressed before the province puts pen to paper and creates new regulations.

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Re: Story: Kamloops is a Canadian romance hotbed — and one of the nation’s sexiest cities, too:

“No, we aren’t sexy.

“We are buying these specific things online because we are actually lonely and depressed.

“Either we have been hurt in relationships before or are scared to step out into a real one.

“The books and movies are safer — no messiness, turn it off when it’s over and close the cover.

“It’s sad, actually.

“The same thing is affecting society because of iPhones and the Internet.

“What we are taking part in is real enough to keep us interested and part of something real, but not really real as we don’t ever interact in a real way.”

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Re: Story: Driver who killed pedestrian awaits his fate:

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Kamloops This Week reader David Scheffel saw three kids attend Stuart Wood elementary and says plans to shut down the school are misguided. KTW file photo

STUART WOOD MUST REMAIN OPEN Editor: Once again, the KamloopsThompson school district is contemplating the closure of our last remaining downtown community school — Stuart Wood elementary.

As the father of three children who have all attended this exceptional school, I have become used to such periodic threats.

For years, low enrolment seemed to be the biggest problem, which was solved, I had hoped, with the transfer of English-stream students from Lloyd George elementary.

But, my optimism was premature since Supt. Terry Sullivan has recommended once again Stuart Wood be closed.

The reasons are spelled out in a report in which assistant superintendent Karl deBruijn

enumerates five ‘fatal’ flaws of the school: Lack of accessibility for people with mobility issues, small size of the gymnasium, limited size of school grounds, not enough parking and no room “to accommodate the type of programming offered in modern schools.”

Since none of my children, their friends, or these friends’ parents has ever complained about any of these constraints, it would be interesting to know how and why the school district would justify closing down a unique and irreplaceable school on account of such trivialities.

To the best of my knowledge, the lack of accessibility (read: staircases) has not been identified as a problem by students or their parents and, if it were, surely such students could be accom-

modated in a different school.

Seeing that the school district is planning to spend some $43 million to replace the aging South Kamloops secondary, how about a small fraction of that amount to expand the gymnasium at Stuart Wood?

Numerous parents, students and other concerned citizens have notified the school board of their opposition to the proposed closure, as has the city’s heritage commission and the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association.

Will our school trustees listen and shelve this ill-conceived plan engineered by bureaucrats who are clearly out of touch with the constituents they are supposed to serve?

David Scheffel Kamloops

Editor: Re: Christopher Foulds’ column of Feb. 4 (‘New casino at any locaton can only be an improvement’): I must admit I totally agree with him.

The Lake City Casino downtown is a depressing den with no class and there is absolutely no draw.

There are so many attractive casinos in the province. Why are we so far behind?

Maybe a move is what it needs. Why does it have to remain in the downtown area?

The vacant Rona building next to Costco would be awesome — all the money you save shopping at Costco could be spent at a new casino next door!

Time for a big change.

Lynne Cronk Kamloops

Rona locale makes sense

Editor: I believe the casino would do much better uptown in the former Rona building.

If it relocates to Tk’emlups Indian Band land, you can say goodbye to some of us.

I want to see the City of Kamloops get all the benefits of a casino.

Give us a nice casino with a restaurant and maybe more people would stay at home instead of heading south of the border.

Darlene Sharp Kamloops

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And a brief history of public-art protocol in Kamloops

By Andrea Klassen STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

B

ACK WHEN the Lorne Street roundabout was just a twinkle in a city planner’s eye, members of Kamloops city council were sure it was going to be a pretty special spot.

Overlooking the confluence of the city’s twin rivers and sitting in front of the Interior Savings Centre plaza, the roundabout would have both a view and plenty of viewers.

It was, said Coun.

Tina Lange, council’s representative on the arts commission in those days, the perfect spot for some public art — First Nations art, ideally, Lange said, “because of the location and our connection to the T’kemlups Indian Band.”

In 2010, council

of the day gave the city’s arts commission its blessing to take $125,000 the city had socked away in a special reserve and use it to buy something worthy for the location.

Of the many Lorne Street beautification decisions made at city hall that year, it’s safe to say the art attracted far less controversy than plans to build a certain three-level parking structure farther down the road.

In the summer of 2012, about two years after the original decision was made, a call for proposals went up on the BCBid website.

For the majority of the city, the story ended there, until a post on the Vancouver Sun’s Art Seen blog last month announced the news of our newest acquisition.

Its name is Rivers.

Here’s how we got it.

For the past 15

years, the city’s approach to public art was, at best, hodgepodge.

Sometimes the city commissioned pieces, like the Overlanders statue by local artists Garry Davis and Terry Norlander, which sits in front of city hall.

Sometimes the Kamloops Art Gallery picked up pieces via donations, with the city chipping in for the installation — Peter Hide’s After Rome, sitting at Victoria Street and Second Avenue, fits this model.

Sometimes they were other people’s ideas, as is the case with the statue of Phil Gaglardi in the square the bears his name, commissioned by The Friends of Phil, but erected with the city’s help.

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Only one sculpture, English sculptor Giles Kent’s Carved Yellow Cedar Poles, calls the North Shore home.

“With respect to location, with respect to originality, all of those thing we weren’t examining,” said Barbara Berger, recreation, social-development and culture manager for the city.

Rivers differs from previous public art endeavours in Kamloops in a couple ways.

Difference No. 1: It’s benefitting from an unusually large amount of city funding.

Though the city has paid for art before, it’s generally been one of many funding partners, with its contribution topping out in the fivefigure range.

The budget for Rivers — $132,000, once installation is factored in — is coming from a reserve the city has topped up by $50,000 each year,

using gaming funds from the province.

Difference No. 2: It was selected using a process that was last tried in the city about a decade ago, when the Thompson-Nicola Regional District was looking for a similarly priced sculpture to commemorate the wildfires of 2003.

Rather than have city staff evaluate the concepts submitted by a dozen B.C. and Alberta artists, several of whom were local, the city’s arts commission selected a jury to decide who would make the cut.

Scrutinizing the artists’ concepts were local artist Tricia Selmer, Kamloops Art Gallery curator Charo Neville, Thompson Rivers University visual-arts professor Don Lawrence, Valerie Peachey of the Kamloops Arts Commission and Kathy Sinclair from the Kamloops Arts Council.

“They were evaluated based upon the concepts, the artists’ statements, the materials to be used,” said

Berger. “It was really around the concept.”

Before they set to marking, the judges also made an agreement: For a sculpture pitch to move on to the second round of the commissioning process, it had to get high marks from everyone on the panel.

Of the 17 concepts submitted, only Rivers did.

Like most of the people directly involved in the Lorne Street installation, Michael Nicoll Yahgulanas was a big fan of the spot his 10-metre-high art piece now calls home.

While he had only studied satellite photos of the area when he submitted his initial pitch to the city, Yahgulanas said once he visited the site, he was surprised by how well the surrounding architecture, from the pedestrian bridge over the rail tracks to Interior Savings Centre, worked with his initial concept.

“Seldom have I felt so strong that this was really a beautiful fit,” the Delta-based art-

ist told KTW during Rivers’ installation on Thursday, Feb. 6.

“Usually, you’ve got to negotiate and do a lot of adjustments.”

The final 30-foot piece features two steel poles topped by stylized swimmers sculpted from aluminum and topped with copper heads, representing the North and South Thompson rivers. From the top of the pedestrian bridge, they’ll be about level with observers.

But, on a sunny days, Yahgulanas said the glittering heads should stand out to viewers approaching the statue from any side or distance.

While the two figures in the sculpture are swimming toward each other, they, unlike the rivers, never quite connect.

“That’s the part I wonder about, if that’s where the magic lies,” Yahgulanas said.

“Because we see them come together and they’re reaching, but we have to imagine them actually joining.”

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Jurist Sinclair said it was, in part, the copper that won Rivers points from her during the selection phase. “[Copper] was obviously known to Kamloops and something that we see a lot of here,” she said.

“I thought that was a neat way to bring in Kamloops and also the fact that there was the story about the meeting of the two rivers and incorporating the meeting of the two peoples — First Nations and European settlers.”

Sinclair said the judges did look at local artists for the job.

“In the end, we felt this was the strongest one.”

That was more than a year ago.

But, when news broke that Yahgulanas’ sculpture was headed to Kamloops, it caught one city councillor off-guard.

Nelly Dever, elected to council after the decision on the roundabout was made, said she would have liked to have had some details about the project from staff before she was questioned by residents about the sculpture’s selection process and cost.

“When I see it as $130,000, I don’t recall [agreeing to] — and I was correct, I didn’t. I wish more of that information had come forward in chamber,” she said.

Dever said she likes the process the arts commission used to pick the sculpture and doesn’t think council needs to start debating what is and what isn’t good art — but, she doesn’t like surprises.

“I think maybe in the future, staff might forward us a picture in an email, giving us a heads-up,” she said.

When the Overlanders statue and the wildfire memorial were commissioned, the identity of the artist and the concept for the sculpture were common public knowledge.

However, as pointed out by parks, recreation and cultural director Byron McCorkell, the city had not planned to release any details on Rivers to the

public until Yahgulanas’ creation was installed.

“The whole idea of the piece is to show off that we’ve got a piece of art and we’re going to celebrate that piece of art when we announce it, so that’s the plan. We’re going to unveil it,” he said.

The unveiling was originally supposed to take place last summer, then last fall, but was moved back twice due to delays completing the sculpture.

McCorkell doesn’t see what releasing details of the sculpture preinstallation would accomplish, noting other cities, including Calgary and Vancouver, regularly take the same approach.

“Why would you want to spoil the surprise of the process?” he asked.

“The whole idea is to unveil it. If you unveil it before you unveil it, you spoil the surprise.”

Conversely, Arjun Singh, council’s representative on the arts commission, said he can see an argument for releasing details early.

“I think we should be talking about those things before they just appear on a street corner,” he said.

“I think that would be a good thing to do. I think there’s always a debate that occurs when we put those things out before they’re actually done — and that’s democracy. It’s an important debate, it’s an important discussion to have and I’m more than happy to engage people.”

Rivers is the first of a few forays into public art being planned by the city.

In 2012, council gave the arts commission its blessing to commission a $75,000 entrance feature for Riverside Park that will replace the existing two-dimensional signage.

Another sculptural installation is also in the plans for First Avenue, which is due for a major realignment.

McCorkell said that proposal will come to council later this year as part of a broader redevelopment plan for First Avenue.

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New political money-raising laws concerning

By Cam Fortems STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

The federal Conservative government introduced changes that Canada’s former elections watchdog said provide both a frontand back-door route for political parties to significantly increase spending during campaigns.

And, opposition parties say that will benefit the party with the deepest pockets — which happens to be Prime Minister Stephen

Harper’s Conservatives.

Former chief electoral officer Jean-Pierre Kingsley said it’s a bad idea to exempt money spent on fundraising activities from a party’s campaign-spending limit.

He calls it “a reverse way’’ of raising the spending ceiling, which would be on top of the direct five per cent increase in the campaign-spending limit proposed by the bill.

But, KamloopsThompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod said the

Time to shop for shelter Tina Lange turned 60 on Jan. 9 — and she’s heading out to do some shopping.

The city councillor decided to mark her birthday by asking people to donate money she could use to buy a large leather sectional couch and love seat for the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter.

She chose it because she knew she wanted to do something to help the shelter.

Of all the items on its wish list, a new couch to replace the used, donated and definitely overused fabric one that has been there for years.

Leather was chosen because it is sturdy and easily cleaned and Lange worked out the details with Sid Kandola of City Furniture.

The goal was to raise enough to buy the furniture but Lange’s couch campaign had raised more than $4,000.

The couch costs $2,500 and, with the rest of the money, Lange has checked that wish list and is heading out to do some shopping.

First, she’s donating $1,000 to the Y’s Children Who Witness Abuse program, which helps children deal with their hurt and learn to heal from abuse through art and play.

Then, even though the wish list has a television and a refrigerator on it, Lange has decided to buy pyjamas.

“Women who come to the shelter often leave their homes in a hurry,” she wrote in a letter to all her supporters.

“They come with clothes on their backs but no pjs. Women and children feel safe, cozy and loved when they are given new pyjamas.”

One balaclava, two robberies Kamloops Mounties are on the hunt for a masked bandit after a pair of hold-ups at Tournament Capital gas stations.

RCMP Staff Sgt. Fran Bethell said the first incident took place at about 3 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, when a man sporting a white balaclava walked into the 7-Eleven on Seymour

Street and demanded money before making off with an amount of cash.

A half hour later, Bethell said, a robber fitting the same description showed up at the Gateway Travel Centre and pulled the same stunt.

Anyone with information can call police at 250-828-3000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

changes are the result of extensive consultation on election rules.

She noted the changes will end the ban on transmission of election-day results from Eastern Canada, something the Supreme Court of Canada said is an infringement on free speech.

They will also give power to the commissioner of Elections

Canada and allow for tougher penalties for impersonating election officials, for example.

“We’re committing to having it in place for the 2015 election,” she said.

NDP Leader Tom Mulcair said the exemption for fundraising expenses is just one way the government has “loaded the dice’’ in the Tories’ favour in its pro-

posed overhaul of the Canada Elections Act. He said the bill is mostly about making life easier for the Conservatives, whom he calls `”serial cheaters.’’

Thompson Rivers University political scientist Derek Cook said he’s concerned the new rules skirt Elections Canada itself and the need to report to Parliament.

Investigations will be done under the director of public prosecutions.

“If it goes to Parliament, it’s more transparent,” argued Cook.

“This government has been found guilty

by Elections Canada.

“This doesn’t look good.”

Cook said while there may be good legislation in the bill, the

extent of the changes require more public input and consultation.

McLeod argued Prime Minister Stephen Harper has done that.

“He [Harper] met with the chief electoral officer for a good length of time in August and that motivated him to put forward the recommendations.”

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The horses were also being kept in substandard conditions and were severely matted, with cracked and

chipped hooves. Two dead dogs and one dead calf were also found on the property.

“We are grateful to the Clearwater RCMP for bringing this case to our attention,” Kokoska.

“Our 26 SPCA constables have extensive areas to cover across B.C and we respond to more than 7,000 complaints of animal cruelty each year, so it is very helpful for us to have the support of communities in reporting cases of suspected abuse or neglect.”

Kokoska called the level of neglect of the seized animals “very disturbing” and noted that the investigation is continuing and charges of animal cruelty are pending.

The dogs are receiving treatment at the BC SPCA’s community animal centres in Penticton and Kelowna, while the horses are being cared for in Kamloops.

The animals are currently not up for adoption, but updates can be found on the BC SPCA website at spca. bc.ca.

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Check those Yellow Pages invoices

By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Reports of scammers phoning businesses claiming to be collecting for Yellow Pages advertising have cropped up again in B.C. — and there are simple steps to take to protect yourself.

Mark Fernandes, spokesman for the Better Business Bureau in B.C., said scammers claiming to be collecting for Yellow Pages is a chronic problem, with complaints about it coming in almost every month.

It’s a variation on an old trick, sending fake invoices for common business supplies such as printer cartridges and paper in hopes of sliding them by a busy office administrator.

Fernandes said businesses are also concerned about bad credit reports from missed

Pothole Notice Potholes are formed when water seeps into small cracks in the asphalt and freezes. The expansion of the ice in the crack causes the asphalt to crumble, and through repeated freeze thaw cycles a pot hole eventually forms. While Kamloops can generally boast about having a fairly mild winter climate, the constant variation of temperature above and below freezing results in the creation of potholes every winter and most predominantly in early spring.

During the winter months, conventional hot mix is not available and holes must be temporarily filled using a hot recycled asphalt mix or a cold mix material.

Unfortunately the repaired potholes are susceptible to the same freeze thaw cycle and at times require to be filled repeatedly until a more permanent repair can be scheduled in the spring when asphalt plants open up.

During these freeze thaw cycles events up to two City crews operate 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday, patrolling and filling potholes they find. It is not uncommon, in wet road conditions, for crews to refill a hole several times in one day until road conditions dry.

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“Unfortunately, a lot of these companies that claim the Yellow Pages brand are not located in North America,” he said.

Some appear to be coming from the United Kingdom, but the BBB is unable to confirm their real location.

Yellow Pages Group spokesperson Fiona Story said the company is a frequent target for this kind of fraud because of its vener-

able brand.

It sponsors an annual fraud-awareness campaign in March and offers downloadable pamphlets and other resources on its website at yellowpages360solution.ca/ resources/fraud/.

Customers who receive a questionable solicitation can check it by calling the Yellow Pages Group customer service department at 1-877-909-9356.

Yellow Pages Group won a lawsuit in 2012

FRONTAGE TAX ASSESSMENT ROLL NOTICE is hereby given that the Frontage Tax Assessment Roll with respect to “District of Logan Lake TV Society Grant-in-Aid Frontage Tax Bylaw No. 751, 2014” is open for inspection at the Municipal Office, 1 Opal Drive, Logan Lake, BC during regular office hours.

The frontage tax is utilized to provide a Grant-in-Aid to the Logan Lake TV Society for the establishment, operation and maintenance of a Television Rebroadcasting system in Logan Lake.

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against a copycat organization doing business as “Yellow Page Ontario,” “Yellow Page Quebec” and similar names.

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice ordered the parent company to reimburse people who paid fake invoices and

imposed punitive damages.

For information on similar suspicious bills or phone calls from businesses other than Yellow Pages Group, contact the Better Business Bureau of Mainland B.C. through its website at mainlandbc.bbb.org.

The City is always looking for better ways to alleviate the problem of pot holes that appear every spring.

However, until a better system is found, motorists must be vigilant for the ever present pothole menace.

We encourage citizens to report potholes by phoning the Public Works Centre at 250-828-3461 or by using the MyKamloops mobile app, available for download at www.kamloops.ca/mobileapp.

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Tax exemption to end The next stage of the city’s sale of the former CN Rail station downtown is moving ahead.

Council has given three readings to a bylaw that will reduce the tax exemption on the property at 500 Lorne St. The amended bylaw will end tax exemption on the heritage property in 2015 rather than 2019.

At a closed meeting in December, council agreed to sell the property to the Culos Group in exchange for $1 and the extra years of tax revenue.

At the time, several councillors expressed reservations about selling a heritage building to private interests.

Marvin Kwiatkowski, the city’s director of development and engineering services, said a covenant on the building’s title will help protect its historic value, noting any alterations future owners want to make to the building will require city approval.

“It really doesn’t matter who owns the building, it will be protected in perpetuity,” he said.

Homebuilders love the North Shore Kamloops’ North Shore continued its hot streak in 2013.

LOCAL NEWS The area was once again most popular among homebuilders.

Of the 2,347 dwelling units built last year, more than half rose on the North Shore.

The South Shore saw 766 new units, 33 per cent of the year’s total, with the remaining 15 per cent of dwellings located in outlying neighbourhoods.

Kwiatkowski said the city saw a similar ratio of north to south in 2012.

“In general, there’s been a trend for increased housing on the North Shore, which is a real positive,” he said.

That wasn’t the case a decade ago, Kwiatkowski said, when more than half the city’s new units were being built on the South Shore.

City works to improve kiosk view A solution may be on the way for those struggling to see the LCD screens on the city’s new parking kiosks.

Corporate services and community safety director David Duckworth said the city is looking at

testing out coloured screens on the pay stations, which would be easier to see.

“A lot of the complaints have been around the screens,” Duckworth said.

For one, the LCD screens are sluggish in very cold weather.

For another, because they’ve been placed at wheelchairaccessible height, the screens are often difficult for taller users to read without leaning backward.

Duckworth believes the colour screens will solve some of the problems, noting there is an option in the city’s contract with Precise ParkLink to facilitate a switch, but the city wants to first test them in on a few machines to make sure it’s worth the effort of changing over.

School district perusing policies

The KamloopsThompson school district will be looking at some new policies in coming months.

Trustee Gerald Watson, who is policy committee chairman, said that, while most schools have a policy in place for plagiarism, the district needs

an overriding policy to ensure all schools address the issue.

Watson said a policy is also needed to address increasing use of e-cigarettes by students, but noted more information is required first on potential health risks.

Watson added a policy on race relations will be rewritten and given a new title “because it reads like a policy from the 1970s.”

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The school district and Kamloops Mounties are investigating the practice of male students sharing via cellphone revealing photos of female students.

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Senior was in hotel with teen prostitute

New Gold released its 2013 results on Thursday, Feb. 6, that saw it increase gold reserves by 127 per cent.

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New Gold will spend millions on New Afton mine New Afton owner New Gold Inc. has announced it will spend $35 million this year to expand its mill and production and another $20 million on exploration.

New Gold released its 2013 results on Thursday, Feb. 6, that saw it increase gold reserves by 127 per cent.

In addition to New Afton on Kamloops’ western boundary, New Gold operates mines in United States, Mexico and Australia.

While it promised to lower production costs even more due to slumping gold

prices, New Gold’s share prices on the TSX dropped by six per cent on the news.

New Afton started production in 2012.

Its CEO announced last year it has expanded its mine life by three more years, to 2027, and is looking for more reserves at the underground mine.

The company said the lower Canadian dollar will help reduce its operating costs here and increase profitability.

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It forecasts the cost will be paid back in less than two years.

New Afton’s copper production alone more than paid for the mine’s operating and sustaining capital costs in 2013, making its 25,000 thousand ounces of gold and 55,000 ounces of silver mined as profit.

A year later, Neen showed up at Dallas elementary and tried to lure a girl whom he had met at a shopping mall.

He managed to get the girl’s phone number and called her home.

Neen was not charged, but was placed on a peace bond with conditions.

In 2012, police found him in a room at the Plaza Hotel with a 17-year-old prostitute and a man on parole for a first-degree murder.

Neen was charged with sexual assault and breaching his peace bond after the corner-store incident in November.

A psychiatric report found Neen may have mental degeneration, but the diagnosis is unclear because he would not co-operate.

Provincial court judge Roy Dickey acknowledged Neen spoke well in court.

Dickey ordered another psychiatric report from the provincial forensic hospital to determine if the 80-year-old is not criminally responsible by reason of a mental disorder.

The first psychiatric report said Neen may be certifiable under the Mental Health Act. Neen pleaded with Dickey to sentence him, saying he was guilty and wanted his punishment.

Neen said he has placed his affairs in the hands of a friend through power of attorney and wants out of jail, calling it a “bloody terrible place to be.”

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Teacher in PM’s band charged with sex assault Phillip Nolan played drums in Stephen Harper’s group

By John Ward CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — A “mild-mannered schoolteacher’’ who played drums in Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s occasional rock band Herringbone has been charged with five counts each of sexual assault, sexual interference and sexual exploitation of a minor.

Ottawa police said they started an investigation in November after a complaint of sexual assault against a minor by a teacher “during the exercise of his functions as a teacher for Grade 7 and 8.’’

Police say there are concerns there may be other victims.

Phillip Nolan, an elementary school music teacher, has been charged in connection with incidents dating back to 1998 and 2000.

During the investigation, Nolan was removed from the classroom at Avalon public school in the city’s east end and placed on administrative duties, the Ottawa-Carleton district school board said in a statement.

He has now been suspended.

“This is an extremely difficult situation and, as a parent myself, I share the concerns that our community is feeling,’’ said Jennifer Adams, the board’s director of education.

Harper’s office appeared genu-

inely stunned by the development.

“We are obviously shocked and disturbed by these serious charges,’’ communications director Jason MacDonald said in a statement.

“No allegations of this nature have ever been brought to our attention. Anyone found guilty of these charges should face the full force of the law. Given that this individual is now facing charges, it would be inappropriate to comment any further at this time.’’

Conservative MPs reacted to news of the arrest with disbelief as they emerged from the House of Commons.

“I am shocked, but it’s up to the police to deal with this matter,’’ said Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver, who said he never met Nolan.

“I think he should be treated with the full force of the law like anybody else, if found guilty,’’ said Alberta’s Leon Benoit. “Let him have his due process and let him face the law.’’

Liberal MP John McCallum said the arrest has nothing to do with the prime minister, noting the police investigation should not have any bearing on Harper.

“I think it’s independent of the prime minister,’’ McCallum said outside the Commons.

“I think people we come in contact with sometimes get into trouble and it’s not necessarily anything

to do with us. So, I would treat it like another case that is before the courts.’’

Harper has known Nolan and the other band members for years.

They have played at the prime minister’s residence at 24 Sussex Drive. They also played together at the National Arts Centre in 2009, when Harper made his unexpected musical debut.

More recently, Harper and Herringbone played at a Jewish National Fund dinner in Toronto on Dec. 1, apparently after the police began their investigation.

During that performance, the prime minister described Nolan as a “mild-mannered schoolteacher’’ and spoke, tongue firmly in cheek, of meeting the band.

“I was a young MP on a ridealong with the City of Ottawa police and they were wondering about these teachers and IT professionals who were respectable, middle-class guys by day and playing in these seedy bars by night,’’ Harper quipped.

“But, it turns out the police had nothing on Herringbone, so I joined.’’

The band’s website says Nolan has been involved in the music industry since getting a bachelor of music degree from Queens University in 1994. He has worked in musical theatre and has directed award-winning school bands.

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NATIONAL NEWS ‘Have the courage to address your disagreements in a peaceful direct political dialogue and not on the backs of the athletes.’

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Olympics president criticizes world leaders SOCHI, RUSSIA — International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach accused world leaders of using the Sochi Olympics as a political platform “on the backs of the athletes’’ and of snubbing the Games without even being invited.

Just days before the opening of Russia’s first Winter Games, Bach used a hard-hitting speech to call out politicians for using the Olympics to make an “ostentatious gesture’’ serving their own agendas.

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Former Homeland Security chief Janet Napolitano leads the delegation.

German President Joachim Gauck and French President Francois Hollande are also not coming to Sochi. Neither is British Prime Minister David Cameron.

Bach reiterated again that Putin had given the IOC assurances the Olympic Charter would be upheld during the Games and that homosexuals would not be discriminated against.

Bach said Olympic values stand against any form of discrimination, including on grounds of sexual orientation.

But, he stressed, the IOC must be “politically neutral without being apolitical’’ and athletes must not use the

Olympic Village and venues for “political demonstrations.’’

The IOC has come under criticism for not doing more to fight the anti-gay law, but Bach said the committee is a sports organization with limited responsibilities.

Putin lauded the IOC’s decision to bring the Games to the Black Sea resort.

“We realize what a difficult decision this was to hold the games in a city that barely had 10 to 15 per cent of the necessary infrastructure,’’ he said.

“You believed in us, you believed in the Russian character, which can overcome all difficulties.’’

“In the space of five years,’’ Putin added, “we built worldclass sports venues and city infrastructure that normally takes decades to build.’’

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declining invitations they had not even received.’’

The buildup to the Olympics has been overshadowed by Western criticism of the antigay law and Russia’s record on human rights and other issues, making Sochi among the most politically charged Games in years.

Obama and key European leaders are shunning the Olympics.

Obama, in a clear message against the anti-gay laws, has sent a delegation to Sochi made up of three openly gay athletes — tennis great Billie Jean King, 2006 Olympic hockey medallist Caitlin Cahow and figure skater Brian Boitano.

For the first time since 2000, the U.S. delegation to an Olympics will not include a president, vice-president or first

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law banning gay “propaganda’’ among minors.

The Olympics, Bach said, should not be “used as a stage for political dissent or for trying to score points in internal or external political contests.

“Have the courage to address your disagreements in a peaceful direct political dialogue and not on the backs of the athletes,’’ he said at a ceremony attended

by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“People have a very good understanding of what it really means to single out the Olympic Games to make an ostentatious gesture, which allegedly costs nothing, but produces international headlines.

“In the extreme, we had to see a few politicians whose contributions to the fight for a good cause consisted of publicly

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LOCAL NEWS Thompson Rivers University bachelor of arts student Will George made a statement this week about what he says is the high cost of post-secondary education. George used a wheelbarrow filled with 11,000 nickels (representing the cost of one semester’s course and auxillary fees) to make payment. Dave Eagles/KTW

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Will George wanted to make a point.

The fourth-year Thompson Rivers University student is angry at what it costs to get an education at the institution — and, in particular, how much tuition has risen in the past decade.

To make that point, George went to his bank and asked for the equivalent of the cost of one course in nickels.

On Wednesday, Feb. 5, George and some of his friends at TRU filled a wheelbarrow with rolled nickels — the cashier’s office

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the estimated 218 per cent increase in tuition at TRU in the past decade, a figure he said he gathered through a review of existing financial documents and other information obtained from the university’s student union.

His goal is to get a discussion going, one that he hopes will make university administrators and governors think when they talk about another tuition increase.

“Each year, students ask the senate [a governing body at TRU] to stop raising tuition by the two per cent cap they can but, each year, they raise it that two per cent.

“It’s just another burden on top of all the other burdens students are dealing with.”

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Pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Charter, Council will consider a bylaw to amend a heritage property tax exemption on February 18, 2014, at 1:30 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1A2.

The property at 500 Lorne Street (former CN Station) is currently exempt from property tax, as an eligible heritage property, for the years 2010 to 2019; the proposed amending bylaw will reduce the exemption period to expire in 2015. The estimated value of the remaining tax exemption is $24,676 for 2014 and $25,416 for 2015.

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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.

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Frank was predeceased by his parents Clarence and Ivy (Rocky) Mackill.

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After a well-fought battle with liver cancer, Frank passed away in Redding, California on January 10, 2014. He is survived by his loving & devoted 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.

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said it would accept that form of payment, but they had to be rolled — and marched through campus, arriving at the Old Main Building office to deliver his point.

“The point is to have a visual image of one course,” he said.

While a course costs $467, George said, his load totalled slightly more — $550.

He’s comfortable with that extra amount being included because, beyond actual tuition, students are paying more and more every year for other services, George said.

After dropping off the nickels, George headed to Student Street on campus, where he had a table set up with information on

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Agnes Lee passed away peacefully in Kamloops, BC on January 28, 2014.

She was 94 years old.

Agnes was predeceased by Gordon, her husband of 59 years. She is survived by her sister Marrion Olson and by her two sons Harvey and wife Wendy, Fred and wife Penny and daughter Pat and partner Jim. Grandma will be missed by grandchildren Diana and husband Sheldon, Angela and husband Mark, Steven and Andrew and by great grandchildren Corbin, Danica and Charlotte.

Agnes was born in Ogema, Saskatchewan and grew up there. After nursing through the war years in Regina, Agnes and Gordon were married in Salmon Arm and moved to Kamloops. They resided in the area for over 68 years. Agnes was active in the community and formed many lifetime friendships. She commented often that she had lived a “wonderful life”.

There will be a memorial celebration of her life on Saturday, February 22 at 3:30 pm at Schoening Funeral Services 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC. Should family or friends desire, donations in Agnes’ name may be made to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation at www.rihfoundation.ca .

Online condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Joan Vivian Smith. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Jim Smith, and their son, Doug. Joan is survived by her sister, Jesse Pochay, of Kamloops, BC. Joan was born August 11, 1930, and spent her younger years in Vanderhoof, BC, where she met her husband, Jim. They were married on August 14th, 1948, and raised 6 boys, all of whom reside in Kamloops, BC. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Don (Cogi), Derek (Lynda), Derwood (Laurie), Dwayne (Claudia), and Duncan. Joan will also be sadly missed by her 13 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many adopted family and friends.

The family would like to thank all of the staff at Ponderosa and Overlander for their care and compassion; you know who you are!

A Celebration Joan’s Life will be held on Saturday, February 15th, 2014 at 11:00am in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive.

If friends desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Overlander Extended Care or Ponderosa Lodge.

Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577

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JOHN EDWARD BURNS, known as JACK NOVEMBER 13 1929 — JANUARY 29 2014 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jack Burns on January 29, 2014 at Overlander Extended Care Facility at the age of 84 years. Jack became ill with Brittle Diabetes, Parkinson’s, and Heart Disease in his 70’s and passed away from complications of Norwalk Virus with his family by his side.

Jack is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Ruth and his three children — Debra (Jay), Peace River Alberta, John (Marina), Nanaimo BC, and Lori, Sydney NSW Australia. Jack had seven dear grandchildren whom he tickled and teased and bounced on his foot: Erin (Bob), Shayne, Mykah (Heith), Amelia, Pearce, Taylor and Caitlin, as well as two darling great-grandchildren Lexie and Evan. Jack also leaves behind his brother Robert (Angie) nephews Norman, Shawn, and great niece Delany, his brother-in-law Ronald, cousin Peter (Jennifer) plus other extended family and numerous friends. He was predeceased by his sister Shirley in 2009.

Born in 1929 in Abbotsford BC to Edward (Ted) and Harriet (Hetty) Burns, Jack was the second of three children. He was an industrious school boy and helped his Dad with his electrical store deliveries, had a paper route and also worked for the shoemaker and then in a men’s wear store after school. After graduating from Phillip Sheffield High School, he worked in Eaton’s Men’s Wear and also with the Fraser Valley Diking Board as an apprentice Surveyor before starting his 35 year career at BC Hydro in Abbotsford, eventually transferring to Hope, Chilliwack and Kamloops, where he was a “Land Rep” and retired at age 55. On December 15, 1951 he married Ruth Duveen Larson in Chilliwack BC. Jack’s passion and favorite hobby was building and about every three years in his spare time he would have the urge to build us a new house — needless to say we moved many times and were fortunate to always live in “The House That Jack Built”.

Kamloops 1965-73, Director of the Boys Club from 1971-73 and President of the Boys Club in 1974, joined the Royal Arch Masons of BC, Kamloops Chapter #18 in 1973 and in his capacity as a BC Hydro Rep presented many achievement awards to 4H Club Members.

In his late teens he was a sparring partner for a wrestler. In those years he started to bowl, curl, jog and bike. After he retired he had other JOBS as he called them — such as the Lawn Bowling club, Remote Control Model Airplane Club, Kamloops Golf and Country Club and Cross Country Ski Club, where he enthusiastically helped to maintain and clear the trails. Jack was also involved in building the ski hut at Stake Lake. He belonged to the Kamloops Tennis Club and helped build an office and of course put the bubble up and down seasonally and weeded the courts with a crew of young players. He played partners tennis but his favorite sport was singles tennis where at age 67 he entered and won a bronze medal in the BC Senior’s Games. He also played pool and a mean game of crib with any and all who would challenge him. He taught most of the children in the family to play crib and tried, but only taught a few, to play tennis.

He liked to hunt and fish but was generally accused of really enjoying sitting in the weeds and watching the animals and birds, so rarely came home with a catch. He loved to go camping at the lakes or beaches of BC or Washington State and was also fortunate to visit numerous countries in the world making friends and enjoying laughter with his jokes wherever he went.

Jack was a loving husband and father and a true caring friend always ready to give you a hand. He was a decent, kind, honest, patient gentle man and an ardent storyteller with an infectious sense of humour. He had a ready smile and constantly teased us. He always had time to chat and had the ability to make conversation with anyone on any topic.

A grateful thank you to Dr. Miranda du Preez for her care and compassion toward Jack and our family — you are the best!!. We also are so very appreciative to Teena, and All the wonderful staff at Overlander Extended Care Facility for their TLC. What a team! A special thank you to Shari, Tom and Sharon who shared Jack’s journey the past few years — you are a blessing.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Jack’s life will be held at a later date in the spring. An announcement will follow.

He was a founding member of the Abbotsford Kinsman club, Boy Scout Leader “Aquino” in Hope as well as a Chamber of Commerce member. He joined the If friends desire, please make a donation to a charity of your choice in memory Masonic Ionic Kent Lodge #19 in 1960 in of Jack.

Chilliwack and received his 50 year pin in JACK’S PASSING LEAVES A HUGE HOLE IN THE LIVES OF HIS 2010 and was also a Chilliwack Volunteer FAMILY AND WE WILL CARRY HIM IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. Municipal Fireman. In Kamloops Jack was WE REMEMBER ALL THOSE WONDERFUL YEARS. a member of the Builder’s Association of

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It is with regret we announce the passing of Lois Elizabeth Gagne on Monday Feb 3, 2014 at age 89.

Deeply loved and missed by her family; sister Claire Muzzillo, brother Art (Maureen) Gagne, and sister-in-law Jean Gagne. Her memory will be cherished by her numerous nieces and nephews. Keith (Diana) Gagne, Kim (Brian) Krasselt, Cathy (Dave) Aplas, Karen (David) Williamson, Anthony (Evelina) Muzzillo, Maureen (Mark) Weiler, Paul Muzzillo and John Muzzillo, Denise Bernauer (Dave), Pauline Palmeter.

She was predeceased by her mother and father Art and Pearl Gagne, her brother Keith Gagne and her brother-in law Albert Muzzillo as well as her two nephews Kevin and Kirk Gagne. Lois has left behind many cousins, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews, as well as very close friends too numerous to mention.

Lois was born on December 10th, 1924 in Ottawa, Ontario. Her family moved to Kamloops in 1929.

Her dad Arthur played professional hockey in the NHL and in the off season worked for the CNR in Kamloops.

Lois was stricken with polio at an early age and yet had more energy than most. Although she never married and had no children of her own, all her nieces and nephews felt special and loved by her. She had the ability to teach and reprimand firmly yet in the most gentle manner. She enjoyed times at the lake with family and loved the water. Her favorite activity was doing backward summersaults.

Lois was devoted to her faith and spent numerous hours volunteering at Sacred Heart Cathedral Church. One could see her doing everything from cleaning the alter linens to preparing the alter for 2 masses every day during the week. She was a Lifetime Member of the Catholic Women’s League and an Auxillary Member of the Legion of Mary.

Lois spent the past 8 years at Pinegrove Care Centre. She always commended the staff for their exceptional care.

Over the years the family has witnessed consistent, kind, respectful and loving care from all staff members. You have gone above and beyond the call of duty and have treated her as one of your own family which she felt every day. Words are inadequate to express the heartfelt gratitude from the family for each of Lois’s care givers.

The family would like to make special mention of Janet and Grant Hermiston as Lois’s dear friends while at Pine Grove. Janet was a volunteer and Lois lovingly called her “my Pusher” as she was unable to maneuver her own wheelchair. They enjoyed regular visits and outings for shopping and lunch over the years. Janet was also her faithful companion for medical appointments. The family has always appreciated your kindness and dedication.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Prayers will be recited at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Sunday February 9th, 2014 at 8:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated by Father Peter Nguyen and Father Fred Weisbeck on Monday February 10th, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Cathedral.

Should friends desire, donations in memory of Lois Elizabeth Gagne may be made to Pine Grove Lodge Residents Society, 313 McGowan Avenue, Kamloops, B.C., V2B 2N8.

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Severino DeMarni

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Severino DeMarni on February 5, 2014 of Kamloops, BC, at the age of 67 years, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Severino was predeceased by his parents, Giovanni and Maria DeMarni, his brother Mario DeMarni and the love of his life Jean DeMarni and their cherished puppy “Bobby”.

Severino is fondly remembered by his siblings Teresa, Louise, Lena (Armando), Ben (Donna), Joanne, his sister-in-law Luisa and his youngest sister, Rosanne (Aldo) who were a source of strength and comfort in his battle. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, friends and extended family, including beloved cousins, Mary, John, Charleen and all the Bertoli family, who had a huge impact on his and Jeanie’s lives.

Severino was born in Borgo Faiti, Latina, Italy on October 4, 1946. He immigrated to Canada in July 1949 with his family and began a journey that touched many places and people. He married his true love Jeanie in 1968, and together the two of them shared many great memories with family and friends, which included their passions in life: hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and most of all each other. In their journey, they lived in Kamloops, Fort St. John, Prince George and Kelowna. During this time, Severino worked as a tree-faller, skidder operator, Spuncast manufacturer, telephone technician for BC Tel, and built several homes that he and Jean were very proud of.

Severino was a true Toronto Maple Leaf and Blue Jay fanatic and was grateful to have the experience to be in Toronto to watch the Blue Jays. He was always ready to have a game of crib or cards and be in the company of family. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.

Severino was so blessed to have spent his last month at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice which he called home. Severino was well taken care of by all the lovely nurses, care-aides, staff and volunteers, that made each of his last days a bit brighter with jokes and laughter - thank you from us, you each will hold a place in our hearts.

A special thank you to Dr. Gabriel and the staff at the Kamloops Cancer Clinic, and to the numerous staff at the Kelowna Cancer Clinic. Lastly, a very special thank you to Dr. Harold Stefanyk, who went above and beyond and always was there for Severino.

Please by request no flowers, but donations are gratefully accepted for the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, B.C., V2E 2S9, in Severino’s memory.

A Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at 6:00 P.M. at Our Lady Perpetual Help Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Peter and Father Fred on February 10, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery for immediate family.

Schoening’s Funeral Home, Kamloops, BC, 250-374-1454 in care of arrangements.

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Jessica Hewitt is racing twice at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, on Monday, Feb. 10. KTW file photo

Jessica Hewitt of Kamloops and Elli Terwiel of Sun Peaks are scheduled to make their Olympic Winter Games debuts this month in Sochi, Russia.

Hewitt, a short-track speed skater, will be racing in the 500metre and the 3,000-m relay on Monday, Feb. 10.

The first heat of the 500-m will begin at 2:27 a.m., while the first heat for the 3,000-m starts at 3:35 a.m.

Both races will be aired on CBC. Terwiel, a slalom skier, will be in action on Feb. 21, with the first run starting at 4:45 a.m. and the second run going at 8:15 a.m. PST. Both races will be broadcast on Sportsnet.

The Games begin, with Canadians looking to medal early and often

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SOCHI, RUSSIA — Canada was a second-half team at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.

The medal intake in Sochi should happen at a more measured pace.

Starting with Saturday’s men’s snowboard slopestyle and women’s moguls, Canada has at least one legitimate medal shot, if not more, virtually every day until the Feb. 23 closing ceremonies.

Chef de mission Steve Podborski and his assistants JeanLuc Brassard and France St. Louis intend to be present at events where a Canadian is a front-runner for a medal.

“I would say we’re booked every day,’’ Podborski said.

The host country won 18 of its 26 medals in Vancouver during the back half of the Games. Ten of the 14 gold medals came in the second half, including four on the final weekend.

Sports making their Olympic debut help balance the schedule of Canada’s medal prospects in Sochi.

Men’s and women’s snowboard slopestyle, the figure skating team event and the luge relay are among the new events over the first eight days of competition in which Canada has solid medal prospects.

That’s in addition to Canada’s strength in the entrenched sports of alpine skiing, moguls, short-track speedskating and

two points behind host Russia, after the first day of the new team figure skating event. Toronto’s Patrick Chan was third in the men’s short program, then Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., were second in the pairs short to give Canada 17 of a possible 20 points after the first two events.

Sebastien Toutant of L’Assomption, Que., and Max Parrot of Bromont, Que., advanced to the men’s snowboard slopestyle final Saturday, while Charles Reid of Mont-Tremblant, Que., and Regina’s Mark McMorris will attempt to join them via the semifinal earlier in the day.

The Dufour-Lapointe sisters from Montreal — Justine, Chloe and Maxime — all qualified

for Saturday’s women’s moguls finals, as did Audrey Robichaud of Quebec City.

Reigning world champion Spencer O’Brien of Courtney, B.C., qualified for the women’s slopestyle final on Sunday.

Hockey Canada also made the decision to replace injured forward Steven Stamkos with Tampa Bay teammate Martin St. Louis.

Canada’s figure skaters are favoured to win a medal in the team event, which ends Sunday.

In addition to slopestyle and women’s moguls on opening weekend, skiers Erik Guay of Mont-Tremblant, Que., Calgary’s Jan Hudec and Manny OsborneParadis of Invermere, B.C., are medal prospects in Sunday’s downhill.

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“Sure, there are new sports and we happen to be very, very good in the new ones because we are a great sporting nation,’’ Podborski said. `”With the support we’re getting now from corporate Canada, Own The Podium and the Government of Canada, we have an opportunity to be good in the traditional sports as well and that’s where we’ll make our great gains in the areas where are athletes are getting better . . . cross-country, alpine skiing.’’

Although the Games’ opening ceremony is today (Feb. 7), Olympic competition started early for some Canadians with Thursday’s preliminary rounds.

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Peter Puck participants Brody Passmore (clockwise), Jeresyn Cornwell, Garrett Lukas and Ashton Ashley surround instructor Steve Passmore, a former NHL goaltender, at the Ice Box on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Instructor Dianna Hartnell praised Passmore for the work he does at the hockey camps. Learn more about Peter Puck at peterpuckhockey.ca. Allen Douglas/KTW

Kamloops rinks continue Brier hunt The 2014 Canadian Direct Insurance B.C. Men’s Curling Championship is underway at the Vancouver Curling Club, with a spot at the 2014 Tim Hortons Brier in Kamloops on the line.

Play began on Wednesday, Feb. 5, and runs through to Sunday, Feb. 9.

Scott DeCap of Kamloops Curling Club (KCC) was 2-1 as of KTW’s press deadline on Thursday, Feb. 6.

Brent Yamada’s rink, also of KCC, was 1-1.

Yamada and DeCap are hoping to lead their rinks to the Brier for the first time.

Yamada has been to the provincial championship five times, losing out in the finals in 1996, the last time the Brier was held in

TOURNAMENT CAPITAL SPORTS

Sportsnet is carrying the final on Sunday, Feb. 9. It gets underway at 4 p.m.

Super playoffs Kamloops, while this is DeCap’s second trip to the provincial championship.

Also in the running to represent B.C. is Kamloops product Jim Cotter, who throws fourth rocks for John Morris’s KelownaVernon rink.

The Morris crew was 3-0, sitting tied atop the standings with Neil Dangerfield of Victoria.

Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com throughout the week for up-to-date results.

The semifinal round will be aired on Sportsnet at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8.

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KAMLOOPS GURUDWARA SAHIB SOCIETY Notice is hereby given to the members of the Kamloops Gurudwara Sahib Society that the membership is now open to renew. The membership will open on February 9, 2014 and March 30, 2014 will be the closing date.

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Round 2 of the Sun Life Financial Super League curling playoffs, presented by City Centre Auto Centre, got underway at the Kamloops Curling Club on Monday, Feb. 3.

On the A side, Brent Yamada edged Scott DeCap 5-4. Corryn Brown versus Bob Holden was postponed because three members of Brown’s rink were on their way back from Edmonton, where they won the Canada West women’s championship on the weekend.

On the B side, Kevin Ihlen edged Brad Thompson 6-5. Ihlen will play DeCap in

Round 3, which will be played at the KCC on Monday, Feb. 10.

Darren Nelson squeezed past Rick Reimer, winning 7-6.

In Round 3, Nelson will meet the loser of Brown versus Holden.

The draws get underway at 6:45 p.m.

Bowl with Blazers

The Kamloops Blazers are participating in Bowl for Kids Sake at Bowlertime on March 3.

Players are looking to exceed the $840 in pledges they raised last year.

There are still lanes available for booking for the event, which gets underway at 5:30 p.m.

Pledges can be made online at store. blazerhockey.com or in

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Kamloops is hosting the Victoria Royals tonight (Feb. 7).

Game time is 7 p.m. at ISC. Dennis Coates will be presented with the WHL Governor Award.

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Bodybuilder sets sights on competition

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Lacey Banman lunges to hit the birdie before it hits the floor inside the Thompson Rivers University gymnasium. The WolfPack’s badminton team often flies under the radar. Next up for the squad are the provincial championships. Allen Douglas/KTW

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For four hours a week, the WolfPack badminton team practises in an otherwise empty TRU Gym. They travel to tournaments on the weekends — three this season — and play in front of sparse crowds, bleachers filled with a smattering of family and friends.

Badminton isn’t the first sport that comes to mind in the world of varsity athletics, though, in terms of support from TRU, it’s no different than basketball, volleyball or soccer.

It receives schol-

arships and funding from the athletics department, though it’s rarely the focus of promotional events or front-page news stories analyzing its results.

And, for the most part, its players are quite content with things the way they are.

“It’s not as big of a spectator sport,” player-coach Alex Perkin told KTW. He said the badminton team has its own “clan” — friends and family, former players and Kamloops Badminton Association members — that comes out to support the team.

It’s really no dif-

ferent at the university level than at any other point in the players’ careers.

Anica Arduini, one of two seniors playing for the WolfPack, said small crowds and limited attention come with the territory in badminton.

“We’re just used to playing for ourselves and our teams,” she said.

TRU is hosting the final tournament of the Pacific Western Athletic Association conference regular season on Feb. 1 and Feb. 2 and finished fourth in total team points of the five teams attending.

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Dease Watson is a pharmacist — every day he sees the damage an unhealthy lifestyle can do.

So, he’s hoping a strong showing in an international bodybuilding contest will give him a forum to help people change those unhealthy habits.

The 27-year-old who works at North Shore Shopper’s Drug Mart is in the running to become the leading brand ambassador for Ben Pakulski’s MI40 fitness program.

He entered the competition, called the MI40 Top Gun Superstar Search, a little more than a week ago and is ranked sixth in public voting.

The Kamloops product rocketed up the charts, up against competitors who entered when the competition when it opened in December.

The top-20 finishers will advance to the second round, with the winner being named MI40’s top gun.

Along with becoming the leading face for the brand, the winner will receive a one-year internship with Pakulski, one of the top professional bodybuilders in the world, a one-year

Dease Watson is looking to become the leading brand ambassador for Ben Pakulski’s MI40 fitness program. He works at North Shore Shopper’s Drug Mart. KTW file photo

sponsorship with a supplement company and a trip to the 2014 Arnold Classic bodybuilding competition to meet Pakulski and participate in a photo shoot.

“This is a competition I never saw myself doing, sort of like the time I did the Inside Fitness event,” Watson said, referring to the Inside Fitness Magazine model search he won nearly a year ago.

“Doing something new like this, it has been an incredible experience and the fact that I’m still pursuing this type of thing is exactly where I want to be.

“This could be a huge opportunity for me.”

The prizes that come with winning the superstar search are great, but what Watson really wants is to be given a venue to help people.

He sees the damage obesity and health conditions like hypertension can do in his work as a pharmacist and wants to be able to help people by doing more than dispensing pills.

“If I can hit it from another side, I feel like I could help people out a lot more, compared to these medications they have to take,” he said.

Watson also said he

can help people navigate the world of supplements — some of which don’t work and can be harmful.

The first round of the competition ends on Feb. 15, when the top-20 vote getters will advance to the second round.

Watson’s video can be seen on the MI40 Top Gun Superstar Search Facebook page.

“I’m still a little bit nervous, just because this whole thing is new for me,” Watson said.

“The nerves are always going. I think it’s because I really want to succeed here. This is important to me.”

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Canada, U.S. eye women’s hockey gold Van Ryswyk meet upcoming

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ERE’S ONE sports prediction you are almost guaranteed to be able to take to the bank: Canada will meet the United States in the gold-medal game of women’s hockey at the Sochi Olympics.

Oh, other hockeyplaying countries will send teams, but they’re mere window-dressing to the obvious climax: Canada vs. the U.S. on Feb. 22 at 9 a.m.

Grab your flag, your hot-buttered popcorn and get ready to cheer.

The U.S. and Canada are linked in the same four-team group at the

BRUCE PENTON From PRESS ROW Olympics, which means they play each other on Feb. 12 in a preliminary game to determine first place in the pool; the loser will be second.

Eventually, though — and Vegas wouldn’t even have a game like this on

the board, it’s such a certainty — the two North American rivals will wind their way through the playoff system to meet 10 days later for the gold medal.

If Olympic history is a factor, bet on Canada: The team wearing the Maple Leaf on its sweaters has won the last three Olympic golds: in Salt Lake City in 2002; in Turin, Italy in 2006; and in Vancouver in 2010.

But, if you’re going by recent results leading to the games, bet on the U.S.; the Americans beat Canada four games in a row in December exhibitions.

The last game, a 4-1 U.S. win, ended in a line brawl, adding some good ol’ fashioned acrimony to the rivalry.

Those recent results, however, came amid Canadian turmoil: Coach Dan Church abruptly quit in December and former Florida Panthers head coach Kevin Dineen, a 1984 Canadian Olympian, took over.

Having such a major change occur less than two months before the Olympics must be viewed as a negative.

“When Dan left, it was a shock to all of us,” said Jayna Hefford, a

four-time Olympian.

“There wasn’t a lot of closure there. After a few days, once they named Kevin as a new coach, for our team that was a chance to move forward. Now we’re excited. We’re looking towards Sochi.”

Dineen can hardly wait for the Olympics to start.

“I’m a product of Hockey Canada,” Dineen said.

“I’ve always felt very strongly about that Maple Leaf.”

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Olga Kotelko, 94, the world’s oldest long-jump competitor, will be in action, along with hundreds of other athletes ages six and up from B.C. and Alberta.

Christa Bortignon, the first Canadian women to be named World Masters Athlete of the Year, will also be in competition.

The action gets underway at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, and runs through to Sunday

Kamloops Sports Hall of Famer Alwilda Van Ryswyk. KTW file photo

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Perkin, who is also the president of the Kamloops Badminton Association, said TRU’s program has experienced a decline in talent since he first got involved nearly eight years ago.

The university isn’t at fault — the support and funding the team has received has been sufficient — the problem is the sport’s health regionally.

“From my first year, it was a stronger team because there was so much more talent from the Interior and the Okanagan,” he said.

Perkin came from South Kamloops sec-

ondary, which had a strong badminton program and played matches against competitive opponents in Kelowna and the rest of the Interior.

Since then, he said, South Kam’s program has dropped off and a similar decline has been seen throughout the province.

“Finding talent is a little bit more difficult,” Perkin said.

“It is a sport that constantly ebbs and flows, having increased participation in some years and declining in others, ranging between 32 and 24 institutions,” said Sandra MurrayMacDonell, executive director of the Canadian

Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA).

Despite the WolfPack’s recent struggles on the court, Arduini said they have excelled off the court, as part of the WolfPack community.

When TRU played host to the 2011-2012 CCAA national championships, it gave the badminton team an opportunity to showcase its sport to its peers.

“We had a lot of athletes come out and check it out and they kind of realized, ‘Oh, you are a sport, you have to be an athlete to play,’” Arduini said.

“Playing at TRU in general has been great.

I’m friends with so

many people on all the different teams and it’s like a big family here.”

The WolfPack might get the opportunity to represent TRU nationally again, with the PacWest provincial championships set to get underway in Surrey on Feb. 15.

Perkin said the team has a good chance of sending a few players to nationals in Edmonton.

He’s hoping to be in men’s singles and he said Arduini and Lacey Banman look like strong contenders in women’s doubles.

Should that happen, they might find themselves dealing with a little more attention than usual.

Globetrotters bringing basketball act to Kamloops The Harlem Globetrotters are returning to the Tournament Capital Centre on Feb. 12.

Chas Kok, an assistant coach with the TRU WolfPack men’s basketball team, will be on the team playing against the Globetrotters.

Tickets for the interactive event are available for $29 and will be sold at the TCC desk, harlemglobetrotters.com and at ticketweb.ca.

The world-famous basketball act will get underway at 7 p.m.

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O MUSIC: SULTANS OF STRING perform with the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra, Sagebrush Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: 250-374-5483, kamloopslive.ca.

O FAMILY: KAMLOOPS BLAZERS play Victoria, Interior Savings Centre, 7 p.m.

O COMEDY: COMEDY SHOWS at The Dirty Jersey, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., 19+.

O MUSIC: HIP-HOP NIGHT, Inlander Bar and Grill, featuring Ace One, Andysocial & Lilah, Chrizpy G, Day Shaw Voo, James Hughes, JDK Nonstop, Wreckless Religions and Great Capacity, no cover, 8 p.m.

SATURDAY

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O MUSIC: SULTANS OF STRING perform with the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra, Sagebrush Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: 250-374-5483, kamloopslive.ca.

O ART: SKETCHING IN OIL, with Kimberely Eibel, Feb. 8, Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 9 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration required, 250-828-5000, Kamloops.ca/ezreg.

Kamloops Arts Council members call 250-8283611.

O MUSIC: VOODUSA’S ANNUAL BIRTHDAY BASH, featuring My Mother the Carjacker, The Dirty Jersey, 8 p.m., $10.

O MUSIC: DOC AND THE DISORDERLIES, The Art We Are, 8 p.m., $10.

O MUSIC: REFLECTIONS OF BOB SEGER, featuring Renea Denis, Mike Hilliard, Dave Coalmine, Matt Stanley and Dodie Goldney, Plaza Hotel, 7 p.m. Tickets $25 for show, $30 to include appetizers.

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O FAMILY: SOUND AND WAVES SHOW, Big Little Science Centre, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

O FAMILY: KAMLOOPS BLAZERS play Calgary, Interior Savings Centre, 7 p.m.

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O COMEDY: BRENT BUTT, Sagebrush Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: 250-3745483, kamloopslive.ca.

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O FAMILY: FAMILY DAY MATINEE GAME AND FAN SKATE WITH KAMLOOPS BLAZERS, who play Tri-City at 2 p.m., followed by a free fan skate, Interior Savings Centre.

O FAMILY: FAMILY DAY AT B.C. WILDLIFE PARK, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., various activities throughout the day.

O FAMILY: FAMILY DAY AT THE TOURNAMENT CAPITAL CENTRE, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the Wellness Centre and Fieldhouse, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the Canadian Games Pool.

TUESDAY

O MUSIC: THE FRETLESS, Commodore Grand Cafe and Lounge, 7:30 p.m.

O FAMILY: PARENT-CHILD MOTHER GOOSE program, North Kamloops Library, 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Register: 250-554-1124.

WEDNESDAY

O FAMILY: HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS, 7p.m., Tournament Capital Centre.

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O FAMILY: ROCK-A-BYE program for infants 12 months and younger, North Kamloops Library, 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Register: 250-554-1124.

O FAMILY: PARENT-CHILD MOTHER GOOSE program, Kamloops Library, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Register: 250-372-5145.

O EDUCATION: STORY TELLER’S GALA, featuring Roy Henry Vickers, 6 p.m., Mountain Room, Campus Activity Centre, Thompson Rivers University.

THURSDAY

O MUSIC: BURLESQUE SHOW, The Blue Grotto.

O FILM: DOWN RIVER, presented by Kamloops Film Society, Paramount Theatre, 7 p.m. Tickets $8 plus society membership ($2). Tickets: TRU student-union desk, Bookland, Moviemart.

O MUSIC: LOCARNO, Calvary Community Church, 7 p.m. Tickets: 250-3745483, kamloopslive.ca.

O MUSIC: BRETT KISSEL with Jordan McIntosh and One More Girl, 8 p.m., Cactus Jack’s Night Club.

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FRIDAY, FEB. 14: O MUSIC: PAPA WHEELY, The Blue Grotto.

O FAMILY: KAMLOOPS BLAZERS play Portland, 7 p.m., Interior Savings Centre.

O SPORTS: TRU BASKETBALL plays UBC Okanagan

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Sultans are McKhool as ice

By Dale Bass

STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

First things first — Chris McKhool’s surname is actually that.

It’s not some strange spelling to make the creator of the Sultans of String sound, well, cool.

His ancestry has its roots in Lebanon, he said, and the name flows from that culture.

However, while he eschews the moniker of cool, McKhool definitely sees himself as the crazy one in the band that includes Kevin Laliberte and Eddie Paton on gutars, Drew Birston and David Woodhead on bass, Chendy Leon and Alberto Suarez on percussion and Bassam Bishara on our.

The music they play is a melange of many genres, from flamenco to Arabic folk to gypsyjazz to Cuban rhythm.

The band’s success has led to plenty of awards since 2008, including some for songwriting, artistry, producer and best act.

McKhool said the band is so close that when he feels a little crazy during a performance, “they fall into the rabbit hole right with me.”

In practical terms, that means that, while the start and the finish of a song are always predictable, the middle is wide open for improv, twists, turns and creativity that make every performance unique.

It’s that middle part, however, that can be a challenge when the band shares the stage with an orchestra, as it will on Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8, when it performs with the Kamloops Symphony at Sagebrush Theatre.

“Symphony music is the best around,” McKhool said. “It has the best musicians, everything. And we love playing with them and having fun — but you have to remember your postal code. When your solo is done, they’re moving on and you have to keep up.”

He finds the symphonic pairings, which the band does often, to be distracting.

“It all sounds so great,” McKhool said.

“You just want to sit back and listen to it. And the KSO is a fantastic symphony.”

This tour is the band’s first national one, designed to promote its newest CD, aptly titled Symphony.

McKhool said he started off in music learning to play the violin, taking lessons through the Suzuki training system and, later, through the Royal Conservatory of Music.

Youth orchestra followed and, while he was in high school, “I realized I could teach myself the guitar, as well.”

The band prefers short tours so they can still have quality time with family.

“Your kids can grow so much in a couple of weeks,” McKhool said.

“And, since we’re an indie band, we go for a couple of weeks, then we go home for a spell.

“It’s a more sustainable way to be a musician and be a good father.”

As band leader, McKhool said there are no songs on tap for the shows “because I just cut

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them,” but one of his favourite to perform is Luna the Whale.

It’s based on the whale that, separated from its mother and pod, lived for five years off the coast of Vancouver Island, becoming a tourist attraction before the federal government tried to capture it and return it to its pod.

Another is The Road to Kframishki, a song that has its own story behind it.

McKhool said in 2010, he and his father visited Lebanon, looking to find some of their roots in the village of Kfarmishki in the Bekaa Valley.

“We found a road to it and, when we got there, we walked around looking for people who looked like my dad.

“I said, ‘There’s one and there’s one,’ and, eventually, we found my cousins, who took us to the stone house my grandfather grew up in.

“So, this song is like that internal voyage to find your roots . . . a powerful, happy moment.”

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Country was ‘the natural’ for McIntosh

Ontario-born country artist Jordan McIntosh is playing Cactus Jack’s alongside Brett Kissel and One More Girl on Thursday, Feb. 13.

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Jordan McIntosh grew up listening to the country music that came through on his dad’s radio, whether it was at home, in the car or at the cottage.

“So, I guess it was on my brain,” the teenaged country singer from just outside Ottawa said.

“Country music was just the natural way I wanted to go.”

It’s also landed him on a tour with Brett Kissel and One More Girl, which lands in Kamloops on Thursday, Feb. 13, for a show at Cactus Jack’s Night Club.

He picked up a guitar two years ago.

“I got used to it quickly. I wouldn’t say I’m a Brad Paisley or a Keith Urban, though,” McIntosh said.

“But, it’s important you can pick up a guitar and play something you’re working on.”

Since picking up that guitar, his career has been in overdrive, with McIntosh spending plenty of time in Nashville writ-

ing with the likes of Heather Longstaffe, another Canadian who has found a place in Music City U.S.A. and who has been praised for songwriting instincts.

Through her, McIntosh said, he’s learning how to get all those thoughts onto paper in a productive way.

So, what pool of experience does an 18-year-old high-school graduate draw from to write those country songs?

McIntosh said he’s had some relationships that have gone wrong and he pulls material from those, as well as the experiences of family and friends.

His next single, however, will be all his feelings about something a close friend went through.

It’s called That Girl — “and it’s probably the most personal song I’ve ever written,” McIntosh said.

“It’s kind of scary, it’s so personal, but I’m excited about it.”

He remembers the first time he heard his own voice singing one of his own songs on the radio.

“I was in Ottawa and we knew it would be played because they’d sort of told us ahead, so we’re driving around, listening to the radio — and then it came on and we were freaking out and singing along.

“We had the windows down and were blasting it out.

“Even to this day, I have to pinch myself.”

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HEN VALENTINE’S DAY ROLLS AROUND, MY HUSBAND PULLS OUT ALL THE STOPS. Candle-lit dinners, longstemmed roses, heart-shaped chocolate boxes — and always accompanied by a sentimental schmaltzy card.

Although my romancing return usually pales in comparison to his, it sure won’t this year.

Rolled up and tied with a bow is a scrolled certificate for an overnighter to our favourite haven in Harrison Mills.

It’s a getaway gift that would impress Cupid — and, without a doubt, will be one that raises our passion meter a notch or two.

Rowena’s Inn on the River, a short two-and-a-half-hour drive from Kamloops, has been luring lovebirds since 1995.

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Successful timber baron and entrepreneur Charles Nelson Pretty acquired the 160-acre parcel of land from his father in 1924.

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“Let’s book a tee time,” he had said without a flinch.

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Although this statement, geared towards my novice skill level, was an effective strategy, I had a different kind of tea time in mind before venturing out onto those undulating fairways.

High tea is available every afternoon in the manor’s Drawing Room and while surrounded by woven tapestries and pristine heirlooms, we sipped the finest blends and dined on exceptional delectables — dainty sandwiches, scrumptious pastries and melt-in-

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Meal time is also featured throughout the day at River’s Edge Restaurant, where Chef Jonathan Gee and his team of culinary magicians transform locally grown ingredients into fabulous flavours.

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Yes, between doing laps in the outdoor pool, soothing in the bubbly hot tub and eyeing the plethora of soaring eagles, my hubby was successful in luring me onto the links.

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Job Description: Mechanical Inspector needed to perform inspections specifically related to the assembly of two 500MW Turbine/Generator Units at the Mica Generating Station. The candidate must • Ensure adherence to contract specifications • Monitor and record progression of work • Ensure quality work practice and quality product Preferred Experience: • Familiarity with hydro-electric power generation equipment • installation or maintenance • Experience working in large mechanical equipment maintenance, • assembly or construction • Experience with the levelling, alignment and installation of machinery • Knowledge of various welding applications and methods Skills/Abilities: • Ability to read, review and mark-up drawings.

• Competent in performing steel, cable and piping quantity calculations • Strong computer skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills The successful applicant will be required to work under a collective union agreement and required to live in a camp located at Mica Creek BC, 140 kilometres north of Revelstoke. Shift duration will be 14 days on, 7 off. Nightshift work may be required.

Resumes will be accepted until 8:00am on 14 February, 2014; only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

To Apply: Please email or fax resumes to: Columbia Hydro Constructors Ltd. Fax: 250-805-4340 Email: chcgeneral@bchydro.com Wage: $29.71 to $33.76/hr depending on experience

Employment (based on 3 lines)

(No businesses, 3 lines or less)

DUMP TRUCK DRIVERS Experienced Class 1 Dump Truck drivers needed for Northern BC. Accommodations provided must have own Tickets, H2SALIVE & WHMIS. Must have Northern BC/Alberta winter driving experience. Must be available immediately, have own transportation and be reliable.

Wages depending on experience. Please fax resume and abstract to: 250-546-0600 parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No walk-ins or phone calls please. Only those considered will be contacted.

If you have an •

phone: 250-371-4949 fax: 250-374-1033 email: classiÀeds@kamloopsthisweek.com 1 Issue...................................$16.38 1 Week ..................................$39.60 1 Month ............................. $129.60 Tax not included. No refunds on classified ads.

Garage Sale

$10+tax per issue 3 lines or less

Career Opportunities 6360891

Career Opportunities

J.WALSH & SONS • WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE BEST. • WE ARE READY TO HIRE 2

FULL TIME TRADES PEOPLE. Willing to pay premium wages, top benefits in industry.

PLUMBER

With gas ticket, sheet metal furnace install experience.

REFRIGERATION MECHANIC Lots of service experience.

Must be top of your field.

APPLY PERSONALLY TO FRANK WALSH

250.372.5115

OR CHECK US OUT AT:

www.jwalshandsons.com 6367534

Experienced GRAPHIC DESIGNER Agency seeking

for ongoing contract

We are seeking a clever, motivated, take charge, ideas-to-solutions person to join our team. We are looking for a long-term relationship with someone who can work as part of the team independently and deliver high calibre work. We have a diverse portfolio of business and community clients. As well as our annual projects (Community Promotional Guide & Alaska Highway Travel Guide) we work for numerous Northern BC Communities developing their marketing strategy and promotions throughout the year. Our ongoing projects are varied and are generally very interesting: from community tourism brochures, national advertising campaigns to tradeshow exhibits and collateral.

We are seeking a Graphic Design Contractor who is able to carry out several functions: • Graphic design: advertisement layouts; brochure layout; magazine pagination • Communications: web – freshen up and maintain multiple mobile friendly websites • Social Media Promotion: face book, twitter, Pinterest etc Our expectations are high. This is a career position - not just a job.

We offer an excellent salary – based on experience and results.

The candidate should be proficient in: • InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator • Illustration, Layout & Typography • Web / App design / Social Media Good communication skills (oral and written) are a definite asset.

Candidates must submit a resume with two references from previous employers and a link to a portfolio of graphics work.

Please send resume to: rgstrategies@telus.net Att: Robin Holstein

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Career Opportunities

Secwepemc Child & Family Services

Employment

Employment

Education/Trade Schools

Education/Trade Schools

FOODSAFE COURSE

by Certified Instructor

Employment Opportunity

January 27th & February 15th

Secwepemc Child and Family Services is a child protection agency serving the urban Aboriginal community of Kamloops and seven Secwepemc band(s) in the Interior of British Columbia.

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

Bill

We are responsible for a full compliment of child protection services and are seeking two (2) fully qualified and dynamic Caseworkers that will bring with them a diversified background in the various aspects of social development.

The Case Workers primary responsibilities are in the investigation of children in need of protection services, and to ensure the delivery of family support services to the families and children who require them, guardianship services and the development and maintenance of caregiver homes (resource worker).

Qualifications • Bachelor of Social Work Degree, plus two years related experience.

• Must have extensive experience in working with youth, children and families.

Requirements • We are looking for individuals who are delegated or are eligible to be delegated under the current Provincial (British Columbia) Child Protection Legislation.

• Experience in the delivery of Child Protection services.

• Must be able to understand and apply child protection legislation and other related policies.

HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses.

Next C.O.R.E. March 15th & 16th Saturday & Sunday. P.A.L. Saturday February 15th. Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Career Opportunities

250-376-7970

Career Opportunities

Full time position available Allow approx 30 mins to fill out application form and questionnaire related to typical duties required in this position Previous experience will be an asset.

Include photos of work if possible

Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Employment Help Wanted

Early Childhood Educator/Infant Toddler license please call Heather 250-828-2533 or drop off resume at Summit Childcare 1565 Summit Dr down stairs.

Employment opportunity for vineyard foreman. Duties include training and leading work crews in planting, pruning and harvesting grapevines, record keeping and equipment operation. Experience and training in viticulture required. $14.50/hr. Send your resume with references by email. mennos@telus.net General farm labourers required. Duties include irrigating, fence construction, vineyard work and tractor operation. $10.50/hr. Transportation to Monte Creek required. Send your resume with references to email mennos@telus.net

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.

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Nanny needed for March start date 4 and 5yr 24hr a week guaranteed Mon/Tue/Thurs Require vehicle Call (250) 574-3787 for details.

“Seeking care aides for our Assisted Living Facility in Kamloops” We are seeking qualified care aides for our senior’s assisted living facility in Kamloops. If you are enthusiastic, flexible and committed, please contact us for a personal interview. Forward your resume to activecareservices kamloops@gmail.com

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities 6365620

is looking for substitute distributors for door-to-door deliveries.

Vehicle is required.

For more information please call the Circulation Department at

North Enderby Timber is looking to hire for various sawmill positions including Heavy Duty Mechanic (Journeyman or Apprentice).

Millwright and Fabricator. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

250-374-0462

Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries.

Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

LOGAN LAKE

Apply in person with resume.

• Have a valid drivers licence and reliable transportation.

250.574.6251

• Must successfully pass a Criminal Records Check.

Anne Kishiyama-Executive Director Secwepemc Child & Family Services Agency 300 Chilcotin Road, Kamloops, BC V2H 1G3

R001677263

Qualified individuals interested in these opportunities should apply in writing with a copy of their resumes and three references to:

Deadline for Applications: December 18,2014 2013 at 4:00pm February 18, Please Note: Only screened in applicants will be contacted.

SCFSA is exempt and allowed to give preference in hiring First Nations under Section 15(2) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Relocation and travel expenses will be considered.

Advertising Sales Manager Kamloops This Week a division of Aberdeen Publishing in beautiful Kamloops, BC. has an opening for an Advertising Sales Manager.

You’ll join a high-energy sales team focused on delivering quality customer service to our clients and you will play an active role in that dynamic team. As Advertising Sales Manager you would be responsible for the following: s ,EADING DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS s )MPLEMENTING REVENUE INITIATIVES AND SALES STRATEGIES s -AINTAINING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH EXISTING CLIENTS s $EVELOPING NEW ACCOUNTS s #OACHING STAFF THROUGH THEIR SUCCESS s 0ROVIDING SUPERIOR SALES LEADERSHIP Desired Skills and Experience This is a full-time permanent position ideal for someone who is: s 0ASSIONATE ABOUT SALES AND ADVERTISING s 0ROVEN IN 3ALES -ANAGEMENT AT LEAST YEARS s 3TRONG IN GUIDING DEVELOPMENT AND MOTIVATING STAFF s %NERGETIC AND DRIVEN REGARDLESS OF OBSTACLES s -OTIVATED BY SUCCESS s !DAPTABLE AND A CREATIVE THINKER Kamloops This Week is a company dedicated to their employee.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and offer a career filled with growth and success!

Please send resumes to: Kelly Hall, Publisher Kamloops This Week " $ALHOUSIE $RIVE +AMLOOPS "# 6 # 0 publisher@kamloopsthisweek.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Kamloops This Week is part of the Aberdeen Publishing Group

FIND IT

IN THE

CLASSIFIEDS

#8-1415 Hillside Drive

(across from Canadian Tire in Aberdeen)

City of Kamloops

www.sweet-spot-cupcakes.com

Trades and Environment Services Manager

6360885

Competition No. 03-06/14 Closing: Feb 13, 2014 Please refer to the City careers page at www.kamloops.ca/jobs

CLINICAL CARE SUPERVISOR Kamloops Hospice Association Kamloops Hospice Association is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Clinical Care Supervisor.

The successful applicant will be a current Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of five year’s nursing experience and a minimum of 2 year’s supervisory experience.

For a full position description and application instructions, please visit the Job Postings page on TQM Consulting’s website at www.tqmconsulting.ca, or visit the Employment page on the Kamloops Hospice website at www.kamloopshospice.com.

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Maurya’s urya’s Fine Indian Indiaan Cuisine restaurant, located l at 165 Victoria h the following job openings: oppenings: St., Kamloops, BC, has Restaurant taurant Manager: Managger: g F/T. 40 hrs / wk. $17.50/hr. $17.50/hr. must have diploma oma in hotel management maanagement or 3-4 yearss of work experience as Restaurant Duties: finalize taurant Manager Manageer in Indian food Restaurant.

Resta plans for the smoothh operation off the h restaurant, assess quality l of food / operations of restaurant.

Cooks (2): F/T. 40 hrs / wk. $12. / hr. completion of college program as Indian specialty cook or 3/4 years of commercial cooking experience as Indian cuisine cook. Duties: prepare and cook Indian cuisine food as per laid down menus of the restaurant, Servers (2): F/T. 40 hrs / wk. $ 10.25/ hr. No formal education / experience. Duties: welcome customers, present menus, take orders and pass on to kitchen staff etc.

Kitchen Helpers (2): F/T. 40 hrs / wk. $ 10.25/ hr. Duties: No formal education / experience required. Duties: Wash / peel vegetables& fruit, clean work tables , Sweep and mop floors etc .

Mail resumes to mauryasfineindiancuisine@gmail.com or Fax to 250-554-8242

Truck Driver Training

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

CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE

Feb. 14-16 • Feb. 28 - March 2

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

call 250.828.5104 or visit

tru.ca/trades

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

6356678

Start your Health Care Career in less than a year!

Study online or on campus Health Care Aide – 6 months

- Kamloops needs more Care Aides...ASAP!

Nursing Unit Clerk – 6 months

- Work in the heart of the hospital

Pharmacy Technician – 8 months

- The first CCAPP accredited program in BC

Medical Transcriptionist – 9 months - Work online or in hospitals

Financial Aid available • PCTIA and CCAPP accredited

Thompson Career College

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

“All the people I work with are impressed by the knowledge I gained through this course.

You guys are amazing!!”

- Senja, July 2012 Grad

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Hospitality ETHNIC FOOD COOK

Permanent, full time Indian ethnic food cook specializing in preparing and cooking vegetarian curries, soups, sauces, poultry, rice, pulses, grains & desserts.

Duties: Schedule and supervise kitchen staff, oversee kitchen operations, maintain inventory records of food, supplies & equipment and train kitchen staff. High school education and 3 years exp. required. $12.00/hourly.

Apply with resume to: starzindiancuisine@gmail.com

Starz Indian Cuisine 2063 Quilchena Ave Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

KITCHEN HELPER

Permanent kitchen helper required. Need basic English skills, education and experience not required.

Duties: Wash, peel, and cut vegetables and fruits, clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, sweep and mop floors & assist cook etc. $10.25/hr.

Apply with resume to:

Services

Pets & Livestock

Trades, Technical

Cleaning Services

Pets

CEDA is Hiring!

Shutdown Labourers & Operators

Cleaning available for Seniors. Reliable thorough, references. $15/hr (778) 470-1552

Employment

• • • • •

Qualifications include: Physically demanding Clean driver’s abstract Travel within Alberta Class 1/3 driver’s license MED 3 boating license To submit resume please visit online: www.cedagroup.com

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

Work Wanted

Landscaping YOUR BUSINESS HERE

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

Call 250-371-4949 classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com

Plumbing PICKERING PLUMBING & HEATING INC New Home Construction & Custom Home Installations * Hot Water Tanks* * In Àoor Heating* *Plumbing Renovations* Water Treatment & Much More

250-318-9061

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

Services

Alternative Health

1-800-222-TIPS

Stucco/Siding

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Merchandise for Sale

$200 & Under Fridge w/top freezer full size exc cond white $150 to view 778-471-3440 /250-371-0784 Lazyboy sand color fabric love seat gd cond $150 (250) 579-5460

$500 & Under Do you have an item for sale under $750?

one week for FREE?

Call our Classified Department for details!

Firewood/Fuel

Mind Body Spirit

Misc. for Sale

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

Financial Services

WE will pay you to exercise!

Deliver Kamloops This Week Only 3 issues a week!

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

Carpentry/ Woodwork Journeyman Carpenter Small Renovations Call for quote. No job too small. (250) 571-6997

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

FULL TIME COMPANY LINE DRIVER We are a growing, progressive and well respected carrier specializing in the transportation of perishable and dry freight, since 1957. We are looking for an individual to support our Founding Values for future success at our Kamloops Terminal.

We are currently looking for a Full-Time Company Line Driver. Requires a Class 1 license, must be able to drive at night and be available for various shifts We offer a competitive wage package commensurate with experience.

Please drop off resume, cover letter and abstract to: 940 Camosun Cres, Kamloops, BC V2C 6G2 or Fax (250) 372-3301, Attn: Don Stuart.

Misc. Wanted

For Sale By Owner

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

Pets & Livestock

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

Help Wanted

BY OWNER

Imagine coughing up this much phlegm every day, just to breathe.

$40.00 Special!

That’s life with cystic fibrosis.

*some restrictions apply.

ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine.

Stock up now. Campfire wood.

(250)377-3457.

Fitness/Exercise

Misc. for Sale MISC4Sale: Camperette $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-573-5922 after 6pm or leave msg.

classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com

*some restrictions apply

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Real Estate

for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. (250)371-4949

250-371-4949

Medical/Dental

Sales

Merchandise for Sale

Please help us.

ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $10 / ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive

13drawer chest 41 1/2”x48” $300 Over size sofa and chair old style modern fabric $250 both in gd cond 250-554-0126 2 Premium Tim Hortons Brier Tickets, row-9, seats 3+4 $1000250-376-7297 377-8649 AB Circle Pro $50.00 and AB Doer Twist exercise machine $125.00 250-376-2827 Adjustable bed 37’ x 76’ with 2 adjustable & 2 massage motors $425 250 -579-9521 Brand new 1930 Cola cola bottling truck w/bottles collect item $60 obo 250-374-7414 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Help Wanted

Call or email for more info:

250-374-7467 classifieds@

kamloopsthisweek.com

1-800-378-CCFF • www.cysticfibrosis.ca

Real Estate

Kamloops BC call for availability 250-374-7467

Community

Acreage for Sale

Sauna Inferred 4 person cedar great cond. Assemble from 8 panels $1100 (250) 579-2685 Table & 6 chairs $150, 3 seat sofa $250, 2 book cases $30, 3ft tower fan $25, Vacuum cleaner $500, all like new (250) 376-1656

Newspapers

100 Mile House 2.2 acres 1 mile from town fenced & treed secluded next to crown land great recreational property $66,500.00 1-250-554-8031

We’re at the heart of things™

Apt/Condos for Sale

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

Desirable North Shore 55+ Senior build across to mall and all amenities. Secure 1 bed step in shower storage rm new paint in suite laundry and a/c $169,500 (250) 376-3324

Education/Tutoring

Education/Tutoring

your item in our classifieds for

Starz Indian Cuisine 2063 Quilchena Ave Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

ADVERTISING Consultants: Our company is always looking for great sales representatives to add to our team. Our business requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fastpaced team environment.

Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required.

Excellent communication skills, valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are necessary.

If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to:khall@aberdeenpublishing.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

TRI-CITY SPECIAL!

Did you know that you can place

starzindiancuisine@gmail.com

Experienced medical office assistant required for busy medical office. Apply with resume to rmpmdb1@gmail.com Office Manager, Receptionist required for Dental Office.

Dental experience an asset. Email resume drdex@shaw.ca or fax 250-376-5367

PETS For Sale?

Merchandise for Sale

HCA

Help Wanted We are currently seeking an active individual to join our team on a part time basis with opportunity for full time. We are a progressive organization providing therapeutic residential support to children & youth with challenging presenting behaviours. Successful applicant must be energetic, committed and willing to work flexible hours including “24 hour” shifts. If you have relevant education and/or training, email your resume to: activecareserviceskamloops @gmail.com

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

healthcareassistant.tru.ca

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

RN required for casual position in the Kamloops area, to do assessments, medical exams, wound care. Footcare experience an asset Flexible hours, competitive wage.

Please apply to: 101-635 Victoria St, Kamloops, BC or email to: joinus.wecare@telus.net or fax to 250.545-9729

ROCK is hiring a

MANAGER OF HUMAN RESOURCES, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT The successful candidate must be familiar with Work Safe and National Safety regulations.

Experience in drill/blast operations would be an asset.

Duties will include, but are not limited to: conducting new employee Safety Orientations, employee Safety Training and Accident/Incident investigation. The candidate must have good communication skills, be extremely motivated and energetic as well as very organized.

This position requires travelling to various job locations across Canada. Competitive salary and benefits package.

Please forward resumes to resume@rcmi.ca or fax to 250-828-1948.

No phone calls please. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

MUNICIPAL TECHNICIAN III TRANSPORTATION

(Full Time — Permanent) The City of Vernon, is seeking a Municipal Technician III - Transportation to plan and design the transportation related infrastructure and roadworks.

Reporting to the Municipal Transportation Engineer, this position is responsible for the design and review of transportation projects for all modes including transit, walking, cycling and safety improvement infrastructure and assists in coordinating capital works projects. The successful candidate will work with a variety of external contacts and agencies and will thrive in a supportive and spirited team atmosphere.

Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is February 12, 2014. Please quote competition # 3-COV-14.

CPIC OPERATOR

(Full Time — Temporary) Reporting to the Manager, RCMP Records, this position involves a high percentage of data input into the national Canadian Police Info Centre (CPIC) computer application as well as the operation of PRIME computer applications.

Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is February 7, 2014. Please quote competition # 5-COV-14.

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Rentals

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Rentals

Rentals

Transportation

Transportation

Auto Financing

Recreational/Sale

Transportation

Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Suites, Lower

FOR SALE OR TRADE for residential property in Kamloops. This very bright, fully furnished, three bedroom/two bath corner unit townhouse in Big White offers your very own hot tub on the patio, carport, high end furniture/appliance pkge, stacking washer/dryer and rock-faced fireplace.

Short stroll to Gondola, skating rink, tube park, Day Lodge.

Ideal for family or as a revenue generator throughout the ski season. Strata fees only $155.00 per month. Call Don at 250-682-3984 for more information.

Asking $189,000.00

Looking for long term mature tenant in down town area adult building, ns/np 2bdrm 2bth ac 5 appl u/g prk. stor area $1100 Avail Now. 250-376-1071

3bdrm cls to everything North Shore f/s, n/s/p $1100+util +ref 250-376-0113 4 Bdrm a/c Lower Sahali, close to Tru/shop $1550mo ref’s req’d 250-372-7695 Down Town renovated 2bdrm lrg liv rm, f/s, n/p, n/s, ref, $1200 (250) 828-0740 Lakefront Heffley Lake 3bdrm f/s, w/d no pets, n/s $1200+util Avail now (250) 578-7529 Lower Sahali 6 bdrm $2000 or 5bdrm $2300 near TRU & hospital, w/d + util 250-372-3338, 819-3338.

Downtown day light 1bdrm w/d,n/s,n/p. Util incl $850 ref Avail now (250) 214-2273

1986 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton v8 auto $3000 phone between 5pm & 8:30pm ONLY 250-377-8702

Sahali 1brdm daylight util incl + wifi and cable, n/p, n/s shr w/d, $800 + DD 778-257-0061

1996 GMC Suburban good shape runs great $3800obo Call (250) 571-2107

Spacious new 2bdrm suite Batchelor area furn or un/furn 5appl view all util f/p, n/s, n/p $1299 avail now 571-2806

1998 F250 3dr 4x4 262,000km new tires $5000obo (250) 8282433

Open Houses

Nicola Place Apartments. 2 bdrm. Avail Feb 1st. Clean, bright & secure building. Onsite parking. A/C Newly upgraded.

On-site manager.

Walking distance to downtown & bus stops. Suitable for retirees or seniors. NS, NP. Refs Req’d. 250-372-9944.

NORTH SHORE 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.

Clean quiet building.

Rents starting at $625 + utilities.

CALL 250-682-0312 RIVIERA VILLA 1&2/BDRM Suites

OPEN HOUSE Feb 8, 1:30-4:30. 3 Bed/1.5 Bath MLS# X2787030 41 - 1570 Freshfield Rd. 250-299-4949

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

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1bdrm apt for rent in Logan Lake Avail Feb 15, $600 n/p 250-376-2439 /250-320-4870 1bdrm incl f/s/w/d heat, $660 Down Town 55+ building Avail Feb 1st (250) 314-6842 2bdrm apartment Down Town Covered prk Private ent common laundry, n/p n/s $850 376-8131 /250-371-1623

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

Duplex / 4 Plex

250-374-7455

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 FOR RENT, one of the best 2 bedroom condos at Riverbend Seniors Community. Condo has 2 balconies, all appliances overlooking the Thompson River. Facility amenities include fitness room, dining room, library, theatre room, community garden. Optional services - housekeeping, laundry & meals.Pet Friendly. Furnished or Unfurnished. $1900 (250) 376-2688

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 room close to Downtown all amenities, available now $450 mo 250-377-3158

Shared Accommodation 12kms from Savona - Shared MobileHome.Smokers ok $450 /mo. inclds utils 250-373-0047 Available rural location.

Horse? $500 util incl n/s Can be furn.school bus 374-2774 NorthShore $400 per/mon incl util and basic cable, semi furn n/p n/s 250-377-1020 TRU student looking for roommate private bth $500 util incl cls to TRU (250) 319-2395

Suites, Lower

Acacia Tower

343 Nicola Street 1bdrm and bachelor suites starting @$645 per month includes utilities adult building no pets no smoking 1 year lease

Rooms for Rent

2bdrm North Shore fencd yrd prk, cls bus/sch/shop n/p, n/s w/d $875 +util (250) 378-2198 3bdrm North Kam, basement $1350 per/mnt + util n/p w/d hk/up (250) 371-7774 4bdrm duplex NShore new reno $1300 Avail Feb 1 n/s, n/p (250) 376-2475

Mobile Homes & Pads 3BDRM extremely clean w/d new fridge/stove $900 +util (250) 376-6614

Homes for Rent

Priv. fully-contained Bachelor in Knutsford. 10 min from mall $650/mo incl util 372-5365

2Bdrm lakefront house in Savona $1150/mth utils incld 604-889-4495/250-373-2592 2 Bdrm n/p/s RV parking, newly reno’d $1000mo+ dd unfin basement 250-828-0740

Commercial/ Industrial

Commercial/ Industrial

Run Till Rented “Read All About It” Kamloops This Week Run Till Rented gives you endless possibilities... $5300 + tax Max 3 Lines Max 12 Weeks Must be pre-paid (no refunds) Scheduled for 4 weeks at a time (Must phone to reschedule)

Private parties only - no businesses - Some Restrictions Apply

Special: Add an extra line to your ad for $10

CALL 250-371-4949

The Heart of Your Community

1Bdrm N/Shore util incld shrd landry sep ent close to bus n/s n/p $750 DD 250-682-1653 1BDRM Schubert Dr. np/ns, refs reqd. $1100/mo incld utils +cable, shd w/d 250-554-7714 2BDRM large N/S N/P Close to schools Working person pref’d $900 incl util 819-3368 Convenient Sahali location, bright 2/bdrm newly reno’d n/s inc cble $875 call or text 1604-616-6200 Cumfy 1bdrm. Close to University, Hospital. Perfect for student or quiet person. Excellent Location. ns/np Call now (250) 299-6477

Career Opportunities

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

If you see a wildfire, report it to

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

1-800-663-5555 or *5555

8ft Rebel boat seat anchor and oars perfect 1 person fly fishing boat $800 579-9097

Downtown 2 bdr suite. Shrd w/d,fnd yrd, cls to hosp and TRU and 1 car gar n/p, n/s $1450util incl 250-571-6321 Sahali, bright 2/bdrm main floor n/s inc cble $975 call or text 1-604-616-6200

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

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

Run until sold New Price $56.00+tax

Best Value In Town

Cars - Domestic

NORTH SHORE

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

Call 250-312-3164

*Big storage rooms *Laundry Facilities *Close to park, shopping & bus stop

97 Green Chrysler Intrepid auto 4dr excellent condition $2300 call Diane778-470-2875

Do you have a vehicle, boat, rv, or trailer to sell? With our Run til sold specials you pay one flat rate and we will run your ad until your vehicle sells.* • $56.00 (boxed ad with photo) • $35.00 (regular 3 line ad)

Call: 250-371-4949

*Some conditions & restrictions apply.

Private party only (no businesses).

318-4321

RUN UNTIL SOLD

lilacgardens@gmail.com

ONLY $35.00(plus Tax)

NO PETS

Scrap Car Removal

Transportation

Antiques / Classics

Motorcycles

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

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

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

RUNSOLD TILL

35

00 3 lines

The Kamloops Pulp Mill is currently recruiting for a

MILLWRIGHT Add an extra line for only $10 PLUS TAX

We’re not just a mber company. We’re a company of mber.

At Domtar you can expect more than just a job. North America’s largest integrated manufacturer and marketer of uncoated freesheet paper, and among its “greenest”, Domtar offers opportunities on which you can truly build a career.

250-371-4949 Your work will range from trouble shooting and repairs to general preventative maintenance of the plant. All positions will support the mills continuous improvement efforts through construction projects.

ILL T TURNYOUR N U R You must possess a B.C. or Interprovincial Journeyperson Ticket within your trade secured as well as several years of experience.

OLDa formal apprenticeshipSTUFF Sthrough INTO Possessing dual ticket qualimcations and industrial experience would be an asset.

CASH$

$

Please submit your applications by February 28, 2014 to: Human Resources, 2005 Mission Flats Road, 3 items-3 Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1A9 lines for $35 Or via email to: kamloopshr@domtar.com Additional items/lines $10 each Non business ads only Thank you for applying at Domtar. Please note only selected candidates for an interview will be Some restrictions apply contacted. Domtar is an equal opportunity employer.

Does not include: Car/Truck/RV’s/Power Boats/Street Bike

Canadian Mental Health Association Kamloops Branch 857 Seymour Street 374-0440 www.cmha.kamloops.net

1365 Dalhousie Drive • 250-371-4949

shaping the smiles of our community

Notice of Disposal of Car belonging to Marrs Muriel Colleen a 1979 Chevrolet Camero Vin # 1Q87G9L586021 Failure to pick up will result in disposal of your belongings. Contact Chris or Taylor Gluska of 685 Nicola St. Kamloops BC V2C 2R3 (250) 320-2045

Adult Escorts

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Ask about our daytime specials & Stag Parties.

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(250)371-4949 *some restrictions apply call for details

Legal Notices

KAMLOOPS TEMPTRESS

PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED

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NEW LEER Truck Canopy.

White. $750 1(250) 523-2350 (Logan Lake)

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

Suites, Upper

*Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms

2004 Dodge Caravan. 140k 3.3L, trans r’blt @ 75k. 1-owner, $5700 obo 250-376-7255

Boats

on most cellular networks.

TOWNHOUSES

Trucks & Vans

www.kamloopstemptress.com

250-572-3623 Trucks & Vans

Attractive fun, blond provides full body massages and more.

Ph 250-376-5319 9am-11pm

1984 Chevy Short Box. $3500 obo (250) 573-5922 after 6pm or leave msg. Must See!

First Class Escorts Agency , wide variety of ladies, hiring 250.851.1777 no texting

FRIDAY, February 7, 2014 ❖ B11

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Memories & Milestones Happy 80TH Birthday

KEITH WALLACE

KEITH WALLACE From all his senior hockey buddies listed below ...

Love from your family

HAPPY 65 BIRTHDAY KEN NEWMAN TH

FEBRUARY 6th Love from: Mom, Kelly, Larry, Deborah and families Rick and Maxine Roberts of Kamloops are delighted to announce the marriage of their daughter

KACIE ROBERTS to JESS KOYLE

Mo Ollek & Nona Tickner, Star Mahara & Martin Gerstmar and David Lancaster Are delighted to announce the engagement of Maggie Ollek & John Paul Lancaster

son of Jill Davis of St. Thomas, ON & the late Mike Koyle of Celista, BC.

Announce your new family member here!

Friday Edition Kamloops This Week

The happy couple were married January 17, 2014 with their toes in the sand in Riviera Maya, Mexico.

• Full Colour Announcements • Bonus No Extra Charge for Colour

They make their home in Celista, BC.

We wish them a lifetime of love, happiness, and sunny skies xo

ITSABOY! ITSAGIRL!

The wedding celebration will take place in July at Canford Station, Merritt, BC

Let us help you say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Call 250.374.7467

Friday Edition Kamloops This Week • Full Colour Announcements • Bonus No Extra Charge for Colour

Call 250.374.7467 for details

B12 ❖ FRIDAY, February 7, 2014

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HERBASANA SUPER SPECIALS! Next to London Drugs

Stop in for all your supplements, herbs & vitamin needs.

Sale ends Wednesday, February 19, 2014 • While Quantities Last

fikzol

180 CAPS

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