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BLEEDING KAMLOOPS Skeetchestn Indian Band Chief Ron Ignace (left) and wife Marianne will bring their voices and historical knowledge of the Secwépemc people to the airwaves next week in Bleeding Kamloops, an episode of Nations at War, a historical documentary series that airs on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. STORY/PAGE A6

Teichrieb accused of hiding assets from victim TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

KRISTOPHER TEICHRIEB

The family of a young Kamloops man who suffered life-altering injuries in a violent 2016 beating outside a Brocklehurst home has accused his attacker of signing over his house to his parents in an illegal effort to protect his assets from a large potential civil judgement. Using an aluminum baseball bat, Kristopher Teichrieb beat Jessie Simpson into a coma on June 19, 2016. Simpson, then 18, had been out celebrating the end of the school year with a

group of friends when he wandered onto Teichrieb’s Clifford Avenue property. Teichrieb, who had been threatening vigilante action against neighbourhood thieves in the months leading up to the attack, grabbed a baseball bat and confronted Simpson. Simpson fled, running onto the street, but Teichrieb caught up to him and began levelling blows with his bat and his fists. Multiple neighbours called 911 and police arrived within minutes to find Teichrieb straddling a motionless Simpson saying, “I got him.” Teichrieb’s bloody baseball bat was

found nearby. Police said they found no evidence of theft or a break-in. Simpson was in a coma for more than six months. His condition has seen modest improvements in the years since but he remains susceptible to infection and will require 24-hour care for the rest of his life. A lawsuit was filed on Simpson’s behalf on Feb. 20, 2018, seeking damages for personal injury and loss. Teichrieb pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault on Oct. 23, 2018, and was sentenced to seven years in prison. See HOUSE TRANSFER, A5

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Homeowner Beverley Merrick is all smiles as Interior Plumbling and Heating staff install a new furnace and air conditioner unit in her North Shore home. The installation last week was a gift to Merrick and part of the company’s Feel The Love campaign, which identifies people in need of improved HVAC systems and provides them with a new furnace or air conditioning unit. Read more about the campaign and Merrick online at kamloopsthisweek.com, under the Community tab.

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Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian said he is “delighted” to hear B.C. political parties promising a cancer care centre for the city on the provincial election campaign trail, an issue that has been top of mind. “That radiation oncology is really life-saving,” Christian said, calling it an issue that is important to Kamloops. “You’ve got a situation where you have people from Kamloops go all the way to Kelowna for what is essentially 15 minutes of radiation and then they have to come back. That’s been the issue.” Christian, who is also chair of the Thompson Regional Hospital District board, said the board expressed desire for expanded cancer care in Kamloops during its last meeting with B.C. Liberal candidates and incumbent MLAs Todd Stone (Kamloops-South Thompson)

and Peter Milobar (Kamloops-North Thompson). Christian said cancer patients can receive chemotherapy and surgery in Kamloops, but cannot — without specific equipment, a facility and staffing — receive radiation therapy here. As a result, patients in need of radiation head to Kelowna or Vancouver. Christian said he started looking into the issue with the BC Cancer Agency and Interior Health and discovered two out of five linear accelerator machines in Kelowna are utilized by Thompson-CaribooShuswap patients, running up to 20 hours per day. The issue, Christian said, is the equipment is expensive and also requires facility oncology technicians to operate. “I made the argument that that needs to come to Kamloops and they’ve obviously picked up on that now and they’re doing it,” he said. “I fully support their initiative to com-

mit government to doing that.” Last week, the B.C. Liberals and the B.C. NDP both announced cancer centres in Kamloops, if their parties are elected on Oct. 24. On Oct. 6, Stone and Milobar announced a $5-million investment in local cancer care. The following day, B.C. NDP Leader John Horgan announced a cancer centre for Kamloops as part of a 10-year cancer care plan for the province. The issue of a cancer centre was not listed amongst several issues raised by B.C. mayors in a recent release sent to all political parties. Christian said the B.C. Mayor’s Caucus put forward issues impacting communities collectively. “It’s just because we had so much consensus in around the four that we chose and those were really all of the cities, whereas Kelowna doesn’t have an issue with radiation oncology,” he said. Other local health-care needs cited include cardiac care and recruitment of specialists.

A notice of civil claim filed last week in B.C. Supreme Court on Simpson’s behalf states Teichrieb, following the attack, sold his $587,000 Clifford Avenue home to his parents for $1. According to the claim, the transfer was signed on Jan. 17, 2017, and registered at the Kamloops Land Titles office seven months later. “The transfer of Clifford Avenue by Kristopher Teichrieb and Mandy Windis [Teichrieb’s former girlfriend and co-owner of the home] was made with the intent of delaying, hindering or defeating the recovery of damages that Simpson will be awarded in the civil action together with other claims or damages that Simpson is to receive in compensation for the injuries inflicted on him by Kristopher Teichrieb,” the claim reads. “The Teichriebs participated in the transfer of Clifford Avenue for the express purpose of defeating any future claims brought by Simpson. The Teichriebs knew that receiving Clifford Avenue for no consideration reduced Kristopher Teichrieb’s assets such that he would be rendered insolvent, to the prejudice of Simpson.” The claim asks the court to declare the $1 transfer a fraudulent conveyance and render it void, meaning any potential damages awarded to Simpson could come from the sale of the home. Teichrieb, his parents and Windis have three weeks to respond to the claim once they have been served. None of the allegations in the claim have been proven in court. Teichrieb became eligible for full parole in January but remains in prison. His sentence will expire in June 2022.

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keetchestn Indian Band Chief Ron Ignace will bring his voice and historical knowledge of the Secwépemc people to the airwaves later this month in an episode of Nations at War, a historical documentary series that airs on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). The series, created and produced by Tim Johnson and Jason Friesen, combines cinematic historical footage, CGI and interviews with historians to tell the stories of battles fought by Indigenous people across North America. It began its second season in September. Bleeding Kamloops, the episode featuring Ron Ignace and wife Marianne, will air on Monday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. and again at 8 p.m. The episode begins by explaining the origin of the Secwépemc (Shuswap) people and how Kamloops came to be, long before settlers arrived. It then addresses the time before the Fish Lake Accord, a

peace treaty that ended much of the conflict between Interior Salish groups like the Syilx (Okanagan) people and the Secwépemc, who were “no strangers to war,” according to the episode. The remainder of the episode explores post-settler conflicts — or at least some of them. Ignace said one significant event in Secwépemc history was left out of the episode — the Fraser Canyon War of 1858, when allied Secwépemc groups assisted the Nlaka’pamux (Thompson) people. The war, which took place during the Fraser Canyon gold rush, involved parties bent on annexation of parts of B.C. to the United States. Ignace said the Secwépemc helped defend their homeland and worked in nation-to-nation relations to stave off the aggressive American militia groups. “Today, had we not done that, we would be under the thumb of Donald Trump,” he said. Ignace said that later, when the Secwépemc people went to Victoria to ask for aid during the smallpox epidemic of 1862, those in the capital refused to help, knowing the disease would ravage the Indigenous population. “They feared our power and our

strength,” Ignace said. “If they wanted to take away our homelands, retake our homelands after we’d defended them, they needed to destroy us as a people in order to accomplish that. That is the thanks we got from saving this area of British Columbia from being annexed to the United States. And that history got hidden away — deeply.” Ignace said while there are parts of history missing from the Bleeding Kamloops episode, it does serve as a starting point — one he hopes will prompt people to ask more questions about the history of the region. “It’s a good start. We need people in the Kamloops area to understand the true history of this land,” he said. The Ignaces also wrote Secwépemc People, Land, and Laws, published in 2017 by McGillQueen’s University Press, which goes over 10,000 years of history of the Secwépemc people and how they used the land. The Skeetchestn chief also called upon the public education system to do a better job at bringing Indigenous history to light For more information on the Nations at War series, go online to aptn.ca/nationsatwar.

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id you watch the provincial election leaders’ debate on Tuesday night? If so, did anyone impress you? That performance might sway a voter here or there — and can be used to answer our Question of the Week on the opposite page — but, by and large, most voters already had their decisions made by the time the politicians appeared on the stage. Still, it is but one more nugget of information that can be considered as general election day of Oct. 24 approaches — though, based on the massive spike in mail-in ballots requested, 680,000 and counting among the 3.5-million registered voters, it is likely many more ballots will be filled out well before election day. If you are still undecided or even willing to reconsider your choice based on all the information available, don’t forget to log on to kamloopsthisweek. com and click on the BC Election 2020 tab under the News tab. There, you will find details on party platforms, information on local candidates and a plethora of promises, provincially and locally. In the Kamloops-North Thompson riding, there are five candidates. In the Kamloops-South Thompson riding, three people are vying for the MLA seat. All eight candidates will be part of a KTW/ Kamloops Chamber of Commerce online debate on Monday, Oct. 19, starting at 7 p.m. If you think that debate can inform your decision, go online to kamloopschamber.ca to find out how to view it. Finally, let’s pause and ponder the polls. To date, the various polls say the B.C. NDP will win the election easily, with a likely majority — and that may well turn out to be the case. A word of caution, though. Don’t assume the polls are correct and your vote won’t count. Similar polls in the 2017 B.C. election, the 2016 U.S. presidential election and various other elections in the past decade turned out to be spectacularly wrong. Do the homework and make your vote count.

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would like to shed some light on property crime, addiction and mentalhealth issues in Kamloops and, in particular, the pressure it is putting on the RCMP. These issues are not only negatively affecting our business community, with goods pilfered, but are reaching into our neighbourhoods, with parcels stolen from front porches and bikes taken from backyards. In many cases, the stolen items are taken by people whose goal is to trade them to feed their drug addictions. Fuelling the frustration of property crime victims is a feeling that there is a lack of response from the police, other than issuing a file number. Mounties’ hands are tied and they are stretched to the limit on higher priority calls. It is so bad the new motto is “catch and release.” One of the reasons for that phrase is that our provincial courts, including Crown prosecutors and judges, have relaxed enforcement that used to include remanding to jail for trial, which was usually held in a timely manner, or setting curfews and imposing other restrictions. It seems the courts now believe if a property crime is committed by a person with an addiction, the courts can deem it to be a health issue. The other challenge lies with Interior Health, which has said when a property crime is committed by a person with addiction or mental-health issues, it is still a crime and the judicial system needs to deal with it. You can see how this adds to

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CITY HALL the frustration experienced by RCMP officers on a daily basis when the two agencies can’t work together. That frustration has been amplified during the pandemic. Sometimes offenders are out the door before officers have finished writing their reports. The hope is that the city’s newly created community safety officer department will free up RCMP resources. What we need are more treatment programs. We need detox and sobering centres and housing that enforces a no drug use policy. What is concerning is that Interior Health is slow on supporting Kamloops, whereas other communities in our province have been funded for such programs, including more hours for the Car 40 Program, which pairs a Mountie with a nurse for mentalhealth calls. Interior Health’s four-pillar harm-reduction strategy consists of prevention, treatment, harm reduction and enforcement. It has been proven that more resources put into the treatment pillar takes enormous weight off

the other three pillars. I agree with Dr. Sheldon Howard, who recently retired after practising in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside for 50 challenging years. He has stated injection sites, free drugs and other suggested solutions are, at best, Band-Aid dressings and, at worst, feed already disastrous and destructive habits. Howard suggested people with addictions need rehabilitation, which will provide basic skills training and assistance with job placement — providing them with stability and, most importantly, a sense of self-worth and selfrespect. Moving forward, with the support of our mayor and council, I am hoping we will get behind a newly proposed initiative for our city — a Kamloops mentalhealth court, led by a local lawyer, a forensic psychiatrist and a Thompson Rivers University law professor. They will be applying to the provincial judicial review committee to operate this court. The plan is to have representation from each of the four pillars. This court is a step in the right direction to address the timely enforcement of crimes and to provide treatment options needed. I hope this will help make a difference for our businesses community and neighbourhoods. Bill Sarai is a Kamloops councillor. Kamloops council columns appear monthly in the print edition of KTW and online at kamoopsthisweek.com. Sarai’s email address is bsarai@kamloops.ca. To comment on this column, email editor@kamloopsthisweek.com.

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‘BASELESS’ ATTACK ON JUDICIARY

MASK UP AT RIH Editor: I am writing to express my shock and deep concern over the lack of mask requirements at Royal Inland Hospital. As a patient there, I observe that the hallways are partly filled with unmasked people, including staff members. The attempt at COVID questioning at the entrance is positive, but construction workers are running in and out of the lobby, unmasked, to the coffee shop inside. Everyone who has reason to be in the hospital is particularly vulnerable. Our staff members are brave and essential. Can anyone explain why there is no universal mask requirement, with masks provided for those who cannot afford them? We are a wealthy community and province. Certainly we can do better. I appreciate all efforts that are being undertaken, but I am appalled with this problem, as are many staff members and patients with whom I have spoken. Clearly we are all in present danger as the pandemic has returned with greater severity. How can a country like ours mobilize to build thousands of war aircraft and munitions, save refugees and more, but not provide N95-rated protection for our hospital and related clinic workers during this pandemic? Lisa Rawn Kamloops

Editor: Re: The Sept. 28 KTW article in which Kamloops RCMP Supt. Syd Lecky said prolific property crime offenders are being released by the courts, which are not imposing conditions sought by police (‘Catch and release justice system leading to spike in property crime in Kamloops’): By baselessly attacking Crown counsel and judges, and mischaracterizing the courts’ approach to criminal offences, Lecky demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of his role as an unelected public servant and a disturbing eagerness to advance a political agenda. Crown counsel follows specific guidelines when deciding what charges to

approve and judges take their cues from Parliament and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms when assessing guilt or deciding appropriate sentences. As a private citizen, Lecky is welcome to advocate for harsher sentences, though one need only look to our southern neighbour to see the disastrous and financially ruinous consequences of mass incarceration, punitive sentences and a tough-on-crime approach. It is entirely unacceptable for Lecky to peddle these discredited approaches on the taxpayers’ dime. He should run for office if he wants to change sentencing laws. From clearing the plains of

PRAISE FOR CITY STAFF ON TRAFFIC LIGHT ISSUE Editor: About five years ago, I had a 45-minute discussion with someone at the City of Kamloops in charge of setting up traffic lights, this being the ones at the intersection of Highway 5A and Rogers Way in Aberdeen.

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My concern was that a left advance light needed to be included because of the busy hotel/tourist corridor of Rogers Way, the PetroCanada and Esso stations causing extra congestion, the busy Highway 5A traffic and the danger of collisions from

the cross traffic. It was an amicable discussion and I was told the intersection had been monitored and the decision had been made that no advance light was necessary at that time. Last month, one was installed and it behooves me

Editor: Re: (‘Old Afton/proposed Ajax mine site near Kamloops eyed in water quality worries,’ Oct. 5): The times of hysterical Ajax nonsense are upon us again. This water quality initiative was inspired by the usual suspects and funded by the Western Mining Action Network (WMAN). Anyone can present an argument for or against anything with cherry-picked data and it is incon-

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to acknowledge this addition and thank the city for this move. There is often more criticism than praise, so this is a thank you to city hall. Jenny John Kamloops

ceivable that a professional geoscientist would ever produce a technical report for the $4,000 that WMAN paid. Readers should be aware that WMAN is conducting a virtual conference this month titled “Addressing Mining and Systematic Racism: Staying connected During a Pandemic.” Here we go, again. Richard Lodmell, Kamloops

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Indigenous people to acting as strikebreakers for big business against the labour movement to framing and sabotaging progressive citizens throughout the 20th century, the RCMP has consistently been on the wrong side of Canadian history. Recent admissions by top-level brass that it is a systemically racist organization provided some cause for hope the organization could be redeemed. However, Lecky’s attack on our independent judiciary, a hallmark of any democracy, suggests its institutional arrogance knows no bounds. Joe Killoran, lawyer Kamloops

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A10 WEDNESDAY, October 14, 2020 Welcome to the the latest in eight candidate profiles. The remaining profiles will appear in the Oct. 21 print edition of KTW. All profiles will appear online at kamloopsthisweek.com, under the BC ELECTION 2020 tab. In these profiles, candidates tell you why they are running, which issues are foremost in their minds and why they feel you should consider voting for them.

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Todd Stone: Kamloops-South Thompson Liberal NEED TO KNOW

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Todd Stone said he is running for re-election to get economic recovery right. The B.C. Liberal SouthThompson candidate and incumbent MLA said that response amid the COVID-19 pandemic is vital, including to Kamloops residents and businesses. He said the B.C. Liberal Party has a “real” plan compared to the B.C. NDP, including elimination of the small business tax, emergency loans and temporary elimination and reduction of the provincial sales tax. “Every British Columbian will have more money in their pockets to inject into the economy,” Stone said. He said his riding needs a strong voice right now, noting he is proud of the work he and the community have done together in his nearly

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eight years as MLA, including $500 million for Royal Inland Hospital’s patient-care tower and clinical services building, $300 million to four-lane the Trans Canada Highway east of Kamloops, $100 million for Thompson Rivers University, numerous supportive housing projects, expansion of Kamloops Airport and

44 compressed natural gas buses. “I think I’ve proven that I’m someone that gets the job done,” Stone said. Asked if he still has leadership aspirations, Stone would not say, but reinforced support for current party leader Andrew Wilkinson. The NDP called a snap election,

TODD STONE Age: 48 Occupation: MLA, Kamloops-South Thompson Family status: Married to Chantelle Stone, with three daughters Campaign office: 148 Tranquille Rd. Phone: 250-312-5256 Email: todd.stone@bcliberals.com Website: bcliberals.com/team/todd-stone Facebook: Todd G. Stone Twitter: @toddstonebc Instagram: @ToddStoneBC

which many criticized as calculated to gain power. The polls indicate, however, it is working as the New Democrats are well ahead of the B.C. Liberals. Stone said he is not concerned. When he ran in the 2013 election, he noted his party was behind in the polls and won, citing election day as the true measure.

Asked for the top non-pandemic related issue facing Kamloops-South Thompson, Stone listed homelessness, addiction and mental health, with overdose deaths at record highs and homelessness more prevalent. Stone said the NDP mentions creating the Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction, but he argued that ministry is grossly underfunded. If elected, the B.C. Liberals pledge to increase investment in mental health and addiction resources. Locally, the party has promised a foundry centre for youth and increased funding for the Car 40 program. Another issue, Stone said, is job creation to offset the financial burden of the pandemic. The party also promised in its economic recovery plan an $8-billion infrastructure program over three years to build schools, hospitals, transit and roads.

Peter Milobar: Kamloops-North Thompson Liberal NEED TO KNOW

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Peter Milobar sees unfinished business in Victoria. Self-described as one of the BC Liberals’ “most vocal” in the legislature, the incumbent candidate has spent the last three years serving as MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson. Coming off his rookie term, Milobar said he is seeking re-election because there’s “always stuff to be done.” “You work down a list of priorities and projects that you’d like to see happen — some of them move along faster than others, some not so much — so I still very much want to advance things that are important in Kamloops and the Thompson Valley,” he said. That work includes ensuring all that has been promised for the

PETER MILOBAR Age: 50 Occupation: MLA, Kamloops-North Thompson Family status: Married for 27 years, with three adult children Campaign office: 148 Tranquille Rd. Phone: 250-312-5256 Email: KamBCLib@gmail.com Website: bcliberals.com Facebook: PeterMilobarKNT Twitter: @PeterMilobar Instagram: @petermilobar DAVE EAGLES/KTW

ongoing expansion of Royal Inland Hospital, started under the Liberals, comes to fruition and advocating for forestry issues. Asked what the No. 1 non-COVID-19-related issue is for Kamloops, Milobar said he doesn’t think there can be any separation. “The reality is we’re seeing busi-

nesses struggling, we’re seeing employment numbers struggle and that is all, for the most part, pandemic-related — and we need to be making sure we’re laser-focused on how we recover out of this,” Milobar said. “Everything else will key off of that.” Milobar said he and the Liberals

are the best option to govern because, when comparing platforms of his party and the NDP, it’s clear the Liberals are bringing forward the best policies to navigate the economic rebuild ahead. He also noted the Liberals have put forward a focus on health care locally, with promises of a foundry centre for youth, a cancer clinic and

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an expanded Car 40 program. Born in Edmonton, but having lived most of his life in Kamloops, Milobar has been climbing the political ladder since he was 32, when he ran for a seat on city council in 2002. He won and spent the next six years as a councillor before taking a shot at the mayor’s chair in 2008, winning again. During his time in local politics, Milobar has also served as chair of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and chair of the Thompson Regional Hospital District. After nine years as Kamloops’ mayor, he set his sights on the Kamloops-North Thompson riding, winning in the 2017 provincial election. Prior to his political career, Milobar managed his parents’ Days Inn hotel and, until recently, he and his wife owned a local private liquor store.

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Dennis Giesbrecht: Kamloops-North Thompson Conservative MICHAEL POTESTIO

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B.C. Conservative candidate Dennis Giesbrecht jumped into the political race as the voice of the working man. “I understand the challenges faced by resource communities,” Giesbrecht said of his reason for running. “I think the voice of the guys who puts their boots on in the morning and go to work, whether it’s in mining, oil and gas, forestry, farming — you name it — they tend to just go to work and not complain too much, so their voice tends to be overlooked.” He said he and the Conservatives are the best choice for Kamloops-North Thompson because they listen to their constituents and have the ability to representt heir constituents without having to toe a party line. Giesbrecht said he became a

Conservative about three years ago and decided to run in the Oct. 24 election because he liked that their policies were member-driven and pushed for people before party. Asked what the primary nonCOVID-19 pandemic-related issue is for Kamloops, Giesbrecht said affordability. Giesbrecht said the Conservatives’ plan can make life more affordable for people by scrapping the carbon tax, opening auto insurance to private firms to increase competition and raising the basic exemption on income taxes so people can keep more money in their pocket. “If we can make life a little more affordable, that will, hopefully, give people some time to spend with their families and not be worried about the next paycheque all the time,” Giesbrecht said. Born in Logan Lake, Giesbrecht has spent much of his life in the

NEED TO KNOW DENNIS GIESBRECHT Age: 50 Occupation: Industrial inspector for Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Family status: Married, two children Phone: 250-574-3536 Email: dennis.giesbrecht@bcconservative.ca Website: bcconservative.ca Facebook: Dennis Giesbrecht KamloopsNorth Thompson Conservative BC

oil and gas industry, making him attuned to the needs of resourcebased communities. “Most of my career has been building and inspecting pipelines around the world,” Giesbrecht said. Currently, he is recovering from a car accident from a couple of years ago, but he’s still involved in plenty of volunteer work, with both federal and provincial Conservative parties and as president of the Dallas Community Association. He also volunteers teaching computer skills to new Canadians. “My days are pretty busy,” Giesbrecht said. He also helped initiate a needle buy-back program and ran unsuccessfully for a spot on city council in the 2018 municipal election. Giesbrecht will be the first candidate the B.C. Conservatives have run in a Kamloops riding since 2013, having skipped registering candidates in the 2017 election.

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Advance voting for the provincial election begins on Thursday, Oct. 15, and will run until Wednesday, Oct. 21. The advance voting period is seven days this election, up from six in the last provincial election in 2017. An extra day has been added to give voters more opportunities to vote and to help reduce numbers in voting places as a pandemic response measure. Voters should note that some voting places won’t be open on every advance voting day. Advance voting places will be available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time on the days they are open. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Elections BC has worked with the Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry and WorkSafeBC to develop safe voting plans. Voters voting in person will see many protective measures including: • Physical distancing; • Voting place capacity limits; • Election officials wearing personal protec-

tive equipment, including face masks and visors; • Protective barriers at voting stations; • Hand sanitizing stations at the entry and exit of voting places; • Frequent cleaning of voting booths and hightouch surfaces; • Election officials trained on safe workplace guidelines and pandemic safety protocols. To find voting places near them and the dates they are open, voters can check their Where to Vote Card that arrived in the mail, visit the Elections BC website at wheretovote.elections.bc.ca or call Elections BC at 1-800-661-8683. In the KamloopsNorth Thompson riding, advance votes can be cast in Kamloops at the following locations: • District electoral office, Brock Shopping Centre, 33B-1800 Tranquille Rd. • Kamloops Christian School, 750 Cottonwood Ave.; • North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. • Moccasin Square Gardens, 200-355

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WASTE REDUCTION WEEK OCTOBER 19–25, 2020 Waste Reduction Week is a national event that encourages residents to think about the social, economic, and environmental impacts of consumption and waste. Want to know how you can participate?

Swap, Share and Repair!

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Sharing and repairing are some of the best ways to reduce household waste.

The average Canadian household spends $1,766 on food that is wasted every year and costs the Canadian economy $49 billion a year. Help reduce this by:

• Sell or give away items you no longer use online or at the curb • Learn how to make basic repairs– iFixit.com is a great resource • Borrow something you need from a friend or neighbor instead of buying a tool or appliance that you only use occasionally

• Making a meal plan • Making a grocery list and stick to it • Making a habit of eating leftovers Kamloops.ca/LoveFoodHateWaste

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KGHM set to review study on creek contamination JESSICA WALLACE

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The new superintendent of the Ajax mine project south of Kamloops said owner KGHM International is reviewing a study conducted into contamination of Peterson Creek by the former Afton mine, on which Ajax is proposed to be built. Meanwhile, resubmission of an environmental application to restart the copper and gold mine project has not yet been decided, though Ajax superintendent Michal Wypych said the company is “reviewing the path forward for the project.” Wypych said specialists are looking into a report by Kevin Morin, who was hired by the Kamloops Area Preservation Association, that determined contamination of Peterson Creek by mining-derived elements. Peterson Creek is downstream from the

old Afton mine, which, according to Morin, has highly reactive remnants still onsite, leaching into the waterway and leading to levels of arsenic, selenium, uranium, molybdenum, copper, sulphate and nitrate that exceed B.C. Water Quality Guidelines. Wypych called the review a “first step.” The company will decide, based on that review, what needs to be done, he said. The superintendent was also asked for an update on the Ajax mine project that has been rejected by provincial and federal governments, in December 2017 and June 2018, respectively. The project needs approval from both levels of government to proceed. KTW earlier reported KGHM International and junior partner Abacus Mining and Exploration Corporation intend to resubmit an environmental application to restart the mine project.

In a newsletter to investors last month discussing the hiring of Wypych, Abacus president and CEO Paul Anderson said Wypych will focus on First Nations and community and governmental engagement to advance the project toward resubmitting the application to government. Local First Nations remain opposed to the proposed mine. Asked if KGHM is resubmitting an environmental application for the Ajax proposal, Wypych said: “That definitely has not been decided yet. We are reviewing the path forward for the project. We don’t have definitive plans now and we’re trying to develop those now. We’ll share those when we have more information on them.” He added that he cannot speak to the matter without the appropriate information and could not say when that time would be.

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Preparing for when pandemic-related relief ends JESSICA WALLACE

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As the country grapples with a second wave of COVID-19, businesses are bracing for a different second wave — the end of government supports. Last week, Venture Kamloops executive director Jim Anderson spoke to city council about his team’s latest efforts to help local businesses amid the pandemic, at which time he raised concern for when supports run dry. Anderson said after various relief programs are gone — among them the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, wage subsidy, commercial rent relief —businesses will need to stand on their own. “I think that if we were to look at sort of a tipping point for when businesses that are hanging on might have to make a really hard decision, it’s when the wage subsidies stop,” Anderson said. “I think that there are

more businesses than any of us know who have taken advantage of that and that has been a real stop-gap for them. And, I think, when those subsidy measures come to an end, that’s going to be a real reckoning point. So, we need to prepare for that. We need to keep working with businesses toward that point because it can’t go on forever.” In an update to council, Anderson said the pandemic has had a “definite effect” on the city’s economy. Those feeling the brunt include the hospitality industry, companies requiring personal interaction impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, businesses that were hurting prior to the pandemic and newer firms without resiliency planning in place. Anderson said wellestablished businesses with business plans are more likely to be able to weather the storm. He said Venture Kamloops, which promotes economic development, has helped

businesses in recent months to navigate aid programs and to adapt to operate in a world in which the virus is expected to be amongst us for some time, including online storefronts and updated point-ofsale systems. Anderson said that due to the city’s economic diversity, the toll has not been as bad as it could have been. While some businesses have struggled, others have taken a bad situation and turned it into an opportunity. Anderson said businesses that took early steps to adapt have fared better than those that waited. Other businesses found themselves to be in higher demand due to the pandemic. KTW has heard of bike shops, pool companies and RV dealerships with increased demand, for example. “There is a whole section of the economy, that if they apply themselves, they can do well,” Anderson said. “They can make ends meet in the short term and they

Correction A story in the Sept. 30 edition of Kamloops This Week incorrectly stated the Kamloops Film Society’s grant-in-lieu from the City of Kamloops would equate to about $12,000 next year and St. Paul’s Cathedral grant-in-lieu would

equate to about $2,500. In fact, that is how much a permissive tax exemption would be at 100 per cent. The organizations qualify for 33 per cent in 2021, equating to about $4,000 and $825, respectively.

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Pared-down Remembrance Day due to pandemic KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52 in Kamloops has finalized plans for what it calls a By Veterans For Veterans Remembrance Day ceremony. According to Legion past-president Craig Thomson, due to the pandemic, there will be no public gathering at Riverside Park, no parade, and no fly-past by the Royal Canadian Air Force 419 “Moose” Squadron

from Cold Lake, Alta. The public will not be invited to attend the ceremony, large contingents of military, police and first responders will not be present and there will be no wreath-laying by the general public. Instead, the official ceremony will be held at the Battle Street Cenotaph, by invitation only, with up to a maximum of 50 people attending. The laying of wreaths will be restricted to local dignitaries, rep-

resentatives of the government and members of ANAVETS, Royal Canadian Legion, Rocky Mountain Rangers and RCMP. Other than those dignitaries, the ceremony will be restricted to veterans, with the Legion’s two most senior Second World War veterans part of the group at the Cenotaph. The Legion expects that the number of veterans involved in the ceremony will be about 20, leaving room for about

30 more veterans to attend. Veterans who would like to attend to ceremony can contact the Legion by phone at 250-374-0623 or by email at craig.thomson@ legionbcyukon.ca. Preference will be given to those who served during the Second World War, Korean War and in Afghanistan. However, all veterans, including Mounties. are welcome to contact the Legion to attend. The Remembrance Day event will be live streamed on

the Kamloops(Branch 52 Legion Facebook page and on CFJC-TV. The Legion is still urging people to order wreaths by calling its office at 250-374-0623. Those wreaths will be brought to the Cenotaph prior to the Remembrance Day ceremony. Proceeds of wreath sales and donations to the Poppy Campaign go to programs that directly support veterans and their families. Poppy boxes will be distributed throughout the Kamloops area.

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Kamloops Fire Rescue is going green. The fire department has added a new fire engine to its fleet, the first equipped with anti-idling technology. “The normal practice is in order to keep the lights and radios and other electronics functioning, the engine will idle continuously with its main engine,” KFR Chief Mike Adams said. “This [truck] has an alternate power source, so the main engine can be shut down, thus reducing emissions, wear and tear on the vehicle and fuel consumption.” The fire engine is the first of what will one day be an entire fleet equipped with the technology as KFR replaces its vehicles over time. The new engine is currently in service at KFR’s Singh Street station in Brocklehurst. KFR also recently added its first electric vehicle, which is being used by fire-prevention staff.

Kamloops firefighters not kept as busy in 2020 MICHAEL POTESTIO

STAFF REPORTER

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Kamloops Fire Rescue has responded to fewer incidents in the first six months of 2020 compared to the same time frame in 2019, with about a 21 per cent decrease in calls. In the first half of 2020, KFR attended 2,490 calls, compared to 3,161 in the first half of 2019, according to first and second quarter statistics from the fire department. That reduction is primarily because under current COVID19 protocols from BC Emergency Health Services, the fire department is only dispatched to critical medical events. “They are now slowly allowing fire depart-

ments to respond to a variety of different calls.” Kamloops Fire Chief Mike Adams said. Through the first six months of 2020, KFR has attended 12 interface fires, down from 17 in the first half of 2019 and 24 in the first half of 2018. The number of structure fires has remained constant, with 62 in the first half of 2020 compared to 64 in the first half of 2019 and 68 in the first half of 2018. However, fires labelled as “other” are up 86 per cent, with 93 through the first half of 2020 compared to 50 during the first six months of 2019. Burning complaints have increased by about 35 per cent, with 186 in the second quarter of 2020 (April, May and June), compared

to 138 in 201 and 88 in 2018. Adams said KFR responded to 309 false alarms in the second quarter of 2020, which led to a bill to the taxpayer of $4,650, which is down substantially form the $17,500 that was billed for false alarm calls during the same period last year. When it comes to where KFR is deployed most, downtown, North Kamloops and Valleyview top the list, with 877 in North Kamloops (down 25 per cent from 2019), 466 in Valleyview (down 22 per cent) and 395 downtown, which amounted to nearly 24 per cent fewer calls than in 2019. In the first half of this year, 34 fires have destroyed $1.9 million worth of property in Kamloops, compared to

$566,000 lost to 36 fires in 2019. On the Tk’emlups te Secwépemc reserve, four fires destroyed $16,500 worth of property and contents, compared to $24,700 worth of damage in 2019. Medical calls for KFR were down about 38 per cent, with 1,224 in 2020 compared to 1,964 in 2019. Naloxone, which reverses the effects of a drug overdose, was administered by firefighters 20 times in the first six months of the year, up 54 per cent from the 13 times it was administered between January and June of 2019. That is closer to the 25 times it occurred in 2018 — Kamloops’ deadliest overdose year to date, in which 46 people lost their lives

to overdoses. The city has recorded 36 overdose deaths through August, which is 10 more deaths than

which occurred in all of 2019. Adams said while Naloxone is more readily available in the

public, KFR is seeing an increase in use due to the COVID-19 pandemic having an affect on the opioid crisis.

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VOTE IN THE PROVINCIAL ELECTION Find where and when to vote below. We’re helping B.C. vote safely during the pandemic. Here’s what you can expect if you vote in person: • Physical distancing and capacity limits • Election officials wearing personal protective equipment (such as masks and face-visors)

You can vote in person or by mail.

What should I bring if I vote in person?

Vote in person Vote at a district electoral office – Find the office nearest you at elections.bc.ca/deo. Voting is available now during office hours.

• Frequent cleaning of voting stations and surfaces

Learn more at elections.bc.ca/safevoting.

• Your own pen or pencil to mark your ballot, if you wish. • You may wear a mask in the voting place, if you wish. We encourage voters to wear a mask when they vote to protect others. You will not be asked to remove your mask to vote.

Vote on election day – Find voting places and the dates they are open below, or visit wheretovote.elections.bc.ca. Election day is Saturday, October 24, but there are lots of ways to vote before then.

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Follow the instructions from election officials in the voting place to help maintain physical distancing. You will be asked to sanitize your hands before and after voting.

• ID that shows your name and home address. See elections.bc.ca/id for the list of acceptable ID.

Vote by mail If you requested a vote-by-mail package from Elections BC, return it as soon as possible. Vote-by-mail packages must be received by Elections BC by 8 p.m. (Pacific time) on Saturday, October 24. Mail your completed package as soon as possible or return it in person so that it is received before the deadline. See elections.bc.ca for a list of in-person drop-off locations.

Voting Places for Kamloops-North Thompson Advance Voting Places (open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time on the dates listed)

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Barriere Lions Club 350 Borthwick Ave, Barriere, BC Kamloops Christian School 750 Cottonwood Ave, Kamloops, BC Moccasin Square Gardens 200-355 Yellowhead Hwy, Kamloops, BC North Shore Comm Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave, Kamloops, BC Royal Canadian Legion 259 3-257 Glen Rd, Clearwater, BC

General Voting Places (open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific time on Saturday, October 24):

District Electoral Offices:

A.E. Perry Elem School

Darfield Comm Hall

Moccasin Square Gardens

Westmount Elem School

1380 Sherbrooke Ave, Kamloops, BC

5 Hwy, Darfield, BC

200-355 Yellowhead Hwy, Kamloops, BC

745 Walkem Rd, Kamloops, BC

Arthur Hatton Elem School

David Thompson Elem School

North Shore Comm Centre

Westsyde Elem School

315 Chestnut Ave, Kamloops, BC

1051 Pine Springs Rd, Kamloops, BC

730 Cottonwood Ave, Kamloops, BC

3550 Westsyde Rd, Kamloops, BC

Arthur Stevenson Elem School

Dee’s General Store

North Thompson Indian Band Hall

Whispering Pines Indian Band Office

2890 Bank Rd, Kamloops, BC

1537 Birch Island-Lost Creek, Clearwater, BC

500 Dunn Lake Rd, Barriere, BC

615 Whispering Pines Dr, McLure, BC

Avola School House

Heffley Creek Comm Hall

Pinantan Elem School

6366 Avola Village Rd, Avola, BC

6995 Old Highway 5, Kamloops, BC

2450 Hines Rd, Pinantan Lake, BC

Barriere Lions Club

Kamloops Christian School

Rayleigh Elem School Gym

350 Borthwick Ave, Barriere, BC

750 Cottonwood Ave, Kamloops, BC

306 Puett Ranch Rd, Kamloops, BC

Bert Edwards Elem School

Kay Bingham Elem School

Royal Canadian Legion 259

711 Windsor Ave, Kamloops, BC

950 Southill St, Kamloops, BC

3-257 Glen Rd, Clearwater, BC

Blackpool Comm Hall

Little Fort Comm Hall

The Grand Hall at Sun Peaks

155 Ferry Rd, Clearwater, BC

9885 Institute St, Little Fort, BC

3240 Village Way, Sun Peaks, BC

Blue River Elem School

McLure Comm Centre

Vavenby Comm Hall

5917 3rd Ave, Blue River, BC

192 McLure Ferry Rd, McLure, BC

82 Vavenby Bridge Rd, Vavenby, BC

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VOTE IN THE PROVINCIAL ELECTION Find where and when to vote below. Candidates for Kamloops-North Thompson Candidate’s Name:

Financial Agent:

Official Agent:

Dennis Giesbrecht Conservative

Dennis Giesbrecht 5830 Dallas Dr, Kamloops, BC, V2C 4X2 (250) 574-3536

Sadie Hunter BC NDP

Tushar Jain 112B St Paul St W, Kamloops BC, V2C 1G1 (250) 299-2953

Thomas Martin BC Green Party

Rebecca James 466 East 43rd Ave, Vancouver BC, V5W 1T4 (778) 833-3302

Peter Milobar BC Liberal Party

Norman Daley 200-206 Seymour St, Kamloops BC, V2C 6P5 (250) 319-0628

Brandon Russell Independent

Brandon Russell 1160 Canyon Ridge Dr, Kamloops, BC, V2H 0A1 (250) 572-7654

Henry Pejril 148 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops BC, V2B 3G1

Voting Places for Kamloops-South Thompson Advance Voting Places (open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time on the dates listed)

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Chase Comm Hall 547 Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC Sahali Mall - Unit 55 945 Columbia St W, Kamloops, BC St. Paul’s Cathedral 360 Nicola St, Kamloops, BC

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Aberdeen Elem School

Dufferin Elem School

Pacific Way Elem School

St. Paul’s Cathedral

2191 Van Horne Dr, Kamloops, BC

1880 Hillside Dr, Kamloops, BC

2330 Pacific Way, Kamloops, BC

360 Nicola St, Kamloops, BC

B.C. Wildlife Park

Gateway City Church

Pritchard Comm Hall

Westwold Elem School

9077 Dallas Dr, Kamloops, BC

163 Oriole Rd, Kamloops, BC

1714 Duck Range Rd, Pritchard, BC

5408 97 Hwy, Westwold, BC

Beattie Elem School

Juniper Ridge Elem School

Robert L. Clemitson Elem School

492 McGill Rd, Kamloops, BC

2540 Qu’Appelle Blvd, Kamloops, BC

5990 Todd Rd, Kamloops, BC

Chase Comm Hall

Lloyd George Elem School

Savona Seniors House

547 Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC

830 Pine St, Kamloops, BC

6605 Savona Access Rd, Savona, BC

Dallas Elem School

McGowan Park Elem School

South Sa-Hali Elem School

296 Harper Rd, Kamloops, BC

2080 Tremerton Dr, Kamloops, BC

1585 Summit Dr, Kamloops, BC

55-945 Columbia St W Kamloops, BC (778) 362-7240 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Candidates for Kamloops-South Thompson Candidate’s Name:

Financial Agent:

Dan Hines BC Green Party

Sandra Burkholder 216-155 Beecroft Rd,Toronto ON, M2N 7C6 (647) 678-4826

Todd Graham Stone BC Liberal Party

Michael Parker 200-206 Seymour St, Kamloops BC, V2C 6P5 (250) 374-5577

Anna Thomas BC NDP

Anna Thomas 1886 Gellrich Ave, Kamloops, BC, V2B 4K5 (250) 879-0069

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COMMUNITY It’s Community Inclusion Month and Krystian Shaw, publisher of the Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter, is spreading awareness about self-advocacy. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

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ACTIVITY PROGRAMS We thank you for your patronage, understanding, and patience as we work together during this unprecedented time. Visit Kamloops.ca/COVID for updates Programs are cancelled if the minimum numbers are not met.

Seven years of the Self Advocate

Creative First Step

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Ages: 1½–3

In this fun and encouraging environment, you and your toddler will explore movement through dancing, stretching, and creative play. Child must be accompanied by an adult. Parkview Activity Centre Tue Oct 27–Nov 24 9:15–9:45 am 5/$45 West Highland Community Hall Sat Oct 24–Nov 21 9:00–9:30 am 5/$45

Little Dancers

Ages: 3–4

Your child will discover and explore basic movement skills, musical awareness, physical expression, and creativity through dance. Parkview Activity Centre Tue Oct 27–Nov 24 9:55–10:25 am 5/$45 West Highland Community Hall Sat Oct 24–Nov 21 9:40–10:10 am 5/$45

Creative Dance

For seven years, Krystian Shaw has been a voice for community inclusion through his Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter. The newsletter focuses on stories from and about people with diverse abilities, including mental-health issues. It shares inspirational stories from local and global sources to give hope to the magazine’s readers. October is Community Inclusion Month. Every year in October, Inclusion BC joins people from across the province in celebrating inclusion, diversity and the rights and contributions of people with intellectual disabilities. When asked what inclusion meant to him, Shaw replied: “It means being out and about in community and running a newsletter that stomps out stigma and

it offers support for people both locally and around the world who have different kinds of disabilities and life challenges. “I can’t believe my newsletter has been around for seven years, since September [2013] and has seen a lot of change,” Shaw said. He used to hand deliver copies of the publication to libraries in Chase and Merritt, as well as to various Kamloops businesses, but the Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter is currently available only online. Shaw hopes to be able to return to printing a physical newsletter in the future and is grateful for the work The Printing Place has done in the past, and will do in the future, to get the newsletter into people’s hands. More information on the Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter can be found online at selfadvocatenet.com/kamloopsself-advocate-newsletter.

Ages: 4½–6

Children are introduced to the joy of dance in a positive and encouraging environment. Imagination, motor skills, self-esteem and social interaction are developed. West Highland Community Hall Sat Oct 24–Nov 21 10:20–10:50 am 5/$45 Parkview Activity Centre Tue Oct 27–Nov 24 10:35–11:05 am 5/$45

Taiji (Tai Chi) for Health Come explore Taiji (Tai Chi) exercises to enhance your mind-body connection. Studies indicate Taiji’s benefits include improved balance, mental health, and cognitive function as well as management of chronic pain conditions such as osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. West Highlands Community Centre Wed Oct 21–Dec 9 9:00–10:30 am 8/$80

NOTICE OF PERMISSIVE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Charter, Council will consider bylaws to provide property tax exemptions (2021) on October 20, 2020, at 1:30 pm in the Valley First Lounge, at Sandman Centre, 300 Lorne Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1W3. Estimated Value of Tax Exemption

The proposed exemptions are described in the following table:

1/3rd Exempt Organization

Civic Address

BC Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

2816 Tranquille Road

Kamloops Film Society

503 Victoria Street

Kamloops Food Bank Society

156 Wilson Street

Kamloops Society for Alcohol & Drug Services

782 Seymour Street

2021 $8,267 3,816 529 1,744

Total Marleah Plesko, CPA, CA Revenue and Taxation Supervisor Phone: 250-828-3459 Email: mplesko@kamloops.ca

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discrimination and shares inspiring stories around disability awareness, success stories and inclusion for all — and helping to support people with diverse abilities in the disability and media field.” Shaw has been invited to participate in a panel discussion with other selfadvocates. It will take place on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Those interested in the discussion can watch live on zoom by searching “Why Self Advocacy” on Facebook and following the link on that page to register. “I will be sharing my story around selfadvocacy success and my newsletter that is free to the public,” Shaw said. “It’s Community Inclusion Month and it’s a time to spread awareness about selfadvocacy and inclusion and to promote people being included in the community.” Shaw conceded that putting his newsletter together is hard work, but he said it is ultimately worth it because

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City of Kamloops arborists prune some branches that were extending over the roadway at the intersection of Seymour Street and Fifth Avenue in the downtown core. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

How truly happy are you? Thompson Rivers University and the Thompson-Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) have partnered with Planet Happiness to distribute a survey measuring the well-being of communities. The Happiness Index survey includes questions on people’s satisfaction with life, access to nature and art, community engagement, standard of living, life-long learning and health. Findings from the survey are to help TOTA assess how the Thompson-Okanagan region is meeting the United Nations sustainable development goals, as well as inform its ongoing efforts

toward tourism recovery and resiliency. “The long-term viability of destinations depends on tourism improving the quality of life of local communities,” TOTA president Glenn Mandziuk said. “Over time, the Happiness Index will help measure how well this is being done by engaging with residents directly.” TRU tourism faculty member Dr. John Hull will assist with the project, which is the first partnership for Planet Happiness in Canada. Use of the Happiness Index survey is meant to demonstrate

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that measuring the well-being and happiness of tourist destinations and happiness is as important as tracking profits and visitor arrivals and supports responsible destination management. Planet Happiness is a grassroots, big data project to introduce happiness and wellbeing science, policy and practice to local communities, governments, and businesses connected to the travel and tourism industry. Go online to TOTABC.org/ happiness-index to learn more and stay updated on the launch of the first Thompson-Okanagan Happiness Index Survey.

CONGRATULATIONS GARY LUSTIG September photo contest winner

To win a prize valued at $50 submit your photos at:

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Turkey How to Cook a

THOMAS MARTIN

Until recently, BC's COVID response was the most effective in all of North America, largely due to BC's minority government forcing the parties to work together for all our benefit. Now the NDP have thrown that cooperation away as they gamble on a majority, counting on the approval gained from the very same collaborative approach they're now running away from! Don't reward the NDP for this costly and unnecessary election, instead vote Green for our best chance at another strong and productive minority no matter which party wins! Think a few Green MLAs can't make a difference? Think again! - Campaign finance reform got big money out of politics - Only the Greens ran on eliminating monthly MSP payments - Created BC’s Innovation Commissioner, the Emerging Economy Task Force and CleanBC - Confidence and Supply Agreement gave us 3 years of stability (could've been 4!) - Greens force parties to keep their own promises Majority government is irresponsible government, vote Green for a stronger balance of power!

From left to right, teachers Mrs. McLaren and Mrs. Sherwood with students Mia, Brendan, Shaye, who have each won a turkey from save on foods.

Thank you to all the students who wrote great letters on "How To Cook a Turkey" published in Oct 7th edition of KTW. Many thanks to our two teachers who helped coordinate the letter writing.

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MEET YOUR LOCAL REALTORS • KAMLOOPS AND DISTRICT

6436 FREDERICK ROAD • $399,900 CHERRY CREEK/SAVONA MLS®157807 Located on the North Side of Kamloops lake, this waterfront property has 160’ of shoreline. Off the grid paradise. Powered by wind turbine, solar panels to batteries, completely self sufficient. This beautiful home has been well maintained, you will not be disappointed. The main floor has a bdrm, living room, 4 pc bathroom, large kitchen with island and w/i pantry. The heating is supplied by propane to a valor fireplace. The large 16’ x 32’ lakeside sundeck has a 180 panoramic view of Kamloops lake and surrounding mountains. Numerous retaining walls, wonderfully landscaped with mature trees and plants

I have built my business with my clients in mind. I go the extra mile offering expert resources to assist in making every transaction easy and enjoyable. I take the stress out of each purchase or sale so my clients can concentrate on what they do best. I am patient with my buyers and will show them properties until they are truly happy and excited about their purchase. I make it my job to provide all the information with regards to each transaction to make the process smooth and easy. Steve is more than just a real estate salesperson. His clients consider his background of 24 years as a carpenter and the past 15 years as a Realtor® a valuable asset in serving their needs in buying and selling residential and commercial properties. I put my clients interests first and I will make constant effort to provide you with excellent service, because in my business, the most profound assets I possess are your respect and trust. Feel free to call if you need anything at all; I am always here to help. P.S. “I am never too busy to take referrals”

250-319-3322

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CHAN

ABOUT CHRIS:

250-574-0262 chris@uprealestate.ca

“I prefer names to numbers”

Put my experience into action: • Assisted in hundreds of real estate deals • Top 10 Royal LePage Agent 3 years in a row • Approachable, honest and experienced

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Check out the new townhouses at Tobiano! summerslanding.ca

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NORM

MICHELINE

orn in Kamloops and raising a family here makes me proud to call this beautiful city home. Having lived in most areas of Kamloops, I am familiar with all the different neighborhoods and what they have to offer.

As a realtor, my clients are very important to me and I take seriously the level of confidence, professionalism and loyalty they come to expect and deserve. Buying or selling, I will provide you with service above and beyond your expectations, negotiating the best deal possible on your behalf, while making the process as seamless as possible. If you have any real estate related questions, please feel free to contact me anytime. I would love the opportunity to work with you.

Call me for a FREE Market Evaluation!

STEPHENSON

I LOVE REAL ESTATE!

Your home is your most valuable possession. Whether you are buying, selling or just need “HONEST” advice... you need all the facts.

250-682-1617 normwojak @royallepage.ca

Kamloops Realty

www.normwojak.ca

My clients are very important to me. My goal is to make the process easy, enjoyable and rewarding. Let me put my knowledge and experience to work for you. Please call me anytime for your real estate needs.

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SARAH

KARPIAK Born and raised in Kamloops to a long-time, community-supporting medical family, Andrew is a full-time realtor approaching his 13th year serving Kamloops, Tobiano, Shuswap and Sun Peaks.

• Kamloops resident for over 30 years • Rugby enthusiast • Community, family and team oriented • Proud supporter of United Way, Grow A Row, Royal LePage Shelter Foundation and Kamloops Pride • Strong believer in supporting local and shopping local I believe that when it comes to buying and selling your house, choosing a local member of the community is important as well. Choose an agent that is on your team!

ANDREW

Making a Next Move for the Best Results? • More Services: Assisted Home Preparation & Complimentary Staging Consultation • More Marketing: Unparalleled Marketing Reach for Maximized Exposure to Buyers • Best Results: Helping You Maximize the Value You Can Receive for Your Home Sarah devotes 100% of her focus and 100% of her time to your needs, and offers a 100% client satisfaction guarantee.

250-572-5893 sarah.lee @royallepage.ca

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y name is Chelsea Mann and I have been a Realtor® in Kamloops for over 12 years. I grew up in this beautiful city, and am proud to call it home! Kamloops has so many amazing things to offer its residents: Great Weather | Outdoor Activities | Central Location

250-571-2678 michelinestephenson @royallepage.ca

Westwin Realty

www.kamloopsproperties.ca

Those are just a few of the things that make Kamloops the perfect place to live, work, and play. It’s such a family oriented community and each neighbourhood has its unique qualities, so everyone can find their perfect place to call home. What I love about real estate is working with people. Whether it be finding them the perfect home, that fits with their unique wants and needs, or helping them sell their home, quickly and for the most money by attracting the perfect buyers! After all,

It’s Not Just A House, It’s Your Home!

250-852-0977 www.chelseamann.ca

DESERT HILLS REALTY LTD.

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December dates set for campout fundraiser FUNDRAISER HELPS SHINE A LIGHT ON — AND RAISE MONEY TO ADDRESS — YOUTH HOMELESSNESS TODD SULLIVAN

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE

todd@kamloopsthisweek.com

A Way Home Kamloops has launched registrations for its fourth annual Campout To End Youth Homelessness. Like many other fundraisers in 2020, it’s going to look a little bit different this year, due to the pandemic. The campout is an annual fundraiser that helps shine a light on youth homelessness in Kamloops. Participants camp overnight, outside in a cardboard box, and collect pledges for the cause. Campers are encouraged to raise money to fund programs that help support homeless youth in Kamloops. With physical distancing a priority, what is normally a group campout event of more than 50 people will now see 30 people

camping in McDonald Park in North Kamloops on Dec. 11 and into Dec. 12. But that isn’t the only way to participate. A Way Home Kamloops is encouraging people to sign up to do their campout virtually, by finding a safe spot in their yard to set up. “We will drop off a cardboard box and a little goodie bag for everybody,” A Way Home Kamloops executive director Katherine McParland said. Distanced participants will be able to stay connected through social media and Zoom sessions and A Way Home Kamloops is following coronavirus safety protocols at the McDonald Park location. “We have a pretty solid COVID-19 plan in place,” McParland said. Whether one intends to campout virtually or in person, they

will need to register in advance online at awayhomekamloops. com. Early registration is advised for those wishing to reserve one of the 30 -in-person spots. Last year, the event raised just over $50,000, a mark organizers are again aiming to hit. Money raised goes to fund A Way Home Kamloops programs, which provide youth with housing, education and employment training. Previous campouts have helped open Safe Suites supportive housing and funded the Youth Housing First program, which housed 71 youth in 2019. TD Bank returns as the title sponsor for the event for the second year in a row, but McParland said that they are still looking for more business sponsors. Businesses interested in stepping up to the plate can also register online.

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It was the vision of the ICCHA/Wish Fund that helped develop the robust foundation of tertiary cardiac care at the RIH. Today, working in collaboration with the government, Interior Health, the Thompson Nicola Health and generous donations from our proud community, we have been successful in establishing the ICCHA / Wish Coronary Care Unit (CCU) on September 30th, 2019. However, our cardiac patients still have to wait and make the long and at times risky journey to Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) for lifesaving therapies. “The construction of the new Patient Care Tower has been efficiently designed to make accessing services easier by bringing programs currently dispersed throughout the Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) into one convenient location,” according to Interior Health. Furthermore, in a press release on September 19, 2020, Kamloops Mayor, Ken Christian stated, “as one of only two tertiary hospitals in Interior Health, RIH is vital to all residents in the Thompson Nicola Regional District and we are looking forward to the day it (Patient Care Tower at RIH) opens to patients in summer 2022.” While this is news to celebrate, this is only Phase 1. According to Interior Health in Phase 2, there will be further “renovations to the existing building with expansion of the emergency department, postanesthetic recovery department, enhancements to the pediatric unit and the morgue.” However, there has been no mention for the development of the much needed advanced healthcare for acutely ill cardiac patients with heart attacks or the very sick cancer patients. The Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) takes only 2 patients daily for heart therapies, triaging of our admitted patients is inevitable, so much so that there is a systemic delay in providing this much needed therapy for these patients. Patients have developed complications while waiting, with current global pandemic conditions making matters even worse as patients are kept waiting even longer before transferring. This backlog builds up and waiting lists for elective patients also keep growing longer. ” Al Patel. How close are we to establishing this much needed Cath Lab locally? “We are leaving no stones unturned to support our community in need, we continue to raise our voices with Interior Health and our government. We are advocating to save every patient, because as we know when it comes to heart failure, every second counts. It is unacceptable that we continue to put patients and family through further risk and trauma, subjecting them

to a transfer to another city. We need a Cath Lab now, the government needs to act now and put the lives of Kamloops citizens as a priority.” states Al Patel. Establishment of a Cath Lab at RIH will enable coronary interventions and stent placement in patients, save lives, add another dimension to provision of acute cardiac care. It will also bring us closer to national and international standards in this field and send a strong message to our community that Interior Health and the government is committed to excellence in cardiac care. In the meantime, the next step is to provide the ICCHA/WISH CCU with a dedicated 3D Echocardiogram system. This will enable accurate diagnostics at the patient's bedside and help institute therapies promptly. “We need our communities’ support to help raise awareness and advocate for our community. So far we have taken on fundraising to privately raise money for much needed equipment, but the government needs to step up and support our efforts. Putting our community at risk has gone far beyond the level of acceptance and we need support - NOW.” - Al Patel The ICCHA/Wish Fund will continue to raise money privately through community events. To help reach the fundraising goal, the ICCHA / Wish Fund is hosting a Drive-Thru Dinner on Friday November 13th, 2020 at Colombo Lodge and a 50/50 raffle with a Grand Prize jackpot up to $200,000. To support enhanced cardiac care at RIH and to learn more about the ICCHA/Wish Fund, visit www.iwishfund.com.

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Reasons for addiction are not what many think

felt my heart drop when I heard Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry state that addiction was pain, implying this is the reason we addicts then use. In my previous life, I was educated to incorporate only evidencebased material in my lectures. Had I started telling undergraduate, university-level nursing students that mental illness was caused by bad mothering or that addiction resulted from emotional trauma/pain, I am certain I would have been shown the door. Had I taught these ideas, my dean (and maybe even some students) would have asked for evidence, the scientific basis to back up these claims. Henry’s comments caused me dismay because such beliefs are why addicts are blamed — that is, people might then say we addicts can now use pain as an excuse to further justify and continue drug use. Many people have

ASK AN ADDICT Ask an Addict is a column penned by Helena Paivinen, a Kamloops resident with expertise in addiction issues and someone who is also an addict. The column is meant to inform and help, which is particularly important as we remain mired in an opioid crisis that continues to claim thousands of lives each year. If you have a question you would like answered, email it to editor@kamloopsthisweek. com. Anonymity is guaranteed. experienced trauma/ pain, but this is not why addiction exists. If it were, all those who have PTSD would also be addicted — and many are not. I have emotional and physical pain, but really, who amongst us can say we do not? The reality is that often, due to my past, heavy, blackout drinking or drug use, any “trauma” or pain that did happen occurred only because of just that. I engaged in dangerous activities, did stupid things, put myself in bad situations, which then led to pain — but it was the substance.

Without alcohol or drugs in my system, I would have not been where I was nor did what I did. That is the reality of where trauma often occurs. Granted, some addicts have sexual/ physical abuse or hardships before ever taking a drink or a drug, but again, this is not a reason for addiction. If it were, everyone in the world who was traumatized or sexually/physically abused would now be addicted, but many are not. For some reason, people still cannot accept the medical and scientific evidence,

the MRI and biologic studies that provide objective evidence of the addictive process, the physical, neurological changes that occur within us. When diabetes happens, physical organs/ functions are altered. This is the disease process that provides evidence — hardcore scientific facts that then help us to identify what happens after addiction occurs. Systemic physical changes occur and provide the basis of diagnosis, the biologic evidence of the presence of disease. It is objective, unquestionable and irrefutable evidence, based only in science and not in subjective, personal and unfounded opinion. This is my soapbox lecture for the day. If our medical leaders, do not understand this, then heaven help me and all those suffering from this disease of addiction. We must try to change this misguided (often in an attempt to care) perspective, as it

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is thy sting?” This query is part of a conclusion being drawn from the prior verses of chapter 15. In verses 1 to 11, Paul presents the great fact of the bodily resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Paul writes of the multitude of eyewitnesses who saw the Lord Jesus alive after he was raised from the dead. Paul then tells of his own experience of seeing the Lord after the Lord was raised. All this is given to say in verse 11 to the believers at Corinth, regarding the resurrection of Christ: “So we preach and so ye believed.” Next. Paul addresses false teaching that had infiltrated the assembly of believers. There were some who were saying that “there is no resurrection of the dead.” Paul goes on to write of the consequences of such a lie. In verse 13, Paul says that if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ is not raised. In verse 14, Paul writes that if Christ is

not raised, then Paul’s preaching was in vain and the believer’s faith was in vain. In verse 15, Paul writes that he was a false witness of God if Christ was not raised up. The consequence of that is the false statement that “the dead rise not.” Paul goes on to write of other consequences, such as the believers were still in their sins and were never delivered from the awful result of their sins. Another consequence was that the believers who had passed away already had perished, if there is no resurrection of the dead. Paul writes of them being the most miserable people on earth if there is no resurrection of the dead. In verse 20, Paul writes, “But now is Christ risen from the dead.” Their hope was secure because the Lord Jesus was alive from the dead. The Lord’s resurrection was the guarantee of the resurrection of

all who trust him as their saviour. The Lord Jesus is the security of the believer. Since The Lord is raised, then all who are his will be raised. It is just that simple. My assurance comes from what the Lord has done and not some accomplishment of mine. So, the question is asked by Paul in verse 55: “O death, where is thy sting?” The believer’s hope and security is found in the work of Christ. He has accomplished all to God’s satisfaction. The guarantee that God is satisfied is that Christ has been raised from the dead. The believer can rest right there and rejoice with Paul and all other believers and ask, “O death, where is thy sting?” A few weeks ago, I was trying to keep a wasp from entering our vehicle and I tried to brush away the unwelcome guest. As I swatted at it, the little rascal stung me — and this reminds me of the sting of death. It hurts, but Christ has overcome death

and given the believer great confidence that the sting of death has been removed. In verse 56, Paul writes that “the sting of death is sin.” For the believer, the problem of our sin was dealt with by Christ on the cross. The believer is no longer separated from God because of their sin. Christ has died for our sins according to the scriptures. He was buried and he rose again on the third day, according to the scriptures. O death, where is thy sting? “Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” John Eggers is an elder in the assembly that meets in Westsyde Gospel Hall in Kamloops. KTW welcomes submissions to its Faith page. Columns should be between 600 and 800 words in length and include a headshot of the author, along with a short bio. Email editor@ kamloopsthisweek.com.

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elcome to the weekly Kamloops Art Page. With the COVID-19 pandemic upending society — socially and economically and dominating news for the foreseeable future — we understand pandemic fatigue can set in for even the most ardent followers of current events. While continuing to cover all pandemic and non-pandemic-related news, KTW has also worked hard at featuring positive stories from the crisis, tales that capture the essence of humanity, be it volunteers sewing thousands of masks for health-care workers or musicians offering up weekly free concerts online. This page is an attempt by KTW to bring some colour into the lives of our readers via

artwork created locally. We hope to, on a weekly basis, use this page to showcase works by various Kamloops artists, with between one and three pieces displayed. Thanks for reading Kamloops This Week and we hope this page can help ease the stress of this uncertain era in which we are living. Email editor@kamloopsthisweek.com if you have any questions or suggestions relating to this page.

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‘He never stops believing in himself’ ZARYS TALK PATH TO BECOMING FIRST-ROUND NHL DRAFT PICK MARTY HASTINGS

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he Calgary Flames seem a good fit for Connor Zary, a Kamloops Blazer whose fiery passion for the game, for proving himself, is among his greatest attributes. Zary was picked 24th overall last week in the NHL Draft, the Flames twice trading down to collect third-round picks before selecting the 6-foot, 178-pound left shot forward from Saskatoon. “Once they came back up at 24, I think they were pretty excited to have their chance to get me and they made their trades to get two more picks,” said Connor, who felt Calgary was a good bet to pick him, but became anxious when the trade frenzy began. “It all worked out in both of our favours. It’s pretty special. I didn’t sleep too much last night. I was pretty excited, a little bit restless. It’s hard to put into words. It’s such a special moment for me and my family.” Connor racked up 86 points in 57 games last season and continued showing a knack for scoring goals in clutch situations, a tendency that first snared league-wide attention in the 2018-2019 stretch run, when a slew of game-altering markers highlighted the club’s jaw-dropping run to the playoffs.

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Parents Scott, a Saskatoon Police Service officer, and Kathleen, education manager for the Saskatoon Zoo Society, catapulted off the couch, along with the rest of the family-and-friends crew gathered at the Zary household, when Connor’s name was called by Flames’ legend Lanny McDonald. Said Kathleen: “We’ve said, ‘Connor, NHL is your Plan A. What’s your plan B?’ He always told us, ‘I don’t have a Plan B, mom.’ I said, ‘Well, most people do, Connor.’ He’s like, ‘If I focus on a Plan B, that takes up a spot in my brain. Right now, all I’m focused on is Plan A. That’s what I’m doing.’ “He never stops believing himself.” Former Blazers’ general manager Stu MacGregor and former director of player personnel Matt Recchi picked Zary 37th overall in Round 2 of the

2016 WHL Bantam Draft. MacGregor told KTW the Blazers pegged Zary one spot behind Massimo Rizzo on their draft board. Kamloops nabbed Rizzo 15th overall. “We had the good fortune that we were going to be able to select him in the second round,” MacGregor said. “We were really surprised — really surprised. We felt, at the time, he was certainly a first-round WHL draft pick.” A lot of people obviously didn’t. Zary proved them wrong — and that has become a theme in the fledgling centreman’s career. His response to socialmedia criticism, speaking to KTW last October: “It kind of gives you, and I don’t want to say it, that F-U mentality kind of thing. You can say what you want, but I’m going to prove you wrong.”

On NHL Central Scouting deeming him a “B” prospect, again chatting with KTW last October: “We’ll see when it comes to June where I am.” (The NHL Draft was originally scheduled for June in Montreal, but was postponed and held online last Tuesday and Wednesday due to the pandemic.) Zary finished October of 2019 with a leagueleading 21 points, good enough for WHL player of the month status. He was upgraded to an “A” prospect. Here’s Zary, plucky and snubbed, talking to reporters on Dec. 2, the day Hockey Canada excluded him from the World Junior Hockey Championship selection camp roster: “I have no doubt in my mind that I should be there — 100 per cent. It’s something I really wanted to do, was be there. Obviously, I’m a bit pissed off that

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I’m not, but I’ve got a big road trip here, going close to home, with lots of friends and family, so I’m going to really use that as motivation to be at home and play really well and try and lead the league in scoring by the end of that.” Zary registered 45 points in 31 games between Dec. 2 and the end of the truncated campaign in March. Phone calls began pouring in on Tuesday night, with Hall of Famer McDonald and Flames’ stars Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan and Matthew Tkachuk among those reaching out to their new teammate. “For us, we are very proud parents,” said father Scott, who has logged more than a few hours fixing shattered windows, despite the netting that surrounded the Zary outdoor rink. “We were ecstatic to see the relief on his face. We are glad it’s close to home. All the work starts now.” Scott told KTW the exact same thing on bantam draft day in 2016 — the draft is just the beginning of the process. “They taught me to work hard and work for my reward,” Zary said. “It comes from my parents. That’s what they instilled in me from a young age. This is one of the biggest moments of my life, so far.” The plan is to begin the process of proving himself again on Dec. 4, if the delayed WHL season can proceed as planned.

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France-bound Gobeil puts U Sports career on hold MARTY HASTINGS

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Top players, including one from Kamloops, are leaving their U Sports teams to play professional basketball overseas. Maddy Gobeil on Saturday signed a contract to play in France for Le Poinçonnet Basket, opting for red-shirt status for the 2020-2021 U Sports

UFV CASCADES PHOTO Maddy Gobeil will join Le Poinçonnet Basket this season.

campaign if it does go ahead in January.

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered

the cancellation of fall Canada West team competition. League brass will decide no later than Nov. 2 whether second-term conference competition will proceed in the new year. Deanna Tuchscherer, Gobeil’s best friend and roommate in Abbotsford during the school year, has also left the Cascades, who are coached by her father,

Al Tuchscherer. She is playing professionally in Hungary. “If it [a U Sports season] did happen, I don’t want to lose eligibility the way the season would be played out,” Gobeil said, noting she is not confident Canada West play will resume in January. “It’s already going to be condensed. It’s going to be different with the way COVID is playing

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out. I’d rather use this year to get better and be able to have four more years left of eligibility.” Gobeil, 19, was asked how coach Tuchscherer feels about her exodus. “He’s totally in support,” Gobeil said. “In the spring, our whole team had individual talks with him, discussing what we want to do with our eligibility if there is a season. “Some of us had already decided at that point we are going to red shirt anyway. He’s encouraging some of us to red shirt to save that year.” Gobeil will be the youngest player on her new team, which is in the early stages of its 2020-2021 campaign. The South Kamloops secondary graduate wants to improve against talented competition, experience an unfamiliar country and return to Canada in

time for the 2021-2022 U Sports campaign. “I’m coming back in the spring and playing the next four years with UFV,” said Gobeil, who led the South Kamloops Titans to provincial girls’ basketball titles in 2018 and 2019. The club will pay for Gobeil’s onebedroom apartment in Le Poinçonnet, which is about three hours south of Paris by car. French classes at South Kam are soon to start paying off. “I definitely lost what I learned,” Gobeil said with a laugh. “I think I’ll be able to pick it up. “I’m definitely a bit nervous, but I’m super excited and I think it will be really good for me, just getting outside of my comfort zone and learning how to do things on my own more.” Gobeil was hoping to catch a flight on Tuesday.

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Dylan Garand and Viktor Persson of the Kamloops Blazers were drafted into the NHL last week, making three from the WHL club to realize childhood dreams in 2020. Connor Zary was picked 24th overall in Round 1 by the Calgary Flames. Not since 2004 have the Blazers had three players picked in the same draft, when five — Devan Dubnyk, Roman Tesliuk, Kris Hogg, Moises Gutierrez and Max Gordichuk — were selected in the first six rounds. Garand, who was ranked sixth among North American goaltenders by NHL Central Scouting heading into the draft, landed with the New York Rangers, who picked the 6-foot,

ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW FILE The New York Rangers picked Dylan Garand of the Kamloops Blazers in Round 4 of the 2020 NHL Draft.

173-pound netminder from Victoria in Round 4, 103rd overall. He was the third North American goalie selected. “It just goes to show you there are so many rankings out there and they don’t really mean anything until the picks are made,” said Garand, whose height, or perceived lack thereof,

threatened to hurt his draft standing. “I’ve always believed in myself and I know what I’m capable of. The Rangers believe in me, as well. That’s why they picked me and it’s a great feeling, for sure.” Garand’s phone rarely stopped buzzing and ringing on Wednesday. He placed

a few calls of his own, too, including one to Blazers’ goaltending coach Dan De Palma. “He’s such a big part of why I am where I am today and it’s unbelievable what he does, not only for the organization, but for me individually,” Garand said. “He deserves a lot of the credit. He’s done so much for me.” Persson, a 6-foot-2, 192-pound rearguard who was picked 56th overall by Kamloops in the CHL Import Draft in July, has neither played a game for the Blazers nor set foot in North America. The Vancouver Canucks picked him 191st overall in Round 7. Persson, from Hedesunda, Sweden, was pegged 44th among European skaters in NHL Central Scouting’s final predraft rankings.

Blazers’ forward Josh Pillar did not have the draft day he desired. The Warman, Sask, product was ranked 120th among North American skaters, but went undrafted. “It was pretty heartbreaking, for sure, but if you’re going to take positives from it, I have a lot of time before the season starts to improve my game and get better. I’m just going to prove to those guys that they missed out.” Zary, Blazers’ defenceman Montana Onyebuchi and general manager Matt Bardsley were among those who texted Pillar to lift his spirits. “They know I’m disappointed and they just want the best for me,” Pillar said. “They know I could have been one of the guys that got called, but it just worked out like that.”

ARMSTRONG SAYS NORTHPAWS’ JOB A DREAM COME TRUE A Canadian will lead the Kamloops NorthPaws into their first West Coast League baseball season. The expansion franchise named Cole Armstrong of Surrey its head coach on Thursday in a press release. “It’s a dream come true to return to British Columbia to do what I love,” Armstrong, 37, said in the press release. “I’d like to thank the city of Kamloops, along with the new owners of the NorthPaws, for including me in this opportunity to set a new standard on and off the field in the West Coast League.” The NorthPaws are set to begin play in the summer of 2021. Armstrong began working A D M I G O D S O C T O M O U T O W H A R L U M P S H A H B I G T O P C O S T A

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efining New Orleans is a bit like chasing a butterfly. Just when you think you have it in your grasp, it flits away. New Orleans is America’s most historically and culturally complex city, wrapped in a cloak of decadence. You can revel in its historical sites, gorge yourself with its unique cuisine, walk for days amongst 18th- and 19th-century buildings, listen to its musical heritage or delight in its tolerance of virtually anything, provided it has flair. It’s a place where excess is excused and, along Bourbon Street in the French Quarter, even encouraged. It takes pride in its history of voodoo and its Mardi Gras is celebrated with unbridled exuberance, style and unabashed enthusiasm. Somehow, the city manages to resist Americanization. Originally settled by the French in 1718 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne (whose name you’ll hear often in New Orleans), it was named for the French Regent, Philippe 1, Duke of New Orleans. When 2,000 French settlers were expelled by the British from Nova Scotia in the mid-18th century and turned up in Louisiana, they became known as Cajuns. Those born in Louisiana of European ancestry were called Creoles. Both cultures remain today as part of the New Orleans experience. The French Quarter is to New Orleans what Montmartre is to Paris, the Old Town is to Quebec City — its ancient heart. About a dozen buildings date from the original site, the oldest being the stately Convent of the Ursulines at 1100 Chartres, completed in 1753.

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Along Royal Street ,you’ll find dozens of antique stores; on Bourbon Street (named for a royal family in France and not the amber-coloured booze) are countless bars, street performers and open-air music parlours, walking and horse-drawn carriage tours and mini-bus tours. Nearby neighbourhoods reflect a different New Orleans, no less rich in history and character. The Garden District, for example, was subdivided from cotton plantations and some great mansions have remained along historic St. Charles Street. There, you’ll find gourmet restaurants, chic boutiques and two universities: Tulane and Loyola. Magnolia trees, gigantic Oak trees and night-blooming jasmine mark the area — it’s one of the city’s most popular.

Still, the soul of New Orleans is found in its music. It’s why you go there, just as art is why you go to Florence. While there’s no shortage of where to experience New Orleans Jazz and Dixieland, two places stand out: Preservation Hall (726 St. Peter St.) and the Palm Court Jazz Café (1204 Decatur St.). At Preservation Hall, old-style New Orleans jazz is performed by seasoned veterans in one of the city’s oldest spaces. Get there early or you’ll find yourself standing, since the hall has a seating capacity of about 50. At the Palm Court Jazz Café, a younger generation performs classic and traditional jazz in a 19thcentury building that also serves as a café. There are few places in the French Quarter that offer this

combination of dining and music. Bring your fat clothes. You’re going to need them. The Creole heritage goes back more than 250 years and you’ll also find strong French, Spanish, African, Irish, Italian and Haitian French culinary traditions. The French Quarter is packed with places to satisfy your cravings for everything from traditional to nouveau cuisine. You can’t leave it without sampling the traditional Muffaletta sandwich at Central Grocery. For authentic gumbo, have lunch at the Gumbo Shop (630 St. Peter St.). Familiar brand hotel chains edge the French Quarter since New Orleans is a major convention city. But try the bed and breakfasts on the borders of the French and Garden quarters or the intimate

inns and small hotels in the heart of the French Quarter itself. The Degas House (2306 Esplanade Ave.), for example, offers the only place in the world where you can sleep where the French Impressionist master Edgar Degas once lived. Graveyards are a major tourist attraction. These “cities of the dead” are distinguished by aboveground decorative, rusty ironwork and sun-bleached tombs. The older cemeteries are St. Louis No. 1, 2 and 3, located near the French Quarter. Pirates, politicians and voodoo queens are interred there. Take a scheduled tour. It’s more fun. Travel Writers’ Tales is an independent travel article syndicate. For more information, go online to travelwriterstales.com.

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Phil DABNER ...selling Kamloops every day™ since 1991

LOOKING FOR A... 1. Single family home in South Kamloops between $600,000 - $800,000 2. Apartment for 55+ 1 or 2 Bedrooms up to $300,000 anywhere on SOUTH-SHORE must allow 1 pet.

3317 – 1040 Talasa Court, SUN RIVERS - Everything you need for carefree living. Modern and well appointed this condo includes appliances, 1 parking stall and storage for your toys. Views from the balcony are outstanding. Move in ready. Now offered at $304,900

3. Home with Suite in BARNHARTVALE under $550,000

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923 Schubert - Long timeowners and downstairs tenant on the move very cared for 3 bedroom up with a self-contained 1 Bedoom self-contained suite with separate entry. Lot size 70x100. Fully fenced with u/g srinklers. This home has seen updates inclusive of roofing shingles, windows, furnace and hotwater tank. Additional information available upon request. Call phil re: appointments. $500,000.

316 Melrose - Melrose place is one of nicest streets in dallas. Currently this home has been occupied by tenants up and down. The upper floors has 3 bedooms and 2 bathrooms. The lower floors has a self-cotnained 1 bedroom daylight suite. The tenant down will consider staying. The lot size is approx .25 Acre and is fully fenced. There is a attched 2 car garage and room for additional parking. Call phil for additional information and or for viewings.$600,000

2249 Chief Atahm, ADAMS LAKE - Sweet, rustic cabin located on the pebble beach shore of beautiful and pristine Adams Lake. This property is accessed by vehicle ferry, a quick 6-minute ride, or boat. Beautiful mountain views, fun filled days and peaceful starry nights are waiting for you. $130,000

2312 Ojibway Road, PAUL LAKE - An idyllic waterfront cottage on beautiful Paul Lake surrounded by trees and song birds would be the perfect home to retreat to. The quaint spiral staircase leading to the 2nd floor is adorable. Sipping your morning coffee or evening glass of wine with views of the lake from the 2nd storey balcony off the master bedroom is so inviting. $249,900

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155 Zirnhelt Road, Heffley - This is a little piece of paradise just waiting for you. Many updates have been made, kitchen has a great appliance package. The yard is fully fenced, private and quiet. The covered deck is a lovely retreat with a dipping pool that can be filled with cold or hot water with a hot water on demand heater. The 15x30 ft detached shop is wired with 230 amp. This is rural living at it's best. $524,900.

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1899 Orchard Drive, VALLEYVIEW – This home could quite possibly be your private sanctuary. The backyard is a paradise with inground pool, 6 person hot tub, wet bar, lounging areas and green space. And then you step inside and will be wowed by the interior – open floor plan living, dining & chef’s dream kitchen, a must see master bedroom & ensuite, plus so much more. $874,500

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1049 LAUREL PLACE • ABERDEEN

9729 MEADOW ROAD • RED LAKE

This one owner family home is located on a quiet cul de sac. This 4 bedroom, 4 bath home has a welcoming foyer with family room and 4th bedroom which has been set up as inlaw suite. Main floor boasts an open floor plan with large living room, beautiful oak floors, gas fireplace and views to the north. Dining room opens to large deck. Kitchen has granite counter top and lots of cupboards. 3 good sized bedrooms, main bath. Large master has 3 pc ensuite, built in vacuum. Easy to maintain yard plus pkg.

Paradise Alert! This 5.09 acre lot, creek running thru, in the beautiful Tranquille Valley, just 30 minutes from town. Features a 1 bed bungalow with a loft. Main floor is 1077sf with lam flr, Private deck off the mbedroom. Many int updates in the past 4 yr incl 2 baths, painting, flooring, staircase to the den in the basement, water filter system, new insulation, new decking. Ext updates incl new metal roof, ext paint, new propane tanks with new lines, new fencing. There is a barn, paddock, pasture.

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Spectacular views from this 3372sf year round lakefront home on beautiful Stump Lake. Open design main floor features douglas fir flooring and large windows to take in the views, dream kitchen, large dining room that fits the whole family and central living room with wood fireplace makes this home perfect for family gatherings. 2 bedrooms on the main floor with their own 3 pc ensuites. Also on the main flr there is an 21’x15’5” art studio (which could be converted to 2 more bedrooms), and your own personal library.

120 GOLDEN QUILL TRAIL • STUMP LAKE

1487 HILLSIDE PLACE – DUFFERIN

Don’t miss this chance to own 2.77 acres of waterfront property in the prestigious Golden Quill Development at Stump Lake. Southwest exposed, low bank, almost flat waterfront lot. There are year round residents that enjoy this exclusive community of quality built homes with underground services. Stump Lake has great swimming, fishing, sailing and access to acres of hiking trails on the common lands around the lake. This lot could serve as your peaceful, quiet lakeside cottage or your full time home.

Beautiful family home in Dufferin on a cul de sac. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, laminate flooring throughout. Main flooring living is bright and spacious Lots of updates have been done in the last 4 years such as new roof, exterior painting, some new windows, and patio doors out to the new patio in the back yard. Newer furnace, trane central A/C, H/W tank. All the big items have been taken care of. Single car garage with parking for 2 more vehicles.

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38-2714 TRANQUILLE RD $375,000

• 4 bedroom 2 bath with lots of light • Beautifully landscaped fenced backyard • Roomy single car garage

105-2169 FLAMINGO RD $399,900 NEW PRICE

• Lovely 2 bedroom plus den unit & 2 bathrooms • Underground parking & additional outside parking • Close to Shopping and Services

34-1810 SPRINGHILL DR $355,000

• 3 bedroom and 2 bath unit • Lovely kitchen cupboards & appliances • Spacious layout w/walk out basement • Carport and lovely views from back deck

Priced to Sell $474,900

• 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • Over 2600 sq ft with hardwood floors and gas fireplace • Open concept kitchen overlooking large deck • Huge master bedroom with soaker tub, shower and walkin closet

$155,900

• Newer 2 bedrooms & 1 bath open concept home • Fenced yard with underground sprinklers • Includes central air and 10x10 shed • Dog park and soccer fields down the street. Close to all amenities

$399,900

Large corner lot, Great Price! One of the nicest lots in the subdivision. Bare lot located close to all amenities in the town of Barriere, only 45 minutes from Kamloops. Site is flat with underground services near the lot line. Building scheme available. Easy access, near golf course, lakes, fishing, cross country skiing, and various outdoor activities. Call now to view and get ready to start building your Dream home.

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698 BRENTWOOD $459,000

• 4 bedroom and 3 baths • 1 bedroom suite down • large driveway, carport and partially fenced yard

Your The Best We are extremely thankful and appreciative of all that you have done for us. Not only did you sell our home in 3 days, you took extra measures to the make the sale easier. You were compassionate and understanding and went the extra mile. I have dealt with some great realtors but I have to say you are the best. You are caring and helpful in more ways that just helping to sell our house. Thanks you just isnt enough for what you have done for us. – Phil and Tammy Schulte

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907 Quail Drive • Panoramic views of North Thomson River • 3 Storey with Suite Potential • Hardwood and Granite throughout • Extra Secure Parking for RV, Boat and Toys

MORE LISTINGS & INFO WWW.CBKAMLOOPS.COM HOMES: 1960 Ash Wynd . . . . . . . Pineview . . . . . . . . . . SOLD $527,500 1796 Grasslands . . . . . . Batchelor Heights . SOLD $699,900 MOBILE HOMES: 1-2401 Ord Road . . . . . Brocklehurst . . . . . . . . .SOLD $64,900 LOTS: Rio Vista Lots . . . . . . . . . Sun Rivers . . . Starting At $159,900

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4019 Rio Vista Way • The ultimate in one level patio home living • Spacious master suite with spa-like ensuite 3 • Move in fall 2020 • Phone for your information package or 2,546 private showing today!

• Stunning home in superb location • Custom built, main floor 1,626 sq.ft. • Kitchen is an entertainers dream! • Legal 920 sq. ft. carriage suite • Oversized 730 sq. ft. double garage Upper Sahali

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• Fantastic home in Coach Hills, Upper Sahali • Surrounded by well-established homes and located in a quite family cul de sac • Two-storey style home with a full walkout daylight basement will tick all the boxes • The large deck takes in views of the city, mountains and river but also has added privacy from established trees in the green belt

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• Freehold – No Strata • Fully Fenced Private Yard • Recent updates - Roof, Appliances, Windows and Fresh Paint

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• Immaculate 2 bedroom 2 bathroom manufactured home in Brock Estates • Built in 2005 • 1 dog/cat allowed with size restriction, no rentals allowed

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SAHALI • Great starter or investment property in this 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment • Rentals allowed, no pets allowed • Quick possession possible

• Fully finished commercial strata unit movein 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

25-383 COLUMBIA STREET $369,900 • MLS®157854

44-481 MONARCH COURT $379,900 • MLS®158346

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23-2365 ABBEYGLEN WAY $499,900 • MLS®158657

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BROCK • Great location in this 2+3 bedroom 3 bedroom home in Brock • Lots of updating including bathrooms, windows, flooring, and more • A must to view!

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

This week you may feel more rooted in the past than the present, Aries. Feeling nostalgic for old times, including the people and places of your past, is healthy.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 People move in and out of your social circle. It’s a natural transition that everyone experiences. Embrace opportunities to meet new and interesting people.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you take a trip down memory lane at some point, don’t be surprised if family members dominate your thoughts. Think about rekindling a lost relationship.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, you may run into an old flame over the course of the week. In preparation, be sure to leave the house looking your best. This will help boost your confidence.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You may feel that life has gotten a tad dull, Leo. It is time to do something about that. Try a new restaurant. Engage in a new hobby. Connect with new friends.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Spirituality and religion may be on your mind, Virgo. You may want to figure out how to embrace your values and beliefs, as they can improve your life.

Craft Beer. Wine. Coolers. Ciders. Specialty Liquor.

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OCTOBER 14 - OCTOBER 20, 2020 LIBRA

- Sept 23/Oct 23 Waking up feeling optimistic and energized is a great thing, Libra. On top of it you may be surprised to find that someone has a crush on you. Go out if you’re single.

SCORPIO

- Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, if restlessness sneaks up on you, look for new opportunities to add a bit of excitement. It could be taking an online course in a subject that interests you or a vacation.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20 Capricorn, you may be feeling that someone close to you is ill or not himself or herself. These intuitions will not cease until you check out the situation for yourself.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a desire to learn new things may be very strong for you right now. It is never too late to return to school and finish a degree or to begin pursuit of a new one.

PISCES

Something you read in a book may prove to be an “ah ha” moment for you, Sagittarius. You may have a new perspective on life and be excited to make changes.

The best thing about good old days is that we were neither good nor old.

- Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, don’t take love too personally this week, especially if your romantic partner has been playing it cool. Things will come around.

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LISTINGS

Announcements . . . . 001-099 Employment . . . . . . . . .100-165 Service Guide . . . . . . . 170-399 Pets/Farm . . . . . . . . . . .450-499 For Sale/Wanted. . . . .500-599 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . .600-699 Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700-799 Automotive . . . . . . . . . . 800-915 Legal Notices . . . . . . 920-1000

3500

ALL ADS MUST BE PREPAID. No refunds on classiﬁed ads.

Coming Events

Art & Collectibles

Advertisements should be read on the first publication day. We are not responsible for errors appearing beyond the first insertion. It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event that errors occur in the publishing of any advertising shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only and there will be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.

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

If you have an upcoming event for our

COMMUNITY CALENDAR go to

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PERFECT Part-Time Opportunity

For Sale - Misc 1948 Ferguson rebuilt motor & extra parts has a util. snow blade & chains mostly original $2,500. 250-374-8285. 303 Lee Enfield 5 shot mag $250obo, 23” Hisence LCD TV $200obo, Brand new Epiphone SG elec guitar never used $300obo (250) 312-1777 5th wheel hitch $100. 250374-8285. 8ft. Camper. F/S, $600. 250-371-7377.

Furnace.

Do you have an item for sale under $750? Did you know that you can place your item in our classifieds for two weeks for FREE?

Call our Classified Department for details! 250-371-4949

Lost Lost: Hearing Aid in front of Cain’s Independent Grocery Store on Oct. 2nd. 250-3769031

Personals

Try your luck with 1x1 boxed ad $35 plus tax for 2 weeks. Price includes box number. Call 250-371-4949 to place your ad and for more details.

Cargo Trailers Small Cargo trailer. 54” wide x 78” long x 21” deep. $480. 778-586-3657.

Antiques

GarageSale DIRECTORY Garage Sales NORTH SHORE Sat & Sun, Oct. 17th/18th. 9am-5pm. Ottawa Place Yard Sale. Vintage greeting cards from England cellophane wrapped pkg of 12 $5. Lamps, hshld items, pine trees +more.

Sports Equipment

EARN EXTRA $$$

KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 Fuel tanks - 1-300 gal and 2-100gal on stands. Tidy tank for P/U, reconditioned 100 gal elec pump. $700/all. 250-6729712 250-819-9712.

Satellite phone Model Iridium 9505A handset w/attachments. $1300. 250-374-0650. Upright Bissell, 5 attachments, 6 months old. Very clean. $100. 250-376-5466.

8ft Antique Couch Couch & matching $200. 250-374-1541.

$900. chairs

Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $800. 250-374-8933.

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

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.

Washers/Dryers

Plants/Shrubs/Trees

Whirlpool Front load washing machine. Works great $250/obo. 250-318-1547.

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

To advertise in the Classifieds call: 250-371-4949

Sat & 3pm. Sale. Masks Birds.

NORTH KAMLOOPS Sun, Oct 17/18th. 9am1268 10th St. Indoor Hshld items, auto. required. No Early

For Sale by Owner

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

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

Basement Suites 2-Bdrms, level entry, shrd laundry. N/S, Sm pet. $1200 util incld. 250-376-1136. N/Shore 1bdrm for one person. Priv entr. N/S, N/P. $700/mo. inclds util. 376-0113

Commercial

CHOOSE LOCAL “Our Family Protecting Your Family”

PRESTIGE LOCAL ALARM MONITORING STATION KAMLOOPS ONLY ULC CERTIFIED MONITORING STATION

FREE ESTIMATES FOR SYSTEM UPGRADES OR SWITCH-OVERS

10-989 McGill Pl. Kamloops

250-374-0916 Houses For Rent

Furnished Westend 2blks RIH 4bdr den deck view N/S/P. Crew! $3,700. 604-802-5649.

Manufactured/Mobile Homes for Rent Immaculate 2bdrm 14x70, on private property. 4appl., N/S, N/P. Ideal for retired persons. $1100 incls util. 250-573-4389.

RV Sites RV Site at Napier Lake. Store your RV or live-in. Full hookups. 250-377-3457.

• 2 large Garage Sale Signs • Instructions

Tax not included

Concrete Services

Tax not included

Misc Home Service

Luigi s Luigi’s SMALL

CONCRETE JOBS

BRICKS, BLOCKS, PAVERS, SIDEWALKS + PRUNING

Renos & Home Improvement

F R E E E S T I M AT E S ! Farm Services

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

Pets

Concrete Services

BONUS (pick up only):

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

250.851.5079 • 250.554.1018

Wanted

LIVE ANSWER | EFFICIENT COST EFFECTIVE | LOCAL COMPANY

Furniture

Garage Sales

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

for a route near you!

Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 90,000 for $17,000/obo 250- 376-6607.

Looking For Love?

Tax not included

Call 250-374-0462

1 Day Per Week Call 250-374-0462

1 Issue . . . . . . . . . $1300 ADD COLOUR . . $2500 to your classiﬁed add

1250 - 3 lines or less

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

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE

250-838-0111 Handyperson

PETER’S YARD SERVICE

Painting | Drywalls Fences | Yard Maintenance Tiles and Hardwood Floors And so much more...

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

Lakeside Housekeeping

Experienced house cleaner Located in Kamloops Available Monday to Friday Accepting New Clients (778) 668-1675 lakesidehousekeeping @hotmail.com

Security

CHOOSE LOCAL “Our Family Protecting Your Family”

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FREE ESTIMATES FOR SYSTEM UPGRADES OR SWITCH-OVERS

Call or text at

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No Job Too Small! Friendly Service. 15 years experience. Guaranteed. References.

DAN’S HANDYMAN SERVICES Renovations, Painting, Flooring, Drywall, Bathrooms, Electrical (Red Seal) & more 778-999-4158

danshandymanservices.net Handyman for hire. One call for all your handyman needs. Exterior renovations, sheds, fences, decks, kitchens, bathrooms and basement suites. Free Estimates. Blaine 250851-6055

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WE DO IT ALL, LARGE OR SMALL

Landscaping

Cleaning

Farm Services

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RICKS’S SMALL HAUL For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!! 250-682-1802

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Classes & Courses HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. October 17th and 18th. Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L October 25th, Sunday. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor: Bill 250376-7970

Boats 14ft. Runabout boat. 40hp Johnson motor on trailer. $1000/obo. 778-469-5434.

RVs/Campers/Trailers

Travelaire 5th Wheel, very clean. Asking $6,500.00 (price includes new tires, new awning, new toilet, hitch & winter cover) 250-376-3816

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RVs/Campers/Trailers

Sports & Imports

2000 9ft. Corsair Truck camper. Slps 4, back awning, clean. $8,400. 250-215-7796.

RUN UNTIL SOLD ONLY $35.00 (plus Tax) (250) 371-4949 *some restrictions apply call for details

Trucks & Vans

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)

1996 Dodge 350 V10, Ext Cab 4X4 229,000km $5000 call 250-299-8576

Trucks - 4WD 1993 Ford F250 4X4, diesel. Trailer two package. $3,300. 250-314-6805.

*Some conditions & restrictions apply. Private party only (no businesses).

Automotive Tires

Rims

4 - BMW X5, X3 wheels like new. $590 Call 250-319-8784.

Auctions RS5 Audi winter studded snow tires and wheels over 90% tread . 285/30R20 $1700.00 Call 250 319-8784 Set of 4 all seasons M&S P225/60/16 Michelin with rims. $300/obo. 250-312-1777.

Motorcycles

2006 HD Blue Dyna Low Rider. 23000kms. Mint condition. $10,000.00. Call 250-851-1193

Domestic Cars 2000 Jaguar XK8 Convertible 4L, V-8, fully loaded. Exec shape. $12,500/obo. 250-3764163. 2003 Chev Impala. Grey, V-6, A/C, auto. 139,000kms. $4,200. 250-319-7058. 2010 Toyota Yaris sedan auto A/C winter tires $4,500 obo 250-376-3390

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Kamloops North Shore claims a Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods in storage at 720 Halston Ave., BC, Tel: 250-3760962. Auction is subject to cancellation at anytime without notice.

Bradley Dupuis Brandon McLintock Brittany Stevenson Debbie Brown Vanessa Powell Richard McDonald A sale will take place on ibid4storage.com. until Friday October 23, 2020. The auction will end at 12:00 PM, unless bidding battle begins. Room contents are personal/household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each locker or U-box unit.

Legal/Public Notices

2013 Lincoln MKZ AWD 71,000 kms White w/blk leather 4 DR SDN V6 Panoramic Sunroof $13,800 250-319-8784

Legal & Public Notices

Take Notice that on the 4th day of November, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Calgary Family Court, Courtroom # 1205, 601 – 5th Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta, a hearing will take place. A Director, under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, will make an application for Permanent Guardianship Order of your child, born on December 17, 2008. If you wish to speak to this matter in court, you MUST appear in court on this date. You have the right to be represented by a lawyer. If you do not attend in person or by a lawyer, an Order may be made in your absence and the Judge may make any Order that they deem appropriate, including a Permanent Guardianship Order. You will be bound by any Order the Judge makes. You have the right to appeal the Order within 30 days from the date the Order is made. Contact: Tara Zimmerman Stoney Nakoda Child & Family Services Phone: (403) 881-3900

Notice of Woodlot Licence Plan Amendments 2010 Ford F150 4WD on Propane. 207,993 kms. Auto, A/C, fully loaded. Completely detailed and ready to go. MUST SEE! $10,500 Call 250-318-7440

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NOTICE OF HEARING FOR PERMANENT GUARDIANSHIP ORDER TO: MATTHEW JAMES SELLARS 1990 Jaguar Red. leather, 4-door, A/C, Power everything. 142,597kms, $2200.00 250-851-0209.

2001 25ft.Travelaire 5th Wheel. Sleeps 6, solar system, all appliances work great, good tires. Pull-out. $8,000/obo. 778-538-9985.

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NOTICE OF SALE Property Stored at the following: Advantage Mini Storage Kamloops, 7530 Dallas Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 6X2. Will be Sold by Bid October 19, 2020 9:00 AM to October 21, 2020,10:00AM. Bids received at www.Ibid4Storage.com Owner of goods to be sold: Trevor Parfitt: General Household and misc items: Troy Boles: General Household and misc items. Darren Clay: Yard/Shop and misc items.

Take notice that the following Woodlot Licence Plan Amendments have been prepared. W1608 – Robert Leavitt W0303 – Glen and Carol McNeil These plans cover a ten-year period. The public is invited to view and comment on the plans. Please call 250-578-8711 for an appointment. Your comments and suggestions will be individually addressed. Written comments can be submitted to Ellen Paczkowski, R.P.F., at Foehnhill Consulting Inc., PO Box 7, Heffley Creek, B.C. V0E 1Z0, or emailed to fci@direct.ca. The deadline for submission is November 10, 2020.

2420 PARKVIEW DRIVE, KAMLOOPS is holding its

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING on

Saturday, August 28, 2010 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 6:30PM 10:30 am Call (250) 376-8003

Business Opportunities

General Employment

~ 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.

Vineyard Workers Sidhu & Sons Nursery Ltd. is looking for seasonal and full time vineyard production workers in Monte Creek, 2420 Miners Bluff Rd. Duties will include planting, harvesting, and crop maintenance, as well as other duties required in vineyard environment. Must be hard working, self motivated and willing to work long hours. Jobs include heavy lifting and long period of standing. Past vineyard experience an asset but not required. Wages: $14.60/hr. Hours of work: 40-60 hrs/week, 6 days per week. Hours subject to variation. Multiple positions available starting Feb 2021. Send resume to info@sidhunursery.com or fax to 604-820-1361. Head office 9623 Sylvester Rd. Mission, BC.

General Employment Furniture movers needed. Text JA Enterprises at 1-778257-4943. or Email Richard at jaenterpriseskam@gmail.com

Home Support Worker Required for unique in-home care. Must have Drivers License. F/T - $285.00 per shift Falkland: 250-306-9445 Training provided.

Work Wanted HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774.

To advertise in the Classifieds call: 250-371-4949

TRU invites applications for the following position: FACULTY WTTP 2860 – Water Treatment Program Trades & Technology For further information, please visit:

tru.ca/careers

We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

FULL TIME DENTAL HYGIENIST Downtown dental practice is searching for a full time hygienist to join our team. We are a paperless oﬃce and oﬀer a competitive wage. Please forward cover letter and resume to kamdc@shaw.ca

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Auto Body Estimator We are looking for an experienced Auto Body Estimator to join our growing team. Must have at least 3-5 years experience. As the primary point of contact, you will play a critical role in terms of the curating the customer experience. Leveraging your extensive knowledge of the vehicle repair process, you will deal directly with insurance partners and Collision Centre team members to deliver an exceptional service to our valued clients. Your Key Responsibilities • Serve as the primary point of contact to clients during the entire repair process. • Examine and evaluate the client’s vehicle to determine the extent of damage including structural, body, mechanical, electrical and interior damage. • Write comprehensive estimates and supplements for comprehensive OEM repairs. • Inspect vehicles throughout the repair process for quality control to ensure the entire repair is completed to client, Insurance and OEM standards. • Set customer expectations of required processing procedures and communicate the repair plan. • Update and inform clients on completion times, costs and any possible changes regarding the status of the repair process. • Compliance with all corporate policies and procedures, proper repair procedures, legislative changes, and industry trends. • Provide exceptional customer service to our valued clients. • Demonstrate and champion a healthy and safe work environment. Send resumé attn: Blake Eggen to beggen@zimmerwheatongm.com

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Its been 4 years since you left us, every day since then has been so difďŹ cult. I miss you more each and every day my love, my life is not the same with you not in it! You were my whole world. My heart will never heal. You were the very best, you cannot be replaced ever. My arms ache to hold you, my body will always long for you. You are my sun, my moon and all of my stars. I truly was yours and you truly were mine.

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I feel my heartbeat, deep within my chest, as you twinkle to every thought I have of you, because you know me best. You are only a breath away as I sit here and pray. How quickly the night turns into day! You are the brightest star in the galaxy of light.

You are sending me your love; I feel it inside my heart. I know you will be waiting there patiently for all eternity, because that is the way God has planned it to be. You are my brightest star that shines on me, each and every night. To know this ďŹ lls my heart with love, in your twinkling light. Because beyond this world there is a galaxy of stars, where we will meet again, and never have to say goodbye.

You are loved and missed always!!! Alba and Family #4-665 Tranquille Rd Kamloops

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Casey Dean Bigg (AKA Hippie) July 16,1983 - October 2, 2020 Casey leaves to mourn his loving mother Angela Bigg (Rod Heibein), his father Dean Vye (Edith Vye), loving sister Elisha Barker, niece Faith Barker and nephew Kaiden Bratch. Casey also leaves behind the love of his life Lennie McIntyre. Casey also leaves his Grandmother Joan Bigg (Vern Engemoen), Uncles Drew Vye, Wayne Vye (Ella Vye), Bill Bigg (Denise Bigg) and Allen Bigg; Aunties Serena Vye (Tom Johnson), Joanne Barnett and Elizabeth Bigg. Casey also leaves many wonderful cousins. Casey is predeceased by his Grandfather’s Edmund Bigg, Don Vye and Grandmother Iris Vye and his Uncle Sean Dunn. Casey, (Aka Hippie) was one of the most gentle, kind hearted souls there was. He was a very humble soul who lived life the way he wanted to. Casey had a unique gift allowing him to see only the best in everyone making him an amazing friend. More than anything, Casey loved his family. At a very young age Casey was very proud to be a momma’s boy. Casey was very close with his sister and adored her children. Casey’s favorite pass time was spent gardening, spending hours, days weeks and months planting anything and everything, I MEAN EVERYTHING! He took so much pride in showing friends and family his gardens. Casey loved travelling with the love of his life Lennie. Casey was always at his best when he was with her. Casey had a way of making everything a hippie adventure! You went on these adventures whether you liked it or not, they just happened! During Casey’s many hippie adventures he met some amazing people, creating lasting friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. To Casey, all his adventures were epic! Casey loved spending time at the hot springs. One of the last times he went he was able to go with his mom and Lennie, two of his favourite ladies, making great memories and sharing laughs. Casey was a very proud uncle right from the moment he found out his sister was expecting with her first then second child. Casey loved his niece and nephew very much. In the last year of Casey’s life he struggled with addiction. Sadly, Casey lost his battle with addiction on October 2, 2020, but before he left this earth, he saved four lives through organ donation.

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William “Bill” Sydney Davies William “Bill” Sydney Davies, 76, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Kamloops, BC after a short battle with cancer. Bill was born on December 17, 1943 to Joseph and Gertrude Davies in Toronto, Ontario, the youngest of two children. Bill worked as a carpenter for his entire career. Apart from being a carpenter, he was a member of the Thompson Valley Lapidary Club and during his retirement Bill thoroughly enjoyed life spending time on anything which involved working with his hands including wood carving, making jewelry, leatherwork, making beer and wine, sewing handbags for all of his favourite people as well as working in his garden and walking his dog Jake. Bill is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia; sister Mary (Bob) Poulin, daughter Shelly Davies (Greg), step-son Brad (Danielle) Finnen, grandchildren Neil Wiens, Sherilyn (Pat) Lamontagne, TJ Finnen, Vince Finnen, Sarah Davies, Elizabeth Davies, great-granddaughter Charlie-Mae Wiens. Bill was preceded in death by his son Erroll Davies. In memory of Bill a bench will be placed on his favourite dog walk at Aviation Way in Kamloops, BC. To all of his dog walking friends, have a sit, enjoy the view and remember Bill in fondness.

Rest in peace Bill, Dad, Grandpa, Great-grandpa... you will be missed. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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Iris Clara Harrison It is with great sadness the family of Iris Clara Harrison announces her passing on October 4, 2020 in Kamloops, BC. Iris is survived by her daughter Marilyn (Rick) and her son Greig, also six grandchildren Laura (Joe), Nicholas (Suzanne), Derrick, Mark, Gina and Marina. Iris had five great-grandchildren. Iris was predeceased by her husband Newton and her daughter Diane (Bruno). Iris was born in Hardisty, Alberta and moved as an infant to Vancouver with her family. She was a WF in the Canadian Air Force, which is where she met her husband Newton. After the war, she moved to New Zealand where Newton finished his B.A. and they lived in South New Zealand where Newton’s teaching career began. Returning to Vancouver, they lived in South Surrey before heading to Kamloops in order to further his career in Adult Education. That work led to the establishment of Cariboo College and to Newton “Jack” becoming it’s first principal the college has since transitioned to TRU University. Mom was a devoted mother and grandmother to all of us, with family happiness as her main purpose. She was a talented seamstress, gardener and created miracles in the kitchen! Her favourite prayer was the Serenity Prayer and she attended South Baptist Church for many years.

Iris was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by family and friends. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the care from Brocklehurst Gemstone and the staff at Royal Inland Hospital during her final days. A private family graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted Funeral Home.

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Shane Douglas Gilroy

Hippie, you’re our Hero! Our son, my brother, our uncle, grandson and nephew, we will forever miss you and love you. You made us very proud. xoxo

1964 – 2020

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Stephen Cikes

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February 22, 1960 - September 23, 2020 Steve passed away in Kamloops, BC where he lived for many years. He is survived by sisters Helen and Angie and nieces and nephews. Steve was a loyal friend and brother. He enjoyed music, riding his bike, boating, good food, a good laugh, and socializing with friends. He was an outspoken man with a tough shell and a soft heart. He endured more than his share of hardship but was tenacious and faced his challenges with fortitude. He said that if you haven’t failed you haven’t lived. Special thanks to all those who were there for Steve over the years. He was a free spirit who will be sadly missed.

Goodbye old friend.

Each Loss Each loss is very diﬀerent, The pain is so severe. Will I ever stop missing This one I loved so dear? Good times we had together, The moments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other How much we really cared. I never dreamed you’d go away, Never thought of sorrow. So sure you’d always be here Took for granted each tomorrow. Now my life is all confused Since you went away. You took a part of me And for help I daily pray. But when God sent you to me He never said that you were mine, That I could keep you always – Only borrowed for a time.

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of Despair

Q. Do I have to be buried in the local cemetery?

Now, He’s called you home, I’m sad and I shed tears. Yet I’m glad He loaned you to me And we had these many years.

It’s with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Shane Douglas Gilroy on Wednesday September 30, 2020 in Penticton B.C. at his home, age 55. Shane is survived by his father Harold, siblings, Kathy (Mick), Jimmy (Neena), Kenny (Jacque), Cana (Phil), Nikki (Kyle); special friend, Shannon, his furry four legged friend, Joe; nieces and nephews, Jacob, Hunter, Brandon, Krystal, Anna, Zaida, Lynden and Cedar. Shane is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Shane was predeceased by his mothers Alice McNeil (1994), Ellen Gilroy (2010), and stepfather Ed McNeil (2005). Shane had a kind word and a cheerful greeting for everyone. Shane adored dogs and children. He was gracious and friendly to all. He loved others freely and unconditionally, forgave easily and really cared about his family and friends. Shane always said goodbye with a “love ya”. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. A funeral service was held October 10 in Penticton. In Lieu of ﬂowers please donate to Canadian Mental Health Society or a charity of your choice. Condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com

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Stanley Kiyoshi Yoshida

Ruth Seddon Jones (nĂŠe Hutchinson) Ruth passed away on April 18, 2020 in her 89th year in Kamloops, BC. Beloved wife of 66 years, of Cliff Jones. She was mother of David (Beverley) Jones, Carole Leloup and Sandi (Don). Predeceased by her brother Jim (survived by Marnie) Hutchinson of Peterborough, ON, by 6 months. Dear sister of Syl (Dave) Harvey of Dartmouth, NS and aunt of John (Jackie) Harvey, Jeff (Razel) Harvey and Marilyn Harvey (Steve Brown). Dear sister of Ann (Phil) Watson of Burlington, ON, and aunt of Brian (the late Anne) Watson, Kim (Dave) Adamson and Ian Watson. She was known as Nana for seven grandchildren and great-grandma of six great-grandchildren. Ruth was born in Sarrail, Alberta, August 16, 1931, daughter of Eric and Dorothy (nĂŠe Seddon) Hutchinson. The family moved to Dundas, ON and Ruth received her RN training at the Hamilton General Hospital, graduating 1952. Following that, she worked at the University of Alberta Hospital, in Edmonton, in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). She met and married her dear husband Cliff, in Alberta and settled near Red Deer; moving her growing family to Rivers, Manitoba; Germany; and England, volunteering with well-baby clinics and other places. She returned from her hiatus from nursing to work in the hospital in Exeter, ON in 1964; then moving to Medley, Alberta in 1966. In 1968, she returned to the NICU at the University Hospital in Edmonton, AB; and worked in the neonatal unit in the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC from 1973. There was a brief time in 1976 as Head Night Nurse at Inuvik General Hospital, NT. She retired from nursing around 1982, volunteering at the well-baby clinic in Kamloops. She was well known in her hobbies, using her skills as seamstress for many people; for crafting, quilting; and knitting sweaters, mitts, socks and such. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandkids; and was a gardener extraordinaire winning second place in best gardens of Kamloops. Her favourite personal pastime was to walk the berms in Kamloops behind her home, and was a prolific reader. In her last few years, she found her world a lot smaller but kept bright and alert by mastering Scrabble and other computer games; was declared Scrabble champ at the Kamloops Seniors Village (KSV) and took every opportunity to continue to be independent as she could.

July 5, 1956 - September 22, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Stanley Kiyoshi Yoshida announce his sudden passing on September 22, 2020. He will be deeply missed by his mother Hatsue and brothers: Don of Virginia, niece Shena and nephew-in-law Ryan of Brooklyn, NY. Ken of Kamloops, Gary (Suzanne), niece Lyric and nephew Rohan of Whistler, BC. Surviving Stan is his Uncle Jenji (Joanne) of Brentwood Bay, BC. Cousins Sandi and Jason of Victoria, BC and Laura of Portland, OR. Aunt Anna (Barry) of Kamloops, Uncle Tetsuo of Calgary, AB and Uncle Hidewo (Setsuko) of Winnipeg, MB and cousins Blair, Kent and Erin. Cousins of Vancouver include Rick (Diane), Abe (Pamela), Evelyn and Linda (Mike) of Kamloops, BC. Stan was predeceased by Brother Patrick 1980, Father Yoshio 2011, Uncle Fiko 2019, Aunt Setsuko 2009 (Yataro 2010), Aunt Jean 2004, Aunt Midori 2005, Uncle Suyeki 2017 (Lorna 2018) and Aunt Haruka 1998 (Mitsuo 1996). Stan was a talented sound engineer who made his reputation in the music industry in the 1970s starting with a Vancouver-based band named Weather. He subsequently toured with many successful artists including Supertramp, the Pointer Sisters, U2 and The Rolling Stones. His engineering work earned him platinum and gold records. While living in Vancouver, Stan worked with production company Kelly Deyong Sound and was the in-house sound engineer at venues including The Commodore Ballroom and Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Later on, Stanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive knowledge and calm demeanor landed him a role as the Technical Director at Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Columbia Academy of Recording Arts. In addition to music, Stanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other passion was photography. He took many images of the bands he worked as well as of his own family. In 2015, he left Vancouver and returned to Kamloops, where he became the dedicated caregiver of his mother, Hatsue. He loved reaching out to his nieces and nephew and would never miss a birthday or holiday, sending cards along with news to brighten the day.

We are deeply saddened by our loss. The Funeral for Stanley is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 11:00 am at Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops BC. For attendance please RVSP with Kamloops Funeral Home (250) 554-2577.

Ruth, Nana, Mom will be greatly missed!

In lieu of flowers please donate to The Heart and Stroke Foundation at https://www.heartandstroke.ca

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Many thanks to the staff of Royal Inland Hospital, 6 South; Dr. Chip Bantock; the Kamloops Seniors Village aides and staff. Special thanks to Ken and Joanne, with John and Anne Simpson, our adopted family, for their support and friendship throughout the years.

Your Spirit

I know that no matter what You will always be with me. When life separates us Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll know it is only your soul Saying goodbye to your body But your spirit will be with me always. When I see a bird chirping on a nearby branch I will know it is you singing to me. When a butterďŹ&#x201A;y brushes gently by me so care freely I will know it is you assuring me you are free from pain. When the gentle fragrance of a ďŹ&#x201A;ower catches my attention I will know it is you reminding me To appreciate the simple things in life. When the sun shining through my window awakens me I will feel the warmth of your love. When I hear the rain pitter patter against my window sill I will hear your words of wisdom And will remember what you taught me so wellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; That without rain trees cannot grow Without rain ďŹ&#x201A;owers cannot bloom Without lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenges I cannot grow strong. When I look out to the sea I will think of your endless love for your family. When I think of mountains, their majesty and magniďŹ cence I will think of your courage for your country. No matter where I am Your spirit will be beside me For I know that no matter what You will always be with me. by Tram-Tiara T. Von Reichenbach

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Linnea Marjorie Marie Kreitz (nĂŠe Hutchinson), passed peacefully at sunrise, on October 2, 2020 with her family by her side at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House. Linnea is survived by her loving and devoted husband Willard, of 69 years. Along with her daughters Jo-anne (Allan) Cline, Coral (Serge) Deschenes, and Sandee (Andy) McPhersonAtzenberger. She is also survived by her brother Robert (Cathy) Hutchinson. Linnea was blessed with 14 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren, all of whom were her pride and joy. Also surviving her is her only niece Corinna, and her family. Linnea will also be missed by her very dear lifelong friend, Sonja. She is predeceased by her son Bruce (2004), her daughter Melodee (2014), her brother Roger, and her parents Margit and John. Linnea was born at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC on August 13, 1934. She spent her early years in the area before moving to Copper Mountain, BC. It is here where she later met Willard and they began their life together. Their 3 oldest children were born in Princeton. When the mine shut down, they relocated to the Lower Mainland, where they added 2 more to their family. In 1968, the family relocated to Kamloops, where she continued living until her passing. Linnea enjoyed many crafts. She was especially talented with her knitting/crocheting, needlework, painting, and drawing. Basically, not a craft she did not excel at. Even as it became more challenging, she continued creating keepsakes for her family. She was also known for her outstanding penmanship. And she was always up for a good game of Scrabble. Linnea and Willard enjoyed many years of card playing with friends and family. Linneaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family was incredibly proud of her learning her way around the computer. We all enjoyed many video chats with her (especially over the last 6 months). She enjoyed many camping trips with her young family, these continued when her grandchildren came along. So many great memories were made during these trips. Linneaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, as her family was her everything. Linneaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family will be forever grateful to the staff and volunteers at Hospice. Thank you for your compassion and caring.

--DOWN MEMORYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LANE WITH YOU-Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to stroll down memoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lane together, you and I, And sing the songs we used to sing in pleasant days gone by. Our thoughts will bloom like flowers and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll gather every one, Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll laugh at the things we used to do: The joyous things weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done. And then someday if God is good Perhaps beneath the skyHand in hand weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll stroll once more Together - YOU AND I!

July 23, 1935 Humboldt, Saskatchewan October 1, 2020 Kamloops, B.C. It is with sadness that the family of Marcel Vandal announces his passing on October 1, 2020 at Kamloops Hospice. Marcel will be remembered for his love and devotion to his family. He was generous with his time and talent, especially when it came to his children. A perfectionist, he became the self designated project manager on many of their renovations, seeing them through to his high standard of quality. The toy boxes he made in the 70s are still in use, and the furniture he made and refinished are treasures to be enjoyed for years to come. Marcelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite charity was the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, where he was a founding member of the Kamloops Chapter. In his retirement, Marcel spent countless hours in his workshop building shelves for the thrift shop and later every Friday cooking his specialties, chilli, spaghetti, and stew for the appreciative patrons of the Society. Marcel will be greatly missed by his loving wife Joan, his children Sheldon (Trisha) Vandal, Coleen (Kevin) Van Damme, Erin (Shawn) Hopkins, Collette McCaleb, Ryan (Shanna) Vandal and his sixteen grandchildren. The family gives a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Cattaneo, and Dr. Procter for their kindness and caring, and to the staff at Kamloops Hospice who helped make his last three days peaceful. A funeral liturgy was held on October 10, 2020 at Sacred Heart Cathedral celebrated by Father Fred Weisbeck. Donations may be made to Kamloops Hospice Association or the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Linnea (wife, Mum, Nana, G.G.) will be forever missed and forever loved. Donations in memory of Linnea, can be sent to the Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent, Kamloops, B.C. V2E 2S9. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

The Little Unicorn by Peggy Kociscin, Albuquerque, New Mexico

There lived a little unicorn (From when the earth was new), His coat so white it glistened, His eyes a sparkling blue.

But, as he grew and learned of life, The sparkle in his eye Grew misty as he realized Just what it means to cry.

His mother held him lovingly And tried to ease his fears About the sadness life could bring... The lonely, bitter tears.

His spirit crushed, he felt defeated, And lonely tears would start. Not understanding how to love, It simply broke his heart.

In innocence and beauty, He danced through woods and streams. The animals danced with him, His heart aglow with dreams.

He learned that there are shadows In spite of shining sun. The more he grew, he found that life Was never always fun.

She said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life is like a mountain, (And surely this is true) That we must climb as best we can. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;around or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;through.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

But now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in a loving place Where all his pain has ceased, Where all accepted him and his love, Where all he knows is peace.

He laughed and played with rainbows, So happy all day through, He loved to kiss the ďŹ&#x201A;owers As their petals shone with dew.

For now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d learn of feelings That come from deep within; No longer in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;dream worldâ&#x20AC;? Where (for so long) heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been.

The unicorn tried tirelessly, And gave the climb his best; But he felt it was not good enough, He felt heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d failed the test.

A loving Being tells him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re delightful as you are.â&#x20AC;? His spirit free, his brilliance now Outshines the brightest star!

He wandered through the meadows In the moonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soft, silver light. He loved to gaze at all the stars That lightened up the night.

His gentle heart desired But to know the pleasure of To give and to receive The very precious gift of love.

He could not understand it When he felt himself rejected â&#x20AC;&#x201C; When all his gentle being asked Was but to be accepted.

He listened to the music Of the birds that graced the trees. He frolicked with the butterďŹ&#x201A;ies And raced the gentle breeze.

To love meant to be happy, And yet it also brought him pain; For those he loved could hurt him Again.. and yet again.

All this was just too much for him, He knew not what to do. That he was special as himself, Somehow, he never knew.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Glad I Touched Shoulders With You

From Bob Whiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scrapbook

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