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TNRD AUDIT TO BE PRESENTED THURSDAY The BDO forensic audit of spending at the ThompsonNicola Regional District, along with a separate criminal investigation by the RCMP’s Federal Serious and Organized Crime Financial IntegritySensitive Investigations Unit, were both spurred by a KTW investigation into expenses at the TNRD. To read the series of stories, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com and search “Spending at the TNRD.” Included in the Webster Awardwinning series of articles is a five-year database of expenses readers can peruse.

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On Thursday, three representatives from BDO Canada are set to appear before the ThompsonNicola Regional District board of directors to present highlighted findings from a forensic audit into spending at the regional district. TNRD CAO Scott Hildebrand said a lengthy and detailed report will be available to the public on Thursday or Friday. The board received the audit report earlier and discussed it during a closed-door meeting this past Monday. Hildebrand said some items in the report from BDO Canada to the board will be “anonymized” in the public report, due to privacy legislation. He said he is confident the context will not change. “The only thing different would be names or third-party businesses or third-party things that we have to protect under FOIPPA,” Hildebrand said, referring to the provincial Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Hildebrand said he could not discuss in advance audit findings. The forensic audit was launched by the regional district following stories by Kamloops This Week about spending practices

at the regional district. BDO Canada was hired at a yet-to-be-disclosed final cost and began its audit on May 5. A KTW investigation found spending at the regional district was high under its former CAO, Sukh Gill, who departed

the regional district suddenly in February 2020 with a taxpayerfunded settlement valued at more than $500,000 and a clause that legally required his departure to be labelled a “retirement.” The reason for his departure has not been explained publicly.

At the time of KTW’s stories, the TNRD maintained spending was within policy, though board chair Ken Gillis did call some of the expenses “somewhat distressing” and “excessive.” Spending includes visits to high-end steakhouses, the book-

ing of an $8,000 champagne room at a high-end hotel in Whistler and buying gifts for staffers, In addition to the audit, the KTW investigation has led to a separate concurrent investigation by the RCMP’s Federal Serious and Organized Crime Financial Integrity-Sensitive Investigations Unit after the TNRD handed over information believed to be related to financial irregularities. Meanwhile, the BDO audit was delayed multiple times and the scope was expanded. It was originally estimated to cost between $50,000 to $75,000, but the TNRD said the final figure will be higher. KTW has heard from multiple sources the police investigation is not expected to conclude until the new year and the investigation may in fact be informed by audit findings. Hildebrand would not comment on whether anything criminal has been discovered via the audit process. Meanwhile, KTW has learned the audit findings may include information linked to the IndoCanLinks Golf Tournament and materials used for TNRD renovations that were also allegedly used in non-TNRD related buildings. See MANY CHANGES A7

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There are many ways you can reduce waste, including the following: • Give experiences and wellness instead of "stuff". Memories last much longer than things. • Plan meals to avoid food waste. Freeze leftovers to make dishes such as stew and turkey soup. • Send love in an email instead of a card, reuse cards from prior years as gift tags, or send the same card back to the original sender and turn it into a fun tradition. For more seasonal waste reduction tips and gift ideas, visit: Kamloops.ca/WasteReduction

WINTER IS COMING… And so is the snow! Help us clear the way this winter by removing obstructions on streets such as hockey nets, basketball hoops, overhanging branches, and parked cars.

Here are a few snow clearing tips: • When shovelling your driveway, shovel the snow to the right (when facing the road). This will minimize your windrow size by preventing the plow from dragging snow back across your driveway. • Store your shovelled snow close to your house. This prevents shovelled snow from ending up on the roadway or curb and allows for more snow storage later in the season. • DO NOT shovel snow onto the roadway or the curb. Ice builds up, which creates a driving hazard. Placing snow on the travel portion of the roadway contravenes the Road Right‑of‑Way Usage Bylaw and may result in a fine. To learn more, visit: Kamloops.ca/Snow

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As the 2021 KTW Christmas Cheer Fund continues in full swing, Kamloopsians are reaching into their wallets and purses to show their support. Individuals, businesses and clubs are stepping up with donations for the four non-profit groups involved this year. One of those philanthropic clubs that has been donating significantly to the Cheer Fund is the Free Radicals hockey club — guys who play pick-up hockey games on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with another collection of Radical Retirees who hit the ice on Wednesdays. Longtime member Kelly Shantz said they’re a competitive group, which has helped keep donation numbers as high as they have been. “We’re not in high school anymore. There’s no bake sales or anything, it’s just guys reaching into their wallet and saying, ‘Here’s a hundred from me and here’s 50 from me’ and make it happen,” Shantz said. Now in his third year with the club, Darren Paulsen is among the newest members. “It’s a good group, a great bunch of guys that do a lot of good things,” he said, noting he has enjoyed being part of a group of guys that has a social conscience. Since 2011, the Radicals have raised more than $70,000 for the Cheer Fund. As the pandemic impacted group activities last year, the club branched out to hitting

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the slopes and the golf links. It’s become a bit of a social club, Shantz said. “It’s a pretty unique group of guys. We have a lot different interests and a lot of different guys on this team that all contribute to the community,” fellow Radical Kevin Fertile said. “A lot of them are hockey coaches or coaches in the community.” The name of the team is rumoured to have come from the late Rick Duggan and fellow Free Radical member Doug McAllister. The pair came up with the Free Radicals name when opening a bank account for the team 23 years ago. They based it on the former Sgt. O’Flaherty’s hockey team, which had quit playing in the 35-age division of the men’s league. The men thought that since they were breaking away from the league, players were “free” from all of the hacking and

whacking so predominant — a “radical” move. As the players warm up on the ice at Valleyview Arena on a snowy Kamloops night, cash and cheques continue to be handed in from players to add to their growing Cheer Fund donation. The camaraderie is evident among this group of guys as the puck drops at centre ice. Two Canadian traditions are being played out on that frozen sheet of water — that of hockey and of giving cheerfully to others. The Free Radicals also support a number of other causes, including Kamloops Minor Hockey Association, United Way, First Nations Capacity Fund, Kamloops Youth Soccer Association, Alzheimer Society of B.C., Kamloops Hospice and Special Olympics BC. The Free Radicals’ final donation tally will be known later this month.

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Charities being supported this year: Y Women’s Emergency Shelter, Kamloops Brain Injury Association, Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism and Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association. To donate, go online to bcicf.ca/kamloops-this-week-christmascheer-fund. Donations are accepted online thanks to a partnership with the BC Interior Community Foundation. Donations can also be dropped off at the KTW office, at 1365B Dalhousie Dr. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Cheques should be made out to the BC Interior Community Foundation.

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THANK YOU, CHRISTMAS CHEER DONORS! From A5 Anonymous: $100 Kathy Kendall: $200 Gerald & Wendy Patrick, in memory of Kelly Patrick: $100 Jo-Mary & Bob Hunter: $200 Susan Peachey: $50 Gwen Mackinder, in memory of friend Sophia: $50 Sharon Langland, in memory of Sharon & David Frampton: $100 Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers: $100 Bryan White: $100 Vic & Sally Mowbray: $100 Anonymous: $200 Rachel Andrews: 50 Ken & Marylyne House: $100 Simone Werstiuk, in memory of Carmen Werstiuk: $100 Lynne Totten: $100 Don & Debby Erickson: $100 Gary Miller: $100 Brian & Kathy Andriashyk, in memory of Verna Wasylnka: $100 M&W Bronken: $100 Johanna Walters: $25 Rick Bennett: $25 Anna Barton: $50 Lois McAlary, in memory of Sarah McAlary: $150 Sandie & Louise, in memory of Mom, Ross & Carole: $100 Lovely Ladies of the Lake: $200 Wayne & Twink Murphy: $50 Bea Smith: $50 Terry & Doreen Monson: $100 Linda Jackson, in memory of George Wilmot: $100 Norm & Susan McGowan, in memory of Jack Buckham: $100 In memory of Dave & Sandy: $100 Harriett Chave: 100 Sharon Moore, in memory of Tom Moore: $75 Marie & Norio Sakaki: $100 Mavis Paravantes, in memory of Rita Mikuse: $100 M. Colleen Stainton: $200 Anonymous: $300

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LOCAL NEWS KTW obtained five years’ worth of Gill’s TNRD credit card expenses, from 2015 to 2020, including receipts that show $174,000 in that time spent at coffee shops and restaurants using public money — on average, once every other day for five years. A total of $165,000 was expensed at restaurants on more than 522 occasions — the majority outside typical nine-tofive, weekday working hours.

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Gill was on the IndoCanLinks organizing committee. Its website describes the event as a “golf tournament dedicated to fostering multi-cultural relationships, having fun and raising money for worthy causes.” The TNRD hired Randy Diehl as interim CAO when Gill left and Hildebrand was subsequently hired as the new permanent CAO. Changes made at the TNRD since the KTW investigation include: alcohol expenses prohibited, requiring detailed and itemized receipts for all expenses, the chair or vice-chair signing off on CAO expenses, rules and limitations around expensing meals for business purposes, procedure to ensure new caterers are given opportunity to do business with the TNRD, capping of board gifts at $250 and limited to items unique to or representative of the region, capping of volunteer gifts to $50 and organizational purchases no longer made on the CAO’s credit card. Hildebrand said the regional district is still waiting for recommendations from BDO Canada and more changes may be coming. “As TNRD’s current CAO, I know that we can certainly do things significantly better and we are,”

Hildebrand said. “And we’ve made changes. We continue to make changes and that will be my focus going forward because we owe that to the constituents of the regional district.” TNRD board chair Ken Gillis said the audit was independent from the board. He said “huge changes” have been made related to personnel, purchasing and TNRD expenses. In addition, he said the audit was another initiative undertaken to make improvements at the regional district. “I think a lot of the extravagance is already well behind us,” he said. Kris Sims, B.C. director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, told KTW municipal governments in Canada have “the worst lack of transparency.” She has three additional recommendations: proactive disclosure, a permanent municipal auditor’s general’s office in B.C. to provide a place for whistleblowers to call and city hall recall, which gives residents opportunity to sign a petition and launch a byelection if they are not happy with elected officials part-way through a term. Sims said federal is the most transparent level of government, with not only members of Parliament required to disclose their expenses publicly, but also

federal departments, right down to hospitality charges for each staff member. She said MLAs also report their expenses quarterly, noting the province tightened up further following the Plecas Report. Sims said proactive disclosure is standard in the United States, from the local dog catcher to judges. “It is automatically, as a rule, posted online for everyone to see,” Sims said. “That’s what we should have across Canada and in city halls. It’s important because we’re paying the bills. Taxpayers are paying the bills.” Asked if the TNRD should provide proactive disclosure, Gillis said: “I would have no objection to it. … And if people think it would shed more light, then it’s probably a good idea.” Gillis said expenses are available through the annual statement of financial information reports. However, those reports include total numbers and does not break down expenses. Hildebrand said the regional district could post expenses online through software — something he has seen it in the past while working with another local government. “We need to be able to provide that twice a year or as requested. It’s not a secret, so we need to find an efficient way for people to see those,” Hildebrand said.

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A Kamloops golf pro who bilked his employer out of more than $40,000 to fund a gambling habit has been ordered to spend the remainder of his sentence behind bars. Chris Power, 36, will spend 393 days in prison due to multiple breaches of his conditional sentence order (CSO). In October 2020, Chris Power pleaded guilty in Kamloops provincial court to a dozen fraud-related charges stemming from a series of interactions he had with members while working as the head pro at Rivershore Estates and Golf Links in 2016

and 2017. He was ordered to live under house arrest as part of his CSO and ordered to repay $40,664 to Rivershore to cover its losses stemming from his offences. BC Prosecution Service spokesperson Daniel McLaughlin told KTW Power was found to have breached the 24-hour curfew provision on his CSO on three occasions: May 25, Sept. 21 and Nov. 21 of this year. “The result was an order from the court terminating the CSO and directing the remainder of the sentence be served in custody,” McLaughlin said. Power had previously been accused of breaching his conditions twice: on Dec. 8, 2020, and again on Jan. 15, 2021.

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s it more compassionate to leave severely ill people to endure a miserable existence on the street than to present a choice — detox/rehab or jail? Many of those reading this column will agree it is; others will disagree. And, if you pose that question on social media, the answers will quickly devolve into a caustic cauldron of insults, with one side accusing the other of being fascists and the other side labelling their foes enablers of the worst kind. Such is the chasm that exists today in virtually every debate, be it in the homelessness situation in Kamloops or the benefits, or lack thereof, of getting vaccinated. There seems to be no tolerance for reasoned conversation. The Munk debates have become the Punk debates. Kamloops council was to consider a notice of motion on Tuesday from Coun. Denis Walsh. His proposal (discussed after this page went to press) asked council to explore the feasibility of establishing a wellness centre outside the city centre for people with addiction and other complexcare issues. Walsh’s proposal echoed a call by Victoria Street West business owner Reid Hamer-Jackson, whose numerous visits to the VisionQuest recovery centre near Logan Lake spurred him to suggest the sprawling city-owned Tournament Capital Ranch property in Rayleigh as an ideal site for such a centre. (The idea is not fixed to a specific location, other than one

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MUSINGS in a rural setting, away from the temptations and dangers found downtown, in North Kamloops or in Valleyview, just three neighbourhoods enduring substantial problems with property crime and areas on which vulnerable people are set upon by predators, be they drug dealers or others.) Hamer-Jackson owns Tru Market, a used vehicle dealership which, along with so many other businesses and private properties in Kamloops, has been targeted by criminals again and again. Many (most?) are people desperate to get money by any means to feed their addictions. That these people need help is a given, but what form of help should be chosen? There are not enough treatment beds available now to even begin to tackle what is a crisis and, even if there were unlimited resources, one cannot be forced into recovery. But if a person has demonstrated repeatedly they are a danger to

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themselves and the community around them, shouldn’t the rehab/ jail ultimatum be implemented at some point? Can one have compassion and also have had enough? Again, many reading this will say yes; others will say no. The common stance of Walsh and Hamer-Jackson does not come without compassion. Walsh is anything but a coldhearted right-winger as he has a history of helping the less fortunate and of buying and improving housing for the less fortunate. Hamer-Jackson often rises well before dawn to visit the homeless around the city. He offers a van for use by the VisionQuest staff and clients and, in fact, was there to help when the facility was ordered evacuated this past summer due to wildfire threat. Both Hamer-Jackson and Walsh likely have more experience dealing with those on the street than

most of the rest of us as both men have had daily dealings with life on the street via their respective downtown businesses. Both argue whatever we as a society are doing now is not working — and they are correct. Anybody and everybody walking the streets of Kamloops can see a situation out of control. When an elderly woman is attacked while walking home from a grocery store in Brocklehurst, when a senior citizen is mugged while in a downtown parkade, when drivers of vehicles in Sahali are victims of two separate attacks by men who snuck into their vehicles, when Salvation Army volunteers are robbed of their cashladen kettles, there is no doubt the situation long ago spiralled out of control. The city and BC Housing have erected more temporary housing units in the past few years than ever before and still the problem

of homelessness, addiction and mental illness grows. Walsh has said a recovery centre situated away from the city core would give those in need a place and time to “breathe,” while also removing temptations, predators and peer pressure that are found in urban settings. And, despite the hyperbolic criticism attached to the idea of a recovery centre somewhere other than downtown or North Kamloops, many already exist in rural areas, away from the daily grind. These include Round Lake near Armstrong and the aforementioned VisionQuest facility. As noted, council’s decision on Walsh’s proposal came after this page went to press. If, as I suspect, his motion was shot down, it was a foolish decision by our elected representatives. What we are doing now is not working, so what is the harm in at least exploring another idea, one that has the support of the Downtown Kamloops Business Improvement Association, North Shore Businesses Improvement Association, Ambulance Paramedics of BC and so many others? It has been said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing again and again and expecting a different result. If, by chance, I am wrong and council agreed to at least look into Walsh’s proposal, colour me pleasantly surprised because continuing to do what we are doing is akin to doing nothing. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @ChrisJFoulds

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WHY CAN’T SENIOR EDUCATION IS KEY TO FUTURE HAVE OLDER DOG? Editor: I am writing on behalf of a senior citizen who would like to adopt an older dog. She has contacted the BC SPCA, Angels Rescue in Merritt (before the flooding), West Coast Rescue in Surrey, the German Shepherd Rescue of BC and the veterinarian program at TRU. She has also searched online. She said the BC SPCA told her she was too old to adopt a dog. West Coast Rescue in Surrey would not consider her as she lives outside the Lower Mainland and they have limited staff to do home checks. What happened to Zoom for checking on the home in this electronic age, or asking one of our local animal rescue groups to do the home check? The application process is formidable for the average senior and some of the

requests are hard to comply with if one does not own a cellphone — such as photos of the applicant, their home and current pets. The senior citizen I am writing about is a retired groomer and is looking for an older, medium-sized dog for companionship and to announce visitors, expected or otherwise. I do not understand why their is age discrimination when she is looking for an older dog, not a puppy. She has a large, fenced-in backyard and a house with very few stairs. She is still able to drive, walk and look after herself, so she can look after an older dog. In this day and age of so many unwanted and abused pets, how can someone in good conscience deny a senior a companion? Sydney Grant Kamloops

Editor: I appreciated Kathy Karlstrom’s comments in her letter of Nov. 30 (‘What comes next for TMX workers?’) that was about how laid-off employees will find wage-equivalent jobs. It got me thinking about my past experience with a similar dilemma and how it is possible to not just come out of a situation, but actually thrive. In 1999, my husband had a well-paying job and I lived a comfortable life. Shorty thereafter, he was diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease that would result in his eventual blindness. I knew that if I wanted to maintain the quality of life I had become accustomed to, I would need to do something.

That “something” was education. I started with a general education diploma I earned through a six-week night school course offered by TRU. I never looked back, graduating in 2006 with a master’s degree from Royal Roads University. During my years as an adult student, I was thoroughly encouraged and supported by our education system. I was gifted with grants and bursaries and scholarships, some of which were based solely on my mature student status. Many a night I utilized TRU’s on-campus math and English labs. I earned a great deal of my undergraduate credits using TRU’s flexible Open Learning online option. I feel so grateful for Canada’s

access to education programs. I would encourage any of those working on the Trans Mountain piepline expansion project — and others — to consider my story as a possibility. Education was the way for me. Perhaps letters like Karlstrom’s will lead to a post-TMX transition program, if one does not already exist. There is a great deal of wage equivalent — and even much higher paying —opportunities out there. Health care and technology are good examples. The pipeline may become a lifeline for one individual. And I believe in the power of one. Marguerite Dodds Kamloops

UNVACCINATED ARE AT A DISADVANTAGE Editor: Re: Ken Wells’ letter of Nov. 17 (‘Vaccines not without risk’): The BC Centre for Disease Control has stated that the hospitalization rate for those

fully vaccinated is 2.3 per 100,000. For partially vaccinated, it is 10.4 per 100,000, but soars to 51.3 per 100,000 for the unvaccinated. Additionally, the unvaccinated are approx-

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Kamloops Mounties are investigating after another attack on a senior. On Wednesday, Dec. 1, at about 12:45 p.m., police were called to the Lansdowne parkade, downtown at Lansdowne Street and Third Avenue, after an elderly woman was mugged. Police say the woman was walking from one level of the parkade to another when two men approached, with one man grabbing her purse. The men ran away in separate directions. The small, black, leather purse has a

strap. The investigation is ongoing with police attempting to identify a suspect. No injuries were reported. Anyone with information is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2021-41864. The downtown mugging occurred three days after another older women was attacked while walking home from the Save-On-Foods store in Brocklehurst. On Sunday, Nov. 28, police say a woman in her 60s was making her way home through an alleyway behind the Brock Shopping Centre at about 3:25 p.m., when two or three people

attacked her from behind. The woman was taken to Royal Inland Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The suspects are described as being white, possibly in their 20s, dressed in black and wearing face masks. One of the suspects may have had a tattoo on their arm. Anyone in the area at the time who saw a group matching the description, observed anything possibly related to the incident or with information is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP by calling 250-828-3000 and referencing file 202141509.

Sally Ann cash kettles targeted in robberies KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

Two Salvation Army Christmas donation kettles in Kamloops were stolen in robberies last week, with police searching for the culprits. The first heist occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 7, outside the London Drugs store in Lansdowne Village downtown. The second robbery was at the Real Canadian Superstore at Columbia Street and McGill Road in Sahali. The Tuesday robbery occurred at about 4:40 p.m.

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A Sally Ann volunteer collecting donations saw a man loitering outside the London Drugs store. He was soon joined by two women. Together, the trio approached the volunteer, threatened to mace him with bear spray and attempted to remove the cash-filled kettle with bolt cutters. “When that failed, they took the whole tripod and walked westbound,” Kamloops RCMP Const. Crystal Evelyn said. The three suspects are Indigenous, with the man standing 5-foot-7 and wearing

a large green jacket and bandana as a face mask. One of the women stood 5-foot-3 and was wearing dark clothing. She has a chubby face and shoulderlength hair. The second woman stood 5-foot-3 and wore dark, bulky clothing. On Wednesday at about 7 p.m. police received a report of a theft in progress inside the Superstore and, while en route, the suspect fled as he grabbed the Salvation Army donation container from a volunteer who was walking it to his vehicle. “A struggle followed and the

victim fell to the ground as the culprit made off with the collections,” Evelyn said. No injuries were reported in that robbery and the suspect was last seen running west toward Summit Drive. That suspect is a white male standing 5-foot-10 and wearing a puffy jacket, a black ball cap, a black scarf around the neck and nose, blue jeans with rips and a grey shoulder bag. Both incidents are being investigated by police, who are urging witnesses to call 250-8283000.

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Members of the Facebook group Kamloops Citizens for Change and other residents gathered outside Kamloops City Hall on Tuesday morning. They were there to show support for Coun. Denis Walsh’s notice of motion, which asked council to agree to look into the feasibility of establishing a recovery centre for people with addiction and mental-health issues, with the recovery centre being located in a rural area of the municipality, outside of the city core and away from temptations and predators. Many of those at the rally had personal stories of being victims of crime — physical- and property-related — that they said was linked to the ongoing addiction/mental-health crisis on the street. Council was to consider Walsh’s notice of motion on Tuesday afternoon, after KTW press deadline. The story on what transpired can be found online at kamloops thisweek.com. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

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A Kamloops city councillor is facing backlash after comparing a proposed wellness centre in Rayleigh to a “concentration camp” on local radio. Speaking with Radio NL during that station’s monthly town hall segment earlier this month, Coun. Dale Bass described the proposal as a “concentration camp.” A wellness centre away from the city centre for people with addiction issues has been floated by local business owner Reid HamerJackson and actioned by Coun. Denis Walsh in a notice of motion requesting staff study the idea. The proposed location is at the city-owned Tournament Capital Ranch location and council was expected to debate the notice of motion on Tuesday, after press deadline. Hamer-Jackson’s idea stems from his multiple visits to the

VisionQuest recovery centre near Logan Lake. Bass told Radio NL’s Brett Mineer she would be voting against Walsh’s motion, which will be debated at council’s Dec. 14 meeting. “I’m supposed to be objective. I’m not the least bit objective about creating a concentration camp out in Rayleigh,” Bass said on air. “And that’s how I view it. Apparently, we’re supposed to force people into this camp, force them to take classes and that never works for anyone, you know that. Take them away from ready access to the outreach services that they need and just get them out of sight.” Bass said some people have suggested people be rounded up and driven out to the proposed Rayleigh centre, to be fenced in and forced to follow rules. “I’m sorry, that just sounds not humane,” Bass said on air. Darpan Sharma, who runs the Politics Kamloops Facebook page, wrote to city council, complaining

about Bass’ comments. He told KTW he was “upset” Bass equated the proposed wellness centre to a concentration camp. He also took issue with Bass’s comments regarding HamerJackson, who owns Tru Market Truck and Auto Sales on Victoria Street West. Bass referred to Hamer-Jackson as a car salesperson when saying she trusts experts on the issue. Hamer-Jackson has been vocal about street issues and came up with the wellness centre idea after visiting the VisionQuest recovery centre. Bass told KTW she has been harassed by Hamer-Jackson. She said she empathizes with issues he has experienced, such as crime and vandalism, and said council has been trying to make improvements, but noted anger is often misdirected at council. Hamer-Jackson responded to Bass’s comments. “I think she is very misleading,” he told KTW. “I have had text con-

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In June 2016, 18-year-old Jessie Simpson was attacked by Kristopher Teichrieb after wandering onto Teichrieb’s Brocklehurst property after getting lost leaving a grad party. Today, Simpson is 24 and living at The Hamlets at Westysde assisted-living facility, having suffered life-altering permanent brain injuries as a result of the attack. This past April, Teichrieb, now 44, was released into a halfway house in Vancouver. Sue Simpson, Jessie’s mom, said her son has nearly died on multiple occasions since the attack. “Jessie’s fought so hard to be with us,” she said, noting her son has had strokes, seizures, 11 surgeries to date, pneumonia and infections, pulling through them all. Sue said Jessie still has nightmares about the night he was attacked. She said her son is doing well, but tells her on a daily basis he has pain and sometimes goes days without sleep. However, this is the first time in five years that Jessie hasn’t had to be admitted to hospital within a two-month span, which has allowed Sue to relax a bit. She said when she visits her son, he wraps his arms around her and tells her he loves her. “He’s so loving and so kind,” she said, noting he has had to

be able to bring her son back to In June 18-year-old his2016, childhood home on weekends. Jessie Simpson wasspent attacked She has about $60,000 by Kristopher Teichrieb after — mostly through donations — wandering onto Teichrieb’s to retrofit the abode to meet her Brocklehurst after getson’s property needs, adding a ramp, a ting lostwider leaving a grad party. door, a new deck and new Today, Simpson is 24 and livinghis flooring to accommodate at The Hamlets at Westysde assistwheelchair, ed-living facility, having sufferedSue said, “His room is ready,” life-altering permanent noting she feels brain being home in injuries aasplace a result of thetoattack. familiar him will be a This past April, Teichrieb,for now healing experience Jessie. Jessie Simpson lives at The Hamlets Jessie Simpso 44, was released into awas halfway The return delayed twice at Westsyde care home, but mom Sue at Westsyde c house inthis Vancouver. year — first over the summer, hopes to bring her son home to Savona hopes to brin Sue Simpson, when theJessie’s house mom, was under evacunext spring. next spring. said heration son has nearly died on threat, alert due to wildfire SUE SIMPSON PHOTO SUE SIMPSON PHO multipleand occasions theduring a again insince the fall attack. COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown fought so hard to be learn again how to feed himself, “Jessie’s learn again at The Hamlets. with us,” she said, brush his teeth and talk. brush his te Sue saidnoting she is her waiting until sonI has March, had strokes, 11 condi-“He und “He understands every word whenseizures, winter road surgeries to date, andbringing say to him, which is absolutely a say to him, tions havepneumonia eased, before infections, through miracle,” Sue said. miracle,” Su herpulling son back home.them She sued Teichrieb for civilall. She sued She said she has been touched Jessie still and has nightliability and won last year, beingSue said by donations well wishesliability and the night he was in support awarded nearly $7 million in mares about awarded ne received from people damages. To date, Sue has notattacked.of her son. damages. T She saidFor herthe sonsecond is doing well, received a penny. received a p year in a row, but tellsSue her is oncollecting a daily basis he Lawyers representing Simpson Christmas cardsLawyers has painfor and sometimes goes have accused Teichrieb of hiding have accuse Jessie, who she said enjoyed days without sleep. assets after the attack in anticipaassets after receiving them last year. However, this iswho thewish first time tion of a lawsuit. tion of a law Those to send Jessie that Jessie had it to Teichrieb Teichrieb is alleged to havein five years a card can do sohasn’t by mailing to be admitted hospital within sold his $587,000 Clifford Avenue PO Boxto 233 Savona, B.C., VOKsold 2JO.his $58 span, which has house to his parents for $1 sixa two-month house There is also a GoFundMe page to hi Sueup to for relax a bit. SheSue said months after the assault. Thatallowed set months afte Jessie and is selling when she visits her he stickers wraps to is is being dealt with in a separate being dea “Justice For son, Jessie” raise his armsfunds around her and tells court proceeding. to assist with hisher care. court proce he loves her. Sue did not wish to comment To find the page, go online Sue did n sogofundme.com loving and so kind,” on the status of that case until “He’sto and searchon the statu she said,“Quality noting he had to next spring. of has life after tragedy.” next spring

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Grieving Titans to play for late coach Lee KOMARNISKI: LOSS OF AUTHENTIC, GENUINE SPIRIT HAS PROFOUND IMPACT ON SOUTH KAM MARTY HASTINGS STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.com

achael Lee will not be doing makeup before graduation for this year’s crop of South Kamloops Titans, for the basketball players on her team who were more akin to family — her flock. The alienated, bullied and overlooked — those who can often feel like lesser-thans — have been robbed of a champion. Clients across Kamloops are missing their favourite careaide, the one who went the extra mile to make them feel important. Patty and Jerry Lee are without their daughter, the coach whose influence reached far beyond the court, whose endearing, genuine spirit cannot be sidelined. The Titans carry it on. “We’re going to come and support each other and play for her this year,” said Kendra Kaczur, one of the Titans’ graduating seniors, part of the flock. Rachael died on Nov. 30. She was driving when a sudden medical event took her life. She was 30 years old. “The night before, we were in the gym until six o’clock, laughing, joking, business as usual,” said Del Komarniski, who led the Titans to provincial senior girls’ high school basketball titles in 2018 and 2019, with Rachael as an assistant coach. “It was the next morning. You receive the information. It was

CAREY MCDONALD PHOTO The South Kamloops Titans senior girls’ basketball team will on Wednesday play its first game without head coach Rachael Lee, who passed away on Nov. 30.

surreal. I was numb. I can’t say I received it very well. This is a very brutal event for them to try and cope with. The magnitude of losing their coach, who they just practised for the day before … This was a loss that had a profound impact on a lot of kids at our school — and adults, for that matter.” Teachers, counsellors, administrators and School District 73 resource workers were all hands on deck to help students cope with shock and grief, with the type of emotion that will permeate the Titans’ run at this year’s edition of the Fulton Cup, which gets underway on Wednesday, Dec. 15, at

the Tournament Capital Centre. Kaczur and Grade 12 teammate Morgan Androlick are running the gamut of those emotions and spoke bravely last week during the annual press conference that precedes the city’s basketball championship. “She’s just taught me so much and she’s already taught so much to the other girls,” Kaczur said. “She was so intelligent, such an amazing person. We’re really going to miss her.” Added Androlick: “It’s our first game without our coach. This is dedicated to her.” Patty spoke to KTW, sharing anecdotes that speak to her daughter’s character, an abun-

dance of which can be found on Rachael’s Facebook page. Mom told the story that was relayed by one of her daughter’s former co-workers at A&W, a boy who was verbally abused by a customer, a boy whose plight was promptly addressed by Rachael. “She went to the supervisor and made sure the workplace was safe and comfortable for everybody,” Patty said. “She just had that aura about her, where she would walk into a room and smile and everybody just felt better and confident and knew they were safe in her presence and taken care of. She would go over and above to

make sure they knew they mattered.” Patty called KTW a day after the interview to make sure mention is made of the parents who offered rides and meals to the student-athletes on road trips. Rachael would want to make sure they are recognized, Patty said. “She was passionate about everything she did. She loved the outdoors,” Patty said. “Basketball was No. 1. She loved to coach, loved to see the potential reached in every one of her players and I think they felt that.” See PATTY, A26

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SPORTS Pendrel to coach for national cycling team Catharine Pendrel of Kamloops has been hired as a Cycling Canada national team coach. “Led by head coach Dan Proulx, Cycling Canada’s national team coaches will work together to provide a sustainable performance program across all cycling disciplines that can deliver champions to the world stage and lifelong ambassadors to the Canadian cycling community,” reads a Cycling Canada press release. Pendrel recently retired from a prolific mountain bike

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Jessica Vliegenthart, who represented Fulton and Company at the press conference, toiled under coach Jerry Lee during her basketball days at Kam High. A question about Rachael evoked a memory from that era, a picture of a little gym rat scurrying, a vision of the coach’s daughter bombing around the gym — daddy’s little helper. Vliegenthart’s eyes welled with tears. “She was a friend,” Wooles and Tanya Vliegenthart said. “I had hoped Dubnicoff were to see her at the tournament this introduced as the year. It’s a huge loss for our comCycling Canada’s new coaches in the munity.” Komarniski highlighted press release. Rachael’s authenticity, noting In addition to she would show up to women’s providing technileague games to support players cal and tactical who graduated the year before, expertise within flock members who had flown their respective the nest. focus areas, the “The relationships weren’t coaches help superficial,” said Komarniski, lead, mentor and empower Canada’s who moved on from the senior team after the 2018-2019 season network of proand passed the head coaching vincial, club and reins to Rachael. affiliate coaches “They went deeper than the to build an athlete typical coach-player relationpipeline and proship. She was authentic.” vide racing and Matt Robinson, Rachael’s forskill development mer assistant, has moved into opportunities. Cycling Canada has hired Catharine Pendrel.

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For the second consecutive year, two Kamloops Blazers will represent Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championship. Goaltender Dylan Garand and forward Logan Stankoven were on the list when Hockey Canada named the 25-man roster for the tournament on Sunday after the conclusion of selection camp in Calgary. Garand and Connor Zary of the Blazers represented Canada at the 2021 World Junior Hockey Championship in the Edmonton bubble, winning a silver medal.

“Honestly, my only goal is winning a gold medal,” said Garand, who boasts a 15-4 record and .932 save percentage this season. “I feel like my first year was kind of eye opening, like, oh my god, I’m on the big stage, with so much attention from the media and you’re worried about your role, stuff like that. “Hopefully, going back this year, the only thing I’m concerned about and focused on is bringing back a gold medal.” The 2022 world juniors will get underway on Boxing Day in Edmonton and Red Deer. Garand, 19, was named to the roster prior to the beginning of selection camp, but 18-yearold Stankoven’s inclusion

was no sure thing. “It’s been a dream of mine since I first put on the skates and started watching hockey,” Stankoven said. Stankoven and Garand may not return to the Blazers’ lineup until Jan. 7 if Canada reaches the gold-medal game, which is slated for Jan. 5. The team’s stint without two of its top players in the lineup is off to a rough start. Visiting Seattle downed Kamoops 6-1 on Friday, a night before the hometown Prince George Cougars edged the Blazers 3-2. Kamloops (18-6) will play host to Victoria (8-11-3-0) on Wednesday, a 7 p.m. start at Sandman Centre.

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205 Sagewood Drive – Lot 57 $189,000 • Great opportunity to build your next home! • Located in the established neighbourhood of Sagewood • Lock n’ Go living for a low maintenance lifestyle

Lot size 4,284 Sq. Ft. New Listing

662 Brandon Ave $669,900

• Great curb appeal with a flat, landscaped yard. • Main floor has hardwood floors throughout • 3 bed & 1 bath main floor perfect for families! • Fully finished lower level

2,468

669 Pine Street • $649,900

North Shore

407 120 Vernon Ave $224,900

• Choose your finishing Selections • Completion Spring 2022 *Panoramic Views • Rancher With Finished walkout basement • Yard maintenance included

1606 Golf Ridge Way • $699,900

1,512

Sun Rivers

4112 Rio Vista Place $899,000

3,084

13-1900 Irongate Place • $749,000

2251 Paul Lake Road $985,000

• Year round lake house lifestyle with private dock • Extensive updating: Kitchen with stainless steel appliances • Master suite with fabulous spa ensuite • Spacious Decks, hot tub, double garage/shop

397 Wing Place • $639,000

LISA RUSSELL 250.377.1801

New Listing

South Kamloops

• Stunning panoramic Views of the entire Thompson River Valley and Mountains • Centrally located close to TRU, downtown, shopping and recreation.

2 Paul Lake

MIKE GRANT 250.574.6453

503 – 975 Victoria Street West $459,000

• 13,765 sq ft lot • Spacious 30’ x 18’ detached Shop • Updated flooring and fresh paint throughout

751

Under Construction

Barriere

4394 Borthwick Ave $415,000

• 1 Bedroom top floor unit with in suite laundry • Close to shopping and restaurants • 55 and over • Quiet Location

North Kamloops

BOB GIESELMAN 250.851.6387

2,156

4108 Rio Vista Place

1,019

New listing

Tobiano

188 Holloway Drive $1,099,000

• New build - currently under construction • Luxurious kitchen: quartz counters, ample natural light & extra perimeter cabinetry • Bonus: Second living/family room on 2nd floor • Landscaped with a gorgeous exterior!

2.5

2,720

4042 Rio Vista Place

4114 Rio Vista Place

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FINAL PHASE

NOW SELLING Call now for more information

• Stunning views • Modern, high quality finishings • Expansive decks & private patios • Lock n’ go Living

“Loved that we could put our own personal style in our home.” – Roxanna

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DO YOU HAVE AMAZING

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$625,000

20 acres nestled in the heart of Barnhartvale Goes from end of Foxwood Lane to Barnhartvale Road

1302 OTTAWA PLACE $425,000

SOLD • So many updates in this beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath half duplex. • Brick fireplace, updated kitchen, appliances, bathrooms, flooring, blinds, windows, furnace & heat pump. • New roof.

LOCAL PHOTOS?

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• Character home nestled in downtown area • Original millwork/mouldings, high ceilings & archs, stained glass • 2 bedrooms and 1 bath & partial basement • Landscaped fenced backyard updates include 100 amp service, furnace, roof, paint, front door • RM-5 zoning and close to the City Gardens project by Kelson Group

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2167 Aster Crt $389,000

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356 Poplar Drive $99,000

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112-875 Sahali Terrace $569,900

SOLD

101-2575 Elston Dr $799,900

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8660 Westsyde Road $839,900

844 Crestline St $899,900

3920 Heffley-Louis Creek Road $1,048,000

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...selling Kamloops every day™ Phil.Dabner@evrealestate.com | phildabner@telus.net | phildabner.evrealestate.com

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©2019 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act. • Serving Kamloops since 1991

New to Market

503 - 444 St Paul Street - Beautiful studio 5th floor unit in The Lightwell - Kamloops’ newest building in the heart of Downtown. Bright and inviting floor plan featuring 9’ ceilings, in-suite laundry, stainless steel appliances, underground/heated parking & so much more. Large sundeck where you can take in the stunning mountain and city views. Enjoy all the amenities Downtown has to offer all within walking distance to dining, shopping, parks, transit, schools, etc. The Lightwell also features a rooftop patio, 2 elevators, intercom admittance plus pets and rentals are welcome. First time buyer, looking to downsize or hoping to invest - this building has everything you need & more. Offered at $264,900

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746 Pleasant Street - Centrally located in South Kamloops within walking distance to schools, parks, shopping, Sagebrush Theater, the hospital, city center, bus route and approx 10 minutes to TRU. Some Features of this updated home are 2 bedrooms on the main floor, an extra loft style Bedroom/office on the upper floor. Updates include bathrooms, Kitchen, flooring, paint, windows and roof. There is also a 2 Bedroom self-contained suite with separate entry. The yard is fully fenced and has a large detached shop with additional parking to the side. Alley access. Appliance package available up and down. Quick possession. Call Phil for additional information and or for viewings $698,800

Call today for your

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11-1651 VALLEYVIEW DRIVE - NEW TO MARKET. Centrally located in Valleyview Drive and a few minutes from the City Centre. Meadowlark Terrace is a very well cared for, small bare-land strata community. It has a Recreation Center, indoor pool, and RV parking. This level entry unit is comfortably designed for wheelchair access and features easy access from the 2-car attached garage to the main floor laundry and mudroom. The unit has 5 well-sized bedrooms, 3 bathrooms including the 4 piece ensuite, a fully finished daylight basement, and a 40’x10’ covered deck with lovely views. For additional information and or for viewings call PHIL at 250-318-0100 OR 778-765-1500! OFFERED AT $698,800.

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1072 Schreiner Street - Centrally located in Brocklehurst and ideal for the growing family. This property faces a park and backs onto Brock Recreation center. Close proximity to Airport, Kamloops Golf and Country Club, schools, shopping and bus route. Some features of this bungalow style home are 3 bedrooms on the main floor and 2 additional bedrooms in the lower floor. The main floor has an open plan featuring hardwood floors and a country style kitchen with a large island that overlooks the living and dining area. The lower floor has a spacious storage room, coldroom, utility and laundry room as well as an open area ideal for family or a games area. Ample parking with additional parking and a gate to access the backyard. The property is fenced with mature landscaping and features a large garden shed. $569,900

16-930 Stagecoach Drive - Well maintained 3 Level Townhome. Features include 4 bathrooms inclusive of 4 pce Ensuite. The main floor features a powder room, kitchen, dining area and living room with access to a spacious deck and stairway to the fenced yard with mountain view. The upper floor has 3 bedrooms with 4 piece ensuite and walk-in closet in the master-bedroom with access to the upper deck. The lower floor is bright with separate entry to the back yard and offers a family room, den and 3 piece ensuite. Additional features are central air, appliance package, attached garage and additional parking. Offered at $588,800.

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505 - 444 St Paul Street - Beautiful studio 5th floor unit in The Lightwell - Kamloops’ newest building in the heart of Downtown. Bright and inviting floor plan featuring 9’ ceilings, in-suite laundry, stainless steel appliances, underground/heated parking & so much more. Large sundeck where you can take in the stunning mountain and city views. Enjoy all the amenities Downtown has to offer all within walking distance to dining, shopping, parks, transit, schools, etc. The Lightwell also features a rooftop patio, 2 elevators, intercom admittance plus pets and rentals are welcome. First time buyer, looking to downsize or hoping to invest - this building has everything you need & more.

QUALIFIED BUYERS LOOKING FOR 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Sun-Rivers between $650,000-$850,000 West-End or South Kamloops – $750,000-$1,000,000 Ski and Ski out at Sun-Peaks – $1,0000-3,000,000 Townhome - any location South Shore up to $500,000 Single family home – $650,000-$900,000 South Shore any location single family – $600,000-$800,000

Please call Phil on cell at 250-318-0100 or at the office 778-765-1500

FOLLOW YOUR DREAM, HOME.

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Wrought iron beds $300/each. High chair $30. Cedar Hope Chest $400. Rocking chair $150. Oak dresser with mirror $475. 250-3728177.

Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 30,000 for $2,000/obo 250-3766607. Mastercraft 10” table saw $150. Mastercraft Miter saw w/stand. $150. Iron Horse Air Compressor 4.1 CFM $100. 250573-5635. Satellite phone Model Iridium 9505A handset w/attachments. $1300. 250-374-0650.

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Antique china cabinet $800. Ivory Wingback chair. $75. 4-seater beige couch. $100. 250-3764161. Artificial Christmas tree for sale. 6ft. $40. 250571-0183. Shoprider Scooter. $750. 250-574-0325.

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HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses. A Great Xmas Gift. Next C.O.R.E. January 8th and 9th. Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L December 19th. Sunday. Professional outdoorsman and Master Instructor: Bill 250-376-7970.

Exec desk dark finish $200. Teak corner cabinet $100, Custom oak cabinet $200. 250-8517687.

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Valleyview 3bdrms, 2bth. N/S/P, Ref’s. $2800/mo + utilities. 416-523-1030.

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

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Antique Duncan Phyfe table, extra leaf, buffet, hutch and 4 chairs. Exec cond. $600. 778-2577155.

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Trek Crossrip Road Bike. Like new. Paid $1950 Asking $1300. 250-5720753.

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Scotch Pine trees smaller ponderosa in pots 2ft (50) $10 each obo 250376-6607

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75ft of 3/4” polyline w/heat tape. $200. 12ft field roller. $250. Lrg garden tractor. $200. 250672-9712.

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Lrg furnished room for Jan 1st. All inclusive. Pri bath/entr. N/S/P. 250574-1349.

6pc patio set. $225. 6pc Bedroom set like new. $575. 2 Horse Saddles $295/each. Beaver table saw 48” $125. Battery charger $75. Angel grinder $75. Small radial alarm saw $50. 250-374-8285.

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Utility Trailers All aluminum cargo trailer 7ftx14ft. $12,000/firm. Like new. 250-719-3539.

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Dodd 3 Michelin 205/50 R16 winters. $50/tire or $100/3. Good tread. Call 778-220-6566 with offers.

Motorcycles 2017 Harley Davidson Road King Milwaukee 8 engine. 35,000kms. $16,000/obo. 250-6823152.

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Sports & Imports 1995 Volvo SW, 940 turbo. Classic. Exec cond. $4,000/obo. 250-6729712.

MULTI ESTATE AUCTION ONLINE (TIMED BIDDING) LOTS START CLOSING

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18 - 9:00 AM DODDS SHOWROOM, 3311 28 AVENUE, VERNON

ANTIQUES • TOOLS • FURNITURE • RESTAURANT EQUIP JEWELLERY • GUITARS • COINS & BILLS

2017 Genesis G90 Prestige 4 Dr Pure Luxury 3.3 twin turbo AWD. Loaded with options 45,500 kms. White with brown leather $45,800 250-319-8784

WEDNESDAY, December 15, 2021 Legal & Public Notices

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Legal & Public Notices

Land Act: Notice of Application for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that I, Moffett Ventures Ltd. from Kamloops, BC has applied to the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (FLNRORD) Thompson-Okanagan, for a Statutory Right of Way for Stormwater Outfalls situated on Provincial Crown land located at Kamloops over a portion of Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Township 20, Range 18, West of the 6th Meridian, Kamloops Division Yale District. FLNRORD invites comments on this application, the Lands File is 3413528. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land officer, Thompson-Okanagan, FLNRORD, at 441 Columbia Street Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by FLNRORD up to January 31, 2021. FLNRORD may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://comment.nrs.gov. bc.ca/ for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Thompson-Okanagan of BC.

ANTIQUES: Huge - Over 130 Canes - Silver/Bone Handled, Wood Carvings, Native Baskets, Religious Items, Metal Toys, Figurines, Trains, Glassware & More. FURNITURE & ELECTRONICS: Slate Pool Tables, Bedroom Suites, Mattress Sets, Recliners, Dining Room Sets, Storage Cabinets, Stools, Lamps, Sofas, Trunks, Coffee & End Tables, China Cabinets, Desks, Shelf Units, Framed Original Paintings & Prints, 65” TV, Stereos, As New SS 36” Fridge & More. GUITARS: 10 Guitars by Harmony & Peavey. COINS & BILLS: 1006 G 2018 $250 Fine Silver T-Rex Coin, Canadian Collector Coins, Silver Bars, 1923 Bank of Montreal $20 Bill, Set of 1937 Canadian Bills & More. JEWELLERY & WATCHES: Wittnauer Watch, Diamond Rings With Local Appraisals, Up To $6,955.00, Necklaces, Bracelets, Gold Ladies Watch Plus Much More. Over 30 Pieces. TOOLS: Over 10 Chainsaws, Compressors, Generators, Tool Boxes, Mechanics & Woodworking Hand Tools, Gas Auger, Cordless Hand Tools, Pressure Washer, Marine Pieces & Parts, Air Tools, Battery Chargers, Snow Blowers, Argo 8x8 & More. Restaurant Equip: New Double Oven w/Grill & 2 Burners, Convection Oven, Coolers, Freezer, Mixer, Sinks, Slicers, Scales, Stainless Tables, Espresso Machine, Shelf Units, Small Wares & More. MISC & SADDLES: Reloading Gear, Scopes & Binoculars, Electronics, Knives, Cameras, Medical Walkers, BowFlex Exerciser, Skis & Snowboards, Mountain Bikes, Fishing Accessories, Stand Up Paddleboard, Camping Gear, Cabinets, File Cabinets, Yamaha Snow Mobile, Kids Play Centre, Trampoline & More.

VIEWING DODDS SHOWROOM: THU/FRI (DEC 16/17) 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM –4:00 P.M. Bid Online or Absentee Bids Accepted 3311 - 28 Avenue, Vernon • Subject to additions & deletions

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DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259

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Trucks & Vans 2009 Ford Ranger, +cab. 4ltr, 5spd, winters on. 405,000kms. Good cond. $2,500/obo. 250-3727817. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Run Flat tires on 17 “ BMW M series rims. $ 700.00. 250-819-0863.

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2018 GMC Z71 SLT Crewcab 4X4 fully equipped. Excellent condition. Black with black leather. 107,000 kms $51,800 250-319-8784

Auctions

Peter Smiths Renovations Free Estimates: Kitchens, Basements, Renos, Sidewalks, Garages, Fencing, So Much More Not Limited (250) 2626337

Security

NOTICE OF DISPOSAL SALE Notice is hereby, given to Mary Lindberg, previously at 4636 Kivi Crescent, Barriere, BC V0E1E0 to remove your belongings that have been left behind. The goods will be disposed on or after January 14, 2022. Contact Brenda Ross at 250-214-0197.

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Trucks - 4WD 2004 GMC 3/4T HD. New brakes, good tires. $6,000/obo. 250-3207774.

Must be pre-paid. Scheduled for 4 weeks at a time private parties only. No businesses. Some Restrictions Apply

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PUBLIC NOTICE Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipal Council gives notice of its intent to amend Council Procedure Bylaw No. 0001, 2010 through the adoption of Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 0001-004, 2021 which shall authorize regular and special meetings of Council, and meetings of committees of Council to be held by electronic means pursuant to sections 128, 128.1 and 128.2 of the Community Charter. Final adoption of the bylaw will be at the Regular Council meeting being held via Zoom at 2:00 PM on December 21, 2021. Questions, comments and feedback can be forwarded to Nicky Jonsson at admin@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca.

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David Wayne Robinson November 2, 1957 – December 17, 2017

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Debbie Maybee Debbie left this world suddenly on 24 August 2021 at age 63. She was a caring partner, sister, aunt, and friend and will be missed. Debbie was born and grew up in Victoria. She lived in Vancouver and Kamloops and enjoyed working at Fourstar Communications. Debbie had a generous, kind heart. Travel, long walks with her dog, creating a beautiful garden landscape, and decorating for Christmas, brought joy to Debbie. She was predeceased by parents Robert and Mary, and siblings John and Margaret. Debbie is survived by her partner John T. Smith, sisters, Susan of California, Barbara Nunn of St. Catharines, Ontario, brother Bob of Victoria. and many nieces, nephews and friends who will continue to honour her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Your love and support are appreciated, during this challenging time. In her memory have a Merry Christmas, her favourite time of year. Go Canada Go - World Juniors

Imagine if we were given one moment, just a single slice of our past. We could hold it close forever, and that moment would always last.

So sadly missed, so much loved, your family Ernie, Ryan, Daniel, Alison, Ashley, Riley, Luke, Jake and Shane

Ask DRAKE Drake Smith, MSW Funeral Director Every Wednesday in KTW! Q. Do you encourage expensive caskets for cremation? A. No. Almost everyone we serve chooses the simplest cremation container we have. It costs $175. Some people ask us to simply wrap Murray in a cotton sheet and cremate him. That’s illegal in BC.

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James “Lloyd” Burgoyne Lloyd passed away December 3, 2021, in Penticton, BC at the age of 106. Lloyd moved to Kamloops in the early 1930s and lived there for the next 80 years. He graduated from Kamloops High School in 1934. He was employed by the Kamloops Lumber Company and later with the City of Kamloops, retiring in 1980. He enjoyed a 41 year retirement. During his years in Kamloops, he was involved in many capacities and was a major supporter of the Free Methodist Church. Along with his wife Grace, he loved his big yard, gardening, and helping neighbours in need. He will be remembered as a kind, generous, loyal, hard-working person who was always ready with a good joke. Lloyd is survived by his son, Glen (Twyla), daughter-in-law Shirley, brother Dale and six grandchildren, their spouses and nine great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife Grace, son Dan, and 4 of his 5 brothers; Ben, Frank, Allen and Bud. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.kvmemorial.com.

Kenneth Miles Yingling Kenneth Miles Yingling, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather (Poppa), great-grandfather, and friend died on November 28, 2021 at Royal Inland Hospital located in Kamloops from throat cancer. He was surrounded by his family. Kenneth was born in Revelstoke, BC from a proud pioneer family (father Charles Miles Yingling and mother Doris Yingling) going back as far as 1710. Ken grew up and lived in many parts of BC. Ken’s favourite things always involved activities where he could spend time with his family, friends and neighbours. Ken is survived by his wife Cathie, daughters Nancy (partner Lyne) and Kelly (husband Greg), son Thomas (wife Delmar), grandchildren, Dane, Taylor, Tori, Jack, Mark, and Max, and great-grandson Oliver. Ken will always be in our hearts and minds and it is because he was loved so much that he will be profoundly grieved.

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of Despair

No service will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.

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Corrie Yewchin (née: Cornelia Maria van Diemen) September 5, 1932 - December 6, 2021

The family of Corrie Yewchin announce the passing of their sister and aunt in the early hours of December 6, 2021. She leaves 5 siblings, Trudy of Kamloops, Henry (Meghan) of Grand Forks, Cathy (Gary) of Keremeos, Hans (Lorna) of Kaslo, John (Deb) of Kamloops, stepdaughter Darlene (Bill) of Nanaimo, and recently widowed sister-in-law Verita of Kamloops, as well as numerous nieces and nephews to mourn her passing. Predeceased by Ria (Joe), Peter (Nel), Leona, Ann, Case, and Margaret. Corrie was born in the Mijdrecht, the Netherlands, the oldest of 12 children. In April of 1953 the entire family boarded the immigrant ship,”Groote Beer” and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Nova Scotia’s Pier 21, eventually to Keremeos where they began their new life in Canada. Corrie (at 23) moved to the Lower Mainland and worked at St. Paul’s Hospital for a time as well as being a domestic maid. Corrie was a hard working, energetic and fine lady. She had a very generous heart. One year upon arriving back home in Keremeos for Christmas she was horribly dismayed to discover that she had brought the wrong suitcase with her. The one in hand was full of wool for knitting and not the gifts that she had wanted to give her younger siblings. Corrie married Michael Yewchin in November 1964 and they worked and lived in the Lower Mainland for many years where Mike was a meatcutter at Super Valu. They decided to leave the rain behind and move to dry Ashcroft where they owned and operated a motel and an apartment building as well as becoming Amway distributors. Michael was the Mayor of Ashcroft for a time and they enjoyed some travel and embraced the lifestyle that this small community offered. Michael fished the Thompson River and Corrie gardened to her hearts content. She was very proud of her fruit trees, roses and vegetables that they had. She was part of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Ashcroft Hospital, she was a devoted Tai Chi participant and in the winter she was part of a curling team. Michael’s pet name for her was “the Warden” and we all knew why, she ran a tight ship. Michael passed away in August 1998 and Corrie remained in their home until April 2007. She moved to Kamloops to Cottonwood Manor, then to Berwick on the Park and eventually due to Alzheimer’s disease became a resident of Ridgeview Lodge in March 2014. Corrie loved to travel. She visited the Netherlands, China, The Holy Land, travelled across Canada by train, cruised to Alaska, enjoyed the warmth of Hawaii etc. Many thanks to Dr. S. Lawrie, her special friend Tara and Ridgeview staff for their care. Corrie’s remains will rest with Mike in Ashcroft and the family plans to hold a Celebration of life in April or May. Please give if you can, to the Alzheimer’s Society to find a cure.

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Margaret Embleton With full hearts and much love, the family of Margaret Embleton wish to announce her peaceful passing on December 9, 2021 at the age of 87. All of her children and many of her grandchildren were able to be with her in those last days, surrounding her with chatter, music, and laughter. Mom was predeceased by our dad, Harry Embleton, in 2000 and is survived by her children, Pat Newman (Dan), Larry Embleton, Ellen McMillan (Garth) and Maureen Embleton (Vince). She also leaves behind her grandchildren Laura Embleton, Sara Hlushak (Sean), Nathan Newman, Dave Embleton, Meaghan Harrison (Justin), Emma Matusiak (Nick), Quinn McMillan, Madelaine McMillan, Isaac McMillan, Alexandra Kluke, Kathleen Kluke and Maggie Kluke. Mom was also extremely proud of her five greatgrandchildren, Ayva, Hana, Jaxon, Alison and Charlotte. Mom was predeceased by her sister and best friend, Maureen, earlier this year and leaves behind many additional nieces and nephews who have loved her dearly. Having been born and raised in Kamloops, Mom was always proud of her family heritage in the area. Her father was a CP Rail fireman and engineer, so she began her travels early, riding with her family to the Kootenays, and even as far as Ontario. Mom began her teaching career in 1952 after attending Normal School in Victoria, BC, where she learned both her love of teaching and her hatred of spiders. From one and two room schools in various parts of BC, she eventually ended up back in Kamloops at Norkam Elementary. When dad (who was working on an addition to the school at the time) burst into her classroom claiming to need to sharpen his pencil, Mom was aghast. But, that was the start of romance, (dad’s clear intention) and the couple were married at Sacred Heart in 1958. The next few years were busy, moving as dad’s work needed, and raising children. By 1963, they were back in Kamloops and settled there for the rest of their lives. With four children, Mom still managed to teach full time in the Kamloops District at John Tod, Beattie, Marion Schilling, and Pineridge, amongst others. Mom was known as the loving, but “take no prisoners” type of teacher. She taught all of her students so much more than the curriculum. We can all remember the long nights of helping Mom prepare various art projects and gestetner handouts, or finding gloves and coats for her kids that didn”t have them. All this time Mom continued to raise us four (and many of our friends) without a whole lot of money, but lots of love. There was always room at the table for at least one more. Mom also believed in helping us kids follow our dreams, whether it was competitive swimming, music, university, and more. In Mom’s later years, she took up another passion, sewing, creating beautiful clothes for her many grandchildren, and eventually donating much of her work to various charities. She also continued her love of travel with trips to Britain, Haida Gwaii, Mexico and more. Her best times, though, were spent with family, visiting with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to read with them, and practice writing with them (always the teacher!) Mom’s last years were spent living at Overlander Extended Care Facility. Unfortunately, with Covid restrictions, Mom did not get to see her family as much as we all would have wanted, but she remained the feisty, kind and loving lady she has always been. These past few months of being able to visit again have brought much joy. We would like to thank Mom”s long-term family physician, Chip Bantock, for his care of Mom over many years. We also wish to express our sincere gratitude to the staff of Overlander for their outstanding support and love for Mom throughout her entire stay, but especially these past few weeks. Services were held earlier this week. For those who wish, a social in honour of Mom will also be held in the spring following interment. Please consider donating to the Canadian Alzheimer’s Society in lieu of flowers. There’s still so much to learn about preventing and possibly treating this horrible disease. Condolences may be expressed at: www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

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It is with a heavy heart I announce the passing of my best friend Steven Charles Mondor. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends he had.

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Dale Robert Calibaba

August 5, 1968 - November 26, 2021 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Dale Robert Calibaba on November 26, 2021. Dale was born in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1968 to his loving parents, Paul and Muriel Calibaba. Dale passed away peacefully in the ICU at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC after his month long fight with Covid-19. He never felt or suffered any pain during his fight thanks to his incredible doctors and nurses who kept him comfortable during his entire stay in the hospital. The family would like to thank the entire ICU staff who worked so hard in their efforts to save Dale’s life. Dale was such a loving father and father-in-law to his children, Derek Simpson (Rachelle Simpson), Brook Calibaba (Victoria Calibaba) and Haley Calibaba (Cole Anderson). He was also exceptionally proud of his eight grandchildren (Dominic, Theodore and Lennox Simpson), (Ashton, Jaxxon, and Scarlett Calibaba) and (Owen and Rogan Anderson). Dale’s girlfriend Kathleen and her three children Patricia, Douglas and Matthew loved Dale very much and like all of us, will miss him dearly. Dale is also survived by his brother Gregg Calibaba (Linda Calibaba) and their three children Brayden, Jordan and Ryann, his brother Darren Calibaba (Shelly Sloan) and their son Denham. Dale was very close with his parents who loved him very much and they had such a beautiful loving relationship with their son “Daley”. He is survived by his mother Muriel but sadly Dale was predeceased by his father Paul who lost his short courageous battle with pancreatic cancer a few months prior. The family believes they are together now, somewhere looking down upon us, with their smiles that filled every room with light. One of Dale’s proudest moments was the opportunity he had to ride his bike across Canada accompanied by his lovely daughter Haley and his friends at Baxter Canada to promote organ donor registration awareness, Peritoneal Dialysis and the importance of staying active and physically healthy during home therapy. You see, Dale was born with a rare kidney disease that he fought his entire life and received his first transplant when he was nineteen years old. You can see a short six minute documentary about his extraordinary goal that he set out for and accomplished, just search (Riding Across Canada While Waiting for a Kidney) on Youtube. The family intends to hold a service for all to attend in the spring of 2022. When an official date has been decided, it will be posted on social media by Dale’s daughter, Haley Calibaba. Memorial contributions can be made to your local Kidney Foundation and you can truly honour Dale by registering to become an organ donor at www.transplant.ca

Hiroko Hughes (née Sakaki) It is with sadness to announce the passing of Hiroko (née Sakaki) Hughes at the age of 81. She passed away peacefully on November 27, 2021 in Peterborough, Ontario with her loving husband John beside her. Hiroko was born in Vancouver on February 15, 1940. Hiroko’s passion was cooking, gardening and looking after her long love soulmate John. Most of her early years were spent in Kamloops where she attended school and worked at Danny’s Groceteria and Canada Safeway. Following a few years in Vancouver, John and Hiroko headed east to Peterborough where John worked for many years as a chemist. She will be missed by her many friends. Hiroko leaves behind her husband John and two children, Trevor and Lori, from her former marriage. Hiroko was predeceased by her parents, sisters Seiko and Hayako and brother Frank and sister-in-law Violet Sakaki. She is survived by her brothers Terry (Sets) Sakaki, Norio (Marie) Sakaki, Ed and Roy Sakaki and sister Leiko (George) Koide of Kelowna as well as grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

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If I had a flower for everytime I thought about you.. I could walk through my flower garden forever. Love forever Debbie

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THE TIME IS NOW If you are ever going to love me, Love me now, while I can know The sweet and tender feelings Which from true aﬀection ﬂow. Love me now While I am living. Do not wait until I’m gone And then have it chiseled in marble, Sweet words on ice-cold stone. If you have tender thoughts of me, Please tell me now. If you wait until I am sleeping, Never to awaken, There will be death between us,

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Gloria Ivy Marie Fraser 1925 - 2021

Born in Vancouver, British Columbia on November 28, 1925, Gloria grew up on Lulu Island and worked at the Fish Cannery Steveston before she married her childhood sweetheart, James L. Fraser on October 31, 1947. They lived in New Westminster, Burnaby, Delta, Surrey, Halfmoon Bay, then settled in Kamloops in their 60s. Gloria loved baking (she was very good at it), gardening, spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. In her spare time, she loved doing puzzles and was known as the “Puzzle Queen”. Gloria was always smiling, positive and such a joy to be around. Gloria is gone to join her loving husband of 60 years, James L. Fraser. She is survived by her children - Kathleen (Keith) Westerlund of Maple Ridge, BC, James Fraser of Maple Ridge, BC, Lorna (Rick) Stevens of Kamloops, BC, grandchildren - Sharla (Youssef), Leslie Stevens (Katharyn), Tanya (Adam), Trevor Westerlund, great-grandchildren Madelynn Stevens, Xander Westerlund and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers and sisters - Violet Engstrom, Ken and Helen Engstrom, Stan and Margaret Engstrom, father - Robert Engstrom, Mary Johnson (Carlson), and their infant son - Donald James Fraser. A service will take place in the New Year. A special thanks to the amazing staff at Pine Grove Care Home. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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In Loving Memory of Moyra Smith

April 18, 1939 - December 5, 2021 Moyra passed away suddenly, yet peacefully, with family by her side. We will miss her dearly. Moyra was born in Ashcroft, BC to parents George Muir and Bessie Louise Pratt of Barnhartvale. Moyra met and married husband LaRon Glen Smith in 1969 in Kamloops. Together, with a love for horses, lived life in a rural setting for many many years. Moyra is survived by her loving husband La Ron, three children Wyoma, Len (Kristi) and Warren (Tila) and three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Family and friends were always most important to Moyra and she will be truly missed by those she loved and those she came to know...

Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightening they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Wild men who caught and sang the sun in ﬂight, And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night. Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. And you, my father, there on the sad height, Curse, bless, me now with your ﬁerce tears, I pray. Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. by Dylan Thomas

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GIVE LAVISHLY LIVE ABUNDANTLY By Helen Steiner Rice The more you give, The more you get, The more you laugh, The less you fret, The more you do unselﬁshly, The more you live abundantly, The more of everything you share,

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When there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; Where there is sadness, joy. Grant that I may not so much Seek to be consoled, as to console; To be loved, as to love; For it is in the giving that we receive; And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

The more you’ll always have to spare, The more you love, The more you’ll ﬁnd, That life is good, And friends are kind, For only what we give away, Enriches us from day to day.

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One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two set of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, you said that once I decided to followed you, you’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times of life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why, when I needed you most, you would leave me.” The Lord replied, “My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.” Margaret Fishback Powers

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At Pepper, it’s always a long weekend KAMLOOPS COMPANY FINDS SUCCESS WITH A FOUR-DAY WORK WEEK Pepper founder and CEO Stacey Owen, seen here fourth from the left with members of her team, said the company has seen increased productivity after reducing hours and moving to a four-day work week. PEPPER PHOTO

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Kamloops company has found success in embracing a four-day work week, with its CEO encouraging others to try the model that has emerged in other parts of the world. The trial took place at Pepper, a creative marketing agency that caters mostly to photographers looking to grow their businesses. Pepper founder and CEO Stacey Owen said the venture has been a hit among employees and has increased productivity. Employees at Pepper were consulted in the process and all agreed to undertake a trial this past August. That one-month trial became a permanent fixture following the results. “It was a game-changer almost immediately,” Owen said. “Everyone was stoked on it. It didn’t affect our creatives and our output at all. It actually improved our productivity and the work we were producing, so we’ve been doing it ever since.” One hour was added to each work day, so employees worked four nine-hour days for 36 hours per week, rather than 40. The change meant a decrease in pay. “But everyone made the choice to move to a 36-hour week and nobody has complained or been upset about it,” Owen said.”It was something we talked about as a team and everyone agreed.” The results rendered a three

per cent decrease in total payroll costs to the company and a 3.28 per cent reduction in total payroll hours. The change was estimated to save about five per cent annually, while revenue remained neutral. The Kamloops-based company has 13 employees, two of whom are contractors and most of whom are full-time. Most live and work in Kamloops, but others work remotely from elsewhere. A much larger four-day work week trial composed of 2,500 employees across multiple sectors was run in Iceland from 2015 to 2019, with the notable difference that workers received the same pay for fewer hours worked. The results showed better employee well-being and less stress and burnout, with productivity either increasing or staying the same. Pepper used Instagram as a sort of diary to log employee experiences throughout

the month-long trial. Results showed employees using their time off for activities or discussing the mental-health benefits “I got so much done, I used my Friday to be super productive,” Pepper graphic designer Frankie Knight said. “And on Sunday night, I felt fully ready for a full week of work — or a full four days of work. I’m just loving it,” One common through line in the employee feedback is the availability of that extra day for a hobby or another entrepreneurial endeavour. “Having an extra day during the week — when you don’t have that pressure to go socialize and stuff, but you also don’t have to work your regular job — you can use some of that time to focus on your side hustle, your hobby or whatever, and give it your full brain power,” said Kayleigh Zinger, a content creator at Pepper.

Owen said most employees have their own side projects outside of their main jobs. “So, they’re able to do something that fulfills them, brings extra income and they’re out there learning and being innovative,” she said. Rather than seeing other creative activity outside work as a distraction, Owen views it as a positive, with employees bringing that experience back to the company and fulfilling other creative needs of their own. The company was founded one year ago and employees have been working remotely. Owen suspects that has also factored into the company’s successful shift. “I would say the majority of people really are truly happy working from home and they’re actually more focused because there are fewer distractions,” she said. The company is leaning on

tech tools to manage productivity and communication — namely, a task management tool called TimeHero. “So, you are held accountable not just by the software, but by the process we use to complete our projects,” Owen said, explaining how the app creates mutual accountability, with everyone needing to do their part to complete a project. For communication, Pepper leans on Slack, the popular office communication app. When asked if the four-day work week model would work for other companies, Owen said it depends on who is being served, with most of Pepper’s clients accepting the fact the company’s virtual office isn’t open on Fridays. But a flex option is also available to employees and most Fridays are covered, with a few employees working one extra day per month, Owen said.

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A solid and beautifully executed program typified the annual Christmas with the KSO concert on the weekend. The Kamloops Symphony Orchestra’s performance was as perfect in grandness as last year’s was in miniature (James MacDonald typing!). Using the Oasis Church in Aberdeen allowed for bold sound and a large chorus. Guest conductor Cosette Justo Valdés was an inspired choice. She had her feet planted firmly on the podium and made music with her arms. The program was dramatically structured (exposition, rising action, climax, resolution). Some elegant Handel and a sarabande, followed by a sprightly jig, made way for the choir to assemble below the orchestra for some delightful acapella singing. There was then a pause for the orchestra to highlight flute and

LEFT: Soprano Rachel Casponi performs with the KSO on Dec. 11. ABOVE: Guest conductor Cosette Justo Valdés from the Edmonton Symphony via Cuba said Casponi’s performance gave her goosebumps. ALLEN DOUGLAS PHOTOS/KTW

harp in a version of Greensleeves. Back to the choir, which dug deep into the Christian Christmas. O Magnum Mysterium was a triumph. The parts merged beautifully and the bass section stood firm, thanks, no doubt, to hours of practice and good direction. The Sinfonia by Marianna Martines stood out among three selections from 18th-century Vienna. It was Baroque music in

that the horns and drums were steadied by the ever-present harpsicord. However, it was full of fresh sound and Valdés said it was a unique and important composition. These preceded the high points of the concert — Rachael Casponi’s solo and everyone on stage for the Hallelujah chorus. The often-heard Villa-Lobos

aria, made up of vocalese surrounding enticing poetry in recitative, has been treated in many ways. Casponi stayed with the music, letting the audience feel the emotions. And that led to the voices, the trumpets and all other instruments roaring out — king of kings and he shall reign forever and ever. It is must for Christmas if there is an able choir and orchestra.

The resolution came from settings of carols by the master of choral music, Robert Shaw. Those who missed the concert can watch it online beginning on Dec. 18. More information is online at kamloopssymphony. com. Next up for the KSO is Phenomenal Piano at Sagebrush Theatre on Jan. 15. Tickets can be found online at kamloopslive.ca.

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Christmas lights on display in city KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

Taking driving or walking tours to see the myriad displays of Christmas lights and assorted creations is a much-anticipated activity in Kamloops. We have asked readers to send us addresses for residents to check out. If you have locations to add to the list below, please email them to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com. Also, visit KTW’s online map of Christmas light displays at christmasinkamloops.ca/lights. Aberdeen: 803 Bramble Pl. 2271 Garymede Dr. Westerdale Drive (multiple homes) Westerdale Court (multiple homes) Fleming Drive (multiple homes) 791 Dunrobin Dr.

Batchelor Heights 2003 Saddleback Dr. 2005 Saddleback Dr. 2013 Saddleback Dr. 1731 North River Dr. 1725 North River Dr. Brocklehurst: 2497 Briarwood Ave. 2668 Briarwood Ave. 2643 Rosewood Ave. 2112 Ponderosa Ave. 2175 Ponderosa Ave. 2360 Tranquille Rd. 899 Nicolani Dr. 1897 Fleetwood Ave. Dallas/Campbell Creek: 5215 Dallas Dr. 5603 Dallas Dr. 403 Coyote Dr. Beaver Crescent (multiple homes) 193 Houston Pl. Downtown: 945 Battle St Dufferin: There are numerous

Sahali (Upper): 1963 Wentworth Pl. 1950 Sapphire Ct. 894 Gleneagles Dr.

displays on Hillside Drive between Pacific Way and Copperhead Drive Juniper Ridge: 1400 Finlay Ave. 2451 Omineca Dr. 1784 Babine Dr. 2721 Skeena Dr. North Kamloops: 102 Fairview Ave. 216 Poplar St. 200-block of Oak Road 363 Willow St. 603 Windsor Ave. 385 Mulberry Ave. 929 Renfrew Ave. 621 Carson Cres.

Tk’emlups: 40-712 East Shuswap Rd (South Bend Park) Sun Rivers has dozens of homes with light displays Valleyview: Gateway City Church, 163 Oriole Rd., has a drive-by Christmas Nativity display through Dec. 31). 2251 Valleyview Dr. 2043 Valleyview Dr.

Rayleigh: 4104 Davie Road 228 Chetwynd Dr. 360 Strawberry Lane Sagebrush (South Kamloops): 1001 McMurdo Dr. 618 Tunstall Cr, 607 Pine St.

Westsyde: 3719 Overlander Dr. 3742 Overlander Dr. Ida Lane (various) 725 Jensen Rd. 2503 Sandalwood Dr. 2505 Tupela Dr. 2503 Oak Hills Blvd. 845 Woodhaven Dr. 860 Sycamore Dr. 848 Elder Rd.

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O Christmas Tea on menu this Friday KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

After nearly two years away from the stage, British comedy duo James and Jamesy are back with O Christmas Tea. The tour arrives in Kamloops on Friday, Dec. 17, for at 7:30 p.m. show at Sagebrush Theatre. The creators say O Christmas Tea is a rollicking holiday spectacular ideal for fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean and Dr. Seuss. “After 20 months away from the stage, we are beside ourselves — both literally and metaphorically — to be reunited with our audiences, many of whom have become like extended family over the festive season, and to again feel the buzz that only the magic of live theatre can bring,” said Aaron Malkin (James), the taller, less-hirsute half of the

award-winning duo. Alastair Knowles (Jamesy), the eccentric half of the pair, said he is excited to once again be able to bring friends and family together. “There are definitely going to be some surprises for our regular audiences, with whom we’re thrilled to reconnect this season,” Knowles said. O Christmas Tea is rich with wordplay, comic physicality and cleverly crafted interactive elements reminiscent of classic British pantomimes. During the action-packed production, a Christmas wish for tea is surprisingly fulfilled in titanic proportions. As the world floods with tea, the duo must find innovative and hilarious solutions to keep them afloat as they try to make their way back home. For tickets, go online to kamoopslive.ca.

Lighting up night for hospice KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

The McNutt family in Dallas is once again raising money for charity via a stunning Christmas lights display and an online auction. Cassie McNutt, a Grade 10 student, said her family has this year chosen to support the Kamloops Hospice Association. “Hospice has been close to home for us as my grandfather, uncle and my dad’s best friend all spent their last days there,”

Cassie said of the organization. “The nurses and staff are truly amazing people and they run 50 per cent of services by donation only. We want to support this amazing organization so they can continue the beautiful work that they do.” Kamloops residents are invited to swing by the McNutt home at 5215 Dallas Dr. and enjoy the lights and visit Santa when he is able to be outside. Donations for hospice will be

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accepted at the house or can be directed to the fundraiser’s website, which also has a list of items one can bid on in the online auction. The website is at trellis.org/ cassies-charity-drive. In addition, the McNutt family is accepting donations for Hospice Wish List and gently used items for Hospice’s Flutter Buys Thrift Store. Go online to kamloopshospice.com for a full list of items accepted.

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Dawson Group of Kamloops wins two awards KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

Dawson Group of Kamloops has been named Contractor of the Year in both paving and road/bridge maintenance by the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Dawson Constriction was awarded the 2021 Award for Paving for its work on Highway 97 from Campbell Road to 100 Mile House and from Begg Road to Enterprise Road. It was recognized for not only paving at night to avoid disruption to the travelling public, but for also staying on schedule and completing the project with 100 per cent smoothness and within the ministry’s end product specification criteria. Dawson Construction was also highlighted for donating a portion of the leftover asphalt millings to a local ski group and volunteering to resurface the fourkilometre stretch of road to the ski hill. Dawson Road Maintenance was awarded a Contractor of the Year Award for road and bridge maintenance. The company was highlighted for providing exceptional maintenance in

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Proving it has the best newspapertossing arm in the city, the Kamloops This Week team took first place in the second annual Kamloops Turkey Toss on Dec. 10. KTW reporter Michael Potestio (left) operations manager Tim Shoults and digital sales manager Chris Wilson sport their hardware as they receive the trophy from The Mustard Seed Kamloops managing director Kelly Thomson. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

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ONGOING TO END OF YEAR Help Kamloops This Week help those in need by donating to the annual KTW Christmas Cheer Fund. Charities being supported this year: Y Women’s Emergency Shelter, Kamloops Brain Injury Association, Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism and Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association. To donate, go online to bcicf.ca/kamloops-this-week-christmas-cheer-fund. Donations are accepted online, thanks to a partnership with the BC Interior Foundation. Donations can also be dropped off at the KTW office, at 1365B Dalhousie Dr. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Cheques should be made out to the BC Interior Community Foundation.

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KTW gobbles up top prize in Turkey Toss KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

Kamloops This Week gobbled up the competition at the Mustard Seed’s second annual Turkey Toss fundraiser, held on Dec. 10 at the Kamloops Alliance Church. This year’s event was presented by Save-OnFoods, 98.3 CIFM and the BC Turkey Farmers, with 14 teams battling on behalf of their respective organizations. Teams of three each threw fake turkeys across the room at multiple targets with various point values in an attempt to set the highest score and capture the cov-

eted Turkey Toss Trophy. KTW’s intrepid team of operations manager Tim Shoults, digital sales manager Chris Wilson and reporter Michael Potestio, dubbed the “Turkie Typos,” sniped their way to a 120-point score that stood the test of time. After shooting fourth, bird after bouncing bird from every other team failed to top the newspaper’s tally. KTW’s first place finish came with “gold” medals, while the 98.3 CIFM Butterballs and Kelson Group Turkey Basters took home silver and bronze, respectively, after a sudden death, single throw tie-

breaker, as each posted 115 points in regulation. Funds raised from the event, following a sixday donation drive from Dec. 4 to Dec. 9 at all four Kamloops Save-On-Foods locations, will support Mustard Seed programs. Save-On-Foods shoppers had the opportunity to add a donation to their grocery bill, with each donation matched by Save-On-Foods and the BC Turkey Farmers, up to $4,000. Campaign organizers are still waiting on the final number of donations. “The holiday season is a very busy and challeng-

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ing time for our clients and staff,” Mustard Seed managing director Kelly Thomson said. “Funds raised from the Turkey Toss will help provide our homeless community with the services they need to get them through the holiday season and beyond,” For those wishing to donate turkeys for The Mustard Seed Kamloops’ Christmas dinner, the birds can be dropped off daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at The Mustard Seed’s outreach centre, downtown at 181 Victoria St. W., before Dec. 17.

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ART PAGE Welcome to Kamloops This Week’s Art Page, where we showcase creations from artists of all ages. Submissions can be sent via email to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com.

It’s a Mad World, Amber Anderson, Grade 6, Westmount elementary, during 2020 - 2021 school year.

Malibu, Lyndsey Salmonson, Grade 7, Dallas elementary, during 2020 - 2021 school year.

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Discard false ego to realize happiness of the soul REAL EGO ARISES WHEN WE IDENTIFY OURSELVES PURELY AND SOLELY AS SPIRIT

e have free will, which allows us to identify ourselves as

spirit or matter. Essentially, we are spirit, but because we work, play, eat and sleep in this world, we identify with ourselves with our bodies and, subsequently, the dust from which we arose. We identify ourselves with matter in order to satisfy our desires. To facilitate that gratification, we develop false egos. We demonstrate false ego through the two qualities of I and mine. I am a teacher, I am 40 years old, I am Canadian. This is my article, these are my words, that is my opinion. So, why do they call it false ego if it’s all true? It is because they are only true as per the time, place and circumstances. I am a teacher now, but before that, I was a writer and, before that, an engineer. I’m not really 40, but I was a long time ago. Likewise, I was once 30 and 20. I remain Canadian because I haven’t migrated to Australia. Yes, it is my article, my words and my opinion, but these come from my self relative to

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8:35 on a Sunday evening in December. My ideas and impressions have been shaped and molded by various teachers, friends and the overall society I’ve kept. Out of the need to assert and satisfy the desire to help and guide people, my false ego prompts me to claim proprietorship. Of what am I really the master? Absolutely nothing, other than this ego. From the moment we recognize we have bodies, our egos expand. “I have an arm, a leg, eyes and ears, a job and a bank account.” We expand ourselves as cheap imitations of God, who expands various universes and heavens through his

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many energies. Through my energies, I built a house, fixed a car, travelled to multiple countries, etc. — all directed toward some degree of temporary and fleeting sense of gratification. Our need for sense gratification binds us to this world. Insofar as we continue to pluck and enjoy the apples of this world, temporary though they may be, we must remain in this world, bound by original sin. “Factually, save and except the Lord, no one can be called the enjoyer, but the living entity falsely desires to become the enjoyer. This is the origin of false ego,” (Srimad Bhagavatam 2.5.25). False ego arises from the combination of spirit and matter. To fulfil and gratify our various desires, we require false egos, which bewilder us into believing we are the body and the enjoyer. So, how do we use this knowledge to progress along our spiritual paths? If there is such a thing as false ego, then there must be something called real ego. Real ego arises when we identify ourselves purely and solely as spirit for the purpose of serving the supreme personality of Godhead. Real ego means we have no interest other than the interest of satisfying the senses of the supreme personality of Godhead. We can partake in this re-shaping of the ego through devotional service, such as chanting of the holy names of the Lord, discussing his various pastimes, cleaning and maintaining houses of worship and offering foodstuffs. Such devotional service purifies the ego. Ultimately, we need to sacrifice our false egos. If we are sincere in our effort, the more we turn away from

matter and direct our energies and consciousness towards spirit and God, the smaller our egos become. In Bhagavad Gita 9.27, Krishna instructs us, “Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you offer or give away and whatever austerities you perform, do that as an offering unto me.” This ultimate act of surrender doesn’t mean we give up our various activities within this world. We need to direct the intent of our words and deeds to the satisfaction of God. We need to raise enough free will to detach ourselves from the pleasures brewed by our minds’ bodies and matter. We need to fixate on the supreme personality of Godhead. Once we are able to re-establish ourselves in real ego, then we can experience real pleasure and happiness. We can experience happiness of the soul. Harold Meier lived in Taiwan for more than 20 years, where he worked as an aircraft maintenance technical instructor and quality manager with Lufthansa Technical Training. During his time there, he studied Eastern religions, primarily Vedantism, and became an active member of the Hare Krishna community. Meier also holds a master’s degree in educational practices. He returned to Canada four years ago and now works in the social services sector. KTW welcomes submissions to its Faith page. Columns should be between 600 and 800 words in length and can be emailed to editor@ kamloopsthisweek.com. Please include a very short bio and a photo.

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Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year!

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pregnant through immaculate conception, as she was a virgin when visited by an angel who informed her that she was to carry God’s son. Mary and Joseph set out on an arduous journey to Bethlehem for the Roman tax count. Upon arriving in Bethlehem, inns were full, but Mary and Joseph were given shelter in a stable where Jesus was born. Attend Mass Churches traditionally hold religious services on Christmas Eve and Christmas. These services

are joyful expressions of faith, music and community spirit. Set out a nativity scene Make a nativity scene the primary focus of Christmas decorations. Focus on gifts for good Families can focus their energies on faithful endeavors and the spirit of giving that’s synonymous with the season. Do good deeds for others, embrace peace and love and share special time with others.

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erkeley Castle is not one of those Disney-like fairytale castles. Set in the rolling Gloucestershire countryside, it is a rugged, brooding hulk of a building, its grey crenellated battlements rising dramatically against the sky. Despite its forbidding exterior, it has an intriguing history and along with my English relatives, we are visiting the castle to explore a Berkeley link within our own family’s lineage. As we follow an entrance pathway that winds between hedges and flower beds, a summer breeze carries the scent of wild roses, geraniums and lobelia on its breath. Beyond spreading lawns, an archway takes us into a medieval stone-flagged courtyard where we are dwarfed by the castle’s surrounding walls. Up a flight of steps, worn and uneven through centuries of use, we arrive at the entrance room — offering an introduction to Berkeley Castle’s macabre past and its most infamous and tragic prisoner, King Edward II. Although Edward did his royal duty by siring four children by his French-born Queen Isabella, his preference ran to amorous affairs with court noblemen — liaisons that were far from discreet. Our guide tells us that Queen

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Isabella, in cahoots with her lover Roger Mortimer and the powerful barons of the country, imprisoned Edward in the castle dungeon — a stink-hole of a place — but eventually moved him to an austere cell, (we peer at it through a grille) where the King spent his final days. At Isabella’s behest, a gang of paid assassins murdered the 47-year-old king, by ramming a red hot poker up his posterior — the customary punishment for sodomy. Not all of Berkeley Castle’s occupants came to such a grisly end. Quite the reverse. Over the centuries, it has played host to royalty, knights and barons. Queen Elizabeth I spent a short time here, her

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The Long Drawing Room, and the adjoining Small Drawing Room have personal touches: charming wedding and group photographs of the present Berkeley family. Particularly eye-catching is a painting of the present-day Mrs. Berkeley wearing an elegant Givenchy dress, a three-strand pearl necklace and an enigmatic smile. The dining room brings gasps of admiration from everyone. Portraits of Berkeley scions in the walls look down at a splendid banquet table adorned with silver candelabras and vases of roses and peonies. Places are set with Spode China plates, silver cutlery and sparkling wine glasses.

specially woven bedspread is on display in one of the rooms; Sir Francis Drake — a frequent visitor to the Castle, also has his own four-poster bed in a comfortably furnished guest room. The Castle also has literary associations. William Shakespeare makes mention of the castle in Richard II and his Midsummer Night’s Dream was intended to be read during a wedding at Berkeley Castle. In contrast to its forbidding exterior, the interior furnishings are lavish. We pause before oil paintings of English landscapes — including one of Berkeley Castle — peer at medieval tapestries and marvel at blue Delft crockery and priceless Chinese vases in China cabinets.

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The imagination conjures up visions of liveried servants in the wings awaiting the arrival of distinguished guests. The nearby kitchen is spacious and well provisioned: stone jars and gleaming copper pans sit on the shelves, herbs dry out on a side table and, as in all well-appointed baronial kitchens, a bell panel to summon staff is situated on an adjacent wall. Huge haunches of venison would have roasted on the spit in front of the enormous openhearth oven. The Great Hall is the climax of the tour. It is a splendid medieval room with a high ornamental ceiling. It is easy to imagine the grand balls, the rich banquets, the sound of music and boisterous gusts of laughter that would have echoed from these walls. Berkeley ancestral portraits adorn the walls and we study a genealogical map of its family members, dating back nine centuries. Further along the long chain of Berkeley scions, a young Henry Nicholas Lionel Berkeley went to India as an officer in the British-India army in the late 1700s. His daughter Harriet was born in Chunar, a small British settlement in Northern India. And so, it is through her that we lay claim to the wee trace of Berkeley blood in our genealogical timeline. Travel Writers’ Tales is an independent travel article syndicate. For more information, go online to travelwriterstales.com.

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he 1860s was a transition period for Kamloops and area. The Hudson’s Bay Company fur trade was giving way to a mercantile economy supplying miners, ranchers, and entrepreneurs. The Fraser River and Thompson River Gold Rush was still in force and the Cariboo Gold Rush was about to unfold. During this period, the HBC fort was moved to the south side of the Thompson River, where a village started to grow. A smallpox epidemic between 1862 and 1864 decimated the Indigenous population of southern B.C., observed by the Overlanders on their journey down the North Thompson River, as well as by Milton and Cheadle, the so-called first tourists to travel across Canada. In the midst of this critical time, Joseph William McKay, a chief trader, was posted to Fort Kamloops in 1860. McKay was born in 1829 of Métis parents, William McKay and Mary Bunn, at Rupert’s House near Waskaganish, a Cree community on James Bay. After schooling at the Red River Academy, he joined the HBC in 1844 at age 15, starting at Fort Vancouver in the Oregon Country. McKay quickly rose in the ranks. He was transferred in 1846 to Fort Victoria in the wake of the Oregon Boundary Treaty. He was only 23 when HBC Gov. James Douglas entrusted him with the task of founding the settlement that became Nanaimo and preparing the way for the development of coal mines in the vicinity. Douglas also noted McKay possessed “an uncommon degree of tact and address” in his relationship with First Nations and his help to negotiate

Thompson’s River Post in 1865 was no longer a palisaded fort. It was a time of transition when J.W. McKay was in charge. The photo was taken by Charles Gentile, one of the earliest B.C. photographers. PHOTO COURTESY KAMLOOPS MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES

Joseph William McKay was an enterprising and active employee of the Hudson’s Bay Company. He was also a government official. PHOTO COURTESY KAMLOOPS MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES, 5801

the Fort Victoria Treaties in 1850. McKay left the HBC for a while to undertake private business. He was elected as a member of the first House of Assembly of the Colony of Vancouver Island. In the summer of 1858, McKay was sent by Douglas to search for a gold rush route from Howe Sound to Lillooet Lake. In 1860, McKay married Helen Holmes before being relocated to Fort Kamloops as chief trader, but his wife remained in Victoria. McKay, though, made frequent visits to the Coast over the years. When McKay arrived in Kamloops

with the fur brigade from Fort Alexandria on the Fraser River in August 1860, he immediately got to work, planning the relocation of the fort, where floodwaters caused annual problems. In 1861, he built a 30-foot batteau to serve the business between Savona and Kamloops. He directed the construction of the new fort from the northwest corner of the river junction to the south side of the Thompson in 1862. This location better served the influx of miners and cattle drivers from the south. The famous Overlanders arrived in Kamloops in October 1862, followed by Viscount Milton and Walter Butler Cheadle in 1863. Dr. Cheadle described McKay, upon meeting him at the fort, as an “undersized man in cowhide coat and breeches, jack-boots and large peaked cap; like an overgrown jockey; dark complexioned… He made himself particularly agreeable, sympathized with our hardships and told us all the news in which he was very well up indeed.” Before leaving Kamloops in 1865, the

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HBC sent McKay to explore the best route for a telegraph line from Tete Jaune Cache to Williams Lake. However, a competing company overtook this plan. The Big Bend Gold Rush excitement on the Columbia River also took place in 1865 and McKay planned the construction of a paddlewheeler to take miners and supplies from Savona to Seymour Arm at the head of Shuswap Lake. The S.S. Marten was built in 1866 under the supervision of James Bissett, who took over when McKay left for Victoria. By 1872, McKay was back in Kamloops and made chief factor. Two years later, he retired at the age of 50. But McKay’s working days were not over. He was appointed Indian agent for the Kamloops and Okanagan agencies in 1884 (changing the spelling of his name to MacKay) and travelled to all the bands at least once a year. He promoted agriculture among the First Nations, providing seeds and farming equipment. Also, in 1887 and 1888, he personally vaccinated 1,300 people against smallpox. By 1890, his wife and family joined him in Kamloops. McKay got into the lodemining business, which saw a boom in Kamloops. He started a mine near the mouth of Cherry Creek, which became the successful, though short-lived, Glen Iron Mine. In 1893, he was appointed assistant superintendent of Indian Affairs for the province, necessitating a return to the capital. McKay died in Victoria in 1900 at the age of 71. A memorial plaque was installed on the historic HBC bastion in Nanaimo, the city he helped to found. He was survived by his wife and a family of four daughters and one son. Ken Favrholdt is a freelance writer, historical geographer and museologist. He is the former curator/archivist of the Kamloops Museum and Archives.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Relationships will be easy for you this week, Aries. You will be in tune with the vibe of the people with whom you interact on a daily basis and can push interactions further.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Remember to take lessons from those who have blazed trails before you. Taurus. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Explore some tried and true strategies.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, your desire to remodel or redecorate your home could come to the forefront this week. Be careful to set a budget; otherwise, you run the risk of overspending.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

You may be lacking some selfconfidence in the romance department right now, Cancer. Phone a friend and get the pep talk you need to realize you’ve got what it takes.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may tempted to turn off your phone this week, as the idea of a device-free day is enticing. Take a brief time out from technology each day.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, if you feel backed into a corner, try not to lash out but understand others’ opinions and why they may be questioning you. Listen and you’ll find a solution.

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Libra, it’s unlikely you can check everything off of your list this week. Don’t let that get you down, however. You will accomplish a lot. Measured progress is still progress.

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The pressure on you has been tremendous lately, Capricorn. You may want to treat yourself to a well-deserved rest. The break will quickly rejuvenate you.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

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Scorpio, you may be known for being serious much of the time, but it’s alright to be goofy and playful once in a while. Engage in some entertaining antics.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Stand up for what you believe in this week, Sagittarius. Others will be inspired by your actions and may join in support of the cause you’ve championed.

GIVING TOGETHER to build a stronger community

This is a good time to pursue your dreams, Aquarius. Make a list of smaller steps that will help you achieve your goals and then put the plan into action.

PISCES

- Feb 19/Mar 20

You can’t avoid every poor situation that comes your way, Pisces. Don’t run and hide, but step up and face the music.

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NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. Evidence of disorderly conduct? 5. Animated greetings 11. Threads 15. Some words of Wordsworth 19. Mötley ____ 20. Fiend 21. Instrument with a solo in Seal’s ‘‘Kiss From a Rose’’ 22. ‘‘There’s no place like ____’’ (Alaskan’s quip) 23. TV, volume knob broken, only $10! 26. A bit 27. ‘‘Me too’’ 28. Food Network host Brown 29. Sandal variety 31. Barbecue side dish 35. Tried one’s hand 38. Before, once 39. In large supply 41. What may cover some ground 43. Baseball mitt, has a small hole, just $1! 47. Casual greeting 49. Model featured on many romance novel covers 52. Split personalities? 53. Stretch of time 54. Wipe out 56. ‘‘Predictably .?.?. ’’ 58. Much of Italy’s north 60. What the universe may or may not be 62. Huey, Dewey and Louie, e.g. 63. ____ colada 65. She can act as a D.J., nowadays 67. Raised 68. Guitar, never used, $15! 72. Baseball’s Matty or Felipe 74. After-tax investment account, informally 75. Award achievement for Audrey Hepburn and Andrew Lloyd Webber 76. Ones coming on board 79. Classic mower brand 81. Loosen 83. Raiser of team spirit 84. Ready for a refill, say

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Sucker ‘‘Voilà!’’ Running figure Nautilus’s locale Textbook, a few pages torn out, $2! 96. Extremely energetic people 98. ‘‘Ain’t that the truth!’’ 99. Or rather 102. Least enjoyable parts 105. Super wrong identification? 108. Words that might elicit the response ‘‘Prove it!’’ 110. Goldfinger’s first name 112. Blood line 113. Final check? 114. Two fish tanks, accessories included, $5! 120. Started a turn, perhaps 121. Like a tautology, by its nature 122. Name for zinc sulfide that is one letter short of a kitchen appliance 123. Demolish 124. Ingots 125. Source 126. Heir to the throne, as a rule 127. Catch a glimpse of

DOWN 1. Andrew who became the acting F.B.I. director after James Comey was fired 2. It gets the lead out 3. A good dessert to split? 4. Having made up one’s mind about 5. Outback sight 6. Stingray or Barracuda, e.g. 7. Taylor of fashion 8. U.S. poet laureate with a 1987 Pulitzer 9. ‘‘The BFG’’ author 10. Disperse 11. ‘‘Heaven forbid!’’ 12. Blood-typing letters 13. Word that can come before or after home 14. Lloyd ____, Dukakis’s veep pick in 1988 15. Amenity in G.M. vehicles 16. Prop ax used in ‘‘The Shining,’’ a valuable collectors’ item, $200! 17. Actress and gender equality activist Watson 18. Trickle 24. ‘‘____ but a scratch’’: Monty Python 25. As well 30. Set up 32. Back 33. Pin point? 34. ‘‘A Clockwork Orange’’ narrator 36. Actress Madeline of ‘‘Blazing Saddles’’ 37. Horror director Aster 40. Started again, as ‘‘99 Bottles of Beer’’ 42. False front 43. Get off one’s high horse? 44. Libertines 45. ‘‘Sure is’’ 46. Target with a pass 48. Concern for veterans, for short 49. Not even close 50. Incense residue 51. Wallet, in good condition, plenty of card slots, $5! 55. Person from Calgary or Edmonton 57. Brave’s opponent in the 2021 World Series

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Removes, as a tattoo Stretch of time Special-interest, e.g. Fruit detritus Like a wailing cat TV’s Cousin ____ Pam’s former partner on ‘‘The Office’’ 70. When you’re about as smart as a fifth grader 71. Aware of 72. Some beers 73. This Hebrew letter: ? 77. 90° bend 78. Kind of blue akin to cerulean 80. Concerns for a homeowners’ association 82. Bonobo, e.g. 83. Banh mi toppings 85. Not a ‘‘no no’’ 87. Hooked 88. Regular intake 92. Some beers 93. Cattle call 94. Strip 95. Wash. neighbor 97. It’s good, in a saying 99. Netflix crime drama starring Pedro Pascal 100. Take a pot shot? 101. Like the smell of rising dough 103. Bare 104. Ice-cream container 106. Course standard 107. Tours can be found on it 108. Website with star ratings 109. ____ mia (Italian term of endearment) 111. ‘‘____ all be fine’’ 115. Wash. neighbor 116. Stick on a table? 117. Only’s partner 118. Ward workers, for short 119. Term of endearment

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CROSSWORD ANSWERS FOUND ON B8

SUDOKU FUN BY THE NUMBERS

WORD SCRAMBLE

Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to shoppinng.

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

ANSWERS

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