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Sorrento’s Nika Guilbault with twins Henry Dodge and Nevada Sierrra, both of whom were born in a pickup truck en route to Royal Inland Hospital.

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The Dodge pickup is old and beaten up after summers of mining in the Yukon, but Nika Guilbault thinks she might need to hold onto it for another 16 years.

By then, her newborn twins, Henry Dodge and Nevada Sierra, will be old enough to get behind the wheel — and how many teens can say they’re driving the same truck in which they were born?

When Guilbault woke up in the middle of the night on Jan. 28, sure she was going into labour at her Sorrento home, she knew from experience she’d have to get to Royal Inland Hospital as quickly as possible. Her first daughter, now two, had also been a fast birth.

“We knew it could be quite quick, but it was faster than we thought,” Guilbault told KTW. “I basically went from not any contractions to full labour and having a baby within half-an-hour — and it’s an hour drive from Sorrento to Kamloops.”

As husband Chris St. Jean steered the truck down the

highway — coaching his wife on her breathing while holding the phone so Guilbault could talk to her midwife — baby Nevada was born.

“I had to give her two breaths of air to get her going and she perked right up and her eyes were opened, so I tucked her in my shirt to keep her warm and was just waiting for the next one — and hoping we’d get there,” Guilbault said.

“I wouldn’t let my husband pull over because I knew we needed to get there because there was another one coming.”

The couple made it all the way to the RIH parking lot before her second twin was fully born, with staff on hand to help with the last moments of the birth.

Guilbault is grateful the timing worked out, as Henry arrived feet-first, with his umbilical cord wrapped around his neck.

“We were lucky it was the middle of the night and we had amazing road conditions and it wasn’t too cold out or anything,” she said.

Had they lived a few more kilometres out, or faced bad weather, she said, “we would

definitely have been babies [born] on the side of the road.”

A little over a week after the birth, Guilbault said both babies are doing well.

Because they were born prematurely, it will be a few weeks before the Dodge twins, as she’s now calling them, can go home.

Though it wasn’t exactly a typical delivery, Guilbault said the truck births were, in a way, a positive experience.

“I really wanted to have a home birth but, when I found out I was having twins and knew that they would most likely be early — we were hoping not quite this early — I knew that I would have to have them at a hospital,” she said.

“So, I guess in a way, I kind of feel like I got a little bit of my home birth.”

In another twist to the story, the truck in which the twins were born has some reality TV credits to its name.

It’s the vehicle Guilbault and her husband used while filming Yukon Gold, a show focused on mining, which added the couple to its cast for its third season.

Episodes can be seen on History Canada.

There was plenty of talk of parks and public transit during Gil Penalosa’s speech on Wednesday, Jan. 28, but what really got the crowd assembled at Thompson Rivers University going was a reference to Stuart Wood elementary.

“How are you going to convince people to live downtown if there is no school?” said Penalosa, a former parks commissioner and founder of the nonprofit 8-80 Cities, which works with municipalities to improve public spaces and pedestrian routes.

School District 73 voted to close the downtown school despite protest from some downtown advocates, though Kamloops city council mostly opted to stay out of the debate, citing jurisdictional issues.

Penalosa criticized that approach, saying councils should take activist roles when it comes to the sizes and locations of community schools, calling amalgamation “destructive” because it often leads to fewer children being able to walk to school or to friends’ homes after classes.

“We have to go to the board of education and we have to fight. The councillors and the mayor, they have to fight,” he said to cheers.

The evening talk was part of the Community Innovation Lab, a three-day series of workshops, speeches and events run by the Fresh Outlook Foundation. The foundation describes itself, and the event, as “inspiring community conversations for sustainable change.”

Penalosa encouraged participants to put more pressure on elected officials to prioritize public spaces, pedestrian-friendly streets and other accessibility measures.

Penalosa believes a healthy and economically sustainable community is one designed to ensure citizens of all ages can get around safely. To gauge if Kamloops makes the cut, he encouraged people to visualize a child of eight and a person of 80 trying to walk through their neighbourhoods.

“When you have that child you love and that 80-year-old person in your mind, ask yourself — would you send them across that intersection?”

To improve cities, Penalosa suggests widening sidewalks, offering safe separation for cyclists when they share the road with cars, lowering speed limits in residential neighbourhoods — a practice he said is gaining popularity in the United Kingdom — and improving bus shelters.

Penalosa sees building those sorts of infrastructure pieces as a matter of priorities more than money.

“If those sidewalks become more important than widening the street, they’re going to do it,” he said, encouraging the audience to build alliances with a wide variety of groups, including businesses and the public health sector, “until everyone’s talking about sidewalks.”

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CITYpage Council Calendar February 10 3:30 pm - Sister City Advisory Committee Corporate Boardroom, City Hall February 11 5:30 pm - Heritage Commission Kamloops Museum, 207 Seymour St. February 16 9 am - Police Committee (CLOSED) Corporate Boardroom, City Hall 4:30 pm - Arts Commission Corporate Boardroom, City Hall 6 pm - Tranquille Beautification/ Enhancement and Gateway Task Force Corporate Boardroom, City Hall February 17 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting February 19 11 am - Food and Urban Agriculture Plan Advisory Committee Corporate Boardroom, City Hall February 24 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting 7 pm - Public Consultation Budget Meeting Interior Savings Center, Parkside Lounge February 26 3 pm - KAMPLAN: 2015 Official Community Plan Advisory Committee DES Boardroom, 107 Seymour St.

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Join the City of Kamloops in celebrating the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Heart Month campaign by attending the Healthy Hearts Fair and Pro-D Swim on February 20th, 2015!

The fourth annual event will take place between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm in the TCC Lobby. Residents will have the opportunity to learn about healthy choices, AED operation, CPR training, emergency response and more! This fair also includes the Happy Hearts Pro-D Swim, which is a $2 swim with all attractions open. A face painter will be on-site for all to enjoy, by donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Other ongoing events throughout the month of February include: Wear Red Day: We want to see you in your best red shirt at school, work and play! Help to raise awareness for Heart and Stroke Disease and Prevention on February 20th, 2015.

Put Your Heart Into It!: Attend two City of Kamloops fitness classes at TCC or Westsyde Community Centre in February and enter to win a draw prize. You can enter up to four times!

Bike Your Heart Out!: All spin classes will be competing to cover the most distance throughout all classes in February. Count those miles to be entered into a grand prize draw.

March 4 7 am - Parks and Recreation Committee Second Floor Boardroom, City Hall 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 Call for Nominations – Distinguished Service Award City Council is inviting nominations for the City's Distinguished Service Award.

This Award was initiated by Mayor and Council to acknowledge those who, over a period of time, have dedicated their time and service to the well-being of our community and its citizens.

The Award is split into 3 categories: • Youth: 18 years and under • Young Adult: 19 to 30 years • Adult: 30 years + Nomination forms and copies of the selection criteria are available from City Hall Reception or on the City’s website at www.kamloops.ca. Deadline for nominations is Feb 27, 2015.

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GRAN FONDO and family festival There’s still time to register to ride for the Kamloops Indoor Gran Fondo, but if cycling isn’t your thing, there’s plenty of other activities going on!

- Big Little Science Centre - 4Cats ArtZone - KASA Wheelchair Basketball - PacificSport’s XploreSports - RiverCity Gymnastics & Princess Parties - Live music by Serious Dogs & Roadside Attraction - SportSmart Workshop - Presentations by world-traveller Alex de Chantal & bike pro Ted Morton It’s all FREE! Kamloops Indoor Gran Fondo & Family Festival February 8, 2015 10 am - 4 pm Tournament Capital Centre We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia

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Food and Urban Agriculture Plan: Harvesting Our Potential Enjoy live music, local food demos, samples, and a Black Box Food Challenge by Chef David, while participating in interactive displays regarding our local food and urban agriculture.

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LOCAL NEWS

Privacy commish has concerns with anti-terror bill CAM FORTEMS

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The Conservative government’s new anti-terrorism bill lacks sufficient protection for democratic values, including free speech and privacy, according to B.C.’s information and privacy commissioner.

Elizabeth Denham spoke on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at a campus conference organized

by Thompson Rivers University law students.

The conference wrapped up yesterday.

In an interview with KTW, Denham said the expanded powers for police and spy agencies contained in the bill are not accompanied by equal measures to protect democratic values, including right to privacy from snooping government agencies.

The bill includes a law making it easier for the RCMP to obtain a peace bond under the Criminal Code, including reporting conditions and requiring surrender of passports;

allowing CSIS to hack radical websites and have judicial orders to remove propaganda; giving CSIS more power to combat possible terror plots; making it illegal to promote terrorism; and making it a specific criminal offence to carry out a terrorist attack.

Denham backed a call by opposition parties for a parliamentary committee, with members of government and opposition parties, to oversee spying on citizens in the name of the war on terror.

The system is used in many other democratic countries, including the United States and Australia.

“There needs to be a parliamentary committee with security clearance to be able to review situations when things go wrong,” Denham said.

“There has to be robust, independent oversight of these agencies and Canada has fallen behind.”

It is not government alone that is watching Canadians, however.

B.C. Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham

Denham’s office, with its small staff of 35, is tasked, in part, with “watching the watchers” — that means looking at activities of Facebook, Google and other corporations to determine if they are crossing the boundaries of privacy infringement or breaking Canada’s laws.

“Our privacy laws are up to the challenges,” she said. “People need to be reminded of how the law applies.”

That means both corporations that are collecting data and Internet users, users who have some ability to control what information is collected on and distributed.

“Corporations have

to be more transparent about what they’re collecting, who they’re sharing it with and giving individuals real, just-in-time controls,” Denham said.

She said privacy commissioner offices in Canada, the United States and Europe can use their collective weight to pressure corporations, including in the relatively new “online behavioural advertising ecosystem.”

“You have chains of companies that are related to one another — advertisers and publishers in the background in an opaque and not-transparent way,” she said.

“How does the user even understand this chain of relationships between companies and why an ad suddenly pops up because of a website you visited three days ago?”

Under pressure, Denham said, the advertising industry is “starting to do a better job” with a code of practice and more transparency, in part with a visible symbol

that tells users their information is being shared.

Denham said it’s not a hopeless situation for consumers.

But, she added, they

have an obligation to understand their own power, in particular disabling or controlling location-based tools in apps.

“You need to make

a choice about that,” Denham said, noting those choices should start with children who have their first devices as early as four or five years of age.

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FINDING THEIR FIT

Lloyd George elementary students Tavish Comrie (left) joined classmates Kade Deacon-Borden and Paige Gurnsey in learning about a future career in the carpentry trade during a school visit on Tuesday, Feb. 3, to WorkBC’s Find Your Fit tour stop at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre. Find Your Fit featured a variety of interactive career exploration activity stations — including welding, accounting, nursing, computer programming and more — offering youth a chance to try their hands at different skills.

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LOCAL NEWS

Going for a road test? Here’s what you need to know CAM FORTEMS STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

If you’re taking an ICBC examiner for a ride, ensure your vehicle is gassed up, you can see through the windshield and your vehicle’s horn works.

Those three items are among the public insurer’s Top 10 reasons why vehicles are rejected for road tests.

Ted Ockenden, ICBC’s Kamloops-based regional manager for licensing, said the the popular season for road tests is just around the corner.

The public insurer wants to get the word out that vehicles taken for road tests must pass muster before hitting the road.

Other reasons for failure include seatbelts that do not work, unsafe tires and dash warning lights being activated.

Those problems found during a pre-trip inspection mean the end of the ride before it begins.

That causes scheduling problems for ICBC and is a disheartening experience for drivers coming in for a test.

“It’s tough for our customers who are coming in psyched and ready to go,” Ockenden said, noting some vehicle issues, such as cracked windshields, are a judgment call.

The cracks cannot be so severe that the window is at risk of collapse, nor can cracks obscure visibility for the driver or examiner.

Dash warning lights, particularly the air bag, can also mean a vehicle cannot be taken for a road test.

Ockenden encourages those coming in for a test to bring their vehicle by the Sahali office at 937 Concordia Way (1-888-715-7775) for a pre-trip inspection to clear any potential issues.

Here are ICBC’s Top 10 reasons why a vehicle may not be accepted for a road test: 1. Dash warning lights (i.e. air bag) that affect the safe operation of the vehicle 2. Brake lights, signal lights or headlights not working or with badly cracked or missing lenses 3. Unsafe tires 4. Doors or windows not operating (i.e. doors won’t open from the inside) 5. Cracked or illegally tinted windows.

6. Horn not working 7. Empty gas tank 8. Vehicle not properly licensed or insured 9. Seatbelts not working or frayed 10. Unsafe or illegal vehicle modifications

School District No. 73 [KAMLOOPS/THOMPSON]

Program of Choice Information Night If you are interested in enrolling your child in a Program of Choice for September 2015, you are invited to attend

PARENT INFORMATION MEETINGS for

FRENCH IMMERSION and

SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Beattie School of the Arts Bert Edwards Science & Technology Montessori @ Aberdeen Elementary

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 6:30 pm, Room 1A/1B, Henry Grube Education Centre Come and hear about: Learning in a French language environment at Lloyd George and South Sa-Hali Learning in an arts-integrated environment at Beattie School of the Arts Learning through the scientific inquiry method at Bert Edwards Science and Technology School Learning through the Montessori philosophy at Aberdeen Elementary French Immersion schools accept new students entering kindergarten and grade 1 only.

Beattie School of the Arts accepts students entering kindergarten to grade 12.

Bert Edwards Science and Technology School accepts students entering kindergarten to grade 6.

Montessori accepts students entering kindergarten to grade 6.

Registration in French Immersion and Schools of Choice is dependent upon available space.

The Henry Grube Education Centre is located at 245 Kitchener Crescent Registration for these sessions is not required

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Student drivers in vehicles owned by driving schools shouldn’t have to worry about whether the car they’re driving is road-worthy. The same can’t be said for someone taking mom or dad’s car for an ICBC road test.

WE TOOK THE TEST The ICBC practice learner’s test can be found online at kamloopsthisweek.com/icbcpracticetest/.

It consists of 25 questions pertaining to rules of the road, with various scenarios presented.

The quiz is multiple choice, with 80 per cent (20 out of 25 correct) the minimum score needed to pass.

The KTW newsroom, replete with neophyte and veteran drivers, took the test.

Suffice it to say, some of the scribes would be taking the bus today if these scores were enforced.

CAM FORTEMS Years driving: 34 Issuing province: B.C. Test score: 96% Fortems blew away the competition. With his score, it’s not surprising his off-duty hobby is seeking out intersections during power outages and performing his patented traffic-cop routine.

ADAM WILLIAMS Years driving: 14 Issuing province: Alberta Test score: 88% Albertan drivers are often considered by British Columbians to be Wild West characters. Perhaps Williams’ time in Lotusland has improved his skills behind the wheel.

DAVE EAGLES Years driving: 40 Issuing province: B.C. Test score: 84% As KTW photographer, Eagles drives more than most in the newsroom, so, logically, his score should be higher than average. However, all who have survived a ride with Eagles maintain there was an error in the software program when he took the test.

ANDREA KLASSEN Years driving: 14 Issuing province: Alberta Test score: 80% Of note is the fact Klassen scored on her L test two percentage points higher than Mayor Peter Milobar scored in the municipal election’s popular vote. So, Klassen could be the mayor — or the mayor’s driver.

DALE BASS Years driving: 42 Issuing province: Ontario Test score: 80% Very impressive, considering Bass took her first test with Henry Ford in the instructor’s seat. We

joke! Actually, Bass blamed the 20 per cent she missed on Stephen Harper.

JESSICA WALLACE Years driving: 11 Issuing province: B.C. Test score: 80% Wallace passed the test with the lowest score possible. She channelled her inner Seattle Seahawk by displaying admirable humility to her peers: “See you suckers on the bus — as I’m driving past you!”

MARTY HASTINGS Years driving: 15 Issuing province: B.C. Test score: 76% Hastings failed the online practice exam, but is still bragging about the fact he passed his learner’s test on the first try in 2000.

JESSICA KLYMCHUK Years driving: 6 Issuing province: B.C. Test score: 74% The only KTW newsroom staffer with an N magnet, Klymchuk is now awaiting word from the superintendent of motor vehicles about whether her flunking the online test will result in her licence being revoked.

TIM PETRUK Years driving: 17 Issuing province: Alberta Test score: 72% Petruk managed to negate the gains made by fellow Albertans Williams and Klassen. Then again, he does drive a car made by a company that no longer exists.

CHRISTOPHER FOULDS Years driving: 22 Issuing province: B.C. Test score: 72% Kamloops This Week has just replaced Foulds’ monthly car allowance with a BC Transit pass.

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FINANCIAL MATTERS Saving And Managing Money

HOW MANY PAYCHEQUES ARE YOU FROM RETIREMENT? If you’re 10 years away from retirement, that’s roughly 260 paycheques. Five years away? One year away?

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STEP 1: DETERMINE THE LIFESTYLE YOU WANT TO LIVE

How do you want to spend your time in retirement? Will you pursue your favourite hobbies? Will you take up new activities and learn new skills? Will you stay close to home or travel the world? The more specific you can be, the easier it will be to plan ahead and make your retirement dreams a reality.

STEP 2: CALCULATE HOW MUCH YOU WILL NEED EACH YEAR

How much is enough for a comfortable retirement? It’s a good idea to break down your anticipated retirement expenses into “essential” and “discretionary” costs. “Essential” costs are things you can’t do without – for example, food and shelter. “Discretionary” costs are the more flexible parts of your budget – the “nice-to-haves.” Keep in mind that some of the expenses you’re responsible for during your working years, such as clothing and transportation, could be reduced or eliminated once you retire.

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WHEN A B.C. WOLF IS A GOAT

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hat if the way to curb our growing global population was to poison the food source or round up a variety of people from different age groups and shoot them with a firing squad?

This is how ecologists and governments deal with growing populations of one species or another.

Humans kill our way out of everything. It seems we always have.

Right now, the target is on the back of the wolves living in the South Selkirk range. What is disturbing is the poignant argument both for and against the cull. There are scientists, ecologists, politicians and — more silently but no less involved — business owners.

The worst of it is the method being used.

It is controversial — involving noisy and invasive helicopters manned with sharpshooters, which, to us, seems like a frightening and traumatic way to die.

There are laws around this.

In 1993, a set of guidelines was created to regulate animal culling and nowhere does it condone shooting from a chopper.

The only humane way to shoot an animal is in the brain, which is tough to do when you’re hovering above them as they run away from you at top speeds.

Even if you are a sharpshooter, is there some sort of evaluation between a sharpshooter and a shooter? No matter which side of the argument you are on, the method is flawed and it isn’t getting much air time.

Wolf packs will be unnecessarily splintered and the cull will leave scars on the remaining wolves.

Why is nobody is talking about the fact the wolf is being made into a goat — a scapegoat?

The wolf is a convenient patsy for the loss of caribou at the hands of deforestation of their preferred habitat — old-growth forests.

But, that is an argument for another day.

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he B.C. education ministry put on a forum on the future of education recently, bringing together public and private school leaders with experts from around the world.

I watched the proceedings via webcast from the Wosk Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver, which gives you a hint about the forces pressing in on our century-old industrial model of schooling.

First up was Andreas Schleicher, via video link from his office in Paris, where he is director of education and skills for the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.

He began with the international problem of people coming out of university who can’t find jobs, amid a skills shortage.

Schleicher said this is happening today because “it’s not what you know but what you can do with what you know.”

Some education systems are adapting better than others as the value of merely passing on facts has declined.

These days, he said, almost any student can pass any multiple-choice test if they have a smartphone. The question for parents is what to do “if you want your child to be smarter than a smartphone.”

The OECD runs international testing that consistently ranks B.C. and Canada among the best schools in the world and Schleicher described how that testing has evolved to keep up.

But, our progress in the past 10 years has tended to be slower than some Asian countries,

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VICTORIA despite B.C. being on the “high end of investment” in education.

He warned against the trap of the industrial school model, “pouring money in” to “do more of the same.”

Some of the best results emerging from a decade of digitally-driven globalization have been achieved through innovations that were financed through bigger class sizes, Schleicher said.

This was too much for one B.C. Teachers’ Federation representative in the audience, who introduced herself as someone who spent the last transformational decade working for the union, not in a classroom.

She disputed the OECD’s financial calculations, lecturing some of the world’s top economists that, based on “spending power,” B.C. schools are cash starved. She followed this with the laundry list of BCTF demands that hasn’t changed in 40 years — smaller classes, more prep time, more money.

The keynote speaker was Yong Zhao, University of Oregon professor of educational measure-

ment, who gave a highly entertaining critique of standardized testing and creativity-crushing drills of the basics. (You can find a video archive at bcedplan.ca.)

Yong sparked a lively discussion about the need for foundation skills, which he and others agreed remain vital to success.

The issue seems to be how to instill those basics while avoiding the disengagement of students who see school as irrelevant to their lives.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender announced at the forum the province is about to unveil new curriculum that moves toward individual learning for all students. He said there will be a series of experiments conducted at yet-to-be-identified B.C. schools to pioneer new models of learning.

BCTF president Jim Iker sat stoically through the proceedings, where speakers described integrating community groups and businesses directly with schools.

That’s underway here, with trades training in particular.

Iker’s record on adaptation is clear from his own career.

The only school where he actually taught was in the northwest B.C. village of Topley — and it closed in 2010 due to a long-term decline in rural students.

By 2001, Iker had left the classroom to work for the Burns Lake teachers’ union local, which the BCTF continues to staff eight years after that school district and others disappeared through amalgamation. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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KAMLOOPS DOG OWNERS — GRAB THOSE BAGS Editor: Re: Recent letters regarding dog owners not picking up after their pets: I am sorry to say this is not limited to their areas.

I am a responsible dog owner and have access to some beautiful urban trails.

I am also appalled by the number of piles along our route — and not just off to the side, but right in the middle of the trail.

Come on, dog owners, do you not think other people are using this trail for walking (dog or no dog) and cycling?

I don’t want to have to be looking at my feet to make sure I don’t step in someone else’s dog poop and track it into my house.

Many let their dogs off-leash on these trails so they can run and explore and sniff as dogs love to do.

However, they need to watch their dogs so they can see where they go.

It can’t be a surprise that their dogs have pooped, so owners must be prepared

and must keep a close eye on their pets.

Yes, we are out there for fresh air and for the exercise — for humans and dogs — but the main reason is so our dogs can do their business.

Just because it is dirt does not excuse us from picking up the waste.

Let’s compromise and say if it is not at least one foot off the edge of the trail, it needs to be picked up.

Just on the edge of the trail is still on the trail and I don’t want dog poop on my dog’s paws any more than I want it on my shoes.

Dog owners need to consider that diseases are spread through dog feces.

It is too much temptation for a dog to go and sniff poop.

And, yes, some dogs roll in it and even eat it!

Who wants their dog picking up parvo virus, whip worm, hook worm or round worm and spreading this around?

A recent letter writer is correct in noting the City of Kamloops provides doggie bags — and, for those who for some reason cannot manage carrying the bag for a short distance, the city even provides garbage bins.

Please pick up — and it doesn’t matter that it is winter — pick up all year long.

It doesn’t matter that it is a little dog as poop is poop is poop — big or small.

I am leery of owners out walking who don’t have a bag in hand.

A full bag should be seen as a good sign and not a shameful thing that one has to carry around Dog owners of Kamloops — show me your bags!

D. Bugden Kamloops

WE MUST NOT LET FEAR CONTROL US IN AJAX DEBATE Editor: I am for the proposed Ajax mine.

In 1914, while the CPR railway was being built through the Fraser Canyon, a large rockslide came down and dammed the river, stopping the fish from swimming to their spawning grounds.

It did not stop the CPR and it sure did not stop the fish.

It took some time. Fish ladders were installed and they came back.

Accidents do happen and life goes on.

If we start to fear everything, then nothing gets done.

When the Mount Polley mine disaster happened, no one died.

The disaster may affect the fish, and drinking water may be affected.

It was not like in LacMĂŠgantic, Que., when a train loaded with crude oil derailed and blew up, killing 47 people and destroying part of the town.

Both were accidents.

We also have trains pulling tank cars through Kamloops on

a daily basis — and that could happen here.

Accidents do happen, but it is how you deal with them that counts.

After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, fear-mongering was used as control — and it does work as we have seen at our borders.

The ones doing the fearmongering always have an ulterior motive, be it financial or political.

A few years ago, a company wanted to start a gasification plant in Kamloops to get rid of

railway ties and produce electricity.

There was such an outcry that the company left town, leaving the ties to be burned, polluting the air.

Kamloops needs Ajax.

It will give our children a place to work and bring some industry to town.

If one wants a place to retire and pay lots of property taxes, try Penticton as that town is anti-industry.

Tom Turner Kamloops

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Accused claims victim made sexual advances CAM FORTEMS STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

A man on trial for second-degree murder told an investigator he woke up drunk and confused as the friend he had been staying with stood naked — a knife in his hand — and made a sexual advance toward him.

A videotaped interview of Cory Bird by police in Montreal was played in B.C. Supreme Court yesterday (Feb. 5) in front of a 12-person jury.

The interview occurred in August 2007, about a week after the Crown alleges Bird killed Albert Michell at his apartment on the Siska Indian Band reserve between Lytton and Boston Bar. Bird fled the province and was arrested in Montreal after causing

a disturbance and shouting that he had a gun.

Bird was interviewed for hours

by Commander Patrice Carrier, who today heads Montreal’s major-crime unit.

Carrier asked Bird to recount the incident with Michell, as well as the days leading up to it.

The last person to see Michell alive, other than Bird, was a neighbour who testified earlier he drank three beer with Bird and Michell in an uneventful evening, during which the three watched a movie.

The Crown alleges Bird killed Michell some time after the neighbour left and the next morning on Aug. 13 or Aug. 14, 2007.

This is Bird’s second trial.

In the interview Bird told Carrier

he woke up, still drunk after consuming eight beer and half a bottle of liqueur, to see the 40-year-old Michell watching pornography in the room.

Bird said he complied with Michell’s demand to take off his shorts and the older man sat beside him.

“He kind of came at me,” Bird said on the video recording played in court.

“From there, I was in a rage. He had a knife.”

A pathologist testified this week that Michell suffered 73 stab wounds in his trunk and neck areas, on both sides of his body.

Bird, 20 years at the time, appeared distraught and anxious in the interview. At other times he smiled and laughed nervously.

During the trial, Bird has often been seen hunched forward, hanging his head for long periods of time and staring at the floor.

Bird described a grisly scene in which he grabbed Michell’s knife in a panic and picked up another steak knife in an effort to protect himself. After he killed Michell, he sat in the shower with the water on for a half-hour, he estimated during the interview, before falling asleep in Michell’s bed.

When he woke up, Bird said he wasn’t thinking straight.

“I was going to call my parents . . . I didn’t know what to do.”

Eventually, Bird returned the borrowed movie to the neighbour he drank with before hitchhiking away from the Fraser Canyon community and fleeing to Eastern Canada.

Bird also described to Carrier how he met Michell earlier that month while hitchhiking on the Trans-Canada Highway en route to Kamloops to get work for a few days. Michell gave him his phone number and Bird stopped for more than a week on his way back home to Agassiz.

With no money, he lived off Michell for eight or nine days, working out, playing video games and reading Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment beside the Fraser River during the hot August days.

During the evenings, the two would socialize and drink.

Bird told police Michell made no sexual advances on him prior to that evening.

The trial is expected to continue today and into next week.

Study finds city needs to communicate better with developers A consultant says Kamloops’ development and engineering department need to be clearer about what the expectations are for developers and deal with notions the city sometimes “plays favourites.”

The recommendations are part of a Ipsos Reid customer survey commissioned by the city, focusing on the experience of some of the builders, contractors and others who most frequently work with the department.

Catherine Knaus, a director with Ipsos Reid, told Kamloops city council this week that most reviews of the department were positive, with service in the city generally on par or better than what’s available in other B.C. cities.

The department also got better marks for timeliness, communication and processing time than it did when a similar survey was last conducted in 2010.

But, Knaus said, some of those she interviewed for her report felt there is some favouritism within the department.

“Whether it’s some developers being favoured over others or city projects being treated different than projects by developers, there are some perceptions that there are some inconsistencies and they would like to see a level playing field for all,” she said.

Knaus recommended the department be

more transparent in situations where one business is held to a different standard than another, and encouraged staff to keep working on communication with the public and on processing times.

Director of development and engineering services Marvin Kwiatkowski told council he plans to do more staff development and mentoring as part of a plan to improve the department’s interactions with developers,

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COLE-FIRED BLAZERS

Cole Ully of the Kamloops Blazers wired this wrist shot past Rylan Toth of the Red Deer Rebels at Interior Savings Centre on Wednesday, Feb. 4.

Red Deer won 3-2. For a game recap, go online to kamloopsthisweek. com. The Blazers play the Rockets in Kelowna tonight (Feb. 6) and the rematch will be held tomorrow at ISC, with game time slated for 7 p.m. Ully was drafted and signed by the Dallas Stars. The NHL team will be playing close attention to the 19-year-old’s progress.

Ully has 10 goals and 16 points in his last 13 games. He will be featured in KTW on Tuesday.

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P

eter Findlay is a little worried.

For the past year, he and members of the Overlander Ski Club have been preparing for the Canadian Masters Cross Country Skiing Championships, which get underway at the Stake Lake Nordic Centre on Monday, Feb. 8.

Warm temperatures might throw a wrench into their plans.

“What’s tricky is if we get a melt and then it freezes over, then we’re dealing with ice and that becomes a problem for tracksetting and a safety concern for skiers,” said Findlay, the event’s chief of course.

“Right now, the conditions are back to being really good, but I am concerned about the temperatures on the horizon.”

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Findlay said it’s usually about seven or eight degrees cooler at Stake Lake than it is in the Tournament Capital.

“We don’t want too much sun,” said OSC member Frances Vyse, who is handling media relations for the event.

“This is a really low snow year — like, really low. We need to conserve all the snow we can.”

Ideally, Vyse would like to see more of the white stuff and temperatures near -3 C. Race organizers have put a great deal of time into creating tracks and trails worthy of the Canadian championships — and they’ve succeeded.

It would be a shame, Findlay said, for weather not to co-operate, as skiers have

come from across the nation to participate.

There were 121 entrants as of Wednesday, Feb. 4 — 77 from B.C., 18 from Alberta, 12 from Newfoundland and Labrador, eight from Ontario, four from Saskatchewan, one from Manitoba and one from Georgia.

Findlay and OSC clubmate Mike Stewart-Smith attended the 2014 nationals in Labrador City, N.L. The advertising work they did led to the unusual spike in Maritimes representation at this year’s event.

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Doctors said Colin Guise had a better chance of being struck by lightning.

When the 43-yearold Kamloops man walked into Royal Inland Hospital complaining of a debilitating headache — yet another in a string of the mind-numbing afflictions that dated back to August 2014 — he didn’t expect to be admitted for treatment of a brain abscess that would change his life.

Once the picture of health — a former uni-

versity soccer player, a soccer and basketball referee, an athlete — Guise is now finding once simple tasks are now near-impossible.

“I can’t use my hands, put on socks. I can’t even do that. It’s really tough to do up a button, even,” Guise said from his room at RIH, choking the words out throughout tears.

“I get pretty emotional. I’m usually a sensitive guy, but I’m even more sensitive now.”

His wife of 18 years, Jodi, said her husband is having an especially difficult time because he was so active.

Colin is known throughout the Kamloops soccer community. He has spent years as an active volunteer for the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association, as the association’s vice-president and as a board member, while being the chair of its discipline and volunteering committees.

He still plays and referees, too.

“Family is No. 1 for Colin, closely followed by soccer,” Jodi quipped.

“I use the word conscientious,” echoed KYSA executive director Keith Liddiard. “I think he’s one of the most

conscientious people I’ve had the pleasure of working with in soccer.”

Colin and his doctors never saw things unfolding as they have.

He had been dealing with the headaches for months, but attributed them to little more than stress and a hectic life.

But, things started getting worse toward the end of the holiday season. The pain intensified and soon Colin was in the emergency room weekly, receiving little relief from his doctor’s assurances they were just headaches.

Then, everything changed.

After yet another trip to the ER on New Year’s Eve, Colin slept all of New Year’s Day and tried returning to work on Jan. 2.

He couldn’t function.

“I phoned my boss, which I never do, to tell him that I didn’t think I should be working, that I might hurt myself or someone else if I continued to drive” said Guise, who works for Cintas, a uniform-delivery company.

“I said my head was pounding and I felt like I was drunk. My reflexes were really slow.”

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His daughter drove him to the ER and, after convincing doctors it wasn’t just another headache, he was admitted.

More tests, CT scans and MRIs revealed the abscess.

A growth on his brain stem, resulting from what doctors believe to be a staph infection, was putting pressure on his brain.

Doctors drained the abscess and put Colin on intravenous antibiotics, but the ordeal had taken its toll. Guise has lost most of his strength on his left side, near-paralysis mimicking that of a stroke patient. He has double vision, causing wooziness and issues with balance.

He has trouble standing.

“I think he’s coming along — every single day we see a small improvement, every single time we go up there,” Jodi said.

“He doesn’t see it, but we do.

There’s something that changes every single day, which is nice.”

Jodi and the couple’s daughters, 18-year-old Briana and 16-year-old Kaitlyn, have been

by Colin’s side throughout his recovery. The daughters head down to the hospital every day after school, spending time with their dad until Jodi can arrive after work.

“My daughters and my wife are very caring,” Guise said.

“This would be a lot harder without them.”

Understandably, the recovery process has been difficult for everyone,

Colin Guise and daughter Briana.

but for Colin especially.

Even after upping his therapy from just once to four times per day, the gains haven’t been as quick as he would like. While everyone is seeing gains, Colin said no one is able to understand how difficult even the smallest improvements are.

“It looks easy when people see . . . me trying to walk, but it’s a lot harder. It’s a lot more internal,” he said.

“When people see me, they only look at the outside and they think I’m getting so much better. But, they don’t realize that, internally, it’s a lot harder and things are not going as quick as they think they are.”

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Colin, but there’s hope there won’t be any permanent damage.

Still, it seems an eternity for a man who was once so active.

“It’s really devastating and depressing to think how long it’s going to be,” Colin said.

“But, I try real hard just to get through each day and make sure I try as hard as I can to get better.”

The soccer community has stepped in to help Colin and his family in his recovery. The KYSA has started a fundraiser to help the family pay its bills and ease the financial burden of his lost wages and hospital stay.

Individuals can donate by either visiting kysa.net and clicking on “Register Now,” leaving a donation at Hansport or the Kamloops Soccer Dome or dropping by the KYSA office on McArthur Island.

By last week, the association had raised about $6,000.

“I wouldn’t have expected it,” an emotional Colin said, thanking KYSA and the basketball referees association for their support. “I’m just one person. It could be anybody.

I’m surprised that they’re doing anything because I’m just an average person who tried to make a difference.

“I’m really taken aback by how much the people of Kamloops care and I really appreciate that.”

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“This year, it was a slow start for many skiers,” Findlay said.

“Much of the country did not see snow until after Christmas.

“I was hoping for more from Ontario and even Alberta. There’s a good ski crowd in Alberta. To have 18 skiers, for me, is disappointing. They’re a drive away. That was a bit surprising.”

The classic-discipline races are slated to run on Monday and Wednesday, with the skate-style events scheduled for Thursday and Saturday.

Races start each day at 10 a.m. and wrap up by noon. The best place to watch is in the stadium area at the startfinish line.

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The Stake Lake ski trails are located about 25 kilometres south of Kamloops on Lac Le Jeune Road.

“We’ll make the best of it,” Findlay said.

“We’ve got alternative courses in mind, if we have to make it safer.”

The masters nationals feature skiers ages 30 and up and some of the best in the country will be at Stake Lake next week.

“Come up and cheer these skiers on,” Vyse said. “It’’s quite an exciting event. The people who come really can ski.”

Findlay won three

medals last year in the 50- to 54-year-old division — gold in 10-kilometre skate, silver in 10-kilometre classic and bronze in 20-kilometre classic — in Labrador City.

He accomplished those feats skiing in temperatures as low as -47 C with a wind chill.

Organizers this year are praying for a cold snap of their own.

“We had fabulous conditions in January until that final week when we had the big Pineapple Express that whipped through the whole province,” Findlay said.

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“It’s been a bit worrisome and challenging over the last couple weeks.”

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Scott Reeves’s voice rings out across the Tournament Capital Centre.

“Go get it!

“Aggressive! Aggressive!

“Don’t let her go middle!

“Right away, let’s go, time’s wasting!

“This should not be that difficult. We’ve got to toughen up mentally right now.”

Yes, 20 minutes at a WolfPack women’s basketball practice is all it takes to see the Thompson Rivers University coach isn’t about to let complacency sneak into his team’s game.

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“You can always improve. I can improve as a coach, they can improve as players, they can improve as students, they can improve as people in the community. It’s an ever-going process.

“We always talk about not being a finished product. So, this team is not a finished product. We as individuals aren’t finished products.”

They might not be a finished product, but they’re the closest thing to it in Canada West women’s basketball.

Heading into weekend action against the Mount Royal Cougars of Calgary, TRU

is the top team in Western Canada and received an honourable mention nationally in Canadian Interuniversity Sport’s weekly Top 10 rankings.

Now, they’re staring down the opportunity to do something that no other TRU basketball team has done before: Host a Canada West playoff series.

It will take just one more victory, which the club is hoping to grab this weekend.

They will tip off against Mount Royal at 6 p.m. today (Feb. 6) and 5 p.m. tomorrow.

Both games will be played at the Tournament Capital Centre.

Reeves intends to make sure his players are ready.

The Thompson Rivers coach is highly regarded for his basketball mind, both locally and internationally. He has been a part of the Canadian national team’s coaching staff. Basketball programs across the country, including those in Kamloops high schools, run his plays.

Despite having a reputation that precedes him, he still manages to baffle his players with the depth of his basketball knowledge.

“When we get down the stretch in game, I think it shows a lot,”

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“It gives you a lot of trust in your coach,” she said. “You know that, down the stretch, he’s going to make the right calls and that he’s going to put the ball in the right person’s hands.”

While Reeves has been known to be intense and demanding in practice and games, there’s another side to the nine-year WolfPack head coach: the gentle teacher. Every instance of yelling is matched 10-fold with words and moments of encouragement, compliments and congratulations, quiet asides filled with feedback for players.

When his players speak of him, they smile. And, while Reeves is excited for the team and its accomplishments this season, the players continue to work hard because of him.

“My first year, we made it to playoffs for the first time,” Worsfold said. “The next day, he came in and was the happiest person I have ever met.

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Brier spot at stake at curling provincials in Vernon Two Kamloops Curling Club (KCC) rinks are chasing men’s provincial gold this week at the Vernon Curling Club.

The Canadian Direct Insurance BC Men’s Curling Championship began on Tuesday Feb. 4, and wraps up on Sunday, with the winner advancing to the 2015 Tim Horton’s Brier, which gets underway in Calgary on Feb. 28.

Scott DeCap was 1-1 at provincials as of KTW’s press deadline yesterday (Feb. 5).

The other Kamloops rink, skipped by Darren Nelson, was 1-2.

Jim Cotter of Kamloops skips a VernonKelowna rink that features third Ryan Kuhn, second Tyrel Griffith and lead Rick Sawatsky.

Cotter was 3-0 as of yesterday’s press deadline.

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DeCap and Nelson booked spots at the provincials by winning the A and B events at a qualifier in Vernon in December.

DeCap (skip Scott DeCap, third Ron Douglas, second Pat DeCap and lead Grant Olsen) downed Nelson (skip Nelson, third Russ Koffski, second Jared Jenkins and lead Adam Windsor) in the A event final in December.

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CRIMES OF THE WEEK THEFT OF LOADER These thieves knew what they wanted when they took broke into a locked compound in the 1200-block of 14th Street on the North Shore on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at about 6:20 a.m.

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The vehicle that was used to tow the trailer away is described as a beige or grey Chevy or Dodge pickup truck. No licence plate was obtained. Investigators believe the theft was planned and thieves had a potential buyer lined up before arriving.

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THEFT OF SNOW EQUIPMENT Some time overnight on Friday, Jan. 18, a thief broke into a locked compound in the 1900-block of Saskatoon Place in Dufferin and loaded up a ASV snow-removal machine with a front-end plow.

The ASV unit is similar to a Bobcat, but yellow in colour. A pickup truck was used to knock down the gate.

The machine was then loaded onto a trailer and stolen.

This is the second theft of its kind in Kamloops in the past couple of weeks and a good reminder for all contractors to take extra care in securing their equipment.

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On Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1, shortly after 7 a.m., suspects cut the back fence and gained entry into a motorcycle/ATV compound in Valleyview.

Once inside, two males were caught on video surveillance leaving the compound while pushing a dirt bike out of the yard.

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Kane was missing from Winnipeg’s practice yesterday (Feb. 5) two days after he was a healthy scratch for Winnipeg’s 3-2 overtime loss in Vancouver.

Head coach Paul Maurice said Kane was seeing team doctors for an undisclosed ailment that has been bugging him all season.

Speculation about Kane’s future with the club has intensified

since he didn’t dress in Tuesday’s game in his hometown. In his postgame news conference, Maurice said it was a “coach’s decision’’ and wouldn’t elaborate.

He didn’t shed anymore light yesterday, even though the Winnipeg Free Press had reported Kane was benched because he broke the team’s dress code by wearing a track suit instead of a suit to a team meeting. “I know that when I come out and say coach’s decision that I open all of us up to a tremendous amount of speculation and I can live with

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During last month’s All-Star game in Columbus, Ohio, chips were put in jerseys and pucks to track everything from speed and movement to shift length and ice time. The success of this first experiment could make it more widespread. “We’re not exactly sure where this will all take us,’’ NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said last week in Vancouver. “Ultimately, we are hoping to deliver the kind of data that will cre-

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FAITH

Contemplating the prayer of CATS

I

recently saw a T-shirt that said: Drinking is my religion. Care to join me in prayer?

It was irreverent, but still kind of funny.

However, it got me thinking about prayer.

What is prayer?

Does it work?

How should we pray?

At its simplest, prayer is talking to God. It doesn’t have to be fancy or impeccably composed.

Just talk.

Many of us remember the children’s bed time prayer: “Now I lay me down to sleep . . .”

Saying a prayer before meal time was once normal in most households (like the Reagan family in Blue Bloods).

I remember a couple of summer camp prayers before meals: “Good bread, good meat, good God, let’s eat!” or “Rub-a-dub-

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dub, thanks for the grub! Yeah, God!” (My parents thought they were rather too flippant for home use, though.)

Communicating with someone generally means they answer back, especially if you are asking for something.

But, it is a rare thing for God to answer audibly. There are some examples in the Bible, such Moses on Mount Sinai or Joshua before the invasion

of Palestine.

We do our part in the communication process by praying.

How does God do his part? He sends “texts.”

By that I mean the Bible, which is full of God’s messages to us: The Ten Commandments, the Sermon on the Mount, the very thorough directions on how to live a righteous life in the letters of Paul and so on.

Almost everything we need to know about how to behave and treat our neighbours has already been written to us.

All we need to do is read it and follow the directions.

God also inspires others to speak to our need, even our secret, silent prayers.

How often have you sat in a church service listening to the sermon and thought the pastor

or priest was talking directly to you about an issue with which you had been wrestling?

That is God answering you.

There is also the gift of prophecy.

Many people think “prophecy” means predicting the future.

It can include that, but the primary meaning of prophecy is “speaking forth” the message of God. The gift of prophecy is something more commonly observed in Pentecostal settings, as that faith tradition tends to put more focus on the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

I’ll give a personal example.

I was living in Quesnel, working as an employment counsellor for the federal government.

A manager’s position came open in Merritt for the small office there and I applied for it.

But, since it was a big decision, I prayed and fasted, asking for God’s direction in the matter.

We drove down to Merritt to check out the community and attended a service at the local Full Gospel church.

I was thinking that, if we moved, we’d join that congregation.

We didn’t know a soul in that church and told no one why we were there.

In a pause after some worship choruses, someone stood up at the other side of the church and said, “This is the Word of the Lord.

Do not seek another congregation at this time . . . “ The hair stood up at the back of my neck.

I knew that message was for me.

When we got home, there was a message from senior management. I had won the competition for the

Merritt manager’s job over seven other applicants.

I turned it down, citing personal reasons.

Two years later, the government shut down that office permanently.

So, my prayer was answered and I ended up with a much better job as a school counsellor. God works in mysterious ways.

How should we pray?

One method I use is CATS, an acronym standing for confession, adoration, thanksgiving and supplication.

It is important to start with confession.

This is where you express sorrow and remorse for the sins you have committed.

Sin is an old archery term in Greek. It means “you missed.”

When you lust or hate or lie or steal, you miss the mark of God’s high standards.

Confession puts you

right with God. Adoration is the praise of God, for he is holy, almighty and full of glory. He is worthy to be praised.

Thanksgiving is fairly obvious.

We need to be thankful for God’s blessings — health, family, employment, the food we eat, the freedom to worship.

Take time to express gratitude to God. Supplication is the act of asking for something.

We can ask for healing from disease, for employment, for safety in travel, for the salvation of our friends and relatives — anything, really.

The important thing is never give up. Pray every day, but try to be alone — just you and God. If you aren’t sure how, use the CATS method and wait for God’s answer.

Coldest Night of the Year hits streets on Feb. 21 DALE BASS STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

A new outreach worker at the New Life Mission (NLM) met a homeless man recently.

In talking with him, the worker soon realized that, although the man has been living on the streets of Kamloops for three years, he was virtually unknown.

He had no identification, nor the skills to navigate the bureaucracy of the province’s social-assistance system.

The worker took it upon himself to change that, to help the man obtain proper ID papers, get on a list for housing and work through all the requirements to get some social-assistance cheques.

“Now, he’s got access to something he’s never had before,” said NLM executive director Stan Dueck. “These are the kinds of things we need to work on.”

Dueck and his colleagues at the mission are hoping to see a big financial boost for the programs the agency runs when it holds its fourth annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk on Saturday, Feb. 21, through the same downtown streets the man who was helped has called home.

As of Feb. 3, the number of walkers signed up, 139, was more than double last year’s tally.

Twenty-seven teams are signed up, although walkers do not have to be part of a team.

Dueck said there’s one big NLM

team that anyone can join, if they wish.

The number of donors by Feb. 3 totalled 175, also significantly higher than last year. It all combines to make Dueck optimistic the event, including five- and 10-kilometre walks, will hit the $40,000 goal set.

“We’re getting teams from places that have never been involved before,” he said. “Dallas elementary, the Hospital Employees’ Union, Kamloops United Church, lots of new teams.”

There will be walkers of all ages on the stroller-friendly route.

The event starts at the B.C. Lottery Corporation parking lot on Seymour Street West, with registration at 4 p.m., brief opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. and the walkers heading out at 5:15 p.m.

Rest stops are at the 2.5- and fivekilometre points — where there will be shelter, heat, bathroom facilities, snacks and warm drinks — and volunteers will be at key corners and intersections to assist.

The route heads east from the parking lot and loops around along Victoria Street to 11th Avenue, up to Columbia, west to Fourth Avenue, north to Seymour Street and back to the parking lot. The 10-kilometre walkers will do the loop twice.

More information and registration directions is online at coldestnightoftheyear.org/location/kamloops.

Information is also available by calling walk director Carol Paulsen at 250-828-1809 or by email to cpaulsen@shaw.ca.

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ò Obituaries & In Memoriam ô CHARN KAUR SANDHU Peacefully at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of Chanan for 72 years. Loving mother (and mother-in-law) of Preme, Jeet (Cindy) and Paul (Teresa).

Cherished grandmother of Sameena, Bobby, Geeta, Rubeena, Ricky, Jason, Tej, Kellan and Tristan. Adored greatgrandmother of Sage, Oriah, Deynan, Jayden, Sitarah and Kaelan, Lukas, Taylor and Jaya.

Born on August 25, 1925 in Kandola, Punjab, she immigrated to Canada on May 22, 1954. Along with her two eldest children and nephew she joined her devoted and industrious husband in Lake Cowichan, BC. An unsurpassed homemaker, she dedicated herself to assisting family, relatives and friends in the East Indian community to a making a better life in Canada. Her endless generosity meant literally hundreds passed through her home. To these, she became Ma, Bibi, Nan, Dhadi-ma, Bhuaji, Auntie and Mataji. She was not simply a mother to her own children but to all of those, to whom she provided unparelled wisdom, guidance, confidence and support for future success.

She was always surrounded by loving family (immediate and extended) and her final days were no exception. The family would like to thank the fourth floor staff of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital who gracefully cared for her. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations to the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation.

The visitation, funeral and cremation took place on Wednesday February 4, 2015 at Yates Funeral Home in Parksville B.C. To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (1-877-264-3848) in care of arrangements.

LINDA MABEL PELLATT, 74 April 17, 1940 to February 4, 2015

July 14, 1947 – February 7, 2011

No one knows how much we miss you,

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda on Wednesday, February 4 at the Kamloops Hospice.

There is not a day, dear mother and wife

Linda’s life will be celebrated at the Coast Kamloops Hotel (1250 Rogers Way) on Sunday, February 8 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honour to Kamloops Hospice Association.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

Sweetly tender, fond and true.

That we do not think of you.

Missing you always, Norm, Tanya, Michelle and their families

Love Always Remembers May tender memories soften your grief, May fond recollection bring you relief, And may you find comfort and peace in the thought Of the joy that knowing your loved one brought For time and space can never divide Or keep your loved one from your side When memory paints In colors true The happy hours that Belonged to you.

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Nick was born in Kamloops, BC. He attended Sahali Secondary and Kamloops Senior Secondary. Over the last 8 years he has worked at Fountain Tire as a foreman. Nick had a passion for his job and the men he worked with. He always had great stories and laughs with his close work family. You all meant a lot to him.

Nick loved many things. He enjoyed camping, fishing, golfing and spending time together with his family. Nick enjoyed playing games with his nieces. Nick had a passion for cooking; he catered many weddings and events over his past cooking career. He was an exceptional friend to many. Everyone who knew Nick thought he was a great guy, worker, joker and a person who would simply go out of his way to help anyone.

Life has never been the same.

She is predeceased by her father Thomas Leslie and mother Marguerite Donalda Peterson.

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We are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beloved son Nick, who passed away in a tragic work accident on January 27, 2015. He was a great loving husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. Nick is predeceased by his Nana Marshall, Grandma & Grandpa Taylor, Grandma & Grandpa Pedersen, Grandpa Scholl and his nephew Greyson.

He will be sadly missed by his parents Brenda and Rob Marshall, his spouse Bonita and children Zoe and Xander, his sisters and brother Jennifer (Dan), Jason (Chrystal), Karen (Todd), Tami (Bryn), Sherry (Terry), Jennifer (Rod). He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews, Haley, Brett, Ty, Brandon, Travis, Jenna, Faith, Paige, Layla and Lily. He will also be missed by his god parents and many aunties, uncles, and cousins.

We have suffered since we lost you.

In our hearts your memory lingers,

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June 9, 1978 – January 27, 2015

No one knows the bitter pain

She is survived by her two sons Ian (wife Patricia) Pellatt and Ron (wife Eva) Pellatt, four grandsons Brandon, Ryan, Patrick and Nicholas, brother Robert (wife Yvonne) Peterson and sister Elizabeth (husband Raymond) Bystrom.

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Thank You

FREDA MARY BEBEK (JENSEN)

We would like to express a sincere thanks to everyone who supported me and my family with flowers, cards, food and calls of condolences upon the recent death of my husband of 70 years, STAN SCOTT.

It is with profound sadness that the large and extended family of Freda announces the passing of the matriarch of the family. Freda was born in Edmonton to Carl and Lillian (Woolley) Jensen, second eldest of 4 children.

The family farmed in Peavine, Alberta until 1942, moved to Calgary and White Rock before finally moving to Westsyde in 1947, settling on Westysde road to farm. Freda soon met the tall, dark & handsome neighbour across the road, Mike Bebek and they married in 1949. In 1950 Mary was born, Michael followed in 1951. In 1953, Mike’s family relocated to the Lethbridge area with Mike, Freda and kids moving into what became the Bebek family home for the next 58 years. In 1958 Walter was born and in 1960 Christina followed. The Bebek family was one of the original 16 families that farmed in Westsyde. Mike worked various jobs at the sawmill and CNR, while raising cattle, pigs and chickens and a very large garden to feed the family, Freda raising the children and working as a farm wife. The Bebeks’ were known in the valley for the Golden Beauty corn they grew for sale.

Special thanks to Dr. Chung, Dr. Montgomery, the nurses and staff of the 7th floor of Royal Inland Hospital and the caring staff at Kamloops Hospice.

Many thanks.

Marguerite Scott & Family

March 6, 1932 – January 30, 2015

Freda took a secretarial course once the children were on their own, and she worked for the Ministries of Environment and Highways and loved working and the close knit group of people.

During this time Mike and Freda continued to farm, mainly alfalfa and many a school child used to cut across the farm land to reach Westysde Secondary School. Freda continued working for ten years, until Mike became ill and she retired to spend his last days with him. It was around this time that Mike and Freda started developing the farm land into residential lots and Bebek Road is still considered one of the best streets to live on in Westsyde. Many of the people that originally built homes still live in them today and were great friends to Freda over the years. In retirement she discovered lawn bowling and spent many years at the McArthur Island Lawn Bowling Club in which she was considered one of the best; she traveled to events in the Lower Mainland and once to Hawaii. Freda volunteered many hours in the Administration office for the Canada Summer Games, and was a member of the BC Retiree Association, spending many volunteer hours as Secretary. Painting was a

big part of her life and we have discovered a huge cache of treasured paintings from over the years. Travel was also a love of Freda’s - to Fiji, many trips up the BC coast on various boats, Mexico many times, and to the US to visit family members. Over the years, as the children married and grandchildren and greatgrandchildren came along, she was the one we all went to for advice and comfort. She was happiest when she had a pile of runners by her front door because she had grandchildren and their friends to feed and visit with. Gramma’s recipe box is treasured as it holds many of the grandchildrens’ favourite cookie and square recipes. Freda loved cats and often had more than one to warm her lap. Her garden was her passion in later years and she grew the best tomatoes and the flowers and fruit trees were the envy of the neighbourhood. She was a warm, sociable, loving woman who always put others before herself. She had unconditional love for all her family. Always loved and remembered; beautiful memories forever.

Freda was predeceased by her older sister Elsie, her parents, Carl and Lillian (Woolley) Jensen, her brother-in-law Wally, and her husband of 41 years, Mike. Freda is survived by her brother Bob (Jasia) and their children Carrey, Jasia (Troy) and Bud (Nanette); her sister Carol and her children Tress, Tania (Clay), Carmen (Gord) and Christopher (Corina). Left to mourn are children Mary (John), Michael (Rose), Walter, and Christina (Ron); 13 grandchildren- Debbie, Jason (Jodi), Dan, Brian (Devon), Geoff (Renee), Jake (Rebecca), Clay (Niki), Ryan (Renie), Mindy (Dan), Ashley (Curt), Wally, Randy (Caitlin) and Amber; 17 greatgrandchildren- Mercedes, Joseph, Matthew, Corbin, Trinity, Billy, Julian, Jacob, Georgia, Rachael, Layne, Madison, Mackenzie, Michael, Tyson and Miley. Extended family and friends missing her are Freda, Dennis, Sheila, Christine and Marlene, her cousins in Minnesota, as well as Mike’s family in Lethbridge; the Bebek, Lukenda Ponjavic and Habijanic families.

The family would like to thank The Hamlets at Westsyde for their care of our Mom the last four years, there were so many care aids, nurses and recreation staff that treated our mom like she was theirs and the family greatly appreciates them. Special thank are also extended to Dr. Collier, who also remembered taking the short cut thru the Bebek property to get to school and Dr. Eccelston for his gentle and warm caring of mom in her final years. Freda’s journey in this world is finally at an end and she is now resting peacefully. A Celebration of Freda’s life will be held later in the year. No flowers please - a donation on her behalf to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada or the SPCA is appreciated.

Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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Owner of snake that killed boys reportedly arrested CAMPBELLTON, N.B. — The lawyer for a man who owned a python that killed two young boys in New Brunswick in August 2013 said his client has been arrested in the case.

Leslie Matchim said Jean-Claude Savoie was arrested in the Montreal area yesterday (Feb. 5).

Matchim said he spoke with Savoie, but doesn’t know what charges his client may face.

Earlier yesterday, the RCMP said one person was arrested and is in custody in Quebec.

RCMP Cpl. Chantal Farrah said no charges have been laid, but added the investigation is ongoing.

Four-year-old Noah Barthe and his six-year-old brother, Connor, were killed in Campbellton, N.B., after a 45-kilogram African rock python escaped its enclosure inside Savoie’s apartment, where they were staying for a sleepover.

The snake asphyxiated the boys.

In July last year, the RCMP said it completed its investigation into their deaths and handed the case to the Crown to determine whether charges should be laid.

Since 1992, African rock pythons have been banned in New Brunswick unless a permit is obtained. Only accredited zoos can obtain such a permit.

— The Canadian Press

An African rock python, like this one, killed two boys in New Brunswick in August 2013.

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ò Obituaries & In Memoriams ô NATHAN BRYAN SNEED It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, Nathan Bryan Sneed on January 30, 2015 at 4:00 am.

RICHARD (RICK) RUSSELL 1948 ~ 2015

Nathan was predeceased by his older brother Anthony “Tony” Sneed. He is survived by his father and mother Bill and Bette Sneed.

He will be missed by all his family and friends especially his longtime friend Diana Gallagher.

Nathan was born in Pampa, Texas on May 19, 1960. For the next five years Nathan and his family travelled the USA and Canada, working in pipeline construction. They settled in Kamloops in 1965 where he grew up and went to school.

Through those years he enjoyed playing sports like soccer and especially hockey. Following in his father’s footsteps, Nathan went into a career in pipeline construction. Nathan’s kindness, gentleness and good sense of humour will be missed by all.

We would like to thank the staff at RIH, especially the physicians and nurses in ICU, for the kindness and caring shown to Nathan and our family.

Celebration of Life for Nathan will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 7 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive.

Memorial donations in Nathan’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, in lieu of flowers.

Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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We sadly announce the passing of Richard (Rick) Russell on February 1, 2015 at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC. Sadly missed by Iuana and lovingly remembered by family and many friends.

Celebration of Rick’s life will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 8th Street, North Shore, Kamloops at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, February 10, 2015.

Reception to follow.

A Vanished Friend

Anders Lim

Around the corner I have a friend In this great city that has no end; Yet days go by, and weeks rush on, And before I know it a year has gone, And I never see my old friend’s face, For life is a swift and terrible race.

He knows I like him just as well As in the days when I rang his bell, And he rang mine. We were younger then, And now we are busy, tired men, Tired of playing a foolish game, Tired with trying to make a name.

“Tomorrow, I will call on Jim, Just to show that I am thinking of him.”

But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, And the distance between us grows and grows, Around the corner, yet miles away “Here’s a telegram, sir,” “Jim died today!”

And that’s what we get, and deserve in the end, Around the corner a vanished friend!

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BIGS

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OF THE MONTH! Brianna Christy & Matt Forsythe

How and why did you become involved with BBBS? We had been looking into different volunteer opportunities within Kamloops and we really liked what the organization stood for and how involved it was within the community. The staff were very involved in making sure the match between the Bigs and Littles were perfect and we really appreciated the time they spent to make sure it was a good fit.

What do you enjoy about the Couple Match Program? Our expectations have been exceeded with the couple match program. It is a wonderful opportunity for us to spend time with our Little and allows for a wider range of activities, creating a best-of-both-worlds experience for our little.

How often do you see your Little and what do you do? We see him every Thursday evening and our activities vary but some favourites include: lazer tag, bowling, baking, rock climbing, or playing with lego.

How is this relationship fitting into your life? It works great! We both look forward to the time that we get to spend with him and it also allows us to take a break from our adult responsibilities so that we can let loose and have fun!

Who would you recommend this program to? Anyone who can make the commitment to a Little and be a reliable and respectful role model for them. It is a fantastic experience for both parties involved.

How has your Little benefitted from the program? Since we met, we have seen his excitement grow each week. He has become more comfortable in voicing his opinions and has also opened up to us more.

Why do you think that someone should volunteer in this program? Because it is a great way to give back to your community and allows you to have fun while also being a strong role model and a friend to your Little.

Is there anything else you would like to add? Big Brothers Big Sisters is a great organization to be a part of. They care strongly about the Littles as well as the Bigs and are extremely involved in the community.

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Bargain bust at Target DAVIE FRIEND

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TORONTO — Bargain hunters who expected to unearth major deals at their local Target stores yesterday (Feb. 5), the first day of its liquidation sale, were sure to be disappointed once they got a look at the prices.

Store signs that promised discounts of up to 30 per cent yielded to shelves with price cuts mostly in the 10 to 20 per cent range.

“I’m not super impressed, really,’’ said Paul Boychuk, who walked into a Toronto Target store expecting better savings.

The elusive deeper discounts quickly became a conversation piece for customers who roamed the store aisles, discussing the savings, or lack of them, on their mobile phones.

Liquidation sales began at Target’s 133 stores across the country after an Ontario court gave the goahead for the sale on

Wednesday, less than a month after the U.S. retailer announced its plans to leave Canada.

Despite some complaints, the 30 per cent discount did exist — if shoppers were looking for cosmetics or women’s accessories.

Most everything else in the store was reduced by less, with clearance sales on items such as diapers, dishes and most electronics discounted by 10 per cent.

Apple products, like the iPad and iPod Touch, were just five per cent off.

Lineups began forming outside one East York location in Toronto before sunrise as hopeful shoppers looked to be first inside for the best buys.

About a dozen people were lined up about 30 minutes before the store opened at 8 a.m., while others waited in their vehicles.

By the time employees threw open the doors, more than 50 people had gathered and, within an hour,

several hundred people were walking the aisles.

Customer traffic spiked at locations across the country.

In Saint-Eustache, Que., about 50 shoppers braved frigid winter temperatures near -20 C to be the first inside their local store.

Lineups at a Target in Sudbury, Ont., ran through the main aisle as cashiers hustled to ring through customers. Shopping carts became a hot commodity with customers who just arrived waiting near the entrance to snag them from people who had finished.

Olivia Dupuis was an occasional Target Canada shopper during the company’s brighter days and said Target’s departure will leave a retail hole.

“It was a one-stop shop, so I liked coming here because of that,’’ she said a Toronto store. “I liked certain brands they had, so I’ll miss that, for sure.’’

As with most liquidations, the discounts are likely to grow as

time goes by and the company looks to clear out product that hasn’t sold.

Target hopes to be out of Canada before the summer with the goal of closing all of its stores by mid-May. Target fumbled its foray into Canada and decided last month it wasn’t worth the losses it would take to turn around the operations.

More than 17,000 employees will lose their jobs and Target spokeswoman Molly Snyder said the Canadian headquarters staff in Toronto has already been cut to about 80 people from 770.

Not everyone will miss Target Canada, including Boychuk who said he finds the best deals on e-commerce retailer Amazon.

“I do all my Christmas shopping [on Amazon] because there’s always so many deals,’’ he added.

“It’s easier to find discounts. You’re not rummaging through stores or going through flyers.’’

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PEAK OIL, PEAK SOIL — PEAK EVERYTHING

P

eak oil is so last year.

Now we can worry about peak everything — peak food, peak soil, peak fertilizer and even peak bees.

Let’s start small.

We depend on bees to pollinate plants that account for about onethird of the world’s food supply.

But, since 2006, bee colonies in the U.S. have been dying off at an unprecedented rate.

More recently, the same colony collapse disorder has appeared in China, Egypt and Japan.

Many suspect the main cause is a widely used type of pesticides called neonicotinoids, but the evidence is not yet conclusive.

The fact remains that one-third of the American bee population has disappeared in the past decade. If the losses spread and deepen, we may face serious food shortages.

GWYNNE DYER

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WATCH Then there’s peak fertilizer or, more precisely, peak phosphate rock.

Phosphorus is a critical ingredient of fertilizer and it is the eight-fold increase in the use of fertilizers that has enabled us to triple food production worldwide from about the same area of land in the past 60 years.

At the moment, we are mining about 200-million tonnes of phosphate rock a year and the global reserve that could be mined at a reasonable cost with current technology

is estimated at about 16-billion tonnes.

At the current level of production, it won’t run out entirely for 80 years, but the increasing demand for fertilizers to feed the growing population means phosphate production is rising fast.

As with peak oil, the really important date is not when there are no economically viable phosphate rock reserves left, but when production starts to fall. Peak phosphate is currently no more than 40 years away — or much sooner if fertilizer use continues to grow.

After that, it’s back to organic fertilizers, which mainly means the urine and feces of billions of human beings and their domesticated animals.

Good luck with that.

Peak soil is a trickier notion, but it derives from the more concrete concept that we are “mining” the soil.

We are degrading and exhausting it by

growing single-crop monocultures and using too much fertilizer and irrigating too enthusiastically, all in the name of higher crop yields.

“We know far more about the amount of oil there is globally and how long those stocks will last than we know about how much soil there is,” said John Crawford, director of the Sustainable Systems Program in Rothamsted Research in England. “Under business as usual, the current soils that are in agricultural production will yield about 30 per cent less . . . by around 2050.”

The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization estimates 25 per cent of the world’s soils that are currently under cultivation are severely degraded, with another eight per cent moderately degraded.

The only way to access new, undamaged soil is to deforest the rest of the planet.

All of which brings us

to the issue of peak food.

And here the concept of “peak” undergoes a subtle modification because it no longer means “maximum production, after which yields start to fall.”

It just means “the point at which the growth in production stops accelerating.”

It’s the peak rate of growth, not actual peak production. But, even that is quite ominous, if you think about it.

During the latter part of the 20th century, food production grew at around 3.5 per cent per year, comfortably ahead of population growth, but the dramatic rise in crop yields was due to new inputs of fertilizers and pesticides, much more irrigation and new “green revolution” crop varieties.

Now those one-time improvements have largely run their course and global food production is rising at only 1.5 per cent a year.

Population growth has slowed, too, so we’re still more or less keeping up with demand, but there are signs food production in many areas is running up against what researchers at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, in a report last year, called “a biophysical yield ceiling for the crop in question.”

Production of the food in question stops rising, then may even fall — and extra investment often doesn’t help.

The “peak” in this context is an early warning there will eventually be a complete cessation of growth, possibly followed by an absolute decline. Peak maize happened in 1985, peak rice and wild fish in 1988, peak dairy in 1989, peak eggs in 1993 and peak meat in 1996.

(The numbers come from a recent report by scientists at Yale, Michigan State University and the Helmholtz Centre in

Germany in the journal Ecology and Society.)

More recent peaks were vegetables in 2000, milk and wheat in 2004, poultry in 2006 and soya bean in 2009.

Indeed, 16 of the 21 foods examined in the Ecology and Society report have already peaked and production levels have actually flattened out for key regions, amounting to 33 per cent of global rice and 27 percent of global wheat production.

So, we are already in trouble and it will get worse even before climate change gets bad. There are still some quick fixes available, notably by cutting down on waste as more than a third of the food grown for human consumption never gets eaten.

But, unless we come up with some new magic bullets, things will be getting fairly grim on the food front by the 2030s. gwynnedyer.com

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BODY HEAT, male entertainers based out of Alberta who perform ladies’ nights across Canada will be at Cactus Jack’s Nightclub, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 in advance at Doctor Love and Hemp City, life.ink.tattoo and Cactus Jack’s Nightclub. Tickets are $20 at the door.

MUSIC: ROADSIDE ATTRACTION, live at Bailey’s Pub, 9 p.m. No cover.

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Michael Markowsky took a 90-minute tour of the skies over Cold Lake, Alta., in a CF-18 Hornet fighter jet to create a unique art exhibit, on display now at the Kamloops Art Gallery. Read about his experience on B2.

MUSIC: REFLECTIONS OF FLEETWOOD MAC, featuring Renea Denis, Pauline Kyllonen, Matt Stanley, Nicole Clay and Sabrina Weeks at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets available at the front desk, 33 339 St. Paul St., for $25 in i advance. Tickets are also available at the door for $30. Seatin Seating is first-come, firstserve.

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Michael Markowsky remembers sketching while moving faster than the speed of sound as one of the most exciting, incredible experiences of his life — and one of the most exhausting.

Through the Canadian Forces Artists’ Program, Markowsky had secured a ride few civilians will ever take, a 90-minute tour of the skies over Cold Lake, Alta. in a CF-18 Hornet fighter jet with a goal of making art based on the experience.

As the plane swept over treetops at 300 kilometres an hour, or cruised higher to break the sound barrier, Markowsky churned sketches, documenting the swirls of clouds, the movement of the plane and the curve of the earth below.

By the end of the flight, he had 100 of the postcard-sized drawings, the footage for a documentary video of the experience and a bad case of the queasy, “10 cups of coffee� sweats. “Even though you’re sitting down and you’re strapped to your seat, your body is using all these muscles it doesn’t usually use just to keep you alive,� he said. “There’s so much pressure on your chest to breathe and you’re going through so much effort to breathe. “It’s like you’re laying on the floor and having a whole bunch of football

players on top of you.�

Once the Hornet touched down, Markowsky did the same, lying on the grass next to the plane as he came back to earth.

It’s that feeling of being overwhelmed, as much as the feeling of flying itself, he’s hoping to recreate in the Kamloops Art Gallery’s Cube, where his installation, Faster Than the Speed of Sound, will take shape until late March. “I figure this entire gallery is me building a flight simulator, but doing it in the opposite way that Disneyland would do it,� he said. “Instead of creating a hydraulic machine that’s going up and down and wind that’s blowing in your face and video playing on all these screens, it is doing it through traditional mediums of paint and sculpture.�

Bounding the installation are a series of paintings inspired by his original sketches of clouds and sky.

Stretching floor to ceiling, each piece features loops and waves in bright, repeating colours.

Two more of the paintings will come later, covering both the floor and the Cube’s only bare wall and cutting the gallery space off from the world outside.

Spend too many minutes in the space and the paintings can start to strobe gently at the corners of your vision.

Markowsky said he’s gotten a bit dizzy himself in the space — but that’s part of the effect.

At the centre of the piece is a scaleddown sculpture of the Hornet itself, constructed from wood and canvas.

Once the work is complete, he envisions participants taking a seat in the jet’s cockpit, though, at this stage in the project, much of the plane itself exists only as a green painters’ tape outline on the gallery floor. Building the jet in full view of the public is itself part of the work. “It’s important for there to be something beautiful at the very end of things, but I want to share the experience of the construction with people,� Markowsky, who works on the jet at the gallery six days a week, said. “That’s a unique thing no one else will ever see once this thing is built and travelling around. This is unique opportunity to see how things unfold. I’m here every day and this artwork is changing every day.�

While he encourages the public to stop by any day the gallery is open, Markowsky also offers an open studio day each Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those who want to do some hands-on creation, or simply chat about his piece.

The gallery will also host a wrap party the week of March 21 to show off the completed work.

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s the woodpanelled car crossed the Columbia River and into Portland, six bare feet poked out the back window, 30 toes enjoying the summer air as the station wagon chugged southward.

Those three pairs of feet belonged to a teenager and two pre-teens who were lucky enough to score the relatively roomy digs in the exclusive rear of the mighty Gran Torino.

In the front seat, supported by a comfy bench seat, sat mom and dad, country and western music wafting from the eighttrack deck and cigarettes ablaze, with ash flying out the windows.

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If that trip was to take place today, dad wouldn’t have driven two blocks without having his licence revoked and the six-pack of kids placed into foster care.

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MUSINGS hours on end, until the next pit stop, at which time the rotation might be shuffled.

That drive from Vancouver to Reno took place in the early 1980s and included some of my siblings, a niece and a couple of neighbourhood kids.

Looking back, it is rather astonishing eight people managed to survive a marathon road trip in such cramped conditions without killing each other, though there were definitely more than a few

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battles in the back.

It is equally mystifying how three kids lying in the back of a station wagon, feet hanging out the window and nary a seatbelt in sight, could not attract the attention of a single cop.

Then again, one might wonder the same when considering mom and dad surely enjoyed a pop or two — as Don Cherry would say — as they steered the station wagon farther south.

If that trip was to take place today, dad wouldn’t have driven two blocks without having his licence revoked and the six-pack of kids placed into foster care.

That Gran Torino, its

cedar-brown panelling bisecting the white body, defined my childhood — and it was thrust into the forefront of my memory last week as I watched an episode of The Goldbergs with my 13-year-old son.

For those who have not seen the ABC sitcom, it revolves around a family in Philadelphia in the 1980s.

As a child of the 1980s, this series nails the era perfectly, so much so that I likely annoy my son when I exclaim, every few minutes, how THAT KID’S T-SHIRT and THOSE GYM SHORTS and THAT KID’S BIKE and THAT VIDEO-GAME CONSOLE were exactly as it

really was back in the day.

I am sure those who watched the seminal Wonder Years series from 1988 to 1992 did the same when they relived portions of the 1960s while watching TV. On The Goldbergs, the family has the identical Gran Torino station wagon that wheeled us kids here and there for much of my childhood.

Back then, it was just another car — and the wood panelling added a touch of what we saw as class to our decidedly lower middle-class lives.

Today, to many, including my son, it is a mystery relic. “Is that one of those carpool cars?� he asked as I marvelled at the beautiful beast on the television screen. “Carpool car?� I asked.

He explained he meant a car that could fit a lot of people in it — my generation’s version of a minivan,

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Q: When approaching Lansdowne Street from Lorne Street, can I turn right when the lower traffic light is red?

A: City of Kamloops traffic and transportation engineer Elnaz Ansari told KTW in an email that it is OK for drivers to turn right at that intersection, so long as they first come to a complete stop, determine it is safe to proceed and complete the turn within the inside curb lane.

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Author’s passion for area ‘palpable in every page’ While working on a study of literature set in the Thompson Nicola Regional District, I came across an engaging novel about life at Walhachin during the First World War. Written by Irish author James Ferron Anderson, The River and the Sea (2012) is a lyrical and historical portrait of an agricultural dream that ultimately failed.

The story begins in Kamloops in the spring of 1918 with a meeting between Irishman Jack Butler and Englishwoman Sarah Underhill.

When Sarah discovers that Jack, a bit of a dubious character, once did orcharding work in the Okanagan, she invites him to come manage her own fruit farm, which she is desperately trying to keep going while her husband Edward is away fighting in the trenches.

When Jack and Sarah arrive in Footner (the fictionalized Walhachin), signs of the neglect wrought on the orcharding community at a time when patriotism was high are made painfully evident.

Also evident is the futility of establishing a very British new Eden in such a semi-arid landscape.

Footner is on its last gasp and Jack’s scorn for the English people who succumbed to the settlement propaganda that brought them there is apparent.

Sarah, however, continues to dream of a future for her town, “once the war is over and the men are back.”

Jack is given the task of maintaining the irrigation system and managing the Chinese workers who provide much of the labour for the community.

Five months later and Jack, who had expressed the intention to travel further west, realizes he has begun to feel at home in this new place.

He has also fallen in love with Sarah. Their

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passion grows as they share the work of the farm and walks along the benchlands of the South Thompson River.

They begin their affair in mid-September, just two months before the end of the war.

When the characters learn about the war’s end on Nov. 11, 1918, things do not immediately return to normal. Sarah’s husband has been injured and is recuperating in England.

Winter passes and the story is taken up again in the spring of 1919.

Some men will never return and, of those who do, some are too injured to do the work of orcharding, some simply take their families and move elsewhere to start life again elsewhere.

When Sarah finally receives news of her husband’s return, she breaks off the romance with Jack. He, however, chooses to stay on in the small community and hopes for a change in his feelings toward Sarah and, hence, a reason to leave Footner behind.

When he attends a dinner party at the Underhill home and meets a cousin of Edward’s, Mr. Harry Garrard, a man who is known for his explorations and idealizations of the Canadian North, their collective fortunes change.

Harry sets out a plan for the three men to spend a winter trapping foxes in the North, an attractive offer that supposedly would allow Edward to earn enough money to make the Underhill

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Jack’s participation in the scheme is an act of jealous revenge against Sarah, who does not want her injured husband to go, and against Edward, who is too weak, physically and psychologically, to endure such an adventure.

The novel actually begins when all of these events are now past and Harry, Edward and Jack are already in a sparse cabin on the banks of the Thelon River in the Northwest Territories.

The men are slowly starving and are once again subject to a dream that has failed.

As they desperately hold onto the hope of a return to Footner and to Sarah, Edward and Jack confront not only the stark reality of the Canadian landscape, but also their respective pasts and terrible psychological changes that have been wrought as a result of the war.

Each chapter of Anderson’s novel intersperses these present moments up north with the story of Sarah and Jack’s relationship in Footner, and they culminate in a final

chapter in which we learn the fate of those two characters.

Or — so we think.

In the end, the author weaves us a mystery, which can be solved by paying close attention to details.

Speaking of details, what attracts me most about this book are the author’s abundant localized references (such as Kamloops Lake, the Inland Sentinel newspaper, various small towns and historical figures) and the sensuous descriptions of the regional landscape, including the South Thompson River (which becomes a central character in the novel), the bunchgrass and sagebrush, the dry heat and the various sounds with which readers from this place will be more than passingly familiar.

The author’s passion for this place, which he visits regularly, is palpable in every page.

S. Leigh Matthews teaches Canadian, women’s and children’s literature. She is working on a study of literature set in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.

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KTW: How old are you?

ADAM NORWEST: 28 — but I get carded buying milk, I look so young.

I do have to shave every three or four days now.

KTW: Where are you from?

AN: I am from Tacoma, Wash., but have performed in 35 states and two provinces.

I also told my wife jokes in Mexico that she did not laugh at, but I take credit for saying I have performed all over North America.

KTW: How long have you been doing comedy?

AN: 10 years.

Ten long years.

When I tell people that, they assume I started on a field trip in elementary school.

KTW: What else do you get up to?

AN: Nothing anymore. I used to make pizza. I was so fast I almost went to the pizza olympics.

But, I had to retire these soft hands about seven years ago.

KTW: Why did you

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To sample Norwest’s comedy, find video online at kamloopsthisweek.com. The show starts at 8 p.m. The pub is at 1200-Eighth St.

get into comedy?

AN: Because I was really bad at sports.

KTW: Any past performances of note?

AN: I won CMT’s Next Big Comic, which was a pretty big deal (in my house).

I have performed with Dave Foley (Kids

in the Hall), Bob Saget (Full House), Roseanne (Roseanne) and more.

KTW: What brings you to Kamloops?

AN: Money over everything (Drake — another Canadian reference.)

KTW: Have you been here before?

AN: I have never been to Kamloops.

But I do like eating Fruit Loops.

KTW: What can audience members expect from your show?

AN: A one-of-a-kind experience. I make sure no two shows are ever the same.

KTW: What are you best known for?

AN: My on-the-spot crowd interactions, and wacky faces that I don’t make on purpose.

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When art meets science

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n the renaissance, scientists and artists were often the same person.

They used visual recording and communication for all kinds of things — not just art.

Today, there seems to be a division between the two, artists coming from one side of the camp and scientists from the other.

Perhaps it’s time to examine the similarities of science and art instead of the differences and one artist has done just that.

The following is an interview with Nancy Van Wagoner a geology professor at Thompson Rivers University, she is also a visual artist.

Karla Pearce: What is your professional background and artistic medium?

Nancy Van Wagoner: My work is mostly ceramic sculpture, but I also draw and paint.

As a geoscientist/ artist, I know clay to the atom and I like the fact that when you make something out of clay and fire the clay in a kiln, you are turning the clay or sediment back to a rock of sorts.

Artwork made from fired clay is enduring.

In fact, it is amazing to think about what we would not know about past cultures without ceramics and what we would not know about Earth if we could not read the rocks.

I was drawn to clay because it is incredibly flexible and versatile, has endless possibilities, can be made to look like just about any material and accommodates 2- or 3-D expression.

Ceramics is one of the most primi-

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tive forms of art and among the most advanced of modern technologies I am really attracted to sculpture, perhaps because I am also a geologist and geologists have pretty good three-dimensional awareness, but I think also because sculptures are almost like moving narratives.

There is an element of time and surprise as you move around the piece and a challenge to get all the perspectives working together.

When I was a kid, if you would have asked me whether I wanted to go to Disneyland or to the see Henry Moore sculptures at the art gallery, it would have been a toss up.

Although I love clay, I’ll make sculptures from just about anything — paper, wood, aluminum foil.

KP: Describe your artistic process.

NVW: I don’t have a linear or repetitive process.

Art and science aren’t exactly like that — it’s more of a journey and exploration.

I might have the piece all worked out on paper or in my head and then the material guides me in another direction or gives me some surprises.

There is a bit of serendipity to art and science. I have a huge idea file and my ideas

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As an artist and scientist, through work and my teaching I am motivated by the potential to cultivate the multi-faceted thinking essential addressing and communicating complex issues, improving the human stewardship of Earth and realizing the endless possibilities through truly integrated thinking.

At one time, I really believed that, through art and science, we could change the world and really improve the quality of life for all.

I was hoping for big impacts like world peace, respect and understanding.

Now, I’m becoming more satisfied with creating works that provide a place, a time and an experience for people to stop and remember and

consider all kinds of important things about our planet, our impact on the planet and how we treat each other on an individual, global, personal, political and economic basis.

KP: What is the most difficult thing about creating your work?

NVW: A big challenge for me is to create works that unfold interesting, engaging, multidimensional and layered narratives, that are clear without being pedantic. I’m a professor, but I don’t want to lecture with my artwork. It’s a bit of an occupational hazard.

Some of my subject matter might be sad or disturbing and I’m cognizant of creating pieces that are not so gruesome that people look away, but still poignant enough to tell the story. I want the work to be aesthetically engaging without diminishing the message.

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Saturday, Feb. 7

• Art: Obsolete Spaces, tour the exhibit with artist Wendy Weseen at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 West Seymour St., 1:30 p.m.

Tour is free. • Lecture: Let’s Talk: Food and Urban Agriculture Plan - Harvesting Our

Potential, open house hosted by the City of Kamloops, noon to 3 p.m. at Aberdeen Mall. Includes activities, information, surveys, live music and food demonstrations.

Margit Bull will provide entertainment. • Music: Caitlin Goulet, live in the lounge at Lake City Casino, 540 Victoria St., 8 p.m. to midnight. • Music: Reflections

of Fleetwood Mac, featuring Renea Denis, Pauline Kyllonen, Matt Stanley, Nicole Clay and Sabrina Weeks at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets available at the front desk, 339 St. Paul St., for $25 in advance. Tickets are also available at the door for $30. Seating is first-come, first-serve. • Music: Baroque

Splendour, presented by Kamloops Symphony Orchestra at Sagebrush Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Features music from Bach, Handel and Purcell.

Tickets: Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483, kamloopslive.ca or at at the door. • Music: River City Magic CD release party, local band celebrates its new album,

Road to Nowhere at Zack’s Coffees, Teas and Gifts, 377 Victoria St. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The Caspians will open the bill. • Music: Kamloops Fiddlers, two-step dancing, waltzes, polkas, schottisches, foxtrots and more, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Yacht Club, 1140 River St. Pattern dance lessons from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with Brian

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• Third Annual Indoor GranFondo and Family Festival, variety of activities for the whole family. Includes indoor cycling, wheelchair basketball, gymnastics, yoga for kids, swimming, face painting, art, science, a photo booth and appearances by Princess Party characters. Live enter-

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• Art: Open Studio with Michael Markowsky, free, all ages event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every Tuesday until March 10, space open to members of the public for variety of activities. No registration required.

• Kamloops Stamp Club, monthly meetings held the second Tuesday of every month at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. More info: 250-3141021.

• Music: Dallas Smith, live at Sagebrush Theatre, 821 Munro St. Tickets start at $54.52 and are available from Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483 or online at kamloopslive. ca. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.

• Music: Home Routes Concert, featuring Tannis Slimmon at 625 Tunstall Cresc. Show starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $20. Everyone welcome. More info: Liz at homerouteskamloops@shaw.ca.

Wednesday, Feb. 11

• Art: Kamloops Photo Arts Club, weekly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Henry Grube Centre, 245 Kitchener Cresc., Room 1B. More info: 250-3721778 • Landlord Forum: Protecting Your Real Estate Investment, free event hosted by the HomeFree Collective at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Includes lunch. Pre-registration required by 4 p.m. on Feb. 9. Contact Claire Macleod by emailing cmacleod@kamloops.ca or calling 250-8283758.

• Startup Coffee, monthly meet up of entrepreneurs, students, mentors and anyone starting a business. Hosted by Kamloops Innovation at TRU’s Common Grounds coffee shop in the Students’ Union building, 9 a.m. Coffee is free.

• Workshop: Basic Computing Skills, 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the North Kamloops Library.

• Workshop: Digital Photography, learn about digital cameras, scanners, image formats, sizing and software at the Kamloops Library, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Course is free, but space is limited. Preregister by calling 250-372-5145.

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Held at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. • Kamloops Burlesque, 19-plus show held at the Blue Grotto features local acts and live music. Doors open at 8 p.m., show is at 9:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for VIP tickets in advance at Instict Adornment and $5 at the door. More info: facebook.com/kamloopsburlesque.

• Music: Love Doesn’t Hurt, a fundraiser for the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter featuring local musicians at The Grind. Rita Harpe, Jim Cochran, Walter Quinlan, Rob Gretsinger, Always Elvis and Boppin’ Bob and Lea will be feature. Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets at the venue by donation.

• Pub Trivia, held at Bailey’s Pub, 1050 Eighth St., 7:30 p.m. Includes prizes.

• Women in Tech, hosted by Kamloops Innovation. Network and meet women working in the technology industry in Kamloops. Men also welcome. Held at Kamloops Innovation Centre, 348 Tranquille Rd., 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

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Over 18,000 breakfasts projected this school year Shawna Ault has two daughters in the Power Start program — Natalie, 9, and Alysa, 6.

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The Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops operates a program called Power Start, which aims to ensure vulnerable children have consistent transportation to school and also feeds them a nutritious breakfast to fuel their day of learning.

Thanks to the support of organizations like Variety — The Children’s Charity, more children are able to get the nutrition and transportation services they need to help them succeed in school.

It is not well known that hundreds of elementary school-aged children in Kamloops miss school on a regular basis — and some are missing a crucial amount.

Power Start is a simple concept that makes a big impact in the lives of children.

Shawna Ault, a mother of two daughters in the program,

Natalie, 9, and Alysa, 6, said the program was easy to get into.

“When I received a full-time job, all I

did was speak to the school principal and they connected me with the Boys and Girls Club,” Ault said.

“The staff are so caring, understanding and supportive, it was an easy transition into the program and it has

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made a huge positive impact in helping with the morning craziness.”

With one daughter diagnosed with autism, mornings were especially hard in Ault’s household and the Power Start program bridges the gap between home and school with a supportive environment and staff.

Power Start began as a pilot program in 2009 in response to a request from a local elementary school principal.

For one family, their child had missed 41 days of school between September and Christmas break. In such cases, the learning gap gets bigger and bigger until the disconnection becomes overwhelming.

In additional to absenteeism, when a child is attending school, but hasn’t had a proper meal, concentrating and retaining information is significantly decreased.

As research has proven time and again, when you feed a child

a nutritious meal, they are able to concentrate for longer and learning is enhanced.

Yet, many families in Kamloops make it difficult to make ends meet.

When families are rushing in the morning and a child doesn’t have support or guidance, certain needs can be left unmet.

“Power Start provides healthier breakfasts — that is challenging sometimes for me as a single parent to provide,” Ault said.

“They also assist with brushing my children’s teeth, which can be challenging to get done first thing in the morning.”

Power Start operates every school morning and is now offered in four KamloopsThompson school district schools, with plans for expansion.

Every morning begins with a phone call to each household, letting them know when the bus is five minutes away.

Once children are on the bus, they are greeted by staff and volunteers as they head off to school.

At the school, children enjoy a nutritious breakfast and connect

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through Boys and Girls Club Power Start program socially while participating in activities.

Volunteers and staff ensure children are ready for school with toothbrushes in hand and support children in getting all their belongings in order for the day.

“Some kids literally roll out of bed onto the bus, where they will sometimes fall back to sleep,” said Kerry Woehle, manager of program operations at the Boys and Girls Club.

Ault said the phone call in the morning is great.

“It’s a signal to my children — when the phone goes off, they know the bus is on the way.

“It has made our mornings so much easier, I don’t have the morning struggles getting my kids up and fed and out the door.”

The program receives financial support from several local sources, including the school district, Urban Systems Foundation, Kamloops Rotary, West Rotary and Daybreak Rotary clubs, the Kelson Group and Ron and Rae Fawcett.

This year, funding also came from Variety — The Children’s Charity, which supports the cost of food and supplies for all the schools.

“At Variety, we see each child who has special needs as a champion and we’re inspired by the courage and determination, with which they conquer their individual challenges” said Bernice Scholten, executive director of Variety.

“By supporting the Power Start program, we want to help more children in Kamloops achieve their own little victories.

“Getting them to school and ensuring they have the nutrition they need to succeed is something we’re thrilled to celebrate with the kids and their families.”

In the 2014/2015 school year, the Power Start program is forecast to serve 18,055 breakfasts.

With this many mouths to feed, community support such

as that from Variety is essential to the success of the program.

If you would like to contribute to the Power Start program,

contact the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops at 250-554-5437 or go

online to bgckamloops. com and click the “Donate Now” button.

Traci Anderson is the executive director at the Boys and Girls Club

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February 5, 2015

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Exploring the Cayman mangroves by kayak JOHN GEARY

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’d read so much about the dangers of jellyfish, I couldn’t believe our guide, Bob, was about to reach into the water and pick up one up — in his bare hand.

“Hmmm . . . I wonder if we can navigate back out through the mangroves, to the beach ourselves?” I thought, visions of a suddenly incapacitated guide dancing through my head.

I worried for nothing, as it turned out.

While picking up a jellyfish is not usually a good idea in most cases, if you’re dealing with Cassiopea, or the upside-down jellyfish — a type of jellyfish living in the mangroves of Grand Cayman Island — you can pick it up and live to tell the tale.

It does have a mildly toxic sting, but it fits in the palm of your hand, so adult humans rarely feel it.

These jellyfish occur in Caribbean mangrove swamps and can appear in a variety of colours.

In an interesting example of symbiosis, Cassiopea is sometimes picked up by the crab species, Dorippe frascone, and carried on its back to help the crab defend itself against potential predators.

The unusual jellyfish were just one of the natural wonders we experienced paddling our two-person kayak through the mangroves from the big island’s Little Sound, located just south of Rum Point.

It took us about 20 minutes to paddle across an

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open bay into the sheltered mangroves, although it can take longer, depending how strong, and from which direction, the wind blows the day you paddle.

After, it was pretty easy paddling through the water trails of the mangroves.

Once into the mangroves, our sit-on-top kayaks became a floating

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school of environmental education as our guide explained the nuances of mangrove ecology.

The area we paddled through is part of an 8,500hectare wetland system, the central mangrove wetland, although only 1,500 hectares have environmental protection status.

There are three different

types of mangroves: red, black, and white.

They all feature unique characteristics, each one fulfilling a slightly different ecological role, providing shelter and food for different types of plant and animal life.

For example, the small upside-down jellyfish live in the red mangroves.

These mangroves butt up right against the ocean.

Crabs, turtles, spiny lobsters and sponges also inhabit the red mangrove.

Further back, the black and white mangroves provide nesting and food sources for birds like the Grand Cayman parrot, West Indian whistling duck and snowy egrets,

to name a few.

At one point while resting during our paddle, I could hear parrots squawking off in the distance. No luck seeing any though, at least not from our kayaks. They nest in the black mangroves just out of kayak accessibility.

While we didn’t see any parrots, I did spot a cowfish, briefly. It swam up behind Bob’s kayak while we listened to him explain mangrove ecology, but quickly dove deeper when he turned around to look at it.

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Hawksbill turtles hang out here because of the number of sponges that grow in the mangroves, sponges being a favourite food of that turtle species.

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Speaking of reptiles and amphibians — at one time, the Grand Cayman mangroves were home to a species of crocodile native only to the island, but they were wiped out in the 20th century to save turtles, which were being raised domestically for food there, at the time.

However, every now and then, rumours surface that maybe way back in the furthest reaches of the mangroves, there may be a few crocs still scraping out a living.

Bob told us that’s fueled by stories about a wild crocodile found on the island a few years ago and transferred to the Cayman Turtle Farm, a local research, conservation and education centre.

Just as we began to enter the bay on our return paddle, we got lucky and spotted a spiny lobster nestled down under the water.

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We have to stroke-strokestroke in order to make headway and our initial 20-minute trip became a 35-minute workout.

At one point, I’m thinking the sponges have it pretty good.

But, then, of course, I remember that I don’t have to worry about being eaten by a turtle.

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We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid.

Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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Cooks Ferry Indian Band is seeking an energetic and self-motivated Band Manager who will take on a variety of challenges and opportunities and play an integral role in the continued strengthening of the vision for the Cooks Ferry community.

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Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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

Vehicle is required.

For more information please call the Circulation Department at

250-374-0462

Looking for casual/part-time Mechanic located at the Kamloops Airport. Email resume to: accounting@rsandassociates. ca or fax 250-851-9250.

North Enderby Timber is looking to hire a Heavy Duty Mechanic.

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

Karen Pedersen, Parts Manager 950 Notre Dame Drive or email to:

kpedersen@smithgm.com 1-855-231-3787 www.smithgm.com

Driver Wanted

Please send your resume with a current drivers abstract to: Circulation Manager Kamloops This Week 1365B Dalhousie Drive Kamloops, BC V2C 5P6 Fax 250-374-1033

Experienced CDA preferably with prosthodontics module required for a very busy family practice. Must be reliable, a team player and have good manual dexterity. Ability to communicate with the Dental team and patients is a must.

Fax resume to 250-374-3256 or email: margaret.puredental @telus.net Experienced Medical Office assistant required for busy family practice office in Kamloops. Familiarity with MedAccess is preferred, MOA training essential. Candidate must be professional, able to multitask and have excellent communication skills. Initial PT hours with view to FT position after 3 months. Send cover and resume to: anderswilt@yahoo.ca

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

Education/Tutoring Dance Instructor Training!

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$500 & Under

Do you have an item for sale under $750?

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

Call our Classified Department for details!

Computer Equipment

RICKSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SMALL HAUL For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent.

Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!

250-377-3457

*some restrictions apply

WANTED! Newer MacBook Pro or MacBook Air 250-3711333

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

Stock up now. Campfire wood.

(250)377-3457.

Landscaping

Furniture

PETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S YARD SERVICE

Oak China Cabinet. $500/obo.

Armoire. $500/obo.

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

Time to prune your fruit trees.

Heavy Duty Machinery

Tree removal Dump runs Licensed & Certiď&#x192;&#x17E;ed

250-572-0753

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Misc Services www.castleandcritter.com 250-682-3956 Full House Checks

Comply with your insurance needs If you have to leave them behind

Potty Breaks

A mid day visit/walk for your dog

Stucco/Siding

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

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DMG 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift.

Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator.

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Medical Supplies Elec wheelchair Compass mid wheel drive new cond, ext cap batt incl + charger $2000obo (250) 554-7379

Misc. for Sale 1-set of Michelin Winters 235/70R16 on 5-bolt steel rims. $500. 250-554-1830.

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

Black Pine wood stove. $350/obo. 250-372-8484.

MISC4Sale: Camperette $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg.

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Pets Std POODLE pups, CKC, M/F, 16 wks, trained, all shots, health guarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, exc. pedigree, $1800. Camaraderie Kennels, Victoria (250)381-0855

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Reporting directly to the Circulation Manager, you will be responsible for timely delivery to our valued businesses and apartments.

The successful candidate will be paid in accordance to the Kamloops This Week/ CEPU Collective Agreement.

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

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

Excellent communication skills, valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and reliable vehicle are necessary.

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

Pet Visits

Kamloops This Week is looking for a highly energetic individual to join our team of Contract Drivers.

The applicant must have a suitable vehicle with all necessary insurance and a valid drivers license.

The Heart of Your Community

Medical/Dental

SHIPPER/RECEIVER.

Services

or drop off at 109 Victoria Street.

EARN EXTRA $$$

KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city.

Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462

is now accepting applications for a

View Our Entire Inventory At

kamloopsapartmentrent@shaw.ca

I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

6824352

950 Notre Dame Drive Kamloops, BC

Seeking Resident Manager couple that are willing to consider relocation. Must have strong communication skills, be computer literate and experience with the Residential Tenancy Branch an asset. Basic maintenance skills for plumbing, drywall, carpentry a must. Please submit resume via fax: 778-471-7170, email:

Vernon Service Company requires F/T Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter. $36/hr. Call 250-549-4444 or email: pres@aslanservices.ca

or email to: 950 Notre Dame Drive Kamloops, BC

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

Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

Employment

B15

Pets & Livestock

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

PETS For Sale?

TRI-CITY SPECIAL! for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. (250)371-4949 classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com *some restrictions apply.

ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $5-$10/ ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive Kamloops BC call for availability 250-374-7467

Misc. Wanted Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local

If you see a wildfire, report it to

1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks.

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FRIDAY, February 6, 2015

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale 6825687

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Transportation

For Sale By Owner

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

Bed & Breakfast

Recreation

Antiques / Classics

Reduced $134,000. Below assessed value. Buy before listed. 55+ Park. 2009 Mobile 3bdrm, 2-bath. 250-819-1051.

1/2bdrm clean quiet Apts $750/$850 a mnt + util. Senior discount available. Avail Now n/p, a/c, laundry, free parking, close to downtown (250) 3778304 2BDRM a/c, patio, n/p ref required heat and hot water incl (250) 376-1485.

55+, independent, community living, 925 sq ft luxury suite. $1950 mo. Activities, entertainment included. 250-8198419 or 778-470-8315

BC Best Buy Classified’s

�SHUSWAP LAKE!� VACATION RENTAL

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

Real Estate

Houses For Sale

55+ CONDOS

1 & 2 bdrm suites for sale.

STARTING AT

169.000

$

Call Doug at 250-376-4477

nkshca.webs.com

Acacia Tower

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 250682-3984 for more information. Asking $189,000.00

Mobile Homes & Parks For Sale The Willows 55+ fully secure condo on first floor across from North Hills Mall.

1072 sq ft. 2bdrm 2bth 5 appl incl $245,000 to view call 250376-6637.

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

SHOP LOCALLY

343 Nicola Street 1bdrm and bachelor suites starting @$645 per month includes utilities laundry facilities adult building no pets no smoking 1 year lease reference and credit check required

250-374-7455

CARMEL PLACE 55+ Quality Living in new medical building.

Studio suites with affordable rates, FOB entry, elevator, scooter stations and Telus Optik Package! Call Columbia Property Management to book your appointment: 250-851-9310 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.

North Shore. 2brm apt. Newly renovated. Lndry in bldg. N/S, N/P. $900/mo. 250-851-9310, 250-682-2761.

Sahali 2 bdrm apartment completely renovated, $1100/mo.

250-579-8428

Juniper Village 2 or 3 Bedroom Condos Juniper, 1-2 bathrooms Hot Water Heat Included. $1,000-$1,250 + Hydro Sunden Management Ltd (250) 376-0062

www.sundenmanagement.com

Place your classified ad in over 71 Papers across BC. Call 250-371-4949 for more information

Northland Apartments Student/Bachelor Suites Furnished/Utilities Incl’d Starting @ $850 per month

Duplex / 4 Plex

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Adult Oriented No Pets / No Smoking Elevators / Dishwashers Common Laundry Starting @ $800 per month

2Bdrm suite in 3-plex, 988 13th St. $700/mo. +util, avail March 1st. 250-376-0145.

Downtown 250-314-1135 North Shore 250-376-1427

North Kamloops 3bdrms, 1.5baths. N/S. $1200/mo. 250819-3338.

NORTH SHORE

Homes for Rent

1 and 2 bedroom apartments.

Clean quiet building.

Rents starting at $625 + utilities.

CALL 250-682-2293 250-682-0312 1&2/BDRM Suites

250-554-7888

The Sands, Lower Sahali.

Centrally located, renovated 1&2 Bdrms, $850-$1100. 250828-1711.

Shared Accommodation

Check out our Listings at

www.sundenmanagement.com

Call 250-376-0062 North Shore 3bdrms, close to shopping/bus. W/D, N/S, N/P. $1450/mo. +util. 371-7712.

Commercial/ Industrial

Commercial/ Industrial

FOR RENT NORTHSHORE COMMERCIAL BUILDING. 148 TRANQUILLE ROAD. 2 LEVELS, 1700 SQ.FT. OWN PARKING. HIGH TRAFFIC. TO VIEW CALL 250-319-2101

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

Private parties only - no businesses - Some Restrictions Apply

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

CALL 250-371-4949

1470 N. Plaza Lane • 555-0000

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The Heart of Your Community

4 Bridgestone Winters on BMW Rims 185/70R14 used one season. $400. 374-5251.

Set of Goodyear Ultra Winters.

P205/55-R16 on 5 stud rim will fit Mazda 3. $500. 851-0504.

Cars - Domestic

RV Pads

3bdrm house Downtown cls to RIH. F/S, N/P, N/S. $1200/mo+util+ref’s. 250-6754030/ 250-833-6095

Looking for a Rental in Kamloops or Logan Lake?

Auto Accessories/Parts

Furn room for female, on TRU express +util incl, np/ns $500/mo. 250-376-3801

2bdrm Down town fenced yrd 5 appl. N/P, N/S $1200 Avail Mar 1st (250) 319-4062

Clean, spacious, 2-bdrm, 1bath, top floor, Brock. Lots of storage. In-suite lndry, lrg backyard. Avail immed. N/S, N/P. $1000/mo. Call 1-250490-7169.

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

Rooms for Rent

RV sites, winterized, in town.

North Shore, fully serviced, incl cable, coin lndy, starting @ $525/mo plus power. 250376-1421

Brock 3bdrms. F/S, W/D, DW. Parking. N/S, N/P. $1800/mo.

250-376-0881.

RIVIERA VILLA

5 Star Resort in Scotch Creek B.C. 1-bdrm 1-bath Park Model.

Tastefully decorated guest cabin. One of only 15 lots on the beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat.

Provincial Park, Golf, Grocery/Liquor Store and Marina all minutes away. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot-tubs, Adult and Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground.

Asking $1500/week. 4 day, 1-week, 2-week & monthly rentals available.

BOOK NOW! FMI CALL 1-250-371-1333

North Shore $400 per/mo incl util & basic cable, np/ns 250-554-6877 / 250-377-1020 Roommate to share house, country living, pets okay. $800/mo. 250-377-3457.

1986 BMW Coupe 325i.

6cyl. 5spd. Looks good, runs good. Extras. $3,600. 250374-5251.

1998 Ford Contour. 4dr sedan.

4 cyl, auto. $1250/obo. 250372-9112.

97 Camaro Z28 350 6spd 120,000km black loaded $9,000obo (250) 319-7058

RUN UNTIL SOLD

Storage

ONLY $35.00(plus Tax)

Fenced storage yard 50’x140’.

Halston bridge area. $800/mo.

Suitable for contractor. 250851-0243.

*some restrictions apply call for details

Suites, Lower 1bdrm Brock. $750/month plus dd. Incl util. W/D. Private ent. N/S, no parties. Ref req.

250-571-3553 1BDRM South Shore remodeled priv prking W/D N/S N/P $900 Avail Feb.1st. 579-2066 2bdrm 4 working person or couple, central air, $850 ref vacant shared util 376-0633 2bdrm Brock $900 +dd util incl. sep ent no party, prefer mature ref req 250-376-0370 or 250-819-7994 Brock close to schools 2Bdrms n/s/p. $950mo. Feb 1st, 250-682-3199.

Large 2bdrm Basement Suite Westsyde. f/s w/d n/p n/s u/t inc. $1100 Call 250-319-7421

Suites, Upper 1bdrm +lrg lvg-room, main floor, bright, clean, N/Shore.

W/D. $900/mo. incld util. N/S, N/P. 250-376-1421.

Townhouses 1800sq/ft. newly updated unit in Aberdeen. 2bdrms, 2.5 baths, laundry. 2 parking spots. $1600. 250-320-7143.

2bdrm +den in Sahali, wd, ac, close to shopping/ bus, $1000 Avail Now. 250-318-4756 3BDRM 3bth Valleyview pet neg, $1300 close to school and shopping. Avail Immed.

250-374-5586 / 250-371-0206 Executive 3bdrms, 3-baths 1900/sqft in Tobiano. Hardwood floors, granite counters, gourmet appl. Avail March 1st. inclds all util/strata fees, pool.

Pets neg. $2200/mo. Call or text Danielle 250-319-5896.

Northshore 3-bdrm townhouse, 4 appl, $1000/mth n/p, 250-554-6877, 250-377-1020.

Sahali, 2bdrms. $1250/mo. +util. N/S, N/P. Avail March 1st. 250-318-4732.

Sahali 2-bdrms +den,1-bath. $1300/mo. inclds hydro, heat, A/C. 250-376-6609.

(250)371-4949

Motorcycles 2009 Vulcan LT Kawasaki.

Blue, 43,050kms. 1-owner. Excellent Condition. $4,750. 250372-7116.

Recreational/Sale 1991 27ft. 5th-Wheel. Fully loaded, like new. Everything incld. Shower, toilet never used. $8,000/obo. 250-5799029.

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. $16,900. 250-376-8471.

1995 Jayco Trailer 30ft. No slide-outs.

Good shape. $7500/obo. 250-851-0264.

1998 24ft. Citation Class C Motorhome.

163,000kms.

Well maintained with records. Ind. solar panel. $14,000. 250-523-6446.

2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6 winter pkg, fully loaded, $18,900/obo.

250-3761655.

2005 8ft. Okanagan Camper with solar panel. $10,500. 250554-8031.

TOWNHOUSES Best Value In Town

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

318-4321

lilacgardens1@gmail.com NO PETS

2006 36ft. Forest River Georgetown XL. Loaded, 19,560miles. 3-slides. Gen, winter pkg. Awnings. New Mich tires. $68,000. 3728820/574-0090.

26’ Champion motorhome, 440 motor. reno’d ($3000/receipts) $2675/obo.

778-4721547 9FT Okanagan Camper. F/S, bathroom.

Good shape. $3,500/obo. 250-376-1841.

FRIDAY, February 6, 20155

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Transportation

Recreational/Sale

Transportation

Legal

Trucks & Vans

Legal Notices

Fishing Truck 89 Ford Lariat F150 2-wd 173,000km V8-302 auto with canopy & boat loader asking $3000 250-376-4761

Run until sold

New Price $56.00+tax

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

Call: 250-371-4949

*Some conditions & restrictions apply.

Private party only (no businesses).

Scrap Car Removal

NEW LEER Truck Canopy.

82”x70”. White. $500, Call: 250-314-0072, 250-318-9851

CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT

374-0462

Trucks - Logging

B17

TAKE NOTICE (a) that LSF Manufacturing Ltd. intends to amalgamate with D&S Resources Ltd. to form a company which will be known as LSF Manufacturing Ltd.; and (b) that the director of LSF Manufacturing Ltd. has reasonable grounds for believing and does believe that LSF Manufacturing Ltd. will not be insolvent at the time at which the amalgamation takes effect.

AND TAKE NOTICE that a creditor of LSF Manufacturing Ltd. who or which objects to the amalgamation must provide to it at Suite 301-175-4th Avenue, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 3N3 a written notice of objection within 15 days of the date of this notice.

Adult

Sport Utility Vehicle 1981 GMC Suburban 4X4.

Re-built motor/trans.

Good shape. $2,900. 250-828-1808.

1992 GMC Dump Truck 366 V8 on propane, 5spd manual tranny, hyd brakes. Incl inbox hyd sander and 10’ snow blade. Clean title $12,500 obo 250-574-2766 or 250-376-1872

Boats 1996 Seadoo, 5-seater jet boat & trailer. New motor & impellars, many extras. Excellent shape. $7,000. 250-672-9887.

2003 Chev Tracker. 4cyl, auto. 130,000kms. Good condition. $6,000. 250-3747979.

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

Trucks & Vans 1993 Toyota Truck. New tires/wheels, 4x4. $6000/obo.

778-257-2471.

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 1998 Ford E350 cube van 16’box w/ramp V10 gas with auto tran $6100 250-459-2275 1999 Chev Dually diesel low km, great cond incl new canopy needs tires. $7500 (250) 319-1522 after 6pm 2005 Dodge 1500 Truck. 5.7L Hemi, canopy, new winters, good summers only 115,000 kms. $7,500. 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.

Legal Notices 6833237 BETWEEN: AND:

2007 Sea Doo Speed Boat, 4 Seater.$15,000obo Call 250320-5194 (after 6pm)or lv msg

Legal

Legal Notices

Escorts

1ST CHOICE

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Ask about our daytime specials & Stag Parties.

Call 24/7

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250-572-3623

Turn those unwanted items into cash.

Sell them in the Classifieds!

They may be just the thing someone else is looking for.

Attractive blond provides massage and much more. Ph. 250-376-5319 9am-9pm Hot Sexy Asian girl 23 years old 5’4” 36C 120lbs, Pretty, friendly and sweet. No rush 778-220-5372

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of Lewis Edwin McIntyre, deceased, formerly of 1-C, 1220 Hugh Allan Drive, Kamloops, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Lewis Edwin McIntyre, deceased, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors at Morelli Chertkow LLP, 300 - 180 Seymour Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 2E3, on or before March 2, 2015, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard of the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

Signed: Trevor John McIntyre and Meredith Ellen McGeough Executors of the Estate of Lewis Edwin McIntyre Solicitor: Scott Huyghebaert MORELLI CHERTKOW LLP

Legal Notices

Legal Notices NO: 050757 KAMLOOPS REGISTRY

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA THE OWNERS, STRATA PLAN KAS833

PETITIONER

CHERYL MELLOWS ALSO KNOWN AS CHERYL DRENNAN, LITIGATION REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY JOAN MELLOWS (DECEASED), AND ROYAL BANK OF CANADA RESPONDENTS

ADVERTISEMENT To: Cheryl Mellows also known as Cheryl Drennan, Litigation Representative of The Estate of Dorothy Joan Mellows (Deceased) TAKE NOTICE THAT on February 2, 2015 an order was made for service on you of an Amended Petition to the Court issued from the Kamloops Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number 050757 by way of this advertisement.

In the proceeding, the petitioner claim(s) the following relief against you: Order for forced sale as described in the Amended Petition to the Court.

You must file a responding pleading/response to petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you.

You may obtain, from the Kamloops Registry, at 455 Columbia Street, a copy of the Petition to the Court and the order providing for service by this advertisement.

This advertisement is placed by The Owners, Strata Plan KAS833 whose address for service is c/o Gillespie & Company LLP, 200 - 121 St. Paul Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 3K8, Attention: Stephen C. Bosdet.

250.374.7467

1 News Plaza • 555-0000

B18

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WEEKLY CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1. Yearly tonnage (abbr.)

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49. Severe & cruel 50. Before 51. It never sleeps 52. Used to be United ___ DOWN 1. Saucer’s companion 2. Foot controls 3. Administrative unit 4. Residential mortgage authority 5. High quality French brandy 6. Gilbert O’Sullivan song 8. Steeped beverage

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14. Mayan language 15. Create mentally 18. Atomic #45 19. 2000 pounds 20. Oceanic rise or fall 22. Did to excess 23. Pouch or baglike structure 24. Browning of the skin 27. A fitting reward (archaic) 28. Diego, Francisco or Anselmo 29. Cognate 31. Physicians 32. Duplicity 33. Doctor of Education 34. E. Canadian province 35. Beat thoroughly 36. $10 gold coins 37. Monarchs or dictators 38. Duke: “The Silver Fox” 39. Dull claptrap 40. Showed old movie 44. Express pleasure 47. Reciprocal of a sine

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Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku.

This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!

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WORD SCRAMBLE

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!

ANSWER 1: SHOVEL ANSWER 2: LOVERS

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to Valentines Day.

Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to winter.

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hen Kim Cecile found 438 Victoria Street, she knew it would be the perfect spot for the speciality coffee shop she had always wanted to open.

PDK Cafe, drawn from the initials of her children, opened its doors in December.

“I decided, before going back into the

corporate world, it was probably a good time to just give it a try,” Cecile said. “I love Kamloops and I was walking downtown and thought this would be perfect.”

Well-travelled and set on creating a welcoming atmosphere, she incorporated a raw, earthy theme to the decor and aims to

make everyone feel like they belong when they walk in the door. As for the response, Cecile said the support from the community and downtown businesses alike has been exceptional.

Meet the rest of the new downtown neighbours on page D6.

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Downtown Dialogue Neighbourhood prosperity Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association Zeb, Corey, Land Niki, Archie, Ranon, dy

Downtown is Downtown Tire Randy Hogg, Owner Length of ownership: Six months.

Time in Kamloops? My entire life.

Why Downtown? I like being downtown, central and convenient.

Did you Purchase the business or start it yourself? We purchased the building from another business.

Why did you get into the business? My very first job was in a tire shop. I love cars and I enjoy meeting new people. And, I like seeing our customers leave happy Area of specialization: Well, we do everything automotive: tires, brakes, mufflers, but our real product is great customer service.

What would you say to your loyal clients?

We appreciate your loyalty to us and we’ll be loyal to you! Oh, and thanks for the cookies!

What would you say to new customers?

Rest assured that you can send your son, daughter or grandmother to us and we’ll treat them fairly. You won’t have to come along to supervise. Problems, breakdown? Call us, we’ll pick you up.

Outside of work: passion/hobby: Family.

Hockey. I like the bush—hunting, camping and fishing.

Shout out to: To all of our new customers who came in to our new shop and gave us a chance. And to Clarence from Minute Muffler who helped with the transition and setup.

Best advice you’ve ever received: “Every day, try to make a difference.” (My partner, Gary Arens)

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The KCBIA is dedicated to maintaining a vibrant and livable downtown core. We believe having a complete neighbourhood is the key to this goal.

People make the difference. People living as well as working in the neighbourhood supply a built-in customer base for our businesses.

A robust residential population puts people on the streets throughout the day and into the evening, ending the after-five, ghost-town effect.

People hang out in their neighbourhood, enjoying themselves, patronizing coffee shops, restaurants, entertainment and cultural opportunities. They take possession of public space and take pride in caring for what is essentially their living room.

People bring energy and buzz; this in turn attracts more people. Everyone wants to be part of the vibrancy.

How do we help make this happen?

We focus on three main areas: Business development, safety/social and marketing.

Business development includes supporting and retaining current businesses, as well as attracting new ones.

Downtown has available office space that

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provides opportunities for services, technology companies and professionals. Adding more employers to our strong base of current anchors — banks, civic and entertainment facilities to name a few — puts working people into the neighbourhood. They shop here, spend time here and they love it. Before long, they want to live here, too.

People living downtown naturally play, socialize and exercise downtown.

This brings us to our safety and social focus, which is all about ensuring clean, safe and friendly places to hang out and engaging things to do. We want everyone to have a good experience downtown.

For the past 10 years, our Customer Care and Patrol (CAP) Team summer ambassador program has helped create positive experiences.

The ambassadors offer a friendly smile, a helping hand, eyes and ears on the street and the first point of contact for clients — a proven formula valued by everyone in the neighbourhood.

We are now working toward expanding this program to have a presence on the streets throughout the year.

Our third focus, marketing downtown Kamloops, goes well beyond the traditional.

We have been dedicating more resources to place management, concentrating on enhancing the experience.

This ensures people enjoy being downtown, whether they are shopping working, or taking in an activity or event.

That might be a game of giant checkers, listening to Live at Lunch music, tickling the ivories of the blue piano or finding great bargains at the sidewalk sales during Merchants Market.

Small, fun activities that engage and surprise on any given day are punctuated by major events with big crowds.

One of the benefits of the larger events is they encourage people who are not regular downtown visitors to come and discover what a fabulous downtown we have. We hear, “Wow, I never realized how awesome downtown Kamloops is,” all the time — and not just from our out-of-towners.

It is opposite to the old adage out of sight, out of mind. Once you set your sights on downtown Kamloops it sticks in your mind — of course, you will return.

Our events help us to say “Here we are, don’t you just love us?”

As you can see, our mission is all about community building. Build a complete neighbourhood and the result is neighbourhood prosperity!

Final Days of Turn Down the Heat Feb. 6 and Feb. 7 are the last days to drop off a sweater at a downtown business.

The province-wide Turn Down the Heat Week aims to promote energy conservation. It is a collaboration between the BIAs and FortisBC. Local businesses have been collecting warm clothing to be donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association Emerald Centre.

See which businesses are participating at downtownkamloops.com/turn-down-the-heat/.

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Downtown Leadership Award goes to Jason Fawcett of Kelson Group Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Downtown Leadership Award goes to Jason Fawcett and Kelson Group.

The board of the KCBIA created the Downtown Leadership Award to recognize ongoing leadership of and dedication to downtown Kamloops. The award is for those who have contributed to our goal of maintaining a vibrant and livable downtown core.

Active in the community is an understatement when it comes to describing Jason Fawcett.

Jason, a father of two and born and raised in Kamloops, is the vice-president of Kelson Group, vice-president of the United Way ThompsonNicola-Cariboo, coaches two soccer teams and manages his sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hockey team.

Off the field, he brings his daily life principles to work with him. The family-owned company started with its first property over 40 years ago and has established a vision to maintain and hold its properties long into the future.

Kelson Group believes in maintaining their properties to a high level, keeping customer service a priority, and pride themselves on their philosophy of giving back to the community.

Here in downtown Kamloops, it owns four properties, with the most recognizable being Kelson Place on the corner of Third Avenue and Victoria Street.

Community-minded and always giving back, Kelson Group supports projects and programs in Kamloops like the Homelessness Action Planâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rent Bank.

It has an established partnership with ASK Wellness, providing housing in its Jade Garden building, and are a sponsor Western Canada Theatre. It also participates in community service initiatives such as United Way Days of Caring and the Heart and Stroke Big Bike.

We in downtown Kamloops are thrilled to have such big community champions a part of our neighbourhood. It is families like the Fawcetts and companies like Kelson Group that have helped grow and encourage Kamloops to be a place we all love to call home.

The long-term plan is to have the award plaques of the recipients of the Downtown Leadership Award mounted in a public gathering space. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recipient was Gina Caputo of Genesis Fashion & Beauty Complex.

Five people/organizations were nominated this year (listed in order received): â&#x20AC;˘ Christina Grono, The Art We Are. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hard working, sustained through growth and business re-location, provides a unique, healthy, fun, cultural and artistic option in the downtown core. This is what gives our city flavour. I appreciate The Art We Are very much and I think the owner should be recognized for her efforts in business over the last 10 years.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Shalen Curle, Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Move Studio. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shay is a wellness promoter in body, mind

Downtown is Painted Pony Cafe Carol Camille, Owner Length of ownership: We opened Dec 1st, 2014 Time in Kamloops? Our family is from the Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Kemlups band and has lived in Kamloops for generations Why Downtown? I feel that the uniqueness of the downtown core is what Kamloops is all about and the variety suits our unique restaurant Jason Fawcett and Kelson Group building managers Rose Lemieux and Val Wouters outside Kelson Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dufferin Terrace in Sahali. KTW file photo

and spirit. She is also a kind and compassionate person who has a warm heart to everyone she meets. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a mentor and a leader in physical education through dancing such as hip hop, Zumba, Bowwa and all other forms of yoga.

Most of all, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a friend who has your back.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Move Studio is a relaxing and friendly place to work out and is inspiring couch potatoes like me to lead more active and healthy lifestyles.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Kamloops Art Gallery, Kamloops Art Gallery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bringing Luminocity to Kamloops, a 10-day, public, new-media event that saw over 25 regional, national and internationally acclaimed artists present their work in 13 locations downtown with more than 20,000 people in attendance.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Jason Fawcett, Kelson Group. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The family-operated company has been not only a strong supporter of downtown Kamloops, but a great ambassador of the City of Kamloops by way of its many donations and involvement to outstanding causes.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Caroline Dick, Electrictree Yarns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Caroline always goes above and beyond for her community. She has judged art shows, and taught felting classes to a local day program for adults who live with disabilities who are interested in learning about the arts. She continuously donates goods and her time for auctions and fundraising causes. She is an active advocate for social issues.â&#x20AC;?

We are so proud to be able to have all these wonderful people part of our community. It is ambassadors like them who are helping to set Kamloops apart from other urban areas to live, work and play.

Their community-mindedness, effort, drive and skill have not gone unnoticed and these community champions will not stop here. They are the people to keep watching because they are always doing great things.

Did you Purchase the business or start it yourself? We started it ourselvesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it has taken 20 years to bring our familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream to reality Area of specialization: We offer lean and healthy meats and game prepared in a traditional first nations flair but with some twists. We use some unique ingredients like fir boughs, sage and spruce tips that will surprise and delight you.

What would you say to your loyal clients? We are a new business and we are thankful that we already have many loyal customers. Thank you for spreading the word about us!

What would you say to new customers?

Welcome to our cultural experience. Try something new like our hominy corn soup, Saskatoon jam and Elk steak or stew. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Le 7uwi stillenâ&#x20AC;? (Real Good Food!)

Something about your business that people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know: We display First Nations artwork from around the province. Some pieces are for sale but many are not as they are treasures from our familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. And, we provide catering services for your special events.

Favourite meal that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make yourself: Chinese, Vietnamese and sushi!

Outside of work: passion/hobby: We are a big and close family and we have many family gatherings.

Shout out to: My family, for all of their hard work and support.

Best advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve received?: â&#x20AC;&#x153;You should open your own restaurant!â&#x20AC;? ( from our many loyal customers during the Pow Wow)

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FOR VALENTINE’S DAY, PAUL BOUGHT HIS WIFE A CARD, A BOUQUET OF FLOWERS, A NICE BOTTLE OF MERLOT, AND SCHEDULED HER FOR A PEDICURE TO MAKE UP FOR THE VACUUM SHE UNWRAPPED AT CHRISTMAS.

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id you know that car accidents, not sports injuries, are the most common source of concussions? A recent decision of the Supreme Court of BC dealt with a case with life-long effects.

“Helen” (not her real name), 17, was a passenger in a truck that drove off the road and hit a tree. Although she was wearing her seatbelt, her forehead struck the windshield, starring the windshield. She suffered a mild concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), as well as neck, back and soft tissue injuries.

The case was prudently brought to trial seven years after the accident, when Helen was still suffering from aftereffects. This allowed the court to evaluate the longer term consequences that can follow from such brain injuries.

Before the mishap, Helen was a delight to her family and friends. She had a fun-loving outgoing personality, did well in school and put most of her energy into her first love, sports.

The supervisor at her first part-time job described her as “fun loving, chatty, crazy, a joy to have around.” She wanted to be a police officer and likely could have become one or succeeded at an alternative career.

But after the accident, a different picture emerged.

While she worked hard to regain her former self, Helen was no longer organized, punctual or reliable. On college and university team projects, she was disorganized and always late, and her written communications were poor. Unlike before, she needed study aids like cue cards and frequent note reviews. She could only handle a reduced course load and took longer to earn her college diploma and university degree.

She lost her first job after university because of performance difficulties.

Her emotional and social profile also changed. She was seriously depressed for months after the accident. Long term, her personality became volatile. Her temperament could change quickly and she could become mean. She would sometimes say hurtful things, without realizing it. She became moody and a sometimes difficult person to be around.

Helen’s career prospects, as well as her ability to enjoy life and carry out ordinary tasks without assistance, were much reduced. In short, her life changed permanently for the worse.

The court pointed out that “mild” concussion or MTBI refers to the physical damage to the brain not the potential consequences, which in exceptional cases can be long-lasting and severe. There is no single objective test to establish MTBI, which may exist even if, as here, it wasn’t detected by an MRI scan.

The court assessed Helen’s lost career opportunities and reduced earning capacity at $1 million. It also awarded her compensation for the future care costs and other losses.

This case shows it’s important to have a thoroughly prepared and well-presented case in order to bring out the sometimes subtle consequences of a concussion – before-andafter differences in cognitive abilities plus changes in social skills, behaviour, mood and personality – all brought about by a “mild” concussion. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you.

Written by Janice and George Mucalov, LL.B.s with contribution by GILLESPIE & COMPANY LLP. This column provides information only and must not be relied on for legal advice. Please contact GILLESPIE & COMPANY LLP at 250.374.4463 or info@kamloopslawyers.com for legal advice concerning your particular case.

Lawyer Janice Mucalov is an award-winning legal writer. “You and the Law” is a registered trade-mark. © Janice and George Mucalov

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Live music: Reflections of Fleetwood Mac Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Feb. 6 and Feb. 7 Reflections of Fleetwood Mac, featuring Renea Denis, Pauline Kyllonen, Matt Stanley, Nicole Clay and Sabrina Weeks. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets available at the front desk, 339 St. Paul St., for $25 in advance. Tickets are also available at the door for $30. Seating is first-come, first-serve.

Live music: Four Play Blue Grotto Feb. 6 and Feb. 7 8 p.m. $5 cover charge Karma Yoga Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Move Studio 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 7

Kamloops Symphony: Baroque Splendour Sagebrush Theatre 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy the clarity, energy and delicacy of the Baroque period. From Water Music to Suite No.3, this will be an evening of enchantment.

Mobile nursing foot care in town Whole Health Care provides basic and advanced foot care to Kamloops residents.

To be a Foot Care Nurse (FCN) one must be an LPN or RN with a recognized foot care course.

Colleen and Heidi are RNs and FCNs. Our knowledge and years of experience have taught us that client safety must be our number one concern. It is important for the client to know and understand what is required to care for their feet. Special skills are necessary for the diabetic foot and for those with circulation issues.

Medical standards require that certain procedures are followed. Foot soaking is not the acceptable standard due to the high risk of infection.

All foot care is done with the use of sterilized pre-packaged instruments.

Treatment is complex and takes approximately one hour.

We wish the residents of Kamloops to know that nursing foot care is for all ages. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had the privilege of meeting some wonderful Kamloops residents and look forward to meeting and serving a larger clientele.

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Tuesday, Feb. 10

Wednesday, Feb. 11

Seminar: Google Partners Connect 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce and ROI Media Works are hosting a livestream Google event on Feb. 11 and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re invited to join them. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great opportunity to learn about how to grow your business from Google experts.

Free to attend â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but RSVP as soon as possible, space is filling up. Register at partnersconnect.withgoogle.com/event/roimedia-works

Sakred Skin and Studio

320 Victoria St. 250-828-1313 Feb. 14, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. only, Sakred Skin wants to help animals in need. Any friendship, love, relationship, Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-themed tattoo will help an animal (walk-ins only). A portion of all tattoo proceeds that will go to the BCSPCA. There will be music, treats, valentines and much more! This is a great cause â&#x20AC;&#x201D; animals need love too!

248 Victoria St. 250-571-1902 Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Special: 60-minute massage, which includes hot stones on the back, aromatherapy and warm paraffin wax for the hands. $50.

Live in the Lounge Lake City Casinos 8 p.m. to midnight Dallas Smith Sagebrush Theatre Doors open at 7 p.m.

Tickets start at $54.52 and are available from Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483 or online at kamloopslive.ca.

Heading downtown for Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day? Here are some spots that will have specialty offers:

All About You Massage and Relaxation

Doc and the Disorderlies The Art We Are 7 p.m.

Entry fee is by donation. Doc and the Disorderlies will be fundraising for Save A Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heart.

Miniature painting class High Octane Comics Noon to 4 p.m.

Downtown is romantic

Food is comfort.

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Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Move Studio

831 Victoria St. 250-372-9642 Bring a sweetie and get your stretch on!

Two-for-one classes at Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Move Studio Feb. 13, Feb. 14 and Feb. 15 Yoga/Dance/Fitness 10 Classes to choose from Class schedule at letsmovestudio.com

The Plaza Hotel

405 Victoria St. 250-377-8075 Fireside Steakhouse and Bar Four-course set menu, $55 per person.

Persimmion salad, house-made gnocchi, tenderloin filet or cioppino rose and layered chocolate mousse for dessert. Suggested wine pairings for all dishes.

Full menu at theplazahotel.com

Vittorioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Downtown

Inside the DoubleTree

by Hilton Hotel Kamloops 339 St. Paul Street â&#x20AC;˘ 250-851-0026 Some restrictions apply. Ask your server for details.

650 Victoria St. 250-851-2112 February is Chocolate Lovers Month. Share pasta plate, $29.95 per person. Share meat platter $39.95 per person. Includes one shared dessert: Chocolate ice cream, chocolate cake or chocolate trifle.

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Red Collar Brewing

Annamarie and David Beardsell opened the craft brewery on Lansdowne Street in mid-October and business is booming.

Right now, their doppelbock, a German-style highalcohol beer, is the most popular on the menu. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The downtown core, to me, is the heart of the city and, unless there interesting things in the downtown core, cities die. So, I love it, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been great,â&#x20AC;? David said.

JOIN US AS ALL OF FEBRUARY IS VALENTINEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

Chocolate Lovers

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Choice of Starter t Caesar Salad for 2 House Salad for 2 t Soup of the Day DINNER ENTREE

Share Pasta Plate Plate includes: Fettuccini Alfredo, Spaghetti Bolognese, Penne Marinara and Garlic Bread for 2 $29.95 per person

Share Meat Platter

Plate includes: Chicken Parmesan, 1/2 Rack of Ribs, Pork Button Bones and a platter of Spaghetti Marinara and seasonal Vegetables and Deep Fried Brussel Sprouts $39.95 per person BOTH OPTIONS ABOVE INCLUDE ONE SHARE DESSERT, CHOICE OF:

Chocolate Ice Cream, Chocolate Cake or Chocolate Trifle Open Thu & Fri for Lunch 12:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Open Daily for Dinner 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Dancy Pants Boutique Margo Larose, longtime owner of En Avant School of Dance in Vernon, brought Dancy Pants to Seymour Street in May 2014. She stocks dance attire, figure-skating gear, gymnastics supplies and fitness wear.

Real Deals on Home Decor Michelle Mistal opened Real Deals on East Lorne Street seven months ago. The destination shop carries a range of home-decor items and is open Thursdays through Saturdays.

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Painted Pony Cafe

Carol Camille and her mother-in-law Evelyn, both of the Tk’emlups Indian Band, first had the idea of bringing First Nations food to a mainstream restaurant 20 years ago. They opened the Painted Pony Cafe at 705 Victoria St. in December, introducing a menu that features elk steak, elk stew, deer stew, deer steak, buffalo burgers, salmon and more. As First Nations people, Carol said they wanted to make the food they eat regularly available to the broader community — and the response has been gratifying. “The business is all new to us and I think it’s going really well. I’m happy with the support we’ve gotten from the community. Just a big thank you to everyone for supporting our business,” Carol said.

Dave Eagles photos

OMG - Valentine’s Day is coming up!

Sure, but why the OMG?

Too much pressure to find the right gift Easy - Take Brenda to Dorian Greek House for dinner. It’s romantic and they have a fantastic Seafood platter for 2, PLUS WINE for only $79

You’re a lifesaver, thanks - I’ll call to make a reservation.

DATEatNIGHT Kinetic Energy Healthcare and Wellness Centre Multidisciplinary health-care centre Kinetic Energy in Lansdowne Village opened in early December. The clinic has a team of eight professionals, including a medical doctor, physiotherapists, a chiropractor, registered massage therapists and personal trainers. “Initially when we thought about what we could do here in Kamloops that is going to be beneficial to the community and helpful to the downtown core, it was to have some place where people can go and access different types of health care,” said medical director Brian Pasula. “We want to have more of a team approach.” They also offer walk-in services from noon to 6 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m. on Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

#430 Victoria Street Kamloops, BC. (250) 377-8786

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