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Third in a three-part series Wolf Sellmer was millions of dollars in debt when he died on June 2, 2016. Police ruled it a suicide, quickly dismissing the story of his daughter, who claims to have seen a second person with her father minutes earlier. Another witness, who has never been questioned by police, also claims to have seen a second person. And then there’s the text message from a gangster saying people were out to make Sellmer disappear. Turn to pages A14 and 15 for the story of Sellmer’s death.

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Water bombers attack a fire that was ignited on Monday west of the Mission Flats landfill and across the Thompson River from Kamloops Airport. Crews doused the blaze and another smaller fire in Batchelor Heights the same day.

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Wildfires have already impacted Kamloops, including the 156-hectare Dewdrop fire last month (far left) and two fires on Monday: a three-hectare blaze west of the city landfill (above) and a one-hectare charring of grasslands at the north end of Saddleback Drive in Batchelor Heights (left), where a new subdivision is being developed.

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Today: Hot Hi: 35 C Low: 16 C One year ago Hi: 23 .5 C Low: 10 .8 C Record High 37 .8 C (1970) Record Low 7 .2 C (1891,1932,1952)

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It was the third-driest June on record and Environment Canada is expecting more parched conditions for Kamloops in July. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement on Wednesday afternoon, warning of an extended stretch of hot weather. The statement highlighted a ridge of high pressure strengthening over B.C. through Sunday, leading to several days of above seasonal temperatures. Daytime maximums are expected to reach the mid- to upper-30s. “As far as the forecast going forward, there’s really not a whole lot of precipitation for the next five to seven days,” meteorologist Cindy Yu told KTW. “We are expecting a warmer-thannormal summer.” Yu said a ridge of low pressure is expected to hit the province next week, bringing some cooler temperatures, but the ridge has been drying over the Pacific Ocean and won’t likely bring much rain. If it does, it will more likely impact northern areas of B.C. Kamloops is feeling the aftermath of early rains, which saw the city record the ninth-wet-

test spring (March, April and May combined) on record. June was the third-driest ever, however, the city receiving just 3.4 millimetres of rain, less than 10 per cent of the monthly average of 37 millimetres. “It’s hard to say whether there’s a particular reason or not [for the swing],” Yu said. “From the weather perspective, everything has to do with the trend, the weather pattern. We’ve dealt with a lot of very slow moving jet streams in the spring. As a result, the upper low pressure trough hung around a lot longer and there were more weather systems during the spring season. Because we had such a wet spring, it’s not unreasonable to see a drier June or a drier summer.” High temperatures and dry weather have led to extreme fire ratings across much of the Kamloops Fire Centre. The B.C. Wildfire Service has responded to 58 fires so far this year — 16 of which are still active — that have burned 343 hectares. The latest was a blaze in Cherry Creek, which was ignited Wednesday afternoon after a car crash (turn to page A5 for more on that blaze). By comparison, firefighters had responded to 91 fires by this time last year, but only 239 hectares had been burned. “The fuels are very dry out there,” said fire

information officer Max Birkner. “We are concerned and we’re on alert.” The summer of 2017 is drawing comparisons to 2003, when a wildfire that started at the end of July ravaged Barriere and Louis Creek north of Kamloops, destroying 73 homes and the Tolko sawmill, the region’s biggest employer. That year, Kamloops received 26.5 millimetres of rain in May and 38.5 millimetres in June, but just 1.8 millimetres in July. July 2017 might not see much more. “What’s really important to note is that every fire season is going to be different,” Birkner said, rejecting the 2003 comparison. “No year is really going to be comparable. Just in terms of comparing it to a high fire year, that would just be speculation at this point.” The B.C. Wildfire Service expects a campfire ban to be implemented at some point next week. With dry conditions expected for the next number of weeks, a ban could well remain in place for the rest of the summer. “Kamloops is a very dry place,” Yu said. “Having said that, this year, because we’re expecting a warmer-than-normal summer, we’re expecting some stretches of heat in there. “As far as I can see in my short-term forecast, we’re not expecting a whole lot [of precipitation] and that will bring us to mid- to late-July.”

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July 13, 2017 3:00 pm - KAMPLAN Advisory Committee DES Boardroom, 105 Seymour Street

Regular maintenance Check for hose leaks and broken or clogged sprinkler heads.

July 17, 2017 10:30 am 9:00 am- Special Council Meeting Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West

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July 18, 2017 10:00 am - Council Workshop 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting 7:00 pm - Public Hearing Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West

Install a rain shut-off switch These inexpensive devices can be retrofitted to almost any system.

July 31, 2017 9:30 am - Coordinated Enforcement Task Force Executive Boardroom, 7 Victoria Street West

Consider ‘smart’ technology Climate or soil-based controllers evaluate weather and soil moisture conditions and adjust accordingly.

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Notice to Motorists North Primary Sanitary Gravity Main Upgrade May 29-September 1, 2017 Monday-Friday 7:00 am-7:00 pm There will be construction work along Tranquille Road between Crestline Street and Airport Road. Expect delays. Qu'Appelle Boulevard Overlay July-September 2017 The City has contracted BA Dawson Blacktop Ltd. to upgrade Qu'Appelle Boulevard from Highland Road to Omineca Drive. The project includes milling and paving, storm drainage improvements, and pedestrian upgrades, including safety improvements near Juniper Ridge Elementary School. Construction is scheduled Monday-Saturday, 7:00 am-5:00 pm. Please obey all traffic control personnel and equipment when driving in the vicinity of the construction. Questions? Call 250-828-3461 or email publicworks@kamloops.ca.

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As of June 1, 2017, the CRT is accepting claims with a value up to $5,000. The process is primarily conducted online, which allows you to advance your claim on your schedule, and from your own home or office. If the parties cannot come to settlement using the online process, a tribunal member will make a decision, which can be enforced as if it were a court order. The tribunal is the first of its kind in Canada.

The Kamloops Farmers’ Market was busier than normal on Canada Day as people flocked to the downtown core. ABOVE: Jean Fitzpatrick and Leslie Lax buy fresh produce while getting shade from the sun. LEFT: Joan Brown of North Thompson Apiary gets a good shot of Erwin’s Bakery’s massive Canada Day cake. The market is open Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the 200-block of St. Paul Street and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the 400-block of Victoria Street. ALLEN DOUGLAS PHOTOS/KTW

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Cherry Creek blaze contained COMMUNITY WEST OF KAMLOOPS HAS BEEN HIT BY FLOODS, FIRE THIS YEAR ADAM WILLIAMS

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An outbuilding containing thousands of dollars in tools and a vehicle were the lone casualties of a grassfire in Cherry Creek on Wednesday, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service. The siding of one residence was also damaged by the 15-hectare blaze that is believed to have started after a single-vehicle accident on Highway 1 west of Kamloops, but the home was not destroyed. It has been a rough spring and summer in Cherry Creek. “It was heartwrenching,” said Ronaye Elliott, a resident of the area and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District director for Electoral Area J,

which includes Cherry Creek. “We’ve had our fair share of trauma. We could do without some.” The Kamloops bedroom community was devastated by flooding in the spring, as Cherry Creek broke its banks and forced the evacuation of 11 properties, a handful of which were damaged immensely. The water forced the closure of a number of roads, ruined backyards and patios and ravaged small-animal farms. But even after a trying spring, the community was there for one another as the fire began to spread on Wednesday. “Cherry Creek is very resilient,” Elliott said. “Folks around Cherry Creek take things as they come and they deal with them. Everybody was

out there helping and doing as much as they could.” The fire was still estimated at 15 hectares in size on Thursday morning when 13 firefighters were on scene. The B.C. Wildfire Service was in full response, after having 26 firefighters working the area overnight Wednesday, though the situation has quieted down. “It’s not visibly burning right now,” said fire information officer Max Birkner on Thursday morning, noting the fire is classified as a Rank 1 — a smouldering ground fire. “It’s just blackened and smouldering,” he said. The Trans-Canada Highway reopened in both directions on Wednesday night after being closed due to the blaze that originally prompted the response

of 47 firefighters, a bulldozer, water tenders, one rotary-wing aircraft and 11 fixed-wing aircrafts. But Elliott said the damage in the community is more extensive than previously reported by the B.C. Wildfire Service. Multiple properties were damaged, she said, and residents along Cherry Road lost hay sheds, pumphouses, storage areas, fences and wells. Still, the B.C. Wildfire Service prevented a bad situation from getting much worse. “You’ve got to give big kudos to those guys in the planes,” Elliott said. “They are tremendous, absolutely tremendous. There’s nothing else you can say. They literally stopped Cherry Creek from being demolished because if it had come up the south side of that creek bed, we’d have lost all the people on Gardi Road.”

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If he secures a seat on city council in September’s byelection, a Kamloops Makerspace founder said he wants to make it easier for residents to create and contribute in their community. Nicholas Adam wants to see the city encourage flexibility when it comes to working with small business owners and community groups. Adams said Makerspace — a club where members have access to tools and training in a variety of fields, including woodworking, electronics and pottery — is one example of the need to be receptive to ideas that may not neatly fit into city categories and rules. Questions as to whether the club was technically a manufacturing centre, which would have

cost it its West Victoria Street space, held up its business license for about eight months, Adams said. “We almost didn’t have this great thing in the community — not through the fault of the city, but because we have these things that are meant to stop the big bad developer from abusing these systems, and it’s the little guy trying to start something on a shoestring budget who often runs headlong into these,” he said. Adams wants to give city employees more leeway to “work in a logical way with people, instead of going ‘this is the bylaw and this is how it’s written’” — and to make it easier and cheaper to get variances. A North Shore resident, Adams also wants to see the city communicate more with his neighbourhood and others that house social programs — such

as a mobile supervised drug use site soon to be in operation by Interior Health — in an effort to combat negative stereotypes. “A very small portion of the people who use these services in Kamloops ever cause problems,” he said. “But our image as the general public is those few people and that’s really unfortunate.” Adams would also like to see a shift in priorities given to Kamloops RCMP and bylaw members to focus more on foot patrols outside of the city core. Adams is one of 10 candidates seeking to replace Marg Spina and Ken Christian as city councillors when the city goes to the polls on Sept. 30. Other candidates are Stephen Karpuk, Jen Adams, Kevin Krueger, Bill Sarai, Gerald Watson, Jesse Bochek, Ray Dhaliwal, Sadie Hunter and Todd Mcleod.

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Rod Hodgson called it “a kick in the side,” referring to the decision by Sears Canada to file a motion with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, seeking permission to suspend certain monthly payments to its pension plan and postretirement health and life insurance benefits. Hodgson, a retiree who dedicated 30 years to Sears, seven of them as the manager of Kamloops’ downtown location, said he is awaiting news from the hearing on the matter, which is expected to be held on July 13. “To be honest, nothing is going through my mind at this time,” Hodgson said. “The worst-case scenario, of course, is that we lose all our benefits and our pension is reduced.” Sears Canada indicated in its initial court filings on June 22 that it planned to suspend life insurance, health insurance and dental benefits to certain employees during a period of restructuring and court protection from creditors. The company has also said it

will not pay severance to the nearly 3,000 employees at 59 locations nationwide, including the store in Kamloops, who will be laid off as a result of the restructuring. There are 83 full-time employees at the Sears store in Aberdeen Mall, though staffers told KTW part-time workers reach into the hundreds. In a release Thursday, the company reiterated cash constraints have led to it seeking suspension of payments to the defined benefit component of the Sears Registered Retirement Plan, totalling about $3.7 million per month; post-retirement health and dental benefits, totalling roughly $800,000 per month; and post-retirement life insurance premiums, equalling about $245,000 each month.

Hodgson said he has heard Sears’ pension plan is 19 per cent underfunded, which could result in retirees receiving that much less each month. And, while smaller pension payments would hurt, the loss of benefits might hit the 18-year retiree and his wife harder. “The benefits is the tough one because it covered our prescriptions and things of that nature — dental and what have you,” Hodgson said. “Prescription costs for things that happen as people get older, those can hit you on a monthly basis. Plus, our B.C. Medical [Services Plan] is covered by our benefits as well. That would be gone and we’d have to pay that B.C.

Kamloops Mounties are searching for a man who robbed a corner store on the North Shore on Wednesday afternoon wearing a light brown pillow case over this head. Sgt. Thomas Dimopoulos said a man walked into the Cornerstone Market at 12th Street and Halston Avenue at 2 p.m., pulled out a knife and demanded cash from the clerk behind the counter. The clerk complied and handed over some money. The robber then left the store. The clerk was uninjured. The suspect white, stands about six feet tall and has a larger build. He has dark hair (ear- to shoulder-length) and was wearing a black longsleeve sweater, blue jeans and black runners. He drove away in an older, green-coloured, four-door car that has a Similar style to a Mercury Sable or Lumina. Anybody with information in the suspect’s identity is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

medical out of pocket,” he said. “It’s going to make it tough, let’s put it that way.” Hodgson began his Sears career in Victoria, making stops in Nanaimo, Burnaby, Kelowna, Kitchener and Winnipeg before arriving in Kamloops in 1992. He was thanking his lucky stars on Thursday that he no longer has a mortgage to pay, but knows some of his fellow retirees aren’t as fortunate. “I hope the courts don’t capitulate to Sears’ desires,” he said. “It’s wrong. Sears has been going downhill for many years, getting rid of various parts of the business, but the CEOs and the top brass, they’ve been taking their money out without any issues. When the CEOs leave, they leave with a pot full of money. “We’ll just wait and see what happens next.” Sears said it is also seeking to extend court protection from creditors to Oct. 4, giving it time to seek out potential investors and buyers and to consult with its landlords, employees, suppliers and creditors. — with files from Canadian Press

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THE HOT AND NOT OF THE WEEK Kamloops This Week looks at the stories of the week — the good, the bad and all in-between: HOT: The debate surrounding the federal government’s decision to award Omar Khadr $10.5 million and offer an apology. In July 2002, Khadr was 15 when he was wounded in Afghanistan while fighting with the Taliban against U.S. forces. Khadr was held in Guantanamo Bay for 10 years and he pleaded guilty to murder and war crimes in connection to a grenade that killed U.S. Sgt. Christopher Speer, a combat medic. Ottawa’s payout and apology are being made due to the fact Khadr was considered a child soldier under UN definition and the federal government’s belief Canadian intelligence officials extracted information from Khadr using unlawful methods. Those supporting the settlement side with the government; critics — and there are many — argue it is offensive to hand an admitted terrorist millions of dollars while Canadian soldiers continue to fight for pensions.

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NOT: The continued negligence of the human race. The vast majority of wildfires this year in B.C. have been humancaused — this despite countless warnings and appeals for people to respect the tinder-dry conditions and do everything possible to not add to the blaze count. But we still have campfires left smouldering amid 39 C temperatures. We still have lighted cigarettes flying out of vehicle windows. And we still have combustible materials left near ignition sources. The summer of 2017 may echo the horrible summer of 2003 if we cannot pay attention to basic safety advice.

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hat’s in a name? Sometimes, nothing at all, which is why you can get admonished for trying to make sense of an acronym created to mean something, but that officially means nothing. Confused? Welcome to the club. When Kamloops Blazers’ assistant coach Terry Bangen left the junior club to join the minor pro expansion Worcester Railers in the same capacity, KTW and other media reported on the move, as did the Blazers themselves. And KTW, other media and the Blazers all noted Bangen was heading to the East Coast Hockey League, which he was, in fact, but not officially. You see, the East Coast Hockey League changed its name to the ECHL on May 19, 2003 as it expanded to 31 teams, not all of them located in the east. But, and this is the weird part, league brass continue to make pains to point out ECHL does not stand for East Coast Hockey League, despite the coincidental fact that ECHL is a perfect acronym for East Coast Hockey League. After KTW reported that Bangen was off to the East Coast Hockey League, an email arrived from league headquarters in Princeton, N.J., reminding us the East Coast Hockey League does not exist, but the ECHL does. I replied, tongue firmly planted in cheek:

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MUSINGS “We were aware that it went from East Coast Hockey League to ECHL, but the letters must stand for something! “Kentucky Fried Chicken changed to KFC to dilute the bad press on ‘fried chicken,’ but KFC still means Kentucky Fried Chicken. If the ECHL acronym doesn’t mean East Coast Hockey League, does it mean nothing? How can it mean nothing? “If you were at a cocktail party and told someone you worked for the ECHL, the first question would be: What does ECHL stand for? Would you say it stands for nothing? “As Irene Dunne so long ago warned: ‘If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.’ How can a sports league not have the actual sport in its name? Even the short-lived XFL made sure we knew the “F” meant football — though Foolish would have worked, too.” Alas, there was no reply to my reply. The oddity that is the ECHL is not alone in lexicon lunacy. The American Hockey

League has two teams in Canada. The Canadian Football League had, at one point in the early 1990s, teams in the United States. The National Basketball League and National Hockey League are, in fact, international in scope. And the word weirdness is not restricted to the sports world. Consider Häagen-Dazs, Sony and Kodak — all wellknown companies whose names mean absolutely nothing at all as they were all made up, simply a scramble of letters arranged just so. KFC is no longer Kentucky Fried Chicken, even if the KFC acronym will always conjure up Col. Sanders and fried chicken to those of certain generations. The name change occurred in 1991, with the company at the time admitting the switch to KFC was made to distance the monicker from “fried” as the healthy food revolution kicked into gear. The Harvard Business Journal, in a 2010 article, noted the KFC brand change was made to avoid paying royalty fees to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for using the state’s name in a commercial enterprise. Whether that is true remains as secretive as Kentucky Fried Chicken’s wellguarded recipe of 11 herbs and spices — and the true meaning behind the ECHL acronym.

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CONSIDER RISKS OF UNAPPROVED TREATMENT Editor: Re: (‘Stem cells to stem the wait?’ June 27): There is a reason Health Canada has not approved certain stem-cell treatments: they have not been shown to work yet and even one’s own minimally manipulated cells can be considered risky. There is a great deal of research happening in Canada and globally and clinical trials are underway to test and improve the quality, safety and effectiveness of stem-cell therapies because scientists and industry believe they hold great promise.

As the KTW article noted, the federal government committed $20 million to the Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine in 2016, but it wasn’t to establish a “stem-cell therapy development facility in Toronto.” Rather, the funding is to find better ways of manufacturing therapeutic cells, including stem cells, in the billions that are required for clinical use. Not all stem cells are the same and it is crucial to ensure the purity of stem cells before they are injected into people. There is a lot of support for stem-cell

research and manufacturing in Canada and, if the public is patient, treatments will come. For now, people seeking unapproved treatments should consider the risks (because they exist in the short-term and long-term) and be prepared to throw away their money if the treatment doesn’t work. Stacey Johnson director of communications and marketing Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine Toronto

B.C.’S HIDDEN TAXES A PARASITIC ECONOMIC SYSTEM Editor: I am appalled by hidden taxes in the B.C. economy. The government has subsidized itself from ICBC, effectively resulting in higher insurance premiums for residents.

The government has also been subsidizing itself from BC Hydro, again resulting in increased charges for electricity. And then there are the MSP premiums. B.C. is the only province that charges medical premi-

ums. Oh, and the seven per cent tax on legal fees that is supposed to pay for legal aid, but which is routed, like the other hidden taxes, into general revenue, resulting in legal aid starving. The hidden taxes are a para-

sitic economic system that lives off the lifeblood of the poor. It is appalling that the provincial government has been allowed to continue the hidden taxes with no questions. Hugh Jordan, Kamloops

DRIVERLESS VEHICLES CAN’T COME SOON ENOUGH Editor: I was jogging on a city sidewalk recently and came to an intersection. There was a vehicle approaching at not even close to the speed limit (these were side streets). The car did not have the stop sign, so I slowed and proceeded into the intersection to indicate my intention to cross.

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The 2017 Y Dream Home is in Juniper Ridge.

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Beverley Ireland wasn’t going to answer the phone on Wednesday. She and her husband, Gary, were sitting in the den of their Sun Rivers home, trying to calm their dog, which just had a seizure. Beverley heard her phone ring and looked at the screen, but didn’t recognize the number. Maybe it was a telemarketer or someone calling with the latest Canada Revenue Agency scam. “I looked at the number and I said to Gary, ‘I don’t know this number, I’m not going to answer it,’” she told KTW. “He said, ‘Well answer it, I’m right here.’” Beverley picked up and on the other end

The Davoren Legacy, known around the city as one of Kamloops’ luckiest men. Davoren passed away earlier this year after an extended bout with cancer. The couple, parents of six and grandparents of nine, aren’t yet sure what they will do with the house, having bought their Sun Rivers home less than two years ago. Both 67, Beverley is two years into retirement and Gary, a realestate agent, is considering joining her. “He said, ‘Maybe soon we’ll be able to retire,’” Beverley said as she laughed. “I thought, ‘OK, retire. Does that mean you’ll be home every day?’”

of the line was Bryce Herman, the marketing director of the Y Dream Home Lottery. She had won the dream home. “My heart couldn’t stop pounding,” Beverley said. “I just was kind of stunned. I feel so blessed.” The home, a fourbedroom, four-bathroom, single-detached house in Juniper Ridge, is valued at a little more than $725,000. Winning in the Y Dream Home Lottery was a new experience

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The complete list of draw winners will be posted online at ydreamhome.com. Located at 12-3100 Kickinghorse Dr., the 2017 Y Dream Home is a 3,900-squarefoot property with an Energy Star rating, meaning it has better insulation and is more air-tight than a typical home. It utilizes Logix insulated concrete forms and Halo graphite polystyrene exterior insulation. It also features a heat-recovery ventilator pump and a high-efficiency furnace. The home stands two stories tall, with a basement, and has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a den and a media room. A large deck in the backyard and an indoor-outdoor hobby room add to the grand prize that capped the 397-prize draw.

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Ominous text from gangster frightened Sellmer family in days leading up to death TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

une 2, 2016, got off to an unusual start in the Sellmer household. Wolf and his wife, Tricia, spent the morning talking about a warning that had been sent to the family a week earlier by a man previously described by prosecutors as an associate of the Independent Soldiers gang. “I had people contacting me about [Wolf] and getting rid of him,” read the text, a copy of which was obtained by KTW. Tricia said she found out about the text — mentioning the “impending death” of her husband — on the evening of June 1, 2016. Wolf was asleep when she got home that night. The next morning, she asked him about the potential hit. “Wolfram knew everything about it,” she said. “We talked about it while we were having coffee. He told me he’d had the same message a few days before, as well. He seemed a bit worried.” (KTW agreed not to name the gangster due to safety concerns of the Sellmer family.) ‘DON’T WORRY ABOUT IT’ At about 8 a.m., Tricia and Wolf left their Sushwap Road home to head into the city. “All the way into town, the half-an-hour into town, we talked about the hit,” Tricia said. “That’s what we talked about. He was just trying to be positive — ‘Don’t worry about it.’ He said, ‘You know I always pay my bills. Sometimes you have to take drastic measures.’” Wolf dropped Tricia at the corner of Highland Road and Valleyview Drive, as was their custom. From there, she would walk to her Victoria Street gallery. Wolf phoned Tricia a short time later and asked if she had calmed down. She said yes. He then headed back to their

house, cancelling a doctor’s appointment. ‘OH MY GOD’ Wolf and Tricia’s daughter, Sara, was giving a lesson in the arena her father had built on the lot next to his when he returned home. “I saw two people drive in,” Sara said. “As they turned up, it was a guy with a hat on in the passengers’ seat. He grinned at me. Then I saw my dad’s white hair and he didn’t smile.” Deb Jordan, the student Sara was teaching, said she also saw two people in the car. “I think there were two people,” said Jordan, who has never been interviewed by police. “I have a bit of a degree in psychology and I know how our brains work. I think there were two but that could just be because other people have said there were two. “But I think there were two.” When the lesson was over, Sara went next door to see her dad. As she was about to open the front door, she said, she heard a bang. She entered the house and called out for her parents, immediately overcome by the unfamiliar smell of gunpowder. “I open the door and I smell sulphur,” she said. “I thought someone had used the bathroom. I’d never smelled a shotgun before.”

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Sara Sellmer found her father, Wolf, dead on June 2, 2016, inside his Shuswap Road home. She said police were quick to rule the death a suicide and dismiss her claim to have seen another man with her dad moments earlier and hearing a door close.

After a few minutes of looking, Sara spotted what she thought was red paint spilled on the floor in her mother’s art studio.

“I walked into the room and I saw the paint,” she said. “I saw the hair. I thought, ‘That’s not paint — oh my God.’”

‘YUP, SUICIDE’ Sara ran outside and called her husband, who went into the studio and confirmed Wolf’s death.

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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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Tricia Sellmer has an art studio in her new home and has resumed painting. She said she is still working to adjust to her life and misses her husband, Wolf, every day.

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He then called family members and 911. Two police officers — a constable and a corporal — arrived a short time later from the Chase RCMP detachment. Sara said the corporal quickly concluded Wolf had taken his own life. “He’s like, ‘Yup, suicide,’” she said. “Then he’s standing there like a bouncer, arms crossed, right at the front door. It was probably 30 seconds? A minute? They walked in, walked out. Suicide.” Sara’s husband, Mike, said the same thing.

“They kind of rolled in, they walked into the studio, turned around and walked back out,” he said. “That was the end of the story. . . . I went over and I talked to them. They were just like, ‘No, no, no — it’s suicide.’” Mike said he showed the officers a screenshot of the text warning of a hit. “I handed it to them,” he said. “They looked. They just played it like they didn’t even care.” Sara said she told the constable she heard a door close after hearing a gunshot, and believes a potential suspect could have

left through any number of doors in the sprawling rural home. She said the Mountie dismissed her theory as impossible, citing the placement of a bucket near a door, an item that would have had to be moved upon exit. Other things seemed off, as well. Tricia said Wolf’s cellphone had been wiped — everything deleted except for his family members’ contact information. He was in stocking feet, which family members said was very unusual. The family also began discussing a seemingly innocuous comment made a few weeks earlier by a friend of Sara’s who had driven past a man using binoculars to look at the Sellmers’ property. “He was in his red truck looking in binoculars at Wolf’s house,” Lauren Hall told KTW. “I just gave him a dirty look. I

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didn’t get a good vibe.” Hall said she has never been questioned by police, despite her being present on the Sellmers’ property when an officer arrived to speak to the family the day after Wolf’s death. Sara said the Mounties helped her family get in touch with Service Master and the restoration company was at the home within three hours of Wolf’s death, meaning the space had been professionally cleaned before a police dog unit arrived the following day. Tricia said the dog unit wasn’t there long, either. “He [the officer] just went in and came out and told us no,” she said. Chase RCMP Staff Sgt. Gary Heebner defended his detachment’s investigation. “All necessary avenues of investigation were followed and the death was determined to be nonsuspicious in nature,” he said. QUESTIONS REMAIN Questions linger among Wolf’s family and friends about what happened the day he died, but one refrain is common — if he killed himself, it would not have been like that. Sara’s husband, Mike, looked closely at Wolf’s body before police arrived. “His thumbs were on the trigger,” he said. “I think he 100 per cent pulled the trigger. I know

that because I saw that. But I am 95 per cent sure somebody told him to do that. “Had it been 100 per cent nobody influenced, he would have gone into the woods and we’d never see him again. A man who did everything for his family for 48 years, he wouldn’t drive up his driveway and do that.” THE AFTERMATH Tricia and her family have lost the Shuswap Road house and the palatial equestrian centre Wolf built next door, as well as properties in Vancouver and Tricia’s downtown gallery. Creditors and the government are still owed money. Tricia has received a six-figure tax bill and lawsuits seeking Wolf’s would-be wealth remain before the courts. But Tricia is moving on, living in a modest home on property west of Kamloops with Sara and Mike. She’s built a new studio and has begun to paint again. She also makes soup, enjoys the odd glass of red wine and remembers her husband, trying to wrap her head around the fact he’s gone. “He was a great man,” she said. “He used to write me the most beautiful letters. If he’d left a note and gone off somewhere into the hills and disappeared, I would accept it. But he wouldn’t do it like this. I really believe that. Whether he did it or not, I really believe he died protecting us.”

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Three weeks in September have been set aside for the trial of a former Mountie accused of sexually assaulting eight young boys in the North Thompson more than 30 years ago. Alan Davidson, who is also facing similar charges in Saskatchewan, is charged with eight counts of indecent assault by a male on a male person, stemming from alleged interactions Davidson had with boys in the North Thompson as a sports coach in the 1970s and 1980s — before his RCMP career began. Police announced in March 2015 that

Davidson, 61, had been arrested in connection with three alleged incidents of sexual assault involving young boys in Yorkton, Sask., where he worked as an RCMP constable between 1986 and 1993. Davidson had contact with boys under 18 in that community both as an RCMP officer and a youth hockey coach. Charges from Clearwater stem from when he was an RCMP auxiliary and coach. In court in Kamloops on Tuesday, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Susan Griffin set the trial for three weeks beginning on Sept. 11. Davidson is represented by defence lawyer John Gustafson. Davidson was arrested in connection with the Clearwater allegations in Calgary

in March 2014. He had been working at the time as an Alberta deputy sheriff. The 16-month investigation into Davidson’s actions came about after a Lower Mainland man went to police in 2012, claiming he had been sexually assaulted by his hockey coach in Clearwater in the early 1980s. Seven additional complainants came forward during the course of the RCMP investigation. Davidson was a police officer from 1982 to 1996 and was posted in Regina, Coronach, Lloydminster, Yorkton and North Battleford. Police say that after Davidson left the RCMP, he lived in Camrose and Calgary in Alberta, as well as in Ladysmith on Vancouver Island.

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Driven by a declining inventory of homes, the city’s residential sales market shows few signs of slowing. Kamloops and District Real Estate Association reported a seven per cent increase in sales in June, to 373 units. That follows months of increasing sales over 2016, despite the fact there are fewer homes available for sale. The association said residential

inventory across its territory, which includes Merritt and the North Thompson valley, is down 28 per cent from the same month last year. That equates to a seller’s market and gradually increasing prices. The Kamloops-only median price for a single-family home reached $430,000 in June. In April last year, it was $385,000. Sales in the $600,000-plus range recorded the second-highest number of sales of the 16 brackets.

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Julian drops out of federal NDP leadership race KRISTY KIRKUP

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OTTAWA — British Columbia MP Peter Julian pulled the plug Thursday on his bid to lead the federal New Democrats, saying he had failed to raise the kind of money necessary to stay in the marathon race to succeed Tom Mulcair. Julian — the first to throw his hat in the ring — acknowledged a long line of politicians who have forked over their own funds through the years to keep campaigns afloat, only to suffer personal consequences. “I’ve seen the graveyard of politicians who have invested a lot of their personal money because they thought they could change the dynamic financially, and many of those people . . . are still paying off huge debts,’’ he told a news conference in Ottawa. “You evaluate and you say, ‘Well, if we

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“We’ve had an impact and I think we can be proud of the work that was accomplished.’’ Earlier Thursday, Ashton announced a tax plan designed to tackle inequality that includes a pledge to raise income taxes on the wealthiest Canadians and a promise to expand disability and seniors’ benefits.

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REGINA — Catherine McKay’s blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit when she drove into a car carrying the Van de Vorst family in January 2016, killing a couple and their two young children. Now, Saskatchewan’s Crownowned insurance company is suing two Saskatoon bars that served McKay alcohol. “She was three times over the limit and no one prevented her from driving. Someone has to be responsible and, as a result of no one doing that, there was a family of four that was killed,’’ Earl Cameron, executive vice-president of Saskatchewan Government Insurance, said Thursday. “There’s a legal obligation to make sure your patrons are safe and they don’t harm themselves or someone else.’’ McKay was driving an SUV that struck the Van de Vorst family’s car as it crossed Highway 11 just north of Saskatoon on Jan. 3, 2016. Jordan Van de Vorst, who was 34, and his 33-year-old wife, Chanda Van de Vorst, died at the scene. Their five-year-old daughter, Kamryn, and her two-year-old brother, Miguire, died in hospital. McKay was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of impaired driving causing death. Saskatchewan Government Insurance, known as SGI, has filed a statement of claim against the bars, Industrial Kitchen & Bar and Crackers Licensed Cocktail & Dining Room. The claim alleges that each tavern overserved McKay and knew or ought to have known she was impaired. The lawsuit alleges the taverns allowed McKay to drive away without taking action. It also states the Industrial Kitchen and Lounge Corporation was aware that McKay frequently consumed alcohol at the business to the point of becoming impaired.

“I’m not going to say what the bars should have done. I’m going to say the bars, in this case, could have prevented this had someone intervened,’’ Cameron said. “Three times over the legal limit, I think you can tell. Let’s not sugarcoat this. Three times.’’ Cameron said bars have training and rules to follow when it comes to serving alcohol, adding “this is a case where this person left the bar clearly intoxicated.’’ The phone number for Industrial Kitchen & Bar was no longer in service and a link to the restaurant’s website redirects to a different restaurant. Sean Cunningham, the owner of Crackers restaurant, said he and partners bought the business in August 2016 — months after McKay was served and the fatal crash occurred. Cunningham said he has contacted SGI about the lawsuit. “I believe it should be under the previous owner. At this time, right now, I’m not sure if it is,’’ he said. Cameron said SGI also plans to file a suit against McKay. This is the first time SGI has filed such a claim, but similar suits have been filed in other parts of the country. Earlier this year, a British Columbia court found that a man convicted of drunk driving and the pub that served him were jointly responsible for a crash that left a pedestrian with brain damage. The SGI suit seeks $95,000. When asked what he hoped the suit would accomplish, Cameron choked back tears and said: “Ultimately, no more accidents like this one.’’ Saskatchewan has some of the highest rates of impaired driving in Canada. Statistics Canada says there were 683 police-reported impaired driving incidents per 100,000 population in Saskatchewan in 2011. The Canadian average was 262. SGI said alcohol is a factor in nearly half of all fatal traffic collisions in the province.

Charges in pipeline spill CALGARY — The Alberta Energy Regulator has laid five charges against Nexen Energy for a pipeline spill two years ago that was one of the largest in provincial history. An estimated fivemillion litres of emulsion — a mixture of bitumen, sand and water — spilled into muskeg near the com-

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Nexen conducted its own investigation into the pipeline rupture, concluding that the design was incompatible with the ground conditions and buckled as the temperature fluctuated. The company couldn’t immediately be reached for comment. — Canadian Press

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American bastards would be not very happy with this gift sent on the July 4 anniversary,” said North Korean leader Kim Jong-un about his country’s first successful test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday. Indeed, Americans are not happy about it, although it would be overstating the case to say panic is sweeping the United States at the news North Korea’s ICBMs can now reach North America. One reason for the lack of public panic is that Alaska is not a central concern for most Americans and the big state is the only part of the U.S. that North Korea’s Hwasong-14 missile can actually reach. Another reason is that U.S. authorities insist North Korea’s nuclear weapons are too big and heavy to fit on its ICBMs. (It’s not clear whether they have actual intelligence that confirms this or are just whistling in the dark.) A third reason might be that Americans are secretly embarrassed by the sheer hypocrisy of their own government’s position in this affair.

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WATCH Well, no, not really. The vast majority of Americans are blissfully unaware there is any hypocrisy involved in demanding North Korea refrain from getting what the United States has had for the past 72 years. So is the U.S. government. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was being entirely sincere when he said North Korea’s ICBM test “represents a new escalation of the threat to the United States, our allies and partners, the region and the world.” Wrong, but entirely sincere. He is obviously aware the United States has had nuclear weapons since 1945 and has even dropped them on Asian cities. He knows his country has had ICBMs since the 1950s and still has hundreds ready to launch on

short notice. How is the American posture different from the one that North Korea aspires to? There are two differences, really. One is that the United States has at least 100 times as many nuclear weapons as North Korea and delivery vehicles at least two technologcal generations further down the road. Another is that the U.S. has a clearly stated policy that says it might use nuclear weapons first in a conflict. Weirdly, this just makes American ICBMs sound more dangerous than North Korea’s. But that’s not really true. The United States used its first nuclear weapons as soon as it got them in 1945, but despite all the wars it has waged in the 72 years since then, it has never used them again. Nuclear weapons are so terrifying that they actually force the people who possess them to think seriously about the consequences of using them. Pyongyang has obviously been thinking hard about the grave implications of nuclear weapons, too, because it never actually threatens to use North Korea’s

nukes in a first strike. It’s always about deterring a nuclear attack on North Korea. And though the North Korean regime lies and blusters a lot, you can believe it about this. North Korea will probably have ICBMs that can reach big American cities in three to five years if it keeps up the current pace of development and testing. That would buy North Korea a limited degree of safety from an American nuclear attack because one or more of its missiles might survive a U.S.first strike and be able to carry out a “revenge from the grave.” That is how nuclear deterrence works, at least in theory. But even full-range nuclear-tipped ICBMs would not give the North Korean regime the ability to launch a nuclear attack on America (or Japan or South Korea) without being exterminated in an immediate, massive nuclear counter-strike. So, you can probably trust the North Korean regime not to do anything so terminally stupid — unless people like Jung-un are literally crazy. That’s why American diplomats work so hard

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n the opening sentence of a biography on the life of the famous evangelist Dwight L. Moody, the writer Gamaliel Bradford wrote: “Surely we may end as we began, with the insistence that God is the one supreme universal need of all humanity, and that need was never more pronounced than in America today.” Would we agree with that analysis of Canada’s need as well today? That’s the question I want us to ask ourselves as we celebrate her 150th birthday this year. Why does Canada need God? I submit for the following three reasons: • Canada needs God because of its unparalleled prosperity. We could speak of Canada’s abounding natural resources, its increased foreign trade, its expanding bank balances (read: debts) and

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its Gibraltar-like position in the markets of the world. We could say there has never been a nation that has had enormous wealth that rides securely upon the top of the world. A Canadian passport opens doors to many more countries than even the USA’s. And, yet, we should be aware that ease, luxury and wealth have never assured national continuity. History has only one story to tell and that is about the enervating effect of a comfortable

and luxurious prosperity. The great animals — the dinosaurs, the megalosaurs and the huge carnivorous lizards whose skeletons we look at in wonder and amazement in museums — were immune from harm and dangers. They lived safely and luxuriously. Their lives were protected from injury by an impenetrable armour. They are all extinct. Luxury and an easy life destroyed them, whereas the animals that were alert to dangers are still with us. What is true of individuals is true of nations. Life expectancy in Canada has gone up dramatically, but trying to serve both mammon and God is sending dangerous signals to Canadians. • Canada needs God as never before because life has become mechanized. The physical/material needs of Canadians have

developed more quickly than our spiritual appetites are able to absorb. Machines and technology have expanded, but the man who drives them is still the same as he was before the technological age arrived. Instead of being the master of the machine, he is a slave of his inventions. Of course, he is able to do more than his father did. Automobiles have lengthened his legs. Airplanes have lengthened his arms. Satellite TV and cellphones have extended his voice. He is able to do more, travel faster and reach out further than his ancestors did. The modern man belongs to a technological age where technology is in high gear and, in many a hand, it is out of control. Who is going to control these released physical forces? Have we the character to use them? Science has endowed

man with the power of a superman, but his mind remains human, all too petty human. He is like a pauper come into a fortune, a labourer who has been put into the position of the boss, a sergeant promoted to command the regiment, a slave made the master of slaves. Man has had no training for such responsibilities as have now been thrust upon him. This new command of time and space, this mastery of unknown forces, this apparition of new perils, this entrance into untried territories is too much for man today. For these reasons we need to have our moral and mental sanity restored. We need a new moral adjustment to our enlarged physical environment. We need a new spiritual endowment. We need God. • Canada needs God because of its present unlimited influence in

the world. We are no longer a self-contained and selfsufficient people. We have far-reaching entangling alliances with nations of the world. Our prosperity and happiness are bound up with peoples of other lands. In a very real sense, the world of tomorrow will be what Canada chooses to make it. We can make it an arena of military competition. We can make it the scene of racial hatred and malicious mischief. On the other hand, we can make this world a palace of peace. We can make it a family of friendly nations. We do not know why nations rise and fall, but they do. Historians tell us nations rise and fall in regular rhythmic intervals. Arnold Toynbee, a prominent historian, is stated to have said there is only one chance for civilization to endure.

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ABOVE: Sean Annan is among the athletes competing at the Special Olympics B.C. Summer Games in Kamloops this weekend. The opening ceremony was held on Thursday night at Sandman Centre. The Games heat up across the city on Friday. Find the full schedule online at specialolympicsbc.ca. BELOW: Erik Herbranson and the Kamloops Sun Devils opened their Kamloops International Baseball Tournament schedule against the Alaska Goldpanners after KTW’s press deadline on Thursday night. The Sun Devils will play the Northwest Honkers at 7 p.m. on Friday and St. Albert Tigers at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Catch the action at Norbrock Stadium. Find results online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

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SPORTS Silver lining for Riverdogs The Kamloops Riverdogs captured a silver medal at the Sussex All-Star AAA Tournament in Kamloops on the weekend, losing to the Jasper Place Blue Jays 9-1 in the championship game. The junior bantam club was undefeated en route to the final, defeating the Edmonton Padres 17-6, the Parkland Twins 12-6, the Okanagan Athletics 15-4, the Red Deer Braves 11-1 and the Vancouver Mounties 4-3. Nolan Austin,

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Lochlan Scholefield, Parker Sauer, Nic Bradley, Luke Petrie and Jared Sucro received MVP honours for the Dogs on the weekend.

Semifinal loss

The mosquito AAA Kamloops RiverDogs fell in semifinal action at the Sussex Insurance All-Star Tournament on the weekend, los-

ing 11-4 to the Prince George Knights. Kamloops had entered the playoffs as the No. 2 seed, but a strong performance by the visitors sent the hometown club packing. Kamloops will take on the Central Okanagan Minor Baseball Association in a home-and-home series this weekend.

Celtics renounce Olynyk’s rights Kelly Olynyk is now an unrestricted free agent, according to a report from ESPN. Olynyk, the Kamloops product who has spent four years with the NBA’s Boston Celtics, has had his rights renounced by the Celtics after the squad signed forward

Naveri to coach Sunrays

Gordon Hayward to a four-year, $128-million contract. Olynyk signed with Boston in 2014, a four-year deal worth $9.3 million. He was drafted 13th overall by Dallas in 2013 and immediately traded to the Celtics. He had an epic

Game 7 in this season’s Eastern Conference semifinal, scoring a career-high 24 points to help the Celtics dispatch the Washington Wizards. During his NBA career, Olynyk has averaged 9.5 points per page and 4.7 rebounds per game.

Tina Naveri has big plans for the Kamloops Sunrays. She took over the Sunrays’ long-vacant head coaching position on July 1, bringing 24 years of synchronized swimming instruction experience to the club. “A lot of the parents are really excited about having structure and organization and they’re very open to my ideas and what I bring forward, knowing the experience I have,” Naveri said. “My goal is to build the club and that’s the overall goal for everybody, and getting us back on the podium.” Naveri’s family recently relocated to the Interior from the Coast, where she last coached the Surrey- and Coquitlambased BC Aquasonics, a club that advertises itself as the province’s premier high-performance synchro outfit. The Sunrays had about 18 members last season. “I want to double that, at least,” Naveri said. “Synchro has been big-time

Head coach Tina Naveri, hired July 1, wants to double the Kamloops Sunrays’ membership.

under the radar here.” First up on the schedule is the Kamloops Sunrays Summer Camp, which runs from Aug. 28 to Sept. 1, costs $200 and will be held mostly at Brock Pool. The camp leads into the synchro season, which runs from September to June, and

will allow Naveri to introduce new techniques, both inside and outside the pool. “We have a speed-swimming coach coming in, a national diving coach and we’ll do some martial-arts training,” said Naveri, who will be teaching new figures and athlete-development skills. “If kids come out and they see, ‘Hey, synchro is fun,’ we can get a bigger registration.” Registration deadline is July 31. Email Naveri at headcoach@kamloopssynchro.com to sign up. “I contacted the club and said, ‘I’m moving up. I’d like to apply for the head coach job,’ and I had it within half an hour,” Naveri said. Now the work begins.

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18 Kamloops Blaze 6-0 on Tuesday and tied 2-2 with the under-18 Thompson Okanagan Football Club (TOFC) boys on Wednesday. TOFC salvaged a draw with a late penalty-kick goal. TRU and Moreton were scheduled to play on Friday, but the game has been cancelled.

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Carter Jones shot a 36 to win the first stop of the Kamloops Junior Golf Tour on Tuesday night. The tournament was played at the Mount Paul Golf Course. Ten golfers participated. Jones was trailed by silver medallist Brady Ashby, who shot 38,

Jacquie Brown of Kamloops won gold at the Provincial Rifle Silhouette Championships in Prince George.

and bronze medallist Zander Carnelley, who shot 47. The second stop of the tour will be played at the Pineridge Golf Course on July 19. A tournament will also be played at the Kamloops Golf and Country Club before the tour concludes at the Rivershore Golf Links for the city championship in August.

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LONDON — Milos Raonic judged himself both fantastic and just average after beating Mikhail Youzhny 3-6, 7-6(7), 6-4, 7-5 in his quest to go one better than last year’s runner-up spot at Wimbledon. Facing multiple-choice questions from reporters, the sixth-seeded Canadian did turn down Option C, poor, but Raonic knew he had ridden his luck against the 35-year-old Russian on Thursday to reach Round 3. “I think I won two points in the first two or three games,” he said. “I was fortunate that I didn’t get down two sets to love. He had those two set points. . . . He was up 6-4 in that tiebreaker. “I got very lucky in those scenarios and then I sort of kept plugging away and made it count after that.” Raonic next plays Spanish 25th seed Albert Ramos-Vinolas.

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OTTAWA — Star sprinter Andre De Grasse wants to put on a show on home soil before he goes back to thrilling the track world on the international stage. De Grasse, who won silver in the men’s 200 metres and bronze in the 100 and 4x100 relay at the 2016 Olympic Summer Games in Rio, is one of the country’s top athletics stars in Ottawa this week for the Canadian track and field championships and wants to make sure he gives local fans something to remember. “This is a chance to represent on home soil,’’ said De Grasse, who is gearing up of the world championships in London and ultimately has his eyes on gold at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. “I don’t get the opportunity to compete in Canada a lot so I’m happy to be here and looking forward to putting on a show.’’ De Grasse holds the Canadian record in the 200 metres and would love to take over the 100 metres record of 9.84 that Donovan Bailey set in 1996 and was matched by Bruny Surin in 1999. In many ways, De

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Grasse is the first track superstar Canada has had in two decades since Bailey and the relay team that won gold in Atlanta in 1996. “The sky’s the limit,’’ said Glenroy Gilbert, interim head coach at Athletics Canada and 1996 Olympic gold medallist in the 4x100 relay. “You’re looking at a supernova, they don’t come along every day. “Andre is one of those guys that simply don’t come along every day and I think we’re going to see some great things coming from him in the coming weeks and months and years to go. I don’t think he’s topped off at what he can do.’’ With Usain Bolt, who won gold in the 100 metre and 200 metre at the past three Olympic Games, retiring this year, De Grasse was asked about the passing of the torch. The two will go head-to-head in London next month. “I haven’t really

thought about that,’’ he said. “For me Usain is a great athlete and it’s up to myself and a couple other guys, we have a young generation, where anyone of us could fill the void. It’s up to us to keep it going, keep the sport moving. He’s done a lot for the sport, he’s a great ambassador for the sport.’’ While he hasn’t taken over the world just yet, De Grasse has already revitalized Canada’s track community. “It feels pretty good,’’ admitted the 22-year-old. “It’s an honour, it’s humbling just to be the guy to try to bring back the sport after 20 years. I’m just trying to carry the torch and I’m looking forward to that. Gilbert says it’s exciting to see Canada making a name for itself on the world stage. “There were some dark times,’’ said Gilbert, who will be inducted into Athletics Canada’s Hall of Fame Wednesday night. “We’ve won five, eight, six medals at the last three big world events and we’ve never been in that place. This is a unique group of athletes that we have and it’s a unique time for Canadian athletics.’’

Former B.C. Lions’ defensive lineman Rick Klassen may have died of lymphoma last December, but an autopsy of his brain has shown extensive chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a neurological disease that has led to such suspected symptoms as erratic behaviour and dementia. Dr. Lili-Naz Hazrati, a pathologist with the Canadian Concussion Centre at Krembil Neuroscience Centre in Toronto, conducted the examination of Klassen’s 57-year-old brain and the results were released Thursday. According to Hazrati, the brain “looked like it came from somebody in his 70s, 80s for that deposit of tau [the bad protein that kills brain cells]. You don’t expect those at his age.” Hazrati also found argyrophilic grain disease (which leads to a type of dementia). It was the first time she had seen it in combination with CTE. Klassen played 10 years in the CFL and had acknowledged experiencing multiple concussions and thousands of what he called “mini-concussions,” blows to the head that left him seeing stars. Before his death, he travelled to Toronto from his home in Nanaimo to undergo tests as part of the CFL Alumni Association’s partnership with the Canadian Concussion Centre. The CCC is a research project at the University Health Network’s Krembil Neuroscience Centre. The CCC is examining former CFL players in both life and death to determine the full repercussions of repetitive blows to the head. Klassen was the first to be tested and then have his brain autopsied. His family was surprised by the extent of CTE but not by the news he had suffered significant damage. “We all knew – and my dad even knew before he passed away – that he had CTE. There was no question in his mind,” said Chad Klassen, Rick’s youngest son, a reporter with CFJC-TV in Kamloops. Klassen outlined a seldomtold story of CTE — how it affects not just the individual with it, but his family, too. They were the ones who bore the sting of his frustrations and hostile reactions, some of which may have been linked to his personality and some to brain damage. “I certainly feel for him. I can’t imagine what he went through,” Klassen recalled. “But at the same time, I still

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Rick Klassen, seen here at a Kamloops Broncos game in 2014, suffered significant brain damage throughout his football career, according to a recent study. Klassen played for the B.C. Lions for nine seasons.

look at the fact that his behaviour and his anger issues had an impact on our family and really, to this day, it has affected my brother and sister and I.” Asked to describe his father’s conduct, Klassen explained, “Certainly, yelling, screaming, emotional abuse. Kind of that feeling that you’re not quite good enough. I’m a hard worker, yet in the back of my mind — it’s not something that I’m conscious about all the time — I think subconsciously I still have that mentality that I have to do everything possible to get everything right, otherwise there are consequences.” Klassen interviewed his dad in 2015 and asked him about concussions and the way his brain felt. Rick Klassen replied that, “Anyone who plays a violent position like defensive lineman, where you’re hitting other really big men, it’s a risk you take.” At last year’s Grey Cup, then-CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge said there was no conclusive evidence linking hits to the head and brain disorders, such as CTE. That comment generated much scorn, since it was made months after the NFL admitted in a hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Energy and Commerce that there was a connection between head shots and CTE.

“I can’t speculate or comment on what the NFL’s findings have been and what led them to that conclusion,” Orridge said last November. “Last I heard, it’s still a subject of debate in the medical and scientific community . . . The league’s position is there’s no conclusive evidence at this point.” Klassen doesn’t buy that belief and insists his father was concerned other players were having their brains rattled beyond repair, too. “To be honest, I hope – and my dad would hope – the CFL and the NFL would finally bear down and take this stuff seriously and protect the players,” Klassen said. “I know the CFL and NFL have done that as far as protecting quarterbacks. But I still think there are player-safety issues out there, especially in those defensive line and linebacker positions where you’re pretty much hitting on every play . . . To the athletes in general who are thinking about playing contact sports — either think twice about playing the sport or really be cognitive of the risks and make sure they’re being an advocate for better equipment and safer playing conditions.” The CCC has now examined 14 brains of former football players. Hazrati is about to begin analyzing the data from all 14.

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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.

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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.

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

DOZER & EXCAVATOR operators needed. Oilfield experience an asset. Room & board paid. H2S, First aid, clean drivers licence. Call 780-723-5051 Edson, Alta.

Career Opportunities

8180655 TRUCK

DRIVER TRAINING

Funding available for those who qualify!

1655 Lucky Strike Place Kamloops, BC V1S 1W5 Hired Equipment Registration Contract Area: Kamloops, Savona, Barriere and Clearwater. Argo Road Maintenance (Thompson) Inc. invites all equipment owners to register their equipment for work in the 2017/2018 season including any equipment previously registered. Forms are available at the ofﬁce. Registrations WILL NOT be accepted after July 31, 2017. Any enquiries, please contact Tracey Butner: 250-374-6690 ext. 209

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Career Opportunities

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PHOENIX www.phoenixcentre.org Phoenix Centre has an opening for a

CASUAL ON CALL HOUSEKEEPER

Job Requirements: 2 years’ experience in Institutional Housekeeping, WHMIS. Please submit your resume to: Tuula Helin, Finance Manager, 922-3rd Ave., Kamloops, BC V2C 6W5 or email to ksad@phoenixcentre.org Only those short listed will be contacted for an interview.

CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE July 8-9 • July 22-23

The Class 1 Truck Driver Training program includes: • Airbrakes • Class 1 Driver Training – 2 week to 5 week courses • Road Test at ICBC

For more information, contact: Ray Trenholm - Driver Training

Email: rtrenholm@tru.ca Call 250.828.5104 or visit tru.ca/trades

CARETAKER OPPORTUNITY

The Board of Directors for “Popular Roost Resort” (Magna Bay, Shuswap Lake) are seeking a year round Caretaker to provide basic property maintenance and security services.

ROAD MAINTENANCE (THOMPSON) INC.

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Popular Roost Resort a summer cottage property consisting of 18 separate units, with 415 ft. of waterfront, and joint use assets like playgrounds, boat launch and tennis courts. This year-round position, is quite busy in the summer and less so in the winter. The winter duties are generally surveillance of the property to ensure security. The Resort will provide housing rent free, (Caretaker is responsible for utilities) including a separate garage, in exchange for carrying out the duties and responsibilities as defined in the job description. This position is ideal for a retired or semi-retired couple where one person has basic home maintenance skills and who would enjoy living on the north shore of Shuswap Lake. The duties are part time, and additional employment is permitted. Applicants should have good communication skills, be able to perform physical labour including lifting up to 50 lbs., be trustworthy, flexible and not mind working alone. It is required that the Caretaker have a valid class 5 driver’s license and be able to operate a small tractor. If you are interested in this role and want more information please contact or send a resume to Terry Murphy via e-mail only at: terry_murphy@shaw.ca PLEASE CONTACT BEFORE JULY 31, 2017

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Scotch Creek Mini Storage. 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; units available. 250-955-0011. shuswapministorage.com

Bright 1 Bdrm Brock avail July 1st $800 util incl, sep ent. prk. n/s/n/p 250-819-7537

N/Kam 2bdrm w/sep entr, ref., No Pets. $900/mo. +DD. 250376-0633. Vacant.

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

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North Enderby Timber is looking to hire full-time Millwrights and Welder/Fabricators. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please email resume to netimber@junction.net TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAINING (BCCSA/WCB Certified) Kamloops: June 19 & 20 and July 17 & 18 Williams Lake: June 28 & 29 and July 27 & 28 $225 1-866-737-2389 roadsafetytcs.com

Janitorial Part time cleaning person needed Reply to Box 1087, c/o KTW, 1365B Dalhousie Dr. Kamloops BC V2C 5P6

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

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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.

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

Misc. for Sale 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.

EARN EXTRA $$$

KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 Fibreglass slide ideal for inground pool or dock. $200/obo. 250-374-6090.

Home & Land

7805 Dallas Drive

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250.573.2278 EagleHomes.ca

Sunset Ridge 1900 Ord Rd.

BRAND NEW HOME!

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Pets

Lincoln welder 200 amp. Stubby $2000. Lister light plant 12 KVA/elec panel. $4000. 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Delta table saw 220V. $400. 250-573-3872.

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Bicycles

Walker - good condition. $70. 250-374-2508

Misc. Wanted A Buyer of Estates, COINS, Collections, Antiques, Gold, Silver, Jewellery, China +++ Christine 1-778-281-0030 Always Buying Coins, Collections Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins+. Chad 250-863-3082

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

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

For Sale By Owner Mobile Home for sale in the Shuswap area. 25mins from Kamloops. 1-(250)679-4466

Recreation **BOOK NOW FOR BEST WEEKS IN 2017** Shuswap Lake! 5 Star Resort in Scotch Creek BC. REST & RELAX ON THIS PRIVATE CORNER LOT. Newer 1bdrm, 1-bath park model sleeps 4 . Tastefully decorated guest cabin for 2 more. One of only 15 lots on the beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat. Provincial park, Golf, Grocery/Liquor store & Marina all minutes away. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, Adult & Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground. Only $1,300 week. BOOK NOW! Rental options available for 3 & 4 day, 1 week, 2 week & monthly. Call for more information. 1-250-371-1333.

Shared Accommodation ROOMMATE: Working or student to share N/Shore home $500 /mo 250-376-0953

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MUST SELL. BEST OFFER. Savona Lakeview Property. By owner. 9 mature fruit trees. 120x100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. 3 lots, 3 titles. 6511 Savona Access Rd. 604-377-6846.

Sectional lazy boy chesterfield with end lounges, burgundy, perfect shape. $500. 250-573-1736.

1078sqft. rancher 8 room house incl. 1.5 bath w/ fencedin yard & large shed, gas heat $1000/mo. (250)679-3530

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Kubota AV2500 Generator. $585. 250-374-1988

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2bdrm 2bth upper duplex Lafarge $750, ac, n/p, n/s mature couple pref Avail Aug 1st. 250573-2529.

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Bachelor Apartments $710â&#x20AC;&#x201D;$730 1-Bedroom Apartments $910â&#x20AC;&#x201D;$950 â&#x20AC;˘ Seniors Orientated â&#x20AC;˘ Close to the Hospital â&#x20AC;˘ Quiet Living Space â&#x20AC;˘ Underground Parking â&#x20AC;˘ Newly Renovated Suites â&#x20AC;˘ No Smoking

520 Battle Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2M2 Contact Jean: 250-372-0510 Available spacious 1bdrm apts with views. Starting at $850/mo. The Sands Apartment. Centrally located. Onsite Management. 250-8281711.

Northland Apartments Bachelor Suite starting at $800 per month 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Adult Oriented No Pets Elevators / Dishwashers Common Laundry $845-$1,050 per month North Shore 250-376-1427 South Shore 250-314-1135

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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Rentals

Transportation

Suites, Lower

Cars - Domestic

Motorcycles

RUN UNTIL SOLD

1981 Honda Silverwing 500. Fairing & hard bags. $1,650. 250-579-3205.

N/Shore 2brms near Casino/schools. Avail now. $900/mo incld util. 250-8196158. Riverfront 1bdrm daylight level entry, util incl $650/mo. Avail now. 250-579-9609. Valleyview pref working person. 1bdrm + den w/d, n/s/p. $950 util incl (250) 374-6406

ONLY $35.00(plus Tax) 2010 Nissan Maxima 4DSC, V-6, 156,000kms, loaded. Looked after extremely well. $10,500. 250-851-1193.

Best Value In Town

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

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1983 Honda 650 Silverwing Interstate, collector plates 51K $3000obo 778-870-9625 2003 Harley Davidson 100th Ann. Edition Fat Boy CID 95 Stage 3 exc cond 17,000km $14,500. (250) 318-2030

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Recreational/Sale

2014 Lincoln MKS 4dr. sedan. Fully loaded. 61,000kms. Black with black interior. Eco boost engine. $32,800. 250-319-8784

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Antiques / Classics

1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop. 55,000 miles. 390-330HP. $4,000. 250-574-3794.

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2004 Palomino-Colt 9ft. Tent Trailer. Great condition. $3,900. 250-554-1887.

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2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $14,900. 236-421-2251

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1982 Mercedes 300 SD TD. 2 owners, original and documented. 242,000km no drips. Show car quality. Asking $6000. 250-312-3525 before 8pm

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Auto Accessories/Parts 1989 GMC 8ft. box with tailgate. $550. Motor & auto transmission. $1,000. Differential. $450. 250-828-1392. 4-P205/55R16 Goodyear winters. $400/obo. 4-P265/70R17 Goodyear All Seasons. $400/obo. 250-819-3848.

Cars - Domestic 06 Smart Car diesel ex cond. A/C/elec windows, extra tires 60-70 miles per gal $5,500 250-579-8043

2002 Nissan Altima. 4 door, auto. Fully loaded. Good condition. $5,500. Call to view. 250-376-4077. 2009 Pontiac GT5. Black, winter/summer tires, good cond. $5,500. 236-425-3301. Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $5,500.00/obo 250-554-0580

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SOME SHOES NEED FILLING 1989 Mercedes 560 SEC. 61,000kms. Hagerty Appraisals #2 car $10,000USD. Selling $10,000 CDN 250-574-3794

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2004 Cougar 27.6 Fifth Wheel Trailer w/12ft slide, one owner, excellent condition! $16,500 (250) 5541744

Sport Utility Vehicle 2006 Equinox. 168,000kms. Auto, 6cyl. Good cond. $6,000/obo. 250-554-2788.

2007 - 28ft. Outback 5th Wheel. Sydney Edition. Large slide, very good condition. Everything Works. $14,700/obo. 250-318-0123 2013 Keystone Fusion Toy Hauler slps 9, 41ft 12ft garage asking $69,000 250-374-4723

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.

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.

2011 Lincoln Navigator like new. 106,000kms. White, black leather interior, 3rd seat. Navigation, sunroof. $33,800. 250-374-4761

Trucks & Vans 1979 Chev 1/2Ton 4x4. 350 auto. No rust. Clean & straight. $6,000. 250-573-5111.

2008 GMC Sierra SLE 2500 2wd. A/C, cruise, power windows and HD trailer hitch. Mechanically sound. $3500. Call Dave 250-554-2400

Boats 31ft 2005 Yellowstone Gulf Stream. Brand new 20ft awning, 12ft slide, 3600 built in Gen, 67000mil. A/C, sep bath, sleeps 8-10 comfortably. Great condition $34,999 Call Mike 778-4712120.

11Ft Saturn HD inflatable boat new cond. incl elec motor, launching wheels adjustable 12 volt pump c/w boat cover $2700/obo 250-3153626

2000 Dodge Dakota. Full load. V-6. 195kms. 1-owner, canopy. Good Cond. $5,500. 3763480

16ft handy man special boat on double axle trailer call for info $400 778-930-1307

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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.

GarageSale DIRECTORY NORTH SHORE Sat, July 8th. 9am-3pm. 881 Selkirk Avenue. Good variety.

BATCHELOR HEIGHTS Sat & Sun, July 8/9th. 9am3pm. 1075 Norview Rd. Books, lots of misc hshld items BROCK Multi Family Yard Sale. Sat, and Sun 9am-3pm. 2175, Ponderosa Ave. Misc items + more. Estate Sale BROCK Sat, July 8th. 9am-3pm. 2194 Invermere Place. Downsizing lots of items. DUFFERIN Sat & Sun, July 8/9th. 10am3pm. 1265 Copperhead Dr. Moving Sale. Everything Must Go!

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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) SAHALI Garage Moving Sale. Sat, July 8th. 8-noon. 830 Guerin Creek Way. Women’s clothes including HD clothing and riding gear. Drum set, tools, scads of books +much more. VALLEYVIEW Moving Sale: Sat & Sun, July 8/9th. 8am-5pm. 2480 Valleyview Drive. Furn, tools, hshld items, clothing.

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Caitie & Gerry Spooner of Kamloops are pleased to announce the birth of their son

Levi Jonathan Spooner

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who weighed in at 7lbs. 7oz when he arrived on June 5, 2017 at 1:24 am at Royal Inland Hospital. Proud Grandparents are Barry & Donna Markin of Lake Country, Rod Spooner of Lake Country, Barb Spooner & Dave McLay of Kamloops. Proud Great-Grandparents are John & Elizabeth Markin of Edmonton, Frank Parr of Salmo, Bev & Graeme Hanes of Kamloops, Leona Spooner of Ashcroft and Jerry Spooner of Ashcroft. Also excited about his arrival are numerous Aunts and Uncles and family and friends!

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Mrs. Bernice Usipuik On Tuesday, July 4, 2017, Mrs. Bernice Usipuik of Kamloops passed away peacefully at the age of 80 years. She will be sadly missed by her husband Steve, her daughters Debra (George) Wyers and Venetia (Gordon) Rexin, her four precious grandchildren Ryan (Cheryl) Rexin of Gibbon’s, AB, Kayla (Greg McDonald) Rexin, of Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Joanne (Allen Okoye) Wyers of Kamloops and Judy (Brandon) Eggar of Kelowna, her almost three great-grandchildren Sage Abagail and Noah Grace and Ryan and Cheryl expecting. Bernice was predeceased by her two sons Barry

Charlotte Yvonne Jeffrey Charlotte Yvonne Jeffrey of Kamloops passed away on June 29, 2017 at 74 years of age.

Her family was the most important and especially her grandchildren and all will remember the kind and giving person she was.

Survived by her loving husband Karl Sisley, her children Randy and Allura Jeffrey of Prince Edward Island, Leloni Jeffrey of Kamloops, Tina Jeffrey of Oldenburg, Germany, son-in-law Wendell Ward of Kamloops. Also left to cherish her memory are grandchildren Shandell and Chris, Kipper, Chad, Tyler, Kaitlyn and Kassandra, great-grandchild Jaxson, numerous nieces and nephews, sister Violet Berube and brother Robert Bankiner and his wife Cecile.

Bernice was a hard working business propitiator, who also made time for family and friends.

Charlotte was predeceased by her daughter Kim Ward and sister Loretta Barnett.

Whether at home or camping she created wonderful meals to share with all.

She lived in Maple Ridge and Prince George before moving to PEI then back to BC to live out her final years.

and Glenn. She was born in Wynyard, SK on August 10, 1936 to a large family of thirteen children, she was the last of her siblings. She and Steve were married in Wynyard in 1954. Soon after a move to Ontario for nine years, then a move to Kamloops and this has been home ever since.

Remember her the way she was! The Reverend Father Pavlo Myts will Celebrate the Funeral Mass in the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 11 at 10:00 am. Interment will take place at 2:00 pm at Hillside Cemetery. Should friends desire, donations to her church The Holy Trinity Ukrainian Church or the Canadian Red Cross in her memory would be appreciated. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

There will be no formal service. Donations in Charlotte’s memory may be made to Kamloops SPCA. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

Russell William Barker February 4, 1929 - June 28, 2017 Russell (Russ) Barker passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years with his family by his side in Kamloops, BC on June 28, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents Horace and Evelyn Barker, brother Gordon and sister Maida. He is survived by his loving wife Marguerite (Rita) of 65 years, son David Barker (Debbie) of Canmore, AB, daughter Margaret Locke (Walter) of Kamloops and son Jeffrey Barker (Kathleen) of Ladner, BC, three grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Also survived by his brother Keith Barker (Betty) of Kamloops. Russ owned and operated Nicola Auto Body in Merritt for 31 years, retiring in 1985 to travel and enjoy leisure time with Rita. He was a member of Nicola Lodge AF&AM #53 for 55 years, receiving his 50 year pin in 2012. He was Master of the Lodge twice (1967 & 2003) and DDGM in 1970. He was an affiliate of Mt. St. Paul Lodge #109. Russ and Rita moved back to Kamloops in 1987. Russ had a lifelong love of fishing and gardening and also enjoyed curling and playing bridge. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 2:00 pm in the Kamloops Masonic Hall, 351 Nicola Street. Special thanks to the wonderful staff and volunteers at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home as well as the doctors and nurses on 7N RIH for their kind and gentle care. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations to the Kamloops Hospice Association www.kamloopshospice.com/home would be greatly appreciated.

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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 (250) 377-8225

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“Dagger”

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A Beautiful Soul Taken far too soon. Until we meet again. ♥ Love Dad, Mom, Derek, Chantal, Lil Damian and Jordan

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In Loving Memory of Damian Taylor

1924 – 2017

With profound sadness, the family of Martha “Hazel” Wilson announces her passing from this world into the arms of her Saviour on June 15, 2017 with her family by her side. She was 93. Hazel was born on February 17, 1924 in Michichi, Alberta. She was the fourth of 5 children born to Ruby and Seth Lawrence. She is survived by two of her siblings, sisters Inez Hartwick of Calgary and Helen Bullock of Creston. At the young age of 18 Hazel married Svend Nels Peter Wilson and together they raised a family of four. Gary (Heather) Wilson, Roger (Brenda) Wilson, Sandra (Courie) Unger and Marla (Harold) Walker. She was the proud Grandmother of 12 grandchildren, (?) great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Hazel was known for her wonderful cooking and baking, especially what her family lovingly referred to as her “grandma buns.” She made the best buns in the country and we all just loved them. She was a dedicated mom and a faithful wife to Svend. On August 2nd they would have been married for 75 years. Hazel enjoyed Church, Bible studies, word games (she was very competitive), reading, gardening, desserts and watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy on TV. A number of years ago she suffered a stroke that left her in a wheelchair for the rest of her life but she faced life as it came and never complained. She carried on with determination, resolve, a sense of humour and a joyful spirit and she never had a harsh word for anyone. What a role model she was for her family. Hazel was pre-deceased by her parents, Ruby and Seth Lawrence, sister, Marjorie Lawrence, brother Roy and wife Gwen Lawrence, brother and sister-in-laws, Ingvard and Stella Wilson (Bedry), Jens and Laura Wilson, Ove Wilson (Della), Johnny Bullock (Helen), Ralph Hartwick (Inez), her son-in-law, Courie Unger and her mother and fatherin-law, Nels and Ingaborg Wilson. A Celebration of Life will be held on August 5th at 2:00 p.m. at Fisher’s Funeral Home, 4060 1st Avenue S.W, Salmon Arm, BC. Flowers gratefully declined. Mom, we love and miss you. We are all looking to that day when we will join you in Heaven and will never have to say good-bye again. Until then enjoy your rest and joyful peace Mom. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Am 250 833-1129. Share memories and condolences online through Hazel’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.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

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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was to apartment life in Kamloops in 1996. To fill his time, Wayne continued his woodworking, donating items to charity functions. It thrilled him when items he made were given as gifts in Europe , Asia and North America.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Helmut Brakop, who passed on May 17, 2017 in Kamloops, BC. Helmut was born in Berlin, Germany on April 25, 1930. His life was an epic journey of adventure, survival, love, learning and building. After WWII, a courageous and young Helmut boldly navigated his way through Germany and found home in Ravensburg where he met and won the heart of his beloved Elisabeth. They married in 1952. In 1954, together with their firstborn son Peter, they immigrated to Canada in search of greater opportunities and a peaceful life. Helmut and Elisabeth eventually settled in Edmonton, Alberta where Helmut built an extraordinary life for himself and his family. Helmut was a tile setter, a skilled tradesman, an impressive handyman and a voracious reader. He could weave together his intelligence, skill and perseverance and tackle any task, none too big or complex. At heart, Helmut was a farmer and an architect. He loved the land and when not working at his thriving business in Edmonton, he spent much of his time planning and building a summer home in Scotch Creek, BC where he eventually retired with Elisabeth. Late in life Helmut built his dream home with Elisabeth where they nurtured the soil to grow fruit trees and vegetables and enjoyed long conversations, while listening to the song birds and overlooking Shuswap Lake. Helmut’s final project was tirelessly chopping and stacking a most impressive fire wood collection which will last throughout countless winters. Always the planner! Helmut loved to dance and spend time with Elisabeth, working, talking and eating from her kitchen with love. He was a great husband, a loving, supportive, firm, yet deeply compassionate father and a fine gentleman. Although Helmut had a great appreciation for Canada, Germany always remained in his heart. Helmut is survived by his wife Elisabeth, his sons Peter and Roland, his daughters Doris and Ingrid, his grandsons Justin and Tristan and his granddaughter Ida. To honour the memory of Helmut, please enjoy a delicious piece of home grown fruit. An apple perhaps. Enjoy each bite. Eat everything but the stem. He always did.

William (Bill) Mark George Schulz March 11, 1933 – June 26, 2017

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. 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

Wayne Del Mar Everett

As time permitted Wayne enjoying travelling with Valene. Over the years they travelled throughout North America , various countries in Europe and South East Asia, also visiting New Zealand. He also accompanied long time friend, Roger Justesen, to tour various ranches in different countries of South America. Wayne enjoyed immensely meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends.

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There is much this “Antique Cowboy” as seen and done and many lives he’s touched and blessed.

Wayne Everett, a longtime local rancher, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2017 at the age of 93.

He will be forever in our hearts.

Wayne was born in Shelley, Idaho to Grace and Edsil Everett; second of four children. He attended school in Shelley with his buddies (together known as the “The Woodville Bandits”), graduating in 1941. Wayne went on to trade school in California. During WWII, he enlisted in the US Army (1944-1946), receiving numerous medals for his service in the Phillipines and Japan. After the war Wayne returned to Idaho to continue potato farming eventually adding a dairy herd. Some evenings he taught Farm Mechanics & Welding at the local high school. Shortly after returning home Wayne met the love of his life Valene Thorngren. They eloped to Billings, Montana on August 21, 1946. In 1958, they immigrated to British Columbia following an offer to manage the Perry Ranch in Cache Creek, their first time cattle ranching. In the 1960’s they bought their first ranch (Hutchison) in 70 Mile. An opportunity to increase their holdings came in 1967 by purchasing the “Old Bostock Place” in Monte Creek, partnered with Gary Hook. Eventually they settled on the Rio Vista in 1978, while still having numerous other property ventures.

Wayne is survived by his wife of 71 years, Valene; daughter Patricia (Dennis); sons Gregg (Becky), Michael, Edsil (Tracey), Alan (Jackie); grandchildren Marc (Michelle), Kirby, Luke (Samantha), Shane (Jennifer), Reanna and Myles; the apple of his eye, great-grand daughter Sierra; step-great grandchildren Madison and Miranda; sister Jean (Merlyn) of Ft Myers, Florida; brother Ray of Phoenix, Arizona; goddaughter Lynn VanAngeren of Fort St John, longtime friend Patrick Mulloy, numerous nieces and nephews, in-laws and extended family the Pearce’s of OK Falls. Predeceased by his parents and older brother Harvey. A special thanks to Kamloops Hospice and Royal Inland Hospital (ER, ICU and 7North). Arrangements entrusted to Schoenings Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers,the family would appreciate, memorial donations to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Colombo Hall, 814 Lorne Street, Kamloops, BC.

Over Wayne’s years of ranching, he pioneered many innovations / headed many ventures (corn feeding, crossbreeding of imported Simmental, exporting cattle to Greece and raising quarter horses) in the industry. He spent 10 years on the Canadian Feed Board. Wayne also was a director on B.C. Cattleman’s Assn and B.C. Simmental Assn for many years “Retirement” to the Back Forty in 1978 allowed wintering in Phoenix, where Wayne took up his famous woodworking. Their final move

Orest Zerebeski On June 1, 2017, Orest Zerebeski of Kamloops, BC, age 78, passed away peacefully in his chair at home. He was predeceased by his wife Deania, by exactly 1,436 days and that was about enough. His two children Laura and Kevin, his grandson Jack and his overfed cat all miss him terribly. Orest was the middle child of Anne and Harry Zerebeski. He was raised in Saskatchewan from sturdy Ukrainian farming stock which automatically made him more stalwart and stubborn than 50% of the population; the other 50% was learned along the way. He pursued an Engineering degree at the University of Saskatchewan. He also learned that hard work can make up for any misstep not the least of which was realizing that you can’t party your way to a B.Sc. However, as effort but not luck would have it, he earned his degree plus a solid life lesson about humility and redemption which he relayed to his children at every opportunity. While he loved playing sports – especially curling, hockey, golf and baseball – he was better at baseball than most. His pro athlete aspirations were tempered by realism but he sometimes wistfully recalled the time he got a hit off of the revered pitcher Satchel Paige. The rest of his sports dreams were spent chastising CBC for not covering curling well enough. His education and upbringing instilled three mottos: Be Prepared, Be Thorough and Know Yourself. These mottos guided everything he did and helped him excel in his career of managing maintenance systems around the world starting at Weyerhaeuser Pulp Mill in Kamloops and ending at Alpart’s bauxite mine in Jamaica.

He always said that the best part of his life started when he met Deania, his wife of 46 years. He tended to be a little shy and introspective but Deania was the antidote. He proposed in 1966 overlooking the meeting of the North and South Thompson rivers and they lived as happily ever after as people ever do in real life: through vacations and work, financial ups and downs and sickness and health. He had a hearty laugh and a booming voice and could use both to alternately charm and intimidate. He was courtly and respectful to all but especially so to animals (even rodents) and children (even brats) and they loved him for it. His handwriting was unexpectedly beautiful, his crepes were objectively magnificent and his homemade wine ... became very drinkable over time. He had a system for everything, whether it was running a pulp mill or loading a dishwasher. He promoted the theory of moderation and sometimes even practiced it. He only ran out of gas once—in Saskatchewan—and then never again. He believed that when what you don’t anticipate happens, that doesn’t mean it’s the end because what you learn can never be taken away from you. He pretty much anticipated everything, though, which meant that he was the one everyone relied on. As a dedicated sports enthusiast, maintenance specialist, sage advisor and ant in a world of grasshoppers, he alone knew that there is always more left until there isn’t. Services and Celebration of Life will be held at Schoening’s Funeral Home in Kamloops on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 11:00 am.

The Ship by Henry Van Dyke

I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is on object of beauty & strength & I stand & watch her, until at length, she is only a speck of white cloud just wheret he seas & sky meet and mingle with each other. Then someone at my side exclaims, “There, she’s gone!” Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all. She is just as large as she was when she left my side & just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of her destination. Her diminished size is in me, not her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says she is gone, there are other eyes watching for her coming and other voices ready to take up the glad shout “There she comes!”.

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Left: Andrew Cooper and Wyatt Purcha sing eight year-old Maddin Lidder to sleep in X Fest’s production of The Jungle Book, playing in Prince Charles Park this July. Below: Rapunzel cast members Brittney Martens, Elizabeth King and Dylan Floyd (along with puppet Rapunzel herself) peer over the edge of their tall tower. Both productions run from July 10 to July 29. ANDREA KLASSEN PHOTOS/KTW

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o Andrew Cooper, there’s no better place to perform The Jungle Book than in Prince Charles Park. “We talk about the tree canopy and the birds and there’s actually trees here,” enthused Cooper, on a break from rehearsals. “It’s such a fun way to set it.” The spin on Rudyard Kipling’s classic fables is one of two plays in the park from July 10 to July 29 for this year’s X Fest. Telling the story of “man cub” Mowgli as he navigates the worlds of beasts and men, The Jungle Book stays close to Kipling’s original stories, Cooper said, with tales that include the parenting efforts of Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear and Mowgli’s struggles with the tiger Shere Khan.

The same can’t be said for X Fest’s production of Rapunzel, said Elizabeth King. “This is a really different take on Rapunzel,” King said. “I’m in love with the story because it really promotes strong women and independence and that if you want a happily ever after, you go out and you get it for yourself, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.” With only three cast members — King pulls double duty as the titular girl in the tower and a narrator — the show rounds out its ensemble with the help of a baby Rapunzel puppet, who grows up slowly over the play’s first act. “She changes a lot,” King said. “First she has no hair, then a little hair. Then she has hair down to her feet.” As baby Rapunzel grows up, so does the play’s set, which actors turn into the fairytale’s signature tall tower using more than 50 cardboard boxes.

JUNGLE BOOK, RAPUNZEL IN PRINCE CHARLES PARK Puppets also play a role in The Jungle Book, where they help round out the animal cast, and both shows feature live music. A drummer plays onstage in The Jungle Book, while the Rapunzel crew sings original songs written by King and performed on the ukulele, xylophone and guitar. Both King and Cooper are returning members of Project X Theatre Productions’ X Fest crew, who say they were lured back by the sheer amount of fun the productions offer — both for audiences and those on stage and behind the scenes. “I just love it so much,” said Cooper. “It’s my favourite way to spend the summer.” For a full list of X Fest dates and times, go online to projectxtheatre.ca. Tickets are available through the Kamloops Live Box Office at 1025 Lorne St., online at kamloopslive.ca or by phone at 250-374-5483.

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t has been almost five years since Serena Ryder released her last fulllength album. Harmony was critically acclaimed, winning adult alternative album of the year at the 2013 Juno Awards. Since then, one might assume the Canadian musician known for her raspy edge and diverse vocal range took an extended holiday. That would be wrong. Ryder spent more than two years touring that album and then made a conscious decision to allot more time to laying the foundation for her next album. She wrote. And then she wrote and wrote and wrote some more. “I wrote almost 100 songs,” Ryder told KTW in a phone interview from Toronto. Utopia was released on May 26, a 12-song album whittled down from her collection of tracks, the result of which the 34-year-old said means a lot. “It was created over the course of three years of my life,” Ryder said. “It wasn’t just a snapshot of a couple weeks.” She called the album real memories over the course of three years. “It’s like a story or a movie instead of a little snapshot of a day,” she said. Asked to describe her own utopia, Ryder said the word means many things to her and

It was created over the course of “three years of my life. It wasn’t just

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Sample the music at kamloopsthisweek.com it changes all the time. Her idyllic world is a place where people are at peace. It’s a place where people aren’t fighting and have free-

dom to express their true gender, sexuality and religion. “It could be just a week off at a cottage, too,” Ryder said.

“Some people just need some time.” Ryder splits her time between Toronto and Los Angeles. She’s back and forth,

but generally heads south around February for winter months. Her tour will take her west, with stops in Calgary on Friday, July 14, Penticton on Monday, July 17, and a show in Kamloops on Tuesday, July 18 at Sagebrush Theatre. “It’s a pretty epic kind of show,” she said. On the heels of performing on Parliament Hill on Canada Day during Canada 150 celebrations, Ryder said the Kamloops show is designed for a theatre setting, an intimate performance with more acoustic songs. “I really dig theatre shows,” she said. Ryder fans can expect songs from Utopia, older songs and maybe even some of those songs that didn’t make the album. “I don’t want to just play brand new songs,” she said. Ryder will continue touring through the summer, with a larger cross-Canada tour scheduled for the fall. She plans to continue playing for a couple of years, down south in the United States and overseas in Europe, as well as collaborating with other artists on their projects. “I love having my hand in all kinds of ways of producing music,” she said. She will keep details close to her chest for now, but those who wish to keep up with all things Ryder can go online to serenaryder. com. The Kamloops show starts at 7 p.m. Sagebrush Theatre is located at 821 Munro St.

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haun Majumder is sure to have some political fodder with which to joke when the This Hour Has 22 Minutes star comes to Kamloops later this month to headline the Kamloops Komedy Festival. Leland Klassen, the funny man behind the SHAUN MAJUMDER: scenes of the three-day stand-up comedy event Performing stand-up in Kamloops on July 15. that runs from July 13 to July 16, hopes adding Majumder as a Saturday night headliner act on July 15 will help to grow the festival in its second year. “It went well,” Klassen said of the inaugural event last year. “I set some goals and some expectations, which I thought were relatively modest. We reached those goals.” Klassen’s goal is to grow the festival into a destination event in Interior B.C. in coming years. He said the event is unique to Kamloops, being that the majority of local comedy happens in bars. “It’s good for the city,” Klassen said. “It’s a goodquality festival.” Klassen will be among performers to take the stage for the event alongside Majumder, who is a Gemini-award winning actor and comedian from Newfoundland. He created a two-season documentary series called Majumder Manor, with the hopes of transforming his hometown of Burlington into a tourist destination. He has also appeared in Harold and Kumar go to White Castle and The Ladies Man and has hosted the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival TV series for three seasons. Other performers include Mike Delamont, Erica Sigurdson, Matt Falk and John Cullen. “It’s only Canadians this year because of Canada 150,” Klassen said. In addition to adding a headliner with name recognition, Klassen said the event will have less crossover, so festival pass holders will get more bang for their buck. In advance of the festival, a showdown event on July 12 at the Central Station Pub will see comedians vie for a Friday-night spot. That show starts at 9 p.m. Cover charge is $10 at the door. The pub is located at 126 Fourth Ave. For more information and tickets to the festival, go online to kamloopskomedyfestival.com. Festival passes and single show tickets are available.

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hawn Meehan hasn’t stopped thinking about music since he was 11 years old. It was around that time when he formed his first band, The Bratz, alongside his brother and their two friends. They’d get together after school and learned early the value of making connections in the music biz. “I played my first festival gig when I was, like, 13,” Meehan said of the Winnipeg International Children’s Festival. “I never wanted to do anything else.” Years later, Meehan would find himself teaching guitar to Carly Rae Jepsen and eventually co-writing with the then-burgeoning Canadian pop star. They wrote Love Me Leave Me Lonely. “I brought the song to her and said, ‘Hey, what do you think of this?’” Meehan said. “She helped me with the lyrics.” That song was featured on Me and Mae’s first full-length album in 2014 and paved the way for the Vancouverbased modern country rock band. “I believed in that song,” Meehan said. “I built a band around that song.” Me and Mae also consists of Caitlin Canning, Adam Reid, Ben Parker and Frank Baker.

(Left to right) Shawn Meehan, Ben Parker, Caitlin Canning, Adam Reid and Frank Baker make up Me and Mae. The band is en route to Kamloops for Music in the Park on Friday.

Sample the music at kamloopsthisweek.com Jacky Mae — for which the band was co-named — has since departed. The group will be performing in Kamloops during Music in the Park on Friday night. It’s not the first time Me and Mae has jammed under summer skies at the bandshell. “What I like about that gig in particular is my family doesn’t get to come to a lot of shows,” Meehan said. “My family is always at that gig and I have little kids. I love having them at my gigs. “That’s what I remember the most, it’s quite a family event,

little kids dancing in front.” Meehan enjoys playing outside, but said it comes with added challenges. The weather, for example, can impact guitar tuning. “But it always seems to sound better outdoors,” Meehan said. Those who attend Friday’s show can expect a high-energy performance, complete with danceworthy beats and new music from Me and Mae, such as its most recent single Feel Good Feelin’. Meehan hopes to encourage people to unplug for a night.

“We’re not political, we’re not going to remind you of current events in the world right now,” he said.

Also coming up in the park:

• July 8: Echo Nebraska (roots); • July 9: Margit Sky Project (contemporary); • July 10: Beyond Brass; • July 11: John McCuaig (bagpipe rock); • July 12: The Wheely Nawties (classic rock); • July 12 at McDonald Park: Ben Sures (folk). All shows are at 7 p.m. in Riverside Park, unless otherwise stated.

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n the early 1970s, Canadian radio began using the Canadian Content (CanCon) system, meaning every radio station must broadcast a certain amount of music (usually 35 per cent) that was produced, written or performed by Canadians. Before this, Canadian radio was essentially the same as American radio, broadcasting the same music and artists you would hear in the United States. The system was brought in to protect our culture from the massive influence that our American neighbours had upon Canada. And, for the most part, the system has worked with radio. You can hear many homegrown artists on our airwaves and our country continues to produce excellent Canadian musicians. However, before the system really took off in the 1970s, Canadian artists had to go south of the border to get their music produced and heard. Neil Young and Joni Mitchell are excellent examples.

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of our own culture?

While many musicians produce CanCon right here in Canada, there is still an unfortunate tendency for us to look to the States for Canadian culture. Call it a leftover of colonial thinking. Somehow, despite the vast cultural history and variety our country has, we still tend to think of culture coming from Canada as somehow inferior to the culture of the U.S., or even the United Kingdom. In the early days of CanCon, commercial radio was reluctant to support our own culture. Even today, it takes a Canadian artist hitting down south before they’re truly adopted here. Take Justin Bieber, for example. He was discovered by American producer Scooter Braun and recorded his first professional material in Atlanta. It wasn’t until he was an established star

in the U.S. that he was embraced by Canadian radio. The trend has continued. If you take a look at the Top 40 charts for the U.S. and Canada, you’ll see

the same Canadian bands on each chart: Drake, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes. It’s pretty rare to see a Canadian artist on the Canadian charts who hasn’t hit in the States. Our homegrown talent on Canadian commercial radio that is all but unknown in the States is a fairly short list. It includes The

Tragically Hip, Jann Arden, Hedley, Blue Rodeo and others. It’s an unfortunate holdover from our beginnings of finding our own culture, but commercial radio still has to make money, so it goes with what’s popular, which means going with what the U.S. thinks is good. But, with our 150th year since Confederation,

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shouldn’t we be prouder of our own culture? Shouldn’t we stop peeking over the border and asking “Do you like this?” before we start to support it? Steve Marlow is program co-ordinator at CFBX, an independent radio station in Kamloops. Tune in at 92.5 FM on the dial or go online to thex.ca.

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Two exhibits to open at Courthouse The Kamloops Arts Council presents two art exhibits beginning next weekend at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre. On Friday, July 14, an opening reception will be held in the main gallery for Donna Vanderlip’s Gravity and Grace exhibit. Vanderlip hails from Ontario, but now live in Westwold. She works with clay, creating sculptures and murals. The exhibit is described as reflecting on “the challenges of living through the weight of the human journey. Gravity with as much grace as possible.” The reception is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. On Saturday, July 15, an afternoon reception will open Brian Valli’s Inside Out exhibit in the hallway gallery. It explores Valli’s exploration through art classes. The reception runs from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The centre is at 7 West Seymour St. The gallery is open on Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibits will continue through Aug. 5.

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Correction A story in the Friday, June 30 edition of KTW incorrectly stated those who visited Riverside Park could contribute to a Canada 150 inspired interactive mural led by artist Chris Bose. The mural was in fact entitled Beyond 150, intended to demonstrate First Nations heritage.

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