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WHAT HAPPENED TO WOLF?

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Second in a three-part series

Wolf Sellmer, his son and a third investor purchased the Kamloops MEDIchair Ltd. franchise, with plans for expansion. But financial problems arose and the parent company sued for $600,000. In Part 2 of a three-part series, we look at lawsuits filed against Wolf and speak to a creditor still owed hundreds of thousands of dollars. TURN TO PAGES A6 AND A7

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A worker killed at Domtar on June 29 worked at the plant for 37 years, the union representing workers at the Kamloops pulp mill said Wednesday. Unifor issued a statement on the death of Jim G. Macleod, who died in an incident involving a crane at the mill. “Nobody should lose their life while trying to earn a living,” said Unifor national president Jerry Dias. “On behalf of all Unifor members I want to extend our deepest sympathy to Jim’s family, loved ones and work colleagues.” Domtar reported two employees were injured in the accident, one of them fatally. It is co-operating with a WorkSafeBC investigation. The union said the injured worker is Ross Thompson, “who was injured in the crane incident and is now healing at home.” The union said Macleod, 57, was an active union member through committees and as a delegate. “Macleod was a dedicated leader who faithfully represented his fellow members in the best possible manner,” the union said. On Tuesday, the union held a flag-lowering ceremony with Macleod’s family, staff, retirees and Domtar officials. Unifor’s western regional director, Joie Warnock, said it will support the investigation, including how to prevent similar workplace accidents.

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Absolute discharge handed to Mountie OFFICER ADMITTED TO STRIKING SPOUSE WITH OPEN PALM CAM FORTEMS

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A Kamloops Mountie who admitted to extending his arm and striking his spouse in the face with an open palm will receive an absolute discharge — and no criminal record — but his name is no longer protected by a publication ban. Const. Kristoffer Reinburg, 38, was charged with assault in connection to an incident on Dec. 19, 2016, involving his spouse. The Crown and defence made an earlier joint submission asking for a conditional discharge that would be granted after Reinburg served 12 months of probation. But provincial court judge Richard Hewson said he would instead grant an absolute discharge because — unlike a conditional discharge — it does not carry a conviction under the B.C. Criminal Records Review Act. “After a careful consideration of all the circumstances of this case, I find that it would be contrary to the public interest to impose a sentence that would result in Mr. Reinburg being considered to have been convicted under the law of this

province,” Hewson said in his ruling. “It is in the public interest to ensure that people like Mr. Reinburg can continue to serve the public without the burden of a conviction or an order that would be deemed to be a conviction under the provincial legislation.” Hewson said it is an aggravating factor that Reinburg is a police officer and that the event took place “within earshot, if not actually in the presence, of the offender’s child.” On Dec. 19, 2016, Reinburg returned home from a RCMP Christmas party and began arguing with his wife. “As Mr. Reinburg passed by the complainant on his way to tend to the child, he extended his arm and hit her in the face with his outstretched palm,” Hewson said in his ruling. The woman was not injured, but Hewson found the action constitutes assault. However, despite a difficult Crown case for conviction, Hewson said, Reinburg pleaded guilty at an early stage, sought counselling and is remorseful. “Second, the incident was at the very lowest end of the spectrum of violence I am accustomed to seeing in assault

cases,” Hewson said. “The assault was a spontaneous loss of self-control.” Prior to sentencing, Hewson heard from both Crown prosecutor Juan O’Quinn and defence lawyer Brad Smith, arguing for a publication ban that would protect the identity of Reinburg’s spouse and, by extension, the officer. Kamloops This Week argued against the ban, noting the importance of justice being seen to be done when an RCMP member is involved. “The concept of ‘proper administration of justice’ includes more than just the interests of the people immediately involved in a case,” Hewson said following submissions on Wednesday. “It includes the general public, who have a concern about the manner in which incidents of domestic violence are dealt with in the courts and also have an interest in the manner in which allegations against police officers are dealt with.” Hewson ruled a publication ban is not in the interest of the administration of justice and cancelled his earlier order made before sentencing submissions in May.

Coquihalla crash kills two Two people died in a single-vehicle crash on the Coquihalla Highway on Tuesday morning. A vehicle hit a deer near Exit 336, the exit to Logan Lake, at just before 5 a.m. Kamloops firefighters and paramedics attended the scene, where two people were reported dead and a third person was taken to Royal Inland Hospital.

From the river to Prince George

The RCMP’s senior media-relations officer has confirmed the whereabouts of the teenaged girl who went missing after fleeing from Kamloops Mounties by jumping into the Thompson River. Staff Sgt. Annie Linteau said the girl

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BRIEFS who escaped from police on June 29 was found on July 2 in Prince George. At about 2 a.m. on June 29, Mounties were alerted to a report of a stolen bicycle. The bicycle was recovered and RCMP later used a dog to find a teenaged girl hiding beneath a dock on the Thompson River beside Royal Avenue on the North Shore. “The girl was subsequently arrested in connection with the bicycle theft,” RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said the day after the incident. “During her arrest, the girl escaped custody from police and entered the river prior to being

placed in handcuffs.” The girl was seen swimming toward Rabbit Island. Shelkie said the Kamloops Fire Rescue boat was called out and used a thermal imaging camera in the search. The next day, police continued the search, using the police dog service, air support and Kamloops Search and Rescue volunteers. Linteau said the Independent Investigations Office of BC, which had been notified and was monitoring the case, has been informed of the latest developments. She said police are continuing their investigation.

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Kamloops Mounties are investigating after two vehicles went up

in flames early Tuesday morning. The first fire, which was called in at 3:15 a.m., involved a car under the south side of Overlanders Bridge. About 10 minutes later, firefighters were called to the 1100-block of Bentley Place in Brocklehurst, where a motorhome was on fire and parked close to a house. RCMP Staff Sgt. Robert Daly said there were no injuries involved in either blaze. Despite the fact the fires are suspicious and were ignited within minutes of each other, Daly said investigators have not yet found any investigative links between the two incidents. Anybody with information is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000.

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Rhythmic gymnastics athlete Danielle Juilfs competes at the 2013 Special Olympics BC Summer Games in Langley. The 2017 Games are in Kamloops and begin Thursday with the opening ceremony at Sandman Centre beginning at 7 p.m. Competition will take place Friday and Saturday at various venues.

Let the 2017 Special Olympics BC begin More than 1,600 athletes, coaches and mission staff have arrived in Kamloops for the 2017 Special Olympics BC Summer Games. The three-day event, which begins Thursday with the 7 p.m. opening ceremony at Sandman Centre, will have more than 1,000 volunteers helping in the heat. Spectators are welcome at the opening ceremony and admission is free. Water will be of the utmost importance as the Special Olympics athletes will be competing in temperatures expected to reach 37 C on Thursday and Friday and 35 C on Saturday. Athletes will compete in 11 sports — fivepin and tenpin bowling, athletics, basketball, bocce, golf, powerlifting, rhythmic gymnastics, soccer, softball and swimming — and will represent eight sport regions in B.C. and the Yukon. Bowling action will be held at Bowlertime and Falcon Lanes, athletics events will take place at Hillside Stadium, basketball will hit the floor at South Kamloops secondary and the Kamloops School of the Arts, bocce and soccer will be played on McArthur Island, golf will take place at the Kamloops Golf and Country Club, powerlifting and rhythmic gymnastics will

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Stephan Schoeller runs a race at the 2013 Special Olympics BC Summer Games in Langley.

be performed at the Sandman Centre, softball will hit the diamond at the Tournament Capital Ranch and swimming will make a splash at the outdoor Brocklehurst Pool. All events will take place on Friday, while all but powerlifting will continue on Saturday, the final day of the Games. The full schedule of events can be found online at tinyurl.com/ y7w44n3m.

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Westsyde Pool set to re-open in two months RECREATION FACILITY NEXT TO SECONDARY SCHOOL HAS BEEN CLOSED SINCE JUNE 2015 ANDREA KLASSEN STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

More than two years after it was shut down, Westsyde Pool is finally close to re-opening. Project manager Matt Kachel said the pool, where crews are rebuilding the entire structure surrounding the pool tank from the foundations up, is on target to open by early September. He said the pool could return to use slightly earlier if good weather allows workers to stucco the building faster than planned. “It’s just the guys,” Kachel said of what remains to be done. “The guys are going around hanging the lights. The mechanical ducts just went up in the last few weeks. The scaffolding came off. It’s really just the insides of the building that need to come together now.” The $3-million project, which began last summer, included a full rebuild of three walls of the pool enclosure, including foundation work, and a new roof. Only one original wall remains and it’s also been partially rebuilt to turn the once-sloped pool roof into a square building simi-

The rebuilt Westsyde Pool building as seen from the outside. ANDREA KLASSEN/KTW

lar to what swimmers see at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre. Kachel said users should enjoy a better ambiance at the pool, which now contains large windows, a higher ceiling and brighter paint colours. The city has expanded the building slightly and crews are also upgrading the building’s lobby to give it a more modern finish. New exercise equipment for the facility’s fitness centre is due to arrive in July, with the old machines going to School District 73. A new climbing wall and rope swing, which Kachel said will be safer than the models installed

in the pool before its closure, are on order. Kachel said the new design will prevent the issue that saw the pool shuttered in June of 2015. At that time, the city discovered water had penetrated through the pool’s ceiling and its moisture barrier and into the roof, rotting it from the inside out. In the event of excess moisture in the new design, water could build up on the walls, but can’t penetrate the building’s joints, Kachel said. “People might view that as a problem, but we want to control where that condensates and, if

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it’s on the outside of the wall, it can evaporate,” he said. He added it could also serve as a signal when the building’s aging HVAC system reaches the end of its life — something expected over the next five years. Kamloops council opted to exclude the system from the repair project. At the time, thenmayor Peter Milobar said the city would look at whether use of the pool had increased and could convert the facility to a gymnasium if the numbers weren’t healthy. Kachel said the building is designed so a new HVAC system can be slotted in easily, if needed. The building’s roof is also prewired for solar panels. Work remaining includes stuccoing the outside of the building, window installation, re-pressurizing the building’s systems and site cleanup. While the project hit a major delay at the beginning of the year — workers installed decking material that hadn’t been treated to the city’s specifications in the roof — Kachel said the project remains on budget, with only time lost to the mistake. COMMUNITY PARTNER:

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LOCAL NEWS Notice of Disposition Pursuant to sections 26(3) and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Kamloops (the “City”) is disposing of land located adjacent to 887 Puhallo Drive and 890 Bebek Road legally described as: PID: 012-020-516, That Part of Lot 32, Section 7, Township 21, Range 17, West of the 6th Meridian, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 22433, Shown on Plan 40209 (“Pt. Lot 32”) and PID: 023-030-224, Lot 8, Section 7, Township 21, Range 17, West of the 6th Meridian, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan KAP54418 (“Lot 8”). The City is transferring the fee simple title of Pt. Lot 32 to Maureen Shields for the purchase price of $10,000 and of Lot 8 to Roland and Lucila Walker for the purchase price of $10,000. Any enquiries may be directed to David Freeman, RI(BC), Asst. Director, Dev. & Eng. Services/Real Estate Manager at 250-828-3548.

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Mcleod wants to better promote city to businesses I’m a good “communicator.

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A Kamloops city council candidate said he wants to make business attraction his focus if he is elected in September’s byelection, but not at the expense of the environment. Todd Mcleod said he wants the city to be more aggressive in promoting Kamloops to businesses, to encourage young people to stay in the city. But the air ambulance medic said experiences he has had working in and around Fort McMurray make him wary about what kind of business the city should try to attract. Mcleod said working in medical clinics in the Northern Alberta city showed him major industrial drilling could cause major ecological devastation and social issues. “In Northern Alberta, there’s not a lot of population there except for Fort Mac itself,” he said. “But Kamloops, we’re — and the Ajax mine is a good example of this — we’re too close as a city.” Mcleod said he also wants to see the city ramp up its enforce-

I’m opinionated, too, but I’m also someone who’s good at working as a team. I feel I might as well give it a try.

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— TODD MCLEOD, running for city council

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Todd Mcleod, an air ambulance medic, is the latest to put his name forward in the Kamloops byelection.

ment when it comes to illegal secondary suites and ensure it’s not allowing homeowners to grandfather in suites that aren’t up to code. “Illegal suites, they’re not paying the proper taxes. Garbage collection is an issue, parking is an issue,” he said. “I have no problem with people having secondary suites, but I want it done properly.” McLeod said he

has considered a run for city council for some time, but he has not had time due to his work schedule, which sees him spend two weeks at a time serving First Nations communities in Manitoba. “I just feel that I’m a good fit,” he said. “I’m a good communicator. I’m opinionated, too, but I’m also someone who’s good at working

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as a team. I feel I might as well give it a try.” Mcleod said he wants to approach the sitting council as a team player, not as an outsider trying to change course. “I’m not going to criticize what they’ve done up to now,” he said. “I think, for the most part, they’ve done pretty good. It could go either or both ways depending on your opinion.” There are now 10 challengers for the two council seats vacated on June 30 by Ken Christian and Marg Spina. Other candidates are Stephen Karpuk, Sadie Hunter, Jennifer Adams, Nicholas Adams, Kevin Krueger, Bill Sarai, Gerald Watson, Jesse Bochek, Ray Dhaliwal.

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Babban (left) and Sumer Dhillon plan to retain the Plaza Hotel’s heritage state, add a boutique touch and get feedback from the public.

Heritage Plaza Hotel has new owners AND THEY PLAN TO REOPEN BUILDING’S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE IN AUGUST

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A heritage hotel icon in downtown Kamloops has sold. Sumer and Babban Dhillon, local husband and wife entrepreneurs who also own Tumbleweeds pub and liquor store in Dallas, took over the Plaza Hotel on June 30. Sumer told KTW the unique heritage of the property, which is located at Victoria Street and Fourth Avenue, made it an attractive investment, one the couple adds to a portfolio that includes a Barnhartvale cattle ranch and a Vernon liquor store. They also formerly owned Gateway Travel Centre in east Kamloops. “I was looking for something to invest in,” Sumer said. “That’s when this came up and it had its own heritage value. It’s unique.” The five-storey, 67-room hotel was built in the late 1920s, designed in a Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style that was popular at the time. The same architect also designed the recently renovated Rex Theatre a block south at Seymour Street and Fourth Avenue. The Plaza is a prominent downtown landmark — visibly iconic for its iron railings, stucco siding and arched windows and doors. It is also a registered heritage site through the City of Kamloops. The registry says it was conceptualized as a community hotel to help promote Kamloops as a tourist destination. “We will keep it in its heritage state and add a boutique touch to it and then get feedback,” Sumer said. “We’re excited.” The Dhillons will also reopen the shuttered restaurant. More than a dozen employees were laid off when the Fireside Lounge closed earlier this year. “We’re opening the lounge back,

Last year, the City of Kamloops used $100,000 of its share of provincial gaming revenue to improve local playgrounds. When you play with BCLC, you #PlayItForwardBC calling back the employees,” Sumer said. Babban said letters have yet to be issued to former employees, but the couple hopes to open the restaurant during the first week of August A new, lower-priced menu offering breakfast, lunch and dinner is in the works. It is unclear whether live music will be return. Musicians did perform until about a year before the hotel closed the Fireside Lounge The Plaza Hotel has changed hands several times in its storied history and title search records indicate the last owner was Macdonald Development Corporation out of Vancouver. Kamloops city councillor Tina Lange is also a former owner. While Sumer would not disclose the sale price, B.C. Assessment valued the property at $3.7 million as of July 2016. The previous year’s assessment was listed at $3.2 million. Asked about future plans for the Plaza, Sumer said no renovations are required at this time. Extensive renovations to the hotel were completed in 2012, capping a 15-year transformation. “The rooms are very good, everything is good,” Sumer said. “We will be upkeeping that.” Act Adventures and Chimera Theatre are no longer operating historical walking tours out of the Plaza. The companies had temporarily leased the Fireside Lounge space this past spring.

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Lawsuits piled up after Sellmer began borrowing large amounts of money CAM FORTEMS STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

o Chris Sellmer, his dad Wolf was a “rock star” with money — and he wanted to follow in his footsteps as an accountant. After graduating with an accounting degree a little more than a decade ago, however, Chris didn’t want to manage other people’s money. He wanted to go in business with his dad on a new venture with a growing demographic — medical supply that included scooters, wheelchairs and other devices that would help seniors with their mobility.

In 2006, father and son, along with a third investor, purchased the existing franchise for MEDIchair Ltd. Wolf sold his accounting practice to focus fulltime on the franchise. “We were building something,” said Chris, recounting at its peak he worked “back sweat crazy” in the operation. Like any venture, the profits didn’t come quickly and easily. “It didn’t grow as fast as we wanted,” Chris said. “The idea was to get to multiple locations and grow it and sell it off.” In 2008, the pair bought the Penticton franchise with plans to expand and locate or purchase MEDIchair franchises in the Interior. PROBLEMS WITH PROFIT According to a lawsuit filed by MEDIchair LP in 2012, the partners became delinquent in payments. In what would become a familiar refrain, they made a deal to renew payments, personally guaranteed at $25,000 a month. The company alleges the numbered company operated by Wolf and Chris failed to live up to the agreement. By January 2015, it claimed they owed more than $500,000. Five months later, it filed a

lawsuit in B.C. Supreme Court seeking $600,000. The Sellmers countersued, alleging broken agreements by the parent company. That was the year Chris said their Penticton and Kamloops locations hit a total of $3 million in revenues. Chris said he was confident in their success, but noted he had an inkling of his father’s problems. “I was always worried. I was the worry guy,” he said. “It was dad moving money in and out. . . . I didn’t have the same level of confidence. I didn’t see the big picture.” Part of that big picture was a dispute simmering in the background over a Cawston property jointly owned with Wolf’s brother, Gottfried, and his wife Lynnette. The Sellmer family called the property “the ranch.” Wolf and Tricia were sued by their close relatives and partners in the operation for a claimed failure to live up to a letter of intent signed to forgo ownership in return for cancellation of their debts. Gottfried and Lynnette accused Wolf of pulling out nearly $3 million in loans, while Wolf and Tricia countersued for misappropriation of assets.

KTW FILE PHOTO Wolf Sellmer was jailed in the cellblock of the Kamloops Law Courts on May 19, 2016, after failing to produce documents sought by his creditors. Two weeks later, he was found dead in his home on Shuswap Road.

I was always worried. I was the worry “guy. It was dad moving money in and out. . . . I didn’t have the same level of confidence. I didn’t see the big picture.

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— CHRIS SELLMER on doing business with his dad

LOANS PILING UP Court documents show a picture of W.A. Sellmer Ltd. quietly going to the equivalent of a rich person’s pay day lender starting in late 2012. Wolf and associated companies borrowed $50,000 from Kamloops development firm Lane’s End at a 10 per cent interest rate — quadruple that for a standard

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mortgage and higher than a basic unsecured consumer loan. That loan would be followed by another, for $150,000, at the same terms three months later. By March of 2012, Wolf and Chris would secure a third loan in the amount of $300,000. Lane’s End, a Kamloops-based real estate development company, filed suit in April of 2015, seeking repayment of several hundred thousand dollars and

a claim of an $880,000 builder’s lien on the Shuswap Road property where it was building an extensive barn complex, primarily for Sara Sellmer, Wolf’s daughter, who was a nationally ranked equestrian competitor. Wolf was making payments to the property owner in a lease-toown deal. At the time of the first court filing, Lane’s End sought $1.5 million from the Sellmers, some of it at 15 per cent interest. At the same time, MEDIchair LP was suing its franchisees. WOLF JAILED On May 19, 2016, Wolf was found in contempt of court and jailed for hours by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Dev Dley for failure

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DAVE EAGLES/KTW This building on Victoria Street used to house Kamloops’ MEDIchair outlet, owned by Wolf Sellmer and his son, Chris. The father-son duo eventually ran into a series of financial troubles that consumed their business.

to produce dozens of documents sought by his creditors, including tax returns from his companies, the ranch, property appraisals and mortgage documents. Nearly a dozen lawsuits filed in B.C. Supreme Court show Wolf was borrowing money secured by property from a number of lenders. These included a numbered company, Wolf and Tricia’s close relatives and Kamloops lawyer Gerald Watson, who partnered with other investors in a series of four loans. A lawyer acting for one of the creditors, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the abiding question for any lender or lawyer looking at the bigger picture is: where did all the money go? A tally of debts from court filings records loans of more than $4 million. Some of those came from Watson and his partners by way

of unsecured loans. In an interview, Watson said he is limited in what he can say due to a negotiated settlement. Since starting his law practice in 1996, Watson had worked professionally with Wolf and was interested in a stake in MEDIchair. “It was a short-term loan that was going to equity in MEDIchair,” Watson said. “My money and my partners’ money was going to be converted to part-ownership.” According to court documents, those loans totalled $700,000. Watson said considerable payment was returned at 15 per cent interest, but there are debts that will never be repaid. “It’s a large number,” he said. Throughout the early days of the lawsuits, Chris said he continued to have confidence, though he questioned the barn development being financed and developed by

Lane’s End on property the Sellmers did not even own. “It got completely out of control. . . . That just basically wore him out.” FIGHTING AN ‘ONSLAUGHT’ Some of the lenders made loans secured by real property. In 2015, they began court proceedings that would result in judgments and orders to turn over Sellmer’s properties for sale. Other lawsuits filed after Wolf’s death include from former clients and family members who borrowed themselves from lines of credit due to their trust in Wolf. Many of them received default judgments, but there appears to be no money left from Wolf’s assets. Watson said he’s familiar with the raft of lawsuits seeking repayment following Wolf’s death. “I don’t know [what happened to the money],” he said. “I don’t like the way it ended up.”

IN THIS SERIES PART 1 July 4 edition of KTW and online at kamloopsthisweek.com Wolf Sellmer was a successful accountant and provided for his family — but were his finances stretched too thin? PART 2 July 6 edition of KTW and online at kamloopsthisweek.com In 2011, Wolf Sellmer began borrowing money from private lenders, sometimes at very high interest rates, and everything began to come undone PART 3 July 7 edition of KTW and online at kamloopsthisweek.com The text message warning of a hit, the man scoping out the property and the potential second person in the house when Wolf Sellmer died

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onnor McDavid, the superstar who toils for the Edmonton Oilers, just signed a massive eight-year, $100-million contract. Steph Curry of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, has been inked to a five-year deal that will pay him $40 million per year. And J.J. Reddick has joined the same league’s Philadelphia 76ers, where he signed a one-year contract that will give him $23 million. These are all world-class athletes who have parlayed their talent into terrific paydays and, no doubt, they all picked up a hockey stick or basketball with nothing more than a passion to play in their souls. That a thirst for sport has made them wealthy beyond belief is a bonus for them and their families, but the sheer monstrosity of pro athlete contracts these days has some fans shaking their heads in disbelief. For the old-school sports fanatic who prefers watching games in which the players are truly competing for the love of the game, there is no better place to be this weekend than Kamloops. The Tournament Capital is hosting the 2017 Special Olympics BC Summer Games, perhaps the one remaining sporting event that is as pure as can be. These amazing athletes will be competing not for big contracts, not for ego-feeding glory, but for the thrill of being the best they can be in events they love. The three-day event begins Thursday at Sandman Centre, where the opening ceremony will start at 7 p.m. Admission is free and spectators are welcome. So, beat the intense heat and embrace the cool arena while cheering on Special Olympics athletes as they march in. Then take some time on Friday or Saturday to attend an event or two. You won’t be disappointed. All schedule information is online at tinyurl.com/y7w44n3m.

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hey’re stories that tug at us. Here’s one from Waco, Texas: “My 86 year old mom . . . is losing her money to these people who promise her in order to accept her ‘sweepstakes’ she has to keep sending them money for processing fees. She suffers from dementia and this company is taking advantage of her. Someone needs to find this company and make them stop abusing and taking money from the elderly.” Someone did — the U.S. Treasury Department. It found the company, PacNet Services, on Howe Street in downtown Vancouver. According to the department, PacNet had “a nearly 20-year history of knowingly processing payments related to fraudulent solicitation schemes.” U.S. officials shut it down last year. In a plot twist, turns out the B.C. government was giving PacNet a 100 per cent corporate tax break on its international financial transactions through the little-known International Business Activity program at AdvantageBC. Former finance minister — and now AdvantageBC CEO — Colin Hansen told the New York Times’ Dan Levin in April that PacNet and two associated companies were no longer members. Hansen added in later media interviews that the company had failed to pay its membership fees in January. AdvantageBC and its Quebec counterpart, Finance Montréal, trace their origins back to 1986, when the federal government established the International Banking Centre designation “to encourage the repatriation of non-resident loans booked

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SHOT in low-tax jurisdictions.” Unlike its Quebec counterpart, which stayed true to its financial services industry roots, AdvantageBC has morphed into the Frankenstein of tax breaks. Over the last decade, the government extended the program into new industries, including pharmaceutical, film distribution, wastewater treatment and fuel cell technology. The incentives kept getting sweeter and sweeter. In the 2008 B.C. budget, thenfinance minister Carole Taylor said the government intended “to phase out the capital tax on financial institutions by 2010,” noting “some obstacles are holding us back from becoming a more important centre for international finance.” Taylor credited Paul Fairweather, former head of AdvantageBC, for the idea. Along with the program’s morphing came a rapidly escalating cost. In the nine years from 1999 to 2007, the province lost $26 million in potential tax revenue through the program. In the nine years since, $176.3 million has been lost. Today, 66 members are listed on AdvantageBC’s website.

There may be more as there’s no obligation on the part of AdvantageBC to identify its members. The 66 are not all unique companies. Three are part of HSBC Bank. Despite Hansen’s claims that “the program focuses mostly on companies in China,” only four of the 66 are based in that country and three are state-owned enterprises of the Chinese government. Sister companies of some members have run afoul of regulators and litigators both in Canada and the United States. Not including PacNet and its two associated companies, four other members were among the Top 25 banks implicated in what became known as the Global Laundromat, a four-year scheme to launder $US20.8 billion in organized crime proceeds from Russia. Unlike Finance Montréal, not a single member of the AdvantageBC board of directors represents the B.C. government. The organization takes a 0.45 per cent cut of the “income earned by the international business in the preceding year” to help finance its operations. In 2016, the cut accounted for $1. 03 million of the organization’s funding. Membership fees brought in $78,845. Hansen is paid $189,000. That information only came to light after the New York Times sued AdvantageBC to get the numbers. After reading the Times article and learning more about AdvantageBC, one person posted online: “perhaps the group should be renamed Take Advantage of B.C.” They might have a point there. Dermod Travis is the executive director of IntegrityBC. integritybc.ca

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YOUR OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

KDN LOT COULD BE DOWNTOWN GREEN SPACE Editor: I read with interest about the recent sale of the unlisted Value Village property downtown for $2.7 million. I couldn’t help but think of our overpaid geniuses on city council and their purchase of the old Kamloops Daily News building. These financial experts bought that building for $4.8 million and now advise us it should be torn down and estimate approximately $1.1 million to do this.

As part of the city’s justification for demolishing a perfectly sound building, the city claims it requires repairs on the heating and water system before it could be reused. Part of the city’s claim is that the water lines and sprinkler system were not winterized, as the building was originally slated for demolition, and there is evidence of broken pipes. That indicates someone did not bother to drain the water lines, something most home-

owners are aware is required when leaving their home unoccupied for more than three days. It is also a building/ home-insurance requirement. It is my understanding the city now indicates the building should be demolished to build a parking lot. The estimated cost for this 170-stall lot is an additional $300,000. The total cost for another ugly concrete slab in the middle of the city will be approxi-

mately $6 million — and probably more. The city should at least consider a nice park with trees and shrubbery, which would enhance downtown livability and provide needed green space. When it comes to burning through taxpayers’ money, I think Kamloops council is about as incompetent as it comes. Of course, money is no problem to this council as it can always raise our taxes. What we need here is

a system similar to many American municipalities, where, I believe, a municipality cannot raise taxes without a voter plebiscite. It must be dawning on many municipal taxpayers that something has to change with our city council’s undisciplined handling of taxpayers’ money. By the way, there’s not always more where that came from. Stan Heinz Kamloops

CONFLICT CARTOON POORLY TIMED SOMETHING Editor: The Ingrid Rice editorial cartoon in the June 30 edition of KTW, showing a man with the ball cap with Canadian flags attached saying to another man with braided hair and a feather attached, “Whaddya mean you’re not celebrating our 150th year of nationhood?” was unnecessary to publish one day before Canada Day. It suggests a racial conflict and serves to put negative feelings into the minds of some non-indigenous people. Many indigenous Canadians celebrated Canada Day with all those who chose Canada as their home.

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Whether Canadian citizens, permanent or temporary residents or protected persons, we should all be thankful and cel-

ebrate what makes this country great. T. Rush Kamloops

Editor: I am tired of the homeless in my community garden stealing our food and defecating and urinating and leaving needles in my parking lot. There is also garbage, empty booze containers and used condoms. I live on Tranquille Road and I am afraid to go out after dark. Something has to be done. Darlene Ford Kamloops

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A selection of comments on KTW stories, culled online RE: STORY: STONE SAYS NDP/GREEN GOVERNMENT WILL BE ‘PRECARIOUS AT BEST’:

“One sick day or a late MLA is all it takes.” — posted by Floop “But it won’t be corrupt. It won’t be in the pocket of big business. It won’t steal services from the poor and elderly. It won’t chronically underfund the education of the province’s children. It won’t decimate the environment. It won’t take money out of ICBC or BC Hydro “In short, the new government of B.C. won’t be anything like the previous BCLib “government” and that’s what the people of B.C. want and voted for.” — posted by Jack Jones “Yes, just like Trudeau they will fix everything and we can all live happily ever after.” — posted by MLB

RE: EDITORIAL: A HYBRID WARD SYSTEM TO CONSIDER:

“Not a bad idea to have them tied to specific neighbourhoods. Better to understand the people of Kamloops’ concerns and learn more about the areas and city they represent.” — posted by Labrat69

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Americans seek to enforce award against Khadr OTTAWA TO PAY FORMER GUANTANAMO BAY PRISONER $10.5 MILLION; U.S. JUDGMENT IS US$134.1 MILLION COLIN PERKEL

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TORONTO — Lawyers acting for the widow of an American special forces soldier have filed an application in Canada seeking to enforce a massive U.S. damages award against former Guantanamo Bay prisoner Omar Khadr. The application comes amid word the federal government is set to pay the Torontoborn Khadr $10.5 million and apologize to him to settle his longrunning lawsuit for breaching his rights. The filing in Ontario Superior Court, obtained by the Canadian Press,

also says the applicants might ask for an order blocking Ottawa from paying Khadr any compensation. Alternatively, it wants any government money flowing to Khadr to go instead to relatives of Sgt. Chris Speer and retired U.S. Sgt. Layne Morris. Filed on June 8, the application seeks a declaration recognizing a US$134.1-million default judgment against Khadr from Utah in June 2015 and an order that he pay the money. It also asks for another US$900,000 in legal and other costs plus accrued interest. The unproven application has not been advanced since its filing,

OMAR KHADR UPON HIS RELEASE FROM PRISON IN MAY 2015.

according to Torontobased lawyer David Winer, and no hearing date has been set. “There’s nothing pending right now,’’ Winer said on Wednesday. Winer, who refused further comment, said he had not heard anything from Khadr’s

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OMAR KHADR AS A TEENAGED INMATE AT GUANTANAMO BAY

Edmonton-based lawyer, Dennis Edney, who also refused to discuss the case. The application was filed on behalf of relatives of Speer, who was killed in Afghanistan in July 2002 during a fierce firefight in which Khadr, then 15 years old, was captured badly wound-

ed. Retired U.S. sergeant Layne Morris, who was blinded in one eye during the same battle, is a co-applicant. American authorities accused Khadr of throwing the grenade that killed Speer — an allegation that became one of the five war crimes to which he pleaded guilty before a much maligned military commission in Guantanamo Bay in 2010. Khadr, now on bail pending an appeal of his U.S. conviction, has said he admitted to killing Speer and to the other purported war crimes only as a way out of the infamous prison in Cuba, given he could have been held indefinitely even if acquitted. “Regardless of

Khadr’s confession at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the evidence tendered at the military commission from other witnesses established that Khadr was the only live person found at the compound capable of launching the grenade which killed SFC Speer and injured SFC Morris,’’ the document states. In fact, evidence before the commission showed American forces found a second person alive in the rubble and that Morris was hit well before Speer was killed. The document also notes Khadr apologized to Speer’s widow, Tabitha and Morris, “thus further admitting his guilt.’’ Khadr, who was at

the time in prison in Canada, did not defend against the Utah lawsuit, which was based almost entirely on the proceedings at Guantanamo Bay. Legal experts have said it would be difficult to enforce the American judgment because of its heavy reliance on the commission. Canadian courts are statute barred from enforcing foreign judgments that offend Canada’s public policy and the Supreme Court has found the Guantanamo system contrary to Canadians’ concept of justice. Neither Morris nor his American lawyer Don Winder returned calls seeking comment.

Minister urges patience on pensions for ex-soldiers BILL GRAVELAND

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CALGARY — Canada’s veterans affairs minister is urging patience from injured ex-soldiers growing frustrated waiting for a government plan that would give them pensions for life. The Liberal government promised in the budget it would announce plans by the end of this year for the option of lifelong pensions for those injured in uniform. The Liberals were the only party to promise to reintroduce the pensions, which were replaced by a lump-sum payment, career training and targeted income-replacement programs in 2006. “We’re committed to a pension-for-life option for our veterans,’’ Kent Hehr, minister of veterans affairs and associate

minister of national defence, said in an interview with the Canadian Press. “They’ve asked for this. We’ve committed to this.’’ Hehr declined to discuss what progress has been made so far, but said he understands why many injured Canadian Armed Forces members are frustrated by the delay. “They really deserve our support,’’ Hehr said. “When they leave the military as the result of illness or injury, that is tremendously hard and they’ve had to take off that jersey for the last time. “I understand their frustration and that’s why we want to work with them to better outcomes for them and their families . . . My goodness, it’s going to be done.’’ There have been complaints from some ill and injured military personnel who say they were forced out of the Armed

Forces too fast and left to fend for themselves. That includes having to wait months for their first pension cheques to arrive and struggling to get the benefits and services owed them by Veterans Affairs. Approximately 1,800 service members are forced out of the military every year because of medical conditions that have made them unable to fulfil their duties. Many are struggling with psychological injuries sustained while in uniform. Documents obtained by the Canadian Press last year showed post-traumatic stress disorder was the top diagnosis for those at risk of being forced out. Veterans’ advocates say the challenges many of those men and women have faced getting benefits, services and even their pension after leaving the military have made their move to civilian life even harder.

Ripa lauds ‘pristine’ Vancouver American talk show host Kelly Ripa spent most of her opening segment Wednesday extolling the virtues of Vancouver and British Columbia. Ripa has returned to New York after spending several days in B.C., last week. During her appearance on Live with Kelly and Ryan, she called the Vancouver area “beautiful, pristine

and unspoiled.’’ Ripa said she and her children “climbed every mountain’’ and referred to her experience as “vacation porn.’’ She and her three kids were visiting her husband Mark Consuelos while he is in Vancouver filming episodes of the TV show Riverdale. — Canadian Press

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New Miss Kamloops to be crowned on Saturday KAMLOOPS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM WILL ALSO DESIGNATE TWO PRINCESSES FOR THE NEXT YEAR

he Kamloops Ambassador Program will take place at Sagebrush Theatre this Saturday at 6:30 p.m.. when a new Miss Kamloops and two princesses will be chosen for the next year. The Kamloops Ambassador Society provides training and guidance to young women through a variety of classes and activities. These include auto mechanics, ballroom dance, city affairs, etiquette, financial planning, knowledge and history of Kamloops, modeling, Toastmasters, networking, Internet safety and volunteerism. To participate in the program, candidates must be attending school and be between the ages of 16 and 18. Candidates are solely responsible for getting their own sponsor who will support them through their candidacy. Over six months, candidates participated in community events and will be judged on a speech and knowledge of Kamloops. Outgoing royalty are Miss Kamloops Olivia VerityKryger (centre) and Kamloops Princesses Cassandra Roberge (left) and Emily Hogeveen (right).

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are happening. The grapes are growing, softening and developing their juicy and distinct flavours. The bees are buzzing around, doing their magic and helping the vines to stay healthy and strong. The soil is warm, the water is cool and the mosquitos are, actually, I don’t know what they do, but there has to be some reason for their existence. I am inclined to believe they play some crucial yet undiscovered role in winemaking, if only to help me get through their evening onslaughts. But the summer story of wine isn’t made in the vineyard this month. It’s made on the farm. This is where B.C. wine shines — beside your dinner plate, cheese tray, appetizers or even breakfast table. We should all be reaping the rewards of our beautiful province right now. Our fruit trees, backyard gardens, organic local farms and rivers and lakes are teeming with perfect fare for every meal you could eat for the next three months. Visit the farmers’ market every week, watch your social media feed for neighbours and friends with extra fruit and garden fare.

Grapes are growing in local vineyards like Monte Creek Ranch Winery and Harper’s Trail Estate Winery. With a vast array of wine offered from the Kamloops Wine Trail, the Okanagan and the Lower Mainland, KTW’s wine columnist is challenging those who enjoy a glass of vino to choose local for the remaining summer days.

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Visit local restaurants that use fresh ingredients (The Noble Pig and Romeo’s are examples) and I guarantee there is a B.C. wine for every meal you eat. Our wine industry is so diverse and has so much to offer there is no reason to buy anything else over the next few months. In fact, these wines were developed specif-

ically to go with these foods. You won’t find anything better. There are a few things you can do to ensure you are getting the best B.C. wine on the menu: • Get out to the winery: Talk to the staff and tell them what you want. They will happily help you and know what they are talking about. You’ll find hundreds of wines that are unavailable anywhere else. • Get out of your price range: Think we make young, onedimensional wine? You are cheap. Try a bottle or two priced over the $20 or $25 mark. If that’s a real stretch for you, don’t buy it without talking to someone so you get the right bottle. I shamelessly tell winery staff my budget at the

beginning of my visit. • Get out of the Okanagan: I love our little pocket of the wine world, but there is a lot more out there. Try some of our Coastal wineries, like Sea Star Estate Winery on beautiful little Pender Island. This is especially true if you are dining on seafood. There you have it. I challenge you to do a 60-day B.C. wine challenge. Support our local farmers, vineyards and farmers’ markets. Stop at roadside stands and take the winery route when you travel. You won’t regret it. Bonnie McBride is a wine blogger. For more, go online to sipsinthecity.wordpress. com.

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The Tranquille While there is no fee, vendors are asked to Valley Community bring their own table Association is hosting and chairs. its fifth annual Valley To get to Tranquille Days on Saturday, July Valley, go past 15, and is inviting vendors to set up booths as Kamloops Airport and head toward Red Lake, part of the garage sale following the signs to and market. Tranquille Valley. The sale begins at It is located about 30 9 a.m., followed by a minutes northwest of barbecue at noon, live Kamloops. music by the Sleepless Nights from noon to 2 p.m. and a 50-50 draw Kidney support and other raffles at 2 Silver group&meets Gold p.m. The Kamloops Vendor set-up will Kidney Support Group begin at 7 a.m. that day. will meet on Saturday,

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young couple was in desperate need of a vehicle, having recently brought their threemonth-old son, Colton, into the world in a remote community a few hours west of Williams Lake. As they were visiting Kamloops last week for a medical appointment, the baby’s grandparents — who live in the Tournament Capital — decided to lay a big surprise on the family. But this was more than a simple presentation of a vehicle. Grandpa and grandma James and Jackie Mattice set up the SUV outside their Hidden Valley Trailer

the mechanical repairs performed on it. With the young family living in Anahim Lake, west of Williams Lake, the safety and security of his new grandson became foremost in Mattice’s mind. A 4.5-hour drive to Williams Lake for young Colton’s check-ups (when needed beyond the local nurse’s care ) proved difficult when room for either parent in the ambulance transporting him was unavailable. Now, thanks to grandma and grandpa, and, Mattice added, “Rivershore Ram Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealership, our many neighbours here in Hidden Valley Trailer Park and two very special others who contributed to this, we can help these kids’ lives.”

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Park home, leaving its driver’s-side door open to further the mystery when the young couple arrived. Everyone went to inspect the vehicle left in front of the home. James continued the ruse, suggesting it might be stolen. Even the neighbours were in on it, taking video for evidence as Mattice pretended to call the police to report a stolen vehicle in their yard. Finally, the ignition keys were presented to the young couple, who realized at that moment they were the recipients of a much-needed vehicle. James Mattice said it was the love of family that spurred the them to put the wheels in motion to secretly make the purchase of a reliable vehicle and have

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Massimo Rizzo has committed to play next season with the Penticton Vees. Rizzo was the Kamloops Blazers’ firstround pick in the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft, but has not signed with the major-junior squad and will spend his 16-year-old campaign playing in the junior A B.C. Hockey League. “Talking to a variety of different people that have been involved in both leagues and the experiences they’ve gone through and looking at where he’s at, it keeps his development options open,” Rizzo’s father, Remi, told KTW on Tuesday. KTW FILE PHOTO “It really is no different than what we statMegan Dalke (pictured) and Colin Gilbert are among the most promising Kamloops ed before the bantam draft, that Massimo is Classic Swimming products. Both may be swimming their last lengths with the Classics going to take it year by year and look at what this week at the Swim B.C. 2017 Long Course AAA Championships. the best options are the following season, KTW FILE PHOTO The Classics will have developmentally for him and his growth.” ADAM WILLIAMS 24 swimmers competing By not signing a WHL contract, Massimo STAFF REPORTER Massimo Rizzo may still play for the Kamloops adam@kamloopsthisweek.com in the AAA championmaintains his NCAA eligibility. Blazers, but he will spend next season in the PRESENTED The Blazers brought a few of their ships, a meet that will junior A ranks with the Penticton Vees. BY: t might be the last heavyweights — owner Tom Gaglardi, partbring 468 athletes from time Colin Gilbert owner Shane Doan, general manager Stu doing now. Mark played a year junior A and across the province to and Megan Dalke MacGregor and head coach Don Hay — to went on to play for the Blazers and now he’s Kamloops. swim under the a meeting with Massimo and his father in in the Hall of Fame. I don’t see it as a bad 8TH ANNUAL While Gilbert and duo in their home pool. Kamloops Classic Vancouver last Wednesday. thing. I see it as an opportunity to grow and Dalke will be competing And though the comSwimming club “I don’t think any doors have ever been develop.” for wins in the meet like petition at a provincialbanner. closed,” Remi said. “If that was the case, it Massimo could play two seasons in level meet might not com- the rest of their teamThe Kamloops prodwould have been a very short meeting with Penticton and be selected at the NHL Draft mates, they also have eyes pare to what they are now ucts, both of whom the boys last week. by a team that prefers he develop further in on the horizon. facing regularly on the embarked on university “This is the right choice for this year the WHL. Gilbert will attend university stage, neither swimming careers for and next year he re-evaluates what the best “Would you like to know everything about a staging camp in Italy swimmer will be taking it 2016-2017 — Dalke with opportunity for development is then.” what’s happening with someone? 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If the Kamloops Rattlers fold, the Thompson Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League will follow suit. The three-team league, which includes Kamloops, the Kelowna Raiders and Armstrong Shamrocks, is in jeopardy, with the Rattlers losing the seemingly perpetual fight to recruit players. “We’d hate to be the cause of the league folding,” Rattlers’ captain Mark Jurista said. “But you can’t go into the season having 10 runners going out to games.” Vernon had a team, but it was scuttled prior to the 2013 campaign due to a lack of numbers. Kamloops (2-6) qualified to square off against Armstrong (8-0) in the league final this year, but offered its position to Kelowna (2-6) because of an expected dearth of players for the best-of-five Rowcliffe Cup series. “It’s not fair to Armstrong, us playing every two days with 10 runners,” said Jurista, whose Rattlers forfeited one game this season, unable to scrounge a full lineup. The Shamrocks and Raiders met in Game 1 after KTW’s press deadline on Wednesday at the Nor Val Sports Centre in Armstrong. Jurista, who founded the Rattlers in 2008, has kept the team alive with help on the organizational side in recent years from alternate captains AJ Lockwood and Nathan Akins. But the captains are getting older and senior C lacrosse does not take precedence over young families. “It’s only becoming harder for us to find the time to commit,” Jurista said. “There are not many younger guys coming up to replace us. “I don’t know if they’re so burnt out that they lose interest, but it wasn’t like that when we stopped playing junior. That’s why we started the team. It

The Armstrong Shamrocks disposed of AJ Lockwood and the Kamloops Rattlers 11-6 in Thompson Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League play at Memorial Arena on June 23. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW

just doesn’t seem like the same desire for the sport is there.” Brandon Pittman is the general manager of the junior B Kamloops Venom and a graduate of the Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League. “A lot of the guys move away for work or they’re heavy in the books for school and they don’t really have time [to play senior lacrosse],” Pittman said. “And it’s not that it’s not competitive. It used to be pretty bush league, but it’s gotten back to being a bit more competitive.” There are also junior graduates who explore higher levels of lacrosse out of town, a path current Venom captain Riley Peterson may take. But he isn’t sure why some of his peers don’t stick with the Rattlers when their Venom days are done. “It could be because they’re working,” he said. “I’m not too sure, honestly. A lot of guys just kind of stop playing.” The Rattlers have been composed of the same nine-or-so players for the last nine years, bolstered by a few new additions who stuck, but many rookie recruits show up for a game or two and slither off into the night, never to be seen again. Jurista is aiming to charm

at least a couple of the Venom’s graduating players this year. “It’d be nice to invest more time in building a relationship with the junior team,” Jurista said. “I think there are eight graduating players from the Venom. We’ve had that before in the past, where there’s been a lot of graduates and we end up getting like one.” Anyone interested in playing next season can email Jurista at mark.jurista@gmail.com. Mel Galloway, 76, phoned KTW to get the word out on the 50th anniversary of the Kamloops Molson’s senior lacrosse team’s appearance at the Western Canadian championship in 1967. (More on the team reunion in KTW next week). The Scotch Creek resident was asked if the senior squad had problems attracting players back then. “Oh, God no,” Galloway said. “We had lots of people. Our guys were so keen. We had no trouble bringing juniors up.” Pinpointing why the Rattlers continue to struggle is an inexact science, but if something doesn’t change, the end result is certain. “Now’s the time,” Jurista said. “If we don’t have the guys out, there won’t be a team any more.”

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Both are also preparing for the 2017 Canadian Swimming Championships in Montreal in August, the meet at which they will have a chance to qualify for Canada’s team for the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. “I’m really excited,” the 18-year-old Dalke said of the events on her calendar, particularly the L.A. Open.

“I trained with the centre all of May and it was a lot of fun training with Olympians, seeing how they train every day and being pushed harder. It made me improve a lot more. “At first, I couldn’t believe it. I used to always admire the Olympians at swim meets. But now that I get to train with them and I lived with some of them this past year, now I’m used to it.”

Competition in the AAA championship gets underway at 9 a.m. on all four days of the meet in Kamloops this week. It may be the last time Kamloops can see a pair of Olympic hopefuls in person. “Right now, I feel very confident in myself, in my strength, in my speed, in my fitness,” Gilbert said. “I don’t think a lot of things are lacking.”

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Three players had four-goal games for the Kamloops Venom in a laugher at Memorial Arena on Tuesday. Kamloops spanked the South Okanagan Flames 23-2 in Game 1 of the best-of-five Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League semifinal series. “I wasn’t really expecting that kind of outcome, but it feels pretty good to get the Game 1 win and feels good to steamroll them a bit, too,” Venom captain Riley Peterson said on Wednesday. “But we’re not expecting that outcome again.” Game 2 will be played on Thursday at Oliver Arena, with faceoff slated for 7:30 p.m. Game 3 will get underway at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at Memorial. Anthony Matusiak, Riley Lawryk and Colton Boomer had four goals apiece to pace the Venom, who started Matt Hans between the pipes and finished with Ethan Milobar in net. Peterson, Nolan Virgo, Trey Dergousoff and Monty Chisholm each scored twice,

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with Tylor Seabrooke, Brady Georget and Tanner Koroluk adding singles. “We’ve kind of been on a roll, now that we’re all healthy and coming together and buying in,” Peterson said. “And we stayed out of the box, didn’t take penalties.” Undermanned South Okanagan

floored 12 runners and one goaltender on Tuesday. In the other semifinal series, the Armstrong Shamrocks knocked off the hometown Vernon Tigers 8-7 on Tuesday. Game 2 will be played on Thursday in Armstrong.

Sun Devils begin pursuit of KIBT title tonight The Kamloops Sun Devils will be looking to bust a 35-year drought at the Kamloops International Baseball Tournament when play gets underway Thursday night. The 44th annual tournament, presented by Sussex Insurance, runs through Sunday afternoon. A Kamloops team has won KIBT only once, in 1981 when the Kamloops Brewers were crowned champions. Since then, the tournament has been dominated by Washington-based franchises,

which have won 30 of 43 titles since play began in 1973. The reigning champion Seattle Studs have won six consecutive — and nine of the last 10 — titles at KIBT, a run dating back to 2006. The franchise has 13 wins all-time, the Seattle Swannies Studs getting to the winner’s circle for the first time in 1986. The Alaska Goldpanners, who return to the tournament in 2017, are second to only the studs in Gary Cameron Memorial Trophies won, capturing the KIBT title in the tournament’s first five years,

1973 to 1977, and grabbing their sixth title in 2009. Play begins at Norbrock Stadium on Thursday, with a Pool A matchup between the Studs and the Okanagan Athletics at 10 a.m. Kamloops and Alaska will square off at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Pool A includes the Studs, Everett Merchants, Athletics and Highline Bears, while Pool B includes the Sun Devils, Northwest Honkers, St. Albert Tigers and Goldpanners. The Sun Devils will play the Honkers at 7 p.m. on

Friday and the Tigers at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Semifinal action begins Sunday at 9 a.m., with the top team in each pool crossing over to play the No. 2 team in the opposing group. The gold-medal game will be played at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Full tournament passes are available for $40 and seniors (60-plus) pay $35. Children 12 and under gain admission free. Single-game tickets will be available at the stadium entrance.

BRITISH SOCCER INVASION CONTINUES AGAINST WOLFPACK For the third straight year, the Moreton School Football Academy soccer team from Wolverhampton, England, is in Kamloops. While in the Tournament Capital, the under-18 boys will be playing four exhibition games — one each against the Kamloops Blaze U18 boys and Thompson-Okanagan

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BRIEFS Football Club (TOFC) U18 boys and two against the TRU WolfPack men. Moreton knocked off the Blaze 6-0 on Tuesday and played

TOFC after KTW’s press deadline on Wednesday. Matches against TRU are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday on Field 6 on McArthur Island. TRU head coach John Antulov will have many of his players in town for a training camp during Moreton’s stay and will use the

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games to see some of his new recruits and veteran players in action. The games are free to attend.

Provincials next up

The under-15 Kamloops Blaze girls had a tune-up for the provincial championship tournament on Monday in the

Tournament Capital. Kamloops earned a 2-1 victory over Edmonton Juventus Tier 1 in exhibition play on McArthur Island, with Nicole Thomas and Natalie Knight scoring goals for the Blaze. Next up are the B Cup provincial championships, which run from Thursday to Sunday in Surrey.

Dance Camp $65 This is a week-long program for your child to discover and explore creative movement and self-expression through dance. Dressup and crafts are included in this program. Sista’s Love to Dance Studio Ages: 3-4 » Jul 24-28 8:30-9:30 AM Mon-Fri 269874 Ages: 5-6 » Jul 24-28 9:45-10:45 AM Mon-Fri 269875

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Music: Intro to Rock $100 Students will learn basics of guitar, drums, and bass in this week-long program. This program is best for students who have basic knowledge of one of the instruments listed above, although beginners are welcome. Lee’s Music Ages: 7-9 » Jul 24-28 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Mon-Fri 270351 Water Restrictions: May 1 to August 31 Water Restriction Bylaw:

Maple LeaforFelting No sprinkling irrigating is allowed between 11:00 am Craft a Canadian Maple out wool and 6:00 pm on any day. First Leaf offence willof result in aand $100 fine; eachyour subsequent share with family.offence will result in a fine of $200. The Kamloops Museum & Archives (KMA) » July 14addresses may sprinkle 1:00 – 3:00 PM • Even or PM irrigate only on even numbered days. 271136 • Odd addresses may sprinkle or irrigate only on odd numbered days.

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to the outdoors are two of the most popular reasons for driving convertibles. However, the same attributes that draw some people to convertibles may deter others. Many assumptions and criticisms about convertible cars are exaggerated and could incorrectly paint these vehicles in a negative light. Functionality is one common knock on convertibles. Convertibles certainly are at their best during warm weather, but that doesn’t mean they cannot be driven in different seasons. Many

modern convertibles feature cabins that are well insulated. With the top up, a person can feel just as comfortable as in other vehicles. Safety is another concern with regard to convertibles, but modern technology has done much to make convertibles safer. While there is the rare possibility in a rollover incident that convertibles could land on the open top, maintaining the speed limit and driving defensively can reduce the risk of accident. Many modern convertibles are modeled on coupes or hatch-

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Are you ready to discover opportunity with one of North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most successful forest companies? West Fraser believes in giving our employees a challenge they can rise to. At West Fraser there are many challenging opportunities to build your career in our company. We believe in growing our team from within and many of our employees have built their careers with us. Discover what you can achieve with West Fraser. 100 Mile Lumber Division is currently seeking a highly motivated:

SAWFILER SUPERVISOR Reporting directly to the Maintenance Superintendent, the successful candidate will work with the Saw Filing Department in all aspects of saw filing. Duties include: O Maintenance of work place and saw filing safety O Inspecting, maintaining, and calibrating precision equipment O Enforcement of filing shop quality control standards O Troubleshooting and examining saws for defects Position requirements include: O Ability to work in a team environment or independently with little supervision O Experience benching round saws and band saws (e.g. repairing, tensioning, leveling, tipping, sharpening) O Understanding of preventive maintenance processes related to saw shop and sawmill machinery O Technical understanding of the manufacturing and servicing of saws, guides, and chipping knifes O Schedule flexibility â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as work may require day, evening, and weekend shifts O Preference will be given to a valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial journeyperson with saw filer certification West Fraser is currently looking for individuals who are interested in a full time long-term career. We offer an excellent compensation package including: a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Recent upgrades to the sawmill highlight West Fraserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing commitment to maintaining 100 Mile Lumber as one of the leaders in the forest industry. The community of 100 Mile House offers excellent year-round recreational opportunities; and great medical and educational facilities. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter in confidence no later than July 21, 2017 to: shawn.nicol@westfraser.com For more information on West Fraser and other career opportunities, visit our website at www.westfraser.com/jobs. We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Lost: Boat oar lost between Kamloops and Duffy Lake on July 3rd. 250-828-0824.

Career Opportunities

Director of Operations

JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY OF THE THOMPSON REGION

Competition #2017-0017 The John Howard Society of the Thompson Region is a non-prot agency that is focused on supporting vulnerable individuals in our community. The Society is currently seeking a full-time Director of Operations to contribute to the overall success of the organization by providing strategic business leadership, innovation and contributes to the Society’s sustainable growth. THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS WILL: • Be accountable to the CEO for managing the operations of the organization through directing and coordinating activities consistent with its established mission, goals, objectives and policies. • Function within the strategic plan and policy framework established by the CEO and the Board. • Ensure the fulllment of the contractual agreements. • This position ensures effective operation of corporate services functions, and supports the expansion of JHSTR’s properties and programs for the long-term benet of the Society. Contribute to the development of a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation throughout the agency. • Responsibilities range from the oversight management of a number of employees, contract management and the strategic administration of the Community Service, Residential and Community Living programs. • Oversee agency wide CARF Accreditation. QUALIFICATIONS: This person must possess a combination of people leadership, nancial acumen, business savvy, change management and a passion for JHSTR’s mission and programs. Potentially a master’s degree in this area of study. Other professional experience may include criminology / social justice work, human resources experience, business experience, and non-prot management. Understanding of CARF Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity. COMPENSATION PACKAGE: Annual Salary will be negotiated based on experience and qualications. The Society provides a comprehensive Management Benets Package. JOB DESCRIPTION: For access to the Director of Operations job description please contact the agency at hr@jhstr.ca Posting Deadline: Posting will close when a suitable candidate has been found. Email a cover letter and resume, plus copy of Degree(s) to: hr@jhstr.ca. Cover letter must include salary expectation. We thank all applicants in advance; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Building Maintenance and Commercial Janitorial Business. Includes equipment, vehicle, training and existing contracts with 30 hours per week. Administrative support provided for Accounts Receivable & Sales. Gross income of approx. $3,100 per month plus. Asking $19,500. or best offer. Contact Darrell 250-319-1394. ~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front.

Education/Trade Schools HUNTER & FIREARMS

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PAL (Firearms) & CORE (Hunter Ed.) Courses every week, plus Challenges. We have Gift Certicates. Phone George or Dianne 778-470-3030 www.PAL-CORE-ED.com

Help Wanted Activation Laboratories We are looking to fill positions for Afternoon Shifts in Sample Prep and Fire Assay. No experience necessary. Email resumes to: nolangoddard@actlabs.com or apply in person at 9989 Dallas Drive. Competitive wages and benefits.

DOZER & EXCAVATOR operators needed. Oilfield experience an asset. Room & board paid. H2S, First aid, clean drivers licence. Call 780-723-5051 Edson, Alta. Experienced Feller Buncher Operator required for Parksville BC area. 2-3 months work at $40/hour. Please email resume to adminsp@telus.net I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

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

Electric assist Ebike Taotao Classic. 24 volt battery, 5hrs run time. Max speed 30kmh. 1 year old. Asking $1,390/obo. 250-828-1494.

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Lincoln welder 200 amp. Stubby $2000. Lister light plant 12 KVA/elec panel. $4000. 7’ Delta table saw 220V. $400. 250-573-3872.

Firearms Handguns 40 cal, CZ75. $500. 22 cal SW. $200. 2 Lee Enfields. $200. 1 Ross Rifle 1912. $400. 1- 22 Lakefield Arms Mark 2. $200. 250-3771247.

Firewood/Fuel ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine. Stock up now. Campfire wood. (250) 377-3457.

Furniture 8ft Antique Couch $900. Round dining room table w/4chairs & 2 bar stools. $700. Couch & matching chairs $149. 250-374-1541. Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $900. 250-374-8933. Leather hide-a-bed Love Seat Couch. 72”x36x35. Exec cond. $1500. 778-257-7292.

Medical Supplies

Bicycles

2015 M300 power wheel chair w/charger Roho air seat, ext arm like new asking $6000obo (250) 554-1257

Looking for Door to Door Carriers. Kids and Adults needed!

Rte 334 – 975 13th St, 1104-1276 Pine St, 12011274 Pleasant St. – 41 p. Rte 380 – Arbutus St, Chaparral Pl, Powers Rd, Sequoia Pl. – 60 papers Rte 381 – 20-128 Centre Ave, Hemlock St, 605-800 Lombard St. – 41p. Rte 382 – 114-150 Fernie Pl, Fernie Rd, 860-895 Lombard St. – 33 p. Rte 405 – Anvil Cres, Bestwick Dr & Crts, Mahood Pl, Morrisey Pl. – 86 p. Rte 406 – 108-492 McGill Rd. – 60 p. Rte 408 – Monashee Crt & Pl. – 37 p. RAYLEIGH Rte 831 – 4904-5037 Cammeray Dr, Mason Pl, Pinantan Pl, Reighmount Dr & Pl. – 68 p. Rte 834 – Armour Pl, Mattoch-McKeague Rd, Saviston Crt & Rd, 4205-4435 Spurraway Rd–64 p. SAHALI Rte 456 – Springhaven Pl, Springridge Pl, Springview Pl. – 47 p.

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SOME SHOES NEED FILLING ABERDEEN Rte 501 – 655-899 Fleming Dr, Fleming Pl. – 53 p. Rte 503 – Fleming Cir, Hampshire Dr, Hampshire Pl, 810-998 Hector Dr. – 50 p. Rte 508 – 700-810 Hugh Allan Dr. – 41 p. DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE Rte 750 – 5101-5299 Dallas Dr, Mary Pl, Nina Pl, Rachel Pl. – 30 papers Rte 759 – Beverly Pl, 67247250 Furrer Rd, McIver Pl, Pat Rd, Stockton Rd. – 40 p. DOWNTOWN/LOWER SAHALI Rte 308 – 355 9th Ave, 703-977 St Paul St. - 38 p. Rte 313 – 430-664 4th Ave, 520-577 5th Ave, 435-551 Battle St, 506 Columbia St, 460-577 Nicola St, 418478 St Paul St. – 22 p. Rte 320 – 483-587 9th Ave, 801-991 Battle St, 804992 Columbia St(even), 803-995 Nicola St.-53 p Rte 333 – 1005-1090 Pine St, 1003-1176 Pleasant St. – 42 p.

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Rte 457 – 990 Gleneagles Dr, 662-698 Monarch Dr, 1810-1896 Springhill Dr, Tolima Crt. – 50 p Rte 469 – 2-55 Whiteshield Cres South. – 25 p. VALLEYVIEW/JUNIPER Rte 605 – 1770-1919 Glenwood Dr, Knollwood Dr, Vicars Rd. – 62 p. Rte 606 – Orchard Dr, Russet Wynd, 1815-1899 Valleyview Dr. – 42 p. Rte 611 – 2106-2196 Crescent Dr, 1112-162 Highland Rd, 2004-2194 Valleyview Dr. – 59 p. Rte 621 – Duck Rd, Skelly Rd, 96 Tanager Dr, 2606-2876 Thompson Dr. – 54 p. WESTSYDE Rte 245 – Glendon Dr, Wawn Cres & Pl, 809-859 Wawn Rd, 3220-3234 Westsyde Rd (Even side). - 31 p.

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MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg. Sectional lazy boy chesterfield with end lounges, burgundy, perfect shape. $500. 250-573-1736.

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Space saver Treadmill. $400. 250-372-2300.

Bookcase 4-shelves. $200. Pier 1 coat rack. $250. Set of lamps. $200. Light fixtures $40/each. Locking med cabinet. $30. Call 250-377-7540. Casting Table 10x24. $100. 3-drawer Tool Stand. $60. 8x12 Wool Rug. $200. 3-drawer Wood Cab 18x22. $25. 250851-7687.

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2009 Pontiac GT5. Black, winter/summer tires, good cond. $5,500. 236-425-3301.

2010 Nissan Maxima 4DSC, V-6, 156,000kms, loaded. Looked after extremely well. $10,500. 250-851-1193.

2007 - 28ft. Outback 5th Wheel. Sydney Edition. Large slide, very good condition. Everything Works. $14,700/obo. 250-318-0123 2009 Triple E Regency GT 28 DB. 55,000Km. New Rubber, Towbar/Rock Shield, Shaw Dish. $65,000. 250-573-3872. 2013 Keystone Fusion Toy Hauler slps 9, 41ft 12ft garage asking $69,000 250-374-4723

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1994 21ft Wilderness Travel Trailer sleeps 5. $7500/obo (250) 571-4008

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2007 Mazda B4000 Ext cab, 4x4, A/C alloy rims, 82,000 km, one owner, truck is like new, don’t wait asking $13,900 OBO Call 778-5383240 Kamloops 2007 Ram 1500 Hemi. Full trailer pkg. Low kms. Exec cond. $10,500. 250-828-9443.

25ft Carver Cabin/cruiser. Slps 4-6, toilet, sink, shower, 9.9 kicker, new engine 5.8 with a Volvo leg, trailer new tires, bearings, surge brake control. $15,000/obo. or trade for 2 Sea-doo’s. 250-376-4163. Boat loader with 2500# winch, controller, battery & boat racks, $1500/obo. 250-5735454.

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SATURDAY, JULY 8 @ 11DoAM dds 161 Hwy 97B, Salmon Arm, BC 1996 Chevrolet C/K 2500 HD 3/4 ton Truck. Good condition. $9,900. 250-374-1988 2000 Dodge Dakota. Full load. V-6. 195kms. 1-owner, canopy. Good Cond. $5,500. 3763480

2005 Dodge Dakota 4X4, V-6. 154,000kms. Fully loaded. Rear diff rebuilt & new fwd DT. Keyless entry, summers/winters on rims. NO TRADES. $9,000/obo. Txt or call David 250-571-2559.

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NORTH SHORE Saturday and Sunday. 9-4pm Unit #2-643 Fortune Dr. New stuff used stuff men’s stuff too, but no early bird stuff come see our stuff (lot’s of furniture) VALLEYVIEW Moving Sale: Sat & Sun, July 8/9th. 8am-5pm. 2480 Valleyview Drive. Furn, tools, hshld items, clothing.

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By virtue of REPAIRMANS LIEN(s) for NATIONAL TRUCK CENTRE INC. dba. VOLVO TRUCKS OF VANCOUVER we will dispose of the following units to recover the amount of indebtedness noted plus any additional cost of storage, seizure and sale. 1996 MACK 700 V.I.N.: 1M2AD12C3TW003266 Registered Owner: HOLLAND, LARRY WAYNE and KICKING COUNTRY Indebtedness: $14,859.13 Day of sale is Thursday July 20, 2017 @ 12:00 NOON.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Pamela Marie Ricalton October 28, 1960 – June 19, 2017

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Pamela Marie Ricalton. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, mother and friend who will be greatly missed. Pam is survived by her parents Jack and Lucy Flottorp of Port Coquitlam, BC, her sister Susanne (Tim) Hawker and their children Lexie and Cameron of Port Coquitlam, BC, sister-in-law Barb Flottorp and her children Nikki (Jason) Fowles and Ryan Flottorp of Kamloops, BC. Pam also left behind her children Ashley and Kevin Ricalton of Kamloops, BC. Pam was predeceased by her loving brother Dan Flottorp. Pam was a cheerful woman who had the greatest laugh. She loved singing, listening to music and golfing. Pam had such an internal joy that could brighten anyone’s day. You could hear her infectious laugh a mile away. Pam was a wonderful primary teacher who obtained her masters degree all while raising her family, working fulltime, and unaware that she was

in the early stages of Alzheimers. Unfortunately, this once very vibrant woman had to be admitted into the Overlander Residential Care Facility in January of 2011. Pam remained there until her passing at the very young age of 56. We would like to thank the amazing staff at Overlander for their constant care, love and support for Pam and our family. We are truly grateful and forever thankful to know that she was so well taken care of. “There is one thing Alzheimer’s cannot take away, and that is love. Love is not a memory - it’s a feeling that resides in your heart and soul.” Our memory of you will never fade and we will never forget you. We love you and miss you dearly. We know that you and Dan are now at peace and will take good care of each other. Please join us on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Desert Gardens in Kamloops, BC for a “Forget-Me-Not Tea Party” in Pam’s memory. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

November 22, 1940 - June 17, 2017

Fredrick Lampi sadly passed away at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC on June 17, 2017 in his 76th year. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Troy (Glenda), Tanya (Wayne) from Merritt, BC and Trevor (Elishia) of Coquitlam, BC and his grandchildren Kayla, Brittny (Connor), Alexa, Lindsy, Morgan, Austyn, Noah, Gavin and Ava. Fred will be sadly missed by his brother Richard (Jean) of Atikokan, Ontario. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and many friends and relatives. He is predeceased by his loving wife Carolyn and his dear son Travis, as well as his loving parents and two brothers. A Memorial Service for Fred will be held on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 2:30 pm at Corbet Lake Lodge, Highway 5A Merritt/Princeton Hwy. Should friends desire, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation. Condolences and fond memories of Fred may be left for the family at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com

In Memory of Fred, friends are welcome to remember his love of fishing while enjoying an afternoon on the lake before and after the service.

Thank You Many heartfelt thanks to the “MOTHERS” of Matthew Mariona’s hockey team for the support and food brought to our house after my son Randall Loshuk’s funeral. Many thanks for the care and support of his family. Also many heartfelt thanks to our family, our friends and neighbors for the kind care, visits and food. God Bless you all

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Ronald John Babiy Born June 25th, 1944 in Edmonton, Ron passed away peacefully on June 24th, 2017 one day before his 73rd birthday at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice in Kamloops, with his family by his side. Ron leaves his loving wife Sue, daughter Amber (Patrick Rocque), granddaughters Sarah and Sabine, son James (Julie) and granddaughters Marley and Lucia and his dog Danny Boy. He also leaves behind his “adopted” son Scott and daughter Gayle. And we know he will be greatly missed by his family in Alberta, brothers-in-law Bob (Sue) and Dave (Debra) and their families, nieces Rylee (Dom and Emerson), Keely and Brandy, nephews Chris and Andy (Drea), his niece Tammy (Breanne, Cole), special cousin Marge and many, many others. We have lost an irreplaceable husband, a very special dad, a very proud grandfather and uncle, a true friend and a man respected by everyone. Always together helping and holding on, Ron and Sue had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 10th, a personal goal for him. Ron was proud of the businesses he built with his son James and his entire work “family”, he was a dedicated soccer coach, Blazer fan, Mason and a very proud member of the Gizeh Shrine and Motor Core where he and his friends dedicated many hours raising money for the Shrine Children’s Hospitals. We would like to thank his angels on 5 North, his guardian angels Gayle and Lynn, his very special Ukrainian doctor and friend Harold Stefanyk, the nurses at Community Care and the remarkable people at the Kamloops Hospice. Please, instead of flowers, give blood or donate to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice. Bye for now Ronny… we love you, you will be deeply missed. An informal Celebration of Life will be held on July 8th between 6:30 and 9:30 pm at the Kamloops Golf and Country Club… beside the airport!

Keep the memories of your loved one close at heart with an everlasting impression. We will take a fingerprint from your loved one, you select the jewelry or picture frame and we will provide you with a keepsake to cherish. Call or come in and see us for a look at our jewelry samples.

Celebration Of Life Muriel King April 18, 1917 – June 18, 2017

Friends are invited to join the family to remember this special lady on Saturday, July 8, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm

at Ken and Linda’s home, 5761 Todd Hill Crescent, Kamloops, BC.

Pennies From Heaven by Charles L. Mashburn I found a penny today, Just laying on the ground But it’s not just a penny, This little coin I’ve found. “Found” pennies come from heaven, That’s what my Grandpa told me He said angels toss them down; Oh, how I loved that story. He said when an angel misses you, They toss a penny down Sometimes just to cheer you up, Make a smile out of your frown So don’t pass by that penny, When you’re feeling blue It may be a penny from heaven That an angel tossed to you.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam EMIL HRYCEWICH

William (Bill) Mark George Schulz

October 17, 1945 – June 15, 2017

March 11, 1933 – June 26, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Emil Hrycewich announces his passing after a brief battle with cancer, on Thursday, June 15, at the age of 71 years. Tears are falling, hearts are breaking, and not a moment passes without feeling a sense of loss. Such a strong, generous, loving family man. Emil will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Phyllis, his children Randy (Nicole & Jaxon) and Rhonda (Jason) Tomlin. Emil’s pride & joy were his six grandchildren, Drake, Connor, Kohl, Tukker, Miranda & Dayton. Emil leaves behind 3 siblings Orest (Gloria), Adelle (Matt) Dmyterko, Shirley (Irwin) Reiger and the Alexander’s, honorary family in Australia, Bill & Jenny, Vannessa (Justin), Leesa (Lance),Troy (Mary), Donna (Phil) and 15 grandchildren. Emil was predeceased by his sisters Angie (Don) Gray, Jean (Mike) Petroski, parents Mike & Annie, niece Laurie Gray and nephew Michael Hrycewich. He leaves behind many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Honesty, integrity, honorable & talented have been the recurring words used to describe this wonderful man. Emil was a proud & humble man. Owner/ Operator of Hrycewich Contracting for over 50 years, he loved his work as a contractor. He took great pride in the work he did and was well respected. He enjoyed working, reading and spending time with his family. He always put everyone else first. “A heart of gold stopped beating. God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best. God knows you had to leave us, but you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you the day He took you home. To some you are forgotten, to others just a part of the past, but to us who loved and lost you, the memory will always last.” Thank you to Dr. Grant Del Begio & staff at RIH and the Hospice House. Special thank you to brother-in-law Ron Talerico of Golden for his multiple trips, love, support & presence through Emil’s final days. We will forever be grateful for your selflessness. There will be no service at Emil’s request. Should friends desire, donations in his memory may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home.

Bill was born in Brentha, Ontario and passed away, after his battle with cancer, in Kamloops, British Columbia. He married his sweetheart Della Molett in 1957, after meeting her when they were at a dance, on a blind date, arranged by Della’s brother Roy.

In Loving Memory of John (Jack) Moran 1923 - 2016

March 6, 1963 July 2, 2016

As a young man Bill moved to British Columbia where he entered the logging industry. Eventually he started his own logging truck company, and purchased property in Chase, BC where he built his home and truck shop. It was there that he retired. Bill will be fondly remembered by his loving wife Della, and his children Mark and Barbie, Bill’s brother George’s four children; Kathy, Connie, Danny and Brenda whom they raised for a time, and their families, for his many special ways and his belief in hard work before play. He also leaves to mourn many grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. His love of life and home will be celebrated on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the family home at 180 Planter Rd. Chase, BC starting at 1:00 pm. Everyone who knew Bill is welcome to attend and share their memories. Many thanks for the attentive care Bill received at Royal Inland Hospital, Overlander Extended Care (Trinity) and especially to his grandson Mark Jr. who held Bill’s hand in his last hours. In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to do so may donate to the Cancer Society of BC. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Service, Kamloops BC (250) 554-2429. Condolences may be left a www.firstmemorialkamloops.com

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Robert Ivan French French, Robert Ivan 90, of Kamloops, BC formerly of Savona, passed peacefully early Sunday, July 2nd with his family nearby. Born to William and Ethel November 28, 1926 in Strasbourg, Saskatchewan. Predeceased by his parents, brothers Homer and Stirling, sister Cecelia, his loving wife Esther, son Len and daughter Sue. Bert leaves to cherish his memory son Bob (Linda), grandchildren Stefanie (Marc) and Curtis (Teala), daughter Kathy (Alec), grandchildren Graeme, Mitchell (Sarah), and Sarah. He also leaves daughter-in-law Yvette, grandchildren Teena (Steve) and Richard (Holly), and son-in-law Dave and grandchildren Michael, Melissa (Tony), Brandi (Duane) and James (Sarah) as well as great-grandchildren Stephen (Sara), Megan, Delaney, Leah, Aiden, Jackson and Aubree and great-great-grandsons Jace and Kayden. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews and many special friends. Bert was a proud member of the Operating Engineers Local 115, recently receiving an award for 60 years of service. He spent many happy years as a member of the Savona Volunteer Fire Department and served as Chief for a lot of years. Dad also enjoyed his time as a Savona Lions member and was proud of his many years being involved with the Old Age Pensioners. Bert was an active member of the community and volunteered his time on many projects. Bert left Northern Saskatchewan in 1949 travelling to Prince George where he worked in sawmills and logging camps, eventually joining the Operating Engineers in 1955. He worked on many construction sites across the province, gathering friends along

In Loving Memory of Carrie (Harton) GardenerEvans

the way. During his career he helped build highways, rail beds, dams and mine sites. In 1956 he married the love of his life Esther Davis and together they raised their four children in various locations across BC. In 1972 they moved to Savona where Bert built the family home, residing there for forty-two years. With great sadness they moved to Kamloops to a smaller home and yard, leaving the community they loved so much. Bert will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

You will always be in my heart.... because in there you're still alive The family would like to thank Dr. Johnson and the nurses of 6 south, and the staff of Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home, for the wonderful care given to Bert. Donations in memory of Robert French to Kamloops Hospice Association, Savona Old Age Pensioners or the Savona Fire Department would be appreciated. Bert's final journey has been entrusted to Drake Cremation and Funeral Services. Condolences to family at DrakeCremation.com Please join us for a Celebration of Bert's Life at the Savona Community Hall at 3:30 pm on Saturday, July 8, 2017.

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A year has passed since you went away. Sad are the hearts that go without you. We will always love you and cherish all the good times we had together. Love Forever Mom and Dad Kevin and Nora Dan and Sean

IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES

If I knew it would be the last time That I’d see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly And pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

But just in case I might be wrong, And today is all I get, I’d like to say how much I love you And I hope we never forget.

If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss And call you back for one more.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, Young or old alike, And today may be the last chance You get to hold your loved one tight.

If I knew it would be the last time I’d hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would video tape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day.

So if you’re waiting for tomorrow, Why not do it today? For if tomorrow never comes, You’ll surely regret the day,

If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute To stop and say “I love you,” Instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

That you didn’t take that extra time For a smile, a hug, or a kiss And you were too busy to grant someone, What turned out to be their one last wish.

If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, Well I’m sure you’ll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away.

So hold your loved ones close today, And whisper in their ear, Tell them how much you love them And that you’ll always hold them dear

For surely there’s always tomorrow To make up for an oversight, And we always get a second chance To make everything just right.

Take time to say “I’m sorry,” “Please forgive me,” “Thank you,” or “It’s okay.” And if tomorrow never comes, You’ll have no regrets about today. © Norma Cornett Marek ~ 1989

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