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LEGAL HELP ARRIVES
$250,000 grant from Victoria will help establish legal clinic at the Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society A3
BAIL DENIED
Nathan Townsend is among five men charged with murder A17
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No relief for man who lost firewood ‘retirement fund’ SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com
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MATTEO DEFEATS THE ARCTIC FRONT
Who’s afraid of a little cold? Not five-year-old Matteo Pepe, who sliced through -20 C temps on Wednesday like Wayne Gretzky through a 1980s Canucks’ defence. Matteo was intent on braving the brisk conditions as he hauled his hockey gear into Memorial Arena for a Peter Puck session. The cold snap is set to end this weekend, with Environment Canada calling for a high of plus 3 C by Sunday.
A Kamloops-area man who had his “retirement fund” of 500 cords of harvested firewood seized from his property has been told he will receive no clemency from the Ministry of Forests. Rick Farr had been amassing the wood, collected and cut from fallen trees and slash piles, for more than two years. He had been selling firewood to rural homeowners in the region for about 15 years — coming to be known by many as a reliable supplier. But in August of last year, about 500 cords of firewood — worth about $100,000 by Farr’s estimate — were seized by the government, leaving the 63-year-old without a source of income and many customers without a source of firewood for the coming winter. In B.C., residents are allowed to cut firewood on Crown land for personal use with a Free Use Permit for Firewood, but the wood cannot be sold. Farr employed the services of
lawyer Daniel McNamee, who questioned the fairness and timing of the seizure and tried to find a compromise with the ministry — allowing Farr to, perhaps, pay stumpage fees for the wood he had taken and promise compliance in the future. In December, Farr was finally given a chance to be heard and McNamee delivered a written submission to an adjudicator with the ministry. “It doesn’t seem like anybody really cared,” McNamee said of the outcome. He said that unless Farr is willing to take his chances elevating the proceedings to higher courts — something that could be a costly venture with no guarantee of success — this is the end of the line. “I’m pissed off. I was making a small living and now I don’t have it anymore,” Farr said of the outcome. Without an income, Farr said he has applied for his Old Age Security pension and is using those funds, supplemented by his savings, to live. He is also looking to continue
to harvest firewood — in compliance with ministry regulations — but said he is struggling. “I’m trying, but it’s tough. To tell you the truth, I’m so pissed off I don’t know what I’m going to do with myself. At the worst, I’ll have to sell my house. I don’t want to do that, but if I have to, I have to,” he said. At the hearing, McNamee said, the ministry noted it had forwarded Farr’s information to the Canada Revenue Agency. “He’s there begging for mercy on a wood pile and not only do they deny him the relief he’s seeking without really considering … now they want to send this off to somebody else to further investigate,” McNamee said. “I was really disappointed with the decision. Maybe it’s obvious, but I put a lot of time into the issue of whether or not they could relieve from forfeiture. “To me, it seems obvious that Rick Farr is a pretty sympathetic guy. I think they didn’t really consider the fact that this is a bunch of firewood he’s actually worked on.”
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DAVE EAGLES/KTW Attorney General David Eby (right) was in Kamloops on Thursday to announce support for residents in the form of a $250,000 grant to establish a new legal clinic at the Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society. Local lawyer Odette Dempsey-Caputo (left) and Law Foundation of B.C. executive director Josh Paterson were on hand for the announcement at the society’s downtown office.
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A one-time $250,000 grant from the provincial government will fund a new Elizabeth Fry Society legal clinic in Kamloops, but the program’s future will depend on its success in its first year. Attorney General David Eby was in Kamloops on Thursday to announce the opening of the clinic, which actually began operation before Christmas. “Access to justice is of critical importance to British Columbians,” he said. “Those who can’t afford it should be able to access it equally.” Odette Dempsey-Caputo has been hired as the clinic’s staff lawyer. She said she has already achieved some good outcomes for E Fry clients. The $250,000 grant covers costs of the clinic for one year.
It pays Dempsey-Caputo’s salary and covers support staff and other fees and disbursements that will arise with the clinic’s work. Eventually, the province hopes to have eight such clinics operating in various locations throughout B.C. But, Eby added, there is no guarantee the clinics will last. Agencies like E Fry depend on government funding to pay for such programs. Without it, there would be no clinic. “For future years, it will be dependent on how it rolls out this first year,” Eby said, noting he is confident officials will support the program if it can demonstrate that it’s helping people. The Kamloops clinic will provide legal advice to low-income clients and DempseyCaputo will be able to represent clients in proceedings. “Historically, our province has seen significant cuts to legal aid,” Eby said. “It’s critically important we turn the corner
on that and start addressing some of these unmet needs in our communities.” TRANS MOUNTAIN COURT DECISION Meanwhile, Eby was in Kamloops on Thursday when he received word the Supreme Court of Canada had quashed proposed B.C. legislation designed to halt the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. “It’s obviously a disappointing decision,” he said. “Obviously, caring about our land and water and the economy and worrying about potential spills of bitumen is critically important.” Eby said he does not anticipate any further court action on the part of the province related to trying to stop Trans Mountain’s expansion, but he noted some lawsuits filed by First Nations remain before the courts. • Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com to read Eby’s reaction to the latest revelations in the ongoing money-laundering story.
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January 21, 2020 10:00 am - Committee of the Whole 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street
Are you curious about what takes place behind the scenes of a referendum? Get involved to find out! The City will hire approximately 200 people to conduct the referendum on April 4, 2020. As a contract employee for the day, a $255 stipend will be mailed to Election Officials after the referendum.
January 27, 2020 2:00 pm - Development and Sustainability Committee DES Boardroom, 105 Seymour Street
An Election Official’s role includes registering voters, recording and confirming voters' identification, and issuing ballots. If you are selected to work, you will be required to work on March 25, April 1, and April 4, 2020.
January 28, 2020 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting 7:00 pm - Public Hearing Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street
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Snow and Ice Control on Municipal Properties On first-priority public properties that are maintained by City crews, snow and ice control is performed between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm whenever snow accumulation exceeds 2.5 cm (1”) or when ice conditions are observed or reported on walkways, entranceways, stairs, and fire exits. Municipal parking lots are cleared when snow accumulation exceeds 7.6 cm (3”).
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Within city limits, all dogs six months or older require a licence. The deadline to purchase or renew your dog licence is February 1, 2020.
With ice forming on the Thompson Rivers, Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) is reminding residents to avoid river ice and to remember that going onto the ice can be exceptionally dangerous at this time of year.
Renewal notices have been mailed out and contain all the information you need to renew online at Kamloops.ca/MyCity. If you are licensing your dog for the first time, you will need to register for a dog licence account. Register for a new account online at Kamloops.ca/Dogs. The City will then email you an account number and access code to complete your online payment. Pay online via credit card or with one of the NEW payment options—Visa Debit, Mastercard Debit, or Interac Online.
Continued overnight temperatures below -20°C can form ice very quickly, but it has not been cold long enough for ice shelves to solidify. Unstable ice combined with water currents make river ice highly hazardous for the public and equally risky to any rescuers. Residents are urged to use extra caution near the rivers, especially with pets that may run out onto the ice.
Please note, dog licences can no longer be purchased at retail outlets.
If your pet gets into trouble on the ice, do not attempt to rescue your pet yourself.
To complete your registration or renewal in person, please visit the Bylaw Services Centre at 1303 Mission Flats Road or City Hall at 7 Victoria Street West.
Ice rescues are hazardous operations, even for KFR members that are trained and equipped. If a pet or wildlife is in trouble on the ice, please call 9-1-1 and stay on the shore.
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Memorial service set for victim of avalanche DR. LAURA KOSAKOSKI WAS A FORMER KAMLOOPS RESIDENT BEFORE MOVING TO CANMORE, ALTA.
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A memorial service has been scheduled and an online fundraising page created in the wake of a former Kamloops residents dying after being caught in an avalanche in Alberta. Laura Kosakoski, a 35-year-old family doctor in Canmore, Alta., and former Kamloops resident, died last on Saturday, a day after being engulfed in the avalanche while skiing with husband Adam Campbell on Mount Hector in Banff National Park. Prior to living in Canmore, Kosakoski resided in Kamloops and was a UBC medical student training at Royal Inland Hospital. A memorial service for Kosakoski will be held this Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Bill Warren Training Centre in the Canmore Nordic Centre. The online fundraising page can be found online at gofundme.com by searching “In Honour of Laura ‘Kos’ ‘Mr’ Kosakoski.” Haleigh Callison created the fundraising campaign, noting on the page that “all funds raised will aid in removing any financial burden this next step may require. Any additional funds will go to a charity that was close to Laura’s
heart decided upon by the family.” Campbell, an ultra-marathoner and board member with the Avalanche Canada Foundation, was at the top of the slope during a backcountry ski trip on Jan. 10 when he felt the snow slide under him. He was trying to keep an eye on Kosakoski and a friend, who had both skied down before him. He found his friend, but they weren’t able to find Kosakoski. “We yelled her name two or three times,” Campbell said. They realized she must have been buried and quickly got out their avalanche beacons. The closest reading showed she was 3.7 meters under the snow. “That’s incredibly deep,” he said. When they found Kosakoski, they were able to clear her face. “We realized that her airway wasn’t blocked, but she looked incredibly blue,” Campbell said. After another hour or so of digging, they were able to remove her from the hole. There were no signs of physical trauma, but Campbell said she was unresponsive. “I had an emergency blanket with me and we put her in the emergency blanket,” he said. “We took every bit of spare clothing
that we had. Then we just focused on trying to keep her warm.” They were in contact with the rescue team, which was able to get her out by helicopter and take her to a nearby ambulance. “I fell apart at that moment,” Campbell said. “I frankly thought she was dead based on what I had seen.” Kosakoski was flown in lifethreatening condition to a Calgary hospital, where she had surgery. She died the next day, Jan. 11. Campbell said family and friends had enough time to travel to Calgary to sit with her. “It was an absolutely horrific, horrific accident to a beautiful shining star of a person,” he said. Kosakoski’s mother, who had just flown to Colombia on a trip, immediately came back after being told about the avalanche. She had just arrived at Calgary International Airport when her phone rang. Campbell said they put a phone to Kosakoski’s ear and her mother was able to say goodbye. Kosakoski died moments later. “She was able to give one last gift to her mom ... and she was able to go surrounded by love,” he said. “She was absolutely a remarkable woman.”
Do not tread on that river ice With ice forming on the Thompson rivers, Kamloops Fire Rescue is reminding the public that going onto the ice can be exceptionally dangerous at this time of year. Continued overnight temperatures below -20 C can form ice quickly, but it has not been cold long enough for the ice shelves to solidify. Unstable ice, combined with water currents, make river ice highly hazardous for the public and equally risky to any
rescuers who must go out on the ice. Residents are urged to use extra caution near rivers, especially with pets that may run out on to the ice. Wildlife and pets are especially at risk of falling through the ice. If a pet or wild animal gets into trouble on the ice, call 911 and stay on the shore. The fire department said a pet will often be able to get out of trouble on its own, while their owner ends up falling through the weak ice.
The Fulton Personal Injury Team is thrilled to announce our fourth finalist for the 2019-20 Athlete of Influence $1000 Scholarship, TRISTENNE SEDDON! (grd 12, KSA) Tristenne is a standout athlete, who plays hockey and soccer, and competes in various track and field events. Maintaining honour roll grades throughout high school, upon graduation she plans to pursue playing hockey at a national level, along with education to support a future career in justice or law. Tristenne receives a $50 gift certificate to Sport Chek, and is entered as our fourth of ten finalists for the $1000 Scholarship.
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ROAD CLOSURE AND REMOVAL OF DEDICATION AS A HIGHWAY BYLAW NO.18-381
(Adjacent to 1430 9th Avenue) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on January 28, 2020, Kamloops City Council intends to adopt Bylaw No. 18-381, a bylaw to authorize the closure of road and removal of dedication as a highway shown as being a part of road dedicated on Plan 8147, K.D.Y.D., as shown below:
The bylaw may be inspected at the Legislative Services Division, City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC, during regular office hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or inquiries may be directed to 250-828-3483. All persons who wish to register an opinion on the proposed closure may do so by: • appearing before City Council on January 28, 2020, 1:30 pm, in Council Chambers, City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West • written submission - please note that written submissions must be received by the Legislative Services Division no later than January 27, 2020, 4:00 pm Written submissions may be hand delivered or sent by regular mail to Legislative Services, 7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1A2; faxed to 250-828-3578; or emailed to legislate@kamloops.ca.
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No inquest into prison death DYLAN JUDD WAS FOUND DEAD IN HIS CELL AT KAMLOOPS REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL CENTRE ON NOV. 10, 2014 KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
A planned coroner’s inquest into the death of an inmate at Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre has been cancelled. On Nov. 10, 2014, 20-year-old Dylan Levi Judd was found dead in a cell in the maximum-security provincial prison. An inquest into Judd’s death was originally announced in 2015, when it was determined the public had an interest in being informed of the circumstances surrounding the death. Subsequent investigation led to Nathaniel Jessup being charged with second-degree murder in connection with Judd’s death. Jessup and Judd were cellmates at the time. In June of 2019, following a nine-day trial
DYLAN LEVI JUDD in B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops, Jessup was acquitted, with Justice Sheri Donegan ruling circumstantial evidence presented by the Crown did not rule out the possibility that Judd died by suicide. Judd’s death was initially ruled a suicide before Jessup was charged in 2018. During the trial, the defence maintained Judd’s death was a suicide, with the burden of proof on the Crown to prove murder.
The court heard Judd died by asphyxiation. He was found in a bed in his cell covered in a blanket with a KRCC sweater tied in a tight knot around his neck. His arm positioning was apparently consistent with that of gravity. Donegan said Judd had demonstrated suicidal behaviour on at least three previous occasions and noted the absence of a motive, with no identified issues between the two cellmates. Donegan said that absence of a suicide note, a conversation Judd had with his mother two days prior to his death and video footage of Jessup’s movements in the common area at KRCC were not enough to rule out suicide. In addition, Donegan disagreed
Who is “Cst. John Chung” and why has he angered a vandal? While someone has taken issue with the behaviour of “Chung,” it is difficult to say where this officer works — or if he exists. There is no “John Chung” employed with the Kamloops RCMP. FACEBOOK PHOTO
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with the Crown’s suggestion that Judd could not have reasonably killed himself by tying the sweater around his neck. Donegan said that, on the contrary, an incarcerated person intent on taking one’s own life might consider it among limited options that would not bring attention to them. Andy Watson, spokesman for the BC Coroners Service, said the chief coroner has determined the June 2019 criminal trial served to inform the public of the circumstances of Judd’s death and, therefore, there is no longer a need to hold an inquest for that purpose. “As a result, the investigation into Judd’s death will be concluded by way of a coroner’s report,” Watson said.
Spray-painting on house follows damage to vehicles MICHAEL POTESTIO
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A Brocklehurst resident discovered strange graffiti on the side of their house, with the vandalism referencing police. Photos of the tagging shared on Facebook show large black letters referencing an alleged corrupt police officer — “Cst. John Chung” — along with
the local detachment’s phone number spray painted on the Crestline Avenue home. The post goes on to state an RCMP officer responded and photographed the graffiti. RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said there is no police officer by the name of John Chung working at the Kamloops detachment, but she did not know if another officer by that name works at another detachment.
The graffiti just days after police reported a vandalism spree in the area, in which a number of vehicles were damaged. Staff Sgt. Edward Preto said about 10 vehicles parked on Fleetwood Avenue, Crestline Street and Schreiner Street in Brocklehurst were targeted overnight on Jan. 1, with tires flattened and paint scratched.
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More help on the way for city RCMP NEW CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES WILL BE ON ELECTRONIC DISCLOSURE DESK The Kamloops RCMP detachment is expanding its civilian staff in an effort to create more time for officers to conduct investigations. RCMP Supt. Syd Lecky, the city’s chief of police, said the move is in direct response to a 2016 Supreme Court of Canada decision placing strict deadlines on prosecutions. “It’s impacting police operations everywhere,” Lecky told KTW. “It’s not just localized issues. We have to take it into consideration.” The top court’s ruling, called the Jordan decision, saw timelines imposed on the criminal court process in Canada. The decision resulted in hundreds of prosecutions being dropped and changed the way prosecutors handle files. It also trickled down to police, who now must have a much more robust package of information complete before charges are laid. The Jordan decision sets a maximum of 18 months between the time a person is charged and their case gets to trial in provincial court and a maximum 30 months for higher courts. In the past, police investigating a hypothetical assault could have, working
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MUSINGS other police departments — agencies with intact funny bones — retweeted the tweet, while virtually every person replying to the Nanaimo RCMP’s apology tweet said they appreciated the humour. Sometimes, the powers-that-be need to realize that showing there are humans behind the administrative apparatus is a positive move. • Meanwhile, Cactus Jack’s Nightclub continues to use outdated themes of women as sexual objects to promote its business. The latest is a grammatically (and societally) incorrect theme night that has led to some blowback and, interestingly, some defenders. The downtown Kamloops nightclub is hosting an event on Friday night called “CEOs and Office Hoes.” That’s right. The nightclub is promoting a night celebrating business titans and the whores who work with them (or the gardening implements assisting the bosses, depending on your stance
on the plural of “ho”). As the poster notes, dress is formal, with women to wear heels and men to sport “collard” shirts — though it is unclear if that is a cousin food item to collard greens, so loved in the Deep South. As some have noted on the nightclub’s Facebook page, those who object to the event’s theme should simply not attend. That is true, but a business should expect some criticism when promoting such a theme in these post-#metoo days. • Also of note on the social media front is a new Facebook page created by somebody opposed to the proposed Kamloops Centre for the Arts. The No PAC Kamloops page appeared recently, but the creators are thus far media-shy. I sent a message to the page this past Tuesday, asking for an interview, and have yet to receive a reply. On Wednesday, a visitor to the page posted a question: “Do the local newspapers know of the No campaign?” The page administrator answered: “Yes, they are asking for interviews, probably so they can discredit us.” For the record, that is not the reason for the interview request, but having read some of the claims on arts centre finances, posted by the page creator(s), it appears they are doing just fine discrediting themselves. Enough with the social media tour; it is time to open a book. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @ChrisJFoulds
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SNOW REMOVAL NEEDS WORK Editor: The City of Kamloops should be ashamed of its socalled snow-removal services. As a postal worker, I see every day what our citizens have to put up with after a snowfall. Streets that are narrowing by the day, corners that are hazards for anyone not driving a four-by-four vehicle, sidewalks that would be better off used with snowshoes and driveways buried behind great walls of ice are becoming the norm. I’ve seen operators of snow plows deliberately deposit snow in driveways when they are working in cul de sacs. I have talked to people in those cul de sacs and found this is normal practice every winter.
KTW reader Michael Martin is less than impressed with snowremoval skills in Kamloops.
ARTS CENTRE WILL BE FOR ALL We can’t shovel snow into the street, yet the city can bury us. One senior I spoke with said what the city is doing is criminal. Yes, many sidewalks are the responsibility of the homeowner. Ticket them for not clearing the sidewalks. Yet even when people do clear the sidewalks
of snow, the city comes by and buries the corners behind snow and ice. I’d much rather see an increase in my taxes to pay for better snow and ice removal than for an arts centre we have already stated we don’t want. Michael Martin Kamloops
SNOW REMOVAL WORKS WELL Editor: Kudos to City of Kamloops snow-removal crews. I have lived in Montreal, Toronto and Edmonton. I have also lived on the West Coast. But I have never seen the white
stuff from a snowstorm like we had last weekend disappear so completely and quickly from the roads. City crews managed to clear a lof of snow in a short period of time. Alyssa Grace Kamloops
Editor: In Kamloops, we are so fortunate because there is a focus on university education, outdoor recreation, sports, geology, affordable housing, caring for the homeless and more. We have so much, but the arts are back there — somewhere. When the arts are supported, sustainability ideas are generated — for example, great design of furniture, jewelry and eco-automobiles — and technologies rise up. Singing, painting, writing and live performance pours out of our creative right brains (the right brain hemisphere is the home of creativity). How many have travelled to Europe or Asia to see stunning architecture or to wander over ancient ruins and drift through museums displaying fine art dating back several centuries? How many delighted in exotic cuisine presented like works of art? Did you arrive home feeling inspired from exposure to the
To read more views on the proposed arts centre, turn to Page A10 and go online to kamloopsthisweek.com artistic wonders of man? Much of it was supported and cultivated. Are we doing our part in Canada? For example, has there been a painting movement since the Group of Seven in the 1930s? It seems that making beauty in the world and bringing transcendence through the arts has gone down the drain. Actually, though, it boils down to choice. The arts serve up a realm of benefits for those focused on the 9 to 5 duties. Art provides outlets for joy, expression, courage and confidence-building, as well as entertainment, self-reflection and fun, all of which are essential for balance. Cultivating the arts brings beauty into life.
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Having beauty in life is not fluff. There is room in life for the arts and infrastructure repair, but it’s a matter of choice. The proposed Kamloops Centre for the Arts — which is the subject of an April 4 referendum — is for the entire community. For every person laughing their head off at a play, or coming home inspired to learn cello, or discovering their passion is ballet, the community is a better place for all of us. People who find their dream lead, teach and inspire. Balance in life includes the arts. Without it, our community is left in the dark. Mairi Budreau associate member Federation of Canadian Artists Kamloops
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Editor: My wife and I recently moved to Kamloops from Camrose, Alta., where we were part of the community effort in 2013 to have a performing-arts centre built. At the time, the population of Camrose was about 15,000 people. The surrounding area’s population bumped that up to about 40,000. Thanks to the efforts of the forward-minded residents of Camrose, the city now has a facility that reminds me a lot of what our friends in Vernon have. We have spent most of our lives on the Prairies and appreciate the values and lifestyle of the region. We were sports and outdoor enthusiasts when our family was young and we spent a lot of time in and around hockey arenas, ball diamonds, soccer pitches and campgrounds.
When our grandchildren arrived, we began to spend more time at dance competitions and music recitals. We learned to love and appreciate those activities as much and even more than those first pursuits. We now live in Brocklehurst. After the 2015 performing-arts centre referendum results, we were surprised to hear people talk about those on the north side of the river being responsible for the defeat of the referendum. I have problems with that. It appears to me that this is a divided city. I recently had the opportunity to attend A Night at the Opera, where the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra, along with guest artist baritone Micah Schroeder, entertained us in Sagebrush Theatre. It was a brilliant, outstanding evening.
All of us deserve to hear Tomas Bijok’s KSO choir. Those who know music understand the sound one hears at Sagebrush is not the true sound of the performance. In order to fully understand and appreciate what that means, one has to experience a performance in a facility that is designed to give full value to the music. The proposed Kamloops Centre for the Arts will do that, not only for music, but for all other creative endeavours that we as humans cherish. I’m pleased to know we have the Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society leading us in the promotion of this proposed new facility. Kamloops is home to about 100,000 people, with more in the surrounding areas. We can afford it. Bohdan W. (Bohdie) Markowsky
NO TAX BREAK WITH NEW ARTS CENTRE Editor: In his column of Jan, 10 (‘Advocating for the arts centre’), KTW editor Christopher Foulds’ states “the average-assessed household will pay nothing extra as the $45 million to be borrowed will simply replace the debt of the Tournament Capital Centre.” This type of thinking is why most Canadian households are deeply in debt and have insuffi-
cient savings for retirement. Just because I finally pay off my auto loan does not mean I should go finance a new RV with my newfound cash flow. That money could be used to pay down existing debt or other necessary expenses. So, to say the new arts centre will not add to our current property taxes is a bit misleading. Somewhere down the line,
taxes will need to be raised to pay for expenses/debt that would have otherwise been covered with the retired TCC loan payments. I am in favour of the new arts centre, but let’s all be honest that this endeavour will cost us taxpayers a pretty penny regardless of how it is spun. Patrick Foidart Kamloops
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problem together, that’s when a co-operative does its best work,” Nelson told KTW. The events will teach about how the co-operative model can apply to business, housing and social issues. Asked how the co-op cafe series ties to the proposed public market, Nelson said education is part of co-operative principles. The group has been in “hibernation mode,” she said, in part due to the Kamloops Centre for the Arts proposal taking centre stage in Kamloops. “We’re working on things behind the scenes and the best
way for us to move forward at this point is to bring forward to Kamloops the benefits of cooperatives generally and really provide outreach at this stage,” Nelson said. The Kamloops Public Market Cooperative’s initial idea, a yearround market pitched for the parking lot of Riverside Park in front of Heritage House, was pre-emptively leaked to the public by people opposed to the plans and the group has been since been reviewing its options. More information on the co-op cafes can be found online at https://bpt.me/4494822.
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Parents and other community members will have a chance next month to weigh in on the proposed addition of grades 8 and 9 at Sun Peaks school. A public consultation meeting regarding the expansion will take place next Monday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hearthstone Lodge in Sun Peaks. The KamloopsThompson school district is considering adding the middle school grades in time for the 2020-2021
school year, with trustees having most recently approved having staff obtain feedback on converting the K-7 school. Adding the grades will involve another full-time teaching position, implementing a five-day school schedule — up from the current four-day week — and renaming the school. The expansion will also necessitate reviewing the level of support staff at the school. The district anticipates having about 25 students in grades 8 and 9 attending the school over the next
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Kamloops has made the shortlist of communities vying to be one of six that receive a centre for youth mental-health services. Val Janz, chief operating officer for Kamloops Interior Community Services (ICS), told the Kamloops-Thompson school board Monday she will know in March whether the community will be chosen as one of six new locations for a Foundry centre — a one-stop shops where youth ages 12 to 24 can access mental health care, substance use services, primary care, social services and youth and family peer supports. Each centre is operated by a lead agency that brings together local partners, service providers, young people and caregivers. Foundry’s online platform, foundrybc. ca, is powered by BC Children’s Hospital. Part of the application process for ICS is gathering letters of support, which the board agreed to at its regular meeting Monday. At that meeting, Janz also asked trustees to consider what, if any, school district services
could be offered out of a Kamloops Foundry if the application is successful. “Some Foundries do have alternative educations on site, a few have drug and alcohol counsellors from the school district that meet families there,” Janz said. Janz told the board no physical location has been pegged down yet, but ICS is looking at properties. She noted, downtown, Sahali and the North Shore have been identified as potential areas for the centre, citi ing that the Foundry is for any type of youth and they want a location that’s accessible for everyone. Trustee Heather Grieve said a Kamloops Foundry could potentially free up SD73’s school counsellors to focus more on career guidance than mental health. SD73 director of instruction Vessy Mochikas also noted students have expressed the need for more mental-health and substance-abuse supports. Foundry centres can be found in cities such as Kelowna, Victoria, Prince George and Abbotsford. It is a provincewide initiative supported by the province and multiple foundations.
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in Kamloops has decreased by about $2 from the 2016 rate of $74. “For them, it isn’t about necessarily paying less,” Humphrey said. “It’s about them knowing they can invest in their property and not pay more in taxes. It adds stability to their planning and being able to invest in, not just growing, but invest in better environmental things and all sorts of new technologies in their plant.” The policy incentivizes investment because it also stipulates any growth that would increase a Class 4 property’s assessed value drops its tax rate because of the cap on the amount collected. “As Domtar or Tolko or whomever invests in their property and the value goes up, this way the rate will go down as opposed to them having to pay more taxes because they’ve invested in their property,” Humphrey said. Domtar and Tolko are the lone Class 4 heavy industry properties in Kamloops. Domtar’s assessed value is $68.5 million and Tolko’s is $6.3 million. In 2019, Domtar paid $4.9 million and Tolko paid $450,000. in municipal taxes. Growth included in their assessments includes any new or improved Class 4 and Class 2 properties, meaning the incoming expansion to Trans Mountain will drop the rate further.
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exceed the 2016 rate of $74 per $1,000 of assessed value and revenue should not exceed $6.2 million. On Tuesday, council unanimously approved changing how the average the rate is based on is determined, making it the average of B.C. cities without ports. Previously it was based on the provincial average of 12 municipalities of similar size, which wasn’t a good fit as some of those cities don’t have class 4 heavy industry, City of Kamloops corporate services director Kathy Humphrey told KTW. The mill rate is the amount of tax payable per dollar of the assessed value of a property. The mill rate is based on “mills,” a figure that represents the amount per $1,000 of assessed value. The average major industrial tax rate under the new calculation in 2019 was $42.87, compared to Kamloops’ 2019 heavy industry rate of $71.81 in 2019. When Kamloops properties come in line with the new rate, the policy will end, Humphrey said. While those averages will fluctuate year to year, Humphrey said it will take a long time for the Kamloops rate to match, giving heavy industry companies such as Domtar stability for the foreseeable future and continued incentive to invest in their properties. The Class 4 heavy industry tax rate
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58 bird species spotted The diversity of bird species in Kamloops is down, according to last month’s annual avian count, and a local bird expert is not sure why. The 41st annual Christmas bird count was held on Dec. 22, during which volunteers spotted more than 10,000 birds representing 58 species — about 20 per cent lower than average, according to Rick Howie. “It was below average quite a bit,” he said, noting the total number of birds tallied was 10,669. “I’m not sure why, but we had 58 species. We should be up in the mid70s. The total number of birds is a little below where we should have been, but our diversity of species was quite a bit different this year.” Thirty-five volunteers took part in the count, split up into 12 teams.
Howie said there were a few surprises found, including a snow goose, a great grey owl and a cackling goose. “The snow goose is very scarce in this area and the great grey owl is a resident species but it’s so seldom seen,” he said. “The cackling goose, it looks like a small Canada goose, it’s more of a coastal species. It’s scarce here.” The Christmas bird count is an international initiative run by the National Audubon Society of the U.S., and is regarded as the longest-run volunteer science survey in the world. Counts take place in countries in North and South America. Howie said he is not too concerned about the low species count, despite it being the lowest ever tallied locally. “I’d expect about 15 species more than what we had, for whatever reason,” he said. “It’s one of those dips in the cycle. We’ll just have to boost it up next year.”
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The massive Canadian flag at Columbia Square in Sahali was flown at half-mast after the Iranian military shot down Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 on Jan. 8, killing 176 people, including 57 Canadians. This past Wednesday, Thompson Rivers University joined others across Canada in a moment of silence at 10 a.m., in remembrance of those who died in the missile strike and crash.
Tax exemptions expanded MICHAEL POTESTIO
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Kamloops council is dangling a carrot to promote the development of new office buildings in the downtown and North Shore cores. Council has voted in favour of amending its revitalization tax exemption bylaws to include new commercial developments built in the city centre, in the North Shore town centre and along the Tranquille corridor. The bylaw exempts 100 per cent of eligible property taxes for a decade. The city expects the new enticement to increase density, promote mixed-use buildings and revitalize its central areas. Coun. Mike O’Reilly described
the bylaw as one of the few tools the city has to create economic development. “The city over the last decade has done a fantastic job working on things in the downtown and North Shore that have to do with living and playing,” O’Reilly said. “Well, in both areas, it’s supposed to be live, work and play. This is the one piece that’s been missing — getting new, good-paying jobs in our core areas.” Previously, only projects involving renovations to existing commercial buildings were eligible for a 10-year, 100 per cent municipal tax exemption. Also currently eligible are new hotels, parking structures, high-tech business and residential housing. According to the city, no large-scale commercial developments have been built in the
downtown area since 2007. City planning and development supervisor Eric Beach has said exemption of new commercial builds increases economic opportunities for businesses that would surround a new commercial building, such as restaurants and retail trade. Council voted 7-1 in favour of the change, with Coun. Denis Walsh opposed. Coun. Dieter Dudy was absent from Tuesday’s meeting. A staff report stated that from 2009 and 2019, the city exempted $5.4 million in tax dollars via the existing bylaw between projects on the North Shore and city centre. Another $3.9 million is projected to be exempt beyond 2020, totalling about $9.3 million in deferred taxes.
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Walsh’s pipeline proposal peters out at council Councillor had asked city to send letter to feds, asking that existing pipeline under Westsyde be decommissioned MICHAEL POTESTIO
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The City of Kamloops will not ask the federal regulator to request that Trans Mountain pipeline be moved from underneath Westsyde when the expansion project rolls through town later this year. Council has rejected a motion from Coun. Denis Walsh that would have seen council ask that the existing pipeline under Westsyde be decommissioned and a replacement line be built next to the twinned pipeline that will be installed in the Lac du Bois area above the neighbourhood. Walsh cited safety as the reason behind his notice of motion, arguing there are potential risks to health and safety of residents in the neighbourhood from the aging pipeline, given the added volume from its expansion. He said council should seize the opportunity from construction to have the route changed, adding it would benefit Trans Mountain to move the original line as it would likely be an inconvenience to the company and landowners if the line required repairs in a residential neighbourhood. Walsh’s fellow coun-
cillors, however, voiced a number of concerns in their opposition, such as what impact another line would have in Lac Du Bois, whether there are risks to public safety and whether the issue is of concern to Westsyde residents. “I have no idea what the ramifications are if we twin it through Lac Du Bois grasslands,” Coun. Mike O’Reilly said. Coun. Arjun Singh said it is his understanding the current Trans Mountain pipeline through Westsyde is safe, noting he did not wish to unnecessarily worry residents that they are in danger of health and safety issues from the sixdecade-old pipeline. “We’re talking about a pipeline that is, I think, very well maintained,” Singh said. But Walsh said he doesn’t believe the life of the pipeline to be indefinite. “I think the older that pipeline is, the greater the risk,” he said, noting the human factor could also come in to play if, for example, someone with a backhoe in their backyard were to hit the line — as happened in Burnaby in 2013. Prior to Walsh’s motion, council heard from Trans Mountain community liaison Kate Stebbings. “There’s really no limit to a pipeline’s
What juror saw leads to mistrial A judge has ordered a mistrial after a juror on a Kamloops man’s trial for dangerous driving realized he had witnessed the alleged incident. That realization came on Tuesday, Jan. 14, the first day of evidence in the B.C. Supreme Court trial of Adam Hibbert. The juror who witnessed the incident told his fellow members of the jury that he had driven by the scene of the incident, when Hibbert was arrested. Once that news got to B.C. Supreme Court Justice Dev Dley, a mistrial was declared. Hibbert’s new trial is slated to get underway on May 11. His charge of dangerous driving stems from a collision that occurred in Kamloops on May 26, 2019.
lifetime. Steel does not change appreciably over time,” Stebbings told council. “We’ve been safely operating in the Kamloops area for over 65 years.” Stebbings noted despite development in Westsyde over time, the pipeline does not pass under any structures. She said that once
the expanded pipeline is routed through Lac Du Bois, heavy crude and bitumen products passing through the original line will be moved to the new one. “This means the lighter products will come through the existing system,” Stebbings said. “I guess I disagree in the idea
that steel does not change appreciably,” Walsh said following Stebbing’s address to council. Stebbings told KTW Trans Mountain has not considered what the cost to replace the section of Westsyde pipeline would be, but noted it is worth millions of dollars per kilometre.
Council voted 7-1 against Walsh’s motion, with only Walsh in favour. Coun. Dieter Dudy, who lives in Westsyde, was absent from the meeting,
before which he told KTW he had not heard concerns from residents in the area, but would keep an open mind and listen to debate on the issue.
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TRU hires vice-president to succeed the late Seguin Thompson Rivers University has decided on a successor to Christopher Seguin, the school’s vice-president of advancement who died in September 2017. On May 1, Brian Daly will assume his role as TRU’s vicepresident of university relations, a position that combines the administrative units of advancement and marketing and communications in the fundraising role, one that will see him help complete the university’s $50-million Limitless fundraising campaign. Daly, who has 25 years of leadership experience at Canadian
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versity and increasing the foundation’s endowment fund from $38 million to $70 million, all of which supports student awards, research and capital projects and Indigenous students and initiatives. From 2006 to 2011, Daly was at the University of Victoria, where he was director of campus-based fundraising before being promoted in 2008 to director of fundraising. In addition to working with universities, Daly has held fundraising and advancement roles with the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Salvation Army, the Children’s Hospital
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New program at university Thompson Rivers University is launching a new trades assistant program for students with diverse abilities and needing additional supports. The program is aimed at those interested in working in construction, warehousing or landscaping. The 32-week program will begin in February, combining classroom, lab and practical experience on and off campus. Students will be given handson, project-based and experiential learning opportunities, said Jane Horton, project manager for the trades assistant program. “It has a six-week, off-campus practicum that provides work experience for students and hands-on, practical expe-
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One of five men charged with murder in an alleged gangland slaying in Kamloops in 2018 has been denied bail. Troy Gold’s remains were found in the Lac du Bois area north of Kamloops weeks after he was reported missing in October 2018. Last year, five men were charged with second-degree murder in conection with jis death. Wearing a black dress shirt and black pants, one of the accused — 23-year-old Nathan Townsend — sat in silence for an hour in a Kamloops courtroom on Thursday while B.C. Supreme Court Justice Len Marchand read his reasons for detention Townsend, Jayden Eustache, Darian Rohel, John Daviss and Sean
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Scurt are each charged in connection with Gold’s death. Townsend, also known as Nathan Pawluk, is an alleged Red Scorpions associate and has been linked in the past to the gang’s co-founder Konaam Shirzad, who was shot to death outside his Guerin Creek home in Kamloops home in September 2017. Gold, 35, had been involved in the city’s drug trade. His murder was the first in a series of deadly gang-related incidents in Kamloops over a violent five-month stretch that saw four people killed and a number of others injured. Marchand’s reasons for detaining Townsend, as well as the evidence presented at his Dec. 12 bail hearing, are bound by a court-ordered ban on publication. Townsend is slated to make his next court appearance this Monday.
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A man standing trial for the first-degree murder of a woman found dead in a Kamloops motel room in 2016 initially told police he “blacked out” for a period of days during the time she was killed. Debra Novacluse, 52, was found beaten to death in a firstfloor room at the Super 8 Motel on Hugh Allan Drive on Aug. 27, 2016. David Albert Miller was arrested days later in Ontario. Prosecutors have said surveillance from the hotel shows Miller and Novacluse shared a room before she was killed. On Thursday, court was shown video of Miller, 69, being interviewed by Kamloops Mounties in Ontario hours after his arrest. In the video, Miller is leaning back in a chair with his legs crossed, sitting across from RCMP Sgt. Mark Davidson. Under questioning from Davidson, Miller describes the volatile end of his marriage in the weeks leading to his arrest.
“With my situation, I got stress,” Miller said at one point, referencing a workplace accident he suffered years earlier while working as a truck driver. “I need my space and she wouldn’t leave me alone. … I’d need to clear my head and she’d be yakking at me.” Miller described an argument with his wife on a camping trip in early August 2016, three weeks before he would be accused of murdering Novacluse. According to Miller, his final fight with his wife was at a campground near Hope. “I lost my temper,” he said. “I purposely lost my temper to get my point across and get her to leave me alone.” His wife called the police and Miller walked to the highway, where he hitchhiked to Kamloops, he said in the video. Miller told Davidson he spent two or three nights in his Kamloops motel room. He said he became frustrated while in the city and trying to cash out his workers’ compensation payments into a reduced lump sum. According to Miller, the plan
was to buy a $150,000 big rig from a Kamloops dealer and start a trucking company. It fell through. In the video, Davidson then asked Miller how he ended up in Ontario. “I don’t know why I’m here,” he replied. “I blacked out. I don’t know. She pissed me off, the WCB worker pissed me off. I got to drinking, smoking some weed. I don’t remember. I’ve been drinking. Stressed out.” Davidson replied: “I can see, certainly, where the stress is coming from — from everywhere.” “Too much for me to handle,” Miller said. Police have said they believe Miller and Novacluse travelled to Kamloops together. Crown prosecutor Monica Fras said in her opening statement on Monday that Miller can be seen on video surveillance leaving the Super 8 in Novacluse’s vehicle, which was later found abandoned in Calgary. Court has also heard WestJet Airlines staff told police Miller flew to Ottawa from Calgary. Miller’s trial is scheduled to last five weeks.
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BRIEFS MINI-REPAIR CAFE OPEN WEEKLY Kamloops Mini Repair Cafe and Housecall Handyman Services are welcoming all who need items fixed or help with a household chore. The mini-repair cafe takes place each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Register online at cognitoforms.com/ miniRepairCafeKamloops/Register and the location will be revealed. Items that can be repaired include those which can be carried under a person’s arm, such as small appliances and other electrical items and any manuals or instructions that came with it, ceramics, clocks and wooden and metal items. It is also recommended those with an item needing attention bring paper and pen for taking notes, a camera to take
pictures, gloves and receptacles of some kind to keep parts sorted. These services are free, though there may be costs associated with supplies or repair parts.
meets on the second Wednesday and the second Saturday of every month. For more information on where the next meetings will take place, call 250-376-6361 or 250-573-2988.
NEW HEALTHIER ME FOR ALL OF THEE The New Healthier Me Support Group meets every Tuesday, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m, at 1793 McKinley Ct. in Sahali. For more information on the group,, call Kathy at 778-471-1188.
PFLAG NEXT MEETS ON FEB. 13 PFLAG Kamloops is a support group for friends, family and the LGBTQ+ community. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at Kamloops United Church, downtown at 421 St. Paul St. Its next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 13 at 7 p.m.
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The annual Lohri celebration will take place on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 2826 Bank Rd. in Westsyde. Lohri is a festival of ancient civilization in India and includes Punjabi cuisine, dancing, music and prizes. It marks the crop harvest in India’s Punjab region and is a celebration of births, marriages and other milestones of happiness. Lohri is about adapting with the ages, but maintains the tradition of giving and sharing with family and friends. The event draws between 200 and 350 people annually. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for kids ages five to 12. They can be purchased at Fortune Health Foods, 750 Fortune Dr. (250-5541255) or Kamloops Immigrant Services, 448 Tranquille Rd. (778470-6101).
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ne of the main causes of death for airline passengers in recent decades is being shot down by somebody’s military. It is not the most common cause, of course, as accidents account for nine-tenths of all deaths in civilian airline crashes, while terrorist attacks and hijackings cause most of the rest. But a solid 2.5 per cent of the deaths are due to trigger-happy people in military uniforms. The statistics are pretty reliable for socalled major incidents (more than 50 deaths): 1,379 airline passengers killed in civilian planes were shot down because they were off- course or simply misidentified, out of a total of 57,767 deaths in 594 crashes since the first high-fatality crash in 1923. The last of the military shoot-downs in which actual fighters were involved was an off-track Korean Airlines jumbo jet shot down by a Soviet fighter jet in 1983. All 269 passengers and crew were killed. Since then, the killing has been done by surface-to-air missiles, with no visual identification. The first of these was in 1988, when the U.S. Navy ship Vincennes, operating illegally in Iran’s territorial waters, shot down an Iran Air jet bound for Dubai with 290 people aboard in the mistaken belief it was a fighter plane. They all died. Ukrainian Air Force missiles shot down a Siberia Airlines flight over the Black Sea in 2001 during a military exercise, killing 78 people. In 2014, Russian-backed rebels fighting in eastern Ukraine shot down a Malaysian Airlines plane, killing all 298 passengers and crew. This month, 176 people, the great majority of them Canadian citizens or residents, were killed just off the end of the runway in Tehran by a young Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps technician who thought he was shooting down an American drone. At least his com-
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WATCH mander acknowledged his personal responsibility — “I wish I was dead” — but the Iranian government lied about it for three days. Technically, this kind of mistake is inexcusable. You don’t even need highcost military technology. A free Swedish app called Flight Radar 24 will give you real-time flight data on your phone for all civilian airliners in the air in your vicinity. What we are dealing with here is mostly human error, but human error driven by paranoid politics and huge time pressure. You can’t do anything about the time pressure; decisions really do sometimes have to be made in seconds if you suspect you have a “hostile” incoming on the radar. The paranoia might be easier to address in principle, but it’s equally inevitable in practice
— all the shoot-downs happen in countries that are in acute military confrontations of one sort or another. And that’s the point, really, that all these shoot-downs are fundamentally a political and military phenomenon, not a technical malfunction or mere human error. We live in a far more peaceful world than did our distant ancestors, but our deepest cultural traditions are still tribal. Once a confrontation gets going, we quickly turn into Yanomamo villagers. You can’t imagine an “accidental” shoot-down of a civilian aircraft over Canada, for example. Back in the Cold War days, however, there were surface-to-air missile systems in Canada designed to shoot down Soviet bombers, but perfectly capable of making the same sort of mistake that killed a plane-load of Canadians over Tehran last week. Nobody is invulnerable and nobody is immune to the paranoia. On the other hand, don’t despair. The great majority of the world’s people now live in countries where the risk of war is very low or entirely absent, and the cities are not surrounded by antiaircraft missiles. We have already
travelled a very long way from the time when every human society lived in constant fear of all its neighbours. This is still a work in progress. The past century has seen the most destructive wars in history — which was inevitable, given the growth in technology, wealth and population. But it was also the first time people ceased to see war as natural, honourable and potentially profitable. There could still be back-sliding, especially if the climate crisis overwhelms us, but so far the trend line is promising. The world’s population has more than doubled in the past halfcentury, but the number of people killed in war is less than a tenth of what it was in the previous half-century. However, the planes are much bigger and there are now about a million people in the air at any given moment, so there are also more people being killed in shoot-downs. It’s never any consolation to tell people things are getting better on average when they have been devastated by a personal loss. But for what it’s worth, they are. Read more Gwynne Dyer columns online at kamloopsthisweek.com.
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OTTAWA — Former Conservative cabinet minister Peter MacKay is running for leadership of the federal Conservatives. He posted the message to his social media accounts on Wednesday, his first on-the-record acknowledgment of his leadership aspirations. “I’m in. Stay tuned,’’ he wrote on Twitter, followed by a similar message in French. MacKay has been pegged as a contender to take over the party, not just since Andrew Scheer announced in mid-December he will step down, but for years. MacKay was instrumental in creating the modern incarnation of the Conservatives, having helmed half of its predecessor, the Progressive Conservatives. That party merged with the Canadian Alliance in 2003 and MacKay became deputy leader under the new boss — Stephen Harper. MacKay, who is from a longtime Conservative family in Nova Scotia, would go on to serve in multiple cabinet posts in Harper’s three Conservative governments. He stepped down ahead of the 2015 election, the year the federal Conservatives lost power and Harper resigned as leader. As Scheer faltered in the 2019 election campaign, MacKay’s name came up again when people spoke of a potential replacement. After the party failed to form government, MacKay emerged as an outspoken critic of how Scheer had managed the election, saying the party’s efforts were akin to missing a shot on an open net — a reference to the fact
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the Conservatives couldn’t take down a Liberal government besmirched by multiple scandals. He also said socially conservative issues hung around Scheer’s neck like a “stinking albatross’’ and cost the party crucial support. Since leaving politics, MacKay has worked as a lawyer in Toronto. He and human rights activist wife Nazanin Afshin-Jam have three children. Entry requirements for the leadership race state contenders need the signatures of 3,000 party members, with 1,000 coming from at least 30 different ridings across seven provinces and territories. Candidates must pay a nonrefundable $200,000 fee and another $100,000 that is refundable if they stick to the rules. The registration deadline for candidates is Feb. 27, and they must meet all the requirements by March 25. The new leader will be chosen on June 27.
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Parmida Vand plays Fatima al-Sayed, third from left, in The New Canadian Curling Club, which begins showing at Sagebrush Theatre on Jan. 23.
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high-energy show about curling set to premiere at Sagebrush Theatre will try to deliver laughs that land right on the button. Set in a small town, four of the five characters have only recently come to Canada, and are given an opportunity to learn how to curl from a former champion. But that champion, it turns out, has some strong opinions about immigrants. The New Canadian Curling Club will run from Jan. 23 to Feb. 1. It is the latest co-production by Kamloops’ Western Canada Theatre and the Thousand Islands Playhouse in Ganonoque, Ont. Among the five actors hitting the stage on Thursday is Parmida Vand, a Toronto-based actor
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who portrays Fatima al-Sayed, a recent refugee from Syria who fled the country, staying in nearby Lebanon before immigrating to Canada. “Her trouble is that her brother wasn’t able to come with her. So while she’s in Canada adjusting, trying to figure out how to start a new life with her parents, she’s hoping she can bring her brother, as well,” she told KTW. The fictional backstory of Fatima is one likely to have actually happened. More than 60,000 Syrian refugees have resettled in Canada since 2015, according to Statistics Canada. Although Fatima’s story is not Vand’s, she is also an immigrant, and used her own experience to inform how she would bring Fatima to life on stage. See ISOLATION, A24
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new space for music in Kamloops will soon make its debut on Tranquille Road. With the closure of Moustache and Go at 443 Tranquille Rd., an opportunity came about for three familiar faces of the Kamloops entertainment scene to work together. Factotum CO’s JP Lancaster, Red Beard’s Mitchell Forgie and GK Sound’s Greg Klohn are all contributing to the space. Lancaster said the venue won’t be open every night, and shows are likely to happen once every two to four weeks, although that all depends on how much people embrace the idea. “If this is something that goes great, then maybe you look at it as a long-term location, and down the road, maybe there are other sites,” he said. Lancaster is curating the music for the venue and has already lined up its first player: Brandon Wolfe Scott, a member of Yukon Blonde also making use of other Yukon Blonde players in his backing band. Joining Scott will be Vancouver band Glass Forest and a solo performance from Lancaster himself. The three companies putting the venue together have worked together before, with initiatives like Brewloops and the Kamloops Art Gallery’s annual Luminocity event. A common complaint among local bands playing original music is the lack of a place to play on Friday and Saturday nights — stage time that is often given to cover bands.
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“There are spaces available on weekdays, but it’s hard to get people to come out in the middle of the week,” Lancaster said. The new venue comes amid discussions of whether or not the city should build a new performing arts centre — a venue that might free up space or at least shift other performers around the city. Meanwhile, touring musicians coming through town looking for smaller, more intimate shows often play shows at home-based venues like The Bassment or McArthur Castle. “The need is massive. I think there’s a huge segment of the population who wants to see bands performing original material and in more modern, contemporary genres,” Lancaster said. “I think on the other side, there’s a huge demand for artists, whether it’s local musicians, touring musicians — there’s a lot of interest in people stopping here in Kamloops, but there isn’t that infrastructure for Friday and Saturday nights.” The space will have a capacity of about 40 people and will have a modest stage. “People are going to be standing kind of face-to-face with the artist performing. I think ti’s going to have the spirit of being at a coffee shop show,” Lancaster said. The venue, called The Brautigan Library, will also be licensed to sell alcohol through a bar run by nextdoor Red Beard Cafe. Brandon Wolfe Scott will perform on Feb. 21. Tickets will be available on Factotum CO’s website, factotumco. ca/store.
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HARDCORE PUNK Jan. 18, 9 p.m., Pizza Pi, 314 Victoria St.
Vancouver hardcore punk band Chain Whip will be joined by local acts Voltage and Headcheese for a Saturday show at Pizza Pi. Admission is $10 at the door.
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Jane and Larry Stephenson will perform with Don Metz as the Stephensons. Jane performs vocals, guitar and mandolin, Larry does vocals, guitar and banjo, while Metz takes care of the bass. They will perform originals and some favourite covers. For ticket information, contact rarebirdshousing@gmail.com.
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A special screening of the classic Star Wars Parody Space Balls will be held at Paramount Theatre, hosted by the Kamloops Film Society and the Drunk in a Graveyard podcast crew. Revisit classic Mel Brooks characters like Lone Starr, Dark Helmet, Princess Vespa and of course, Barf. Tickets are $11, available online at thekfs.ca.
GROUNDHOG DAY SCREENING Feb. 1, 7 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 503 Victoria St.
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SERIOUS OPTIONS Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 8 at 2 p.m., St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, 1136 Sixth Ave.
The next concert by Kamloops’ Serious Options choir is Nebula. Friday’s tickets are $15 while Saturday’s show is $10. Tickets are available through choir members or at the door.
THE BEACHES Feb. 8, 7 p.m., Cactus Jack’s Nightclub, 130 Fifth Ave.
Juno Award winners The Beaches will return to Kamloops for a high-energy retro sounds. The all-women group out of Toronto last performed in the city in 2018 as during a breakthrough year, riding high on the release of their debut album Late Show. They will be joined by special guests, Hunny. Tickets are available online at kamtix.ca.
SOLO ROOTS Feb. 8, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., The Bassment, private home venue
Lynne Hanson will perform a house concert at The Bassment. Hanson is a two-time Canadian Folk Music Award winner with a host of other awards. She is known for highenergy roots guitar-driven live performances and is said to be a closet stand-up comedian. Tickets are $21.86, available online at thebassmentkamloops.com.
GEOFFROY Feb. 13, 7 p.m., The Blue Grotto Nightclub, 319 Victoria St.
Montreal-based singer-songwriter Geoffroy released three new singles in November and is now back on tour, with a stop on Kamloops on Feb. 13. Tickets are $15, available online at kamtix.ca.
VALENTINE’S FLICK Feb. 14, 7 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 503 Victoria St.
A special screening of Pretty in Pink will be hosted by the Kamloops Film Society and the Drunk in a Graveyard podcast crew. Tickets are $11, available online at thekfs.ca.
ROOTS DUO Feb. 15, 7 p.m., Morrisey’s Public House, 3240 Village Way
Americana/roots duo Broken Brothers will perform. The duo is comprised of Ben Caldwell of Cromwell, New Zealand, and Eric Laroque of Toronto.
ROYAL TUSK Feb. 16, 7 p.m., The Blue Grotto Nightclub, 319 Victoria St.
Edmonton rockers Royal Tusk will return to Kamloops. Joining them will be guests Brkn Love and Sights and Sounds, both out of Toronto.
NOAH DERKSEN Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Pizza Pi Kamloops, 314 Victoria St.
Winnipeg’s Noah Derksen will delight in the style of roots/ Americana, while local singer-songwriter Abby Wale will support. A donation of $15 to $20 is suggested for admission.
REDNEK MUSIC FEST Feb. 21, 7 p.m., Sandman Centre, 300 Lorne St.
Country music and hockey will mix at the upcoming Rednek Music Fest, featuring Juno Award winner Jess Moskaluke and Canadian Country Music Award winner Gord Bamford. A host of other artists will also join the two, including JoJo Mason, Eric Ethridge, Andrew Hyatt, Cory Marks, Duane Steele and GhostBoy. Tickets are $44.50, available at Ticketmaster.
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Guitars made in Kamloops have arrived in Anaheim, to be put on display at the National Association of Music Merchants trade show. Mike Miltimore of Riversong Guitars made the trek despite his business suffering a burglary on Dec. 27, which saw the theft of a laptop and, as Miltimore discovered a week later, a bass guitar intended to be showcased at NAMM. “It’s the make or break kind of show for the year. It’s such an important show for us,” he told KTW in December. The stolen bass guitar is one of only two — a Riversong Graduated Scale five-string bass “worth a lot,” according to Miltimore. Thankfully, Miltimore was able to track down and borrow the only other Riversong five-string bass, belonging to Tommy MacDonald,
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who played bass for B.C. band Hedley. Miltimore said on Facebook that he had been preparing for the trade show for six months. The NAMM trade show takes place at the Anaheim Convention Centre and this year is hosting more than 2,200 exhibitors.
The opening reception for two new exhibits at the Kamloops Art Gallery will happen on Friday evening. Feminist Land Art Reserve: Free Rein will occupy the main gallery while Cling, the work of former TRU fine arts faculty member Twyla Exner, will be set in The Cube gallery. Both will run until March 14. Musical accompaniment at the opening will be provided by Ashley Walshbarr, who also plays as half of the grunge duo Sweater Kittens. Appetizers will be provided by Forno on 5th and beer from Red Collar Brewing Co. An exhibition tour of Free Rein will begin at 5:30 p.m. and lead up to the opening reception, which begins at 6:30 p.m.
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Master gardener and renowned CBC Radio commentator Brian Minter will be the next speaker in the Thompson Rivers University Students’ Union Common Voices lecture series. Minter’s talk is titled Embracing the Issues of Climate Change through the World of Plants — an area he has expertise in. The master gardener has long been the province’s go-to garden expert, offering advice on CBC Radio’s B.C. Almanac, now called BC Today with Michelle Eliot. Minter and his wife Faye purchased Country Garden Store in Chilliwack in 1970 and Minter has been sharing his knowledge and passion for plants ever since. He quickly became the province’s gardening expert and is now a frequent columnist, commentator and author. He has also received the Order of Canada, the Order of British Columbia and earned an honorary doctorate of technology degree from the University of the Fraser
Master gardener Brian Minter also served as chancellor of University of the Fraser Valley from 2008 to 2014. He will soon speak as part of the TRU Students’ Union’s Common Voices lecture series.
Valley, where he also served as chancellor. The talk will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27. It is free to attend, but tickets are required. They can be picked up at the service desk in the Students’ Union building, 1055 University Dr., at Thompson Rivers University.
Library names region’s most checked-out books The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library has listed its top 10 adult books checked out in 2019. The list was generated by looking at the top checkouts across all of the regional district’s libraries. Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover This memoir tells the story of the American author’s experience of self-education growing up in an isolated survivalist family in Idaho. Indigo called it the best book of 2018. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens A comingof-age murder mystery set in the coastal
marshes of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The book topped The New York Times Fiction Best Sellers list for 27 non-consecutive weeks. Becoming by Michelle Obama The First Lady’s memoir goes to the roots of her life and how she found her voice, as well as her time in the White House. The book was the second-best-selling debut for any book in 2018. Washington Black by Esi Edugyan Canadian novelist Esi Edugyan’s 2018 novel follows the early life of George Washington “Wash” Black,
who escapes slavery. The book received the Giller Prize and shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Past Tense by Lee Child Part of the Jack Reacher series by best-selling British author Lee Child, Past Tense tells the story of Jack Reacher’s past and was released in 2018. The Midnight Line by Lee Child The 22nd book in the Jack Reacher series from British author Lee Child. The book precedes Past Tense, and is the third-newest Jack Reacher book.
Starlight by Richard Wagamese The final novel from Richard Wagamese, who was a Kamloops resident when he died in 2017. Starlight was published posthumously and was unfinished. The book is a sequel to 2014’s Medicine Walk. The Alice Network by Kate Quinn A historical novel from 2017 inspired by real events that brings together a female spy in France and an American socialite in the chaotic aftermath of the Second World War.
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Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell A 2018 mystery novel set 10 years after 15-yearold Ellie disappeared by British author Lisa Jewell. The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris New Zealand author Heather Morris’ 2018 novel is set in the Auschwitz concentration camp in 1942, telling the story of Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew. To request a book on this list, go online to the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library’s website at tnrl.ca.
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CRIMES OF THE WEEK SHOTS Sunglasses cannot hide this theft On Saturday, Jan. 4, a man stole items from a downtown store. The shoplifter is white, in his 20’s, with longish brown hair/ He was wearing a grey hoodie, red ball cap and black sunglasses and carrying a black backpack. If you recognize him, call Crime Stoppers AT 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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arts&entertainment Actor’s own immigrant experience helped her bring a character to life From A21
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Valleyview shoplifter sought On Friday, Jan. 10, a man stole items from a store in Valleyview. He is Indigenous, in his 30’s, with short hair with scruffy facial hair. He was wearing a puffy jacket and green and white track pants. If you can identify him, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
DOB: 1992-06-12 Height: 175 cm / 5’09” Weight: 62 kg / 137 lbs Race: Caucasian Hair: Brown | Eyes: Hazel Wanted For: Fail to Comply with Probation
FARRELL, Robert
Help police bring thief up from underground On Thursday, Jan. 9, a suspect broke into a residential underground parking area and stole a bike and a backpack. It is believed the thief is male. The suspect was wearing a bright green jacket, purple gloves, darkcoloured pants, black shoes and carrying a black backpack. If you have information that can help lead to an arrest, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
DOB: : 1981-12-28 Height: 180 cm / 5’11” Weight: 76 kg / 168 lbs Race: Caucasian Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Wanted for: Fail to Comply with Probation x3
“I think the biggest thing was the feeling of being isolated and alienated, which I experienced when I was very young,” she said. Vand immigrated to Canada from Iran with her parents at age seven. “The hardest part with any pain or trauma in our past is admitting it and looking at it in the face, because as soon as you do then you have to acknowledge those uncomfortable feelings that come back up,” she said. “So I had to acknowledge that it was hard to move to Canada and not know anyone and leave everybody I knew behind.” She said Fatima differs in that she came to Canada 10 years later, already having a sense of self and more awareness of what’s going on around her. But while the play does require its actors to tap into the immigrant experience, it is a comedy, and more
about feeling a sense of community, belonging and connection, Vand said. The New Canadian Curling Club was written by Mark Crawford, whose play The Birds and the Bees was produced at WCT in 2018, and is directed by Andrew Kushnir. It was originally developed for the Blyth Festival in Blyth, Ont., where it made its premiere in June 2018. Vand was part of that premiere and said working on a brand new production was a new experience for her — one that involved the script being edited right up until opening night. When the curtain rises in Kamloops on Jan. 23 at Sagebrush Theatre, it will be the third time Vand hits the stage as Fatima. For tickets, visit the Kamloops Live Box office at 1025 Lorne St., call 250-374-5483 or go online to kamloopslive.ca. The play runs until Feb. 1.
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www.kamloopsCrimeStoppers.ca If you know where any of these people are, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). The tip line pays up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest of fugitives. Remember, Crime Stoppers just wants your information, not your name. Crime doesn’t pay, but Crime Stoppers does.
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DOB: 1987-03-13 Height: 183 cm / 6’00” Weight: 82 kg / 181 lbs Race: Indigenous Hair: Black | Eyes: Brown Wanted for: Fail to Comply with Undertaking
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What does a night at the opera need? First, it needs a high-spirited conductor commanding an orchestra with specialists. Second, it needs a soloist who can stand centre stage and belt out feelings. Behind and around the soloists, it needs a chorus. And most importantly, it needs to tell stories. The Kamloops Symphony Orchestra took on the challenge of putting us into several of the bestknown stories in operatic tradition. It was hard work for the musicians — up against the works of Verdi, Mozart, Rossini, who wrote furiously fast passages — and interjected by the lovely flowing Intermezzo by Mascagni and two deeply moving works of Puccini, which made for welcome contrasts. Now to the stories. The prelude to act one of La Traviata (the fallen one) takes us directly to a deathbed scene. The illness plaguing Violetta is now inescapable — if only the man she dared to love would appear. The violins cry out her loneliness. In Act 2, her lover’s father causes a huge disruption and prevails upon his son to let go of Violetta. The aria Di Provenza il mar (the province of sea) is a baritone’s dream to sing, enthusiastically taken on by Micah Schroeder — a role he said he’ll further explore. Next, a huge contrast: Gaston and friends arrive, pretending to be matadors and picadors. They sing jubilantly, as did the KSO Chorus. Their gaiety temporarily dispels the underlying
tragedy — on par for opera plots. Veering away from high drama, the orchestra shone with Puccini’s Prelude Sinfonio, with sweeps of sound sending shivers down my spine. A unity of sound across the instruments leads to a pluckedstrings ending. Anguish returns with the Humming Chorus from Madama Butterfly. The voices are wonderful and well-harmonized. The second half of the program was full of fun and patriotic fervour. Another overture introduced Mozart’s depiction of Don Juan — a reveller at all costs. Schroeder stepped off stage to return and present Count Almaviva from The Marriage of Figaro. He, at least is a redeemable villain. Lastly, three selections from another Verdi opera, Nabucco. The Hebrews have lost Jerusalem to the Babylonians. The chorus describes the destruction with anger and sadness. Later in the opera, they are captives with little hope of release. The beautiful memories of what’s been lost sweeps across the voices of the choir. The men, standing out front, carry the message profoundly. A serene ending to a remarkable concert. On another note, a great way to participate in KSO events is to host a musician. They only require a bed and a little privacy to practice. By hosting, you save KSO the expense of hotel rooms. Send an email to admin@kamloopssymphony.com if you are interested in hosting. The symphony’s next concert is For the Love of Clara on Feb. 8.
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TWO DAYS IN HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM CHRIS MILLIKAN
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he airport shuttle creeps through massive afternoon congestion. Our personable guide grins, “Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest hub at 13-million people.” And he quips, “My name’s tough to pronounce. So call me AK … but without the 47!” He tells us, “Here, family is of great importance. While in my hometown, you’re my Uni-world family.” For two days, AK acquaints us with his city’s striking past. Settling into our splendid hotel room, we order room service, something we rarely do. Steaming bowls of traditional Pho and mouth-watering spring rolls with exotic dipping sauces conclude our travel day in sublime comfort. The next morning in an elegant breakfast room, Eastern specialties and Western favourites energize us for touring. Our comfortable coach manoeuvres smoothly amid thousands of motorbikes filling this growing city still fondly called Saigon. Seeing few crosswalks or traffic lights, we think negotiating streets on foot seems daunting. “Start out boldly,” our guide advises. “Keep going! Stay together like sticky rice. Traffic flows around you.” Gathering alongside one of two North Vietnamese army tanks displayed near the entrance to Independence Palace, our guide explains, “In April, 1975, Saigon fell right here. Tanks like this one rolled into town, crashed through those wrought iron gates and approached the palace. “A Viet Cong soldier ran inside and unfurled their flag on the
The skyline of Ho Ch Minh City (commonly know as Saigon) is full of nightime light and colour. It is in southern Vietnam and famous for the pivotal role it played in the Vietnam War.
fourth-floor balcony.” Replacing Norodom Palace, the French-built colonial government seat and still called Reunification Palace by many, Independence Palace was inaugurated in 1966. This residential workplace for two presidents has become a landmark museum. Original 1960s furnishings decorate the interior. Reception, banquet and meeting rooms boast plush carpeting, redupholstered couches and lacquer paintings depicting dynastic warfare. Strategic operations maps and rotary telephones in red, black and white remain in the war room. The lovely open courtyard encloses a meditative garden and access to family quarters. Shuttling onward, old Saigon’s architecture reflects more than a century of French occupation.
At Eiffel-designed Central Post Office, we mingle with hundreds of locals in its vaulted art deco hall. Outside, on the plaza, is the twin-towered cathedral just across the street. Notre Dame was built entirely of bricks brought from France. Across the street is a nondescript three-story building. When the Vietnam War ended in 1975, the last American helicopter left from its rooftop. Showing us copies of newspaper photos of the historic event, our guide asks us if perhaps we saw pictures like this at the time. We stop at a Lacquer workshop as artisans demonstrate traditional lacquer layering techniques. A large showroom sells their artwork on brilliantly coloured wall plaques, trays, knick-knacks and furniture.
Nearby, in more than 200 stalls over at the colonial-built Ben Thanh market, vendors sell everything imaginable. Our guide reminds us, “Remember. Prices in the market start high. Persistent bargaining reduces them by 30 to 50 per cent. Haggling is the key to price-cutting” A leisurely dinner cruise along the Saigon River concludes our day. From the upper deck of Saigon Princess, we admire glass highrises flaunting neon rainbows all along the shoreline. Among many other brightly lit boats, one resembles a giant blue fish. As we leave, musicians prompt our lively companions to belt out a few pop tunes. The next morning, we explore Cu Chi Tunnels, a sobering openair museum. Enveloped in heat and humidity, the surrounding
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jungle offers us welcome shade, without mosquitoes. Dirt pathways loop us past displays highlighting Viet Cong ingenuity. We’re told the Vietnamese revolutionaries originally built the storied tunnel system to combat the French from 1948 to 1954. During the Vietnam War, the Viet Cong expanded the networks to stretch over 150 miles to Cambodia’s border. This remarkable maze helped fighters dominate large rural regions outside Saigon. We’re shown cleverly camouflaged entryways hiding these complex tunnels from intruders. At bogus entries, traps rigged with murderous bamboo or metal spikes impaled trespassers. Alongside a re-created kitchen, he describes how vents had carried smoke and cooking odours far away. Living quarters, kitchens, hospitals, schools and even storage areas were commonly located three stories underground. In other sheltered exhibits, replicated life-sized “soldiers” illustrate recycling unexploded bombs into explosives and converting rubber tires into sandals. As fans cool us in a refreshment area, rapid gunfire reverberates nearby. Our guide AK smiles, “These days, enthusiasts pay one U.S. dollar per bullet to target shoot.” Heading back, we pause at demonstration tunnels. Shipmates crawl over 20 metres through dark, narrow passages and emerge grinning with relief. Relishing delectable familystyle lunches in a gracious colonial clubhouse, our animated conversations review Ho Chi Minh City’s spirit of resilience, resourcefulness and beauty. Travel Writers’ Tales is an independent newspaper syndicate. For more information, go online to travelwriterstalescom.
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PERAMBULATING IN THE PLUNGE
With temperatures remaining frigid this week, there are fewer people braving the chill to get their exercise. This solitary walker bundled up warmly to walk through Riverside Park on Wednesday. The forecast is calling for the mercury to rise above the freezing mark by Sunday.
B.C. judge rules in favour of vaccination for two children despite mother’s objections COURT HEARS MOTHER AND FATHER’S VIEWS ON VACCINES AND DENTAL X-RAYS JIM ELLIOT
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A judge in Salmon Arm provincial court has ruled that two young children be vaccinated in accordance with their father’s wishes. The order comes after the children’s mother requested a series of further tests before allowing them to be vaccinated. In reasons for the judgment, delivered by Judge Stella Frame on Dec. 31, it is specified the mother, identified in court documents as D.A.T., was not entirely opposed to vaccination or to recommended medical and dental treatment, but did not want her children to receive unnecessary inoculations. The judgment notes the mother does not want the children vaccinated against diseases
that no longer exist in Canada or any to which they already carry immunity. She wants her children tested for these immunities before any decision on immunization is made. Court documents state she did not have enough money for the tests and the father, identified as D.R.B., refused to pay for them as he considered them unnecessary. The judgment specifies neither of the children have immunity problems, nor other ailments that would make them ineligible for live vaccines. The father stated he is concerned about recent measles outbreaks in the U.S. and Canada. Frame’s judgment weighed evidence presented by both parents. D.A.T., who represented herself, provided a report from a doctor who claims to be an
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expert in the study of adverse reactions to vaccines. Frame noted D.A.T.’s children are not the subject of the report, but that it was provided to D.A.T., to assist with litigation, by the mother of the child who is the subject of the report. Frame’s judgment states the report lacks the proper foundation of an expert report. “The difficulty with this is that vaccine adversomics is not a recognized field, none of the references she referred to are
attached to the report and it is difficult to know whether or not this is junk science or a recognized emerging field,” Frame wrote in her judgment. “Presented as it is in her report, her theory or opinion sounds like a conspiracy theory.” The father’s lawyer produced two binding B.C. Supreme Court decisions, as well as evidence from sources including the World Health Organization, Health Link BC and the B.C. Centre for Disease Control. The judgment states the current best evidence is vaccination is preferable and any adverse reaction to the vaccine is largely outweighed by the risk of contracting the targeted disease. It states both children are exposed in their home and social environments to the risk of contract-
ing the diseases against which the vaccines guard. Also at stake in the court proceedings were the mother’s opposition to the older child receiving X-rays in a dentist’s office. The judgment calls D.A.T.’s concerns about the X-rays unsupported and states they led to painful procedures not in the child’s best interest. Frame ordered both children to be vaccinated in accordance with Immunization BC’s immunization schedule and the recommendations of their family doctor. It was also ordered the father be granted full parental responsibility for the medical and dental treatment of the children. He will be required to advise the mother about any medical appointments, treatments or actions taken.
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umbers tell the story for the Kamloops Blazers, both individually and on the team front. Kamloops (27-11-2-1) is atop the B.C. Division and on Wednesday vaulted into the weekly KIA CHL Top 10 Rankings for the first time since September, when it registered fifth on the Week 1 pre-season list. The Blazers are now pegged seventh in the nation. “It shows that we’re taking big strides as a team,” said 16-year-old forward Logan Stankoven, who has four goals and 10 points in his last five games. “But our work isn’t finished. We’ve got to keep going.” The Blazers are undefeated in 2020 and looking to build on a five-game winning streak, returning home after doubling hometown Spokane 6-3 on Tuesday to play host to the Tri-City Americans (14-21-4-1). Game time is 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday Sandman Centre. Vancouver will host Kamloops on Sunday in Langley. Linemates Zane Franklin, Orrin Centazzo and Connor Zary are among the club’s stats leaders. Franklin, the Blazers’ 21-year-old captain, is tied for the league lead in points (66), tied for fifth in goal scoring (24), first in assists (42), first in power-play assists (21) and second in power-play goals (11). “It’s crazy. That’s all you can say,” said Franklin, who, along with Centazzo, is from Marwayne, Alta. “When I was 17, I had more fights than I did points. Fast-forward three years, it’s crazy looking at the stats. “That’s just an honour, to be there this late in the season, but you can’t do it without your linemates.” Teammate Max Martin is tied for second in power-play assists (19) and second in scoring among WHL D-men, with 39 points. Centazzo, who struggled with consistency last season, has sizzled since the Blazers’ pre-Christmas break trek through the East Division, with 15 goals and 27 points in 14 games during a stretch that dates back to Dec. 6. “Coming into this season, that was the biggest thing I wanted to work on, the consistency for the 200-foot game. It’s helped me a lot,” Centazzo said. “I’m shooting more. Last year, I passed a lot more. This year, if the shot’s there, I’m going to take it.” Centazzo is near the top of the league
ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW Kamloops Blazers’ assistant coach Chris Murray was perhaps the only person unfazed by Alex Swetlikoff’s arrival on the bench, a special delivery courtesy Daylan Kuefler last Friday at Sandman Centre. Blazers’ trainer Colin (Toledo) Robinson and linesman Riley Balson took the lead in helping the Rocket back to his skates.
in several categories: fourth in points (58), third in goal scoring (29), tied for third in power-play goals (10), tied for second in game-winning goals (five) and tied for first with Zary in insurance goals (five). “I credit my linemates because it’s true,” he said. “I couldn’t do it without them.” Zary and Kamloops goaltender Dylan Garand were in action on Thursday after KTW’s press deadline at the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Hamilton. Garand is atop the WHL heap in wins among goaltenders, with 23, and has lost once in his last 13 appearances. Zary is fourth in goal scoring (25), fifth in powerplay goals (nine) and tied for first in shorthanded goals (three). “Our team success is incredible,” Centazzo said. “We have a great bunch of guys and the sky
is the limit if we keep going.” Blazers’ play-by-play man Jon Keen produced a statistic to illustrate the type of season Stankoven is having. With 16 markers in 37 games, the Kamloops product is the Blazers’ top goalscoring 16-year-old since the 1984-1985 season, when Rob Brown and Greg Hawgood notched 29 and 25, respectively. Seven of Stankoven’s goals opened the scoring, leaving him tied for second in the league in the first-goals category. “I usually try to get prepared before the game and come out flying,” Stankoven said. “Maybe that has something to do with it, but I don’t really think about it too much. I just go out there and play my game.” Ryley Appelt (71) and Montana Onyebuchi (69) are fourth and fifth, respectively, in the league in penalty minutes,
totals that were boosted during last weekend’s brawl against the hometown Kelowna Rockets. Both Rockets’ owner and GM Bruce Hamilton and head coach Adam Foote point to an Appelt hit for sparking Little Apple Fight Night. Find their comments online at kamloopsthisweek.com. Appelt told KTW he did nothing wrong. “They are talking about me,” Appelt said. “They can talk all they want. We answer the bell. We took care of it. I just try to play hard. “Fighting is a part of the game still. We didn’t really have guys out there who were really going to answer the bell in any other game, but they did it. I’m proud of them and our whole entire team.” The number of fans inside Sandman Centre will grow in the next few months if the Blazers keep this pace.
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TRU WolfPack forward Jordan Robb (left), originally from Manitoba, will see familiar faces in the crowd this weekend in Brandon. The Bobcats will play host to the Pack on Friday and Saturday. TRU’s director of athletics and recreation Curtis Atkinson said it costs somewhere between $22,000 and $25,000 to send both the men’s and women’s basketball teams on the Brandon trip.
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Goran Nogic will risk the ire of irate grandparents if Jordan Robb does not see the floor this weekend. The TRU WolfPack, in their most important games of the season to date, will brave the Bobcats in a pair of Canada West women’s basketball tilts in Brandon, where the first-year forward’s flock will be out in force. “My whole family is from Manitoba and it’s probably one of the biggest games of the year for us,” said Robb, who moved away when she was three, but often visits the Prairie province. She laughed off the idea of slipping a note under Nogic’s door, a friendly reminder of the Robb clan’s roots. The Serbian bench boss does not have to change anything to avoid pursuit from an PURCHASE A $2 PUCK AT angry gang of Robbs. TONIGHT'S BLAZERS HOCKEY The 5-foot-11 rookie GAME FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN has already earned a A TRIP FOR 2 TO THE 2020 KIA degree of trust, averMEMORIAL CUP IN KELOWNA! aging 16 minutes per ALL PROCEEDS FROM PUCK game, good for seventh SALES SUPPORT THE CHRIS ROSE on the team in that catTHERAPY CENTRE FOR AUTISM egory. “I’ve just got to HOME GAME SPONSOR prove myself,” said KIA MOTORS Robb, an Okanagan KAM LOOPS Mission secondary graduate. “If I do that, I’ll play.” Robb, 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2014 Chrysler 200 LX 2018 Kia Rio LX+ 2017 Kia Sportage LX AWD 2017 Kia Forteoriginally EX+ from Swan River, mentioned the importance attention NOW NOW NOW NOW of paying little NOW $10,905 $17,931 $20,827 $23,290 $17,807 to the Bobcats’ 0-12 2014 Ford F150 XTR 4X4 2014 Ford F150 FX4 Crewcab 2017 Kia Forte LX+ 2017 Kia Sorento SX+ 2017 Kia Forte EX+ record, a sentiment echoed by teammate Courtney Sampson. NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW $42,573 $17,952 $15,741 $24,352 $25,568 “Everybody who 2014 Kia Sorento LX V6 AWD 2018 Kia Sorento 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Premium AWD 2013 Honda Civic LX 2011 Chevrolet Impala LTZ makes it to this level has proven their ability,” Sampson said. NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW $8,896 $25,375 of “Regardless $12,551 $17,414 $25,970 record, we don’t underKia Certified estimate anybody.” Pre-Owned GAME rates as low as Major disparity in SPONSOR: strength of schedule is not being overlooked. TRU’s past opponents this season combine for a record of 26-48, while Brandon’s are 51-25. “This is exactly the most dangerous moment,” Nogic said. *Ticket restrictions may apply “Maybe this is the first game this season where somebody thinks we are favourites.”
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At 6-6, TRU is positioned well to reach the post-season for the first time since 2016, but its playoff berth is far from sealed. The Pack are in a three-way tie for ninth in the 17-team conference. The top 12 teams qualify for the tournament. Two victories this weekend would catapult them into the stretch run, which includes two games each against the hometown Victoria Vikes (7-5), visiting Fraser Valley Cascades (8-4) of Abbotsford and hometown Lethbridge Pronghorns (6-8). “If we win the two games, maybe we can dream with the playoffs,” Nogic said. “Without winning both games, it will be very difficult.” Winnipeg is the only stop on the Canada West map farther away than Brandon for the WolfPack, who will take multiple flights to reach their weekend destination and settle into a hotel. Travelling to Vancouver Island next weekend makes for two gruelling excursions. “The amount of school we miss is the biggest stresser,” fifthyear guard Emma Piggin said ahead of her first trip to Brandon. “We have to compartmentalize, know when to focus on what homework we are missing and when to focus on basketball. “I look forward to every road trip we have. You try to keep some veterans with some freshmen. These are the times when you pass on knowledge to the next generation.” Robb is among freshmen sponges looking to soak up insight and mop the Bobcats, aiming for buckets and a clean sweep in front of friends and family. “We don’t want to be the first team they beat,” Robb said. THE MEN TRU and hometown Brandon will square off on Friday and Saturday. The WolfPack are 9-3, while the Bobcats are struggling at 1-11.
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KEVIN BOGETTI-SMITH PHOTO Finn Bogetti-Smith gets horizontal at Winter Boulderama last weekend at Cliffside Climbing Gym.
Local Climbers top competition Cliffside Climbing Gym played host to Winter Boulderama last weekend in Kamloops, the first event of a three-month winter series. The club was well-represented, with Riley
Clark, Jacob Roy, Alex Bourassa, Soneva Lott, Julia Bergeron, Ryan Dempster, Jeff Dempster, Christina Heady and Chase Melnyk winning gold in their respective divisions.
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Kamloops author Mike Levitt split the uprights with his first kick at a children’s book. He sent the manuscript for Rugby Rivals to one publisher, Toronto-based James Lorimer, which offered him a contract. Protagonist Sam is forced to move schools and join a rival rugby team, a transition made tougher by the failing health of his grandfather, whose dementia is worsening. The subject matter is familiar to Levitt, a former high school counsellor and rugby coach who watched his grandmother, among others, struggle with dementia. Goals include offering students something that will grab
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their attention and advancing the game of rugby. Levitt, 62, retired in 2014 from his position with the Cariboo-Chilcotin school district and moved to Kamloops to be closer to family, including five grandchildren. “I’ve always wanted to write, ever since I retired,” he said. “I
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had written some other stuff that hadn’t gone anywhere.” British Columbia Magazine eventually published some of his work and Levitt won an English modern language award from TRU for a screenplay he wrote. “That really gave me a boost,” he said. Levitt studied the Lorimer series of sports books before making his successful pitch. Rugby Rivals will be available to purchase on Feb. 4 online on Amazon and at lorimer.ca. Work is already underway on an addition to the series, this time with a female rugby playing protagonist. “There is no rugby fiction out there that I know of,” Levitt said. “That was part of my pitch, given how popular the game is getting.” W A G I D E G U T E T V A C H E P R E S P O N S C O R D I I C D D U C E E R O S S H O C O N S O R T S T O R A D A P O N V E R G O N E W S
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Spectators invited to Hockey Night in Heffley Organizer Miles Carriere said Hockey Night in Heffley is picking up steam. The maximum of 10 teams have registered to play in the tournament, scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, on the rink on Upper Lister Road, behind Heffley Creek elementary. Carriere said the
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Participants will be introduced to the sport of Olympic fencing, both in foil and épée. This program is for participants ages 10+. This program is in partnership with the Kamloops Fencing Club. Arthur Hatton Elementary School Gym Tue Jan 7–Mar 10 6:30–7:30 pm 10/$60
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Participants will be introduced to the sport of Olympic Fencing, both in foil and épée. This program is for participants ages 10+. This program is in partnership with the Kamloops Fencing Club. Arthur Hatton Elementary School Gym Tue Jan 7–Mar 10 6:30–8:30 pm 10/$80
Beginner Pickleball
Participants will be introduced to the sport of Pickleball. Learn the basic skills, techniques, and rules of the game, with an emphasis on fun! In partnership with Mak Racquet Sports. Westmount Elementary School Gym Jan 16-Feb 20 Ages 9-12 5:30-6:30pm 6/$60 Ages 13-17
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took to the ice for their first games in 2020, posting one victory and one tie last weekend in South Coast Women’s Hockey League action in the Tournament Capital. Kamloops and the South Fraser TNT tied at 3-3 on Saturday on McArthur Island. The Vibe blanked the TNT 5-0 in the rematch on Sunday at Sandman Centre. Tallying points
on the weekend for Kamloops were Elaine Topolnisky (3G, 2A), Marjorie Boisvert (2G, 1A), Sarah Botter (1G, 3A), Jaclyn Frilund (1G, 1A), Alyssa Reid (1G, 1A), Gaylene Scott (1A), Rochelle Smith (1A) and Chantelle Beadman-Rolph (1A). Ashley Fisher backstopped the Vibe, who are third in league standings with a record of nine wins, one loss and five ties.
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Time is God’s omnipotence
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ith the changing of the years, time marches forward. For a moment, let’s reflect on the absolute affect of time on our lives. Framing these thoughts in terms of God leads to a fuller understanding of His divine quality of omnipotence. Time is the transcendental potency that God uses to agitate His material energies (Shrimad Bhagavatam (SB) 11.9.19). He uses this energy to animate and annihilate the mechanisms of creation. Further on in the Vedas (SB 11.24.19), He says, “Nature, the almighty Vishnu and time are not different from Me, the supreme absolute truth.” God is the absolute truth because He contains all existence within Himself. The three worlds — heaven, earth and hell — are contained within Him. Nothing exists beyond the purview of His control because He manifests Himself as the time factor. By doing so He demonstrates His potency of omnipotence. As the creator and controller of time, He exists beyond its effect, forever in the present. The Vedas don’t represent Him as a wise old man, tired and embattled. Rather, He is depicted as forever youthful, ever joyful and detached. He is detached because He is not dependent upon us for His sustenance, nor His happiness. We, on the other hand, are affected by time because of our desire to enjoy matter. The more we try to enjoy matter independent of Him, the more we become entangled in this world and the more distressed we become. Any efforts we make to control our time ultimately leads to a sense of frustration and defeat. The swiftness of time is imperceptible (SB 11.22.43). By the laws of nature, time deteriorates all things. It exists everywhere and in everything, affecting the movement of the electrons and protons that make up subatomic structures. But we don’t need an understanding of physics to recog-
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nize its subtlety. Our fingernails and hair are constantly growing, but we are not aware of this progressing growth. Only after the passage of several weeks do we notice our hair and fingernails have grown longer. Similarly, without constant maintenance, a house gradually erodes until time finally destroys it. In the same sense, when we are young, we have no perception we will get old. Over the course of years, though, we can realize time has affected change. The body aches when we bend to pick up a box. An early dinner continues to digest late into the night. In fleeting moments, the mind, once quick and sharp, forgets the destination of the road it’s travelling along. The entire cosmetic industry is based upon the false conception that we can control the effects of time. To some extent, we can. To delay the effects of time on our youth and beauty, we may undergo a facelift or partake in a tummy tuck. More naturally, we can eat healthier and subscribe to an exercise regime. Whatever the path we choose, time will eventually present its ultimatum. Time is not the cause of happiness and distress. Happiness and distress are caused by the consciousness of the living entity identifying with matter rather than spirit. Time does not apply to the soul because the soul is eternal. Nor does the body experience distress and happiness because it is only dull matter made up of oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium,
phosphorus and five trace elements. Our so-called happiness and distress we experience in this world arise only through the identification of the consciousness with that same dull matter. That illusory identification of the living entity with matter is called false ego. Only by turning our egos away from the material nature and toward our spiritual nature do we develop a true ego that can transcend the boundaries of time (SB 11.23.5). To transcend time, we need to detach ourselves from all forms of sense gratification. Sense gratification arises through identification of the body with the senses and the sense objects that abound in this material creation. Once the fangs of the serpent of time bite deep into our egos, we become habituated by the promissory pleasures of this world. To transcend the bindings of time, we need to sober up enough to realize we have nothing to do with the socalled happiness and distresses of this world. Through free will, we can direct our consciousness either toward this world or toward God. Directing our consciousness toward this world further entangles us so that God appears as the fearful, almighty, devouring manifestation of time — the power. Alternatively, by directing our consciousness toward God, we can realize an eternal relationship with the all-attractive, supreme personal form of Godhead — the powerful. However we choose depends upon our attraction. Harold Meier lived in Taiwan for more than 20 years, during which he studied Eastern religions, primarily Vedantism, and became a member of the Hare Krishna community. He holds a master’s degree in educational practices. KTW welcomes submissions to its Faith page. Columns should be between 600 and 800 words in length and can be emailed to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com. Please include a very short bio and a photo.
Kamloops Beekeepers meetings open to public The Kamloops Beekeepers meet on the third Tuesday of January, March, May, September and November and all are welcome to attend
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SUNDAY January 19 10:00 am Divine Liturgy, Theophany Blessing of Water
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Bring a friend and join us for an afternoon of glamour and great conversation. Choose a fun prop, have your photo taken and enjoy a cocktail and some appies. Please RVSP to Erin 250.377.6603 60 WHITESHIELD CRESCENT SOUTH, KAMLOOPS 250.377.7275
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ACROSS 1. Stuffs with bacon, say 6. Convention handouts 10. Second of the 10 biblical plagues 15. Mission-driven org. 19. Underway 20. Congress person 21. Ancient neighbor of Lydia 22. Intl. group founded in 1960 with five members 23. “We can’t hear you in the back, Johannes!”? 26. Winter leaf covering 27. “Oops, my bad!” 28. Fixtures at most airport lounges nowadays 29. Boston ____ (Sam Adams offering) 30. Place to fill up in Canada 31. Not just -er 32. Canal trouble 35. Triage sites, briefly 36. Brown in a Food Network kitchen 37. Not leave alone 38. Put on a production of a classic Sondheim musical? 41. Subjects of “birds and bees” talks 44. Knowledgeable about 45. Pirate’s chant 46. Scottish cap 47. What composers do when they add the finishing touches? 50. Lets out 52. Put away, as a sword 53. “What’s the ____?” 54. Place to park at the bar 55. Police, informally 56. Comedian Andre with a self-named Adult Swim show 59. Russian assembly 61. Super-duper 65. Western Hemisphere grp. 66. What workers at the sticker factory do? 70. ____ Royal Highness 71. Words before “Remember” and “Forget” in song titles 73. Shooter of arrows
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Code part Brown in the kitchen Scarfs (down) Do some pogoing French France Jackson nicknamed the “Queen of Gospel” 86. Shorten words like “forecastle” and “boatswain”? 89. Equal 90. Stretching muscle 92. Certain yearling 93. What a private detective might photograph 94. Ignore what you have in reserve while taking inventory? 97. Morn’s counterpart 98. Assignment that might have a page limit 99. #MeToo ____ 100. Underground places with bats 102. Anti-bullying spot, for short 105. Toiling away 106. Computing pioneer Lovelace 107. Side dish with kalua pig 108. Betrays a sibling, say 110. Statistician’s worry 111. Encouragement at an N.B.A. mixer? 115. Irish novelist O’Brien 116. Pull 117. Lake near London 118. Country ruled only by kings named Tupou since 1845 119. Obstacle to overcome 120. Loses sleep (over) 121. Hinge (on) 122. Made a choice
DOWN 1. Mental slip-up 2. Hairstyles for Pam Grier and Angela Davis 3. Take a break from flying, say 4. Martial-arts center 5. Audiophile’s purchase 6. Nymph pursuer 7. Drag wear 8. Soccer phenom Freddy 9. Be nominated 10. Some scuba gear 11. Overcharge ridiculously 12. In the world 13. Samoa salesperson 14. Worth heeding 15. Utterly useless 16. Nonbeliever, now 17. Not always available 18. NASCAR and FIFA, e.g. 24. Ibex’s perch 25. Brinks 33. Google Play buys 34. Big snapper, informally 35. Book of Mormon book 36. Ready for romance 37. Trim, in a way 39. Spectacle 40. “I totally forgot!” 41. End result 42. Take up again, as a case 43. Like foods said to be good for hangovers and bad for skin complexion 44. In ____ (not yet delivered) 48. Singer who was in 2018’s “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” 49. Has as a mount 51. Right-angled joint 54. “Quién ____?” (Spanish “Who knows?”) 57. Fateful day in 44 B.C. 58. No purebred 60. Cosmo, e.g. 62. What’s the big idea? 63. Dimensions 64. Something you don’t want to be under 66. Noodle, for example 67. Colleague 68. Put on the books 69. Giving up time 72. Carrier until 2001
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6hp Evinrude O/B motor. $600. 70 CFM air compressor. $750. 250-574-3794. Butcher-Boy commercial meat grinder 3-hp. 220 volt. c/w attachments. $1300. 250318-2030. Do you have an item for sale under $750? Did you know that you can place your item in our classifieds for one week for FREE?
Call our Classified Department for details! 250-371-4949 Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 90,000 for $17,000 (250) 376-6607 Petmate Carrier. 33” long x 21” wide x 25” high. Windows on all sides. $55. 250-3766607.
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Furniture
Case Collector Tractor only 1950s. $500. 1958 Case (utility) 350 Tractor w/blade, chains, front-end loader. $800.
6 drawer Walnut dresser w/ mirror & matching double bed exc cond $175. 250-374-7514.
BUYING & SELLING: Vintage & mid-century metal, teak, wood furniture; original signed paintings, prints; antique paper items, local history ephemera; BC pottery, ceramics. 4th Meridian Art & Vintage, 104 1475 Fairview, Penticton. Leanne@4thmeridian.ca
8ft Antique Couch Couch & matching $200. 250-374-1541.
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2bdrms, 2-bath Library Square. N/S, N/P. Close to all amenities. $1600. 579-5323. Immediately available 2bdrm Furnished Executive Suite. Downtown location. Includes all utilities, W/D, 1 Parking stall. Adult Only. N/S, N/P. $2,000. More info at: www.w35seymour.com. Call Torrey 250-320-4833. Nice 2bdrm apt Desert Gardens downtown. 55+, $1500 +hydro. Call 778-875-1268.
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Domestic Cars
1972 Triple E motor home 25’ 77,000miles 402 Chev lots of extras $7,000 250-523-9495
1997 Ford Probe. Red, 4cyl, std, A/C, 1-owner. 114,428kms. $3500 .250-3767964.
2006 Dodge 2500 4x4 HD. w/1994 11ft. camper. $14,500/both. 778-220-7372. 2014 Adventurer Camper 89RB solar 13’ awning + extras $22,000 250-523-9495.
Automotive Tires 4 - 225/60R16 Nordic Goodyear winters on 5 hole GM rims. 50% tread. $300/obo. 250-312-1777. 4 - 6 bolt studded tires on rims. P265-R17. 50% tread. $250/obo. 250-376-2403. 4-Blizzaks M&S 245/45 R20 $600. 4-Hankook 215/75 R15 winters on GM rims $200. 2Laufenn 235/75 R15 winters on GM rims. $200. 376-6482.
ATVs / Dirt Bikes Yamaha Grizzly ATV. KMS 011031 $3,800. 250-579-3252
Motorcycles 2010 Harley Davidson Softail. Lugg carrier, cover, lift-jack. $11,000/obo. 250-374-4723.
Basement Suites 2-Bdrms, level entry, shrd laundry. N/S, Sm pet. $1200 util incld. 250-376-1136. N/Shore 1bdrm for one person. Priv entr. N/S, N/P. $680/mo. inclds util. 318-4746.
Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $850. 250-374-8933. Solid oval oak table w/6side chairs, 2 arms chairs, buffet. $5,000. Exec desk dark finish $200. Teak corner cabinet $100. Treadmill $450, Custom oak cabinet $200. 250-8517687.
2006 Buick Allure CXS. 1owner. Fully loaded. Excellent condition. 207,000kms. $3,900/obo. 250-701-1557, 778-471-7694.
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Sports Utilities & 4X4s 2000 Chev Tahoe. 257,000kms. Repairs done $5,000. Asking $5,250. 1-250395-2233. 2002 Ford Escape, auto. Exec body. Mechanic special. $800. 250-819-9712, 250-672-9712.
Trucks & Vans
2017 Yamaha R3 320CC, Liquid Cooled, ABS Brakes. Low Kms. $4,600.
2014 Ford Platinum 4x4 Crew-cab 3.5 Ecoboost, white with brown leather, Fully Loaded. Immaculate. 142,000kms. $29,313. 250-319-8784
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RVs/Campers/Trailers
Cummings Gen Set Ford 6cyl 300 cu/in single and 3 phase pwr $5000 (250) 376-6607
17’ Aerolite Trailer like new, slide out, stabilizer bars. $9,900 (250) 372-5033
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Vacant NKam, 2bdrms, c/a, patio, nice yard. $925/mo plus shared hydro. Ref, req. 250376-0633.
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Collectibles & Classic Cars
Houses For Rent Downtown 2bdrms, new paint. Appl’s. N/S, sm pet neg. Asking $1700. 250-572-7279.
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2000 Jaguar XK8 Convertible 4L, V-8, fully loaded. Exec shape. $15,500/obo. 250-3764163.
1996 GMC Suburban 4x4 good shape runs great $2750obo Call (250) 571-2107
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2010 Dodge Charger SXT Sedan. 4dr., AWD, V-6, auto. 50,001 kms. Must see to appreciate. $14,900. 250-374-1541.
Notice of Disposal Sale Notice is hereby given to Broomfield Wayne Winston, please be advised that your 2005 Pontiac Vibe VIN 5Y2SL63875Z459940 located at 1350 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, BC will be disposed of to cover debt of $850 on January 31, 2020, at 10:00 am. Kamloops Auto Recycling 250-574-4679.
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MANAGER OF CONTRACT SERVICES For over 35 years Thompson Community Services has provided community living services in many communities in British Columbia. Our mission is to enhance each day for each individual. We are committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services and we are absolutely committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. TCS is seeking a Manager of Contract Services. This is an important position within the Agency and will have input in the planning and delivery of administrative services. Reporting to the Director of Administrative Services, this position is located at our head oďŹƒce in Kamloops. Responsibilities include providing an eďŹƒcient and eective contract administration and management system and overseeing the accounting functions for TCS by ensuring eďŹƒcient ďŹ scal monitoring, documentation and tracking in compliance with the terms and conditions of TCS contracts. Service reporting on contracts is a critical component of this Accountability and impacts on the Agency’s ability to meet service expectations as deďŹ ned by the contracts. This position will also provide executive assistant services for the Executive Leadership team and other administrative duties as required including providing mentorship to the Administrative Assistant positions in our regional oďŹƒces.
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Alberta Job Opportunities Log Truck Owner/Operators North Central Woodlands Operations based out of Slave Lake We have an immediate need for folks with logging trucks from now until approximately March 31, 2020, to haul logs from our bush operations to our Slave Lake and High Prairie Mills. Interested parties can contact Norbert Robichaud (780-523-9552; norbert.robichaud@westfraser.com) or Jeff Blocka (780-805-3725; jeff.blocka@westfraser.com).
‘Stump To Dump’and/or ‘Load and Haul’Contractors Blue Ridge Lumber based out of Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge Lumber is seeking interested parties for ‘stump to dump’ and/or ‘load and haul’ contractors for the remainder of the 2020 harvest season. Interested parties may contact Darcy Dickson, Operations Superintendent at 780-648-6211 or via email: Darcy.Dickson@westfraser.com
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RIGGING TEAM MEMBERS Trilinks Communications Inc. celebrated 20 years of service in December 2019 and continues to grow from its Bowmanville roots. The family owned and operated business has grown from 1999; today Trilinks has 6 locations including:
MULTI MEDIA MARKETING CONSULTANT
Award-winning media company Kamloops This Week has an opening for a multimedia marketing consultant for our suite of print and digital products. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will lead KTW to great success in this dynamic position and have a strong drive for networking. The candidate will also work creatively with a diverse team to provide the appropriate marketing opportunities and solutions for our clients. Marketing and/or advertising background is an asset, but not required.
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Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /Office Worker/Tutor Detail oriented, organized, problem-solver, extremely computer literate. Strong proofreading, editing, technical writing, public speaking skills. Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match. Gene Wirchenko at 250-8281474. gene@shaw.ca
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Dark Horse Ventures Ltd (DHV) is a local Kamloops company that strives to offer our customers the best fence installations in Western Canada at a competitive price and quality that is hard to match. We have been in the fencing industry for three Dark Horse Ventures decades and we have a wealth of experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining chain link, barbed wire, and game fencing. Dark Horse Ventures is also experienced in the installation of a variety of gate styles and systems from standard gates to cantilever, barrier, swing and sliding gates. Dark Horse Ventures has completed numerous projects ranging from farm livestock fencing, to large chain link fencing. We are currently seeking the following position to augment our team. Job title: Operations Manager (Full-time Permanent) Reporting to: President Salary: Commensurate with experience Hours: 40 Hours per week Location: Kamloops, BC but travel is required Must have experience and knowledge in the following: • Safe operations of construction sites • Explicit knowledge and at least 5 years’ experience of construction of Game and Range Fence; Chain Link Fence; Wood Fencing • Explicit knowledge and at least 5 years’ experience for operation of construction equipment (Skid steer, Excavator etc.) and attachments • On-Site Construction • Cost Estimation and budget preparation • Personnel and client interactions • Proficient in the use of tools including a post pounder, power saw, wire snips and wire puller
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Is looking for our next team member who is enthusiastic, independent, hardworking and driven. Preference goes to Licensed Agents with Personal Lines and/or Commercial Lines experience. Very competitive wages, benefits, education and an amazing work environment. Please stop by our office at 605-1801 Princeton Hwy or send your resume to paul@emslandinsurance.com
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Work experience and skills: At least three years’ experience in fencing. Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
DH Ventures Ltd. 101-1285 Dalhousie Dr. Kamloops, BC. V2C 5Z5
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Key responsibilities & duties: Work with the operations manager on the removal and construction of various types of fence installations
Contact: Please send your resume to gjennings@dhcltd.ca before January 24th, 2020. Only the successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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DOWNTOWN Rte 308 - 355 9th Ave. & 703-979 Columbia St. – 34 p. Rte 325 - 764-825 9th Ave, 805-979 Columbia St, 804-987 Dominion St,. & 805-986 Pine St.-64 p. Rte 327 - 1103 Columbia St. & 1203-1296 Dominion St.-38 p. Rte 334 - 975 13th St, 1104-1276 Pine St. & 1201-1274 Pleasant St. – 42 p. Rte 336 - Fraser Cres, 610-817 Fraser St, 600-648 Penzer St, Robinson Cres, Tunstal Cresc, Tunstal Cres.-73 p. Rte 372 - 22-255 W. Battle St, 660 Lee Rd, 11179 W. Nicola St. – 50 p. Rte 380 - Arbutus St, Chaparral Pl, Powers Rd, Sequoia Pl. – 71 p. Rte 381 - 20-128 Centre Ave, 517-782 Hemlock St. & 605-800 Lombard St.-42 p. Rte 382 – 114-150 Fernie Pl, Fernie Rd, 860-895 Lombard St. – 24 p. Rte 384 - 407-775 Battle St. W. & 260-284 Centre Ave. – 42 p. Rte 385 - 350-390 Battle St. & 382-526 Strathcona Terr.-27 p. Rte 389 - Bluff Pl, 390 Centre Ave, 242-416 W. Columbia St, Dufferin Terr, Garden Terr.&Grandview Terr.- 61 p. Rte 390 – Fernie Crt, 158-400 Fernie Pl, Guerin Creek Way. – 46 p.
LOWER SAHALI/ SAHALI Rte 402 – 14-94 Bestwick Dr, Mahood Pl. – 28 p. Rte 403 - 405-482 Greenstone Dr, Tod Cres. – 27 p.
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ABERDEEN Rte 503 - Fleming Circ, Hampshire Dr & Pl, Hector Dr. – 48 p. Rte 509 - 459-551 Laurier Dr, 2101-2197 Shaunessy Hill – 47 p. Rte 522 - 604-747 Dunrobin Dr, Dunrobin Pl. - 66 p. Rte 523 - 2300-2399 Abbeyglen Way, 750-794 Dunrobin Dr. – 72 p. Rte 544 - Holyrood Circ, Holyrood Pl. & 2070-2130 Vanhorne Dr.-24 p. PINEVIEW VALLEY/ MT. DUFFERIN Rte 562 - Englemann Crt. & 1802-1890 Englemann Crt. – 35 p.
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VALLEYVIEW Rte 602 - Apple Lane, Knollwood Cres, Parkhill Dr, 1783 Valleyview Dr. - 47 p. Rte 603 - Chickadee Rd, Comazzetto Rd, Strom Rd, 1625-1648, 1652-1764 Valleyview Dr. - 40 p. Rte 605 - 1770-1919 Glenwood Dr, Knollwood Dr, Vicars Rd. – 61 p. Rte 606 - Orchard Dr, Russet Wynd, 1815–1899 Valleyview Dr. – 39 p. Rte 607 - Cardinal Dr, 1909-2003 Valleyview Dr. – 33 p. Rte 608 - Curlew Pl & Rd, 1925-1980 Glenwood Dr. – 70 p. Rte 617 - 2401 Valleyview Dr. & Valleyview Pl. – 50 p. Rte 618 – Big Nickel Pl, Chapman Pl, Marsh Rd, Paul Rd, Peter Rd, 2440-2605 Thompson Dr. – 58 p. Rte 620 - 311-357 McAdam Rd, McKay Pl, Pyper Way & 2516-2580 Valleyview Dr.-67 p.
BROCKLEHURST Rte 4 - 727-795 Crestline St, 2412–2741 Tranquille Rd. - 70 p. Rte 5 - 2606-2697 Young Pl. – 44 p. Rte 14 - 23992305 Briarwood Ave, McInnes Pl, Richards Pl, Wallace Pl. – 37 p. Rte 19 – Downie Pl & St, Moody Ave & Pl, 23072391 Tranquille Rd. – 49 p. Rte 20 - Barbara Ave, Pala Mesa Pl, Strauss St, Townsend Pl. & 2105-2288 Tranquille Rd.-45 p. Rte 21 - 2300-2397 Fleetwood Ave, Fleetwood Crt & Pl, 1003-1033 Schriener St, 1020-1050 Westgate St.-52 p. Rte 31 - 1008-1095 Desmond St, Inglewood Dr, 1010-1088 Newton St, Oxford St. - 55p. Rte 37 - 1710-1797 Fleetwood Ave, 913-981 Newton St. & 999-1085 Stardust St. – 39 p. Rte 153 – Kemano St. & Seton Pl. – 36 p. Rte 154 – Belmont Cres, Cumberland Ave, Patricia Ave. & Qualicom Pl. -70 p. BATCHELOR Rte 175 – Norfolk Crt, Norview Pl, 821-991 Norview Rd. – 38 p. Rte 184 - 2077-2097 Saddleback Dr, 2001-2071 Stagecoach Dr. – 31 p.
WESTMOUNT/ WESTSYDE Rte 255 - 2478-2681 Parkview Dr. – 28 p. Rte 257 - Alpine Terr, Community Pl, 2192-2207 Grasslands Blvd, Grasslands Pl, 881-936 McQueen Dr, Woodhaven Dr. – 53 p. Rte 258 - 806-879 McQueen Dr, Perryville Pl. – 36 p.
Rte 260 - 2040–2185 Westsyde Rd. – 24 p.
DALLAS/ BARNHARTVALE Rte 701 - Freda Ave, Klahanie Dr, Morris Pl, Shelly Dr, 901-935 Todd Rd. – 92 p. Rte 710 - 1350-1399 Crestwood Dr, Ronde Lane, 1300-1399 Todd Rd. - 43 p, Rte 750 - 5101-5299 Dallas Dr, Mary Pl, Nina Pl, Rachel Pl. – 31 p. Rte 751 - 5310 Barnhartvale Rd, Bogetti Pl, 5300-5599 Dallas Dr, 5485-5497 ETC Hwy, Viking Dr, Wade Pl. – 64 p. Rte 754 - Hillview Dr, Mountview Dr. – 40 p. Rte 759 – Beverly Pl, 6724-7250 Furrer Rd, McIver Pl, Pat Rd, Stockton Rd. – 40 p. Rte 761 – 6022-6686 Furrer Rd, Houston Pl, Parlow Rd, Pearse Pl, Urban Rd. – 57 p. RAYLEIGH Rte 830 – Chetwynd Dr, Stevens Dr. – 55 p. Rte 831 - 4904-5037 Cammeray Dr, Mason Pl, Pinantan Pl, Reighmount Dr & Pl. – 61 p. Rte 833 – Cameron Rd, Davie Rd. – 44 p. Rte 836 - Cahilty Cres, Hyas Pl, 4551-4648 Spurraway Rd. – 36 p. Rte 837 - Helmcken Dr, 4654-4802 Spurraway Rd. – 24 p. LOGAN LAKE Rte 911 - 242-278 Alder Dr, Aspen Cres, Birch Cres. & Ponderosa Ave.-54 p. Rte 914 - 219-420 Calcite Dr, Calcite Plm, 365-403 Granite Dr, 201-266 Jasper Dr. & Linden Rd.-60 p.
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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM Bruce William Goetjen June 15, 1964 – January 7, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our youngest brother Bruce. Bruce was born in Kamloops, BC and raised in Heffley Creek, BC. Bruce was a long-haul trucker and started his trucking career in 1993, a job that he loved. He drove throughout the USA and Western Canada. He resided in Abbotsford, BC. Left to mourn his passing are his two sisters Kathy White (Tom) of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Jody Beesley of Kamloops, BC, one brother Paul Goetjen (Debbie), (Jason) of Heffley Creek, nieces Jennifer White of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Kim Beesley of Kamloops, BC, nephews Drew Beesley (Anastasia) of Brooklyn, New York, USA and Myles White of Winnipeg, Manitoba, great-nephews and nieces Raine, Christian, Airianna and Octavia and many cousins. Very close family friends the Feller family and one of his best friends Angelo and Donnie Fontana and family. Bruce is predeceased by his parents Alfred and Vina Goetjen and his brother Michael. He will be missed very much by his family and friends. We love you big guy. The family will have a celebration of life for Bruce in the spring. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Drake Cremation & Funeral Services. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com (250) 377-8225
A Vanished Friend
Around the corner I have a friend In this great city that has no end; Yet days go by, and weeks rush on, And before I know it a year has gone, And I never see my old friend’s face, For life is a swift and terrible race. He knows I like him just as well As in the days when I rang his bell, And he rang mine. We were younger then, And now we are busy, tired men, Tired of playing a foolish game, Tired with trying to make a name. “Tomorrow, I will call on Jim, Just to show that I am thinking of him.” But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, And the distance between us grows and grows, Around the corner, yet miles away “Here’s a telegram, sir,” “Jim died today!” And that’s what we get, and deserve in the end, Around the corner a vanished friend! by Anders Lim
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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM Linda Frances (née Emery) Stephens 1949 - 2020
Linda passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 after a short illness. She is survived by her husband Brian, sons Nicholas (Amanda) of Vernon, BC and Frederick of Oshawa, Ontario, two grandchildren Madeline and Henry of Oshawa, brothers Bert and Norman Emery of Chilliwack, and her sisters Michelle Campbell of Chilliwack, Denise Taylor of Kelowna and Myrna Michelson of Ontario. No service as per her request. Donations in Linda’s name may be made to the Kamloops Hospice Association and would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com 250-554-2577
In Loving Memory Of Jack Charles Bloom
With sadness, the family of Jack Bloom would like to share that he passed away peacefully on December 15, 2019, at the age of 99 years. Dad was predeceased by his wife Frances, and brothers Gene, Frank, Jess and Jules. He is survived by his loving family - sons Michael (Heather) of Kamloops, Andy (Hield) of Abbotsford, Steve (Sarah) of Kamloops, daughter Janice (Lindsey) of Kamloops, grandchildren Wendy, Gina, Kirsten, Kimberly, Erica, Alison, Nicolas, Cara and Steen and great-grandchildren William, Addison, Jacob, and Geoffrey, nieces and nephews, as well as many other relatives. Dad was born on February 23, 1920 in Hanna, Alberta, the fourth of five boys, to Frank and Clara Bloom. In his late teens, the family moved to Kamloops. As Canada became involved in World War II Dad enlisted in the army; he served on the Pacific front at the Aleutian Islands and overseas in England, Holland and Belgium. After the war, he returned home to Kamloops, married Frances Parkin and began his career in the lumber industry. Soon after, they moved to North Vancouver, where all the children were born. In 1959, our family moved back to Kamloops, where Mom and Dad remained. After the war, Dad started up his own lumber business, brokering and wholesaling cedar shakes and shingles, cedar siding, moulding and flat finish lumber. He continued in this business until retirement. Music was a big part of Dad’s life. As a young teen, he travelled from Hanna to Calgary to take music lessons. In the army, Dad played sax and clarinet as part of the bands that marched and entertained the troops. Later, he played in dance and jazz bands at home. We were brought up on the music of the big bands of the swing era, Broadway musicals and light jazz. We remember fondly going to sleep to the sound of the jam session happening in our basement. In his 80s, he taught
himself to play the keyboard. He has passed this love of music onto all of us. Dad was a hobby guy and not afraid to try anything. Money was often tight with a young family so if he wanted it, he built it: from a Heathkit stereo, stereo cabinets, to building golf clubs. His perfume manufacturing days left Mom (and the basement) with a variety of sweet floral scents! He was forever exploring new ideas. In the early 1970s, Dad took up golf again, a sport he had enjoyed as a young man. Dad and Mom became members of the Kamloops Golf and Country Club, where they spent many enjoyable hours and made lifelong friends. This fit in nicely with their winter migration to Arizona and California. It was a known fact that Dad shot equal to or under his age many times, but it was surprise for us to learn that he accomplished this 27 times! Even at the age of 83 he shot a 78. This skill did not get passed on to us! Mom however, was the only one to shoot a hole in one. After Mom passed, Dad remained independent in their home at Ponderosa Place. As we spent more time with him in the last few years, we came to further appreciate his other gifts: storytelling, organizational skills, sensitivity to his family and his right to be right – always! We love you Dad! You will be missed dearly by all of us. A celebration of life to follow in the spring of 2020. Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Services 250-374-1454 Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.schoeningfuneralservices.com
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Olive Crellin It is with sadness the family of Olive Crellin announces her passing on December 29, 2019 at the age of 96. Olive was born in Sandon, BC on October 5, 1923 to Neil and Ethel Tattrie. She grew up in New Denver, BC and graduated from Vancouver Business School. Audie started her career in Powell River, moving back to New Denver to marry Robert Ellison Crellin in 1947. The family moved to 100 Mile House in 1958. Olive worked at the first grocery store opened, 100 Mile Food Store, then to Weldwood Sawmills, secretary at 100 Mile High School for many years and Fraser Bros. Motors. She was an avid curler and went to many bonspiels with her good friend Ann Halcro. When Robert retired, they moved to Kamloops where Olive continued to work at Syd Smith Motors. She was a member of The Royal Purple and stayed very involved with BC Hydro Power Pioneers. Olive was predeceased by her husband Robert Ellison Crellin and is survived by her son Bob Crellin of Kamloops, daughter Gail (Blaine) Ramier of Williams Lake and son Jamie (Barbara) Crellin of 100 Mile House, her sisters Merle Jones of Revelstoke and Patricia Bingham of New Westminster. She leaves four grandchildren Rob (Shannon) Ramier of Williams Lake, Tricia (Robin) McLellan of Williams Lake, Karla Crellin of Kamloops and Stacy Crellin of Kamloops, plus five great-grandchildren Haley, Dane, Saphira, Kaedance and Jack. The family would like to thank all the nurses and care aids at the Overlander Care Home, Evergreen Wing, for the exceptional care they gave to our mom. A family service will be held in the summer in New Denver, BC.
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightening they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight, And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night. Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. And you, my father, there on the sad height, Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray. Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. by Dylan Thomas
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