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In this image from a surveillance video, a bear is seen walking through the yard of a Westsyde resident’s home recently. Below, the ursus is seen lumbering down a Westsyde driveway. Video is online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

THE BRUINS ARE BACK

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pring has sprung and the bruins are awake. Sightings of bears are beginning, including that of a large black bear captured on multiple cameras wandering Westsyde recently in the middle of the night on Bebek and Porterfield roads. Dayana Rescigno — an employee of Kamloops This Week currently at home with her family of five — was surprised to see the bear had walked through her carport when she checked security footage that day. She shared

the video to a Westsyde Facebook group, as did two other residents. Garbage and recycling collection was that morning and, while Rescigno kept her bins inside

until 7 a.m., she noticed some neighbours had left their bins out overnight. Rescigno believes that is why the bear came so close to her home and is concerned trash left outside overnight may attract more of the animals. The bruin’s presence is not unusual as the residential area backs onto the Lac Du Bois Grasslands, Kamloops conservation officer Graydon Bruce told KTW. “You have a large riparian area that is adjacent to a residential area, which we see a lot of in Kamloops,” he said. See EIGHT BEARS, A6

A director in the executive of a Kamloops firearms club said he is devastated by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement that all assault-style weapons will be outlawed immediately. The ban, covering 1,500 types of what the federal Liberal government calls “military-style” weapons, comes less than two weeks after the deadliest mass slaying in Canada’s history, in which a gunman in rural Nova Scotia armed with illegal weapons killed 22 people before he was shot to death by police. “I feel like my sport has been taken away from me,” Geoff House, a director with the Kamloops Target Sports Association, told KTW. “As a law-abiding citizen who’s maintained a clean record and always followed the rules, what did I do to have my passion outlawed?” For the next two years, Trudeau’s cabinet order doesn’t forbid people from owning any of the assault-style weapons, but it does bar them from being used and halts the trade in them. After two years, the guns must be turned over to the government in a buyback program currently

estimated at $250 million. “Today, we are closing the market for military-grade assault weapons in Canada,” Trudeau said on Friday, citing mass shootings, including last month’s mass murder in Nova Scotia and the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique slaying in Quebec. That explanation doesn’t fly for House, who noted the Nova Scotia gunman had previously been barred from possessing guns. “The firearms he used were obtained illegally through the U.S.,” House said. “What they’re doing to change the rules today would not have changed what that individual did. He was prohibited from owning those weapons. They were illegal. “If this individual had used a baseball bat or a hockey stick, would we be banning those items now? Or would it just be a national tragedy, which it is? “We’re the low-hanging fruit. As someone who follows all the rules, I’m very disappointed in this.” Stricter controls on firearms were promised in the Liberals’ election campaign platform last fall and Trudeau promised action last week following the Nova Scotia slayings.

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$350,000-plus for former TNRD CAO AGREEMENT PAYS SUKH GILL HIS FULL SALARY FOR 20 MONTHS BEGINNING FEB. 14, 2020, AND HAS A CLAUSE IN WHICH THE REGIONAL DISTRICT AGREED TO ANNOUNCE HIS DEPARTURE AS A RETIREMENT JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com

Following numerous requests from Kamloops This Week, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District finally released terms of a settlement agreement with its former CAO, Sukh Gill, which the regional district said was a compromise agreement based on a disputed claim, the details of which the district said will not be released. The settlement shows Gill is receiving more than $350,000 and the regional district was required legally to call his resignation a retirement. Through a Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act request, the legal document from Harris and Company, a Vancouver law firm — marked “private and confidential” — was provided to KTW last Friday morning. It discloses that the regional district agreed to pay Gill his regular salary for a period of 20 months — from his Feb. 14, 2020 departure to October 2021 — as well as 139.75 accrued vacation days, pension contributions, benefits, $3,000 in legal/counselling fees and a laptop and cellphone. Gill’s salary in 2018 — the most recent year of publicly released financial documents — was $267,000. In addition, a clause in the agreement states: “The TNRD will announce Mr. Gill’s departure from the TNRD as retirement.” TNRD board chair Ken Gillis was asked about referring to Gill’s departure as a retirement when the former CAO will be paid his salary until October 2021. “When I spoke to you on every occasion and when I spoke to the media on every occasion up to this point, I said that it was a retirement and I was speaking in compliance with a legal agreement that we had executed,” Gillis told KTW. “So, it states right there, you’ve seen it, obviously, the final agreement included a provision that Mr. Gill’s departure be announced as a retirement and that’s what we did.” Asked if Gill was terminated, Gillis said: “It was announced as a retirement. I mean, there’s quite a bit of information that went out to you, including the fact that he got a 20-month payout and you are, you know, able to put any interpretation you wish on that, but I’m not commenting further.” A press release issued Friday afternoon by the TNRD — a few hours after KTW received the set-

Former Thompson-Nicola Regional District CAO Sukh Gill left his post suddenly in February. Regional district board chair Ken Gillis said he was surpised to learn Gill had been working without an employee contract. Last Friday, the TNRD released terms of its $350,000-plus settlement agreement with Gill, which was not, as claimed, a retirement.

tlement agreement — states “the reasons for Mr. Gill’s departure will not be disclosed because the TNRD (like all public bodies) is legally prohibited from discussing those matters under the privacy legislation. We regret not being able to disclose all relevant information from the outset, but we are prohibited by law from doing so.” According to the settlement agreement, dated Feb. 20, 2020, the TNRD agreed to pay Gill his regular salary and contribute to benefits and pension in the same manner, as if he were employed, for a period of 20 months, from Feb. 14, 2020, to Oct. 14, 2021, which is referred to as the “notice period.” During that time, Gill will not accrue vacation pay nor other usual benefits of employment. The notice period will continue salary, benefits and pension contributions. Gill will also be allowed to keep his laptop computer — with TNRD confidential information removed — and the regional district also agreed to purchase him a new Samsung S20-plus cellphone, with his existing number to be transferred to his new phone plan.

Other terms include: the TNRD not objecting to Gill continuing his term on the Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia board and contributing up to $3,000 toward his legal or counselling services. In addition, Gill is to make himself available, at no cost, to assist the TNRD with any transition issues. If, during the 20-month notice period during which he is being paid his full salary, Gill finds alternate employment and earns more than $2,000 per month, the TNRD will deduct 50 per cent of the amount over $2,000 from his notice period payments. If Gill finds work that pays him at least 80 per cent of his TNRD salary, the regional district will cease paying Gill his notice period salary and will instead pay him a lump sum equivalent to 50 per cent of the amount owing in the notice period payments. Asked the total amount paid out to Gill, Gillis said: “Here is the bottom line — the settlement agreement was for a 20-month salary continuance, OK? That equates to approximately one month per year of Mr. Gill’s service. The salary continuance totals $346,723.44, together with the applicable benefits. This is consistent with Mr. Gill’s total entitlement to compensation in lieu of notice.” That sum does not include pension contributions and benefits. Gillis could not provide the total sum to be paid out to Gill. “I don’t have that number,” he said. Some of the material requested from the TNRD was returned to KTW blacked out after Gill declined to release personal details. The freedom of information request material also included a memo from the regional district’s manager of communications and marketing, Michelle Nordstrom, dated Feb. 14, 2020, at 4:47 p.m. It confirms previous KTW reporting, that the regional district had announced Gill’s departure as a “resignation.” “The Thompson-Nicola Regional District announces that our Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Sukh Gill, has tendered his resignation effective Feb. 14, 2020,” the letter states. “The TNRD thanks Mr. Gill for his 20 years of dedicated service. The board and staff with him the best in his future endeavours. For now, the TNRD will appoint an interim CAO and immediately undertake the search for a replacement for Mr. Gill.”

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The COVID-19-related cancellations of summer events continues. Last week, three summer staples in Kamloops were axed due to the pandemic and the physicaldistancing measures in place: Canada Day festival, Music in the Park and Ribfest. This week, the Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival and Armstrong’s Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede have joined the list of cancelled events. The dragon boat festival takes place annually alongside Ribfest in August and organizers plan to return on Aug. 7, 2021. Teams registered for the 2020 event have received refunds. Meanwhile for only the second time since its inception in 1899, the Interior Provincial

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Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said guns that have no use in sport shooting have been a growing part of the Canadian firearms market. The former chief of police in Toronto said he has heard concerns about the militarization of police and said that is a direct response to the militarization of society. House said there is little evidence to suggest licensed, legal highpowered firearms are used often by criminals. He said guns used in crime are often illegal or stolen. House believes he has spent about $50,000 on his firearms hobby since becoming involved with the KTSA in 2008. He competes in multigun events and is one of about a dozen people who meet locally each Wednesday to practise with weapons that are now outlawed. Mark Anderson, owner of Powderkeg Shooters Supply Inc. in North Kamloops, said he expects to see the impact of Friday’s announcement on his bottom line. “I’m like everyone,” he said. “I’m impacted as a person and impacted as a business. There will be a lot of firearms that I won’t be able to sell.”

What are your thoughts on the federal government’s weapons ban? Take part in our Question of the Week at kamloopsthisweek.com or send a letter to the editor, via email at editor@kamloopsthis week.com. KTSA president Brent Weaver said he thinks the ban is a misstep. “It’s not going to solve the problem,” he told KTW. “I’m not sure what will, but banning a firearm is not going to solve the problem because there’s still all kinds of firearms out there.” House said an increased focus on the illegal gun trade — both domestically and between Canada and the U.S. — would have been a better path forward if the goal is to prevent mass shootings and gun violence. “The multi-gun sport had been growing in the last five or six years,” he said. “This is very disappointing.” — with files from Canadian Press

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A trio of fundraising campaigns has so far raised more than $12,000 for the BC Wildlife Park, while personal and corporate donations, including $15,000 from New Gold this week, have poured in to support the operation in east Kamloops, which remains closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “But the animals are expensive,” BC Wildlife Park executive director Glenn Grant told KTW. About 70 per cent of the park’s revenue depends on locals and tourists flowing through the gates and spending cash at the gift shop and café. Without those dollars, the park has prioritized caring for its animals and doing minimal site maintenance. Whereas pre-pandemic, the park would have about 42 employees this time of year, now it has only 15, nine of whom are zookeepers. Grant said he is hoping to get the park’s 15 currently laid-off employees back to work through the federal wage subsidy program. “If we do receive funds from that program, we will be able to recall some of the staff currently laid off. That’s the intent of the program, to

keep your workers working,” he said. Grant said those employees would likely be doing something other than their normal duties, such as cleaning, disinfecting and working on cleaning protocols for when the park can eventually re-open in a limited capacity. Although he doesn’t have a timeline for when that may happen, Grant hopes facilities like the BC Wildlife Park will be among the first to re-open in the province, adding he has been meeting with other members of the national charitable organization Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums to strategize what re-opening looks like. At a Wednesday afternoon press conference, Premier John Horgan is scheduled to speak on business re-

opening plans. In the interim, Grant is working out how to pay for the park’s continued operations, including animal feed, staff costs and its rehabilitation centre, which has an annual cost of $75,000 and cares for between 350 and 500 animals each year. Those costs are usually covered by admission fees. “We’re still not out of the woods as far as having enough or generating enough revenue to feed all the animals or pay all the staff to provide veterinary needs to care for the animals,” Grant said. But help is on the way. Grant said it’s difficult to determine how much support the park needs since he doesn’t know when the revenue will again start flowing.

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But he figures that if the park can receive $50,000 in donations over the next 60 days, it will be in a manageable financial position, even after it re-opens in a limited capacity. Three crowdfunding campaigns emerged in late April, all with the goal of supporting the wildlife park. The largest campaign, organized by the 98.3 CIFM morning crew, has this far raised $7,815 of its $20,000 goal. Another campaign by Kara Evans and Melissa Charpentier exceeded its goal and closed last week, raising $2,642. A campaign by Jonathan Corrigan, who runs Corrigan Financial, the company that administers employee benefits at the park, has taken in $1,515 so far. A bottle drive in Juniper Ridge started by two youths — Gabby and Dimitri — has also set a goal of $2,000. Private and corporate donations have also been coming in every day, Grant said. On Monday, New Gold presented a $15,000 cheque to the park and the Wildlife Express Volunteer Society, which operates the miniature train at the park, gave $10,000 that same day. “The people of Kamloops are extremely generous and have been insanely supportive of the park

through this whole ordeal,” Grant said. “But it won’t go on forever. So, if we don’t have an opportunity to open up and start generating our own revenue, a lot of those donations will start to fizzle out.” Grant said when the park does reopen, it won’t be like before, at least not right away. But there might be a silver lining to that. During feedings with keepers, Grant said there might typically be 30 to 40 people gathered around a habitat to see handlers interact with the animals. But with gathering restrictions likely to remain in place, that opportunity might be lost for a time. Instead, the park is considering how it might continue with online events, such as last week’s porcupine feeding, which was viewed by more than 1,000 people and reached thousands more. Grant said the online response has “absolutely” opened his eyes to the potentially larger audience and how that might impact bringing people into the park. He also wants to remind people that if they come across injured or orphaned wildlife, the facility’s rehabilitation program is still operating. “We’ll still be taking in those animals and looking after them like we are any other day,” he said.

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“You’ll get bears and other wildlife using corridors through those areas and they will just pass through if there’s not something that’s going to attract them,” Bruce said. The conservation office added that bears will get bolder in accessing attractants the more often they return to an area in which they are finding food. “And that’s where we see the habituation start,” he said, advising that if you’re aware of a bear in your neighbourhood, it’s important to ensure you and your neighbours are taking the steps to secure attractants. Wildsafe BC provincial coordinator Vanessa Isnardy said bears tend to be more active at night in urban areas as there are fewer people around. “It could be potentially dangerous if someone went out into their carport and there was a bear there,” she said. “Either the bear will run off or the bear might do a defensive attack and we definitely don’t want that.” To date, the BC Conservation Officer Service, Wildsafe BC and the City of Kamloops bylaws department have had few calls regarding bears. Kamloops’ bylaws services manager Tammy Blundell said the municipality hasn’t had any calls regarding bruin sightings, nor has it received any complaints regarding non-compliance with its bear smart bylaw, requiring garbage not be placed curbside before 4 a.m. on collection day. Bruce said it remains to be seen if there will be more or fewer bears in neighbourhoods due to more people being at

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from the public in reporting bears in their areas, noting there is a sentiment doing so will lead to the animal being killed — a concern for conservation officers, as well, as it could increase the chances of the animal having to be destroyed due to habituation. “By not addressing the primary issue of attractants, they’re really putting themselves, their neighbours and the bears at risk,” Bruce said. In 2019, the BC Conservation Officer Service received more than twice as many calls for bears in the Kamloops area than in 2018. Between April 1 and Sept. 30 of 2019, the service received 306 calls, attended to 44 of them and had to euthanize eight bears. Between April 1 and Sept. 30 in 2018, conservation officers also put down eight bears in the Kamloops area, while attending 27 of 134 calls received. No bears were relocated and no cubs were sent to rehabilitation centres in either 2019 or 2018. To report a bear accessing non-natural attractants call the BC Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277. Residents can also access Wildsafe’s WARP map tool to see the wildlife activity in their area, online at warp.wildsafebc.com/ warp.

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Calling it a blueprint for the province as the NDP works toward a campaign promise to overhaul B.C.’s daycare system, council heard from city staff on Tuesday about child-care gaps in Kamloops. According to the Community Childcare Planning Program report, as of last June, when the inventory was completed, the city had 12,000 kids ages 12 and under and 3,300 licensed and registered spaces, revealing a significant shortage. In addition, the study found that most neighbourhoods are underserved (22 out of 24) and that there is limited opportunity for flexible, extended and weekend child care. Coun. Kathy Sinclair said the data reveals what council has heard anecdotally from families. “It shows that we need to make this a priority,” she said. When it comes to the type of daycare spaces that are available, it’s a bit of a hodgepodge situation in Kamloops and across B.C. Licensed day-care spaces are regulated and overseen by the province, while registered day-care spaces are registered with the province, but not licensed nor monitored. In addition to those spaces, Mayor Ken Christian noted the city’s inventory does not include child care provided by family members, nor other spaces, and he doesn’t want to give the impression 9,000 kids are without child care in Kamloops. The true numbers are unclear and the city’s inventory provides a snapshot in time, completed in June 2019. Coun. Dale Bass noted that even if half of those 9,000 kids are cared for by grandparents, many families in the

community are in need of day care, something for which she has advocated on council and as a volunteer in her personal life. Bass said the study provides baseline data and tells prospective day-care operators the areas of the city in greatest need. “If I’m going to start a day care right now, I’m going to Westsyde or Brock because I know there’s a gap there,” Bass said. The inventory was created with help from the United Way, Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops, the Kamloops Y, School District 73, the Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society, Interior Community Services and Thompson Rivers University. People who responded to the survey and engagement sessions included parents with child care (548 survey respondents), parents without child care (304 survey respondents), child-care providers (57 survey respondents/67 participants at an engagement session), child and family service organizations (17 participants at an engagement session) and School District 73 (five participants at an engagement session). Group and commercial spaces accounted for the majority of day-care spaces, at slightly more than 3,000, and home and family-based spaces were at about 300. A series of recommendations, including adding a provincially funded co-ordinator role at the city, will be discussed by council at a council meeting later this month. In anticipation of that report, it prompted some discussion at council about the role of local government in day care. Read the full report, including neighbourhood by neighbourhood data broken down by age group, online at tinyurl.com/ybktbkqb.

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CORONAVIRUS: WE ARE ALL GRIEVING Experiencing the loss of a loved one is not the only thing that causes one to grieve. We grieve the loss of anything significant to us: the end of a marriage, the loss of a job or the sale of a home. That feeling we are experiencing presently, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, is grief. We are all enduring loss right now. No one has avoided it. The economic impact of this pandemic is huge: what will our workplace be like when this is behind us? How will I make money? When can I open my business again? We have also lost our ability to control a situation, the freedom to move about at will, our independence. We have even lost many outlets to control our stress: gyms have closed and Happy Hour is can-

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n Wednesday afternoon, Premier John Horgan is expected to hold a press conference and announce what has been announced in some other provinces in recent days — the plan to gradually re-open B.C.’s economy. The economies of countries across the globe have been essentially shuttered since mid-March, when the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. The physical-distancing measures implemented to help stall the spread of the virus has hammered businesses, most of which have had to close or severely amend their hours and methods of operation. We are all anxiously awaiting for the time when we can return to “normal life,” but that won’t come for some time. Horgan’s announcement will include details of a very gradual plan to re-open the economy, one in which mass gatherings will not return and many businesses will remain shuttered for the foreseeable future. If, for example, restaurants are given the green light to re-open with limited occupancy, that will serve as a beacon of possible changes to come — but, again, this will be an extremely slow process, one that requires immense patience. As Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said on Tuesday as she announced only eight new positive COVID-19 cases in the previous 24 hours, we are likely only at the end of the beginning of this pandemic ordeal. “We have put the brakes on it, for sure, and that is a testament to the work that everyone has done across this province,” she said. “But we have not yet stopped this train. And as the modelling has shown, moving too quickly can undo all of the work that we have done.” So, regardless of what the premier announces on Wednesday, and despite some of the eagerness seen in states below the 49th parallel, heed Henry’s words when she addresses British Columbians: “Please don’t start planning your playdates and expanding your [social] bubble too soon. We need to hold the line right now.”

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DON’T IGNORE THE VULNERABLE GAS GOUGING IN KAMLOOPS DURING PANDEMIC Editor: Can anyone tell me why gas prices in Kamloops are at $1.06 per litre when Chilliwack prices are at 79 cents per litre and Hope’s prices are at 83 cents per litre? In this time, when everyone has limited funds, you would think the gouging would stop. Jim Strain Sun Rivers Editor: Both provincial and federal governments are informing the public they intend to take a very hard stand on any companies and corporations caught gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic. I believe this policy, more than ever, is extremely important during this very difficult crisis. However, I didn’t realize oil companies are exempt. Derek Johnston Kamloops Editor: What is up with the gas stations in this city? How is it that we are paying more for gas than what drivers are paying in Vancouver? We are paying 30 cents a litre more than what Calgarians are paying. I am tired of being overcharged in Kamloops Frank Weber Kamloops

Editor: As we approach a flattening of the COVID-19 curve, discussion has turned to how to re-open industry and the economic sector and resume our social lives. In Canada, caution comes from all sources: governments, scientific experts, small business, workers and families. There is agreement we could make a mistake and precipitate a second wave of the disease. Also, there is still much we do not know about the novel coronavirus and immunity to it. At the same time, we must work with the data acquired through scientific evidence and from urgings by experts to be cautious about what is still unknown. I worry we will be too impatient and end up where we started, undoing the sacrifices and hard work to flatten this virus so far.

As well, I worry about myself as a person on day 50 of reverse quarantine, having been told by my physicians that if I caught this virus, I would surely die. I have had phenomenal support from family and friends, from Caremongers and my church, and with grocery and medication deliveries. Opening up the economy and reducing restrictions of physical distancing will not happen for the vulnerable, though. When people are back to work and children back to school, who will be able to continue to support the vulnerable aging population that will still be there? Through this crisis, we discovered a huge gap in care of elders, but some experienced a level of care and compassion beyond their understanding, helping us through loneliness and the logistics of drawing on inner resources to stay men-

tally, emotionally and physically healthy. Those in elder long-term care and supportive-living residences have had high death rates. Will it be possible to continue the restrictive isolation for elders while others begin emerging from it? Will there be awareness that the most vulnerable are still extra susceptible to COVID-19 and will supports continue despite the relief to the rest of the population? If things go back to normal, will there be people available to continue protecting the elderly and ill? If we go back to normal, will that include the busy rounds of lives that do not ordinarily include the level of care and support for others we have experienced in this crisis? Wendy Weseen Kamloops

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Editor: I listened to some of the Trumpeting of the U.S. president recently, followed by his most senior advisor, assuring the American people of speedy delivery by truck of the necessary pandemic-related medical supplies.

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chool District 73 is learning new approaches to teaching as we rise to meet the challenges of supporting our students’ education and their families during the pandemic. From car parades to virtual workshops, we are finding ways to stay connected and support students in their learning. Yet we know there are some students and families for whom virtual learning is not working and we are adapting our programs and opening up schools for priority students to make sure no one is left behind during the pandemic.

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ESSENTIAL SERVICE SCHOOLS Did you know SD73 has two schools that are open to qualifying essential-service workers? Pacific Way elementary and Ecole Lloyd George have three administrators, nine teachers, three certified education assistants and two custodians working with 34 students in multi-age classrooms. It is our honour to support the families of our frontline health-care and other essential-service workers who are working to keep us safe and

PRIORITY STUDENTS In our efforts to open our schools in a safe and responsible manner, we are also opening the Marion Schilling elementary resource room for students with complex learning needs who require specialized settings. This week, staff are busy planning for the arrival of students whose needs are difficult to meet from a distance. We are also pleased to announce that the Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism is also reopening its doors on an individually

scheduled basis to ensure students and families who require these critical services have access to therapeutic and educational programming.

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FOOD IS A PRIORITY The district continues to deliver the Starfish Backpack program to vulnerable students and their families, even while schools are closed. Before the pandemic, the Starfish Backpack program was hosted by the Kamloops Food Bank and a group of volunteers filled backpacks with food every Friday for students who lacked food security over the weekend. Since the onset of the pandemic, SD73 has stepped in to fill the backpacks. SD73 continues to deliver their lunch meals program to students in need. REACHING OUT We do know, however, there are some children and youth in the community who have not responded to our offers of help. We are continuing to reach out to these students and do what we can to ensure they are connected to a caring adult. We must all be afforded an

opportunity to be safe and cared for during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why our staff at Twin Rivers Education Centre are putting plans together to begin re-opening its doors at a number of its satellite sites for students who need additional support to stay connected to school and other social services. FINDING NEW WAYS TO CONNECT We’re seeing educators’ car parades and video messages to students. We’re live-streaming our board meetings and parent information sessions as many of our staff are working from home. Teachers are reporting that the closer connection to parents is one of the positive outcomes of working with families to support students’ learning. For example, when face-to-face StrongStart programming had to be stopped, our district facilitators worried it would spell the end of their program. Instead, it brought new ways of connecting and communicating that may have forever changed the way StrongStart is delivered. While we are anxious for a return to normalcy, the partnership educa-

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there and saw this little head come popping out very slowly and curiously,” Bitz said. She estimated its claws to be three or four inches long and figured the badger was about 20 inches long and 15 inches wide. “He’s big,” Bitz said. “I don’t think they’re afraid of much.” Bitz made some calls, concerned for the safety of the family dog and her two daughters, who have been keeping clear of the backyard. The BC Conservation Officer Service told her badgers are a protected species and they scheduled a visit for Tuesday afternoon. “If it is a girl and she has babies in there, obviously they’ll have to deal with that, too,” Bitz said, noting she was

advised badgers don’t tend to stay in one place for too long. Badgers are members of the weasel family and considered an at-risk animal in B.C., according to the Ministry of Environment. They tend to live primarily in deep-soiled grassland, shrub-steppe and open stands of ponderosa pine or Douglas fir and can be found in the Okanagan and Similkameen valleys, Thompson River, Nicola Valley and East Kootenay areas of the province. Habitat loss through housing developments and intensive agriculture and deaths caused by road mortality, shooting and poisoning are contributors to the decline of badger populations in the province, according to Badgers

in BC. Thompson Rivers University professor of natural resource sciences Karl Larsen, who was in contact with Bitz about the badger, said the sighting isn’t terribly rare as this area is home to the B.C. badger, better known as the jeffersonii — a sub-species of the North American badger. “There’s a number of these incidents every summer. A few years ago, we had a little spurt of them in Kamloops,” Larsen said. What is interesting about this incident is that the badger seems to have embedded itself in a city block as opposed to being found on the outskirts of the city. “For whatever reason, this badger found itself in the middle of Brock and found a nice loose soil garden and decided this was probably an easy place to dig a burrow, which it did,” Larsen said, noting badgers can dig burrows into more compact dirt such as logging roads. While badgers have a reputation as being aggressive, Larsen said it’s not the same as having a bear in your backyard. “It’s not an immediate threat to life and limb, so you’ve just got to respect it and give it distance,” Larsen said, noting badgers are quite capable of defending themselves if provoked.

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In addition to floods, fires and the pandemic, British Columbia is alert this spring to the latest in a seemingly endless string of plagues to hit the province — the Asian giant hornet, nicknamed the “murder hornet” for its ability to kill honeybees. Gail Wallin, executive director of the Invasive Species Council of British Columbia, said the large, aggressive hornet — which preys on honeybees and has a painful and venomous sting — is native to China and Japan, but was found for the first time in Nanaimo late last summer. Two nests were eradicated in that area. However, toward the end of the year, the hornets were also discovered in White Rock and Blaine, Wash., and now governments on both sides of the border are monitoring, due to the possibility nesting hornets overwintered in the area. The hornets have not been discovered in Kamloops, but the Invasive Species Council is asking residents to be vigilant and report — with photos — potential sightings. If left unchecked, the hornets could wreak havoc on honeybees and even kill people. “We’re on alert,” Wallin said, explaining that queens emerge from winter around this time of the year and may be looking to build nests, which could increase the population in B.C. and contribute to spread of the insect. The Asian giant hornet can reach about two and a half inches in size. It has a large

orange head and black eyes. Wallin said the hornet is aggressive to beehives and can kill them “really quickly,” which is a concerning to bee producers. Wallin explained that the risk to bees in B.C. is high because they have not adapted to the hornets, as has been the case in Asia. “Our bees here don’t have those defence mechanisms,” Wallin said. “In a matter of minutes, they can decimate a bee colony and bees are vital for pollination. I know people think of them and honey, but they play a significant role for pollinating fruits, flowers, vegetables, etc. We need bees.” Though they are generally not interested in humans, pets or livestock, according to a provincial information bulletin, the Asian giant hornet’s sting can be hazardous to people and, in fact, kills people every year in Asia. The hornet eats insects, but may sting people if its nest is disturbed. Wallin said the hornet has a “very powerful venom.” Unlike a wasp or typical hornet found in British Columbia, multiple stings from the Asian giant hornet can result in death. “In Asia, they have a number of fatalities each year from being bitten by Asian giant hornet,” Wallin said. “Not generally one [sting], but multiple times. It’s got a toxin that you can have a severe reaction to it, so we don’t want to have them introduced here.” Though it is unclear how the hornet first arrived in British Columbia, Wallin said that like any invasive species, it was introduced by humans

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The mayor of Kamloops expects on Wednesday to hear word on the resumption of elective surgeries and a possible return of elementary school classes from the province. At an afternoon press conference, Premier John Horgan is expected to announce plans to gradually reopen B.C.’s economy by starting to relax restrictions implemented to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. “Remember, we

did not shut the economy down in British Columbia. A lot of the stores that you see closed are closed because they don’t have customers. They’re not closed because they were ordered to be closed. The only ones ordered were those personal services establishments,” Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian said. In mid-March, after the World Health Organization declared the novel cornavirus outbreak to be a pandemic, B.C. declared a public health emergency, restricting crowds to fewer than 50 people

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kamloopsthisweek.com and calling on people to maintain six feet of separation. A number of businesses that attract crowds and require workers to make contact with other people were ordered to close, including bars, casinos, gyms and restaurants, though eateries have been able to continue operating via take-out and delivery. Other personal-services businesses, such as nail salons, tattoo

parlours, barbershops, salons, health spas and massage parlours, were also ordered closed, while schools moved to online modes of delivery. Some businesses have moved to workfrom-home models. while others, like essential service grocery stores, have been able to operate with distancing restrictions and enhanced cleaning measures. Christian noted the comfort level of customers engaging in non-essential shopping during the pandemic has impacted business operating levels and

wondered what that experience will look like moving forward. The Kamloops mayor has formed an economic recovery and renewal task force, with the goal of getting Kamloops “back on a positive economic trajectory.” The non-partisan think tank is receiving input from a variety of sectors and will suggest strategies and opportunities upon which the city can focus amid the pandemic. Asked about the social and economic impact of the recent spate of cancelled summer events due to COVID-19, Christian said no one enjoys making such decision, but added there has to be a balance between

ensuring people’s health and the impact the cancellation has on the psyche of the community. The mayor said the reason for cancelling those events at this point is because preparations for them would need to start now. “You need to start booking the acts for Music in the Park, you need to start looking at getting the ribbers for Ribfest, you need all of the artisans for Canada Day, so it was felt by the EOC [emergency operations centre], in conjunction with the partners that put the events on, that the best course of action would be to cancel them for this year,” Christian said. The mayor said the

city will lose money due to the cancellations in terms of rentals, but it pales in comparison to the loss in gross domestic product of the events. Christian has said he hopes a performingarts centre can be part of Kamloops’ economic recovery from COVID19 and that there will still be federal government grants to support the project. A referendum on that project cannot take place until the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing lifts the postponement of the April 4 vote, Christian said, noting he doesn’t think the project has much support of the citizens of Kamloops amid the ongoing pandemic.

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The power of kindness is something we need to nurture, something we need to practice and be reminded of, especially now. In this, our canine companions have a lot they can teach us. They give without thought of gaining anything in return. All members of the pack have a role to play, and we all have something to learn. As we train, striving to become our best selves, it is important for people—as well as our animal friends—to have the appropriate resources to create an environment of learning. Such a resource, a training ground for helping others in need, has recently been offered to aid in fostering acts of compassion here in our community.

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Friends and family are remembering the legacy and humility of a longtime pillar of the Kamloops legal community after his death last week. Rudy Morelli died on May 1 following a months-long fight with cancer. He was 86. Half the eponym of one of the city’s most prominent law firms, Morelli grew up in a second-floor apartment on the 100-block of Victoria Street. Longtime friends and colleagues say that upbringing built a humble, caring man. “He was the kindest person I’ve ever met,” said Susan Andreassen, Morelli’s daughter. “Besides that, he

still on the board when the station was sold in 2017. “He was the furthest thing removed from being a braggart, that’s for sure,” said Robbie Dunn, a close friend of Morelli and the longtime general manager of Radio NL. “His holdings were substantial, but he would not talk about them. The ability to keep information confidential is something I learned from him. He knew a lot of what was going on in town.” Lawyer John O’Fee, who worked with Morelli at his namesake firm, said he remembers a humble man who was generous with his time. Despite Morelli’s success, O’Fee said, he spent

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would never want fanfare about anything. He was very, very modest.” Born in Kamloops in 1933, Morelli spent his entire life in the city, but for his years in Vancouver, where he studied undergrad and law at the University of British Columbia and then articled at a Lower Mainland firm. Morelli returned to

Kamloops in 1959 and started working at what became Morelli Chertkow LLP. Morelli was successful in law — he was awarded the Queen’s Counsel designation in 2000 — and other business endeavours. In 1969, he was one of seven investors to found Radio NL. He was the only original shareholder

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20 years driving a 1990 Nissan Maxima. “Then he replaced it with a Honda Accord,” O’Fee said. “That’s the kind of guy he was. … He defined the term ‘gentleman.’ He was kind to everyone and, as a lawyer, just a real professional.” The Morellis had three children — two daughters and a son, Todd, who died in 1995. Morelli’s wife, Rae, died in 2010. A grandfather of three, Morelli worked well into his 70s. But the family spent plenty of time at vacation homes in the Shuswap and Hawaii. “Those were the absolute best times,” said Trish, Morelli’s youngest daughter. “Our greatest times were spent at the family cabin at Shuswap Lake.” Morelli was very involved in the community, including Rotary, the Gyro Club and Colombo Lodge, to name a few groups.

He was also a loyal supporter of the Kamloops Blazers and was attending home games until the COVID19 pandemic shortened the Western Hockey League season in March. Trish said her father shaped the lives of her entire family. “He was an incredible mentor,” she said. “He was always so compassionate and understanding and just so fair — even if we got into a little bit of trouble, he’d always hear us out and be very fair and tactful.” According to Trish, her dad was “fiercely proud” of his family and his city. “He absolutely loved Kamloops,” she said. “It meant everything to him. That shone through in everything he did. And he loved his family, his grandkids. “He’s our biggest fan and we’re his biggest fan. It’s just a profound loss for our family and our community.” Dunn said Morelli’s

character shines through his family. “I think the world of Rudy and his family, the two girls,” he said. “His two daughters looked after him so wonderfully the last couple of months. I feel so bad for them. I’m going to miss my friend. He was a wonderful guy.” Lawyer Scott Huyghebaert, a longtime co-worker of Morelli, said he left his mark on the city’s legal community. “He was a gentleman and a gentle man,” he said. “He set a tone for caring and compassion in the practice of law that we’d like to think we still follow today. He was a very good lawyer and highly respected, but more importantly, he was a wonderful man.” O’Fee said Morelli was “a touchstone” for life’s important things. “He was an absolute prince of a guy,” he said. “You won’t find anyone who has a cross thing to say about him.”

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Beverley DeSantis chose strong words — “slammed and devastated” — to describe the state of tourism in Kamloops, brought to its knees by the COVID-19 pandemic. “There is no other way to put it,” said DeSantis, CEO of Tourism Kamloops. She said the industry attracts more than two-million visitors annually, providing about a half- billion dollars in economic benefit to the community. “If, for the next 12 months, we see an average drop of between 60 and 70 per cent, it’s a matter of doing the math — it’s huge,” DeSantis said. “It hurts having these conversations. To see them [businesses] laying off folks in our community to maybe worrying about whether they will ever open their doors again, it’s very humbling and devastating.” DeSantis shifted conversation to positives, highlighting one area in particular that bodes well for Canada, B.C. and Kamloops — branding. “Canada’s brand has moved to No. 13 from No. 9 globally since the pandemic,” she said. “It’s due to people wanting safe spaces with brands they trust. Canada is known to be less

populated, with natural resources.” Innovation is among pandemic byproducts, she said. “People are not going to do business the way they used to,” DeSantis said, rattling off a slew of examples of how local businesses are adapting to serve customers. “What scared them before with technology and the internet and social platforms has now become the norm fo the vast majority of our population.” KTW spoke with three tourismdriven businesses in the area, looking for general insight on their health and owners’ views on government response to the crisis. Gordon Stamp-Vincent is CFO and shuttle director for TasteFull Excursions, a service that specializes in wine tours and making sure international travellers get to and from Sun Peaks Resort. “I would say we’ve basically flatlined,” Stamp-Vincent said. “Tipping point is probably late summer, early fall, as to whether we survive or not. We’ll probably cobble our way through summer if we get the government programs that keep you alive.” Stamp-Vincent has no qualms with government reaction to the shutdown, which threatens to keep his nine-vehicle fleet parked through

winter, during which about 90 per cent of his company’s revenue is generated. “I tend to put the value of life above the value of the dollar,” said Stamp-Vincent, who praised frontine workers for bravery. “ We can start over if we have to. The only reason the death toll is where it is is because of distancing, not because the virus is not particularly nasty. “If we overwhelm the health-care system, we’re done. The death toll, start adding zeros. It’s going to be horrendous. You look south of the border to see how it’s not to be done.” Ron Betts is co-owner of Treetop Flyers, the ziplining company in Chase that was slated to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2020. “It feels more realistic that this might be a year off,” Betts said. There is no way around physicaldistancing guidelines for Treetop, which requires guides to be in close contact with customers, who travel together in vans to reach their launch points. Betts expects the support of Kamloopsians to continue in the future, but wonders how traffic from Albertans and international travellers — who represent more than 50 per cent of the company’s business — will be affected. The general condition of pocket-

books is also on his mind. “How much appetite is there for people to spend money on things they don’t have to?” Betts asked. “We don’t have an answer. The other side of the coin is people might be going, ‘Holy shit, I’ve been in the house for two months. I just want to do something outside.’ We might even see a bump.” Betts and his wife, co-owners of Alive and Well Massage Therapy Clinic, are mostly pleased with government reaction to the pandemic. “They had some loopholes at the start. It felt like they missed the mark for some small businesses,” Betts said. “I think they addressed it. I’m satisfied.” Cory Clark, executive director for Kamloops Heritage Railway, is more concerned for others in town, such as the struggling BC Wildlife Park, but he frets over disappearing grants and donations. “We don’t have the overhead,” Clark said, noting there are no plans to run trains any time soon. “We don’t have to feed animals But absolutely it has affected us. We’re a charity. Where we usually get grant money from, they’re starting to pivot their funding to help business recover from COVID. It isn’t available any more.” Packing customers into trains

doesn’t meld with physical-distancing guidelines. There have been no layoffs, but there is no money to employ two summer students. Some of Kamloops Heritage Railway’s regular volunteers are among the demographic most vulnerable to the virus — seniors. Clark said plans are brewing to provide some sort of customer experience while still adhering strictly to physical-distancing guidelines.“ Sometimes, I think, you know, let’s start off slow,” Clark said when asked for his take on opening more businesses. “Then I look at our demographic in our back shop. If anything happened to any of those guys, I couldn’t live with myself. “I’m happy with how the government is doing, taking the slow, methodic approach and really listening to the science.” DeSantis could not think of any tourism-driven business in Kamloops that has escaped unscathed. “We can’t invite people to our city, but we can continue to tell the Kamloops story,” she said, asking KTW readers to check out the ykastrong.com website. “Where our tagline has historically been Explore Kamloops, it’s now Explore Kamloops Later, when it is safe and responsible to do so.”

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A Kamloops tailor is putting his skills to use by crafting thousands of masks for city residents in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus that has infected more than 2,200 British Columbians. Alex Zalmai, owner of Thompson Cleaners and Tailors in Sahali Mall, said he is charging $8 per face mask — just enough to cover the material cost. He said he started making masks in March after hearing from customers that there was a need. “I responded to their demand,” he said. “People were asking for masks and we are the main tailor in town.” Zalmai said he had to bump his price up from $7 to $8 last week in response to increased material costs. He said the elastic used in the ear bands is especially hard to come by right now. Despite the modest price tag, Zalmai said he has been giving masks away to those who can’t afford to pay. “The people who can afford to pay that $8, we take it,” he said. “If they cannot afford it, they can just take it.” Health experts say wearing

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want and not a need, then I might look at making it a business. But right now, we’re not making a penny off this. The goal is to just make as many masks as possible for the community.” Those looking for more information or to purchase a mask from Zalmai can call his shop at 250-682-2084.

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Clearwater keeping residents fit, healthy with free online classes Clearwater has shifted its rec classes online, since COVID has nixed face-toface classes for now. It’s free to anyone, not just district residents, and covers fitness for all ages and energies, including chair yoga for seniors, Total Body “Konditioning” for cardio enthusiasts, even a short, daily inspirational talk. It’s on the Clearwater Community Recreation and Healthy Living Program Facebook page and folks can participate in a live class or at a time that suits them. Clearwater CAO Leslie Groulx says healthy living is a philosophy of council and they felt maintaining rec programs now is more important than ever to the community’s well-being. I couldn’t agree more, another lovely example of “Working Together.”

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Fundraising events moving online amid pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has led to cancellation of myriad events, some of which have pivoted to become online happenings. • The annual Gur Singh Memorial Golf Tournament will continue this year — but, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fundraiser will see participants driving, chipping and putting on a virtual golf course. The Kamloops Brain Injury Association has been running the tourney, which raises money for the organization, for 17 years and has found an online platform on which golfers can take part in a virtual golf

tournament and support the cause. The tournament was scheduled to be held on Sept. 11 at The Dunes at Kamloops Golf Course. The online platform and tournament details will be released later. In the meantime, an online raffle has been launched in a bid to recover funds from a lost June event, the KBIA’s Garden Tour. The KBIA Better Days raffle starts in May and features three prizes. For more information on the KBIA and the raffle, go online to kbia.ca. • Speakers, poetry readings and musical performances will highlight

the altered agenda of the Kamloops Walk for Peace, the Environment and Social Justice, which will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, through the online videoconferencing program Zoom Webinar. In past years, hundreds of people would meet at the downtown Kamloops Regional Farmers’ Market on a Saturday in May and march through the streets before returning to the market and taking part in a festival in the schoolyard of the former Stuart Wood elementary. This year, participants can go online to https://zoom.us/webinar/

register/WN_kla1e2eUTYSCIyPsWWLu3A to register for the event. • The Walk for Alzheimer’s will take place online on Sunday, May 31. The event will start at 9 a.m. and can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection. Participants will be able to stream the walk live, while joining in the fun from their living room, backyard or balcony. The broadcast will feature participants from all across Canada who will share their personal stories of how dementia has affected their life, as well as competing in fun challeng-

We already know Kamloops is a kind place – and with the COVID-19 crisis, there are more opportunities than ever to celebrate that. That’s what our new Kindloops program, presented by Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union, is all about. We’re going to celebrate all the acts of kindness Kamloopsians are doing for each other right now. All you have to do to participate is give the name of a local individual who’s done something kind for someone else in Kamloops. We’re going to publish those submissions in Kamloops This Week every week for the next

es and walking in a safe space. Money raised will help fund programs and services to support people living with dementia in Kamloops. They will also help enable research into the causes of and cure for dementia. To register, go online to walkforalzheimers.ca. • The Kamloops Kidney Walk had been scheduled for Sept. 20 at McDonald Park. Instead, the event will take place on Sunday, June 7, via a virtual walk. The virtual walks are being called Walk The Block. More information is available online at kidneywalk.ca.

12 weeks, and pick one random submission each week. The person who performed that act of kindness and the person who nominated them will each get a $25 gift certificate to a local restaurant. Then, when the COVID-19 crisis lifts, we’re going to put all the entries together into a special commemorative edition, celebrating all the acts of kindness that have been nominated, and pick one random entry. The person who performed that act and the person who nominated them will each win a prize of $500 worth of gift certificates to local restaurants!

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THIS WEEK’S KINDLOOPS STORIES: CHANDRA COLLINS: I joined Caremongering - Kamloops some weeks ago on Facebook. This is a wonderful group who have all banned together to help as much as they can. I had not been there long when I noticed the kind heart of Jan Diana. She was doing everything she personally could to help people by shopping for them, doing food bank runs, giving information for bottle donations to the food bank at General Grants, helping to find phones for people needing help due to domestic violence and to buying extreme amounts of hand sanitizer, bottling and then delivering to people who needed. Her only hope is to get enough donations to purchase more as she needs it for people. Most of her answers to people in the group start with “of course”. This lady embodies Kindness. Thank you Jan from all of us to you for being so awesome.

NL TURCOTT: Thanks to the generous donation of Copier Transparency Films by Karl Meyer, Kamloops Maker’s Space made 720 face shields that are being delivered to front line workers out in the community. TRACEY BOGIE: My 69-year-old mother works full time as a care aid at Ponderosa Lodge. She has crocheted (more then she could count) ear savers for the staff at work. She would never toot her own horn.

SHELLEY FORD: Nathan and Corey Wallace making ear savers for no charge. They have distributed more than 400 to healthcare workers and currently making them for the BCNU (an order of 4000). PINA RUSSO: My goal is to raise $5000 for a few studios where i practice at - i started this initiative as a Birthday fundraiser - At this time i am @ $900 - I will run the fundraiser till May 15th - Link of fundraiser and more information is located here - Thank u! www.facebook.com/donate/ 223079712301445/10163439584585597/

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Cordo Resto + Bar and Valley First, Cordo Resto + Bar Valley First, a division of First Westand Credit Union, aare division ofaFirst West Credit Union, offering family-style barbecue are offering family-style barbecue available foratakeout on Mother’s available for takeout on Mother’s Day, which arrives on Sunday, May Day, 10. which arrives on Sunday, May 10.For every order of the set menu For every order of the setMitch menu prepared by executive chef prepared by executive chef Mitch Shafer, Cordo Resto + Bar and Valley Shafer, Cordo + Bar First will each Resto donate $5 toand theValley First will each donate $5 part to the Kamloops Food Bank as of Valley Kamloops Bank initiative. as part of Valley First’s FeedFood the Valley First’s Feedcan thebe Valley initiative. Orders delivered free of Orders can be delivered free of

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e’re on Korcula, Croatia’s sixthlargest island, a 47-kilometre long gem edged by beaches and quiet coves. Old Town is the primary magnet, a historical maze of charming streets that reflect four centuries of Venetian domain. Branching away from this historical hub are country roads that lead to quaint villages and tranquil shores. Accompanied by friends on this trip, we decide to visit some sites on our bikes. Offering an up-close encounter with this scenic countryside, our mode of transport will hopefully burn off some of the countless calories we’ve recently taken on while on our cruise ship. Steps from where our vessel is docked, we select our two-wheelers from a bike shop and review the suggested routes. From this main hub to the fishing village of Racisce we can parallel the shoreline, which bisects several towns. After reaching our destination, we’ll have an opportunity to cool off with a swim. By the sounds of this ride, we just might have to, as it claims to be challenging and very curvy. Wanting something with less slope, we cross this one off the list. The next option is cycling to the south part of the island where the beautiful bays of Orlandusa, Pavja

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Luka and Rashohatica await. We would be able to coast our bikes all the way down to the shoreline to reach them. The problem would be the grunting ascent on our return. It claims to be a steeper ride than we wanted and so off the list it goes. Fortunately the five-kilometre ride from Korcula to the seaside gem of Lumbarda seemed doable for our aging quads. It’s claimed to be an easier workout with only a few hills. “Switch it into low gear,” my husband Brent, calls out soon after we break away from the city core and come to another rise. “And give it a little pedal power.” Although my heart rate is already doing triple time, the ascents are moderate and I’m still able to enjoy the rolling views. Like most of the Croatian islands, the interior is densely wooded with verdant pine. For this

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reason, Greek settlers, named it Black Corfu. Carved into this lush landscape are rows of grape vines to be turned into some of Croatia’s finest wines. Orchards of olives also thrive here in the warmth of the sun. Drobnica and Lastovka are considered to be two of the best varieties as they are rich in polyphenols, making their oil incredibly healthy. Although tempted by the offerings, we’re literally on a roll, so we pedal on by. The welcoming seaside village of Lumbarda is snuggled into a picturesque bay. Red roofed homes nestle into its lush hillsides and sailboats bob in the clearwater harbour. Seasonal restaurants and taverns offer local specialties topped off with a view and kiosks promote a variety of activities, ranging from

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boat tours to water sports. Fishing, winemaking and stonemasonry are the primary trades found in this hamlet of 1,200 inhabitants. It reveals a rich history dating back to Greek Times more than 2,000 years ago. Researchers found evidence the Illyrian tribes had once colonized the region and so, it was the beauty and allure of Lumbarda, which attracted prosperous shipbuilders as early as the 16th century, building summer houses called “kastels” across the village. Our mission and reward for completing this Croatian spin class is some chill time at the beach. Nearby, is the popular Bilin Zal, a sandy strip sheltered in a lagoonlike bay where we re-energize at one of the two tapas cafes, recuperating on a rented deck chair. “How about cycling just a little farther,” my re-energized husband,

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n just two weeks, the unofficial start of summer and the outdoor recreation season will be upon us. Typically, it’s the Victoria Day May long weekend that sparks people’s desire to get outdoors and recreate. In a normal season, our parks are full and our lakes overrun as folks from all parts of B.C. and Alberta descend on the Interior to get their fill of the outdoors. It’s no mystery why it happens. The weather is usually incredible and, after long winters inside, there is a tremendous desire to breathe some fresh air. As well, the Interior is blessed with an abundance of wild beauty. It’s natural for people who have even the smallest interest in nature to want to experience what we so often take for granted. I suspect this year, after all we have faced through the last several weeks, the desire for many people to want to visit our neck of the woods this long weekend is stronger than ever. In past years, I have joked (sort of) about how I wish there were a gate we could swing shut across the Coquihalla Highway, sealing off the Interior to invading Lower Mainlanders on the May long weekend. There has been nothing more annoying to me in some years than the sight of campers set up beside every puddle and pond. This year, however, I’m setting aside the petty little part of me that thinks that, as a local resident, I have some right of ownership to our immediate backcountry. I am genuinely hoping people will make the drive and find a wild spot to call home for a few days. I want people to find a connection with nature because I know how valuable it is to have such a connection when things are tough. Of course, it’s irrelevant that I am OK with the annual May long weekend invasion this year — just as it was meaningless that I have

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NARRATIVE been against it for so many years. It happens anyway and, unless the government is prepared to shut down access to all Crown lands, it will this year as well. Parks and rec sites may be closed, but the vast majority of our province’s wilderness is not. There is nothing stopping folks from setting up camp in the backwoods where they please. The hordes will come. All of this is leading me to make a plea to government — open our parks. It makes the most sense. All we are doing by keeping parks closed is driving more people into our most undeveloped and environmentally sensitive places. Do we really want to see thousands of paper plate signs nailed to trees, providing direction to countless improvised fire pits at the end of every logging road? Please, open the parks. I can’t see how provincial campgrounds pose much of a risk to the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The people you might curl up with in a tent or a small camper are inevitably the same people you curl up with at home. Camping is a family activity and families need ways to spend time together outside the confinements of their homes, especially when we have been as cooped as we have over the past several weeks. Our parks are already wonder-

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fully spaced out. Campsites are located many metres apart from neighbouring spots. The only communal areas in most parks are outhouses and such and, with a bit of common sense, it will be easy enough for people to protect themselves and others. With all that in mind, I hope government officials recognize there is a flood building that cannot be contained. Let the people

come. Let them have their time with their families and close friends in beautiful places. We all need it. And let them come to parks and rec sites that have the services to support them, in places where the environmental impact of an onslaught of people can be mitigated for and managed. Keeping our parks closed as the long weekend approaches achieves nothing. People will still

get out. There is more to be lost than gained by keeping parks closed. Robert Koopmans is an avid angler and hunter who spends as much time as possible in B.C.’s wild places. He also hosts the Hunting & Fishing British Columbia podcast (find it on Apple Podcasts). To share a thought, send an email to info@theoutdoornarrative.com.

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Tranquille Football Club men posed under goalposts in May 1909, the team dog (bottom left) donning his owner’s cap. Former Kamloops Youth Soccer Association executive director Keith Liddiard obtained the photo from BC Soccer archives, along with another one featuring the 1899 Kamloops Football Club squad. That photo is on A27, with a story on Liddiard and his work to preserve the province’s soccer history.

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Some Kootenay International Junior Hockey League teams may fold without financial assistance from the government, according to commissioner Jeff Dubois. Kamloops Storm general manager Matt Kolle said his junior B club is treading water, thoroughly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but not in imminent danger of ceasing operations. “We can’t make any progress because we’re at home,” Kolle said. “Everything is at a standstill and the outlook on all our revenue generators is not good.” Kolle offered a caveat — the Storm are familiar with tempest financial conditions and perhaps better prepared than most to batten down the hatches. “At some level, we’re in familiar ground from where we’ve functioned the last few years,” Kolle

said. “Our plan is to be running this year. We’re not a team out there, right now, that says we’re going black.” Kolle said the Storm have four revenue streams — player fees, sponsorship, ticket sales and camps. Player fees and camps represent about 90 per cent of the club’s operating budget. Kolle spoke to KTW in March, before the shutdown, and said his plan for growth centres around lowering player fees by improving in other areas. That has become impossible. Camps have been cancelled, sponsors are disappearing instead of

hopping on board and turnstiles are locked until further notice. Frustration percolated when Kolle spoke about the timing of the pandemic. A shift in Storm headquarters — back to McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre in 2020-2021 after a failed stint at Memorial Arena — was to bring a boon in off-ice success that would eventually lead to victories and sustained franchise health, he said. Kolle forecasted between 300 and 400 fans per game (worth an extra $30,000 to $40,000 per season, he said) and noted North Shore businesses were eager to form sponsorship partnerships. Boosts from those avenues would allow the Storm to charge players much less than $8,000, the current fee, which is among the highest in the league. It seems unlikely Kamloops will be able to bring that number down if there is hockey this season and Kolle expects other franchises

may have to increase player fees. “Other teams in the KIJHL, they may have to adopt our operations structure,” he said. “A lot of them function off fan support, sponsors. They’re the only show in town. They might have to structure based off fees. But how many families have had their work impacted? Going to families and asking $8,000 a season, the pool of players is going to be a lot smaller.” The potential for another abbreviated season, cancelled spring tryouts and the likelihood of decreased sponsorship and ticket sales are among reasons Dubois said the KIJHL will apply for provincial and federal assistance. “When you put all of that together, the impact at the individual team level could very well be in the tens of thousands of dollars,” Dubois said in a press release. “And when you factor in all 20 teams in our league, it

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wouldn’t be a stretch to project an overall impact of a million dollars or more.” The commissioner has the Storm’s backing. “The KIJHL and the BCHL, we have a leg to stand on,” Kolle said referencing the venerable junior A league, noting the Storm will play on the Olympic-size ice full-time when hockey returns. “We pay our taxes. We’re 100 per cent impacted and we’re eligible for some financial support, as well.” Kolle is trying to remain positive about returning to the ice in 2020-2021, but doubts persist. “I don’t want to say it because it’s against all my beliefs and what I want to see, but it looks like things are being pushed further and further into the future,” Kolle said. “We’re in a democracy and it’s something that’s not in our control. For now, let’s be hopeful that we can stay above water. It does look like we’re in a tough position, doesn’t it?”

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Camera catches man using stolen credit cards On Sunday, April 12, a vehicle in Kamloops was broken into and a wallet inside was stolen. Later, credit cards from the wallet were used at local convenience stores. The male suspect using the cards is white, in his 30s, with scruffy facial hair. He was wearing a black hoodie and black ball cap with red accents. If you know his name, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Cigarette smoking man steals scooter Sometime overnight as May 1 became May 2 (Friday into Saturday), a man broke into a backyard and stole a mobility scooter. The suspect appears to be white, with short hair and scruffy facial hair. He was wearing a head lamp, smoking a cigarette and carrying a bicycle. He was wearing lightcoloured clothing and carrying a backpack. The scooter stolen was a red Shop Ride mobility scooter. If you have information on the theft, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

‘Cheque’ out the photo and help identify fraudster In early February, numerous personal cheques were fraudulently cashed by a woman. She is white and has dark hair. She was wearing a dark jacket over a grey sweater and a choker-style necklace. Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) if you recognize her.

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Phil and Grace Hiom, the Kamloops couple that runs Dirty Feet Trail Series, will run 50 miles each in 24 hours to raise money for the Kamloops Food Bank.

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Phil and Grace Hiom were training to race through the Alps at this time last year. Their marquee circuit of 2020 might end up being a 3.3-kilometre loop through Upper Sahali. The Kamloops couple that runs the Dirty Feet Trail Series plans to trek 100 miles — 50 miles each — in 24 hours to raise money for the Kamloops Food Bank, a likely sleepless endeavour slated to begin at 10 a.m. on May 22. “The food bank is obviously going to be in desperate need during this pandemic,” Phil said. “We’re trying to keep ourselves occu-

pied and busy while we wait for this to pass through so we can get back to operations.” The Hioms have experience staying alert and active for 24 hours, but never without competition to provide motivation. A short, repetitive course through familiar territory in their own neighbourhood will not provide the same vistas that spurred them last summer at the Courmayeur Champex Chamonix, the 101-kilometre race through the Alps of Italy and Switzerland and into France. The Hioms are creating a webpage through which donations will be accepted. When live, it can be accessed through dirtyfeet.ca and the

company’s social media channels. Phil and Grace will take turns on the loop, each making the journey once per hour, running along Gleneagles Drive, climbing trails up to Robson Drive and heading back down to Gleneagles Drive. “We’d love to have a honk or a wave,” Phil said, noting Dirty Feet events are on hold during the COVID-19 crisis. “We’re going to get the word out to our neighbourhood, first of all, so they know what’s happening and, second, so they don’t call the police when there are people running through the night in their backyard area.” Donate any time to the Kamloops Food Bank online at kamloopsfoodbank.org.

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The 1899 Kamloops Football Club lads were ready for picture day. Coaches, toting pipes, bookend the team in the photograph, which features clodhopper boots, not cleats, what appears to be a leather soccer ball, nothing like today’s much-lighter offerings, and thick garb that would have roasted under the River City sun, with no ultra-lite material to be found. A few of the men brandish questionable facial hair, proving some things never change, but the crisp picture, snapped in a lavishlooking room, is otherwise an insightful look into the past. Keith Liddiard, formerly executive director for the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association, sent the photo to local media, along with a note mentioning his involvement in establishing the BC Soccer Hall of Fame and Heritage Archive, found online at heritage.bcsoccer. net/hall-of-fame/. The website includes three main sections — Hall of Fame, Roll of Honour and Heritage Archive — each of which benefit from a filtered search tool. Former BC Soccer president

The Kamloops Football Club men posed for this photo in 1899, according to BC Soccer archives.

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I recently heard the classic Police song, Don’t Stand so Close to Me. In all the years of hearing that song, I would gleefully sing and bop along to it without paying much attention. In this new era of physical distancing, that tune could be the theme song of 2020. There are others, too, like George Thorogood’s I Drink Alone, Billy Idol’s Dancing With Myself, Georgia Satellites’ Keep Your Hands To Yourself — and so many more. There’s no doubt we are all so much more aware of hygiene and cleanliness and keeping our distance. While we are a long way from mass gatherings, concerts, festivals and conferences, I know some couples who are just waiting and wondering when they will be able to touch each other again — or even for the first time. One couple I set up two years ago are in a unique situation. They are happy, in love and, until this pandemic, they were thrilled with their relationship. Here’s the

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situation — they don’t live together. Of course, over the last two years, they have stayed over and happily display affection, but one of them happens to work in health care, so they are following the guidelines diligently and haven’t even held hands since the pandemic was declared. Another couple I set up a month ago are enjoying phone conversations, FaceTime sessions, physical-distance hikes and games of golf, but by the sounds of things, what they are ready for is some physical touching. These are tough times for couples in such situations and I hope

they remain patient and creative as they await their first kiss, regardless if it is their first kiss since the pandemic started or their first kiss ever. The physical distancing certainly doesn’t have to interfere with romance, flirting or even sexting between couples. Regardless, this is going to be a test of willpower and perseverance for a while longer. For those couples who are chomping at the bit and going stir crazy without the physical touch, think of how amazing it will be when it happens. Think of others in these kinds of scenarios, like new grandparents who cannot yet cuddle the new baby, or those married couples in their 90s who are separated by a window after so many years together, or the doctor sleeping in his garage to keep his family safe. There are so many stories of strength and resilience, so it’s really true that we are all in this together. I was talking to my cousin’s 13-year-old daughter and she told

me she and her best friend take a blanket and a picnic basket and hike up a trail. There, they each sit on their blankets six feet apart, eat cupcakes and watch the sunset. That sounds delightful and is a fantastic date idea. In the words of Dr. Bonnie Henry, this is for now, not forever. And, to borrow a cliché: Good things come to those who wait. I really admire couples who have stayed the course and are doing their part. It shows great empathy and selflessness. Once physical distancing is over, we can have a new playlist of songs to look forward to, such as Journey’s Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’, Dan HIll’s Sometimes When We Touch and Hootie and the Blowfish’s Hold my Hand. If you are happy, single and ready to meet a partner in life, contact me by email at holmes@ wheretheheartis.ca. Then everyone can put Foreigner’s Feels Like the First Time on their playlist.

of keeping old programs, many of which he put together himself. Those now appear online,

along with photos Liddiard tracked down for the Roll of Honour page, which to date features 18 Kamloopsians. The Heritage Archive page links to three sections: historical photos, histories and stories and historical documents. “I was going through all the Kamloops teams I could find to remind myself of all the people, the coaches, the managers, and I think that’s great,” Liddiard said, noting rosters and game recaps can be found by clicking on programs. “Roger has done an absolutely outstanding job. It’s more than a Hall of Fame. It’s an archive.” Documents and images can be submitted to archives@bcsoccer. net. The project has renewed Liddiard’s interest in digging into the Kamloops Museum and Archives, from which he plans to explore the origins of the game in the city. “There is just so little documented evidence of the history of the game in Kamloops, both from an adult and youth perspective,” Liddiard said, noting the pandemic is keeping him out of the archives for now. “I’m determined now to do it. I intend to as soon as I can.”

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The Kamloops Ice Devils claimed the Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association atom Female Super League title before the pandemic pre-empted seasons across the country. Pictured in the front row, left to right, are Kensie Cheveldave, Claire Kozoris, Haidyn Ten Veen, Gracie Pearson and Sophia Beck. In the second row are Julia Jamieson, Paige Conat, Olivia Huss, Allison Plowe, Ryen Scott, Dania Horvat, Kaia Fletcher and Emmerson Brown. In the third row are assistant coach Bryan Plowe, head hoach Mike Brown, team support staff members Jordan Cheveldave, Shane Kozoris, Dale Fletcher and Derek Swan and power skating instructor Nina Hrycewich. Missing from photo are players Aubrey Emsland, Layla Yeo, Morgan Renyk and team manager Kirstine Scott. Regular-season champion Kamloops was 5-0 in the playoffs in March in Sicamous, outscoring opponents 37-7.

WolfPack land top basketball prospect Vujisic Sasha Vujisic has potential to be a cornerstone player for the TRU WolfPack men’s basketball team. The 6-foot-10 forward led the Burnaby South Rebels to the 2020 4A B.C. High School Basketball Championship, taking control in the second half of the final to finish with 15 points and 20 rebounds in a 70-58 victory over the Kelowna Owls in March in Langley. Vujisic, who had options to play south of the border, has committed to play for TRU beginning this fall. Goran Nogic, head coach of the WolfPack women’s basketball team, coached Vujisic at North Vancouver-based 3D Basketball Academy. “Sasha is definitely one of the best players in all of Canada,” Nogic said in a TRU Sports Information press release.

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“As long as he continues to progress, he will be very good,” Clark said. “Typically, bigger players take a little longer to develop. With freshmen, body development and fitness are always a process.” Vujisic and the Rebels claimed bronze in 2019 and gold in 2018 at the provincial 4A basketball championships.

Vujisic, a first-team tournament all-star in 2018, was injured in the 2019 B.C. semifinal, a 75-64 loss to eventual champion Lord Tweedsmuir. He suffered a leg fracture prior to the 2019-2020 campaign, but joined his team in January in time for the stretch run. “Goran recruited me to his academy in the summer of my Grade 9 year,” Vujisic said. “At the time, I was basically just a mobile 6-foot-5 big who had no fundamentals. “Since then, Goran has been teaching me the game of basketball and worked with me 1-on-1 on my skills many times over the past few years. Goran is someone I know and trust. Having someone like that around when you are going somewhere unfamiliar is always helpful.” — TRU WOLFPACK SPORTS INFORMATION

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In honour of excessively demonstrative mothers

t is indeed disconcerting to realize Anna Jarvis, the woman who campaigned tirelessly to get a proclamation passed for establishing an official National Mother’s Day in the U.S., would later call for its abrogation. As the ninth among 11 children, Jarvis got the inspiration to begin the annual tradition from a prayer she learned from her mother. Upon the death of her mother, she could not shake the small prayer out of her head. Starting with the Mother’s Day celebration in her own city of Philadelphia, Jarvis fought hard and ultimately managed to get the day observed in some 45 U.S. states before President Woodrow Wilson declared the second Sunday of May as a national day in honour of all American mothers. In the Bible, mothers were counted higher in the family by the Israelites. Jesus also placed his mother on a high level. On the cross, in spite of his pain and suffering, He showed his respect for his mother and made pro-

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vision for her care. Among the many functions performed daily by mothers for which they are to be honoured are: • Mothers love their children (2 Kings 4:1). In this passage, a mother loved her two sons so much that she did not want them to go into slavery under a creditor. She cried to a man of God for help. Today, many young people are under the slavery of Satan, sin, evil habits and addictions of various types. God has given mothers the important responsibility to love their children not only by providing their physical needs, but by crying unto the Lord for their spiritual health so that they would be free from their enemies.

• Mothers, pray for the children if you love them so that God will have mercy upon them. In Mark 7:24-30, a mother came to Jesus requesting him to heal her daughter. Jesus, in turn, gave her some reason for not immediately healing the girl. But the mother continued with her request. She humbled herself so much that Jesus, sensing her deep love, healed the girl. If we humble ourselves and pray continually, Jesus will heal our generation and our childrenThe Holy Spirit will come down upon them. They will see visions and even prophesy. • Mothers comfort their children (Isaiah 66:13). In the Bible, God says, “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.” Children need their mother as they grow up and face changes in lives. As they leave home, they may develop emotional problems. They need a friend to share their problems with. Mother is their best friend who can understand them and comfort them when they are discouraged in life, when they cannot cope

with their studies, when they are not successful and when they can’t keep friendship. God has given special quality to mothers to win the confidence of their children, listen to them, and counsel them so that they would be comforted. When mothers don’t carry out their responsibilities, they lose their children. Then the children will find comfort in other people, things, and places. Mothers need to give time to their children. They need your presence and comfort. • Mothers are a teacher’s teacher (Proverbs 31:1). Here the writer of this chapter is mentioned as King Lemuel saying what his mother taught him. A mother is the first teacher in the family. She teaches the word of God. She teaches obedience and discipline in the family. I am sure that before taking Samuel to the house of God, his mother Hannah taught her son to work hard, to obey the elderly and to listen when someone shares wisdom. A mother gave these lessons to Samuel to

A list of virtual church services Kamloops Alliance Church, kamloopsalliance.com; Valleyview Bible Church, valleyviewchurch.ca/live; Oasis Church, weareoasischurch.ca; Kamloops Full Gospel Tabernacle, kfgt.ca; First Baptist Church, firstbaptistkamloops.org; Summit Drive Church, summitdrive.com; Christ Community Church,

christcommunitykamloops.com; St. Andrew’s Lutheran, standrewslutheran.ca; Kamloops Free Methodist Church, kamfm.ca; Sahali Fellowship, facebook.com/sahalifellowship; St. George’s Anglican Church, territoryofthepeople.ca; River City Church, therivercitychurch.com; St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, standrewskamloops.com;

Kamloops Seventh Day Adventist, kamloopsadventist.ca; St. Paul’s Cathedral, kamloopsanglicancathedral.com; Kamloops United Church, kamloopsunited.ca; Gateway City Church, gcchurch.ca; Southwest Community Church, swcc.ca; Sahali Fellowship, sahalifellowship.com; Bible Truth Church, bibletruth.ca.

whom God Himself spoke. With these qualities, God chose Samuel to be the priest in place of Eli. Hannah did not have pay any donation to get the higher position for her son. She taught him, disciplined him and prepared him for his vocation in life. Our nation equally needs godly mothers. God gives much importance to mothers in the Bible, but mothers need to realize their important responsibilities and duties. Emperor Napoleon was once asked, “What is the greatest need of the French nation?” He replied, “The greatest need of France is a

nation of mothers.” Mothers, you can see from this answer (and from the Bible) how important you are. You can build your family and thereby you can help build the nation. As poet William Wallace wrote, “The hands that rock the cradles save the world.” Sadly, the commercialization of Mother’s Day led Jarvis to detest the day for which she struggled in honour of motherhood. She came to a point where she was arrested for causing trouble to sellers of Mother’s Day merchandises. During the last days of her life, she knocked on every door to get a

petition signed to abolish Mother’s Day. Jarvis struggled not to let the real motivation and the true spirit of Mother’s Day die. It’s high time to ditch the materialism behind the day and give our mothers what they deserve: love, respect and honour. Narayan Mitra is a volunteer chaplain at Thompson Rivers University. KTW welcomes submisions to its Faith page. Columns should be between 600 and 800 words in length and can be emailed to editor@kamloops thisweek.com. Please include a very short bio and a photo.

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Should I put off buying a home until after the pandemic? During lockdown many Canadians are wondering whether to postpone their home-buying until after things ‘return to normal’. If you are planning to buy, should you wait to purchase? It depends. For those who have health complications or simply cannot bring themselves to look at properties for fear of getting sick I wholeheartedly recommend that they wait. Focus on staying healthy and look to get back

into the market later. But what about those who are waiting in hopes that there is a significant market correction? I have heard from several buyers who are holding off so they can ‘time the market’ and buy a home (usually their first incidentally) at a huge discount. This is a mistake. While it is true that real estate transactions are significantly down, this doesn’t represent a true reduction

in demand. (Excluding commercial real estate) COVID-19 has frozen many real estate transactions, but there are still many who want to buy and sell and are simply waiting to do so. We still need roofs over our heads, and lenders are still funding mortgages. Immigration is a huge driver of our real estate market and there is no shortage of people looking to come to Canada. Most people cannot successfully time markets – data

indicates people do the exact opposite - there is a reason that those rare individuals who can are paid not in tens of thousands, but tens of millions. If you moving to town for a job, buy a home. If you want to become a homeowner for the first-time, do so. If you are upgrading to your dream home, get it done. If you want to time the markets, best of luck – the opportunity costs are significant.

Contact me for more information on these and other tips that can save you money

250.571.9711• james@jamesdyment.ca #101-388 1st Ave Kamloops, BC, V2C 6W3

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A19-7155 DALLAS DRIVE $79,900 • MLS®154651

103-1295 12TH STREET $205,000 • MLS®145333

4424 WESTSYDE ROAD $229,000 • MLS®154424

113-245 GORDONHORN CRESCENT $239,900 • MLS®155469

COMMERCIAL

DALLAS • Great starter or downsizer with 3 bdrms & 1 bathroom • Updated kitchen, bathroom, windows • Pets + rentals allowed with park approval • Quick possession possible

WESTSYDE

BROCKLEHURST • Fully finished commercial strata unit move-in ready with very good quality finishings • For single use or divide into 2 different uses with moveable dividing wall • Approx. 1205 sq. ft. with 3 parking stalls

44-1221 HUGH ALLAN DRIVE $269,900 • MLS®154935

ABERDEEN

• Mountain and river views • Close to all amenities

72-650 HARRINGTON ROAD $399,900 • MLS®154984

• Immaculate 2 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouse in West Pine Villas

• Updated furnace and central air

• Rancher style all on one level with over 1200 sq ft of living space

• Quick possession possible

• 1 dog/cat allowed with strata permission. No rentals allowed

WESTSYDE

BROCKLEHURST • Immaculate rancher style home with 3+2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and main floor laundry • Double garage with 220 plug and full basement • Close to all amenities and a pleasure to view!

• Immaculate condition with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms • Very peaceful and private setting

2205 BARBARA AVENUE $599,900 • MLS®155746 W NE

BACHELOR HEIGHTS • Well maintained 3+1 bedroom 2 bathroom home in Bachelor Heights • Level entry rancher with full walk-out basement • Lots of updating including windows, patio, main bathroom, flooring, and more

904 INVERMERE COURT $559,900 • MLS®155885

• Beautiful North Thompson riverfront property on approx. 2.64 flat acres

8742 BADGER DRIVE $649,900 • MLS®156165

CAMPBELL CREE • Great family home with 3+1 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms built in 2012 • Partially finished bright walk-out basement with flat fenced backyard • Rancher style with main floor laundry

332 MELROSE PLACE $649,900 • MLS®156126

ICE

7495 RONLYN COURT $1,299,900 • MLS®154113 W NE

BROCKLEHURST • Approximate 0.39 acre waterfront lot with 3+2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • In-ground pool and detached double garage • Quick possession possible

DALLAS • Immaculate and updated 4+3 bedroom 3 bathroom family home • Updates include kitchen, furnace, central air, hot water tank, appliances, flooring, and more • Easy in-law suite potential and lots of parking including RV parking

• Great starter or downsizer in this immaculate 2 bed, 1 bath apartment • Bright end unit with lots of updating • No pets allowed, no rental restrictions

1615 GRIFFIN TERRACE $499,900 • MLS®155942

WESTSYDE

• 2 bedroom 1 bathroom townhouse with no rental restrictions

8576 WESTSYDE ROAD $574,900 • MLS®156206

SAHALI

• 0.56 acre building lot in nice Westsyde location

ICE

HEFFLEY

• Amazing 13.31 acre property with great views and only 20 minutes from downtown • Extensively renovated rancher style home with over 3800 square feet • Also includes updated 2700 sqft two-storey accessory building & detached double garage/workshop

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Butcher-Boy commercial meat grinder 3-hp. 220 volt. c/w attachments. $1300. 250318-2030.

VICTORIA DAY CLOSURE Kamloops This Week will be closed on Monday, May 18th, 2020 for the Victoria Day Statutory Holiday.

Personals Free rent, share a 4 bedroom house in country with old age pensioner, to female person over 65 years old must be in good health N/S, ND, pets ok. 778-765-5470

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KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 90,000 for $17,000/obo 250- 376-6607. Satellite phone Model Iridium 9505A handset w/attachments. $1300. 250-374-0650.

Free Free: 250-400 Goldfish all different sizes. Call 250-5540201.

Antiques Wrought iron beds $300/each. High chair $30. Cedar Hope Chest $400. Rocking chair $150. Oak dresser with mirror $475. 250372-8177.

Art & Collectibles 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

For Sale - Misc 1948 Ferguson rebuilt motor & extra parts has a util. snow blade & chains mostly original $2,500. 250-374-8285. 4 landscape ties treated 8ft long with spikes. $6.00 each. 250-573-2599. 5th wheel hitch $200. 250374-8285. 6hp Evinrude O/B motor. $600. 70 CFM air compressor. $750. 250-574-3794.

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6 drawer Walnut dresser w/ mirror & matching double bed exc cond $150. 250-374-7514. 8ft Antique Couch Couch & matching $200. 250-374-1541.

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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.

Generators/Motors/ Welders Champion Portable Generator 11250 starting watts / 9000 running watts, electric start. Asking $750 obo 250-5714501 after 5pm Diesel Generator Sim power single and 3-phase. 420 run time. $12,000/obo. 250-3766607.

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Arc Solomon snowboard w/bindings $325. 250-5787776.

Cash for gold and silver! Also buying coin collections, old money old jewelry Contact Todd 1-250-864-3521.

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

WE will pay you to exercise! Deliver Kamloops this Week Only 1 issue a week!

RVs/Campers/Trailers

Handyman for Hire. One call for all your Handyman needs. Free estimates. Blaine 250851-6055.

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2006 Dodge 2500 4x4 HD. w/1994 11ft. camper. $14,500/both. 778-220-7372.

Landscaping PETER’S YARD SERVICE Time to trim Cedar Hedges Tree pruning or removal Yard clean-up, Landscaping Licensed & Certiﬁed 250-572-0753

Lawn & Garden Gardens Rototilled. Tractor mounted tiller. Seniors discount. 250-376-4163.

For Sale by Owner $55.00 Special The special includes a 1x1.5 ad (including photo) that will run for one week (two editions) in Kamloops This Week. Our award winning paper is delivered to over 30,000 homes in Kamloops and area every Wednesday and Friday. Call or email us for more info: 250-374-7467 classifieds@ kamloopsthisweek.com

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Automotive Tires 4-Blizzaks M&S 245/45 R20 $600. 2-Laufenn 235/75 R15 winters on GM rims. $200. 250-376-6482. 4 - Nokian M&S. 215/70 R15 on 5-bolt Toyota mag rims. Exc tread. $250. 250-5541023.

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Set of 4 Alloy GM rims bolt pattern 5-100 fits Cavalier & other Chevy’s $80 Firm. Don 250-312-1777.

Renos & Home Improvement

Motorcycles

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Farm Services

2006 HD Blue Dyna Low Rider. 23000kms. Mint condition. $11,900.00. Call 250-851-1193

Classes & Courses

Mini Excavator and Dump Trailer for hire, stump & concrete removal and small demo jobs $75/hr. for Excavator or $95/hr. for Dump Trailer and Excavator. 250-554-4467.

Farm Services

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS - Regular & Screened Sizes -

PRESTIGE LOCAL ALARM MONITORING STATION

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* Lawn Mowing & Spring Preparation * Rototilling Reasonable Rates Free Estimates 250-319-2555

Scotch Pine trees smaller ponderosa in pots 2ft (50) $15 each obo 250-376-6607

Sports Equipment

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EMPLOYMENT Based on 3 lines 1 Issue.. . . . . . $1638

Grassbusters Lawn and Yard Care. Now booking for the 2020 season. 250-319-9340.

Dogwood bush. 4ft span has red stock. $25.00 250-3766607.

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

NORTH SHORE Sat & Sun, May 9th/10th. 9am5pm. Ottawa Place Yards of Sales. Plants, grass, pine trees, Japanese Iris, Dogwood, Raspberries +more. Restaurant meat slicer, 53 qt cooking pot, washer/dryer, airbed, antique greeting cards.

Plants/Shrubs/Trees

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Free: Perennial Bluebells 3-4ft high continual bloom. Ready to go. 250-376-6607.

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HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. June 20th and 21st. Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. May 10th, Sunday. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor: Bill 250376-7970

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DAN’S HANDYMAN SERVICES

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Collectibles & Classic Cars

RVs/Campers/Trailers 10.5ft Timberline truck camper exc cond,w/all the extras, must see, $8500 250-376-1123. 1972 Triple E motor home 25’ 77,000miles 402 Chev lots of extras $7,000 250-523-9495 2004 Cougar 5th wheel. 12ft slide. Excellent cond. $14,000/obo. 250-554-1744.

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

Domestic Cars 1997 Ford Probe. Red, 4cyl, std, A/C, 1-owner. 114,428kms. $2,500. 250-3767964.

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE

250-838-0111

2017 Yamaha R3 320CC, Liquid Cooled, ABS Brakes. Low Kms. $3,900.

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

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2000 Jaguar XK8 Convertible 4L, V-8, fully loaded. Exec shape. $15,500/obo. 250-3764163. 2006 Buick Allure CXS. 1owner. Fully loaded. Excellent condition. 207,000kms. $3,900/obo. 250-701-1557, 778-471-7694.

2010 Dodge Charger SXT Sedan. 4dr., AWD, V-6, auto. 50,001 kms. Must see to appreciate. $12,000. 250-374-1541.

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2013 Lincoln MKZ AWD 67,000 kmS White w/blk leather 4 DR SDN V6 Panoramic Sunroof $16,800 250-319-8784

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Sports & Imports

2009 Hyundai Sonata Ltd. 133,000 Kms, Sunroof AC Power locks and windows New brakes, No accidents Fully loaded. $7,350.00 Call Mate 250-851-0800

Business Opportunities ~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front.

Career Opportunities

Kamloops # recruitment agency

250-374-3853 General Employment

is looking for substitute distributors for door-to-door deliveries. Vehicle is required. For more information please call the Circulation Department at 250-374-0462

Rare mint 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster. 6cyl, 5spd. 43000kms. $20,000. 250-3773950.

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. $700. 250-819-9712, 250-672-9712. 2008 Hyundai Vera Cruz AWD. V-6, seats 7. 110,000kms. $7000. 374-6324

Trucks & Vans

2014 Ford Platinum 4x4 Crew-cab 3.5 Ecoboost, white with brown leather, Fully Loaded. Immaculate. 142,000kms. $26,300. 250-319-8784

Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information RECENT GRADE Contracting Company looking for career minded person to learn all facets of our industry. Must have Drivers Licence and be physically fit. Send resume to: bobmcd1@telus.net

Office/Clerical Kamloops United Church is looking for an Office Coordinator. This role is responsible for bookkeeping, payroll, publishing and admin. Full posting at: w w w. k a m l o o p s u n i t e d . c a . Deadline: May 11, 2020. Interviews will be on Zoom.

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PAPER ROUTES AVAILABLE DOWNTOWN Rte 311 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 423-676 1st Ave, 440-533 2nd Ave, 107-237 Battle St, 135-173 St Paul St. - 31 p. Rte 325 - 764-825 9th Ave, 805-979 Columbia St, 804-987 Dominion St, 805-986 Pine St. - 64 p. Rte 327 - 1103-1459 Columbia St, 1203-1296 Dominion St. - 38 p. Rte 334 - 975 13th St, 1104-1276 Pine St, 1201-1274 Pleasant St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 42 p. Rte 372 - 22-255 W. Battle St, 660 Lee Rd, 11-179 W. Nicola St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 50 p. LOWER SAHALI/SAHALI Rte 405 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Anvil Cres, Bestwick Crt E & W, 98-279 Bestwick Dr, Morrisey Pl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 47 p. Rte 449 - Assiniboine Rd, Azure Pl, Chino Pl, Sedona Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 90 p. Rte 455 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1780 Springview Pl. (Complex) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 35 p. Rte 456 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Springhaven Pl, Springridge Pl, 1730-1799 Springview Pl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 47 p. Rte 461 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Glen Gary Dr & Pl, Glencoe Pl, 700-799 Gleneagles Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 49 p. Rte 474 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Coppertree Crt, Trophy Crt. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 21 p. Rte 475 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Castle Towers Dr, Sedgewick Crt & Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 47 p. Rte 476 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tantalus Crt, Tinniswood Crt, 2018-2095 Tremerton Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 50 p. Rte 482 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 101-403 Robson Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 55 p. Rte 483 - Breakenridge Crt, Cathedral Crt, Grenville Pl, 409-594 Robson Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 59 p. Rte 492 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2000-2099 Monteith Dr, Sentinel Crt. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 35 p. ABERDEEN Rte 523 - 2300-2399 Abbeyglen Way, 750-794 Dunrobin Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 72 p. PINEVIEW VALLEY/ MT. DUFFERIN Rte 562 - Englemann Crt, 18021890 Lodgepole Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 66 p. Rte 564 - 2000-2099 Hugh Allan Dr, Pinegrass Crt. & St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 38 p. Rte 581 - Cannel Dr, Cascade St, 15081539 Hillside Dr, Mellors Pl. - 47 p. Rte 584 - 1752â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1855 Hillside Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 26 p.

Rte 586 - 1505-1584 Mt DuďŹ&#x20AC;erin Cres, 1575 Park Way, 15371569 Plateau Pl. - 27 p. Rte 590 - 1397 Copperhead Dr, Saskatoon Pl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 36 p.

BATCHELOR Rte 170 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Alview Cres, 16801770 Westsyde Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 60 p. Rte 175 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Norfolk Crt, Norview Pl, 821-991 Norview Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 38 p.

VALLEYVIEW Rte 603 - Chickadee Rd, Comazzetto Rd, Strom Rd, 1625-1648, 16521764 Valleyview Dr. - 40 p. Rte 605 - 1770-1919 Glenwood Dr, Knollwood Dr, Vicars Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 61 p. Rte 606 - Orchard Dr, Russet Wynd, 1815â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1899 Valleyview Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 39 p. Rte 607 - Cardinal Dr, 19092003 Valleyview Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 33 p. Rte 608 - Curlew Pl, & Rd, 19251980 Glenwood Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 70 p.

BROCKLEHURST Rte 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bonnie Pl, 2245-2255 Edgemount Ave, Mclean St, 2305-2396 Rosewood Ave, Shannon Pl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 45 P. Rte 31 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1008-1095 Desmond St, inglewood Dr, 1010-1088 Newton St, Oxford St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 57 P. Rte 35 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 500-651 Desmond St, Hycrest Pl, Mayfair St, Ridgeview Terr, 1805-1891 (Oddside)Tranquille Rd, Valdes Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 84 papers

DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE Rte 701 - Freda Ave, Klahanie Dr, Morris Pl, Shelly Dr, 901-935 Todd Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 31 p. Rte 751 - 5310 Barnhartvale Rd, Bogetti Pl, 5300-5599 Dallas Dr, 5485-5497 ETC Hwy, Viking Dr, Wade Pl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 64 p. Rte 754 - Hillview Dr, Mountview Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 40 p. Rte 759 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Beverly Pl, 6724-7250 Furrer Rd, McIver Pl, Pat Rd, Stockton Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 40 p.

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RAYLEIGH Rte 830 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chetwynd Dr, Stevens Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 55 p. Rte 831 - 4904-5037 Cammeray Dr, Mason Pl, Pinantan Pl, Reighmount Dr & Pl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 61 p. Rte 832 - Bolean Dr & Pl, Chilco Ave, Kathleen Pl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 58 p. Rte 833 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cameron Rd, Davie Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 44 p. Rte 836 - Cahilty Cres, Hyas Pl, 4551-4648 Spurraway Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 36 p. Rte 837 - Helmcken Dr, 46544802 Spurraway Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 24 p.

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GRAD PARTY Kamloops This Week will be honouring our 2020 Graduates in a special way. With social distancing in place we wanted to bring our graduates together in one place but at a distance.

Sophie Smith We are so proud of you! LOVE THE FAMILY

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Kenneth Robert Broad Ken passed away on April 26, 2020 at the age of 84 after an ongoing battle with health issues this past year. He leaves behind his wife Paula Broad and his children Jeff Kaminski, Chris (Lea) Kaminski, Tara (Terry) Connors, Gary (Maria) Scott, Mona Broad, Dan Scott, Doug Broad and grandchildren Kayla, Casimir, Ocean, Marissa, Madison, Henry and Delaney. Ken was an active member of Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Workers Union 170. Ken was very active in sports activities during his life, participating in mountain climbing, skiing, jogging and golfing. After he retired, he travelled to Mexico annually to pursue his passion of sport fishing. Many people were in awe about his ability to catch Dorado (Mahi Mahi), which he generously shared with family and the community. Come spring, he also loved working in his yard and garden at home in Kamloops.

Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

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Arthur Frederick Cousineau Arthur Frederick Cousineau was born at Royal Inland Hospital on April 29,1959. Through his life he made a full geographical circle as he lived his early life in Ashcroft and Cache Creek area before moving to Dunster, BC in 1967. He moved back to Ashcroft/Cache Creek in 1977 and, after marrying Suzanna in 1994, moved to Kamloops where they had their two sons Tyler and Terry. Art enjoyed watching his sons play sports and even coached baseball while Tyler was on the team. Art graduated from McBride Secondary School in 1976 before beginning his lifelong career as an automotive technician. While living in Kamloops, he spent the last 15 years working for Dearborn Ford. Art was predeceased by his father Johnnie and his mother Sarah (affectionately nicknamed Mollie). He is survived by his wife Suzanna, and his sons Tyler and Terry, by his brother Patrick (and Marion) of Dunster, and his sister Frances of Tucson, Arizona, and his nieces Shelley, Susan, Kim, Elizabeth and Linden as well as his nephews Matt and Noah. On April 30, 2020, Art passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. He will be remembered as a hard working, loving, and dedicated family man. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

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Deborah Canada On Monday April 20, 2020, Dr. Deborah Doreen Canada, passed away 18 days before her 67th birthday. Deborah was born on May 8, 1953 in Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan. Her early years were spent in Hudson Bay but Debbie, her parents, two older brothers and younger sister moved and made their home in Winnipeg, MB. On December 27, 1981 Deb gave birth to her only son Aaron, her pride and joy. On August 7, 1992 Deb married Marcel Cardinal in Winnipeg but soon after the three of them moved to BC landing in Kamloops in 1994. Deborah found her way to higher learning later in life, heading back to school at age 30. She received her bachelor of social work at Red River College in Winnipeg, MB. Then a master degree in education from Simon Fraser University. She completed her doctoral work in the Department of Education at the University of British Columbia, focusing on Indigenous leadership and policy.

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Deborah was preceded in death by her father Earl, mother Ethel and brothers Bob and Dale.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, celebrations of life for Deborah will be held in Kamloops, BC and Winnipeg, MB at dates yet to be determined. Please contact Aaron Canada by email aaroncanada271281@gmail.com or phone at 250-574-0859 if you wish to be notified when the dates are set.

Read Edmund English

October 10, 1937 - April 25, 2020 It is with great sadness the family of Read Edmund English announces his passing on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at the age of 82. Read was predeceased by his parents Dr. Lloyd and Leta English and his first wife Jen. He is survived by his wife Hanna, children Lisanne (Dwayne), Tod (Lisa), Dean (Toni), David and Steven DeVries, his brothers Bill (Bev) and Joe (Bonnie), and his grandchildren Christopher, Kyle, Grace, Lauren, Olivia, Hillary, Elise, Justin and Jordan. Read was born on October 10, 1937, in Williams Lake. Prior to grade school, the family relocated to Kamloops. Read spent his childhood in Kamloops and enjoyed the family time at their cabin at Celista on the Shuswap Lake. Read made many lifelong friends through his various interests in hunting, skiing, hiking, biking, camping, fishing, hockey, music and automobiles. He graduated from Kamloops High School and continued his education at Gonzaga University in Spokane, where he achieved his mechanical engineering degree. He and Jen married and moved to Powell River in 1960, where he began his engineering career with MacMillan Bloedel. In 1971, Read left M&B to pursue his dream and established Taw’s Gun & Cycle on Marine Avenue, where it remains to this day. After a few years as a bachelor, Read met Hanna Verkerk and they blended their families. From this point, Read and Hanna enjoyed their mutual interests of outdoor activities, boating, motorcycle trips, ATVing, gardening, biking, hunting, camping and time spent with treasured friends. They moved from the waterfront and developed their dream home on an acreage in Paradise Valley, which they treasured. Read was an active member of the community. He was part of the original crew that built Mt. Diadem ski hut; he was a leader in the Junior Forest Wardens; he was active in the Powell River ATV Club; he played the trumpet in the Powell River Community Band and with Hanna’s family music group. In the early 1970s he sponsored one of the commercial league hockey teams (Taws), which is still on the ice. Along with this, throughout his career he donated to many local sports and charities in their own pursuit to help Powell River. Read died peacefully in his beloved home surrounded by family. We would like to thank Dr. Skobkareva, community health workers and palliative care nurses. Their kindness, passion and respect supported Read and the family through his journey. To family and friends who brought meals and supplies and to his longtime friend George, who shared their time and love, we are eternally grateful. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Read’s name to Powell River Hospice Society, P.O. Box 33, Powell River, BC. V8A 4Z5. No service is being held at this time. To advertise in the Classifieds call:

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Ralph Hobbins

Celebration of Life Party for Gary has tentatively been re-scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 2:00 pm until 10:00 pm at 843 Sumac Place, Kamloops.

In the field of social work Deborah was an advocate for women and children at risk. As she journeyed through life, she embraced her Métis heritage and values. As an educator she travelled to indigenous communities to teach and back at the office wrote curriculum for Aboriginal early childhood educators. Deborah loved spending time with her family, eating, laughing and listening to music. She thought of her nieces as daughters and her best friends as sisters.

She is survived by her husband Marcel, son Aaron and his wife Ashley, granddaughter Avery, grandson Aason, her sister Peggy, nieces and nephews and countless friends who are really family.

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Ralph was born on May 21,1948 in Kamloops B.C and passed away April 26 in Vernon with Jennifer at his side. After Ralph graduated from high school, he joined the B.C Forest Service and from there went to work in the forest industry. In 1980 he decided to go to university and he graduated from Simon Fraser University in 1984. While he was at SFU he met his future wife Jennifer. They married in 1985 and had many great adventures together over the next 35 years. Ralph had a great love of the outdoors so many adventures involved camping in out of the way places regardless of the weather. Ralph will be remembered for his dry sense of humor and his encouraging words. He was a good man. Ralph leaves behind his wife Jennifer, his dogs Rosie and Max and many good friends in B.C and Washington State. Gatherings will be in Kamloops and Orting WA when conditions permit. Online condolences may be sent to Ralph’s family through his obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

Martin Koivisto 1925 - 2020

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Martin Koivisto on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Center with son Kari and his wife Melody at his side. He was just two months shy of his 95th birthday. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 68 years, Miriam, in August 2017. He is survived by three sons Ray, Kari (Melody) and Henry. Pop is also survived by six grandchildren and ten great-children Karla (Colin) Hoffman and their children Dylan and Marshall; Ryan (Kenya) Koivisto and their children Kiara and Ethan; Kazia (Darin) Waugh and their children Gabe and Layne; Reagan Koivisto; Matthew (Christine) Koivisto and their children Olivea and Maycee; and Steven (Janna) Koivisto and their children Benjamin and Oliver. Pop was born June 21, 1925 in Valkeakoski, Finland and served with the Finnish Army during World War II. He and mom were married in 1949 and Ray was born in 1950. They emigrated from Finland in 1951 whereupon Pop went to work for the CNR in Winnipeg. After a short time there they transferred to Vancouver where Kari was born in 1953 while Pop worked at Hell’s Gate. In 1954 they transferred to Ashcroft where Henry was born in 1960. In 1956 Pop went to work for John Bundus & Son Ltd. as a blacksmith and welder. In 1963 they started Cariboo Esso Service in Ashcroft which eventually became Ashcroft Motors Ltd., a GM dealership. In Ashcroft he bought an airplane and loved flying to get away from it all. They sold the business in 1978 and retired and enjoyed a life of fishing, gold panning, camping and trips to Reno. In 1980 they moved to Kamloops where they built a house in Westsyde. In 1989 they moved to Chase where they built their house on Elm St. In Chase they enjoyed gardening, hiking and fishing and playing crib and bingo with their many friends. Pop was also a member of the Chase Creekside Seniors and Legion for many years. On April 4, 2017 they moved to the Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Center. We wish to thank Dr. Wynne and all of the nurses, care givers, staff and management for all of their loving care while he was there. Pop requested that there be no service for him. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

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George Alexander Kuzmiuk

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George is survived by his son Jordan, mother Rose, brother Bob, sister MaryAnn and their families. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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In Loving Memory of John Thomas (Jack) Matychuk Jack passed away on April 10, 2020 in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. He is survived by his sister Barbara Pollock (Rick); his brother Jeff Matychuk (Nancy); and his nieces Darby-Ann Pollock, Amy, Susan, and Grace Matychuk and his nephews Ben and Will Matychuk. Jack was predeceased by his father John Matychuk in 1978, his mother Charlotte Marion Matychuk in 2011, and his niece Keralyn Pollock in 1996. Jack spent many years working as a welder up north. During his time off he could be found in his garage always with a beer in one hand, and a cigarette in the other. His best pal Jakie was never far from his side.

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Alan Middleton 1943 - 2020

George passed away on April 3, 2020. George was born on May 22, 1955 in Kitchener, Ontario moving to BC in 1979. Upon graduation he received a scholarship for optometry and was attending college when he decided to pursue his love of motorcycle racing instead. He went on to become a factory certified motorcycle mechanic. George spent years racing, winning many trophies and medals. George represented Canada at the ISDE races held in Poland and Spain. In 1985 he won a bronze medal in Spain. Later in life George discovered snowmobiling and became very passionate about building the perfect machine.

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It is with sadness that announce the passing Alan Middleton Kamloops, BC, on April 2020 at 77 years of age.

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Alan is survived by his loving wife Ethel Middleton, son Alan (Dianne) Middleton of Salmon Arm, BC, and daughter Karen (Trevor) Lively of Prince George, BC. Alan is also survived by his loving grandchildren Aidan, Megan, Rhys, Tristan, Cori, Calun and Alexis Middleton; they all adored him so. Also left to cherish his memory is his brother Ronald Middleton, and Ronald’s children Sally and Krista. The family wishes the doctors and expertise when answering all of grateful.

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Rudolph (Rudy) Morelli Q.C. It is with profound sadness, but with much gratitude for a life well lived, that we announce the passing of our Dad, Rudy, on May 1, 2020. Rudy passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Although Rudy endured a few challenges over the last nine months while living with brain cancer, he never lost his sense of humour and faced every day with positivity and determination. Right up to his last day he was far more concerned about the well-being of others than of himself. A true gentleman, Rudy always found the best in those he met. A role model in many ways, he guided others through the values he lived by kindness, integrity, and generosity. Rudy leaves behind and will be sadly missed by his dearly loved daughters Susan (Blake) and Trish (Todd), and his grandsons Mitchell, Spencer and Trevor. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 52 years, Rae, his beloved son Douglas, and his parents Peter and Mary. Born in Kamloops, Rudy was the only child of immigrant parents Peter and Mary Morelli. Rudy’s humble beginnings living above the Morelli Grocery store on Victoria Street formed the foundation for his strong, kind and giving character. As he prospered, he never forgot his humble beginnings or failed to share his prosperity. Rudy graduated from Kamloops Senior Secondary School in 1951. During this time, he was an accomplished athlete, playing competitive baseball and junior lacrosse while continuing to play the saxophone and later, the violin in the school band. After graduating from UBC Law School in 1958, Rudy articled at Davis and Co. in Vancouver before returning to his hometown in 1959 with his wife Rae and new daughter Susan. Here, he joined the law firm of Millward, Robinson & Fetterly, which over time transitioned to Morelli Chertkow LLP, where Rudy enjoyed a successful and rewarding career. A respected member of the legal community for nearly 50 years, Rudy was bestowed with the well-deserved honour of Queens Counsel in April 2000.

Jack will be missed by many, especially his best friend of 50 years Alfie Durante.

Rudy will be remembered for his many contributions to the legal profession, and for the countless ways he gave back to his community. He was past-secretary and a member of the Kamloops Rotary Club, past-president and a member of the Kamloops Gyro Club, and a respected member of the Colombo Lodge. Over the years, Rudy sat on various campaign boards including the United Way, the TRU 25th Anniversary Library campaign and the Telus Thompson Okanagan Community Board helping to build stronger communities within the Thompson Okanagan. Rudy was also a longtime director and one of the six founding partners of NL Broadcasting Ltd, a community-based radio station that, under new ownership will soon be celebrating its 50th year anniversary. Rudy valued the many relationships and friends made through his community involvement.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic a celebration of life will be put on hold until we can all hug again.

Rudy’s pride for Kamloops ran deep. His beloved Blazers hockey team were set for a promising end to a great year and he had hoped to be here to see another run. Rudy spoke often of the Blazers Memorial Cup runs and wanted his grandsons to share that same experience.

Because the Matychuk family is not able to have a service right away we are encouraging family and friends to please send condolences to the family by visiting www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

Rudy loved to travel and saw much of the world with Rae and later with his daughters Susan and Trish. He had an “unique” relationship with the game of golf and always vowed to make a come back. His love for music and the “golden oldies” is something he enjoyed sharing with all who would listen. Rudy’s greatest joy, however, came from times spent with friends and family at Shuswap Lake and in Maui.

Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Home

Rudy touched the lives of many with his generous heart. His greatest pleasure came from helping people. He was devoted to his family, his friends and his community. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, compassion and a zest for life that is an inspiration to all.

He will be forever remembered and dearly missed. The family wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude to Drs. Jennifer Takahashi, Meghan MacDonald, Hancke De Kock, and Ruth Farren who provided dedicated care and compassion to Dad and to our family through this journey.

Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.

In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation in Rudy’s name to the Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital Foundation or to a charity of your choice. A celebration of Rudy’s life will take place when it is safe to do so.

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Winifred Helen Newman (nĂŠe Owens) On Saturday, April 25, 2020 our beloved Mom passed away peacefully, surrounded by the things most precious to her.. We will be forever grateful to Kamloops Seniors Village for their compassion and support through these past four months. Mom loved her new home and mentioned the hug every night that her Care Aide gave her before she went to sleep. Mom and her twin sister Catherine were born at Royal Inland Hospital 89 years ago. Their birth caused quite a stir in the community because so few multiple births survived. For many years people would knock on the Owensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; front door and ask to see the twins! Mom was raised in a happy, loving home by Jessie and William Owens. In addition to Catherine (Ken), she had an older brother (Dr.) Bill Owens (Marion) and little sister Jeanette (Bill) McQuay. Except for Marion, her family are all gone now. In 1954 Mom married the love of her life, Victor Newman of Brocklehurst. They were hard workers and made each other laugh every day. Mom had two kids, Vicci and Bobby, who she was fiercely proud and protective of. She loved being a mother-in-law to Cathy Newman and Tony Ryan. In fact, she often mentioned that she loved them â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Christine (Bob and Cathyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter) was Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only grandchild for many years but later in life Carling, Erin (Mitchell) and Caitie joined the Newman Clan when Vicci married Tony. Christine was so lucky to grow up next to her Grandparents at the lake. In addition to her immediate family, Mom opened her home and heart to three people that we consider important members of our family; Jim, Susanna and Alex. For over 20 years Mom worked for the Kamloops School Board as the teacher-on-call secretary. At work by 5:30 am, Mom would field calls from teachers who were ill. In the years before automation, Mom knew all the elementary teachers by name, knew what kind of teaching style they had and was able to select the right sub for the right classroom. She knew the subs individually just by the sound of their voices. After she and Dad retired they spent many happy days with her siblings at Shuswap Lake. All the Owens siblings had purchased in the Sorrento area and they saw each other daily. This meant the cousins saw each other frequently, and to this day the cousins call the Shuswap, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Auntie Wyneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lake!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Wyne and Vic loved their life. They had a close, happy family which included the Newman siblings - Gwen, Darrel and Melvin (Sybil) and many dear friends. Mom was involved in Beta Sigma Phi, played golf at the Kamloops Golf Club and was a part of the same bridge club for over 50 years. For many years Mom had an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Antique Lady Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; every November, which included 40 or so ladies who came to drink wine and eat fancy sandwiches. Dad was the only man invited, and he loved being the bartender!! Later in life she and Rae Morelli held happy hour daily until Mom lost her dear friend in 2010. The Happy Hour Gang included her longtime friends: Mavis, Gwen, Rudy and John who continued to meet every Tuesday until this past February. Mom looked forward to this special day with reverence. Over the years Bob and Pat Ryan joined many happy hours and supported Mom at every turn! She loved her friends! The Owens family were Presbyterians and Mom loved going to church. When Dad asked Mom to marry him she replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Only if you become a member of St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Presbyterian Church!â&#x20AC;? They were married in the church 66 years ago, and at the time of her death she was the oldest living member. From childhood our parents had a framed bible verse that hung in the kitchen, â&#x20AC;&#x153;John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.â&#x20AC;? Over the years our family has known the ministers at the church and considered them family friends. Mom would want George Peters, Harold Weist and Steve Fylik to know how much she enjoyed their visits and support in the last few years. Bonnie Tindall was Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private care aide. In truth, she is an angel who worked with Mom night and day and always put Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs before her own. Mom loved her deeply and our family owes Bonnie an immense debt of gratitude. We asked Mom a couple of years ago what she wanted to be remembered for once she had passed away. She said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;That I was good, and I needed more wine!â&#x20AC;? Her final words to loved ones were â&#x20AC;&#x153;Enjoy your lives, and the truth is I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wanna go anywhere!!!â&#x20AC;?

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Breakthrough by Nel de Keijzer Santa Barbara,California

The tears of grief Have washed away The clouds of sorrow, And vision now is clariďŹ ed I miss you still, But see you new In light of joy And smile at your remembrance. The love we shared Still here to give And to experience The joy that comes from that, is you!

DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE & WEEP BY MARY FRYE (1932)

In lieu of flowers (which Mom loved) the family would appreciate a donation to the RIH Foundation in Wyneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory.

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There will be no service at this time but the family will hold a memorial, God willing, when times are safer.

I am not there, I do not sleep.

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Orlo Grace North

February 20, 1923 - April 26, 2020 With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Orlo Grace North on April 26, 2020 at the age of 97. Daughter of Archie and Grace Fleger, Orlo was born on February 20, 1923 in Gladstone, Manitoba. She was raised in the Coldstream district west of Neepawa, Manitoba until leaving to attend business school in Winnipeg. She was working in Winnipeg when she met her husband Roy, at a dance in Franklin, Manitoba. He was serving in the RCAF at the time, stationed at McDonald AFB. They were married on August 4, 1944 and farmed in the Brookdale, Manitoba area after his discharge. They were the proud parents of two sons, Kenneth and Laury. In 1955 the family moved to Brandon and then in 1958, to Fort St. John, BC. They subsequently returned to Brandon in 1961 before moving to Langenburg, SK in 1963. Orlo and Roy moved to the BC Lower Mainland in the early ‘70s where Roy passed away suddenly in 1980. Orlo returned to Brandon in 1980 to be near her elderly father. Orlo then relocated to Kamloops in 1994, where she came to make many new friends. It was here that she would meet the second love of her life, Mr. John Kuharski. The love shared by these two made everyone smile. They were constantly giggling, teasing and telling stories, often described as “a couple of teenagers.” Quite a description considering they were married when Orlo was 85 and John was 87! Their love was inspirational, a love that brings a tear to your eye.

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Jessie Pawlyshyn

April 28, 1929 - April 29, 2020 Jessie passed away peacefully in the early morning of Wednesday, April 29, 2020 one day after her 91st birthday. God came and took her to His everlasting home in Heaven. She is survived by her sons David, Donald (Lynn) and Mark, and was a Baba to six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Jessie is also survived by her siblings Bill, Morris (Lorna), Don (Bernice), Mary (Dave) Emery and Elsie Kinaschuk, and many nieces and nephews that loved Aunt J. She was predeceased by her mom and dad, William and Annastia Prokop, baby sister Olga, sister Ann, brothers Joe and John, daughter-in-law Lena, and partner Bill. Jessie lived a very independent life at her Scotch Creek home, always puttering around doing things. She loved her flowers and little garden, always making sure the hummingbird feeders were filled. Jessie loved all wild creatures and the beautiful view of the lake and mountains. She always took time to have a cup of tea or a coffee with her neighbours, and muffins were always available.

We will miss her dearly, but she will always be a part of us. We love you, The Family. A Graveside Burial Service was held at Hillside Cemetery for Jessie on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, with Father Andrzej Wasylinko officiating. Due to Covid, the service was family only. The family would like to offer a special thanks to Father Andrzej - you were with us all the way, and to all the staff at Ponderosa Lodge for your loving care, especially Shirley and Monica. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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Michael James Scallon

November 28, 1942 - April 29, 2020 With sadness the family of Michael Scallon wishes to announce his passing on April 29, 2020 in Penticton, BC. Mike was born in Quesnel, BC and lived his early years at Big Creek, Notch Hill and later Chase. He attended school at Carlin and Salmon Arm. He was predeceased by parents Jim and Helen Scallon. He will be missed by his siblings Kevin Scallon, Denis Scallon and Colleen Jones, as well as several nieces and nephews. Mike had a strong faith, a kind heart, and loved his family. He was interested in sports and current events. We wish to thank all his caregivers at Haven Hill Care Home in Penticton, where everyone made him feel at home in his final years. Cremation and ashes will be interned at the Chase Cemetery, Chase, BC at a later date.

Orlo is survived by her husband John, as well as her son Laury, daughterin-law Arlene, grandchildren Dan (Casey) and Jen (Jon), and greatgrandchildren Hailey and David. She is sadly predeceased by her son Ken, brother Jim, and sister Gwen. She is also survived by loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and a host of longtime friends. She will be fondly remembered by Laury’s extended family as well as John’s children and their extended families. Orlo’s laughter and music will be sincerely missed, especially by her friends at The Shores. The family is very grateful for the amazing, caring support Orlo received at The Shores, Royal Inland Hospital and Overlander Extended Care. Thank you to the nurses and caregivers who took such excellent care of her, especially in her final days.

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LOVE ALWAYS REMEMBERS BY HELEN STEINER RICE

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

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of Despair

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Robert Stewart Jr. I, Robert Stewart Jr, am writing my own obituary so as not to impose upon my family, who might not accurately report my life. Firstly, I would like to apologize to my children for not staying in touch, this last while, illness is not something I’m very familiar with. Let’s just say, I’ve always done things ‘on my own terms.’ I was born in Kamloops on March 22, 1935 and I passed away in Kamloops on April 8, 2020 after a brief but swift illness. I lived in Pritchard for 81 years, moving into Kamloops to more sociable quarters in 2016. I have always shared stories of my somewhat scandalous behaviour as a lad growing up in Pritchard, to those who would listen. From forcing a CPR train to stop abruptly, causing a lady passenger to break her arm, to setting firecrackers in Old Man Pritchard’s pipe, to causing the Pritchard school teacher to almost lose her job-saved only by giving me “A’s. Never one to shy from large social gatherings, I met Sami Haner at one of those events, and married her in 1958. Settling back at the ranch with our three young children, I eventually increased our ranch’s capacity - The 69 Cattle Company. Over time, with the help of my two boys, Kerry and Jay, we produced a variety of crops and Alfalfa. In the late 70s with children grown and gone, I purchased a small section off the back of the ranch. My second wife and I especially enjoyed the company of my grandchildren, spending time with them at the river, playing silly tricks on each other and watching them in rodeos. With eventual diminishing business responsibilities, I enjoyed building many handcrafted wood items in my workshop, which I distributed to my children and other family members. I continued to be involved in the ranches management - whether needed or not - until I moved ‘into town’ (Kamloops) in 2016, to more socially stimulating surroundings. I was predeceased by my father Robert Stewart Sr., my mother Agnes Brechan Stewart (née Campbell), my oldest brother Alistair Stewart and great-granddaughter Macy. I am survived by my brother Campbell Stewart, my sister Helen along with my three children Kerry Haner (Ruby), Jayson Stewart (Cathy) and Kris Stewart, five grandchildren Jo-Anna and Clay Haner and Cyle (Erica), Colby, and Jaylene Stewart and six greatgrandchildren Emma and Julia Haner, Declan, Logan and Ethan Haner, and Hazel Stewart as well as many nieces and nephews, and my second wife. Not being comfortable at funerals myself, I want no funeral. I will however be present in spirit only, at a celebration of life that my children, will hold at a later date. Family friends and my coffee buddies will be informed of details.

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Scatter me not to restless winds, Nor toss my ashes to the sea. Remember now those years gone by When loving gifts I gave to thee. Remember now the happy times The family ties we shared. Don’t leave my resting place unmarked As though you never cared. Deny me not one ﬁnal gift For all who come to see A single lasting proof that says I loved... & you loved me. by DJ Kramer

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PARDON MY PLANET by Vic Lee April 27, 1962 - April 26, 2020

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One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky ﬂashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two set of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord.

Joe will forever be remembered by his brothers Harry Yanchuk (Janet), Gordon Yanchuk (Carmen), Robert Yanchuk (Robyn), nephew Travis Yanchuk (Eric), niece Stephanie Dupont (Mikel), niece Megan Yanchuk, nephew Christopher Yanchuk, great nephew Finnley Dupont, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Joe was predeceased by his father John Yanchuk, mother Janet Yanchuk, grandparents Harry and Mary Yanchuk, grandparents Jack and Mary Derraugh, cousin Daniel Kazakoff, cousin Jamie Boczek (née Derraugh) and cousin John Derraugh.

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When the last scene of his life ﬂashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.

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Joe was born on April 27, 1962 in Kamloops where he lived his entire life. He was the second child of John and Janet, number two of four in total, all of whom were boys. Growing up Joe was very active in sports and very much a natural athlete. Hockey, fastball, and football were his team sports of choice and he excelled at all of them. He had the hockey skills of his father with the ability to both move the puck and hit, the size and strength of much older guys made him formidable on the football field, and an uncanny hand-eye coordination that allowed him to hit pitchers most guys his age couldn’t touch ... and with power. He made water skiing at Uncle Joe’s cabin in the summer look easy ... ripping it up on one ski like he’d been doing it for years ... when only his first or second summer on a slalom ski. For much of his life fishing was his passion. From starting off with Dad behind the house on the North Thompson to local lakes with Grandpa Harry, Joe very quickly had the bug. Joe enjoyed a slow troll when the fish were biting just as much as he didbya Jerry warmScott summer evening with a cold beer and no fish ... just out on the water. But asSHOE a youngby Gary Brookins & Susie Macnelly ZITS & Jim Borgman man his rush was fast water and steelhead. The Thompson, the Skeena, Idiot Rock on the Bulkley River, and the Kispiox, Joe had the opportunity to fish them all ... with moderate success he would say. He once commented he was 20 to 30 years too late from the glory years of his grandfather, Harry Yanchuk, the “King of the Thompson.” Joe was a loving brother, brother-in -law, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. But most of all, Joe was a loving son. As Mom and Dad aged, becoming less mobile and homebound, Joe helped them retain their independence. He was their chauffer and personal shopper, allowing Dad to take advantage of the all-important weekly sales while ensuring that they both had much needed exercise and fresh air. As their conditions worsened and unable to live independently, both Mom and Dad moved into long term residential care. As long as Mom and Dad were in care, there was one constant, one daily occurrence with few exceptions, a visit from Joe. Sometimes longer than others, sometimes a quick drop-in, but rarely missed. Day after day, week after week, month after month. by Jim KITthe’N’ CARLYLE by Larry Wright Joe was many things to many people ... if you were luckyHERMAN enough to have JoeUnger as a friend when trouble started ... you always had backup ... solid backup. Friends come and go in life just like the seasons. But the one constant for Joe from start to finish, a friend when he really needed a friend, through thick and thin, was Mark. Much love and respect to MP.

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This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, you said that once I decided to followed you, you’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times of life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why, when I needed you most, you would leave me.” The Lord replied, “My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suﬀering, when you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried by you. ” & Jeff Keane FAMILY CIRCUS Bil Margaret Fishback Powers

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WEEKLY HOROSCOPES

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Confusion may come into the equation this week. In an effort to make sense of the situation, you seek the advice of others. Don’t try to be in control; relax and let it run its course.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You are on call for the next several days, Taurus. You are ready to spring into action. Just use a little caution when choosing which projects to take on.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 It may be challenging to get to the heart of the matter between friends, Gemini. As hard as you try, solving this will take time. Be patient and consider any and all information.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Enjoy a week in which you indulge in some of your favorite pastimes that have been on the back burner for awhile. Now is the perfect time to have a little fun and let loose.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You may be concerned with some people in your immediate circle, Leo. If you suspect something is amiss, team up with a spiritual leader or another helper.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, this week is full of action and you may not be able to settle in to relax until later in the week. Take a step back and find some time to relax when a break arrives.

MAY 6 - MAY 12, 2020 LIBRA

- Sept 23/Oct 23 You probably will have to roll with the punches at least one or two days this week, Libra. Don’t take things too seriously, even when the rumor mill is in full force.

SCORPIO

- Oct 24/Nov 22 Make sure your head is entirely in the game before you jump into action, Scorpio. Part of the problem is trying to juggle too many things at once and getting distracted.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, the more information that comes your way this week, the more confusing things may seem. You can ask someone to help filter extraneous messages first.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20 Capricorn, your fantasy world may mesh with your real world activities this week. You may experience some difficulty figuring out what is real and what isn’t, but enjoy.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, things may not feel like they are in place lately. You may be tempted to turn off your brain and retreat into a fantasy land. Don’t avoid the situation.

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And a year when the essential services of health care workers became a beacon of hope for an entire planet. But heroism comes in many forms. Here in our community, the level heads, caring hearts and capable hands of nurses are as essential to helping people recover from surgery as to worried patients in the midst of a pandemic. To the frontline nurses so essential to our well-being and health of our community: Thank You. To our faculty, past and current students, and our practice partnersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we appreciate all you are doing. Together we are making a difference for the safety and wellbeing of the community.

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NATIONAL NURSING WEEK A message from the head of nurses’ union

BC NURSES’ UNION PRESIDENT CHRISTINE SORENSEN IS A KAMLOOPS RESIDENT

OVID-19 has changed our lives. Here in Kamloops, my home and yours, we have seen people come together and respond to this crisis by protecting our loved ones and our community during the pandemic. Together, residents and health-care workers are living and working through what may be the most challenging and complex public health issue any of us will face. As president of the BC Nurses’ Union, I am proud to acknowledge the incredible work of the province’s nurses as we celebrate National Nursing Week from May 11 to May 17. In the face of COVID-19, it is time to acknowledge and honour nurses in our province who are fighting this virus, on the frontlines, in high-stress conditions while working very long hours. Every day, nurses provide safe patient care in hospitals, long-term care facilities and in the community. At the best of times, caregiving requires nurses to rely on their training, experience and teamwork to ensure a patient is given the best possible care.

Christine Sorensen has been BCNU president since the fall of 2017. She became a steward in 2005 and served as steward co-ordinator for Kamloops community nurses before being elected chair of BCNU’s Thompson-North Okanagan region in 2010. She was elected vice-president of the union in 2012. BCNU PHOTO

In recent months, nurses have been put to the test more than ever, around the globe and here in B.C. Please join me in recognizing our nurses’ professionalism and dedication under extremely difficult circumstances. On behalf of nurses, thank you for doing your part to stay home and keep yourself

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and others safe. We know it’s hard, but your efforts will help nurses stay safe and continue providing safe patient care across this province. While maintaining our commitment to health care, BCNU members know the pandemic is also a threat to British Columbians’ livelihoods and ability to

put food on the table. Food banks in our province are working to keep up with sharply increased demand and decreased donations. Last month, BCNU members donated $10,000 to Food Banks BC. You may be asking yourself, “How can I help, too?” Please consider donating to Food Banks BC . Now through the end of National Nursing Week, your donation to the BCNU Fund at the Vancouver Foundation will help food banks in our province. We hear your cheers every evening at 7 p.m. Thank you. We hope you keep staying home and safe so we can keep caring for British Columbians. Thank you, Christine Sorensen BC Nurses’ Union president

On behalf of all of our grateful patients, thank you to all of the wonderful nurses in Kamloops and the surrounding area!

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Year-round guide to honouring nurses Nurses put in long hours as they work tirelessly to advocate for their patients. While any time of the year is an opportunity to thank the nurses in our lives, there are various events throughout the year that pay special homage to the frontline healthcare professionals.

May 10 to May 16 is National Nursing Home Week, where nurses who work in nursing homes are honoured as the public learns more about nursing home care and planning. JUNE National Nursing Assistant Week begins on June 18 and continues until June 25. This week provides an opportunity to showcase the men and women who devote their lives to being nursing assistants. National Career Nursing Assistants’ Day also takes place on June 14.

JANUARY National Blood Donor Month arrives in January and while it’s not a nursing-specific event, nurses may be on call to help manage patients, take health histories and assist with the collection of blood. Donors can use their trips to donation centres as opportunities to thank nurses for all they do to help others. MARCH The week of March 8 to March 14 is Patient Safety Awareness Week. This week can spark important discussions that can inspire action to improve the safety of the healthcare system for patients and the workforce. March also is home to Certified Nurses Day, which takes place on the 19th. This is a day when nurses celebrate their nursing certification and organizations around the world join to honour the dedication and service of certified nurses. APRIL April 16 marks National Healthcare Decisions Day. Nurses and other providers may be instrumental in empowering patients to talk about the importance of advanced care planning and being an advocate for one’s own health.

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May May is a big month for nursing observances. The entire month is Oncology Nursing Month, when the efforts of nurses who work in cancer care are celebrated. May 6 marks National Nurses Day, which highlights the hardworking nurses. May 6 to May 12 is National Nurses Week, annually celebrated on or near the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. This week is also home to International Nurses Day, which falls on May 12.

AUGUST Teamwork is essential in health-care facilities and health unit co-ordinators are vital and indispensable professionals who support doctors and nurses in various ways. During Health Unit Co-ordinators Week, which runs from Aug. 23 to Aug. 29, and on Health Unit Coordinators Day on Aug. 23, these special workers get the attention they deserve. OCTOBER Emergency Nurses Day on Oct. 9 recognizes emergency nurses for their dedication, service and commitment to their patients and communities. NOVEMBER Home Health Care Aide Week takes place the second full week of November each year and honours the millions of nurses, home-care aides, therapists and social workers who make differences in the lives of the patients and families they serve.

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or nurses, the fight against COVID-19 has brought increased stress, anxiety and even danger to an already complex

job. It has made an already hard job dramatically more difficult. But as they face off against the toughest foe that Canada’s healthcare system has encountered in a century, nurses are also experiencing new levels of camaraderie, purpose, and appreciation. “It’s a period of high anxiety for most of us,” said BC Nurses Union president Christine Sorensen. Some hospital departments and health-care facilities in B.C. are seeing large numbers of confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases. Others have many empty beds — a rarity in normal times — as they anxiously await a potential surge in cases. And while the details shift, the exhausting facts remain the same — to prevent the transmission and spread of the virus, every healthcare worker must continuously keep COVID-19 top of mind.

On top of all that, they also have to deal with shortages of personal protective equipment. “This is a very unusual time for nurses,” Sorensen said. “You have some departments that are working incredibly hard physically, and are stressed, and the anxiety’s there — ICU and emerg — and you have other units where it’s quieter, but the patients they’re caring for are acutely very ill. And because there are limitations on visitors, there’s a lot more emotional support.” Sorensen called that emotional support the “art of nursing.” But that art is hard work and emotionally draining, particularly

when nurses have to not only deal with increased workplace stress, but also all of the issues confronting everyone in a physically distanced world. “Nurses are highly stressed right now,” Sorensen said. “Every patient should be considered as a possible carrier of COVID until they’ve tested negative. They’re wearing a lot of personal protective equipment. “There’s a lot of uncertainty in the work environment about what might come through the door that day.” Nurses have family members who are out of work, children out of school and an array of other challenges. Some also have to deal with community members who don’t want to be associated with nurses or their associates, out of the misguided belief that doing so would put them at risk of contracting the virus. To keep going, health-care workers are bonding in new ways and pushing each other forward. “There’s a lot of camaraderie right now in the health-care system, the idea that we’re in it together,

we’re here to support each other, we’ll get through this together,” Sorensen said. “That this is our big fight and we’re going to do this together as a team. We always work as teams, but even more so now. There’s more emotional connection as teams, a coming together as health-care workers for that emotional support.” Nurses are also taking strength from shows of support in the community. “They are great morale boosters to see the community come together to support all health-care workers and essential service workers, because this really is a team effort,” Sorensen said. “I think for a long time, healthcare workers — particularly nurses — while we know we’re valued by society, we’ve often felt underappreciated, particularly by employers or the government … “It reminds us all how important human connection is, whether it’s the nurse providing that support to a patient or the community providing the support to the nurse. It tells us all about human connection and the need for it.”

Simply seeing acts of physical distancing in the community can help mitigate some of the stress, Sorensen said. But the flip side of that comes from seeing people who still haven’t got the message about the importance of physical distancing and from worries that warmer weather may spur more people to gather together. “I do see — and I don’t know their situation — areas where there’s construction or there’s road crews or there’s young people still congregating. “I know what the risk is. I know that it isn’t only elderly people who will get this disease and who will be very sick and I think of all of the people who are doing their very best to control this,” Sorensen said. “Nurses are frustrated when we see people flaunting the directives from the public health officer to stay home, socially isolate yourself and stay six feet apart. “When people aren’t doing that, it’s frustrating because we’re putting our lives on the line and everybody’s actions today have ramifications for other people.”

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Here’s how you can recognize nurses

urses play essential roles in their communities. Nurses interact with and assist their patients in many different ways. Nurses are the foundation of most successful social health-care programs and they are often the powering force behind implementing health plans. In addition, they are key players in community health awareness and promoting preventive health measures. People who recognize the impact a great nurse can have may wonder how they can honour this special person. While nursing organizations offer prestigious awards for nursing excellence, a community-based or individual recognition may be just as meaningful.

charitable health-care organization. Honourees may receive a listing on a website, notification of the tribute, official certificates of honour or a letter of honour sent to his or her place of employment.

SCHOOL NURSES DAY School administration can set aside a special day each year, whether it’s in May on National Nurses Day or another time of year, to pay homage to the school nurse. Children can be urged to draw thank-you cards and parents can chip in for a special luncheon or gift. DONATE IN TRIBUTE Honour a special nurse by making a donation in his or her name to a

OFFER PUBLIC THANKS In an era of social media posts, someone can share with the community (and the world) how a nurse impacted his or her life for the better. Thanking a nurse

online can be a way to start a positive pay-itforward movement. Placing an ad in Kamloops This Week or other media outlets can also expand the message to larger audiences.

Nurses work long hours for the benefit of their patients. Offering a word or gesture of thanks can mean the world to the dedicated individuals in the healthcare frontlines.

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