LETTER – Thanks for providing some balance on contributions of Ken Gillis

Posted on September 16, 2023 in Feedback, Letters // 1 Comment

Mel Rothenburger (left) and Ken Gillis cutting the ribbon for new Pritchard rodeo grandstand.

Re: ROTHENBURGER – The important legacies of late TNRD chair Ken Gillis

Thanks so much for this article on your relationship with Ken Gillis.

Most of us Kamloops citizens did not know much about him prior to the unfortunate issue regarding Gill, and it’s a welcome balance to hear of Ken’s contributions, good heartedness and his willingness to accept criticism without losing respect for the critic.

All in all he sounds like a fine gentleman who, like the rest of us, had a few flaws.

IAN MacKENZIE

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