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The front windows are painted, the office staff is collecting donations and the community is reaching out to KTW in support of the Christmas Cheer Fund.

One of the changes we brought to the community-wide fundraiser involved a partnership with the United Way Thompson-Nicola-Cariboo folks down on Victoria Street.

They created an online-donation website for us to make it easier for you to donate.

But, like many things, the website has been a work in progress as KTW and the United Way identity some of the bugs and figure out ways around them.

One of the realities of Christmas Cheer that needed to be fine-tuned was making it clear how to donate in honour of a friend or a relative.

When you go to kamloopsthisweek.com and click on the sledding penguin at the top right of the page, you will be taken to a site that gives you two options — one to make a personal donation and one that allows donating on behalf of someone else.

That will also help us at KTW include you on the donor list we will be publishing throughout the campaign in the way you want to be recorded.

We’ve been asked what the goal is for this year and, to be honest, it is to simply gratefully accept whatever the community chooses to contribute. I remember talking to Gregg Drinnan about the early years of the campaign he brought to the city when he moved to Kamloops from Regina.

He said the campaign was never about setting a goal. In the first year, the endeavour collected $21,891.37.

“I thought, ‘That’s good’,” Gregg said.

The next year, the Cheer Fund collected $23,424.50.

“I thought, ‘Well, we’ll get to $25,000 next year and that’s fine,’” Gregg said.

That’s a good perspective to take because, as my boss said to me, anything a fundraising campaign collects is more than the charities had the day before.

We’re on our way, however, with donations coming in to the office here at 1365B Dalhousie Dr. and online. There have been plenty of emails from businesses and law firms and just regular people asking for a promotional poster.

They are letting us know they’ll be supporting the fund that, this year, will be shared among the New Life Mission, the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter, the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice House and the Sensational Soups lunch program.

We’ve already heard from Jim Doan, sensei at Western Karate Academy. The first day of his annual kick-a-thon saw students at the South

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The daughter hasn’t been to class for a couple of months because she broke her wrist — but, last month, she and mom took two of the kick-athon pledge sheets home and went to this week’s class to throw those 1,000 kicks each to help the Cheer campaign. At the end of the classes, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, Jim said students had collectively completed 50,000 kicks.

“Now they are gone for another month while her wrist finishes healing,” Jim said of the mom and daughter. “These are the kind of students we love to have during a kick-a-thon.”

Donations have also arrived from Tim Shoults, once our fervent competitor while he was publisher at the Kamloops Daily News.

Tim was our first donor, just as he was when Gregg was running the Cheer Fund.

We’ve also heard from the Albert and Gaye Morrissette, Richard and Fearon Blair, T. and I. Anderson, Gillian and Walter Gaiser, Diane and Chris Wells, John Coyne and a wonderful woman who doesn’t want her name used, choosing to donate in memory of her dad.

Talking to some of them has reminded me of something else Gregg told me when we chatted, how every single year he was again touched and amazed by the people who supported the Cheer Fund. Each has their own reason, some of them simply altruistic, others deeply personal.

We thank them all.

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Choral Rhapsody Returns Come celebrate the magical season at the 17th Annual Choral Rhapsody of Christmas at the Sagebrush Theatre.

The concert takes place on Tuesday, December 9 at 7 pm and is a free community event.

The concert is sponsored by the City of Kamloops, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services and although the event is of no charge, food and cash donations for the Kamloops Food Bank will be gratefully accepted.

Nine choirs will be presenting a delightful selection of Christmas carols with good old fashioned sing-a-longs in between sets for audience participation. The choirs in attendance will be: The Happy Choristers Vivace Chorale German Liederkreis Choir Silver Bell Singers Mostly Acappella The Sage Sound Singers Desert Sounds Harmony Bell of Note Kamloops Choristers in-person at 1025 Lorne Street or online www.kamloopslive.ca.

For more information please contact Cara Graden 250 828 3611 or cgraden@kamloops.ca

Choral Rhapsody returns on Dec 9. Shown: The Happy Choristers.

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Public Hearing Dec 9 - 7 pm

Sessions for the Business Community: Wed, Jan 7

services, mail, or in person at City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1A2.

Heritage Commission Dec 10 - 5:30 pm

Sessions for the General Public: Wed, Dec 10 & Wed, Jan 14

Urban Agriculture and Food Systems Advisory Committee Dec 11 - 11 am DES Boardroom, 105 Seymour Street

The sessions are free of charge however seating is limited. Registration is required.

Regular Council Meeting Dec 16 - 1:30 pm Public Hearing Dec 16 - 7 pm Social Planning Council Dec 17 - 5 pm DES Boardroom, 105 Seymour Street 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.

Notes GIS Training Opportunities The TNRD and the City have teamed up interactive mapping and accessing spatial data stored in a geographic information systems (GIS).

All sessions take place 10:30 am - noon

Adam Chadwick, GIS Manager City of Kamloops 250-828-3347 gisinfo@kamloops.ca Winter Recreation Programming Registration for winter recreation programs starts Dec 9 for aquatics and Dec 10 for general programs at 7:30 am.

We’ve made some improvements to serve you better based on your valued feedback: · New 7:30 am registration start time · Upgraded registration computer system · Enhanced online registration (EZ Reg) · Additional TeleReg support on registration day Please see page 2 of the Activity Guide for other helpful registration tips.

2015 Business Licence Renewals The City of Kamloops 2015 Business Licence renewals have been mailed.

Payments are due by January 1, 2015, and may be paid online using your MyCity account, by online banking

Business Licence accounts outstanding after January 15, 2015, will have a $25 late payment charge added to the balance owing.

If you have not received your renewal notice or if there has been a change to your business, please contact the Street or phone 250-828-3481 prior to submitting the 2015 payment.

2015 Commercial Vehicle Licence Plate Renewal Owners and operators of commercial vehicles are reminded that before a vehicle is used or operated on any highway within the municipality, the vehicle requires a Commercial Vehicle Licence Plate (decal) be displayed pursuant to City of Kamloops Licensing of Commercial Vehicles Bylaw No. 33-5.

As of January 1, 2015, the 2015 plates (yellow-coloured decals) are required to be displayed. The 2015 plate is valid throughout all participating municipalities in British Columbia.

For additional information, phone 250-828-3481.

Yard Waste Depot Sites Temporarily Closed The Mission Flats Road and Barnhartvale Yard Waste Depots are now closed for the season - until February 28, 2015.

Residents are encouraged to take their yard waste to the Cinnamon Ridge Compost Facility, which will remain open 7 days a week throughout the year.

NOTE: Both locations will still accept Christmas trees but ONLY until January 15, 2015!

For more information contact: Public Works and Utilities 250-828-3461 City Hall, the Tournament Capital Centre and the Canada Games Aquatic Centre will be closed Thurs, Dec 25 and Fri, Dec 26.

Commercial Vehicle Licence Plates range from $25 to $40 per vehicle annually and are based on vehicle weight. They can be purchased at City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West, and By-law Services Parking Control, 6 Seymour Street West, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, on presentation of a validated The decal must be displayed on the lower right-hand

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LOCAL NEWS

Highway 1 crash claims life of radio morning-show host JESSICA WALLACE

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The music will continue, but you won’t hear the “wonderfully fun-loving� man behind the mic each morning on Kamloops airwaves.

Mike Evenson, a 37-year-old morningshow host for the local top 40 radio station 97.5 The River, was killed in a collision early yesterday morning (Dec. 4) on Highway 1, five kilometres west of Chase.

Evenson was driving his daily commute from his Chase home to the station in downtown Kamloops for his 6 a.m. radio show when the three-vehicle accident occurred.

It involved Evenson’s vehicle, a logging truck and a tractor-trailer unit. “We’re still all in shock,� said Garth Buchko, vice-president of NL Broadcasting. “We’ve lost a family member.�

A press release issued by Chase RCMP said an eastbound logging truck and a westbound car collided, followed by a secondary collision in which a tractor-trailer unit hit the overturned logging truck.

Evenson, the lone occupant in the car, was pronounced dead on the scene, while the two truck drivers were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

MIKE EVENSON: Thirty-seven-year-old survived by wife and two children.

Chase RCMP and Central Interior Traffic Services are investigating the cause of the accident, but said alcohol does not appear to be a factor.

Buchko described Evenson was an “extremely hardworking� man who loved his family, which included

two children.

Buchko also called Evenson “the best person to be around� and said his on-air personality matched his off-air personality. “He was just a fun-loving guy, just a wonderfully fun-loving guy who dedicated his life to broadcasting,�

Buchko said. “We’re just dealing with the grief and the sorrow of losing a broadcast family member.�

Buchko said the station is focused on Evenson’s family right now.

Evenson worked at NL Broadcasting for two-and-a-half years.

He was also the assistant program director for The River.

Some charges dropped CAM FORTEMS

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With a preliminary hearing set for January, the Crown has dropped a number of charges against a couple accused of possessing weapons and stolen property.

However, Jason and Sarah Robertson still face nearly 50 charges following arrests in May stemming from what RCMP called a raid on a gang-affiliated drug ring.

A preliminary hearing for the couple is scheduled to be held from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7.

They have elected trial by a B.C. Supreme Court judge alone.

The charges stayed by the Crown involve possession of a firearm without a licence.

Crown prosecutor Chris Balison said during a pre-trial conference on Wednesday, Dec. 3, that two counts of possession of drugs will also be dropped.

The nearly 50 charges remaining include other firearms and possession of stolen property offences.

Among weapons allegedly seized by RCMP were a Swiss Arms rifle, brass knuckles and a Taser-type weapon.

The Crown also said at an

earlier hearing that police found $50,000 in a Sahali home — one of three owned by the couple.

Police also raided their homes in Batchelor Heights and Westsyde.

Among the issues expected to be aired at the preliminary hearing is the lawfulness of the RCMP search.

In May, RCMP Supt. Brad Mueller said during an RCMP press conference following the raid that Mounties seized about 10 ounces of cocaine, 15 pounds of marijuana, various drug-trafficking paraphernalia, thousands of dollars worth of electronics and 40 firearms.

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FRIDAY, December 5, 2014

LOCAL NEWS Glen’s Story

We know that for most people, Christmas is a time of celebration, an abundance of food and get-togethers with family and friends! For those who are homeless, like Glen, our annual Christmas dinner is one of the highlights of his year and additional services and support are crucial for his survival.

You can’t miss Glen. He’s like a social buttery, saying hello to his many friends that walk through the door, cold and needing a hot drink and a chance to warm up. Glen himself has just been served up a plate of hot, nutritious food at the New Life Mission and has settled down in his chair, ready to eat. Living this way isn’t Glen’s dream, but it’s how things are for now.

This, though, is truly a story of inspiration!

“I’ve lived in Kamloops for over 40 years and I’ve seen this city grow. Back in the day, I had the good fortune of traveling to Thailand to teach English and I loved it. Living back here in Kamloops has had its ups and downs for me. Sadly, I have no real connection with my kids because it’s hard for me. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was suicidal for years - it’s not a good place to be. There are days that it’s like a mental jail I’m working to get out of. Life on the streets can be tough too and sleeping on the river bank isn’t ideal. This is why I’m so grateful for the New Life Mission – I actually feel human here.

For me, and countless others, the New Life Mission is an oasis. It’s a safe and secure place.

I love coming here to play cards, have a cup of coffee and visit with the staff. I actually had 14 abscesses in my mouth and was gargling peroxide to combat infection. The staff here recognized that I was in real trouble and set me up with the Dental Clinic staff who have helped take care of me. Being a “street person” is like being on the bottom rung of a ladder and it bites. I’m optimistic about the future though, and I have the New Life Mission to thank for that hope and help.”

Join us this holiday season and give to the New Life Mission. Your donation will help us provide services so desperately by people, like Glen, who are working their way back to their goals and a life they can be proud in. Please visit www.newlifemission.ca and help someone in need today.

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The man accused of shooting a Kamloops RCMP corporal on Wednesday, Dec. 3, before fleeing the area and sparking an intense manhunt is a convicted killer with a history of firearmsrelated offences and the subject of a lifetime firearms ban.

Kenneth Michael Knutson has been charged with four counts, including attempted murder and aggravated assault of a peace officer, in relation to the shooting that sent RCMP Cpl. Jean-Rene Michaud to hospital in critical condition.

The 36-year-old Knutson was convicted in 2009 of three firearms charges after being found by police with a loaded, restricted handgun while wearing body armour.

During his trial, the gun was described in court as “loaded and cocked” with a bullet in the chamber.

Knutson was sentenced to

two years in a federal penitentiary and ordered to submit a sample of his DNA to a national criminal database.

In addition, he was placed on a lifetime firearms prohibition.

Knutson was also charged with second-degree murder in 2002, but later pleaded guilty to one count of criminal negligence causing death after the charge was reduced to manslaughter.

That death involved a firearm.

At the time, Knutson was on probation for assaulting a police officer in 2001.

Knutson is scheduled to make his first court appearance in Kamloops on Dec. 18.

Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Cheryl Bush said Michaud remains in critical, but stable, condition at Royal Inland Hospital. He underwent emergency surgery after the shooting.

Police have said Michaud was performing a traffic stop in Batchelor Heights at about 2:45 a.m. on Wednesday on a white Chrysler Intrepid when an occu-

pant of the vehicle opened fire, striking the officer.

A backup officer returned fire but the vehicle fled.

For more than 12 hours, RCMP scoured the Batchelor Heights neighbourhood before making an arrest at 3:30 p.m.

Because Knutson was injured during a confrontation with police, B.C.’s Independent Investigations Office took control of the investigation.

However, they released the file back to the RCMP after determining the injuries were minor.

Three other people — all women — were also arrested in relation to the shooting.

Two of the women are alleged to have been in the vehicle with Knutson at the time of the shooting, while a third is suspected of helping him hide following the incident.

It’s not yet known what, if any, charges they could face.

The white Intrepid has been seized by police.

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According to those who work with and know Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Jean-Rene Michaud, he is a pleasure to be around.

“He’s a great guy,” said RCMP Cpl. Cheryl Bush, who described Michaud as “a co-worker and a friend.”

“He’s very professional, and everybody’s thoughts and prayers are with J.R. and his family.”

Bush said all police officers grieve every time one of their own is injured on the job, but it’s especially intense when it hits close to home.

“As the RCMP family, any time one of our own is injured in the line of duty, it creates a solidarity,” she said.

“We are all feeling the impact.”

Michaud, 40, is a 13-year veteran of the RCMP. He remains in critical but stable condition at Royal Inland Hospital after being shot during a traffic stop in Batchelor Heights on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Barbara Roden lived next door to Michaud and his young family — his wife, son and daughter — in Ashcroft while Michaud spent three years stationed at that community’s RCMP detachment.

“He’s an absolutely great guy,” she told KTW. “J.R. was always out jogging. When he wasn’t at work, he was always out jogging.

“Just a really great guy.

“Always cheerful.”

Roden said Michaud moved his family back to Kamloops last year so his daughter could attend French-immersion school.

Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Jean-Rene Michaud has been described as a “great guy” by colleagues and friends alike. He remains in critical but stable condition at Royal Inland Hospital after being shot during a traffic stop in Batchelor Heights on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

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The annual Hub International RCMP Christmas Gala Dinner was held on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The shooting of Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Jean-Rene Michaud and subsequent investigation meant firefighters and Kamloops Blazers players filled in for Mounties in serving dinner to 270 seniors at Desert Gardens Community Centre.

‘Community pride was in abundance’ CAM FORTEMS

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The hall was booked, food ordered and the place sold out.

The servers, unfortunately, were a little busy.

For 12 years, Mounties in Red Surge have served hundreds of seniors who gather at Desert Gardens Community Centre for the annual Hub International RCMP Christmas Gala Dinner. The event raises money for Oncore Central Services and the United Way. But, organizer Larry Grant knew he’d have to scramble to find replacements following the earlymorning shooting on Wednesday, Dec. 4, of Cpl. Jean-Rene Michaud that resulted in a lockdown and evacuation of Batchelor Heights as police searched for a suspect.

Grant said he texted Sgt. Scott Wilson: “I get you guys will be busy and you can’t make it.’”

By 9 a.m., Grant said an “emotional” Wilson confirmed that, for the first time, Mounties couldn’t be at the event that was to start in the late afternoon.

“Then we started to look at our options,” Grant said.

Several phone calls later, Grant lined up six members of Kamloops Fire Rescue, as half the department was at another social event that night.

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make it special for the seniors,” Grant said.

The next call went to the Kamloops Blazers.

“In under an hour he [marketing director Dave Chyzowski] gave me the names of six players.

The players went through a full practice and a weight-room session before heading to Desert Gardens.

‘They’re hungry and might be tired, but they’ll help you out,” Chyzowski told Grant.

When supper was served for the 270 seniors, their meals were brought out by firefighters in uniform and Blazers in jackets and ties.

Grant said everyone in the hall realized it was a special moment, made more poignant by the knowledge Michaud survived the shooting.

To top it off, at 6:30 p.m., near the end of the event, Kamloops RCMP Insp. Brad Mueller, Wilson and Cpl. Cheryl Bush entered the room — apologetic — to a standing ovation.

Grant arranged for thank-you cards and pens to be placed on tables. More than 100 were filled out and sent to the RCMP. “Community pride was in abundance tonight, from the attending volunteers at Kamloops Fire and Rescue, the Kamloops Blazers and the cameo appearance of our RCMP,” Grant said.

“The night remained a unforgettable experience for those in attendance.”

Near the end of the event, Kamloops RCMP Insp.

Brad Mueller, Sgt. Scott Wilson and Cpl. Cheryl Bush entered the room to a standing ovation.

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On Sunday November 23rd, the United Rental Shop on McGill Road compound was broken into, the second business was the Inland Kenworth on Notre Dame. Both compound fences appear to have been damaged the same way; the locks were cut off and part of the fence was removed.

Alarms were activated in each situation which scared off the suspects. A witness did not see the suspects but did see a vehicle speeding away from United Rental on McGill Road. The vehicle is described as Nissan X-Terra with a ski rack, loud exhaust and covered with mud.

This is the time to make sure your business has a good alarm system, so that if it is tampered with the alarm will activate. There have been numerous break and enters in the light industrial areas of Kamloops. If you see something suspicious, contact the police right away and they will investigate the occurrence.

If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers, only your information will be used ,never your name.

Because of the shooting in Kamloops on Wednesday, December 3, Kamloops’ Most Wanted has not been updated this week.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

If you know where any of these people are, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). The tip line pays up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest of fugitives. Remember, Crime Stoppers just wants your information, not your name. Crime doesn’t pay, but Crime Stoppers does.

This program is jointly sponsored by Kamloops Crime Stoppers & Kamloops This Week.

People featured are wanted on arrest warrants not vacated as of 3 p.m. on December 3, 2014.

THREE COMPANY VEHICLES BROKEN INTO Sometime overnight 3 company trucks were broken into on the 2700 block of the East Trans Canada highway. The suspects forced open the locks of each of the vehicles and took various hand tools. The tools are mainly smaller hand tools but are used in the plumbing and heating trade. The suspect would have been in the area for a length of time to

force open each vehicle, then load up the tools and carry them to another waiting vehicle. Although these were company trucks and tools are needed for the work sites or emergency calls, the tools are left in the vehicles. To prevent this type of theft from occurring, a good audible vehicle alarm system should be set up in the vehicle. These tools no doubt

will be sold in the area. If you buy these tools or any stolen property, you could be charged under the Criminal Code for possession of stolen property.

If you have any information on this theft or may know where the tools are, please contact Crime Stoppers. You will receive a cash reward upon the arrest of the suspect.

ATTEMPTED THEFT OF TIRES This thief knew what he wanted, shortly after 5:00 am on Tuesday, November 25, a vehicle pulled up behind the Honda car dealership on Halston Avenue. A lone male was seen getting out of the passenger side of the vehicle, then climbing over the chain link fence. The male then grabbed 8 tires and threw them over the fence. An employee of the dealership saw the suspect and was about to confront him, when the suspect saw the employee, climbed

over the fence, jumped back in the vehicle and sped away. There is no description of the suspect as he was a distance away. The vehicle appears to be a light brown older model Ford ,possible a Taurus.

The tires were recovered but at this point there is no other information on the suspect or vehicle.

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A SOBERING THOUGHT FOR ALL

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he lights are strung, the sales are on, Santa is magically appearing in public places throughout the city — yes, the Christmas season is upon us.

With the season come the parties, and, in turn, the increased alcohol consumption.

It’s a sad fact that, every year, we must remind people of the alternative transportation options available, in an effort to curb impaired driving. It’s a sadder fact that many people will read this and pay no heed.

Kamloops RCMP has begun its Christmas enforcement, which means a greater presence on the road, including impaired driving checkstops. If you are caught drinking and driving, the repercussions will be such that you will wonder forever why you didn’t call a cab or phone Operation Red Nose.

Preparing for a court date is no way to celebrate the holidays.

Take a cab, use Operation Red Nose, have a designated driver — or stay where you are.

Or, suffer the consequences.

Besides the penalties, lives are at stake here — yours and those of innocent victims: the four-year-old who dies when you fall asleep at the wheel; the two children you just orphaned

by T-boning their parents when you sped through that red light; the newlywed wife who just became a widow.

Sound harsh? That’s reality.

People will be orphaned, crippled and widowed this Christmas season because of drunk drivers. There is only one thing you can do to ensure you are not the cause of any such tragedy.

Think about it before having that third eggnog, or before ordering that second bottle of wine with dinner.

Make alternative arrangements.

Do your part in keeping Kamloops roads safe this Christmas season.

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The voices echo always

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he voice of a mother of a murdered child changes you forever.

It shatters you.

It has been 22 years since I first walked into a newsroom and there remain a few such voices echoing in my ears, some whose words I still hear clearly.

One of those voices is that of Sherri Greer, with whom I first spoke in 2001.

I had a number of conversations with her after our initial discussion and the pain injected into each gravelly word she spoke stabs my mind with clarity.

Greer is the mother of Kathryn-Mary Herbert, an 11-year-old girl who vanished as she rode her bike to her Abbotsford home on Sept. 24, 1975. Kathryn-Mary’s body was found about two months later, hidden under plywood.

She was murdered, her body found a few kilometres from where a seven-year-old me was living at the time.

Greer and Kathryn-Mary and another murdered girl named Monica Jack are in the news this week because a man has been arrested and charged in connection with the deaths.

Monica was 12 when she also vanished while riding her bike.

It was May 6, 1978, less than three years after Kathryn-Mary’s murder, and Monica disappeared while on Highway 5A, just north of Merritt. Monica’s remains were found on Swakum Mountain in 1995, 17 years after she was last seen. She, too, had been murdered.

Gary Taylor Handlen is the

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MUSINGS 67-year-old man who has been charged with their murders — and Gary Taylor Handlen is the name that was whispered to me 13 years ago.

Gary Taylor Handlen is also the name that prompted Greer to pause, take a breath and sigh when I uttered those three words in our initial conversation about her daughter’s unsolved murder: Who did it?

She knew the name. She told me how and why. She mentioned his criminal past and the fact he had been living in Ontario for some time.

Greer had met the man suspected of murdering her daughter. In 1975, the year her daughter was slain, he was dating a teenage girl who was boarding with Greer at her Abbotsford home.

It was at a Saturday-morning media/law seminar in 2001 at the Law Courts building on Smithe Street in Vancouver when a member of the RCMP spoke about ongoing investigations.

He caused more than few reporters’ jaws to drop when he mentioned, almost casually, that, on that very day, police believed

there were a specific number of serial killers operating in B.C. That revelation led to frontpage stories in daily and community newspapers in the days that followed — and also led to my interest being piqued when a police source whispered to me the names of three murdered girls who were linked to the serialkiller theory.

At the time, I was a reporter in Abbotsford and Kathryn-Mary’s unsolved case being reignited was a natural hook.

It was in my backyard.

While Monica Jack’s name was tied to Kathryn-Mary’s, so, too, was Theresa Hildebrandt’s.

Theresa was a 15-year-old girl who vanished exactly eight months to the day after KathrynMary’s abduction, in the same city, also while riding a bike.

Theresa’s remains were found six years later, not all that far from where Kathryn-Mary’s killer dumped her body on Matsqui Prairie in Abbotsford.

Handlen has not been charged with Hildebrandt’s murder, but his name was definitely tied to her death back in 2001.

Perhaps more charges will come. Perhaps three more murders will soon be solved.

It’s an incredible feeling to see 13-year-old whispers of a possible killer result in charges tied to murders nearly 40 years ago.

The voice of a mother of murdered child will shatter you — and, as Greer has shown, the voice of a mother of murdered child can never be silenced. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @ChrisJFoulds

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SPIRIT NEEDED TEAMING ALIVE HELPING UP FOR IN CITY HANDS PUBLIC Editor: The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Kamloops.

On Oct. 1, I underwent a kidney transplant in Vancouver and returned to Kamloops on Dec. 1.

The next day, Dec. 2, my husband and I went to Swiss Chalet for lunch, where I told our waitress about my transplant.

We ordered a halfchicken so we could take some food home and take a break from cooking the next day.

As we went to pay our bill, our waitress told us it had already been taken care of — by a young couple with a young child.

They were sitting near us and must have heard our conversation about my recent kidney transplant.

To that young couple — thank you.

We will try to pay it forward.

Editor: Thank you to all the Good Samaritans who took their time helping us and others who were stuck recently on snowy and icy Todd Road in Barnhartvale.

To the young gentleman who towed the school bus and several other vehicles that day — thank you.

To the two wonderful gentlemen who helped the vehicles stuck near Happy Valley — thank you.

May all your generosities be 10-fold.

It was wonderful to see people take the time to help strangers in distress.

Fernanda Fisher Kamloops

It was “wonderful to see people take the time to help strangers in distress.

A selection of comments on KTW stories, culled online RE: LETTER: CITY OF KAMLOOPS SPENDING IS OUT OF CONTROL:

Editor: Re: Ken Gillis’ letter of Nov. 28 (‘Highway project a smooth ride’) regarding the highway construction project at Pritchard.

It just goes to show what careful planning, co-operation between various groups (Brentwood Enterprises, Adams Lake Indian Band, Ministry of Transportation, Safety 1st Traffic Control and landowners) has accomplished.

Sure, there have been hiccups along the way, but nothing that couldn’t be overcome.

Even the flaggers were awesome at doing their utmost best to keep traffic stoppages to an absolute minimum.

I can’t wait to drive the new alignment when it’s finished.

I certainly will not miss that intersection. If this year was any indication, next year should go just as smoothly.

Kristen Anderson Kamloops

“I totally agree with you.

“I was a city councillor from 1999 to 2002 and the CUPE contract called for an increase in wages each and every year.

“It added approximately $1 million to the overall budget. I am all for fair wages and equality, but I am not in favour of blackmail — and that is how it feels.

“If you don’t give the union what it wants, you run the risk of a strike and nobody wants that. I have brought this issue up with several councillors and I really think they are going to have to deal with it, one way or the other.”

— posted by Brian

RE: LETTER: CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS FOUND AT EXTRA FOODS: “Thank you, indeed!

“This is just another reason why Kamloops is my home.”

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Katherine Richard’s Grade 4/5 class at Westmount elementary took in the Western Canada Theatre production of Peter and the Starcatcher. The kids — including Sapna Sharma (left), Yvette Sherman (right) and Samuel Trickett — were so impressed that they created a Peter’s Pirates display at the downtown library. The play has two nights left — tonight (Dec. 5) and tomorrow night.

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A judge sentencing Garry Taylor Handlen in 1979 to 18 years in prison for a violent rape declared him a “menace to society� and said Handlen’s record of sexual offences was appalling.

Handlen, now 67, was arrested on Friday, Nov. 28, in Surrey and charged with the firstdegree murders of Kathryn-Mary Herbert, 11, of Matsqui (which later amalgamated with Abbotsford) in 1975 and Monica Jack, 12, of Merritt in 1978.

Police made the announcement at a press conference on Monday, Dec. 1, in Surrey, where they said Handlen, recently living in Ontario, had been a “person of interest� early in the investigations into the two murders, but it had taken this long to gather evidence to support charges.

They confirmed that Handlen has a criminal record, although they wouldn’t expand on his background nor on the evidence that led investigators to him.

A historical newspaper report indicates Handlen was sentenced to five and a half years in jail in November 1971 for raping an 18-year-old woman in Comox on Vancouver Island.

Reports also indicate the trial and sentencing of Handlen in 1979 for the rape of a 21-year-old Quebec woman on Sept. 11, 1978.

Handlen, living in New Westminster at the time, had picked up the woman while she was hitchhiking near Hope.

The woman testified that Handlen pulled over at a rest stop near Manning Park. There, he grabbed her around the neck and dragged her into the woods, where she tried to fight him off as he choked and raped her.

She was able to escape and flag down a vehicle on Highway 3. The couple in the vehicle saw Handlen’s car leave the rest stop and put out a call on their CB radio, leading other drivers to obtain his licence number.

The victim identified Handlen in a

police lineup and was able to point out his car, which police had parked among about 300 other vehicles in a mall parking lot.

During the trial, Crown counsel Wally Oppal pointed out that Handlen served prison terms for rape, indecent assault and assault with intent to commit rape.

Just three years prior to that crime, Kathryn-Mary Herbert was reported missing.

The girl was last seen in the area of Townline and Marshall roads on Sept. 24, 1975 — one day before her mother’s birthday — after a friend, whom she ran into while walking home from another friend’s, doubled her part-way home on his bicycle and dropped her off on her way to her King Road home.

She never returned home, and her partially decomposed body was found on Nov. 17 of that year near Harris Road in an undeveloped area of the Matsqui First Nations.

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If an industrial disaster ever prompted the city to use the $9-million emergency water intake it plans to build on the North Thompson River, members of the community would still see some disruption in their usual routines.

Marvin Kwiatkowski, the city’s director of development and engineering services, told council at its Tuesday, Dec. 2, meeting that water from the intake at 720 Yates Rd. would have to be boiled because the methods used to treat the South Thompson River don’t work to Interior Health Authority standards on the North Thompson River, due to a different mix of materials in the water.

Because the intake would have a lower capacity than the city’s main water supply, residents would also face an irrigation ban.

The inconvenience of the supply had a few councillors wondering if the intake would be $9 million well spent and if it was worth moving forward with a nearly $600,000 contract for detailed design and engineering work for the project.

“I’m wondering if it wouldn’t be better to put $9 million towards some kind of program to safeguard our existing water source,” said Coun.

Donovan Cavers, adding he was concerned about the prospect of residents being forced to boil their water long-term if the intake was put into use.

“It just seems like a lot of money for something that could potentially never be used at all.”

But, Mayor Peter Milobar argued, it’s better to have an inconvenient secondary water source than no source at all in case of a train derailment or other contamination event that might occur as dangerous goods travel through Kamloops.

“It would be a major inconvenience to have to boil your water for a year, but it would be a bigger inconvenience to have no water and no flush toilets for an entire year,” he said.

Council voted unanimously to award tender for design of the project to Focus Corp, which should have its first stage of engineering work completed by next fall, with construction set for 2016.

The city’s assistant engineering manager, Jake Devlin, told council the city hopes to get money for the project from the federal government, through its Building Canada Fund, but may have to borrow for at least some of the costs.

Two Tournament Capital Centre courts are wearing new name tags after the city unveiled this week the first naming-rights deals for its sports facilities.

The deal with Warner Rentals Ltd. covers the TCC’s championship and middle courts, as well as the centre’s leisure pool and waterslide.

Signs indicating the new names — Warner Rentals Leisure Pool and Waterslide, for example — are already in place and floor decals for the courts will also be installed as part of the deal, said Tournament Capital coordinator Sean Smith.

The three-year deal is

worth $112,500 to the City of Kamloops.

Smith said the money will be held in a special fund, where it can be used by the city or by the Kamloops Sports Council to cover costs for bidding or hosting sports events.

Smith said the cost of bidding on an event can vary, with application fees ranging from $200 to $5,000, in addition to costs for graphic design, photography and other work.

The cost of hosting sporting events can range from a few thousand to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The 4 Nations Cup held in Kamloops last month, for instance, cost about

$350,000.

Smith said those costs are usually covered through a combination of federal and provincial grants-in-kind, ticket sales and sponsorships.

“In the world of fundraising, sponsorship dollars are hard to come by, so, if there’s a shortfall of funds in some event budgets, we can look at those,” he said.

“Events that are community-based will be first priority, like the B.C. Seniors Games or the World Women’s Hockey Championships — events that impact the whole community as opposed to smaller, regional events.”

Though Warner is the first company to make a

deal with the city since the naming-rights program was announced in May 2013, Smith believes more companies are taking notice of the opportunity.

“I think they’re going to be of interest now that interest has been shown — and there’s already some interest in some of them, actually,” he said.

The city is also offering up ice pads at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre, two McArthur Island soccer fields, two premier ball diamonds at the Tournament Capital Ranch and the ice pads at the Valleyview, Brocklehurst and Memorial arenas for corporate-naming rights.

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City man dies in industrial accident Investigators are trying to determine what led to the death on Wednesday, Dec. 3, of a truck driver in Spallumcheen, near Vernon.

A 50-year-old Kamloops man was releasing the straps on a load of posts at Rapid-Span Structures on Industrial Drive when part of the load shifted and fell on him at about 1:20 p.m.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the driver’s family and with our employees who were around the scene,” said Gene Reimer, co-owner of RapidSpan, which constructs bridges.

The driver, who worked for Kamloops-based Valley Roadways, was rushed to Vernon Jubilee Hospital, where he died from his injuries. His name has not yet been released.

WorkSafeBC, the RCMP and the BC Coroners Service are investigating.

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The dog in the room with Joe Hicketts wouldn’t stop barking.

He shushed Gracie, the attention-seeking German Shepherd that seemed to have no regard for the interview KTW was conducting.

She continued to yelp, forcing her way into the conversation.

For some, the undersized Kamloops defenceman’s inclusion to the national junior team’s selection camp is a continuation of his underdog story.

To Hockey Canada’s brain trust, Hicketts is a small dog, yes, but his bark, like Gracie’s, is too loud to ignore — and he’s been making noise for a long time.

“Joe has always been a great competitor for Canada, at the under17 and under-18s,” said Ryan Jankowski, Hockey Canada’s head scout.

“He’s always one of our best performers.”

Hockey Canada will pick 22 players to don the Maple Leaf at the world junior championship, which begins on Boxing Day in Toronto and Montreal.

The selection camp runs from Dec. 11 to Dec. 15 in Toronto.

“It was a dream of mine and to have that dream at my fingertips is definitely very surreal,” Hicketts said.

“I’ll do everything in my power to make the

team.”

At 5-foot-8 and 185 pounds, Hicketts is not a prototype D-man, but his play has dwarfed criticism about his size and the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association product is a few strides away from realizing a lifelong goal.

“The foot’s in the door,” Hicketts said.

“Now, I want to go and prove that I belong.”

An injury-riddled 2013-2014 WHL campaign likely kept Hicketts from being drafted, but the Detroit Red Wings signed him to a three-year, entry-level contract in September, after the 2014 NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City, Mich.

The Kamloops Blazers picked defenceman Jordan Thomson fourth overall at the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft and Hicketts slipped to the Royals, who nabbed him with the 12th pick.

Hicketts had six goals and 24 points in 67 games for Victoria in the 2012-2013 campaign and was named the club’s rookie of the year.

His most-recent national-team duty came at the World Under-18 Hockey Championship in Finland in April.

Canada won bronze and Hicketts added to the medals he’s won while donning the Maple Leaf, which include a bronze from

the 2012 Youth Olympic Games and gold from the 2013 Ivan Hlinka tournament.

Nothing but gold will satisfy Canada at the 2015 world juniors and Hicketts would love nothing more than to help his country’s cause.

He grew up watching the tournament on TV. “My favourite memory was the CanadaU.S.A. marathon shootout,” Hicketts said, referring to the 2007 semifinal showdown in Sweden.

“Seeing Jonathan Toews score thee times was kind of unheard of.”

There will be nerves in Toronto next week when Hicketts tries to impress at camp, but perhaps he will find a sense of calm in a familiar face.

Dave Lowry, head coach of the Royals, is an assistant coach with the Canadian under-20 squad.

If Hicketts does crack the roster, hockey fans in the Tournament Capital will be able to watch him on TSN when Canada opens its tournament on Dec. 26 against Slovakia at the Bell Centre in Montreal.

The last player from Kamloops to play at the world juniors — threetime Stanley Cup champion Mark Recchi.

He wasn’t the biggest dog in the yard, either.

Cole Ully (left) of the Kamloops Blazers and Joe Hicketts of the Victoria Royals compete for the puck in WHL action at Interior Savings Centre on Nov. 29. Ully, who’s having a strong season with the Blazers, was not among the 29 players named to compete at the national junior team’s selection camp next week, but Hicketts, a Kamloops product, cracked the roster. The selection camp will determine which 22 players don the Maple Leaf at the world junior championship, which gets underway on Boxing Day. The Blazers are in action tonight (Dec. 5) against the Prince Albert Raiders at Interior Savings Centre. Game time is 7 p.m.

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“You get there and you’re kind of dialled in and pretty focused and it’s like a normal game,” said Smith, the former Kamloops Blazer who made his Colorado Avalanche debut against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday, Dec. 1.

“Then you get out there and that’s when it hits you that this is for real. It was all so surreal.”

Smith was speaking to KTW yesterday (Dec. 4) from dreary Cleveland, which must have felt like light years

away from Denver, the Pepsi Center and his first NHL experience.

The Edmonton product was sent back down to the Lake Erie Monsters, the Avs’ American Hockey League affiliate, on Tuesday.

On Sunday, while on the road with the Monsters in Hamilton, Smith got the call he’d been waiting for since he first laced up his skates.

It didn’t take long for friends, family and fans to get wind of what had happened.

“My Twitter started blowing up and, when I landed in Denver, my phone blew up,” said

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“It all happened so quick. I don’t know how to describe it.”

There was a gameday interview posted online in which it looked like Smith was doing his best not to smile, but was unable to hide his excitement.

“You try and act like you’ve been there but, at the same time, you realize it’s pretty cool to be playing your first game,” Smith said.

The nerves turned into excitement during warm-up and Smith said he was happy with his performance, although a secondperiod turnover was sticking in his craw.

He played 6:06 and registered one shot on

goal and one hit.

Smith wasted no time contributing upon his return to the AHL, scoring a goal in a 3-2 win for the hometown Monsters over the Chicago Wolves on Wednesday.

The 21-year-old is tied for the team lead in scoring with 13 points, five of them goals.

While Smith was speaking with KTW, the Avalanche were preparing to play the Flames in Calgary.

“I’m just trying to get better every day to get back there. I understand that I’ve got a long way to go,” Smith said.

“To take it all in for the first time, that just gives you a reminder of why you’re playing and doing everything that you do.”

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Teddy Bear Night, Cougars coming to ISC The Kamloops Blazers game against the Prince George Cougars on Saturday, Dec. 6, will double as the annual Zimmer AutoSport Teddy Bear game.

Puck-drop is slated for 7 p.m.

Fans are asked to bring stuffed animals or winter apparel to the game and throw it onto the ice when the first Blazers goal is scored.

The stuffed animals and clothing is donated locally.

Last year, 2,332 teddy bears were collected, along with 1,023 toques, gloves and scarves.

Kamloops is playing tonight (Dec. 5) against Prince Albert.

As part of Harley Davidson night, one fan will shoot for a chance to win a motorcycle.

Nice call, ump

Brody LaFrance of the Kamloops Minor Baseball Association is the junior umpire of the year for Area 6 (Thompson-Okanagan).

The 16-year-old was given the honour by Pro Image Officials Supply Inc., which hands the award out to a young British Columbia Baseball Umpires Association (BCBUA) member who showed

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“Not only was Brody awarded the plate duties for the Mosquito AAA Provincial Championship goldmedal game this year, but he worked his first 15-and-under AAA and premier games during the fall Best of the West Tournament,” said Chris Connelley, the KMBAs umpire in chief.

LaFrance earned an invite to the BCBUA SuperClinic, at which he will learn from the best umpires in the province.

On the court

The South Kamloops Titans lost to Seaquam of Delta in three sets in a consolation final at the AAA girls B.C. High School Volleyball Championship in Parksville on Saturday, Nov. 29.

South Delta won gold, beating Timberline of Campbell River in the final.

Sydney Nielsen of South Kam was named to the Honourable

Mention All-Star Team.

South Kam lost a five-set heartbreaker to Dover Bay in the first round of the playoffs before defeating Windsor in three sets.

Figuring in

The Valleyview Skating Club attended the 2014 Okanagan Interclub Competition on the weekend in West Kelowna.

Brenna Wassing was fourth in Star 4 girls and ninth in intro interpretive; Brooklyn Castro placed third in Star 4 girls and first in pre-intro interpretive; Chelsea Thur was eighth in intro-interpretive and third in Star 5 girls; MacKenzie Sewell was fifth in bronze interpretive and fourth in Star 5 girls; Morgan Johnson won bronze in Star 3 girls; Anastasia Chupik earned bronze in Star 3 girls; Leila Khelouiati claimed silver in Star 2 girls and sixth in preliminary creative.

To help encourage development, the way skaters are judged in competition has changed, according to a VSC press release.

The Star 1 to 3 events are judged on a gold, silver and bronze method. There is no first, second or third.

Those events are for the younger skaters who are just beginning their careers in figure skating.

Star 4 and up receive medals and are given placings.

Next up for the VSC is its Winter Showcase on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Valleyview Arena.

The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Salmon Arm loppet

Registration is open for the Reino KeskiSalmi Loppet, which will be held in Salmon Arm on Jan. 17.

The full-day crosscountry skiing event, a fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation for the past 30 years, has raised more than $400,000 since its inception.

Skiers of all ages and skill levels are invited to gather at the Larch Hills ski area and enjoy a hot lunch, pool time, appetizer hour and a family dance.

There are various course lengths for the loppet, ranging from one kilometre for children four and under to 30 kilometres for adults.

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There is more information on the event’s fundraising pledges at fitforheart.ca.

Williams resigns

Paula Williams will step down from her position as manager of the Kamloops Curling Club (KCC) at the end of the year.

“Paula has done an exceptional job and the board of directors can’t thank her enough for all the countless hours and dedication to the Kamloops Curling Club,” read a KCC press release.

“She exceeded our expectations as an efficient manager and motivating leader, but she has been much more than that.”

Williams and her husband, Kent, are moving to Chilliwack.

The search for a replacement is underway.

Super League

The Sun Life Financial Super League’s Week 7 draws were

played at Kamloops Curling Club.

Team Nelson (KGHM Ajax Mining Inc.) topped Olsen (Subway) 5-2; DeCap (Hub Barton International) cruised to an 8-1 victory over Thompson (BA Dawson Blacktop); Brown (Rivershore Ram) edged Klymchuk (Thompson Valley Restoration) 7-6; and Russett (Wrable Brothers Construction) doubled Ihlen (Alpine Building Maintenance) 6-3.

The Week 7 draws concluded the first round-robin stage of the season.

There will be another seven rounds of roundrobin play, after which the top four teams will be separated from the bottom four.

Each separated pool will play three more round-robin games before the playoffs.

Olsen finished the first half atop the standings with 12 points, two points up on secondplace Ihlen.

Brown and Russett are tied in third with seven points each.

Klymchuk, with six points, Ihlen, with five points, Thompson, with four points, and Olsen,

with three points, round out the table.

Leading the way

Emily Schmidt of the Kamloops Gymnastics and Trampoline Centre led the women’s field at the first of two Team B.C. trials in New Westminster on Nov. 29, with athletes aiming to crack the squad heading to Prince George for the Canada Winter Games in February.

The second trial will be held on Dec. 28.

At the Shasta Mini Meet in New Westminster, KGTC gymnasts placed well at their first competition of the season.

Kristina Dodd placed first in Level 4 doublemini trampoline; Emma Guertin was third in Level 3 double-mini and 10th in Level 3 trampoline; Hannah Walker was third in Level 4 double-mini and seventh in Level 3 trampoline; Brooklyn Luison was 10th in Level 2 double-mini and sixth in Level 2 trampoline; and Aurora Lewis placed eighth in Level 3 double-mini and ninth in Level 3 trampoline.

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Top of the heap

The WolfPack women’s basketball team is the closest thing the school has to a powerhouse at the moment, boasting a 7-1 record and sitting atop the Canada West’s Explorer Division heading into the Christmas break.

The team is tied with the top team in the Pioneers Division, the Alberta Pandas, though there’s no divisional crossover play during the regular season.

With a core group of returning players, as well as some shrewd recruiting from head coach Scott Reeves, the WolfPack seem poised to for a solid run at the divisional title.

Taiysa Worsfold is again leading the club offensively in her fourth season with TRU. The Kamloops native is averaging 15.8 points per night, eighth best in the conference, and earlier this year tallied a season-high 24 points against the Fraser Valley Cascades, one of the conference’s top teams.

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Kassie Colonna and the TRU WolfPack women’s basketball team, at 7-1, are the toast of the school’s athletic program through half of the Canada West campaign.

Jorri Duxbury is also among the team’s leading scorers and again tops the team in steals per game as she runs the offence in her final season.

Michelle Bos has been a recruiting coup for Reeves. She has started all eight games for the WolfPack this season and has five double-doubles — reaching double digits in points and rebounds.

The Pack will play all five of its divisional rivals in the new year, facing the UBCOkanagan Heat twice, the only club they’ve yet to play.

Playoffs seem like a given for this club and entering the postseason as the division’s top-seeded team is a very real possibility.

Bouncing back

It didn’t take head

coach Chad Grimm very long to turn the WolfPack women’s volleyball team around and already, in his first season at the helm, a playoff berth for the team isn’t out of the question.

The women enter the holiday break with a 7-9 record, despite losing their final three matches of the first half.

They’re currently in eighth place, one back of the seventh, and final, playoff spot.

The Winnipeg Wesmen have the same number of points as the WolfPack, 14, but occupy seventh place by virtue of having played two fewer matches.

The WolfPack’s record is all the more impressive looking at the team’s opponents in the first half. Twelve of TRU’s first 16 matches came against playoff

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Iullia Pakhomenko has been the straw that stirs the WolfPack’s offensive drink and is on track for what could be an MVP season. She leads the conference in kills and has been the best player on the court for TRU night in and night out. Before their final matches of the season, Grimm said it wasn’t a stretch to say Pakhomenko has been the best player in the conference this year.

The second half brings with it an easier schedule for the women. Six of their eight remaining matches will be played against non-playoff opponents, with only the top-seeded UBCOkanagan bucking the trend.

The WolfPack would benefit from a few more weekend sweeps in the second half — thus far, they’ve only done it once, against the Regina Cougars — but they’re on the right track.

No longer a sure victory for the rest of the conference, TRU may well be playoff bound.

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It looks as though the division title might already be out of reach for the WolfPack men’s basketball team, but the playoffs are more than a realistic goal.

At 4-4, the WolfPack put together a respectable first half of the season, taking splits from the MacEwan Griffins and Mount Royal Cougars and losing a pair of games to the 8-0 Fraser Valley Cascades. Fraser Valley looks like a lock to win the division but, at .500, the WolfPack sits tied for second with the Cougars.

Head coach Scott Clark said Josh Wolfram would need to be the team’s No. 1 if it was to have success this season — in his fourth year, Wolfram has taken his game to another level.

The Kamloops-born forward leads the conference in rebounds (11.9 per game) and his team in points per game (20.4 a night). He

has double-doubles in seven of eight games this season and notched a season-high 30 points against the UNBC Timberwolves in November.

The second half of the season will see the WolfPack face the same divisional opponents and if the team can sweep a few weekends, they will undoubtedly see the post-season.

Despite significant roster turnover in the off-season, the Pack seem a good bet to secure back-to-back playoff berths, thanks, in no small part, to Wolfram.

Too little, too late?

The season didn’t start out as head coach Pat Hennelly and the WolfPack men’s volleyball team would have liked and, at the end of the day, they may have dug themselves a hole to deep to get out of.

The Pack started the season 0-7, thanks, in large part, to a slew of injuries. Star right-side Brad Gunter missed seven of the team’s first eight matches and outside hitter Casey Knight was unavailable during the same time frame.

There can be no doubt how important Gunter is to this team — he’s already 12th in league kills, despite only playing in nine matches.

With Gunter and Knight back in the lineup, the WolfPack went 5-4 in November and enter the break with a 5-11 record.

They’re in 10th place, six points back of the seventh-place Mount Royal Cougars, who have played one fewer match.

There’s still potential here, despite the team’s rough start. The WolfPack have the talent to beat good teams, as they showed when they swept the second place Brandon Bobcats earlier this year. But, the consistency hasn’t been there.

With all eight of their remaining matches against teams below them or on the playoff bubble, there’s hope for the Pack. But, there’s no room for error.

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TERENCE DELANY

HARRY SCHOCK

LAJWANTI McARTHUR June 10, 1927 – October 27, 2014

September 23, 1935 – November 27, 2014

Mom passed away peacefully while visiting her beloved sister, Sarojini, in Mussoorie, India and was interred in the mountains she loved. It soothes us to know she spent the last few weeks laughing and reminiscing with her sister.

It is with much sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Harry Schock, age 79 at Hospice House in Kamloops after a very brief struggle with lung cancer.

Over the past five years, Harry has bravely faced many health issues which required major surgery, but he always bounced right back and continued to live a positive life. This time, his determination could not help him.

Mom had a strong and enduring faith in God that sustained her throughout her life. She went gently in the night to be re-united with her predeceased husband, George, her parents and siblings.

Terence (Terry) Delany passed suddenly on November 13 , 2014 in El Centro, California.

Terry was born in Dublin, Ireland October 30, 1942. He came to Canada with his family at the age of 16.

He retired from Highland Valley Copper in 1999 as Safety Superintendent. He was also a volunteer fireman and ambulance attendant in Ashcroft for over 20 years.

He is lovingly remembered by Anna-Lee, his wife of 51 years, daughter Terry-Anne (Carmi) Smiley, grandson Brendan (Elise) and great-granddaughter Karra, all of Edmonton, step-granddaughter Kim (Jeremy) Woodman, great-granddaughter Marsali of Kelowna and son Brian (Michelle), grandsons Colton, Braeden and Logan of Kamloops, brothers Rory of Victoria, Denis (Margo) of Ontario and sister Margo (Tom) Pearson of Summerland. He also leaves numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.

He will be remembered for his unique laugh, delightful Irish humor, generous nature and his loving and caring personality.

No service by request, memorial to be planned for the spring.

Mom was a dedicated educator for 35 years, teaching both in India and upon immigrating to Kamloops, Canada in 1965.

Shortly into retirement, George and Laj moved to Victoria to be closer to their children and grandchildren. She enjoyed playing scrabble, growing a garden and cooking for family and friends.

Mom met with her bible study group and spent tireless hours knitting sweaters for children in need.

She is survived by her children, Raman (Ruchi), Ranjan (Diane), Ritu (Chris), Xuan (Thuy), nieces Anita (Gerry) and Triptha (James), ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a large extended family in India.

Her loving, caring and nurturing spirit surrounded us as a family and she will be greatly missed by all.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, December 20 at Jubilee Christian Community Church, at Colwood Community Hall, 2219 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC between 1-4 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gideons International, Canadian Bible Society or the Red Cross.

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MENNO J. FUNK January 7, 1939 ~ November 25, 2014

A Beautiful Life It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Lois (Hooge) Graham, 55, of Kamloops, BC on November 29, 2014.

Meno was predeceased by his mother, father, one brother and two sisters.

A celebration of his life will be held December 7 at 2:00 pm at Valleyview Bible Church, Kamloops.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.

Menno will be missed and holds a special place in all our hearts.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby, and her treasured dog Ronnie “Ham Bone” Graham. Also survived by her father Mike Hooge, her brothers Doug (Heather) and Randy (Doris) Hooge, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Lois was predeceased by her dear mother, Mandy, just one year ago and her sister-in-law, Val Hooge, in 2011.

The loss of Lois will leave a large hole in all of our lives. She will live daily in our thoughts and hearts and will never be forgotten.

i carry your heart with me (i carry it in my heart) i am never without it (anywhere i go you go, my dear; and whatever is done by only me is your doing, my darling) i fear no fate (for you are my fate, my sweet) i want no world (for beautiful you are my world, my true) and it’s you are whatever a moon has always meant and whatever a sun will always sing is you here is the deepest secret nobody knows (here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud and the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows higher than soul can hope or mind can hide) and this is the wonder that’s keeping the stars apart i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart) e.e. cummings

Harry was born and raised in Vancouver and began working as a steelworker starting at a very young age at Dominion Bridge in Burnaby and later at Heede International in Port Moody and Tidy Welders in Langley. He was well respected for his work ethic and his innovative ways of making safer and easier methods of doing major jobs in heavy industry.

He and Audrey met on a blind date, organized by good friends and were married three years later, moving to Coquitlam where they remained for almost 40 years, raising their two sons. In 2002 they moved to West Pines Villas, in Kamloops, where they felt welcome from the very first day. Harry quickly discovered the Happy Hour routine, played a little golf, and enjoyed the Wednesday coffee time with his buddies at the Dunes Clubhouse, where he was officially named “Chairman of the Board”.

Harry was a charmer, a prankster, a person who always volunteered to help when necessary and loved to chat (and chat some more) with everyone he met.

The family wishes to give a very special thank you to the wonderful staff at Hospice House who provided a safe, peaceful and caring environment for Harry to spend his final nine days.

At Harry’s request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Harry’s memory to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Crescent, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9.

He will be missed by many but not forgotten, as he will always remain in our hearts.

Look for the new star in the night sky over the Dunes Golf Course. That will be Harry, watching over his family and his many friends.

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A private family memorial gathering will be held.

He was predeceased by his father and mother Albert and Kathleen and his two sisters Lorraine (Bob) Binder and Connie Hazeldine.

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Lois worked at the Federal Business Development Bank for 25 years and upon retirement spent many enjoyable days working in her home and garden and caring for her loving husband and family. Lois was a beautiful and kind person with a soft and gentle disposition who loved life. She travelled extensively throughout her life including her recent trip to Iceland with Bob and friends. She loved cooking and baking; cherished her friends and loved having people over for dinner and conversation.

He is survived by his wife Erika, five brothers, four sisters, three step-children and five grandchildren.

Surviving him are his loving wife of 53 years, Audrey; his two sons, Mike (Laura) and Allan (Corinne) and his grandson Ethan, who has brought so much joy, laughter and love into our life since he was born nine years ago. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, many friends and extended family members.

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Lois was born to Mike and Mandy Hooge on June 13, 1959 in Chilliwack, BC. She moved to Kamloops with her family in 1968 at the age of 9 where she attended A.E. Perry Elementary School and graduated from NorKam Secondary School in 1977. She married Bob Graham on April 15, 1989.

Menno went to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus, on November 25, 2014.

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ANNE CAMERON Born November 21, 1944 in Derbyshire England, Anne passed away, surrounded by her family on November 28, 2014 after a hard fought battle with cancer.

She leaves her husband Eldon, daughters Rebecca (Clint) and Megan, son Douglas (Laura) and four grandchildren Morgan, Kaitlynn, Ty and Rachel.

Also remembered by sisters Mary (Gordon) and Elizabeth (Dave).

Anne moved to Canada in 1968. After teaching in Clinton and Clearwater, she became the Home Ec teacher at St. Ann’s, sharing her love of cooking with hundreds of students before her retirement in 2005.

Anne and Eldon travelled extensively, including trips to Europe, Russia, China, India, and the highlight for Anne, the Galapagos and South America.

Anne was very active in Girl Guides, first as a young girl, and later as a leader, trainer and honourary life member. At both the local and provincial level, she helped organize everything from local camps to international trips. Despite her illness, Anne was incredibly happy to be able to help plan and participate in this summer’s SOAR camp, which brought Girl Guides to Enderby from around the world.

The family would like to thank Dr. Proctor, Dr. Wiltshire and the nurses on the 8th floor of RIH. A celebration of life was held Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Hal Rogers Centre, 2025 Summit Dr at 1:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hematology Research and Clinical Trials Unit at Vancouver General Hospital through the VGH Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

DELLA PRYZNER

Della died peacefully with her friend at her side, Emma. She was predeceased by her husband Stan, daughter Katherine, her parents and by her sister. Emma will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends.

Special thank you to the Doctors, nurses and staff at Overlander for her care.

The Funeral Service will take place on Thursday December 11 at 1:00 pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive. Following the service, Della will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery.

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NATIONAL SPORTS

Commissioner Cohon to leave CFL in January DAN RALPH

THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO — Life after the CFL will begin in early January for Mark Cohon.

The league announced yesterday (Dec. 4) that Cohon will step down as commissioner Jan. 9 under a mutual agreement between Cohon and the league’s board of governors.

Board chairman Jim Lawson will assume the role of interim

MARK COHON: Will leave post as CFL Commissioner early.

commissioner until Cohon’s replacement is found.

Lawson also heads

up the committee that’s searching for Cohon’s successor.

Cohon’s contract as commissioner is due to expire in April.

“Excellent candidates have come forward and while there is no firm deadline for naming the next commissioner, the process is going well,” Lawson said in a statement. “I look forward to working closely with CFL president Michael Copeland, the senior staff at the CFL league

office and our clubs across the country to continue our efforts to accelerate the growth of our league and plan for the 2015 season.

In August, Cohon announced he wouldn’t seek a contract extension to remain on the job after his current deal ended. The 48-year-old Chicago native succeeded Tom Wright as CFL commissioner in 2007 and signed a three-year contract extension in 2012.

It’s unclear if the league bought out the remainder of Cohon’s contract or will continue to pay him through completion of the deal. Cohon wasn’t available for comment yesterday.

Cohon will leave the CFL on stable ground.

It still has four years remaining on its blockbuster television deal as well as the collective bargaining agreement with its players.

The uncertainty surrounding the

future of the Toronto Argonauts — the franchise continues looking for a new home with its Rogers Centre lease set to expire in 2017 — and the league’s labour strife highlighted what was a challenging final season for Cohon.

Injuries to proven offensive stars like quarterbacks Travis Lulay and Darian Durant, receivers Chad Owens and Andy Fantuz, as well as running backs Jon Cornish

and C.J. Gable, dramatically impacted the on-field product.

Defences dominated as scoring and total offence was down — thanks, in part, to conservative offensive play — as B.C. Lions linebacker Solomon Elimimian became the first pure defensive performer to capture the league’s outstanding player honour.

Off the field, attendance and the league’s TV ratings were both down in 2014.

SAUNDERS SAYS IT’S AN ‘HONOUR’ Mariners lock up outfielder Nelson Cruz worth $58 million after deal in Baltimore. The the major league drug SEATTLE — Had TO WEAR BLUE JAYS UNIFORM Cruz played last season Mariners were quick to agreement in relation things come together

Michael Saunders says it’s an “honour” to be a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.

The team acquired the Victoria outfielder in a trade with the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday that sent left-hander J.A. Happ the other way.

Saunders said on a conference call yesterday (Dec. 4) that playing for Toronto won’t just be about representing the city, but all of Canada.

The 28-year-old hit .273 with eight homers and 34 RBIs in 78 games last season while battling joint inflammation in his right shoulder and a strained left oblique.

In 553 games over six seasons in the majors, Saunders has a .231 average with 51 home runs, 182 RBIs and 54 stolen bases, only becoming a everyday player in 2012.

— The Canadian Press

CLARA JOSEPHINE McMILLAN Clara passed away peacefully in Kamloops, BC, on November 24, 2014, at the age of 90. Clara is survived by her son Randy (Terry) from Kamloops, her daughterin-law Betty (Rae) from Coquitlam, her brother-inlaw Russ Ellis (Thelma) from Denver and her grandchildren Dustin, Logan, Laura, Megan, great-grandchildren Emily and Delilah.

Clara was predeceased by her husband Ron, her son Rae, her parents Kristion and Pauline, her brothers Alvin, Herman, Clifford, Wilhelm, Palmer and Kenneth and her sisters Kristine, Thelma and Vera.

Clara was born and raised on a farm near McCord, Saskatchewan. During World War II, Clara, like many young women, worked in the war factories in Toronto.

In 1945 Clara moved to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and in 1950 she married the love of her life, Ron. They had two sons Rae and Randy, and through Ron’s work as a truck driver the family lived in Moose Jaw, Edmonton, Dawson Creek, Kamloops and Regina. Over the years, Clara worked as a hairdresser in Moose Jaw and worked in ladies wear at Sears and Eaton’s in Regina. In 1988, Ron and Clara retired to Westbank and shortly thereafter back to Kamloops. Clara’s greatest joy was visiting family in person, on the phone, or when she would go on road trips with Ron and her family.

Clara and family would like to extend a thank you to all the people and staff that crossed Clara’s life at the Kamloops Renaissance, Ponderosa Lodge and the Kamloops Senior’s Village. By request there is to be no service and please do not send flowers.

last season, Nelson Cruz’s introduction with the Seattle Mariners would have taken place a year ago.

Seattle pursued Cruz last year but when it didn’t work out, he went on to lead the majors in home runs playing on a one-year

try to find a deal that would work for both sides as soon as this offseason arrived.

Seattle landed the right-handed power bat that was a priority this off-season by signing Cruz to a four-year contract yesterday (Dec. 4).

The deal is reportedly

on an $8 million deal with Baltimore.

Cruz parlayed that one-year contract into a long deal with the Mariners after hitting 40 homers and driving in 108 runs for the Orioles.

Cruz served a 50-game suspension in 2013 for violations of

TERESA SCHROEDER (née ENSING)

ANNE LOUISE CHRISTOPHERSON (KEMBALL)

December 31, 1938 – November 29, 2014

A wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and more.

Teresa Schroeder passed away peacefully at Ponderosa Lodge. She was born to Jantienus and Greta Ensing in the Netherlands. In 1957 her mother and family immigrated to Ontario, Canada. Teresa attended Reformed Bible College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduation she accepted a teaching position in a Christian School in Houston, BC. Later she moved to Surrey and eventually became a receptionist in a doctor’s office in Burnaby. Teresa and Walter met in 1984 and that grew into a wonderful friendship. Teresa and Walter were married on July 8, 1989. They lived in Burnaby for 18 years, before moving to Kamloops where they built their home. Teresa always saw a need where she could help others.

to the sport’s Biogenesis investigation. He again referred yesterday to making a mistake taking banned substances and said he’s moved on from the suspension.

He’ll likely hit behind fellow Dominican star Robinson Cano.

— The Canadian Press

In Loving Memory

TERESA BRUNO March 12, 1932 ~ December 8, 2013

Teresa is sadly missed by her husband, Walter Schroeder. Teresa is mourned by her brothers Jerry (Jane) Ensing, John (Bonnie) Ensing, Hank (Willma) Ensing, and George (Manja) Ensing. She is also dearly missed by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Paul and Ruth Schroeder, Lydia and Helmut Nickel, Hedy and Neil Klassen, and many nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her father, mother and one brother.

There will be a visitation at Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services ®, 604 Tranquille Road, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, December 5, 2014. A graveside service will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at the Hillside Cemetery followed by a Funeral Service at 12:00 noon at Summit Drive Church, 1975 Summit Drive, with Pastor Harry Bicknell officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Teresa Schroeder to the Pregnancy Care Centre, Suite 200-535 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC, V2B 3H5.

Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

Anne passed away in Kamloops on Saturday, November 29, 2014 from cancer at the age of 76.

Anne was born to the late George Kemball & Helen Ordway in Cranbrook on July 2, 1938. She is survived by her husband Glen of 58 years, four children (Michael, John, Stephen and Caryn), brothers, sisters and many grandchildren.

She loved to cook and to spend time with her family and friends. She was an avid fisherman and many times outfished her husband. Anne liked to celebrate life and it was her wish that there be no service. Please just take a moment to think of her and wish her well on the next phase of her journey.

A special thanks to Dr. Dong and the caring staff at the Kamloops Hospice.

WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR SPECIAL SMILE, YOUR CARING HEART, YOUR WARM EMBRACE. YOU REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS AND THE LOVE WE HAVE FOR YOU WILL LIVE ON FOREVER.

YOUR LOVING FAMILY

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LOCAL NEWS Family Charity/Fundraiser Open House Di Y York’s k’ F Family il Ch Charity/Fundraiser it /F d i is about more than products.

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Annual Shoe Memorial takes place tomorrow Commemorating the national day of remembrance and action on violence against women, the seventh annual Shoe Memorial will take place tomorrow (Dec. 6) at St. Andrews on the Square, at Seymour Street and Second Avenue downtown.

The event commemorates the lives of women who have been killed by violence, with each pair of donated shoes representing a

woman who was murdered or is missing.

The memorial will run from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., with guest speakers beginning at 12:15 p.m.

To donate a pair of women’s shoes to the Kamloops Shoe Memorial, visit any of the following drop-off locations: Runners Sole, 74-1395 Hillside Drive; Classic FX - Head to Toe, 556 Tranquille Road; Son Mai Spa, 459 Lansdowne St.; YMCA/YWCA

Downtown, 400 Battle St; YMCA/YWCA North Shore, 700 Tranquille Rd.; and Lo-Boy Market, 459 Tranquille Rd. For more information on the project, go online to shoe memorial.com or contact Lynn Chassé by phone at 250299-3363 or by email at kamloops.shoememorial@yahoo.ca.

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RON MACLEAN COMING Ron MacLean is a welcome guest in millions of homes across the country every Saturday evening.

Who better to give the keynote address for the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Interior dinner meeting?

The longtime host of CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada, MacLean will address the association on March 11, 2015.

The dinner and keynote address will take place at the RON Coast Hotel and Conference MACLEAN Centre and is open to both CHBA CI members and the public.

There are 600 spots available.

Tickets are $90 plus GST. The Central Interior association is celebrating its 50th anniversary. It represents 200 member residential builders across the region.

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St. Andrews on the Square was filled with shoes in December 2013 to mark the lives of women missing or murdered. The seventh annual Shoe Memorial will be held tomorrow (Dec. 6) at 11 a.m. at St. Andrews, at Seymour Street and Second Avenue.

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AIRSTRIKES AGAINST ISIL

Military confident no civilian deaths THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — The Canadian military said it is confident no civilians have been killed to date as a result of its airstrikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

That assurance came yesterday (Dec. 4), as a spokesman for Canada’s joint operations command

described two additional bombing missions that took place on Nov. 28 and Nov. 30.

In the first strike, CF-18 jet fighters attacked targets near the city of Hit in the restive, Sunnidominated province of Anbar, where Iraqi troops — supported

by Shia militias — recently sought to lib-

erate the market town 130 kilometres west of Baghdad.

The warplanes followed up with another mission two days later near Mosul, the embattled country’s second largest city.

Navy Capt. Paul Forget said an enemy vehicle and mortar position, which had been harassing Iraqi forces, were destroyed

in the precision-guided bombing.

The question of whether civilians had been wounded or killed in the airstrikes is raised at every briefing; Forget moved today to dispel any lingering doubts, saying there has been no indication of socalled “collateral damage.’’

Evidence wraps up 40 days into Magnotta’s first-degree murder trial THE CANADIAN PRESS

MONTREAL — The jury in the first-degree murder trial of Luka Rocco Magnotta has finished hearing the evidence.

The case has been adjourned until next week, when the defence and Crown will give their closing arguments, followed by the judge’s instructions to the jury.

Quebec Superior Court Justice Guy Cournoyer told jurors yesterday (Dec. 4) they’ll likely be sequestered at the end of next week.

Magnotta has pleaded not guilty by way of mental disorder

to premeditated murder and four other charges related to the slaying and dismemberment of Jun Lin in May 2012.

The trial has sat for 40 days and heard 66 witnesses, including some more than once.

The final witnesses today were defence expert witnesses who’d previously appeared and were recalled to reply to testimony from the Crown expert.

Defence experts have said they believe Magnotta was psychotic, had been untreated for schizophrenia for at least two years and was unable to tell right from wrong when he killed Lin.

The Crown argues the crime was planned and deliberate.

A psychiatrist for the Crown testified he has doubts about Magnotta’s schizophrenia diagnosis in 2001, but said even if it is accurate, there’s nothing to indicate he was not in touch with reality the night of the killing.

Magnotta is charged with first-degree murder, criminally harassing Prime Minister Stephen Harper and other members of Parliament, mailing obscene and indecent material, committing an indignity to a body and publishing obscene materials.

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HAMILTON, Ont. — An animal-rights group known for some controversial ad campaigns is proposing a new billboard in Hamilton based on the case of a woman who kept her husband’s corpse in a bedroom for six months.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals said it is nego-

tiating with Hamiltonarea advertisers to try to place a billboard that proclaims, “Are There Corpses in Your Home? Time to Go Vegan.’’ Earlier this week, a devoutly religious Hamilton woman pleaded guilty to failing to notify authorities her husband had died from an illness he was not getting treatment for.

Kaling Wald, who said she and her family were praying daily for her husband’s resurrection, received a suspended sentence and 18 months probation with counselling.

In a news release, the president of PETA said, “If you have chicken breasts, steaks, or bologna in your refrigerator, we have news for you: you’re sharing your home

with corpses.’’ Ingrid Newkirk added people who are horrified by that should “try going vegan.’’ A spokesman said there is nothing the city of Hamilton could do to prevent the ad.

Michael Kirkopoulos said the city’s bylaws only regulate the size and location of billboards, not the content.

Lawyer: Veterans need special rights THE CANADIAN PRESS

VANCOUVER — A lawyer representing six soldiers disabled while fighting for Canada in Afghanistan said veterans deserve special treatment under the constitution in the same way aboriginals are given

unique rights.

Don Sorochan told a panel of B.C. Appeal Court judges that soldiers are the only citizens in Canada who can be ordered by the government to enter a situation where it’s anticipated they may die.

Sorochan was responding to

an attempt by the federal government to block the certification of a class-action lawsuit for soldiers injured after April 2006, an application given the green light by the B.C. Supreme Court.

Current and former members argue changes to compensation are inadequate.

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Thompson Valley Orch Orchestra will perform two Chris Christmas shows this weekend. F Find out more on page B3.

TODAY W FRI., DEC. 5 CBC KAMLOOPS OPEN HOUSE, visit the studio to meet host Shelley Joyce, record a holiday greeting and support local food banks.

Complimentary coffee and cookies. Takes place 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., 218 Victoria St. EDUCATION: EBOOKS, free computer class at Kamloops Library, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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WENDY’S DREAMLIFT CANCELLED AFTER OVER 20 YEARS, $1 MILLION, 50 LIFTS

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hen I heard news that Wendy’s Dreamlift program had been cancelled, I thought about Liam and Payton.

It was just over three years ago when the two kids woke up early in Kelowna on a winter day and headed to the airport from the Delta Grand, wearing their oversized yellow t-shirts, which were provided by Interior Wendy’s locations and the Sunshine Foundation.

The kids’ energy got the adults through the 5 a.m. airport checkin and allowed them to keep up with the buzz of over 150 other kids, volunteers, Wendy’s staff, medical personnel and media set for a trip to Los Angeles and back in a single day.

It was all for a visit to Disneyland.

Parents stayed behind, trusting their children — all suffering, from severe disabilities to life-threatening illnesses — to strangers who would take care of

ti them on an airtions about the complica plane and out of cations of living with a d the country, their disability or the possibilit of dying. medical needs ity completely out of It wasn’t about that. their control for They knew that. the day.

And, they went above an beyond to make it I rememand al about the fun. ber the smiles all on Liam and Payton’s and Liam’s JESSICA b Payton’s faces, buddies showered them WALLACE and on the faces with Disney swag.

Generation of al thekids, They didn’t have to when they got do that.

GAP off the plane that I thought about day just before a giant slice of pizza noon to find a sunny day to greet Payton ordered for lunch because them before meeting Mickie and — hey, why not? Mom and Dad Minnie. weren’t around to tell him otherPayton was so excited when he wise and, on a day like that, junk got off the plane that he started food was certainly warranted. taking photos with a disposable Liam was shy. camera, wasting much of the It took him longer to warm to one-time use film on the tarmac the overwhelming nature of the before getting a glimpse of the day, but he was the only kid in gates at the Magical Kingdom. my group who wanted to tackle a We were met by more volunroller coaster between the milder teers who were just as excited to Cars and Finding Nemo rides. meet the kids.

I remember being worried Those volunteers really took about Liam after rolling to a stop the kids under their wings. at the end of Space Mountain, They didn’t ask many questerrified myself in the dark of the

space-themed rollercoaster, only to find the Armstrong boy smiling from ear-to-ear.

It was a highlight that day.

The kids slept on the plane ride home, their bright yellow shirts jazzed up with Mickey Mouse ears or, in Liam’s Case, Goofy’s apendages.

It was a whirlwind trip to land back in Kelowna around midnight.

And, it was a great day for more than the adrenaline rush, tarmac photos and souvenirs.

It gave parents a bit of a break, a trip to the Little Apple and accommodations while kids went off to play.

Most of all, it was about allowing kids to just be kids.

Not the sick kid.

Not the dying kid.

But, the kid who gets to run around in Disneyland and eat pizza and wear Mickey Mouse ears.

It’s disappointing to learn that after 20 years, the program is ending.

In that time, it is said to have raised over a $1 million and

Tis the Season

provided over 50 Dreamlifts to youngsters.

The program was more than one day; it was an event backed by a community.

It gave Wendy’s staff the opportunity to give back, donating wages on Dreamlift Day to help fundraise with the hopes of being picked to join the excursion.

And, let’s be honest, it gave everyone a guilt-free day to buy a burger, fries and frosty because, hey, it’s for the kids.

I remember the day like it was yesterday.

Imagine how those kids remember it.

Jessica Wallace is a reporter for KTW. Email her at jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com or find her on twitter @ktwjess.

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to Choose a Christmas Tree!

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The Cultured Douglas Fir has soft bright green needles with that heavenly evergreen scent. It is one of the most economical trees and is a good choice for cooler houses and short term displays.

The Grand Fir has a citrus scent with long needles with silver undersides. It has full branches with dense foliage.

It will retain its needles the longest out of drafts and cooler house temperatures.

Nordman Firs have rich dark green needles that have a slight subtle scent. It is a good choice for people with allergies or sensitivities to strong aromas. It has strong branches that hold ornaments well.

Silvertip Firs are new to us this year and they have a unique appearance similar to the native firs up at Sun Peaks. They are narrow trees, good for small areas and the needles are a silvery green colour. The strong branches have an airy branching pattern that shows ornaments well.

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The Noble Fir is truly the richest and loveliest of all the cut Christmas trees. It has a pleasant aroma that fills the house. The rich dark green needles have strong needle retention and is one of the best choices for people who want to put up a tree early in the holiday season. The layered branches are strong enough for even the heaviest of ornaments.

The Wild Douglas Fir, the ‘Charlie Brown’ tree, is native to the Kamloops area and was back bone of the Christmas tree lots.

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TVO musical director Norris Berg.

Besides Many Moods, the orchestra and choir will tackle other Christmas favourites, such as A Christmas Carol’s God Bless Us Everyone.

Both groups will also perform on their own over the course of the show.

Berg said the large number of performers in this year’s concert is no accident — in fact, it’s more of a tradition.

Last year’s Christmas show, a presentation of Handel’s Messiah, also featured about 150 performers.

“We’re a group that tries to involve as much of the community as possible,” he said.

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ranks, the show will also feature some special guest musicians.

Among them are 12 year-old soprano Alex Mittlesteadt, who will sing O Holy Night, and the Mah trio — a group of violin players aged five, seven and nine.

“They’ll steal the show, I can tell you right now,” said Berg of the latter.

“And they’re very good.”

Berg said the goal is to offer a show that appeals to all ages and tastes, and he thinks the TVO has succeeded.

“We’ve got all kinds of different things on the concert,” he said.

“I think it’s going to be a very delightful evening and afternoon.”

The Many Moods of Christmas runs tomorrow (Dec. 6) at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children, or $25 per family.

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he Thompson Valley Orchestra knows how to fill a stage.

This year’s Christmas show begins with the 50-piece community orchestra, featuring student musicians as young as 12 and veteran players up to the age of 80.

But, to really fill up the Calvary Community Church, TVO is bringing in the Kamloops Choristers, a 70-member choir and frequent collaborator over the orchestra’s nearly two-decade history.

Together, the two groups will perform The Many Moods of Christmas, an approximately 15-minute tour of some of the most beloved songs of the holidays.

“It’s a big production, and I think it’s going to have that big sound, with the orchestra accompanying them,” said

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Write to Santa, then KTW for the holidays Kamloops This Week is gearing up for the Christmas holidays and we want you — our loyal readers — to help spread the spirit of the season.

We want your Christmas stories — funny, poignant, amazing, heartfelt.

If you have a good Christmas tale to tell, we want to read it — and publish it in one of our Christmas-season editions.

And, if Santa turns out to be generous, we may have presents for some of the authors of stories we receive.

So, get in the Christmas frame of mind, reach back and grab a glorious memory and let it flow into a story we can share with the community.

Try to keep your Christmas stories to 300 words maximum and include a photo if applicable.

KTW is also compiling a list of ways to celebrate the holiday season.

Whether it’s a Christmas bazaar or a New Year’s Eve shindig — we want to know how Kamloops residents can get festive this holiday season.

KTW will publish an updated list as often as possible between now and New Year’s Eve for your holiday rundown.

Finally, we are inviting kids to send in their best Christmas drawings.

Every year, KTW publishes plenty of them — and some of the kids even get a prize for their creations.

If you would like to see your artistic talent published in the newspaper this Christmas season, get the crayons and pencil crayons and felts and paint out of the closet and start drawing.

Christmas stories, events and drawings can all be sent by email to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com, with “Christmas stories,� “Holiday event� or “Christmas drawings� in the subject line, respectively.

They can also be sent by mail, or dropped off in person, to KTW, 1365B Dalhousie Dr,, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 5P6.

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Maidment, who is waiting for a liver, joined transplant recipients and donor families, delivering festive tins of popcorn for nurses, doctors and others at Royal Inland Hospital.

Innovation for Christmas Kamloops Innovation Centre is hosting a holidaythemed get-together for entrepreneurs.

Maker Meetup: Holiday Edition will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..

The events, regularly held by the centre, are intended to connects entrepreneurs with support to help jumpstart innovative ideas.

This one will include 3D printing to wearable holiday trinkets and arts and crafts.

It takes place at The Generator, in the lower level of the House of Learning building at Thompson Rivers University.

For more information or to register, go online to eventbrite.ca.

The centre is also seeking volunteers for the new year, who will participate in a product user test group that will give feedback to companies.

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BRIEFS Kamloops Museum and Archives will discuss recruiting and training of Okanagan soldiers for the Great War. The lecture, 1914 The Bugle Sounds, is on Dec. 13, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., and features Keith Boehmer of the Okanagan Military Museum.

He will discuss the Canadian Militia Myth, motivations for enlistment, what men did and where the 1914 Christmas Truce took place on the front lines in Flanders in France.

Pre-register online at kamloops.ca/ezreg or by calling 250-8283500 and quoting number 233782.

Seasonal swims

Families will have the opportunity to celebrate the Christmas season at the pool in the next couple weeks, with Santa Swims at local pools.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Canada Games Aquatic Centre at the Tournament Capital Centre will host seasonal activities, crafts and games such as Follow the Santa and Ice Cube Bowling.

The following week, on Dec. 13, the Westsyde Pool will host a similar event, but with games such as Melt the Ice and Shave Santa’s Beard.

Each event is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with regular pool admission fees applicable.

For more information, go online to kamloops.ca/swim.

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Christmas has come early for one Logan Lake resident.

Olaf Carlsen has won an Apple iPad Mini from the TNRD Library System.

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A lot of the art in the main part of Riverside Park came from this event — there’s a brass sculpture near ISC that dates to the same year called Community in Motion as well as another piece called Creation on the path between Riverside and Pioneer parks.

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tar Wars is a cultural phenomenon that has lent a number of catch-phrases to our language.

Han Solo’s line, “May the force be with you,” is probably the most famous and has spawned the cheeky Star Wars tribute day on May 4.

The force is the mystical power infusing the universe that Jedi masters tap into in order to wage battle against their enemies.

Darth Vader famously employs this power to remotely strangle a henchman who displeased him in the franchise’s first movie.

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It’s not really surprising that the Son of God should have, and use, supernatural powers.

We call them miracles, and The Bible recounts 37 of them — or 38 if you include his resurrection as the greatest one of all.

The miracles include healings from chronic diseases or afflictions, demonic exorcisms, resurrections from the dead and power over nature.

Unlike the priests of

the day, Jesus did not charge people for services and each miracle contained a powerful teachable moment.

Jesus exercised his authority over nature on a number of occasions, like changing water into wine, calming a storm with a word or walking on water.

Once, my five-yearold son and I were out on a lake rowing.

He came up with one of those questions that often surprise adults: “Dad, does God have a bathing suit?”

I was stumped for a moment, then said, “Nah, he doesn’t need one. He walks on top!”

The actions of Jesus were truly “super” natural, as in above the normal rules of nature.

There is one example of Jesus’ power, however, that is not considered a miracle, but would not be out of place in a

Star Wars movie.

It is the night of his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Jesus has gathered there with his disciples to pray.

Judas, one of the 12 apostles, has infamously betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, and led the arresting posse into the garden.

Here is how the Apostle John describes the scene: Judas his betrayer also knew the place [Gethsemane], because Jesus had often met there with his disciples.

So, Judas got a band of soldiers and guards from the chief priests and Pharisees, and went there with lanterns, torches and weapons.

Jesus, knowing everything that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?”

“Jesus of Nazareth,”

they replied.

Jesus said to them, “I AM.” And Judas the traitor was standing there with them.

When Jesus said, “I AM,” they drew back and fell to the ground.

I’ve always been intrigued with this scene.

What was it about the words “I AM” that would cause a band of soldiers and religious police to collapse en masse?

Those who know their Bible will recognize that “I AM” is the name God identifies himself with, when Moses asks, “Who shall I tell the people of Israel has sent me?”

God says, “This is what you are to say to the Israelites: I AM has sent me to you.”

I AM reflects the eternal nature of God, one without beginning or end — just a present.

When Jesus uses the name of Almighty God, and claims it as his own, it is an irresistible force.

It wasn’t the first time Jesus used it either.

Some religious authorities were slandering Jesus, hinting that his miraculous powers were because he was a “Samaritan (despised heretical half-breed) and demon-possessed”.

They sarcastically asked him if he thought he was greater than Abraham, the father of the Jewish people.

Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, before Abraham was born, I AM!” That was outrageous blasphemy, to claim to be God Himself, and it infuriated his audience.

They went looking for rocks to stone him to death, but Jesus

eluded them.

But, he intentionally submitted to his capture at Gethsemane.

Some people wonder why someone who had access to infinite power wouldn’t use it to save himself.

Jesus himself said he could call 12 legions of angels to his aid if he wanted.

But, he didn’t.

He submitted to torture, humiliation and the cruellest of deaths in order to fulfill his mission — to be the Saviour of the world, to transform people’s lives and permanently defeat sin and death.

Ask any true Christian what they were like before Jesus saved them.

The power of Jesus to transform broken, sin-stained lives is the greatest force in the universe.

May the force — of the Great I AM — be with you.

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The Logan Lake Business Association will be celebrating the holidays tomorrow (Dec. 5), at the Village Centre Mall, lower level.

Santa will be visiting to discuss what the young and young-at-heart have on their wish lists and photographer Eric Ferguson will be taking those special Christmas photographs for $5.

Also on hand will be Steve Gillingham, a performer/magician, who will be circulating around event visitors, offering his sleight-of-hand tricks of true magic.

The Logan Lake Lions Club

will be dishing up hot dogs and Highland Valley Foods grocery store will be supplying coffee, hot chocolate and cookies.

The Go To Shop will provide free Christmas swag bags for younsters.

Local musicians consisting of Talula Thistlewaite, Samantha Bauer, Tyla Jacobsen and Jillian Anon will provide entertainment, with Christmas melodies.

Children can enter their names into a draw, sponsored by the Logan Lake CIBC branch for a $100 contribution toward an RESP.

Vote for Kamloops projects Two Kamloops projects are taking part in the annual Aviva Community Fund competition.

The Centre for Seniors Information is seeking funding in the $50,000 to $100,000 level from the insurance company’s challenge, money it would use to create a community kitchen.

The centre in Brocklehurst envisions a program that will offer a food subsidy to those on low fixed

incomes and create a location where people can share and learn skills, food preparation and security and even basic interpersonal skills. The program could provide a place for people to go who otherwise would spend their days in isolation.

The Interior CarShare Co-operative is campaigning in the less than $50,000 category with its project to create a 2 -hour fleet of vehicles people can rent on a short-term

basis — going to the grocery store, visiting friends or other jaunts.

The vehicles would be owned by cooperative members, who would share them to help keep transportation costs low and to do their part to improve the environment by reducing carbon-dioxide emissions.

For more information or to vote on the Kamloops projects, go online to avivacommunityfund.org.

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Mike Miltimore’s guitar, pick both up for awards Kamloops’ homegrown Riversong guitars has been nominated for a pair of awards — best new acoustic guitar and best new guitar accessory for 2014.

The recognition comes through the 29th annual Music and Sound Awards, presented by The Music and Sound Retailer, a major trade magazine covering the musicproducts industry.

The awards will be presented in January at the National Association of Music Merchants trade show in California.

Mike Miltimore of Lee’s Music, the man behind the uniquely designed guitar and pick, called it an honour “to be recognized by our peers and col-

Mike Miltimore of Lee’s Music to be recognized at the Music and Sound Awards.

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and tomfoolery from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kamloops Art Gallery, 465 Victoria St. CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK, cookie sale from 10 a.m. to noon at Mount Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St. Includes

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CRYSTAL DAY, at Big Little Science Centre, 655 Holt St. Take a closer look at crystals using microscopes and different samples.

Learn to grow them at home. The exploration will also be open from

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Heffley Creek Hall.

All are welcome. Will include artisans and vendors. Admission is by donation. For more information, call Deb at 250-578-7525.

EDUCATION:FILES AND FOLDERS, free computer class at Kamloops Library, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Pre-register by calling 250-372-5145.

FAMILY: SWIM WITH SANTA, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tournament Capital Centre. Play follow the Santa and ice cube bowling, among other seasonal activities and crafts. More info: kamloops.ca/swim.

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TREATS, WINE AND SHOPPING, free Wine Sampling with artisan vendors, hosted by Harpers Trail at the winery from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Includes cheese, chocolate and candy samplings and shopping opportunities.

Admission is free.

Guests are asked to bring a donation to the food bank.

CHORAL RHAPSODY OF CHRISTMAS, 17th annual concert at Sagebrush Theatre, sponsored by the City of Kamloops, Parks, SUNDAY HEALING Recreation and Cultural CIRCLE, held at the Services. Nine choirs Flourish Wellness will present Christmas Centre, 203-242 Victoria St., with Master carols with sing-along songs. Choirs will Sri Madhuji, 11 a.m. include: Desert Sounds to noon. For more Harmony, Bell of Note, information, go online to healingbeings.org.

Kamloops Choristers, German Liederkreis, THEATRE: BLITHE Mostly Acappella, SPIRIT, presented by Silverbell Singers, The Kamloops Players at Happy Choristers, The Stage House Theatre, Sage Sound Singers 422 Tranquille Rd., 1 and Vivace Chorale. It p.m. Tickets are $18 begins at 7 p.m. Event for adults, $17 for is free. Reserve a seat seniors and students at Kamloops Live box and $10 for matinees office, 1025 Lorne and are available from St., 250-374-5483 or Kamloops Live box online at kamloopslive. office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483 or online ca.

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KAMLOOPS STAMP CLUB, monthly meetings held the second Tuesday of every month at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. More info: 250-3141021.

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ART: KAMLOOPS PHOTO ARTS CLUB, weekly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Henry Grube Centre, 245 Kitchener Cresc., Room 1B. More info: 250-372-1778.

ART: POLITICS OF EXTRACTION, learn the basics of relief printmaking with art instructor Melaina Todd. Held at the Kamloops Art Gallery, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pre-register by calling the Gallery at 250-377-2400. Free for members, $20 for non-members.

MAPPING TRAINING, free sessions offered by the TNRD focused on interactive mapping and how to access local government data stored in geographic information system (GIS), 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Kamloops Library Computer Lab, 465 Victoria St. Seating is limited, register at gisinfo@tnrd.ca or 250-377-7190 and specify the number of people who will attend and which date for further instructions.

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LISTINGS Cost is $5 and includes materials for the workshop and support for Kamloops’ first Makerspace: ModLab. Register online by searching for the event on eventbrite.ca.

OPEN MIC: THE ART YOU ARE, evening of expression at the Art We Are, 246 Victoria St., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Includes music, poetry, theatre, songwriting, spoken word, performance art, rants and raves.

All levels and styles welcome. Held the second and last Wednesday of every month. Cover is $2 at the door.

THE VALUE AND BENEFIT OF GROUP TRAVEL, meeting held by the Kamloops Travel Club. Presentation

by Wells Gray Tours tour director Brian Husband. Held at Maurya’s Fine Indian Cuisine, 7 p.m.

THUR., DEC. 11 ART: TALK WITH DR. MARIA TIPPETT, discuss work of Emily Carr by writer and historian, 7 p.m. at the Kamloops Art Gallery.

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THEATRE: BLITHE SPIRIT, presented by Kamloops Players at Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd., 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $17 for seniors and students and $10 for matinees and are available from Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-3745483 or online at kamloopslive.ca.

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The season of giving THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO HELP OTHERS AT CHRISTMAS. DONATE OR VOLUNTEER THIS SEASON.

whose children it works with.

The money is used for everything from buying bus passes, to helping with travel costs to hospitals in Vancouver, to buying special equipment children might need to deal with their challenges.

Day-Care Centres

Day-care centres are another potential recipient of Christmas giving.

Non-profit day cares can provide tax receipts, but any day care would likely welcome toys or other items.

The Kamloops Food Bank

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kamloops is looking for donors to help low-income families this Christmas season. People can donate to financially sponsor a family or can put together a hamper of food, toys, gifts and other items for families. Big Brothers Big Sisters works with families through the year. People can sponsor a complete hamper or contribute in a partial way. For more information, go online to bbbskamloops.ca.

Toy House Campaign

The Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops is another organization that is always accepting donations to support its programs that help children, including its Power Start Program that ensures children don’t go to school hungry.

For more information, go online to gckamloops.com.

The Y Women’s Emergency Shelter

The Y Women’s Emergency Shelter accepts donations of new items, as well as cash or gift cards.

Money and gift cards are preferred for the simple reason that the shelter is small and storage space is not great.

Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre

The Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre is another agency that tends to stay under the fundraising radar, but can always use donations to help families

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The Kamloops Food Bank is always accepting donations of cash or food, especially at Christmas.

People can sign up to sponsor a family hamper at the agency or donate at many events supporting the food bank.

They are also looking for volunteers to help with holiday events, preparing food hampers, stocking shelves, and helping with pickups and deliveries. For more information, call the food bank at 250-376-2252 or visit the website at kamloopsfoodbank.org/volunteer.

The annual B100 and 98.3 CIFM Christmas Amalgamated Toy House Campaign is underway. Drop a new, unwrapped toy into one of the toy house locations at Rona, Aberdeen Mall, Save-On Foods, Northills Shopping Centre, Aberdeen Canadian Tire, Sahali Centre Mall or Kamloops Ford Lincoln and help put a smile on a child’s face this Christmas.

Christmas Amalgamated

Christmas Amalgamated is a registered federal charity in Kamloops that provides families in need with a food hamper made up of everything they need to cook a full Christmas dinner, as well as a toy for each child in the family. They accept monetary donations, non-perishable food items for hampers, new clothing and gifts. Baby blankets are also needed. Donations can be made directly to the depot at 279 Tranquille Rd. To find out more about donat-

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The New Life Mission is hosting a Christmas Gala for marginalized women in the community on Dec. 18.

Volunteers are needed, as well as donations of Christmas decorations, women’s semi-formal clothing and food for the event. They are also looking for child-care volunteers for the evening. Contact volunteer@newlifemission.com

Snow Angel Program

The Snow Angel Program provides snow-removal services to seniors and disabled residents. It is organized by the Seniors Outreach Society. Volunteers will be matched with a resident who is located in their neighbourhood and will shovel snow from stairs and walkways. For more information on how to volunteer, call 828-0600 or email info@ kamseniorsoutreach.ca.

Operation Red Nose

Operation Red Nose is a designated driver service running during November and December on Fridays and Saturdays. Volunteers act as both drivers and navigators working in teams of three to provide safe rides home this season. Headquarters volunteers are also needed.

The service is by donation and funds support PacificSport Interior BC. For more information and how to volunteer, contact 250-320-0650 or email kamloops@operationrednose.com

Christmas Cheer Fund

Kamloops This Week and United Way have partnered for the 2014 Christmas Cheer campaign, which runs until Dec. 24. This year’s recipients are the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter, New Life Mission, Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice and the Sensational Soups program run by Mount Paul United Church.

Donations are accepted at the Kamloops This Week office on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or cheques can be mailed to 1365B Dalhousie Dr., V2C 5P6. People can also make donations online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

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How the traditional Christmas tree came to be The Christmas tree is a strong symbol of Christmas.

It serves as the family’s centre of attention.

In fact, it is the centre of most Christmas ceremonies all over the world.

Christmas is about traditions and memories and symmetric and beautifully

decorated Christmas trees are something the entire family will always value and remember.

Every year, millions in North America celebrate Christmas with Christmas trees; thus, the scent of a freshly cut Christmas tree enlivens the Christmas spirit in homes from coast

to coast to coast.

Christmas trees have a long and exciting history.

During the pre-Christian era, people and tribes often had holy groves and trees, where they sacrificed to the gods.

The trees were most often oak or ash and they symbolized a connec-

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Similar ideas are found in the Old Testament — trees symbolized wisdom and life.

In the 15th and 16th centuries, German tradesmen began to hold parties where a spruce was placed inside a home. Another story tells of how the German theologian and reformer, Martin Luther, put candles on the leaves as symbols of the stars twinkling among the forest’s trees.

In the 17th century, the tradition of decorated Christmas trees in connection with festivities spread out to the German towns and, from there, to other parts of Europe.

Even though the first Christmas tree in North America can be traced all the way back to 1777, Christmas trees did not become popular on the continent until the middle of the 18th century.

An image of the English royal family standing in front of a Christmas tree was copied and brought to the U.S. in 1850.

This resulted in the North American upper classes embracing the Christmas tree In the following decades, the tradition of Christmas trees in living rooms became popular among the rest of the population.

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Funds raised through donations made at Christmas kettles, together with other sources of money, help provide direct, compassionate, hands-on service to 1.6-million people each year in Canada, restoring hope and dignity to those who might otherwise remain invisible in society.

The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is a fundraising effort that occurs each year during the Christmas season.

Kettles are found in 2,000 locations across Canada and are an opportunity for the public to donate whatever funds they can to support the work of The Salvation Army during the Christmas season and throughout the year.

How difficult is it to donate online?

It is extremely easy.

Once you go online to fillthekettle.com, you simply follow the steps, choose which kettle location you would like to support, then make a secure donation using your credit card or PayPal.

Where happens to the money raised?

For too many Canadians, the necessities of life needed for basic human dignity are out of reach.

Poverty is the root cause that puts dignity out of reach for millions of Canadians, making access to everyday needs — like food, clothing and shelter

How do people receive tax receipts for their online Kettle donation?

The online system will automatically generate an

official, government-approved e-receipt accompanied by an e-mail, thanking the donor for their generous support of the work of The Salvation Army.

The process typically only takes a few minutes, at which point the transaction is complete.

McFee wanted to help the vulnerable in San Francisco, especially during the Christmas season, but he didn’t know where to get funding to do so.

He remembered, during his earlier days in Liverpool, England, seeing a large kettle where passengers of boats that docked nearby were able to toss coins to help the poor.

McFee placed a similar pot at the Oakland Ferry Landing and encouraged the public to “Keep the Pot Boiling.”

He collected enough to host a Christmas dinner for the poor.

The first time a kettle was used in Canada was in St. John’s in 1906.

How does The Salvation Army determine where funds will be used?

While Salvation Army Christmas kettles can be found all across Canada, and around the world, each Christmas kettle location is organized and managed by a local Salvation Army unit.

The funds raised stay in the community in which they were donated and are used to support local Salvation Army programs for people in need.

How can I volunteer my time on a kettle in my community?

What is the history of Salvation Army kettles?

Contact the local Salvation Army chapter at 250-554-1611.

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The Spirit Of Yes, Virgina there really is a Santa Claus We take pleasure in publishing this famous editorial that first appeared in the New York Sun in 1897.

One hundred and 17 years later, the message of who Santa truly is resonates still.

Dear Editor: I am eight years old.

Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus.

Papa says, “If you see it in the Sun, it’s so.”

Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus?

Virginia O’Hanlon 115 West Ninety-Fifth Street Virginia, your little friends are wrong.

They have been affected by the scepticism of a sceptical age.

They do not believe except what they see.

They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds.

All minds, Virginia,

whether they be men’s or children’s, are little.

In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.

He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy.

Alas! How dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus!

It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias.

There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence.

We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight.

The eternal light with which childhood fills the

world would be extinguished.

Not believe in Santa Claus!

You might as well not believe in fairies!

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The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.

Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn?

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Thank you to all of the volunteers who help throughout the year.

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Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.

there.

Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.

You tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart.

Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond.

Is it all real?

Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding.

No Santa Claus!

Thank God he lives!

And he lives forever.

A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.

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Remember to keep these plants out of reach of pets — especially birds.

Poinsettias are not poisonous to pets or people.

This has been a longstanding rumour perpetuated for decades. Some pets may have a sensitivity to the latex contained in the plant and may get diarrhea or vomit.

• Tinsel is trouble: Having a Christmas tree and pets can be troublesome.

Ensure the tree is well-secured and try to place the decorations above paw height.

Using string to hang decorations instead of hooks helps, as hooks can be easily dislodged.

If possible, use nonbreakable ornaments.

Avoid using tinsel or angel hair — cats and dogs will ingest both, which can cause intestinal problems.

Cords for lights should be made inaccessible to pets, especially chewing puppies and exploring kittens.

If you add chemicals to the water reservoir of your Christmas tree to help it last longer, keep in mind those chemicals are toxic to animals and keep the reservoir covered.

• Toy watch: Avoid purchasing pet toys with small or soft pieces that can be chewed and swallowed.

Nylon bones tend to splinter less than plastic ones. Be sure to inspect pet toys regularly and discard deteriorating ones.

As the holidays near, the temperature drops below freezing in many parts of the province, making the season not so merry for outdoor animals.

Some cold weather safety tips: • Make sure you thoroughly clean the pads of your pet’s paws after they’ve walked on sidewalks or roads to remove any coarse salt that can cause irritation. For your own sidewalk, choose a petfriendly, non-corrosive de-icing compound.

• Use pet-safe, propylene-based antifreeze instead of ethylene glycol antifreeze, which is toxic to pets and wildlife.

A mere tablespoon of ethylene glycol antifreeze can kill a cat or small dog.

• Think and thump before starting your car. Cats and wildlife gravitate to warm engines during cold weather.

Banging on the hood before getting into your car can avoid a tragic ending for an animal seeking refuge from the cold.

• The SPCA is vehemently opposed to keeping pets permanently outdoors and strongly urges pet guardians to keep animals inside during cold weather.

However, if domestic or farm animals are kept outside, ensure they have access to shelter that is off the ground, provides protection from wind, cold and dampness and is properly insulated.

Regular checks to ensure drinking water has not frozen over are also a must.

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Memories & Milestones Graduated from UBC, November 26, 2014

KATRINA BOISCLAIR with a Bachelor in Biology.

Desiree & Dustin would like to introduce

Congratulations!

We are so proud of you.

Love your family

GODARD - DHANANI Vincent and Janice Godard are thrilled to announce the marriage of their daughter VALERIE MARIE to KYLE FIROZ son of Asiff and Larissa Dhanani.

The wedding took place on October 11, 2014 at Holy Family Parish in Kamloops, BC. We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness.

Georgie Gray

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CHRISTMAS IN COLUMBIA IRENE BUTLER

TRAVEL WRITERS’ TALES

A blast of warm air welcomes us as we deplane at Cartagena Airport.

With Christmas only days away, the town’s streets are busy with merry local shoppers.

Next to our Stil Hotel is a small outdoor bar, where men with cold cervasas sit on dozens of plastic chairs. A stone’s throw away women rummage through the best display of running shoes ever seen spread on concrete — knock-offs of every major brand.

Onward for blocks,

sidewalks are laid with electronics, the latest Hollywood blockbuster DVDs, plastic toys and gift items.

Fresh fruit and savoury food carts feed the masses.

My husband, Rick, and I veer toward the Arepas con Queso stand — not caring if these delectable fried cakes of ground maize stuffed with melted salty cheese are turning our middles Santarotund.

We stockpile them for our Christmas Eve feast, along with chicken and potatoes roasted together in a divine herb sauce, a

fruit-laden cake and mucho vino.

We make our way daily to the walled Old Town.

The moment we step through the stately Puerta del Reloj (Clock Gate), it is like a gathering of the United Nations. Cruise ships come into port daily and passengers are transported by bus or taxi to this enclave to spend the day.

The bustle is electric. Hawkers sell hats, T-shirts, cigars and jewellery.

Entertainers perform by the outdoor restaurant tables for pesos.

We cringe watching a juggler tossing machetes . . . only in Colombia, you might say.

Cartagena was founded in 1533, swiftly becoming the main Spanish port on the Caribbean coast.

It was the place where gold and emeralds, plundered from the indigenous peoples, were stored until galleons could ship them back to Spain.

These treasures made this port a target for British and French pirates and, after several sieges, these elaborate walls went up.

Most of them are

intact today.

The Old Town’s fine old colonial houses, now turned into restaurants and emerald shops, still emit an aura of their dark history.

Plaza de los Coches was once a slave market. Further along is San Pedro Claver Square, with a church and convent dedicated to Jesuit monk Pedro Claver, who spent his life helping the slaves.

We’re mesmerised

at seeing his remains in a glass coffin in the altar of the church.

Facing us while sitting on a bench at Plaza de Bolívar is the Palace of the Inquisition — once a prison with torture chambers and ghastly devices to squeeze confessions from those convicted of heresy against Catholic faith.

We next step into the Gold Museum, filled with pre-Hispanic gold objects from

the burial mounds of the Sinú culture, which somehow survived the conquistador pillage.

On a lighter note, we stop and listen to Christmas carols spilling from the open doors of Santa Domingo Church.

Outside this church, no one misses taking a gander at the sizable bronze female lying on her side, donated

by Colombia’s worldrenowned artist/sculptor Fernando Botero.

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POWDER King Mountain Resort is looking for a Rental Shop Supervisor for this winter season.

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Services

Pets & Livestock

Painting & Decorating

Pets

Steve’s Handyman Services.

Painting, building decks, fences, repairs. Can fit most things. 250-578-8719.

Plumbing

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Merchandise for Sale

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Merchandise for Sale

Commercial/ Industrial Property

Apt/Condo for Rent

Tan colour large sectional.

1yr. old. Pd 1300. Asking 800/obo. 250-852-1663.

Heavy Duty Machinery

Do you have an item for sale under $750?

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*some restrictions apply

Computer Equipment WANTED! Newer MacBook Pro or MacBook Air 250-3711333

Firearms RCMP Centennial Rifle Model 94 30-30 Winchester never been fired. $1800. 573-4197.

Firewood/Fuel ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine.

Stock up now. Campfire wood.

(250)377-3457.

BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, loyal & loving, various colors $900.

250-494-4092. sm.white@shaw.ca

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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

Oak China Cabinet. $500/obo.

Armoire. $500/obo.

Good cond. 250-672-9408 (McLure).

$500 & Under

250-371-4949

Pets

Firewood/Fuel WOOD PELLETS “more heat than fir” $200 per ton. Vinsulla.

250-319-4546, 250-578-6967.

Dining room table & hutch/6chairs. $300obo Sofa set & Lazy Boy. $200obo 250319-5258.

*some restrictions apply.

Call our Classified Department for details!

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

Rentals

Dining Room Table c/w lazy susan & 4-chairs. Dark Wood 54” diam. round. Like new. $400. 778-471-1951.

one week for FREE?

Pets & Livestock

Real Estate

Furniture

Snowclearing Residential snow removal any size, anytime. 250-319-9340.

Merchandise for Sale

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

Fir Firewood By the Cord Delivery available 250-3729479 lve msg -will call back

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A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

Trades are welcome.

40’Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift.

Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator.

Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Medical Supplies Elec wheelchair Compass mid wheel drive new cond, ext cap batt incl + charger $3000obo (250) 554-7379 Invacare pwr wheel chair, $3000, King size medical bed (2 twins together) $1350 (250) 579-5231 aft 6pm

Misc. for Sale 1-set of Nokian Winters on rims 235/75/R16. Used one season. Regular price new $1200 selling for $600. Call 250-851-1304.

2 - Triple Photo Screen Panels. $60/each. 250-573-2919.

PELLETS Pinnacle Fir……..$260 a ton Pinnacle SPF……$225 a ton Quality Pinnacle Pellets from Armstrong, taxes included in price.

250-578-8733 or 250-319-7564 B&B Alternative Heating

7ft. Spruce Christmas tree, like new. Excellent condition. $30. 250-377-3604.

8FT. Red canopy fits 2007 4x4 Chev Silverado, fully insulated. $1,100. 250-851-8871.

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King Size bed in bag Warm. fall shades. Brand New in package $150. 250-554-9433.

Light Oak Entertainment centre w/32 RCA TV both in good cond $50 (250) 374-9213 MISC4Sale: Camperette $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg.

Motorized Sealy Supreme Tempur-Pedic lift bed. Used, very good condition. $900/obo.

250-318-7723 One custom built ice fishing tent build on a toboggan. $300/obo. 250-376-5373.

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Solid oak table $97, China Cabinet $119 Kitchen cabinet set $395 (250) 299-6477

TOP DOLLAR PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES $180 & up for any vehicle delivered to my yard. We also buy: rads, batteries, converters, alternators, copper, starters, aluminum & electric motors. For all scrap inquires call 250-351-9666

Misc. Wanted A Collector wants to buy your silver coins, Ingots, collectors coins, old money, o ld stone carvings, sculptures.

Todd, 250-864-3521 Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.

PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 Wanted: STEERING BOX & motor for Dodge 2500 camper, 1986. (250)348-2431

Real Estate Commercial/ Industrial Property 970sq/ft Victoria St. storefront, high exposure retail/office space. 250-573-4139.

Office Space to Share. Modern downtown Street level furnished office avail please call 250-318-5295

For Sale By Owner FOR SALE: 2 Bdrm apartment on Flamingo Road in Valleyview, Kamloops, BC 250-3748586

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

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

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

Asking $189,000.00

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1&2BDRM a/c, patio, n/p ref required heat and hot water incl (250) 376-1485.

1bdrm renovated Apartment $750 a mnt + util. Avail Now n/p, a/c, laundry, free parking, close to bus route & shopping (250) 377-8304

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Centrally located, renovated 1 Bdrms, $850-$900. 250-8281711.

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Rentals Suites, Lower 2 Bdrm main flr near school, bus/shopping, n/p, n/s, Northshore $900/mo 250-376-8465 2bdrm NShore sep ent, util incl w/d, n/s, n/p $1000 availnow 250-376-8241 BRIGHT 2bdrm Lower Sahali, $1050/mo incl util, ldry, wifi, n/s/p availJan1, 250-377-3916 Convenient Sahali location, bright 2/bdrm newly reno’d n/s inc cble $950 call or text 1604-616-6200 Cumfy 1bdrm. Close to University, Hospital. Perfect for student or quiet person. Excellent Location. ns/np. Call now $495-$725 (250) 299-6477 Large 1bdrm newly painted, close to bus, and shopping, n/s, n/p util incl $600 (250) 554-6978 after 3pm Logan Lake 1bdrm furnished, all util incl, wheel chair accessible $650 250-523-6829 North Kamloops brand new 1bdrm suite. New appl. N/S, N/P. $875. 250-318-0023.

Waterfront 1bdrm bsmt suite, Westmount. $825 incld W/D, util. N/S, N/P. 250-572-5117.

Townhouses 3BDRM 3bth Valleyview pet neg, $1300 close to school and shopping. Avail Immed.

250-374-5586 / 250-371-0206 JUNIPER TERRACE 3bdrm townhouse, 1.5 bathrooms, 5 appliances, garage, patio,$1,250.00/mo. min. 1 year lease. Available immediately. Gateway 250-372-1231

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Rents starting at

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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 Downtown 2bdrm/baths furnished undergrd parking Dec15-Mar31 $1300 851-2111 GARDEN VIEW APARTMENTS - BROCK Modern 2bdrm apts., 5 appliances, a/c, video monitoring, secure bldg., $870/mos. + utilities, min. 6 mos. lease. No Smoking & No Pets. 250-3762254.

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Antiques / Classics

Looking for a Rental in Kamloops or Logan Lake?

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

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Call 250-376-0062

RV Pads RV sites year round Valleyview, fully serviced. Incl cable/hydro, coin lndry. $650/mo. daily weekly rates.

250-573-3255.

RV site, winterized, in town.

North Shore, fully serviced, incl cable, util, tel hookup, coin lndy, starting @ $525/mo 250376-1421

Shared Accommodation 2 furnished rooms Close mall North Shore $500-$600 plus util female pref (250) 376-3801 Basement suite male util, internet/cable w/d, incl in quiet clean owner occupied home $450 n/s, n/p 376-7484/ 250320-7707 Looking for roommate to share mobile in Westsyde.

N/S. $550/mo. 250-579-2600.

Male seeking roommate Westsyde Furn. Close to bus $550/mo util incl. Call 250579-2480.

North Shore $400 per/mo incl util & basic cable, np/ns 250-554-6877 / 250-377-1020 Quiet non smoking male to share North Kamloops home with mature male. $500 mo for details call 778-470-0370

Suites, Lower 1bdrm Brock. $800/month plus dd. Incl util. W/D. Private ent. N/S, no parties. Ref req.

250-571-3553 1bdrm furnished suite near RIH for 1 quiet working person/student. N/S, N/P, No partiers. $775/mo. 250-374-9281.

2bdrm 4 working person or couple, central air, $850 ref vacant shared util 376-0633

2-215/60R16 Snow tires, $200 2-245/50VR16 Eagle Snow $200, 4-275/45R20 Eagle M&S $400, 2-225/60R16 M&S $200, 2-275/40ZR17 M&S $300 call 250-319-8784 4 Bridgestone Winters on BMW Rims 185/70R14 used one season. $400. 374-5251.

4-Nitto SN Studless winter tires 205/55/R16 90% $300.

4-Nokian 205/60/R15 studded 85%. $300. 250-371-2129.

4 P235/65/R16 Goodyear MS Nordic. 85% tread. $300. 250579-2194.

4 Winter Claw Extreme Grip LT265/70 R17. & 5 hole Steel Wheels for Dodge 1500. $850.

314-6620.

Set of Goodyear Ultra Winters.

P205/55-R16 on 5 stud rim will fit Mazda 3. $500. 851-0504.

Cars - Domestic

1986 BMW Coupe 325i.

6cyl. 5spd. Looks good, runs good. Extras. $3,600. 250374-5251.

1990 Toyota Carib. AWD. 131,000kms.

New winters. $3500/obo. 250-377-6875.

1992 Buick Roadmaster. 5.7L, 53,000kms. Exc Hwy car, new tires. $4,300. 250-319-4104.

1999 Red Ford Escort Auto 2yr old motor excel tran, 2 set tires, very gd body As is ICBC W/O $600 obo 250-672-9712 or 250-819-9712 2005 Volvo XC90 AWD. 2.5T. 5passenger, fully loaded. Low mileage.

New all-seasons. $10,000. 250-374-6151.

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Cars - Domestic

Recreational/Sale

2011 Mercedes CLS 550. 4dr. coupe, fully equipped. AMG sport pkg, V-8, 40,000kms.

New $97,000, Now $49,800.

250-319-8784.

97 Camaro Z28 350 6spd 120,000km black loaded $9,000obo (250) 319-7058

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

2006 36ft. Forest River Georgetown XL. Loaded, 19,560miles. 3-slides. Gen, winter pkg. Awnings. New Mich tires. $68,000. 3728820/574-0090.

Trucks & Vans 1999 Chev Dually diesel low km, great cond incl new canopy needs tires $7700 (250) 579-5231 aft 6pm 2005 Dodge 1500 Truck. 5.7L Hemi, canopy, new winters, good summers only 115,000 kms. $7,900. 250-828-6746.

2006 GMC W3500. 5.3L, Isuzu diesel. Med duty tilt cab wit air dam. 16ft. alum box with roll-up back door. Auto, PW, PL, exhaust brake.

375,000kms.

1-owner. $9,000/obo. 250-828-0599.

Cars - Sports & Imports 03 Honda Civic Sport 4dr auto, loaded, new winters. Like new $6000obo 250-319-2173

2007 Jayco Baha Trailer Rare off road edition. Front deck for ATV/Dirt Bikes Furnace, fridge, in/out stove, bbq, extra water tank Large Mud Tires for clearance, Heavy duty steel frame $7500 250-682-3511 9FT Okanagan Camper. F/S, bathroom.

Good shape. $3,900/obo. 250-376-1841.

2001 BMW 540i “M” Sport (Rare Model) 4.4L/6spd.

Slvr/Blk. 223K 2 full sets whls.(smr/wntr) on OEM rims. Roof rack. Exc. Cond $8995 Ph (250) 374-0070

Motorcycles 2007 Hyosung Aquila. 250cc.

Black, 4900kms. Exc. cond. $3,800/obo. 250-572-2934.

2009 Vulcan LT Kawasaki.

Blue, 43,050kms. 1-owner. Excellent Condition. $5,000. 250372-7116.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

91 Toyota fully rebuilt, 6 cyl, std 4x4 - lift, winch, 33” tires, hitch, newer seats/carpet – awesome ride. Extra parts. $5600/obo 250-319-1946 Fishing Truck 89 Ford Lariat F150 2-wd 173,000km V8-302 auto with canopy & boat loader asking $3000 250-376-4761 NEW LEER Truck Canopy.

82”x70”. White. $500, Call: 1(250) 314-0072.

Trucks - Logging Run until sold

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Scrap Car Removal

1992 GMC Dump Truck 366 V8 on propane, 5spd manual tranny, hyd brakes. Incl inbox hyd sander and 10’ snow blade. Clean title $15000 obo 250-574-2766 or 250-376-1872

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Recreational/Sale 1990 8’10” Slumber Queen Camper w/boat loader. $5,500. 250-374-9671.

1991 27ft. 5th Wheel. Fully loaded, like new. Everything incld. Shower, toilet never used. $8,000. 250-579-9029.

1996 Seadoo, 5-seater jet boat & trailer. New motor & impellars, many extras. Excellent shape. $7,000. 250-672-9887.

2007 Sea Doo Speed Boat, 4 Seater.$15,000obo Call 250320-5194 (after 6pm)or lv msg

TOP DOLLAR PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES

$180 & up for any vehicle delivered to my yard. We also buy rads, batteries, converters, alternators, copper, starters, aluminum & electric motors. For all scrap inquires call 250-351-9666

Snowmobiles 2011 Ski Doo Summit 800.

154 track. Only 4200km $8000 (250) 851-6879

Sport Utility Vehicle 1993 31ft. Bounder. Exc. cond.

Must See. 87,000miles.

Generator.

Exec tires. Awning/screens.

Repainted, satellite, sleeps/6. 454 eng. Hitch/tow pkg.

New MW/fridge. $19,500. 250-376-8471.

1995 Jayco Trailer 30ft. No slide-outs.

Good shape. $7500/obo. 250-851-0264.

Turn those unwanted items into cash.

Sell them in the Classifieds!

They may be just the thing someone else is looking for.

1981 GMC Suburban 4X4.

Re-built motor/trans.

Good shape. $2,900. 250-828-1808.

2001 Honda. 250k. Non smoked in. All maintenance upto date, belts, water pump, brakes ect. Winter tires inc..

Ex cond. $5500 250-319-5760

Legal

Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHER CLAIMANTS Re: Estate of Patricia Beatrice Vicars Love aka Patricia Vicars Love, aka Patricia Love, deceased, formerly of 354 Arrowstone Drive, Kamloops, B.C. NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Patricia Beatrice Vicars Love, aka Patricia Vicars Love aka Patricia Love, Deceased, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at Morelli Chertkow LLP, 300-180 Seymour Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 2E3, on or before January 10, 2015, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

Signed: Linda Picton-Bryce Executor of the Estate of Patricia Beatrice Vicars Love

1998 24ft. Citation Class C Motorhome.

163,000kms.

Well maintained with records. Ind. solar panel. $14,000. 250-523-6446.

Solicitor: MORELLI CHERTKOW LLP

Adult 2003 Chev Tracker. 4cyl, auto. 130,000kms. Good condition. $6,500. 250-3747979.

2004 Lexington motor home well equipped new tires like new only 36000 miles call $32,000 obo 250 573-2332 2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6 winter pkg, fully loaded, $17,000. 250-376-1655 2005 8ft. Okanagan Camper with solar panel. $10,500. 250554-8031.

26’ Champion motorhome, 440 motor. reno’d ($3000/receipts) $2675/obo.

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Escorts

1ST CHOICE

Jeep YJ 4x4 1987 restored, 6cyl 5sp, lifted, 33”tires on Eagle Rims, 10,000 lb Winch, over $15,000 invested asking $12000 (250) 828-0931

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Trucks & Vans

Ask about our daytime specials & Stag Parties.

1994 Mazda pickup 6 cyl 2wd manual, canopy winters 244,000km $2200. 374-7708 1996 Dodge half-ton ext cab 4x4. Good shape. $4900/obo.

250-828-1808.

1996 GMC Suburban good shape runs great $3200obo Call (250) 571-2107 1999 GMC 2500 longbox, 4x4, 6L, auto loaded. 200kms. $8500/obo. 250-371-2129.

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Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. No rainchecks. No substitutions on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/™ The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this flyer are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2014 Loblaws Inc. * we match prices! Applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ flyer items. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s flyer advertisement. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes) and in the case of fresh produce, meat, seafood and bakery, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us). We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.). We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this program at any time.

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FRIDAY, December 5, 2014

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Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku.

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Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes.

The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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Canadian Cancer Society Gift Wrapping This December the local Kamloops Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society will be providing Gift Wrap by Donation at Aberdeen Mall for the entire month. As you can imagine, it takes hundreds of volunteers to make this program successful. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Donations of time are just as valuable as donations of money, and we would be so grateful for a gift of your time for a four-hour shift.

If you are interested in volunteering, please call the Kamloops office at 250-374-9188. Thank you!

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FRIDAY, December 5, 2014

Too many festivities spoiled by drunk driving.

We all spend a lot of time organizing the perfect holiday party. Unfortunately, too many of these festivities are spoiled every year by the effects of drunk driving. Over the Christmas period, road accidents caused by this scourge are numerous as are the police road blocks which lead to a multitude of arrests for the same reason.

Everyone deplores the thousands of deaths caused by drunk driving which occur every year in this country. The number of these dramas increase exponentially during the Christmas holidays when more visiting takes place and the opportunities of taking one glass too many increase. And this doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even take into account the fact that drivers must deal with sometimes difficult, winter road conditions. Arrests for drunk driving also have many unpleasant consequences long after the pleasant fog of alcohol has disappeared.

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